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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: February 19, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the January 8 and 15, 2019, City
Council business meetings and January 12, 22, and 30, and
February 12, 2019, City Council special meetings
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
See attached.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve minutes.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 2019
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding prospective litigation
Roll call: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive Session
for up to 30 minutes to discuss prospective litigation. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: M or Kath C. :II! :ing, t M e Guti rez, Council Members
Holly Cous s, Kay )n :ra• , C. .de nd Jason W
Staff: City anager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and ity Clerk Claar ee
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Juven Garcia who announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Proclamations
School Board Recognition Month
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez proclaimed the month of January 2019 to be School Board
Recognition month, and Yakima School District Board Members Berenice Ponce and Don
Davis, Jr. accepted it.
ii. Martin Luther King Jr., Proclamation
Mayor Coffey reported this item has been added to the agenda. Council Member Mendez
proclaimed Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday as a Day of Service and Steve Mitchell, Chief
Executive Officer of OIC and Pastor Trimble accepted and invited Council and the community
to the upcoming MLK events.
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B. Presentations/ Recognitions/ Introductions
Recognition of Shift Commander Mitch Cole - 30 years of service, Shift
Commander Tom Schneider- 30 years of service, Shift Commander
Jennifer Norton - 25 years of service and Firefighter Kory Simmons- 25
years of service
Fire Chief Markham and Council recognized Shift Commander Mitch Cole for 30 years of
service, Shift Commander Tom Schneider for 30 years of service, Shift Commander Jennifer
Norton for 25 years of service and Firefighter Kory Simmons for 25 years of service.
C. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
Appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
MOTION: Mendez moved and Cousens seconded to reappoint Sara Allen to the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
5. Council Reports
A. Ad Hoc H2A Committee report
Council Member Mendez provided an update on the H2A worker housing forum scheduled on
January 30 at the Convention Center.
Patricia By- resid-• ••-sted tha ouncil n bers of the City
and Count ann o ission n the ittee
B. I luncil P. na - mitte -•t
Council Me •- k sez portes t' followi it s from the D mber 21, 2018 Council
Partnership ommittee meeting:
1. Request from the Yakima Housing Authority for a letter of support for a $2.5 million capital
budget proposal for the armory project in the 2019 session. MOTION: Mendez moved and
Hill seconded that the City support the Housing Authority's request and direct staff to
prepare a letter of support for the Mayor's signature. Hill raised a point of order asking if
motions can be made during Council reports. Coffey confirmed motions can be made at this
time. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. Yakima Basin Integrated Plan Work Group update. Mendez reported as a Board member,
she will be attending the meeting in Washington DC, which will be funded from the Water
Division.
3. RFP Committee process for the transitional housing project preliminary design, ad hoc
advisory committee, capital development fund and community partnerships. Mendez stated the
Legal Department recommends canceling the proposed study session with the Greenway.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to cancel the study session in
conjunction with the Greenway. The motion carried by a 6-1 vote, Mendez voting no.
Mendez confirmed the Committee membership would be as recommended in the December
memo from the City Manager with the exception of the Greenway due to litigation. She stated
this could be opened to the community for 30 days with applications reviewed by the
Partnership Committee and recommendations brought back to the full Council. There were no
objections. MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to appoint Coffey as the
Council liaison to the advisory committee and Hill as the alternate. After Council
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discussion, the motion carried by a 6-1, Funk voting no.
4.AWC City Action Days on February 13-14, 2019. Mendez stated she will be attending as an
AWC Board member. It was Council consensus for Gutierrez, Cousens and Hill to attend.
5. Federal rail regulation letter of support. Nate Kaplan, Go Rail representative, briefed
Council on his request for a letter of support.After Council discussion, MOTION: Gutierrez
moved and Cousens seconded to move this item to next weeks business meeting and
have staff present a draft letter. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
C. Council Public Safety Committee report
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez reported on the recent Council Public Safety Committee
meeting regarding: Domestic Violence response and the possible creation of a Coordinated
Community Response Team, Traffic Safety issues and Transportation Benefit District Update.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to include, on the January 15
Business meeting agenda, an item that would formally create a City of Yakima
Coordinated Community Response Team. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
D. Council Healthy Communities and Neighborhood Building Committee report
Council Member Funk reported on the recent Council Healthy Communities and Neighborhood
Building C.nu' -- meeti.. -i. uggested ferring ii' -- '. . mally as the
Community . -, w sto .prov Cou u .
6. ConsentA •nda
Mayor Coff refer • to I • item- on th o nt Agenda, q stioning whether there
were any au- - sr del- ens fro - ncil me r resent. Ther ere no changes. The
City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title.
(Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see
motion directly below.)
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval of the minutes from the December 11, 2018, City Council Business
meeting, December 7, 2018, City Council Special meeting and December 10, 2018,
meeting notes
B. December 2018 Investment Transactions
C. Resolution authorizing a contract with P. O. W. Contracting for Water and Sewer
Improvements along Hathaway Street
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-001,A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with P. O. W.
Contracting for Water and Sewer Improvements along Hathaway Street.
D. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for design and
construction associated with the Nelson Dam Replacement
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-002,A RESOLUTION authorizing an interlocal agreement with
Yakima County for design and construction associated with the Nelson Dam replacement.
E. Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, updating the fee schedule
for certain police services
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-001,AN ORDINANCE relating to Public Services; amending the
City of Yakima Municipal Code for the purpose of updating the fee schedule for certain police
services.
7. Public Comment
Ben Grossman, City resident, complained about the fire inspection process at his business.
Tony Courcey, City resident, spoke on several issues.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Resolution authorizing the City of Yakima to participate in the HUD public offering as part of
the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Assistance Program to refinance two existing notes
Community Development Director Davenport briefed Council on the item.After Council
discussion, the City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion
carried by unanimous vote.
RESOLUT 'N NO. -2 1 9-003, RE ' ION uthorizing the ity of Yakima to
participate i he HUI pu . gas . o 8 Loa uarantee Assistance
Program to financ: o 'stin. .tes . - 'lig ion in the orig I principal amount of
$2,417,000 orrie otel L. eject of • on Gardens I and a second note for
$341,000 for the Hilton Gardens Inn.
9. Resolution to Terminate Lease Agreement with Transform Yakima Together and Enter into
Lease Agreement with Sunrise Outreach Center of Yakima to Lease City Property for a
temporary homeless encampment
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the resolution.
Pastor Andy Ferguson and Pastor Dave Hanson spoke in support of the resolution. The City
Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Gutierrez seconded to adopt the resolution.After
discussion, Gutierrez raised a point of order that members shall refrain from commenting on
pending litigation. Mayor Coffey stated the point is well taken. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-004,A RESOLUTION authorizing termination of the existing
lease with Transform Yakima Together and to enter into a lease with Sunrise Outreach Center
for property adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant to be used as a temporary homeless
encampment.
10. Other Business
None.
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11. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to adjourn to a City Council special
meeting on January 12, 2019, at 9 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 12, 2019
City Hall --Council Chambers
9 a.m. - MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Holly
Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter,Assistant City Manager Cortez, Director of Finance
and Budget Groom and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Carmen Mendez(excused)
Assistant City Manager Cortez suggested reversing the order of the agenda, which was approved by
Council consensu
2. Review requests f m Cou I d -- - 019 A•• pro
Assistant City Ma !er C• •z r: iewe• •u f I requ' m the 2019 get process. Steve
Groom, Budget a • . ce Dir- tor, revs- -• the le • and prope capacity. Council
Member Funk stated she is supportive of the levy lid lift in addressing the problem that property tax
revenue increases don't keep up with inflation for survival of City services.
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the process to repeal a Charter amendment. It was Council
consensus not to take any action on this issue at this time. Council members confirmed that with the
elimination of the public education officer in the Fire Department, that no further budget reductions
are necessary. Mr. Groom reported briefly on the Regional Fire Authority. It was Council consensus
for staff to create an executive summary on this issue as an information item for Council.
City Manager Moore reported on the Transportation Benefit District and noted an annual report will be
coming to Council.Additionally, it was Council consensus to bring the levy lid lift forward and report
quarterly on the budget to Council.
3. Review Economic Development Plan
Assistant City Manager Cortez provided a brief summary of the City's Economic Development Plan.
4. Review 2013 Downtown Master Plan
Assistant City Manager Cortez provided a brief summary of the City's Downtown Master Plan. City
Manager Moore provided an update on the Downtown Master Plan action steps since 2014.
5. Review Strategic Plan
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Council members discussed Strategic Priorities and agreed, by Council consensus, to change the
priorities as follows:
• Remove the YMCA aquatic facility
• Replace the plaza with downtown destination
• Change MLK pool to City community facilities with pools and community centers as targets
• Add Yakima Airport as an economic development engine
• Add homelessness and affordable housing
• Add long term fiscal sustainability-- target: by 2022 meet 16.7% reserve level and in 2020
budget to meet reserves at 14.6-14.8%
• Keep the remaining strategic priorities
Additionally, it was Council consensus to bring the levy lid lift forward and bring quarterly budget
reports to Council.
6. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business meeting on January 15, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
January 15, 2019
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Executive Session; 6 p.m. Business Meeting -- MINUTES
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Executive Session regarding pending litigation
Roll call: Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce
Gutierrez, Council Members Holly Cousens, Brad Hill and Jason White
Absent: Council Member Mendez (excused) and Kay Funk (excused)
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to Executive
Session for up to 30 minutes to discuss pending litigation. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Funk and Mendez absent.
Executive Session was held and adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council
Members Holly Cousens, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Kay Funk (excused)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Coffey led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Interpreter Services
Mayor Coffey introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available.
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
Mayor Coffey and City Manager Moore recognized Assistant City Manager Ana
Cortez for the tremendous energy and contributions she brought to our City over the
past year and congratulated her on her new job as City Manager of Helena, Montana.
A.Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
i.Appointment to the OIC Board
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MOTION: Cousens moved and Mendez seconded to appoint Gutierrez
to the OIC Board. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent.
5. Council Reports
A. Council Economic Development Committee report
Council Member White reported on the Council Economic Development
Committee meeting held December 20, 2018.
6. Consent Agenda
Mayor Coffey referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions or deletions from Council members present. There were no changes. The
City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title.
(Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further
discussion—see motion directly below.)
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to approve the
consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent.
A. Accept Council Committee minutes
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period December 1 — 31, 2018
C. Set date of February 5, 2019 for a public meeting to consider the
request for Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings for
property in the vicinity of South 96th Avenue and Tieton Drive
D. Set date fora public hearing on February 19, 2019 to consider a street renaming
application submitted by William R. Shields to rename Muoth Way to Homesite Way
E. Resolution setting a public hearing on February 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. for the surplus of
property that formerly was a portion of the PPL Canal, located in the vicinity of West
Lincoln Avenue between North 24th Avenue and North 22nd Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-005, A RESOLUTION setting the time and place
for a public hearing on February 19, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the City of Yakima
City Council Chambers to hear from the public on the proposed surplus of real
property owned by the City and acquired for utility purposes.
F. Resolution authorizing and approving 4th Quarter 2018 claims activity
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-006, A RESOLUTION authorizing and
approving the 4th Quarter 2018 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
G. Resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Division Manager to execute
Personal Services Agreements with Contractors that perform Specialized Parks and
Recreation Services, Volleyball Officials, Musicians, Exercise Instructors, etc.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-007, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Parks and Recreation
Division Manager to execute Personal Services Agreements during 2019 and depending upon
funding, authorizing the Parks and Recreation Manager to execute any renewable agreements
for the following four years (2023), upon approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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H. Resolution authorizing Addendum 5 to the Engineering and Consulting
Services Agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. to complete permitting
efforts for the Naches River Water Treatment Plant Intake Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-008, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of addendum 5
to the engineering and consulting services agreement with Golder Associates, Inc. to
complete permitting efforts for the Naches River Water Treatment Plant Intake Project.
I. Resolution authorizing a Feasibility Study Agreement with Counsilman-Hunsaker for
an Outdoor Community Swimming Pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-009, A RESOLUTION authorizing an
agreement with Counsilman-Hunsaker to conduct a feasibility study for
construction of an outdoor pool at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
J. Resolution authorizing a contract with Nelson Construction Corporation for
sidewalks and other pedestrian safety improvements near Garfield Elementary
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-0.10, A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with
Nelson Construction Corporation, for City Project No. 2413, which provides for the
installation of sidewalk and other amenities in the vicinity of Garfield Elementary.
K. Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a TIB grant for construction of
the North 1st Street Revitalization — IT Street to SR 12 Project (Phase 1)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-011, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City
Manager to accept and execute the necessary agreement for a $1 ,000,000
grant from the Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the construction of
the North 1st Street Revitalization — `N Street to SR 12 project.
L. Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for
City Employees Section 2.20.100
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-002, AN ORDINANCE relating to City personnel; adopting a
classification and compensation plan for City employees to be effective February 17, 2019;
and repealing all preceding pay ordinances in the City of Yakima Municipal Code.
7. Public Comment
Pastor Horne, City resident, spoke in favor of building an Eastside pool
now instead of studying it.
Jerry Mellen, City resident, spoke on the impacts of H2A housing and asked the Council to
look at changing codes, passing ordinances, and addressing the legislature on this issue.
Nicholas Helmes, City resident, spoke on behalf of the Salvation Army and
thanked the City for its support.
James Parks, City resident, thanked the City for looking at the alleys in
District #1 and spoke in favor of the MLK pool.
Jacynthia Mitchell, City resident, spoke in favor of pools and urged Council
to partner with USA swimming to help with design and funding options.
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DEPARTMENT ITEMS
8. Presentation on community policing efforts
Interim Police Chief Gary Jones presented a PowerPoint on community policing efforts.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez suggested a possible study session to hear more on this issue,
including reviewing models used by other cities. Mayor Coffey suggested the Council Public
Safety Committee could look at other models, which was approved by Council consensus.
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
9. Resolution authorizing the formation of a City of Yakima Coordinated
Community Response Team (CCRT)
Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the
resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Hill seconded to adopt the resolution.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-012, A RESOLUTION authorizing the formation of a
City of Yakima Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT).
10. Request for letter of support by GoRail
Communications and Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler reported on the requested
letter of support and noted Senator Cantwell and Representative Newhouse have not
taken a position on this issue and he has not heard from Senator Murray's office.
MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded to support and send
the letter. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent.
11. Other Business
Council Member White stated he would like the MLK pool issue to
be considered as preliminary engineering and not a feasibility study.
Mayor Coffey reported on the recent Lodging Tax Association Committee (LTAC) meeting. She
stated the Committee recommends that the City honor the 2019 LTAC recommendation of
$75,000 of lodging tax funds for the Sun Dome. In addition, the Committee suggests that
Council engage in an annual re-evaluation of the level of lodging tax support of the SunDome
operations and have discussions with the County on future funding options.
LTAC Committee Members Lisa Vallejo, Sarah Davilla, Sara Allen and
Collette Keeton spoke in support of the recommendation and encouraged
Council to honor the 2019 LTAC recommendation. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to put the $75,000 in LTAC funds
on the next Council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent.
12. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a City Council
special meeting on January 22, 2019, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
January 22, 2019
City Hall --Council Chambers
6 p.m.Agenda Preview Meeting -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Brad
Hill, Kay Funk, and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and Acting City Clerk Stephens
Absent: Council Member Carmen Mendez(excused)and Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Agenda preview for January 30, February 5,12,19 draft agendas
City Manager Moo - - -• Co - - - - Janu. 30, Fe 019, draft agendas.
3. City Manager upd. •
City Manager Moo provid a pdat: the • • is es: Strategic lanning Retreat follow
up; City pretreatm: :tion ith Uni• a and T' :c Heights; and request for Council
direction regarding whether to support the CWU Aviation Program capital budget request, which was
approved by Council consensus.
Council agreed the Strategic Plan document will be updated and provided at the February 19,
2019, meeting with the changes that Council moved forward during a recent retreat. Council agreed
that Fiscal Sustainability is the number one priority with the remaining items not in any priority order.
1. Fiscal Sustainability, with target of reaching 16.7% reserve by 2022 (responsibility of all, not
assigned to a particular committee)
2. Main/Arterial Street Development(Economic Development Committee)
3. Community Policing (Public Safety Committee)
4. Safe Routes to School (Public Safety)
5. Youth Development(Healthy Community Committee)
6. Mill Site Development(Partnership Committee)
7. Homelessness/Affordable Housing (Healthy Community Committee)
8. Airport Expansion (Partnership Committee)
9. City Facilities: Pools and Community Centers (Ad Hoc Committee)
10. Downtown Destination (Economic Development Committee)
City Manager Moore informed Council that City staff and local legislators are engaged in talks with
Central Washington University regarding the aviation program and announced an Aviation Caucus
meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2019, in Olympia at 7:00 a.m.
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Randy Beehler, Communication and Public Affairs Manager, provided a brief update on
the Community Integration Committee. City Manager Moore reminded Council members to inform
the City Manager's Office if they will not be able to attend an upcoming City, external board, or
committee meeting so an alternate member can be advised.
4. Council Member update
It was Council consensus to add an agenda item to the February 19 meeting to discuss and prepare
for the upcoming Yakima School Board Joint Board meeting that will be held in March.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Coffey seconded to adjourn to a City Council Special
Meeting on January 30, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Yakima Convention Center. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Mendez and Cousens absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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SPECIAL MEETING
January 30, 2019
Yakima Convention Center Room F
10 a.m. to noon -- H2A Worker Housing Forum -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members Brad
Hill, Carmen Mendez, and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore and Acting City Clerk Stephens
Absent: Council Member Kay Funk(excused), and Holly Cousens (excused)
2. H2A Temporary Worker Housing Forum
Larry Mattson, Ex: - ' ''recta - - '.qa Valle onfer: - - - • YVCOG), stated
the purpose of thi- eetin. to plore . -gio Aii,,pros• to locating H worker housing and
determine if this is concer )f '- ' ' in th .Ad - , the m ting is also to discuss
the potential imps• and m' ;ati o . sand: ' •us !. V r. attso viewed the format of
the forum, ground es .► el i ;n ope • nversa ns xercise.
Mr. Mattson introduced Mike Gempler, Executive Director of Washington Growers League, Marty
Miller, Executive Director of Office of Rural and Farmworker Housing, and Michele Besso, with the
Northwest Justice Project. Each of them shared experiences from their organizations of how they are
involved with H2A housing, best practices, the various types of housing, and where H2A housing is
throughout the state.
Some general concerns mentioned were: farmers buying up hotels and other rental properties for
their own farmworkers,which may exacerbate the current shortage of affordable housing, the
unintended zoning issues with municipalities, and the need for health and safety.
Discussions took place about the overall affordable housing shortage and the need for policies to be
in place to encourage building more affordable housing and H2A housing that can adapt to the
changing demographics.
Mr. Mattson and the City Council thanked everyone for attending and encouraged anyone with
comments or suggestion to contact either the City or YVCOG.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Coffey moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a City Council Business
Meeting on February 5, 2019, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote,
Cousens and Funk absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
February 12, 2019
City Hall --Council Chambers
11 a.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez called the emergency meeting to order at 11:08 a.m.
Roll Call for City Council: Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, presiding, Mayor Kathy Coffey(via
speakerphone), Council Members Kay Funk, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Members Holly Cousens (excused)and Brad Hill (excused)
2. Ratification of Ma -rati• - of em z -ncy
Assistant Mayor G ierrez s e• •- -•• •enc - 'ng to rati the declaration of
emergency that w. issued S ur•. ebr 19, Mayor Coff . City Manager Moore
reported the decla ion • be :tified i 2 hour .n he City has j ed Yakima County in the
declaration, which . . ist in - mburse - s from .
Council members thanked City employees, contractors and first responders for their work during this
epic snow event. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Mendez moved and White seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Cousens and Hill absent.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and White seconded to. adjourn to the next City Council regular
business meeting on February 19, 2019, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous
vote, Cousens and Hill absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m.
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READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
DRAFT
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