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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-14_Minutes - HCNBHealthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB) 2"d Floor Conference Room March 14, 2019 Committee Members Staff Others Councilmember Kay Funk (chair) Joan Davenport Tony Courcy Councilmember Jason White Sara Watkins Frank Rowland Rosalinda lbarra John Haddix Councilmember Kathy Coffey (absent) Ken Wilkinson Adrianne Garner Scott Schafer Anita Quintana Joseph Calhoun Dennis Covell Brooke Goosman Joe Caruso With a quorum present, Chair Funk called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. Reparts from Deoartments/Commissions Transit Citizen Advisory Committee (TCA) — nothing to report. Previous meeting canceled due to inclement weather. Next meeting will be in May. Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) — Wilkinson shared information regarding the discussion with the City's consultant Counsilman-Hunsaker about the MLK Pool feasibility study. Wilkinson will provide a link to the P&R meeting minutes to include on future HCNB agendas. Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) — Adrianne Garner presented a brief report of the 4th quarter activities provided by HBCC. She extended an invitation for volunteers to assist with conducting interviews for the annual 100 Jobs for 100 Kids program. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) — Calhoun reported that the consultant (NW Vernacular) for the Fruit Row Inventory project will conduct a walkthrough of the subject area on March 28th. He noted there are still two vacancies on the commission. Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) — the commission is reviewing text amendments, which include edits to the Wireless Communication chapter as well as items related to zoning and regulatory changes for affordable housing that were referred to YPC by City Council. Chair Funk requested continual updates be provided to HCNB regarding YPC's progress on the matter. Bike & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) — Calhoun reported that the Pedestrian Plan stakeholder meeting gathered a lot of interest. He asked the Committee how they would like the report presented to which Funk and White indicated staff proceed directly to full Council as previously planned. Staff will provide a link to the BPC meeting minutes and keep the HCNB informed about updates on the proposed Pedestrian Plan. Calhoun added that the BPC has been working with YV- Tech students to develop audio PSA's for future release. Funk shared insight about her experience in New Zealand, particularly how their bike lanes are underutilized. Tree City Board (TCB) — Calhoun reported the board is preparing for Arbor Day at the Arboretum on April 13th. The TCB will be in attendance hosting an informational booth at the event. Additional information was requested about yard waste composting and leaf collection. Community Integration Committee (CIC) — Anita Quintana, Chair of the Community Integration Committee, was available and informed that the CIC will be participating in an advisory role to the Complete Count committee for the Census 2020. The CIC has also reviewed the hiring and recruiting processes for the City. HCNB endorsed their participation in the Census 2020 project. Yakima Police Athletic League Board (YPAL) — Joe Willis reported that the maintenance contract is being finalized and are working on the contract for public services using CDBG funds. Homeless Program Operations;— Watkins noted that the first meeting of the Homeless Coalition will be on March 20t' and it's an open public meeting. Nominations of chair and vice -chair positions will likely take place. Funk requested staff provide a link to the Executive Committee minutes and expressed concerns about transparency and data collection. Watkins also reported that the City Council will appoint members to the Ad Hoc Homeless Facility Committee at their next business meeting. meeting.Audience egqjg� — Anita Quintana, on behalf of Pacific Northwest University, extended an invitation to a conference about trauma and the opioid crisis on June 20th -21st. Watkins or Moore to follow up with Quintana regarding a request for a welcome statement. Funk addressed concerns regarding inappropriate behavior by an audience member during the meeting. The public was encouraged to use the audience participation slips if they wish to speak during that time. Staff will consider moving the audience participation portion to the beginning of the Adjourn • •, _•:: seconded by Funk, to adjourn. i"ii carried unanimously.