HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/2019 06B Accept Council Committee Minutes BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.B.
For Meeting of: May 21, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Accept Council Committee minutes
SUBMITTED BY: Cally Price,Assistant to the City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
February 28, 2019 Council Economic Development Committee minutes
March 1, 2019 Council Partnership Committee minutes
March 14, 2019 Council Healthy Communities Committee minutes
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: 111, City Manager
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2nd Floor Conference Room
City Hall
February 28, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Members: Staff: Others:
Council member White Cliff Moore, City manager Luz Gutierrez
Council member Gutierrez Rob Peterson, Airport Director John Cooper
Council member Cousens Scott Schafer, Public Works Director Verlynn Best
Glenn Denman, Building Official Andrew Holt
Cally Price, Assistant to the City Manager Joe Mann
Jean Brown
Chelnn Gienger
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White called the meeting to order.
1. Review draft minutes from January 24, 2019 meeting:
The January 24, 2019 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as presented. .
2. Discussions:
a. Fulcrum 20 minute presentation — Chelann Gienger
Chelann Gienger, Owner of NUYU Juice bar, author of Dear Millennial and
Founder of Entrepreneur Before 25 presented on the innovation center
project she is working on in downtown Yakima and provided her background.
The innovation center would provide living space and working space and
resources where people could work on creating innovative ideas. Specific
ideas for the space include: apartments, offices, dining and coaching
opportunities, and would serve as a location for community events. A "Think
Big" festival will be held in October— details will be provided. Gienger invited
everyone to the next fireside chat that is being held on March 13 at 6:00 p.m.
— location to be determined. For updates on what Fulcrum is doing you can
sign up for the newsletter at fulcrumyakima.com.
b. Downtown destination
Moore reminded Council this was added as a Strategic Priority.
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c. Economic Development Plan — update timeline
Workgroups are to send updates to Cally. An updated timeline will presented
at the next meeting provided Price receives all the updates.
i. Competitiveness
1. Private sites — nothing reported
2. City sites — nothing reported
3. Mill site — Moore reported that a meeting was being held to discuss
issues with the mill site.
4. Public Port Authority — Moore reported that the Chamber is hosting a
luncheon on March 13 to talk about port districts. Rob Peterson and a
representative from the Tri-Cities Port District will be presenting.
5. Incentives — Jean Brown reported that the opportunity zone tax deferral
is available. The mill site, downtown area, and Union Gap all have
opportunity zones and are listed on Choose Yakima's website. Moore
added that there are some bills in the legislature to help increase
density/infill that the City is watching.
6. Education Alignment— Peterson reported that he hasn't heard anything
from CWU, however, he remains in close contact with them. Brown
reported that Choose Yakima established a technical committee and
they are developing a program database that will be available soon.
7. YKM — Peterson reported that the FLYYKM campaign has been very
successful. Grant funds for this program expire in December. There
was discussion about the Fly Alliance — an opportunity to expand air
service. Committee members support the Fly Alliance and Gutierrez
moved and Cousens seconded a motion to bring support for the Fly
Alliance to the full Council for consideration.
8. Convention Center— Cooper reported that the RFQ's were reviewed
and a firm was selected for the convention center expansion project.
Agreement details are still being worked on.
ii. Traded Sector
1. YKM —
2. Clusters —
iii. Community pride — Gutierrez reported that the image campaign was to
promote a positive image to Yakima residents and those visiting. New videos
need to be made.
d. Council policy requests
Shipping container draft ordinance — report from Glenn Denman
Denman reviewed the draft shipping container ordinance with the
Committee members. Gutierrez motioned and Cousens seconded to
bring the ordinance to the full Council for consideration.
3. Staff and Partner Announcements
a. Downtown infrastructure criteria — report from Scott
Schafer distributed a memo on staff's evaluation of the downtown core and
identified short and long term strategies that need to be addressed. Short
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term items include things like traffic signals, pavement condition index,
lighting, cleaning up signage, etc. The pavement condition index report is
budgeted for in 2020. Long term strategies include traffic signals, complete
grind and overlay of Yakima Avenue, landscaping, and a few other things.
City staff will be meeting with DAY representatives to talk about low water use
gardens.
b. Everett abandoned/vacant building ordinance fee update
Information was included in thepacket. White suggested that Yakima use
Everett's ordinance as a model for Yakima. The Committee members will
meet and discuss this prior tomakinga recommendation to the full Council.
After the Committee members meet then another meeting with DAY, Choose
Yakima, and City staff needspy toBoo —occur.
c. Update on vacant buildings/lots inreport from Andrew Holt
Holt reported that he has been in contact with CWU to talk about internship
opportunities. The building vacancy list needs to be updated and this might
be something students can do.d. Filling gaps information included in pack et no discussion
4. Future agenda items
a. Update on Chamber port authority discussion — Peterson
b. Committee members will meet to discuss vac ant building ordinance
c. Update on the Main Street conference —White and Cousens
5. Audience Participation
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PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE INUTES
Council Members Mendez, Hill and Coffey
2nd Floor Conference Room
March 1, 2019 @ 8:30 a.m.
Meeting convened at 8:37 a.m
Council present: Chair Carmen Mendez, Kathy Coffey, and Brad Hill via speakerphone
Staff present: City Manager Cliff Moore, Communications & Public Affairs Director
Randy Beehler, and Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
Guest: Dana Dwinell, City resident
1. Approval of minutes
A. Coffey moved and Hill seconded to approve the 12-21-18 minutes. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
2. New business
A. Committee members reviewed applications for the Ad Hoc Homeless
Facility Review Committee, noting that Council has already approved the
committee position structure. The Committee made the following
recommendations by consensus:
■ Council representative: Kathy Coffey (as previously approved by
Council)
■ County representative: Mike Leita (as appointed by the County
Commissioners)
• Arboretum representative: Leslie Wahl
• Expert on programs: Lee Murdock
■ Expert on housing: Nathan Poel
▪ Community members: Andy Ferguson, Nathan Krebs and either
Rhonda Hauff or Anita Monoian
B. Request for support of VFW sales tax exemption legislation
▪ After discussion, it was Committee consensus to recommend
support for HB 1307
C. Review other applications for Boards & Commissions
• Claar Tee reported there is one application for the Henry
Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Advisory Board (HBCC), which
the OIC Board recommends. It was Committee consensus to
recommend James Parks to the Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community
Center Advisory Board.
3. Old business— none
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4. Other business
A. Dana Dwinell provided a video link and information for Healing Species,
an 11-week violence intervention/character education outreach program
in public schools with rescue animals teaching children about
compassion, empathy and overcoming obstacles. She asked for the
Committee's support in gaining traction for this program with the school
district. Moore reported there may be limited funding available through
GRIT or the SAMHSA grant. After discussion, it was Committee
consensus to update Council on this topic and have the GRIT Committee
review the curriculum and feasibility of this project.
B. Committee members noted the March 15 meeting would need to be
canceled due to conflicts.
5. Future agenda items (Council Committee members) -- none
6. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
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Healthy Communities& Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
2nd 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 Ibarra 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.
Reports from Departments/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 NCNB 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 28m. 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. NCNB 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 20th 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.
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Affordable/Senior/Low Income Housing — Davenport summarized the outcome of the Affordable
Housing Council study session held on March 12th. The Council directed action items to the
Yakima Planning Commission, Partnership Committee, and City Council. Funk requested that the
items referred to City Council be added to the HCNB agenda as standing items for continued
updates. Davenport offered, and the Committee agreed to, a presentation on the 2019 Annual
Action Plan wrap-up and an update on projects provided through the CDBG/HOME program.
Community and Neighborhood Facilities — Schafer reported that the ad hoc committee finalized the
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the community pools which was released this week. For the
community centers, the RFQ's will be out next month to provide architectural firms sufficient time to
respond to both type of facilities. The ad hoc committee will pick a firm to develop the master plan
based on the selection criteria. Wilkinson further elaborated on the selection process.
Discuss Potential Amendments to Junk Vehicle Regulations — Brooke Goosman spoke about
adopting the RCW's by reference for unauthorized vehicles. The RCW's state that if a city has
ordinances regulating junk vehicles they are required to include provisions of the RCW's. She
reiterated the benefits in doing so; however she cautioned against removing any local regulations
that the City may deem necessary. Caruso shared data collected over the last five years on cases
related to junk vehicle complaints. The City responded to about 530 complaints from 2013 to 2018
(not including duplicates), approximately 112 complaints annually. The exact number of vehicles
affected was not readily available. Haddix repeated his concerns about the lack of adequate
regulations in the enforcement of inoperable vehicles. He distributed ordinances used by the cities
of Wapato, Sunnyside, and Everett along with his written remarks on the issue. Following further
dialogue, Funk moved to direct Legal staff to provide revisions to YMC 9.47, recognizing the RCW
at a minimum and ask for further specificity to address problems identified in the community; and to
coordinate with staff resources and provide draft for Haddix's comment; White seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously. Staff will provide an update at the next HCNB meeting.
Approval of Minutes — White motioned, seconded by Funk, to approve the 1/10/2019 minutes.
Motion carried.
Recap of Deliverables—
a Wilkinson to provide a link to the minutes of the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Staff to provide continual updates on the Yakima Planning Commission's progress
regarding the affordable housing action items assigned by City Council
• Calhoun to provide a link to the Bike & Pedestrian Committee meeting minutes and provide
updates on the potential Pedestrian Plan
• Public Works staff to present information about yard waste composting and leaf collection
at April meeting
• HCNB endorsed the Community Integration Committee's participation in the complete count
project for the Census 2020
• Add a link to the future meeting minutes of the Homeless Coalition Executive Committee
• For April HCNB — ONDS presentation on the 2019 Annual Action Plan and an update on
the projects funded
• Staff to provide minutes of the Ad Hoc Community Facilities Committee
• Legal staff was directed to prepare revisions to YMC 9.47 to provide specificity that
addresses identified problems related to junk/inoperable vehicles and coordinate proposed
changes with Mr. Haddix. Staff will provide an update at the April HCNB meeting.
• Add Report to City Council on April 2nd business meeting agenda and provide recap of
deliverables to Councilmember Funk
Funk announced interpreter services are available with 48 hour advance notice.
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Audience Participation — 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 meeting.
Adjourn — White motioned, seconded by Funk, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. This
meeting adjourned at approxima •ly 11:20 a.m.
Approved by:
Date Approved:
Prepared by: Rosalinda lbarra,Community Development Administrative Assistant.This meeting was recorded by Y-PAC.
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