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YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: September 17, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Approval of the minutes from the September 3, 2019 City Council
regular meeting and August 29, 2019 City Council study session
SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
September 3, 2019
City Hall -- Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. Executive Session; 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting; 6 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session regarding prospective and pending litigation
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Councilmembers
Holly Cousens (arrived 5:22 p.m.), Kay Funk, Brad Hill and Jason White
Absent and excused: Councilmember Carmen Mendez
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Funk seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up
to 30 minutes to discuss prospective and pending litigation. The motion carried by
unanimous vote.
Executive ' .sion h: and al urner : .28 p.
1. Roll Call
Council: M... . by C. -y, press. •,Assista or Dulce Guti rez, Councilmembers
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill and Jason White
Staff: Interim City Manager Cynthia Martinez, City Attorney Jeff Cutter and City Clerk Sonya
Claar Tee
Absent and excused: Carmen Mendez
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
A. Employee Recognition for Community Relations Specialist Sean Davido
Communications and Public Affairs Manager Randy Beehler introduced and
recognized Community Relations Specialist Sean Davido for his exemplary work. Mayor
Coffey presented Mr. Davido with a City Apple Award.
B. Appointments to Boards, Commissions and Council Committees
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Appointment to the Lodging TaxAdvisory Committee
Mayor Coffey reported the Council Partnership Committee recommends appointment of Anne
Moneymaker, Sales& Marketing Manager of the State Fair Park, to the Lodging TaxAdvisory
Committee to replace Greg Lybeck, who resigned his position with the State Fair Park.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Gutierrez seconded to approve the recommendation.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
5. Council Reports
A. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report
Mayor Coffey reported on the Lodging TaxAdvisory Committee meeting of August 15, 2019.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez requested staff to encourage SOZO to be an applicant for lodging
tax funds in the future.
B. Council Economic Development Committee report
Councilmember White reported on the recent Council Economic Development Committee
meeting.
MOTION: White moved and Gutierrez seconded to add the vacant building ordinance
to the next meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
6. ConsentA •n.a
Mayor Coff referre' o I -. ace. .,.■o Co nda, q stioning whether there
were any a' itions o iel: ens Co - _ .er resent. Ther ere no changes. The
City Clerk r - - ens: Agent 't: s, inclu' . olutions and dinances, by title.
(Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see
motion directly below.)
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to approve the consent agenda.
The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
A. Approval of the minutes from the August 20, 2019 City Council regular meeting and
August 27, 2019 City Council special meeting
B. Resolution authorizing a contract with Selland Construction, Inc. for Alley Paving
Project
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-084,A RESOLUTION authorizing a contract with Selland
Construction, Inc. for alley reconstruction
C. Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute recurring annual agreements
with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration
RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-085,A RESOLUTION authorizing the Chief of Police's
execution of recurring annual agreements with the United States Department of Justice, Drug
Enforcement Administration.
D. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal School Resource Officer Agreement with the
Yakima School District
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RESOLUTION NO. R-2019-086,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Interlocal School
Resource Officer Agreement with Yakima School District No. 7 for the continuation of the
school resource officer program during the 2019-2020 school year
7. Public Comment
Luz Gutierrez, City resident, spoke about another city in the valley that utilizes lodging tax
funds for its annual Cinco de Mayo event and encouraged Yakima to do the same.
Matt Lunstrum, City resident, shared his concerns about the Yakima School District Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#001-19) and Rezone (RZ#002-19) request
submitted by UPI Property II LLC
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the request, noting the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment process submittal period ended on April 30, 2019. He stated the Planning
Commission held a study session and a public hearing on the requests and forwarded its
recommendation for approval to the Council.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
MOTION: . - o • . an. ousel-con aprepare
legislation appro • t requ- andthis ck to Counc The motion carried by
unanimous ,te, Me -z
9. Open recor • • Sari to con -r e Yaki P ning Commi n's recommendation
on a Compre ensive Plan mendmen PA#002- 9 and Rezone ( #003-19) request
submitted by John I Haas Inc
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the request.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and Mark Fickes, representing John I Haas, spoke in
support of this request.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to prepare
legislation to approve the request and bring this back to Council. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
10. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#004-19) and Rezone (RZ#004-19) request
submitted by the City of Yakima Planning Division
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the request.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to prepare
legislation to approve the request and bring this back to Council. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
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11. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#005-19) and Rezone (RZ#007-19) request
submitted by Forrest Emmons
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the request.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to prepare
legislation to approve the request and bring this back to Council. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
12. Open record public hearing to consider the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation
on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#006-19) and Rezone (RZ#006-19) request
submitted by River 16 LLC
Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council on the request.
Mayor Coffey opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the
hearing.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to prepare
legislation to approve the request and bring this back to Council. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
DEPARTM S
13. Resolution thorizin eeme ood ngine ing, Inc. for property
located at 2 10 We a ngto e, i e ki Air Terminal cAllister Field
Mayor Coffey reported this item is postponed to a future meeting.
14. Ordinance repealing City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 9.25 Cruising Control
Community Development Specialist Colleda Monick and Councilmember White briefed
Council on a recent meeting with car club enthusiasts.
Art Reis, City resident, spoke favorably on the suggested amendments to the cruising
ordinance and shared how pleased he was with the recent meeting.
MOTION: White moved and Cousens seconded to have staff modify the
cruise ordinance that would allow cruising downtown Yakima on the second and third
Saturdays in June, July,August and September from 6-10 p.m. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
15. Ordinance imposing a local sales and use tax, as provided for in Substitute House Bill 1406, to
be used for the provision of affordable housing opportunities within the City; adding new
Sections 3.78.065 and 3.78.067 to the Yakima Municipal Code; and amending Section
3.78.080 of the Yakima Municipal Code
Assistant City Attorney Bleek briefed Council on the ordinance. The City Clerk read the
ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion
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carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-020,AN ORDINANCE imposing the maximum capacity available
from the City's annual taxable retail sales and use tax, as provided for in Substitute House Bill
1406 effective July 28, 2019, to be used for the provision of affordable housing opportunities
within the City.
16. Ordinance granting PacifiCorp a non-exclusive franchise to locate, construct, maintain and
operate electric transmission and distribution lines within the City of Yakima and prescribing the
terms of such grant
City Attorney Cutter briefed Council on the ordinance. The City Clerk read the ordinance by
title only.
MOTION: Hill moved and Gutierrez seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-021,AN ORDINANCE granting to PacifiCorp, an Oregon
Corporation, doing business as Pacific Power, a non-exclusive franchise to locate, construct,
maintain and operate electric transmission and distribution lines within the City of Yakima,
Washington, and prescribing the terms of such grant.
17. Other Business
Councilmember Funk requested staff provide materials for Executive Session ahead of time.
MOTION: - - mo - • - ouse econ utes to
elementa -choo ss to the ext a. T motion carrie y unanimous vote,
Mendez ab• nt.
A. I .cus , and . .si modi ti , of the curre committee structure
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Councilmember Hills stated he would like to research this issue a little more. MOTION: Hill
moved and Cousens seconded to move this item to the October 1 meeting. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent.
18. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Cousens seconded to adjourn to the next Council
regular meeting on September 17, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Mendez absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:19
p.m.
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
August 29, 2019
City Hall --Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Clean City Program and Safe Routes to Schools -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Councilmembers
Holly Cousens, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez and Jason White
Staff: Interim City Manager Cynthia Martinez, City Attorney Jeff Cutter, Interim Assistant City
Manager Scott Schafer, Communication & Public Affairs Manager Randy Beehler and City
Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
2. Clean City Program
I nterim Assista ity . .g Schaf: Sen' .sista CityAttorne ara Watkins
and Solid Wast; Recy ng ---- or: ma ented PowerPoint on the
Clean City proj: propo -1. . 'ns n un g could be ained by increasing
the Yakima Wa, ' - - Ut Tax •% to 'o, hich is simil o the tax imposed by
other lower valley ci ies.
Solid Waste & Recycling Manager Loretta Zammarchi reviewed the current structure of
the Commercial Waste Collection, which is collected by a private hauler in Yakima
County and regulated by the Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission. Ms.
Zammarchi also reviewed problematic recycling issues, 2020 rate study, planning for the
closure of the Terrace Height Landfill in 2027 and the impact on collection rates.
3. Safe Routes to Schools
Interim Assistant City Manager Schafer reviewed the Safe Routes to Elementary Schools
information, including the citywide LED lighting upgrade project, evaluation of 20 traffic-
calming requests, Yakima Transit Sidewalk policy and Complete Streets policy.Acting Chief
Engineer Desgrosellier explained the grant application process for Safe Routes to Schools
funding.
4. Public comment(allow 15 minutes)
None.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to the next City
Council regular meeting on September 3, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The motion
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carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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