HomeMy WebLinkAbout080819 HCNB approved minutesYakima City Council Committee Minutes
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
2nd Floor Conference Room
August 8, 2019
Committee Members
Councilmember Brad Hill (chair)
Councilmember Kathy Coffey
Councilmember Jason White (absent)
Staff
Sara Watkins
Cliff Moore
Rosalinda Ibarra
Ken Wilkinson
Joseph Calhoun
Scott Schafer
Cynthia Martinez
Randy Beehler
Others
Kelly Penford
Frank Rowland
With a quorum present, the meeting was called to order at approximately 10:01 a.m.
Audience Participation — none noted
Reports from Departments/Commissions
Transit Citizen Advisory Committee (TCA) — nothing to report
Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) — next meeting on August 14tH
Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) — Frank Rowland (OIC) presented the 2nd
quarter report for HBCC. Summer activities included: GameOn with Central Washington
University, 100 Jobs for 100 Kids, cleanup events, Strengthening Families conference.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) — an ordinance to officially amend the number of
members from seven to five on the HPC will be presented to Council for adoption. The final
report for Fruit Row will be presented at a joint HPC and YPC meeting at the end of the month.
Final contract details with DAHP are in process regarding the grant awarded for Naches Avenue.
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) — a study session for Title 15 changes, including
affordable housing and other text and housekeeping amendments, will be held next week.
Bike & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) — a follow-up letter was sent to stakeholders regarding
the proposed pedestrian plan. The committee will be reviewing potential Title 12 changes.
Tree City Board (TCB) — nothing to report.
Community Integration Committee (CIC) — Beehler reported that the CIC is working on
Census 2020 in cooperation with the complete count committee. They are also looking at how to
make the Council meetings more welcoming and developing a series of suggestions for Council
to review and possibly implement. Their next meeting is on August 12tH
Yakima Police Athletic League Board (YPAL) — nothing to report
Follow -upon Naches Avenue/ YPD Enforcement — a Council study session has been scheduled
for August 29th in which staff will present a revenue proposal that can generate funds to address
issues related to homelessness. The Committee agreed to follow up on this matter based on the
outcome of Council's direction from the upcoming study session.
Homeless Program Operatio�> Mayor Coffey reported that the adhoc Homeless Facility
Review Committee (HFRC) presented their report to City Council and explained that the initial
scope of the project evolved based on the knowledge and expertise provided by the adhoc
members. The HFRC suggested Council schedule a study session to further discuss the use of
a proposed facility. She stressed the importance of understanding the funding process and
needs of the community. Moore further added that the County is preliminarily considering
converting a portion of the Yakima County Corrections Center into a mental health and
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homeless intake and referral site. In response to Hill's concern about having Camp Hope move
their operation every six months due to the temporary nature of their faith -based facility, Watkins
stated that the City is in negotiations with Sunrise Outreach regarding the temporary provisions
for vacating the homeless camp. It was Committee consensus to bring this matter up under
other business at the August 20th business agenda.
Affordable/Senior/Low Income Housing - nothing to report
Community and Neighborhood Facilities — Schafer reported that the adhoc committee selected
KDA to produce the master plans for the community centers and the pools. He stated that no
other funds have been expended other than what was approved for the feasibility studies.
Wilkinson provided an update on their community outreach events. KDA will be presenting the
data report to the Parks Commission at a future meeting and will be shared with the City Council.
Changes_ to Title 8.20 Right of Way Use Permits — Watkins described the proposed changes to
the Municipal Code YMC Title 8.20 as follows:
• includes provisions for short-term right of way use permits and outlines the process and
requirements to obtain such permit
• liability insurance and expiration of short-term right of way use permits
• sidewalks to remain accessible at all times
• adds a section to administratively address small cell wireless facilities pursuant to federal
regulations permitting their placement on existing or new utility poles
• includes an increase to the permit application fee and renewal fee from fifty dollars to one
hundred dollars for cost recovery
Coffey motioned, seconded by Hill, to recommend the proposed changes to full Council. Motion
carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes — Hill motioned, seconded by Coffey, to approve the 07/18/2019
minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Hill informed that he plans to chair the HCNB until mid-October at which time Funk would be
allowed to resume her committee responsibilities. He also announced interpreter services are
available with 48 hour advance notice.
Other Business — Moore announced the following committee -staff assignments: Scott Schafer
will cover the Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building and Economic Development.
Cynthia Martinez will handle the Public Safety and Partnership Committee. And Cally Price will
assume the clerk responsibilities for HCNB and Economic Development. A short discussion
ensued about having too many committees in place. Kelly Penford asked that the City look at the
possibility of purchasing the property behind Target. She will send additional information to Hill.
Coffey asked that staff look into homeless issues on North .1st Street near Oak Street. Beehler
will prepare a fall meeting with ` interested parties on North 1st Street to preview spring
construction activities. He noted that feedback from businesses have resulted in some re -design
concepts. Moore reported that the Tiger Mart property at Nob Hill & 24th Ave has sold and the
one on North 1st Street is in a lease contract with purchase option.
Adjourn - Coffey motioned, recon d; by Hill, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. This
meeting adjourned at ap roximate 10:36 a.m..
Approved by:
Date Approved:
Prepared by: Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant. This meeting
was recorded by Y -PAC.
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