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Home My WebLink About02/18/2020 06B Draft Council Minutes Approval a\'4\lyy bxk ik 1 d + PPP P );-4ti PPPPPP+Pd s' lii it tYlltYlA.\ta. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 6.B. For Meeting of: February 18, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the February4, 2020 City Council regular meeting SUBMITTED BY: Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: See attached. ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY: APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upload Date Type 2 yi>01 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL February 4, 2020 City Hall -- Council Chambers 4:30 p.m. Executive Session; 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting; 6:00 p.m. Public Hearings -- MINUTES EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Executive Session to review the performance of a public employee and a complaint against a public official Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Councilmembers, Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund, Eliana Macias and Jason White MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session for up to one hour to review the performance of a public employee and a complaint against a public official. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive Session was held at 4:37 p.m _ me m. 1. Roll Call Council: M • " ia : -rs, pr si ,Assist yor Holly Co ns, Councilmembers, Kay Funk, :ra. -1 , Soneya Lund, iana Macias an Jason White Staff: Interim City Manager Alex Meyerhoff, City Attorney Jeff Cutter and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Byers introduced Juven Garcia who announced interpreter services are available. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Proclamations 100th Anniversary of the Women's Right to Vote Councilmember Macias proclaimed February 14, 2020, as "Women Voters Day and Women's Voting Rights Day." Criss Bardill and Rhonda Hauff accepted the proclamation. B. Presentations/ Recognitions/ Introductions Recognition of Gary Hill, Wastewater Maintenance Crew Leader, for 40 years of service to the City of Yakima Page 1 of 6 3 Public Works Director Scott Schafer introduced and recognized Gary Hill for his 40 years of service to the City of Yakima. Councilmember Hill presented the service award and thanked his father, Gary Hill, for his years ofservice. 5. Council Reports A. Update on Council Boards & Committee assignments and clarification on mayoral committee designation It was Council consensus to make the following appointments to the Council Boards& Committees: * GRIT Steering Committee: Cnuuane, Lund and Macias w Yakima Basin Fish &Wildlife Recovery Board: Hill * 911 Administration Board: Byers appointed with Funk au the alternate w Yakima County Emergency Management (EMEB) Exec Board: Byers appointed with Funk oe the alternate m Seniors |no.: Byers 6. CwmsmmtAgmmdm Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. Item 6K was removed from the consent agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, hyLida� /|Lennoun the <�unsentAgenda are handled under one nnoLionvvithouL further discD " UMOTION: usen �m m� t /a �� m�art agmnda. Tha mohnnoorrim A. Approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2020 City Council regular meeting B. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for DW Excavating, Inc. Project 245g Wastewater Collection System Improvement Priority 1 C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for TTC Construction Project 2428 Spring Creek Road Improvement Phase 1 D. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for POW Contracting Project 2463 &2486 Hathaway Street Water and Sewer Improvements E. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Moreno& Nelson Construction Project 2413 Garfield Elementary Safety Improvements F. Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable utility accounts receivable RESOLUTION NO. R~2020~011'A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off ofcertain unco||actab|e accounts receivable by the utility funds o[the City o[Yakima. G. Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable parking citations RESOLUTION NO. R~2W2W~W12, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off ofcertain Page 2nf5 ^ uncoUectable parking citations and penalties for the City of Yakima. H. Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable central accounts receivables RESOLUTION NO. R-2828-013, A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off ofcertain unoo||aotab|e central accounts receivables for the City nfYakima. |. Resolution authorizing grant acceptance from the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation for the purpose of a reconnaissance-level inventory of North Neches Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R~2020~014/A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance v[a grant o[ $12,000 from the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)for the purpose of preparing a reconnaissance level inventory along North Neches Ave. J. Resolution opening the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process pursuant to RCVV2G.7UA.18U and YK4C Ch. 16.1O RESOLUTION NO. R-202M15, A RESOLUTION opening the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment process pursuant[uFiCVV8S.T8/\.138' and \/IVIC Ch. 18.1U. K. This item was removed from the consent agenda. L. Resolution authorizing an agreement with ESD 105 and Comprehensive Healthcare f H | h i ESOLKl nQ ontbahweentho CityofYmki h h or he gmnStmteHoa|thy Transitions ro M. Resolution authorizing the source purchase of trace metals analysis instrumentation from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the Wastewater Treatment Plant laboratory RESOLUTION NO. R-202M17, A RESOLUTION authorizing the sole source purchase of a trace metals analysis instrument from Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the City of Yakima Wastewater Treatment Plant laboratory. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda A. Resolution authorizing anamendment to Contract K3781 with Health Care Authority for the Washington State Healthy Transitions Project Public Works Director Scott Schafer briefed Council on the item. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cmusemsmnmwmd and Funk seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R~2020~018.A RESOLUTION authorizing an amendment inContract K37A1 with Health Care Authority for the Washington State Healthy Transitions Project. 7. Public Comment The following City residents provided public comment: Tony Courcy, Leigh Kronsnoble, Page 3nf5 s Marguerite Wright and Liz HaUock. The following City residents spoke in opposition n[Strong Mayor: Aileen Kane, Tom Sund' Sam Johnson,/\ude| Ramirez, 8araiFlob|oo|o'\/e|mo|or'Alfredo Gonzalez Benitez(Columbia Logm|)' Noomi Sanchez and Roge|ioMontez. The following City residents spoke in favor of Strong Mayor: Mike Leta, Patricia Hoendermis, Kenton Gortra|| and non-resident Bruce Smith. PUBLIC HEARINGS 0. Public hearing and resolution on the proposed Development Agreement with Apple Tree for Apple Tree Phase 4 located in the vicinity ofSQ6th Ave and Occidental Rd Planning Manager Joseph Calhoun briefed Council un the hearing. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one coming forward to speak, closed the hearing. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cwuammamoved and Lund seconded 0madopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. RESOLUTION NO. R~2W2W~W19, A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement with Apple Tree Construction, LLC., (here a#er"Devo " th 0 | T h 4 DEPA��TNU Q. Reunnonnon | ab A �Fing �i|| 26 in Legislature Planning Manager Joseph a|huuns'a'ad that vv |am|uff agrees wit |he findings inHB25T8 that outline the various benefits of Accessory Dwelling Units related to environmental uuetminabi|ity and housing affordability, the strict requirements cf this bill should not be supported ai this time. After Council discussion, MOTION: Funk moved that we do not support this request for* support letter. The motion died for lack ofasecond. MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded to support this letter. The motion carried by u4-3 vote, Funk, Byers, Macias voting no. 10. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bond related to the construction of convention center expansion (First Reading) Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, shared a PowerPoint presentation about the bond ordinance, which is a first reading only, with no action necessary tonight. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, authorizing the issuance of one or more series of Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal anuunt of not to exceed $28,000,000 to finance costs related to the expansion, improvement and rehabilitation of the Yakima Convention Center, to refund certain outstanding obligations of the City, and to pay the costs of issuance for each series of bonds; Page 4nf5 o providing the form, terms and covenants of the bonds; delegating the authority to approve the final terms of the bonds; and providing for other matters relating thereto. 11. Ordinance amending the 2020 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2020 (First Reading) Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, introduced the item stating this is a first reading and no action is necessary at tonight's meeting. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. AN ORDINANCE amending the 2020 Budget for the City v[Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2020 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule. CITY MANAGER UPDATE 12. Discussion on City Charter amendment changing the form of government from a Council- Manager form of government to a Strong Mayor MOTION: Lund moved and Cc^uaamaseconded tm adjourn tc^ Executive Session for up tm30minutes tm discuss prospective litigation. The motion carried byunanimous vote. Executive Session was held at7:8Tp.m. and adjourned ut7:88p.m. when the meeting reconvened. MOTION oveo susenss- on� � a the Strong Mayor the Ci� �ilna�lac In staff �rm�� m wmmmiden*d b w i�Coumoi| fo e�IT 2&28.AMar �diecuoeinn' ai| by || und and voting no. MOTION: Macias moved and Lund seconded to direct staff to present a resolution at the next Council business meeting that clearly states that the City sf Yakima will maintain the Council-Manager form of government elected by districts unless otherwise presented with the required number of petition signatures needed by members wf the public for m ballot measure. The motion failed bya4-3 vote, Couaena' Hill, White and Byers voting no. 13. City Council discussion m[city manager recruitment Council members discussed whether to move forward with hiring a permanent City Manager or wait until the August 4 deadline for a citizen led initiative on the Strong-Mayor form of government. Councilmember Lund asked Interim City Manager Meyerhoff if he would be interested in extending his contract through the end of the year, which he confirmed he would be willing. MOTION: Funk moved*mrequest Council request Mr. Meymrhmff manage the City Manager recruitment process. The motion died for lack nfasecond. MOTION: Cwumemm moved and Funk seconded to postpone this topic until vve have further conversations with Mr. Meyerhoff. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 14. Other Business Mayor Byers shared her concerns about the closure of/\ubimHospital. Page 5nf5 MOTION: Byers moved and Macias seconded to bring to the next Council meeting the topic of a deferral of utility payments for 60-90 days for Astria employees. The motion carded by a 6-1 vote, Hill voting no. Councilmember Hill reported Worksource will be holding a job fair for those Astria employees in the near future at the Convention Center, with a reduced rental rate for the building. 15. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved to adjourn to the next Council regular meeting on February 18, 2020, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carded by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 6 of 6