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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 4.A.
For Meeting of: May 19, 2020
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the May 5, 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:
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 2020
City Hall -- Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. Executive Session; 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting --this meeting is live streamed at
www.yakimawa.gov and telecast live on Y-PAC, Spectrum Cable Channel 194
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Executive Session to discuss land and property considerations and to review the performance
of a public employee
Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Councilmembers,
Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund, Eliana Macias and Jason White (all but White attending
via speakerphone)
MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adjourn to Executive Session for up
to one hour to discuss land and property considerations and to review the
performan bli• _ -. The tion c n te. Executive
Session w. held a .dj r ed al :30 p
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Councilmembers
Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund and Eliana Macias and Jason White (all but White
attending via speakerphone)
Staff: Interim City Manager Alex Meyerhoff, City Attorney Jeff Cutter and City Clerk Sonya
Claar Tee
2. Interpreter Services
None.
3. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
A. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
Interim City Manager Meyerhoff provided an update on COVID-19's effect on City services
and finances.
B. Proclamations
Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day
Mayor Byers proclaimed May 16 as Do Something Good For Your Neighbor Day.
4. Council Reports
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A. Resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring emergency and
order, if the Mayor issues o Proclamation extending the civil emergency
proclamation and order due toC[)V|D1&and draft letter to Governor |ndee
Mayor Byers proclaimed an extension of the City of Yakima's Civil Emergency and Order
through June 4' 2O2O. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
UNOl[|OyN: Cwusmmsnmmvmd and Funk seconded to adopt the resolution. After discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cwusmms smmwmdmd tm call for the question, which carried by
unanimous vote. The motion carried byo6'2 vote with Lund and White voting no.
RESOLUTION NO. R~2W2W~W5Q,A RESOLUTION extending the Mayor's Proclamation of
Civil Emergency and Order regarding a state of emergency in the City of Yakima due to the
corunovirue disease 2018 (''O[)\/|D 18").
Mayor Byers reviewed a draft letter she and County Commissioner Baker would like to send to
Governor Inslee regarding a comprehensive plan submitted by local industry to expedite a safe
return to business.After discussion, MOTION: Hill moved and Cmuammaseconded to
approve the letter. The motion carried byaG-1 vote, White voting no.
B. Draft support letter for Yakima Neighborhood Health Services
MOTION: Funk moved and Cwumemmmecwmded to send this letter. After Council
discussion, the motion carried by 6-1 vote, White voting no. Senior City Attorney Watkins
clarified the funding is through 2163 filing fees, which is distributed by Yakima County.
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(items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion see
motion directly ha|cwu)
MOTION: Cc^uaamamoved and Macias seconded tm approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote.
A. Approval uf minutes from the April 21' 2020 City Council regular meeting
B. 20201nt Quarter Accounts Receivable Status Report
C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Michels Corporation Project
SVV2406 Drainage Improvement District (D|D) C|PPRehabilitation
D. Set date o[June 18' 2828toconsider Planning Commission's recommendation
regarding the preliminary plat of Rainier Court Phases 2, 3, and 4, located in the
vicinity ofNO2nd Ave and Summib/iavvAxe
E. Resolution authorizing a recurring annual agreement with Yakima Milley Umpires
Association to obtain officiating services for the City's organized softball program
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-051,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the
Yakima Valley Umpires Association for officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized
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softball program.
F. Resolution authorizing acceptance ofa grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
to provide economic assistance in response LoCOV|D 19operaduno| impooLs
RESOLUTION NO. R~2&2&~852,A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance m[a grant from
the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Comnavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Security Act tuprovide economic assistance in response tuC[)\/|D 19uparabona| innpautm.
G. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a financing contract with the Office of the
State Treasurer and other Street Lighting Energy Project related documentation
ORDINANCE NO. 2020~010. A0N ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition ofpersonal
property and execution of a financing contract and related documentation relating to the
acquisition of said personal property
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
G. Ordinance adding Chapter 1.79 to the Yakima Municipal Code regarding the sale, disposition,
ur lease u[surplus real property for affordable housing
SeniorAssistant City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the ordinance. The City Clerk
read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to eass the ordinance. The motion
carried by
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7. Other Bus �MOTION: Lund moved and Macias seconded tw direct staff tw explore the ways and
guidelines by which the Ci0vmf Yakima can offer grants mr loans tw small business
owners operating within city limits.After Council discussion, the motion carried by
unanimous vote.
0Ol[!O*8: White moved and Hill seconded tu»direct staff tobring tm the June 2
business meeting a liberal proposal onim home business uses and possible
expansion. After Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Senior Attorney
City Attorney Watkins informed Council that any Title 15 amendments would need to go to the
Planning Commission. Community Development Director Joan Davenport requested that if
Council has specific businesses in mind, to provide additional details to the City Manager.
UNOl[|OyN: White nmmwmd and Macias seconded 0madd the parking enforcement issue tw
the next business meeting. After Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOl[ON: Hill moved and White seconded to direct staff to compile the performance
standards for the previous City Manager and forward to Council, and after evaluating,
meet and discuss performance standards mt our next meeting. After Council discussion,
the motion carried by unanimous vote.
MOTION: Funk moved and Byers seconded that staff schedule 2 hour Study
Session for am appropriate outside expert tm educate usmn best process for Council
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evaluation of any future City Manager, so that our process will be defensible, as well
as compliant with Open Public Meetings Act and Open Public Records Act. After
Council discussion, the motion failed by a 4-3 vote, Hill, Lund, White and Cousens voting no.
MOTION: Macias moved and Funk seconded to request City staff to draft a plan for
utility bill relief in COVID-19 emergency, funded by Enterprise Fund Operating
Reserves. First draft is due at next business meeting, but plan completion may take
longer. After Council discussion, the motion carried by unanimous vote. Public Works Director
Scott Schafer cautioned against using reserve funds that will be needed for extra tonnage and
tipping fees in Refuse as well as utility capital projects. Finance and Budget Director Steve
Groom stated Council should review future capital projects.
8. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and White seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on May 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous
vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
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ATTEST: Mr
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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