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Home My WebLink About12/01/2020 04A Draft Council Meeting Minutes Approval a\'4\lyy bxk ik 4 PPP � PP• P g. A 9 PPPPPP+Pd s' lii it tYlltYlA.\ta. BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 4.A. For Meeting of: December 1, 2020 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the November 17, 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 1 -17 11/1 /202 r ec� 2 ,�Y y/(I t'4R.1/444 Il.n fy YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL November 17, 2020 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting; 6:00 p.m. Public Hearings -- Conducted via speakerphone, live streamed at www.yakimawa.gov and telecast live on Y-PAC, Spectrum Cable Channel 194 or you may call in and listen by dialing 1-253-215-8782 or 1-888-788-0099. When prompted for the meeting ID enter 938 9617 4662#. When prompted for the participant ID enter#. When prompted for the meeting password enter 859707#. There will be no opportunity for oral communications with the exception of public hearings; however, if you wish to provide written comment to the City Council, please email ccouncil2@yakimawa.gov. Written comments received by 3 pm for this meeting will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting. MINUTES 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Patricia Byers (via Zoom audio), presiding,Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens (via Zoom . _ _ ncil _ _ :rad H. is Zo• _ _ _ _ Lund Staff: City =nager ' be , Cit • -y J: " and C Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Absent: C• • • ••r •er y Fun' -xr ed), C, • ember Elian acias (excused) and Councilmem•er ason Whi e 2. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update City Manager Harrison provided an update on COVID-19's effect on the City. B. Proclamations Small Business Saturday proclamation Councilmember Lund proclaimed Saturday, November 28, 2020 as Small Business Saturday. 3. Council Reports A. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) Report Mayor Byers provided a report on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting held on October 22, 2020 to discuss the 2021 Budget Lodging Tax revised allocation. 4. Consent Agenda Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. There were no changes. The Page 1 of 5 3 City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. A. Approval of minutes from the November 2, 2020 City Council regular meeting B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period October 1 —31, 2020 C. 2020 3rd Quarter Accounts Receivable Status Report D. October 2020 Investment Transactions Report E. Set date of December 8, 2020 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of Aspen Estates submitted by Aspen Estates LLC, located in the vicinity of S 60th Ave and W Washington Ave F. Resolution accepting and approving 3rd Quarter 2020 Claim Report RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-127,A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the 3rd Quarter 2020 Claim '__ .r th F kima. G. `�solutio, Nd. . . a Tr m Tra t Developme "Ian for 2020-2025 and nual re.. t ft t RESOLUT, i . R-21 0-128, +,. r,:...' OLUT dopting Yaki t;.; Transit's Development Plan for 2020-2025 and annual report for 2019 H. Resolution authorizing an agreement with POW Contracting, Inc. for City Project No. 2511 Beech Street Lift Station Odor Control Improvements RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-129,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with POW Contracting Inc. for City Project No. 2511 Beech Street Lift Station Odor Control Improvements I. Resolution authorizing supplement 3 to contract 2016-109 with Landau Associates for construction oversight and permits at the Fair Avenue Extension Project RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-130,A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplement 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Landau Associates, Inc. (LAI)to conduct additional tasks in the construction oversight and permits of the former Interim Action Work Plan at the Cascade Mill Redevelopment Project—Fair Avenue Extension J. Resolution authorizing an amendment to contract 2020-018 with Connell Oil for the bulk purchase and delivery of fuels RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-131,A RESOLUTION authorizing an amendment to contract 2020-018 with Connell Oil for the bulk purchase and delivery of fuels K. Ordinance amending the Yakima Municipal Code, Title 4, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 4.16 Relating to 2021-2025 Refuse Rates and adding clarifying language Page 2 of 5 4 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-029,AN ORDINANCE relating to health and sanitation; revising various refuse rates, fees and charges; adjusting various refuse rates, fees and charges; adding clarifying language; and amending Sections 4.16.010; 4.16.130; 4.16.140; 4.16.160; and 4.16.170 of the Yakima Municipal Code accordingly. PUBLIC HEARINGS-Anyone wishing to comment on a public hearing should: dial 1- 253-215-8782 or 1-888-788-0099; when prompted for the webinar ID enter 938 9617 4662#; when prompted for the participant ID enter#; when prompted for the meeting password enter 859707#. If you wish to speak to the Council during the public hearing press*9 on your phone. When it is your turn to speak you will hear an automated announcement indicating your phone has been unmuted and you can now be heard by all participating in the meeting. 5. Second public hearing on the 2021 Preliminary Budget for the City of Yakima Director of Finance& Budget Groom reviewed the 2021 preliminary budget. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one calling in to speak, closed the hearing. Council members asked about the LTAC revised allocation recommendation. Mr. Groom reported the latest allocation is included in the budget, which will be brought back for approval at the next Council meeting. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 6. 3rd Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Bob Desgr. , > ing gask eer, :Awed a . .i - '.20 Capital Improveme Project. •ep 111.1, 7. Considerati of a le xr t. ov- .r In TM stin inclusion of Ir Park upgrades funding in . .. . a dg: Randy Beehler, Communications and Public Affairs Manager, reviewed a draft letter to Governor Inslee requesting funding for Miller Park. MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to approve the letter to Governor Inslee. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. 8. Resolution authorizing contract renewal with the Yakima Humane Society for animal housing services in 2021 Glenn Denman, Code Administration Manager, briefed Council on the item. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-132, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with the Yakima Humane Society(YHS)for animal housing services as part of the City of Yakima animal control program. 9. Ordinance adopting the City Council's decision on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA#001-20) and concurrent Rezone (RZ#002-20) request by Les Heimgartner for property at 8014 Occidental Rd Page 3 of 5 5 Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager presented the item. Assistant Mayor Cousens stated pursuant to our City Council Rules of Procedure, which allow any Councilmember who voted with the prevailing side to move for a reconsideration of the original motion, and therefore, Cousens moved and Hill seconded that the City Council reconsider its decision to deny the applicant's comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to direct staff to return to the City Council at the next business meeting with an ordinance that adopts the findings of fad and conclusions of the Planning Commission and approves the comprehensive plan amendment and concurrent rezone request by Les Heimgartner. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. The City Clerk read the emergency moratorium by title only, noting Councilmembers received the draft ordinance prior to the meeting. MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded to approve the ordinance adopting a six- month moratorium on the establishment of, or conversion from, any use, or part of a use of R-3 development to a Class 2 or Class 3 in the R-3 zone, as listed in Table 4-1 of the Yakima Municipal Code. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. ORDINANCE NO. 2020-030,AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, adopting a six-month moratorium on the establishment of or conversion from an use or part of a use of R-3 develo . u Clati ` . s 3 u.• the ' f+ t moratorium on the filing an s .ccept., e . develo -nt u Action- .r and the lop ion of, and issuance of permits and MpprovalA or, s 2 or us- _- l-3 zoni: . district; directing review and insider .n . Clas• ans llo d uses in the 3 zoning district; providing thM' _ffi .. ator , shall .- i -ffectfo xsnths, throug ' ay 18, 2021; and declaring an emergency providing for immediate effective date. 10. Other Business Assistant Mayor Cousens spoke about a recent car accident at 40th and Chestnut. MOTION: Cousens moved and Hill seconded that City staff work with the Bike/Ped Committee to discuss opportunities for street calming measures in that area (40th & Chestnut). The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. City Manager Harrison reported last week he and City staff met with County Representatives Commissioner Anderson, Sheriff Udell, Emergency Manager Tony Miller, and Finance Director Craig Warner to conceptually discuss an opportunity to explore a unified County Wide Dispatch operation. Mr. Harrison requested Council identify and appoint the Mayor or a Council member that could serve as the elected liaison to explore this concept.After discussion and amendment the following motion was passed: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to explore and study, with the County and other governmental agencies, a regional joint dispatch concept and appoint Councilmember Hill as liaison to assist in this effort. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. Councilmember Hill announced with taking on this responsibility, he would like to be removed as liaison to the Community Integration Committee. MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to appoint a new liaison to the Community Integration Committee at the next business meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. Page 4 of 5 6 11. Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on December 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Funk, Macias and White absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR III e Page 5 of 5