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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
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communications with the exception of public hearings; however, if you wish to provide
written comment to the City Council, please email ccouncii2@yakimawa.gov. Written
comments received by 3 pm for this meeting will be provided to the City Council prior to the
meeting. MINUTES
Roll CaII
Council: Mayor Patricia Byers (via Zoom audio), presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens
(via Zoom audio), Councilmembers Brad Hill (via Zoom audio) and Soneya Lund
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Jeff Cutter and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
Absent: Councilmember Kay Funk (excused), Councilmember Eliana Macias (excused) and
Councilmember Jason White
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
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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 Report for the City of Yakima.
G. Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Transit Development Plan for 2020-2025 and
annual report for 2019
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-128, A RESOLUTION adopting Yakima 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
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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.
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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 Desgrosellier, Acting Chief Engineer, reviewed a PowerPoint on the 2020 Capital
Improvement Projects report.
7. Consideration of a letter to Governor Inslee requesting inclusion of Miller Park upgrades
funding in proposed budget
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.
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
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Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager presented the item.
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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 fact
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 any use, or part of a use of
R-3 development to a Class 2 or Class 3 use in the R-3 zone, with attendant moratorium on
the filing and acceptance of development applications for, and the location of, and issuance of
permits and approvals for, any Class 2 or Class 3 use in the R-3 zoning district; directing
review and consideration of Class 2 and Class 3 allowed uses in the R-3 zoning district;
providing that the moratorium shall be in effect for six months, through May 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.
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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.
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