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Home My WebLink About01/05/2021 04A Draft Council Meeting Minutes ApprovalB US INE S S O F T HE C I T Y C O UNC I L YAK I M A, WAS HING T O N AG E ND A S TAT E M E NT I tem No. 4.A . For Meeting of: J anuary 5, 2021 I T E M T IT L E :A pproval of minutes from the December 8, 2020 City Council regular meeting and December 21, 2020 special meeting S UB M IT T E D B Y:S onya Claar Tee, City Clerk S UM M ARY E X P L ANAT I O N: S ee attached. I T E M B UD G E T E D: S T RAT E G I C P RI O RI T Y: AP P RO V E D F O R S UB M IT TAL B Y T HE C IT Y M ANAG E R RE C O M M E ND AT I O N: A pprove minutes. AT TAC HM E NT S : Description Upload Date Type 12-8 12/14/2020 Cover Memo 12-21 12/22/2020 Cover Memo 1 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL December 8, 2020 City Hall -- Council Chambers 5:30 PM Regular Meeting; 6 PM Public Hearings -- Conducted via Zoom, 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 1-971-247-1195. When prompted for the meeting ID enter 973 2476 8366#. When prompted for the participant ID enter #. When prompted for the meeting password enter 920909#. 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, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens and Councilmembers Kay Funk, Soneya Lund and Eliana Macias (all attending via Zoom) Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Jeff Cutter and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Absent: Councilmember Brad Hill (excused) and Councilmember Jason White 2.Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A.Proclamations i.Homeless Persons Memorial Proclamation Councilmember Funk proclaimed Saturday, December 21, 2020, as “Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.” B.Presentations / Recognitions / Introductions i.Recognition of Bob Desgrosellier for 40 Years of Service with the City of Yakima Scott Schafer, Public Works Director, introduced and recognized Bob Desgrosellier for 40 years of service to the City of Yakima. 3.Council Reports A.Consideration of an ad hoc committee with three councilmembers and staff to work on the process of events in the City of Yakima Assistant Mayor Cousens reported on her request to review the policy related to community Page 1 of 5 DRAFT 2 events. After Council discussion, MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded that Cousens and Byers work on an ad hoc committee to review events across the City. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. B.Consideration of directing the City Manager to conduct an analysis of the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) facility, identify community programming needs, and provide options on how to meet them with a report to the City Council at the January 19, 2021 City Council meeting Councilmember Macias stated she would like a review of events held at the WFCC and see if there are additional programs to fit community needs. After Council discussion, MOTION: Macias moved and Cousens seconded to direct the City Manager to conduct an analysis of the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) facility, identify community programming needs, and provide options on how to meet them with a report to the City Council at the January 5, 2021 City Council meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. 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 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 Lund seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. Mayor Byers and Council members thanked Chief Markham and commended the Fire Department for their work outlined in the annual report. A.Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2020 City Council regular meeting B.Approve payment of disbursements for the period November 1 – 30, 2020 C.2019 Annual Report for the Yakima Fire Department D.Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Belsaas & Smith Construction, Inc. - Project 2458 Complete Streets Sidewalk E.Resolution authorizing an indigent defense contract with Troy Lee and Associates RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-143, A RESOLUTION authorizing a public defender agreement with Troy Lee and Associates. F.Resolution amending a Fire Services Agreement with Yakima County Fire District #11 RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-144, RESOLUTION authorizing a Fire Services Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County Fire District #11 Page 2 of 5 DRAFT 3 G.Resolution awarding RFP 12028P and authorizing a contract with Transportation Demand Management, LLC for provision of Senior Tours Transportation Services RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-145, A RESOLUTION awarding RFP 12028P and authorizing a Contract with Transportation Demand Management, LLC for provision of Senior Tours Transportation Services H.Resolution authorizing the Yakima Downtown Development and Promotion Agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-146, A RESOLUTION authorizing the Yakima Downtown Development and Promotion Agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima. I.Ordinance amending the 2020 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds for expenditure during 2020 for various purposes (Second Reading) ORDINANCE NO. 2020-036, AN ORDINANCE amending the 2020 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2020 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule. PUBLIC HEARINGS-Anyone wishing to comment on a public hearing should: dial 1- 253-215-8782 or 1-971-247-1195; when prompted for the webinar ID enter 973 2476 8366#; when prompted for the participant ID enter #; when prompted for the meeting password enter 920909#. 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.Closed record public hearing and Resolution to consider the Yakima 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 Trevor Martin, Associate Planner, briefed Council on the hearing. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one calling in to speak, closed the hearing. After discussion, The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Macias seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-147, A RESOLUTION approving the Preliminary Long Plat of Aspen Estates, a 105-lot subdivision, located in the Vicinity of W. Washington Ave. and S. 60th Ave. 6.Public hearing on 6-month moratorium of Class 2 and Class 3 land use applications in the R-3 zoning district Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the hearing. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one calling in to speak, closed the hearing. After discussion, MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adopt the recitals set forth in the moratorium ordinance, Ordinance Number 2020-030 adopted on November 17, 2020, Page 3 of 5 DRAFT 4 as the findings of fact for the moratorium. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 7.Program recommendations for additional CDBG-CV funds Scott Schafer, Public Works Director, reported on program recommendations for additional CDBG-CV funds. After Council discussion, MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded to accept and endorse the report. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. Council members discussed options for remaining funding including supporting Meals on Wheels, local food banks and transportation of fragile seniors. Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, discussed how to facilitate these options. MOTION: Funk moved and Cousens seconded that we request staff to prepare a report on allocation of the remaining money at our next meeting and specify what agencies will receive funding, Meals on Wheels, food banks and/or transportation for fragile seniors. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. 8.Resolution authorizing a Facilities Rental Agreement with The Seasons Performance Hall to host the City of Yakima Community Diversion Program through December 2021 Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the agreement. After discussion, The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-148, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Facilities Rental Agreement with the Seasons Music Festival for the use of the Seasons Performance Hall to host the City of Yakima Community Diversion Program through December 2021. 9.Resolution authorizing an agreement with People for People to provide assessment and case management services for the City of Yakima Community Diversion Program through December 2021 Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2020-149, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with People for People to provide assessment and case management services for the City of Yakima Community Diversion Program through December 2021. 10.Other Business Councilmember Funk asked about the Housing Action Plan. City Manager Harrison reported Page 4 of 5 DRAFT 5 he will be sending an update to Council later this week. 11.Adjournment MOTION: Cousens moved and Funk seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on January 5, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill and White absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY ______________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ______________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: ______________________________________ CITY CLERK _______________________________________ MAYOR Page 5 of 5 DRAFT 6 YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING December 21, 2020 City Hall -- Council Chambers 1 PM 2021 State Legislative Priorities Discussion conducted via Zoom, 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 955 3599 5289#. When prompted for the participant ID enter #. When prompted for the meeting password enter 645899#. There will be no opportunity for oral communications; 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, presiding, Councilmembers Kay Funk, Soneya Lund and Eliana Macias (all attending via Zoom) Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, Communications and Public Affairs Director Randy Beehler and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Absent: Councilmember Brad Hill (excused) and Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens and Councilmember Jason White Guests: Members of the 14th District State Legislative Delegation (Senator King, Representative Corry, Representative Mosbrucker) and 15th District State Legislative Delegation (Senator Honeyford, Representative Chandler, Representative Dufault). Additionally, City the City's Olympia lobbyists, Nick Federici and Luke Esser. 2.Discussion of City of Yakima 2021 State Legislative Priorities Communications and Public Affairs Director Beehler reviewed the City's legislative priorities. Council members discussed the priorities with state legislators, city lobbyists and city staff including Water & Irrigation Manager Dave Brown and Parks & Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. 3.Adjournment MOTION: Funk moved and Lund seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on January 5, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Hill, Cousens and White absent. The meeting adjourned at 2:02 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY Page 1 of 2 DRAFT 7 ________________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ________________________________________ COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: _______________________________________ CITY CLERK ________________________________________ MAYOR Page 2 of 2 DRAFT 8