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MINUTES
YAKUh8ACUTY COUNCIL '
March 16,2021
City Hall — Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. Executive session; 5:3Op.nn.regular meeting 6 p.nl.public hearings —meeting
conducted virtually via Zoom
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Executive session regarding pending and prospective litigation
Council roll call: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens(present
mt4:4S p.m.) and Counci|nxennbens Kay Funk, Bred Hill and E|imnm Macias
Absent: Councilmember Soneya Lund (excused) and Councilmember Jason White
It was Council consensus to adjourn to Executive Session for up to 45 minutes to discuss
pending and prospective litigation. Executive Session was held and adjourned et5:2Sp.m.
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens and
Councilmembers Kay Funk, Brad Hill and Eliana Macias
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya C|aor
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Absent: Counci|n1enbx»r8oneyaLund ) and Coumci|nlemborJason White
2. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
None.
3. Council Reports
A. Minutes ofthe Special Events Council AdHoc Committee
MOTION: Cousenm moved and Macias seconded tmapprove the minutes. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Lund and White absent.
4. Consent Agenda
Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there
were any additions nrdeletions from Council members present. Item was added to the
consent agenda becoming item 4K. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including
resolutions and ordinances, bytitle. (items onthe Consent Agenda are handled under one
motion without further discussion —see motion directly below.)
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MOTION: Coos msnmovedand Macias seconded toapprove the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Lund and White absent.
A. Approvalof minutes from the March 2.2021City Council regular meeting and
March 9.2O21study session
B. Approve payment ofdisbursements for the period February 1-2O.3U21.
C. Februory2O21 Investment Transactions Report
D. Set date ofApril 20.2021for eclosed record public hearing to consider the
Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the rezone of five parcels from
Suburban Residential (GR)toGeneral Commercial ((3C) for SOZOSports
Complex at42OSSorenson Rd
E. Resolution authorizing 8Oaddendum 0oonAgreement with Pert8et Inc. for the
Cowiche Canyon Trail Project
RESOLUTION NO.R-2O21-034 ARESOLUT|ON authorizing anAddendum toan
Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the Cowiche Canyon Trail Project
F.
Resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the City of Tieton and Yakima Tieton
Irrigation District to lease 30 shares of Yakima Tieton Irrigation District water to the
City of Tieton for the water year 2021
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-035'A RESOLUTION authorizing o lease agreement with the
City ofTiebon and Yakima-Tiebon |nionUon District to lease 30 mhenan ofYaNnna-Tieton
Irrigation District water tothe City ofTiebonfor the water year 2O21.
G. Resolution authorizing Task Order 2U21-01with HLAEngineering and Land
Surveying, Inc. to provide Engineering Services for City of Yakima Project GC2548
—2O21 Priority 2Wastewater Collections System Improvements
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-036A RESOLUTION authorizing Task C}rder2O21-01 with
HLAEngineering and Land Surveying, |no.toprovdeen0ineehngaenvioasforCitvnfYaNnna
Project No. 8C2548-2021 Priority Collection System Improvements
H. Resolution authorizing a recurring annual agreement with Yakima Valley Umpires
Association to obtain officiating services for the City'o organized softball program
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-037ARESOLUTION authorizing anagreement with the
Yakir-na Valley Umpires Association for officiating services for the City of Yakima's organized
softball program.
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Resolution ratifying declaration of an emergency and authorizing execution of all
applicable contracts for the labor and materials to replace 120 linear feet of sanitary
sewer pipe in the vicinity of Summitview Avenue and North 31 st Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-038. A RESOLUTION ratifying the declaration of an emergency
and euUhohzingexecution ofall applicable contracts for the labor and materials toreplace 120
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J. Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code143.O80 addressing the duties and
powers ofthe Hearing Examiner
ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE amending' Yakima Municipal Code Section
1.43.O8Oaddressing the powers ofthe Hearing Examiner
K. Resolution euthor|fingparticipation inAgreed Order for $en)ediationat the 1800N
1 st Street former Tiger Oil site
RESOLUTION NO. |R-2O21-039.A RESOLUTION authorizing' an Agreed Order with
Department nfEcology toprovide remedial action ad1808North First Street (formerly Tiger
5. Public Comment
PUBLIC HEARINGS
O. Public hearing kzreceive citizen input, inorder to develop nlSubstantial Amendment
concerning the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant
C[>V|O'3Funds (CDBG-CV3) additional funds from HUD
Archie Matthews, {JNIDS Manager, briefed Council Vnthe public hearing.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Tony Sandoval, City resident, complained about an
interaction at ONDS and suggested the Council develop a plan to open the City.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
7. 4thQuarter 2O2OCapital Improvement Projects Report
Bob Oes8rnseUie[Senior Engineer, presented the 2U2OCapital Improvement Projects neport.
After Council discussion, Councilmember Funk raised a Point of Order that members should
refrain from personal remarks about former council nnenibena. Mayor Byers ruled the point was
well taken.
MOTION: Hill moved and Cmoaems seconded to approve the report.'motion carried
bvunanimous vote, Lund and White absent.
8. This item was added to the consent agenda becoming item 4K
9. Other Business
Councilmember Hill asked about the City's reopening plans. City Manager Harrison
responded the City is preparing for reopening once guidance is provided by the State.
10. Adjournment
MOTION: Couoens moved and Macias seconded toadjourn to a City Council study
session mnMarch 23,2O21.mtS:8Qp.mn.inthe Council Chambers atCity Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Lund and White absent. The meeting adjourned at 6:07
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