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Home My WebLink About05/18/2021 Business Meeting �� ' MINUTES YAKU&8A CITY COUNCIL May 18, 2021 CityHa|l —Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting 0 p.m. public hearings —oonduohad virtually via Zoom 1. Roll Call Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding,Assistant Mayor Holly Cousensand Counoi|n)ernbens Kay Funk, Brad Hill, 3oneya Lund and BianaMacias Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Absent: Counci|nennber Jason White 2. Open Discussion for the Good nf the Order A. Proclamations i. Pride Month proclamation Counoi|nx*nlber Hill proclaimed the month nf June 2O21 as LGBT(] Pride Month and CrisUne Ortega accepted it. MOTION: Coumenm moved and Hill seconded to direct staff to prepare a resolution to display the PRIDE flag mnm temporary basis at City Hall between June 2 and June 30. The motion carried bya5-1 vVte. Byers voting no and White absent. 3. Council Reports A. Discussion about Association nf Washington Cities delegates Mayor Byers asked Council to decide on three voting delegates for the AWC business meeting on June 24. Mayor Byers, Assistant Mayor Cousens and Councilmember Lund volunteered to ba the voting delegates. B. Planning/scheduling of joint meeting with the Yakima County Commissioners City Manager Harrison reported the following topics have been suggested by Council members for the joint City/Countyagenda: * Yakima County Care Campus p Climate Change suppression and prevention support ° Opportunities for partnership on services through YVC[)G * Conversation around regional SVV/g' that isprovided by the City Page 1ofG �� Councilrnember Funk stated she would like to add YakCorps to the agenda as she recently attended a meeting where the bylaws were discussed that included the Mayor designated as the City's voting representative, which she does not think is appropriate. Assistant Mayor Couaeno raised a Point nf Order that this should bna discussion with Counoi|, not in o joint meeting with the Commissioners. Mayor Byers ruled the point was not well taken and believes there is some confusion on this issue. Counoi|nernber Funk added she would like to add to the agenda a discussion on the County's interference with the practice of medicine related to the County's actions with the Board of Health. After discussion the following items were also added <o the agenda: ~ Yakcorpa w Interference with practice ofnn*dioine ° RV project atthe State Fair Park C. Discussion of a motion to direct staff to draft resolution in support of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and to uznnnniMing the City ofYnkinna to take a SAFE Cities climate change stand MOTION: Hill moved and Lund seconded tm direct staff to prepare o resolution in support of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and to make YaWnnm a SAFE City. After discussion, the motion carried by 5'1 vote, Byers voting no and White absent. D. Copies of the Judge's Orders in the M0ntesK City Of Yakima lawsuit and discussion nn housing segregation Councilmember Funk stated she requested this topic at the last meeting and read a statement highlighting her concerns. Council members discussed using an equitable lens on the Planning Commission by possibly having a representative from the Community Integration Committee on the Commission. 4. Consent Agenda Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions nr deletions from Council members present. Items E and F were vanx)ved from the consent agenda and item 8 was added becoming item 4(]. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and ordinances, bytitle. (items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion without further discussion—see motion directly below.) MOTION: Cousmns moved and Lund seconded tpapprove the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. A. Approval ofminutes from the May 4, 2021 City Council regular meeting and May 11. 2021 City Council study session B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period April 1 -3O' 2021. C. April 2021 Investment Transactions Report D. Resolution awarding RFP121O4P and authorizing on agreement with PPC Solutions, Inc. for armed security guard and other services RESOLUTION NO. Ri-2021-059,A RESOLUTION awarding RFP 12104Pand authorizing on agreement with PPC Solutions, Inc., for armed security guard and other services E. This item was renx)ved from the consent agenda Page 2ofS �� f F. This item was removed from the consent G. Resolution authorizing a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation (VVSD{}T)Aviation Division for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field RESOLUTION NO. FK-2O21~0G0,A RESOLUTION authorizing o grant from the Washington State Department ofTransportation (VVS DOT)Aviation Division for capital improvements at the Yakima Air Termina|-K4oAllister Field. H. Resolution authorizing a Construction Services Agreement with J U B Engineering, Inc. inan amount not to exceed $2U8.D5U for Construction Services torehabilitate the East General Aviation Apron RESOLUTION NO. R-2G21-8G1,ARESOLUTION authorizing o Construction Services Agreement with J U B Engineering, Inc. in the amount not tnexceed $268.050for Construction Services in rehabilitate the East General Aviation Apron. |. Resolution authorizing the City of Yakima to acquire property from the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field to improve vehicle safety at24th and Washington Avenue RESOLUTION NO. R-2021~062'A RESOLUTION authorizing the City ofYokinna to acquire property from the Yakima Air Terminm|'K4oA|lister Field to improve vehicle safety at24th and Washington Avenue J. Resolution authorizing a contract with Granite Construction for Spring Creek Road Improvements, Phase 2. which provides for roadway and related improvements in the vicinity of the Yakima Sports Complex RESOLUTION NO. R|-2021-063'A RESOLUTION authorizing o contract with Granite Construction for Spring Creek Rood Improvements, Phane2. which provides for roadway and related improvements in the vicinity of the Yakima Sports Complex K. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with H.W. Lochner, Inc for Professional Services for the design of Bravo Company Boulevard Phases 2 and 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-064,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with Lochner, Inc. to prepare civil engineering plans and specifications for the Bravo Company Boulevard project(PROJECT) L� Resolution authuhzin0a settlement agreement by Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW")and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the claims brought by Daniel and Lynnette Haller, Kimberly Johnson, and Jack Gabbard as personal representative of the estate Of/AenaGabbard RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-065'A RESOLUTION approving the conditional settlement agreement entered into by Cities Insurance Association of Washington ("CIAW")and Munich Reinsurance to resolve and settle the claims brought by Daniel and Lynnette Haller, Kimberly Johnson, and Jack Gabbard as personal representative of the estate of Alene Gabbard M. Resolution authorizing an Agreement with People For People for$235,000.00 of CD8G funding for its Meals on VVhn*|s senior meal and nutrition program tn address the consequences ofC[)V|D-19 RESOLUTION NO. R|-2021-066, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with People Page 3oyG �� For People (PFP) in the amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($235.00O.0O) in Community Development Block Grant funds tV provide grants&omicro- enterprises affected bvC{}V|D-1S N. Resolution endorsing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act RESOLUTION NO. R-2O21-O67'ARESOLUTION authorizing endorsing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. {}. Ordinance amending the 2O31 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balance within the Capitol Theatre's Capital Fund for expenditure during 2021 for capital expenditures (First Reading) First reading Vfan ordinance amending the 2021 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2021 for various purposes described in the attached Schedule. Items Removed from the Consent Agenda A. Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement and aLicense, Maintenance and Support Agreement for the purchase and use of the eProsecutor prosecution case management system Cynthia K8ahinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney, briefed Council on the two agreements. Councilmember Funk shared her concern about reliance on private software vendors who have their own interests at heart and thinks there should be legislative advocacy on this issue. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Funk moved and Cousanmsmoonded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R~2O21-8G8.ARESOLUTION authorizing a Professional 8en/ican Agreement and a License, Maintenance and Support Agreement for the purchase and use of the ePn]secutor prosecution case management system, B. Resolution authorizing an |nter|nca|Agreement with Yakima County for the joint purchase and future costs of the ePnosecutor prosecution case management system The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. *0K3l[UON: Funk moved and Cowmems seconded bo adopt the resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2021~069.A RESOLUTION approving on |nter|oca|Agreement with Yakima County for the joint purchase and future costs of the ePnooeuutor prosecution case management system. 5. Public Comment Robert Str@der and Cn|een Anderson, City residents, spoke insupport of the resolution endorsing the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and SAFE cities climate change. PUBLIC HEARINGS Page 4ofS 326 6. Final public input meeting on the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) Angelica Saldivar, ONDS Grant Financial Specialist, briefed Council on the hearing. Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one calling in to speak, closed the hearing. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 7. Discussion of petition from lodging properties located within the Yakima County Tourism Promotion Area ("TPA")to charge an additional two dollars per night of lodging pursuant to RCW 35.101.057 in order to fund increased efforts to market tourism and convention opportunities within the TPA and support the recovery of those industries Ryan Bleek, Senior Assistant City Attorney briefed Council on the request from representatives of lodging properties within the Tourist Promotion Area (TPA)to increase the per night lodging charge within the TPA. Lisa Vallejo and Sara Davilla with the Lodging Association and TPA, spoke in support of this issue, which is needed for tourism. MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to direct staff to bring back a resolution of intent to modify Chapter 5.99 of the Yakima Municipal Code entitled "Tourism Promotion Area." The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. 8. This item was added to the consent agenda becoming item 40 CITY MANAGER UPDATE 9. State Fair Park's request for 4th of July firework participation City Manager Harrison reported on the State Fair Park's request. Anne Moneymaker, with the State Fair Park, asked for Council's support in funding the annual 4th of July celebration, a long-standing community event. MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to fund up to $15,000 for the 4th of July celebration. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. 10. Discussion of study session schedule City Manager Harrison reviewed the study session schedule and suggested Council waive having study sessions in August. It was Council consensus to take a break from study sessions in the month of August. Councilmember Funk commented on issues with previous staff and Council members. Assistant Mayor Cousens raised a Point of Order that members shall refrain from speaking negatively about past actions. The Mayor ruled the point was well taken. Councilmember Funk requested a study session to review and revise the Council's Ethic's and Council Rules of Procedure documents, which was approved by Council consensus for September. 11. Consideration of letters of support City Manager Harrison briefed Council on the requested letters of support. Lowell Krueger, Executive Director of the Yakima Housing Authority and Cheri Kilty, Executive Director of YMCA briefed Council on their requests. MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to approve the letters of support. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent. Page 5 of 6 J n D X m 0 —I C D VI 71 Z n rn g D 3 O 3 (� c C� C� 3 C) Q- nD 7-yp�O cDo p svm v0 <o c � ,.< X --% m �< • cn mp �p� _ ��0 CD C-��v pO a� �c �Z Cr 3 �:vz �° o*,0--F .g oc �z oc TI 7 3 0 CD MD Q r to — N 7 r CD CAD "30 Ci0 • c 7 CD m �'•O m e - • c K f�/� `� C =- V• y! n)CL i Ts N an Z Q m N O D 7 N. (D O -- F. 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