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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 6.A.
For Meeting of: July 6, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2021 City Council regular
meeting, June 22, 2021 City Council study session
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.
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MINUTES
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
June 15, 2021
Virtual via Zoom
5:30 p.m. Regular meeting; 6 p.m. public hearings --conducted virtually via Zoom
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding,Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens (present until 8:55
p.m.) and Councilmembers Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund and Eliana Macias (present
at 5:47 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Claar
Tee
Absent: Councilmember Jason White
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2. Open Dis sion th: ood • he Order
A. clamations
Juneteenth Freedom Week proc amation
Assistant Mayor Cousens proclaimed the week of June 14 through June 20, 2021 as
"Juneteenth Freedom Week" and Reesha Cosby, Yakima County NAACP President, accepted
it.
B. Presentations/ Recognitions/ Introductions
Retirement recognition of Joe Rosenlund, Streets &Traffic Operations
Division Manager, for 12 years of service
Public Works Director Scott Schafer recognized Joe Rosenlund, Streets&Traffic Operations
Division Manager, for 12 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mayor Byers presented Mr.
Rosenlund with a retirement clock.
ii. Presentation on Lean process improvement project for Procurement
Card program(P-Cards)
Purchasing Manager Maria Mayhue shared a presentation on the Lean process improvement
project for the City's procurement card program.
iii. Water/Irrigation Division Drinking Water 2020 Water Quality Report
Water and Irrigation Manager Dave Brown presentated on the 2020 Water Quality Report.
3. Council Reports
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A. This item was moved to the consent agenda becoming item 4G
B. Discussion of Councilmember Funk's draft American Rescue Plan Project Proposal
to address Mental Health Challenges in Yakima
Councilmember Funk shared her draft American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project proposal to
address mental health challenges in Yakima.Assistant Mayor Cousens pointed out that the
ARPA funds are one time only and this proposal may not be sustainable. She suggested
having a pilot program using ARPA funds.
Councilmember Hill asked to hear from the City Manager about competing priorities as he
understands Assistant Mayor Cousens' concerns. City Manager Harrison noted there are a lot
of ideas on how to utilize the funding, has talked with Councilmember Funk about this and the
question will be how much of the resources Council would like to put into this project.
He reported he will be coming back to Council with potential expenditure options.
Councilmember Lund stated her appreciation for the proposal; however, she doesn't like the
idea of staffing a human services department utilizing 2163 funds. Councilmember Macias
suggested having a study session on this issue. After additional Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to call for the question. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, White absent.
MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded that we direct staff to create a proposal to
use Ameri - : -scue P - . •s to ads -ss me �.---- �•-s in Yakima. The
motion carri *' . imi . vo -, hite a t.
C. I .cussio Df . to t ' ou of Pr.,-r-dures for consideration
• letters r J u= ing srs of - _
Councilme . unk sha -d her pre.. ed amen. e to the City C• ncil Rules of Procedure
on letters of support.Assistant Mayor Cousens reported letters of support have been handled
a couple of different ways and believes it worked best when the City Manager made the
approvals.After discussion, it was Council consensus to send any concerns or comments
about the process to Councilmember Funk and she will discuss with staff and bring back a
redline proposal to Council on the process.
D. Discussion regarding the City Council Rules of Procedures for appointing Council
members to outside boards
Councilmember Funk stated the City has a problem with clarifying that the Mayor has no
executive authority and all appointments to represent the City and the City Council are full
Council decisions; however, there will be exceptions when state statute requies representation
from the Mayor, which it occasionally does. She referred to her redline proposal that states "In
accordance with our City Charter, the Mayor has no executive authority.All appointments to
represent the City of Yakima and the Yakima City Council to outside groups are full Council
decisions. There will be an exception when state statute requires representation from the
Mayor."
MOTION: Funk moved and Hill seconded to adopt this as written. Council discussed
that some partnership boards possibly want to request specific Council members and may wish
to comment on this issue.
MOTION: Hill moved and Lund seconded to postpone this issue to the July 20th
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meeting.After further discussion,Assistant Mayor Cousens raised a Point of Order that
comments must be germane to the motion. The Mayor ruled the point is well taken. MOTION:
Funk moved to appeal the Mayor's ruling. The motion died for lack of a second. The
motion to postpone carried by unanimous vote, 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. Items 3A, 9 and 10 were added
to the consent agenda. 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 Macias seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent.
A. Approval of minutes from the June 1, 2021 City Council regular meeting, June 8,
2021 City Council study session and June 9, 2021 City Council special meeting
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period May 1 —31, 2021.
C. May 2021 Investment Transactions Report
D. Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ken Leingang Excavating, Inc. for 41st
-- - ire Fl- --- - ements - Wat= - --I S. 1st Street and
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RESOLUT IN NO. -2 1 ' • ARE k ON • . 'ng an reement with Ken
Leingang E avati nc. it Pro N AC2' a ' AC2537 41 s ve fire flow
Improveme _ _ _ .+aterli - replac on S. 1 -nd Mead.
E. Resolution authorizing a one year lease agreement with the Tower, LLC to provide
office space to house the Capitol Theatre staff
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-082,A RESOLUTION authorizing a Lease Agreement with The
Tower, LLC to provide office space to house the Capitol Theatre staff
F. Resolution adopting the Yakima Housing Action Plan
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-083,A RESOLUTION approving the City of Yakima Housing
Action Plan
G. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Report
Mayor Byers briefed Council on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meeting on May 10,
2021.
H. Resolution authorizing an agreement with OIC of Washington for$75,000.00 of
CDBG funding for youth programming and services at the Henry Beauchamp
Community Center
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-086,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with
Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington (OIC) in the amount of Seventy-Five
Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in Community Development Block Grant funds to provide youth
services and programming in Yakima at the Henry Beauchamp Community Center.
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Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Parks& Recreation Division of the
City of Yakima for$50,000.00 of CDBG funding for youth programming and
services at the Washington Fruit and Produce Community Center
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-087,A RESOLUTION authorizing an Agreement with the City of
Yakima, Parks & Recreation Division, in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in
Community Development Block Grant funds to provide youth services and programming in
Yakima at the Washington Fruit and Produce Community Center.
5. Public Comment
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Public hearing and Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 5.99.040
Tourism Promotion Charge to add an additional tourism promotion charge of two dollars per
night of lodging stay
Sara Watkins, City Attorney, briefed Council on the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Jeren Franks, General Manager of the Fairfield Inn
and President of the Yakima Valley Lodging Association, spoke in support of the ordinance.
With no one else calling in to speak, the Mayor closed the hearing.
The City CI e o title o
MOTION: •usens o nd A ed t e ord nce. The motion
carried by :nimou• ot: hi = •se _ _ k t porarily abse
ORDINAN ` •. 2021-111,AN • - INANC amending the City of Yakima Municipal
Code Section 5.99.040 Tourism Promotion Charge to add an additional tourism promotion
charge of two dollars per night of lodging stay
7. Public input meeting to consider citizen comments on the proposed Draft 2021 Annual Action
Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Fund Programs, and Cares
Act CDBG-CV3 funds
Angelica Saldivar, ONDS Grant Financial Specialist, briefed Council on the proposed Draft
2021 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), HOME Fund
Programs, and Cares Act CDBG-CV3 funds.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing and, with no one calling in to speak, closed the
hearing. Mayor Byers stated there is no action necessary tonight as this will be brought back to
the next Council agenda meeting for action.
8. Public hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement
Program for the period of 2022 through 2027, and to amend the Transportation Systems Plan
2040; and B) Resolution amending the Yakima Urban Area Comprehensive Plan Capital
Facilities Element
Bill Preston, City Engineer, and Public Works Director Schafer briefed Council on the public
hearing. City Manager Harrison explained the difference between the Transportation Benefit
District and the Transportation Improvement Program.
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Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Phil Mattoon with the Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee
commented the Committee reviews these projects in regards to the best practices for bicycles
and pedestrians. Mayor Byers closed the hearing. After Council discussion,
The City Clerk read the resolutions by title only.
MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adopt the resolutions. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, White absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-084,A RESOLUTION adopting the Six-Year Transportation
Improvement Program(TIP)for the period of 2022 through 2027 for transportation
improvements to arterial streets in the City of Yakima and amending the Transportation
Systems Plan 2040.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021-085,A RESOLUTION to amend the Yakima Urban Area
Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element to incorporate the Six-year Transportation
Improvement Program(TIP)for the period of 2022 through 2027.
DEPARTMENT ITEMS
9. This item was added to the consent agenda becoming item 4H
10. This item was moved to the consent agenda becoming item 41
11. Regional Fi AU (' ►A pre- +tatio
Fire Chief ;rkham • -r: _ •, -rPoi tati egion ire Authority.After
Council disc ssion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to direct City staff to move forward with
a Regional Fire Authority study. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent.
12. Request for authorization to purchase police vehicles
City Manager Harrison reported on a request for authorization to purchase police vehicles by
utilizing funds that the City deems as lost revenue under the federal ARPA program, which may
be used just like any other general fund revenue at the City's discretion. Chief Murray reported
on the City's aging fleet and the importance of police vehicles.After Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Cousens seconded to authorize the City Manager to
proceed with purchase of 57 police vehicles. The motion carried by a 5-1 vote, Macias
voting no and White absent.
13. Other Business
Councilmember Hill asked about immediate needs of the Police Department with the spate of
local shootings. City Manager Harrison asked Chief Murray to comment. Chief Murray
reported on violent crime in our community and the strategies the police department has
undertaken in the last two years to reduce violent crime. Councilmember Hill implored the
community to participate in the safe camera and neighborhood watch programs. City Manager
Harrison and Chief Murray suggested the City hire two crime analysts, invest in police
technology and hire a grant writer that could be used citywide.After Council discussion,
MOTION: Hill moved and Macias seconded to have staff bring back at the July 6,
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2021 City Council meeting, a recommendation on police technology investments,
hiring crime analysts, and a grant writer. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens
and White absent.
After discussion and amendment, MOTION: Hill moved and Macias seconded to have
staff bring back at the July 6, 2021 a discussion regarding a proposed Charter
amendment that provides the Council an opportunity to remove members for failure
to attend meetings, that amends certain sections to be consistent with state law, and
that makes other changes staff believes would be beneficial to the City. The motion
carried by unanimous vote, Cousens and White absent. Councilmember Hill asked about the
timeline for putting a Charter amendment to vote. City Manager Harrison noted a resolution is
due to Yakima County by August 2; therefore, a resolution would need to be adopted at the
July 20 meeting or a special meeting to meet the deadline.
Councilmember Hill brought up a complaint the Council received regarding cruising the
avenue. He suggested shutting down the cruise earlier, reduce the cruise events to one night,
or eliminate them all together. MOTION: Hill moved and Lund seconded that Council
have a discussion regarding the hours of the City approved cruise events to the July 6
City council agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens and White absent.
Councilmember Funk shared her concerns with the Yakima County Board of Commissioners
intent to issue a proclamation to support several things including freedom from segregation.
After discussion, MOTION: Funk moved and Macias seconded that we add to the July 6
meeting agenda a discussion and opportunity to confirm that"vaccination status"
does not have E•ual Protection status under the 14th Amendment or any other federal
or state la - ion u. . -2 v.. yers, • o, Cousens and
White abse
Councilme er Hill - •k: bout cor •-• 'ani of the Count r the City's SWAT
services. - Hill oved • • nk se• • • to put on t July 20 agenda an
update from the City Manager on SWAT in regard to community wide cost sharing and
utilization of our SWAT throughout the County. The motion carried by unanimous vote,
Cousens and White absent.
Mayor Byers stated with the Governor has indicated he may lift all pandemic restrictions on
June 30. If that happens, beginning with the July 6 Council meeting, Council meetings will be
in person due to the Open Public Meetings Act, with no remote Zoom attendance.
Mayor Byers shared that the Yakima County Commissioners have agreed to a joint meeting on
June 29 on the following agenda topics: 1) Yakima County Care Campus 2) East West
Corridor 3) Community Cleanup Partnership and she would like to add SWAT to the
agenda. MOTION: Byers moved and Hill seconded to suspend the rules in order to
take action on the City/County meeting agenda.After discussion, Byers asked to withdraw
the motion. The request carried by a 4-1 vote, Hill voting no, Cousens and White absent.After
additional discussion, MOTION: Hill moved and Byers seconded to suspend the rules
regarding the meeting with the County Commissioners. The motion carried by a 4-1
vote, Funk voting no, Cousens and White absent. MOTION: Hill moved and Macias
seconded to direct the City Manager to ask the County to add SWAT to our joint
meeting agenda. The motion carried by a 4-1 vote, Funk voting no, Cousens and White
absent.
14. Adjournment
MOTION: Lund moved and Macias seconded to adjourn to the a City Council study
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session on June 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall via Zoom. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Cousens White absent. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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MINUTES
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
June 22, 2021
Virtual via Zoom
5 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding,Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens and
Councilmembers Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund and Eliana Macias
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
Absent: Councilmember Jason White
2. Public comment(allow 15 minutes)
None.
3. Traffic safety-t ten c nisi() locat
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director, shared a PowerPoint presentation and report
reviewing the ten intersections within the City of Yakima that have been identified as having
the highest number of collisions in the past three years. Councilmembers asked questions
regarding the Transportation Benefit District(TBD)and if the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA)funds would be utilized for streets. Mr. Schafer noted the TBD projects were
delayed for a year due to legislative actions. City Manager Harrison reported he will be
coming back to Council at a future meeting with recommendations for the ARPA funds.
Police Captain Boyle stated they are working well with Public Works to educate the public
regarding these issues.
4. Review agenda for joint meeting with Yakima County Commissioners
Mayor Byers reported the Yakima County Commissioners would like to add a discussion on
the use of 2163 funds to the joint meeting agenda.After Council discussion,
MOTION: Cousens moved and Byers seconded to add 2163 money to the agenda
for the joint meeting. The motion carried by unanimous vote, White absent.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adjourn to a Special City Council
meeting on June 29, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The motion carried by unanimous vote,
White absent. The meeting adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
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