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Home My WebLink About02/01/2022 Business Meeting 445 MINUTES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL February 1, 2022 City Hall —Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting —conducted in person and virtually via Zoom 1. Roll Call Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding,Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers (attending virtually via Zoom), Holly Cousens (attending virtually via Zoom) and Danny Herrera Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Clear Tee Absent: Councilmember Eliana Macias (excused) 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Deccio led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Interpreter Services Mayor Deccio introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A. Presentations/ Recognitions/ Introductions Yakima County Development 2021 Annual Report Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) Executive Director Jonathan Smith presented the YCDA 2021 Annual Report. 5. Council Reports None. 6. Consent Agenda Mayor Deccio 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: Lund moved and Byers seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Macias absent. Page 1 of 4 446 A. Approval of minutes from the January 18, 2022 City Council regular meeting and January 25, 2022 study session B. 2021 4th Quarter Treasury Report C. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance for Ken Leingang Excavating Inc- Avalanche Avenue & E Mead Ave Waterline Projects D. Resolution approving an annual agreement for legal advertising services with the Yakima Herald-Republic RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-013,A RESOLUTION approving an annual agreement for legal advertising services with the Yakima Herald-Republic. E. Resolution authorizing a third party integrated software agreement with Invoice Cloud for Merchant Services payment processing RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-014,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with Invoice Cloud for provision of Merchant Services F. Resolution authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable delinquent utility accounts receivable funds RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-015,A RESOLUTION authorizing the write-off of certain uncollectable accounts receivable by the utility funds of the City of Yakima. G. Resolution authorizing professional services contract with JUB Engineering on the Taxilane Charlie extension design and bidding project RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-016,A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement with JUB Engineering, Inc for professional services regarding the Taxilane Charlie extension (design and bidding) project. H. Resolution authorizing a sole source with PacWest Machinery for purchase of an Oil Distributor RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-017,A RESOLUTION authorizing a sole source with PacWest Machinery for purchase of an Oil Distributor I. Resolution terminating the Standard Lease Renewal Agreement with Viacom Outdoor RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-018,A RESOLUTION terminating the Standard Lease Renewal Agreement with Viacom Outdoor for the billboards at 302 North 1st Street. J. Ordinance adopting City of Yakima Investment Policy 3-700 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-002,AN ORDINANCE to formally adopt the City of Yakima Investment Policy Number 3-700 as required by RCW 35.39.034. 7. Public Comment Mike Kay, Director of Camp Hope, shared his concerns about the safe parking lot proposal. Kellie Connaughton, Executive Director of the Yakima Greenway, spoke against the Page 2 of 4 447 proposed safe parking lot site near the Greenway. Lee Murdock, Director of the Homeless Network of Yakima County, urged Council to support the staff recommendation regarding the safe parking lot proposal. Jason Hagler, non-resident, shared his distress about the safe parking lot proposal and questioned the time limit on public comment. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke on several topics. DEPARTMENT ITEMS 8. 2022 State Legislature Briefing Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director, provided a briefing about the 2022 session of the Washington State Legislature, focusing specifically on legislation and issues being discussed during the session that are of particular interest to the City. 9. Discussion of safe parking for individuals experiencing homelessness Interim Assistant City Manager Selby provided a report on the safe parking lot proposal approved at the December 7, 2021 Council meeting, and mentioned the issues surrounding City-owned property east of 1-82. Additionally, he reviewed the unbudgeted costs of utilities, portable toilets/handwashing stations, security, trash disposal and the planning/zoning process related to the properties, as well as other safe parking models in other communities. Mr. Selby reported that based on the costs involved and the need for additional research, staff does not recommend proceeding with this option at this time. After Council discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Lund seconded to rescind the motion made at the 12/7/21 council meeting that the City will designate parking lot(s) for Homestead Act vehicles on City-owned land east of 1-82 with a behavior management system, contiguous fence, gates, site management and monitoring as well as any other applicable condition as established by formal agreements with other entities or by law. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Macias absent. 10. Other Business MOTION: Brown moved and Cousens seconded to direct staff to work on a proclamation recognizing parents' rights, stakeholder authority and political participation and to declare February as National Parent Leadership Month and present it to the Council on the February 15th business meeting for consideration. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Macias absent. Councilmember Byers stated she does not want the discussion about those experiencing homelessness and living in RVs to drop off the radar.Assistant Mayor Lund advised the Homeless Network is working on a pilot program and perhaps those interested could contact them. Councilmember Brown mentioned other cities who have signs with QR codes to donate to homeless organizations to discourage panhandling. City Manager Harrison will send information related to signage to Councilmembers. MOTION: Byers moved and Cousens seconded to have a Study Session on the issue of RV parking for those experiencing homelessness. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Macias absent. Page 3 of 4 448 Councilmember Herrera suggested correcting the time limit for public comment. 11. Adjournment MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to a City Council study session on February 8, 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Macias absent. 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