City Council Regular Meeting — Yakima, WA
Date: 2025-04-01

YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
 April 1, 2025
 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima WA
 5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom

1) Roll Call
 Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and
 Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
 Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda
 Ibarra

2) Pledge of Allegiance
 Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3) Interpreter Services
 Mayor Byers introduced Teresa Castañeda who announced interpreter services are
 available in Spanish.

4) Public Comment
 Patty Maggard Prediletto, City resident, noted the importance of the two senior centers
 and pool facilities for patrons and community members and expressed concerns about the
 budget.
 Lea Draven, City resident, expressed concern about the Council’s recent decision to draft
 a letter in opposition to House Bill 1380.
 Shelley White, City resident, spoke in opposition to middle-housing requirements and
 provided related handout to Council.
 Ron Torres, City resident, spoke in opposition to middle-housing, specifically related to
 population and housing availability.

5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
 5.A Draft Proclamation for Arbor Day 2025
 MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to approve the proclamation.
 The motion carried by unanimous vote.
 5.B Draft Proclamation for National Day of Prayer
 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the proclamation. The
 motion carried by unanimous vote.


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 5.C Draft Proclamation for America's 250th anniversary "Two Lights for Tomorrow"
 Initiative
 MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the proclamation. The
 motion carried by unanimous vote.

6) Council Reports
 Assistant Mayor Brown recognized the appearance of Parks and Recreation Manager Ken
 Wilkinson on the Kelly Clarkson Show presenting the Randall Park Day proclamation and
 the Uzo Aduba Disc Golf Course. The video clip was aired for the audience.

7) 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 E and K were
 removed from 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: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the consent agenda as
 read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
 7.A Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2025 City Council regular meeting
 7.B Set date of May 6, 2025, for a closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima
 Planning Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments to YMC Title
 14 - Subdivisions and Title 15 - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
 7.C Set date of May 6, 2025, for a closed record public hearing to consider the Yakima
 Planning Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments to YMC Title
 15 - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
 7.D Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with M Sevigny Construction Inc for
 the Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) HVAC Projects 2653 & 2654
 7.E This item was removed from the Consent Agenda
 7.F Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee for
 Tourism Promotion Services
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-059, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Tourism
 Promotion Services Agreement with the Capitol Theatre Committee.
 7.G Resolution ratifying and confirming the City Manager's execution of an agreement
 with Yakima Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau DBA: Yakima Valley Tourism for
 Tourism Promotion Services
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-060, A RESOLUTION ratifying and confirming the City
 Manager's execution of a Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Yakima
 Valley Visitors & Convention Bureau DBA: Yakima Valley Tourism.
 7.H Resolution authorizing an Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the
 United States Department of Justice
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-061, A RESOLUTION authorizing an Equitable
 Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice.



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 7.I Resolution authorizing Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters Local
 760) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2025
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-062, A RESOLUTION authorizing a collective
 bargaining agreement with the Yakima Police Corrections Sergeants (Teamsters
 Local 760) for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025.
 7.J Resolution authorizing Yakima Supervisors & Administrative Unit (Teamsters Local
 760) Collective Bargaining Agreement for 2024-2027
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-063, A RESOLUTION authorizing a collective
 bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 760 representing the Yakima
 Supervisors & Administrative Unit for January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2027.
 7.K This item was removed from the Consent Agenda

 Items Removed from Consent Agenda

 7.E Resolution authorizing a Temporary Water Transfer Interlocal Agreement with the
 City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District

 Water and Irrigation Manager Mike Shane briefed the Council on the proposed
 resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.

 After Council discussion,
 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve Item E [adopting the
 resolution]. The motion carried by a 6-1 roll call vote; with Berg voting no.
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-058, A RESOLUTION authorizing a lease agreement
 with the City of Tieton and Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District to lease 31 shares of
 Irrigation water to the City of Tieton for the water year 2025.

 7.K Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 12.01, adding Section
 12.01.080 regarding violations

 Community Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on this matter for
 Council consideration. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.

 After Council discussion related to concerns imposing a penalty for violations,
 MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to pass the ordinance. The
 motion failed by 4-3 roll call vote; with Byers, Glenn, Roy and Berg voting no.

 AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code, Title 12,
 Development Standards, adding Section 12.01.080 regarding violations.

8) Public Hearings
 None.

9) Department Items
 9.A Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima and
 making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds
 for expenditure during 2025-2026 for various purposes (First Reading)



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 Interim Director of Finance and Budget Mike Bailey briefed Council on the items
 included in the proposed ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget.
 The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
 First Reading of An Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the
 City of Yakima and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances
 within various Funds for expenditure during 2025-2026 for various purposes (First
 Reading).

 9.B Cost benefit analysis of animal licensing fees contributing to animal control
 Yakima Police Sergeant Ryan Wisner provided in depth information on the
 Community Services Officer's role in responding to animal control enforcement
 complaints and dog licensing. Sergeant Wisner also provided a comparison of
 expenses and revenues in 2024, noting the number of cases filed in 2024 were
 164. The amount of fines assessed in 2024 was $100,428.43 with approximately
 18% collected thus far, with several cases on payment plans.
 Councilmembers discussed the idea of requiring a chip on dogs in lieu of an animal
 license; however, no action was taken.

 9.C Resolution approving an agreement with the Yakima Humane Society for animal
 sheltering services
 Yakima Police Department Police Chief Shawn Boyle briefed Council on the
 proposed agreement with the Yakima Humane Society for animal sheltering
 services. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
 MOTION: Deccio moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The
 motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-064, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
 the City of Yakima to execute a contract between the City of Yakima and the
 Yakima Humane Society, a non-profit corporation.

 9.D Resolution authorizing a SIED funding agreement with Yakima County for a
 Minimum Revenue Guarantee
 Director of Yakima Air Terminal Rob Hodgman briefed Council on the proposed
 resolution accepting SIED funds to support additional flights from the Yakima Air
 Terminal. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The
 motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
 RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-065, A RESOLUTION authorizing that SIED 2025
 Funding Agreement between Yakima County and City of Yakima for Minimum
 Revenue Guarantee ("Agreement").

 9.E Community at a Crossroads presentation
 City Manager Vicki Baker shared her presentation entitled "Community at a
 Crossroads" about the City's priority-based budgeting process and the current


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 financial challenges. The presentation will be shared with the community to inform
 the public about the situation the city is faced with and gather feedback through
 outreach, education, and a budget survey. It is anticipated that staff will report to
 Council with recommendations in May 2025 and adjustments to the mid-biennial
 budget will be reviewed in the fall of 2025.
 9.F Discussion of Parking Permits
 City Manager Vicki Baker introduced the discussion regarding downtown parking
 permits stating that the city has reached the limit of available parking permits. City
 Attorney Sara Watkins provided potential options for Council's consideration: to
 increase the percentage of parking permits to 65%; to delegate to the City
 Manager the flexibility and authority to go above 60%; or do nothing at this time.
 After Council discussion,
 MOTION: Glenn moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the option that gives
 the City Manager flexibility [directing staff to place on the next Council agenda an
 ordinance providing the City Manager discretion]. The motion carried by
 unanimous vote.
10) City Manager Update
 City Manager Baker acknowledged the 20th anniversary of ITS Division Manager John
 Carney with the City of Yakima.

11) Other Business
 None.

12) Adjournment
 MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
 study session on April 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
 The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.


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