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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.A.ii.
For Meeting of: October 17, 2017
Community Integration Exploratory Committee Final Report and
Recommendation to City Council
Randy Beehler, Communication & Public Affairs Director/ Staff
Liaison
ArthurAlcazar, Committee Chair
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ArthurAlcazar, Chair of the Committee, will present the final report and recommendation from the
Community Integration Exploratory Committee (CI EC) to City Council.
The purpose of this exploratory committee to evaluate the terms, goals, vision and structure of a
Community Integration Committee is to review and evaluate other jurisdictions' committees which
address increased neighborhood programming and involvement, increased resident involvement
with government, immigrant and refugee rights and services, organizing community events and
other similar issues and to report to the City Council as to whether the CI EC should be created
as a permanent committee.
Attached is the committee's final report and recommendation to the City Council as well as the
powerpoint that will be presented.
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COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE
(CIEC)
FINAL REPORT
October 2017
Arthur Alcazar, Brandy Schwartz, Anita Quintana, Tiffany Pitra,
Rachel Lierman, & Laura Armstrong
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Introduction 2
CLEC Mission Statement 2
Key Objectives 2
I. Integration Lens on Policy Making 2
II. Sense of Belonging and Civic Pride 3
III. Community Outreach and Education 4
IV. Best Practices of Community Integration 4
Kennewick, Washington 4
Spokane, Washington 5
V. Yakima's Statistics 5
Age 5
Education 6
Income 6
Housing 6
Extracurricular 7
Community Survey 7
VI. Benefits of Integration 10
Mutual Trust in Communities 10
Economic Benefits 10
Relevance to Yakima 11
Is "Community Integration" in the purview of the City? 11
VII. Permanent Committee Roadmap 12
Recommended Committee Structure 12
Transitionary Team 12
Projected Resources 12
VIII. Final Recommendation 13
IX. References 14
X. Appendices 16
A. CLEC Quarter 1 Report 16
B. CLEC Quarter 2 Report 16
C. CLEC Quarter 3 Report (PowerPoint) 16
D. CLEC Community Pilot Survey (English) 16
E. CLEC Community Pilot Survey (Spanish) 16
F. CLEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry 16
G. City of Yakima Community Integration Committee Application (English and Spanish) 16
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'Introduction
Community Integration, while diversely defined, is a term encompassing the full participation of all
people in community life. Because the City Council cares about all residents of Yakima, they solicited
insight from community members to identify barriers associated with community integration and ways
to encourage residents to participate and be involved in the City of Yakima. The Community Integration
Exploratory Committee (CIEC) commenced on Thursday, December 8th 2016, and has worked
diligently since that time to determine if a permanent committee is warranted to promote community
engagement and inclusiveness within the City of Yakima. It is through extensive research, community
input, and evaluation that the Committee has identified opportunities which would improve community
integration in the City of Yakima. The CIEC recommends that the city council make a permanent
Community Integration Committee to continue this work.
CIEC Mission Statement
The Community Integration Exploratory Committee seeks to advise the Yakima City Council on ways
to improve community engagement, diversify the city government and workforce and give a voice to all
Yakima residents. They accomplish these goals by investigating issues in all seven Yakima districts,
researching successful programs in other cities and providing thoughtful strategy recommendations to
Yakima leaders through December 31, 2017.
Key Objectives
Over the past year, the CIEC members have been extensively collecting and analyzing data pertinent to
community integration within the City of Yakima as well as other comparable communities. Three key
objectives identified as the strongest approaches to further integrate the Yakima community are: 1.)
Integration Lens on Policy Making, 2.) Sense of Belonging/Civic Pride, and 3.) Community Outreach
and Education.
L 'Integration Lens on Policy Pvlakillg
The CIEC reviewed numerous studies, examples from other cities, the City of Yakima's Equity Study,
and the 2016 Yakima County Indicators Report. The impact of city policies on community integration,
equity, and access continuously surfaces as a high priority.
The permanent committee would not create, suggest, or draft policies, resolutions, or ordinances for the
City of Yakima. Rather, a sub -group of the permanent committee would apply an integration lens to
evaluate policies, resolutions and ordinances for their potential impact (both positive and negative) on
community integration prior to passage. A sub -grouping of the permanent committee would serve as the
reviewers to review potential policies, then provide feedback for the City Council's review as part of the
Council's decision-making process.
'Ibis "Integration Lens" evaluation of potential policy impact would focus in two areas: 1) Equity -
Recognizing that there are disparities within Yakima's diverse communities, does the policy include
forward thinking that focuses on outcome equality? 2) Access- Who does the proposed policy impact
and how are those communities' access to resources, opportunities, programs, and services affected
(positively and negatively, short term and long term)? In order to best answer these questions, the sub-
group, the entire permanent committee and the City Council is recommended to take a cultural
competency training from a local or regional organization. The permanent committee would be tasked
with finding recommended and affordable cultural competency programs and then the City Council and
City stalk would participate.
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Recommended strategies to be completed in the first year of the permanent committee are:
1. By the end of the first six months of the permanent committee's existence, a "sub -group" of 3
members from the pemianent committee is fomied to review policies, ordinances and resolutions
for their impact on city integration (as defined above) prior to their approval by City Council.
2. City Council, City staff, and permanent committee complete cultural and linguistic competency
training by the end of the first-year of the permanent committee's existence.
The CIEC believes an "Integration Lens" incorporated into the policy making process will enhance the
City by building equity and access to opportunities, programs and services.
II. Sense of Belonging and Civic Pride
The CIEC recommends the permanent committee work to elevate the sense of belonging and civic pride
among Yakima residents through increased engagement and investment. The CIEC evaluated other
comparable cities that implemented specific integration and engagement strategies in their communities;
all of them revealed a plethora of positive outcomes (reviewed under "Best Practices of Community
Integration"). Furthermore, it is recommended that strategies aim to heighten a sense of belonging and
civic pride in both Yakima's neighborhoods and the City of Yakima as a whole.
Recommended strategies to be completed in the first year of the permanent committee:
1. Research and report on city-wide events:
a. Maintain a record of all city-wide events for one year. This record can be reviewed to
identify the types of events taking place in Yakima (family -friendly, festivals,
free/low-cost, privately -funded, 21+, seasonal, city park usage, cultural connection,
primary language of event, etc.) and highlight any gaps in service.
b. The permanent committee will leam about events through different sources: park
permits, city permits, newspaper, local calendars, social media, etc.
c. This is a valuable component of community engagement that could be included in the
Equity Study.
2. Formulate "Neighborhood Pride Day":
a. Coordinate a Neighborhood Pride Day when residents can focus on improving their
neighborhood. Activities can include collecting litter, cleaning yards/lots and parks,
painting graffiti, etc.
b. Work with City Council members to organize activities in each district.
c. Partner with local organizations, businesses and individuals to donate materials and
supplies.
3. Permanent Committee Promotion and Awareness:
a. Update mission statement from the exploratory status to the permanent status of the
committee.
b. Publicize, through various communication methods, the formalization of the
Community Integration Committee for resident awareness.
c. Actively invite individuals to attend the committee meetings to encourage their input
and sense of belonging.
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Community Outreach and Education
Outreach and education are important to create engagement so community members can know about and
give input on local needs and issues and build trust, accountability, and support throughout Yakima.
After thorough research and community input, it is recommended that the City engage in outreach and
education that empowers Yakima residents to be actively engaged in the community and their
neighborhoods.
The CIEC recommends the City of Yakima broaden and diversify such outreach and education efforts to
ensure maximum participation and awareness. A key component is ensuring that multiple
communication methods are utilized to ensure all residents, regardless of primary language spoken,
literacy level, socioeconomic status, or internet access are adequately aware of City opportunities and
resources, proposed changes, or local events. A multi -pronged approach is critical to best suit the needs
and wants of Yakima's diverse community.
Recommended strategies to be completed in the first year of the permanent committee:
1. Collaborate with each district Council member to help facilitate Neighborhood Community
Forums for each district to gauge residents' awareness and gather input for controversial and
impactful topics (Councilwoman Dulce Gutierrez has notable success in this area by doorbelling;
this is recognized by CIEC committee as a best practice).
2. Elevate the social media presence and following on Facebook. As of October 1, 2017 the City of
Yakima had 2,392 followers (i.e. friends) on Facebook. Assuming most of the followers are
residents of Yakima, this attributes to a very small percentage, 2.5%, of the city's population.
3. Coordinate "community pulse" survey annually to gauge resident awareness and solicit input
(Face-to-face communication preferred i.e. door to door, community events). See appendix for
2017 CIEC Pilot Survey.
IV. Best Practices of CorntnuIntegration
Innovative city leaders with notable success in transforming their communities understand the mutual
benefits of implementing community integration strategies. City models may differ slightly in their
design, but these best practices share a common integration focus: connecting people, building inclusive
methods and approaches, and changing systems and cultures.
The CIEC researched numerous examples, and chose two Washington State cities to highlight their
community integration best practices:
Kennewick. Washington
Kennewick declared its commitment to engage participation and provide effective means for promoting
diversity, equality, and inclusiveness as they work together to make their city the place of choice to live,
work, play and do business. According to the 2016 Community Well -Being Report, Kennewick rated
#65 out of the top 189 best communities to live in based on their well-being index score (indicators
include: purpose, social, financial, community, and physical rank). Recently, the Diversity Commission
launched a city-wide diversity survey to engage community members and receive feedback.
Consolidated feedback will be recommended to the Kennewick City Council later this year
(https:' i+c+w.go2kennes\ick.cotn )
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Spokane, Washington
In 2014, the city of Spokane launched Vision2020: "The City of Choice: safer, stronger, smarter" — a
plan that emphasizes the value of cultivating a community that encourages collaboration, enhances
community awareness and creates effective meaningful experiences for community engagement
(https://my.spokanecity.org/ ).
As a result of these intentional efforts, these "best practices" cities cited numerous positive
improvements including: increased program participation, more efficient use of public resources,
improved relations with sectors in the community, increased community contributions to shared
outcomes and better information for program planning. Community integration and engagement has
moved from being a "nice thing to do" to an essential way of more effectively aligning resources with
community needs and opportunities. The CIEC highlights the value of these integration efforts in other
cities, and recognizes the potential benefits for such intentional integration within the Yakima
community.
V. Yakima's Statistics
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, people's basic needs (including physiological, safety,
belongingness and love, esteem, cognitive, aesthetic, self -actualization, and transcendence) must be met
for a person to become self -actualized, feel valued and respected; making sure everyone has the same
access to the resources that meet these needs in Yakima is important. The committee can implement this
by evaluating potential policies in the areas such as education, housing and extracurricular activities
sponsored by the city.
Age
Compared to Washington State, Yakima County has a younger resident population with a median age of
32.4 years compared to 37.4 years in Washington. Yakima County has higher proportions of children
under 18 years of age and fewer adults age 25 to 64, compared to Washington. Ensuring our youth have
their needs met would lead to their good health, success, self -actualization, and ultimately a thriving
Yakima community.
YAKIMA COUNTY 2014 POPULATION PYRAMID
80-84
70-74
60-64 aillr 7
L, 50-54 --_
40-44 �-
11111
30-34 �-
1111
20-24 �-
10-14
0-4 111
7% 5% 3% 1% 1% 3% 5%
PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION
Hispanic Non•Hnpanic
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Education
According to Maslow's hierarchy theory, a student's physiological needs (air, food, drink, shelter, sleep,
etc.) must be met before they can fulfill their cognitive needs of knowledge and understanding.
Comparing education data from Washington State to Yakima School District (YSD), including
Eisenhower High School, Davis High School, and Stanton Academy, YSD shows an increase in the
Latina/o population as well as a higher rate of free and reduced lunch compared to the state.
Eir TABLE 1
IKE Davis Stanton
Latina/o
White
Fee / Reduced Lunch
4 Yr Graduation Rate
22.4% 77.1% 65.9% 82.9% 75.4%
56.1% 18.2% 28% 11.4% 17.2%
44% 713% 58.2% 64% 81.3%
78.1% 65.3% 83.6% 76.2% 19.4%
Income
"Communities with greater income inequality can experience loss of social support and sense of
community for all residents."1 The graph below demonstrates the vast income inequality among races
and ethnicities within Yakima County.
$100,000 —
580,000 —
$60,000 —
S40,000 —
$20,000 —
So
Median Family Income by Race/Ethnicity of Householder' 1 Yaumatounty • waANQa,Sta. • tlna.dSta s
$68,472
$84,360
$83,820
$65,475
$77,890
$73,974
$21,250
$49,976
$42,711
Non•Hispank/ Black
Whhe
Aslan
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$40,216 $57,423
$45,575 $57,342
$42,948
111
1
American Indian/ Native Hawaiian/
Alaska Native Pacific Islander
$35,549
$38,410
$40,639
Other Race
Housing
The City of Yakima's Equity Study demonstrates that people with lower
income can only afford to buy houses in districts with lower property
values. This perpetuates a housing and neighborhood inequality cycle.
To the right, is the 2016 Total Property Value by District from the
Yakima Equity Study. "Families who pay more than they can afford for
housing have too little left over for other necessities such as food,
clothing and healthcare."2 Therefore, families are unable to fulfill other
needs and those unfulfilled needs prevent success and civic engagement
of Yakima's families. Even though the correlation between crime and
property values is ambiguous, qualitative quotes from survey
respondents during a survey collected at La Casa Hogar in 2016 show
1 Community Health Needs Assessment, Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital, 2016
2 Ibid.
$40,274
$59,496
$55,545
Multiple Race
$33,803
$42,699
$44,013
HIspankjletino
2016 Total Property Value
by District (in Millions)
District 1
$416.30
District 2
$546.60
District 3
$962.00
District 4
$1,028.10
District 5
$1,121.10
District 6
$1,212.90
District?
$1,165.30
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the impacts of living in East Yakima (districts with the lowest property values): `I feel like I don't
matter. I already have stress living in this neighborhood which is dangerous, I don't need extra stress"
Extracurricular
Extracurricular activities are a good opportunity
for interaction among different populations
within a community, however, the majority of
special events in Yakima do not provide that
opportunity. In the City of Yakima's 2017
Summer Program Guide special events section,
two types of concert series are promoted: 1) the
Summer Sunset Concert Series at Franklin Park
featuring rock and indie bands; and 2) the
Concert Series at Miller Park featuring
"America's Latino music culture". These two
types of concert series and their respective
locations make it very difficult to create
community integration opportunities, especially
through music which is a natural mediator between cultures.
Special Events
Summer 2017
Franklin Park
Summer Sunset Concert Series
FRIDAY EVENINGS • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair.
Relax and listen to great music in a beautiful park.
July 14 Adrian Xavier
Reggae
July 21 Pastel Motel
lndie Rock
Cooperatively
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COnCert Series at Miller Park
SUNDAY EVENINGS • 5-7:00 p.m.
From July 16 through August 20 and a special concert
on September 10. you can enjoy 7 lun•alled. Tree
family -friendly concerts to help quench the thirst for
musk with some of the Valley's best sound
representation of Amenca's Latino muuc allure.
July 16 Sinceridad de La Sierra
July 23 Los Nuevos Coyotes
July 30 Rafaga de Tierra Caliente
The CIEC's community survey found that 11 out of the 12 surveys conducted at Viva la Musica were in
Spanish, while all surveys conducted at Downtown Summer Nights were in English. This data shows
there may be a lack of integration at these events, rooting from where they take place and to the
audience which they are promoted among.
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
No. Surveys Collected per Event in
English & Spanish
Downtown Summer Nights Viva la Musica
IN English • Spanish
Community Survey
During the third quarter, the CIEC created and executed a pilot survey in English and Spanish in an
effort to gather direct input from local residents. While the CIEC concluded the pilot survey lacked
statistical power due to the number of surveys collected compared to the population of Yakima, the
CIEC members did take time to speak with residents about a variety of integration -related topics and
gather information.
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In addition to the findings listed below, the CIEC discovered that among survey participants, 46% did
not know who to turn to with ideas or concerns regarding the City of Yakima, which may demonstrate a
case for increased education and outreach efforts. It should be noted that no surveys were collected from
residents of District 2. A few notable survey results are included below as a reference.
Demographic Breakdown of Survey Participants:
The four tables below demonstrate the diversity of people who participated in the pilot survey. It is
imperative, then, that the City of Yakima is responsive to the cultural, linguistic, and economic (in all
definitions of the words) trends to meet the needs of all residents and therefore, leverage a healthier and
more successful Yakima community.
No. of surveys conducted by event
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12
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Downtown Summer Nights Viva la Musics Friends & Family
No. of survey participants by
ethnicity
No answer
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Asian
American Indian/Alaska Native
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African American
White
IN
7
■ 1
0
0
5
20
24
Blank
N/A
District 7
District 6
District 5
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
No. of survey participants by district
3
0
4
5
5
6
8
9
' 12
Blank: Did not know district number; N/A: Not a Yakima City resident
No. of survey participants by age
3
5
8
7
20
Survey participants were asked if he/she believed his/her voice was heard in the community. Of those
participants, 40% responded "No." This response was not isolated to one ethnicity, age or gender. The
graphs below reflect the total number of responses collected by ethnicity and district of residence.
Q: Yakima is an inclusive communityand my voice is valued in the
information -gathering and decision-making processes. I have input.
(No. responses by enthnic identity)
White
Hispanic/Latino
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
0 5
10 15
• Blank
• No
• Yes
Q: Yakima is an inclusive communityand my voice is valued in the
information -gathering and decision-making processes. I have input.
(No. responses by district of residence)
District 7 _
District 6 _
District 5 _
District4 -
District 3
District 2
District 1
0
2
4
6
8 10
• Blank
• No
• Yes
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Survey participants were asked if he or she believed Yakima is integrated. Of those asked, 52%
responded "No." This response was not clearly isolated to one ethnicity, age, gender or district. It should
be noted that many participants did not know how to readily define the term integration, a question
posed later in the survey). The graphs below reflect the total number of responses collected by ethnicity
and district of residence.
Q: Do you think the City of Yakima is integrated?
(No. responses by ethnic identity)
White
Hispanic/Latino
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
•
0 5 10 15 20
■ I dont know
• No
• Yes
District 7
District 6
District 5
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
Q: Do you think the City of Yakima is integrated?
(No. responses by district of residence)
0 2 4 6 8 10
■ I dont know
• No
■ Yes
The pilot survey process offered the CIEC critical information about how to apply principles of equity,
integration and linguistic competence to a larger survey effort. The CIEC recommends creating an
additional survey to further gage information from residents. The most effective strategies and largest
obstacles are listed in the table below:
Key Strategies for Future
Survey:
• Survey tools must be
bilingual in English and
Spanish
• Completing surveys in-
person eliminated data -
management issues for the
City; paper surveys with
results and input were given
to the City which complied
with the Public Records Act
• Attending events for both
English and Spanish
speakers is a necessity
Key Obstacles to Consider in Future Survey:
• Education level/literacy level the survey tool assumed was too high;
topics of "integration" were not well -understood
• Questions were too personal without any relational rapport. For
example, the questions about having food access is too personal of a
question for someone to feel comfortable answering honestly if they
do not have enough food
• The Exploratory Committee only had two Spanish -speakers on the
team; this was not enough to gather enough responses from Spanish-
speaking participants
• Surveys would be best executed by promotoras, or community
members that best represent those they are seeking input from. A
local partner that could offer insight into how to do this is a survey
executed by: Virginia Mason Memorial + Signal Health + La Casa
Hogar gathering data on Emergency Department usage
• Doorbelling would have been a better method with two people in a
pair to ensure both English and Spanish capabilities
• Online surveys are not recommended because not everyone has
internet access, and it increases cost to ensure the City has all access
to the source data
• One resource for surveys may also be using partner organizations,
businesses and nonprofits to ask their clients and staff to complete
the survey
• An official survey should be put through the Institutional Review
Board (IRB), for example, the one at PNWU, to ensure questions are
unbiased and non -harmful to survey respondents.
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VI. Benefits of integration
Equitable communities, defined as communities with "just and fair opporhmities for all"3, grow strong
economies and vibrant and resilient communities. Integrated communities in which people have equal
capacity to participate and benefit from opportunities (including political, social and economic),
regardless of race, religion, language, ethnicity, gender or other attributes, enjoy higher community trust,
social capital, and result in higher economic benefits.
Mutual Trust in Communities
When communities actively integrate across cultures ("culture" as broadly defined) including race,
religion, income, gender, or any other social bather, and embrace diversity, benefits are seen
community -wide. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Community Relations Services
department created a toolkit with methods to increase mutual trust between communities and police.
Often, the creation of mutual trust begins with increasing understanding across diversity and differences
within a community's residents. The DOJ research highlights the value of tactics, such as increasing
cultural competency education, to he ahle to "communicate effectively with, and understand the cultural
norms of, these different groups."4 As increased trust yields from integration, higher productivity and
economic benefits soon follow.
"I think most people on the east side are more scared of the cops than the gangs."' Monica Jenkins,
east side resident, Yakima Herald Republic article
Economic Benefits
Economic research demonstrates a positive correlation between increased trust and economic benefits.
When community trust rises by 10%, there is a correlated 0.8% increase in GDP per capita. An increase
in trust by 7% is correlated with a 1% increase in community investment. These findings are from
numerous studies that explore the links of trust to economic growth (Putnam 1993). Furthermore,
economic research finds a strong and significant relationship between trust and output per worker. "In
every instance, higher levels of trust and civic norms are correlated with higher economic growth, on a
macro level, and significantly higher levels of output per worker, on a micro level."6
Nationwide, embracing diversity and integration catalyzes: a) increased economic growth, h) a strong,
prepared workforce, and c) increasing businesses' bottom lines. Policies- national, state and local- that
explicitly expand stable employment opportunities to historically marginalized or minority populations
increase economic growth at every level. From 1960 to 2008, up to 20% of the nation's economic
growth can be attributed to the entry of women, and populations of color into higher-level occupations
from which they were previously excluded.? By integrating these sectors of employees, the economy is
ahle to combat the annual cost of replacing workers due to turnover as a result of workers feeling
s Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families, Community and the Economy." 24 March
2015. <http iuww.poliah ark orp, sites defanit'files, Y:rnploYrnent-for.l F 1NAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14 May 2017).
"Importance of Police -Community Relationships and Resources for Further Reading." Community Relations Services Toolkit -Department
of Justice. 2015 <https 'rcww iusticcgoti crs:file 836186)down)oaci> (2 June 2017)
6 Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017 <hU ... cw w w yakimalicr el d.corrinew s local/casdon-t-
trunlarticle 5h82fa12-39f9 1 tel -9928 3115a656c1e87.htnd >.(2 June 2017)
6 Valenti, Michael A. and Olivier G. Giovannoni. "The Economics of Inclusion: Building an Argument for a Shared Society." The Levy
Economics Institute of Bard College. February 2013. <hitt} /iu wrc levvinstthitd ors1pul scwp 755.pdf>. (15 May 2017).
' Ibid.
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"excluded;" nation-wide that cost is a staggering $64 billion.$ Thus, as more workers feel "included"
and stay at their workplaces, unemployment rates decrease. An unemployment rate of 4% across all
racial, ethnic and gender groups, when combined with an increase in "labor force participation- would
add $1.3 trillion per year to the U.S. GDP."9
Relevance to Yakima
Yakima's unemployment rate hovers at 9.9% and there is little data around diversity in our workforces.
In December 2016, Yakima's unemployment rate was 99°010. While the U.S. Bureau demonstrates that
unemployment rates are higher nation-wide among Black or Afi&ican-American and Latina/o
populations;'' the Committee did not Lind unemployment data found based on race for Yakima County.
The data section of this report demonstrates the population growth trends among Latina/o and non-
Latina/o people. Considering these local trends, and based on the aforementioned henefits of diverse
workforces, it is and will continue to be increasingly critical for Yakima to ensure a diverse workforce at
all levels and across all sectors of Yakima's economy to support economic vitality, sustainability, and
growth for the City of Yakima.
Yakima's neighborhoods do not receive the benefits of integration. The City of Yakima's Equity Study
reveals that the neighborhoods on the east side of 16th Avenue are predominantly Hispanic/Latina/o with
many neighborhoods at over 70% Hispanic/Latina/o. Meanwhile, neighborhoods on the west side of 16th
Avenue serve as home to less than 4% Hispanic/Latina/o residents. Unfortunately, this means that
Yakima's neighborhoods do not receive the benefits of integration including: "greater tolerance, fair-
mindedness, and openness to diverse networks and settings."12 Research shows that "exposure to
diversity helps broaden people's social networks by creating meaningful opportunities for interaction
across racial and ethnic lines."13 "Racial diversity leads to more complex thinking among college
students (Antonio et al. 2003). And informal interactions between people of different racial groups
improve college students' academic outcomes and social growth (Gurin et al. 2002)."14 Based on the
equity study and the racial divisions, Yakima's neighborhoods reap few of these integration benefits.
Is
-Community Integration- in the purview of the City?
When the CIEC began its work, the local government 101 educational session explained that the "City
Council establishes policy, and the City Manager implements that policy." "Yakima Residents" were
defined as the "shareholders" or "Board of Directors" over the Mayor and over the City Council as a
8 Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families, Community and the Economy." 24
March 2015. <h vwuu Pohcviink (,IR/siNs dafa tit tiler'Emplovr t -for 411 FINAL 03 i1-1o.pdf>. (14 May 2017).
Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http /wnt a v aknnaherald co n/news h wl/cas-yakmha residents at forum -say ihev-don-t-
hustarticle h82ia42-39191 lel9928335a656e4e87.hhn1>. (2 June 2017).
s Ibid.
10 Mesiek, Donald W. "Yakima County Economy- 2016 in Review." WA State Employment Security Department. Report provided to the Yakima
Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 2017. <http://w ww.yakima orgjihng/pdf"1477.pdf>. (15 May 2017).
n "Unemployment Rate and Employment -Population Ratio vary by Race and Ethnicity." Bureau of Labor Statistics- The Economics Daily. 13
January 2017 hit m r/rvww bh ori /o_mbriedf2O17/unchn zlovment rate and-em;r1.o mini hahulahon-ralio-tan 1w -race -and a7hmertv.htrn. (2 June
2017).
12 Turner, Margery Austin and Lynette Rawlings. "Promoting Neighborhood Diversity -Benefits, Barriers and Strategies." August 2009. The Urban
Institute.
< fat: ;www.urban.or
r 30(,3 1/4 1 1955 -Prom ti Neiuhborho
P.4. (2 June 2017).
13 Ibid.
14lbid.
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whole. After reviewing the topic of "integration" within the City of Yakima, the CIEC found that many
of Yakima's residents need three key things in order to better execute their role as engaged
"shareholders": 1) outreach and education from the City of Yakima regarding the City's actions and
considerations; 2) an increased sense of pride and civic engagement in Yakima; and 3) a chance to
review policy impact on issues of access and equity prior to policy or ordinance implementation. The
proposed permanent committee would pursue these three goals.
As with any organization or business, it is the entity's responsibility to ensure that its "Board of
Directors" or "shareholders" are informed of decisions to be made, changes, issues, and actions within
the entity. This responsibility then resides with the City of Yakima to ensure that its "shareholders",
those Yakima residents and business owners who are impacted by the Council's decisions, are also
equipped with the tools they need to fully participate: outreach, education, pride, desire to engage, and
considerations of equity and access as the City moves towards decisions.
As is evident in all the months of brainstorming, review and research, the CIEC evaluated what entities
already exist in Yakima to address some of the "integration" topics that were discovered. And despite
those existing groups and events, there still remains a gap as is also demonstrated in Yakima's Equity
Study. The CIEC has found that it is in the purview of the City of Yakima to house a specific committee
to address this topic. The benefits outweigh the costs, the costs are very low, and the future payoff is
high. There is no other equivalent entity that can pursue city integration without a bias or agenda. The
CIEC believes a permanent committee would save money and offer the City an opportunity to more
fully pursue its responsibilities to its "shareholders."
VII. Permanent Committee Roadmap
The CIEC selected three main objectives of which they propose the permanent committee focus their
efforts on; as mentioned above, they are: 1) Integration Lens on Policy Making, 2) Sense of Belonging
and Civic Pride, 3) Community Outreach and Education. Recommended strategies are outlined in those
three respective areas within this Final Report.
Recommended Committee Structure
It is recommended that the permanent committee orient its structure and application process to embody
the very integration it will pursue. This means the committee shall be diverse (ethnically, racially,
linguistically and socioeconomically). Bilingual applicants shall he encouraged to apply. The permanent
committee is recommended to consist of 7 adult members and 2 youth members (total of 9 members).
Committee members shall serve 2 year tcnns that stagger in start/end terms.
Trausitiouary fenrn
If a permanent committee is approved, the CIEC members are committed to a successful transition,
beginning with a review of the application and interview procedure. The CIEC members will present the
final report in full detail to the permanent committee, followed by Q&A session. During the transition,
CIEC members will also plan to meet with any new members as often or as necessary. Lastly, several
CIEC members plan on applying for the permanent committee, which would ultimately increase the
success of such transition.
Projected Resources
The permanent committee will require minimal operational expenses. Anticipated expenses include
printed materials, City staffing and use of City advertisement resources. The largest projected expense is
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formal cultural competency training for members of City Council, City staff and the permanent
committee. This expense is projected as $4,500-$8,000 depending on number of participants and the
service provider.
Community Integration Committee Projected Resource Table:
Resource
Project Description
Estimated Expense
City staffing
Conunittx operations
Standard
Printing
Committee operations
Standard
City staffing
Policy Review Subcommittee
Standard
Training
Cultural competency training for City Council
and Community Integration Committee
$4,500-$8,000
City staffing
Neighborhood Pride Day
Standard
Advertisement
Neighborhood Pride Day
Standard
Printing
Marketing Community Integration Committee
$50
Printing
Community Survey
$200
VIII. Final Rccotntnendation
Community integration and engagement have moved from being a "nice thing to do" to an essential way
of more effectively aligning resources with community needs and opportunities. The CIEC's research
concludes that communities that embrace integration and diversity are strong communities where
residents can more effectively and holistically take part in economic, civic and social life. Integrated
communities benefit from higher community trust, higher economic benefits and social capital.
It is unanimously recommended by the Community Integration Exploratory Committee that the City
Council vote in support of a permanent Counmmnity Integration Committee so that dedicated efforts
continue.
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IX. References
Best Practice References:
• Diversity Commission Survey 2017, City Resolution 16-11. www.go2kennewick.com
• https://www. go2kennewick.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=133
• Building the City of Choice" 2014. www.spokaneeitv.Ora
• https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/news/stories/2014/01/30/building-a-safer-stronger-smarter-c
of-choice/annual-report-2014.pdf
• 2016 Community Well -Being Rankings "State of American Well -Being". Gallup-Healthways 2016.
Yakima's Statistics References:
• https :.www.vakimawa.eov.council/boards-coinmissic
• htt. s:%;val
httpswww.ofin.wa.�ovidatab
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• https /reportcard.ospi.kl2.wa.usmild--18areportIevel State
• Maps staakimaparks.com/assols/surrun -pro aramsauide-20 pdf
• "2016 Community Health Needs Assessment," Virginia Mason Memorial.
<https:// sv w.vakimamemorial.orv'pdfabouteommunitv-Ima-2016.pdfs
ndl/
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Benefits of Integration References:
• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families,
Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/defaulUfiles/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14 May
2017).
• Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/locaFeast-yakima-
residents-at-forum-say-they-don-t-trust/article 5b82fa42-39f9-11e7-9928-335a656c4e87.html>.(2 June
2017)
• "Importance of Police -Community Relationships and Resources for Further Reading." Community
Relations Services Toolkit -Department of Justice. 2015.
<https://www.justice.gov/ers/file/836486/download> (2 June 2017)
• Valenti, Michael A. and Olivier G. Giovannoni. "The Economics of Inclusion: Building an Argument for
a Shared Society." The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. February 2013.
• <http://www.levyinstitute.org/pubs/wp 755.pdf . (15 May 2017).
• Ibid.
• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families,
Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/defaulUfiles/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14 May
2017).
• Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/east-yakima-
residents-at-forum-say-they-don-t-trust/article 5b82fa42-39f9-11e7-9928-335a656c4e87.html>.(2 June
2017).
• Ibid.
• "The Costs of Segregation: Lost Income. Lost Lives. Lost Potential." Urban Institute, Metropolitan
Planning Council. http://www.metroplanning.org/uploads/ems/documents/cost-of-segregation.pdf. March
2017. (2 June 2017).
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• "Everyone Pays a Hefty Price for Segregation, Study Says." National Public Radio (NPR). 31 March
2017. http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/03/31/522098019/everyone-pays-a-hefty-price-for-
segregation-study-says (2 June 2017).
• Meseck, Donald W. "Yakima County Economy- 2016 in Review." WA State Employment Security
Department. Report provided to the Yakima Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 2017. <
http://www.yakima.org/img/pdf/1477.pdf>. (15 May 2017).
• "Unemployment Rate and Employment -Population Ratio vary by Race and Ethnicity." Bureau of Labor
Statistics- The Economics Daily. 13 January 2017. https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2017/unemployment-
rate-and-employment-population-ratio-vary-by-race-and-ethnicity.htm. (2 June 2017).
• Turner, Margery Austin and Lynette Rawlings "Promoting Neighborhood Diversity -Benefits, Barriers
and Strategies." August 2009. The Urban Institute.
• <http://www.urban.org/sites/defaulUfiles/publication/30631/411955-Promoting-Neighborhood-Diversity-
Benefits-Barriers-and-Strategies.PDF > P.4. (2 June 2017).
• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families,
Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/defaulUfiles/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14 May
2017)
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X Appendices
A. CIEC Quarter 1 Report
B. CLEC Quarter 2 Report
C. OTC Quarter 3 Report (PowerPoint)
D. CIEC Community Pilot Survey (English)
E. CLEC Community Pilot Survey (Spanish)
F. CHIC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
G. City of Yakima Community Integration C oninu lice Application ( E 11 i',h and Spanish)
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Appendix A
CIEC Quarter 1 Report
Over the past several months the City of Yakima Community Integration Exploratory Committee has
met on the second Monday of each month. This committee is made of seven members including myself;
with each member having a diverse Ethnic, Education, and Occupational background. We applied and
interviewed with City Council members. Each chosen to be tasked within twelve months to investigate
and report to see if this committee should be a permanent committee for the City of Yakima.
On our first official meeting we focused on what we interpreted as Community Integration. After setting
our foundation for meetings and other housekeeping rules, we each agreed that we would have an elevator
speech or a mission statement. At our next meeting in February we each presented our speeches and
statements. I am very please to announce that we made a unanimous decision to choose one elevator
speech and one mission statement that is best suited for our committee.
Community Integration Exploratory Committee Elevator Speech:
• Hello, I'm with the City of Yakima Community Integration Committee. Currently, there are
many challenges facing our community and we would like your ideas and input on how we
can go about bringing this community together and building relationships among our
residents. We have through December 31, 2017 to assess needs in Yakima and would be
very appreciative of your thoughtful recommendations. Tell me about your concerns and
your ideas.
Community Integration Exploratory Committee Mission Statement:
• The Community Integration Exploratory Committee seeks to advise the Yakima City
Council on ways to improve community engagement, diversify the city government and
work force and give a voice to all Yakima residents. They accomplish these goals by
investigating issues in all seven Yakima districts, researching successful programs in other
cities and providing thoughtful strategy recommendations to Yakima leaders through
December 31, 2017.
Following multiple discussions and brainstorming sessions, the committee selected three main objectives
on which to focus their attention. These objectives are as follows:
1. Develop a sense of pride among Yakima residents and increase investment in the community. With
this topic the Committee understands the importance of localized, neighborhood engagement as
well as investment in the City of Yakima as a whole. The Community Integration Exploratory
Committee seeks to investigate ways to promote Yakima's diverse assets with an emphasis on
positive, inclusive messaging.
2. Apply an integration lens on policy awareness efforts and impact. With this Topic the committee
has reviewed various studies, including the City of Yakima's Equity Study and the 2016 Yakima
County hidicators Report. Through this research, the Exploratory Committee has discussed the
impact of city policies on community integration, equity and access. The Exploratory Committee
has also discussed with City Staff the current process of policy, resolution and ordinance creation.
3. Increase community outreach and education in Yakima. With this topic and a result of research
and discussion, The Committee believes an increase in outreach services and education will
empower Yakima residents to become more actively engaged in the community and their
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neighborhoods. Multi -pronged communication strategies are strongly encouraged in order to best
suit the needs and wants of our diverse community.
The Community Integration Exploratory Committee continues to meet, we are anxious too conduct
additional research about best practices to dig deeper into data resources such as the City of Yakima
Equity Study, the 2016 Yakima County Indicators Report, Virginia Mason Memorial Community Health
Needs Assessment and other city's integration polices t help make their case. At this time we have not
agreed nor disagreed that this committee Shall be a permanent committee. We also have not agreed nor
disagreed on any recommendations to best support if this should be a permanent committee. The
Community Integration Exploratory Committee is grateful for the opportunity to serve the City of Yakima
in this capacity and is excited to share more updates in June.
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Appendix B
CIEC Quarter 2 Report
Over the last several months, the Community Integration Exploratory Committee has met twice per
month to increase productivity and ensure that appropriate data collection and research is gathered and
evaluated. We have discussed a timeline for the remainder of the year and plan to have a fmal report by
September 2017. Currently, our committee has been diligently studying three areas of interest in regards
to community integration: 1) Best Practices of Community Integration 2) Yakima's Integration -Related
Data 3) Benefits of Integration.
1) Best Practices of Community Integration
Innovative city leaders with notable success in transforming their communities understand the mutual
benefits of implementing community integration strategies. While each city model may differ slightly in
their design, these best practices share a common integration focus; connecting people, building inclusive
methods and approaches, and changing systems and cultures. The Committee researched numerous
examples, and chose four (4) west -coast cities to highlight their community integration best practices:
• Kennewick, WA — Kennewick declared its commitment to engage participation and provide
effective means for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusiveness as they work together to
make their city the place of choice to live, work, play and do business. According to the 2016
Community Well -Being Report, Kennewick rated #65 out of the top 189 best communities to live
in based on their well-being index score (indicators include: purpose, social, financial,
community, and physical rank). Recently, the Diversity Commission launched a city-wide
diversity survey to engage community members and receive feedback. Consolidated feedback
will be recommended to the city council later this year (https: www.wo2konnewiek.eom/ )
• Sonoma County, CA - Sonoma County experienced dramatic shifts in demographics, where
Latinos and seniors started to represent a larger portion of the county's population. Sonoma
County's strategically focused around these two aforementioned demographics to enhance
individual and community health for all residents. Sonoma County implemented several
community engagement practices such as: institutionalizing community feedback, formalizing
intra -county collaboration, building and sustaining strategic community partnerships, and
committing to culturally competent practices (Sonoma County Department of Health Services).
• Seattle, WA - In 2016, the city of Seattle's former Mayor Murray published Executive Order
2016-06' establishing equitable outreach and public engagement practices, and dedicating
citywide efforts, directed by the Department of Neighborhoods, to reaffirm the city's commitment
to inclusive community engagement.
• Spokane, WA - In 2014, the city of Spokane launched Vision2020: "The City of Choice: safer,
stronger, smarter" — a plan that emphasizes the value of cultivating a community that encourages
collaboration, enhances community awareness and creates effective meaningful experiences for
community engagement (htt�s:my.s_�okaneeit
As a result of these intentional efforts, these "best practices" cities cited a plethora of positive
improvement including: increased program participation, more efficient use of public resources, improved
relations with sectors in the community, increased community contributions to shared outcomes and
better information for program planning. Community integration and engagement has moved from being
a "nice thing to do" to an essential way of more effectively aligning resources with community needs and
1 City of Seattle, Executive Order 2016-06. blip 'marrav scatt(c eovist p contenGuploads
(6 June 2017).
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opportunities. The Community Integration Exploratory Committee highlights the value of these
integration efforts in other cities, and recognizes the potential benefits for such intentional integration
within the Yakima community.
2) Yakima's Integration -Related Data
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, people's pyramid of needs (including physiological, safety,
belongingness and love, esteem, cognitive, aesthetic, self -actualization, and transcendence) must be met
for a person to become self -actualized, feel valued and respected; but, not everyone has the same access
to the resources that meet these needs in Yakima and nation-wide. Healthy People 2020 are a
comprehensive set of 10 -year national goals for improving health of all Americans such as access to
health services, environmental quality, injury and violence, mental health, and social determinants that
also help meet people's hierarchy of needs and can consequently lead to self -actualization and
engagement in the community.
The Social Determinants of Health topic area within Healthy People 2020 identifies ways to create social
and physical environments that promote good health for all. All Americans deserve an equal opportunity
to make the choices that lead to good health. But to ensure that all Americans have that opportunity,
advances are needed not only in health care but also in fields such as education, childcare, housing,
business, law, media, community planning, transportation, and agriculture.
• Age
It is critical for the City of Yakima to focus on today's youth, because compared to Washington state,
Yakima County has a younger resident population with a median age of 32.4 years compared to 37.4
years in Washington. More specifically, Yakima County has higher proportions of children less than 18
years of age, and fewer adults age 25 to 64, compared to Washington. Ensuring our youth has their needs
met would lead to their self -actualization, good health and success, and ultimately to a thriving Yakima
community.
Yet, the City of Yakima does
not provide equal access to
social and economic
opportunities across races,
ethnicities, incomes,
languages, and cultures. This is
counter to Healthy People
2O2O's research that improving
the conditions where we live,
learn, work, play and the
quality of our relationships will
create a healthier population,
society, and workforce. 0-4
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• Education
According to Maslow's hierarchy theory, a student's physiological needs (air, food, drink, shelter, sleep,
etc.) must be met before they can fulfill their cognitive need of knowledge and understanding. Comparing
education data from Washington state, to Yakima School District (YSD), (Eisenhower High School,
Davis High School, and Stanton Academy) shows an increase in the Latina/o population as well as the
higher rate of free and reduced lunch compared to the state (see Table 1 below). It is imperative, then, that
the City of Yakima is responsive to the cultural, linguistic, and economic (in all definitions of the words)
trends to meet the needs of all residents and therefore, leverage a healthier and more successful Yakima
community.
Latina/o
White
Fee/ Reduced Lunch
4 Yr Graduation Rate
• Income
22.4% 77.1% 65.9%
56.1% 18.2% 28%
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82.9%
11.4%
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76.2%
75.4%
17.2%
81.3%
19.4%
"Communities with greater income inequality can experience loss of social support and sense of
community for all residents." Figure 1 below demonstrates the vast income inequality among races and
ethnicities within Yakima County.
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• Housing
The City of Yakima's Equity Study demonstrates that people with lower income can only afford to buy
houses in districts with lower property value; this perpetuates the same income inequality cycle, but with
housing and neighborhood inequality. Figure 4 below is the 2016 Total Property
Value by District from the Yakima Equity study. "Families who pay more than
they can afford for housing have too little left over for other necessities such as
food, clothing and healthcare Therefore, families are unable to fulfill other needs
and thus, these unfulfilled needs prevent success of Yakima's families.
Even though the correlation between crime and property values are ambiguous,
qualitative quotes from survey respondents during a survey collected at La Casa
Hogar in 2016 show the impacts of living in East Yakima (districts with the
lowest property values):
"I feel like I don't matter. I already have stress living in this neighborhood which
is dangerous, I don't need extra stress"
2015 Total Property value by
District (in Millions)
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• Extracurricular
From Yakima City's 2017 Summer Program Guide — in special events section, two types of concert series
are promoted: 1) the Summer Sunset Concert Series at Franklin Park featuring rock and indie bands; and
2) the Concert Series at Miller Park featuring only "America's Latino music culture". These two types of
concert series and their respective locations make it very difficult to create community integration
opportunities, especially through music which is a natural mediator between cultures. Also, pictures on
the Summer 2017 Guide are neither representative nor reflective of Yakima's community demographics.
Lastly, the majority of the programs cost money and require transportation, two needs to which many
families do not have ample access.2
Special Events
Franklin Park
Summer Sunset Concert Series
FRIDAY EVENINGS • 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair.
Relax and listen to great music in a beautiful park.
July 14 Adrian Xavier
Reggae
July 21 Pastel Motel
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SUNDAY EVENINGS • 5-7:00 p.m.
From July 16 through August 20 and a special concert
on September 10, you can enjoy 7 fun -filled, free
family -friendly concerts to help quench the thirst for
music with some of the Valley's best sound
representation of America's Latino music culture.
July 16 Sinceridad de La Sierra
July 23 Los Nuevos Coyotes
July 30 Rafaga de Tierra Caliente
• City of Yakima Committees
The City's boards and commissions advise and make recommendations to the City Council. Some boards
such as the Public Facilities District Board recommend for members to "Have knowledge and/or
experience in tourism, convention, and/or business. Diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, gender,
education, cultures, industries, business experience, etc. desirable." Diversity of City employees is lacking
but could be particularly helpful, especially when deciding whether to embark on creating a permanent
community integration committee.
2 This statement will be further explored in the September Final Report
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3) Benefits of Integration
Equitable communities, defined as communities with "just and fair opportunities for all's, grow strong
economies and vibrant and resilient communities. Integrated communities in which people have equal
capacity to participate and benefit from opportunities (including political, social and economic),
regardless of race, religion, language, ethnicity, gender or other attributes enjoy higher community trust,
social capital, and resultantly, higher economic benefits.
Integration
Community
Trust
• Mutual Trust in Communities
Increased
Economics
When communities actively integrate across cultures ("culture" as broadly defined) including race,
religion, income, gender, or any other social barrier, and embrace diversity, benefits are seen community-
wide. In 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Community Relations Services department created
a toolkit with methods to increase mutual trust between communities and police. Often, the creation of
mutual trust begins with increasing understanding across diversity and differences within a community's
residents. The DOJ research highlights the value of tactics, such as increasing cultural competency
education, to be able to "communicate effectively with, and understand the cultural norms of, these
different groups."4 As increased trust yields from integration, higher productivity and economic benefits
soon follow.
"I think most people on the east side are more scared of the cops than the gangs. "5 —Monica Jenkins, east
side resident, Yakima Herald Republic article
• Economic Benefits
Economic research demonstrates a positive correlation between increased trust and economic benefits.
When community trust rises by 10%, there is a correlated 0.8% increase in GDP per capita. An increase
in trust by 7% is correlated with a 1% increase in community investment. These findings are from
numerous studies that explore the links of trust to economic growth (Putnam 1993). Furthermore,
economic research fmds a strong and significant relationship between trust and output per worker. "In
every instance, higher levels of trust and civic norms are correlated with higher economic growth, on a
macro level, and significantly higher levels of output per worker, on a micro level."6
3 Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families, Community and the Economy." 24
March 2015. <http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14 May 2017).
4 "Importance of Police -Community Relationships and Resources for Further Reading." Community Relations Services Toolkit -
Department of Justice. 2015.<https:/lwww.iustice.govlcrslfile1836486Idownload> (2 June 2017)
5 Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http://www.va1dmaherald.com/news/local/east-valama-residents-at-fonun-say-they-
don-t-trust/article 5b82fa42-39f9-11e7-9928-335a656c4e87.htm1 >.(2 June 2017)
6 Valenti, Michael A. and Olivier G. Giovannoni. "The Economics of Inclusion: Building an Argument for a Shared Society."
The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. February 2013. <http://www.levyinstitute.org/pubs/wp 755.pdf . (15 May
2017).
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Nationwide, embracing diversity and integration catalyzes: a) increased economic growth, b) a strong,
prepared workforce, and c) increasing businesses' bottom lines. Policies- national, state and local- that
explicitly expand stable employment opportunities to historically marginalized or minority populations
increase economic growth at every level. From 1960 to 2008, up to 20% of the nation's economic growth
can be attributed to the entry of women, and populations of color into higher-level occupations from
which they were previously excluded.' By integrating these sectors of employees, the economy is able to
combat the annual cost of replacing workers due to turnover as a result of workers' feeling "excluded;'
nation-wide that cost is a staggering $64 billion.' Thus, as more workers feel "included" and stay at their
workplaces, unemployment rates decrease. An unemployment rate of 4% across all racial, ethnic and
gender groups, when combined with an increase in "labor force participation- would add $1.3 trillion per
year to the U.S. CIDP."9
• Relevance to Yakima
Yakima's unemployment rate hovers at 9.9% and there is little data around diversity in our workforces. In
December 2016, Yakima's unemployment rate was 9.9%10. While the U.S. Bureau demonstrates that
unemployment rates are higher nation-wide among Black or African American and Latina/o
populations1', there is no unemployment data found based on race. The data section of this report
demonstrates the population growth trends among Latina/o and non-Latina'o. Considering these local
trends, and based on the aforementioned benefits of diverse workforces, it is and will continue to be
increasingly critical for Yakima to ensure a diverse workforce at all levels and across all sectors of
Yakima's economy to support economic vitality, sustainability, and growth for the City of Yakima.
Yakima's neighborhoods do not receive the benefits of integration. The City of Yakima's Equity Study
reveals that the neighborhoods on the east side of 16`h Avenue are predominantly Hispanic/Latina(o) with
many neighborhoods at over 70% Hispanic/Latina(o) (see data section of this report). Meanwhile,
neighborhoods on the west side of 16`" Avenue are blue indicating many neighborhoods serve as home to
less than 4% Hispanic/Latina(o) residents. Unfortunately, this means that Yakima's neighborhoods do
not receive the benefits of integration including: "greater tolerance, fair-mindedness, and openness to
diverse networks and settings."' Research shows that "exposure to diversity helps broaden people's
social networks by creating meaningful opportunities for interaction across racial and ethnic lines."13
"Racial diversity leads to more complex thinking among college students (Antonio et al. 2003). And
informal interactions between people of different racial groups improve college students' academic
' Ibid.
8 Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families, Community and the
Economy" 24 March 2015. <http / u Gvw.poiicl link oL^i ito detxu7t!fi1es anployment foL=.i11 FIN.i]
2017).
a Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <htip 2 sakimaheraldcom newsl ocal/east iaklma-residents
trust/article 5b82fa43 -f9-11 e7 99 b 335a656c4e87 html>. (2 June 2017).
' Ibid.
12 Meseck, Donald W. "Yakima County Economy- 2016 in Review." WA State Employment Security Department. Report provided to
the Yakima Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 2017.<http:/rwww.yaktima.org/img/pdf/1477.pdf > (15 May 2017).
II "Unemployment Rate and Employment -Population Ratio vary by Race and Ethnicity." Bureau of Labor Statistics- The Economics
Daily. 13 January 2017 ht ps :'www bls.gov/opul/ted/201" unemployment -rate -and -employment -population -ratio varv-bv-race-and-
el:hrdeity/htm. (2 June 2017).
12 Turner, Margery Austin and Lynette Rawlings. "Promoting Neighborhood Diversity -Benefits, Barriers and Strategies." August 2009.
The Urban Institute.
(14 May
< http '!w ww:urban 1 rg, .1 teselefa911t filubhcahon/30631'411955-nom otingtieiehborhw(1 D9 V0971 t5 Benefits Ilam rss-and-
Strategies.PDF> P.4. (2 June 2017).
13 Ibid.
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outcomes and social growth (Gurin et al. 2002)."14 Based on the equity study and the racial divisions,
Yakima's neighborhoods reap few of these integration benefits.
In conclusion, equitable and integrated communities with just and fair opportunities for all benefit
from higher community trust, higher economic benefits and social capital. Over the next several months,
our Committee will continue to explore opportunities centered on the topic of community integration and
we will evaluate if it is deemed necessary to make this committee permanent. However, from our research
this far, communities that embrace integration and diversity are strong communities where all people can
take part in economic, civic and social lite.
14 Ibid.
15 Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for Families, Community and the Economy."
24 March 2015. <hwww: poll cvl ml orthites •defanit'liiles/Emplwm hilt fol .111 11NAL-03-11-16 pdi (14 May 2017).
References
Best Practice References:
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• Diversity Commission Survey 2017, City Resolution 16-11. www.go2kennewick.com
• https://www.go2kennewick.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=133
• Best Practices in Action: "Strategies for Engaging Latinos, Seniors and Low-income
Residents of Sonoma County". May 2012. Blue Sky Consulting Group & Common
Knowledge.
• City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor. 2016. Executive Order 2016-06. Edward B. Murray,
Mayor.
• Building the City of Choice" 2014. www. Spokaneeitv.Or9;
• https://static.spokanecity.org/documents/news/stories/2014/01/30/building-a-safer-
stronger-smarter-city-of-choice/annual-report-2014. pdf
• 2016 Community Well -Being Rankings. "State of American Well -Being". Gallup-
Healthways 2016.
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Benefits of Integration References:
• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for
Families, Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14
May 2017).
• Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/east-yakima-
residents-at-forum-say-they-don-t-trust/article 5b82fa42-39f9-11 e7-9928-33 5a656c4e87.html
>.(2 June 2017)
• "Importance of Police -Community Relationships and Resources for Further Reading."
Community Relations Services Toolkit -Department of Justice. 2015.
<https://www.justice.gov/ers/file/836486/download> (2 June 2017)
• Valenti, Michael A. and Olivier G. Giovannoni. "The Economics of Inclusion: Building an
Argument for a Shared Society." The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. February 2013.
• <http://www.levyinstitute.org/pubs/wp 755.pdf>. (15 May 2017).
• Ibid.
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• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for
Families, Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14
May 2017).
• Yakima Herald -Republic. 15 May 2017. <http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/east-yakima-
residents-at-forum-say-they-don-t-trust/article 5b82fa42-39f9-11e7-9928-335a656c4e87.html>.
(2 June 2017).
• Ibid.
• "The Costs of Segregation: Lost Income. Lost Lives. Lost Potential." Urban Institute,
Metropolitan Planning Council. http://www.metroplanning.org/uploads/cros/documents/cost-of-
segregation.pdf. March 2017. (2 June 2017).
• "Everyone Pays a Hefty Price for Segregation, Study Says." National Public Radio (NPR). 31
March 2017. http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/03/31/522098019/everyone-pays-a-
hefty-price-for-segregation-study-says (2 June 2017).
• Meseck, Donald W. "Yakima County Economy- 2016 in Review." WA State Employment
Security Department. Report provided to the Yakima Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 2017.
<http://www.yakima.org/img/pdf/1477.pdf>. (15 May 2017).
• "Unemployment Rate and Employment -Population Ratio vary by Race and Ethnicity." Bureau of
Labor Statistics- The Economics Daily. 13 January 2017.
https ://www. bls. gov/opub/ted/2017/unemployment-rate-and-employment-population-ratio-vary-
by-race-and-ethnicity.htm.(2 June 2017).
• Turner, Margery Austin and Lynette Rawlings. "Promoting Neighborhood Diversity -Benefits,
Barriers and Strategies." August 2009. The Urban Institute.
• < http://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/30631/411955-Promoting-Neighborhood-
Diversity-Benefits-Barriers-and-Strategies.PDF > P.4. (2 June 2017).
• Ibid.
• Ibid.
• Marguerite Casey Foundation — Policy Link. "Just and Fair Employment for All: Good for
Families, Community and the Economy." 24 March 2015.
<http://www.policylink.org/sites/default/files/Employment-for-All-FINAL-03-11-16.pdf>. (14
May 2017).
Appendix C
CIEC Quarter 3 Report
Community Integration
Exploratory Committee
3rd Quarterly Report
Arthur Alcazar, Brandy Schwartz,
Anita Quintana, Tiffany Pitra,
Rachel Lierman, Laura Armstrong,
Progress in 1 Ql & Q2
1. Meeting 2x/month
2. Agreed on a timeline and quarterly reports completed
3. Research conducted with intention of permanent committee
4. 3 focus areas: Integration Lens on policies; Civic Pride; Outreach &
Education
5. Researched other Cities' data, best practices, economic and social benefits
of integration
6. Researched and compared data from Yakima County, WA, and USA
Updates on Q3
1. Integration Pilot Survey: designed, printed, executed at Downtown
Summer Nights and Viva La Musica; received over 40 surveys back
with comments and feedback on perceived integration;
2. Conversations and Connections with community members;
3. Guidelines for permanent committee members and priorities
currently being designed, outlined and researched;
4. Cost analysis on necessary resources for permanent committee
under review.
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Best Practices
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• Kennewick, WA
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• Translation of survey into Spanish
• Length of Survey
• How to record Survey Data
• Where to give a Survey
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• Number of Members
• Youth Involvement
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Committee
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Committee
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Appendix D
CIEC Community Pilot Survey (English)
Yakima Community Integration Pilot Survey
Hello, I'm with the City of Yakima Community Integration Committee. Currently, there
are many challenges facing our community. Our goal as a committee is to hear your ideas and
input on how we can go about bringing this community together and building relationships
among our residents. We have through December 31, 2017 to assess needs in Yakima and would
be very appreciative of your thoughtful recommendations.
Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about your experience in the community.
1. Do you live in the city of Yakima? (Select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
2. Which district do you live in? (Select one answer.)
Please ask for the Yakima City Districts map if you do not know.
O District1
O District2
O District3
O District4
O District 5
O District6
O District7
O I do not live in Yakima.
3. What is your age? (Select one answer.)
O 17 or younger
O 18-20
O 21-29
O 30-39
O 40-49
O 50-59
O 60-69
O 70 or older
4. What gender best describes you? (Select one answer.)
O Male
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O Female
O I prefer not to answer.
5. What race/ethnicity best describes you? (Select one answer.)
O White
O Black or African American
O Hispanic or Latino
O American Indian or Alaskan Native
O Asian
O Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
O I prefer not to answer.
6. Please answer Yes• No or Not Applicable to each of the statements below. Space is provided if
you wish to include comments.
A. I feel accepted, respected and treated fairly at work.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
B. /feel accepted, respected and treated fairly at school.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
C. I feel accepted, respected and treated fairly at the grocery store.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
D. /feel accepted, respected and treated fairly in city buildings.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
E. I feel accepted, respected and treated fairly while receiving healthcare.
O Yes
O No
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O Not Applicable
Comments:
F. /feel accepted, respected and treated fairly in Yakima as a whole.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
7. Please answer Yes • No or Not Applicable to the following statements. Space is provided if you
wish to include comments.
A. I feel comfortable with the current education that I have.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
8. When I am hungry I always have enough food to be satisfied.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
C. When I get sick, I have access to healthcare.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
D. / am satisfied with my job.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
E. I have at least one friend in Yakima who I can call for support when I need it.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
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F. I am compensated fairly for the work that I do.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
G. I have daily Internet access that I know how to use.
O Yes
O No
O Not Applicable
Comments:
8. If you have a concern, idea or input for the community, do you know who you can contact?
(Select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
9. Yakima is an inclusive community and my voice is valued in the information -gathering and
decision-making processes. I have input. (Select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
10. Do you feel Yakima is an inclusive community regardless of age, sex, religions and income?
(Select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
11. Do you think the City of Yakima is integrated? (Select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
O I don't know.
12. Please explain how you define integration.
13. Would you likely serve on a committee (Community Integration) like this?
(Please select one answer.)
O Yes
O No
We value your feedback and appreciate your time. The Community Integration Exploratory
Committee would like to thank you for your participation today.
Appendix E
CIEC Community Pilot Survey (Spanish)
Encuesta piloto de integration en la comunidad de
Yakima
Nola ashy con el Comua de LRegronbn Comu atana de la audad de Yakma Actualmeme,
hay muchcs desafios qua enfrenta rmestra comurtdad Nuestro oblenm como comua es escuchar
sus ideas y svgerenczas sobre como pockmos rmlficar a nuestra c muMdad y constn4r
amtstades entre nuestros rendemes. Tenemos hasta el 31 de dnembre de 2017para emluar las
necendades en Yakma yestarramos muy agradeadospor sus recomendanones.
Por favor tome unos minu2ospara contestaralgrmaspreg etas sobre su a,penenna en la
comumdad
1. ;Vlve en la clud d de Yakima? I EIIIa una respu ss2J
O SI
O No
;En OUE dklrito wive? IEllla una respuesta.)
Por favor, eregunte por el mapa de ms drat rcos de la nada de Valero, n sl no m sa0e.
O Distrito 1
O Distrito 2
O Distrito 3
O Distrito 4
O Distrito 5
O Distrito 6.
O Distrito 7
O No vivo en Yakima.
;Cu otos alias tiene? (flip una respuesta.)
O 17 anos o menus
o la -20
o 21-29
O 30-39
O 40-49
O 50-59
O GO—6.9
o ?0anos omas
O. ;Que sexo melorte describe? (flip un a respuesta.l
O Maseulino
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O Femenina
O Otra
O Prefiero no responder.
5. LQue raza / etnicidad mejor to describe? (Elija una respuesta.)
O Anglosajon
O Negro o Afroamericano
O Hispano o Latino
O Indio Americano o Nativo de Alaska
O Asiatico
O Nativo de Hawai u otra isla del Pacifico
O Prefiero no responder.
6. Por favor conteste 5 No o No es Aplicable a cada una de las siguientes declaraciones. Se
proporciona espacio si desea incluir comentarios.
A. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente en el trabajo.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
B. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente en Ia escuela.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
C. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente en el supermercado.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
D. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente en los edificios de Ia cuidad.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
E. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente mientras recibo atencion
medico.
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O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
F. Me siento aceptada/o, respetada/o y tratada/o justamente en Yakima en general.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
7. Por favor conteste 5 No o No es Aplicable a cada una de las siguientes declaraciones. Se
proporciona espacio si desea incluir comentarios.
A. Me siento cdmoda/o con la educacidn que tengo.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
8. Cuando tengo hombre siempre tengo suficiente comida para estar satisfecho.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
C. Cuando me enfermo, tengo acceso a atencidn medico.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
D. Estoy satisfecha/o con mi trabajo.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
E. Tengo por to menos un/a amigo/a en Yakima que puedo Hamar cuando necesito apoyo.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
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Comentarios:
F. Me compensan justamente por el trabajo que hago.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
G. Tengo acceso diario al Internet y se como usarlo.
O Si
O No
O No es Aplicable
Comentarios:
8. Si usted tiene una preocupacion, una idea o una aportacion para la comunidad, babe a quien
puede contactar? (Elija una respuesta.)
O Si
O No
9. Yakima es una comunidad inclusiva y mi voz es valorada en los procesos de recoleccion de
informacion ytoma de decisiones. Tengo voz en lo que es importante para mi. (Elija una
respuesta.)
O Si
O No
10. LSiente que Yakima es una comunidad inclusiva sin importar su edad, sexo, religion e
ingresos? (Elija una respuesta.)
O Si
O No
11. LCree que la Ciudad de Yakima esta integrada? (Elija una respuesta.)
O Si
O No
O Yo no se
12. Por favor, explique como define la palabra integracidn.
13. aLe gustaria servir en un comite (Integracion en la comunidad) como este?
(Seleccione una respuesta.)
O Si
O No
Valoramos sus comentarios y apreciamos su tiempo. El Comite Exploratorio de Integracion
Comunitaria quisiera agradecerle por su participacion.
Appendix F
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
Record No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Collection Details Event DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN
Year 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Language English English English English English English
Yakima Resident No Yes No Yes Yes No
Demograpics
District N/A 5 N/A 3 7 N/A
Age 30-39 30-39 30-39 60-69 40-49 30-39
Gender Male Female Male Male Male Female
Ethnicity Black/Afri Hispanic) Hawaiian/I Black/Africa White White
6A No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6B N/A Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A
6C N/A Yes No Yes Yes Yes
6D Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes
6E Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes
6F Yes No Yes Yes Yes N/A
Comments on Q. 6 Sometimes at grocery IN Yakima, I feel a
7A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7B Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7C Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Questions 7D Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7E Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7F Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7G Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Comments on Q. 7
8 Yes No No Yes No No
9 No No No Yes Yes No
10 No No Yes Yes Yes No
11 No No No Yes No IDK
Integration Definitior equal acct social equality and a multiple cu In a comr In term.
13 No Yes No No No No
Extra Notes
53
Appendix F 54
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
DTSN DTSN DTSN FF FF FF FF DTSN DTSN DTSN
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
English English English English English English English English English English
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6 7 7 7 3 6 7 4 1 5
30-39 50-59 50-59 21-29 21-29 50-59 30-39 30-39 21-29 30-39
Male Male Female Female Female Male Male Female Male Female
Hispanic/l White Hispanic/L White White White White No answer Hispanic/L White
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes Yes N/A
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes
N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A No Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes N/A No Yes
ccepted, respected and treated fairly I don't see it as fair because I have things pretty easy bi
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Has its fat Has its faults but it's still home I'm sure I could look up who to contact, There's room f
No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No Yes
No No No Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes
No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No
No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No
blend acrc equal mix equal mix c People of all socioeconc Differeno Less oil and water in the same container, moi
Yes No No No No No No Yes No Yes
(city employee) additional comments: too integrated to hispanics, public schools held back, speak 1 I.
Appendix F 55
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN VM VM
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
English English English English English English English English Spanish Spanish
No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
N/A N/A N/A 6 7 7 N/A N/A 4
30-39 30-39 30-39 30-39 21-29 18-20 30-39 18-20 30-39 60-69
Female Female Male Female Male Female Male Male Male female
White White White White Hispanic/Li White Black/Afric White Hispanic/L Hispanic/la
Yes No Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes N/A
Yes No Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes n/a
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ut it's not hard to see discrimination in our community against people who are not white 6c: Sometn
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes no
Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes no
Yes No Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes n/a
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes yes
No No Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes Yes n/a
N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes no
or improvement to represent those without money or political influence Yes
No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes no
Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes No Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes no
No Yes Yes No IDK Yes Yes IDK no IDK
re like Kool-ade Diferencia: Did not un
No No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes yes
anguage lived in disc
Appendix F 56
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
VM VM VM VM DTSN DTSN VM vm VM VM
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish English English Spanish Spanish English Spanish
Yes yes yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
1 1 1 5 5 N/A 5 1
21-29 21-29 50-59 40-49 50-59 21-29 50-59 40-49 18-20 30-39
female female Male Male Male Female Female Male Female Male
Hispanic/L hispanic/la Hispanic/L Hispanic/L White White Hispanic/L Hispanic/L. Hispanic/L Hispanic/L
Yes n/a Yes yes Yes N/a Yes Yes Yes
n/a yes n/a yes N/A yes Yes N/A Yes N/A
yes yes yes yes Yes yes No Yes Yes
yes yes yes yes N/a yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes n/a yes Yes yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes yes yes yes N/a Yes Yes Yes Yes
mes; goes t goes to Heritage yes yes 6A & 6C reponse was "sometimes"
yes yes yes yes yes yes No Yes Yes Yes
yes yes yes yes yes yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes n/a yes yes yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes yes yes yes n/a Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes yes yes yes yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
no n/a yes yes yes n/a Yes Yes Yes Yes
yes yes no yes yes yes No Yes Yes Yes
no tengo internet y no se como usar lo. Does not have time to learn
no yes no yes yes yes Yes Yes No No
no yes yes yes yes yes Yes Yes No
yes yes yes no no no Yes Yes Yes Yes
IDK IDK yes no no no Yes Yes Yes Yes
did not uni did not um "para mi, r Integrarse If people N I can live rr Defined ini "significa b with relatic NA for #'s'
no no yes No No Yes Yes No
trict 4; did 113. maybe Q9: "Se que ellos [poli Yakima is r Maybe int( Lives in GIcYes, but 1 d Maybe interested in c
Appendix F 57
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
VM VM DTSN DTSN FF FF DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
Spanish Spanish English English English English English English English English
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
3 4 6 6 1 7 N/A 6
50-59 30-39 60-69 40-49 60-69 60-69 50-59 30-39 60-69 30-39
Male Female Female Female Female Male Male Female Male Male
Hispanic/L Hispanic/Li White Black/Afric White White Black/Afric No answer White Hispanic/L
Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes No Yes
Yes N/A Yes N/A N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A N/A
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
No N/A Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
6A sub, pa 6D: most a I'm retired Not currently employ( Some places seem to have issues
Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A No Yes Yes Yes
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
6E - just hi. 7A: wish I knew Spani I'm not cur Retired
Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
Yes Yes No No No No yes No Yes
No Yes Yes No No No Yes No No
Yes IDK No No No No No Yes No No
"No descriminar a nac Including a Lots of eth A well bier Integratior When ever People cor Everyone t Mixture of
Yes
No No No Yes Yes Yes No No No
Integration is a work z More DTSF Just wish Yakima would be more divers and fair with all Living wag Also Cauca
Appendix F
CIEC Community Pilot Survey Data Entry
47 48 49 50 51 52
DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN DTSN
2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017
English English English English
Yes No
3 N/A
70 or older 30-39
Yes
N/A
30-39
Male Female Male
White Hispanic/L. White
Yes No N/A
N/A Yes N/A
Yes Yes yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
with good bedside care
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
English English
Yes Yes Yes
6 6 6
40-49 17 or uncle 60-69
Female Female Female
White Hispanic/L. White
yes N/A N/A
N/A Yes N/A
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
No Yes Yes
Yes yes
7F: Undecided; moved here in Fe
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
no
yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
yes yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Including e Everyone Id When a co Seamless ii Family (IDI.Acceptance
No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
More DTSF Works in District 3
58
Appendix G
Draft Committee Application (English and Spanish)
59
DRAFT INTEGRATION APPLICATION- CONTENT
CITY OF YAKIMA
INTEGRATION COMMITTEE
APPLICATION
We appreciate your interest in serving your City in this capacity. We ask you to complete this brief form to
help provide the City Council with sufficient information to make an appointment to the Integration Committee.
A. Please Print Clearly:
NAME: (Mr., Mrs., Ms.)
HOME ADDRESS:
Number Street Apt. City Zip Code
PHONE NUMBERS:
Home Business
E-MAIL: FAX:
YAKIMA RESIDENT: YES NO If Yes, how long?
Other (Spec
fy)
B.Are you available for: Day meetings?Evening Meetings?
C.What languages do you speak? English Spanish Other:
C.Why are you interested in serving on the Integration Committee? (please explain below):
E. What does Integration mean to you? (please explain below)
F.Have you ever served on any other board or commission? If so, please state city, state, dates, and name of
board or commission:
G.Please share two people (personal or professional) who can speak to your qualifications for committee:
1) NAME:
ADDRESS:
Zip Code
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER:
2) NAME:
ADDRESS:
Zip Code
DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER:
STDC BrdsBCmmApplication.doc--
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DRAFT APPLICATION IN SPANISH - CONTENT
Comite del Integracion
Aplicacion
Apreciamos su interes para servir su ciudad en esa capacidad. Por favor, llena la forma para provida el consejo
municipal con la informacion para poner las personas en el comite.
A. Escribe claramente Por favor:
Nombre: (Sr., Sra., Snta.)
Direcci�n:
Numero
Calle Apt.
Numero de telefono:
Personal negocio
DIRECCIONELECTRONICO FAX:
Cuidad Codigo Postal
otro
RESIDENTE DE YAKIMA? Si NO si Estas Residente, Por cuento tiempo?
B. Estas disponible para: Reuniones del dia? Reunions del tarde?
C. Hablas:...? Ingles? Espanol? Otra?
D. Porque esta interesado/a para servir en ese comite de integracion? (Explica Por favor):
E. Que significa la palabra integracion en su punto de vista? (Explica Por favor):
F. Ha servido en un otro club, comite, o grupo municipal? Si si, Por favor, escribe donde, las fechas, y
nombre del comite?:
G. Por favor, comparta dos personas (personal o de trabajo) que pueden hablar de sus calificaciones
Por el comite:
1) Nombre:
Direcci�n:
Cddigo postal
Numeros de telefono:
2) Nombre:
Direcci�n:
Cddigo postal
Numeros de telefono:
STDC BrdsBCmmApplication.doc--
Community
Integration
Exploratory
Committee
K
Final Report
October 2017
FI
Mission Statement
The Community Integration
Exploratory Committee seeks to
advise the Yakima City Council on
ways to improve community
engagement, diversify the city
government and workforce and give
a voice to all Yakima residents. They
accomplish these goals by
investigating issues in all seven
Yakima districts, researching
successful programs in other cities
and providing thoughtful strategy
recommendations to Yakima leaders
through December 31, 2017.
K
Key Objectives
Integration Lens on Policy
Making
Sense of Belonging/ Civic
Pride
Community Outreach
and Education
Integration Lens on Policy Making _.
Equity - Recognizing that there are
disparities within Yakima's diverse
communities, does the policy include
forward thinking that focuses on
outcome equality?
Access- Who does the proposed
policy impact and how are those
communities' access to resources,
opportunities, programs, and services
affected (positively and negatively,
short term and long term)
i
Create a sub -group of 3 members
to review policies, ordinances and
resolutions for their impact on city
integration prior to their approval.
City Council, City staff, and
Integration Committee complete
cultural and linguistic competency
training.
Sense of Belonging and Civic Pride
C= The committee
evaluated other alike
cities who had dedicated
integration and
engagement strategies in
their communities, of
which, all showed a
plethora of positive
outcomes.
Recommended S a e -'es
Research and report
on city-wide events
Formulate
"Neighborhood Pride
Day"
Committee Promotion
and Awareness
Community Outreach and
i...
Education
The City partake in
increased outreach
services and education
that will empower Yakima
residents to become
more actively engaged in
the community and their
neighborhoods.
Recommended Strategies
1. Collaborate with each district
Council Member to help facilitate
Neighborhood Community Forums.
2. Elevate the bilingual social media
presence and following on Facebook.
3. Coordinate "community pulse"
survey annually to gauge resident
awareness and solicit input.
VENNEW&/CK
WASHINGTON
C 1 T Y 0 F
SPOKANE
PPpi
Best Practices of Community Integration
80-84
70-74
60-64
w50-54
40-44
30-34
20-24
10-14
0-4
YAKIMA COUNTY 2014 POPULATION PYRAMID
7% S% 3% 1% 1% 3%
PERCENTAGE OF POPULATION
5%
7%
TABLE 1
WA YSD IIE Davis Stento
State
Latina o
White
Fee/Reduced Lunch
4 YE Graduation Rate
22.4% 77.1% 65.9% 82.9% 75.4%
56.1% 18.2% 28% 11.4% 17.2%
44% 73.3% 58.2% 64% 81.3%
78.1% 65.3% 83.6% 76.2% 19.4%
Yakima
Statistics on
Age and
Education
Median Family Income by Race/ Ethnicity of Householder'
1100.000 —
180.000
S60.000 —
S40.000 —
$70.000 —
S0
565,475
577.890
573,974
i
i
Non-wwanK
White
i
521,250
549,976
$42,711
.1
Slack
568.47;
584
583,820
i
540.216
545,575
$42,948
1
1
■ tawmaComo
NA
S57.423
557,342
1
1
• Weak.% Sarno • UYwr Wife
535.549
538.410
540,639
A
540.274
559.496
SSS,S4S
1
533,803
542.699
$44,013
1
• American IrwAan, • Native Hawaragf Other Race AAIJtiple Race • I c/Letirmo
Mails Natrre Pac•/,c Wander
❖ Mutual Trust
❖ Increased Economic Growth
CIEC Community Pilot Survey
• Viva La Musica
• Downtown Summer Nights
No. of surveys conducted by event
Downtown Summer Nights
1?
6
Viva la Musica Friends & Family
Blank
N/A
District 7
District 6
District 5
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
No. of survey participants by district
5
a
0
4
5
6
12
District 7
District 6
District 5
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
Q: Yakima is an inclusive communityand my voice is valued in the
information -gathering and decision-making processes. l have input.
(No. responses by district of residence)
0 2 4
■ Blank
■ No
• Yes
No. of survey participants by
ethnicity
No answer
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander ■ 1
Asian 0
American Indian/Alaska Native 0
Hispanic/Latino
Black/Af rican American
White
5
20
24
District 7
District 6
District 5
District 4
District 3
District 2
District 1
Q: Do you think the City of Yakima is integrated?
(No. responses by district of residence)
0 2 4 6 8 10
■ Idon't know
• No
■ Yes
Q: Yakima is an inclusive community and my voice is valued in the
information -gathering and decision-making processes. I have input.
(No. responses by enthnic identity)
White
Hispanic/Latino
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander IM
Black/African American WI
0 5 10 15
■ Blank
• No
■ Yes
Permanent Committee Roadmap
Recommended Committee Structure
Transitionary Team
Projected Resources
City staffing
Resource
Projected Resources
Proje . ! -scriptio
Estimated Ex • e
Printing
City staffing
Training
City staffing
Advertisemen
Printing
Printing
Committee operations
Committee operations
Policy Review Subcommittee
Cultural competency training
for City Council and Community
Integration Committee
Neighborhood Pride Day
Neighborhood Pride Day
Marketing Community
Integration Committee
Community Survey
Standard
Standard
Standard
$4,500-$8,000
Standard
Standard
$50
$200
Final Recommendation
Communities that embrace integration and diversity are
strong communities where all people can take part in
economic, civic and social life. It is unanimously
recommended by the CIEC that the City Council vote in
support of a permanent Community Integration
Committee so that dedicated efforts continue.