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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
11 STUDY SESSION
October 1, 2019
City Hall --Council Chambers
10 a.m. Council Budget Review — MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding,Assistant Mayor Dulce Gutierrez, Council Members
Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Carmen Mendez(present at 10:42 a.m.)and Jason White
Staff: Interim City Manager Cynthia Martinez, Director of Finance & Budget Steve
Groom and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
Absent and excused: Council Member Cousens
2. Council Review of Proposed 2020 Budget- 1 of 4
Interim City Manager Martinez reported staff is rescheduling the October 8 and 10 budget
study sessions and suggested October 16 and 17. There were no objections to those dates.
Steve Groom, Director of Finance & Budget, reviewed a PowerPoint on the proposed 2020
budget.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez asked about the potential elimination of the Transportation Benefit
District (TBD) and what efforts are being made to show the impact on the City if
eliminated. Interim City Manager Martinez stated the City cannot advocate for a ballot
measure; however, we can educate. She also noted the Association of Washington Cities
and other groups are leading efforts advocating for the TBD. Ms. Gutierrez requested an
update on completed and future TBD projects to include expenses.Additionally, she asked
about positions being funded by the TBD. Interim Assistant City Manager Schafer noted
there are two positions, which would be eliminated if the TBD goes away.
Assistant Mayor Gutierrez asked if there were any budget cut proposals. Director of Finance
& Budget Groom noted they are not proposing any cuts at this time. Ms. Gutierrez requested
a list of possible budget reductions for Council's review.
3. Public comment(allow 15 minutes)
None.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded to adjourn to a City Council
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special meeting today, October 1, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by
unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 11:27 a.m.
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