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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/1997 Adjourned Meeting 10 CITY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON ADJOURNED MEETING -- BUDGET WRAP -UP DECEMBER 9, 1997 1. ROLL CALL The City Council met in session on this date at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Yakima, Washington, Mayor Lynn Buchanan, presiding. Council Members Clarence Barnett, Henry Beauchamp, Ernie Berger, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims present on roll call. City Manager Zais, Director of Budget and Finance Hanson, City Clerk Roberts, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald also present. 2. CONSIDERATION OF YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS (YVCOG) 1998 PRELIMINARY BUDGET Lon Wyrick, Director, outlined the 1998 Preliminary Budget, reporting a six percent decrease from last year's budget. Mr. Wyrick also described the various technical program services provided by YVCOG, as well as the indirect benefits derived from activities from the Commute Trip Reduction, Geographic Information, and Traffic Safety programs. He also elaborated on funding for YVCOG which comes from a variety of sources, including annual assessments and technical assistance contract fees from member jurisdictions within Yakima County, state grants, federal grants, and a small carry -over of funds from the previous year. Also included in the presentation was a description of YVCOG's role as a lead agency in the Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) competitive funding allocation process for various state and federal funds. Mr. Wyrick also reported that the City of Yakima's per capita assessment for 1998 is $29,637, a $369 increase from 1997. This raise is caused by population growth within the City of Yakima. There were questions from the Council concerning estimated expenditures for utility services and capital costs for computer equipment replacement needs. Mr. Wyrick also entertained questions concerning the energy conservation fee for weatherization projects associated with the Housing Rehabilitation Program and an oil rebate program coordinated by the Washington State Department of Transportation for industrial, educational, and safety training. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT AND APPROVE THE 1998 YAKIMA VALLEY CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENTS PRELIMINARY BUDGET. City Manager Zais urged the Council to consider the policy issue to assign the allocation cost, along with the other special assessments, to the 1998 General Fund. In past years, it was an appropriate expenditure from Water and Wastewater, but now with the change in the program emphasis, it is no longer tied to a special water or wastewater budget objective nor is it a related cost. The special program assessment is the Joint. Basin Participation Study and other special purpose programs. The question was called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was 11 DECEMBER 9, 1997 noted that this issue would be considered in the Intergovernmental , Budget Requet`s: during the Budget Wrap -up portion of this meeting. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE YAKIMA CONVENTION CENTER PARKING LOT PROJECT Assistant City Manager Rice summarized the circumstances and described the factors taken into consideration as it relates to the eminent domain action for property located at 104 and 106 North 9th Street, Yakima, Washington. Ordinance No. 97 -73, having been read by title only, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO PASS THE ORDINANCE. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote. Ordinance No. 97 - 73, An Ordinance authorizing and directing the City Attorney to institute and prosecute legal proceedings for the condemnation and acquisition of real property for the Yakima Convention Center Parking Lot Improvement Project and for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, structures, roadways, and public facilities related thereto; providing for the condemnation and taking of such real property and declaring the condemnation and taking thereof to be necessary for a public use required by the public interests; directing that compensation for such taking be paid from Fund Number 370 Convention Center Capital Fund of the City of Yakima. 4. BUDGET WRAP -UP It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO AMEND PAGE 604 TO ADD: "FROM THE WATER AND WASTEWATER BUDGET THE INTERFUND ALLOCATION FOR YVCOG." The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 1998 BUDGET POLICY ISSUES -- BUDGETED Outside Agency Requests Funding for the Yakima Gancr Prevention and Intervention Coalition -- Parks and Recreation Fund, Non - Personnel Budgeted $75,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Yakima County Development Association -- General Fund, Non - Personnel Budgeted $29,870. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Substance Abuse Coalition -- General Fund, Non - Personnel Budgeted $14,489. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Council Member Berger requested that the unbudgeted portion of .the Outside Agency Requests be considered separately. 2 12 DECEMBER 9, 1997 Yakima Chamber of Commerce -- General Fund, Non - Personnel Budgeted, $8,850. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO DENY THE UNBUDGETED $1,150. Council Member Beauchamp spoke in support of the request because he feels the work that the Chamber of Commerce is involved in is an enhancement to the community. Council Member Puccinelli spoke against funding the request because he feels the City has an obligation to go along with the voters. The question was called for a vote on the motion to deny the unbudgeted portion. The motion carried by a 4 -3 voice vote; ' . Beauchamp, Sims, and Klingele voting nay. 4th of July Committee -- General Fund Budgeted $8,000. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE BUDGETED REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE UNBUDGETED $300. The motion carried by 4 -3 voice vote; Barnett, Berger, and Puccinelli voting nay. Allied Arts ArtsVan -- General Fund, $8,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Salvation Army (Milroy Parkj -- Parks, budgeted $6,.000. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO DENY THE UNBUDGETED $1,500. The motion carried by a 5 -2 voice vote; Sims and Beauchamp voting nay. RSVP- -Parks and Recreation Fund, Budgeted $3,000. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE TO APPROVE THE IN - KIND $2,000. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Barnett voting nay. Sunfair Association -- General Fund, $1,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Legal- Department Code Enforcement /Risk Management Lecral Assistant -- General Fund- , 25%, Risk Management -75%, Budget $34,700. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. Water /Irrigation Divisions Add 1 Temporary position (Irrigation Specialist I ecruivalent) -- Irrigation Operations Fund, $15,800. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote.. 3 13 DECEMBER 9, 1997 Water /Wastewater Divisions Creation of a shared Construction Ouality Control position between the Water and Wastewater Divisions -- Water -60 %, Wastewater -40%, $45,000. Council Member Barnett suggested that this request should be coming from the Engineering Division since it is the one who is short the resource to support the function. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO DEFER UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR. The motion carried by 6 -1 vote; Klingele voting nay. Upgrade of Sewer Maintenance Specialist II position to a Sewer Maintenance Crew Leader position -- Wastewater Operating Fund, $4,200. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Upgrade DA I position to DA III -- Wastewater Operating Fund, $3,900. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Human Resources Division Management Market Compensation Study Proposal -- $104,000. Both Council Members Puccinelli and Berger spoke against this. request. Council Members Beauchamp and Sims spoke in favor of the request to equalize pay in comparison with other jurisdictions across the state. Also noted were the process and the annual review provision included in the proposal. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL. The motion carried by 4 -3 voice vote; Puccinelli, Berger and Barnett voting nay. Municipal Court Staffing Requirements: Add 2 full -time permanent Court Clerk positions and Upgrade 1 existing Court Clerk to Assistant Court Services Manager - Municipal Court -- Municipal Court Reserve /Wireless Comm. (Cell Phone) Tax, $68,000 annual, $40,000 first year. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. A Probation Officer /Caseworker position added in 1998 and Upgrade 1 existing Probation Clerk to Asst. Court Services Manager- - Probation-- Municipal Court Reserve /Cell Phone Tax, $50,000 annual, $27,000 first year. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Finance and Budget Department Customer Services Division Establish an off -site location for payment of utility bills- - General Fund, $4,000. It was MOVED BY BARNETT, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO DENY THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 4 14 DECEMBER 9, 1997 Information Services Division Information Systems application system implementation policy change for software development from purchase to in -house development. Add 1 Sr. Analyst Position (full year) and 1 Computer Programmer Position (9 months) -- General Fund, $107,500 annual, $99,000 first year. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Capitol Theatre Increase Professional Services to augment costs of facility utilization and maintenance - -Hotel /Motel transient Room Tax, $3,000. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Code Administration Dangerous Building Code Abatement -- General Fund, $9,500. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. City Hall Renovation /Rehabilitation -- Public Works Trust Fund /1 1/4% Real Estate Tax /General Fund /Risk Management, $405,000. Council Member Barnett asked if this was part of the infrastructure. Mr. Zais replied that it was. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. Office of Neighborhood Development Services ONDS Position Reorganization: Reclassify several positions in the Office of Neighborhood Development Services - -Grant Funds - CDBG /HOME, $4,000. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Increase in Management Fees -- Yakima Center Operations- - Hotel /Motel Room Tax, $45,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Police Department Replace Custodial Services Contract with 1 Custodian position for Law and Justice Building -- General Fund, $28,500 with a reduction of $24,000 (Fiscal Impact of $4,500). It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY BERGER, TO DENY THE MOTION. The motion failed by 6 - voice vote; Barnett, Beauchamp, Berger, Buchanan, Klingele, and Sims voting nay. To clarify the request, Police Chief Blesio explained that the full time position would supply 160 hours service a month versus the contract services, which currently supplies 36 hours. This addition would take care of the additional facility as well as back up the facility manager. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Puccinelli voting nay. 5 15 DECEMBER 9, 1997 Increase Police Officer staffing levels -- add 3 Police Officers (9 months in 1998) -- General Fund,. ^,Grant Funds, $152,000 annual, $114,000 first year; $114,000 Grant Revenue in 1998, declines to $33,000 Year 2000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion . carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Safety Communications Add Permanent .5 time Clerical Assistant to assist with office /clerical duties. — Public Safety Fund (split 50/50 between 911 "& Dispatch), $13,500. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Fire Department Reinstate the full -time Fire Investigator. position (Negotiations have been opened with selected Fire Districts to provide 1/3 to 1/2 of funding) -- General Fund /Possible Local Contracts, $62,000 Annual, $44,000 First Year. It was MOVED BY BERGER, SECONDED BY BARNETT, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 5 - voice vote; Klingele and Sims voting nay. Public Works Department Administration Upgrade the Administrative Division Department Assistant I to the Department Assistant II level -- Internal Service. Funds, Annual Increase of $1,300. It was MOVED BY BEAUCHAMP, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Upgrade 2 DA positions to Storekeepers. Includes transfer of 2 storekeeper positions from ER &R to PW Admin. and charging the same back to Equipment Rental -- Internal Service Funds, $6,400. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried with a 5 -2 voice vote; Barnett and Klingele voting nay. Refuse and Recycling Division Upgrade 2 permanent 3/4 time Refuse Helper positions to full time and add 2 temporary Refuse Helper positions -- Refuse Operating Fund, $67,000. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Refuse Rate Increase -- 5 % -- Refuse Rate Adjustments, approximate revenue increase of $130,000. Council Member Barnett pointed out that review of the bins and yards showed that the bins didn't require a rate increase in order to stay solvent although the rate for yards and cans may need an increase. After discussion it was determined that deferring this item would cause a delay in receipt of funds; therefore, it would be better to approve the request and ask staff to review and report at next week's meeting. The review would determine if bins should be excluded 6 16 DECEMBER 9, 1997 from the rate increase. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 - voice vote; Barnett voting nay. Parks and Recreation Division Increase in Fees and Charges -- Increase in Revenues of approximately $1,000. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Reorganization of Parks and Recreation Division -- Savings of $10,00 to the Parks and Recreation Fund. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 6 -1 voice vote; Klingele voting nay. Adjust Mowing Charges to the Yakima Greenway Foundation -- Yakima Greenway Foundation, $1,400 Revenue. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Options to Fund Central Business District Maintenance - -PBIA Assessments /Parks and Recreation Fund, Expense - 176,000, Revenue - $50,000, $54,000. It was the consensus of the Council to defer this item until 1998 after discussion with the Downtown Area Redevelopment Committee (DARC). Street and Traffic Operations Division Increase Temporary from .5 to .83 FTE -- Street Fund, $8000. It was MOVED BY KLINGELE, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Street Capital Improvements Supported by payments from Street Operations of S122,000 per year for ten years plus S30,000 1/4% Real Estate Excise Tax - -PW Trust Fund Loan, Grant, and Cap. Imp. Street Fund, $2 Million. City Manager Zais noted this was tied to the growth management planning policy, which is the best source of financing, but if it takes too long staff will come back looking for a different method of funding. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY BEAUCHAMP, TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Yakima Center (Enhanced Promotions) -- Center Operations /Tourist Promotion, $40,000. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY SIMS, TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. COUNCIL ADDED UNBUDGETED POLICY ISSUES Community and Economic Development Department Add Incubator Project to Budget sub-ject to completion of appropriate contracts /legal documents being approved and finalized by City Council on 12/16/97 meeting. If contracts are not accepted, funding will be removed from 1998 budget -- Economic Dev. Fund, $1,040,000. In discussion Council Member Berger noted he feels this is a private sector responsibility and not a public 7 i DECEMBER 9, 1997 issue. Council Member Puccinelli feels the development will not be helping new, sma11' businesses,,to succeed. It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO AP THE REQUEST. The motion carried by 4 -3 roll call vote; Barnett, Berger, and Buchanan voting nay. Public Works Department Parks and Recreation Division Tree Maintenance Program for City Parks and Right -of -Ways (contract with a professional Arborist for tree services) - -Parks and Recreation Fund, $20,000. Council Member Beauchamp suggested considering using volunteers to take on this project. It was MOVED BY PUCCINELLI, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO APPROVE THIS REQUEST. The motion carried by 4 -3 voice vote; Barnett, Berger, • and Klingele voting nay. • Capitol Theatre Lodging Contract Ordinance Charge changes - -It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO BRING THIS REQUEST BACK NEXT YEAR. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Following conclusion of the Budget Wrap -up review, it was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY PUCCINELLI, TO BRING BACK THE ORDINANCE FOR BUDGET ADOPTION FOR THE NEXT AGENDA AS WELL AS THE OTHER DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR THIS. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. • 5. ADJOURNMENT TO DECEMBER 10, 1997 AT 12:00 NOON FOR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES MEETING WITH=LOCAL•PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER It was MOVED BY SIMS, SECONDED BY KLINGELE, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 3:20 P.M., TO DECEMBER 10, 1997, AT 12:00 NOON FOR LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES MEETING WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER. The motion carried by unanimous voice vo e. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: / /16 %?7"C_'l O. -IL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER v l DATE ATTEST: 'cam CITY CLERK �'� BUCHANAN, MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audio and videotape of this meeting are available in the City Clerk's Office 8 18 CI TY OF YAKIMA, WASHINGTON DECEMBER 10, 1997 ADJOURNED MEETING The City Council met on this date at 12:00 Noon at the Providence Medical Center Centennial Tower for the Yakima Valley Public Service Organizations Annual Legislative Priority Presentation. Council Members present were Mayor Lynn Buchanan, Henry Beauchamp, John Klingele, John Puccinelli, and Bernard Sims. Council Members Clarence Barnett and Ernie Berger absent and excused. Staff members present were City Manager Zais, Assistant City Manager Rice, Administrative Assistant to the City Manager Oliver, and Deputy City Clerk Skovald, Mayor Buchanan welcomed the group and explained the purpose of this meeting is to determine mutual priorities and then bring them to the Washington State Legislature. He then invited representatives to identify concerns and important issues particular to each organization. Marketa Oliver outlined the top three priorities for the City of Yakima. Those include restoring the 5% Hotel /Motel tax levy authority; supporting a proposal where cities and counties would receive at least 2.5 cents of the proposed gas tax increase to repair and replace streets; and broadening the definition of the .06% sales tax to include transportation. Currently, jurisdictions are allowed to levy .03% sales tax for transit purposes, pending voter approval; the City is seeking the ability to submit for voter approval the remaining .03% sales tax for general transportation funding purposes. Bill Flower, Yakima County Commissioner, listed unfunded mandates as a top priority because of the domino effect of dollars on local county government. He provided examples of issues that will cost more, such as implementing the new lower alcohol tolerance levels. Taxes will need to be raised and services cut unless there is relief from the Legislature. Gary Webster, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, identified transportation and topics dealing with the business climate as key issues. Jake Jundt, also with the Chamber of Commerce, commented about the transportation priority request and suggested part of the State's excess reserves be used to pay for emergent needs in Yakima. Nadine Kranz and Donna Green, Community Networks Group, spoke in favor of community networks, feeling quality of life issues should be addressed and heard. They urged more people to be included in the process to support local priorities, including transportation issues, safety issues, and development of parks.. Lynne Kittelson, 305 North 9th Street, suggested a taxable equalization plan be developed to provide relief to with a low tax base. She also feels that business incentives are important and urged these issues be sent to the Legislature. Ms. Kittelson also suggested school buildings and facilities should be a resource available to citizens after hours. Mary Kowalsky, Yakima Valley Community College, identified job training in the form of a higher education endowment, technology needs by a supplemental state operating budget, financial aid, and a capital 19 ADJOURNED NOON MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1997 budget to supplement needs to construct buildings for higher education. Eric Lilly, YVCC ASB President, indicated the priorities of the college are also the priorities of the students. Alice Sells, Yakima Housing Authority, identified the basic needs of housing, clothing, and food as priorities. She urged a collaborative effort be developed between Yakima and the State to address the needs of the poor. There was discussion about proposed legislation concerning the Farm Workers Housing program, as well as child,labor law restrictions, educational programs, and other polarized issues for Eastern Washington. Bev Luby Bartz, 114 North 7 Street, expressed concern about affordable housing availability and the down zoning which will take place in Yakima. She said the schools have not communicated with the neighborhoods and suggested keeping funding from the school district until they do. The discussion turned to rural business and marketing rural Washington and the importance of bringing in businesses and incentives and workforce training. The group also spoke about what big companies need to bring jobs to Yakima. Phil Hoge, Coalition of Washington Communities, spoke in favor of bicycle - pedestrian and transit transportation facilities. Jim Clements, Washington State Representative from the' 14 District, directed attention to SB5925, proposed legislation which includes pathways for pedestrians, bicycles, and other transportation projects. Representative Clements emphasized the need for these projects in order to create livable, nice communities that help promote neighborliness. Ester Huey, Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition /Gang Prevention, explained that drug abuse issues `are 's`till important, but it is also important to bring jobs. She directed attention to the Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA) training programs and how that relates to a skilled workforce to be able to earn livable wages. Juvenile Drug Courts would provide appropriate after care and it is important to strengthen the youth infrastructure and to take care of our young people. Kathy O'Meara -Wyman identified several concerns of the Providence Medical Center. Those include a• workforce- training program to provide skilled workers; provide a medical indigent health care program, welfare reform, and the statewide health plan, which includes a disproportionate share of the cost. Another priority is the continued support of legislative efforts to curb youth violence. Rosemary Small, 1006 South 25 Avenue, identified the ability to access information and the cost of information as a priority to include. Representative Clements commented about unfunded mandates, quality of life issues, youth crime prevention programs, and the court system paradigm, which includes consolidation and streamlining of the court system. He reported that dialog has been introduced, both at the local level and also in Olympia, and feels there have been some positive inroads made. He denoted the significance of an open meeting to be held next week to .discuss the emergent needs of the Yakima Valley. ,Topics of discussion will include the juvenile justice system and the 2 2 20 ADJOURNED NOON MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1997 BECKA Bill, along with other issues of concern. Topics raised during this public meeting, along with others held throughout the state, will be prioritized and included in a statewide report. Representative Clements urged the group to make a concerted effort to create a manifesto enumerating priority concerns of the area. He also described the factors taken into consideration and summarized circumstances surrounding the fish hatchery property. Representative Clements also commented about the needs to implement the Welfare To Work program, such as daycare and providing the jobs; it is talked about but nothing is delivered. The emergent needs need to be addressed. The meeting concluded at 1:40 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY: .,- ' /e d'yv��y�'�� COUNCIL MEMB - R DATE . lln rBybftt COUNCIL M bR DATE ATTEST: / 1 / DE7 Y CITY CLERK YNN/ UCHANAN „ MAYOR Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audiotape of this meeting is available in the City Clerk's Office. 3 3