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
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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.
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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-
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Minutes prepared by Deputy City Clerk Skovald. An audiotape of this meeting is available in the
City Clerk's Office.
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