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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 24, 2016
City Hall -- Council Chambers
9:30 a.m. -- MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffey, presiding, Assistant Mayor Carmen Mendez, Council Members
Maureen Adkison, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staff: City Manager Moore, Finance & Budget Director Epperson, Public Works Director
Schafer, Community Development Director Davenport, Economic Development Manager
Hawkins and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member Holly Cousens (excused)
2. Overview of preliminary 2017 Budget to include possible revenue options
Mayor Coffey stated there are two public hearings set for audience comments on
November 15, 2016 and December 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. City Manager Moore reported staff
has brought back recommendations from the September 27, 2016, City Council Retreat for
further discussion, as well as an overview of the 2017 budget. Finance Director Epperson
gave a PowerPoint presentation on the preliminary 2017 budget.
Public Works Director Schafer provided an overview of Water, Wastewater, Stormwater and
Refuse utility budgets. Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, provided
information on planning, zoning and land use fees as compared to other nearby jurisdictions.
Sean Hawkins, Economic Development Manager, gave a report on special event fees.
Council Member D. Gutierrez asked staff to bring back a spreadsheet on special events held
in Yakima and the cost associated with each event. Council discussed the possibility
of having two different permits, or a sliding scale, based on the number of people attending
the event, how much staff time would be needed and if power would be required.
City Manager Moore and Finance & Budget Director Epperson provided information on new
or enhanced revenue options. Council members requested the following be brought back
during budget study sessions: a list of projects that would qualify under a Transportation
Benefit District (TBD), what level of general fund relief is possible, the list of projects and
status of projects that were on the previous TBD, prioritization process for Transportation
Improvement Program and utility taxes imposed by Union Gap and Spokane.
City Manager Moore noted in the interest of time, there is information in the agenda packet
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related to sales tax trends for Council review. He discussed options for the Washington Fruit
Community Center (formerly YPAL) and issues with Miller Park. It was Council consensus
to bring YPAL contract issues to the next Council Public Safety Committee
meeting related to Miller park safety collaboration and including an early learning
center. After Council discussion,
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to have a contract with YPAL for
the year 2017 with the same amount of funding as this year. The motion carried by a 6-
0 vote, Cousens absent.
MOTION: D. Gutierrez moved and Mendez seconded that the Council Public Safety
Committee discuss and make recommendations for deliverables from YPAL. The
motion carried by a 6 -0 vote, Cousens absent.
3. Other business
None.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Mendez moved and Adkison seconded to adjourn to a Council Study
Session on November 1, 2016, at 9 a.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:48 a.m.
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