HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/2017 Special MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
June 12, 2017
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10:30 a.m. —MINUTES
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1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Kathy Coffeypresiding, Assistant Carmen MendezCouncil Members
Maureen Adkson, Avina Gutierrez, Dulce Gutierrez and Bill Lover
Staif: City Manager Moore, City Attorney Cutter and City Clerk Claar Tee
Absent: Council Member HoIIy Cousens (excused)
2. Discuss emergency budget request for summer programs
Council Member A. Gutierrez stated the Council has been discussing gang prevention and
intervention and therefore she would like to look at emergency funding to bolster attendance for
current summer youth programs. Parks & Recreation Manager Wilkinson reviewed the costs and
challenges associated with hiring more staff. Mayor Coffey stated if there were no obieCtions, they
woud have audience comments and there were no objections.
Audience comments: Sandi Belzer, City resident, questioned how many youth are turned away from
the program and ifthe.Cdvcould utilize high school volunteers.Aileen Kane and Amelia Jo Marie
Dano, City residents, spoke in suprtofinCreaoingynu8hpougr8OuS. Liz/\Dg|8nd. City resident, and
Marcelo Alvarado talked about the mportance of gang intervention. Denise Svendsen, City resident,
spoke about the free On the Corner after school program held at Central Lutheran Church. Laura
Harper, City resident and President of the Roosevelt Parent Gr0up, stated it is difficult to find
information on summer programs for youth and suggested there be a central location with links to
various programs. She also encouraged the City to start a conversation regarding assisting the
school district with the Beyond the Bell Program.
The foliowing community members spoke about their programs and possible partnerships with the
City of Yakima: Adrianne Garner, Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center Director; Cece Mahre,
Yakima School District Deputy Superintendent; Bishop Patrick Milton, Marco D. Carr, and Rigoberto
Gomez with ASAP, Attention Serving All People; and, Joe Willis, YPAL Executive Director.
Mayor Coffey asked about a funding source. tnterim Finance Director Lewis cautioned the Council
about how the decision could impact the budget and suggested staff find savings or reductions in
other areas, which would be transferred to Parks.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded *odirect staff 8mallocate $5QQO0
in additional general funds to our Parks and Recreation Department to serve an additional
200 students through various 2017 summer youth programs in our community. After
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discussion, MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to withdraw the
motion. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent.
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to direct staff to allocate $50,000
to Parks and Recreation to serve an additional 200 students through various 2017 summer
youth programs. The motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent.
MOTION: Lover moved that the Council put a moratorium on City Council consultants for
the rest of the year and match it with what has already been spent. The motion died due to
lack of second.
Mayor Coffey suggested the Council attempt to find donors to help with this funding.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: A. Gutierrez moved and D. Gutierrez seconded to adjourn to the next Council
Business Meeting on June 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The
motion carried by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. The meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
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