HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/06/2018 05A North 1st Street Merchants Community Outreach AssistanceBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
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Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: August 6, 2018
ITEM TITLE: Council Partnership Committee request for Council authorization to
allocate staff resources to assist the N. 1st Street merchants in a
community outreach effort
SUBMITTED BY: Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Partnership committee received multiple concerns from merchants regarding quality of life
challenges along N 1st Street. Merchants request assistance through the Partnership Committee
in the following areas:
1. Outreaching to a defined area to inform businesses and residents along N 1St Street about
a community meeting in August or September
2. Assisting with facilitation during the meeting
3. Providing information on relevant topics including code enforcement, public safety statistics,
the North 1St Street Development CI P and quality of life issues
Costs related to this request reflect staff time and minimal supplies and mail.
ITEM BUDGETED:
Yes
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Partnership Development
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: