HomeMy WebLinkAbout8-23-18 PSC agenda packetCouncil Public Safety Committee
2nd Floor Conference Room
City Hall
Members:
Councilmember D. Gutierrez (chair)
Councilmember Cousens
Councilmember Funk
Councilmember White (alternate)
August 23, 2018
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Staff:
City Manager Cliff Moore
Asst. City Manager Ana Cortez
Police Chief Dominic Rizzi
Fire Chief Aaron Markham
City Prosecutor Cynthia Martinez
Brad Coughenour
Public Works Director Scott Schafer
1) Approval of July 30, 2018 minutes
2) Department Reports
a) Fire Department
i) Semi-annual report — Markham
ii) Suspicious fires - Markham
b) Police Department
i) Community policing report — Rizzi
ii) RV parking issues on 18th Street - Stephens
c) Legal Department
i) Domestic Violence update — Martinez
ii) Proposed amendment to shopping cart ordinance - Doyle
d) Public Works
i) Report on Safe Routes to Schools - Cortez
(1) Definition
(2) Current conditions (sidewalks)
(3) Sidewalk needs (miles/cost)
e) Codes
f) Yakima County Emergency Management
Others:
3) New Business
4) Other Business
a) Public Safety Forum report discussion
5) Information items
6) Recap of future agenda items
7) Audience Participation
8) Adjournment
Council Public Safety Committee
2nd Floor Conference Room
City Hall
Members:
Councilmember Gutierrez
Councilmember Cousens
Councilmember White (alt)
July 30, 2018
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Staff:
Cliff Moore, City Manager
Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager
Aaron Markham, Deputy Fire Chief
Scott Schafer, Public Works Director
Cynthia Martinez, City Prosecutor
Shawn Boyle, Police Lieutenant
Brett Sheffield, Chief Engineer
Brooke Goosman, Legal
Terri Croft, Police
Executive Minutes
Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
Others:
1. July 3, 2018 minutes
It was MOVED by Cousens and SECONDED by Gutierrez to accept the minutes
as presented. The minutes were approved unanimously.
2. Department reports
a. Fire Department
Markham provided a report of the current year to date calls as well as the
previous year. The report also included information on fire inspections.
The committee encouraged monthly reports of any information the
department heads feel is relevant to share with them, including any
anticipated needs that the council should know about.
b. Police Department
Croft presented the community policing report.
c. Legal
Martinez reported to the committee that training was scheduled for the
following day with city legal staff with David Soukup of the Yakima County
Prosecutor's Office. The training will cover victimless prosecution and a
victim's awareness class presented by the YWCA. She added that two
prosecutors are scheduled to attend the domestic violence symposium in
Seattle this year.
Martinez explained the origins and purpose of the domestic violence
protocol forms. She advised that about 50% of the intimate partner
domestic violence cases have protocol forms completed, which is a good
start.
Martinez reported on domestic violence training she attended the previous
week. She is looking forward to sharing the information and implementing
some of the suggestions.
Martinez updated the committee on HB1022 regarding requests for U and T
visa certifications. The law went into effect in July 2018 and requires
community outreach and information on who handles the certification
requests. The information will be shared on the police department and legal
department's web pages, and possibly on the city's web page.
The committee requested a continuing discussion at the August meeting to
discuss the articles handed out at the meeting. They requested a report
that consolidates information on domestic violence statistics throughout the
process from initial calls for service to arrest, court case disposition, and
probation violations. There was additional discussion about having an on -
staff victim/witness advocate. Martinez will provide information from other
agencies at the next meeting.
Discussion lobbying efforts regarding domestic violence issues. Partnership
Committee is gathering potential issues for lobbying. Moore will assist with
getting this subject to the Partnership Committee.
Gutierrez requested staff provide suggestions for improving the process at
the next meeting, even if it is only incremental steps to improve the process.
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Safe Routes to Schools
Cortez gave some definitions of the Safe Routes to Schools
terminology so everyone was operating with the same definitions.
She presented information on the current infrastructure and needs for
the schools within the city and the associated costs. Discussed
prioritization of areas based on collisions.
Discussed next steps for planning. Schools have their walking routes
already defined. The state biannually funds Safe Routes to Schools
funding. Some schools overlap with TBD and TIB projects.
Gutierrez requested to have the routes confirmed with the school
district and propose any changes.
f. Yakima County Emergency Management
Tony Miller from Emergency Management updated the committee on the
upgrades to the Everbridge emergency notification system. They will be
pushing residents to sign up with their cell phone information to receive
emergency notifications. Promotion will be done through social media, also
suggested an insert into utility bills.
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a. YMC Chapter 6.55
Goosman presented a proposed change to YMC chapter 6.55. It is an
allegation of sexual motivation that can be added to any charge to make it
more specific. It does not change any penalties.
It was MOVED by Cousens and SECONDED by Gutierrez to move the
issue to the full council.
4. Other business
a. Analysis of input from Public Safety Forums
Cortez presented the items council requested be incorporated into the forum
report. The report was incorporated into the governor's proviso, data points
were consolidated, questions and answers were placed on the city's
website, and a draft was created of the issues by geographical area.
Cortez advised the RFQ for the project coordinator had been released and
staff would receive final direction from the council on August 6 on how to
populate the steering committee. Gutierrez requested definitions for the
various participants (stakeholders, advisory group, steering committee), and
the level of involvement is expected of each group. Staff requested specific
names from each organization as to who should be invited to join the
steering committee. Gutierrez expressed the need for the advisory
committee to not only include those in institutional roles within the
organizations, but also average people who are impacted by gang violence.
Staff will receive direction from the council at the meeting on August 6 and
report back on August 21.
5. Recap of future agenda items
Consolidated domestic violence information
Staff recommendations for domestic violence process improvements
Updates from school district on school routes
Public safety forum report for discussion.
Gutierrez requested a working meeting of the committee regarding the
public safety forum report.
6. Audience participation
Tony Coursey of Yakima requested clarification on Council's trip to
Ellensburg and if the old sidewalk lists were still available.
7. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 4:37.
The next meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2018 at 3:00 in the 2nd Floor Conference
Room.
Dulce Gutierrez, Chair
Administration
Fire Suppression
Fire Investigation
Fire Training
Fire Prevention
Public Education
401 North Front Street, Yakima, WA 98901
To: Yakima City Council
Thru: Public Safety Committee
From: Aaron Markham, Fire Chief
Re: Semi-annual run report
Date: August 10, 2018
(509) 575-6060
Fax (509) 576-6356
www.yakimafire.com
The following report serves to list the activities and accomplishments of the City of Yakima Fire
Department for the month of July.
Incidents:
• Attached is the incident report for the month of July, 2018.
Fire Inspections:
• Annual Fire Inspections- 229
• Compliance Re -Inspection- 226
• Fire Inspection Reports- 21
• Special Event Inspections- 12
• Total number of inspections- 488
Short term goals:
• 4 out of 6 station visits have been completed documenting improvement needs
• 2017 year-end report work in progress
"The Yakima Fire Department is dedicated to providing
quality public safety services to our community."
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Dominic Rizzi Jr, Chief of Police Telephone (509) 575-6200 Fax (509) 575-6007
Memorandum
Date: August 23, 2018
To: Council Public Safety Committee and City Manager, Cliff Moore
From: Dominic Rizzi, Chief of Police
Subject: Community Policing update
Below is a brief overview of the community outreach and other notable events for Yakima
Police Department in the month of August:
• Roll Call Cookout event — July 25 4:00 p.m. — 5:15 p.m. at Bethel Church, 1103 W.
Mead Ave.
• Officers attended National Night Out parties on August 6, 7 and 8.
• Our Spanish speaking officers continued to make appearances on Bustos Media radio
stations (KZTA, Radio LaGranD, and KMNA Radio).
• A Roll Call BBQ was held on August 22 at Grace Lutheran Church. Residents of the
neighborhood were able to interact with police officers and ask questions as the officers
prepared to start their shift.
• Bicycle patrols continued in the downtown area. Bicycle officers are out most days of
the week and are also present at the Yakima Downtown Farmer's Market.
• Foot patrol officer are out in the downtown core during First Fridays and other special
events.
• Members of the community came out to participate in the filming of the Yakima Police
Department's lip sync challenge video. The video was released on August 13.
• YPD vs. YFD softball game was held on August 17
Our upcoming events are:
• Chief Rizzi will be part of a panel for a public forum regarding new driver's licensing
laws on Saturday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m. at KDNA Radio, Granger
• Chief Rizzi will be the guest speaker at the Central Washington. Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce meet and greet on Wednesday, August 29 at 5:30 p.m., Howard Johnson
Hotel, 9 N. 9th St.
• BBQ at The Range — September 8 noon -3:00 p.m. — The Range, 1701 Garretson Ln.
• Hogs and Dogs — September 15 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. — Owens Cycle, 1707 N. 1st St.
• A free child passenger safety seat education/safety check will be held on September 11
— 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Shopko, 5801 Summitview Ave.
• The Central Washington State Fair begins September 21. In addition to officers
patrolling the fairgrounds, YPD will have an educational booth for the community to
get information and ask questions.
We invite council members to attend any police events. If you would like additional
information about upcoming events, please contact my assistant, Terri Croft, at 575-6178.
Upcoming events can also be found on the Yakima Police Department Facebook page.
Dominic Rizzi, Chief of Police
City of Yakima
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200S.3 d Street
Yakima, Washington 98901
Telephone (509) 575-6200 Fax (509) 575-6007
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August 15, 2018
To: Public Safety Committee
From: Lieutenant Chad Stephens
Patrol Watch Commander
Subject: Parking Problems
Over the last few weeks the police department has received multiple complaints about
vehicles parked along 181h St from Yakima Ave to Riverside St. The vehicles parking along
the street are not associated with Sgt. Hubbard Park, but instead are people living in them.
This includes motor homes, camp trailers and passenger vehicles. The result is a congested
road shoulder and sanitary issues as debris seems to pile up in accordance with people living
out of their vehicles.
After reviewing the parking ordinance, it has become clear that this area does not fit under
9.50. 100 Truck parking in residence districts restricted, because this area is zoned [Small
Convenience Center.] Additionally, some of these vehicles are smaller than 20 feet so the
ordinance does not apply at all.
Some of the complaints we have received state that this is unsightly for those community
members using Sgt. Hubbard Park, while others complain about the left over garbage.
Prohibiting parking along 18th St from Yakima Ave south to Riverside St, along Riverside
Street to Chalmers, then South on Chalmers to Beech St would help with this issue, and give
law enforcement the ability to take action. Additionally, prohibiting parking on Chalmers
north of Riverside St to Chestnut Ave and then along Chestnut Ave to 16th St would help to
eliminate some already used areas nearby that people could move to. While some of these
vehicles leave during the day some remain, most if not all will leave garbage behind. I also
have received unconfirmed information that that RV's have on occasion dumped sewage
along the roadway.
The area highlighted in red is the proposed No Parking Area.
Another area of the community for which we are frequent parking complaints is on West
Chestnut Ave, between 19th Ave and Stanley Blvd. This area currently allows parking along
the North Side of Chestnut Ave. We have had multiple complaints about people congregating
in the area. Homeowners complain of garbage and loud music at all hours of the day and
night. When people get into their vehicles and hang out, there is very little in the way of
enforcement that officers can do because parking is legal. Vehicles parked here also cause a
significant narrowing of the roadway making two-way traffic possible, but very precarious.
Restricting parking hours to "No Parking" between Spm and 5am between Stanley Blvd and
19th Ave on West Chestnut Ave would help to reduce these issues.
The area highlighted in red is the proposed No Parking Area.
Lieutenant Chad Stephens
CITY OF YAKIMA
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August 20, 2018
TO: Dulce Gutierrez, Public Safety Committee Chair
Kay Funk, Public Safety Committee
Holly Cousins, Public Safety Committee
FROM: Cynthia Martinez, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT: Domestic Violence
Last public safety committee meeting I committed to addressing the numbers
and painting a picture to what a strong City of Yakima approach to Domestic Violence
would resemble.
The Domestic Violence Prosecution numbers:
2017
Total charged 979; 31 % of caseload
Guilty - 386
SOC - 186
Warrant Status - 69
Pending - 14
Pending Appeal - 0
Not Guilty - 2
Dismissed — 341
No Charges Filed — 618
2016
Total Charged 824; 26% of caseload
Guilty - 379
SOC — 136
Warrant Status — 25
Pending — 3
Pending Appeal — 1
Not Guilty — 2
Dismissed — 278
No Charges Filed — 703
Memorandum to Public Safety Committee
August 20, 2018
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The Coordinated Community Response Team (CCRT) Model: The Duluth Michigan
CCRT is considered the best evidence based Model for a comprehensive approach to
DV crimes. See attached. Below is a discussion of this model and please note that I
am not advocating for additional staff in 2019. Prior to making a formal request I would
want to study our current results in more detail to make sure my request would be a
fiscally responsible and addressing the appropriate issues, secondly, I am aware the
2019 budget can't support such a request.
The measure: After viewing the numbers you may ask yourself, "What should the
measure be of a strong CCRT? This is a complex question. Police, advocates and
prosecutors are all working to be out of a job (eradicate domestic violence), but
realistically, that is not going to happen. The better measure is whether there is a
transparent, victim -centered, Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence
(CCRT). The hallmarks of a strong CCRT is as follows:
- A victim of domestic violence feels comfortable reporting an incident.
- The incident is investigated thoroughly by the Officer and all evidence is
gathered and preserved.
- The victim feels supported throughout the legal proceedings and after.
- Strong and quick prosecution effort.
- Closely monitored probation including treatment.
Attached is a diagram of the City of Yakima DV Response which illustrates who
would be part of the City CCRT. Each bubble should be trained and utilize their own
best practice DV protocol for dealing with Crimes of Domestic Violence.
To achieve the goal of strong prosecution the Prosecution Unit needs:
We need more prosecutors. We currently have 4 prosecutors handling a caseload of
1,000 case each. In contrast, there are 9 public defenders handling no more than 400
cases each and various private attorneys. Having more prosecutors would allow us to
have a DV charging unit and an additional prosecutor. The DV charging prosecutor
would initiate DV focused practices such as the Gone On Arrival Project (described
below). The second prosecutor would handle a caseload thereby reducing or keeping
the caseload the same for prosecutors. Ideally, there would be a third prosecutor to
reduce prosecutor caseloads more significantly.
Victim Advocate Services. We need an in house advocate to provide support
services for victims. I formerly worked for the City of Tacoma, who at that time had
three DV advocates in the City Prosecution unit. The County, which does not have the
number of DV incidents that we do, has two/three devoted victim/witness employees. I
found the DV advocates to be an invaluable help and the prosecutors in my office who
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August 20, 2018
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worked for the County, also praise the work of the victim/ witness employees. Ideally
we would have more outside DV advocate support as well. Many of the successful
models have an outside advocate talking to a victim as soon as the investigation is
complete.
Two Police officers or one investigator and a police officer to find victims and
serve DV warrants. Recently, David Soukup, Yakima County Sexual Assault Unit
Supervisor provided training to the prosecutors. The training was great, but it was
apparent that the felony unit receives more YPD support. I don't point this out as a
criticism, I think that is great and the felonies should receive that support; Felonies are
more serious crimes. However, the City Prosecutor should also have this support and
misdemeanor DV warrants should be served as quickly as possible.
Gone On Arrival Project: I learned of this project during my recent training and it is an
example of a prosecution best practice.
Current scenario: Half of our DV cases are received by referral. They are
referrals because the perpetrator flees the scene prior to police arrival. 1 have
also learned that these are often the worst offenders. We currently review these
referrals within a month to six weeks. Ms. Winfield will often try to reach the
victim via phone, but the volume is so high, she can't continue to make calls. If a
decision is made to charge, the perpetrator will be seen in court about 2 months
after the incident. If he/she fails to appear, it could be months before the warrant
is served.
From the victim's perspective: The perpetrator punched me in the mouth, I
called the police and he took off. The next day he came home like nothing.
They enter the honeymoon phase of the DV relationship and then the perpetrator
gets a summons to court two month later. This could be a dangerous situation
for the victim because the perpetrator may accuse the victim of conspiring to get
him charged behind his back. At this point, things are going well and the victim
is often not cooperative with prosecution effort.
Gone on Arrival project: A police officer and Prosecutor would review referrals
immediately, a warrant would be requested and the warrant would be served.
Within 48 hours of fleeing, the perpetrator would be in jail. Victim is protected
and there is a higher likelihood of cooperation. This would result in more case
filings, but quicker relief for the victim.
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Since the early 1980s, Duluth—a small community in northern Minnesota—has been an
innovator of ways to hold batterers accountable and keep victims safe. The "Duluth Model"
is an ever evolving way of thinking about how a community works together to end
domestic violence.
* Has taken the blame off the victim and placed the accountability for abuse on the
offender.
* Has shared policies and procedures for holding offenders accountable and keeping
victims safe across all agencies in the criminal and civil justice systems from 911 to the
courts.
® Prioritizes the voices and experiences of women who experience battering in the
creation of those policies and procedures.
Believes that battering is a pattern of actions used to intentionally control or dominate
an intimate partner and actively works to change societal conditions that support men's
use of tactics of power and control over women.
Has ongoing discussions between criminal and civil justice agencies, community
members and victims to close gaps and improve the community's response to battering.
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leveloping coordinated community responses
A coordinated community response involving health, police, judicial and legal services, shelters and protection services,
schools and other education institutions, religious or cultural groups, and others is an important strategy to ensure
survivors of violence, their children and other dependents receive the comprehensive support they need in a timely and
sensitive manner. A coordinated community response is the equivalent of employing a multisectoral approach at the
local level.
In many instances, central -level agreements are secured first that can then be transferred to local levels. The
respective governmental and non-governmental organizations are brought together in a `team of professionals'
(including health, police, shelters, social and mental health care workers, etc.), to ensure a shared understanding of the
anti -violence legal framework and laws in place, the concept and practical application of a community coordinated
response, and the respective roles and procedures that should be followed within the multi -sectoral approach.
Coordinated community responses engage key individuals and agencies from different sectors to:
• help women and girls access protection, legal assistance and meet other basic health and livelihood needs;
• encourage survivors to report incidents of violence by ensuring a gender -sensitive and appropriate response and
increasing trust in the police;
• promote `zero tolerance' throughout the community;
• more closely monitor women's safety and batterer intervention programmes where they exist; and,
• increase prosecutions and convictions. (Shepard and Pence, 1999; Morrison, et.al., 2007)
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• Safety of the survivors/victims as the core and paramount principle of the model, which should be instilled
through sensitization, training, protocols, procedures and so forth, among all key stakeholders and service
providers (police, social workers, lawyers, judges, etc).
• Inter -institutional negotiations for cooperation - leading to Memoranda of Understanding, protocols and other
agreements. In the process of inter -institutional negotiations, it is important to secure support from major
decision -makers (including mayors and/or other high-level local authorities) and work with actors that are trusted
by the community.
• Achieve systematic changes — the purpose of inter -institutional negotiations and interventions under this
approach is not only to improve responses for women and girls survivors, but also to achieve lasting changes in
the attitudes, norms and practices at the level of the service delivery institutions themselves. The intervention is
centered on institutions as a whole, and not just individual representatives, reflecting a systems -based approach.
This implies working towards pre-service/institutionalized training; ensuring minimum standards (e.g. for
domestic violence or rape -related services); upgrading equipment and infrastructure; continuous quality control
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mechanisms to monitor the quality of services that women and girl survivors receive; and establishing data
collection systems.
Multidisciplinary teams that bring together all relevant stakeholders. Exact content (membership) of teams
depends on the local context, including any relevant legislation that may guide and establish roles and
Community mobilization and primary prevention efforts, including through sustained local campaigns engagin
the media and diverse orcianizations and sectors of the population to build zero tolerance and enable an
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supportive environment for women and girls survivors, and for furthering policy and legal refs and securinl
resources,
Flexibility and adaptation, and ongoing monitoring: The coordinated community response is intended as a
dynamic model that can respond and adapt to needs for improvement and changes in context based on
continuous, participatory monitoring involving the key stakeholders and information based on women survivors'
experiences. This should include monitoring of perpetrator interventions and efforts to adjust policies and
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coordinated community response, but it is important to invest in ensuring that their values and beliefs are align
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The Duluth Model: Social Change to End Violence against Women (Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs).
Available in English.
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Resource Center on Domestic Viole nce, 2003). Available in English.
Models of Community Coordination in Partner Violence Cases: A Multi -Side Comparative Analysis, Final
Report (Word en/Nationa I Criminal Justice Reference Service, 2001). Available in English.
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Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2009). Available in English.
Manual Bridging Gaps ® from Good Intention to Good Cooperation (Women against Violence Europe, 2006).
Available in English.
Sexual Violence, United States). Available in English.
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Job Classification: Program Coordinator (Law)
Position Title: Victim Advocate
Salary Range: AFSCME 17
End Date: (If yes above, insert date)
Prepared By: Kevin McClure
Reports To City Prosecutor
Position (Title):
Department: City Attorney's Office
Division: DVPC
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SECTION 2. POSITION SUMMARY — Please summarize the main purpose of the position in 3-5
sentences.
Acts as a liaison between victims, primarily those of domestic violence, and the prosecutor. Provide victims with
information regarding the court process, safety planning, and scheduling and attending interviews; assists
victims in court. Provides victim advocacy services on non-domestic violence city cases, as needed.
SECTION 3. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES - Please choose level of supervisor below.
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(Type here)
Updated 9/2015
Position Description Template
List Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities (no more than 5-8 functions) — Functions
should be directly related to the reason that the job exists. All percentages should be at least 5%
for the task/duty to bean essential function of the position. Any function less than 5% can be listed
% of Time
as an "Other Duty."
30%
Evaluate and create plans for new domestic violence cases. Review the history of violence
Updated 9/2015
Position Description Template
SECTION 5. Q#ALIFICATT,,#-AIS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
One (1) year ofrelated experience invictim advocacy work, counseling involving domestic violence victims.
Updated 9/2015
List Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities (no more than 5-8 functions) — Functions
should be directly related to the reason that the job exists. All percentages should be at least 5%
for the task/duty to be an essential function of the position. Any function less than 5% can be listed
case, and assess the level of danger for victims. Develop a safety plan, considering victim's
immediate needs, and identify their options. Provide victims with referrals for additional resources
and assist victims with finding shelter. Speak with attorneys about victim concerns, and explain
victim's rights and protections.
Manage cases throughout the court process. Communicate with victims concerning hearing
updates, No Contact Order hearings, victim's desire for contact, and sentencing information.
Explain the criminal justice process, how to request restitution for medical bills or damaged
property, and the way for victim to properly respond to violations of a No Contact Order/Protection
30%
Order. Alert attorneys concerning Brady information revealed to advocate. Intervene with landlord
or employer on behalf of victim; assist victim to obtain access to medical visits and treatments.
Refer victims to community agencies to assist with housing, counseling, and immigration
assistance. May need to do home visits to assist victim who is housebound and can't adequately
communicate via phone or gain access to courts.
Set up and attend interviews including defense interviews and prosecutor requested interviews.
15%
Assist victims during the interview process by explaining their rights, intervene if the victim
becomes distraught, and ensure the victim feels safe during the interview.
Attend Court hearings including regular dockets, special sets, protection orders, and trials.
Interpret a variety of court instructions for victim furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Persuade victims to go to the trial and to testify truthfully about incident. Prepare victims for court
15%
testimony by counseling reluctant and/or recanting victims and explaining the prosecuting
attorney's position on trial attendance and possible effects/consequences of victim's choices,
including the fact that a material witness warrant could be issued if a victim fails to appear for trial
after being served with a subpoena, Read victim impact statements at sentencing as requested;
address emotional aftermath of trial, verdict and sentencing.
Provide assistance as needed for victims who call or stop by the office with concerns or questions.
Seek assistance from police detectives to take custody of evidence or take photos of injuries. Be
10%
prepared to offer information about housing, shelters or other community resources to victims who
call or drop by the office. Help find transportation for victims who call and are unable to secure a
ride to court or to an interview.
100%
List Other Duties as Assigned Below
Attend and actively participate in meetings (i.e. DV task force).
Provide training, outreach and domestic violence education to hospitals, schools and community
organizations. Plan training, speak effectively to individuals, groups and/or organizations, and
answer questions.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SECTION 5. Q#ALIFICATT,,#-AIS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
One (1) year ofrelated experience invictim advocacy work, counseling involving domestic violence victims.
Updated 9/2015
Education and Experience:
Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a related field.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Required Licenses and/or Certificates:
Possession of:
Appropriate valid driver's license.
Computer Skills (list any computer skills that are required upon hire to perform the job functions):
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Background Checks:
❑x Pre-employment reference checks
El Basic criminal background check OR ❑x WSP background check
El Credit check
❑x Driving abstract
❑Medical Evaluation
❑ Drug Testing
❑Other:
Knowledge:
• Laws and regulations related to victim/witness rights and the criminal justice system
• Procedures of district court
• Principles and practice of interviewing and counseling
• Available community resources and programs
• Crisis intervention methods
• Disclosure rules of information favorable to a defendant
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software
Abilities:
• Conduct interviews to accurately assess victim's needs
• Provide initial evaluation and counseling services to crime victims
• Interpret and apply applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations
• Assess people and situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action
• Prepare reports, maintain detailed records and make presentations
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Get to and from the court house and attend court on a daily basis
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
Updated 9/2015
Position Description Template
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SECTION 6. INTERACTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS—Nhatinteraotions/communicationaene
essential to performing thisposition?
Must possess ability to work both independently and as a cooperative team member. Establish and maintain
collaborative relationships with community partners. Maintain contact with staff of governmental agencies, law
enforcement, nonprofit organizations, and courts to provide services for victims, or exchange information.
Decisions made follow established precedents and procedures with minimal deviation. Options to
choose from are limited and/or defined. Work product is reviewed.
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SECTION 10. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions
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Standard - Normally seated, standing or walking at will; normal physical ability to do some bending and
light carrying.
- Confined toimmediate work area; can only leave work station during assigned
breaks. OR Moderate amount of walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or
similar activities.
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activities; recurring lifting oflight ormoderately heavy items.
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of tall ladders, continuous lifting of heavy objects, crouching or crawling in restricted areas; exertion
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relative code (see below) for each activity. Check "N/A" column if this position is not required to perform
the respective activity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
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Position Description Template
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CLASS TITLE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CLASS CODE:
LEGAL ADVOCATE
MR
DEPARTMENT: Law
DIVISION: Prosecution
EEO: Paraprofessional (5)
FLA STATUS: Non-exempt
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the City Attorney or designee, assist in the prosecution of persons charged with
domestic violence -related crimes; function as liaison between victims and the criminal justice system,
including police and the courts; locate and maintain contact with victims and witnesses; educate victims on
court procedures; provide referrals to social service agencies.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Conduct interviews to assess victim safety, risk factors, and needs and refer victims to appropriate
community resources for crisis intervention, safety planning, and services.
Explain legal processes to victim, including roles of probation, parole, corrections, treatment providers, law
enforcement and others; prepare victim for court hearings and attend court as necessary to support victim
and advocate on victim's behalf.
Advise victims of court date(s); assess and encourage victim's willingness to assist with prosecution.
Contact victims and witnesses for full information and make arrangements for their attendance at court
hearings.
Assist in the preparation of misdemeanor cases
management; obtaining pre-trial and pre -sentence
orders, etc.; and case presentation support.
for prosecution in municipal court; including case
information including police reports, photos, court
Appear and assist prosecution at trials and other hearings.
Communicate with other agencies and jurisdictions such as police, jail, treatment agencies and other
departmental personnel.
Maintain cooperative and problem -solving attitude in dealing with public, city departments and other
agencies. Attend meetings related to domestic violence education and other related matters.
Assist in preparation, organization and maintenance of related records and reports such as lists, victim files,
narratives and resource information; submit to appropriate personnel and department as required.
Perform confidential secretarial and administrative work of a varied nature including receiving and
screening telephone calls; walk-in requests; establish and maintain files, records, and other information
sources needed to facilitate, support and document office or department activities.
Utilize word processing and spreadsheet functions to tabulate and sort data, generate reports, newsletters,
worksheets, schedules, letters, memos, requisitions and other items of similar complexity.
Perform related work and special projects as assigned and exercise appropriate discretion and use good
judgment in the performance of the duties.
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Domestic Violence Legal Advocate
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
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KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Organization, function and activities of a municipal government, legal department and criminal justice
system.
• Basic municipal criminal codes, and other applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Local community resources.
• Field of domestic violence.
• Domestic violence problem -solving techniques and processes.
• Processing requirements and procedures for public documents.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including a personal computer.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
• Effectively conduct directed interviews and obtain relevant information from persons in crisis.
• Learn to explain laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other
agency staff and professionals.
• Coordinate varied demands and cope with stress and disturbing situations.
• Set priorities and plan and organize work.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Give clear, effective, and decisive oral presentations in varied settings, including courtroom.
• Operate computer terminal and word processing software used by the City.
• Successfully perform the duties of this position.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Demonstrated ability to positively and effectively interact with diverse individuals to accomplish a
common goal.
• Consistently use good judgment and discretion.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. May be exposed to noise from basic office
equipment operation. Some lifting of light objects (less than 25 lbs.) may be required. Also requires some
travel from location to location for the purpose of interviewing victims and witnesses and attending court
hearings. Fieldwork may include, but is not limited to, attending meetings. May be some exposure to
individuals who may be distraught, violent or abusive.
Domestic Violence Legal Advocate Page 3
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school with 2 years experience in social services,
human services, criminal justice or related field, knowledge of the legal system/court room procedures, and
specialized knowledge in the area of advocacy for domestic violence or crisis/abuse treatment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Washington State Driver's License.
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Coordinates and conducts initial assessment interviews with victims and witnesses of domestic
violence and other cases referred bvthe Bellingham Police Department. Documents the reaction of
the victim and the trauma and impact associated with the crime; prepares recommendation tOaid
prosecutors in determining the viability ofprosecution; and familiarizes victims and witnesses with
the legal p[8CeSS in an effort to clarify options and minimize anxiety. Provides victims with
iDfO[OOotinn about appropriate CODlrDuDib/ resources for counseling, health and protective services,
and Crime Victim's Compensation. Responsible for follow-up Orcontinual contact with victims and
vvitneSS8S as needed. Works closely with Bellingham P0|iC8 Dep8rtnn8nt, Prosecutor's C]fDSe,
K8UDiCip3| COurt, and private o[non-profit services 'related to domestic violence. Provides support
for prosecutions iOMunicipal Court.
Screens and trains volunteer advocates tUaccompany victims tOcourt.
Reports to the City Attorney. Performs works independently under the guidance of state law and
City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence with priority given to the safety of
2. Makes or arranges direct contact with victims and witnesses of domestic violence and other
crimes to provide support, referral, and comprehensive information regarding victim's rights,
available options, community resources and the legal system. Maintains ongoing C0Dt8Ct
with victims and witnesses in order to provide information. Assists in making 8r[8DAe[D8nts
for their attendance Gtcourt hearings, and assists |intheir preparation as witnesses.
Explains process Ofcriminal prosecution t8victims. Attends court 8Snecessary.
3. Conducts victim assessment interviews to collect and analyze the information involving the
immediate crime and any prior history ofdomestic violence. Effectively documents
observations and recommendations for further reference, preparing and maintaining intake
forms and activity logs. Makes recommendations that are reviewed and utilized by
prosecutors when assessing the ability of victims and witnesses to assist in the prosecution.
4` Prepares correspondence and/or reports, tracks cases and uses 8computer database k)
obtain, collect and evaluate iDfOrDGbOD.
Victim Witness Advocate/Case Coordinator Page 3
— Ability to respond effectively in crisis and emergency situations and to exert a calming
influence on, reassure and advise individuals in crisis.
— Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers with word processing, spreadsheet and
data base software, and standard office equipment. Keyboard approximately 40 wpm with
accuracy. Compose a variety of correspondence using standard business English and
format.
— Ability to apply independent judgment and carry work through to completion with minimal
supervision and to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
— Willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality.
— Ability to instruct and direct other employees and volunteers in methods or procedures
needed to carry out their jobs.
— Ability and willingness to demonstrate the Public Service Competencies of Service
Orientation, Results Orientation, and Teamwork and Cooperation.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in office and courtroom settings in potentially volatile situations with clients who
have undergone physical and emotional trauma. Potential exposure to verbal abuse and
graphically explicit language about abuse.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
— Requires a BA/BS in social services or closely related field, one (1) year of experience in
Social Work or related field providing direct services to victims of domestic violence, and two
(2) years experience with computers and legal office procedures, OR any combination of
education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
PREPARED BY:
REVISED BY:
Dawn Sturwold
1/98
Holt Consulting
7/00
Lorna Klemanski
12/00
LEVictimWitnessAdvctCaseCoord.jd.doc
REVIEWED BY:
Joan Hoisington
City Attorney
Proposals for Amendment to City of Yakima's Shopping Cart Ordinance
Current Shopping Cart Ordiance
Cart Identification (using RCW 9a.45.270)
• Carts Identification of owner on cart with telephone number.
• notifies public of procedure for authorized removal from premises
• Notifies public that unauthorized removal/possession of cart is unlawful
Shopping cart outside of Premises for 96 hours after notice (excluding sat/sun)
• Public property owned or under control of city
• Right of way within the city.
• Private Property with owner consenting to removal
May be impounded without notice when:
• Hazardous location
• Lack of Identification
• Evidence of a crime or as part of any other criminal investigation.
Current Fee Schedule
• 25$ per cart
o Owners with installed locking devices exempt if device disabled by unauthorized person.
• City may sell or dispose of carts if not reclaimed within 7 days from notification.
First Proposal — Renton Model (Emphasis on rapid response to carts off premises)
Modified Retrieval and Impoundment
• City may immediately impound any lost, stolen or abandoned shopping cart within the city, or
any cart which the required identification sign is not affixed.
o Eliminating the 96 hour waiting period.
o Allows Impounding of carts with signage/notification removed.
• Define Security measures appropriate for Fine deferment
1. Electronically -activated self -braking wheels;
2. Poles mounted to shopping carts, which prevent their removal from the interior of
the retail establishment
3. Utilization of a cart patrol and retrieval company;
4. Dedicated security personnel; and
5. Other measures deemed appropriate and effective by the Administrator
Modified Fine Schedule
• $100 fine per cart
• Fine deferment for 3 carts each month when using satisfactory security measures and consent
to city retrieval without notice.
o If 4 or more shopping carts from the same owner are impounded within a calendar
month, no fines are deferred
o Incentivizes permitting the city to expedite cart removal process.
Multi Family Dwelling Provision
• Provide duty and process for owners/managers of Multi Family Dwellings to prevent buildup of
carts on property.
Second Proposal — Medford Model (Emphasis on Owner retrieval)
Modified Retrieval and Impoundment
• Owners have seven days to retrieve cart from location of abandonment after notice.
o After seven days enforcement may take custody of cart.
• 30 days after notice, city owns the carts.
o City May sell or dispose of carts
Modified Fine Schedule
• $50 to get cart back from Code enforcement.
Public Reporting
• Cart owners shall establish a telephone number for the purpose of reporting abandoned carts
o More than one owner may use the same number to share expenses.
o If cart location has been reported to city, city will call the appropriate number.
Third Proposal — Modified Yakima Model
Impoundment Process
• Allow impounding of carts with signage removed.
Fine Deferment
• Offer fine deferment for first 3 carts monthly with letter of consent to retrieve carts without 96
hour notice.
Fine Schedule
• Increase fine to $50
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Memorandum
August 13, 2018
To Public Safety Committee and City Manager, Cliff Moore
From: Ana Cortez, Assistant City Manager
Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
Brett Sheffield, PE, Chief Engineer
Re'.: Safe Routes to School Report
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• Adams[ Washington School Sidewalks — 2018. Installed sidewalk, ADA -
compliant sidewalk ramps and crosswalks at various locations around the
schools; relocated the school flashers to cover a larger area. The total project
cost is estimated at $380,000; Safe Routes to Schools grant was $357,000.
• West Valley Middle School Vicinity Improvements — 2016. Installed sidewalk
on the south side of Zier Road from 72nd Avenue to 75th Avenue, and installed a
traffic signal at the intersection of 72nd Avenue and Mead Avenue. The total
project cost was $604,393.20; Safe Routes to Schools grant was $544,000.
Other completed projects sidewalk/ramps ..:
Elementary • •
• Lincoln Avenue Corridor Safety — 2016. Installed 5 -foot wide sidewalk and
ADA -compliant sidewalk ramps on the north side of Lincoln Avenue between 24th
Avenue and 32nd Avenue. The total project cost was $482,076.10. The Highway
Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) grant was for $440,000.
• Citywide Safety Improvements — 2014. This project installed 50 ADA -
compliant sidewalk ramps on 16th Avenue between Nob Hill Boulevard and
Lincoln Avenue. The total project cost was $451,461.50; HSIP grant was for
$400,000.
Garfield Elementary Safety Improvements (Summer 2019). This project will
install sidewalk on the east side of Campbell Lane from Jerome Avenue to Willow
Street and install sidewalk on the west side of 6th Avenue from Jerome Avenue to
Willow Street, as well as installing ADA -compliant ramps and crosswalks at other
various locations. The amount of the Safe Routes to Schools grant is $180,000.
• McClure Elementary School Vicinity Safety Improvements (Summer 2020).
This project will install sidewalk on Lila Avenue between 24th Avenue and Karr
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Avenue, install sidewalk on the south side of Prasch Avenue from 22nd Avenue to
20th Avenue, fill in missing sections of sidewalk at various locations on Viola
Avenue between 24th Avenue and 20th Avenue, install ADA -compliant sidewalk
curb ramps and crosswalks at various location near the school and install a
Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon at the school crossing located at 24th
Avenue and Viola Avenue. Right -of way acquisition is required. The Safe
Routes to School Grant amount is $270,000.
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Schools:Elementary
Complete Streets Project (Spring 2019). This project will install sidewalk on
the south side of Swan Avenue from McGuiness Park to Campbell Lane (tie into
sidewalk installed as part of Garfield SRTS project); install sidewalk on Race
Street between 8th Street and Naches Avenue (tie into sidewalk installed as part
of Adams/Washington SRTS project); install sidewalk on the south side of Prasch
Avenue from 20' Avenue to 16th Avenue (tie into sidewalk installed as part of the
McClure Elementary SRTS project); install sidewalk on the south side of Viola
from 10th Avenue to 4th Avenue (adjacent to Hoover Elementary); install sidewalk
on the west side of Powerhouse Road from Robertson Elementary to Englewood
Avenue. The project is estimated to cost $500,000. The Transportation
Improvement Board grant is $500,000.
McKinley Elementary School Vicinity Safety Improvements. This project
would install a High intensity Activated cross WalK (HAWK) pedestrian crossing
signal at the intersection of Tieton Drive and 13' Avenue; replacement of
damaged sections of sidewalk on MacLaren Street, 12th Avenue and 13th
Avenue; installation of ADA ramps and crosswalks at various intersections; and
the installation of a bike rack at the school. The estimated cost of the project is
$500,000; Safe Routes to Schools grant application is for $480,000.
88th Avenue Sidewalk (Apple Valley Elementary School) project. This project
would install curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side of 88th Avenue between
Tieton Drive and Summitview Avenue; install ADA ramps at various intersections;
install raised crosswalks across 88th Avenue north of Chestnut Avenue and north
of Barge Street; and install a bike rack at the school. The estimated cost of this
project is $800,000; Safe Routes to Schools grant application is for $500,000. As
this project is on the approved TBD list, TBD funds used as a match will increase
the City's success with the grant application.
• Barge -Lincoln Elementary — Approximately $350,000 (Apply for in 2020)
• Gilbert Elementary — Approximately $400,000 (Apply for in 2020)
• Hoover Elementary — Approximately 500,000 (Apply for in 2020)
• Robertson Elementary — Approximately $350,000 (Apply for in 2022)
• Whitney Elementary — Approximately $350,000 (Apply for in 2022)
• Roosevelt Elementary — Approximately $350,000 (Apply for in 2022)
2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Safe in to
Routes to School Application for Funding W/JF De"Ament of TronapoAation
Part 1: GeneralInformation
Funding Program: Select one.
❑ Pedestrian & Bicycle Program — Infrastructure project (may include preliminary engineering)
❑ Pedestrian & Bicycle Program — Design -only project
❑x Safe Routes to School Program
Organization's name:
Contact info. for questions about the project(s) in this application
• Contact person: Brett Sheffield, PE
• Title: Chief Engineer
• Phone: 509-576-6797
. Email: brett.sheffield@yakimawa.gov
State Legislative District: 14
Part 2: Project
Project Title: McKinley Elementary School Vicinity Safety Improvements
Overall project limits: Beginning project limit: Maclaren Street and 16th Ave. Ending project limit: Tieton Dr. and 13th Ave.
Is this project on a State Route? ❑x No ❑ Yes: Route # Milepost(s)
Project Description:
This project would install a High intensity Activated cross Wall< (HAWK) pedestrian crossing signal, replace dilapidated sidewalk,
install ADA compliant sidewalk curb ramps, install crosswalks and install a bike rack at McKinley Elementary School.
Detailed Project Description: List the improvements/countermeasures/methods and location
1. Install a HAWK pedestrian crossing signal
a. Intersection of Tieton Drive and 131h Avenue
2. Replace dilapidated sidewalk (5 feet wide)
a. Both sides of Maclaren Street between 13th Avenue and 16th Avenue
b. South side of Maclaren Street between 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue
c. East side of 13th Avenue between Maclaren Street and St. Helen's Street
d. Both sides of 12th Avenue between Maclaren Street and St. Helen's Street
3. Install ADA compliant sidewalk curb ramps
a. Intersection of 12th Avenue and Maclaren Street
b. Intersection of 13th Avenue and Maclaren Street
c. Intersection of 141h Avenue and Maclaren Street
d. Intersection of 15th Avenue and Maclaren Street
e. Intersection of 121h Avenue and St. Helen's Street
f. Intersection of 13th Avenue and St. Helen's Street
4. Install crosswalks
a. Across Maclaren Street east side of 16th Avenue
b. Across 151h Avenue on both sides of Maclaren Street
c. All four crossing movements at the intersection of Maclaren Street and 141h Avenue
d. All four crossing movements at the intersection of Maclaren Street and 13th Avenue
e. Across Maclaren Street west side of 12th Avenue
5. Install bike rack
a. In the vicinity of McKinley Elementary.
Use the format below.
2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle and Safe Routes to School Application for Funding Page 1 of 4
Project Schedule (Estimated milestones):
Project added to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program STIP
8/2019
Project agreement signed
8/2019
Begin PE PE phase authorized by funding agency)
10/2019
Community outreach/engagement
2/2020
Environmental documents approved
2/2020
Right-of-way completed certification
N/A
Contract advertised
4/2020
Contract awarded
6/2020
Local transportation safety program (education/encouragement) begin
for Safe Routes to School Program projects only)
3/2020
Local transportation safety program (education/encouragement) complete
for Safe Routes to School Program projects only)
5/2020
Construction complete
9/2020
Project Cost and Funding Request:
Phase
Total cost
Match
Amount
requested
Local transportation safety program -
—education/encouragement SRTS projects only)
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$
Engineering PE
$ 40,000
$
$ 40,000
—Preliminary
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$
$
$
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Construction includes construction administration CN
$ 460,000
$
$ 460,000
Total
$ 510,000
$ 10,000
$ 500,000
Matching funds: City general funds.
Part 3: Background
Project Focus: Check all that apply
0 Pedestrian mobility 0 Bicyclist mobility 0 Community health ❑ Economic development ❑ Safety at crash location
❑ Proactive/systematic safety — If this box is checked please indicate the process used to prioritize the proactive/systematic
safety project (example — local roads safety planning process):
In the summer of 2017, the City of Yakima hired two students from the City Council Mentorship Program to collect sidewalk data
around Yakima -area schools. Around McKinley Elementary, several deficiencies were noted including: deteriorated surface (16
locations); uneven panels (18); no, or damaged ADA ramp (22); and, Tree Damage (8).
Need/purpose:
The purpose of this project is to improve the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of 131h Avenue and Tieton Drive and improve
the walking surfaces along MacLaren Street, 121h Avenue and 131h Avenue. McKinley Elementary has an agreement with the
Trinity Baptist Church at the northeast corner of 13th Avenue and Tieton Drive to allow use of the church parking lot for dropping
off and picking up children. Although crossing guards are stationed at this location during the drop off and pick up times,
installing a HAWK pedestrian crossing at this location would increase the safety.
The existing sidewalk on MacLaren Street, 12th Avenue and 13th Avenue is old and has section that are in poor shape. Although
5 feet in width, the sidewalk has settled and grass has grown over the sidewalk in many areas, resulting in a useable width of
approximately 4.5 feet. There are no sidewalk curb ramps at the street intersections. Replacing the dilapidated sidewalk and
installing sidewalk curb ramps at the street intersections will greatly increase the usability of the sidewalk, especially for persons
with disabilities.
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Community engagement: We met with school officials after observing the afternoon dismissal of the students to discuss the
recommendations we are making for the grant application. They were in favor of them.
Adopted plan: The project is included in the City's Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program that was adopted by City
Council on June 20, 2018
For fatal and/or serious injury bicyclist/pedestrian collisions from 2012-2016 at the project locationsprovide the:
Location Crash report number Contributing circumstances
1.
2.
Etc.
How many evident injury, possible injury, unknown injury or no injury crashes occurred between 2012-2016 at the
project location(s)? Three evident injury crashes, one involving a cyclist and two involving pedestrians.
How many other bike/pedestrian collisions within 1 mile of the project may be addressed by the project?
Explain:
Speeds: At the proposed project location(s) what is the:
Posted travel speed (mph): Maclaren, 25 mph; 161h Avenue, 30 mph; Tieton Drive, 30 mph.
Operating speed (85th percentile) (mph): Maclaren, 28 mph; 16th Avenue, 37 mph; Tieton Drive, 35 mph.
Desired speed (the target speed) (mph): Maclaren, 25 mph; 16th Avenue, 30 mph; Tieton Drive, 30 mph.
At the proposed project location(s) what is the vehicle volume (average daily traffic -ADT): 16th Avenue, 19,895;
Tieton Drive, 11,520.
What are the crossing accommodations at the proposed project location(s) (indicate number and type)
None 10
Marked crosswalks 5
Marked crosswalk plus traffic calming
Crossing guard or student safety patrol 2
Stop sign, traffic signal, flashing beacons 9
Greenhouse gas emissions policy
Does the local jurisdiction have an adopted greenhouse gas emissions policy (see RCW 70.235.070 for details about this
consideration)? Yes X No
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
About 25% complete. The City of Yakima has developed a draft ADA Transition Plan, which is being reviewed by the City's
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The committee consists of seven community volunteers who are concerned with the bicycle
and pedestrian facilities in the city.
Complete Streets Ordinance: Does the local jurisdiction have an adopted complete streets ordinance? Yes X No
Acle Friendly Ranking: Does the local jurisdiction have a Bicycle Friendly Ranking? Yes No X Applied inmost
recent cycle, awaiting results
Part 4: Additional Questions for Pedestrian and BicycleProgram r j
(Complete this section, only if applying for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Program funding.)
Numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians at project location:
Number of people biking Number of people walking
Date and method of biking and walking data collection:
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Equity information
What percent of the population in the project location census block group are:
Living below the poverty line?
Racial/ethnic minorities
Above 65 years old
Have disabilities
See the WSDOT Data Portal for this information.
(Complete this section, only if applying for Safe Routes to School Program funding.)
Children Served
School(s) Name: McKinley Elementary
Number of children that live within one mile of the school(s) that would be served by the project 370
Number of children that get to the school(s) by: Walking 70 Biking 0 School Bus 35 Family Vehicle 111 Other 8
Date and method of data collection:
Safe Routes to School Students Arrival and Tally Sheet surveys were taken on Tuesday through Thursday, April 12, 2016 to April
14, 2016 for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. The number of students listed for each mode is a daily average.
Equity information
What percentage of children that attend the priority school(s) are:
Eligible to receive free and reduced -price meals 81.8%
Racial/ethnic minorities 84.4%
See the OSPI State Report Card searchable website for this information.
Part 6: Additional Question for Multi -jurisdictional projects
If the project involves roadways/lands owned or managed by multiple public agencies, please list additional jurisdictions below
and provide supporting documentation demonstrating project concurrence. If the project is on a state route include WSDOT
Region Administrator concurrence.
Concurrence for this project:
Other name:
Date
Title: Chief Engineer
Address: 129 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 576-6797
Email: brett.sheffield@yakimawa.gov
Other name:
Date
Title:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Repeat as needed for additional concurrence.
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