HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-13 HCNB Agenda PktNCNB 001
Healthy Communities & Neighborhood Building
2"d Floor Conference Room —129 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA
Thursday December 13, 2018.
1.0:00 a.m.
City Council City Staff
Councilmember Kay Funk Cliff Moore, City Manager
Councilmember Jason White Ana Cortez -Steiner, Assistant City Manager
Councilmember Kathy Coffey Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
Councilmember Brad Hill (alternate) Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Rosalinda Ibarra, Administrative Assistant
Agenda
1) Reports from Committees or Commissions Regarding Significant Issues
a) Transit Citizen. Advisory Committee (Maxey)
- https://yakimatransit.org/transit-advisory-grow/
b) Parks & Recreation Commission (Wilkinson/Funk)
c) Henry Beauchamp Community Center - Quarterly (Adrianne Garner/Cortez)
■ Utility Expenses & Proposed Draft of 5 -Year Plan
■ Fourth Quarter Report — due in February 2019
d) Historic Preservation Commission (Calhoun/White)
- http://www.yakimawa.gov/services/historic-preservation-commission/minutes/
e) Yakima Planning Commission (Calhoun/White)
- https://edlfh042.citiesdigital.com/weblink/
f) Bike/Pedestrian Committee (Calhoun/White)
g) Tree City Board (Calhoun/White)
- http://www.yakimawa.gov/services/planning/yakima-tree-board/
h) Community Integration (Beehler)
- https://edlfh042.citiesdigital.com/weblink/
i) Yakima Police Athletic League (YPAL) /WA Fruit Community Center (White)
2) Homeless Operational Model / Administration (Funk)
a) Update on Yakima County Homeless Program Model (Moore)
3) Affordable/Senior/ Low Income Housing (Davenport)
a) Discussion of Affordable Housing Report to Council from December 11'
4) Fair Avenue Traffic Calming Petition (White/Sehafer)
5) Community and Neighborhood Facilities (Schafer)
6) Other Business / Requests
a) Approve Minutes of 11/08/2018 NCNB Meeting
b) Future Items / Recap of Deliverables for Next NCNB Meeting (Davenport)
c) Interpreter for Next Meeting (48 -hr advance notice)
7) Audience Participation
a) Resident Interest in Junk Vehicle Regulations
Next Meeting: January 10, 2019
The complete agenda packet is available online at: https://www.yakimawa.gov/council/city-council-committees/
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Attachments for Agenda Items:
• I c: Utility Expenses & Proposed Draft of 5 -Year Plan
• 3: Monthly Permit Statistics for November 2018
• 3a: Affordable Housing Report
• 5: Community & Neighborhood Facilities
• 6a: NCNB 11/08/2018 Draft Minutes
• 7a: Junk Vehicle Regulations
Category
Maint. Salary & Fringe
Building Repair & Maint.
Maint. Supplies
Utilities
Communication
Insurance
Permits & Fees
Maint. Travel
Report Totals
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H13CC Selected Line Items of Expenses
December 31, 2017
Amount
$9,174.10
$14,340.96
$4,324.71
$43,995.83
$2,228.93
$4,971.33
$870.10
$456.50
$80,362.46
HBCC Selected Line Its of Expenses
Maint- Salary F. Fringe
Building Repair & Maint.
18%
Maint. Salary & Fringe Building Repair & Maint. Maint. Supplies
Utilities Communication Insurance Permits & Fees Maint. Travel
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Category
Maint. Salary & Fringe
Building Repair & Maint.
Maint. Supplies
Utilities
Communication
Insurance
Permits & Fees
Maint. Travel
Report Totals
M
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HBCC Selected Line Items of Expenses
December 7, 2018
Amount
$6,477.78
$12,325.87
$2,106.42
$36,183.34
$2,170.44
$4,478.89
$870.10
$403.81
$65,016.65
HBCC Selected Line Items of Expenses
Maint- Salary F. Fringp
uilding Repair & Maint.
19%
Maint. Salary & Fringe Building Repair & Maint. Maint. Supplies
Utilities Communication Insurance Permits & Fees Maint. Travel
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HBCC Selected Line Items of Expenses
Year 2017 vs. YTD Dec 7, 2018
Amount
% of Variance
Category
Variance
Between Year 2017
YTD
Dec 31, 2017
Dec 7, 2018
and YTD Nov 2018
Maint. Salary & Fringe
$9,174.10
$6,477.78
($2,696.32)
-29%
Building Repair & Maint.
$14,340.96
$12,325.87
($2,015M)
-14%
Maint. Supplies
$4,324.71
$2,106.42
($2,218.29)
-51%
Utilities
$43,995.83
$36,183.34
($7,81149)
-18%
Communication
$2,228.93
$2,170.44
($58.49)
-3%
Insurance
$4,971.33
$4,478.89
($492e44)
-10%
Permits & Fees
$870.10
$870.10
$0.00
0%
Maint. Travel
1 $456.50
1 $403.81
($52,69)1
-12%
lReport Totals
1 $80,362.46
1 $65,016.65
1 ($15,345.81)1
-19%
2013HBJCC Completed Projects 2013-2018
Replace two east steel exterior restroom d000. $1,282
2014
Add mag locks onthree exterior double doors. $3,335
2015
Replaced rooftop HVAC unit #7front lobby. $9,047
New heater inNorth exterior restroom. $364
2016
Add xvaU heater by Library front door. $1,115
Add extra outlets inkitchen area. $2,130
ADA door closer work. $1,075
Replaced HVAC unit #1Gym. $18,022
Erickson Structural Engineering Consulting. $1,280
New HEUCCsignage. $4,598
Remove large glass sliding doors replace with stud and sheetrock walls, new door paint and flooring
$9,025
Replaced T'12 light fixtures with energy efficient LED light units in front lobby and both north south
hallways uptothe gym. $10,085
2017
Add 4ton HVAC unit #1Ointhe Library. $12,488
2018
Replaced HVAC unit #GNorthwest offices. $13,087
Replaced T-12 light fixtures with energy efficient LED light units in the MLK, dining room and kitchen.
$7,000
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HBJCC Projected Projects 2019-2023
RM
Kitchen Repair - $3,000
LED light updates. $5,000
Roof repair. $12,000
HVAC replacement. $10,000
Total $30,000
2020
Roof repair. $12,000
LED light updates. $15,000
HVAC replacement. $18,000
BEST lock change out. $15,000
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ADA upgrades. $42,000
HVAC replacement. $18,000
Total $60,000
MM
ADA upgrades. $42,000
HVAC replacement. $18,000
Total $60,000
ADA upgrades. $42,000
HVAC replacement. $18,000
Total $60,000
11 - November 2O18Monthly Division Report w8aokup Created on12/6/2018
Permit Detail - November 1-30, 2018
Permit Detail - November 1-30, 2017
Current Month Year -to -Date
Current Month Year -to -Date
Types
#
Valuation Types
#
Valuation Types
#
Valuation Types
#
Valuation
Single Family
8
$1,531,390.11 Single Family
130
$30,711,350.52 Single Family
6
$2,198,638.92 Single Family
80
$19,778,177.01
Duplex
8
$1,808,949.82 Duplex
35
$9,951,757.57 Duplex
4
$1,067,056.74 Duplex
12
$2,997,722.82
Residential Alt
35
$558,944.70 Residential Alt
606
$6,241,009.29 Residential Alt
431
$422,739.50 Residential Alt
5881
$5,619,341.64
Grading
Grading
3
Grading
Grading
21
New Com
3
$103,951.81 New Corn
61
$37,344,512.45 New Com
7
$9,469,340.21 New Com
58
$27,609,892.72
Com, Alt
21
$764,307.70 Corn Alt
212
$12,802,243.84 Com Alt
17
$1,313,165.28 Com Alt
221
$18,241,850.38
Garage (Residential)
2
$22,396.80 Garage (Residential)
24
$799,742.80 Garage (Residential)
3
$94,973.76 Garage (Residential)
31
$911,424.42
Moves
Moves
0
Moves
Moves
Demo
4
Demo
44
Demo
Demo
25
Pools
Pools
12
$919,300.00 Pools
1
$170,000.00 Pools
8
$406,000.00
Mobile Home
I
Mobile Home
14
Mobile Home
I
Mobile Home
16
Retaining Wall.
2
$tO,198.00 Retaining Wall
4
$46,510.70,Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall
3,
$8,626.50,
TOTAL
861
$6,600,592.14, TOTALI
-
1160
$106,198,842.631 TOTALI
831
$14,802,578.651 TOTALI
10531
$75,904.783.411
11 - November 2O18Monthly Division Report w8aokup Created on12/6/2018
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City of Yakima Department of Community Development
Affordable Housing White Paper
City Council Meeting of December 11, 2018
Submitted by Joan Davenport, Director
Summary
Like most communities in Washington State, and indeed throughout the nation, the City of Yakima does
not have an adequate supply of affordable housing to meet the needs of our community. Housing is
defined as "affordable" if the costs do not exceed 30 percent of a family income. Families who spend
more than 30 percent of their income are considered cost burdened and may have difficulty affording
necessities such as food, clothing, transportation and medical care.
Families that spend 50 percent of their annual income on housing are considered severely cost
burdened. Statewide, over 51 % of renters are cost -burdened and nearly 234,000 households are
severely cost -burdened today. A family with one full-time worker earning the minimum wage cannot
afford the local fair -market rent for a two-bedroom apartment anywhere in the United States (2015
Washington State Housing Needs Assessment). In order to reduce the cost burden to families there is
a gap (need) of 3,300 housing units affordable to those earning lower incomes in the City, according to
the 2015 Washington State Housing Needs Assessment. This is the estimated measure of families
(10% of families) that are currently struggling to cover housing related costs in our community.
Yakima Housing Facts
The City of Yakima currently has approximately 35,980 housing units for 94,190 persons. Average
persons per housing unit is 2.66 persons. In 2014, 54 % of all housing units were owner -occupied and
46% rentals. Vacancy rates for existing housing units is very tight. Less than 2% of the rental units are
vacant at any particular time. Single family homes on individual lots are the dominant housing type in
Yakima.
Findings
• Vacancy Rates, especially for rentals, is very low. Available rentals in Yakima have been
reported to drop from 7.8% to 1.7% vacancy rate between 2014 and 2016 (Runstad Center for
Real Estate Research).
• Home Ownership remains out of reach for many. Approximately 44% of our City families
cannot afford to purchase home at the area Median Home price. Median single family home
values (June 2016) in Yakima was $156,500 (compared to $275,600 in Wenatchee, $183,300 in
Spokane and $216,300 in Tri -Cities). To afford the purchase of a median value home in Yakima,
a family would need to make at least $38,500 annually ($3,200 monthly).
• Many households are cost burdened. In the City of Yakima, 32% of renters are cost
burdened and 49% of home owners are cost burdened (2012 study).
• New construction of multi -family units has not kept up with demand. Between 2009 and
September 2018 a total of 916 new single family homes were permitted for construction. In that
same time period, only 281 housing units in duplex structures were built and 596 units of
multifamily type buildings (more than 3 units per structure). Over this ten year period, a total of
1,793 housing units were issued building permits in the City of Yakima, or an average of 180
permits per year.
• Smaller Household size. Over half the Yakima households are one or two people with no
children. In 2015, 29 percent of Yakima's 33,074 households were single persons and 24
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20%
15%
10%
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percent of the households were couples with no children. These population demographics may
be indicators of a market demand for smaller homes, with smaller lots in a walkable setting.
Townhouse type development and other moderate density to higher density settings may be
responsive to this market.
Housing choices for low to moderate income families in Yakima is severely limited. The
Median Family Income in the City of Yakima is $43,089 (2016 ACS data) which is 27% lower
than the Washington State Median Family Income. An estimated 22.5% of our residents live
below the Federal Poverty level. The illustration below shows the distribution of household
income by employees in the Yakima Urban Area. Yakima is shown in the orange color bar, the
Nation as a whole is shown in gray. Median family income is noted by the black bar.
Average Salary
DATA USA:.
New Residential Units Permitted Since 2009
Type/year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017"
2018
YTD
Total
Single -Family
119
91
66
64
73
78
113
107
90
115
916
Duplex
15
18
18
30
1 18
40
1 24
40
32
46
1 281
Multi -Family 3+ units
65
277
96
72
30
21
3
0
3
29
596
Total New Housing
Units:
199
386
180
166
121
139
140
147
125
190
1,793
Total BLD Permits
Issued
130
116
84
85
88
101
128
127
107
146
1,112
Existing City of Yakima Housing Inventory
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SF
22,303
61.98%
Duplex
3,078
8.55%
3 -4 units
2,383
6.62%
5+ units
6,216
17.27%
Mobile Homes in parks
2,003
5.57%
Total housing units
35,983
100.00%
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Strategies for the City of Yakima
There are a number of issues the City of Yakima may want to consider in order to promote the
construction of affordable housing. This report will summarize the following six issues:
1. Does the City have adequate supply of land zoned for housing, including alternatives to single
family homes? What zoning districts encourage rental housing development?
2. Are there local regulatory barriers that inhibit affordable housing development? Are there
regulatory incentives we can offer to encourage housing construction?
3. Are construction costs & permitting timelines in the Yakima Area consistent with other
communities? Can they be improved?
4. Frontage Improvements and Utility Costs associated with new or infill development.
5. What programs has the State of Washington enabled that the city might want to take advantage
of and what steps are necessary to implement the programs?
6. Should the city of Yakima consider a maintenance Code to assure that existing rental housing is
preserved as well as descent and safe? What are the disadvantages to this approach?
I. Supply of Land Zoned for Housing
Based on population projections and guidelines issued by the Growth Management Act, the Yakima
Comprehensive Plan 2040 identified the need to provide for 17,167 additional persons in the Yakima
Urban Area by 2040 and 8,556 new jobs. The 17,167 new residents would need 6,602 new housing
units over the 20+ year time or approximately 330 new housing starts every year. As stated in the
Housing Facts section of this report, there is a significant need for more affordable housing. To the
extent possible, a goal of the City of Yakima should be to promote approximately half of the new
housing starts (3,300 housing units) as affordable to our moderate and lower income residents. The
target of 330 new housing starts every year is significantly higher than the 180 average housing starts
we have experienced in the last 10 years.
CITY OF YAKIMA — 2015
inventory
Total Acres
Vacant Acres
AS, Airport Support
815.91
1.0
B-1, Professional Business
382.00
48.0
B-2, Local Business
225.20
20.2
CBD, Central Business District
282.40
20.1
GC, General Commercial
1,349.71
442.4
LCC, Large Convenience Center
195.69
12.4
RD, Regional Development
548.31
232.2
SCC, Small Convenience Center
304.79
44.3
M-1, Light Industrial
1,953.14
851.1
M-2, Heavy Industrial
118.92
17.3
R-1, Single Family Residential
6,813.31
895.8
R-2, Two Family Residential
2,230.29
575.1
R-3, Multi -Family Residential
1,146.23
245.8
SR, Suburban Residential
1,565.26
194.6
Grand Total
17,934.12
3,331
Sq. Miles
28.02
4.84
While it is true we will need housing for
all income groups, the most significant
need is to encourage the construction of
housing that is affordable to low and
moderate income family rental housing,
which has a very low vacancy rate (less
than 2%).The 2015 Vacant Land Study,
a background document for the
Comprehensive Plan found the City had
an adequate supply of vacant land
which could accommodate 44,817 new
housing units. However, a suitable
tract of land for new housing has been
identified as one of the main obstacles
in getting new projects started. Housing
can be built in most zoning districts, but
land zoned R-3, Multi -family is limited.
The City could benefit from more R-3
zoned land. A new process for minor
rezones was adopted with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan which generalized
the Future Land Use category for Mixed Residential to include R-2 and R-3 zones.
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II. Regulatory Barriers or Incentives for Affordable Housing
The City needs to encourage construction of all housing types but particularly affordable housing. Some
steps to implement this goal have been taken while other options should be reviewed for future action.
Already Implemented:
✓ The City Council modified the zoning code in 2018 to streamline construction of "Accessory
Dwelling Units" (or ADU's). These are housing units which are built on lots that already have a
house or other structure.
✓ The City amended the zoning code in 2017 to allow clustering of housing units around a
common amenity in order to promote tiny home villages.
✓ With the exception of the Industrial zoning districts, new construction of housing is permitted in
nearly all other zoning districts and locations. The process for multi -family construction requires
notice to neighborhood residents within 300 feet in all districts except R-3 and projects with
more than 20 units require review under State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) in most
situations. Neighborhood concerns ("Not in my Backyard — NIMBY") continues to be a challenge
for some affordable housing projects.
✓ The City of Yakima has not imposed any Impact Fees (as allowed under RCW 82.02) on any
construction projects.
✓ The City of Yakima offers a free Development Service Team project review. A follow up review
is available for $100. If a developer takes advantage of these programs, the actual project
review can be shortened because they have a better understanding of the Codes and
requirements.
✓ Multi -family Tax Exemption program (MFTE). This tax exemption provides an incentive to
construct multi -family housing in a targeted area of Yakima. This area has been defined as the
Central Business district and several properties have been constructed using the exemption
including the Lofts, the One Chestnut and the Nordstrom/Mills building. The program provides
an exemption of property tax increases for up to 12 years based upon qualified improvements of
the project and is governed by YMC 11.63.040. Should this area be expanded?
✓ The City of Yakima is an Entitlement Community for the HUD HOME program. Funds received
under this program must be utilized to create new housing units. HOME funds have been used
by the City of Yakima to support many partnerships and resulted in the construction of over 250
new housing units in the last ten years. Partners include Habitat for Humanity, Yakima Housing
Authority, Next Step Housing, Catholic Charities and others.
Future Options:
o The City of Yakima could review smaller lot sizes as a tool to encourage more diversity and
density of new homes.
o The Central Washington State Homebuilders indicated the preference of many clients for more
townhouse type homes. The Zoning Code could be reviewed specifically for techniques to
encourage this type of development in Yakima, especially located on individual lots.
o The City of Yakima could analyze the Municipal Code to determine if there are other options to
encourage infill of vacant land and buildings with residential uses that have been successful in
other communities.
o Many of the existing buildings in the Central Business District were constructed with boarding
house, hotels or other residential uses on the upper floors. These buildings often do not have
fire suppression sprinkler systems or elevators. The City could examine code options related to
these public safety measures to encourage redevelopment of these buildings with new
residential units.
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o The State legislature adopted amendments to RCW 19.27.060(2) which allows for local
government to reduce the minimum dimensions of habitable spaces in single family housing
units in an effort to promote smaller homes.
o Promote accessory dwelling units in a wider range throughout the City.
o Examine "Inclusionary" zoning that requires a percent of new units to be below market rate.
III. Construction Costs and Permitting in the City of Yakima
The City of Yakima was invited to participate in a 2017 survey of five markets in Eastern Washington to
study housing costs. The five markets included Wenatchee/East Wenatchee, Yakima, Spokane,
Ellensburg and Tri-Cities/Benton County. The 8 -page report was issued in March 2018 and indicates
that construction of single family housing in the City of Yakima is competitive with the other four
markets. In some measures, Yakima is one of the two least expensive markets for development costs.
Areas where Yakima was most competitive was Median Value per square foot, total Sales Prices, total
Cost of Framing materials and total permitting fees. One area in which the Yakima market was high
was the Land Cost.
One area where Yakima fell in the middle of the group was the length of time for development
approvals. If the length of review time is perceived as excessive, this can be viewed as a potential
disincentive for development. Some options to reduce processing time include:
1. The zoning code could be examined for land use types where the review level is changed to
make more affordable housing type "permitted" Class 1 review projects, rather than requiring a
class 2 or Class 3 review. Under Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA), review is
necessary for any project that has more than 20 housing units. One option the City might
consider is to make any SEPA exempt housing project a permitted land use.
2. In some Washington State communities, there is an option to pay an additional fee for expedited
reviews. In other communities certain types of land uses are given an expedited review if the
use is something the community wants to encourage.
3. As noted earlier in this paper some recent affordable housing developments in Yakima have
experienced active neighborhood opposition, which has added up to a year to the review
process. The NIMBY problem is a natural reaction to a project that might introduce diversity or
increased housing density into an area. The City could review options to reduce the NIMBY
effect, including community education and engagement. One solution may involve multiple
smaller projects spread broadly in the City, rather than a project of 30 or more housing units.
This could reduce the NIMBY opposition and streamline development of small scale projects.
There are some grant opportunities for assistance in financing the construction of housing for low to
moderate income families. One of the challenges remains operational costs for these developments.
IV. Frontage Improvements and Necessary Public Utility Costs
The cost of providing public utilities to new development has been noted as a concern for new projects
in Yakima. Public water and sewer are enterprise funds, primarily operating on the rates paid by
existing customers. Therefore, an adequate reserve fund for public financing of area wide
improvements or line extensions does not exist in either of these programs. Some grant funds have
been used in the past to assist in the extension of utilities into some areas. This funding is significantly
constrained. Yakima Municipal Code Title 12 directs many of the policy issues related to these
elements. To reduce frontage and utility costs, locations that already are served by public
utilities and complete streets should be prioritized for affordable housing projects.
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Public water and fire flow — Public water is available from either the City of Yakima or Nob Hill Water
systems, depending on location. No new wells in City Limits for drinking water are permitted, although
there are still neighborhoods where public water is not currently available. The City recently extended
public water to a mobile home park on Fruitvale Boulevard due to a failed water system.
Public sewer — One of the most expensive items for new development is the common need to extend a
public sewer line to the site. Currently, the City has approximately 20% of the neighborhoods and areas
where no public sewer is available. The Yakima Health District does not recommend allowing any new
septic systems inside the City of Yakima if public sewer can be made available. The City of Yakima
does not have a robust Capital fund to finance the extensions of public sewer to all the regions of the
City where no sewer lines exist or the capacity of the lines are not adequate.
Developers cite the "to and through" policy requirement as adding expense burdens to projects, yet this
remains one of the principle methods of equitably extending sewer lines to adjacent properties. Late
comer agreements for sewer reimbursement are not popular, because the payback time is uncertain. In
some of our older neighborhoods, the cost of sewer connections is a financial burden to families in
existing homes that have old or failing septic systems. An alternative financing tool is the Local
Improvement District (LID). In some neighborhoods, property owners may not be able to afford to
participate in the LID or even afford the connection charges.
Street frontage improvements - Construction of new streets, or improvement to existing streets to
support a new development is a basic element of a project. There are many factors that impact the
nature of the street improvement necessary to support a new development. The City has adopted the
policy of "complete streets" that considers all users, including walking, biking and transit. This is most
important in walk to school neighborhoods and safe routes locations. On street parking is often desired
in a new development, but not required. Traffic calming is allowed on neighborhood streets, but not on
busy arterial streets. The City policy is for sidewalks on both sides of the street. Infill lots may be
exempt from some of the requirements to upgrade streets. Requirements for street frontage
improvements must have a "nexus" to support the need for physical improvements. A traffic study is
required for large projects to determine if "off-site" street improvements are necessary. The authority for
the traffic study is most often the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
V. Washington State Legislative Affordable Housing Optional Programs
Several programs have been enacted by the State to encourage affordable housing.
• Affordable Housing Fund Sales and Use Tax increase. The State of Washington enacted an optional
sales and use tax increase of one-tenth of 1 percent for Counties and Cities in 2015 (RCW 82.14.530)
to be used exclusively for affordable housing projects and mental health programs. The cities of
Ellensburg and Olympia have adopted programs to impose this sales tax increase. The city of
Ellensburg anticipates it will raise approximately $450,000 to $500,000 per year from this program. The
City of Olympia anticipates close to $2 million a year in revenue. The program requires a ballot
measure for adoption. Both Ellensburg and Olympia conducted community workshops and studies to
get support to pass these ballot measures. If the city council is interested in this program, a study
session on implementation steps should be scheduled.
• Disposal of Surplus Government Property at a Discount for Affordable Housing:
Effective June 7, 2018, RCW 39.33.015(8)(x) enables state agencies and local governments to dispose
of its surplus property at no or low cost to developers to construct affordable housing. There are
requirements as to the affordability period and other restrictions as to the use of the property associated
with the disposal. Municipalities must typically receive fair market value for surplus properties. Allowing
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the sale of surplus property at a discounted rate will open up more land for development of affordable
housing. This program could streamline transactions of idle city owned land to housing agencies and
developers who will build qualified affordable housing units.
• Allowing for Smaller Residences:
In HB 1085, the legislature amended the state building code and related planning statutes to allow local
governments to reduce the minimum dimensions of habitable spaces in single-family residential units
below the standards set forth in the state building code. This bill is intended to enable the development
of smaller, more affordable homes, sometimes called tiny homes. RCW 19.27.060(2) now reads, in
relevant part:
The legislative body of a county or city... may adopt amendments [to its local regulations
implementing the state building code] that eliminate any minimum gross floor area requirement
for single-family detached dwellings or that provide a minimum gross floor area requirement
below the minimum performance standards and objectives contained in the state building code.
The City of Yakima has not adopted an amendment to the building code that allows this reduction in
gross floor area requirements.
• Exempting Certain Property Intended for Low -Income Housing from Property Taxes: ESSB
5143 exempts real property owned by a nonprofit entity from state and local property taxes when that
land is being used for developing or redeveloping low-income residential housing. In particular, this law
extends the exemption to community land trusts where the land remains in the ownership of the
nonprofit but is leased to low-income households. There is no community land trust in Yakima.
• Increased Funding Available for Affordable Housing and Homelessness:
The legislature made permanent the $40 recording fee surcharge intended to raise funds for
homelessness and affordable housing. It also increased the surcharge amount to $62. A portion of the
surcharge is provided to counties to put toward their homeless housing program and a portion goes to
the state to be deposited in the Home Security Fund Account. The funds must be used for specific
purposes, and data collection requirements and metrics are incorporated to determine whether the
funds are addressing the homelessness problem. The City of Yakima is considering a request to
Yakima County that would reserve this increase in the filing fee for the capital project financing and
operations of a permanent low -barrier homeless housing project and /or homeless shelter.
VI. Minimum Housing Maintenance Code
Preservation of the existing housing stock in the City of Yakima is critical to meeting the demand for
affordable housing. The condition of housing (both rental and home ownership) is essential to quality
life in the community. The City of Yakima, as an Entitlement Community, expends approximately 60%
of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) resources in the repairs for safety and health
items in the homes of senior citizens and disabled persons each year. This program has enabled
hundreds of elderly families to "age in place", delay entry into an assisted living situation, or simply
experience safety repairs that otherwise were not affordable. The City Council has strongly supported
this program but it is limited by available funding.
Much of the City of Yakima housing stock is old, with over 50% of the housing units constructed more
than 40 years ago. There is a strong correlation between housing age and housing condition. The
percentage of housing units that lack either a kitchen or plumbing varies by Census Tract between zero
and 11.26 percent, with the high rate of no plumbing is found east of 1611 Avenue. Other condition
issues have not been recently documented. The City of Yakima has adopted Municipal; Codes for
Chronic Nuisance properties (YMC 11.45), Dangerous Buildings (YMC 11.46) and Apartment
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House/Hotel Safety Codes (YMC 11.13) but we have not adopted the optional Minimum Property
Standards (MPS).
The City of Yakima does not have a rental registry program, like Seattle does that requires inspection of
rental units on a routine basis. At this time, the City cannot demand an inspection of a rental unit, which
impairs the ability to write citations for unsanitary or potentially dangerous conditions. While there are
many positive reasons to support a Minimum Maintenance Code or program, one significant negative
affect would be the potential to displace low income persons from housing without any other housing
resources to provide shelter. The City does not maintain a vacant residential building program at this
time. The City Council has started a discussion of the goals and intended outcomes that may result
from a vacant building program. If the City of Yakima adopts and enforces minimum maintenance
standards, some housing units will be upgraded especially with public safety improvements. However,
some housing units will likely be abandoned and some tenants may be displaced.
City Council Options
The Yakima City Council requested an overview report on the topic of "affordable housing". Staff has
provided this briefing on the nature of this issue in our community. In order to begin to address the
urgent housing needs in our community, the City of Yakima should focus on new ways to encourage
construction of new housing units, and seek innovative methods to encourage housing which may be
below market rates. The City of Yakima has many partners in this community that have broad
expertise on these issues and may provide recommendations or more insight to the Council.
1. The City Council may choose to have a study session on the complex issues covered in this
briefing paper. Community partners could be invited to attend and discuss their
recommendations, concerns and future plans.
2. The Council may direct the Healthy Community and Neighborhood Building Committee (HCNB)
to review this report and prioritize action steps for the full Council.
3. Some of the programs noted in this report require review by the Yakima Planning Commission
for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Any change to utility policies and street improvements should involve a broad community
review, including the City of Yakima Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee.
5. Consideration of the adoption of the minimum maintenance code and a rental registry could
involve review by a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, tenant rights
organizations, health industry professionals and landlord organizations.
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Memorandum
December 6, 2018
To: Heathy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee and City
Manager, Cliff Moore
From: Scott Schafer, Director of Public Work
Re: Community & Neighborhood Facilities
At the last Heathy Communities & Neighborhood Building Committee meeting, it was
requested of staff to bring back an assessment of the City's Community & Neighborhood
Facilities; specifically Lions and Franklin Pools and the two community centers,
Washington Fruit Community Center and Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center.
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A capital facility needs assessment was completed for Lions Pool in 2015 by the
swimming pool consulting firm of Counsilman — Hunsaker. Counsilman — Hunsaker is
nationally recognized for their expertise in aquatics facilities. Since the capital facility
needs assessment, staff has already taken steps to address the recommended
improvements to Lions Pool. The two most significant recommended improvements
were to replace the pool filtration/sanitation system and the dehumidification equipment.
In 2016, the engineering design work for the new filtration and sanitation system was
completed by Perteet Inc. and Counsilman — Hunsaker. This project is ready to go out
for bid when the time comes to actually replace the system. The dehumidification
system was quoted at $80,000. Both of these capital projects will need to be budgeted
when funds are available.
Another recommended improvement was the refurbishment or replacement of the
movable bulkhead. Staff had this originally evaluated in 2013 by Aquatic Specialty
Services. The estimated cost at the time was $49,000.
Franklin Pool
A capital facility needs assessment for Franklin Pool is estimated at $25,000 to $30,000
according to Counsilman — Hunsaker.
MLK Jr. Park Pool
A Feasibility Study from Counsilman — Hunsaker for the proposed Martin Luther King Jr.
Park Community Outdoor Swimming Pool is estimated at $45,000; identify three
possible schematic designs for the community outdoor pool, providing estimated costs to
construct each of the designs and estimated operational costs for the pool.
The cost to conduct further studies on the pools is estimated at $120,000 when including
the Feasibility Study on for the proposed Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community
Outdoor Swimming Pool.
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Washington Fruit Community Center
The Washington Fruit Community Center (WFCC) currently houses YPAL, a nonprofit
organization that brings kids and volunteers together; providing positive, worthwhile
activities. The City of Yakima owns and maintains the building. The building consists of
10,472 sq. ft. and was constructed in 1975. It is in need of much renovation. The City
entered into a five-year Agreement with Washington Fruit & Produce Company to
renovate the building with Washington Fruit and the City each contributing $50,000 per
year for five years. The total amount of $500,000 was to cover the cost of the first 5
Phases of renovation based on the YPAL Building Renovation Study completed by
Wardell Architects. The 5 Phases were identified as:
Phase 1 — Replacement of Windows and Siding; $80,000
Phase 2 — Renovate Classroom/Conference Room; $204,000
Phase 3 — New Restrooms; $84,000
Phase 4 — Remodel Offices/Reception/Cafe; $93,000*
Phase 5 — Assembly Room/Hallways; $13,000
*City staff is looking for direction from the City Council prior to proceeding with Phase 4
to ensure that the future renovations reflect the desired programming and activities of
City Council in order to be the most effective.
Currently, $97,000 remains of the initial $500,000 to complete Phases 4 and 5.
However, staff has identified an issue with the roof and HVAC system. In order to
replace the roof, the 4 large HVAC units must be removed. The HVAC units are
approximately 30 years old and have passed their expected life span. It is our
recommendation that the roof be replacement along with the 4 large HVAC units as one
project prior to proceeding to Phase 4 of the renovations. This capital project is
estimated to be $409,000.
The cost to conduct a further study is estimated at $30,000.
Henry Beauchamp Jr. Communitv Center
The Henry Beauchamp Jr. Community Center (HBCC) formerly known as the Southeast
Community Center, is operated and management by Opportunities Industrialization
Center of Washington (OIC) a nonprofit organization that provides essential services to
meet the needs of the poor and disadvantaged specifically in the areas of health,
education, employment, welfare and recreation. The City of Yakima owns and maintains
the building. The building was constructed in 1972; consisting of 17,000 sq. ft. And like
WFCC, HBCC also is in need of renovation.
In 2016, Erickson Structural Consulting Engineering conducted an evaluation on the
HBCC. The evaluation on the HBCC was to identify needed upgrades and
improvements. The outcome of the evaluation indicated that the HBCC building was
sound, but attention to mechanical and ventilation systems were needed. It was
recommended that this be the priority of the City when funding was available.
Over the past 5 years, staff has been addressing the priority of the ventilation systems
through HVAC unit replacements. They have also conducted mechanical capital
projects such as security doors and locks. In addition, converting existing lighting to
LED lighting. This in turn provides the facility with better quality of lighting at a significant
operational savings.
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Future projects that have been identifed include:
Replacement of the remaining six HVAC units
Address roofing issues
Remodel restrooms; ADA compliance
The cost to conduct a further study is estimated at $40,000.
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November 8, 2018
Councilmember Kathy Coffey (chair)
Councilmember Jason White
Councilmember Brad Hill (alternate)
Councilmember Kay Funk (absent)
Cliff Moore
Joan Davenport
Sara Watkins
Rosalinda Ibarra
Ken Wilkinson
Scott Schafer
Joseph Calhoun
Randy Beehler
With a quorum present, acting Chair Coffey called the meeting to
Adrianne Garner (HBCC)
Frank Rowland (HBCC)
Andy Ferguson (TYT)
at apgrox. 10:01 a.m.
Approval of Minutes — Hill motioned, seconded by White, to approve'the 9/13/2018 minutes as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Reports from Departments/Commissions
Transit Citizen Advisory Committee (TCA) — next meeting is November 14t':Iat Public Works
beginning at 4pm.
Parks & Recreation Commission (P&R) — Wilkinson, reported on the following wrap up activities:
end of summer swimming at Franklin Pool, Randall Parr project, Ed Putnam Memorial at Fisher
Park Golf Course. A brief discussion about schools who utit[ie Lions Pool for swim meets and
practices occurred. The next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting is November 141H
Henry Beauchamp Community Center (HBCC) — Adrianne Garner provided the HBCC 3rd
Quarter Report. Highlights included: 50th Anniversary Celebration, ,T,E.M. programming from the
Pacific Science Center, field trip to the Hanford Observatory, the Game On! program with Central
Washington University, and the first graduation,class 6r'GEQ participants. Future activities include
a Veteran's Luncheon and the annual holiday event, to which Garner extended an invitation. She
mentioned several improuernert necessary at'the community center; such as, renovating the
restrooms, updating the electrical panel and the HVAC system. She noted that her focus is on
seeking additional funding,, to increase the capacity in order to support more children and families.
In addition to HBCC reports, White motioned, seconded by Coffey, to include the Yakima Police
Athletic League (YPAL) to subsequ t agendas underreports. Motion carried unanimously.
Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) " the HPC will be reviewing an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness fo ,an addition to a home in the Barge -Chestnut Neighborhood. Staff
is working on developing contract to hire a consultant to perform the Fruit Row inventory.
Yakima Planning Commission (YPC) —the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendments and rezone
requests recently received approval. City Council will review the 2018 proposed text amendments
at an upcoming public hearing on November 13th. The YPC will review their 2019 work plan.
Bike & Pedestrian Committee (BPC) — a public service announcement on crosswalk safety
through YPD is ongoing. Calhoun also noted that three terms will expire at the end of December.
Tree City Board (TCB) — Calhoun reported that the tree city inventory has been completed. The
TCB will have a reportrs dy in December.
Community Integration Committee (CIC) — nothing noted. It was HCNB Committee consensus to
include in the Council's future briefing meeting, the Community Integration Committee as a topic of
discussion so Council can provide further guidance for that Committee.
Homeless Operational Model/Administration — Watkins shared a diagram illustrating the process
and structure of the homeless operational model. She summarized the three main elements of the
Homeless Housing & Assistance Program Charter of Yakima County: the Coalition, the Executive
Committee, and the Program Administrator. She also explained the following proposed draft
resolutions intended to be reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners which include:
endorsing the Five -Year Plan to reduce homelessness in Yakima County; appointing the Yakima
Homeless Coalition as the local homeless task force; and adopting the Yakima Homeless Housing
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and Assistance Program Charter. Following an extended discussion on current homeless matters,
Davenport reported she is preparing a memo describing a step-by-step process on the progress for
implementing a low -barrier shelter in the City. Coffey motioned, seconded by Hill, to request that
the Council submit a letter to the BOCC requesting that the excess revenue of the increase to the
2163 Fund be put into a Capital Facility development fund. Motion carried unanimously. This will
be included on Council business meeting on December 4th as a Committee report.
In the packet was Larry Mattson's (YVCOG) response to Council's motion from September 11th, a
letter from YVCOG, and Funk's response to which Moore stated they were included for
informational purposes only; no further action necessary.
Affordable/Senior/Low Income Housing — Davenport provided an update on the Affordable Housing
Report. The following issues will be covered: land and locational issues; regulatory barriers and
incentives; the cost of development such as permitting, frontage improvements, and utilities;
dedicated revenues; and housing maintenance code issuee. This informational report will be
provided to the City Council at their December 41h business /meeting.
Community Crosswalks Feasibility Report — Schafer described the City of Seattle's neighborhood
crosswalk program. He reiterated the challenges the City faces in incorporating such, a program in
Yakima such as funding, cost maintenance, and]a' ck of personnel resources. The traffic calming
petition process was discussed. Staff will research whether a petition, for Fair Ave was submitted.
City Council Committee Procedures — Moore shared the latest City Council Committee process.
Future Items — A brief discussion about) deral legislative priorities lobbying efforts ensued, in
particular about funding projects using the marijuana revenues. White motioned to move the
legislative priorities for recreational marijuana revenues to full Coun il: Motion failed for lack of a
second. It was Committee consensus to include this di cession to an upcoming Council briefing.
White expressed the
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arse of securing funds to modernize the two existing pools and
,sted further discussion on this matter. Staff will report back to HCNB
lities and projected improvements. It will be listed on the December
and Neighborhood Facilities.
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sport to'Council: Draft letter to BOCC regarding 2163 Fund excess
unci) briefing meeting two items for discussion:
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dedicated to specific youth development programs
?ighborhood Facilities to the December HCNB agenda
calming petition for Fair Avenue
k Rowland expressed appreciation for the City's efforts on the Henry
Adjourn — White motioned, seconded by Hill, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. This meeting
adjourned at approximately 11:13 a.m.
Approved by:
Date Approved:
Prepared by: Rosalinda Ibarra, Community Development Administrative Assistant. This meeting was recorded by Y -PAC.
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A. Outside storage of wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled,
inoperable, or unlicensed (vehicle licensing plates and current tabs)
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lots.
D, Outside collections of automobile, truck or other motor vehicle parts
or paints, fuels, and lubricants.
E. Outside accumulations of garbage, trash, household goods, yard
trimmings, or other materials which create a public nuisance or fire
hazard.
F. On premise storage of flammable, toxic, corrosive, or explosivel
chemicals, gases, or materials other than reasonable amounts
normal household paints, cleaners, solvents, fuels.
G. Possession of non -household animals including, but not limited to, horses,
cows, sheep, goats, ponies, swine, fowl, and poisonous insects, reptiles
kept unless approved by the city.
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remove a junk vehicle from his or her own property, or to lodge a complaint about a vehicle
elsewhere in the neighborhood. Below are answers to common questions about Thurston County's
junk vehicle program. (Junk vehicles are also referred to as "hulk" vehicles.)
What is a Junk Vehicle?
use.
Damage to the frame.
More than one missing or shattered window or windshield.
More than one inoperable or missing headlight or taillight.
More than one flat tire.
• A rMissing or inoperable engine or transmission.
• A missing wheel, tire, body panel, door, hood or other obvious body part, not including a
bumper.
• A missing license plate.
• A license plate that has been invalid for more than 60 days.
oi A missing driver -side mirror.
* Evidence that the vehicle has not been moved in at least 60 A
'Me definition does not include special-interest vehicles, vehicles undergoing active restoratio
farm machinery, or prominently displayed ornamental machinery. I
There's aunk vehicle on my neighbor's property. Is there anything Thurston County can do about
it?
Enforcement of the county junk vehicle law is done on a complaint basis. After a complaint is
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as "junk/hulk." The property owner is notified and required to remove the vehicle. If the property
owner fails to remove the vehicle(s), a civil infraction may be issued.
lo report ajunk vehicle in unincorporated lliurston County (i.e., not in a city), Omit
an Investigation Request Form.
B. Ownership and vehicle registration status have no bearing on the determination of a
vehicle as a public nuisance vehicle.
C. Upon being notified by the town of Waterville of the presence of a public nuisance
vehicle, a landowner of the premises or property on which the public nuisance vehicle i
located shall, within 45 days, remove the public nuisance, provide the town of Watervill
with written proof that the public nuisance was removed in full compliance with all
applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, and shall prevent a reoccurrence of the public
nuisance.
D. Failure to remove the public nuisance within 45 days constitutes a Class I civil
infraction. Violations shall be assessed in accordance with the Waterville Municipal
Code.
E. A public nuisance vehicle may be abated by any lawful means. Abatement costs sh
be charged against the last registered owner of the public nuisance vehicle and/or the
person responsible for the violation. This may include the landowner of the premises o
property but also any tenant or occupant, regardless of whether the tenancy or
occupancy is legal or not. (Ord. 768 § 4, 2016; Ord. 666 § 2, 2006).
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conduct associated with inoperable/junk vehicles; enhance the visual qualities of Yakima;
conserve and stabilize property values; reduce public health, safety and environmental risks
associated with inoperable and junk vehicles; prevent overloading of limited land resources;
provide safety from fire, and provide the essential open space for light and air.
Shoving inoperable vehicles off a public street on to private property mitigates the RCW violation
but it does not remove the vehicles from public view. It does, however, provide a different view of
the eyesores.
DEFINITIONS JAII definitions found require
"Inoperable motorized vehicle" means any car, truck, van, recreational vehicle, motorcycle,
snowmobile or other vehicle typically powered by an engine, excepting watercraft, that has been
in a stationary position for more than 14 calendar days, is apparently inoperable or requires
repairs in order to be operable, or is unable to move a distance of 20 feet under its own power on
a flat surface. "Inoperable motorized vehicle" may include vehicles that do not meet the definition
of "junk vehicle." – Richland, WA
"Inoperative vehicle" means a vehicle that cannot be operated or towed behind a vehicle on a
public street due to the condition of the vehicle or the status of the ownership, registration, or
license of the vehicle.—Brier, WA (East of Mountlake Terrace)
Extreme Case Scenario– Painted vehicle hulks scattered throughout the City as works of art. In
San Marcos, Texas - The case went before the Fifth US Circuit Court of Appeals. In an opinion
Chief Judge Edith Jones said "the US Supreme Court had never directly ruled on the extent of
First Amendment protection for "visual non -speech objects or artworks." "Irrespective of the
intentions of its creatorsJones said "The [Olds 881 car -planter is a utilitarian device, an
advertisement, and ultimately a junked vehicle."
The RV stored for many years in full public view off Summitview (4701) is in District 6 / Brad Hill.;
Contacted by email / Brooke Goosman - Legal Department
She is assigned to update Title 9. 1 offered to help. No response to date.
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• Title 9, Traffic -- Chapter 9.47, Impounds
Add Inoperable Vehicles and Removal Procedures using Hearing Examiner
• Title 11, Buildings – Chapter 11 -04, Building Code
Add International Property Maintenance Code, Section 302, Exterior Property Areas,
302.8 Motor Vehicles as is, or with definitions and removal procedures using Hearinw
Examiner. Appellate Court of Eastern Washington upheld IPMC and removal action.
• Title 15, YUA Zoning Ordinance – Chapter 15.04 Permitted Land Uses
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by the Yakima School District. Yakima School District shall be held harmless from any causes of action filed in any
court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all cost, attorney's fees,
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para distribuir este volante, no debe considerarse una recomendaci®n o aprobaci®n per el Distrito Escolar de Yakima. El Distrito Escolar de
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change is in supportof i desire to nave a clean and •
• providing "tools" to remove frompublic view derelict vehicles
stored 24/7 on private property. Hopefully; as quickly as a merchant's
shopping • `: removed from public view.
I am asking for f' • • it of effective regulationsgive the
citizens of Yakima a cleaner and more livable City. My recommendation is
to adoptInternational( • # Code mirrors the
Community's i • Council's desireti have a clean and livable City.
The IPMC can regulate everything from•I• .• . vehicles, to fences,to how
vegetation grow. * IPMC appeals are hY I `• by the HearingExaminer. * decision
by the Hearing Examiner is the final decision I any violation matter
appealed to Ycourt with jurisdiction.
CourtIPMC regulations are not "new"; they have existed for years. They have been adopted by
local governments across our State and the nation. Kittitas County, Yakima County,
Union Gap, and Selah to name just a few have adopted the IPMC. It is a State Appellate
'• code.
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