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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 5.A.
For Meeting of: May 7, 2019
ITEM TITLE: Council Partnership Committee report
SUBMITTED BY: Cliff Moore, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The Council Partnership Committee met on April 19, 2019 and discussed the Affordable
Housing report and prioritizing policy options. Staff is writing a$25,000 grant to the Community
Foundation to support a Housing Action Plan, which would focus on community engagement and
coordinate efforts of partners and the City towards developing more housing options.
The City was also asked to submit a letter of support for the Dispute Resolution Center's
application to the Community Foundation seeking funding to establish a forum for downtown
businesses to discuss issues related to the impact of homelessness in the community.A draft
support letter is attached for Council consideration.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
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APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: ilerCity Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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May 7, 2019
Sarah Augustine
Executive Director
Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties
132 North First Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
Dear Sarah,
The Yakima City Council is pleased to provide this letter in support of the Dispute Resolution
Center's (DRC) grant application to the Yakima Valley Community Foundation to establish a
network of local businesses and organizations struggling with homeless issues.
The funds would be used to bring together the downtown community in partnership with service
providers to address the issues of homeless individuals. Currently, the Yakima Police
Department (YPD) is being relied on to respond to homeless.complaints. Having a coordinated
effort in which businesses could gather and discuss issues to mitigate difficult situations would
benefit the community and also relieve some of the numerous calls for service YPD is currently
faced with.
The Dispute Resolution Center is experienced in organizing and developing networks, hosting
meetings and facilitating difficult situations. Therefore, the Yakima City Council is confident the
DRC is the best agency for establishing this network and supports its grant request.
Sincerely,
Kathy Coffey
Mayor