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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 15, 2020
City Hall — Council Chambers
9 a.m. Budget Session -- Conducted via speakerphone, live streamed at www.yakimawa.gov
and telecast live on Y-PAC, Spectrum Cable Channel 194 or you may call in and listen by
dialing 1-253-215-8782 or 1-888-788-0099. When prompted for the meeting ID enter 944 9351
6798#. When prompted for the participant ID enter #. When prompted for the meeting
password enter 428280#. There will be no opportunity for oral communications; however, if
you wish to provide written comment to the City Council, please email
ccouncil2@yakimawa.gov. Written comments received by 3 pm on 10/14/20 for this meeting
will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting. MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Council: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding, Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens, Councilmembers
Kay Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund (present until 11:23 a.m.) and Eliana Macias (Council
members attending via zoom audio/video)
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, Finance & Budget Director Steve Groom and City
Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
Absent: Councilmember Jason White
2. Council Review of Proposed 2021 Budget - 4 of 4
City Manager Harrison introduced today's session.
John Carney, IT Services Manager, provided follow up regarding the online application
for crime reporting.
Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, provided an update on information
requested from previous study sessions regarding salaries by department and debt
capacity/maturity. Mr. Groom reviewed a PowerPoint, which included information on perpetual
vehicle replacement financing.
Fire Chief Markham reported on issues with aged apparatus and the ongoing costs for
replacement. Councilmember Funk stated the costs are untenable and the City may need to
bond before a crisis situation occurs.
Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, reviewed costs associated with Police
vehicle replacement, noting ideally the City should replace 14 patrol cars each year, which is
approximately $1 million dollars annually.
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Police Chief Murray discussed vehicle replacement needs and repair costs. Councilmember
Funk asked about reducing the number of vehicles and instead have a police fleet pool with
vehicles used 2-3 shifts per day. City Manager Harrison responded that the City has
provided police take-home vehicles, which adds a union complication. He stated staff will
bring back several financing options to Council first quarter 2021.
Joan Davenport, Community Development Director, shared a PowerPoint regarding Mill Site
development. City Manager Harrison advised staff is exploring opportunities for funding,
including utilizing enterprise reserves, with additional information to be provided at the next
Council meeting.
Loretta Zammarchi, Solid Waste and Recycling Manager, reviewed a policy issue for a 5-
year 3.5 percent refuse rate increase. Ms. Zammarchi discussed the lack of a market for
recycling and increasing landfill rates.
Council members discussed today's presentation and whether an additional study session is
needed. Steve Groom, Director of Finance and Budget, reminded Council there are budget
hearings scheduled on November 2 and 17, 2020.
Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Macias seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on October 20, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The motion carried by
unanimous vote, Lund and White absent. The meeting adjourned at 11:26 a.m.
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