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Citizens for
• Board members worked with legislators on gang, • Meet and get to know your neighbors.
meth, and sentencing of offenders that will bring • to know children's your c friends better.
positive results to our communities. y afe Yakima VaIIe
• We successfully communicated CSC's 2008 goals • Start a Block Watch. y
and efforts to local and state elected officials, City • Paint over graffiti within 24 hours.
Councils within Yakima County, and local civic • Contribute financially to specific projects, events, or
clubs. to our general operating fund to coverouradministra- C ommunities
• In 2008, Board members provided community edu- tive expenses.
cation through presentations to Kiwanis, Rotary, • Provide expertise with a loaned executive or con- Building Safer Communities Citizen by Citizen
Yakima Chamber, YPAC, and word of mouth. sultant.
• Faith & Family Team members helped grow strong • Volunteer at events or serve on the Board of Direc-
faith based relationships throughout Yakima Valley; tors or other Action Team.
distributed prayer cards, held prayer walks and
rallies, helped coordinate cold weather shelters in • Make in -kind donations, such as printing, products,
Yakima, and brought faith communities from or promotion. ®
around our valley together to discuss issues re- • Mentor or tutor children and youth.•,..
lated to homelessness and gangs.
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• Our Youth Programs and Education Team created ing opportunities for young people. NMI
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approximately 100 summer jobs for youth in both . S p eak about your town with pride. I r
2007 & 2008. In 2009, 194 youth attended our , 7; !tAt 4 ;fir
Youth Career & Job Fair at Southeast Community CSC looks forward to your . t. 9'
Center, and the Team mentored Sunnyside volun involvement in whatever form it takes!
teers through their first event with 296 students w . t.
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• CSC is a Community Mobilization group and is Our Board of Directors ': -
working to reduce the instances of substance /aratwa11xi6...1
abuse and violence through community engage- Our Board of Directors, 46 strong, is made of local
ment, education, collaboration. Received official leaders, ordinary citizens, public agencies, private
IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit status. businesses, not - for - profit organizations, and high
• CSC held three open forums with youth from Top- school students. Board meetings are held on the Serving communities in
penish, Eisenhower, and Yakima's Juvenile Deten- 1st Thursday of each month in the Mercy Leader -
tion Center asking them how they would approach ship Center at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Yakima County
improving safety in their communities'. Commerce, 10 N. 9th Street, at 3:30 pm. If you
• Organized the National Night Out Kick -Off Party for have an item you would like to bring to our atten-
2007 & 2008. tion, please contact our Executive Director.
Parker Heights Prop- • r .., CSC's purpose is to mobilize and collaborate
erty Owners Associa- f
f , . * sA with stakeholders in the Yakima Valley who
tion started their own •
community watch in ._ i C i u' — r . Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities have a shared vision of a safe community.
lase. ; a ° _ , 10 North 9th Street, P.O. Box 1490
1 , Yakima WA 98907
II k Executive Director: Carol Holden CSC is supported by Yakima County, City of Yakima, City of
Phone: 509.248.2021 x112 Fax: 509.248.0601 Grandview, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, ESD105
`: : Attendees at the as well as individuals and businesses in our community. We
2007 Youth Career E - mail: carol @yakima.org thank them for their dedicated service and support.
t 1 & Job Fair. Website: www.yakima.org
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Purpose p 2009 4016114C - Team Based View
Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities' (Action Teams change with community need)
(CSC) purpose is to mobilize and collaborate of Directors meets at
with stakeholders in the Yakima Valley who have 3:30 pm on the first Thurs-
Drug Free day of each month at the
a shared vision of a safe community. Communities y
Team / Safe Greater Yakima Chamber of
Public
Relations Neighborhoods Commerce.
Vision Team & Communities
Team
The Yakima Valley will be known as one of the safest
places to live, work and raise a family. (45)
Youth Board of Directors
Programs Legislative
Communication
Mission & Education - --� Team
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Our mission is to strengthen community efforts to Executive
make our neighborhoods safe. Committee:
2009 Chairman:
Bill Dolsen uenchmarks
Faith &
Values F amilies i
• To be inclusive Team
• Seek unity in all w e do
• Remain determined and be persistent L Anti -Gang
Open for Initiative
• Empower and enable people and organizations Future Team T eam
ty • Multiply and coordinate resources, not duplicate s & Fund ng
them \ Team
Teams & Meetings
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The organizational chart to the right gives an
overview of CSC's Action Teams. Most meetings CSC's Objectives for Making our Communities Safe
are held at the Yakima Chamber of Commerce.
• Encourage community activities that will • Unify countywide support for safety specific
CSC's Role in the Community lower the Yakima Valley MSA's overall crime legislation.
Our role is to be a catalyst for community en- rate to the bottom third of the national crime
gagement in issues relating to reducing crime. rate within five years. • Support opportunities for youth to engage in
Solutions will be as complex as the issues and safe and positive behavior
we know there is no simple answer. We encour- • Identify and measure benchmarks for cour-
age you to get involved in addressing these is- munity safety. • Assist in creating a drug free community.
sues.
• Encourage education on how to build a safe • Monitor and strengthen community efforts in
Sincerely, community. prevention, intervention and suppression of
crime.
Bill Dolsen
2009 Chairman of the Board
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Sample Codes of Ethics
Chapter 2.26 - Conduct of Public Officials and Public Employees -Code of Ethics [Richland]
Sections: 2.26.010 Code of Ethics - Necessity.
2.26.020 Definitions.
2.26.030 Certain Privileges or Exemptions Prohibited.
2.26.040 Incompatible Employment or Activity Prohibited.
2.26.050 Confidential Information- Disclosure Prohibited.
2.26.060 Financial, Personal Interest- Disclosure Required.
2.26.062 Conduct of Council Members.
2.26.063 Conduct of Board, Commission and Committee Members.
2.26.064 Violation and Penalties.
2.26.110 Findings Open to Public- Exceptions.
2.26.115 Initiation of Appropriate Action.
2.26.120 Public Official or Public Employee - Violation.
2.26.130 False Charge - Violation.
2.26.010 Code of Ethics - Necessity.
In keeping with the policies declared by the state legislature in enacting codes of ethics for state
officials, it is recognized that high moral and ethical standards among City officials are equally
essential to the conduct of local and state government; that a code of ethics for the guidance of City
officials is necessary in order to prevent conflicts of interest in public office, improve standards of
public service, and promote and strengthen the faith and confidence of the people of the City in their
governing body. The council ethics and administration committee will initially receive and process
complaints or allegations of violations of the City of Richland's code of ethics. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord.
40 -98).
2.26.020 Definitions.
A. "Public official" means all elected City officials including the mayor and members of the City
Council, together with appointive members of City boards, commissions and committees and all
other persons in the unclassified services as defined in Section 2.28.070. "Public employee" means
all persons in the classified services as defined in Section 2.28.016.
B. "Special" privileges or exemptions, and "personal" interests relate to privileges, exemptions or
interests which are peculiar to an individual, as distinct from the rights and interests of the public
generally, or identifiable classes of the public. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord. 58 -76 1.02: Ord. 3 -97: Ord. 40-
98).
2.26.030 Certain Privileges or Exemptions Prohibited.
No public official or public employee shall use his position to secure special privileges or exemptions
for himself, his spouse, child, parents, other persons or employers. Nor shall any public official or
public employee accept anything of value that may tend to influence him in the discharge of his
duties, or which could have influenced him in the discharge of his past duties. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord.
58 -76 1.03).
2.26.040 Incompatible Employment or Activity Prohibited.
No public official or public employee shall engage in or accept private employment or render services
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for private individuals or entities or engage in any business or professional activity when the
employment, service or activity is incompatible with the proper discharge of his official duties, or
when it would require or induce him to disclose confidential information acquired by him by reason of
his official position. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord. 58 -76 1.04).
2.26.050 Confidential Information - Disclosure Prohibited.
No public official or public employee shall, except as required in the performance of his duties, or in
the course of any conduct reasonably believed to be in the performance of his duties, disclose
confidential information gained by reason of his official position, nor shall he otherwise use the
information for his personal interest. Confidential information shall include:
A. Personnel information applications, and any files maintained for City employees, appointees or
elected officials;
B. Information required of any taxpayer or City license holder in connection with the assessment or
collection of any tax or license fee if the disclosure of the information to other persons would tend to
violate the taxpayer or licensee's right to privacy or may result in unfair competitive disadvantage to
such taxpayer or licensee;
C. Specific intelligence information and specific investigative files compiled by investigative law
enforcement and penology agencies and those state agencies vested with the responsibility to
discipline members of any profession, the nondisclosure of which is essential to effective law
enforcement or for the protection of any person's right to privacy.
D. Information revealing the identity of persons who file complaints with investigative law
enforcement or penology agencies; except as the complainant may authorize;
E. Test questions, scoring keys and other examination data used to administer license, employment
or civil service examination;
F. Except as provided by RCW Chapter 8.26, the contents of any real estate appraisals made for or
by any agency, including the City relative to the acquisition of property by the City until the project is
abandoned or until such time as all of the property has been acquired, but in no event shall
disclosure be denied for more than three (3) years after the date of the appraisal;
G. Valuable formula, designs, drawings and research data obtained or produced by the city, its
officers, employees and agents within five (5) years of any request for disclosure thereof, when
disclosure would produce private gain and public loss;
H. Preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations and intra- agency memorandums in which opinions
are expressed or policies formulated or recommended, except that a specific record shall not be
exempt when publicly cited by an agency in connection with any agency action;
I. Records which are relevant to a controversy to which the City or any of its officers, employees or
agents is a party and would not be available to another party under the rules of pretrial discovery for
causes pending in the superior courts;
3. Any other information as is declared confidential by other specific statutes;
K. The confidential areas hereinabove listed shall be inapplicable to the extent that information, the
disclosure of which would violate personal privacy or vital governmental interest, can be deleted from
the specific records sought. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord. 58 -76 1.05).
2.26.060 Financial and Personal Interest - Disclosure Required.
A council member who has a financial or other private or personal interest in any ordinance,
resolution, or other action pending before the City Council shall disclose on the records of the council
the nature and extent of the interest, and the interest as disclosed shall be incorporated in the
minutes of the council's proceedings. This provision shall not apply if the council member disqualifies
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himself from participating in any discussion and vote on the matter under consideration. The
disclosure shall include but shall not be limited to the following:
A. The name of any private business corporation, firm, or enterprise affected by the councilmanic
action, of which the council member or the marital community is or has been during the preceding
twelve (12) months a shareholder, bondholder, secured creditor, partner, joint entrepreneur or sole
proprietor, where the total value of the member's individual or undivided legal or equitable financial
interests therein as the shareholder, bondholder, secured creditor, partner, joint entrepreneur or sole
proprietor is, and at any time during the preceding twelve (12) months has been, in excess of one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00);
B. The name of any such private business or corporation, firm, or enterprise of which the member or
his spouse is or has been during the preceding twelve (12) months an officer, director, partner,
attorney, agent or employee who, for services rendered during the preceding twelve (12) -month
period or to be rendered in any such capaCity has received or been promised compensation equaling
or likely to equal an amount in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord. 58-
76 1.06: Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.062 Conduct of Council Members. •
Council members will hereafter conduct themselves according to the following rules of conduct as
they pertain to work for and on behalf of the City of Richland:
A. A council member shall maintain decorum and set an example for conduct when the council
member represents the city. Council members shall conduct themselves so as not to bring disgrace
or embarrassment upon the city.
B. A council member shall always represent that opinions stated are the member's own and do not
necessarily represent those of the council unless the council has voted and passed an ordinance,
resolution pr motion that so states the expressed policy.
C. If a council member writes to a citizen, the member may use City stationery. However, the form
and language must. clearly state that opinions are those of the writer unless the council has.taken
some official action. The council member shall sign his /her name as "Mayor /' "Mayor Pro Tem" or
"Council Member" as applicable.
D. A council member must obtain approval of the council by motion to represent the City to any
organization if the City financially supports the organization. •
E. A council member must obtain approval of the council by motion to attend any activity for which
the City will pay two hundred dollars ($200.00) or more for travel and other expenses.
F. A council member shall not divulge the discussions held in executive session until or unless:
1. The discussions have become public by some other means.of which the council member is not a
voluntary participant,
2. The council itself has made the discussion public, or
3. The reason for secrecy has passed.
G. A council member shall make public any conflict of interest the member has with respect to any
issue under consideration by the council. The nature of such conflict need only be described in terms
that make clear the existence of a conflict. The council member shall not participate in discussions of
the subject and shall not vote on it if:
1. The council member has a personal, financial or property involvement in the subject,
2. The council member has close professional or social ties to the participants, or
3. The ordinances of the City of Richland or the statutes of the state of Washington prohibit the
member's involvement.
If the council member has only a casual association with the subject or parties, the member must
state the relationship, and then may fully participate.
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11. A council member shall not use his /her office for personal gain, especially financial gain, including
particularly the acceptance of gifts and gratuities.
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1. A council member shall not make false statements on which the council, City staff or other
agencies rely to establish policy or make important decisions. A council member violates this rule if
he /she knows it is untrue, or if the person has knowledge that would lead a reasonable person of
ordinary prudence to conclude that the statement is untrue. (Ord. 15 -92: Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.063 Conduct of Board, Commission and Committee Members.
Members of council appointed boards, commissions and committees (hereinafter referred to as
members) shall hereafter conduct themselves according to the following rules of conduct as they
pertain to work for, and on behalf of, the City of Richland:
A. A member shall maintain decorum and set an example for conduct when the member represents
the city. Members shall conduct themselves so as not to bring disgrace or embarrassment upon the
city.
B. A member shall always represent that opinions stated are the member's own and do not
necessarily represent those of the board, commission or committee of which he /she is a member
unless the body has voted and approved a motion, resolution or other action supporting such
statements.
C. All motions, resolutions and other actions of boards, commissions and committees shall be
consistent with council policy unless the intent of such an action is to recommend a change in policy
to the council.
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D. A member may write letters on City stationery and direct other communications to citizens and
others about matters related to the member's board, commission or committee. However, the form
and language must clearly state that opinions are those of the member unless the body or council
has taken some official action. Such letters shall not promise or imply that the City or any of its
subsidiary organizations will make any particular decision or undertake any particular activity. The
member shall sign his /her name as "chairperson, "vice- chairperson" or
board/commission/committee member," as applicable, on written communications.
E. A member must obtain approval of the member's board, commission or committee, by motion, to
represent the body to any other organization. The City Council must approve if:
1. The purpose is to participate in decision making; and /or
2. The City will spend one hundred dollars ($100.00) or more; and /or
3. The member intends to travel outside the Tri- Cities area on City business.
F. A member shall not divulge the discussions held in executive session until or unless:
1. The board, commission or committee itself, or the City Council has made the discussion public;
or
2. The reason for the secrecy has passed.
G. A member shall make public any conflict of interest the member has with respect to any issue
under consideration by the member's board, commission or committee. The nature of such conflict
need only be described in terms that make clear the existence of a conflict. A member shall not
participate in discussions of the subject and shall not vote on it if:
1. The member has a personal, financial or property involvement in the subject;
2. The member has close professional or social ties to the participants; or
3. The ordinances of the City of Richland or the statues of the state of Washington prohibit the
member's involvement.
If the member has only a casual association with the subject or parties, the member must state the
relationship and then may fully participate.
H. A member shall not use his /her position for personal gain, especially financial gain, including
particularly the acceptance of gifts or gratuities.
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I. A member shall not intentionally make false statements on which his /her board, commission or
committee, or the City Council, City staff or other agencies rely in conducting the business of the
city. A member violates this rule if he /she knows the statement is untrue, or if the person has
knowledge that would lead a reasonable person of ordinary prudence to conclude that the statement
is untrue. (Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.064 Violation and Penalties.
The following procedure will be implemented by the Council Ethics and Administration Committee
when an alleged violation of the rules stated in Section 2.26.062 or Section 2.26.063 occurs:
A. Any council member who believes that another council member, or member of a council -
appointed board, commission or committee, has violated the council ethics rules, or any member of a
board, commission or committee who believes another member of his /her board, commission or
committee has violated the council ethics rules, shall submit a written statement of the purported
violation to the Council Ethics and Administration Committee.
B. The committee shall review the violation to determine whether adequate reasons exist to bring
formal charges. The violator shall remove himself /herself from the committee if a member and the
council shall substitute another council member for the review.
C. The committee shall come to one (1) of the following conclusions:
1. There is insufficient evidence to conclude that any particular violation has occurred. In this case,
the committee shall keep any records confidential.
2. The committee concludes there may have been a violation, in which case the committee may call
for full review by the council in executive session.
D. If the committee concludes there may have been a violation, the council shall classify the possible
violation as major or minor in executive session. If the council determines that a minor violation has
occurred, it shall pass an appropriate motion of censure at a public meeting. The violator may
demand a public hearing for minor violations. A major violation shall result in a public hearing by the
council. The council shall select one (1) of its members to present its findings at the hearing. The
violator shall neither conduct the meeting during the hearing nor shall the member present the
findings. The council shall give the accused council member or board, commission or committee
member adequate time to prepare a case andrto present the case at the public hearing. Both the
council and accused member shall present their own cases but they may be accompanied.by counsel
during the proceedings. The council presenter and the accused may present witnesses who shall
present their evidence upon oath. After hearing the evidence, the council shall determine whether
the purported violation was major, minor or whether there is insufficient evidence to determine that
a violation occurred. If the council determines that a violation occurred, they shall also establish a
penalty commensurate with the violation. The council may remove the violator from the positions of
mayor or mayor pro tem, if applicable, as part of the penalty if they deem it appropriate. (Ord. 15-
92: Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.110 Findings Open to Public Exceptions.
The record of the committee's findings and other records made or filed under this chapter shall be
open to public inspection unless such designation is inconsistent with some other provision of law or
this chapter; provided, that the council ethics and administration committee, in the conduct of any
hearing or proceeding within its power, may make reasonable orders necessary for the protection of
individuals who may be incorrectly accused or who may be disproportionately harmed by premature
disclosure; including orders that the committee's findings in a particular hearing shall not be open to
public inspection pending the initiation of civil or criminal action by the city. However, the findings
shall be made public within three (3) days from the time they are rendered; and provided further,
that no such order shall have the result of precluding any enforcement agency from taking action
within its own. jurisdiction. (Ord. 432 1.01: Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.115 Initiation of Appropriate Action.
If the findings of the committee disclose a violation of this chapter, the City Attorney shall initiate
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appropriate action to effectuate the purposes of this chapter; provided, that if the findings of the
committee disclose a violation by the City Manager or City Attorney, then the mayor shall initiate
appropriate action to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. In that situation requiring special
advice on matters of ethics, the council can convene an ad hoc citizen's committee to advise the City
Council. (Ord. 58 -76 1.09: Ord. 40 -98).
2.26.120 Public Official or Public Employee - Violation.
A. Any public official or public employee who knowingly and willfully violates any provision of this
chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, that the criminal sanctions herein set forth shall
not apply to a violation of Section 2.26.050, its being the intent of the City Council that openness
and free disclosure, in appropriate situations, not be hampered through fear of possible prosecution.
In addition to the penalties herein provided, violation may constitute a cause for suspension, removal
from office or employment, or other disciplinary action, which may include restitution or judicial
action for recovery of any loss to the City that resulted from violation of this chapter.
B. For the purpose of this section a public official or public employee acts knowingly or with
knowledge when:
1. He is aware of a fact, facts, or circumstances or result described by this chapter; or
2. He has information which would lead a reasonable man in the same situation to believe that facts,
circumstances, or results exist which are described by this chapter.
C. The element of willfulness is satisfied if a public official or public employee acts knowingly with
respect to the material elements constituting .a violation of this chapter. (Ord. 432: Ord. 58 -76 1.10:
Ord. 4 -85).
2.26.130 False Charge- Violation.
Any person who files with the council ethics and administration committee a false charge of
misconduct on the part of any public official or public employee when the person knows it is false,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. In addition to the penalties herein provided any person convicted
of a violation of this section shall also pay the costs and expenses of the committee's investigation.
(Ord. 58 -76 1.11: Ord. 432: Ord. 4-85: Ord. 40 -98).
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What CSC Does Our Action Teams
Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities (CSC) was cre- Faith & Families Team: Chair —Linda Iasella Purpose
ated to network individuals and organizations in a self directed Objective: This Team's mission is to engage the faith community in
effort, harnessing citizen passion and determination to make dealing with the issues of homelessness and gangs. Our purpose is to mobilize
Yakima Valley a safe place for everyone. Crime and its causes Goal: Bring the faith community together to address issues related to and collaborate with
are complex interconnected social and environmental issues. homelessness and urban youth. stakeholders in the Yakima
There is no one sure -fire quick fix. However, armed with in- Achievements: The Team has grown in number and in strength due Valley who have a shared
formation, determined individuals united through CSC are to effective representation from both the Latino and African Ameri- vision of a safe community.
making a difference. can participation. More churches are involved. The Extreme
Bound together by a vision and shared values, this group of Weather Homeless Program has been very effective in providing
leaders is committed to connecting resources and people, ma- services with over 100 volunteers who have been trained to work
bling neighborhood communities, and promoting an environ- with homeless persons and so many churches are providing for un- Mission
ment in which we can all feel safe. met needs -- especially food. Pastor Dave Hanson has done a re-
markable job. There are some churches that are working effectively
with young people in gangs. Paul Stadler has designed a beautiful Our mission is to strengthen
2008 Accomplishments website titled servingyakimavalley.net. Its purpose is to recognize, community efforts to make
Increased Network of Collaborative Organizations... promote, and to make visible those within the Christian Community our neighborhoods safe.
CSC believes that by creating collaborative opportunities, shar- who are serving our valley. We are working on a DVD to present
to the church assoc. on the needs and opportunities to help with
ing and leveraging resources, and creating a group- directed and
aligned strategic plan, we help align and focus Yakima Val- homelessness and gangs prevention. Vision
ley's efforts to address crime and its causes. To this end we Human Services Team: Chair — Rhonda Hauff
continue to add to our community resource listing of entities Objective: Provide information and education about service pro- The Yakima Valley will be
and people. grams and agencies in Yakima County. known as one of the safest
Redefined our Mission Statement ... Goal: Broaden the Board's knowledge of resources and accomplish- places to live, work and
During 2008, the CSC Board of Directors revisited our mission ments and efforts already going on in our community. Our hope is raise a family.
statement and refined it to deliver a clearer message. this will influence plans and goals of the CSC either by enhancing
what is already being done or by developing new avenues and
Brought focus to the organization ... directions — filling the holes —so to speak.
During the second half of the year Chairman Leita, along with Values
Executive Committee members, worked to refine and focus our Local Youth Forums Team : Chairs — Michael Moore & Patty Dion
Executive Director position. They completed a review of time Objective: Ask teens what should be done to prevent juvenile • To be inclusive
spent, evaluated the support needs of the board, and created an delinquency and create safer communities.
updated job description. Goal: Hold local youth forums to gather information directly • Seek unity in all we do
from teenagers.
Informed the public and local governments ... Achievements: Volunteers gathered comments directly from youth in an • Remain determined and
Our outreach over the past year included presentations to al- open subject format at the Yakima Detention Center, Eisenhower High not give up
most every city councils in Yakima County, multiple presenta- School, and Toppenish Barrios Unidos. In all just over 100 youth partici-
tions to local civic clubs, and our monthly board meetings were pated. The results were shared with local officials with encouragement to • Empower and enable
recorded and aired by YPAC. We know these efforts were locate funding for our community to continue implementing solutions pro- people and organizations
successful as we obtained financial support for 2009 from the posed by youth.
City of Grandview, City of Yakima, and Yakima County, as • Multiply and coordinate
well as seeing an increase in new volunteers. We look forward Meth Reduction Action Team: Chair —Steve Hill resources, not duplicate
to continuing our efforts to grow relationships and encourage Objective: Reduce methamphetamine use. them
collaboration throughout Yakima valley. Goal: Create a multi -media anti -meth campaign.
Achievements: This Team worked with Enigma Marketing Solutions, Inc. of
Saw a reduction in property crime rates ... Yakima to create and launch a multi -media anti- methamphetamine campaign.
From 2006 -2007 property crimes in the City of Yakima were The commercial produced was not what was expected, so the Team is now
down by 23 %, and down almost 5% in Yakima County. How- looking at other options. Our community continues to be educated and en-
ever, the Yakima County are still experiencing crime rates gaged in multiple forums through the work of the Yakima County Meth Ac-
above the national average. We believe community oriented tion Team. This Team continues outreach at events such as National Night
policing programs like Block Watch will be instrumental in Out, Block Watch Area Coordinators meetings, and through other community
future crime prevention efforts. informational settings
Refined our Organizational Structure ... Youth Programs and Education Team: Chair —Ester Huey
We adopted a wheel and spokes type model for our organiza- Objective: Create job opportunities for youth.
tional structure. Action Teams branch off from the Board, and Goal: Employ 100 youth in part-time jobs.
our Executive Committee is a core group of leaders chosen Achievements: In the second year of our Jobs for Youth program we realized
from the Board. we had a hit. Our team of volunteers, along with over 50 collaborative rela-
tionships with community partners, created nearly 100 part -time jobs for lo-
Filed for Non - Profit status with the IRS ... cal youth. Youth participants earned minimum wage, worked 80 hours over a
CSC timely filed for 501(c)3 non - profit status with the Internal four week period, gained experience, and received mentoring. Some youth
Revenue Service and expects to be approved in February 2009. continued to work in their positions after the end of the program. Community
members from the Lower Yakima Valley are interested in duplicating this
Held Our Second Annual Election ... ,
Diversity was the key word when our Nominating Committee Safe Neighborhoods and Communities Team: Chair —Wayne Haubrich
recommended nominees to the board. Ten new CSC Board Objective: Engage residents in crime prevention efforts. r =
members were elected at our December 4th meeting from spe- Goal: Grow the number of Block Watch groups and facilitate the shar- , '
cific community stakeholder basis to serve three year terms. ing of best practices between City and County programs.
Sustainability and succession have also been addressed by our Achievements: This team worked to plan and hold the annual National
Nominating Committee. For 2009, our Chairman will be Bill Night Out Kick -Off Party, which over 1000 people attended, and pro- _ 1, ,x 4M
Dolsen, and Ken Marble will serve as Vice Chairman. mote neighborhood Block Watch parties around the County. The team fix' ,
is comprised of mostly Block Watch volunteers and local law enforce-
ment. They meet regularly to discuss best practices and compare spe- ./
cific neighborhood efforts and challenges. CSC believes an increased
emphasis on growing the number of Block Watch groups in Yakima ` '`
Valley will encourage stronger prevention efforts in our neighbor -
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Goal: Bring resources to Yakima Valley
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the state legislature on the Gang Bill. Three of the four , "`
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Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities
Statement of Cash Flow
Executive Committee
C itizens for for the Twelve Month Period Ended December 31, 2008
Members Safe Yakima Valley
YTD YTD YTD
Mike Leita, 2008 Chair C ommunities Income: Actual Budget Variance
Bill Dolsen, First Vice Chair
Ken Marble, Second Vice Chair Buliarng Safer Communities Citizen by Citizen
Mike Morrisette, Secretary/Treasurer Yakima County Service Agreement
Dave Edler, 2007 Chair (Gen) 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00
Sam Granato Yakima County Service Agreement
Linda lasella (L &J) 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00
Rhonda Dolsen Yakima Southwest Rotary Club
Ester Huey (Restricted - Youth Forum) 1,000.00 1,500.00 - 500.00
Chairman's Message ESD 105 - Community Mobilization
Board g Grant 2,500.00 2,500.00 0.00
of Directors City of Yakima 19,999.92 20,000.00 -0.08
Ron Anderson Private donations 277.45 3,000.00 - 2,722.55
Pat Carey Dear Citizen: Other 17.00 0.00 17.00
John M. Cerna
Beth Dannhardt
Harold Delia Total Income $88,794.37 $42,000.00 $46,794.37
Patty Dion Citizens for Safe Yakima Valley Communities (CSC) was
Rhonda Dolsen
Bill Dolsen created to network private citizens, community organiza- Expenses:
Dave Edler tions, and government in coordinated efforts to make
Elizabeth Farley Yakima Valley a safer place for everyone. Crime and its
Dan Fessler Operations:
Jessie Garza causes are complex interconnected social and environ- Administrator Cost: full -time 40,007.00 40,007.00 0.00
Andres Garza mental issues. There is no one sure -fire quick fix. How- Contract Labor 2,112.50 1,800.00 312.50
Samuel Granato ever, determined individuals united through CSC are
Robert Hall Overhead 3,484.00 3,482.00 2.00
Wayne Haubrich making a positive difference and are helping make Yakima
Rhonda Hauff Valley safer. Office Supplies, Travel, & Misc. 602.01 0.00 602.01
Sean Hawkins Professional Services (legal, actg, etc.) 100.62 0.00 100.62
Steven Hill Annual Report to Sec. of State 20.00 0.00 20.00
Don Hinman Please join our efforts. Together we will succeed.
Ester Huey IRS filing fee 750.00 0.00 750.00
Linda lasella
Ken Irwin
Mike Leita Mike Leita Restricted Expenses:
Ken Marble 2008 Chairman Meth Lied: Enigma Marketing Solutions 20,488.75 25,000.00 - 4,511.25
Susan Martin Youth Forum: misc. 865.53 0.00 865.53
Kathleen McDonald
Michael Moore National Night Out Kick Off Party 768.92 0.00 768.92
Mike Morrisette
Tina Moss Total Expenses $69,199.33 $70,289.00 - $1,089.67
Mark Peterson
Bob Powers
Ed Radder Net Income $19,595.04 -$28 $47,884.04
Bob Romero CSC, a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is supported
Kelly Rosenow by grants from Yakima County, City of Yakima, Yakima Valley Commu-
Charles Ross nity Foundation, Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce as well as Beginning Cash Balance (1/01/08) 40,105.00 40,105.00 0.00
Alejandro Santillanes individuals and businesses in our community. We thank them for their
Dujianaht Tahat dedicated service and support. Federal Tax ID #.26- 3266828 Net Cash Available
$59,700.04 $11,816.00 $47,884.04
Ken Trull