HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2009 12 Initiative 1033 - Public Hearing Date Set BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON RSV I S
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 2_,
For Meeting Of August 4, 2009
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a set date for a public hearing on September 1, 2009 at
7:00 pm to receive public testimony regarding Initiative 1033.
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, 575 -6040
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Initiative 1033 has achieved the necessary signatures to
qualify for the November 2009 general election ballot. 1 -1033 proposes to limit the growth rate
of state, county, and city general fund revenue to inflation and population growth. Excess
revenue collected above these limits would be used to reduce property taxes. Voter - approved
increases in revenues would be exempt from the limits proposed under I -1033.
In July 2009, Tim Eyman, Mike Fagan, and Jack Fagan, directors of Voters Want More Choices,
requested the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding I -1033.
In April 2008, the Yakima City Council adopted a procedure to review and consider requests
from individuals and /or organizations to conduct public hearings on ballot measures. Such
requests are to be reviewed by the City Council Rules and Procedures Committee, which then
makes a recommendation to the full City Council to hold or not hold a public hearing.
At its July 16, 2009 meeting, the City Council Rules and Procedures Committee reviewed the -
request from the directors of Voters Want More Choices and unanimously recommended to the
City Council that it conduct a public hearing regarding I -1033. At its July 21, 2009 meeting, the
City Council unanimously approved a motion to conduct a public hearing regarding I -1033.
Following a public hearing on a ballot measure, the City Council may: 1) take no further action;
2) consider a motion to endorse the ballot measure; 3) consider a motion to oppose the ballot
measure.
Resolution Ordinance Other (specify) Motion to set date for public hearing
Contract Mail to (name & address)
Phone:.
Funding Source fr-'---- APPROV AL FOR SUBMITTAL: � j ( City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set date for public hearing of September 1, 2009 at 7:00 pm
to receive public testimony regarding 1 -1033.
BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• YAKIMA, WASHINGTON •
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. '- 12
For Meeting Of August 4, 2009
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a set date for a public hearing on August 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm
to receive public testimony regarding Initiative 1033.
SUBMITTED BY: Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager
CONTACT PERSON /TELEPHONE: Dave Zabell, Assistant City Manager, 575 -6040
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Initiative 1033 has achieved the necessary signatures to
qualify for the November 2009 general election ballot. I -1033 proposes to limit the growth rate
of state, county, and city general fund revenue to inflation and population growth. Excess
revenue collected above these limits would be used to reduce property taxes. Voter - approved
increases in revenues would be exempt from the limits proposed under 1 -1033.
In July 2009, Tim Eyman, Mike Fagan, and Jack Fagan, directors of Voters Want More Choices,
requested the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding I -1033.
In April 2008, the Yakima City Council adopted a procedure to review and consider requests
• from individuals and/or organizations to conduct public hearings on ballot measures. Such
requests are to be reviewed by the City Council Rules and Procedures Committee, which then
makes a recommendation to the full City Council to hold or not hold a public hearing. •
At its July 16, 2009 meeting, the City Council Rules and Procedures Committee reviewed the
request from the directors of Voters Want More Choices and unanimously recommended to the
City Council that it conduct a public hearing regarding 1 -1033. At its July 21, 2009 meeting, the
City Council unanimously approved a motion to conduct a public hearing regarding I -1033.
Following a public hearing on a ballot measure, the City Council may: 1) take no further action;
2) consider a motion to endorse the ballot measure; 3) consider a motion to oppose the ballot
measure.
Resolution Ordinance Other (specify) Motion to set date for public hearing
Contract Mail to (name & address)
Phone:
Funding Source
APPROVAL FOR SUBMITTAL: C- -.....,,,,,7 - 2 . --.. > City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Set date for public hearing of August 18, 2009 at 7:00 pm to
receive public testimony regarding I -1033.
110 BOARD /COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION: