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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
October 6, 2022
City Hall --Council Chambers
12 noon — Meeting conducted in person and virtually via Zoom
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding,Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and
Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens, Danny Herrera and Eliana
Macias (present remotely via Zoom at 12:15 p.m. and then in person at 12:45 p.m.)
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins, Director of Finance and
Budget Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee
2. Public comment(allow 15 minutes)
None.
3. Council Review of Proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget-2 of 3
City Manager Robert Harrison introduced the budget study session agenda for this meeting.
Jennifer Ferrer-Santa Ines, Director of Finance and Budget, provided an overview of the
proposed 2023-2024 Budget.
Jaime Vera, Interim Airport Director, presented the 2022 accomplishments and budget
overview for the Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field.
Charlie Robbins, CEO of the Capitol Theatre Committee, reported budget information
relating to the City's financial obligation to the Capitol Theatre.
Public Works Director Scott Schafer provided accomplishments and overview of some
Public Works (PW) projects and budget presentations for several of the various divisions
under the umbrella of PW.
Leo Cruz,Acting Refuse Manager, presented the Refuse Division achievements, goals,
challenges, and budget.
Water/Irrigation Manager Dave Brown reported on the Water Quality Report, status of Nelson
Dam removal, planned projects, and division budget.
Alvie Maxey and Greg Story, Transit Manager and Assistant Manager, presented the
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accomplishments,future plans, and proposed budget for the Transit Division.
Fleet and Facilities Manager Kerry Jones provided information regarding the Equipment
Rental Division challenges,future projects and plans, and the cost recovery budget for the
division.
Mike Price, Wastewater Manager, explained the Wastewater and Stormwater Collections
systems, long-term planning, projects and budget.
Public Works Director Schafer returned to discuss project plans, achievements, goals and
budgets for the Street Maintenance and Traffic Engineering/Operations Divisions.
Ms. Ferrer-Santa Ines concluded the presentations by providing a preview of the next budget
study session scheduled for October 11, 2022.
MOTION: Lund moved and Macias seconded to adjourn to an Executive Session
for 15 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 regarding collective bargaining. The
motion carried by unanimous vote. Executive session was held at 2:39 p.m. and adjourned
at 2:54 p.m.
Mayor Deccio reconvened the meeting at 2:55 p.m. with Councilmember Cousens absent.
4. Adjournment
MOTION: Lund moved and Brown seconded to adjourn to a City Council study
session on October 11, 2022, at 12 noon in the Council Chambers. The motion carried
by unanimous vote, Cousens absent. The meeting adjourned at 2:56 p.m.
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