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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 13.
For Meeting of: November 5, 2019

ITEM TITLE:Summary of actions taken by the City of Yakima to encourage housing diversity
SUBMITTED BY:

Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development

Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney

Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At the October 15, 2019 City Council meeting, staff was directed to provide a report that summarizes actions taken to date that promote housing desegregation and develop more housing diversity throughout the City limits. Staff has provided a narrative of 7 action steps taken by the City of Yakima to highlight housing diversity and affordable housing issues.  Also included in this information packet, is a copy of the 2017 Equity Study which provides data and background in some of the equity issues the community has experienced.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide any guidance as deemed appropriate.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Summary report of Actions Taken to Encourage Housing Diversity10/23/2019Backup Material
2017 WSU equity study11/1/2019Cover Memo