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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 3.C.
For Meeting of: May 18, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Discussion of a motion to direct staff to draft resolution in support of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and to committing the City of Yakima to take a SAFE Cities climate change stand
SUBMITTED BY:Sara Watkins, City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At the May 4, 2021 Council meeting, City Council scheduled a discussion of a possible resolution in support of the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty and a resolution to make Yakima a SAFE City.

 

Information about the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty can be found here: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/

 

Information about becoming a SAFE City and the SAFE City program can be found here: https://www.stand.earth/safe

 

Enclosed in the packet is a page from the SAFE City website for your review.  There is much more information available on the SAFE City website referenced above.

ITEM BUDGETED:NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
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What are SAFE Cities_Stand.earth5/5/2021Backup Material