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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT


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

ITEM TITLE:	Copies of the Judge’s Orders in the Montes v. City of Yakima lawsuit and discussion on housing segregation
SUBMITTED BY:	Sara Watkins, City Attorney

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:

At the May 4, 2021 Council meeting, City Council instructed staff to provide a copy of the Judge’s decision in the Montes v. City of Yakima lawsuit and have a discussion on housing segregation. Attached are two decisions. The first is the order granting summary judgment to the Plaintiffs, Mr. Montes, et al., on their Voting Rights Act claims. The second is the Judge’s Final Injunction and Remedial Districting Plan which determined the seven voting districts for the City Council positions. Also attached is the Complaint filed by the Plaintiffs against the City.

ITEM BUDGETED:	NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:	Neighborhood and Community Building

APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER

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ATTACHMENTS:
	Description	Upload Date	Type
	Order on Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment	5/5/2021	Backup Material
	Final Injunction and Remedial Districting Plan	5/5/2021	Backup Material
	Complaint	5/5/2021	Backup Material