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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 5.B.
For Meeting of: July 6, 2021

ITEM TITLE:Discussion regarding a proposed Charter amendment that provides the Council an opportunity to remove members for failure to attend meetings, that amends certain sections to be consistent with state law, and that makes other changes staff believes would be beneficial to the City
SUBMITTED BY:Robert Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the June 15, 2021 Council meeting, staff was directed to add this topic to the July 6, 2021 Council agenda. If Council decides to place a Charter amendment on the General election ballot, a resolution is due on or before August 3, 2021 to the Yakima County Elections office.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Direct staff to bring back a resolution adopting the proposed Charter changes.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
memo6/21/2021Cover Memo
charter redline7/6/2021Cover Memo
Charter revisions6/16/2021Cover Memo