4 Year term -- 5 members

David Edler (City Liaison)
Bill Lover (City Liaison, Alternate)
                       (County Liaison)

Operates under Joint Air Terminal Operations Agreement dated 06/30/82.

Appointed by: Two from City Council; two from County Commission; and one selected by four appointees, jointly approved by City and County.

Meets: Fourth Thursday at 7:30 A. M. - Airport Restaurant

Residency Requirements: None; however, two members are appointed by the City and two by the County.

Term Limitations: None.

Attendance Requirements: None, but may be removed by the City Council.

Responsibilities: Maintain, equip, operate and regulate the Yakima Air Terminal. The Board also has the power to acquire property for, establish, construct, enlarge and improve the Airport and other air navigation facilities and airport protection privileges. An annual budget of anticipated revenue from the Air Terminal operation and proposed expenditures will be prepared by the Board and submitted to the governing bodies of both the County and the City for approval.

BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

4-year term - 9 members

The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee was established by Resolution No. R-94-37, adopted April 5, 1994, by the City of Yakima.

Appointed by: Five citizen members shall be appointed by the City Council. Four professional employees shall be appointed by the City Manager.

Meetings: Second Thursday each month at 4:00 p.m. – Council Chambers @ City Hall

Contact: Joan Davenport 576-6417

Residency Requirements: Citizen members must be City residents. One of the five citizen members shall represent the Yakima Greenway Foundation.

Term Limitations: Not applicable.

Attendance Requirements: None; however, Committee by-laws state that after three consecutive absences, the Chair may recommend that Council remove this member and declare position vacant.

Requirements: Five members shall be residents of the City of Yakima who are not employees of the City and who are citizens concerned about bicycle/pedestrian projects. One of said citizen members shall represent the Yakima Greenway Foundation. Four members shall be professional employees of the City of Yakima. Committee members shall serve without compensation at the pleasure of the City Council or City Manager.

Responsibilities: To aid in the creation and review of a Yakima Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan; to seek consensus among staff, committee, affected citizens, and neighborhoods or other interested groups on bicycle/pedestrian projects and implementation; to establish annually a list of recommended bicycle/pedestrian priorities to serve as a proposed bicycle/pedestrian budget for the coming year; To aid in the review and adoption of preliminary and final plans for creating and financing specific bicycle/pedestrian projects; and to keep the public informed about existing and proposed bicycle/ pedestrian projects and encourage citizen participation in identifying problem areas, reviewing existing facilities, and planning and implementing new projects and facilities.

BOARD OF APPEALS

4-year term -- 7 members

Chief Inspector, Code Administration    Ex-officio

Operates under Section 2.04 of the Uniform Building Code and Dangerous Building Code adopted by Ordinance No. 1026, enacted 04/22/68.

Appointed by:       Mayor with Council approval

Meetings:             On-call Basis and at City Hall

Term Limitations: N/A

Responsibilities:  Hears appeals from decisions of the Building Inspector, relating to building construction or on matters concerning alternate materials or methods of construction.

CHARTER CITY EMPLOYEES -- CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

6 Year Term -- 3 members

The Charter City Employees Civil Service Commission operates under City Charter provision; Article XVI, Section 3.

Appointed by: City Council as stipulated in the City Charter

Meetings: 1st/Mon (Sept/2nd Mon) - City Hall 3:00 p.m. Council Chambers

Term Limitations: None.

Residency Requirements: None. Must be a registered voter

Attendance Requirements: None.

Responsibilities: Adopts rules, administers merit principles governing the appointment, promotion, transfer, lay-off, removal, discipline and welfare of the classified employees other than Police and Fire.

FEDERAL RENEWAL COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
REVITALIZATION DEDUCTION ALLOCATIONS COMMITTEE

6 Members

Coucil Representative: Bill Lover

City Director of Community & Economic Developement  Ex Officio

Operates under City Resolution No. R-2002-104

Appolinted by: City Council

Meetings: As needed to consider applications - 2nd Floor Conference Room

Dept. Contact: Mike Morales, CED

Term Limits: 2 years - No limit on number of terms

Residency Requirements: None

Responsibilities: An advisory body to make recommendations to the City Council concerning allocations of the Commercial Revitalization Deduction (CRD) tax incentive. The CRD is a tax incentive available to new commercial construction or commercial building rehabilitation projects located within the boundaries of the City's federal Renewal Community, which consists of census tracts 1, 3, 6, and 15. Recommendation of policy matters relatd to the application process and prioritization criteria to the City Council will also be a function of the committee.

COMMUNITY REVIEW BOARD

4-year term --7 members

Code Administration Manager Ex officio

Operates under City Ordinance Number 99-15. Established under Chapter 10 to Title 11 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code.

Appointed by: City Council

Meetings: First & Third Wednesday at 5:30 P. M. - Council Chambers

Department Contact: Joe Caruso

Term Limitations: Three Years – No limit on number of terms

Residency Requirements: Members must represent different aspects of the public as a whole including local residents, the building industry, the health community, the business community, and the residential rental community, but not more than two from any of these.

Responsibilities: Conduct administrative hearings and render decisions based upon written findings and do all things necessary and proper to carry out and enforce chapter 11.10 YMC

HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD - POB 1447 - Yakima, WA 98907

5 Year Term -- 5 members

Operates under State Law RCW 35.82 and Resolution No. D-3719 enacted 06/27/77

Appointed by: Mayor and City Council

Meetings: Fourth Wednesday at 3:30 P. M. - Housing Authority Office
810 N. 6th Ave, (453-3106)

Term Limitations: None

Residency Requirements: None

Attendance Requirements: None

Requirements: No commissioner of an authority may be an officer or employee of the city or county.

Responsibilities: Development and operation of programs to provide improved housing for low-income families and individuals, throughout the City; and cooperation with other agencies in neighborhood improvement programs, and provision of housing for displaced persons.

Contact: Lowel Krueger/Housing Authority - 453-3106. Upon appointment, certificate of appointment, signed by the Mayor, must be completed. The member is administered the oath of office by the City Clerk; after which, a certificate is completed, signed by the City Clerk. No City Department affiliation

Executive Director: Lowel Krueger

HOUSING LOAN REVIEW COMMITTEE - POB 2910 - Yakima, WA 98907

2 Year Term -- 5 members

Created by Resolution No. R-98-75 dated May 19, 1998.

Appointed by: City Manager (Resolution R-99-100)

Meetings: 2nd Thursday each Month at 10:00 a.m. - 112th S. 8th Street

Term Limitations:

Residency Requirements:

Attendance Requirements:

Requirements: Must be representative from banking and lending institution

Responsibilities: Review loan packages prepared by ONDS. The loan committee will consider applicant eligibility and compliance with City loan underwriting criteria in recommending the City Manager to approve or deny each loan over $2,500.

Contact: ONDS Manager

YAKIMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

4 Year Term -- 7 members

The Local Review Board For Historic Preservation was established under Chapter 11.60 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. It operates under Ordinance No. 3223, enacted 11/28/89.

Appointed by: Mayor with approval of the City Council.

Meetings: 4th Wednesdays @ City Hall

Term Limitations: None

Residency Requirements: Must be a Yakima resident

Attendance Requirements: None

Responsibilities: Make determinations concerning the eligibility of historic properties; verify that improvements are consistent with Washington State Advisory Council’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Maintenance; enter into agreements with property owners for the duration of the special valuation period; approve or deny applications for special valuation; monitor the property for continued compliance with the agreement.

LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Established under RCW Chapter 67.28 and Substitute Senate Bill 5867 (Chapter 452, Laws of 1997) and created by Resolution No. R-97-84, adopted June 17, 1997.

Appointed by: Yakima City Council

Meetings: On-call basis

Department Contact: Dick Zais, 575-6040

Term Limitations: No set terms. Must either be a representative of a business required to collect the lodging tax or a person involved in activities authorized to be funded by the revenue received from the lodging tax.

Residency Requirements: None.

Attendance Requirements: None.

Responsibilities: When Council proposes the imposition, increase, or repeal of an exemption from a tax under RCW Chapter 67.28, such proposal shall be submitted to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment at least 45 days before final action on the passage of the proposal by the City Council. The Committee's comments shall include an analysis of the extent to which the proposal will accommodate activities for tourists or increase tourism, and the extent to which the proposal will affect long-term stability of the fund used for paying the costs of tourism promotions, acquisition of tourism-related facilities, or operation of tourism-related facilities.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

4 Year term - 7 members

Director of Public Works Ex-Officio

Established under Chapter 1.35 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Operates under Ordinance No. 1573, enacted 10/01/73 and Ordinance No. 2688.

Appointed by: Mayor and City Council

Meetings: Second Monday at 5:15 P. M. - City Council Chambers

Residency Requirements: None

Term Limitations: None

Attendance Requirements: Three consecutive unexcused absences disqualifies member from serving.

Responsibilities: Advises the City Council and Director of Parks and Recreation concerning the formulation of policy, plans and programs to maintain and operate City parks and carry out recreation programs.

POLICE & FIRE - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

6 Year term - 3 members

Operates under RCW 41.12 and Ordinance No. B-199 enacted in 1937. The Fire Civil Service Commission was established under Chapter 1.46.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, RCW 41.08.010 and RCW 41.08.030. The Police Civil Service Commission was established under Chapter 1.54.020 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code, RCW 41.12.010 and RCW 41.12.030.

Appointed by: City Manager with Council approval

Meetings: 1st/Mon (Sep 2nd/Mon) at 3:00 P. M. - City Hall - Council Chambers

Requirements: U. S. Citizen, 3-Year City resident, and registered voter.

Term Limitations: None

Attendance Requirements: None

Responsibilities: Adopts rules and principles governing employment, advancement, demotion and discharge pertaining to Police and Fire employees.

PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD

4-year term -- 7 members

Ex Officio Members: Norm Johnson, Kathy Coffey

Operates under City Ordinance No. 2001-28. Codified as Chapter 35.57 RCW

Appointed by: Cit Council (5 Yakima, 1 Selah, 1 Union Gap)

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday at 8:30 A. M., at Convention Center

Dept. Contact: Rita Anson, Director of Finance & Budget

Residency Requirements: None

Attendance Requirements:

Requirements: Shall not be members of the legislative authority of the Cities of Selah, Union Gap, or Yakima at any time while serving on the Board. Have knowledge and/or experience in tourism, convention, and/or business. Diversity of backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, education, cultures, industries, business experience, etc. desirable. Must be bondable.

Responsibilities: To govern the affairs of the Public Facilities District including: approval of changes in the district’s bylaws; oversee the general operation and structure of the district; interface with and advise the Yakima City Council, City Manager, and City Staff on operations of the District; interface with the hotel/motel owners and other convention and tourism related businesses within the District. The District was established to lease and operate the Yakima Convention Center. This allows for a portion of the sales taxes currently collected and sent to the state to be directed back to the PFD. These funds will be used to finance the expansion of the Convention Center.

SOUTHEAST YAKIMA COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD

Currently Under revision    

Responsibilities: To make recommendations to the Operator and City regarding Management policies, operations, maintenance, and capital improvement needs.

YAKIMA URBAN AREA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

4 Year term - 7 members

Established under Chapter 1.42 of the City of Yakima Municipal Code. Operates under the Yakima Urban Area Regional Planning Agreement signed January 25, 1977.

Appointed by: Yakima City Council (3), County Commissioners (3) and
Union Gap City Council (1).

Meetings:

Contact: Joan Davenport, Planning Manager – 509-576-6417

Residency Requirements: Member must live in or own property in the Urban Area region.

Term Limitations: None

Attendance Requirements: None

Responsibilities: The Commission was established in 1981 for long range planning issues within the Yakima Urban Area.

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