HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-056 2000 Operating/Program Plan of the City’s Wellness CommitteeRESOLUTION NO. R-2000- 56
A RESOLUTION authorizing, approving and ratifying the "2000 Operating/Program
Plan" of the City of Yakima Wellness Committee.
WHEREAS, as part of the City of Yakima's self-insured health care program, the
City of Yakima established a Wellness Committee to provide opportunities for
employees to improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being, and to provide
an avenue for medical costs containment; and
WHEREAS, attached hereto is a "2000 Operating/Program Plan" for the
Wellness Committee that is intended to provide said opportunities and provide an
avenue for medical costs containment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to authorize and ratify the attached "2000 Operating/Program Plan" of the
Wellness Committee, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The attached and incorporated "2000 Operating/Program Plan" of the City of
Yakima Wellness Committee is hereby authorized, approved and ratified.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of May, 2000.
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City of Yakima
Wellness Committee
2000 Operating/Program Plan
JANUARY
• Organize and sponsor a ski trip to White Pass.
FEBRUARY
• Hold City-wide ping-pong tournament.
MARCH
• Host the biennial "Wellness Fair" expanded to a two-day event: the first day at the Public
Works Fitness Center and the second at the City Hall Fitness Center.
• Host Family Bowling party.
APRIL
• Hold City-wide Fitness Challenge
• Begin At -Work Weight Watchers Program for 2000.
• Sponsor Wellness Committee participation in the AWC Wellness Conference.
• Offer health screenings.
MAY
• Sponsor Golf at Fisher Golf Course.
• Hold re -fresher courses on how to properly use equipment in Fitness Centers.
• Finish and evaluate Fitness Challenge.
• Organize a team for the American Cancer Society's "Walk of Life."
• Host Family Skate party.
JUNE
• Kick off a "Smoke Free Summer" promotion with smoking cessation classes, coupled with
information about insurance benefits covering cessation.
• Work with the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to bring additional information and
Healthwise handbooks to City employees.
• Organize 1/2 court Basketball.
JULY
• Offer second, 10 -week Weight Watcher At Work Program.
• Sponsor Night Golf.
AUGUST
• Organize "Dog Days of Summer" swim-a-thon, providing a free -swim month for employees.
• Hold annual employee picnic.
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SEPTEMBER
• Sponsor Golf at Fisher Golf Course.
= Promote Fall walking trail: "Leaves of Change."
• Kick off Fall Fitness Challenge.
• Offer third, 10 -week Weight Watcher At Work Program.
OCTOBER
• Partner with the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer awareness.
• Work with insurance Board to offer flu shots to employees and their families free of
charge.
• Sponsor participation in the Evergreen Everwell conference.
• Develop 2001 budget and program plan.
NOVEMBER
• Work with Insurance Board to offer flu shots to employees and their families free of
charge.
• Hold healthy holidays cooking classes.
• Organize money management classes through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Offer Holiday Stress Management seminars.
DECEMBER
• Sponsor Winter Fitness Challenge.
• Organize winter aerobics classes before and after work at City Hall Fitness Center.
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
• Provide on-going support for the Employee Fitness Centers.
• Maintain Wellness Resource Office.
• Publish Wellness Newsletter, highlighting upcoming events and important health issues.
• Continue sponsorship of City Volleyball team.
• Continue sponsorship of City Golf team.
• Continue offering reimbursement in designated Parks & Recreation classes.
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 1 3
For Meeting Of May 16, 2000
ITEM TITLE: The City of Yakima Wellness Program
SUBMITTED BY: Wellness Committee Members: Connie Dean(Chair), Tami Andringa
(Parks & Rec.),Sharon Brown -(Info. Systems), Kris Bunting (Fire), Elaine
Gonzalez (Police), Sue (Purchasing), Marketa G. Oliver (CM Office),
Tammy Regimbal (Public Works), Rudy Ruybal (Transit), Jodi
Thompson (Communication), Debbie Wadleigh (Aquatics), Linda Watkins
(City Clerk' -s), -Chris Wilson -(Planning), Ron Critchlow (YfD-Retired), Stan
May (YPD-Retired), and Bob Stewart (Fire).
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Connie Dean /576-6694
Archie Sutton / 575-6124
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The attached Resolution authorizes and ratifies the City of Yakima Wellness Program for calendar
year 2000. The mission of the Wellness Program is to provide City employees the opportunity to
improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being and to provide an avenue for medical
cost containment by promoting healthy lifestyle choices. The Wellness Program
Operating/Program Plan for calendar year 2000is-included.in_-the-report-packet. Also included, you
will find the annual reports for the past three years (1997,1998, and 1999), which details the
activity level of City Employee -in -411e various Wellness Programs.
In fact, the City's Wellness Committee and Programs have been recognized by the State of
Washington with --the -Golde-nn-Apple Award at the 1999 Evergreen Everwell { nnf-erence (see
attached announcement). Again, in April ithis year the City of Yakima, was awarded the 2000
AWC WellCity; Award. This -will be presented to the elected Official _at the AWC annual
conference (see attached announcement).
Resolution x Ordinance _ Contract _ Other (Specify)
Funding Source 516-655 Wellness Program
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
COUNCIL ACTION:
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