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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/2023 Study Session106 MINUTES YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION January 24, 2023 City Hall — Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - conducted in person and virtually via Zoom Roll Call Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding, Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and Councilmembers Matt Brown, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens, Danny Herrera and Eiiana Macias (attending remotely via Zoom) Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Claar Tee Councilmember Cousens requested a moment of silence in light of recent community violence. 2. Public comment (allow 15 minutes) Janine Sutton, resident, spoke on behalf of Underground Community Cat Rescue, a local non-profit organization, to provide their knowledge of the local cat population and limited resources for spay & neuter services in Yakima. Dana Dwinell, resident, spoke about lost and/or dumped dogs in Yakima and issues with the sale and unlicensed breeding of dogs in Yakima. Elizabeth Morones, resident, spoke regarding a lack of response to her calls to Animal Control regarding dangerous dogs in her neighborhood and a recent Code compliance matter at her residence. Draft Black History Month proclamation City Manager Harrison reported if the draft proclamation is approved, the procla read and presented at the February 7, 2023 City Council meeting. tion will be MOTION: Byers moved and Cousens seconded to approve the proclamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. Draft National Parent Leadership Month proclamation City Manager Harrison reported if the draft proclamation is approved, the proclamation will be read and presented at the February 7, 2023 City Council meeting. Councilmember Brown provided additional comments regarding the proclamation. Page 1 of 2 107 MOTION. Brown moved and Cousens seconded to approve the'prociamation. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Discussion regarding updates to the Animal Control Ordinance YMC 6.20 Senior Assistant City Attorney Martinez and Supervising Code Inspector Doan reviewed proposed updates to the Animal Control Ordinance. Sergeant Fowler and Lieutenant Stephens reported Animal Control Officers are currently contracted through the Humane Society until the new Community Resource Officers are certified. Mr. Doan recognized former Animal Control Officer Tie Hickman for her work. After Council discussion, staff was asked to make additional changes before the ordinance is presented for Council action. 6. Adjournment MOTION: Lund moved and Brown seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on February 7, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY Page 2 of