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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 12.
For Meeting of: October 18, 2016
ITEM TITLE: Resolution changing the name of Columbus Day to Indigenous
Peoples' Day in the City of Yakima
SUBMITTED BY: Jeff Cutter, City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima prepared a draft resolution to recognize October 10th as Indigenous Peoples'
Day. The resolution is in draft form awaiting input from the Yakama Nation. If the Nation responds
prior to Tuesday's Council meeting, a final version will be distributed at the meeting for Council
consideration.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
BOARD /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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D Indiwnous Peoples' Day resolution 10/13/2016 Co r Memo
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -
A RESOLUTION declaring the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples'
Day in the City of Yakima; encouraging other cities and institutions
to also recognize this new designation; and reaffirming the City's
commitment to promote respect for, and understanding of, the
region's American Indian and Indigenous community, their long
history, and their continuing contribution to contemporary society.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima recognizes th- = community of Yakima was
built upon territory settled and inhabited by member- e Yakama Nation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima val the toric and contemporary
contributions made to this community by all of our pa d present Indigenous
Peoples; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima affirms its opposition to the I• • egacy of racism
towards Indigenous Peoples, •ich has subjected them to sou- equities and
hardships, and recognizes their qce and enduring spirit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yaki s national and state policies and practices
intended to help clos- the equit •ap • •igenous Peoples through greater
understanding and . • • •n of th cone •eriences and by honoring their
collective contribu • •our . •ry and • a - and
WHEREAS, In. • ous o•les Da .s first proposed in 1977 by a delegation
of Native • s to tions onsored International Conference on
Discrim . Inds• •us Po• • s he Americas; and
REAS, the of a aspires to t
pro and promote human rights, as
set forth i ® - Universal arati• • Human Rights and numerous other international
human righ eaties, an• • do • in a spirit of mutual friendship and respect;
THEREFORE,
BE IT RES• D HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City of Yakima stron• supports the proposition that Indigenous Peoples' Day shall
be an opportunity to celebrate the thriving cultures and values of the Indigenous
Peoples of the region; affirms that it is City policy to participate in Indigenous Peoples
Day celebrations and activities; and commits to work cooperatively with local Tribes,
groups, and citizens.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS day of , 2016.
Kathy Coffey, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Distributed at the
Meeting /0-1X R
Price, Cally
From: Bob and Suzy West <wwwest @wabroadband corn>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2016 2.36 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Columbus Day Resolution
Dear City Council Members,
Regarding the resolution changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People Day
We are adamantly opposed to this resolution We are sick and tired of revisionist history and political
correctness Remember, this is still a majority conservative area and this move is certainly not conservative We urge
you to VOTE NO on this ludicrous idea
Bob and Suzy West
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