HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1996-153 Appointment / Municipal Court JudgeRESOLUTION NO. R-96- 153
A RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of Jonathan H. Martin as the
City of Yakima Municipal Court Judge.
WHEREAS, on October 21, 1996, the Yakima City Council passed Ordinance
No. 96-68 creating a municipal court to commence operation on January 1,
1997; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35.18.060(2) and RCW 3.50.040, the City
Manager has appointed Jonathan H. Martin as the Municipal Court Judge,
subject to confirmation by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the position of Municipal Court Judge shall be an elective
position in accordance with RCW Chapter 3.50, and the statute provides for an
initial appointment of the Municipal Court Judge until the scheduled election;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City
of Yakima to confirm the appointment of Jonathan H. Martin as the City of
Yakima Municipal Court Judge, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The appointment of Jonathan H. Martin as City of Yakima Municipal
Court Judge is hereby confirmed.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 26thday of November , 1996.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
129 NORTH SECOND STREET
CITY HALL, YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98901
PHONE: (509) 575-6040
November 25, 1997
Mr. Jonathan H. Martin
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 193
Yakima, WA 98907-0193
SUBJECT: City of Yakima Municipal Court Judge Position
Dear Jonathan:
This will confirm my offer to you to become the new Municipal Court Judge for the City
of Yakima, effective upon confirmation by the City Council. Pursuant to our discussion,
your starting salary will be $6,153 per month (Step D of the City's current pay plan).
You are required to have a pre-employment physical examination which may be
scheduled through our Human Resources Division.
am submitting your name to the Council for a confirmation action on Tuesday,
November 26 at 9:00 a.m. As you are aware, in order for you to retain this
appointment, State law requires you to be elected by the voters of the City of Yakima at
the next City Municipal Election on November 4, 1997.
Subsequent to your completion of one year of service and successful re-election to the
position, you will be eligible for a merit salary increase to Step E of the City's current
Pay Plan. Thereafter, you would be eligible to receive annual cost -of -living
adjustments if granted by the City Council. In addition, you are entitled to participate in
the City's Management Benefit Program (see attached).
Jonathan, I am especially pleased and gratified to offer you this position with the City
of Yakima. You have established an outstanding reputation on the bench and in the
practice of law in our community. We appreciate your strong commitment to achieving
success as Yakima's new Municipal Court Judge. I have every confidence you will be
an excellent judge and will find this position to be a rewarding and challenging
professional opportunity.
Very truly yours,
Dick Zais
City Manager
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.
For Meeting of 11/26/96
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of Resolution Confirming the Appointment of a New Municipal Court Judge
for the City of Yakima
SUBMITTED BY: Dick Zais, City Manage -
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Dick Zais, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: The purpose of the attached resolution is to request City Council
confirmation of Mr. Jonathan H. Martin as the City of Yakima's new Municipal Court Judge as
required by State law and the Ordinance creating the City Municipal Court. Mr. Martin was chosen
from thirteen candidates who offered a broad range of experience and abilities. Interviews with five
finalists were held on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 with a panel consisting
of Mayor Lynn Buchanan, Assistant Mayor John Puccinelli, Council Member Ernie Berger, Retired
Superior Court Judge Bruce Hanson, City Manager Dick Zais, Finance Director John Hanson, Police
Captain Doug Bronson, and Court Administrator Linda Morris. The panel conducted a very careful,
thoughtful and deliberate interview process. Mr. Martin's record of experience, qualifications and
preparation for this position made him the consensus choice of the interview/selection committee.
Since 1994, Mr. Martin has served as Judge for the Union Gap Municipal Court and was instrumental
in establishing the initial operations of this court. He has also served as Judge Pro Tem for the
Yakima County District Court since 1987, has been a practicing attorney in civil matters since 1980
and from 1977-1980 clerked in the law offices of Martin and Marquis. Mr. Martin passed the
Washington State Bar in 1980.
He attended Willamette University College of Law in Oregon, earned his undergraduate B.A. in history
from the University of Washington and graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1963. A copy of
Mr. Martin's application and resume is attached for your review and reference.
The selection committee and I are pleased to recommend Mr. Martin as the City of Yakima's new
Municipal Court judge
X Resolution Ordinance Contract X Other (Misc. Information re Jonathan Martin)
Funding Source
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager and Selection Committee recommend confirmation of
Jonathan Martin as the Municipal Court Judge.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. Resolution No. R-96-153