HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/17/2017 10 Welcoming City DeclarationBUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDASTATEMENT
Item No. 10.
For Meeting of: January 17, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Resolution declaring Yakima as a Welcoming City
SUBMITTED BY: Cliff Moore, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
At the regular City Council business meeting on January 10, 2017, the Council directed the City
Attorney's office to present a draft of a Resolution declaring the City of Yakima a, "Welcoming
City," for council's consideration. The attached draft Resolution, if adopted, would declare the
City of Yakima a, "Welcoming City," that respects and welcomes all people. The resolution also
states that City employees will serve all residents and all city services will accessible to all
residents and directs City staff will continue to assist the City Council in communicating these
values on behalf of the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. R -2017-
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima, Washington, declaring the City
of Yakima a Welcoming City for all people.
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is committed to protecting and serving everyone who
resides in, works in or visits the City of Yakima without discrimination based on race, religion,
color, national origin, immigration status, sex, age, income or economic status, political
affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental or sensory ability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima believes in the dignity, equality and constitutional and
civil rights of all people, and will not tolerate hate, intolerance, discrimination, harassment or any
behavior that creates fear, isolation or intimidation; and
WHEREAS, one of the City's mission and vision statements is to create a culturally
diverse, economically vibrant, safe, and strong Yakima community for all city residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima's vibrancy and sense of community are stronger for our
diversity and shared values of acceptance and respect; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council supports these principles and strives to reflect
them in their actions as Yakima's elected leaders; and
WHEREAS, City of Yakima employees also support these principles and strive to
embody these ideals every day as they provide critical services such as police, fire, parks,
public works, public transportation and much more in an inclusive and equitable manner to all
residents, visitors and businesses in the City of Yakima; now, therefore:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section 1. The City of Yakima is declared a, "Welcoming City," deeply committed to promoting
a just society that respects and welcomes all people; and
Section 2. As a Welcoming City, City employees will serve all residents, and City services will
be accessible to all residents regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, immigration
status, sex, age, income or economic status, political affiliation, military status, sexual
orientation, or physical, mental or sensory ability; and
Section 3. City staff will continue to assist the City Council in communicating these values on
behalf of the City.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 17th day of January, 2017.
ATTEST: Kathy Coffey, Mayor
Sonya Claar Tee, City Clerk