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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
June 29, 2021
Virtual via Zoom
5 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding,Assistant Mayor Holly Cousens and Councilmembers Kay
Funk, Brad Hill, Soneya Lund (present at 5:08pm)and Eliana Macias
Absent: Councilmember Jason White
County Commissioners: Ron Anderson, LaDon Linde and Amanda McKinney
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison and Acting City Clerk Jodi Stephens
2. Joint meeting with Yakima County Commissioners
The City Council and County Commissioners discussed the Yakima Community Care
Campus. Commissioner Anderson provided an update and stated it is intended to be a clinic to help
those that can not afford health services. Commissioner Linde noted the center may include job skill
training.
The City Council and County Commissioners discussed the East West Corridor
project. Commissioner Anderson provided an update and noted the completion is scheduled
for 2025-26. Commissioner McKinney highlighted the excellent collaboration with City staff on this
project.
The City Council and County Commissioners discussed the Community Cleanup Partnership.
Commissioner Anderson reported there are many partnerships cleaning up the Greenway and
various other parts of the County. The County encouraged individuals in service clubs to go to their
website and fill out a form for cleanup projects and the County will cover the tipping fees. The County
hopes this will allow for ongoing consistent cleanup projects.
Police Chief Murray introduced the SWAT item. Lieutenants Chad Stephens and Ira Cavin briefed
Council and the Commissioners on the history of SWAT and how it has grown to include partnerships
with several bordering agencies. Lieutenant Stephens explained it is a two team and there are only
five level two teams in Eastern Washington. He noted this partnership relies on mutual aid with
approximately 55% of the calls occurring in the City and 45% in the County, and the team is
comprised of approximately 60-70% City personnel. Councilmember Funk stressed how the general
fund is strapped and believes everyone in the partnership needs to help pay for the service.
Commissioner McKinney stated it is premature at this time to make any decisions until the Sheriff's
department has time to review the material and look to a solution. Commissioner Anderson voiced
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support for ongoing discussions, including with the Yakima County Sheriff. Councilmember Hill
requested an update in 30 days by the City Manager to see if we are moving forward on a regional
solution.
Councilmember Funk mentioned there are no documents in the agenda packet related to the use of
2163 funds and would rather not discuss this. It was consensus of the City Council and County
Commissioners to remove the item from the agenda.
3. Adjournment
MOTION: Cousens moved and Lund seconded to adjourn to a City Council regular
meeting on July 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting
adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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