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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
March 22, 2022
City Hall --Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. Meeting conducted in person and virtually via Zoom
1. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Janice Deccio, presiding,Assistant Mayor Soneya Lund and
Councilmembers Matt Brown, Danny Herrera, Patricia Byers, Holly Cousens (attending
remotely via Zoom)and Eliana Macias (attending remotely via Zoom)
Staff: City Manager Robert Harrison, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Sonya Claar
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2. Public comment(allow 15 minutes)
The following community members spoke against the Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments (YVCOG) regional crime center proposal: Kellie Crabb, Joy Erb and Ronda
Edwards.
Ron Anderson, Yakima County Commissioner, reported he is speaking as a citizen and not
County Commissioner and spoke in favor of the YVCOG proposal that is independent of all
jurisdictions.
3. Discussion of WiFi in Yakima
Communication & Public Affairs Director Beehler opened discussion on WiFi in Yakima.
Andy Gonzalez, Director of Technology of the Yakima School District, provided an update on
the Districts technology and broadband efforts that are in place to provide access to all
students in the district, as well as future planned investment in this area.
Forbes Mercy, with Yakima Broadband, shared a PowerPoint presentation on broadband and
current internet availability in Yakima.
4. Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) Crime Center Proposal
City Manager Harrison introduced representatives from Yakima Valley Conference of
Governments (YVCOG).
Executive Director Chris Wickenhagen and Regional Program Manager Vicki Baker
presented a PowerPoint on the purpose of YVCOG and spoke about its regional crime
center proposal with two public safety analysts and technology to compare ballistics and
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firearms evidence across jurisdictions. Sheriff Bob Udell spoke in support of the
YVCOG proposal and said they are unable to house the program as they don't have the
space or staff to manage a regional crime center now.
Police Chief Matt Murray explained the current process utilizing National Integrated Ballistics
Information Network(NIBIN also known as BRASSTRAX machine)and how local law
enforcement use the system in partnership with ATF. Chief Murray also explained his concern
with the YVCOG proposal, especially with City of Yakima tax payers funding a duplication of
services, and recommended supporting a collaborative purchase of a BRASSTRAX
machine.
Council members noted the duplication in services the proposal would create.
5. Adjournment
MOTION: Lund moved and Byers seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on April 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The motion
carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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