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4 0 JULY 3, 1990
BUCHANAN,,_SECONDED BY PECHTEL; THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The
motion carriedby unanimous roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. D -5774, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
• and City Clerk for the City of Yakima to execute an amendment to
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the purchase and sale agreement between Don J. and Lucile R. young
and the City of Yakima.
6B. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
CHEN NORTHERN, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTY AT
.204 -206 WEST PINE •!. .
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Resolution No. D- 5775,' having been read by title, it was MOVED BY
PECHTEL, SECONDED BY SIMS, THAT THE RESOLUTION BE ADOPTED. The
motion carried by unanimous roll call vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. D -5775, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
and City Clerk of City of Yakima to enter into an Agreement for
services to perform environmental assessments on property the City
• of Yakima desires to purchase.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RFP FOR PROFESSIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES
City Manager . Zais presented a staff report prepared by Wendy
Warren, Karen Allen and Betty McCarthy which recommends hiring a
professional public relations firm to represent the City. The firm
would serve as a media relations resource' for all City departments,
and allow the City to focus on positive image building. Requests
for proposals would be sought, and this-could be considered as a
- 1991 Budget item, or sooner, if desired by Council: Council member
Sims felt this proposal should have a time line to enable the
Council to measure the effectiveness of the program. Ms._ Warren
replied that a one -year trial period is recommended to measure the
results. Council member Beauchamp sees a demonstrated need for
this program and thinks it makes good financial sense for the City
to contract with a private firm for services. Ms. Warren suggested
the Council review the professional services after one year and
then consider the possibility of creating a full -time staff
position similar -to those at the Yakima School District and YVC.
']1s. Warren 'said there are'public relations' firms, -that specialize in
working with government agencies :and would not require a lengthy
orientation period. Council member Semon asked if the new
Administrative Assistant,could be involved with public relations.
City Manager Zais felt this might be a possibility, but stated the
position already faces a major workload to support current office
and Council needs. Council member Barnett felt consideration of
this proposal should be held until after the new Administrative
Assistant is hired. Larry Matthews, 805 South 17th Avenue, felt
this proposal would only work if the public continued to have
access to City Hall. He was concerned that the public would be
subject to a censorship process if citizens did not have direct
. access to City staff. Council member Sims assured Mr. Matthews
that this 'program would not limit public access •to Council members
or staff. .It was MOVED BY BUCHANAN, SECONDED.BY BEAUCHAMP, TO
ACCEPT THE REPORT. The motion carried by a 6 -1 voice vote.
Council member voting nay because -the Budget message this
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