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AGENDA
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
September 2, 2025
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
City Council Regular Meeting


5:15 p.m. Executive Session | 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting | 6:00 p.m. Public Hearings --- This meeting will be conducted in person, live streamed at www.yakimawa.gov/council/agendas-and-minutes/ and telecast live on YPAC, Spectrum Cable Channel 194. You may also participate via Zoom: https://cityofyakima.zoom.us/j/91568596978 or call in by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782 | Webinar ID: 915 6859 6978 | Passcode: 188776
Individuals who wish to provide public comment remotely may submit a Public Comment Request Form online at: www.yakimawa.gov/council/public-comment no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting. If you wish to provide public comment in-person, fill out a "Request for Appearance" form and hand it to the City Clerk before you address City Council.

Executive Session


Executive Session to discuss pending or potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

1.

Roll Call


 
2.

Pledge of Allegiance


 
3.

Interpreter Services


 
4.

Public Comment


There will be 35 minutes allotted for public comment with two and a half (2 1/2) minutes per speaker in order to allow as much opportunity as possible for audience participation. Written communication and e-mail messages are strongly encouraged.  State law prohibits electioneering at City facilities. During Public Comment, speakers cannot campaign for or against candidates or support or oppose any ballot measure in any upcoming election.

 
5.

Open Discussion for the Good of the Order


 
A.
Yakima United FC proclamation
 
B.
Recognition of Martin Cueva-Ramirez for 20 years of service
 
C.
Council Nominating Committee recommendations regarding appointments to boards, commissions, and committees
 
D.
Arboretum presentation on trip to Yakima's Sister City Itayanagi, Japan
 
6.

Council Reports


 
7.

Consent Agenda


Items listed are considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. A Council member may request to remove an item from the Consent Agenda and, if approved, it will be placed on the regular agenda for discussion and consideration.

 
A.
Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 City Council regular meeting
 
B.
Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with TTC Construction Inc. for WWTP Primary Digester Pipe Replacement Project WF2805
 
C.
Resolution authorizing contract with Interwest Construction Inc for the Fair Avenue & E Nob Hill Blvd. Intersection Improvements Projects 2143 and 2789 (Streets Capital Fund, Stormwater and Water Capital Fund)
 
D.
Resolution authorizing professional services agreement with Gray and Osborne, Inc. for Fair Avenue & E Nob Hill Blvd. Intersection Improvements Projects 2143 and 2789 (Streets Capital Fund, and Water Capital Fund)
 
E.
Resolution authorizing a contract extension with Airplanners, LLC. for air service development and consulting services for the Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field (Airport Fund)
 
F.
Resolution authorizing a contract extension with Connell Oil for the purchase of bulk fuels and delivery of gasoline, diesel fuels and related products (General Fund/Enterprise Fund)
 
G.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation to fund the Yakima/Ellensburg Commuter Service ($952,000 WSDOT Grant)
 
H.
Resolution adopting Yakima Transit's Development Plan for 2025-2030 and Annual Report for 2024
 
I.
Resolution authorizing settlement of workers compensation claims filed by Claimant Sam Masters
 
J.
Resolution authorizing settlement of workers compensation claims filed by Claimant David Cortez
 
8.

Public Hearings


 
9.

Department Items


 
A.
Resolution to repeal the Community Crosswalks Policy
 
B.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Central Washington Fair Association for police services (General Fund Revenue)
 
10.

City Manager Update


 
11.

Other Business


 
12.

Adjournment


The next meeting is a City Council study session on September 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

 
13.

Council General Information


 
A.
Preliminary Council Agendas for the September 9, 2025 study session and the September 16, 2025 regular meeting
 

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Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to  and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or  approved by the Council, and the Council does not endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.

 

The City provides special accommodations, such as hearing devices, wheelchair space or language interpreters, for City meetings. Anyone needing special  assistance please contact the City Clerk's office at (509) 575-6037 at least two business days prior to the meeting. A Council packet is available for review at the City Clerk's Office and on-line at www.yakimawa.gov/council/agendas-and-minutes/