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AGENDA
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
March 17, 2026
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
City Council Regular Meeting


5:00 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/95767818279 or call in by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782 | Webinar ID: 957 6781 8279 | Passcode: 965298
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 - 5:00 p.m.


Executive Session to discuss pending 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.

 
5.

Open Discussion for the Good of the Order


 
A.

Recognition of Davis High School girls basketball team

 
B.
Recognition of years of service for Yakima Fire Department members
 
C.
Presentation of the 2025 Yakima Valley Tourism annual report
 
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 March 3, 2026 Council regular meeting
 
B.
Approve payment of disbursements for the period February 1-28, 2026
 
C.
February 2026 Investment Transaction Report
 
D.
Set date of April 14, 2026 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the master planned development and subdivision for the Plat of Johnston Estates
 
E.
Set date of April 14, 2026 for a closed record public hearing to consider an appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness granted by the Historic Preservation Commission at 2810 Barge St
 
F.
Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Chervenell Construction Company for MLK Jr Park Eastside Pool (Aquatic Center) Project 2745 (No Budgetary Impact)
 
G.
Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100
 
H.
Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 1.70 Police Department Service Fees
 
I.
Ordinance amending YMC 3.127 Transportation Benefit District Fund
 
J.
Resolution authorizing grant acceptance from the Department of Commerce for the statutorily required Climate Resilience Element of the Comprehensive Plan (General Fund)
 
K.
Resolution authorizing settlement of damage claims arising out of a City of Yakima water main break on Yakima Avenue on November 27, 2025, affecting properties located in the 300 block of Yakima Ave (Risk Management Fund)
 
L.
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for use of a K-9 vehicle
 
8.

Public Hearings


 
9.

Department Items


 
A.
Discussion regarding a Municipal Fire District, House Bill 2224, Senate Bill 6037 and Fire Department Overtime
 
B.
2025 Update on Capital Improvement Projects Report
 
C.
Review of Business and Regulatory Licensing Fees
 
10.

City Manager Update


 
A.

Preview of upcoming topics

 
11.

Other Business


 
12.

Adjournment


The next meeting is a City Council regular meeting on April 7, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

 
13.

Council General Information


 
A.
Preliminary Council Agenda for the April 7, 2026 regular meeting
 
B.
ONDS Thank You Letter
 
C.
2025 Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Annual Report
 
D.
Distribution of the Complete Record for text amendments to YMC Title 15 - Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance (TXT#003-25)
 

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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/