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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 7.A.
For Meeting of: August 19, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 City Council regular
meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25:
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Minutes 08-04-2025_DRAFT
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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
August 4, 2025
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima WA
5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom.
1) Roll Call
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and
Councilmembers Reedy Berg (attending remotely via Zoom), Janice Deccio (attending
remotely via Zoom), Rick Glenn (attending remotely via Zoom), Danny Herrera (present
at 6:00 p.m.) and Leo Roy (attending remotely via Zoom)
Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda
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2) Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Byers led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3) Interpreter Services
Mayor Byers introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are
available in Spanish.
4) Public Comment
Juliet Potrykus, City resident, spoke against the closure of Franklin Pool.
Tony Sandoval, City resident, commented about the importance of the Legal Department
front counter staff position.
Tony Courcy, City resident, expressed concerns about personal property matters.
5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
5.A Appointment of members to Pro and Con Committees
The Council reviewed applications for the "for" and "against" committees
regarding the levy lid lift ballot measure proposal.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to appoint Elmer Bud
Backer, David Elofson and Lisa Wallace to the "For" committee. The motion
carried by a 6-0 vote; Herrera absent.
MOTION: Berg moved and Roy seconded to appoint Cameron Weber,
Gunnar Berg and Dana Johnson to the "Against" committee. The motion
carried by a 6-0 vote; Herrera absent.
6) Council Reports
None.
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7) Consent Agenda
Mayor Byers referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether
there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. There were no
changes. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda items, including resolutions and
ordinances, by title. (Items on the Consent Agenda are handled under one motion
without further discussion-see motion directly below.)
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to approve the consent agenda. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Herrera absent.
7.A Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 City Council regular meeting, July 22,
2025 City Council special meetings, and July 24, 2025 special meeting
7.B Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Knobel's Electric Inc for N 2nd
Street& Staff Sgt. Pendleton Way Sidewalk Replacement Project 2603 (No
Budgetary Impact)
7.0 Project Completion and Acceptance of Taxilane Charlie Extension Construction
and Construction Management AP2495/AP2496 (Federally Funded Project)
7.D Vendor Contract Closeout with Boss Construction Inc. for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant Primary Digester 2 & 3 Cleaning Project WF2715
7.E Revise set date from August 12, 2025 to August 19, 2025 to consider a Notice of
Intent to Commence Annexation - Lochridge Annexation in the vicinity of 80th
Avenue and Loren Place
7.F Resolution authorizing a technology fee for online registration transactions for
Parks and Recreation Programs and Events (General Fund Revenue)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-110, A RESOLUTION authorizing the
implementation of a technology fee to cover the cost for the registration software
used for Yakima Parks and Recreation programs and events.
7.G Resolution authorizing multiple awards and agreements for Quote 22533 Tree
Trimming and Removal Services for City Parks and Streets Divisions (General
Fund/REET Fund)
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-111, A RESOLUTION authorizing multiple awards
and agreements for Quote 22533 Tree Trimming/Pruning and Removal Services
for city Parks and Streets Divisions.
7.H Ordinance repealing Ordinance 2025-003, a telecommunications system
franchise granted to Wholesail Networks LLC and Ziply Fiber
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-025, AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 2025-
003.
7.1 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a consent letter consenting to a
change in control to the franchise agreement granted to Wholesail Networks LLC
and Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC pursuant to Section 2.13 of the Franchise Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-112, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
to sign a consent letter consenting to a change in control to the franchise
agreement granted to Wholesail Networks LLC and Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
pursuant to Section 2.13 of the Franchise Agreement.
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8) Public Hearings
8.A Open record public hearing and Ordinance to consider the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments to YMC Title 14
Subdivisions and Title 15 Yakima Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
Planning Manager Trevor Martin briefed the Council on the Yakima Planning
Commission's recommendation regarding text amendments modifying existing
notification processes, home occupation business licenses and conceptual site
plans.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing, and with no one coming forward or
calling in to speak, closed the public hearing.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to pass the ordinance. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-026, AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal
Code Titles 14 and 15 to incorporate text amendments associated with home
occupation and notification requirements.
8.B Public Hearing to receive comments on the Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
and 2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funds, Second Hearing
Director of Community and Economic Development Bill Preston introduced
Elizabeth McNannay, with Resource Consultants LLC, who presented on the draft
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and
HOME Funds, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). This plan documents the affordable housing and community
development needs. It also provides policy guidance and the implementation plan
over the next five years.
Mayor Byers opened the public hearing. Theresa Dingman, Melinda Pettibone,
and Janet Larios (on behalf of Amelia Larios) spoke in support of the proposed
plan and expressed appreciation for the direct services obtained through this
program. With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Byers
closed the hearing.
9) Department Items
9.A Resolution adopting the HUD mandated five-year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029)
and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the City of Yakima (CDBG/HOME Funds)
Director of Community and Economic Development Bill Preston noted that the
comments received related to the public hearing for Item 8.B) will be incorporated
into the final plan prior to submission to HUD.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Herrera seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-113, A RESOLUTION adopting the proposed 2025-
2029 five-year Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME fund Programs as
mandated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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9.B Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Washington State Department of
Transportation 2025-2027 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program grant award for
the Wendy Baker Shared Use Path Project 2879 (Arterial Streets Fund)
Acting City Engineer Bill Preston briefed the Council on the 2025-2027
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Program grant award to improve functionality and
safety for bicycles and pedestrians on West Powerhouse Road. Jennifer Gindt
and members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee were
recognized for their efforts in successfully obtaining this award.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Herrera absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-114, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and
execution of a grant program agreement with the Washington State Department
of Transportation for the Wendy Baker Shared Use Path Project 2879.
9.0 Resolution authorizing the acceptance of an FAA Airport Terminal Program
(ATP) grant for construction of terminal baggage claim and restroom upgrades
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Robert Hodgman briefed the Council on the
proposed resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Deccio moved and Brown seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Herrera absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-115, A RESOLUTION authorizing grant acceptance
from the Federal Aviation Administration for the Yakima Air Terminal Building
Modernization Baggage Claim and Restroom project for Capital Improvements at
the Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
9.D Resolution approving a task order agreement with MWA Architects Inc. to provide
construction administration services for the Terminal Baggage Claim and
Restroom Upgrade
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Robert Hodgman briefed the Council on the
proposed resolution.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Herrera absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-116, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
an agreement with MWA Architects, Inc. to provide construction administration
services for baggage claim and restroom upgrades in the terminal building at
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field.
9.E Resolution authorizing an agreement with Cliff Thorn Construction to construct
terminal building baggage claim and restroom upgrades
Director of Yakima Air Terminal Robert Hodgman briefed the Council on the
proposed resolution.
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The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adopt the resolution. The
motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Herrera absent.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-117, A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of
an agreement with Cliff Thorn Construction to construct baggage claim and
restroom upgrades in the terminal building at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister
Field.
9.F Review of U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVVV)
- Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program
Funding Opportunity O-OVW-2025-172415
Yakima Police Sergeant Ryan Yates informed Council that the City is eligible to
apply for a U.S. Department of Justice grant. If granted, the Yakima Police
Departments intends to partner with local organizations to propose the
Cybercrime Response and Victim Support Initiative to enhance the community's
capacity to investigate and respond to cyber-enabled crimes, particularly those
involving domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, and human
trafficking.
Mayor Byers reported that the grant requires an assurance of Council review and
an opportunity for the public to comment.
Samuel Sanchez spoke in favor of the proposal.
9.G Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima and
making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds
for expenditure during 2025-2026 for various purposes (First Reading)
Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner briefed Council on the first reading
of the budget amendment.
The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only.
First Reading of AN ORDINANCE amending the 2025-2026 Budget for the City
of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances
within various funds for expenditure during 2025 for various purposes.
10) City Manager Update
City Manager Baker reported that staff is developing an implementation plan for the $3
million cut package and creating two separate budget documents regarding potential
additional cuts dependent on the levy outcome. She also reported that moving forward
the planning and maintenance for capital projects will be thoroughly analyzed to ensure
budget impacts are anticipated in advance of project initiation and completion.
11) Other Business
Assistant Mayor Brown recognized the Evergreen Premier Soccer League's Yakima
United Soccer team for their recent championship.
Councilmember Herrera and Mayor Byers encouraged community attendance at the
various National Night Out events taking place in various areas of the City on August 5.
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12) Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to adjourn to the next City Council
regular meeting on August 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
COUNCIL MEMBER DATE
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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