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YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 3, 2025
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2"d Street, Yakima WA
5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom
1) Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Patricia Byers, presiding; Assistant Mayor Matt Brown and
Councilmembers Reedy Berg, Janice Deccio, Rick Glenn, Danny Herrera and Leo Roy
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
Rasmus Hansen, City resident, and Brian Korst, City resident, spoke in opposition to
immigration authorities accessing the Yakima Police Department's Flock cameras data
and urged Council to comply with existing policies. Mr. Hansen also congratulated the
City of Yakima Engineering Division on the recently completed roundabout projects at
Powerhouse Rd, Fruitvale Blvd, and 34th Avenue.
Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke about trust and ongoing concerns with the City's
response to crosswalk issues.
5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
None.
Council Reports
Mayor Byers presented the "Rising Thunder" plaque to the City from Colonel Masahiro
Yamashita of Japan from their recent military training at the Yakima Training Center.
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. Item 7C was
removed from the Consent Agenda. 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 Deccio seconded to approve the consent agenda as
read. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
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7.A Approval of minutes from the October 21, 2025 City Council regular meeting
7.B Resolution accepting and approving 3rd Quarter 2025 Claim Report
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-162, A RESOLUTION accepting and approving the
3rd Quarter 2025 Claim Report for the City of Yakima.
7.0 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.
7.D Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Task Order No. 2022-01
with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for the Water/Irrigation and
Wastewater Divisions Low -Income and Unserved Utility Areas Project AC2570
and SC2605
RESOLUTION NO. R 2025-164, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager
execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Task Order No. 2022-01 entered into
with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for the Water/Irrigation and
Wastewater Divisions Low -Income and Unserved Utility Areas Project AC2570
and SC2605.
7.E Resolution authorizing a Right of Way Use Permit Application RL250013 for a
driveway off N 5th Avenue for the use of a duplex at 801 N 5th Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-165, A RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of a
right-of-way long term use permit to allow a driveway off N 5th Avenue along the
south side of the property at 801 N 5th Avenue for a duplex.
7.F Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement 1 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for
1-82 Sewer Main Extension at the Landfill Mill Site Project 2760
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-166, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional
Services Supplemental Agreement 1 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. (RH2) for 1-82
Sewer Main Extension at the Landfill Mill Site Project 2760.
7.G Resolution creating a new Yakima Downtown Development and Promotion
Agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima for the expenditure of
additional 2025 Mainstreet funding
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-167, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager of
the City of Yakima to execute the Yakima Downtown Development and Promotion
Agreement with the Downtown Association of Yakima (DAY) for the purpose of
promoting economic development, beautification, tourism, and recreational activities
in the downtown district through the Washington State Main Street Program.
Items Removed from Consent
7.C) Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the Washington State Department
of Commerce for the improvements to Elks Memorial Park
Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson described that the funds will be used
to upgrade the outfield fence at Elks Memorial Park.
The City Clerk read the resolution by title only.
MOTION: Brown moved and Deccio seconded to approve the resolution Item 7C.
The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote.
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-163, A RESOLUTION authorizing execution of an
Agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce for a grant of
$99,910.00 for improvements to Elks Memorial Park.
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8) Public Hearings
None.
9) Department Items
9.A Ordinance amending the 2025 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima and
making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various Funds
for expenditure during 2025 for various purposes (First Reading)
Craig Warner, Director of Finance and Budget, briefed Council on the first
reading of the budget amendments.
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 expenditures during 2025 for various purposes.
10) City Manager Update
Yakima Police Captain Chad Janis responded to questions related to the recent media
reports regarding access to Flock data by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
City Manager Vicki Baker reported on a letter from the Fair Play Coalition requesting
assistance from the City regarding unlicensed food vendors. Baker provided clarification
about the portions of the request that are outside of the City's jurisdiction and the types
of licensing available for mobile food vendors. City Council encouraged education
outreach to food vendors rather than additional regulations.
11) Other Business
None.
12) Adjournment
MOTION: Brown moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to
session on November 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Ha
motion carried by unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
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