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AGENDA
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 2026
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
City Council Regular Meeting
5:15 p.m. Executive Session I 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting I 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/94035535308 or call in by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782 I Webinar
ID: 940 3553 5308 I Passcode: 170714
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 - 5:15 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. Arbor Day proclamation
B. Introduction of Human Resources Director Lisa Garcia
C. Recognition of Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle for his 30 years of service
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.
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A. Approval of minutes from the March 10, 2026 Council study session and March 17, 2026 City
Council regular meeting and March 26, 2026 City Council special meeting
B. Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Yakima Mechanical Inc for the City Hall
Chiller Replacement Project RT2858 (REET Funds)
C. Resolution awarding Bid 12603J and authorizing an agreement with Christensen, Inc. for
purchase and delivery of bulk fuels and incidentals (General Fund)
D. Resolution accepting Change Order No. 1 with Ascent Foundation & More LLC for Project
AC2750/SC2605 Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities
(Wastewater Capital Fund 476)
E. Resolution authorizing Supplemental Agreement 1 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying,
Inc. for Engineering Services associated with the 28th Avenue Vicinity Sewer Improvements
project (Wastewater Capital Fund 476)
F. Resolution authorizing acceptance of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) award for the
Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project 2903 (Streets Capital and TBD Fund)
G. Resolution approving the Settlement Agreement among participating subdivisions and
remnant defendants associated with the national prescription opiate litigation lawsuit, Case
No. 1:17-md-2804
H. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail
services and facilities for juvenile detention
I. Resolution setting the dates and time for open cruising events on Yakima Avenue for the
summer of 2026
8. Public Hearings
A. Closed record public hearing and Ordinance for proposed amendments to Yakima Municipal
Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
9. Department Items
A. Resolution authorizing an application to the Supporting Investments in Economic
Development (SIED) Board to support Hogback West Yakima proposed development
B. Resolution authorizing $230,000 from reserves to fund reopening Lions Pool and repairing
Franklin Pool to make it operational (General Fund Reserves)
C. Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget for the City of Yakima; and making
appropriations from unappropriated fund balances in various funds for expenditures during
2026, including 2025 encumbrances (First Reading)
D. Ordinance adopting a six-month moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development
applications for, and the location of, and issuance of permits and approvals for, land uses that
consist of or include halfway houses as defined in Yakima Municipal Code 15.02.020 and
secure community transition facilities as defined herein; directing development of
comprehensive zoning and business regulations pertaining to halfway houses and secure
community transition facilities; providing that the moratorium shall be in effect for six months,
through October 6, 2026; and declaring an emergency providing for immediate effective date.
10. City Manager Update
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A. Preview of upcoming topics
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
The next meeting is a City Council regular meeting on April 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers.
13. Council General Information
A. Preliminary Council Agenda for the April 14, 2026 regular meeting
B. Distribution of the Complete Record for a master planned development "Plat of Johnston
Estates" proposed by Eglin & Eglin LLC (PD#002-25, PLP#002-25, SEPA#012-25)
C. Distribution of the Complete Record for an appeal by the City of Yakima Planning Department
of the Historic Preservation Committee's decision (APP#001-26)
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/
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