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Home My WebLink About04/07/2026 Business MeetingYAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES April 7, 2026 City Hall - Council Chambers -129 N 2nd Street, Yakima WA 5:30 PM City Council Regular Meeting - Conducted in person and virtually via Zoom Executive Session - 5:15 p.m. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) MOTION: Byers moved and Glenn seconded to adjourn to Executive Session until 5:30 p.m. to discuss pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The motion carried by unanimous vote. Mayor Brown announced that Council is -not expected to take further action following executive session. Present for Executive Session: Mayor Matt Brown, Assistant Mayor Reedy Berg (present via speakerphone), and Councilmembers Patricia Byers, Rick Glenn, Felisa Gonzalez (present via speakerphone), Juliet Potrykus and Leo Roy Executive session was held at 5:17 p.m. and adjourned at 5:29 p.m. 1) Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.rrt. Present: Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; Assistant Mayor Reedy Berg (attending remotely via Zoom), and Councilmembers Patricia Byers, Rick Glenn, Felisa Gonzalez (attending remotely via Zoom), Leo Roy, and Juliet Potrykus Staff: City Manager Vicki Baker, City Attorney Sara Watkins and City Clerk Rosalinda I barra 2) Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3) Interpreter Services Mayor Brown introduced Jorge Villasenor who announced interpreter services are available in Spanish. 4) Public Comment Jeremie Dufault, 15th District State Representative; Chris Corry, 15th District State Representative; Senator Curtis King, City resident, 14th District; expressed appreciation for the community's support for the reopening of city pools, specifically Bill and Rhonda Dolsen and Forbes Mercy. The community raised $120,000 and received $30,000 in pledged donations. A local contractor has expressed interest in donating work to assist with repairs at Franklin pool. The following individuals spoke in support of keeping Lions pool open: Lynnette Whitney, City resident; Jenn Casana, City resident, Yakima Chief Hops; Adelaide Loeser, City April 7, 2026 — Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 6 resident; Reed Loeser, City resident; Jake Brandt, City resident; Cora Loeser, City resident; Giuliana Bazan, City resident; Joshua Whitney, City resident; America Murillo, City resident; Jack McColm, County resident; Allison McGuire, City resident; Zuincla Murillo, City resident; Keila Rivera; City resident; Aubrey Sanchez, City resident; and Susan Erickson, City resident. Mayor Brown expressed appreciation for Ms. Erickson's donation to Lions Pool. Carol Masterson, City resident, noted concerns about closed bathrooms at Kissell Park during busy times and offered suggestions to offset costs. Tony Sandoval, City resident, spoke in favor of keeping the Washington Fruit Community Center open. Joseph Kopsick, City resident, provided suggestions for taxing options. Jack Williams, U.S. Small Business Administration, mentioned federal funding available through programs to assist homeowners affected by the December flooding events. Tony Courcy, City resident, questioned Council's handling of public comments and expressed concerns about a development decision. 5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 5.A Arbor Day proclamation MOTION: Byers moved and Roy seconded to approve the proclamation and request that it be read and presented. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Councilmember Byers proclaimed the second Saturday in April as "Arbor Day" and Garrett Brenden, Curator at the Yakima Area Arboretum, accepted the proclamation and invited the community to the upcoming Arbor Fest event. 5.B Introduction of Human Resources Director Lisa Garcia City Manager Vicki Baker introduced Lisa Garcia as the new Human Resources Director. Ms. Garcia expressed appreciation for the opportunity. 5.C Recognition of Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle for his 30 years of service City Manager Baker recognized Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Chief Boyle thanked the Council for their recognition. 6) Council Reports None. 7) Consent Agenda Mayor Brown referred to the items placed on the Consent Agenda, questioning whether there were any additions or deletions from Council members present. Items F and I were 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: Potrykus moved and Roy seconded to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. 7.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 April 7, 2026 — Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 •l 7.B Project Completion and Contract Acceptance with Yakima Mechanical Inc for the City Hall Chiller Replacement Project RT2858 7.C Resolution awarding Bid 12603J and authorizing an agreement with Christensen, Inc. for purchase and delivery of bulk fuels and incidentals RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-037, A RESOLUTION awarding Bid 12603J and authorizing an agreement with Christensen, Inc., for purchase and delivery of bulk fuels and incidentals. 7.D Resolution accepting Change Order No. 1 with Ascent Foundation & More LLC for Project AC2750/SC2605 Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-038, A RESOLUTION accepting Change Order No. 1 to City Contract 2025-074 with Ascent Foundation & More LLC for Project AC2750/SC2605 Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities. 7.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 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-039, A RESOLUTION authorizing Supplemental Agreement 1 to City of Yakima Contract No. 2023-139 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for engineering services associated with the 28th Avenue Vicinity Sewer Improvements project. 7.F Resolution authorizing acceptance of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) award for the Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project 2903 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda 7.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 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-041, A 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. 7.H Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for the provision of jail services and facilities for juvenile detention RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-042, A RESOLUTION authorizing an interlocal agreement with Yakima County for the provision of juvenile detention services. 7.1 Resolution setting the dates and time for open cruising events on Yakima Avenue for the summer of 2026 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda Items Removed from Consent Agenda 7.F Resolution authorizing acceptance of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) award for the Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project 2903 Community Development Director Bill Preston briefed Council on the proposed resolution. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. April 7, 2026 — Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 After discussion, MOTION: Brown moved and Potrykus seconded to adopt Item F. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-040, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and execution of a Washington State agreement with Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project 2903. 7.I Resolution setting the dates and time for open cruising events on Yakima Avenue for the summer of 2026 Councilmember Byers presented her concerns about the city -sponsored cruising events. Chief Boyle addressed questions related to funding and resources. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Potrykus seconded to approve Item I. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-043, A RESOLUTION setting the dates and time for open cruising events on Yakima Avenue for the summer of 2026. 8) Public Hearings 8.A Closed record public hearing and Ordinance for proposed amendments to Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance Planning Manager Trevor Martin briefed the Council on the Yakima Planning Commission's recommendation regarding proposed text amendments related to drive-throughs and parking standards, and middle housing requirements. Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. Tony Courcy, City resident, spoke about his experience with parking standards and shared parking. With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. After Council deliberation, MOTION: Potrykus moved and Roy seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Gonzalez not present for the roll call vote. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-011, AN ORDINANCE amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 to incorporate text amendments associated with drive -through and parking standards, and middle housing requirements. 9) Department Items 9.A Resolution authorizing an application to the Supporting Investments in Economic Development (SIED) Board to support Hogback West Yakima proposed development Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew briefed Council on the proposed resolution seeking authorization to pursue a grant and loan application. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Potrykus moved and Roy seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. April 7, 2026 — Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-044, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City of Yakima to support the grant and loan application from Yakima County Supporting Investment in Economic Development (SIED) fund to provide public infrastructure improvements in support of the proposed Hogback Development on Nob Hill Boulevard. 9.B Resolution authorizing $230,000 from reserves to fund reopening Lions Pool and repairing Franklin Pool to make it operational Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner briefed Council on the proposed resolution to allocate $230,000 from reserves to support the reopening of Lions Pool and to repair and prepare Franklin Pool for potential summer operations. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After extensive Council discussion, FINAL MOTION: Potrykus moved and Roy seconded to adopt the resolution and direct staff to open Lions pool in some capacity by Tax Day April 15th. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-045, A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Yakima directing staff to allocate funds from reserves to support aquatic facilities operations and repairs. 9.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) Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner briefed Council on the proposed budget amendment and noted the associated appropriations and encumbrances. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. First Reading of AN ORDINANCE amending the 2026 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from Unappropriated Fund Balances within various funds for expenditure during 2026 for various purposes including 2025 encumbrances as described in the attached Schedule I. 9.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. City Attorney Sara Watkins briefed Council on the proposed ordinance enacting a six-month moratorium on the filing and acceptance of development applications and permits for halfway houses and secure community transition facilities (SCTF). This is in response to the State of Washington allowing them in jurisdictions pursuant to ROW 71.09 and because the City has not adopted land use regulations specific to SCTF's. Ms. Watkins noted that moratoriums require a public hearing and if the moratorium is passed a hearing will be scheduled for May 12, 2026. The City Clerk read the ordinance by title only. April 7, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 After Council discussion, MOTION: Glenn moved and Potrykus seconded to pass the ordinance. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote; making the moratorium effective immediately. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-012, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Yakima, Washington, 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 10.A Preview of upcoming topics City Manager Baker thanked legislators for their efforts regarding Lions Pool and mentioned upcoming topics related to Fire Station 92, licensing, public safety update, ordinance regarding exposure to fentanyl; YPD Police Explorers program, 2025 financial update, East Yakima annexation, master fee schedule and amendments to several municipal code sections. 11) Other Business MOTION: Byers moved and Potrykus seconded to direct staff to amend Yakima Municipal Code Section 9.25.020 to require any group or organization to hold a cruise night or sanctioned parade to obtain a special event permit pursuant to the Yakima Municipal Code and require that each cruise night be sponsored by the group or organization. The motion failed by a 5-2 vote; with Berg, Brown, Glenn, Potrykus and Roy voting no. 12) Adjournment MOTION: Byers moved and Glenn seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on April 14, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:09 p.m. READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY April 7, 2026— Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6