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Home My WebLink About07/07/2026 00. Agenda1.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. State law prohibits electioneering at City facilities. During Public Comment, speakers cannot campaign for or against candidates or support or oppose any ballot measure in any upcoming election. 5.Open Discussion for the Good of the Order A.Recognition of retiring Yakima Valley Tourism President and CEO John Cooper B.Introduction and Administration of Oath of Office to Interim Fire Chief Thomas Huntington 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. AGENDA YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL July 7, 2026 City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA City Council Regular Meeting 5:15 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/98531323055 or call in by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782 | Webinar ID: 985 3132 3055 | Passcode: 757846 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 regarding pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 1 A.Approval of minutes from the June 9, 2026 and June 16, 2026 City Council regular meetings B.Resolution authorizing an amendment to Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification with the United States Department of Justice C.Resolution authorizing an agreement with MBI Construction Services Inc. for the Public Works Wash Bay Enclosure Project 2857 (REET Funds) D.Resolution accepting Change Order No. 1 with Ascent Foundation & More LLC for the Stormwater System Spot Improvements Project SW2832 (Stormwater Capital Fund 442) E.Resolution authorizing a contract with Interwest Construction, Inc. for the Industrial Waste Force Main Replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project WF2715 (Wastewater Capital Fund 478) F.Resolution authorizing an agreement with Interwest Construction Inc. for the 88th Avenue Apple Valley Elementary Sidewalk Improvements Project 2800 G.Resolution authorizing the conditional settlement agreement to settle the lawsuit brought by the Estate of Amber M. Rodriguez, deceased, E.E.H, a minor child; and L.E.H, a minor child (Risk Management Fund) H.Resolution ratifying and approving the City Manager's execution of a reimbursable grant agreement with the Washington State Office of Public Defense (General Fund: revenue positive) I.Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. for the Water System Plan Update J.Resolution authorizing an amendment to the City's current contract with CWA. Inc. for Yakima- Ellensburg Commuter Services (Enterprise Fund) K.Resolution authorizing a contract with J.U.B. Engineers, to perform contract management services for Runway Rehabilitation of Crosswind Runway 4-22, Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (FAA/PFCs) L.Resolution authorizing a contract with Interstate Concrete to perform construction services for Runway Rehabilitation of Crosswind Runway 4-22, Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field. (FAA/PFCs) M.Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 2.20.060 Salaries N.Ordinance amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Section 2.20.085 Salaries 8.Public Hearings A.Public hearing to consider: A) Resolution adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program for the period of 2027 through 2032, and to amend the 2040 Transportation System Plan; and B) Resolution amending the Yakima Comprehensive Plan Capital Facilities Element (No budgetary impact) 9.Department Items A.Resolution authorizing Right of Way Use Permit Application RL260006 for Minado Buffet Inc at 501 N Front St 10.City Manager Update 2 A.Preview of upcoming topics 11.Other Business 12.Adjournment The next meeting is a City Council regular meeting on July 14, 2026 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 13.Council General Information A.Preliminary Council Agenda for the July 14, 2026 regular meeting B.Request for Proposals (RFP) for operation of the Harman Center and Washington Fruit Community Center C.Autonomous Vehicle Regulations . 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/ 3