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Home My WebLink About08/18/2026 07.A. Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 City Council regular meeting 'V ii ii S(, _�i „.-,_, ,, ,,,,.. .,, • i ii , BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL YAKIMA, WASHINGTON AGENDA STATEMENT Item No. 7.A. For Meeting of: August 18, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 City Council regular meeting SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Minutes 08-03-2026 DRAFT 6 rr YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 3, 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 1) Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Present: Mayor Matt Brown, presiding; Assistant Mayor Reedy Berg and Councilmembers Patricia Byers, Rick Glenn, Felisa Gonzalez, Juliet Potrykus and Leo Roy (present via Zoom until approximately 6:25 p.m.) 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 Ken Wilkinson, Yakima Parks & Recreation Manager; and John Cooper, President of the Yakima Rotary Club; spoke about the partnership with the local rotary clubs and Yakima Community College for the installation of a new playground at Larson Park. The Council expressed appreciation for their efforts towards this park improvement project. Amanda G., County resident, urged Council to acknowledge public comments opposing Flock cameras and provided suggestions for the use of those funds. 5) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 5.A Recognition of Linda Ford for 20 years of service Yakima Police Chief Shawn Boyle recognized Linda Ford for 20 years of service to the City of Yakima. Ms. Ford thanked the Council for their recognition. 5.B Recognition of Scott Schafer for 30 years of service City Manager Vicki Baker recognized Scott Schafer for 30 years of service to the City of Yakima. Mr. Schafer thanked the Council for their recognition. 5.0 Recognition of Roque Garcia for His Heroic Actions Interim Fire Chief Tom Huntington presented community member Roque Garcia an Apple Award for his heroic actions related to a kitchen fire incident in which his attempt to extinguish the fire prevented further damage to a neighboring duplex. August 3, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 7 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. 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: Berg moved and Byers seconded to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. 7.A Approval of minutes from the July 14, 2026 and July 21, 2026 City Council regular meetings 7.B Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Rotary Clubs of Yakima for the design, installation, and use of a playground at Larson Park RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-117, A RESOLUTION authorizing an agreement between the City of Yakima and the Rotary Clubs of Yakima for development, maintenance and use of Larson Park. 7.0 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the City's current contract with Christensen Inc. to add fleet fuel card program and services RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-118, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to amend the City's current contract with Christensen Inc. to add fleet fuel card program and services. 7.D Resolution authorizing award and agreement with Albina Asphalt to purchase liquid asphalt and fog seal products RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-119, A RESOLUTION authorizing award and agreement with Albina Asphalt to purchase liquid asphalt and fog seal products. 7.E Resolution approving a grant application for Office on Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2026 Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Site Initiative RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-120, A RESOLUTION approving a grant application for the Office on Violence Against Women Fiscal Year 2026 Firearms Technical Assistance Project Pilot Sites Initiative (FTAP). 7.F Ordinance amending Yakima Municipal Code Title 8 Streets and Sidewalks relating to violations and penalties ORDINANCE NO. 2026-028, AN ORDINANCE amending the City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapters 8.01, 8.20, and 8.72 relating to penalties and violations for work in the public right-of-way. 8) Public Hearings 8.A Final public hearing on the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew and Neighborhood Development Services Program Supervisor Jesse Mooney briefed Council on the 2026 Draft Annual Action Plan. August 3, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 8 Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. Tony Courcy provided comments about notification to the public and other topics unrelated to the hearing matter. With no one else coming forward or calling in to speak, Mayor Brown closed the hearing. 9) Department Items 9.A Resolution adopting the 2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funded programs Neighborhood Development Services Program Supervisor Jesse Mooney and Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew presented information about the 2025 program year, including deliverables in the Emergency Home Repair Program, new construction and rehabilitation of rental units, Community Home Development Organizations (CHDO's), planning and administration, and year-to-date program expenses. Mr. Ballew noted that any comments received through today's public hearing will be incorporated into the Annual Action Plan prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Mr. Mooney responded to questions from Council members. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council deliberation, MOTION: Berg moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-121, A RESOLUTION adopting the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funded Programs as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 9.B Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule to incorporate the increase in rates for the Refuse Division Director of Public Works Scott Schafer briefed the Council on the proposed resolution related to a 3% Council-approved utility tax increase on refuse rates to fund Fire Station 92. The increase in refuse rates would be applied to each ready-to-serve charge on a bi-monthly billing period for a total of 8.2% for 2026 through 2028. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion, MOTION: Berg moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Roy absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-122, A RESOLUTION amending the Master Fee Schedule to incorporate the increase in rates for the Refuse Division. 9.0 Resolution authorizing an agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board for a loan of$985,560 for the 6th Avenue Roadway Project TB2796/AC2796 Community Development Director Bill Preston briefed the Council on the proposed resolution consisting of a loan for the design of the 6th Avenue project that includes a total rebuild of the roadway and City utilities within the right of way. Mr. Preston clarified that no city funds, including this loan, will be used for the replacement of the trolley tracks. He further emphasized the advantages of this funding opportunity. August 3, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 9 The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. After Council discussion, MOTION: Berg moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 6-0 roll call vote; Roy absent. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-123, A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance and execution of a loan agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board (PWB) for the 6th Avenue Roadway Project TB2796/AC2796. 9.D Ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the City of Yakima; and making appropriations from unappropriated fund balances in various funds for expenditures during 2026 (First Reading) Director of Finance and Budget Craig Warner briefed Council on the first reading of the budget amendment highlighting items including increased appropriations for police equipment, retired firefighter medical benefits, and Franklin Pool expenses. It also includes grant revenue, banking rebates, and the transfer of remaining balances for funds to be closed. After Council discussion, 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 as described in the attached Schedule I. 10) City Manager Update 10.A Preview of upcoming topics Due to scheduled absences, City Manager Vicki Baker proposed canceling the August 11th meeting and suggested a special meeting on August 25th for the utility billing presentation. Council members agreed. City Manager Baker reported on upcoming topics related to the introduction of the new CEO and President of Yakima Valley Tourism Jenn Harrison; an update on the RFP process for Washington Fruit and Harman Center; and a State of the City presentation with the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Byers reported that the County Commissioners allocated an additional $200,000 to Camp Hope to assist with transition efforts. Interim Fire Chief Tom Huntington provided a brief update on the fire near 2900 McCullough Rd and expressed appreciation for mutual aid provided by nearly every agency in the area. He reminded the public about safety hazards related to drones near active fires as they affect fire suppression efforts. Ms. Baker provided an update from Pacific Power relating to power outages during wildfire incidents and she shared information about a nonprofit program which offers clothing to community members affected by the wildfires. 11) Other Business Councilmember Glenn further commented on the County's response to the homeless situation. Mayor Brown provided an update on the hiring process for the vacant Yakima County Human Services Director. Councilmember Byers expressed gratitude to Yakima County for the additional financial allocation to Camp Hope. August 3, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 10 12) Adjournment MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next City Council regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote; Roy absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR August 3, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 11