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Home My WebLink About09/15/2026 07.A. Approval of minutes from the September 1, 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: September 15, 2026 ITEM TITLE: Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 City Council regular meeting SUBMITTED BY: Rosalinda Ibarra, City Clerk SUMMARY EXPLANATION: ITEM BUDGETED: STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: Minutes 09-01-2026 DRAFT 3 • • R,•:O R nl tin•, — YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 1, 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 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) Open Discussion for the Good of the Order 4.A Recognition of Yakima United FC on its third consecutive Evergreen Premier League of Washington championship Yakima United FC was recognized with a certificate for winning its third consecutive Evergreen Premier League of Washington championship. 5) Public Comment Zachary Galland (City resident), Joseph Kopsick (City resident), Andreina Rangel (County resident) and Amanda G. (County resident) spoke about privacy and surveillance concerns related to the use of Flock cameras. Sue Fenich (City resident) and Mark Peterson (County resident) provided remarks about Mark Peterson's litigation case against the city. Tony Sandoval, City resident, expressed support in Chief Boyle's leadership and mentioned the recent immigration detentions that occurred at the city municipal jail. Troy Cunningham, City resident, spoke against Camp Hope's leadership and safety conditions. Brian Korst, City resident, mentioned recent immigration arrest incidents at City facilities; however, spoke to Chief Boyle and stated that his concerns were addressed. Tony Courcy, City resident, commented on several matters including YMC Section 2.20 related to the City's classification and compensation plan. September 1, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 4 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 August 18, 2026 City Council regular meeting and August 25, 2026 City Council special meeting 7.B Set date of October 6, 2026 for a closed record public hearing to consider the Hearing Examiner's recommendation regarding the preliminary plat of"Plat of the Orchards" 7.0 Set date of October 6, 2026, for a public hearing regarding Secure Community Transition Facilities 7.D Resolution awarding bid 12606 to Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase and delivery of fire hydrants RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-135, A RESOLUTION awarding Bid 12606 to Ferguson Waterworks for the purchase and delivery of fire hydrants. 7.E Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. to provide engineering services for Goodwin Tracts Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-136, A RESOLUTION authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. to provide engineering services for Goodwin Tracts Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements. 8) Public Hearings None. 9) Department Items 9.A Yakima County Medical Detox Facility update Yakima County Commissioner Kyle Curtis introduced Matthew McCay as the County's new Human Services Director, effective September 2, 2026. Commissioner Curtis introduced Dr. Jaime Simmons, Chief Medical Officer, and Jolene Seda, CEO, of Triumph Treatment Services, who provided an update on the Human Services Department's efforts to develop a medical detox facility in Yakima County. Dr. Simmons talked about their SPRINT program, which is a collaborative effort in partnership with County EMS designed to reduce opioid- related deaths and connect individuals to rapid treatment and recovery services. They stressed the community need and noted that establishing services locally will allow individuals to begin recovery sooner and will help reduce the burden on emergency medical response, public safety, and homelessness support services. September 1, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 5 Commissioner Curtis described the project's financial status and encouraged the Council to consider contributing any available funds toward the project's funding gap, noting that a local contribution would strengthen the project's standing to secure additional state and federal funding. 9.B Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs, the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program and the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program ONDS Program Supervisor Jesse Mooney and Assistant City Manager Gary Ballew briefed the Council on the proposed resolution and responded to questions. The City Clerk read the resolution by title only. MOTION: Berg moved and Byers seconded to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by a 7-0 roll call vote. RESOLUTION NO. R-2026-137, A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to apply for two U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs, the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program and the Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program. 10) City Manager Update 10.A Preview of upcoming topics None. 11) Other Business Councilmember Glenn asked whether Council could take into consideration the circumstances of long-term residents who have no pathway to citizenship, however, pay taxes and contribute to society. It was noted that this is a federal issue. 12) Adjournment MOTION: Byers moved and Berg seconded to adjourn to the next City Council special meeting on September 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. CERTIFICATION READ AND CERTIFIED ACCURATE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DATE COUNCIL MEMBER DATE ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR September 1, 2026 -Yakima City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 6