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AGENDA
YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL
October 20, 2026
City Hall - Council Chambers - 129 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
City Council Regular Meeting
5:00 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/97481035068 or call in by dialing 1 (253) 215-8782 I Webinar
ID: 974 8103 5068 I Passcode: 624188
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 - 5:00 p.m.
Executive Session regarding pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Interpreter Services
4. Open Discussion for the Good of the Order
5. 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.
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.
A. Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2026 City Council regular meeting
B. Approve payment of disbursements for the period September 1 - 30, 2026
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C. Resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne
Memorial JAG Grant for FY2026 (General Fund Revenue)
D. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Washington Traffic Safety Commission to
provide funding for a law enforcement liaison to support implementation of regional traffic
safety activities (General Fund Revenue)
E. Resolution authorizing the extension and amendment to the agreement with Kite Med
Consultants, LLC, for Inmate Health Care Services (General Fund)
8. Public Hearings
9. Department Items
A. Resolution amending Resolution No. R-2015-155 relating to establishing a Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee to amend the quorum requirements of the Advisory Committee
B. Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a grant agreement with the Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)for the 6th Avenue Roadway Project
TB2796/AC2796
10. City Manager Update
A. Preview of upcoming topics
11. Other Business
12. Adjournment
The next meeting is a City Council regular meeting on Monday November 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in
the City Hall Council Chambers.
13. Council General Information
A. Preliminary Council Agenda for the November 2, 2026 regular meeting
B. BOCC Letter Re: Recognition of 2026 Coordinated Cleanup and Outreach Efforts
C. Distribution of the complete record for the Comprehensive Plan update
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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