Yakima, WA

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program and amendments to the 2040 Transportation System Plan. The consent agenda includes several resolutions for construction, utility replacements, and airport runway rehabilitation.

• Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (2027-2032)
• Public Works Wash Bay Enclosure Project 2857
• Stormwater System Spot Improvements Project SW2832
• Industrial Waste Force Main Replacement at Wastewater Treatment Facility Project WF2715
• 88th Avenue Apple Valley Elementary Sidewalk Improvements Project 2800

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on a second reading of an ordinance to amend the 2026 budget. The body is also reviewing several grants for the Yakima Air Terminal and infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance amending the 2026 Budget for the City of Yakima (Second Reading)
• FAA grant of $1,559,556.00 for Yakima Air Terminal ticket counter and baggage handling
• Agreement with Selland Construction, Inc. for Expanding Water and Wastewater Access to Underserved Communities
• WSDOT grant for the 72nd & Washington Avenue Sidewalk Project 2861
• Resolution setting a July 21, 2026 public hearing on the surplus of city-owned real property

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations for America 250 and Juneteenth, followed by an update on the East Yakima Business Area annexation petition (near Terrace Heights Dr., University Parkway, and Highway 24) and a presentation comparing live video cameras to automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed on the agenda; items are primarily informational or procedural.

• America 250 Light It Up! proclamation
• Juneteenth Freedom Week proclamation
• Update on petition for East Yakima Business Area annexation (Terrace Heights Dr., University Parkway, Highway 24)
• Presentation comparing live video cameras vs. automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras
• Preliminary council agenda for June 16, 2026 regular meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting including public hearings and an executive session on pending litigation. Key decisions include resolutions to amend the Master Fee Schedule for increased rates in Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater divisions, a resolution applying for a federal grant for an airport terminal ticketing counter, and the first reading of an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 biennial budget. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and an interlocal agreement for a temporary water transfer with the City of Tieton.

• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for Stormwater rate increase
• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for Water rate increase
• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for Wastewater rate increase
• Resolution authorizing application for federal FAA grant for Airport Terminal Ticketing Counter (Part 1)
• Ordinance amending 2025-2026 biennial budget (first reading)

The City Council approved rate increases for stormwater, water, and wastewater divisions to fund Fire Station 92. Council also authorized a federal grant application for airport terminal improvements and a water lease agreement with the City of Tieton.

• Approved lease of 31 irrigation water shares to City of Tieton (7-0)
• Approved FAA grant application for airport ticketing counter and rental car counter modernization (7-0)
• Approved stormwater rate increase of 3.2% in 2026 and 7% annually 2027-2029 (6-1)
• Approved water rate increase of 12.3% in 2026, 6.5% in 2027, and 4.5% in 2028-2029 (6-1)
• Approved wastewater rate increase of 8.4% in 2026 and 3% annually 2027-2029 (6-1)
• Held first reading of ordinance to amend 2026 Budget
• Directed staff to prepare Juneteenth Freedom Week proclamation (Unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several items via the consent agenda, including a contract for the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The meeting also includes a discussion on designating Opportunity Zones.

• Contract with SCI Industrial Services LLC for Digester Mixer Installation at Wastewater Treatment Facility Project WF2715
• Application for United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Administration, Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Grant for FY2025
• Third amendment to the Commercial Lease Agreement with the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
• Interlocal Agreement between City of Yakima, Yakima County, and Washington State Department of Transportation for Naches-Cowiche Confluence Complex project
• Agreement with Yakima Youth Golf Association for the 1st Tee Program

The Yakima City Council approved a consent agenda (7-0) including several contracts and grant applications, and separately approved a youth golf program agreement with the Yakima Youth Golf Association. They also adopted a resolution supporting the nomination of three census tracts for Washington's Opportunity Zones 2.0 Program.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0) including minutes, investment report, disbursements, and four resolutions (digester mixer contract, JAG grant, Chamber lease amendment, interlocal agreement)
• Approved agreement with Yakima Youth Golf Association for First Tee program at Fisher Park (7-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting nomination of three census tracts for Opportunity Zones 2.0 (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to adopt findings of fact and send moratorium issues to the Planning Commission. The council will also discuss a process to put water fluoridation on the ballot. Consent agenda items include write-offs of uncollectable accounts, an interlocal agreement for cooperative purchasing, and a grant for environmental cleanup of the Tiger Oil site at 2312 W Nob Hill Blvd.

• Public hearing on Resolution adopting findings of fact for moratorium and referring issues to Yakima Planning Commission
• Discussion on process to place fluoridation of water on the ballot
• Grant agreement with Department of Ecology for environmental cleanup of Tiger Oil site (2312 W Nob Hill Blvd)
• Interlocal Agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) for cooperative purchasing services
• Write-off of uncollectable accounts and utility accounts receivable

The Yakima City Council voted 6-1 to postpone indefinitely any discussion on putting fluoridation of the city's water supply on the ballot. Council adopted a 6-month moratorium on new halfway houses and secured community transition facilities, sending the issue to the Planning Commission for recommendations. The consent agenda was approved 7-0, including resolutions for right-of-way permits, uncollectable account write-offs, a cooperative purchasing agreement, and a utility billing contract. Council also proclaimed May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month.

• Postponed indefinitely discussion on putting fluoridation on the ballot (6-1)
• Adopted 6-month moratorium on halfway houses and SCTFs, sent to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 7A-7H, 7D, 7E (7-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Purchasing Cooperative of America (7-0)
• Awarded utility bill printing and mailing contract to InfoSend, Inc. (7-0)
• Authorized write-off of uncollectable central accounts receivables (consent)
• Authorized grant agreement with Dept. of Ecology for Tiger Oil site cleanup (consent)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will meet to approve routine items, including contracts for transit funding and airport parking, and will hear a presentation on the Affordable Housing Fund.

• Resolution to increase funding for Yakima Ellensburg Commuter transit
• Contract award for overflow parking lot at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field
• Adoption of the 2026 City of Yakima Master Fee Schedule
• Presentation on the Affordable Housing Fund
• Ordinance amending Chronic Nuisance Properties code

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including airport parking and air service consulting. They adopted the 2026 Master Fee Schedule and voted to keep the Washington Fruit Community Center open through the end of the year. Council also requested a proposal for the expenditure of $887,220 in Affordable Housing funds.

• Approved keeping Washington Fruit Community Center open through Dec 31 (6-1)
• Adopted 2026 City of Yakima Master Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved contract with Granite Construction Company for Yakima Air Terminal overflow parking (7-0)
• Approved agreement with InterVistas Consulting Inc. for Air Service Development (7-0)
• Approved agreement with J-U-B Engineers, Inc. for airport parking construction management (7-0)
• Approved funding increases for Yakima Ellensburg Commuter via agreements with Selah and Ellensburg (7-0)
• Approved MOU with US Department of Justice for Asset Forfeiture Sharing (7-0)
• Amended Municipal Code 11.45 regarding Chronic Nuisance Properties (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026, with public hearings at 6 p.m. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment for 2026 expenditures and ordinances adjusting fireworks permit fees and historic preservation appeal fees. Department items include a resolution to establish a Law Enforcement Memorial Garden, a resolution setting irrigation rates for 2026-2031, and multiple ordinances amending business regulations, street/sidewalk codes, and fee schedules. The council will also receive a public safety update and recognize a police officer for 20 years of service.

• Ordinance amending 2025-2026 biennial budget with appropriations from unappropriated fund balances (second reading)
• Resolution setting irrigation rates for 2026-2031 through amendments to the Master Fee Schedule
• Resolution authorizing a Law Enforcement Memorial Garden at the Yakima Police Department to honor fallen officers
• Ordinance amending fireworks permit fees (Chapter 10.15) and historic preservation special valuation appeal fees (Chapter 11.62)
• Ordinances revising business license fees, regulatory licenses, and development standards across multiple code titles

The council approved several consent agenda items and individual ordinances, including a budget amendment, irrigation rates, a law enforcement memorial garden, and removal of certain regulatory licenses. After discussion of the 2025 fourth-quarter financial report, the council unanimously voted to allocate $141,000 to reopen park restrooms using newly available one-time funds.

• Approved consent agenda including $445K Geosyntec contract amendment, budget amendment, fireworks fee changes (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending historic preservation appeal fees (6-1)
• Approved resolution authorizing law enforcement memorial garden at police department (7-0)
• Approved resolution setting irrigation rates for 2026-2031 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance removing unnecessary regulatory licenses from city code (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending street/sidewalk and development standards (6-1)
• Approved ordinance amending business license occupation taxes (7-0)
• Approved motion to open park restrooms at $141,000 (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss several proposed utility tax increases and an ordinance regarding endangerment with a controlled substance. The meeting includes public hearings on a property appeal and a master planned development subdivision.

• Proposed 3% utility tax and specific ordinances for water (4%), wastewater (3%), refuse (3%), and stormwater (3%) taxes
• Agreement with Vertex Contracting LLC for Wide Hollow Creek Pedestrian Bridge Improvement Project 2587
• Public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness appeal for 2810 Barge Street
• Public hearing on the Hearing Examiner's recommendation for the Plat of Johnston Estates subdivision
• Ordinance adding Section 6.08.210, Endangerment with a Controlled Substance, to the municipal code

The Council approved a 3% increase in utility taxes for water, wastewater, refuse, and stormwater, contingent on a sunset clause if a County-wide EMS levy passes. Other key actions included approving a residential subdivision and a new ordinance regarding child endangerment with controlled substances.

• Approved 3% utility tax increase for water, wastewater, refuse, and stormwater (6-1)
• Approved Master Planned Development for Plat of Johnston Estates at 5405 Summitview Ave (7-0)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-013 making child endangerment with a controlled substance a gross misdemeanor (7-0)
• Approved appeal to remand 2810 Barge Street certificate of appropriateness to the Historic Preservation Commission (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Vertex Contracting LLC for Wide Hollow Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project 2587 (7-0)
• Approved dates and times for 2026 summer open cruising events on Yakima Avenue (7-0)
• Approved request for funding proposals for a private entity to operate Fisher Park Golf Course (5-2)
• Decided to maintain current regulatory license fees, keep nonprofit exemptions, and cap employee count at 120

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to spend $230,000 from general fund reserves to reopen Lions Pool and make Franklin Pool operational. A public hearing will be held on proposed amendments to the Urban Area Zoning Ordinance. The council will also vote on a six-month moratorium on new halfway houses and secure community transition facilities, and consider consent items such as a settlement agreement in national opioid litigation and an interlocal agreement for juvenile detention services.

• $230,000 from reserves to reopen Lions Pool and repair Franklin Pool
• Six-month moratorium on new halfway houses and secure community transition facilities
• Public hearing on amendments to Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
• Acceptance of TIB award for Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project
• Settlement agreement in national prescription opioid litigation

The City Council voted 7-0 to allocate $230,000 from reserves to reopen Lions Pool and repair Franklin Pool, with a directive to open Lions Pool by Tax Day April 15. It also passed a six-month moratorium on new halfway houses and secure community transition facilities, and approved zoning text amendments for drive-throughs, parking standards, and middle housing. Routine items included accepting a TIB grant for Fair Avenue improvements and setting dates for summer cruising events.

• Approved $230,000 from reserves to reopen Lions Pool and repair Franklin Pool, with directive to open Lions Pool by April 15 (7-0)
• Adopted six-month moratorium on halfway houses and secure community transition facilities (7-0)
• Passed ordinance amending Title 15 zoning code for drive-throughs, parking, and middle housing (6-0)
• Authorized grant/loan application to SIED Board for Hogback West development infrastructure (7-0)
• Accepted TIB award for Fair Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project (7-0)
• Set dates and times for summer open cruising events on Yakima Avenue (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in national prescription opiate litigation (7-0 on consent)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Yakima County for juvenile detention services (7-0 on consent)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposal from Yakima County legislators. The body will consider supporting a public-private partnership intended to reopen city pools.

• Proposed public-private partnership with Yakima County legislators to reopen city pools

The City Council approved a motion to fund the reopening of Lions Pool and the repair of Franklin Pool. This action supports a public-private partnership proposed by Yakima County legislators.

• Directed staff to prepare a resolution authorizing $230,000 from reserves for Lions Pool and Franklin Pool (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to police department service fees and the employee compensation plan. Members will also discuss the potential for a Municipal Fire District and review business and regulatory licensing fees.

• Ordinance amending City of Yakima Municipal Code Chapter 1.70 Police Department Service Fees
• Ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Plan for City Employees Section 2.20.100
• Contract acceptance with Chervenell Construction Company for MLK Jr Park Eastside Pool Project 2745
• Resolution for settlement of damage claims from a November 27, 2025 water main break on Yakima Avenue
• Setting April 14, 2026 hearing dates for Johnston Estates subdivision and 2810 Barge St appeal

The Yakima City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance increasing the utility tax rate by 3%, including Nob Hill Water, with revenue dedicated to Fire Station 92. The motion passed 4-3 after debate. The council also unanimously directed staff to draft an ordinance creating the strongest local criminal penalty for exposing a child to fentanyl and approved a letter of support for business leaders. Routine items like the consent agenda were approved 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0) including minutes, disbursements, contract acceptance, and multiple ordinances
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance amending the utility tax rate by 3% including Nob Hill Water for Fire Station 92 funding (4-3)
• Directed staff to prepare an ordinance for strong criminal penalties for exposing a child to fentanyl (unanimous)
• Suspended rules and passed a letter of support for business leaders (unanimous, as amended)
• Directed staff to prepare an Arbor Day proclamation for the April 7 agenda (unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide an updated presentation on Terrace Heights annexation progress (unanimous)
• Set public hearing dates for April 14 on Johnston Estates subdivision and a Historic Preservation appeal (part of consent agenda)

City Council Study Session

The Yakima City Council will hold a study session to discuss authorizing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an impact fee study, with up to $100,000 from the General Fund. They will also receive a presentation on infrastructure needs. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Authorizing an RFQ process for an impact fee study with funding up to $100,000 (General Fund)
• Presentation on infrastructure needs

The City Council authorized a Request for Qualifications process and up to $100,000 to fund an impact fee study for parks, transportation, and fire. The council also received a presentation on infrastructure needs and adjourned to the next regular meeting.

• Authorized up to $100,000 for impact fee study (6-1)
• Directed staff to move forward with RFQ process (6-1)
• Received presentation on infrastructure needs
• Adjourned to next regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting including an executive session on pending litigation, public comment, and a consent agenda. Decisions include setting a public hearing date for zoning code amendments, awarding a landscaping services contract, and extending a fuel contract. Discussions will cover the Cruise the Ave event and a financial analysis of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy.

• Set April 7, 2026, for a closed-record public hearing on proposed amendments to Yakima Municipal Code Title 15 Urban Area Zoning Ordinance
• Authorize agreement with Best Choice Inc dba Evergreen Services for city-wide landscaping services
• Authorize contract extension with Connell Oil for bulk fuels (gasoline, diesel, related products)
• Discuss Cruise the Ave event
• Review Financial Analysis of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy

Council approved a city-wide landscaping agreement with Best Choice Inc dba Evergreen Services and a fuel contract extension with Connell Oil. The City Manager was directed to prepare a resolution for 2026 Cruise the Ave event dates. Council also discussed a potential EMS levy and scheduled a public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments.

• Approved city-wide landscaping contract with Best Choice Inc dba Evergreen Services (7-0)
• Approved contract extension with Connell Oil for bulk fuels (7-0)
• Set April 7, 2026, for public hearing on Urban Area Zoning Ordinance amendments (7-0)
• Approved revised 2026 regular business meeting schedule (7-0)
• Directed City Manager to prepare resolution for 2026 Cruise the Ave dates (unanimous)
• Placed Fisher Park Golf Course operational options on a future agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding material changes to the Transportation Benefit District project list. The body is also considering ordinances to establish a 0.1% sales tax for the district and repeal a $20 car tab fee.

• Ordinance establishing a 0.1% sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District
• Ordinance repealing the $20 car tab fee
• Public hearing on material changes for the Transportation Benefit District project list
• Contract acceptance for Fire Station 94 Re-Roofing Project 2851 with Washington Roofing Solutions LLC
• Discussion on Request For Interest (RFI) letters for Washington Fruit Community Center and Harman Senior Center operation

The council repealed the $20 car tab fee and established a 0.1% sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District. It also banned use of TBD funds for trolley rail infrastructure and removed trolley tracks from the project list. Other actions included approving consent agenda items and several interlocal agreements.

• Repealed $20 car tab fee (7-0)
• Established 0.1% sales tax for Transportation Benefit District (7-0)
• Banned use of TBD funds for trolley rail infrastructure (5-2)
• Removed trolley tracks from TBD list and approved .01% sales tax option (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for traffic safety liaison program (7-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement for fire department Knox box keys (7-0)
• Set future discussions on charter changes and unlawful camping enforcement (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

This is a study session for discussion only, with no votes expected. The council will review a chronic nuisance report and proposed fee changes for Planning, Codes, and Engineering departments.

• Chronic nuisance report discussion
• Review of Community Development Proposed Fee Changes for Planning, Codes, and Engineering

The Yakima City Council held a study session with no votes or formal decisions. Staff presented the annual chronic nuisance property report and proposed fee adjustments for planning, code administration, and engineering divisions. Council took no action on the proposals.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was informational only.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Lochridge Annexation near Loren Place and S. 80th Avenue and the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider several collective bargaining agreements and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing on the Lochridge Annexation near Loren Place and S. 80th Avenue
• Acceptance of a $1,000,000 private donation for the Capitol Theatre
• Department of Ecology grant of $3,395,000 for Nelson Phase 2B Pipeline Conveyance Improvements
• Collective bargaining agreements for 2026-2027 with IAFF Local 469
• Franchise ordinance for NFC Northwest, LLC to operate a telecommunications system

The City Council voted 4-2 to direct staff to provide a financial analysis of a proposed EMS levy to fund Fire Station 92 operations and expanded paramedic services. The council also approved the Lochridge annexation, amended the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and accepted a $3.395 million state grant for a water pipeline project. Agenda items were set for February 17 to consider a 0.1% sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District and to repeal the $20 car tab fee. A consent agenda including a $1 million private donation for the Capitol Theatre (noted as $100,000,000 in resolution text) was approved 6-0.

• Directed staff to provide financial analysis of EMS levy (4-2); absent Roy
• Approved Lochridge annexation ordinance contingent on Boundary Review Board (6-0)
• Adopted resolutions amending Transportation Improvement Program and Comprehensive Plan (6-0)
• Accepted $3.395M Department of Ecology grant for Nelson Phase 2B Pipeline (6-0)
• Added Lions Pool discussion to future business meeting (unanimous)
• Placed on Feb. 17 agenda ordinance for 0.1% transportation sales tax (unanimous)
• Placed on Feb. 17 agenda ordinance to repeal $20 car tab fee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Capitol Theatre donation and collective bargaining agreements (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Yakima City Council will consider consent agenda items including a $120,000 stormwater grant, amendments to park and cemetery fees, and FAA grant applications. They will also discuss an update on Capitol Theatre capital improvements, material changes to the Transportation Benefit District project list, and a license agreement with Yakima Valley Trolleys. The agenda includes public hearings at 6:00 p.m., but no specific topics are listed in the provided text.

• Resolution accepting $120,000 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant from Department of Ecology
• Resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for Parks, Recreation, and Tahoma Cemetery rates
• Update on Capitol Theatre Capital Improvements 2026 (Public Facilities District Fund)
• Discussion of material changes to Transportation Benefit District Project List
• Discussion of operation license agreement with Yakima Valley Trolleys

Council approved three motions to advance the Capitol Theatre's $16 million capital improvement project, including authorizing fundraising and extending an architect design contract. An operating license agreement with Yakima Valley Trolleys was approved 6-1. Council also suspended rules and authorized up to $20,000 for an impact fee study consultant.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, disbursements, Treasury Report, and three resolutions (7-0)
• Accepted $120,000 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant via Resolution R-2026-010 (consent agenda)
• Amended Master Fee Schedule for Parks, Recreation and Tahoma Cemetery via Resolution R-2026-011 (consent agenda)
• Authorized FAA grant application for Yakima Air Terminal modernization via Resolution R-2026-012 (consent agenda)
• Directed staff to begin paperwork for Capitol Theatre fundraising (unanimous)
• Approved design phase and extended contract with Graham Baba Architects for Capitol Theatre (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review legal/financial pathways for Capitol Theatre (6-1)
• Approved operating license agreement with Yakima Valley Trolleys (6-1)

City Council Study Session

The Yakima City Council will hold a study session to discuss updates to the Homeless Strategic Plan, consider a resolution to restructure the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and review proposals for Automatic License Plate Recognition cameras and new parks and cemetery fees. They will also discuss 2026 state legislative priorities and board appointments.

• Resolution to increase LTAC membership and repeal Resolution 2015-155 (no budget impact)
• Update on Homeless Strategic Plan
• Discussion of Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras
• Proposed Parks, Recreation & Tahoma Cemetery Fee changes
• Resolution on 2026 state legislative priorities

The City Council voted 6-1 to adopt Resolution R-2026-009 endorsing state legislative priorities for the 2026 session. The council also unanimously approved proposed fee changes for Parks, Recreation, and Tahoma Cemetery. No action was taken on items related to LTAC expansion, ALPR cameras, or the homeless strategic plan (informational only). Council members were assigned to various boards, commissions, and committees.

• Adopted Resolution R-2026-009 on 2026 state legislative priorities (6-1; Gonzalez opposed)
• Approved proposed fee changes for Parks, Recreation, and Tahoma Cemetery (unanimous)
• Assigned council members to boards, commissions, and committees (consensus)
• No action taken on increasing LTAC membership or ALPR camera expansion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct oaths of office for newly elected members and hold elections for Mayor and Assistant Mayor. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding city services, grants, and interlocal agreements.

• Oath of Office for newly elected Council Members
• Election of Mayor and Assistant Mayor (Mayor Pro-Tem)
• Lochridge Annexation public hearing scheduled for February 3, 2026
• $350,000 grant from Washington State Department of Ecology for Aquifer Storage and Recovery project
• Agreement with The Print Guys for city-wide printing services

The Council elected Matt Brown as Mayor and Reedy Berg as Assistant Mayor. To prevent the closure of Fire Station 92, the Council approved temporary overtime funding through August. Other actions included approving a $350,000 water project grant and denying a right-of-way permit for storage containers.

• Elected Matt Brown as Mayor (6-1)
• Elected Reedy Berg as Assistant Mayor (5-2)
• Approved $150,000 per month for overtime to keep Fire Station 92 open through August (Unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 grant for Aquifer Storage and Recovery project (7-0)
• Denied right-of-way use permit for storage containers at 501 N Front Street (6-1)
• Passed Ordinance 2026-001 amending excavations in public rights-of-way (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of John Cooper to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved interlocal paratransit agreements with Cities of Selah and Union Gap (7-0)