{ "city": "Yakima", "state": "Washington", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-yakimawa/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-06", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council considers transportation program and various infrastructure contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=215", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=215" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider budget amendments and airport grants", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=192", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=192" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to hear update on East Yakima annexation petition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=189", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=189" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on utility rate hikes, budget amendment, airport grant", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=188", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=188", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=188" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Yakima City Council considers wastewater, grant, and lease resolutions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=187", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=187", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=187" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on moratorium, discuss fluoridation ballot", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=186", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=186", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=186" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to approve transit funding and parking lot contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=184", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=184", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=184" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider budget amendment, irrigation rates, and memorial garden", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=183", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=183", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=183" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider new utility taxes and municipal code updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=182", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=182", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=182" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on $230,000 for reopening Lions Pool and repairing Franklin Pool", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=181", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=181", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=181" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "City Council Special Meeting", "headline": "City Council to consider partnership to reopen city pools", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=179", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=179", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=179" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Yakima City Council to review police fees and fire district options", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=178", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=178", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=178" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "City Council Study Session", "headline": "Council to consider $100k impact fee study RFQ", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=174", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=174", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=174" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to review EMS levy, set zoning hearing, authorize contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=172", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=172", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=172" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council considers 0.1% sales tax for Transportation Benefit District", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=171" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "City Council Study Session", "headline": "Council to discuss chronic nuisance report and proposed fee changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=170", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=170", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=170" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Yakima City Council to consider Lochridge Annexation and transportation plan updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=169" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "Council to discuss Transportation Benefit District project list changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=168" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "City Council Study Session", "headline": "Study session on homeless strategic plan updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=167", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=167", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=167" }, { "date": "2026-01-06", "body": "City Council Regular Meeting", "headline": "City Council to swear in new members and elect Mayor", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=166", "minutes_url": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=166", "source": "https://yakimawa.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=166" } ] }