Wapato, Washington
Recent Wapato City Council topics include contracts & procurement, resolutions & ordinances, public safety.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
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Recent meetings
Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approved tolling agreement amendment and routine agenda items
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the June 1 minutes, and the consent agenda. Council members Caroline Solis and Ken Workman approved an amendment to the tolling agreement, and the motion carried. No action was taken on the City of Wapato Procurement Policy. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved June 1 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to tolling agreement (motion carried)
- No action on City of Wapato Procurement Policy
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of June 15th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa, Caroline Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez, Officer Alcazar.
C. City Staff Absent: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Fire Chief: Bob Clark, Police Chief:
Craig Janis.
D. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member
Frank Jaime motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Caroline Solis
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from June 1st, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve May 18th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Ken workman
made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Oscar Gonzalez
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Rita Alvarado made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Frank Jaime second. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approved the Wapato School District Settlement Agreement and claim release
The council unanimously approved the Wapato School District Settlement Agreement and release of all claims. It also approved the MVTV Cable Franchise Ordinance, an interlocal agreement with Mid‑Valley Television, and the Wapato Community Asset List. The consent agenda, meeting agenda, and prior meeting minutes were each approved unanimously.
- Excused Rita Alvarado's absence – unanimous
- Approved meeting agenda – unanimous
- Approved May 18 minutes – unanimous
- Approved consent agenda, claims and payroll vouchers – unanimous
- Approved Wapato Community Asset List – unanimous
- Approved MVTV Cable Franchise Ordinance – unanimous
- Approved MVTV Interlocal agreement – carried
- Approved Wapato School District Settlement Agreement and release of claims – carried
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of June 1st, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro-Temp Ken Workman called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Pro- Temp Ken Workman
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Frank Jaime, Ken Workman, Oscar
Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa, and Caroline Solis. Council member Rita Alvarado
Absent. Mayor pro Temp called for approval to excuse Rita Alvarado absence.
Council Member Elizabeth Villa motion to approve. Council member Frank Jaime
seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
B. City Staff in attendance:Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez, Police Chief: Craig Janis.
C. City Staff Absent: City Mayor Margaret Estrada, Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Fire
Chief: Bob Clark, City Director: Patrick Munyan.
D. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Pro-temp Ken Workman called for the approval of the meeting agenda with
additions and deletions. Council member Frank Jaime motioned to approve the meeting
agenda. Council member Caroline Solis seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from May 18th, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Pro-Temp Ken
Workman called to approve the May 18th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member
Jaime Frank made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Caroline
Solis seconded; motion carried unan
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Mon May 4, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council rejects Basin Disposal fuel increase request
The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 20 minutes, and the consent agenda unanimously. It voted unanimously to reject the Basin Disposal fuel increase request. It also voted to keep the council meeting time at its current schedule, rejecting a change to 6 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Rejected Basin Disposal fuel increase (unanimous)
- Rejected council meeting time change to 6 p.m. (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of May 04th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez and Caroline Solis.
B. Council Members Absent: Elizabeth Villa
C. City Staff in attendance: Court Clerk: Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez Police Officer
Arthur Alcazar, Fire Chief Bob Clark.
D. City Staff Absent: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins
E. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member Robert
Reyna motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Caroline Solis
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from April 20th, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve the April 20th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Rita Alvarado
made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Frank Jaime
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Rita Alvarado made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Frank Jaime seconded. Motion carried
unanimo
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approved an indigent defense service contract
The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 6 minutes, and the consent agenda, all by unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution No. 2026-04-13 to allow rounding employee payroll amounts, and approved a contract for indigent defense services, each carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 06, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-04-13 on payroll rounding (unanimous)
- Approved contract for indigent defense service (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of April 20th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa and Caroline Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez
Police Chief Craig Janis, Fire Chief Bob Clark.
C. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member Frank
Jaime motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Ken Workman
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from April 06th, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve the April 06th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Ken Workman
made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Caroline Solis
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Caroline Solis made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Robert Reyna seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
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Mon Apr 6, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously adopted Yakima County’s CAO by reference
The council approved four new items, each with unanimous support: a supplemental agreement for the N. Ahtanum Ave project, an award for the lowest‑bidder on N. Ahtanum Ave contingent on funding, the designation of a potential surplus property, and adoption of Yakima County’s CAO by reference. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved N. Ahtanum Ave Consultant Supplemental Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved N. Ahtanum Ave award contingent on funding agency for lowest bidder (unanimous)
- Approved designation of Potential Surplus of Property (unanimous)
- Approved adoption of Yakima County’s CAO by reference (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 16th, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, claims and payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of April 06th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Frank Jaime, Ken Workman,
Elizabeth Villa and Caroline Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez
Police Chief Craig Janis, Fire Chief Bob Clark.
C. City Staff absent: Council member Rita Alvarado and Council member Oscar
Gonzalez
D. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
7:02PM-7:09PM
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member Frank
Jaime motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Caroline Solis
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from March 16th, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve the March 16th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Caroline
Solis made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Ken Workman
seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Frank Jaime made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Caroline Solis second
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council approved new police vehicles and an amended tolling agreement
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and consent agenda. It then approved the purchase of new police vehicles and an amended tolling agreement, each by a motion that carried. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 02 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved new police vehicles (motion carried)
- Approved amended tolling agreement (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of March 16th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa and Caroline Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez
Police Chief Craig Janis, Fire Chief Bob Clark.
C. City Staff absent: City Director Patrick Munyan
D. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member Rita
Alvarado motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Caroline Solis
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from March 02nd, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve the March 02nd, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Ken
Workman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Oscar
Gonzalez seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Frank Jaime made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Caroline Solis seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council tables Counter Offer for Council 2 negotiations
The council approved the meeting agenda, the February 2, 2026 meeting minutes, and the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to table the Council 2 negotiations counter‑offer was carried. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, claims and payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Tabled Council 2 negotiations counter offer (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of February 17th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken Workman, Oscar Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa and Caroline Solis.
City Staff in attendance: Court Clerk: Kevin Collins, Interim Clerk: Alondra Juarez Police Chief Craig Janis, Fire Chief Bob Clark, City Director Patrick Muyan
Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton (Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member Rita Alvarado motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Ken Workman seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from February 02nd, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada called to approve the February 02nd, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Caroline Solis made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Frank Workman seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Frank Jaime made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Council member Caroline Solis seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Reynaldo Iturbide: 207 E 4th Street, rents out this property
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: City Council unanimously approves easement, bid, and volunteer firefighters
The council approved the meeting agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda without opposition. It also approved the North Ahtanum Perpetual Easement Agreement, the TIB Bid Authorization for North Ahtanum Avenue, and the appointment of new volunteer firefighters, each by unanimous vote.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved North Ahtanum Perpetual Easement Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved TIB Bid Authorization for North Ahtanum Ave (unanimous)
- Approved new volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of February 02nd, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Acting Mayor Ken Workman called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Acting Mayor Ken Workman
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado (Zoom), Frank Jaime,
Ken Workman, Elizabeth Villa and Caroline Solis.
Absent: Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. City Staff in attendance: Police Officer Arthur Alcazar, Interim Clerk Alondra Juarez,
Fire Chief Bob Clark, City Director Patrick Muyan
C. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
MEETING AGENDA:
Acting Mayor Ken Workman called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council
member Frank Jaime motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member
Robert Reyna seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from January 20th, 2026, were presented for approval. Acting Mayor Ken
Workman called to approve the January 20th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member
Frank Jaime made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Robert
Reyna seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Acting Mayor Ken Workman called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Frank Jaime made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Caroline Solis seconded. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved Yakima Nation engagement resolution
The council approved the Yakima Nation Engagement Resolution, a Well 5 treatment award recommendation, a Quality Assurance Plan update, and a review of public employees under RCW 42.30.110, all by unanimous vote. The consent agenda was denied. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 05 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Denied consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved Yakima Nation Engagement Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Well 5 Treatment‑Recommendation of award (unanimous)
- Approved Quality Assurance Plan Update (unanimous)
- Approved RCW 42.30.110 review of public employees (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of January 20th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez (ABSENT), Elizabeth Villa (ABSENT), and Caroline
Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Fire Chief Bob Clark, City Director Patrick Muyan
C. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
7:00PM-7:20PM
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for addition of RCW 42.30.110 review performance of
public employees. Mayor Margaret called for the approval of the meeting agenda.
Council member Ken Workman motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council
member Frank Jaime seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from January 05th, 2026, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret Estrada
called to approve the January 05th, 2026 meeting minutes. Council member Rita
Alvarado made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Robert
Reyna seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Rita Alvarado made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Robert Reyna s
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
City Council
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CITY OF WAPATO
Regular Council Meeting
Minutes of January 05th, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
A. Welcome by Mayor Margaret Estrada
B. Flag Salute Led by Council Member Frank Jaime
ROLL CALL:
A. Council Members in attendance: Robert Reyna, Rita Alvarado, Frank Jaime, Ken
Workman, Oscar Gonzalez, Elizabeth Villa, and Caroline Solis.
B. City Staff in attendance: Fire Chief Bob Clark(ABSENT), City Director Patrick Muyan
C. Others that were present: Mid Valley TV Sean Davido, City Attorney Julie Norton
(Via Zoom).
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
7:00PM-7:14PM
MEETING AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the meeting agenda. Council member
Rita Alvarado motioned to approve the meeting agenda. Council member Robert Reyna
seconded motion carried unanimously.
MEETING MINUTES:
Minutes from December 15th, 2025, were presented for approval. Mayor Margaret
Estrada called to approve the December 15th, 2025 meeting minutes. Council member
Caroline Solis made a motion to approve the meeting minutes. Council member Robert
Reyna seconded; motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Margaret Estrada called for the approval of the consent agenda, approval of
claims and payroll vouchers. Council member Rita Alvarado made a motion to approve
the consent agenda. Council member Frank Jaime seconded. Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Irene Gamet: Wanting to know why bi
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