Wapato public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Wapato City Council unanimously approved the 2026 budget proposal, the Axon Enterprise contract renewal for body cameras, and an ordinance regarding business licenses. The meeting also included a public hearing on the budget and reports from city departments.
- Approved 2026 budget proposal (unanimous)
- Approved Axon Enterprise contract renewal for body cameras (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance 2025-15-12-002 for business licenses (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda with addition of ordinance 2025-15-12-002 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 1, 2025 (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the November 3 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved three rate‑increase contracts: a 25% increase for the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office dispatch service, a 3% increase for the City of Sunnyside inmate housing agreement, and a 3% increase for Yakima County Corrections daily rates. The budget proposal was tabled and a public hearing was scheduled for Dec. 22.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 03, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, claims, ARPA, payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved 25% Yakima County Sheriff dispatch service rate increase (unanimous)
- Approved 3% City of Sunnyside inmate housing rate increase (unanimous)
- Approved 3% Yakima County Corrections daily rate increase (unanimous)
- Tabled budget proposal; public hearing set for Dec. 22 (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the Levy Tax-Resolution No.10-16-2025-001, the Water System Plan Resolution No.10-6-2025-0001, and the preliminary budget proposal. It also approved the Class 2 review for 201 S. Frontage Rd. All motions passed without opposition.
- Approved Levy Tax-Resolution No.10-16-2025-001 (unanimous)
- Approved Water System Plan-Resolution No.10-6-2025-0001 (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary budget proposal (unanimous)
- Approved Class 2 review for 201 S. Frontage Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the October 20 minutes, and the consent agenda—including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers, all by unanimous vote. They also approved the Water & Wastewater Service Initial Site Assessment Report without amendment. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 20 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Water & Wastewater Service Initial Site Assessment Report (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adopted the consent agenda. It unanimously voted to table Resolution No. 10-6-2025-001 (the 2025 City of Wapato Water System Plan) and Resolution No. 10-16-2025-000 (LEVI). The council also approved a public hearing on the LEVI resolution for November 3. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution No. 10-6-2025-001 – 2025 Water System Plan (unanimous)
- Tabled Resolution No. 10-16-2025-000 – LEVI (unanimous)
- Approved public hearing for LEVI on November 3 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda and the September 15 minutes, both unanimously. The consent agenda, including an $815 first‑aid supply item, was also approved unanimously. The council tabled the 2025 Water System Plan, approved a revised fire hydrant fee, and approved a lease agreement for Yakama Nation child‑care development, each with unanimous votes.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 15 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, including $815 first‑aid supplies (unanimous)
- Tabled 2025 Water System Plan (unanimous)
- Approved fire hydrant fee resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Yakama Nation child‑care lease agreement (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the September 2 minutes, and the consent agenda (including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers) by unanimous vote. They tabled discussion of Police Department dispatch services. They also voted unanimously to affirm that Fire Chief Bob Clark followed proper procedure in denying Shinn & Sons' request for an H2A worker housing project at 102 N. Wapato Ave.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda, claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Tabled Police Dept. Dispatch Services (unanimous)
- Affirmed Chief Clark’s denial of Shinn & Sons H2A worker housing appeal (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted to adopt the Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan resolution, approve a utility rate increase resolution, and approve the Yakima Nation Head Start lease interest for the community center. The meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda (including claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers) were also approved. All motions carried.
- Approved Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan resolution (motion carried)
- Approved Utility Rate increase resolution (motion carried)
- Approved Yakima Nation Head Start lease interest for community center (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved August 18th, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda, claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved an amendment to the pending utility rates resolution. The meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the consent agenda were all approved. Resolution No. 7-18-2025-001 for the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management was approved, while Resolution No. 7-18-2025-002 for a utility rates study was tabled. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved amendment to utility rates resolution (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved August 04, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved Resolution No. 7-18-2025-001 Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management (motion carried)
- Tabled Resolution No. 7-18-2025-002 Utility Rates Study (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the Phase II rezoning of French Lane and the associated long plat. A resolution (No. 2025‑07‑04) was tabled for further review. Earlier agenda and minutes items were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved French Lane Phase II rezoning (motion carried)
- Approved Long Plat (motion carried)
- Tabled Resolution No. 2025‑07‑04 for further information (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the July 7 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved the request to hold the Tamale Festival despite a city spending freeze, with more members voting for than against. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved July 07, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved Tamale Festival request (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the June 16th meeting minutes, and the consent agenda. Council members voted to approve the proposed action on industrial meter utility classification, allowing the city to collect or arrange payment for past meter charges. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved June 16th, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved industrial meter utility classification action (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda and a general engineering agreement. It also approved Amendment 1 establishing a General Facility Charge for new or redeveloped connections, and Amendment 2 funding Kateri Lane improvements with a grant. All motions carried without recorded vote counts.
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved General Engineering Agreement (motion carried)
- Approved Amendment 1 – General Facility Charge (motion carried)
- Approved Amendment 2 – Kateri Lane Improvements (motion carried)
- Approved June 02, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the May 19 minutes, and the consent agenda after motions were made and carried. A Good Samaritan Award was presented to Jace Slockish. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Presented Good Samaritan Award to Jace Slockish
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the May 5 minutes, and the consent agenda covering claims, ARPA and payroll vouchers. It also approved a new 36‑month police hire contract and a Teamsters support and Court Clerk contract. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda – claims, ARPA, payroll vouchers (motion carried)
- Approved new 36‑month police hire contract (motion carried)
- Approved Teamsters support & Court Clerk contract (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 21th, 2025 meeting minutes, and the consent agenda covering claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers. Council members also approved the draft park plan. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved April 21th, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda, claims, ARPA, and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
- Approved park plan draft (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
City Council
The council approved the meeting agenda, the April 7 minutes, and the consent agenda. It also approved holding a public hearing on the parks and recreation plan at the May 5 council meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
- Approved public hearing for parks plan on May 5 (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
City Council
The council approved the rezoning of the Inspire Building at 141 French Lane from R1 to R3. It also approved the Teamsters Local 760 union contract and appointed Robert Reyna to the vacant council position. All motions carried.
- Approved Inspire Building rezoning (motion carried)
- Approved Teamsters Local 760 union contract (motion carried)
- Appointed Robert Reyna to Council Position #1 (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved March 17th meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda, claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
4.2.25 Work Session
The Wapato City Council is holding a work session. The meeting will open with a call to order, consider applicants for council member seats, and then adjourn. No other agenda items are listed.
- Council Member Applicants
City Council
The Wapato City Council approved utility rate adjustments for water, sewer, and garbage, with an average $6 increase for water, to address a five-year capital shortfall. The council also approved a scope of work for a parks plan and a new fire department logo. The meeting included a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant for French & Kateri Lanes, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved utility rate adjustments with $6 average water increase (motion carried)
- Approved Gray & Osborne scope of work for parks plan (motion carried)
- Approved new Fire Department logo (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
City Council
The Wapato City Council approved three items: a renewal liquor license for Wapato Mart (also known as Xpress Mart), a new liquor license for International Market (noting a prior citation for selling to a minor), and a drone purchase funded by a $13,500 grant from Legends Casino originally intended for a vehicle. The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, with no old business discussed.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion by Alvarado, second by Jaime)
- Approved February 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Solis, second by Workman)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (motion by Alvarado, second by Solis)
- Approved renewal liquor license for Wapato Mart/Xpress Mart (motion by Solis, second by Gonzalez)
- Approved liquor license for International Market (motion by Workman, second by Jaime)
- Approved drone purchase using $13,500 Legends Casino grant (motion by Alvarado, second by Jaime)
City Council
The council discussed a proposed 9-unit apartment complex at 4701 N Track Rd, which required a 7% lot coverage adjustment. After concerns about parking, children's play space, and notification in Spanish, the council tabled the decision to the March 17 meeting. The council also approved the agenda, minutes, consent agenda, and rescheduling the public hearing.
- Tabled 4701 N Track Rd apartment complex public hearing to March 17 (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
- Approved rescheduling the 4701 N Track Rd public hearing to March 17 (motion carried)
City Council
The Wapato City Council approved a CDBG grant application for $761,500 to connect French Lane and Kateri Lane, including sidewalks, and approved a right-of-way change for Kateri Lane. They also approved a union contract and scheduled a public hearing for a rezone of 4701 North Track Rd from R2 to R3. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals and department reports.
- Approved CDBG grant application for $761,500 to connect French Lane and Kateri Lane (motion carried)
- Approved right-of-way change for Kateri Lane (motion carried)
- Approved union contract (motion carried)
- Scheduled public hearing for rezone of 4701 North Track Rd from R2 to R3 (motion carried)
- Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Approved minutes from January 21, 2024 (motion carried)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (motion carried)
City Council
The Wapato City Council approved the meeting agenda, minutes from January 6, 2024, the consent agenda (claims and payroll vouchers), and the Annual Harvest Festival. No old business was discussed. Department reports noted progress on the city website, state audit, and a $522,000 TIB deposit.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion by Solis, second by Stephens)
- Approved minutes from January 6, 2024 (motion by Alvarado, second by Stephens)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (motion by Solis, second by Workman)
- Approved Annual Harvest Festival (motion by Jaime, second by Alvarado)
City Council
The Wapato City Council approved the meeting agenda, minutes, consent agenda, and a YVCOG contract. A liquor license for Up's Lounge (formerly Temptation's Lounge) was tabled, requiring the owners to appear at the next meeting. Council member Chuck Stephen announced he will step down after the January 21st meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (motion by Alvarado, second by Workman)
- Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Workman, second by Gonzalez)
- Approved consent agenda including claims and payroll vouchers (unanimous)
- Approved YVCOG 2025 TA Contract (motion by Alvarado, second by Jaime)
- Tabled liquor license for Up's Lounge; owners to attend next meeting (motion by Workman, second by Gonzalez)