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Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 02:00 PM

LTAC Meeting

Sunnyside LTAC to review 2027 lodging-tax funds and set RFP deadlines

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Members will hear a report on allowable funds for 2027 LTAC funding projects and discuss and review RFP criteria, including setting announcement and application deadlines and a date to review submitted proposals. The committee will also review the status of project reimbursements and take up any outstanding items or concerns. No specific dollar amounts, project names, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

Report on allowable funds for 2027 LTAC funding projects
Review of RFP criteria and setting of RFP announcement and application deadlines
Setting a date for LTAC review of submitted proposals
Review of current status of project reimbursements
Roll call includes a vacant committee seat

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I was Yeah, it's videotaped. >> Okay, if there's no action, it's just Yeah. Okay, we'll go ahead and get started. Thank you for arranging our ELAC meeting. So, I will hand it off to So, the first thing that Jeff, well, I'm sorry, take a quick roll call. We have Tom Deanley >> here. >> I'm here. Sarah Foster, Monica, >> I'm here. >> Okay. And then deputy clerk Miranda >> here. >> And then we don't have Julia Hart, but maybe she'll join us later. And then we have our finance supervisor Jessica. >> Okay. I can sit here. >> Okay. >> If you don't mind sitting there. >> No. Over here. >> We're going to move all the chairs around. I think we all have chairs. >> Yes. >> Chair is the ones down the hall. >> Big grand. Yeah, >> those are nice. >> Thank you for understanding my slow pace to get here. >> And uh we will uh >> I guess maybe door >> I did as the co-chair for it or whatever. >> We did roll call as well. >> We just did it. And then as far as we got in that's as far as we got. >> See, I'm right on time there. So um so the first order of business here is we have in regards to our uh funding project check. So um I think that's with finance Katie >> finance is going to take it. All right. >> The bill don't have those. >> Okay. Do we have any kind of a general idea? >> No, not yet. >> Okay. >> You can. >> Okay. Based on you looking for revenues that are available, you only have one hotel. >> I gave you a pretty good idea. >> Okay. Where I I suspect that you will have about $100,000 …

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LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE (LTAC) Wednesday, September 30 2026 2:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84631114632?pwd=ncPoL2CNmP3xKeLQ4L4QJVUXAcacFy.1 Meeting ID: 846 3111 4632 Passcode: 644411 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL NAME PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED UNEXCUSED TOM DENLEA SIERRA FOSTER MONICA NIEMEYER VACANT DEPUTY CLERK MIRANDA MARAVILLA DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART FINANCE SUPERVISOR JESSICA MEJIA 1. ACTIVE AGENDA A. 2027 LTAC Funding Projects • Report on allowable funds for 2027 LTAC funding projects. B. RFPs • Discuss and review RFP criteria. • Establish the RFP announcement and application deadlines. • Establish a date for LTAC review of submitted proposals. • Identify any additional action items and deadlines. C. Project Reimbursements • Review the current status of reimbursements. D. Discuss any outstanding items or concerns. 2. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 3. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. NEXT MEETING 6. ADJOURN

Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Arts Commission Special Meeting

Sunnyside Arts Commission to discuss Cruise Night, Trunk or Treat, and flag redesign

The Sunnyside Arts Commission holds a special meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM, held virtually via Zoom and live streamed on YouTube. The active agenda lists three discussion items: Cruise Night on October 17, a Trunk or Treat event on October 29, and a flag redesign project. No decisions, dollar amounts, or contracts are stated in the agenda; the items are listed for discussion only.

Cruise Night – October 17
Trunk or Treat event – October 29
Flag redesign project

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ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, September 28 2026 5:00 PM City Council meetings are held virtually using the Zoom information below and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87587630374?pwd=n91mZIa0iBNIL12n9LSbF1s7a9BoN0.1 Meeting ID: 875 8763 0374 Passcode: 977354 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Cruise Night – October 17 B. Trunk or Treat event – October 29 C. Flag redesign project 3. NEXT MEETING 4. ADJOURN

Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

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Yeah, I think everything else is pretty straightforward. Oh, yeah. Good. Awesome. There we go. Well, that was, we're still a little bit behind. Oh, yeah. Good. Awesome. Yeah, there it is. There we go. Well, that was, we're still a little bit behind. You have more seconds. Okay. Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us. I'd like to call this regular council meeting today, Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 to order at 6:00 PM. First item is a call to order. Madam City Clerk, would you initiate roll call? Councilor Chavez. Sure. Councilor Zasetti. Here. Councilor Vasquez has asked for an excused absence. Is there any opposed? No objection. Councilor Dolan. Here. Councilor Govan. Here. Deputy Mayor. Mayor. There is a quorum. Thank you, Katie. Councilor Movin. Moving on to agenda approval. Could I entertain a motion to approve the agenda for the September 23rd, 2026 regular meeting? As presented. I motion to approve the agenda for September 23rd, 2026 regular meeting. I'll second. Motion by Councilor Zasetti. Seconded by Councilor Chavez. Is there a discussion? Hearing none. Councilor Chavez. Yes. Councilor Zasetti. Yes. Councilor Dolan. Yes. Councilor Gabon. Deputy Mayor. Mayor. Motion carries. Okay. Next item on the agenda is invocation. Do we have anybody here to do? Okay. Please approach the podium. Whoever is able to please remain standing after invocation for the Pledge of Allegiance. Heavenly Father, we thank you for the opportunity to be able to be here this evening. …

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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Airport Advisory Board Meeting

Airport board to discuss Airport Emergency Plan

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the Airport Emergency Plan. The agenda includes roll call, discussion of the plan, and items from committee and staff members. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Discuss the Airport Emergency Plan
Roll call of board members
Items from committee members
Items from staff members
Future agenda items

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planes shows up in your screen. It's kind of like a fish, >> but yeah, >> when you touch the icon for the airplane, >> Yeah. >> tells you the type aircraft adding an air speed >> and and boats use MMSI, which is identification of the boat. And you can look up that you you if they're if they're registered with their ADSB in and out, it will identify who I am, the plane, you know, the tail number and everything. And uh so you could actually call me on the radio and say, "Hey, we're on a collision course." >> I never called Brad. I just watch him out of the way. [laughter] I'm coming in. Got it. Coming in. >> All righty. Well, just all yours. >> All right. Well, u meeting to order and uh let's see who's present. Ted Derpy is here. I am here. Red's here. Adrien is not here, but I suspect he might come. Tyler's here. Tom, uh, let's see, the clerk and the deputy director. >> Yes, sir. >> So, we got a pretty good We have a quorum. We can proceed. >> The first item is uh the meeting minutes. That's the two pager from last time. Um, it's pretty brief, but it it summarized what we talked about last time. uh which is mainly um set the next meeting be talking about >> oh yeah >> what else should we talk about oh here it is okay >> the the construction schedule because well machinery's been sitting idle for three to four months there's concern about when are we going to get that going and we're done with that >> uh then we talked about the courtesy vehicle which is going to be coming in t …

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MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, September 22 , 2026 5:30 PM Meetings are held at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84856615221?pwd=OLFSbYvoXzGDzVVlFjBIiVuqfPqDiU.1 Dial In: Meeting ID: 848 5661 5221 Passcode: 873432 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL NAME PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED UNEXCUSED TED DURFEY STUART TURNER RED BEIERLE ADRIAN OBUCH VACANT TYLER SCHILPEROOT COUNCILOR TOM DOLAN DEPUTY CLERK MIRANDA MARAVILLA PW DEPUTY DIRECTOR HECTOR MEJIA 1. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Advisory CommitteeDiscuss the Airport Emergency Plan. 2. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 3. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 5. NEXT MEETING 6. ADJOURN

Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Arts Commission Regular Meeting

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[BLANK_AUDIO] Hello everybody. [BLANK_AUDIO] Okay, let's see if we have quorum. [BLANK_AUDIO] Okay, I just messaged Chelsea and Sandra to figure out what their availability is looking like before we get started. There's your quorum. There we go. Sorry guys, just joining, etc. No worries. Okay, I think we got quorum now. So I will do a roll call. So Jesse. Here. Okay, Genevicia. Here. Sandra. Here. Diana present and then Julia Hart is absent and Chelsea D imas absent and Ulysses is absent. And would we want to excuse those absences for this meeting ? Did anybody reach out to you, Diana, to let you know they were going to be absent? No. I would say an excuse if they didn't reach out. I know in the past I've missed times, but I know I've always communicated with you, Diana, if I'm absent. Yes, that is correct. Can I, do I have a second for that? Yeah, second. Okay. And then all in favor, say aye. All in favor for the unexcused. Aye. Okay. Perfect. Aye. Okay. Great. Motion passes. Great. Well, we do have a kind of a stacked agenda today. We have Eduardo Rivera, Madrigal present in our meeting. He wants to give us a presentation about a redesign of the Sunnyside flag. So I want to give him a few minutes so that he can give that presentation to us, and we can probably discuss about it in our next meeting. So go ahead, Eduardo. Hello. Can I share my screen? Yes, go ahead and request it. Is it sharing? Yeah. Okay, so good evening, esteemed members of the Arts Commission. I am a seven …

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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Climate Resilience Advisory Committee Meeting

Climate Resilience Advisory Committee to review Climate Plan document

The committee will meet virtually to review a document from the Climate Plan. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

Review of Climate Plan document

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Are the TV monitors not big anymore? Yeah. Oh. Because they are no longer there? They're no longer there. Okay. They're so helpful and useful. Because we have a training room down at the bottom. That's where we're going to get sound. And the other one, I think, somebody's broke. They're training. So we have to take it over there. So we do have a TV there for you guys, right? So you have a big monitor? Yeah. Like that? Yeah. We do have that one. I talked to Mr. Haley. So I was making sure he was okay. So we're supposed to get a hold of Marisa. So let her know. So we do have that there. But after this one, we will not. That's going to come back here. Well, thank you very much then. Marisa. So should she talk to Lisa? Okay. And I'll follow up and make sure she did reach out to her. Oh, thank you so much. Alrighty. We did not hear anything back from Catalina. Julia is in Brittany a little late. I thought Cathy said she was going to be going online. Okay. I never got it. Did you get something? Email. I thought it. Nothing on my end. I only heard from Julia. I found it. So. But it's Vanny Graff. She was here earlier. She stated she was going to be back. Not sure where she's at. So I'm just going to go down the road. Roll call right now. I want to see. Because Vanny Graff is not here. Juan Alvarez. Here. Do you want me to chair? Oh, go ahead. Sorry. I didn't jump off. We'll call the mean order then. So, yeah. Standard roll call. Does somebody want to motion to excuse Vanny Graff at …

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Climate Resilience Advisory Committee Tuesday, September 15 2026 2:00 PM 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside WA, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81268836635?pwd=GxboyuH3FZ3kTQfbKHwHTAeH33asWF.1 Dial In: Meeting ID: 812 6883 6635 Passcode: 885823 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL NAME PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED UNEXCUSED KAREN VAN DE GRAFF ERICKSON JUAN ALVAREZ CATALINA ALVAREZ- VILLANUEVA MARIA FERNANDEZ CODY DRISCOLL DEPUTY CLERK MIRANDA MARAVILLA DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART PW DEPUTY DIRECTOR HECTOR MEJIA 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Review the document from the Climate Plan. 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING October 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm. 7. ADJOURN

Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 04:00 PM

Parks and Recreation: Special Meeting

Board to decide on shaded poles at Upland Park

The Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting to discuss options for the shaded poles at Upland Park and determine how the city will proceed. The agenda includes only this active item, along with routine items from committee and staff members, future agenda items, and the next meeting date. No other substantive decisions are listed.

Discussion on shaded poles at Upland Park
Next meeting scheduled for October 23, 2026 at 4:30 pm

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We were in a win action for software >> and we were losing we were down one one seconds. >> I'm here. >> Mr. How you doing? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. >> Thank you. >> We have a quorum. >> We post it. >> This is special meeting. So I >> there could be a forum but we don't have one. >> Yeah. >> We don't need >> was uh >> Sherry said she was going to make it. >> Jill's not going to make it. I She didn't think she'd be that. >> What about Brenda? U >> yeahren Brenda >> Laura call her >> call Brenda and ask her I I have Brenda call her and ask her if she wants to zoom in for Brenda Barios >> what's her number >> she said she couldn't make it she has a job interview and her daughter had practice >> so those are lame I had every excuse in the book why I couldn't make it up. Now my kids all moved away. >> We don't have >> What about never answer your back? Well, I mean I like you like you guys said earlier, we don't have a quorum. So >> 96896. >> Yeah, >> I can send her the or we can send her the the link. >> Hi, this is Hector City. Hey, you know, I I always forget, but uh we're having a special park meeting. Is there any way we can get you the uh link >> right now? I'm sorry. I It was my fault. I based it like how we can send you the Zoom link if you like. >> Okay. I apologize. >> What's your What's your what's your uh email address? Welcome to see if I can random your sister. >> Okay, I will send it to you right now. >> Can I see that? >> It should it shouldn't take too long. …

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__City of TSE WASTIINGTON. PARKS & RECREATION MEETING AGENDA Monday, September 14 2026 4:00 PM Board of Parks & Recreation meetings are held in the Conference Room at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretaci6n en espafiol esta disponible conectandose a Zoom usando subtitulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://usO2web.zoom.us/j/83807294225 ?pwd=oVZUNZtDU5hvTBbCpSOPsUzw3igJOF.1 Dial In: Meeting ID: 838 0729 4225 Passcode: 991115 CALL TO ORDER — ROLL CALL Name Present Absent EXCUSED UNEXCUSED AMY RUBIO SHERRE HOLDEN PERLA ZEPEDA MIKE AGUIRRE LAURA RANGEL JAYLA DIAZ BRENDA BARRIOS COUNCILOR RAMON CHAVEZ DEPUTY CLERK MIRANDA MARAVILLA PW DEPUTY DIRECTOR HECTOR MEJIA 1. ACTIVE AGENDA Discuss options and determine how the City would like to proceed with the shaded poles at Upland Park. 2. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS . ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS . FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - NEXT MEETING October 23, 2026 at 4:30 pm. . ADJOURN

Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Civil Service Commission Meeting

Commission to approve new police officer eligibility register

The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve the new Certified Eligibility Register for Entry-Level Police Officers. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes and a notice regarding a new 5:30 pm meeting end time.

Approval of new Certified Eligibility Register for Entry-Level Police Officer
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Notice of 5:30 pm hard stop due to City Council meeting schedule

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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, September 09 2026 5:00 PM Civil Service Meetings are held at 818. E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82963158615?pwd=pjwA6faD48Ha76FR75LZHubvEH2eSn.1 Dial In: Meeting ID: 829 6315 8615 Passcode: 766975 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL A NAME PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED UNEXCUSED LLOYD HAZZARD DAVID TIMMERMANS RUBY LOPEZ HR MANAGER HEATH ANDERSON CHIEF CAMERON HAUBRICH CHIEF ROBERT LAYMAN DEPUTY CLERK MIRANDA MARAVILLA 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Approve Last Meeting Minutes B. Let Committee Members know that we need to have a hard stop at 5:30 pm due to new City Council Meeting on Wednesdays C. Approve new Certified Eligibility Register for Entry-Level Police Officer 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING 7. ADJOURN (CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 818 E. Edison Ave, Sunnyside, Washington www.sunnyside-wa.gov Wednesday Executive Conference Room March,11th, 2026 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL – 05:10 PM COUNCIL PRESENT ABSENT Ruby Lopez-Commissioner X Lloyd Hazzard X David Timmermans-Chair X STAFF PRESENT: Assistant Fire Chief Chad Den Boer, HR Manager Heath …

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

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awc oh we need a whole bunch of those then we can just flash it oh yeah i need that one so if you go over your time on these or just hold that up i was reading that i was reading that dang it come on and jafet's at the game so there's no point worrying about him i'll just get it on my phone guys it's 6 p.m we're gonna go ahead and commence this council regular meeting today wednesday september 9th 2026 we're going to go ahead and call it to order um is uh our the city clerk on the line yes okay okay katie would you go ahead and commence a roll call or do you want miranda to do it i was told katie was gonna do it she's muted there i think she's listening will you plan on doing it miranda either or okay i okay go ahead miranda go ahead and initiate a roll call please she's practiced council councilor chavez here councilor sesati she's asked for an excuse absence councilor vasquez present councilor dolan here council galvan deputy mayor here mayor here and for the record um councilor sesati isn't feeling well today and she's asked for an excuse absence um is there any objections she's excusing her absence for today okay her absence is excused okay are we doing a roll call for city staff i see a section here no no no oh no okay all right um next up is agenda approval can i get a motion approving today's agenda as is uh motion to to approve i'll second got a motion by deputy mayor seconded by councillor um galvan is there any discussion hearing none may you initiate a roll call co …

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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 05:30 PM

Planning Meeting

Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Study Session

✓ Decided: Sunnyside City Council heard presentations on YWCA expansion and Well No. 6

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session featuring informational presentations from the Yakima County YWCA regarding domestic violence services and from HLA employees regarding the Well No. 6 improvement and safety project. No votes or formal policy decisions were made during the meeting.

Heard presentation from Yakima County YWCA on facility expansion (Discussion item only)
Heard presentation and project history for Well No. 6 improvements from HLA (Discussion item only)

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was all dirty. Oh yeah. >> Pencil ink pencil or something. Huh? So dirty though. I know. Leave it pretty dry. before. >> No sanitizer. Okay. 6 o00. Okay, everybody. Good evening. Welcome to today's city council study session this Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026. We'll go ahead and call this meeting to order at 6 p.m. So, madame clerk, would you initiate roll call? Councelor Chavez >> here. >> Councelor Zeti >> Councelor Vasquez >> here. Councelor Dolan >> here. Councelor Gavon did ask for an excused absence. Is there any objection? >> No objection. >> Okay, we'll excuse him. Uh, Deputy Mayor probably be here and mayor present. We have a quorum. Okay, so we have a couple discussion items on the agenda today. A is a presentation from Yakama County Young Women's Christian Association, also known as YW.CA. We don't believe the person is in the room with us yet. So, if you all are okay with it, we can move on to item B, which is well number six, improvement and safety. Oh. Oh, there they are. >> Yeah. Are you ready to do your presentation? You're first up on the agenda. Okay, sounds good. Lupita >> Lupita and this is Sherry, our CEO of the YW.CA. >> Very nice to meet all of you. >> And nice to meet you, Sherry and Lupita. Okay. Well, um the floor is yours. >> Great. Oh my gosh. >> Um >> it's okay. >> Okay. So, I do have some small little pack if is that okay to pass out to the council? >> That's just some information. Um, thank you Sunnyside City Council and Mayor. It's nice to mee …

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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Wednesday, September 02 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube channel. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82069849310?pwd=ALMRKMRhxKtqCKegd58aWxvOYAaTYq.1 Meeting ID: 820 6984 9310 Passcode: 789973 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL Mayor Frausto called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Deputy Mayor Hart joined the meeting virtually at 6:02 pm. HLA Employees Present: Mike Heit, Rob Scott, and Marla Meza DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Presentation from Yakima County Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Sponsor: Lupita Carrilo, YWCA Discussion item only Lupita Carrilo and Cheri Kilty presented on a new YWCA facility expansion opening in Yakima and the number of domestic violence incidents happening in Sunnyside. They are interested in expanding into the Lower Yakima Valley and building connections. City Staff Name Present Pat Haley X Rob Layman Cameron Haubrich Hector Mejia X Jessica Mejia Adam Vaughn X Jafet Silva X Katie Emery X Miranda Maravilla X Present Absent Name Excused Unexcused Ramon Chavez X Leticia Zesati X Keren Vazquez X To …

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM

Arts Commission Special Meeting

Arts Commission to discuss upcoming events and recommendations

The Sunnyside Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including Cruze Night, Sunshine Days, and Walk for Hope, and to consider recommendations for October and December events. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

Cruze Night – October 2026
Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026
Walk for Hope – September 20, 2026
October Event Recommendations
December Event Recommendations

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✓ Decided: Arts Commission approves Cruze Night date, tables Walk for Hope

The Sunnyside Arts Commission unanimously approved October 17, 2026 for the Cruze Night event and agreed to hold a booth at Sunshine Days on September 13, 2026. The commission tabled the Walk for Hope event, deciding to supply paint and materials for sign-making instead. Two agenda items (October and December event recommendations) were not discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

Approved October 17, 2026 for Cruze Night (unanimous)
Agreed to hold a booth at Sunshine Days on September 13, 2026 (unanimous)
Tabled Walk for Hope event, will supply paint and materials for signs (unanimous)

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ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, August 25 2026 12:00 PM City Council meetings are held virtually using the Zoom information below and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82684290806?pwd=zPMRDvP92pkJjtz7RJFVHTCuLbmHmb.1 Meeting ID: 826 8429 0806 Passcode: 753243 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Upcoming Events • Cruze Night – October 2026 • Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026 • Walk for Hope – September 20, 2026 • October Event Recommendations • December Event Recommendations 3. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:00 pm via Zoom 7. ADJOURN

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ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, August 25 2026 12:00 PM City Council meetings are held virtually using the Zoom information below and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. JOIN ZOOM MEETING https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87959990154?pwd=W9i9j7u7Jspioh2azdYA0VBaKTdD2f.1 Meeting ID: 879 5999 0154 Passcode: 860121 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Deanna Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm. 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Upcoming Events • Cruze Night – October 2026 Julia offered to look into whether there would be a fee to the commission for the use of officers to provide security for the event. The commission voted unanimously to approve the date of October 17, 2026 for the event. Deanna, Sandra, and Chelsea will be on the subcommittee for planning for this event. • Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026 The commission agreed unanimously to hold a booth on Sunday, September 13 with three-hour shifts for members to volunteer their time. Jennavicia, Deanna, and Jesse will be on the subcommittee for planning for this event. Jesse will assist with the flyers for Sunshine Days and the NAME PRESENT ABSENT EXCUSED UNEXCUSED DEANNA GUTIERREZ X CHELSEA DIMAS X JESSE MENDOZA X ULISES GUTIERREZ X SANDREA ZESATI X JENNAVICIA HERRERA X DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART X CITY CLERK KATIE EMERY X Cruze Night. …

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Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Sunnyside council rejects 2-year FLOCK camera trailer contract, 6-1

The Sunnyside City Council voted 6-1 not to authorize the Interim City Manager to sign a contract with FLOCK to keep the live video camera trailer for two more years at a cost not to exceed $48,000. The council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Connecting Housing to Infrastructure Program (CHIP), and authorized the Mayor to sign a Letter of Support for People for People. Council also approved the consent agenda (minutes, payroll vouchers of $597,845.28, and claim vouchers of $1,028,363.99) and appointed Brenda Barrios to the Board of Parks & Recreation and Oscar Figueroa to the Planning Commission. A FLOCK camera presentation was listed as a discussion item only.

Denied authorization for Interim City Manager to sign 2-year FLOCK camera trailer contract, up to $48,000 (6-1, Deputy Mayor Hart voting no)
Approved resolution authorizing CHIP grant application to WA Dept. of Commerce (unanimous)
Authorized Mayor to sign Letter of Support for People for People (unanimous)
Approved consent agenda: Aug 10 minutes, payroll vouchers $597,845.28, claim vouchers $1,028,363.99 (unanimous)
Approved Brenda Barrios to Board of Parks & Recreation, term ending June 30, 2030 (unanimous)
Approved Oscar Figueroa to Planning Commission, term ending June 30, 2030 (unanimous)
Approved agenda with edit moving item 10a before item 6 (unanimous)

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Oops. Oops. That's out. If you all know of anybody needing interpreting services, Mr. God says right behind um the gallery there and he's going to be checking in with folks, but please refer them to him. >> [clears throat and cough] >> that is my >> it's 601. >> Could it be? >> I don't know. Julia isn't here. Should I just go ahead and >> Yeah, she's she's at the finance committee. >> Okay. >> Okay. Seems like councelor Chavez is getting some help. I'm going to give us maybe like 30 more seconds and then we're going to go ahead and start. >> Okay. Okay. Hi everybody. Good afternoon. We are going to go ahead and call this regular council meeting today, Monday, August 24th, 2026 to order at 6:02 p.m. [clears throat] Okay. So, Madame City Clerk, can you initiate a roll call for attendance? >> Councelor Chavez, >> here. >> Councelor Zeti, >> Councelor Vasquez, >> here. Councelor Dolan >> here. >> Councelor Gavan >> Deputy mayor. Mayor >> present. Okay. Uh, councelor or deputy mayor Hart has not asked for an excused absence. Mr. Haley, have you heard? >> No, she's probably planning on being here. >> Okay, >> there she is. Oh, for the record, um, Deputy Mayor Hart has arrived. >> Okay. Okay. Council, we're moving on to agenda approval. Can I entertain a motion to approve the regular meeting agenda for August 24, 2026 with the edit to move item 10A before item six? uh the public comments for active agenda items section. So we have should have um a couple folks who are going to be um …

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 24 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82557327349?pwd=5ExSp9RiYPgNDBzvxGaa3tbOP2yZEC.1 Meeting ID: 825 5732 7349 Passcode: 667454 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Hart called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. City Staff Name Present Pat Haley X Rob Layman X Cameron Haubrich Hector Mejia X Jessica Mejia X Adam Vaughn Jafet Silva X Katie Emery X Miranda Maravilla X 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Councilor Galvan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hart to approve the regular meeting agenda for August 24, 2026 with the edit to move item 10a before item 6, the public comments for active agenda items section. MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION There are no proclamations for this meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS (Note: Citizens are advised that they must limit their remarks to the Council to three (3) minutes. Council may refer items to staff to review and/or research for presentation at a future meeting.) Present Absent Name Excu …

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Sat Aug 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM

TEST

Airport advisory board meets; agenda has no listed items

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural sections with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

No specific agenda items listed

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MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Saturday, August 22 2026 6:00 PM Meetings are held at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. JOIN ZOOM MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. B. 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING 7. ADJOURN

Fri Aug 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Budget Workshop

Budget workshop to be held; public can watch on YouTube

This is a notice for a Sunnyside budget workshop. The public is invited to watch the workshop online via the city's YouTube channel. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in this notice.

Public can watch the budget workshop on the city's YouTube channel

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Office of the City Clerk 818 East Edison Avenue Sunnyside, Washington 98944 (509) 837-6310 Office RE: Sunnyside Budget Workshop The public is welcome to watch the budget workshop via our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cityofsunnysidewa Thank you. Katie Emery City Clerk

Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Parks & Rec Meeting

Parks board to pick start date for Upland Parks project

The Sunnyside Parks & Recreation Board will receive an update on the shade project and select a start date for work at Upland Parks. The meeting includes roll call, committee and staff reports, and future agenda items.

Update on the shade project
Select a start date for the project at Upland Parks

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PARKS & RECREATION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, August 19 2026 4:30 PM Board of Parks & Recreation meetings are held in the Conference Room at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88236617504?pwd=mUBZVwf7Tow4gpzqowNyGFXa5Y6xVM.1 Dial In: Meeting ID: 882 3661 7504 Passcode: 534211 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Commission PRESENT ABSENT: EXCUSED ABSENT: UNEXCUSED Perla Zepeda Amy Rubio Mike Aguirre Sherre Holden Hector Mejia Liaison Mitch Ziegler Staff Council Chavez Laura Rangel Jayla Rangel Miranda Maravilla Other: Other: 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Update on the shade project B. Select a date that we would like to start the project at Upland Parks 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING 7. ADJOURN

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Climate Resilience Committee Meeting

Committee to review Climate Plan document

The Climate Resilience Advisory Committee is meeting to review a document from the Climate Plan. The agenda includes roll call, active agenda item, and updates from committee and staff members. This is a working session focused on the Climate Plan review.

Review of Climate Plan document
Items from committee members
Items from staff members
Future agenda items
Next meeting scheduling

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✓ Decided: Committee reviews draft Climate Plan, plans final packet for next meeting

The Climate Resilience Advisory Committee reviewed the draft Climate Plan and discussed community survey results (43 responses). They agreed to incorporate feedback and present a finalized packet at the next Planning Meeting on September 8, 2026. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

Reviewed draft Climate Plan packet and community survey results (43 responses)
Agreed to finalize Climate Plan packet for presentation at next Planning Meeting (Sep. 8, 2026)

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Climate Resilience Advisory Committee Tuesday, August 18 2026 2:00 PM 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside WA, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84500615320?pwd=KlZ8Wrh1KKlZu3aq0lv7b3azxgXbbd.1 Dial In Meeting ID: 845 0061 5320 Passcode: 875857 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 2:05 PM. Present: Hector, Miranda, Karen. Present Via Zoom: Julia Hart, Joseph Calhoun, Maria, Catti, Juan Alverz, Katie Emery. 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Review the document from the Climate Plan. Joseph presented the draft Climate Plan packet for the Committee’s review. The Committee reviewed the information and recommendations included in the draft and discussed the results of the community survey, which received 43 responses. Hector also discussed ongoing efforts to develop an educational program for local students to increase awareness and understanding of environmental and climate-related issues. The Committee discussed revisions and adjustments needed to the draft Climate Plan, with the goal of incorporating the Committee’s feedback and presenting a finalized packet at the next Planning Meeting. 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Committee members discussed potential ways to increase community awareness and encourage environmentally responsible practices. Suggesti …

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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Airport Committee Meeting

Sunnyside Airport Advisory Board meets; agenda items not specified.

The Municipal Airport Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda lists standard procedural sections (call to order, items from members and staff, future agenda items) but does not specify any particular topics or decisions to be discussed.

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And to you who are recording and let's make sure we're also in Zoom or not. Just in case. >> So click on more and it will show you. >> Uh they fertilize pitted. Yeah, they fertilize twice. >> All right, so we need to go. >> Okay. We're good now. >> Can you hear me? >> Have we sent the record or the request? >> No progress. >> So we don't >> Waiting. I think it's watering. >> Yeah, it's not recording. >> It's not recording yet? Should we record? We need to send you a request to record so request to record to this computer. Send request. It's going to ask you as the host if it's okay. >> There's several products you can't put on in the valley. >> Meeting is being live streamed and you can say okay to >> Yeah, go ahead and >> We managed to just >> I mean you lost >> Yeah, it's simple stuff. >> So I just asked him. >> It's you know you're speaking the language so >> And the crops >> Did it Did it Did it ask you if it was okay to record in this system? No. Let's uh click record on that. >> You guys are having a lot of fun there. >> According to this computer. >> Is he home? There you go. That's what you've been waiting for. >> Okay. >> Dude, you might have got a ride in with Red if you wanted to come in. >> And shout out that little message. >> Is he home? At the airport? >> Okay. >> Looks like it. He better not be. >> All right. All right, hey welcome to our airport meeting. Um This is Miranda. >> I'm Miranda. >> She is our deputy clerk. She'll be helping us with our meetings, mi …

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MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD Tuesday, August 18 2026 5:30 PM Meetings are held at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85049346800?pwd=LLyZlOhaaHhAjk26aMGDFueulIjwLv.1 Meeting ID: 850 4934 6800 Passcode: 271112 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. B. C. D. 3. ITEMS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING 7. ADJOURN

Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Arts Commission Meeting

Arts Commission to review upcoming events and fundraising plans

The Sunnyside Arts Commission is holding its regular meeting to discuss upcoming community events, including Cruze Night, Sunshine Days, and Walk for Hope, and to consider recommendations for October and December events. The commission will also take up future agenda items on fundraising efforts and grant writing. The meeting is procedural and focused on event planning and administrative matters.

Cruze Night – September 5, 2026
Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026
Walk for Hope – September 20, 2026
October Event Recommendations
December Event Recommendations

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✓ Decided: Arts Commission discusses events; no quorum, no votes

The Sunnyside Arts Commission met on August 17, 2026, but lacked a quorum, so the meeting was discussion-only and no formal decisions were made. Members discussed upcoming events including Cruze Night, Sunshine Days, Walk for Hope, and potential October and December activities. Action items were assigned to individual members for follow-up, but no votes or approvals occurred.

No quorum present; meeting held for discussion only
Sandra to coordinate with Chief Layman on ordinance variance for Cruze Night
Deanna to contact Bob's Burgers about their car show
Chelsea to contact Yakima cruze organizer about event coordination
Sandra to draft infographics for Sunshine Days booth
Sandra to reach out to Walk for Hope family to offer supplies
Discussed potential Dia de los Muertos event with skull painting and Coco movie
Discussed coordinating with Miss Sunnyside Court for December event

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ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, August 17 2026 5:00 PM City Council meetings are held virtually using the Zoom information below and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83212369324?pwd=wl8zJG6uW3rD4AOTS9k02NTcW5Yh5u.1 Meeting ID: 832 1236 9324 Passcode: 786232 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL NAME PRESENT ABSENT – EXCUSED ABSENT - UNEXCUSED DEANNA GUTIERREZ CHELSEA DIMAS JESSE MENDOZA ULISES GUTIERREZ SANDREA ZESATI JENNAVICIA HERRERA DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART CITY CLERK KATIE EMERY 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Upcoming Events • Cruze Night – September 5, 2026 • Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026 • Walk for Hope – September 20, 2026 • October Event Recommendations • December Event Recommendations 3. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS A. Fundraising Efforts & Grant Writing 6. NEXT MEETING Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5pm via Zoom 7. ADJOURN

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ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 17 2026 5:00 PM City Council meetings are held virtually using the Zoom information below and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83212369324?pwd=wl8zJG6uW3rD4AOTS9k02NTcW5Yh5u.1 Meeting ID: 832 1236 9324 Passcode: 786232 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Chair Deanna Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:10 pm. NAME PRESENT ABSENT – EXCUSED ABSENT - UNEXCUSED DEANNA GUTIERREZ X CHELSEA DIMAS X JESSE MENDOZA X ULISES GUTIERREZ X SANDRA ZESATI X JENNAVICIA HERRERA X DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART X CITY CLERK KATIE EMERY X There is not a quorum present for this meeting. This meeting will be discussion only. 2. ACTIVE AGENDA A. Upcoming Events • Cruze Night – September 5, 2026 Sandra will coordinate with Chief Layman about a potential ordinance variance. Deanna will contact Bob’s Burgers about their car show. There was discussion on possible dates in October for the event. Chelsea will contact the Yakima cruze organizer to ask about the coordination of their event. • Sunshine Days – September 11-13, 2026 There is an opportunity for the commission to have a booth to do rock painting or something else. Sandra will draft some infographics to pass out at the booth. There was discussion on repainting the railroad tracks wi …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council approves Well No. 6 contract amendment despite split vote

The Sunnyside City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 2025-02 with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project, authorizing the Interim City Manager to sign it. The motion carried with three yes votes, two no votes, and two abstentions. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, payroll vouchers totaling $1,475,167.22, and claim vouchers for $613,649.65. An executive session was held with no action taken.

Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 2025-02 for Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project (3-2, 2 abstentions)
Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll vouchers ($675,890.06 and $799,277.16), and claim vouchers ($613,649.65) (unanimous)
Held executive session on public employment qualifications/performance; no action taken

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One time just Good job Chip. >> He is ins park and that's invis county and he'll be That's just station. >> Okay. Well, at six o'clock, we have Corm. We're going to go ahead and get started. Okay. I'd like to welcome everyone to the Monday, August 10th, 2026 regular city council meeting. Um, we're going to go ahead and convene our meeting at 6:00 pm and initiate the call to order. Uh, madame city clerk, would you initiate a roll call? Councelor Chavez >> here. Oh, >> councelor Zati >> here. Councelor Vasquez >> here. >> Councelor Dolan >> Councelor Gavan >> here. >> Deputy mayor. Mayor here. We haven't heard otherwise from councelor Hart. So, um, we can't offer to excuse an absence that I don't think it's has been asked for. Do are you all okay with allowing a few minutes for her to show up? >> Yeah. >> Before we move forward. Okay. >> It's fine. >> It's fine. Okay. Okay. Moving on to the agenda approval. Um council. Um the uh Mr. Haley has um presented an executive session to be added to the end of our council meeting agenda. The um it's pursuant to RCW42.30.110 30.110 subsection 1G to review the per performance under qualifications of a public employee and to discuss matters related to the employees employment contract to the extent permitted by the law. Um there will be no action taken. Um can I entertain a motion to approve the agenda with the addition of the executive session? >> Move to approve. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Moved by councelor Galvan. Seconded by councelor V …

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, August 10 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube account. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82233582812?pwd=OYHpYaYQPczM6cJGw4t8HP8KvFVBt4.1 Meeting ID: 822 3358 2812 Passcode: 796127 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Frausto called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Present Absent Name Excused Unexcused Ramon Chavez X Leticia Zesati X Keren Vazquez X Tom Dolan X Jorge Galvan X Julia Hart X Vicky Frausto X Deputy Mayor arrived at 6:06 pm. Councilors Dolan and Chavez attended virtually. Staff Present: Interim City Manager Pat Haley, IT Manager Jafet Silva, Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia, Police Chief Rob Layman, Finance Supervisor Jessica Mejia, and City Clerk Katie Emery 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Councilor Galvan, seconded by Councilor Vazquez to approve the August 10, 2026 City Council regular meeting agenda with adding an executive session. MOTION CARRIED with six “yes” votes. Deputy Mayor Hart had not arrived yet to vote on this motion. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION There were no proc …

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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Study Session

✓ Decided: Council hears water and wastewater facility improvement report

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session where Public Works staff presented a report on improvements needed at the water and wastewater facilities. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only.

Heard water and wastewater facility improvement report (no action taken)

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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Monday, August 03 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944, held virtually using the Zoom information below, and live streamed on our YouTube channel. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81126365447?pwd=ZBB5uuPCSEBXzKuf9i859C6DINmbjs.1 Meeting ID: 811 2636 5447 Passcode: 756844 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL Mayor Frausto called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Present Absent Name Excused Unexcused Ramon Chavez X Leticia Zesati X Keren Vazquez X Tom Dolan X Jorge Galvan X Julia Hart X Vicky Frausto X Staff Present: Interim City Manager Pat Haley, IT Manager Jafet Silva, Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia, Sewer Supervisor Hugo Morales, Water Supervisor Lorenzo Garza, and City Clerk Katie Emery 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS: A. Water and Wastewater Report Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia, Sewer Supervisor Hugo Morales, and Water Supervisor Lorenzo Garza presented their report on improvements needed at the water and wastewater facilities. 3. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council and without objection, Mayor Frausto adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm. ______________________________ Katie Emery, Cit …

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Mon Jul 27, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Sunnyside Council to consider road funding applications and public records policy update

The City Council will discuss amending the Public Records Request Policy and authorizing a grant commitment for the Department of Commerce Permit Review Process Update. The body is also considering funding applications for road improvements on Edison Avenue and North Avenue.

Resolution to amend the Public Records Request Policy
Letter of Commitment for the Department of Commerce Permit Review Process Update grant
TIB funding application for Edison Avenue between 7 and 9 Streets
TIB funding application for North Avenue and 16 Street
Reappointment of Doug Shannon and Esteban Ruiz to the Planning Commission

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✓ Decided: Council approves four items including public records policy change and two grant applications

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution amending the Public Records Request Policy, authorized the Mayor to sign a letter of commitment for a Department of Commerce grant, and approved two Transportation Improvement Board funding applications for street projects. The consent agenda, including minutes and claim vouchers totaling $650,808.93, was approved with four yes votes and two no votes. All other active agenda items were approved unanimously.

Approved consent agenda with minutes and claim vouchers totaling $650,808.93 (4-2)
Adopted resolution amending Public Records Request Policy (unanimous)
Authorized Mayor to sign letter of commitment for FY27 Department of Commerce Permit Review Process Update Grant (unanimous)
Approved funding application for Edison Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets to Complete Street Program (unanimous)
Approved funding application for North Avenue and 16th Street to Arterial Preservation Program (unanimous)

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Thank you. Hello, hello. I'm Olo. There we go. That's no. Okay. We're going to go ahead and call a Monday, July 27th, 2026, regular council meeting to order. Council, Councillor Vasquez just called a while ago asking for an excused absence. She is out of town. Is there any objection to excusing Councillor Vasquez's absence for today's meeting? I have no objection. No objection. Okay. Hearing no objection, we'll go ahead and excuse Councillor Vasquez's absence for today. Madam City Clerk, would you commence roll call? Councillor Chavez. Here. Councillor Dolan. Here. Councillor Gavan. Here. Deputy Mayor. Mayor. I have a quorum. Mm-hmm. Okay. Next up is the agenda approval. Could I entertain a motion to approve the July 27th, 2026 city council regular meeting agenda? I motion to approve the July 27th, 2026 city council regular meeting agenda. There's a motion on the table. Is there a second? Second. Is there any comments? Hearing none? Councillor Chavez. Yes. Councillor Zasetti. Yes. Councillor Dolan. Yes. Councillor Gavan. Deputy Mayor. Mayor. Motion carries. Thank you. Next up on the agenda is invocation. Is there anybody here to lead us with invocation? Oh, okay. Sorry about that. I'm grateful to be here with you tonight to give this opening prayer for this council meeting. Please prepare to pray in a manner that you are accustomed. In my custom, I pray, Heavenly Father, mercy, grace, and the peace of Christ to all present. In the spirit of unity, bring these council members …

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, July 27 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87109114254?pwd=1HQaPZaICMyhEKlyHWJlRW2rH3x008.1 Meeting ID: 871 0911 4254 Passcode: 612522 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL 2. AGENDA APPROVAL Recommended Motion: Approve the July 27, 2026 City Council regular meeting agenda. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION There are no proclamations or presentations for this meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS (Note: Citizens are advised that they must limit their remarks to the Council to three (3) minutes. Council may refer items to staff to review and/or research for presentation at a future meeting.) 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: • Minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting B. Claim Vouchers: • Approve claim voucher numbers XXXXX through XXXXXX and wire transfer(s) as listed for $XX,XXX.XX for the period X, X, XXXX through X, X, XXXX . Recommended Motion: Approve the minutes and claim vouchers as presented on the consent agenda. 8. ACTIVE AGENDA A. A resolution amending the Public Records Request Policy Sponsor: Pat Haley Recommended Motion: Adopt a resolut …

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, July 27 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87109114254?pwd=1HQaPZaICMyhEKlyHWJlRW2rH3x008.1 Meeting ID: 871 0911 4254 Passcode: 612522 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Mayor Frausto called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 5:59 pm. Present Absent Name Excused Unexcused Ramon Chavez X Leticia Zesati X Keren Vazquez X Tom Dolan X Jorge Galvan X Julia Hart X Vicky Frausto X Staff Present: Interim City Manager Pat Haley, IT Manager Jafet Silva, Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia, Finance Supervisor Jessica Mejia, Fire Chief Cameron Haubrich, and City Clerk Katie Emery 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Councilor Zesati, seconded by Deputy Mayor Hart to approve the July 27, 2026 City Council regular meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION There are no proclamations or presentations for this meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS There was no public who signed up to speak during this comment period. 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes: • Minutes of the Jul …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Airport Meeting

Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Parks and Recreation Meeting

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 02:00 PM

Climate Resilience Advisory Committee Meeting

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Arts Commission Regular Meeting - CANCELLED NO QUORUM

Arts Commission holds routine virtual meeting with no agenda items

The Sunnyside Arts Commission will meet virtually on July 20, 2026. No specific agenda items were listed; the meeting will cover standard procedural matters such as roll call and future agenda planning. The meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube and includes Spanish subtitles via Zoom.

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ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 5:00 PM This meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom information below and livestreamed on YouTube. Al momento interpretación en español está disponible conectándose a Zoom usando subtítulos. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86259453595?pwd=vhop8XC8eVr9jBZWsozmJzB7XAinfb.1 Meeting ID: 862 5945 3595 Passcode: 144234 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL NAME PRESENT ABSENT – EXCUSED ABSENT - UNEXCUSED DEANNA GUTIERREZ CHELSEA DIMAS JESSE MENDOZA ULISES GUTIERREZ SANDREA ZESATI JENNAVICIA HERRERA DEPUTY MAYOR JULIA HART CITY CLERK KATIE EMERY 2. ACTIVE AGENDA 3. ITEMS FROM COMMISSION MEMBERS 4. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 6. NEXT MEETING A. MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 AT 5:00 PM 7. ADJOURN

Mon Jul 13, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: City Council adopts 6-year Transportation Improvement Program

The City Council approved a transportation plan for 2027-2032 and changed the day of regular meetings and study sessions to Wednesdays starting September 2026. The council also authorized several financial payments and a server rack purchase.

Approved payroll vouchers of $598,293.19 and claim vouchers of $815,795.86 (unanimous)
Authorized server rack UPS replacement purchase from CDW-G not to exceed $12,767.39 (unanimous)
Approved resolution to invest city funds in the Local Government Investment Pool (unanimous)
Adopted 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for 2027-2032 (unanimous)
Adopted ordinance moving regular meetings and study sessions to Wednesdays starting September 2026 (unanimous)
Scheduled budgeting workshop with Mike Bailey Consulting for August 21, 2026 (unanimous)
Tabled Public Records Request Policy amendment pending City Attorney review of section eleven (unanimous)
Approved appointment of Christian Nunez to the Planning Commission (unanimous)

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 13 2026 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL Deputy Mayor Hart called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Council Present: Mayor Vicky Frausto (virtual), Deputy Mayor Julia Hart, Councilors Jorge Galvan and Tom Dolan Excused Absence: Councilors Keren Vazquez, Leticia Zesati, and Ramon Chavez Staff Present: Interim City Manager Pat Haley, IT Manager Jafet Silva, Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia, Police Chief Rob Layman, Finance Supervisor Jessica Mejia, and City Clerk Katie Emery 2. AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION by Councilor Galvan, seconded by Mayor Hart to approve the July 13, 2026 City Council regular meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 3. INVOCATION 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION There are no proclamations or presentations for this meeting. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR ACTIVE AGENDA ITEMS • Jim Stevens, Sunnyside • Sherre Holden, Sunnyside 7. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Minutes: 1) Minutes of the June 22, 2026 regular meeting. 2) Minutes of the July 6, 2026 study session. B. Payroll Vouchers: 1) Approve payroll voucher numbers 120003 through 120010 and wire transfer(s) as listed for $598,293.19 for the period ending June, 15, 2026. C. Claim Vouchers: 1) Approve claim voucher numbers 114374 through 114512 and wire transfer(s) as listed for $815,795.86 for the period June 24,2026 through July, 10, 2026. MOTION by Councilor Galvan, sec …

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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Study Session

✓ Decided: Council held study session with no decisions made

The July 6 council study session covered updates on ARPA funds, meeting day changes, city manager recruitment, and a budgeting workshop. No motions were voted on or adopted. The executive session lasted ten minutes with no action taken.

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I I think it does start with the annual reporting that is done through the state auditor's office each year here in the state of Washington. Um the annual report for the preceding or the fall yeah preceding year is due May 30th of each year. Um so I would make sure from city leadership to the city council I would check in in those early months of the year to make sure that you are on track to hit that deadline. Um, part of keeping on track to do that would be reconciling your bank accounts each month. Um, so that's one of the first things that I've I've jumped into and and noticed some some things that we're we're working through to get back on on track. Um, but if if you're reconciling your bank account each month and you're reconciling it between the check registers and everything that's entered into the financial system, then in theory, putting all the pieces in place to do your annual reporting should be pretty straightforward and it's about collecting everything. Um, but a part of that annual reporting is reporting on your federal and state spending. And so at that time, staff would have been able to identify that that money was in fact already spent and then make the necessary arrangements to make sure all the requirements are met and then do the annual reporting um for these specific funds. >> Thank you. >> Welcome. >> Any other questions for Adam? Go ahead, councelor Sati, and then I'll come to councelor Vasquez. >> You said um the bank accounts should be reconciled m …

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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA Monday, July 06 2026 6:00 PM City Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the Law & Justice Center located at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944 and live streamed using the Zoom information below. 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL Mayor Frausto called the Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Council Present: Mayor Vicky Frausto, Deputy Mayor Julia Hart, Councilors Tom Dolan, Keren Vazquez, Leticia Zesati, Jorge Galvan and Ramon Chavez Sunnyside Staff Present: Interim City Manager Pat Haley, IT Manager Jafet Silva, City Clerk Katie Emery Toppenish Staff Present: Finance Director Adam Vaughn 2. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds Sponsor: Adam Vaughn Adam Vaughn presented an update on the ARPA funds expended by the City and the required reporting to the State and Federal governments. B. Discussion to move regular meetings and study sessions to Tuesdays Sponsor: Pat Haley COUNCIL DIRECTION – Propose an ordinance change to move the meetings to Wednesdays. C. Update on the City Manager recruitment Sponsor: Pat Haley Colin Baenzinger would like to schedule interviews with each councilmember this week. The City Clerk will assist with scheduling Zoom meetings. D. Discussion to contract with Mike Bailey Consulting for a budgeting workshop Sponsor: Pat Haley COUNCIL DIRECTION – Schedule a half day budgeting workshop with Mike Bailey Consulting in …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 04:30 PM

Airport Advisory Meeting

Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 06:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Council adopted a 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2027-2032

The City Council approved a resolution to adopt the 6‑Year Transportation Improvement Program covering 2027‑2032. It also adopted an ordinance changing the telecommunications franchise to NFC Northwest, LLC, and rezoned a portion of parcel 221024-32423 from low‑density to medium‑density residential. Several administrative actions, including appointing a new City Clerk and authorizing check‑signing authority, were also approved.

Approved Katie Emery as City Clerk – unanimous
Approved Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for technology services ($11,000) – unanimous
Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 amending telecom franchise to NFC Northwest, LLC – 5 yes, 1 no
Approved reduced facility rental fee for Rotary Swim Team event to $100 – unanimous
Adopted resolution to adopt 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program for 2027‑2032 – unanimous
Adopted ordinance rezoning parcel 221024-32423 from R-1 to R-2 – unanimous
Authorized Jessica Mejia as check signing authority – unanimous
Approved termination of Personal Services Agreement with Monica Hofstetter with 10‑day notice – 5 yes, 1 no