Sunnyside public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CIty Council Regular Meeting
City Council adopted the Planning Commission's findings for the 2022 zoning text amendments. The council also approved the final 2022 budget amendment and several interlocal agreements for court, technology, and procurement services.
- Adopted 2022 zoning text amendments (6-0)
- Approved final 2022 budget amendment (6-0)
- Authorized agreement with Sunnyside Sun as official 2023 newspaper (6-0)
- Authorized amended Interlocal Agreement with City of Toppenish for Municipal Court Services (6-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for 2023 Technology Services (6-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Participation Agreement with BuyBoard National Procurement Cooperative (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved Task Order 2022-09 with HLA Engineering to update water system plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,601,404.59 (5-0)
City Council Workshop
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a workshop to discuss how to spend funds from the national opioid settlement. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the discussion is intended to inform a future regular meeting.
- Discussion of National Opioid Settlement Funds
Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council approved the 2023 fiscal year budget and Classification and Compensation Schedule. Other actions included authorizing infrastructure agreements and facility lighting replacements.
- Adopted 2023 fiscal year budget and Classification and Compensation Schedule (5-0)
- Approved payroll vouchers for $460,067.41 (5-0)
- Approved claim vouchers totaling $425,572.24 (5-0)
- Authorized $21,480.97 agreement with H2 Electric for Community Center gym lighting (5-0)
- Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Port of Sunnyside for Pacific Ag Project infrastructure (5-0)
- Authorized agreements with Yakima Valley Tourism and 509 Insanity for lodging tax funds (5-0)
Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council adopted an ordinance for electoral redistricting and completed the annexation of three parcels. The council also authorized the purchase of two police vehicles and approved several service agreements and payments.
- Adopted ordinance approving City Council Electoral Redistricting (6-0)
- Authorized purchase and outfitting of two police vehicles (6-0)
- Approved annexation of parcel 220902-11010 (Bruce & Sharon Paul) (6-0)
- Approved annexation of parcel 221024-31406 (Ramos) (6-0)
- Approved annexation of parcel 221024-41447 (Sanchez) (6-0)
- Authorized agreement with ImageTrend for EMS Health Information Technology Services (6-0)
- Authorized agreement with YVCOG for Crime Lab Services (6-0)
- Authorized up to $25,000 for a Police Retreat (6-0)
Planning Commission November 8, 2022 Meeting
The Sunnyside Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on city text amendments. No minutes are available for this meeting; they will be reviewed in December.
- Public hearing – City of Sunnyside Text Amendments
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on electoral redistricting, though no public comments were submitted. The Council also entered an executive session to discuss personnel complaints and potential litigation, but no action was taken.
- Closed public hearing on City Council Electoral Redistricting with no public comments received
- Exited executive session regarding personnel and potential litigation with no action taken
Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting
The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss an update to the Airport Layout Plan. No other business items are listed.
- Discussion of Airport Layout Plan Update
CED Commission Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting to review the Roger Brooks Report, a downtown development study. Staff will also report on a downtown walk led by Maulfoster. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Review of the Roger Brooks Report on downtown development
- Staff report on the Maulfoster Downtown Walk
- Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM at City Hall
Parks & Recreation Special Meeting
The Parks & Recreation board will hold a special meeting to introduce the new supervisor and elect a chair and vice chair. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Parks & Recreation Supervisor introduction
- Election of chair and vice chair
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and stormwater improvements. The council also adopted the 2023 Ad Valorem property tax levies and reviewed the 2023 preliminary budget.
- Approved $4,664,358.60 contract with Culbert Construction, Inc. for 6th Street Improvements (7-0)
- Approved $172,597.00 contract with Sharpe & Preszler Construction and $35,000.00 amendment with HLA Engineering for Orchard Avenue Stormwater (7-0)
- Adopted ordinance to approve 2023 Ad Valorem property tax levies (6-1)
- Authorized Special Project Agreement with Port of Sunnyside for Pacific Ag Project (7-0)
- Authorized agreement with Fire Recovery USA for fire department cost recovery services (7-0)
- Authorized Special Agreement with City of Grandview for cooperative use of Assistant Chief/Medical Services Officer (7-0)
- Approved payroll and claim vouchers totaling $929,522.35 (7-0)
- Appointed Ingrid Ramirez to the Planning Commission
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend $83,637.05 to Yakima Valley Tourism for the Sunnyside Marketing Tourism Project and $5,500 total to 509 Insanity for four basketball tournaments. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final approval.
- Recommended $83,637.05 for Yakima Valley Tourism's Sunnyside Marketing Tourism Project (4-0)
- Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's Battle of the Rack Basketball Tournament (4-0)
- Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's 509 Summer Showdown Basketball Tournament (4-0)
- Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's 509 Shootout (4-0)
- Recommended $2,500 for 509 Insanity's 509 Hardwood Classic Basketball Tournament (4-0)
Municipal Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting
The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on airport cameras from Public Works Director Shane Fisher and to hold a follow-up discussion on the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with David Miller. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Airport Camera Update – Shane Fisher
- ALP Follow-up Discussion – David Miller
City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at Washington Court/South Hill Road)
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Washington Court/South Hill Road. No official action is expected during this meeting.
- National Night Out event at Washington Court/South Hill Road
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review changes to the zoning code regarding residential zoning districts. The meeting also includes a request to approve minutes from the August 16, 2022, meeting.
- Review of Zoning Code Changes for Residential Zoning Districts
- Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes
Community and Economic Development Special Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Commission will review a report by Roger Brooks and discuss a hierarchy of items for the commission to address. The body will also identify future agenda items.
- Review of Roger Brooks Report
- Discussion of hierarchy of items for commission address
- Future meeting with GrahamBaba regarding downtown design guidelines
City Council Special Meeting (Budget Retreat)
The City Council is meeting for a budget retreat to review financial data and set priorities for 2023. The session includes a review of debt capacity and a preliminary budget estimate that includes 4% inflationary increases.
- Review of 2021 Financial Intelligence Tool
- Review of 2022 Budget and Financial Review
- Review of City's debt capacity
- Setting priorities for 2023 and beyond
- Preliminary 2023 budget estimate with 4% inflationary increases
City Council Special Meeting - (AHO Development/Allen Road National Night Out )
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at AHO Development/Allen Road. No official action is expected during this meeting.
- National Night Out event at AHO Development/Allen Road
City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at the Sunnyside Community Center)
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at the Sunnyside Community Center. No official action is expected during this meeting.
- National Night Out event at 1521 S. 1st Street
City Council Special Meeting (Federal Way National Night Out)
The Sunnyside City Council is holding a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Federal Way. No official action is expected to be taken during this meeting.
- Participation in National Night Out at Federal Way
NO QUORUM - City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum
The meeting was listed as having no quorum. The provided agenda text is a flyer for a series of community forums and meet-and-greets involving city employees and councilmembers.
- Community Forum on July 23rd from 10:00 am to Noon at the Fire Department
NO QUORUM - City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at Kiwanis Park)
The City Council scheduled a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Kiwanis Park. The notice states that no action is expected during this meeting.
- Participation in National Night Out at Kiwanis Park (509 Doolittle Avenue)
City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum
The City Council and city employees are hosting a community forum to hear from residents regarding their neighborhoods and businesses. This specific session is scheduled for June 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at City Hall.
- Community Forum on June 21, 4:30 to 6:30 pm at City Hall
SUNNYSIDE ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Sunnyside Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also discuss previous items and develop a plan for 2022.
- Selection of Chairperson
- Selection of Vice Chairperson
- Planning for 2022
SUNNYSIDE ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The commission will discuss previous items and plan for the year 2022. This is a special meeting held at City Hall and via Zoom.
- Discussion of previous items and planning for 2022
City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum
The Sunnyside City Council and city employees are hosting a community forum. Residents are invited to discuss neighborhood or business topics at the Community Center.
- Community Forum on May 17th from Noon to 1:00 pm at the Community Center
Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Commission will review the April 26, 2022 meeting minutes and current Council Rules of Procedure. The body is also scheduled to certify the Fire Department Firefighter List.
- Certification of the Fire Department Firefighter List
- Review of current Council Rules of Procedure
Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Civil Service Commission will review the current Council Rules of Procedure. The meeting also includes the certification of promotional lists for Police Department Sergeants and Fire Department Lateral Captains and Assistant Chiefs.
- Certification of Sergeant promotional list (Kurt Berry, Erica Rollinger)
- Certification of Lateral Captain promotional list (Cameron Haubrich)
- Certification of Assistant Chief promotional list (Antonio Castillo)
- Review of current Council Rules of Procedure
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The board will conduct elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes updates on airport cameras, loaner vehicles, hangar progress, and the Airport Master Plan Update.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice Chairman
- WSDOT Airport Camera Update
- Loaner Vehicle Discussion
- Hangar Progress Update
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission will begin soliciting opinions regarding the renovation of playgrounds. Members will also review Council Rules of Procedure and meet new commission members and the Rec Coordinator.
- Playground Renovation Project opinions
- Review of Council Rules of Procedure
- Election of officers
- Report on PROS Plan
- Report on 2021 events and upcoming Spring/Summer activity plans
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will review updates on airport cameras, hangar progress, and initial engineering comments regarding the Airport Master Plan Update.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice Chairman
- WSDOT Airport Camera Update
- Loaner Vehicle Discussion
- Engineering firm comments on Airport Master Plan Update
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated to evaluate a public employment applicant or review a public employee's performance.
- Executive Session regarding public employment qualifications or employee performance
MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
The Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect leadership and receive updates on airport infrastructure. The board will review initial engineering comments regarding the Airport Master Plan Update.
- Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
- WSDOT Airport Camera Update
- Discussion regarding a loaner vehicle
- Hanger progress update
- Review of engineering firm comments on Airport Master Plan Update
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
The commission will discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan and a focus group for plan input. Future meeting items include discussions on swimming pool admission pricing and recreational fees.
- PROS Plan discussion
- Focus Group Discussion for PROS Plan Input
- Future discussion: Swimming Pool Admission Pricing
- Future discussion: Recreational Fees