Sunnyside public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Civil Service Commission Monthly Meeting
The Civil Service Commission will consider three active agenda items: approving the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting, reviewing the current Council Rules of Procedure, and approving the certified list for entry‑level firefighter positions. The meeting also includes time for items submitted by committee and staff members, and a brief scheduling item for the next meeting.
- Approve October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Review current Council Rules of Procedure
- Approve Certified List for Entry Level Firefighter
City Council Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 preliminary budget and the Water Use Efficiency Plan. The body will also consider resolutions related to water system planning, funding applications, and jail contracts.
- Public hearing for the 2025 preliminary budget
- Public hearing for the Water Use Efficiency Plan
- Payroll vouchers totaling $914,292.16
- Claim vouchers totaling $400,502.14
- Resolution to submit a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Application
Park & Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Parks & Recreation Board will approve minutes from the October 3 special meeting. It will hear an update from Board Member Aguirre about conversations on soccer field sizes and discuss desired field dimensions. Staff will provide updates on the splash pad timer, QR code clarification, and indoor soccer. The meeting will conclude with visitor comments and scheduling the next meeting.
- Approve minutes of the October 3, 2024 special meeting
- Board Member Aguirre update on soccer field size discussions
- Staff update on splash pad timer
- Staff clarification of QR code usage
- Staff update on indoor soccer
City Council Special Meeting (Budget Workshop)
The City Council is meeting for a special budget workshop. The session includes a financial analysis presentation by GMP Consultants and discussions on revenue options and finance updates.
- Financial Analysis Presentation by GMP Consultants
- Discussion of additional revenue options
- Review of the claim voucher approval process
- Discussion of investment interest to the General Fund
- Review of the Water Leak Adjustment Program
City Council Special Meeting
The Sunnyside City Council will convene an executive session to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and to review a public employee's performance. After the executive session, the council will discuss and decide on the selection of a City Manager and provide further direction on that appointment. No other agenda items are listed.
- Executive Session – evaluate qualifications of an applicant for public employment
- Executive Session – review performance of a public employee
- Selection of a City Manager
- Provide further direction on the City Manager appointment
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The committee will introduce members and explain the function of lodging taxes. Members will also review previous year awards and discuss recommendations for 2025 awards, including budget and the RFP process.
- Approval of October 2, 2023 special meeting minutes
- Review of 2023 and 2024 awards
- Discussion of 2025 award recommendations, budget, and RFP process
Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Board will discuss various park operations including soccer field usage and event planning processes. Staff will provide updates regarding water bill flyers, snack shack removal, and lifeguard utilization.
- Soccer fields at parks
- Park and Rec Coordinator interview process
- Expansion of the fence at the pool
- Splash pad information
- Removal of the old snack shack from the pool
City Council Special Meeting
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The council may evaluate public employment applicants or review employee performance. Additionally, the council may take action regarding progressing City Manager candidates as finalists.
- Executive session to evaluate public employment applicants or review employee performance
- Possible action on progressing City Manager candidates as finalists
City Council Special Meeting (City Manager Interviews)
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting on July 8, 2024. The council plans to enter an executive session to evaluate qualifications for public employment or review employee performance.
- Executive session regarding public employment evaluations
Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Commission will review Civil Service Rules and approve minutes from May 8 and May 15, 2024. The meeting includes the introduction of new Commissioner Ruby Lopez.
- Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
- Introduction of Civil Service Commissioner Ruby Lopez
- Review of Civil Service Rules
Community and Economic Development Commission Special Meeting
The Commission will discuss revisions to the Community and Economic Development Plan's goals, strategies, and action steps. The meeting also includes a review of new commission attendance guidelines and discussions regarding Yellow Stone Mural support.
- Revision of Community and Economic Development Plan goals and strategies
- Review of new commission guidelines for attendance and commitments
- Yellow Stone Mural Support and advertising funding request
- Music in the Park assistance needs
- Approval of April 16, May 14, and May 21 meeting minutes
CED Meeting
The Commission will discuss goals, strategies, and action steps for the Community and Economic Development Plan. Staff also proposed a new meeting time to allow more room for business matters.
- Review of Community and Economic Development Plan goals, strategies, and action steps
- Approval of April 16 meeting minutes
- Approval of May 14 meeting minutes
- Proposal for a new meeting time to allow more discussion
Community and Economic Development Commission (CED) Special Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Commission will hear presentations regarding the Revolving Loan Fund. The meeting includes presentations for Taylor's Foot Wear, Bon Vino’s Bistro & Bakery, and Despecho LLC.
- Revolving Loan Fund presentation for Taylor's Foot Wear by Sonya Anderson
- Revolving Loan Fund presentation for Bon Vino’s Bistro & Bakery by Roger Hazzard
- Revolving Loan Fund presentation for Despecho LLC by Maribel Gomez
CED Meeting
The Commission will review April meeting minutes and discuss the Community and Economic Development Plan's goals, strategies, and action steps. Staff will also present information regarding Main Street Community standards and ribbon cutting notification systems.
- Review of Community and Economic Development Plan goals, strategies, and action steps
- Presentation on Main Street Community evaluation standards
- Setup of a ribbon cutting activity and notification system
- Upcoming presentations by revolving loan fund applicants Taylor’s Footwear and Bon Vinos
Board of Parks & Recreation Special Meeting
The Board will review a presentation regarding a pump track at Sunnyview Park. Staff will also present chosen playground designs and mural options for the pool mechanical room.
- Presentation of a pump track at Sunnyview Park
- Introduction of selected playground designs
- Presentation of a mural option for the pool mechanical room
Civil Service Commission Meeting
The Commission will consider certifying the eligibility list for the Police Commander position. Members will also continue their review of Civil Service Rules Articles 10 and 11.
- Certification of Police Commander list (Jaime Prieto)
- Review of Civil Service Rules-Articles 10 and 11
- Consideration of a request to withdraw a resignation
- Approval of March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a staff recommendation for the Rezone Herrera application. Staff also intends to table items regarding green space and parking landscape due to the Climate Resilience Element.
- Rezone Application (Rezone Herrera), File SEPA-24-1 & REZ 24-1
- Tabling of green space/parking landscape items
CED Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the E.D. Plan. Future agenda items include several RLF presentations.
- Approval of January, February, and March meeting minutes
- Discussion of the E.D. Plan
- Future presentation of RLF-24-1, 24-2, 24-7, and 24-4
CED Meeting
The commission will review meeting minutes from January, February, and March. The agenda also includes a SWOT analysis of sticky notes and a discussion regarding Economic Development Plan goals.
- Approval of Jan., Feb., Mar. Meeting Minutes
- SWOT Analysis of Sticky Notes
- Economic Development Plan Goals
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review item Salgado ANX 23-3. Staff also presented SMC 17.65 Landscape Standards for consideration. The meeting includes a period for public comments on matters within the commission's jurisdiction.
- Salgado ANX 23-3
- SMC 17.65 Landscape Standards
City Council Special Meeting
The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the recruitment of a new City Manager. The council will also hold discussions regarding a City Council and staff retreat. An executive session is scheduled to review legal matters with counsel.
- City Manager recruitment discussion
- City Council/Staff retreat discussion
- Executive session regarding legal matters
Community Small Business Resources Meeting
The Community and Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting on February 15, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural items including roll call and staff reports.
Civil Service
The Commission will review December 12, 2023 meeting minutes and address the resignation of Commissioner Ron Price. The agenda also includes appointing new officers and continuing a review of Section 5 of the Civil Service rules.
- Resignation of Commissioner Ron Price effective January 30, 2024
- Appointment of new officers per Civil Service Rules
- Review of Civil Service rules-Section 5
Community and Economic Development Commission Special Meeting
The Commission is meeting to review two Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) applications. These reviews involve applications from Shelby Moore and Adams Wonderland. Staff also noted an upcoming application for a future meeting.
- Review RLF Application for Shelby Moore
- Review Adams Wonderland RLF Application
City Council Workshop
The City Council will participate in training videos regarding the Open Public Meetings Act and parliamentary procedure. The council will also review meeting procedures and enter an executive session regarding potential litigation.
- Open Public Meetings Act Training Video
- Parliamentary Procedure Training Video
- Review of City Council Meeting Procedures
- Executive Session regarding potential litigation
Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting
The Sunnyside Parks & Recreation Advisory Board meeting consists of procedural items. The board will review the 2024 calendar of events and discuss member attendance.
- Approval of January 4, 2024 minutes
- Review of the 2024 calendar of events
- Discussion regarding member attendance