Sunnyside public meetings in 2024

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

The Board of Parks & Recreation approved the minutes of its September 5, 2024 special meeting with no objections. Most of the meeting was updates and discussion: City Manager Mike Gonzalez said he is working with Davis Consulting on a grant of upwards of $100,000 for a comprehensive soccer study, and on possible upgrades to Tina Knoth Park and repurposing the old skating building. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.

• Approved minutes of the September 5, 2024 special meeting (no objections)

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

Municipal Airport Advisory Board, Special Meeting, 09/17/2024

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board held a special meeting with no public guests. Members unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and re-elected Larry Dolan as Chairman and Raul Sanchez as Vice Chairman. The board discussed airport concerns, including removing the west-end windsock, fencing or barricades to deter unauthorized night activity, and removing three trees, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved minutes of Aug 15, 2023 and Oct 17, 2023 special meetings (5-0)
• Re-elected Larry Dolan as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Raul Sanchez as Vice Chairman (5-0)

City Council Study Session

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session on September 9, 2024, discussing three agenda items: two proclamations (Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sunshine Days) and the 2024 Water System Plan. No formal votes were taken; the items were presented for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 6:17 PM.

• Discussed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (no vote)
• Discussed Sunshine Days proclamation (no vote)
• Received presentation on 2024 Water System Plan (no vote)

Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the July 11, 2024 special meeting. They discussed adding a timer button to the splash pad, with an estimated cost of $1,500, and considered schedule changes. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 11, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Sunnyside Civil Service Commission approved the August 14, 2024 meeting minutes with a 2-0 vote. The commission tabled the continued review of Civil Service Rules Articles 12 and 13 until the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 14, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Tabled review of Civil Service Rules Articles 12 and 13

City Council Study Session

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session on August 26, 2024, receiving a presentation from Catholic Charities on the Outlook Road project and an EPA grant proposal. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• Received presentation on Outlook Road project and EPA grant proposal (no action taken)
• Discussed resolution on workers' rights and fair labor practices (no vote taken)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution expressing no confidence in Mayor Dean Broersma and calling for his removal, with a 4-3 vote. It also introduced an ordinance to create a new code section (SMC 2.08.080) for removing the mayor or deputy mayor for dereliction of duty or code of conduct violations, passing 6-1. The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a proclamation supporting workers' rights and fair labor practices, and received a presentation on the draft 2024 Water System Plan.

• Approved no-confidence resolution in Mayor Broersma (4-3)
• Introduced ordinance for SMC 2.08.080 on mayor/deputy mayor removal (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved workers' rights and fair labor practices proclamation (unanimous)
• Received draft 2024 Water System Plan presentation

City Council Special Meeting (Budget Retreat)

The Sunnyside City Council held a special budget retreat meeting where staff presented financial reviews and preliminary 2025 budget information. No formal decisions or actions were taken on the budget items; the meeting was informational only. The only action was a motion to allow five-minute public comments, which passed 5-2.

• Suspended rules to allow 5-minute public comments (5-2)
• No action taken on 2023 Financial Intelligence Tool review
• No action taken on 2024 budget position review
• No action taken on 2025 budget kick-off items
• No action taken on 2025 budget first look items

City Council Study Session

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session on August 12, 2024, but took no formal action. They discussed several agenda items, including proclamations, resolutions, and agreements, but deferred decisions to a future regular meeting. Items G through I and K through L were skipped due to time constraints.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion only
• Skipped items G-I and K-L due to time constraints

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a task order with HLA Engineering for the Periodic Update and an interlocal agreement with Yakima Fire for a joint training academy. A resolution supporting the United Farm Workers was tabled to be brought back as a proclamation. The council also approved the consent agenda and made several board appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll ($737,666.32), and claim vouchers ($892,211.80 total) unanimously
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to sign Task Order with HLA Engineering for Periodic Update (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to enter Interlocal Agreement with Yakima Fire Department for joint Training Academy (unanimous)
• Tabled United Farm Workers support resolution to next meeting as a proclamation (5-2)
• Appointed Theresa Alvarez-Ziegler and Lila Rice to Board of Parks and Recreation
• Appointed Karen Van de Graaf and Dana Smith to Climate Resilience Advisory Team
• Appointed Tyler Schilperoort to Municipal Airport Advisory Board
• Appointed Antonia Soto to Arts Commission

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

The City Council met for a special session to discuss City Manager candidates. The Council voted to extend an employment offer to Mike Gonzalez for the position.

• Approved offer of employment to Mike Gonzalez for City Manager (7-0)

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

The board approved the minutes from the June 6, 2024 special meeting. Most other agenda items were discussed without formal action, including soccer field equipment, splash pad operations, and pool fence expansion.

• Approved June 06, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)

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

The City Council held an executive session to evaluate candidates for public employment. Following the session, the Council voted to stop preliminary interviews and advance two specific candidates as finalists.

• Moved forward with Mike Gonzalez as a finalist (7-0)
• Moved forward with Aaron Palmquist as a finalist (6-1)

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

The Sunnyside City Council held a special meeting to conduct an executive session for evaluating qualifications for public employment. No public actions or decisions were taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

• Executive session held to evaluate public employment qualifications
• No action taken during executive session
• Meeting adjourned without objection

City Council Special Meeting

The council approved a resolution proclaiming July 4, 2024 as Independence Day, with 4 yes and 0 no votes. The council also received a presentation from HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc. on the draft 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan and took recommendations from council. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.

• Approved resolution proclaiming July 4, 2024 as Independence Day (4-0)
• Received HLA presentation on draft 2025-2030 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan; no action recorded

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

The Sunnyside Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from its May 8 and May 15, 2024 meetings. The body introduced Ruby Lopez as a new Civil Service Commissioner and continued reviewing Civil Service Rules. No substantive policy decisions or votes on specific rules were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduced Ruby Lopez as new Civil Service Commissioner
• Continued review of Civil Service Rules (no final action recorded)

City Council Study Session

The Sunnyside City Council met for a study session on June 24, 2024, to review several financial and operational proposals. Items discussed included ARPA fund allocations, multiple revolving loan fund requests for local businesses, a resolution correction, and equipment procurement. No formal votes were taken during this study session, and one item regarding July proclamations was tabled due to time constraints.

• Discussed $500,000 ARPA fund allocation for community projects
• Reviewed $15,000 revolving loan request for Despecho, LLC
• Reviewed $45,000 revolving loan request for Taylor’d Footwear
• Reviewed $30,000 revolving loan request for Bon Vinos Bistro & Bakery
• Reviewed amendment to Resolution 2024-18 regarding Heartlinks
• Discussed cardiac monitor purchase agreement
• Discussed biosolids hauling agreement with Natural Selection Farms
• July proclamations item tabled due to time constraints

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for community improvement projects and distributed multiple revolving loans to local businesses. The council also authorized agreements for cardiac monitor purchases, wastewater biosolids hauling, and a retaining wall task order. Additionally, board appointments were made, and the July 8, 2024 meetings were cancelled.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved using up to $500,000 in ARPA funds for the Development Fund (7-0)
• Approved a revolving loan of $25,000 to Despecho, LLC (6-1)
• Approved a revolving loan of $50,000 to Taylor’d Footwear (5-2)
• Approved a revolving loan of $30,000 to Bon Vinos Bistro & Bakery (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2024-18 for Heartlinks revolving loan (7-0)
• Authorized agreement to purchase cardiac monitors (7-0)
• Authorized biosolids hauling agreement with Natural Selection Farms (7-0)

City Council Study Session

The City Council held a study session to review three revolving loan fund applications for local businesses and a request to waive a community center rental fee. The minutes record the presentation of these items but do not list any final votes or decisions.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved a consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers. The council sponsored a Literacy and Movement event and appointed three voting delegates to the AWC Annual Business Meeting. Several revolving loan fund applications were either tabled or failed to pass.

• Approved payroll vouchers for $709,397.98 (6-0)
• Approved claim vouchers for $279,235.54 and $459,159.44 (6-0)
• Tabled $30,000 revolving loan for Bon Vinos Bistro & Bakery (6-0)
• Denied $45,000 revolving loan for Taylor’d Footwear (1-5)
• Tabled $15,000 revolving loan for Despecho LLC (6-0)
• Approved sponsorship of Literacy and Movement Event with Save the Children (6-0)
• Appointed Deputy Mayor Galvan, Councilor Vazquez, and Councilor Frausto as AWC voting delegates

Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting

The Board of Parks & Recreation approved the minutes of its April 11 and May 16, 2024 special meetings, each by a 4-0 vote. The board also discussed, without deciding, a free swim day on the 4th of July and opening the pool to the public on Sundays. Staff reported on a pool pump breakdown, gym wall boarding bids, Upland Park equipment replacement, and other facility updates. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 11, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2024 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Excused Braden Rice from the meeting without objection
• Did not excuse Mary Schlenker from the meeting without objection

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

City Council Study Session

The City Council held a study session to review several proposed resolutions, including fee updates and infrastructure projects. No formal votes were taken as this was a study session; one item regarding initiative and referendum powers was tabled for further research by a newly formed subcommittee.

• Tabled resolution on initiative and referendum powers
• Formed subcommittee to research initiative and referendum powers

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved over $1.2 million in payroll and claim vouchers and updated the 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges. Council also authorized a task order for South Hill Park irrigation improvements and reallocated $15,000 to revolving loan funds. A resolution to proclaim June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month failed to pass.

• Approved payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,275,645.52 (6-0)
• Resolution proclaiming June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month failed (3-3)
• Tabled Museum Roof Rehabilitation Task Order for a feasibility study (6-0)
• Approved HLA Task Order for South Hill Park Irrigation Improvements (6-0)
• Approved resolution amending the 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges (6-0)
• Approved reallocation of $15,000 in the Development Fund to revolving loan funds (6-0)
• Tabled resolution declaring intent to enact Initiative and Referendum Powers

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

Board of Parks & Recreation Special Meeting

The Board of Parks & Recreation voted to revise the minutes from the April 11, 2024 special meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions regarding volunteer recruitment, event planning, and park facility questions.

• Voted to revise April 11, 2024 special meeting minutes (6-0)

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

City Council Special Meeting (Study Session)

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session to review proposed resolutions and ordinances. Items discussed included stormwater agreements, municipal code updates for fireworks and accessory uses, and various committee appointments. Several items, including a rezoning and ambulance purchase, were not discussed due to time constraints.

• Reviewed resolution for Ecology Stormwater Agreement # WQC-2024-Sunnys-00155
• Reviewed Task Order with HLA Engineering for wastewater and Dayton Drive wall
• Reviewed re-appointments for Lodging Tax, Airport Board, and Arts Commission
• Reviewed ordinance amending SMC 2.08.020 for study sessions
• Reviewed 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges updates
• Reviewed Teamsters Local 760 Office Clerical Unit agreement (2024-2026)
• Reviewed City Hall backup generator purchase
• Reviewed ordinance amending SMC Title 17 for accessory uses

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council approved rezoning four parcels near Columbia and Buena Vista Avenues to Medium Density Residential. The Council also authorized wastewater agreements and task orders with HLA Engineering and Land Surveying, Inc., and approved the purchase of a new ambulance and backup generator.

• Approved rezoning of four parcels near Columbia and Buena Vista Avenues from R-1 to R-2 (6-0)
• Authorized Ecology Wastewater Agreement # WQC-2024-Sunnys-00155 (6-0)
• Approved HLA Engineering task order for wastewater utility improvements (6-0)
• Approved HLA Engineering task order for Dayton Drive Retaining Wall replacement (5-1)
• Authorized purchase of a new ambulance (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of a City Hall backup generator (6-0)
• Amended Municipal Code to allow up to three hens with a permit (6-0)
• Amended Municipal Code to allow fireworks July 2-6 from 6 PM to 11:59 PM with a permit (6-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a study session to discuss several resolutions and budget items. No final votes were recorded in the minutes, as the session focused on presentations and direction for future action.

• Directed that the Cinco de Mayo proclamation list be sent to Council for narrowing
• Discussed HLA Task Order 2024-06 for City Wide Pedestrian Improvements
• Discussed Ecology Stormwater Agreement (WQC-2024-Sunnys-00202)
• Discussed HLA Task Order 2024-05 for stormwater agreement tasks
• Discussed Surface Transportation Block Grant application to YVCOG
• Discussed $10,000 budget amendment for Community Concert Series
• Discussed ending hiring freeze for Recreation Coordinator and Technology Support Assistant
• Items H through M were not discussed due to time constraints

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a 2024 budget amendment, authorized grant applications for a pump track and street projects, and advanced two annexations. It also ended a hiring freeze on two positions, funded a $10,000 concert series, and approved agreements for stormwater work and interpreting services. All votes were unanimous, with six or seven yes votes and no no votes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll vouchers ($572,143.92), and claim vouchers ($307,990.91 and $330,470.74) (6-0)
• Authorized submission of a Youth Athletic Facilities Grant for a Pump Track at Sunnyview Park (7-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming May 3-5, 2024 as the 36th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival (6-0)
• Approved Task Order 2024-06 with HLA Engineering for City Wide Pedestrian Improvements Project (6-0)
• Approved Ecology Stormwater Agreement (WQC-2024-Sunnys-00202) (6-0)
• Approved Task Order 2024-05 with HLA Engineering for stormwater tasks (6-0)
• Authorized submission of a Surface Transportation Block Grant application to YVCOG (6-0)
• Authorized a Community Concert Series with a $10,000 budget amendment (6-0)

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

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and voted to have Trevor present a pump track proposal for Sunnyview Park. Staff presented playground design options and mural paint choices for the pool area, but no final selections were recorded in these minutes. Several community events and park maintenance topics were discussed without formal votes.

• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved presentation of pump track for Sunnyview Park (4-2)
• Excused member Mary Schlenker from meeting

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

The provided minutes list the active agenda items for the meeting but do not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

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

City Council Special Meeting (Study Session)

The Sunnyside City Council held a study session to discuss several items rather than vote on them. Staff introduced Municipal Court Judge Troy Lee and Court Administrator Vanessa Engquist, and Administrative Services Director Jamison Horner provided an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund expenditures. Public Works Director Raul Sanchez presented details on a Complete Streets Award from the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) and a funding application for improvements at Exit 69. The item regarding a Climate Resilience Advisory Team was not discussed due to time constraints.

• Municipal Court Judge Troy Lee and Administrator Vanessa Engquist introduced themselves
• ARPA fund expenditure update presented by Administrative Services Director Horner
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation presented by Mayor Broersma
• National Volunteer Week Proclamation presented by Mayor Broersma
• Complete Streets Award and HLA Engineering task order presented by Public Works Director Sanchez
• Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board application for Exit 69 presented by Public Works Director Sanchez
• Climate Resilience Advisory Team ordinance not discussed due to time constraints

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council met for a special study session to review several discussion items. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this meeting.

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

City Council Workshop

City Council updated its 2024 goals and priorities, adding community engagement while removing fireworks and tinted window enforcement. Council also provided direction on redirecting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward various city services and facilities.

• Added 'community engagement' to 2024 City Council goals
• Removed 'dark tinted windows from the traffic and vehicles' from 2024 goals
• Removed 'fireworks' from the permit enforcement section of 2024 goals
• Directed redirection of ARPA funds toward youth recreation, police and fire equipment, cybersecurity, website, records request portal, community center, senior center, and an animal shelter

City Council Special Meeting (Study Session)

The City Council met for a study session to discuss several proposed resolutions and agreements. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement with Colin Baenziger & Associates for City Manager recruitment services, and approved three revolving loan fund distributions totaling $150,000 for Bob's Burger, the Sunnyside Sun, and Heartlinks. A fourth loan request for Adam's Wonderland ($25,000) was pulled and will be reviewed on April 8, 2024. The council also approved a resolution to sign proclamations and a Cesar Chavez Day proclamation, and directed that the trial period for City Council Study Sessions continue in April 2024 and be revisited in May 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (6-0)
• Approved resolution to sign proclamations (5-1, Mayor Broersma voting no)
• Approved Cesar Chavez Day proclamation (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Colin Baenziger & Associates for City Manager recruitment services (6-0)
• Pulled $25,000 revolving loan for Ibrahim Mustafa (Adam's Wonderland); to be reviewed April 8, 2024
• Approved $50,000 revolving loan for Brittan Moore (Bob's Burger) (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 revolving loan for Ileana Martinez and Job Wise (Sunnyside Sun) (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 revolving loan for Shelby Moore (Heartlinks) (6-0)

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

City Council Special Meeting (Retreat)

City Council reviewed and revised the Council Code of Conduct. The council also requested changes to the public comment sign-up sheet to include citizen email addresses. Several objective-related items were moved to a future workshop agenda.

• Revised the Council Code of Conduct
• Requested public comment sign-up sheet be revised to ask for email addresses
• Added 2023 City Council Objectives to April 1, 2024 workshop agenda
• Added 2024 City Council Objectives to April 1, 2024 workshop agenda

City Council Special Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council held a special meeting on March 13, 2024, where Washington State Auditor's Office Program Manager Ann Strand and Audit Lead Justin Mills provided information regarding the 2021 and 2022 audit. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 2:09 PM with no further business.

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 - Study Session

The Sunnyside City Council met in a special study session on March 11, 2024, and took no substantive action. The agenda was amended without objection to add a 15-minute executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); the council entered executive session at 5:56 PM and adjourned it at 6:04 PM with no action taken. Staff presented information on surplus equipment and vehicles, interpreting services, boards and commission members who have completed their terms, and city manager recruitment proposals. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Amended agenda without objection to add a 15-minute executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Held executive session 5:56 PM to 6:04 PM; no action taken
• No decisions recorded on surplus equipment and vehicles; staff presented information only
• No decisions recorded on interpreting services; staff presented options only
• No decisions recorded on boards and commission members who completed their terms; council discussed only
• No decisions recorded on city manager recruitment; staff presented proposals only
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 PM without objection

Parks & Recreation Board Special Meeting

At a special meeting on March 7, 2024, the Sunnyside Board of Parks & Recreation elected Amy Rubio as Chair by a 3-2 vote and Sherre Holden as Vice Chair by a 5-0 vote. The board approved the minutes of the March 4, 2024 special meeting 5-0 and voted 5-0 to add visitor comment to the end of this and future agendas. Members also discussed museum storage plans and a possible Honor Society park adoption; no action was taken on those items.

• Elected Amy Rubio as Chair (3-2)
• Elected Sherre Holden as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 4, 2024 special meeting (5-0)
• Amended this and future agendas to add visitor comment at the end (5-0)
• Excused Mike Aguirre from the meeting without objection

City Council Workshop

The City Council provided direction on infrastructure planning and administrative processes. They authorized the development of a stormwater implementation plan and the progression of the Water System Plan pending health department feedback.

• Directed creation of a stormwater rate analysis implementation plan
• Directed Water System Plan to move forward after Department of Health feedback
• Approved trial period for study sessions before regular meetings in March
• Requested quote from Code Publishing for online access to repealed ordinances since 2022

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a professional services agreement with Rob Layman to serve as Interim City Manager, and approved a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Transportation Improvement Board. The council also approved an amendment to Resolution 2024-10 for correction and formatting, with one no vote. The consent agenda, including minutes and vouchers totaling over $1.1 million, was approved unanimously. A Japanese beetle presentation was received, and the council directed staff to wait for recruitment proposals from Colin Baenziger & Associates and return on March 11, 2024.

• Approved professional services agreement with Rob Layman for Interim City Manager (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending Resolution 2024-10 for correction and formatting (6-1, Hart no)
• Approved resolution authorizing grant application to Transportation Improvement Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, payroll vouchers $708,061.97, claim vouchers $222,961.18 and $224,102.99 (7-0)
• Directed staff to wait for Colin Baenziger & Associates recruitment proposals and return March 11, 2024
• No direction provided on Mayor's appointments for boards and commissions with expired terms

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.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council voted to terminate City Manager Elizabeth Alba. Other actions included initiating the annexation of the Salgado Property and implementing a temporary hiring freeze for two specific positions.

• Terminated City Manager Elizabeth Alba (4-3)
• Approved resolution to begin annexation of the Salgado Property (7-0)
• Approved temporary hiring freeze for Recreational Coordinator and Technology Support Assistant (4-3)
• Declared a de-commissioned ambulance as surplus (7-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for $739,328.87 (7-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $2,655,808.60 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22 regular meeting and February 5 workshop (7-0)

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

The City Council viewed training videos on the Open Public Meetings Act and parliamentary procedure. Councilmembers discussed the option of holding workshops before regular meetings to better incorporate public comment before voting. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.

• Viewed Open Public Meetings Act training video
• Viewed parliamentary procedure training video
• Discussed holding workshops prior to regular meetings for public comment
• Held executive session regarding potential litigation; no action taken

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

The board approved the minutes from the January 4, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the department's calendar of events and board attendance rules. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved January 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved motion to allow public comment by Hector Larios (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved four resolutions on its active agenda: amending the 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges, opening the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process, accepting an updated Personnel Policy Manual, and authorizing the City Manager to enter a Technical Assistance Contract with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG). Each passed 7-0. The council also approved its consent agenda 7-0, covering prior meeting minutes and payment vouchers totaling $1,112,315.73. Mayor Broersma appointed council members to subcommittees, boards, and commissions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payment vouchers (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending the 2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges (7-0)
• Approved resolution opening the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Process (7-0)
• Approved resolution accepting the updated Personnel Policy Manual (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing City Manager to enter a Technical Assistance Contract with YVCOG (7-0)
• Mayor Broersma appointed council members to subcommittees, boards, and commissions

Community and Economic Development Commission Special Meeting

The Community and Economic Development Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Economic Development Plan. The commission will also review an RLF application.

• Discussion of Economic Development Plan
• Review of RLF Application

City Council Regular Meeting

At its January 8, 2024 regular meeting, the Sunnyside City Council selected Mayor Broersma as Mayor (4 votes to 3 for Councilor Galvan) and Councilor Galvan as Deputy Mayor (4 votes to 3 for Councilor Beeler). The council approved its consent agenda 7-0, including payroll and claim vouchers, and approved four active agenda items 7-0: the Sunnyside Sun as official newspaper for 2024, a fire engine funding ordinance and reimbursement resolution, and a chlorine gas system upgrade for Wells 11, 12, and 13 through TMG Services. An animal control interlocal agreement with the City of Grandview passed 4-3, with Deputy Mayor Galvan and Councilors Ripley and Vazquez voting no. The council also authorized an agreement with F&M Investments LLC under SMC 13.24 after a public hearing.

• Selected Broersma as Mayor (4 votes to 3 for Galvan)
• Selected Galvan as Deputy Mayor (4 votes to 3 for Beeler)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Sunnyside Sun as official newspaper for 2024 (7-0)
• Approved animal control interlocal agreement with Grandview (4-3; Galvan, Ripley, Vazquez no)
• Adopted fire engine funding ordinance and reimbursement resolution (7-0)
• Authorized purchase and upgrade of Wells 11, 12, 13 to chlorine gas system via TMG Services (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with F&M Investments LLC under SMC 13.24 after public hearing (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting (Swearing-In Ceremony)

This special meeting is dedicated to a swearing-in ceremony. No other legislative or business items are listed on the agenda.

The City Council held a special meeting for the swearing-in of newly elected members. Mayor Broersma administered the oath of office to four council members.

• Administered oath of office to Jorge Galvan
• Administered oath of office to Julia Hart
• Administered oath of office to Keren Vazquez
• Administered oath of office to Vicky Frausto

Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the December 7, 2023, meeting. Members discussed pool maintenance, upcoming community events, and board member attendance.

• Approved December 7, 2023 minutes (4-0)

CANCELLED - City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, January 1, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024.