The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, February 2nd in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the February 2nd regular meeting include: A resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues a proclamation extending the
Month: January 2021
Yakima Announces Choice for New City Attorney
Yakima City Manager Bob Harrison has announced that Sara Watkins has been chosen to become the City’s new City Attorney. Watkins replaces Jeff Cutter who retired this month after 23 years with the City of Yakima. “Sara brings a wealth of experience to the position and I am confident she will continue the outstanding work
Yakima Health District News Release – YHD Will Continue to Work with Schools to Plan for Safe In-Person Learning
During yesterday’s Board of Health meeting, staff from the Yakima Health District and Board of Health members heard various comments from community leaders and the public regarding the reopening of schools. During the meeting, YHD staff were directed to work with school administrators on developing solutions for a safe return of students for in-person learning
Yakima City Council Approves Remote Public Comment
The community will be able to provide live public comment during Yakima City Council meetings beginning with the regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd. Council approved remote public comment during its meeting on Tuesday, January 19th. Click Public Comment | City Council (yakimawa.gov) to find information and requirements for signing up to provide public comment.
Yakima Health District News Release – COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Continue in Yakima County
Yakima County continues to receive additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines. As of January 26, 2020, local partners have administered COVID-19 vaccine to 11,082 individuals. 1,988 of those have received their 2nd dose. These numbers do not include doses that have been administered to staff and residents of long-term care facilities through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership.
City Council to Consider Property Maintenance Code Revisions
During its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 2nd, the Yakima City Council will consider adopting the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The City’s Codes Division is requesting Council adopt the IPMC, including amendments reflecting local changes to that code, in the interest of public health and safety. The City of Yakima welcomes comment on
Yakima City Council January 19th Regular Meeting Review
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, January 19th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Entering into an agreement with Yakima County Development Association (YCDA) to provide $266,406.76 in Community Development Block Grant funds to microenterprises in the city affected by COVID-19 Re-instating public comment on City
Yakima Airport Receives New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Apparatus
Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) is now home to a new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) apparatus. The apparatus’ purchase price is $760,898, with another $208,000 required for apparatus items such as hoses, nozzles, first aid kits, radios, data terminals and firefighter Personal Protective Equipment suits. “No local tax dollars or City of Yakima
Yakima City Council January 19th Regular Meeting Preview
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, January 19th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the January 19th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update Recognizing the retirement of City Attorney Jeffrey R. Cutter and his 23 years of service
City Plans Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s non-emergency services will be closed Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. City of Yakima garbage pick-up service will continue as scheduled Monday. The City’s Refuse Division asks customers to have their carts set out at the curb by
