Maintenance of a stormwater manhole will result in lane restrictions at the intersection of Washington Avenue and South 3rd Avenue from 8:00 am to 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 2nd. City of Yakima crews will restrict northbound 3rd Avenue traffic and eastbound Washington Avenue traffic to one lane, in addition to closing the southbound right
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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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
This month’s issue includes City of Yakima snow removal policies and tips, Yakima firefighters receiving their COVID-19 vaccines, an update on the Miller Park improvement project and the year 2020 in photos. Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
