The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 15th. Action taken by the Council included: Adopting the 2022-2027 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Adopting an affordable housing incentive program for multi-family low-income housing Receiving a report on the City’s Mentorship/Internship Program Agreeing to hold a study session to discuss the Sustainability Committee

Potholes are not uncommon this time of the year due to the “freeze-thaw cycle” Yakima experiences when precipitation, in the form of rain and/or snow, seeps into small cracks within the asphalt pavement. The “freeze-thaw cycle” causes moisture to contract and expand; increasing the size of the cracks. As vehicles travel over these cracks, the

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 15th, 2022. Agenda items for the February 15th regular meeting include: Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions Public hearing and resolution for consideration and adoption of the 2022-2027 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan Resolution authorizing acceptance of a Transportation Improvement

Under the Washington State Growth Management Act, local governments in the state have to adopt, regularly amend, and periodically update an Urban Area Comprehensive Plan. The plan helps guide long-range land use policy in urban areas by establishing a community vision for effectively managing growth over a 20-year period. State law allows community members to

Bajo la ley estatal Growth Management Act, los gobiernos locales del estado deben adoptar, enmendar regularmente y actualizar periódicamente un Plan Integral del Área Urbana. El plan ayuda a orientar la política de uso terrenal a largo plazo en áreas urbanas al establecer una visión comunitaria para gestionar eficazmente el crecimiento durante un periodo de

A traffic signal upgrade will impact the intersection of 40th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard for about two hours tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 9th. The 40th Avenue and Fruitvale Boulevard traffic signal will be out from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Wednesday so City crews can add battery backup capabilities to the cabinet at the intersection.

During its regular meeting next Tuesday, February 15th, the Yakima City Council is scheduled to receive Yakima Parks and Recreation’s 2022-2027 Comprehensive Master Plan. The plan, a draft, will be presented during a public hearing at 6:00 pm on February 15th. The draft document is available online at 2022-2027 Comprehensive Master Plan | Yakima Parks

Starting Monday, February 7th, City of Yakima crews will perform annual maintenance on all traffic signals in the city. During the next eight weeks, drivers may encounter routine traffic signal cabinet maintenance during project work hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. While undergoing maintenance, each signal will flash red in all

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 1st. Action taken by the Council included: Receiving a report from the Yakima County Development Association Receiving a briefing regarding the 2022 session of the Washington State Legislature Rescinding the motion from the Dec. 7, 2021 City Council meeting that the City designate safe