Yakima City Council March 16th Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 16th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Authorizing an addendum to an agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the Cowiche Canyon Trail Project Receiving the 4th Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Authorizing participation in Agreed Order for remediation at 1808 N. 1st Street,


Yakima City Council March 16th Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16th via Zoom. Agenda items for the March 16th regular meeting include: Receiving the minutes of the Special Events Council Ad Hoc Committee Receiving the 4th Quarter 2020 Capital Improvement Projects Report Considering a resolution authorizing participation in Agreed Order


Registrations Open for 2021 Spring Garden Webinar

The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden workshop is Saturday, April 17th. It will be in a webinar format due to COVID-19 concerns and restrictions. The free webinar is titled “Sustainable Landscapes.” It will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register online at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6991175829065231885 The Spring 2021 Heritage Garden Workshop/Webinar will feature the following presenters: Dr.


Tree Removal to Impact Traffic on Summitview Avenue

A tree removal project will require closing westbound traffic on a section of Summitview Avenue tomorrow, Friday, March 5th During the project work hours of 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Summitview Avenue will be closed westbound at 16th Avenue to Park Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Summitview Avenue will be reduced to one lane from Park


Yakima City Council March 2nd Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, March 2nd. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order due to COVID-19 Rescinding the motion to develop and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a scooter transportation program in Downtown Yakima Discussing the minutes of


March 2021 Issues Brief e-Newsletter

The March 2021 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter is now available. It includes articles on the Nelson Dam project, a 2nd round of City of Yakima COVID-19 relief for micro-businesses, yard waste collection, Harman Center re-opening and City Council study sessions. Issues Brief is published monthly by the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.


Yakima City Council March 2nd Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting via Zoom at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 2nd. Agenda items for the March 2nd regular meeting include: Resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor issues a proclamation extending the civil emergency proclamation and order due to COVID-19 Considering a


City Begins Yard Waste Collection on March 1st

Yard waste collection in the City of Yakima will begin Monday, March 1st. The City’s Refuse Division will provide weekly yard waste pick-up from March 1st through November 30th. “Please have the green yard waste cart available by 6:00 a.m. on the curb or alley on the day of scheduled pick-up,” said Refuse and Recycling