The City of Yakima has received the Certificate of Achievement in Performance Management from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). This is the first time the City has received the certificate. Yakima is one of only 3 Washington cities to have been recognized for this achievement to date. “The ICMA awards certificates each year to … Continued
This month’s issue includes: The City Council entering into contract negotiations with Robert Harrison for the City Manager position Yakima County entering Phase 1.5 of the state’s “Safe Start” plan Virtual summer recreation programs The City of Yakima’s “Mask up to open up” campaign The return of Windows Alive! Issues Brief is published monthly by … Continued
Water line work will result in closure of Yakima Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street from Monday, July 13th, through Friday, July 17th. Work on the project will begin at 6:00 am and last until 2:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on Yakima Avenue, drivers can expect delays and should use … Continued
After having interviewed four finalists for the Yakima city manager position today, the Yakima City Council voted to enter into negotiations with Robert Harrison. Yesterday, the candidates were interviewed by a panel of seven community members and a panel of seven senior City staff members. The finalist pool included Harrison, who most recently served as … Continued
During its regular meeting last night, Tuesday, July 7th, the Yakima City Council extended an emergency proclamation due to COVID-19. Council’s action extends the declaration through Tuesday, August 4th. The declaration enables the City to potentially be eligible for state and federal assistance needed to meet costs associated with the COVID-19 emergency and to make … Continued
The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 7th. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Issuing a proclamation for Grand Columbia Council Scout Me In Day! Approving appointments to City boards and commissions. Approving Mayoral Proclamation extending the civil emergency proclamation and order due to COVID-19. Authorizing … Continued
The Yakima City Council has added a fourth finalist to the pool of Yakima city manager candidates that will undergo interviews today and tomorrow. Dave Zabell, who served as assistant city manager in Yakima from 2005 to 2011, was added to the group of finalists after Thomas Hutka withdrew from the process yesterday. The four … Continued
One of the four candidates selected by the Yakima City Council to be in the finalist pool for the Yakima city manager position has withdrawn from the process. Thomas Hutka, the current Broward County, Florida public works director, notified the City today that he no longer wanted to be considered for the Yakima manager job. … Continued
Extensive COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and required closures have resulted in many commercial buildings (offices, hotels, medical facilities, etc.) with little or no water use. Stagnant water in these buildings can cause conditions that increase the risk for growth and spread of Legionella (Legionnaire’s disease), lead to low or undetectable levels of the disinfectant chlorine, and create … Continued
The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 7th, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 7th regular meeting include: Receiving a COVID-19 update A tentative resolution approving extension of Mayoral Proclamation declaring an emergency order, if the Mayor … Continued
