Click the following link to see the February 2019 City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter – The February 2019 Issues Brief e-Newsletter includes articles, photos, links and City contact phone numbers. The City of Yakima Issues Brief e-Newsletter is a monthly publication of the City of Yakima Community Relations Office.
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City of Yakima Permit Center Changing its Hours
The City of Yakima’s Permit Center will open 30 minutes later each day due to an increasing rate of construction and permit detail. Beginning Wednesday, February 13th, the Permit Center will open at 8:30 am instead of 8:00 am. It will continue to close at 5:00 pm each day. “January 2019 showed a significant increase
Urban Area Comp Plan Amendment Process Opens Feb. 27th
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 twenty-year period. Adopted by the Yakima City Council
Volunteer Opportunities on City Boards, Committees and Commissions
The Yakima City Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on City of Yakima boards, committees, and commissions. The Henry Beauchamp Community Center Advisory Board, Arts Commission, Community Review Board, and Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee each have one available position. The Historic Preservation Commission and the Board of Appeals currently have two available openings each. It is
City Holding News Conference About Winter Weather Effects
With winter weather continuing to impact the Yakima area, Yakima City Manager Cliff Moore will hold a news conference today at 1:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall (129 N. 2nd Street) to discuss the effects heavy snow, low temperatures, high winds and other severe conditions are having on the community. “The
MLK Jr. Park pool meeting rescheduled
The City of Yakima Parks and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th, has been canceled due to severe winter weather. The meeting is rescheduled for 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 13th. The focus of this Wednesday’s meeting was to be a presentation and seeking public input for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park
NOTICE OF YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2019 @ 11 AM
NOTICE OF YAKIMA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2019 @ 11 AM RATIFY DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – CITY HALL 129 N. 2ND STREET A complete meeting agenda and other related items are posted on the City’s website at www.yakimawa.gov. Other locations to review this information are the Yakima Central Library
Snow Route Alert Issued by City of Yakima
A Snow Route Alert has been issued by the City of Yakima. This Snow Route Alert will remain in effect until further notice. A key part of the Snow Route Alert protocol is to let drivers know they need to move their vehicles from designated snow routes. The City is requiring drivers to remove their
Winter Weather Causes Yakima Transit to Delay Start of Service Sunday
Due to winter weather conditions, the start of Yakima Transit bus service and Dial-A-Ride service will be delayed by at least two hours today, Sunday, February 10th. The scheduled start time for Yakima Transit bus service and Dial-A-Ride service today is 10:45 am. Depending on the ongoing evaluation of road conditions, the start of Yakima
City Declares State of Emergency Due to Severe Winter Weather
The City of Yakima has declared a state of emergency due to severe winter weather that began Friday evening, has continued today, and is expected to last through at least Sunday morning. A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service Saturday afternoon will remain in effect until at least 10:00 am Sunday. “The emergency
