At its February 15th regular meeting, the Yakima City Council approved a “National Parent Leadership Month” proclamation. The proclamation can be seen below.
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City Plans Closures for Presidents Day
Many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed Monday, February 21st, for Presidents Day. That includes City Hall, Y-PAC, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation offices. Business offices for the Police and Fire Departments will be closed. Emergency services will remain available. Yakima Transit will not provide bus service Monday. The City’s Harman
Yakima City Council Feb. 15th Regular Meeting Review
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
City offers Yak Back, Hotline to Report Potholes
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
Yakima City Council Feb. 15th Regular Meeting Preview
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
Urban Area Comp Plan Amendment Process Opens February 23rd
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
Proceso de Enmienda al Plan Integral de Yakima Comienza el 23 de febrero
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
Traffic Signal Upgrade to Impact 40th Ave and Fruitvale Blvd
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.
City Council to Receive Parks Comp Plan
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
Traffic Signal Maintenance to Impact Intersections
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
