Yakima City Council August 15th Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 15th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the August 15th business meeting include: Discussing a draft letter to President Donald Trump regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Discussing a

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Yakima City Council to Continue Discussion of Homeless Issue

The Yakima City Council will continue its discussion on the issue of homelessness during a study session on Monday, August 14th at 10:00 am in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street.  The discussion is the result of an update on Camp Hope the Council received during its July 18th business

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Yakima City Council August 1st Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting yesterday, Tuesday, August 1st. Action by the Council on August 1st included: Seeking more information from staff on the Yakima Planning Commission’s findings regarding retail marijuana sales in the M-1 Zoning District. Approving the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation for a rezone proposed at 4503 Powerhouse Road.

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Yakima City Council August 1st Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 1st, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. The Council is meeting earlier than its usual 6:00 pm time due to National Night Out events planned for that night. Agenda items for the August 1st

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City Council Action Backs Construction of Affordable Housing

Four new single-family residential units are planned for the city of Yakima after the City Council unanimously approved contracts on Tuesday, July 18th with Yakima Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity.  The City will provide up to $165,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (“HOME”) funds for land acquisition and construction of the units. The funds

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Yakima City Council July 18th Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting last night, Tuesday, July 18th. Action by the Council on July 18th included: Receiving a report regarding the proposed YMCA aquatics/fitness center facility at Chesterley Park and an update from the YMCA on its fundraising efforts for the proposed project. Discussion on the next steps

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Yakima City Council July 18th Business Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold its next regular business meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 18th in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North Second Street. Agenda items will include: Discussion on the next steps regarding purchase and sale of Congdon parcel. A verbal report from staff regarding the proposed YMCA aquatics/fitness

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Yakima City Council July 11th Business Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council met for a regular business meeting last night, Tuesday, July 11th. Action by the Council on July 11th included: Voting against a motion to rescind the City Council’s vote on April 4th that terminated further consideration of an Inclusive Policing Ordinance. Voting against a motion to consider asking staff to complete

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