Sunnyside public meetings in 2021

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider adopting ordinances for the 2022 Ad Valorem Tax Levy. This proposal would increase the property tax levy by the maximum allowed 1%.

• Proposed 2022 Ad Valorem property tax levy total of $2,727,000

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022 Preliminary Budget. Members will also consider a plat application for Country Gals Estates and a dispatch services agreement with the City of Toppenish.

• 2022 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing 2 of 2
• Country Gals Estates Phases 1-3 Preliminary Plat application
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Toppenish for Dispatch services
• $34,292 payment to Sunnyside Daybreak Rotary for Central Park skate park
• Discussion of proposed changes to chapter 9.90 False Alarm Ordinance

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is conducting the first of two public hearings regarding the 2022 Preliminary Budget. The body is also considering several contracts for infrastructure and equipment repairs, as well as updates to city ordinances.

• 2022 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing 1 of 2
• Construction contract with Granite Construction Company for Allen Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements for $157,604.12
• Proposed solid waste rate increase effective for the 2022 fiscal year
• Proposed $14,843.75 expenditure with Wheco Corporation for crane repair
• Proposed budget amendment of up to $5,000 to change one Patrol Officer position to a Sergeant

The Sunnyside City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized $14,843.75 for crane repair, approved an ordinance to convert a patrol officer position to a sergeant, adopted a solid waste rate increase for 2022, and awarded a $157,604.12 sewer construction contract. The 2022 preliminary budget public hearing was held with no public comments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved claim no. 15971 (6-1)
• Authorized $14,843.75 crane repair with Wheco Corporation (7-0)
• Approved ordinance to reduce patrol officers by 1 and increase sergeants by 1, with budget amendment up to $5,000 (6-1)
• Adopted ordinance updating SMC 2.02 for solid waste rate increase effective 2022 (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing $157,604.12 construction contract with Granite Construction for Allen Road sanitary sewer improvements (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met virtually and reviewed its funding philosophy, discussed updating the LTAC applications and application deadline, and talked about updating the Come to the Sun website. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Reviewed funding philosophy (no vote)
• Discussed updating LTAC applications and deadline (no vote)
• Discussed updating Come to the Sun website (no vote)

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the FAA Airport Master Plan and WSDOT airport cameras. The board will also discuss loaner vehicles and receive a progress update on hangers.

• WSDOT Airport Cameras
• FAA Airport Master Plan Update
• Loaner Vehicle Discussion
• Hanger Progress Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved several items, including a contract with Andrews Technology for the NOVAtime timekeeping system and a five-year maintenance agreement, funded by ARPA. They also authorized an inter-local agreement with Toppenish for emergency dispatch services, approved lodging tax fund agreements, and authorized a payment of $37,475.91 for past-due retirement contributions. A public hearing on the 2022 Ad Valorem was held with no comments. The mayor deferred the appointment of Peggy Beeler to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved Claim no. 14746 (6-1)
• Authorized NOVAtime timekeeping system agreement with Andrews Technology (7-0)
• Authorized Title VI Non-Discrimination Agreement letter of intent (7-0)
• Authorized 2022 Lodging Tax Fund agreements with Miss Sunnyside Committee and Sort 4 the cause (7-0)
• Authorized payment of $37,475.91 to Department of Retirement (7-0)
• Authorized inter-local agreement with Toppenish for emergency dispatch services (7-0)
• Deferred appointment of Peggy Beeler to LTAC to next meeting

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on October 4, 2021, receiving presentations on the 2022 budget and ARPA funding. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received 2022 Budget presentation from Interim City Manager Alba
• Received NOVA Time ARPA Funding presentation from Interim Finance Director Horner
• Excused Councilor Restucci from the workshop without objection

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend funding the Miss Sunnyside Community Float at $2,000 for 2022, down from the requested $10,000, and to recommend $2,000 for Sort 4 the Cause, down from the requested $30,000. The committee also directed reconsideration of the Miss Sunnyside application and requested the group seek alternate funding sources. Both motions carried with recorded votes.

• Recommended $2,000 for Miss Sunnyside Community Float (4-0)
• Recommended $2,000 for Sort 4 the Cause (3-1, Amy Rubio opposed)
• Directed LTAC to reconsider Miss Sunnyside application
• Requested Miss Sunnyside Committee seek alternate funding sources

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Sunnyside Planning Commission held a special meeting on September 28, 2021, conducted via Zoom due to the Governor's proclamation. The minutes show only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or actions taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a franchise agreement with US Cellular to build infrastructure for future 5G service, authorized a memorandum of understanding with the firefighter union regarding vaccination requirements, and approved lodging tax funding for local organizations. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial vouchers, and selected a vendor for police vehicle modem installation. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers totaling $1,726,803.18 (6-0)
• Approved US Cellular 5G franchise agreement (7-0)
• Approved MOU with IAFF Local 3542 on vaccination requirements (5-2)
• Approved lodging tax agreements with Sunnyside Rotary Club, A&A Promotions, and Yakima Valley Tourism (7-0)
• Selected Paul Deccio Installations for police vehicle modem installation (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended funding for several 2022 proposals, including $19,800 for Yakima Valley Tourism, $25,000 for Cinco de Mayo, $10,000 for Sunshine Days, and $18,000 for the Lighted Farm Implement Parade. They denied funding for the Miss Sunnyside Pageant and tabled the Sunnyside Community Float proposal pending Council direction. The committee also decided to review a late proposal from Sort 4 the Cause at a future meeting.

• Approved $19,800 for Yakima Valley Tourism marketing project (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Cinco de Mayo proposal (3-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Sunshine Days proposal (3-0)
• Approved $18,000 for Lighted Farm Implement Parade (3-0)
• Denied funding for Miss Sunnyside Pageant (3-1)
• Tabled Sunnyside Community Float proposal until Council direction (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 special meeting (3-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee reviewed proposals for 2022 lodging tax funds, including signature events and general projects, but made no funding decisions. All proposals were received and will be considered at the next special meeting on September 22, 2021. The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 PM.

• Reviewed Cinco de Mayo proposal (requested $30,000, reduced to $25,000) — no action taken
• Reviewed Sunshine Days proposal (requested $15,000, reduced to $10,000) — no action taken
• Reviewed Lighted Farm Implement Parade proposal (requested $20,000, reduced to $18,000) — no action taken
• Reviewed Sunnyside Marketing Tourism Project (requested $84,391.74, reduced to $73,538.32) — no action taken
• Reviewed Sunnyside Community Float proposal (requested $10,000, reduced to $6,500) — no action taken
• Reviewed Miss Sunnyside Pageant proposal (requested $5,000, reduced to $3,500) — no action taken
• Scheduled next meeting for September 22, 2021 at 9:00 AM

City Council Special Meeting (Budget Retreat)

The Sunnyside City Council held a special budget retreat to review the 2022 maintenance-level budget, discuss debt, and prioritize ARPA funding requests. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and advisory.

• Reviewed 2022 maintenance-level budget with 2% inflationary increases
• Discussed 2021 budget six-month status and carryforward requests
• Reviewed city debt, including bonds and loans, and debt capacity
• Councilmembers provided top ARPA funding priorities

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a professional services agreement with Elizabeth Alba as Interim City Manager, with a mileage allowance changed to 100 miles. They also authorized a utility bill assistance program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, adopted an ordinance amending utility rates for low-income senior and disabled citizens, and approved several other items including police vehicle purchases and infrastructure contracts. All votes were unanimous with 7 yes and 0 no votes.

• Approved Interim City Manager agreement with Elizabeth Alba (7-0)
• Approved ARPA utility assistance resolution (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 13.20.110 for low-income utility rates (7-0)
• Approved US Bank loan resolution for four police patrol vehicles (7-0)
• Authorized DNR wildfire interagency agreement 2021-2025 (7-0)
• Authorized $12,540.38 contract with Ironesque, Inc. for water gate replacement (7-0)
• Authorized sewer slip lining contract with Columbia Pumping and Construction (7-0)
• Appointed David Timmermans to Airport Advisory Board and Councilor Restucci to EFSEC

Planning Commission Meeting

The Sunnyside Planning Commission convened on August 10, 2021, with all members present. The meeting was procedural only, covering call to order, roll call, and scheduling of the next regular meeting. No substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council appointed Martin Beeler to the vacant District 1 seat and administered his oath of office. They also designated Elizabeth Alba as Acting City Manager at an annual salary of $122,000, effective August 16, 2021. The council approved several contracts and purchases, including a watermain design agreement, TIB grant applications, lodging tax expenditures, and police vehicle modems. All votes were unanimous.

• Appointed Martin Beeler to District 1 vacant seat (unanimous)
• Designated Elizabeth Alba as Acting City Manager at $122,000/year (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Amendment #2 with AP Triton, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Task Order 2021-05 with HLA Engineering for Franklin Court Watermain design at $36,300 (7-0)
• Authorized TIB grant applications for S. 6th Street Project (7-0)
• Authorized $17,000 for American Legion Post 73 and $10,000 for Yakima Valley Tourism from lodging tax funds (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 20 police vehicle modems at $25,542.04 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $836,551.52 (6-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to consider funding recommendations for the City Council. The committee will review proposals for local improvements and marketing projects.

• Funding proposal from American Legion Post 73 for Jerry Taylor Veterans Plaza
• Funding proposal from Yakima Valley Tourism for the Sunnyside Marketing Project
• Discussion of 2021 Lodging Tax General, Cinco de Mayo Festival, and Sunshine Days RFP notice
• Election of a vice-chairperson

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on August 2, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented information on ARPA allocations, the 2022 budget calendar, and background on a fireworks ordinance banning fireworks in Sunnyside. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved several routine items, including the consent agenda, a budget amendment, and an updated classification and compensation schedule. They also authorized a $65,500 task order for sewer design and voted to begin negotiations with Elizabeth Alba for the interim city manager position, with a committee formed to handle it. Additionally, they approved having Prothman conduct a candidate assessment for Alba. No substantive decisions were made on ARPA requests, which were only discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $811,395.62 (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment #2 for 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted updated Classification & Compensation Schedule (5-0)
• Approved $65,500 task order with HLA Engineering for Allen Road Sewer Improvements design (5-0)
• Approved beginning City Manager position negotiation with Elizabeth Alba (5-0)
• Approved Prothman to conduct City Manager Candidate Assessment with Elizabeth Alba (5-0)

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The board is meeting to receive updates on airport infrastructure and planning. Discussions include WSDOT cameras, the FAA Airport Master Plan, and new funding for Washington airports.

• WSDOT Airport Cameras
• FAA Airport Master Plan Update
• Loaner vehicle discussion
• Hanger progress update
• New funding for Washington Airports

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board accepted the May 18, 2021 special meeting minutes and excused three members. They discussed the WSDOT airport camera project, noting the city would need to fund it, and asked staff to investigate costs and installation. The hangar project is on hold until mid-late fall, with no tenant yet. No formal decisions were made on these agenda items.

• Accepted May 18, 2021 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Excused members Fisher, Restucci, and Webb from the July 20 meeting (6-0)
• Discussed WSDOT camera funding, no action taken
• Discussed FAA Master Plan update, no action taken
• Discussed loaner vehicle topic, to continue at next meeting
• Hangar project on hold until mid-late fall, bids planned then

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved resolutions to submit annexation notices for two parcels (Sanchez and Ramos) to the Yakima Boundary Review Board, adopted an ordinance completing the Bruce & Sharon Paul Annexation, directed the City Manager to vote to accept releases in the Perdue Pharma bankruptcy, and authorized a skate park agreement with Sunnyside Daybreak Rotary. The council also postponed the City Manager recruitment process indefinitely. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 6-0).

• Approved Sanchez Annexation resolution (5-0)
• Approved Ramos Annexation resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Bruce & Sharon Paul Annexation ordinance (5-0)
• Directed City Manager to vote to accept Perdue Pharma releases (6-0)
• Authorized Rotary Skate Park agreement (6-0)
• Postponed City Manager recruitment indefinitely (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on July 6, 2021, receiving presentations on the 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment and Federal ARP Distribution Allocation, a Comprehensive Planning Process Briefing, and information on the Perdue Pharma Bankruptcy case. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only. The council adjourned at 8:22 PM.

• Received presentation on 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment and Federal ARP Distribution Allocation (no action taken)
• Received Comprehensive Planning Process Briefing from Planning Supervisor Shuttleworth (no action taken)
• Received information on Perdue Pharma Bankruptcy case (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a contract with Century West Engineering for an Airport Master Plan update at a cost of $401,375.00. They also extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration, amended water/sewer rates to include gallons and cubic feet, and adopted the 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes. A motion to move council meetings to the Law & Justice Center Chambers failed for lack of a second.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll ($421,259.03), and claims ($476,184.54) (7-0)
• Directed City Manager to request detailed proposals from city manager recruitment agencies
• Approved resolution extending COVID-19 emergency declaration (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending water/sewer rates to include gallons and cubic feet (7-0)
• Approved resolution adopting 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Approved $401,375.00 contract with Century West Engineering for Airport Master Plan update (7-0)
• Motion to hold council meetings at Law & Justice Center Chambers failed (no second)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Central Washington Asphalt for $1,395,000 to rehabilitate Midvale Road. The council also approved a $9,000 FAA grant for airport operations and maintenance, and amended Resolution 2020-06 to reduce petty cash at the Police Department and eliminate it at City Hall. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes. The council held a public hearing on the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program with no comments received, and an executive session on legal matters with no action taken.

• Approved $1,395,000 agreement with Central Washington Asphalt for Midvale Road rehabilitation
• Approved $9,000 FAA grant for Sunnyside Municipal Airport operations and maintenance
• Approved resolution amending 2020-06 to reduce Police Department petty cash and eliminate City Hall petty cash
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and vouchers totaling $1,031,511.26
• Held public hearing on Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program with no comments
• Held executive session on legal matters; no action taken

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on June 7, 2021, receiving presentations on the skate park update, pool re-opening plan, water/sewer rate conversion, and the 2nd quarter budget amendment with the federal ARPA allocation roadmap. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was informational only. Councilor Farmer was excused from the meeting.

• Excused Councilor Farmer from the meeting (without objection)
• Received skate park update from Rotary President Bill Lange and Jay Hester
• Received pool re-opening plan update from Finance Director Alba
• Received water/sewer rate unit conversion update from Finance Director
• Received 2nd quarter budget amendment and ARPA allocation roadmap from City Manager Casey and Finance Director Alba

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized a $9,000 Title VI task order with HLA Engineering, and adopted an ordinance to annex four parcels north of Yakima Valley Highway. The prosecutor contract with Bell, Brown & Rio was postponed to a future meeting. All votes were unanimous with 7 yes and 0 no.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll, and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Title VI task order with HLA Engineering up to $9,000 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance to annex parcels 231032-31409, 231032-31401, 231032-31007, 231032-31006 (7-0)
• Postponed prosecutor contract award with Bell, Brown & Rio to a future meeting
• Authorized letter of support for Elizabeth Alba to Board of Trustees of APTUSC (without objection)

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The board will meet virtually to receive updates on airport infrastructure and federal funding. Discussions include the FAA COVID-19 Grant and the FAA Airport Plan.

• FAA COVID-19 Grant update
• FAA Airport Plan update
• Chemical contamination site update
• WSDOT Airport Cameras
• Hangar progress update

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board met via Zoom and approved the minutes from two prior meetings. The board voted to move the loaner vehicle discussion to the next meeting and received updates on the WiFi availability, WSDOT cameras, hangar progress, a second FAA COVID-19 grant of $9,000, the chemical contamination site, and the FAA Airport Master Plan Update. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or procedural.

• Excused City Manager Casey, Ted Durfey, Alan VanBeek, and Robert Webb from the meeting (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of September 22, 2020 and January 19, 2021 special meetings (5-0)
• Moved loaner vehicle discussion to next scheduled meeting (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized a letter of support for YVCOG's federal affordable housing grant, directed leasing the unimproved section of Otis Avenue, and appointed Michael Aguirre to the Planning Commission. No substantive decisions were made on other items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to submit YVCOG affordable housing letter of support
• Directed lease of unimproved Otis Avenue section
• Appointed Michael Aguirre to Planning Commission

City Council Workshop

The City Council held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. They received presentations from City Manager Casey on the legislative session and from Planning Supervisor Mike Shuttleworth on the Comprehensive Plan update. Mayor Guerrero was excused from the meeting without objection. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.

• Excused Mayor Guerrero from the workshop without objection
• Received legislative session review presentation from City Manager Casey
• Received Comprehensive Plan update presentation from Planning Supervisor Mike Shuttleworth

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved several items, including extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, authorizing annexation petitions for two parcels, and purchasing equipment and a van. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also discussed but took no action on the Otis Avenue right-of-way options.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $820,588.46 (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of sodium hypochlorite replacement cell for $14,119.45 (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 van from Toppenish for $8,350 (6-0)
• Approved resolution extending COVID-19 emergency declaration (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Sanchez annexation petition for Parcel 22102441447 with R-1 zoning (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Ramos annexation petition for Parcel 22102431406 with R-2 zoning (6-0)
• Authorized extension of brokerage agreement with Almon Commercial Real Estate until October 31, 2021 (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council appointed Julia Hart to fill the vacant District 3 council seat, approved a first-quarter budget amendment, and authorized several agreements including a hangar lease with the Port of Sunnyside and ambulance billing service contracts. The council also voted to cancel the 2021 Cinco de Mayo Festival due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Appointed Julia Hart to fill vacant District 3 council seat (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending 2021 Budget (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing ground lease with Port of Sunnyside for airport hangar (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute updated BAA and PSA with Systems Design West, LLC (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute MSA with RevSpring for e-portal payment services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers totaling $1,517,189.10 (6-0)
• Cancelled 2021 Cinco de Mayo Festival due to COVID-19 (5-2)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a virtual workshop on April 5, 2021, receiving presentations on the iWorQ online permit application and a 2021 budget update. No formal decisions were made; Councilor Restucci requested to revisit the permit software item at a future workshop. The council excused Councilor Farmer from the meeting and adjourned at 7:24 PM.

• Excused Councilor Farmer from the workshop (motion carried, 5-0)
• Received presentation on iWorQ online permit application; no action taken
• Received 2021 budget update; no action taken
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution to apply for a $600,000 FAA grant to update the Airport Master Plan, and authorized the City Manager to sign a DUI Court agreement with Yakima County. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the shared leave policy to set caps at 160 hours per occurrence and 320 hours per employment. All motions passed unanimously with 6-0 votes.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $728,176.35 (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign DUI Court interlocal agreement with Yakima County (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending SMC 2.62.120 to cap shared leave at 160 hours per occurrence and 320 hours per employment (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to submit $600,000 FAA grant application for Airport Master Plan update (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to counteroffer on real estate at 75 cents per foot (6-0)

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

The Sunnyside City Council approved the consent agenda, several contract amendments and purchases, adopted ordinances on wireless facilities and small cell franchises, approved a final plat, and took positions opposing state legislation. All votes were 6-0 except for the police reform opposition (5-2) and the housing bill resolution (5-0-1).

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $912,474.24 (6-0)
• Approved $2,080 amendment to Target Solutions contract (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Catholic Charities Upsizing Agreement (6-0)
• Authorized $7,714.00 purchase of replacement pump for 9th & Lincoln lift station (6-0)
• Authorized $10,197.14 purchase of backup generator for Cherrywood Hills lift station (6-0)
• Adopted resolution approving final plat for Columbia Heights Phase 1 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinances amending SMC 17.66 and adding Chapter 12.50 on wireless facilities (6-0)
• Opposed HB-1054, HB-1310, HB-1202 (5-2) and expressed concerns on SSHB 1220 (5-0-1)

City Council Special Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council held a special meeting and, after a 10-minute executive session, approved the City Manager's evaluation, contract renewal, and salary committee recommendations, including a 2.5% salary increase. The council also discussed budget updates, commission recruitment, and wireless/small cell ordinances, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved the City Manager's evaluation, contract renewal, and salary committee recommendations with a 2.5% salary increase.
• Discussed 2020 & 2021 budget updates (no action taken).
• Discussed Community and Economic Development Commission recruitment; Councilor Restucci volunteered to help recruit members.
• Discussed Wireless Communications Facility Ordinance (no action taken).
• Discussed Small Cell Franchise Agreement Ordinance (no action taken).

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a consent agenda and several active agenda items, including a $35,000 gang prevention agreement with the school district, a one-year and a 12-week court security contract with PPC Solutions Inc., a resolution extending the COVID-19 emergency proclamation, a resolution on HB 1523, and a $17,000 task order with HLA Engineering for a City Safety Plan. All motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes and 0 no votes. The council also accepted the City Manager's evaluation after an executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers totaling $751,273.33 (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 gang prevention agreement with Sunnyside School District (6-0)
• Authorized one-year court security contract with PPC Solutions Inc. (6-0)
• Authorized 12-week court security contract with PPC Solutions Inc. (6-0)
• Approved resolution extending COVID-19 emergency proclamation (6-0)
• Adopted resolution taking position on HB 1523 (6-0)
• Approved $17,000 task order with HLA Engineering for City Safety Plan (6-0)
• Accepted City Manager's evaluation after executive session (6-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and vouchers, and unanimously passed a resolution thanking Ron Stremler for his service. Councilor Broersma was selected as Deputy Mayor for the term ending December 31, 2021. The Council also directed staff to advertise the District 3 vacancy in utility bills and gave direction to move forward with CGI's decorative banner program.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and vouchers (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Ron Stremler's service (6-0)
• Selected Councilor Broersma as Deputy Mayor (6-0)
• Directed staff to advertise District 3 vacancy in utility bills
• Directed to move forward with CGI banner program

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council met in a workshop via online conference. The only substantive item was a 30-minute executive session on litigation or legal risks, extended by 15 minutes, which ended with no action taken. The meeting adjourned without any decisions or votes.

• Excused Deputy Mayor Stremler without objection
• Held executive session on litigation/legal risks (no action taken)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is convening a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is intended to evaluate a job applicant's qualifications or review an employee's performance, with no action expected.

• Executive Session regarding public employment qualifications or performance review

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved three land-use items: resolutions authorizing the Salgado Annexation (B-2 General Commercial) and the Paul Annexation (M-1 Industrial), both to be submitted to the Yakima County Boundary Review Board, and an ordinance rezoning Parcel 231031-12002 to R-3 High-Density Residential and B-2 General Commercial. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes. The consent agenda, including payroll and claim vouchers totaling over $1.5 million, was also approved. No public comments were received during the annexation hearings.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,555,539.69 (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Salgado Annexation with B-2 General Commercial zoning (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing Paul Annexation with M-1 Industrial zoning (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance rezoning Parcel 231031-12002 to R-3 and B-2 (7-0)
• Excused Councilor Broersma from February meetings without objection
• Authorized Mayor Guerrero and City Manager Casey to attend virtual AWC City Action Days without objection

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The advisory board will conduct elections for a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes updates on WiFi, loaner vehicles, WSDOT cameras, and hangar progress.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• WIFI Update
• Loaner Vehicle Discussion
• WSDOT Cameras Installed at Airports update

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board held a special meeting on January 19, 2021, and made several decisions. The board excused Tyler Schilperoort from the meeting, postponed acceptance of the September 22, 2020 minutes to the next meeting, and re-elected Larry Dolan as chairman and Jim Restucci as vice chairman. Staff reported that the city selected Advanced Internet for airport lounge Wi-Fi, with installation scheduled for February 2, and discussed a loaner vehicle, WSDOT cameras, and hangar progress, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Excused Tyler Schilperoort from the January 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Postponed acceptance of September 22, 2020 minutes to next meeting (7-0)
• Re-elected Larry Dolan as chairman (7-0)
• Elected Jim Restucci as vice chairman (7-0)