Sunnyside public meetings in 2022

CIty Council Regular Meeting

City Council adopted the Planning Commission's findings for the 2022 zoning text amendments. The council also approved the final 2022 budget amendment and several interlocal agreements for court, technology, and procurement services.

• Adopted 2022 zoning text amendments (6-0)
• Approved final 2022 budget amendment (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Sunnyside Sun as official 2023 newspaper (6-0)
• Authorized amended Interlocal Agreement with City of Toppenish for Municipal Court Services (6-0)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County for 2023 Technology Services (6-0)
• Authorized Interlocal Participation Agreement with BuyBoard National Procurement Cooperative (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Task Order 2022-09 with HLA Engineering to update water system plan (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,601,404.59 (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council will hold a workshop to discuss how to spend funds from the national opioid settlement. No decisions will be made at this meeting; the discussion is intended to inform a future regular meeting.

• Discussion of National Opioid Settlement Funds

Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved the 2023 fiscal year budget and Classification and Compensation Schedule. Other actions included authorizing infrastructure agreements and facility lighting replacements.

• Adopted 2023 fiscal year budget and Classification and Compensation Schedule (5-0)
• Approved payroll vouchers for $460,067.41 (5-0)
• Approved claim vouchers totaling $425,572.24 (5-0)
• Authorized $21,480.97 agreement with H2 Electric for Community Center gym lighting (5-0)
• Authorized Interlocal Agreement with Port of Sunnyside for Pacific Ag Project infrastructure (5-0)
• Authorized agreements with Yakima Valley Tourism and 509 Insanity for lodging tax funds (5-0)

Sunnyside City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council adopted an ordinance for electoral redistricting and completed the annexation of three parcels. The council also authorized the purchase of two police vehicles and approved several service agreements and payments.

• Adopted ordinance approving City Council Electoral Redistricting (6-0)
• Authorized purchase and outfitting of two police vehicles (6-0)
• Approved annexation of parcel 220902-11010 (Bruce & Sharon Paul) (6-0)
• Approved annexation of parcel 221024-31406 (Ramos) (6-0)
• Approved annexation of parcel 221024-41447 (Sanchez) (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with ImageTrend for EMS Health Information Technology Services (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with YVCOG for Crime Lab Services (6-0)
• Authorized up to $25,000 for a Police Retreat (6-0)

Planning Commission November 8, 2022 Meeting

The Sunnyside Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on city text amendments. No minutes are available for this meeting; they will be reviewed in December.

• Public hearing – City of Sunnyside Text Amendments

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on electoral redistricting, though no public comments were submitted. The Council also entered an executive session to discuss personnel complaints and potential litigation, but no action was taken.

• Closed public hearing on City Council Electoral Redistricting with no public comments received
• Exited executive session regarding personnel and potential litigation with no action taken

Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss an update to the Airport Layout Plan. No other business items are listed.

• Discussion of Airport Layout Plan Update

CED Commission Meeting

The Community and Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting to review the Roger Brooks Report, a downtown development study. Staff will also report on a downtown walk led by Maulfoster. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of the Roger Brooks Report on downtown development
• Staff report on the Maulfoster Downtown Walk
• Next meeting scheduled for December 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM at City Hall

Parks & Recreation Special Meeting

The Parks & Recreation board will hold a special meeting to introduce the new supervisor and elect a chair and vice chair. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Parks & Recreation Supervisor introduction
• Election of chair and vice chair

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including road and stormwater improvements. The council also adopted the 2023 Ad Valorem property tax levies and reviewed the 2023 preliminary budget.

• Approved $4,664,358.60 contract with Culbert Construction, Inc. for 6th Street Improvements (7-0)
• Approved $172,597.00 contract with Sharpe & Preszler Construction and $35,000.00 amendment with HLA Engineering for Orchard Avenue Stormwater (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance to approve 2023 Ad Valorem property tax levies (6-1)
• Authorized Special Project Agreement with Port of Sunnyside for Pacific Ag Project (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with Fire Recovery USA for fire department cost recovery services (7-0)
• Authorized Special Agreement with City of Grandview for cooperative use of Assistant Chief/Medical Services Officer (7-0)
• Approved payroll and claim vouchers totaling $929,522.35 (7-0)
• Appointed Ingrid Ramirez to the Planning Commission

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend $83,637.05 to Yakima Valley Tourism for the Sunnyside Marketing Tourism Project and $5,500 total to 509 Insanity for four basketball tournaments. Both motions passed unanimously 4-0. The recommendations will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended $83,637.05 for Yakima Valley Tourism's Sunnyside Marketing Tourism Project (4-0)
• Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's Battle of the Rack Basketball Tournament (4-0)
• Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's 509 Summer Showdown Basketball Tournament (4-0)
• Recommended $1,000 for 509 Insanity's 509 Shootout (4-0)
• Recommended $2,500 for 509 Insanity's 509 Hardwood Classic Basketball Tournament (4-0)

Municipal Airport Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Sunnyside Municipal Airport Advisory Board is meeting to receive an update on airport cameras from Public Works Director Shane Fisher and to hold a follow-up discussion on the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) with David Miller. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Airport Camera Update – Shane Fisher
• ALP Follow-up Discussion – David Miller

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved several items, including a garbage collection ordinance update and contract renewal with Yakima Waste, an intergovernmental agreement with NPPGOV, a hazmat emergency response kit purchase, and an ordinance amending the criminal code. The council also held a public hearing on the 2023 Ad Valorem but took no vote, with some council members expressing differing views. All motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes and 0 no votes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll ($675,998.02), and claims ($659,063.18) (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating SMC 8.04 and authorized City Manager to renew Yakima Waste contract (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute new IGA with NPPGOV for procurement (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to accept lowest quote and purchase one Hazmat ERK from Hazmat Resource (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending SMC Chapters 9 and 9A by reference to RCW (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on October 3, 2022, receiving a presentation on the 2023 budget. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural only.

• Excused Deputy Mayor Restucci from the meeting (without objection)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (without objection)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council voted 5-2 to revoke the business license of the Town House Motel at 509 Yakima Valley Highway, following a quasi-judicial public hearing. The decision was based on staff findings of code violations, unhealthy living conditions, and criminal activity associated with the property. The motel owners may reapply for a license after making repairs and submitting an action plan.

• Approved revocation of Town House Motel business license (5-2)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the consent agenda (including payroll and claim vouchers), a 105-lot preliminary plat for Martin Velazquez, and an ordinance updating the Community and Economic Development Commission meeting requirements. The council also authorized an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Innovative Agreement with the Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll vouchers ($458,558.70) and claim vouchers ($1,681,524.05) with corrected check numbers (7-0)
• Approved Martin Velazquez 105 Long Preliminary Long Plat LP-20220283 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating SMC 2.50.160.C for Community and Economic Development Commission meeting requirements (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter into Emergency Medical Services Innovative Agreement with Greater Columbia Accountable Community of Health (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at Washington Court/South Hill Road)

The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Washington Court/South Hill Road. No official action is expected during this meeting.

• National Night Out event at Washington Court/South Hill Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review changes to the zoning code regarding residential zoning districts. The meeting also includes a request to approve minutes from the August 16, 2022, meeting.

• Review of Zoning Code Changes for Residential Zoning Districts
• Approval of August 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Sunnyside, WA Planning Commission meeting on September 13, 2022, was called to order with Chair Moore and members Campos, Dolan, Ruiz, Rogers, and Hochhalter present. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, denials, or discussions; the agenda items were limited to procedural matters such as roll call, public comments, and adjournment.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council held a quasi-judicial public hearing on whether to revoke the Town House Motel's business license due to code violations, nuisance issues, and excessive police calls. After hearing staff testimony, the motel owner's attorney, and public comments, the Council ran out of time and continued the deliberation to the next regular meeting on September 26, 2022. No decision was made tonight.

• Continued Town House Motel business license revocation hearing to September 26, 2022 (no vote taken)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council unanimously approved several items, including an ordinance updating the Property Maintenance Code (SMC 15.10), a $246,284.62 contract with Alba's Excavating for the Franklin Court Watermain Improvements, and the purchase of property at 70 Ray Road. The council also authorized lodging tax agreements, a fire district interlocal agreement for underground infrastructure, a temporary accounting assistant position, and a $49,300 FEMA grant for firefighter turnout gear. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted ordinance amending Sunnyside Municipal Code Chapter 15.10 (Property Maintenance Code) — 7-0
• Approved resolution awarding $246,284.62 contract to Alba's Excavating for Franklin Court Watermain Improvements — 7-0
• Approved resolution authorizing purchase of property at 70 Ray Road from Jose de Jesus Aguilar and Lourdes Yuri Aguilar — 7-0
• Authorized City Manager to enter lodging tax agreements with A&A Promotions, Sunnyside Rotary, Sort 4 the Cause, Sunnyside Rotary Swim Team, and Miss Sunnyside Committee — 7-0
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate/execute ILA with Yakima County Fire District #5 for underground fire department infrastructure — 7-0
• Adopted ordinance amending SMC Chapters 9 and 9A (Criminal Code) by reference to RCW — 7-0
• Authorized temporary Accounting Assistant/Cashier position in Finance Department — 7-0
• Authorized acceptance of $49,300 FEMA grant (with $2,465 city match) for new fire department turnout gear — 7-0

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Sunnyside Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met on September 7, 2022, and without objection denied the Sunnyside Museum & Historical Association's application for $15,000 in lodging tax funds for fencing. The committee also discussed its strategic plan and policy but took no other votes on those items.

• Denied the Sunnyside Museum & Historical Association/City of Sunnyside fencing application for $15,000 (reduced from $25,000 requested) — without objection.

Community and Economic Development Special Meeting

The Community and Economic Development Commission will review a report by Roger Brooks and discuss a hierarchy of items for the commission to address. The body will also identify future agenda items.

• Review of Roger Brooks Report
• Discussion of hierarchy of items for commission address
• Future meeting with GrahamBaba regarding downtown design guidelines

City Council Workshop

The council voted unanimously to provide a letter of support for People for People's application to the Washington State Department of Transportation for transportation services funding. The meeting also included a discussion of Title 9 and a presentation on the Yakima Waste Systems contract and garbage rates, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved letter of support for People for People transportation funding application (7-0)

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to recommend funding for several 2023 events and programs using lodging tax revenue. Approved recommendations include $30,000 for Cinco de Mayo, $15,000 for Sunshine Days, $21,000 for the Lighted Farm Implement Parade, $5,000 for Sort 4 the Cause, $3,500 for the Rotary Swim Team invitational, and $2,000 for the Miss Sunnyside Community Float. Several school district basketball tournament requests were sent back for clarification. No action was taken on a $25,000 fencing request from the Sunnyside Museum.

• Recommended $30,000 for A&A Promotions' Cinco de Mayo Festival (5-0)
• Recommended $15,000 for A&A Promotions' Sunshine Days event (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended $21,000 for Sunnyside Rotary's Lighted Farm Implement Parade (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended $5,000 for Sort 4 the Cause (5-0)
• Recommended $3,500 for Sunnyside Rotary Swim Team's AAU Regional Invitational (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended $2,000 for Miss Sunnyside Committee's Community Float (5-0)
• Sent four Sunnyside School District basketball tournament requests back for clarification
• No action taken on Sunnyside Museum's $25,000 fencing request

City Council Special Meeting (Budget Retreat)

The City Council is meeting for a budget retreat to review financial data and set priorities for 2023. The session includes a review of debt capacity and a preliminary budget estimate that includes 4% inflationary increases.

• Review of 2021 Financial Intelligence Tool
• Review of 2022 Budget and Financial Review
• Review of City's debt capacity
• Setting priorities for 2023 and beyond
• Preliminary 2023 budget estimate with 4% inflationary increases

City Council Special Meeting - (AHO Development/Allen Road National Night Out )

The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at AHO Development/Allen Road. No official action is expected during this meeting.

• National Night Out event at AHO Development/Allen Road

City Council Regular Meeting

The council approved three substantive actions: authorizing the City Manager to sign the Distributors Participation Agreement and Allocation Agreement for the opioid settlement; authorizing an amendment to the YVCOG contract increasing the amount to $23,070; and authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase and sale agreement for the Tucker Cellars property at 70 Ray Road. All motions passed unanimously (5-0 or 6-0). The consent agenda, including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $482,786.88, $123,563.88, and $375,059.42, was also approved 5-0.

• Approved payroll vouchers $482,786.88 and claim vouchers totaling $499,146.82 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign opioid settlement agreements (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign YVCOG contract amendment for $23,070 (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Tucker Cellars property purchase agreement (6-0)
• Appointed Lori Gardner to Sunnyside Community & Economic Development Commission

City Council Regular Meeting

The council unanimously approved a $100,500 task order with HLA Engineering for construction-engineering services on the 6th Street Improvement Project. They also authorized a grant application to resurface Yakima Valley Highway, declared an emergency to replace a traffic signal at Yakima Valley Highway and Lincoln Avenue, adopted fee schedule updates, and established a sister city relationship with San Cayetano, Istepeque, El Salvador. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Task Order 2022-03 with HLA Engineering for $100,500 for 6th Street construction engineering (7-0)
• Authorized grant application to Washington State Transportation Improvement Board for Yakima Valley Highway resurfacing (7-0)
• Declared emergency and waived procurement rules to replace traffic signal cabinet at Yakima Valley Highway & Lincoln Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating fee schedule for building code and special event permits (7-0)
• Approved resolution establishing San Cayetano, Istepeque, El Salvador as a Sister City (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,303,790.26 (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at the Sunnyside Community Center)

The Sunnyside City Council will hold a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at the Sunnyside Community Center. No official action is expected during this meeting.

• National Night Out event at 1521 S. 1st Street

City Council Special Meeting (Federal Way National Night Out)

The Sunnyside City Council is holding a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Federal Way. No official action is expected to be taken during this meeting.

• Participation in National Night Out at Federal Way

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a legal services agreement with Saxton Riley & Riley, PLLC, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The council also reviewed the financial report and 2023 budget calendar, discussed commission membership requirements, and directed a $100 fee for parade, community event, and site plan review applications. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized City Manager to enter into legal services agreement with Saxton Riley & Riley, PLLC (7-0)
• Directed $100 fee per application for parade permits, community event permits, and site plan reviews

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a 2022 budget amendment, authorized a 10-year pathway maintenance agreement with the Lower Yakima Valley Trails and Recreational Pathway Foundation, and approved a $58,500 engineering services amendment for the Franklin Court watermain project. The council also authorized a buyer's agency agreement with Randy Tucker to broker a property purchase. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes.

• Adopted 2022 budget amendment (7-0)
• Authorized 10-year pathway maintenance agreement with Lower Yakima Valley Trails and Recreational Pathway Foundation (7-0)
• Approved $58,500 Task Order 2021-05 Amendment No. 1 with HLA Engineering for Franklin Court watermain improvements (7-0)
• Authorized Buyer Agency Agreement with Randy Tucker for property purchase (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $952,500.52 (7-0)

NO QUORUM - City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum

The meeting was listed as having no quorum. The provided agenda text is a flyer for a series of community forums and meet-and-greets involving city employees and councilmembers.

• Community Forum on July 23rd from 10:00 am to Noon at the Fire Department

NO QUORUM - City Council Special Meeting (National Night Out at Kiwanis Park)

The City Council scheduled a special meeting to participate in the National Night Out event at Kiwanis Park. The notice states that no action is expected during this meeting.

• Participation in National Night Out at Kiwanis Park (509 Doolittle Avenue)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a consent agenda covering payroll and claims, adopted an ordinance adding a Grant Writer to the classification and compensation schedule, accepted a vendor quote for electric nozzles on Truck No. 72, and authorized the City Manager to sign a garbage services extension with Yakima Waste. All motions passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll vouchers ($670,203.28) and claim vouchers ($457,719.56) (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Schedule to include Grant Writer (5-0)
• Accepted vendor quote and authorized purchase/install of electric nozzles on Truck No. 72 (5-0)
• Approved City Manager to sign agreement with Yakima Waste to extend garbage services (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved all consent agenda items and four active agenda items, including a $100,800 construction inspection task order for Country Gal's Estates, a fleet vehicle replacement contract with Enterprise Fleet Management, adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code, and purchase of gas monitors. All motions passed 4-0. The council also confirmed appointments to the Planning Commission and Community & Economic Development Commission.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll ($509,048.56), and claims ($316,361.06) (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Task Order 2022-06 with HLA Engineering for $100,800 (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for vehicle replacement (4-0)
• Adopted International Property Maintenance Code into Municipal Code Section 15.10 (4-0)
• Approved Northside Sales quote for MultiRae gas monitors (4-0)
• Reappointed Mike Aguirre to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Appointed Brittany Byma, Leticia Sandoval, Perla Zepeda to Community & Economic Development Commission (4-0)

City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum

The City Council and city employees are hosting a community forum to hear from residents regarding their neighborhoods and businesses. This specific session is scheduled for June 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at City Hall.

• Community Forum on June 21, 4:30 to 6:30 pm at City Hall

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee discussed and directed Yakima Valley Tourism staff to implement suggested changes to CometotheSun.com, focusing on major events that attract visitors. They also reviewed the schedule for the 2023 Lodging Tax Funds RFP and discussed a draft policy. The next meeting was set for July 20, 2023 at 11 AM.

• Directed staff to implement suggested changes to CometotheSun.com (without objection)
• Reviewed 2023 Lodging Tax Funds RFP schedule
• Discussed draft policy
• Set next meeting for July 20, 2023 at 11 AM

SUNNYSIDE ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Sunnyside Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The commission will also discuss previous items and develop a plan for 2022.

• Selection of Chairperson
• Selection of Vice Chairperson
• Planning for 2022

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program after a public hearing, and authorized the City Manager to renew the probation services agreement with Yakima County District Court. The council also approved a purchase and sale agreement with the Sunnyside School District for the Choices Building, adopted an ordinance updating the Classification and Compensation Schedule, and authorized a $15,000 settlement for a judgment summary. All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes and 0 no votes.

• Approved 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to renew probation services agreement with Yakima County District Court (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Purchase and Sale of Building Agreement with Sunnyside School District for Choices Building (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Schedule to add HR Generalist and Crime and Forensic Analyst (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing ARPA/SIED funding application for Project Kane infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved expenditures for irrigation installation in Central Park and Lower Valley Trails & Recreation Pathway (7-0)
• Authorized $15,000 settlement for Judgement Summary for Jeremy Reynolds (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Sunnyside Municipal Code 9.02.010 (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council workshop on June 6, 2022, included a presentation from Joe Hatcher with Enterprise Fleet on fleet analysis. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with roll call, the presentation, and adjournment.

• Excused Deputy Mayor Restucci from the meeting (without objection)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:31 PM (without objection)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a resolution authorizing the use of ARPA funds, and authorized the City Manager to execute a task order with HLA Engineering for the design of water system improvements on 6th Street for $30,100. The consent agenda, including minutes, payroll, and claim vouchers, was approved unanimously. Esteban Ruiz was appointed to the Planning Commission. The meeting included an executive session on potential litigation, with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payroll ($423,863.58), and claim vouchers ($628,412.13 total) (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing use of ARPA funds (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Task Order 2022-02 with HLA Engineering for 6th Street water design ($30,100) (7-0)
• Appointed Esteban Ruiz to the Planning Commission (7-0)

SUNNYSIDE ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The commission will discuss previous items and plan for the year 2022. This is a special meeting held at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Discussion of previous items and planning for 2022

City Council Special Meeting - Community Forum

The Sunnyside City Council and city employees are hosting a community forum. Residents are invited to discuss neighborhood or business topics at the Community Center.

• Community Forum on May 17th from Noon to 1:00 pm at the Community Center

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Commission will review the April 26, 2022 meeting minutes and current Council Rules of Procedure. The body is also scheduled to certify the Fire Department Firefighter List.

• Certification of the Fire Department Firefighter List
• Review of current Council Rules of Procedure

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including adding pool season pass fees to city code, allowing scholarships for recreational programs, adopting an updated classification and compensation schedule, authorizing a swim team facility use agreement, amending Planning Commission requirements, entering a 5-year copier lease, and signing an MOU with Keller Rohrback. The council also held an executive session on potential litigation but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,072,440.09 (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance adding Pool Season Pass fees to SMC 2.02.020 (7-0)
• Approved resolution allowing scholarships for Recreation Programs and Activities (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Schedule for Parks and Recreation Supervisor (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter swim team facility use agreement (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending SMC 2.50.100 on Planning Commission requirements (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter 5-year lease with Copiers Northwest (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOU with Keller Rohrback (7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They received updates on Project Kane and directed staff to prepare the Recreation Coordinator reclassification for the next meeting. The Council also directed providing full scholarships for the swim team contract and pool rates.

• Directed preparation of Recreation Coordinator reclassification for next meeting
• Directed full scholarships for swim team contract and pool rates

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee elected Peggy Beeler as Vice-Chairperson without objection. Members provided updates on the Cinco de Mayo Festival, Lighted Farm Implement Parade, and the Sunnyside Marketing Project. The next meeting was set for May 25, 2022 at 4 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Peggy Beeler as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 25, 2022 at 4 PM

Civil Service Commission Meeting

The Civil Service Commission will review the current Council Rules of Procedure. The meeting also includes the certification of promotional lists for Police Department Sergeants and Fire Department Lateral Captains and Assistant Chiefs.

• Certification of Sergeant promotional list (Kurt Berry, Erica Rollinger)
• Certification of Lateral Captain promotional list (Cameron Haubrich)
• Certification of Assistant Chief promotional list (Antonio Castillo)
• Review of current Council Rules of Procedure

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers, selected a playground design for South Hill Park, adopted a fee schedule update, authorized a prosecution services contract with Saxton Riley & Riley, PLLC, and adopted an updated Classification and Compensation Schedule. All motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes and 0 no votes. The council also entered executive session to discuss real estate pricing but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,875,811.01 (6-0)
• Selected playground Structure #2 for South Hill Park (council direction)
• Adopted ordinance replacing SMC 2.02.020 for Parks and Recreation fees (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute prosecution services agreement with Saxton Riley & Riley, PLLC (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating Classification and Compensation Schedule (6-0)

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The board will conduct elections for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The agenda also includes updates on airport cameras, loaner vehicles, hangar progress, and the Airport Master Plan Update.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• WSDOT Airport Camera Update
• Loaner Vehicle Discussion
• Hangar Progress Update

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will begin soliciting opinions regarding the renovation of playgrounds. Members will also review Council Rules of Procedure and meet new commission members and the Rec Coordinator.

• Playground Renovation Project opinions
• Review of Council Rules of Procedure
• Election of officers
• Report on PROS Plan
• Report on 2021 events and upcoming Spring/Summer activity plans

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a 2022 budget amendment, accepted a state grant for spill prevention, and authorized contracts for janitorial services and technical assistance. It also approved the consent agenda and authorized the mayor to execute a contract with the City Manager after an executive session. All votes were unanimous except one recusal.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and claim vouchers totaling $156,432.78 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the 2022 Budget (6-0)
• Accepted Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Equipment Grant and authorized agreement Sunnys-00055 with WA Dept. of Ecology (6-0)
• Authorized janitorial services agreement with Integrity Janitorial Services for $138,450 (6-0)
• Authorized YVCOG technical assistance contract (5-0, Deputy Mayor Restucci recused)
• Authorized mayor to execute City Manager contract (6-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on April 4, 2022, receiving information only. No formal decisions or votes were taken. Topics included an employee reception, community forums, changes to National Night Out, and a policing presentation from Police Chief Escalera and Commander Bailey.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the 2022 Comprehensive Plan and directed staff to submit it to the Washington State Department of Commerce. The council also adopted an updated Classification and Compensation Schedule, authorized an agreement with Brycer LLC for fire code compliance, and authorized a contract extension with Yakima Waste Services. All motions passed unanimously with 6 yes votes and 0 no votes.

• Adopted 2022 Sunnyside Comprehensive Plan, directed submission to state (6-0)
• Adopted updated Classification and Compensation Schedule (6-0)
• Authorized agreement with Brycer LLC for fire code compliance (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Yakima Waste contract extension (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,763,929.86 (6-0)

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The board will review updates on airport cameras, hangar progress, and initial engineering comments regarding the Airport Master Plan Update.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman
• WSDOT Airport Camera Update
• Loaner Vehicle Discussion
• Engineering firm comments on Airport Master Plan Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved several new staff positions, including a Community and Economic Development Director, an Information Technology Specialist, a Police Support Supervisor, and a Recreation Receptionist. They also authorized hiring for the SEEK Day Camp, approved three HLA Engineering task orders for stormwater, sewer, and safety plans, and held a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan without taking action.

• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers (7-0)
• Approved City Manager's evaluation and rubric (7-0)
• Authorized creation of Community and Economic Development Director position (7-0)
• Approved creation of Information Technology Specialist position (7-0)
• Approved Police Support Supervisor in exchange for Receptionist position (7-0)
• Approved Recreation Receptionist position (6-1, Beeler no)
• Approved SEEK Day Camp job descriptions and hiring (7-0)
• Authorized HLA Engineering task orders: stormwater $25,000, sewer $60,000, safety $17,000 (all 7-0)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on March 7, 2022, receiving a presentation from Dr. James Stevens and discussing the draft Comprehensive Plan, a compensation restructure, and additional staffing requests. No formal votes or decisions were made; the items were only received and discussed.

• Received presentation by Dr. James Stevens
• Discussed draft Sunnyside Comprehensive Plan
• Discussed Compensation Restructure
• Discussed additional staffing requests

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is designated to evaluate a public employment applicant or review a public employee's performance.

• Executive Session regarding public employment qualifications or employee performance

The Sunnyside City Council met in a special session and immediately entered a one-hour executive session to discuss a public employment matter. The session was extended by two hours and ended with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for 1 hour (6:10 PM)
• Extended executive session by 2 hours (7:10 PM)
• Ended executive session with no action taken (9:10 PM)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 PM

MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING

The Municipal Airport Advisory Board will meet to elect leadership and receive updates on airport infrastructure. The board will review initial engineering comments regarding the Airport Master Plan Update.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• WSDOT Airport Camera Update
• Discussion regarding a loaner vehicle
• Hanger progress update
• Review of engineering firm comments on Airport Master Plan Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan, authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with the Association of Washington Cities for SEEK funds, adopted an ordinance repealing SMC 2.62 and adopting Personnel Policies via resolution, and adopted an ordinance establishing city building business hours (SMC 2.03). All motions passed unanimously with 7 yes votes. The council also appointed Cis Kennard to the Board of Parks & Recreation.

• Adopted resolution to approve the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign contract with Association of Washington Cities for SEEK funds (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing SMC 2.62 and adopting Personnel Policies via resolution (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance approving city building business hours and creating SMC 2.03 (7-0)
• Appointed Cis Kennard to the Board of Parks & Recreation (without objection)

City Council Workshop

The Sunnyside City Council held a workshop on February 7, 2022, via online conference. The agenda included discussions on city building business hours, the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, personnel policy review, and a compensation study. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 8:03 PM.

• Deputy Mayor Restucci excused from meeting (without objection)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM (without objection)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council denied a conditional use permit for a two-unit RV park at 10 Maple Grove Road, with Councilor Beeler abstaining. The council also approved several routine items, including consent agenda vouchers, an energy audit agreement, the Title VI annual report, a police union wage agreement, a municipal court judge contract, and a revised false alarm ordinance. All other motions passed unanimously or with one dissenting vote.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit CUP 20210058 for two-unit RV park at 10 Maple Grove Road (6-0, Beeler abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling $1,542,961.66 (6-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with DES for Ameresco Investment Grade Audit (7-0)
• Accepted Title VI Annual Report as presented by staff with HLA Engineering (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign Teamsters Police Support Union Letter of Agreement and approve updated Salary Schedule Ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Troy J. Lee as Municipal Court Judge for four-year term (7-0)
• Adopted revised False Alarm Ordinance SMC 9.90 (6-1, Farmer dissenting)
• Entered executive session and waived confidential information regarding protem judge (7-0)

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

The commission will discuss the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan and a focus group for plan input. Future meeting items include discussions on swimming pool admission pricing and recreational fees.

• PROS Plan discussion
• Focus Group Discussion for PROS Plan Input
• Future discussion: Swimming Pool Admission Pricing
• Future discussion: Recreational Fees

City Council Regular Meeting

The Sunnyside City Council approved a rezone application for 120 South 9th Street from R-2 Medium Density Residential to M-1 Light Industrial, and adopted the ordinance. They also authorized a $22,000 airport rescue grant, approved consent agenda items including payroll and claim vouchers, and made several committee appointments. The council elected Deputy Mayor Broersma as Mayor and Councilor Restucci as Deputy Mayor. An executive session was held but no action was taken.

• Approved rezone RZ 2021-0530 for 120 S 9th St to M-1 Light Industrial (7-0)
• Authorized $22,000 airport rescue grant for operations and maintenance (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and claim vouchers totaling over $1.8 million (6-0)
• Elected Broersma as Mayor for 2022 (6-0)
• Elected Restucci as Deputy Mayor (6-0)
• Directed staff to make revisions to False Alarm Ordinance (7-0)
• Appointed Lindsey Curfman to Community Economic Development Commission
• Assigned council members to various committee positions