Yakima City Council Meeting July 21, 2026

The City of Yakima held its regular City Council meeting on July 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the consent agenda, which encompassed several contract and grant authorizations: a professional services agreement with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for wastewater treatment plant improvements; acceptance of a Clean Building Performance grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce for energy audits; and a Federal Aviation Administration grant of $1,559,556 for terminal modernization at Yakima Air Terminal. The council also approved a resolution to surplus and dispose of utility easement rights related to a vacated alley, transferring those rights to a nonprofit property owner without additional cost due to prior payments. Additionally, the council held a public hearing on the 2026 draft annual action plan for community development block grant (CDBG) and HOME funds, discussing allocations for emergency home repairs, public services, and housing development projects, including supportive housing for homeless youth. Public comments raised concerns about surveillance contracts and community safety funding priorities. The council committed to providing more detailed information on funding distribution and program outcomes in future reports.