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Agenda amendment: Councilor Vasquez moved and Councilor Hart seconded to approve the agenda amended to add a Cinco de Mayo Festival safety plan. Councilor Hancock, Councilor Ripley, Councilor Vasquez, Councilor Hart, Deputy Mayor Galvan and the mayor voted \"yes.\" The motion passed.

Wastewater digester emergency repairs: Staff described a corroded methane-flaring pipe on the wastewater digester that compliance staff said constitutes an emergency requiring prompt remediation; estimates cited in discussion ranged from approximately $150,000 to $250,000 for immediate repairs and noted a larger reconstruction project scheduled later in the year. The council moved to approve a resolution authorizing the city manager to submit an application to the Washington State Public Works Trust Board for emergency repairs and to execute related documents. Motion by Councilor Hart, second by Councilor Hancock. The council voted: Councilor Hancock yes; Councilor Vasquez yes; Councilor Ripley yes; Councilor Hart yes; Deputy Mayor Galvan yes; Mayor yes. The motion passed.

Council members noted the project's urgency, public-works staff described compliance reporting to Ecology and cautioned about methanerelease and non-sparking tool requirements during repairs. Staff will submit the Public Works Trust Board application and follow up with the council on funding status.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meeting Title","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 7 study session, the Sunnyside City Council voted to approve an amended agenda adding Cinco de Mayo safety planning and later approved a resolution authorizing submission of a Public Works Trust Board application for emergency repairs to the wastewater digester; both motions passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Sunnyside City, Yakima County, Washington","taxId",71678,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083651,"Sunnyside council to cover Cinco de Mayo security; staff to check LTAC and legal options",925,4280000,5205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d&start=4280&end=5205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d/thumbnail_4280000.jpg","/articles/6083651/Sunnyside-City/Yakima-County/Washington/Sunnyside-council-to-cover-Cinco-de-Mayo-security-staff-to-check-LTAC-and-legal-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083651-aeaf36e12cf07140ed50caed4f5db7e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210777&Signature=d6bcepMEecIswPiK60n7e-w4YzK8QRA0JYr1Uu9OWdec1-jbgt0SFSkJo876lfHD3zJ8DIRww6lmIzKgtMhEna1dAIYajcnlp6FoYGrRS4bAYMgCt-XbmhNanFox7pF3j1ia96vZYtDTDLvrjTdPm8PqCtBYAoCUicOLxSX7q000wWu1Z2~ZEX3NsfU39VWgqHI8ZthGCtunMWl5dWyJm9dB~3TT7rMO1Efj5a4GiRLv7fRtgyaMzxwBUlg3u68NPlhyBlxJGVH7JF76bXnlxJPhsKYz99lXATTh6u1-NRA38FIYjNUWhJMVrAUS2IgxBx8~loVTVzUCoGP8xEuurw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sunnyside councilors on April 7 told staff to plan for the city to cover security costs for the city's Cinco de Mayo festival and to check whether those costs can be reimbursed through the city's Lodging, Tourism and Arts (LTAC) funds or other legal mechanisms.

City Manager Mike Gonzales and public-safety officials said the city historically has paid law-enforcement costs for the event, a practice that has continued after a past shooting prompted tighter security. Councilors estimated the security burden in recent years has run roughly $30,000. Councilor Galvan and others said it is late in the planning cycle to require the Rotary or an outside promoter to assume new security costs for the 2025 festival.

Police staff estimated the operation would require roughly 378\u000402 hours of officer overtime depending on the scope and whether a parade is included; one commander provided a rough overtime-rate estimate in the neighborhood of $70 per hour, but staff said payroll could provide exact per‑hour loaded costs. Council members noted that using police overtime would reduce available overtime capacity for unplanned incidents and that a single major incident could quickly exhaust the overtime budget.

Councilors asked staff to consult with legal counsel about whether LTAC money can be used to reimburse security costs for this event (LTAC supports tourism-related costs) and, if so, what process would be required. Deputy Mayor Galvan and others favored using LTAC or a designated city LTAC allocation to avoid drawing down police overtime reserves. Council directed the city manager to follow up with the city attorney and finance to determine the correct funding and contracting steps and to ensure fairness across other city signature events.

No formal appropriation was made at the study session; council asked staff to return with legal and finance guidance in time to set expectations for event promoters and applicants.","Council members agreed to have the city cover event security for the Cinco de Mayo festival while staff consult legal counsel about using LTAC funds or police overtime for reimbursement; no final funding decision was made at the study session.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083656,"Council puts RCO-funded pump-track project on hold amid uncertain local match commitments",1000,2430000,3430000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d&start=2430&end=3430","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d/thumbnail_2430000.jpg","/articles/6083656/Sunnyside-City/Yakima-County/Washington/Council-puts-RCO-funded-pump-track-project-on-hold-amid-uncertain-local-match-commitments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083656-99b11e7513b5e22fe04151c6713bf958/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210777&Signature=G75zGldIOjg0o1BsNbA7aK9fHGv9Vb8NdEJEg-oiyt9jzeEhznHBzHijWdffcCuvVRXhZV82S8cpM-fzlgoF4awa4YcapYI28d90kERZ77tF-A8JKeF0fqEs3whdnhaFlv-KD9IHjiQ0SEjY~oKRU-gdotNGGksGxODbRAG269m8ue-dspCOQ2tw6qtp-wdcy5RzUwsee7GoxXhjz4MsdNNYeja7i8uIDIAgFEuUS9PVGeeQ1nbj8BZlRLoyC~OMpcpD71aMfRITpht6VkXDOvgVtpPovSyZm4UzdRCIW-3xDlAOpFTpCkLLHPZF3QtCQFc3ZyOrpLmKzN~-eU7CfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and members of the public discussed a proposed pump-track — a multi-use paved track for bicycles and skate-style activity — funded by a Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) grant application. The council directed staff to pause pursuit of the project at this time, citing unclear match commitments and other budget priorities.

Interim Public Works Director (Cus/\"Cuss\") and staff reported an RCO application that lists matching partners totaling about $550,600 but contains no signed commitment letters. The packet listed Daybreak Rotary at $150,000, a local equipment dealership at $30,000, a local construction business at $190,000, an in-kind contribution from an individual (Jason Gibbons) at $70,000, and other smaller amounts. Staff said the application requires certification of the applicant match by May 1 and that the city must have cash on hand to certify the match.

Councilors expressed support for the idea as an amenity for youth and economic development but also concern about timing given Sunnyside's existing capital needs. \"It's kind of the wrong time,\" the city manager said, and staff recommended notifying the RCO this week that the city is not in a position to accept the project. Council members also noted the pool, parks and other capital priorities and the need to preserve general-fund capacity for street repairs; several members said the city has a higher immediate priority on the community center, parks maintenance and keeping existing facilities open.

Councilor Hart asked whether proponents could reapply; staff said the city and volunteer proponents could reapply in a future cycle. Councilors also recommended that, if the project returns later, the city ensure any application lists an official city employee as the applicant contact rather than a private individual. The council did not vote on a resolution but directed staff to pause the RCO application and come back when local matching funds and priorities are clearer.","Sunnyside staff recommended declining the Recreation and Conservation Office grant because the required local match of roughly $550,600 lacks committed funding; council directed staff to pause the project and revisit when local capacity improves.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083660,"Council hears numbers on moving inmate commissary to Pinnacle Correctional Services; no vote taken",255,2190000,2445000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d&start=2190&end=2445","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d/thumbnail_2190000.jpg","/articles/6083660/Sunnyside-City/Yakima-County/Washington/Council-hears-numbers-on-moving-inmate-commissary-to-Pinnacle-Correctional-Services-no-vote-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083660-b22ae55716c7d4e5c94d538b51162c95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210777&Signature=iNr1O4QlO1hdiDXh3QgYwNLT1k~k8YUdpdSdPKgJ9CyjJfpXOkSCGIofFXAWsb8QEbieIs6obE5UTFVsgL-OrL~skS1s-R0yitSNYvZOUVvAyKgwKy5x40IbkVawT7bYyslTTtUEgSBwfCkOjtEXI4LzWyVu-wrYjorqXQ1Dvl9Z1wxmPrYaxaoguFLFCOpKjf5-dI71BDyQ8zCY2gfYFZOPJDjcc4ABWZhyKKgextsJ2DHjEndwWYryvT8nrYKCk0C3eLu30~Ry-6igIU94~JthaXUAeki~lbD6-yMrFuTZ7kxFczkpKFsyW1xAvZHSTm3MlI1RKjDCQuhOqj23lA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City police staff told the Sunnyside City Council on April 7 that shifting the city jail commissary to Pinnacle Correctional Services LLC would change the program's finances and reduce staff time, but the council deferred action for later consideration.

Police staff reviewed 2024 commissary figures: $100,778 in sales, $56,764 cost of goods and $44,014 gross profit. After accounting for corrections staff wages and benefits used to operate the current in-house commissary, staff estimated annual labor costs at about $54,637, creating a $10,623 operating loss under current practice. Under the Pinnacle model, staff said, transaction fees that already exist (about $3.50 or roughly 10%) would remain but outsourcing would convert the operation to \"about a $20,000 profit\" at current sales volumes.

Chief Rob Layman (police chief) explained operational differences: packaged deliveries would arrive like commercial shipments, an officer would check packing slips and distribute items, and the change would reduce staff time spent running the on-site store. He said the move would permit shift adjustments and could reduce daytime staff burdens related to commissary operations.

Councilors asked about residual staff duties and whether outsourcing would shift costs. Chief Layman said officers would still inspect packages and handle distribution but expected distribution to add only \"10 or 15 additional minutes\" to existing routines during meal service.

No formal motion was made and the council did not vote on the commissary contract at the study session. Staff said the presentation responded to questions from an earlier meeting and provided updated financial estimates for future action.","Police and corrections staff presented financials on outsourcing the jail commissary to Pinnacle Correctional Services LLC; staff said switching would reverse a current operating loss and reduce staff time, but council did not take action at the study session.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6083663,"Yakima Valley COG highlights crime lab startup, housing repairs and regional transportation in 2024 report to Sunnyside council",2039,166000,2205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d&start=166&end=2205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2929508-96d473ccc570214df8cd32f9738abe5d/thumbnail_166000.jpg","/articles/6083663/Sunnyside-City/Yakima-County/Washington/Yakima-Valley-COG-highlights-crime-lab-startup-housing-repairs-and-regional-transportation-in-2024-report-to-Sunnyside-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6083663-7973a5fc4667de8b625b4a2e3044b5aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771210777&Signature=Nyw0~5j2BRobiTHr5QIWg0PyPo5qe39lEyIYJuVy2WsqptYLzKofMiBrYlYb9wkZi70kMz1tU5-qUWX38JLzxPXDyVx3XKLcSqDs2JIWmodxD~mYIcDJvGUBF~FZhJCEdZtB54DLhMnU8zU1pOxPeyeBAEtxJM2qKIBN-Timr~Pbt1BUf8ASGl8aPgu0gGh8D3nU01OxvD9fdqG7rOYYEqR7vfvnje-Ce6WE204mU~Cxq-Ipqgp9rlI41pLVR81bNDv-LFIRZSax~7pkAIgDbHi3BhmC2A9qNUYt3WrYahirtSegAlAxXMIOBrmoG--aPr3VBMzV8Q9fUyX-suCbOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Raquel Ferrell Crowley, deputy director of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, told the Sunnyside City Council on April 7 that YVCOG's 2024 work focused on public safety, housing repairs and regional transportation planning.

The presentation outlined the crime lab's first full year of operation, where staff reported faster ballistics turnarounds using the NIBIN system and expanded DNA and cell-phone extraction support for regional law enforcement. \"The turnaround time that we have now with our NIBIN was within 3 and a half days,\" Crowley said, and law enforcement can get results \"within 3 to 5 hours\" in some cases. Crowley said the crime lab is operating in a 520-square-foot facility and YVCOG is pursuing a larger site in the Lower Valley and expects to complete a three-year start-up process in 2025.

Crowley also summarized YVCOG's housing programs, including emergency home repairs and a new $2 million homeownership gap-assistance grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. She described common repairs funded under the emergency program (wheelchair ramps, mold/asbestos remediation, plumbing, roofing and electrical work) and said work follows HUD income-eligibility limits and guidelines. Crowley said contractors for those repairs are local.

On transportation, Crowley said YVCOG obligated $2,000,000 in federal funds across six projects in 2024 and awarded $7,750,000 for valley projects, supporting sidewalks, pedestrian safety and planning. She said the COG remains engaged in passenger-rail planning and has participated in a multi-state evaluation of restoring passenger rail through the valley. Councilor Hancock questioned ridership assumptions; Crowley said feasibility studies exist and federal funding would be required to move the concept forward.

Crowley also described YVCOG's community engagement programs (CLEP), graffiti cleanups, National Night Out coordination and a new multimedia effort (a \"COGcast\") to publicize regional activities. She invited Sunnyside to participate in the COGcast and linked program contact names during the presentation.

Council members asked how residents apply for housing assistance; Crowley said applications and contact information are posted on the YVCOG website and identified Angelica as the point of contact for homeownership assistance. Deputy Mayor Galvan asked about timelines; Crowley said some repair funding windows close in June but programs may roll over.

The council did not take action on the presentation. Crowley closed by thanking Sunnyside for its support and saying YVCOG will continue workforce development, climate-element land-use work and transportation planning in 2025.","Raquel Ferrell Crowley, deputy director of the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments, reviewed YVCOG's 2024 activities for Sunnyside, emphasizing the first full year of operations at the Yakima Valley crime lab, housing repair and homeownership grants, and transportation planning and federal funding allocations.","actionData","errors"]

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