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Yakima County commissioners approve consent agenda, set hearing to consider extending solar moratorium
Summary
At a weekly agenda meeting, the Yakima County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included payroll and warrants, multiple resolutions related to claims and contracts, and set a public hearing date to consider extending a moratorium on moderate- to large-scale solar facilities in unincorporated Yakima County.
Yakima County commissioners approved their consent agenda during a weekly agenda meeting, adopting payroll and accounts payable warrants, several resolutions related to claims and contracts, and setting a public hearing date to consider extending a moratorium on moderate- to large-scale solar facilities in unincorporated Yakima County.
Why it matters: The consent items include settlement decisions and the scheduling of a hearing that could affect where large solar projects can be located in unincorporated areas of the county. The agenda also recorded acceptance of a contract tied to emergency mitigation work on Mount Aix Way and a county water extension agreement with a private developer.
The board’s consent agenda, read into the record by Julie Lawrence, Clerk of the Board, listed: auditor payroll warrant certifications with issue dates Dec. 1–15, 2024; accounts payable warrant approvals with issue date Dec. 31, 2024; Commissioner Management’s Dec. 30, 2024 work session; Corporate Counsel Resolution 1-2025 approving settlement of claim no. 49-2024 (followed by Laura Ramirez); Corporate Counsel Resolution 2-2025 denying settlement of claim no. 56-2024 filed by Cesar Sanchez; Human Resources Resolution 4-2025 (additions/deletions to budgeted positions in Fund 115 Sales Tax, Sheriff’s Office Department 410, Prosecuting Attorney Department 440, District Court); Public Services Resolution 3-2025 accepting as complete contract C24041-p (2024 emergency mitigation on Mount Aix Way); Resolution 5-2025 setting a public hearing date to approve financing effects supporting the extension of a moratorium prohibiting establishment and operation of moderate- to large-scale solar facilities within unincorporated Yakima County; and Agreement 1-2025, a Yakima County Water Extension Agreement with Terrace Heights Development LLC.
Commissioner Curtis reminded the public that agenda items are reviewed in advance and that work sessions are open and recorded: “Just a nice reminder that, our agendas, are reviewed prior, to our agenda meetings and work sessions. The public is, of course, welcome to attend all of our work sessions,” Curtis said.
The motion to approve the consent agenda was moved by Commissioner Curtis and seconded by Commissioner McKinney; both commissioners voiced approval and the board adopted the consent agenda. Commissioner Lindy was excused from the meeting.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): - Motion to approve the consent agenda — Moved: Commissioner Curtis; Second: Commissioner McKinney; Vote: Curtis — yes, McKinney — yes, Lindy — absent; Outcome: approved.
Less critical follow-up: The agenda materials are posted on the county website at www.yakimacounty.us.
