The Sunnyside City Council recorded several formal actions during its Nov. 25 meeting. Below are the key motions, outcomes and recorded vote details when available.

1) Approve modified agenda (procedural amendment)
Motion: Move to approve the modified agenda (mover: Councilor Hart). Outcome: Approved (unanimous recorded vote as announced on the record).

2) Approve consent agenda (claim vouchers and wire transfers)
Motion: Motion by Councilor Hancock, second by Councilor Ripley to approve the claim vouchers and consent agenda. Outcome: Approved (unanimous).

3) Initiate annexation for parcel 221027-44012 (Swan Road)
Motion: Motion by Councilor Hancock, second by Councilor Vasquez to approve a resolution initiating annexation of parcel 221027-44012 on Swan Road. Outcome: Approved (recorded yes votes by a majority on the record).

4) Resolution authorizing sponsorship for Brunch with Santa and Spirit of Sunnyside Awards
Motion: Motion by Councilor Hancock, second by Deputy Mayor to authorize the City to sponsor the two Miss Sunnyside events (facility use, purchase of awards and staff installation/removal of equipment). Estimated cost in packet: $1,644. Outcome: Approved (unanimous).

5) Authorize settlement in Fernandez v. Sunnyside (see separate article for detail)
Motion: Authorize the interim city manager to enter the settlement agreement. Outcome: Approved by recorded vote (Yes: 3; No: 2; Abstain: 2). See meeting minutes for full roll‑call details.

6) Set public hearing date for vacating portion of unimproved right‑of‑way on West Edison Avenue
Motion: Move to set the public hearing date for 12/08/2025 (mover: Councilor Hart; second: Deputy Mayor). Outcome: Approved (unanimous). Staff reported calculated street‑vacation fee $5,758.75 (0.85/sq ft for 6,775 sq ft).

7) Adopt ordinance renewing PacificCorp franchise agreement
Motion: Move to adopt the ordinance to renew the PacificCorp franchise agreement (minor timing change for notification during annexation). Outcome: Adopted (unanimous).

8) Extend meeting beyond three hours
Motion: Motion to extend the meeting to finish agenda (mover and second on the record). Outcome: Approved by voice vote.

Provenance: Motions and votes were taken on record during the Nov. 25 council meeting and are recorded in the official meeting minutes and video.

Note: For each formal action, staff will return any required implementing documents (resolutions, ordinances, contracts and hearing notices) to follow through on these decisions.