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1. How do I make a public records request?

Public records may be inspected or copies of public records may be obtained by the public at City Hall. All requests must be directed to the public records officer (City Clerk). The city encourages that all requests be made in writing. Requests may be mailed, emailed, faxed, or delivered in person to the City Clerk’s office. 

City Hall is located at: 818 East Edison Avenue Sunnyside, WA 98944 Ph: (509) 836-6310 Fx: (509) 837-3268 City Hall is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, except legal holidays.

2. When does the City Council meet?

City Council workshops are at 6:30 pm on the first Monday of the month. Regular meetings are at 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings are held at the Law and Justice Center at 401 Homer Street in Sunnyside. Per SMC 2.08, the City Council does not meet the fourth Monday in December.

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1. When does the City Council meet?

The City Council meets three times per month at the Law and Justice Center, located at 401 Homer Street in Sunnyside. Workshops are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm, and regular meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays.

2. Who is the Mayor?

The Mayor is Francisco Guerrero. He was elected by the City Council on January 13, 2020 and will serve as Mayor through the end of 2021.

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1. Where are my property lines?

The best way to locate your property lines is to contact a licensed land surveyor. If your property was previously platted or surveyed, there should be a property pin in the ground at the corners (often a stick of rebar with a cap, but it could be other things). The city has copies of previous plats, but these are for reference only. We are not licensed surveyors and will not locate property lines for you.

2. Do I need a permit for a fence?

In most cases, no permit is required. However, if the fence is more than six feet tall, a permit is required. Fences can be built on the property line, but the height of the fence must be reviewed for compliance within the given zoning district. The rule of thumb is a six-foot-tall fence is allowed in rear and side yards while a four-foot-tall fence is the maximum height in the front yard, except vision triangles where the max height is three feet.

3. If my home or building is destroyed, can it be rebuilt or replaced?

If the use is permitted, it can be rebuilt or replaced at any time with proper building permits. If the use is considered to be a legal non-conforming use, it may be replaced provided it is done with proper building permits within one year from the date it was destroyed . Contact the Planning Division for more specific information.

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1. How often will I receive a bill?

We will mail you a bill each month for the previous month's service. You should receive your bill during the first week of each month. If you do not, please contact us at (509) 837-3782. Bills are also available electronically through Xpress Bill Pay on the first of each month. For more information, how to sign up, and question and answer information, click here. 

Current bills are due in full by the 20th of each month. In addition to charges for your water and/or sewer service, you will see charges for the ambulance utility fee, stormwater fee, and solid waste (garbage) pick-up if you live in the City of Sunnyside. The City contracts with Yakima Waste Systems for garbage pick-up services. If you have any questions regarding garbage pick-up, call Yakima Waste at (800) 572-9738.

2. Where do I make utility payments?

Customers have a variety of options available to pay their utility bills. 

ONLINE: Payments can be made electronically through Xpress Bill Pay. For more information, how to sign up, and question and answer information, click here.

PHONE: Xpress Bill Pay has a dedicated line for Sunnyside residents. Dial 1-888-716-0174 to make a payment over the phone. 

MAIL: Payments can be mailed to the City of Sunnyside lock box, PO Box 967 Pleasant Grove, UT  84062. 

IN PERSON: Payments can be made directly at City Hall located at 818 E. Edison Ave., Sunnyside, WA  98944

We accept payment by cash, check, money order, and Visa or Mastercard. Also, for your convenience, there is a locked payment drop box located at the east corner of the City Hall building on 9th Street. When using the drop box, please remember to enclose your billing stub along with your payment, or include the name and address of the account you are paying.

3. What is the policy for turning water off for non-payment?

The City has a strict turn-off policy that is designed to protect responsible customers like you from being burdened with the costs of delinquent customers. Utility accounts must be paid in full by the 20th of each month during office hours. After the 20th, a delinquent notice will be mailed notifying customers that their account is past due. A late charge, as listed in SMC 2.02.020, Title 13, is assessed on past due bills that are paid after the 20th. Payments for past due bills must be received no later than the 10th of the following month during office hours to avoid disconnection. If a customer's water service is disconnected due to non-payment, the account must be paid in full plus a delinquency fee.

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1. Where do I pay for my ambulance bill?

Systems Design West, LLC accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards. The address to mail your payment is: PO Box 3510, Silverdale, WA 98383 

Toll Free Number: Patients: (800) 238 9398 or Clients (800) 585 5242

2. What if I have no insurance?

Contact our office and set up a payment plan.
Contact DSHS (Department of Social & Health Services) at 1-877-501-2233 to see if you qualify for assistance.

3. Will my insurance pay for this?

Most insurance companies will pay your ambulance bill.

4. Why haven't I received an ambulance bill?

Your insurance company will be billed for the ambulance service you received 1-2 weeks after the date of service. Most insurance companies will pay within 90 days from the date they received a claim. After your insurance pays your claim, your second insurance company will be billed, if you have one. You will receive a bill for your ambulance service if your insurance company/companies did not pay 100% of your claim. If you do not have insurance, you will receive a bill within 1-2 weeks after the date of service.

5. What do I do if this is an automobile accident?

Call our office (509-836-6409) and provide us with your automobile insurance information. If you do not have automobile insurance, your medical insurance will be billed for the accident.

6. What if my insurance denies payment?

Call our office (509-836-6409) to set up a monthly payment plan.

7. How do I obtain a copy of my ambulance report or bill?

Come into the office and complete a medical request form, provide identification, and a copy/copies will be provided to you.

8. Where do I get a residential burn permit?

Grandview
Valley Western, Inc. - 224 Division, Grandview, WA 98930

Mabton
Blue Sky Market, Inc. - 330 North Street, Mabton, WA 98935

Sunnyside
Country Corner Market - 2601 Scheller Road, Sunnyside, WA 98944

Toppenish
Blue Sky Market, Inc. - 116 Chehalis Avenue, Toppenish, WA 98948

Zillah
The Cherry Patch - 101 W. 1st Avenue, Zillah, WA 98953

9. Where can I get an agricultural burn permit?

All agricultural permits, special permits, and burning regulations may be obtained from the Yakima Clean Air Authority website at www.yakimacleanair.org.

10. Is today a burn day?

The Yakima Regional Clean Air Authority posts the air quality on their website. Please check the conditions before burning at www.yakimacleanair.org

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1. How do I prepare for court?

Absolutely no type of weapons allowed. If cell phones and/or pagers are brought into the courtroom, please make sure they have been turned off prior to entering. Keep your feet off the furniture.No food or drinks allowed. No gum chewing is permitted. No cameras and/or recording devices are allowed in the courtroom. Remove all headwear in the courtroom. This includes: hats, caps, beanies, scarves, handkerchiefs. Sit up and speak clearly.

2. How can I get a copy of my record?

There is a records check form that you need to fill out and sign. You will receive information about cases that are only filed in this court. If you have cases filed in other courts, you will need to contact those courts specifically. There is no charge for this service.

3. I need to pay a ticket to get my license back. How can I do it?

Contact the court office with your ticket number. We can tell you the amount due. As soon as that amount is paid in full (no checks accepted), we can adjudicate your ticket with the Washington Department of Licensing in Olympia. Payments are allowed on these tickets, but we cannot clear your license until the ticket is paid in full.

4. How can I remove charges from my record?

Contact the court administrator for instructions and the necessary forms. Specific guidelines apply.

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1. When are visiting hours, and what do I need to bring?

Effective June 20, 2019, visitation days have changed to the following schedule:

Monday: PODS 100 & 400

Tuesday: PODS 200 & 500

Wednesday: PODS 300 & 600

Thursday: PODS 400 & 100

Friday: PODS 500 & 200

Sunday: PODS 600 & 300

*Inmate Workers: Daily as available by staff

**Holding and Segregation: Weekdays as available by staff and only if not sanctioned

Each session is 30 minutes with a maximum of two visitors per session. Each inmate with visiting privileges is allowed one 30 minute session per visiting day only. Visiting hours are from 7:30 PM-9:00 PM. The last sessions start at 8:30 PM.

Visitors must bring some form of official ID. Examples include:

• Alien registration
• Driver's license
• Military ID
• Passport
• State issued ID
• Tribal ID

Visitors are accepted on a first come first served basis. All dress codes and rules posted in kiosks and signs must be strictly followed or session will be canceled and further visits may be denied.

An application must be filled out and submitted by each new visitor. 

Remote/Online Visiting

The Sunnyside Jail has partnered with VisiTel to provide the family and friends of inmates an opportunity for remote/online visiting. To register for this service:

1) Go to www.visitel.us on a computer, phone, or tablet

2) Register your account with your email

3) Click on the visitation tab

4) Follow online instruction

For assistance or questions you may contact VIsiTel directly at 844-458-2488. Visiting rules still apply. 

2. Where and when can I drop off money?

Phone Deposit: 1-866-345-1884 Toll Free Phone Deposits as low as $3.95

Deposito por Telefono: 1-866-345-1884 Depositos por telefono tan bajos como $3.95

Web Deposit: www.inmatedeposits.com Internet Deposits as low as $2.95

Depositos por web: www.inmatedeposits.com Depositos por Internet tan bajos como $2.95 

3. When can I turn myself in and what do I need to bring?

Court commitments can commit themselves any day of the week between of 6:00 am and 8:00 am. You will need to bring a current valid Washington state drivers license and a copy of the court commitment.

4. How do I make a request for a police report?

If you are requesting a copy of a report prepared by the Sunnyside Police Department with regard to any incident investigated by the Sunnyside Police Department, please complete the public records request form and return it to the Sunnyside Police Department.

The City will respond to your request within five (5) business days. Our response will be to either, (1) provide the record, (2) request clarification of the request, (3) notify you additional time is needed and provide an estimate and explanation, or (4) deny the request. Law Enforcement Public Records Request Form

5. How do I get a concealed pistol permit?

Concealed pistol permits are issued through the Sunnyside Police Department. You must live within the city limits of Sunnyside. You must apply in person at 401 Homer Street, Sunnyside, WA 98944. If this is an original request, please apply on Wednesdays for fingerprinting.

6. How do I purchase a dog license?

Dog licenses can be obtained at the Sunnyside Police Department.

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1. How do I make a request for a police report?

If you are requesting a copy of a report prepared by the Sunnyside Police Department with regard to any incident investigated by the Sunnyside Police Department, please complete the public records request form and return it to the Sunnyside Police Department.

The City will respond to your request within five (5) business days. Our response will be to either, (1) provide the record, (2) request clarification of the request, (3) notify you additional time is needed and provide an estimate and explanation, or (4) deny the request. Law Enforcement Public Records Request Form

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1. How do I report a road hazard?

You can contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. After hours, you may call the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.

2. How do I report a sewer backup?

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206. After 5 pm or Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, contact the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.

3. How do I report a streetlight outage?

You can contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The pole number and address closest to pole is very helpful.

4. How do I report a traffic light malfunction?

You should contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. After hours, you may call the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.

5. How do I report a watermain break?

Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Contact the Public Works Department at (509) 837-5206. After 5 pm or Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, contact the Police Department at (509) 836-6200.