City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Kennewick City Council discussed a proposed change of zone for 3805 S Vancouver Street and a new Parks and Recreation Special Events Grant Program. Public comments primarily focused on concerns about less restrictive alternative housing for sexually violent predators. The Council also approved a joint letter of support for the Tri-City Shoreline Reconveyance legislation.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Kennewick, WA
Meeting Date
February 3, 2026

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.a

Meeting Minutes: January 20, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting

Motion to approve the minutes as presented.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.b

Meeting Minutes: January 27, 2026, City Council Workshop

Motion to approve the minutes as presented.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.c

Board & Commission Vacancy: Arts Commission Appointment

Motion to approve the Interview Committee's recommendation to reappoint Jessica Southard to Position 5, with a term expiring April 1, 2030.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.d

Board & Commission Vacancy: Kennewick Public Facilities District (KPFD) Appointment

Motion to approve the Interview Committee's recommendation to reappoint Austin Crawford to Position 3, with a term expiring April 1, 2030.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.e

Board & Commission Vacancy: Planning Commission Appointment

Motion to approve the Interview Committee's recommendation to reappoint Tina Gregory to Position 4, with a term expiring April 1, 2030.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.f

Claim Roster: Toyota Center Operations and Box Office Accounts

Motion to approve the Claims Rosters for the Toyota Center Operations and Box Office Accounts for December 2025 in the amount of $891,523.53 comprised of check numbers 28829-28915 in the amount of $729,253.29 and electronic transfers in the amount of $162,270.24.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.g

Claims Roster: Columbia Park Golf Course Account

Motion to approve the Claims Roster for the Columbia Park Golf Course Account for December 2025 in the amount of $33,065.38 consisting of check numbers 2990-3000 and 3029-3034 in the amount of $8,838.33 and electronic transfers in the amount of $24,227.05.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.h

Payroll Roster: For the Pay Period Ending 1/15/2026

Motion to approve the payroll roster for the pay period ending 1/15/2026.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.i

Contract: City Hall Replacement Study

Motion to approve the City Hall Replacement Study professional services agreement with Architects West as presented.

ORDINANCESItem 5.a

Ordinance: Change of Zone from Residential, Suburban (RS) to Residential, Low Density (RL) at 3805 S Vancouver Street (COZ-2025-0005)

NEW BUSINESSItem 6.a

Grants: New Parks and Recreation Special Events Grant Program

NEW BUSINESSItem 6.b

Shoreline Reconveyance