City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Kennewick City Council proclaimed May 4, 2026, as International Firefighters Day and discussed several ordinances, including updates to the municipal code, a zone change, and regulations for virtual currency kiosks. The council also approved an extension of the development agreement for Vista Field.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Kennewick, WA
Meeting Date
April 21, 2026

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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

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CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.a

Meeting Minutes: April 7, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting

Motion to approve the minutes as presented.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.b

Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2026, City Council Workshop

Motion to approve the minutes as presented.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.c

Claims Roster: March 2026

Motion to approve the Claims Roster for March 2026 in the amount of $6,628,491.12 comprised of electronic payments and check numbers 323405-323817.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.d

Payroll Roster: For the Pay Period Ending 3/31/2026

Motion to approve the payroll roster for the pay period ending 3/31/2026.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.e

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 February 2026 in the amount of $809,466.62 comprised of check numbers 28979-29054 in the amount of $269,998.98 and electronic transfers in the amount of $539,467.64.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.f

Contract: 2025 JAG Interlocal Agreement Approval

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the 2025 JAG Interlocal Agreement.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.g

Contract: Amendment to Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loans for the Ranney Collector No. 5 PFAS Treatment System Improvements Project (P2508)

Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts as presented, as well as future amendments resulting in no increased cost change.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.h

Contract: 2026 Wastewater Biosolids Removal Project Award (RFB No. P2609-26)

Motion to award RFB NO. P2609-26 2026 Wastewater Biosolids Removal to Merrell Bros, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.i

Memorandum of Understanding: Heritage University

Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the memorandum of understanding with Heritage University.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.j

Contract: Leslie & Clearwater Lift Station Replacement Project Bid Award to C&E Trenching, LLC (P2513-26)

Motion to award P2513-26 Leslie & Clearwater Lift Station Replacement to C&E Trenching, LLC and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

CONSENT AGENDAItem 4.k

Contract: Award the 2027 Water System Plan Update Project to RH2 Engineering (P2613)

Motion to award a professional services agreement to RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the 2027 Water System Plan Update project in the amount of $298,062.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONSItem 5.a

Ordinance Docket: Transitioning Public-Facing Regulations from the Kennewick Administrative Code to the Kennewick Municipal Code

Motion to adopt the ordinance docket as presented (docket items 5.a.1 through 5.a.4). 1) Ordinance: Amending Section 2.08.025 – City Manager Performance Review – of the Kennewick Municipal Code (Housekeeping Update) 2) Ordinance: Adding Chapter 3.100 — Real Property Surplus — to the Kennewick Municipal Code 3) Ordinance: Amending Section 2.16.420 — Arts Commission Establishment — of the Kennewick Municipal Code 4) Ordinance: Amending Section 2.16.430 – Arts Commission Powers and Duties – of the Kennewick Municipal Code

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONSItem 5.b

Ordinance: Change of Zone from Residential, Suburban (RS) to Residential, Low (RL) at 2918 S Jean St (COZ-2026-0002)

Motion to adopt the ordinance as presented.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONSItem 5.c

Ordinance: Adding Section 18.65.065 – Expansion of Use – to the Kennewick Municipal Code, (DCA-2025-0006)

Motion to adopt the ordinance as presented.

ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONSItem 5.d

Ordinance: Adding Chapter 6.09 — Virtual Currency Kiosks — to the Kennewick Municipal Code

Motion to adopt the ordinance as presented.

NEW BUSINESSItem 6.a

Contract: Extension of the Development Agreement Between the City of Kennewick and Port of Kennewick for Vista Field

Motion to sign the development agreement as presented.