West Richland public meetings in 2021

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the West Richland City Council meeting on December 7, 2021. The agenda provides only meeting logistics (Zoom link, meeting ID, and phone number) and references attached PDF documents (agenda and packet). No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 867 0773 1943)
• Documents: 12-07-21-AGENDA.PDF and 12-07-21-PACKET.PDF

The City Council approved Resolution 57-21, adopting the 2022 Legislative Agenda, with six affirmative votes and one nay from Councilmember Smart. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously, including items such as the SR 224/Van Giesen Improvement Project Phase 1 award and the establishment of a utility assistance program with ARPA funds. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Resolution 57-21 (2022 Legislative Agenda) with 6-1 vote (Smart nay).
• Approved the consent agenda unanimously, including the SR 224/Van Giesen Improvement Project Phase 1 award.
• Approved the consent agenda item establishing a utility assistance program with ARPA funds (Resolution 61-21).
• Approved the consent agenda item setting a public hearing date for a frontage improvement waiver (Resolution 60-21).
• Approved the consent agenda item amending the Master Fee Schedule (Resolution 59-21).
• Approved the consent agenda item authorizing an interlocal agreement with Benton County for equipment/services (Resolution 58-21).
• Approved the consent agenda item authorizing the Mayor to execute a CERB Loan Reimbursement Agreement with Benton REA.
• Approved the consent agenda item accepting the Harrington Road Overlay Project as complete.

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting held online via Zoom. The agenda lists only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific items described in the provided text.

• Meeting held via Zoom (Meeting ID: 867 0773 1943)
• Agenda and packet documents available as PDFs

The West Richland City Council approved Ordinance 28-21, adding a design review permit type and adopting Design and Development Guidelines, with a 4-1 vote. It also unanimously approved the 2022 property tax levy at 101% of 2021 plus new construction, and budget amendments for the 2021-2022 biennium. Several resolutions were passed, including salary schedule changes, a COLA for non-represented employees, and personnel policy updates.

• Approved Ordinance 28-21 (design review permit and guidelines) 4-1
• Approved Ordinance 29-21 (2022 property tax levy at 101% of 2021) unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 30-21 (budget amendment for 2021-2022 biennium) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 54-21 (amended 2021/2022 salary schedule) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 55-21 (COLA for non-represented employees for 2022) unanimously
• Approved Resolution 56-21 (personnel policies, HRA VEBA, pay-for-performance updates) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions 52-21 and 53-21 (Cooperative Way funding agreements) unanimously

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only meeting access information and links to meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

City Council

This agenda contains only a reference to updated meeting materials (a packet and agenda PDF) for the October 19, 2021, West Richland City Council meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive items deferred to the attached documents.

• Updated City Council meeting packet (10-19-21 - PACKET - UPDATED.PDF)
• Updated agenda (10-19-21 - AGENDA - UPDATED.PDF)

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved several resolutions and an ordinance, including a frontage improvement waiver for Benton REA's Cooperative Way project and an amendment to Benton REA's franchise agreement extending its term to 30 years. The council also approved the consent agenda, a salary schedule amendment, and surplus declarations.

• Approved consent agenda including bills, minutes, and surplus resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 49-21 granting frontage improvement waiver for Benton REA (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 27-21 amending Benton REA franchise agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 50-21 amending salary schedule for OIT position (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the West Richland Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting packet and agenda documents, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding. No other specific items are listed for discussion.

• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funding discussion

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Finance Director Gwinn presented staff recommendations, including updates to Council Chambers, COVID messaging, utility assistance, and water infrastructure. Council members discussed these options and suggested exploring utility rebates and broadband projects, but no formal decisions were made.

• Discussed ARPA fund allocation options, no vote taken
• Staff recommended spending on Council Chambers, COVID messaging, utility assistance, and water infrastructure
• Council suggested utility rebate and broadband project exploration

City Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate, listing the regular City Council meeting time and linked documents. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Ordinance 25-21) and the subsequent rezones (Ordinance 26-21) after a public hearing. The council also unanimously approved a resolution opposing a local income tax, and approved the consent agenda, which included several resolutions and ordinances on fees, surplus property, and a final plat.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, PWTF loan contract, surplus property sale, fee schedule amendments, security agreement, final plat, and transportation impact fees (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Ordinance 25-21) (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Rezones to Implement Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 26-21) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 46-21 opposing local income tax (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special remote meeting of the West Richland City Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale, with no action to follow. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110-1(c) to consider minimum price for real estate sale
• No action to follow executive session
• Remote meeting per Governor's Proclamation 20-28

The West Richland City Council met in special session on September 21, 2021, and immediately adjourned to a 45-minute executive session to discuss the minimum price for offering real estate for sale. No action was taken following the executive session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Held executive session on real estate minimum sale price (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:46 p.m.

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting notice and a link to the packet; no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text. The council is scheduled to meet at 6:00 p.m. on September 21, 2021.

• Meeting date and time: 6:00 p.m., September 21, 2021

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved changing the city's employee 401/457 retirement investment provider from Mission Square (formerly ICMA) to Empower Retirement. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, approving minutes, and several other routine items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conversion of retirement investment provider from Mission Square to Empower (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bill payments, minutes, DOC work crew agreement, Constitution Week proclamation, and copier lease (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet and agenda documents for the September 7, 2021 City Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The West Richland City Council approved Resolution 39-21 to vacate a portion of a 30-foot public utility easement on Willamette Heights Section 6, Lot 70, after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved Resolution 40-21 to add a full-time Information Systems Administrator to the salary schedule, and Ordinance 23-21 to amend the 2021-2022 biennial budget to fund that position. The consent agenda, including minutes, a Soroptimist proclamation, and several resolutions, was approved unanimously.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda, including minutes from August 17 and 31, 2021, and resolutions 34-21 through 38-21.
• Approved Resolution 39-21 to vacate a portion of the 30-foot utility easement at 405 S 54th Avenue.
• Approved Resolution 40-21 to add a full-time Information Systems Administrator to the 2021-2022 salary schedule.
• Approved Ordinance 23-21 to amend the 2021-2022 biennial budget for the new IT position.

City Council

The West Richland City Council convened a special meeting via Zoom on September 7, 2021. The agenda consisted only of procedural items and an executive session to discuss litigation with legal counsel.

• Executive Session to discuss agency litigation with legal counsel

The West Richland City Council met in special session on September 7, 2021, and immediately adjourned to a 25-minute executive session to discuss litigation matters with legal counsel. No action was taken following the session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss proposed Design and Development Guidelines. These guidelines aim to establish standards for building character, materials, and landscaping to create an aesthetically pleasing city.

• Presentation and discussion of General Design Standards for commercial construction
• Proposed standards for architectural design and building character
• Guidelines for building materials, colors, and grading
• Standards for landscape, streetscape, and pedestrian access
• Specific design standards for industrial warehouse developments

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss whether staff should draft development design guidelines for Industrial and Commercial properties. After a presentation and discussion, the consensus was for staff to proceed with drafting the guidelines, despite concerns about cost and rigidity. No formal vote was taken; the meeting was adjourned after the discussion.

• Directed staff to proceed with drafting development design guidelines for Industrial and Commercial properties (consensus, no formal vote)

City Council

The West Richland City Council approved a resolution to vacate a portion of a utility easement on Willamette Heights Section 6, Lot 78, and approved naming a new park 'The Heights Park' in the Heights at Red Mountain Ranch subdivision. Both items were approved after public hearings with no comments. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a contract for Well #3 and resolutions for a public hearing and a security agreement.

• Approved Resolution 32-21 to vacate a portion of the utility easement on Willamette Heights Section 6, Lot 78 (Bloom abstained)
• Approved Resolution 33-21 to name the new park 'The Heights Park'
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills, minutes, Well #3 contract, and resolutions 30-21 and 31-21 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to prohibit fishing, swimming, and wading in the lakes at the Park at the Lakes. The proposal follows insurance recommendations to reduce city liability for potential claims.

• Ordinance 21-21: Prohibiting in-water activities at Park at the Lakes with fines up to $250
• Resolution 27-21: Authorizing a TIF Mitigation Agreement with Sun Market
• Resolution 28-21: Setting an August 17, 2021 public hearing for a utility easement vacation
• Motion to award 2021 Crack seal and Street Striping Project
• Budget Amendment and motion to award Paradise Way Phase 4 Project

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 22-21, which establishes development standards for transmission lines as a conditional use in all districts, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, project awards, and resolutions, with Councilmember Bloom abstaining on one item due to a conflict of interest. No other substantive decisions were made, and the meeting included a report on fireworks activity and a discussion on possibly revisiting fireworks regulations.

• Approved Ordinance 22-21, adopting development regulations for transmission lines as a conditional use in all districts.
• Approved the consent agenda, including payment of bills, minutes, budget amendment, and project awards.
• Approved the Paradise Way Phase 4 Project and 2021 Crack Seal and Street Striping Project.
• Authorized the mayor to execute a TIF Mitigation Agreement with Sun Market.
• Set a public hearing for August 17, 2021, to consider a utility easement vacation.
• Authorized submission of a CERB application for roadway and water improvements.
• Approved an ordinance prohibiting fishing and in-water activities in lakes at The Park at The Lakes.
• Discussed fireworks regulations, with council members expressing interest in a future workshop.

Park and Recreation Board

This is a procedural meeting of the West Richland Park and Recreation Board with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no decisions, proposals, or discussions specified.

• Agenda item 1: Agenda
• Agenda item 2: Meeting Materials

City Council

The West Richland City Council is meeting remotely to consider several action items, including a public hearing on a utility easement vacation, a resolution to adopt the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, and an ordinance amending the Complete Street Policy. The council will also vote on consent agenda items, including a motion to increase the on-call building permit services contract with Northwest Code Professionals from $25,000 to $50,000 due to a significant rise in permit applications. A proclamation recognizing Juneteenth will be presented.

• Motion to amend on-call building permit services agreement with NW Code Professionals, increasing contract from $25,000 to $50,000
• Public hearing and resolution on utility easement vacation (RES. 26-21)
• Ordinance 19-21 amending WRMC 12.03 Complete Street Policy
• Resolution 24-21 adopting 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program
• Ordinance 18-21 establishing General Fund 006 for Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and accepting ARPA funding

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, adopting the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program, awarding the Harrington Road Pavement Preservation Project, authorizing a PWTF loan application for Well #2, amending the On-Call Building Permit Service Agreement, and adopting a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The council also approved Resolution 26-21 to vacate a utility easement on Kingview Addition, and Ordinance 19-21 amending the Complete Streets Policy. No public comments were made, and the meeting included two executive sessions.

• Approved the consent agenda, including payment of bills, minutes, and several resolutions and motions.
• Adopted Resolution 24-21, the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program.
• Awarded the Harrington Road Pavement Preservation Project.
• Authorized a PWTF loan application for Well #2.
• Amended the On-Call Building Permit Service Agreement with NW Code Professionals.
• Adopted Resolution 25-21 proclaiming September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
• Approved Resolution 26-21 to vacate a 20-foot utility easement on Kingview Addition.
• Approved Ordinance 19-21 amending the Complete Streets Policy (WRMC 12.03).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended the City Council approve a zoning code text amendment (TXT-002-2021) regarding transmission lines. The amendment updates definitions for minor utilities, adds a new definition for transmission lines, establishes development and performance standards, and sets transmission lines as a conditional use in all districts. The commission also discussed the Comprehensive Plan Docket Review, with plans to revisit it in July and bring it to Council in August. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at 6:44 p.m.

• Approved the agenda unanimously
• Approved the May 13, 2021 minutes unanimously
• Excused Chair Chad Utecht and Commissioner Zach Byrnes unanimously
• Recommended Council approve Zoning Code Text Amendment TXT-002-2021 for transmission lines unanimously
• Discussed Comprehensive Plan Docket Review, with further discussion planned for July and Council review in August

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet documents for the West Richland City Council meeting on June 1, 2021. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or informational only.

• Meeting packet provided as PDF documents (original and updated versions)

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign a Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise for body and vehicle cameras, Tasers, and related equipment, contingent on a subsequent budget amendment. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance 17-21, amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget, and a motion to offer LifeSecure's Group Long Term Care Insurance policy to all current W2 employees, with the city contributing $25 per month per policy. The consent agenda, including resolutions for Paradise Way Phase 4, Juneteenth Day, and the SR 224 water infrastructure disbursement agreement, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Paradise Way Phase 4 agreement, Juneteenth proclamation, SR 224 water funds, salary schedule, COVID-19 messaging, and BIPIN interlocal agreement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to authorize Mayor to sign Axon Enterprise contract for body/vehicle cameras and Tasers, contingent on budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 17-21 amending 2021/2022 biennial budget (unanimous)
• Approved motion to offer LifeSecure Group Long Term Care Insurance to all W2 employees with $25 monthly city contribution, as amended (unanimous)
• Held public hearings on SAO Cyber Security Audit and 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program; no action taken

City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet documents and no listed agenda items. The council is not shown to be deciding or discussing any specific business at this meeting.

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, approving prior minutes, authorizing agreements with Lourdes Hospital and FORMEC, and setting public hearing dates for the 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program and a utility easement vacation. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 19-21, adopting policies for proclamations and keys to the city. No unfinished or new business was discussed, and no citizen comments were made.

• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement between City and Lourdes Hospital LLC for MHPs (consent agenda)
• Set public hearing date for 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program via Resolution 16-21 (consent agenda)
• Set public hearing date for utility easement vacation on Kingview Addition No. 7 via Resolution 17-21 (consent agenda)
• Amended City Council Rules of Procedure and Conduct via Resolution 18-21 (consent agenda)
• Authorized lease agreement with FORMEC and designated rent revenue to park maintenance via Ordinance 16-21 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 19-21 adopting policies for proclamations and keys to the city (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The West Richland Planning Commission meets remotely to conduct a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application. The sole substantive item is a request to allow a large-scale home occupation for winery administrative and storage use. Staff recommends approval, noting the use will not increase traffic or impact neighbors.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit USE-002-2021 (Williams)
• Proposal allows use of existing accessory buildings for winery storage at 515 S 41st Ave
• Site is zoned Medium Density Residential (RM-10) and currently hosts a small-scale home occupation
• Staff issued a mitigated determination of non-significance (DNS) for environmental review on April 27, 2021

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a conditional use permit (USE-002-2021) allowing Eric Williams to operate a large-scale home occupation for winery administration at 515 S. 41st Ave. The approval was subject to conditions in the staff report, excluding a 13x10 building at the back of the property. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural otherwise.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE-002-2021 for large-scale home occupation (winery administration) at 515 S. 41st Ave., subject to staff report conditions, excluding 13x10 building (unanimous)
• Excused Vice Chair Nancy Aldrich and Commissioner Zach Byrnes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The West Richland City Council will meet remotely to consider a resolution officially naming the community room in the new police facility the 'Noski Community Room' in honor of former Police Chief Mike Noski and former Mayor Donna Noski. The council will also discuss updates on water aesthetics, regional pathway speed regulations, a regional scooter pilot program, and amending the public comment period on council agendas. Several items are on the consent agenda, including repealing and replacing a land use matrix ordinance and amending an engineering services agreement.

• Resolution 15-21 to name police facility community room 'Noski Community Room'
• Ordinance 15-21 repealing Ordinance 14-21 and adopting corrected land use matrix
• Motion to amend On-Call Engineering Services Agreement with JUB
• Discussion on regional pathway speed regulations
• Discussion on Lime/Bird regional scooter pilot program

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 15-21, as amended, which repeals Ordinance 14-21 and adopts a corrected land use matrix, with a new restriction on drive-thru windows in the Neighborhood Commercial zone. The council also approved Resolution 15-21 naming the new Police Facility Community Room, and the consent agenda including an amendment to the On-Call Engineering Services Agreement with JUB. Discussions were held on regional pathway speed limits, a scooter pilot program, adding a public comment period, and changing the form of government, but no formal action was taken on these items.

• Approved Ordinance 15-21, as amended, restricting drive-thru windows in Neighborhood Commercial zone (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 15-21 naming the new Police Facility Community Room (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including amendment to On-Call Engineering Services Agreement with JUB (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as revised, moving item 6b to 7b and adding form of government discussion (unanimous)

Park and Recreation Board

This is a procedural meeting of the West Richland Park and Recreation Board. The agenda contains only the agenda and a meeting materials packet, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

City Council

The West Richland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance adopting a land use matrix, along with a budget amendment for the S. 38th Ave/SR 224 signal project. The consent agenda includes approving bills, minutes, a water system development fee mitigation agreement for Western Ridge, and an engineering services contract amendment for the Bombing Range Road-Keene Road intersection. Presentations include an officer award, Hanford Communities update, and library annual report. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the governor's directive.

• Public hearing and ORD. 14-21: Land Use Matrix
• ORD. 13-21: Amending 21/22 Biennial Budget and award for S. 38th Ave/SR 224 Signal Project
• RES. 14-21: Authorizing Mayor to execute water system development fee mitigation agreement for Western Ridge
• Motion: Amendment #2 to engineering services contract for Bombing Range Road-Keene Road Intersection Modification (JUB)
• New business: FORMEC Lease Agreement

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 14-21, amending Title 17 to consolidate land uses into a matrix for residential and commercial districts, after a public hearing with no comments. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills totaling $2,578,835.07, approving minutes, amending the 21/22 biennial budget, authorizing a water system development fee mitigation agreement, and amending an engineering services contract. The FORMEC lease agreement was discussed but deferred to the May 4 consent agenda for approval.

• Approved Ordinance 14-21 land use matrix (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2.58M in payments (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 13-21 amending 21/22 biennial budget (part of consent agenda)
• Authorized mayor to execute water system development fee mitigation agreement for Western Ridge (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Amendment #2 to engineering services contract for Bombing Range Road-Keene Road intersection (part of consent agenda)
• Deferred FORMEC lease agreement to May 4 consent agenda

Planning Commission

The West Richland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning code text amendment that consolidates all land uses into a land use matrix for residential and commercial districts. The commission will hear public testimony and is expected to recommend approval to the City Council. The meeting also includes an update on the Comprehensive Plan docket.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Text Amendment: Land Use Matrix
• Consolidates permitted, conditional, and secondary uses into a matrix for all zoning districts
• Includes changes such as allowing drive-through restaurants in commercial districts and schools in RM-10
• Recommendation to City Council for adoption on April 20, 2021
• Update on Comp Plan Docket

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended City Council approval of a zoning code text amendment that consolidates permitted, conditional, and secondary uses into residential and commercial land use matrices. The commission also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, and excused three absent members.

• Recommended approval of Zoning Code Text Amendment: Land Use Matrix (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Chair Utecht and Commissioners Brady and Byrnes (unanimous)

City Council

The West Richland City Council will consider a biennial budget amendment, adopt interim development regulations for transmission lines after a public hearing, and set the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The consent agenda includes several contracts and an ordinance on marijuana possession. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the pandemic.

• ORD. 11-21: 2021/2022 Biennial Budget Amendment
• Public hearing and ORD. 12-21: Interim Development Regulations for Transmission Lines
• Setting the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
• ORD. 10-21: Amendment to WRMC 9.40 and 9.44 on marijuana and drug paraphernalia
• Contracts: Northwest Groundwater Services for Well #2, JUB for SR 224 survey, Natural Selection Farms for biosolids removal

The City Council unanimously approved a $7,278,130 increase to the 2021/2022 biennial budget, bringing the total to $83,877,455. It also adopted an ordinance establishing development standards for transmission lines as a conditional use in all zoning districts. A proposed deed restriction for Flat Top Park was unanimously rejected. The council approved the 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment docket and updated marijuana and drug paraphernalia codes.

• Approved Ordinance 11-21, amending the 2021/2022 biennial budget by $7,278,130 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 12-21, interim development regulations for transmission lines (unanimous)
• Denied motion to authorize deed restriction for Flat Top Park (unanimous NAY)
• Approved forwarding 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment docket to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 10-21, amending marijuana and drug paraphernalia codes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including inter-local agreement with Richland for signal programming (unanimous)

Park and Recreation Board

The Park and Recreation Board is meeting to review its agenda and meeting packet. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

City Council

This City Council meeting has no agenda available. The only provided material is the workshop minutes PDF, so the meeting appears to be procedural or informational only.

• No agenda items listed
• Workshop minutes PDF provided

The City Council discussed the Horse Heaven Wind Farm project and decided to send a letter of opposition to EFSEC regarding the applicant's request for expedited review. The letter will be signed by the Mayor and the five councilmembers who spoke in opposition. Councilmember Moran remained neutral, and Councilmember Buel recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest.

• Approved sending opposition letter to EFSEC on Horse Heaven Wind Farm expedited review (5-0-1-1, with Moran neutral and Buel recused)

City Council

The provided document is a meeting packet containing only the agenda and previous minutes. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed in the text provided.

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, approving prior minutes, declaring a street sweeper surplus, and several contracts and agreements. The Council also approved Resolution 11-21 and Ordinance 09-21 to vacate utility and access easements with corrected legal descriptions, and Resolution 12-21 adopting the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved the consent agenda, including payment of bills, prior meeting minutes, surplus declaration, and multiple contracts and agreements.
• Approved Resolution 11-21, amending the utility easement vacation (EV 2020-17).
• Approved Ordinance 09-21, amending the access easement vacation (EV 2020-17).
• Approved Resolution 12-21, adopting the 2021-2026 Capital Improvement Plan.

Planning Commission

The West Richland Planning Commission will discuss two zoning code text amendments: a land use matrix update and interim regulations for transmission power lines. The land use matrix discussion is the first of two discussions before a public hearing in April and a City Council decision in May. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to the governor's stay-home directive.

• Discussion of draft land use matrix with changes to permitted uses across zoning districts
• Proposed changes include allowing drive-through restaurants in commercial districts and electric vehicle charging stations in commercial and light industrial zones
• Interim development regulation for transmission power lines to be discussed
• Public comments accepted in writing until 3:00 pm on March 11, 2021

The West Richland Planning Commission met via Zoom and discussed two zoning code text amendments: the Land Use Matrix and an interim development regulation for transmission power lines. No formal action was taken on either item; the meeting was procedural, with only routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Excused Commissioner Jerry Surdyk from the meeting (motion by Peterson, second by Byrnes, carried unanimously).
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Bohling, second by Brady, carried unanimously).
• Approved the February 11, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Brady, second by Peterson, carried unanimously).
• Discussed, but did not vote on, a zoning code text amendment for the Land Use Matrix.
• Discussed, but did not vote on, a zoning code text amendment for interim development regulations for transmission power lines.

City Council

The West Richland City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Horse Heaven Wind Farm project and current legislative items related to law enforcement. The agenda includes a presentation on the wind farm's visual simulations and a discussion of legislative matters. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Horse Heaven Wind Farm discussion, including visual simulations with 244 or 150 turbine options
• Current legislative items related to law enforcement

The City Council held a remote workshop with no formal votes on policy. They discussed the proposed Horse Heaven Wind Farm and its hearing process through Benton County and EFSEC. They also reviewed current law enforcement legislation and discussed how to contact representatives. Councilmember Buel was excused from the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Excused Councilmember Buel from the meeting (unanimous vote)
• Discussed the Horse Heaven Wind Farm and its hearing process
• Discussed current law enforcement legislation and outreach methods

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding interim development regulations for transmission line standards. The agenda also includes a security agreement and final plat approval for Phase 2 of The Heights @ Red Mountain.

• Public Hearing: Interim Development Regulation – Transmission line standards
• Resolution 09-21: Approving the Heights @ Red Mountain Phase 2 Security Agreement
• Motion to approve The Heights @ Red Mountain Phase 2 Final Plat
• Resolution 05-21: Amending 2021–2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• Motion to authorize RCCF project application to Benton County

The City Council approved Ordinance 08-21, adopting interim development regulations that make transmission lines a conditional use in all districts. They also authorized staff to submit a $1,862,000 application to Benton County for three water and sewer projects. The council approved Resolution 05-21, amending the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to include the Keene Road/Bombing Range Road intersection revision, in a 4-2 vote.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a security agreement for Heights @ Red Mountain Phase 2.
• Approved Ordinance 08-21, adopting interim development regulations for transmission line standards.
• Authorized staff to submit a Rural County Capital Fund application for three SR 224/Van Giesen projects totaling $1,862,000.
• Approved Resolution 05-21, amending the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, in a 4-2 vote.
• Excused Councilmember Buel from the meeting.

City Council

The City Council held a remote workshop and discussed the proposed Land Use Matrix, which was developed from prior Title 17 discussions. Councilmembers asked questions and provided feedback, but no formal decision was made. The Community Development Director will present the matrix to the Planning Commission for review.

• Discussed proposed Land Use Matrix (no vote)
• Directed Community Development Director to present matrix to Planning Commission

City Council

The West Richland City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge, a jail services agreement with Benton County, a resolution to declare surplus equipment, and a preliminary plat for Ranchland Townhomes. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions, and public comments are accepted in writing.

• Cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge
• Jail facilities agreement with Benton County
• Resolution 06-21 declaring surplus equipment
• Ranchland Townhomes preliminary plat
• Resolution 08-21 to set hearing to amend Resolution 04-21 and Ordinance 07-21

The West Richland City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included paying bills, approving prior minutes, a jail facility agreement with Benton County, a surplus equipment resolution, the Ranchland Townhomes preliminary plat, a short plat security agreement for Westhaven Phase 2, setting a hearing to amend Resolution 04-21 and Ordinance 07-21, and authorizing the mayor to execute a cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural with no public hearings, unfinished business, or new business.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 2, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved jail facilities agreement with Benton County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-21 relating to surplus equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Ranchland Townhomes preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-21 Westhaven Phase 2 short plat security agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 08-21 setting hearing to amend Resolution 04-21 and Ordinance 07-21 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The West Richland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for Red Mountain Events Center, LLC to restore and renovate the Tri-City Raceway at 47615 E SR 224, Benton City. The commission will make a final decision on the permit, which would allow racing and events at the 92.61-acre site zoned Commercial/Light Industrial. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit USE-0001-2021 for Tri-City Raceway restoration
• Applicant: Red Mountain Events Center, LLC; site is 92.61 acres at 47615 E SR 224
• Proposal includes restoring racetrack, facilities, landscaping, and lighting; hosting races, festivals, and events
• SEPA determination of non-significance (DNS) to be issued February 12, 2021
• No public comments received on the permit or SEPA DNS

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved Conditional Use Permit USE-0001-2021, allowing Red Mtn. Event Center LLC to renovate and operate a racetrack and event center at its current location, subject to conditions in the staff report. The meeting was conducted via Zoom and included presentations and applicant Q&A. No other substantive decisions were made; the agenda and prior minutes were approved, and an upcoming zoning code change discussion was announced.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE-0001-2021 for Red Mtn. Event Center LLC racetrack (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Excused Vice Chair Nancy Aldrich (unanimous)

City Council

The West Richland City Council will hold public hearings on vacating utility and access easements at 3093 and 3097 Tennessee Walker Ave, and on amending the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. The council will also discuss a cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge and receive a COVID-19 operational response update.

• Public hearing and resolutions to vacate utility and access easements (EV 2020-17) at 3093 and 3097 Tennessee Walker Ave
• Public hearing and resolution to amend the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
• First discussion on a motion to execute a cell tower site lease with Vertical Bridge
• COVID-19 Operational Response Update
• Consent agenda includes approving Ken Harper's Contract for Legal Services

The West Richland City Council held a public hearing on amending the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program to convert the Bombing Range/Keene roundabout to a signalized intersection. After hearing public comments opposing the signal, the council voted to postpone the decision until March 2 to allow staff to research concerns. The council also approved a utility and access easement vacation and discussed a cell tower lease with Vertical Bridge, which will be considered for approval on February 16.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Ken Harper's legal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 04-21 vacating utility easements on Short Plat 1950 Lots 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 07-21 vacating access easements on Short Plat 1950 Lots 3 and 4 (unanimous)
• Postponed decision on Resolution 05-21 amending the 2021-2026 TIP until March 2 (7-1, Smart nay)
• Discussed cell tower lease with Vertical Bridge; will be on consent agenda February 16

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plat for Ranchland Townhomes (File No. PLAT-0011-2020) to the City Council, adopting the findings and conditions in the staff report. The commission also discussed an upcoming update to the Design Guidelines, scheduled for March 11, 2021, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of PLAT-0011-2020 Ranchland Townhomes preliminary plat to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved the January 28, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the January 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The West Richland City Council is meeting remotely to hear a presentation on traffic analysis results for the Keene Road and Bombing Range Road intersection project, and to consider several consent agenda items including agreements with Visit Tri-Cities and Express Employment Professionals, a shoreline management plan update, and an interlocal agreement on water rights. They will also hold a public hearing on ordinances regarding wheeled all-terrain vehicles. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation discussion.

• Presentation: J-U-B traffic analysis results for Keene Road & Bombing Range Road intersection (roundabout and signal layouts)
• Consent: Approve 2021-2022 Visit Tri-Cities agreement ($5,000/year for 2021 and 2022)
• Consent: Approve contract with Express Employment Professionals for 2021 temporary staffing
• Consent: ORD. 04-21 Periodic Shoreline Management Plan Update
• Public hearing: ORD. 05-21 & 06-21 on Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle Chapter 10.17 and ATV/ORV Chapter 10.16

The West Richland City Council approved two ordinances allowing wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs) on city streets with speed limits under 35 mph, with a 6-1 vote. The consent agenda, including the shoreline management plan update and interlocal agreement, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 05-21 and 06-21 allowing WATVs on streets under 35 mph (6-1, Bloom nay)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Visit Tri-Cities agreement, Express Employment contract, Park Board reappointments, shoreline plan update, and interlocal agreement (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The West Richland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a Benton Rural Electric Association substation at 8550 Ruppert Road. The 3-acre site is zoned Medium Density Residential, where major utility facilities are a conditional use. Staff recommends approval with conditions, noting no public comments were received. The commission's decision is final and may be appealed to the City Council.

• Conditional Use Permit USE-0002-2020 for a 255' x 250' fenced substation with 39' steel structures
• Site: 8550 Ruppert Road, Parcel ID 135073000001000
• SEPA determination of non-significance issued December 30, 2020
• No public comments received on the permit or SEPA DNS
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a 2-year validity and fencing/screening requirements

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved a conditional use permit (USE-0002-2020) for BREA to construct and operate an electricity substation on Ruppert Road. The approval included conditions, but the commission removed the requirement for a solid planting of vegetation, keeping the fencing and privacy slats condition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved conditional use permit USE-0002-2020 for BREA substation on Ruppert Road (unanimous)
• Removed condition requiring solid planting of vegetation from substation approval
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The West Richland City Council will hold a remote meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including a speed limit ordinance for Keene Road, franchise and engineering contracts, and resolutions for the Wainwright Short Plat security agreement and a utility easement vacation public hearing. They will also hold a public hearing and consider ordinances for the CB Group access easement vacation and a 2021/2022 budget amendment, plus discuss a shoreline management plan update.

• ORD. 01-21: Speed limit on portion of Keene Road
• Motion to award Engineering Services Contract for Water System Plan Update
• Motion to award Engineering Services Contract for General Sewer System Plan
• RES. 01-21: Approve Wainwright Short Plat Security Agreement (performance bond, $61,800)
• ORD. 03-21: 2021/2022 Budget Amendment