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Council Reviews Police Station and Major Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Reviews Housing, Energy and Kratom Policies

Council discussed possible local rules for kratom products and a multifamily housing tax exemption, but the workshop minutes record no formal decisions. Staff reported that Richland receives 99.5% of its wholesale power from the Bonneville Power Administration, with nearly 90% coming from low-cost, reliable and carbon-free resources.

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Briefing

Jul 24, 2026

Council Reviews Police Station and Major Projects

The proposed conversion of City-owned property at 1200 Jadwin Avenue into a police station has an estimated remaining cost of approximately $42 million, with occupancy anticipated by late 2029 or early 2030. The City also reported securing approximately $3.2 million for removal of the 280,000-cubic-foot waste tire pile, with the funding required to be spent by June 2027.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council adopts parks and pay plans

The Council unanimously adopted a revised compensation plan for unaffiliated employees and a six-year Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan, both by 7-0 votes.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Council advances traffic camera framework

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-16 on first reading by a 6-0 vote, creating a legal framework for a potential automated traffic safety camera program. The ordinance does not authorize buying or installing cameras; it allows further analysis, vendor evaluation, procurement, and coordination.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Council adopts child supervision ordinance

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-15, making failure to supervise a child unlawful under the Richland Municipal Code. It also approved agreements supporting engineering and equipment procurement for Atlas Agro’s power interconnection, with costs allocated to the project.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Council advances budget and safety measures

The Council approved first readings for 2026 budget amendments increasing total appropriations by $17,737.644, including $8 million to purchase 1200 Jadwin Avenue for a future police station, and for a child-supervision offense ordinance. Both votes passed 7-0 for the budget and 5-2 for the safety ordinance.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council weighs downtown redevelopment and preservation

Council generally supported waiting to redevelop the former City Hall property at 505 Swift Boulevard until the future police station location is determined, allowing the sites to be planned together. Council also expressed general support for establishing a local historic preservation program and reviewed the 2027–2032 transportation plan, which must be approved and submitted by June 30, 2026.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Advances 2026 Budget Carryovers

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance adding 2025 budget carryovers to the 2026 budget, including grants, encumbered purchases, and multiyear capital projects. The vote was 7-0.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council Approves Administrative Code Changes

Richland City Council approved its consent calendar 7-0, including an ordinance amending the city’s administrative code and a first amendment to an infrastructure agreement concerning stormwater conveyance.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Downtown Loop Construction Planning Advances

The Downtown Loop project is fully funded and about 90% complete in design, with construction anticipated to begin in winter 2026–2027. Right-of-way acquisition is the main schedule delay, and construction will be phased to preserve downtown traffic, pedestrian access, and business access.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Council approves utility rate changes

Council approved stormwater and wastewater utility-rate amendments and 2026 capital-fund budget changes through a 7-0 consent-calendar vote.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves police station property purchase

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize an agreement to purchase 1200 Jadwin Avenue for a new Richland Police Station at a negotiated price of $7.75 million. The agreement includes $45,000 in earnest money and allows the City to withdraw if structural or appraisal reviews are unsatisfactory.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

City Secures $3.8 Million for Projects

The City secured approximately $3.2 million for tire-pile remediation and $600,000 for facility HVAC improvements through the Climate Commitment Act account.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Council Advances 10.3-Acre Residential Rezoning

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 2026-05 on first reading by a 7-0 vote, rezoning approximately 10.3 acres from Suburban Agriculture to Single Family Residential.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Council pauses siting of LRA facilities

The Council unanimously adopted a six-month moratorium, effective immediately, on siting Less Restrictive Alternative facilities serving sexually violent predators in Richland. It also unanimously authorized a special election for the vacant Council Position No. 4 on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council weighs traffic cameras and plan update

A majority of the Council supported refreshing the existing strategic plan, and the Council generally supported holding a facilitated retreat; automated traffic enforcement remained an exploratory discussion with no formal action.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council Advances Budget and Labor Agreement

The Council unanimously advanced a $1,031,660 increase in 2026 budget appropriations, including $900,000 in new grant revenue for master planning the Horn Rapids Advanced Clean Energy Park. It also unanimously approved a 2026–2028 collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters, Local No. 839, and authorized agreements related to reconveyance of certain shoreline property.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Council Extends Energy Project Option

The Council unanimously approved a first extension of Washington Energy, LLC’s option agreement, giving the company additional time for due diligence. The amendment fixes minor technical issues but does not change the payment schedule or other principal terms.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Todd Samuel Appointed Interim Councilmember

The City Council unanimously appointed Todd Samuel as interim councilmember for Position No. 4 in a 6-0 vote. During the workshop, councilmembers favored prioritizing due diligence on the $49 million 1200 Jadwin police station option, while retaining Queensgate as a backup and removing the former City Hall site from consideration.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Council Approves Police Staff Contract

Richland City Council unanimously approved a two-year 2026-2027 collective bargaining agreement with the Richland Police Professional Staff Guild, establishing wages, hours, and working conditions.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Richland Advances Parking Rule Changes

The City Council approved Ordinance 2026-01 for first reading on a 5-1 vote, eliminating minimum off-street parking requirements in the Central Business District and Columbia Point North Waterfront District.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Council advances housing and emergency service plans

The Council unanimously approved first readings to rezone approximately 87.39 acres for low- and medium-density housing, retail, and related development, and adopted measurable service objectives for Richland Fire & Emergency Services.

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Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Council Advances 8.5% Electric Rate Increase

The City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance proposing an 8.5% increase in electric retail rates effective January 1, 2026. The Council also approved the $336,476,600 2026 budget and 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Plan, authorized an option agreement for 275 acres estimated to generate $23.9 million, and approved two 2026–2028 firefighter labor agreements.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Richland Replaces Vehicle Fee With Sales Tax

Starting April 1, 2026, Richland will replace its $20 vehicle license fee with an additional 0.1% sales and use tax dedicated to pavement preservation. The Council approved the change 7-0.

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