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Carolina Cole, a Kennewick resident, said the contractor planted a row of saplings but did not build the barrier residents expected. Cole said the ground behind the homes was raised approximately seven to eight feet and that the contractor told residents no wall was planned; she said city planner Anthony Moye had previously assured residents a six-foot wall would be constructed and that no certificate of occupancy would issue until it was installed. Cole said developers later proposed a four-foot wall as a compromise and described recurring dust, early-morning construction noise, intrusion on privacy, and a perceived loss of property value.

Scott Baker, another nearby resident, cited language in the city comprehensive plan about reducing the visual impact of parking lots, preserving neighborhood character, and requiring mitigation of adverse impacts. Baker said the vertical difference between the elevated area and yards creates a fall hazard and expressed concern about children or vehicles passing over a short barrier.

Connie Jacobson, who also lives nearby, said she measured the existing distances and found the retaining wall to her fence is about 33 inches, and that there is not the 10-foot green space she expected behind her property. Jacobson added that the planted evergreen species (northern white cedar) will take decades to reach a height that provides meaningful screening.

Council members asked staff for a factual briefing on the matter. Council member Beecham asked staff to provide clarity on what the planning commission reviewed and what the city approved. City staff indicated they would prepare and distribute a brief statement summarizing actions taken to date and the approvals on file so the council and residents could review the record.

Residents cited city code sections in their remarks: Cole referenced section 18.21.030 and section 18.36.100.3 concerning screening/landscaping definitions and parking-area barriers; those citations came from commenters and were not read into an official staff determination on compliance during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kennewick - City Council - Jan 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents near 4112 West 24th Ave asked the council to require a taller retaining wall or other barrier after a developer raised ground 7–8 feet and installed a short wall; residents cited dust, noise, privacy loss and vehicle-safety risks and requested clearer documentation of city approvals.","taxTitle","Kennewick City, Benton County, Washington","taxId",5807,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6686222,"Kennewick approves three-year police support staff contract with 3% raises in 2025–26, CPI adjustment in 2027",382,1226000,1608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c&start=1226&end=1608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c/thumbnail_1226000.jpg","/articles/6686222/Kennewick-City/Benton-County/Washington/Kennewick-approves-three-year-police-support-staff-contract-with-3-raises-in-202526-CPI-adjustment-in-2027","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6686222-b0f949e2b3251423c572965b81c3610a/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610377&Signature=Tf3M2KRM1ou0hOAIek2lUwVfrG47jVnX2livjw9ZsfFWY8P9FgFa06MwmAPUWNiFPyh1O1DUHtfl-VG93xxnScIEcOrpFhtpVzvDBxfxFO7uFZv1jsMtzKiGqTN9a1GNGv8tAkUxFUv0w-OCZyJ5KMf943YJG8fqoZzJEIvAI7BQHLcSZKqMrK-KIc16LIqo1eGtXS1oRD8YyfsAuDkUXXgG-kEDBUEm~pKseliC~5S--ajKYMxTVzh7wRyBswWDYTsrQd7WWJpglfLx26ZtowVQpnHhwIJin0iEu9CL8gYn5LDC7vNSPKedcFGSAVxCmoE-VZPqB4AG4OT8JjhdRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennewick City Council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kennewick Police Support Services Association (KPSSA) on Jan. 21. The agreement runs Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027.

City staff reported the KPSSA contract had expired Dec. 31, 2024, and that negotiations were completed in good faith. Staff said the economic provisions include 3% wage increases in 2025 and 2026; the 2027 increase will be tied to the CPI‑W West B/C index from June 2025 to June 2026 with a specified minimum tied to a new step (step F) representing a 4% increase over step E. Staff also said the contract increases the clothing allowance by $150 per employee. Staff reported the economic provisions fall within council-authorized amounts and are budgeted for 2025–2026.

Council member Milbauer moved to approve the agreement; Council member Beauchamp seconded. Council member Trumbull raised a transparency concern, saying the public had not had an opportunity to observe labor negotiations and estimating an approximate $85,000 three‑year impact on the general fund. Staff and the clerk recorded the vote as unanimous in favor.

Council discussion also noted inconsistent wording in the presented document regarding the association’s name (references in the packet alternately used “Support Services” and “Support Specialist”); the council did not alter the motion but recorded the inconsistency for correction in the final contract documentation.","The council unanimously approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Kennewick Police Support Services Association covering Jan. 1, 2025–Dec. 31, 2027; the contract includes 3% wage increases in 2025 and 2026, a 2027 CPI-based adjustment (with a minimum step increase), and a $150 increase to the clothing allowance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6686227,"Kennewick approves 2025 Tri‑Cities consolidated plan and $550,000 CDBG annual action plan",432,766000,1198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c&start=766&end=1198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c/thumbnail_766000.jpg","/articles/6686227/Kennewick-City/Benton-County/Washington/Kennewick-approves-2025-TriCities-consolidated-plan-and-550000-CDBG-annual-action-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6686227-4f530ccc7f576abb1a52135dd65d3372/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610377&Signature=OCjxbFplqu7qocIO7OBJQxqP1abeBLRwrLos4F9QbHti2IPTynPhBsYe9LwODTSxLeqgO~ZPyVKpOTBMZZUliDRmiHJfJrpcyNBlWphB3K4GYrpzLcAjt0JXoE9YkyuAddjKhRFrM~v0wXIiaJiEYNJNQSOkNFYJhpZ6HLqbckql0an7UMzQKAaE1xGAYPmbAH8NXTd4hxm2RuaPrI6tlO~JEhzHBngBG1B2xVG9-GzuR2hDOkWHc0owmVluzr7mliIJXZWTqLv1G71kdD-KQJzMedIsa3U4CpilgfHnyuI8xhxeuY3OWBcsVqlV4ehIUEooKi5cIAyyVGz-POZFcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennewick City Council on Jan. 21 approved the 2025–2029 Tri‑Cities consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan, which outlines the city’s planned use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for low- and moderate-income residents.

Kylie Peel, the city’s CDBG coordinator, told the council that Kennewick participates in a HOME consortium with Richland and Pasco and, as a HUD entitlement city, receives an annual CDBG allocation. Peel said the city anticipates $550,000 in CDBG funding for 2025 and that the recommended awards include a mix of infrastructure improvements and public services for low- and moderate-income residents. Peel said the application period ran from early August through the end of September 2024 and that the CDBG committee reviewed applications for eligibility.

One member of the public, Don Kenning of Kennewick, raised editorial and clarity suggestions about the published executive summary, including phrasing in the housing needs section and a reference to transitional housing and shelter capacity. Council member Anderson said the document had minor bookkeeping errors but affirmed the importance of addressing housing needs and stated his support.

Council member Anderson moved to approve the consolidated plan and annual action plan; Council member Beauchamp seconded. The clerk reported the motion passed unanimously.

The approved documents serve as the HUD-required five-year consolidated plan and the city’s annual action plan for distributing HUD entitlement funding in 2025. Staff did not detail specific subrecipient awards in the hearing but described the recommended mix of infrastructure and public‑service projects.","The council approved the 2025–2029 Tri‑Cities consolidated plan and the 2025 annual action plan, which allocates an anticipated $550,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for a mix of infrastructure and public service projects.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6686232,"Kennewick council postpones consideration of zone change for South Washington Street lots to Feb. 4",184,532000,716000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c&start=532&end=716","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2137774-3425f07bae4e95853f119e98fa236e4c/thumbnail_532000.jpg","/articles/6686232/Kennewick-City/Benton-County/Washington/Kennewick-council-postpones-consideration-of-zone-change-for-South-Washington-Street-lots-to-Feb-4","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6686232-6976bd0422401946155c308a73615519/orig.mp4?Expires=1773610377&Signature=ef02497LQMHcAkY-XGzqjSyYMd1cb~BP85MtRvNCURISU6g~sfqinMKmotEnveRDkP-gnjErx0869OfUN2~e~CJAb5c0PAvmv-4-otSUNEBwbFBpKzP6dgHd~1f3BEIJnU~WQ3s70DkJOtlWFQK8S2jpk3VUan62gIi03SbH0GUnUUz0tEiBiD-wWVejLfJ7~oD3-EPz2s0Q6XAfUmuVwUiwB2sXOLE6~Vooq7cvsT7UimB~VGE8z4kz1qEUKjf~pwBgJ3UyXyCUlAvdIb50zGnqTBR6SDKhTQ~dMYJPF~yTxI0NziQJwc1uSCZf0NHEvsEkELDgQUqSoyodeFfzMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Kennewick City Council on Jan. 21 unanimously voted to postpone consideration of a site-specific change of zone from CO (office) to CG (community commercial) for 1826 and 1838 South Washington Street (COZ2024-0002) until its Feb. 4 meeting.

The matter was introduced as a quasi-judicial action requiring council members to meet the appearance of fairness standard. Council member Beecham moved to postpone the item; Council member Anderson seconded the motion. The city clerk recorded the motion as passing unanimously.

City staff advised the council that, if approved, the rezoning would require the affirmative vote of four members rather than five because of current attendance; five council members were participating on Jan. 21. Council member Beecham said the postponement would ensure “everybody’s here when we can discuss this,” citing the seriousness of land-use decisions. Council member Trumbull noted he might not be able to attend in person on Feb. 4 but could join remotely.

Because the item is quasi-judicial, the council observed that general debate should follow the formal motion for action. No substantive discussion on the merits of the rezoning took place before the postponement motion.

The postponement does not decide the rezoning request; it defers the hearing and any formal council action to the Feb. 4 meeting when a fuller council presence is expected.","Kennewick City Council voted unanimously to postpone a quasi-judicial hearing on a site-specific change of zone (CO to CG) for properties at 1826 and 1838 S. Washington St.; council cited the need for full attendance and further review.","actionData","errors"]

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