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Votes at a glance: Kennewick City Council actions, April 1, 2025
Summary
Summary of formal votes taken by the Kennewick City Council on April 1, 2025, including consent items, an easement vacation, and ceremonial proclamation actions.
The Kennewick City Council took the following formal actions during its April 1, 2025 meeting. Vote tallies reflect the clerk’s roll calls during the meeting.
- Excuse absences: The council voted to excuse the absences of Councilmember Anderson and Councilmember Beauchamp. Moved by Councilmember Milbauer; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chiarelli. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
- Approve agenda as amended: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chiarelli; seconded by Councilmember McShane. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
- Approve consent agenda as amended: Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Chiarelli; seconded by Councilmember McShane. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
- Adopt resolution to vacate a 10-foot utility and irrigation easement at 3627 South Palouse Court: After a staff report that the easement serves no current or future utility need and review by utility companies, Mayor Pro Tem Torelli moved to adopt the resolution as presented; Councilmember McShane seconded. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
- Strike the draft “Be Smart” proclamation and direct staff to bring a final proclamation forward at a future meeting: Moved by Councilmember Milbauer; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Torelli. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
- Approve the 2025 ceremonial proclamations list as amended: Moved by Councilmember Milbauer; seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Torelli. Vote: passed unanimously, 5-0.
Why this matters: These votes complete routine council business, finalize a property easement vacation requested by a property owner, and set a path for further staff work on a draft ceremonial proclamation. The item on a fire impact fee and the Garfield Blackberry Canyon drainage project were handled separately (the fire fee public hearing was continued to April 15; the drainage project acceptance was addressed in new business).
