Marissa Ortiz

The council approved the repeal of a municipal code requirement for fingerprinting solicitor and canvasser license applicants and accepted a $6,900 Apparatus Readiness Grant for fire department tire replacement. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution amending the master fee schedule to include fees for a new water aerobics program and the authorization of the purchase of property located at 352 N. Columbia Avenue. The council also discussed potential sidewalk and curb improvements on North 5th Avenue, though no formal action was taken. Additionally, the mayor provided updates on the Oasis 2 development project and upcoming community celebrations.

The City Council Workshop meeting included standard opening procedures such as Call to Order and Roll Call. The primary agenda item involved a presentation by the Port of Pasco and ECONorthwest. The meeting concluded with Adjournment.

The meeting agenda included the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. Key items addressed included appointments to the Finance Committee and Salary Commission. The consent calendar covered the approval of the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting from January 7, 2026, and various financial reports including Accounts Payables, Check Register, and Payroll Register. Major agenda items for discussion or action involved the City Attorney Professional Services Agreement, an addendum and rescission regarding a Lease Agreement with Simmons Bros Investment LLC, an amendment to the Master Fee Schedule D concerning Community Center Rental Fees, and the replacement of the Washington Collectors contract. Other topics included discussion on Water and Sewer Rates, HAPO Signatory Authorization for the City Council, an Ordinance amending the Official City Depository, a Resolution to Surplus City Vehicles, the 2026 City of Connell Logo Update, and a Washington State Department of Commerce Interagency Agreement. An addition addressed a Task Order for Wastewater Lagoon Repairs.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. An ordinance was adopted to correct the official zoning map. The council discussed the Cities Insurance Association of Washington (CIAW) appraisals of city properties and decided to remain with the existing appraised values. A resolution to amend the salary schedule for 2021 to include a Deputy City Treasurer position was tabled. The City Clerk was acknowledged for earning her Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation.

The council meeting included presentations, correspondence, and a consent calendar approval. Discussions and actions were taken on the 2020 Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces (PROS) plan, a Critical Areas Ordinance Update Proposal from AHBL, Resolution No. 2019-07 amending the 2020 Salary Schedule, and Ordinance No. 1003-2019 adopting the 2020 Fiscal Year Budget. Additionally, Resolution No. 2019-08 was adopted, declaring the intent to authorize a sale and use tax for affordable and supportive housing. The TIB Agreement for the FY 2021 Seal Coat Project was approved, and a public hearing was set for a petition for de-annexation.