Recap of the Nov. 5, 2025, City Council meeting

The seven members of the Walla Walla City Council

Recap of the Nov. 5, 2025, City Council regular meeting

Recap of Wednesday's City Council regular meeting. (Times shown indicate when an item starts in the recording.) 

Public Comments

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant issues; overtime costs for project; driver behavior and pedestrian safety; chalk cleanup ordinance (4:48)
  • Response to public comments (27:18)

Consent Agenda (33:18)

  • Agreement ratification, 10/20 and 10/22 minutes (approved, 7-0)

Active Agenda

  • Resolution 2025-087: (35:04) Authorizes the City Manager to execute a MOU AFSCME 1191W Compensation Connections, Inc. salary study implementation. (approved, 7-0)
  • Resolution 2025-088: (46:46) Adopts the 2026 State Legislative Priorities (approved, 7-0); and Resolution 2025-089: Adopts the 2026 Federal Legislative Priorities
    • Motion to accept Option 2, which does not include a priority to explore amending the 1918 agreement (approved, 7-0)
  • Letter of Support for Washington State Scenic Bikeway Nomination (57:40) (approved, 7-0)
  • City Council discussion and possible action on whether to send a letter to the U.S. Forest Service regarding the Tiger-Mill Project (1:13:01)
    • Motion to send a letter with three requests (rejected, 3-4)
    • Motion to not send a letter (approved, 4-3)

Council Member Meeting Reports (2:53:54)