Recap of the Oct. 14, 2026, City Council regular meeting

The seven members of the Walla Walla City Council

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

Proclamation (4:00)

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2026

Public Comments (7:10)

  • Blue Mountain Forest Plans revision letter

Consent Agenda (10:42)

  • Budget amendment; City Manager authorization to surplus; 9/21 and 9/23 minutes (approved, 7-0)

Active Agenda

  • Public Hearing: CDBG 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (13:59) (no Council action needed)
  • Public Hearing on the Formation of the Woodlawn/Chestnut LID (21:02) (no Council action needed)
  • Public hearing for the Periodic Comprehensive Plan Update - Walla Walla 2046 (43:28) (no Council action needed) 
  • Public Hearing on the Municipal Code Amendments implementing the 2046 Comprehensive Plan (50:28) (no Council action needed)
  • Public Hearing on the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) code amendments (1:16:45) (no Council action needed)
    • Motion that staff provide responses, plans of action, or options to Council for future decisions at either the first or second meeting in November (approved, 7-0)
  • Public Hearing on revenue sources supporting the Biennial Budget and adopt Resolution 2026-087 Setting the 2027 Regular Property Tax Levy (3:14:23) (approved, 7-0)
  • Approve the September 2026 Accounts Payable Register (3:43:36) (approved, 7-0, 6,0)
  • Approve the September 2026 payroll and benefits transactions (3:45:03) (approved, 7-0)

Councilmember Meeting Reports (3:45:25)