City Council Meeting

The City Council of College Place held a meeting on January 28, 2026, during which several procurement and funding matters were discussed and approved. Key agenda items included the authorization of a grant agreement with the Washington State Department of Ecology for $1,947,500 in grant funds, with a local match of $102,500, to construct a state-of-the-art stormwater decant facility near the wastewater treatment plant. The council also approved acceptance of a $120,000 biannual stormwater capacity grant for 2025-2027 to support various stormwater management activities. Additionally, the council addressed a procedural ordinance (26-002) to authorize the mayor to sign a consent letter related to a franchise transfer for wireless services with Ziply, a telecommunications provider undergoing a merger. The council unanimously passed the resolutions and ordinance, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship and infrastructure improvements while ensuring compliance with local regulations and franchise agreements.