City Council Regular Meeting 7 28 2026 Video

The City of College Place City Council held its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, which included presentations and discussions primarily focused on housing development and transportation planning. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by Deb Fliegan of Hayden Homes, highlighting their role as a major home builder in the region, including the construction of over 360 homes in College Place. The discussion covered affordable and workforce housing challenges, the impact of land costs on housing prices, and Hayden Homes' charitable giving programs, including a recent agreement with the Washington Attorney General's office regarding charitable covenants on homes. Public comments raised concerns about these covenants and urged the council to require their removal before approving further development plans. Additionally, the council reviewed and unanimously approved the fiscal year 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan, a required six-year project list necessary for securing state and federal grant funding for transportation projects. The meeting also included updates on the city's comprehensive plan draft and ongoing urban growth boundary (UGA) expansion applications, with council members expressing concerns about county-level collaboration and the potential impacts on housing and economic development. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussions and approvals relate to future infrastructure and housing development projects that may involve procurement activities.