Cheney public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving expenditures, a union contract, and two service agreements. The main action items are resolutions to renew HVAC maintenance agreements with DIVCO and a consulting services contract with Capitol Consulting.

• Vouchers totaling $1,018,845.35 for approval
• Resolution F-219: DIVCO service agreement renewals for heating and air conditioning systems at city facilities
• Resolution F-220: Renewal of consulting services contract with Capitol Consulting for 2024, with option to renew annually up to five years
• AFSCME 270-C 2024-2026 contract as information item
• Small contracts: Lilac City Community Band ($200), Summer Milson Art Camp ($105/participant), Lilac City Cheer Academy ($140/participant/day), Plaid Cat ($300)

City Council

The City Council will hold a final public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 budget. Other key actions include establishing new sewer and solid waste rates and adopting the 2024 salary ordinance.

• Final public hearing for the $77,599,500 proposed 2024 budget
• Resolution to establish sewer and solid waste rates for 2024-2028
• 2024 Salary Ordinance including a 4% increase for non-represented employees
• Real estate exchange agreement with North Cheney Mobile Home Park, LLC
• $4,000,000 SRF loan agreement for Well 5 PFAS mitigation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including electing officers and reviewing a special valuation application for the Cheney Depot at 15 Union St. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Special Valuation Application: Cheney Depot, 15 Union ST
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023 regular meeting

Park Board

The Board will receive updates regarding the pool and the 50 Acre Park. Information items also include a submitted Spokane Parks Foundation grant application and answers to questions for the Parks Director.

• Pool update
• Spokane Parks Foundation Grant Application submitted
• 50 Acre Park update

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2024 budget, including public hearings for Light and Public Works departments. The agenda includes several contract awards for infrastructure projects and updates to electric and water rates.

• Public hearing for 2024 Light and PWKS departmental budgets
• Resolution to update electric and water rates based on a cost of service study
• $2,130,678.00 contract award to Corridor Contractors, LLC for Purple Pipe Railroad Boring Project
• $455,000.00 contract award to TML Construction for Reservoir One roof installation
• $84,560.00 contract award to Elder Demolition, LLC for Hagelin Park Pool demolition

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss information items including the selection of a NAC for pool design, an open Spokane Parks Foundation grant application, the budget, and a project manager update. No action items are listed, and the Tree Board has no business. The meeting is largely informational with no formal decisions scheduled.

• NAC chosen for pool design
• Spokane Parks Foundation Grant Application open
• Budget discussion
• Project Manager Update

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 budget, including property tax levies and governmental revenue projections. The meeting also includes presentations on public safety budgets for the Fire and Police departments.

• Public hearing on 2024 property tax levies (General, Levy Lift, EMS, and General Obligation)
• Public hearing on 2024 governmental revenue sources and projections
• Public hearing on 2024 Fire and Police department budget presentations
• Resolution F-192: $225,000.00 contract award to Wrecking Ball Demolition, LLC for Reservoir One Roof and Column Demolition Project
• Approval of $532,582.74 in total vouchers and payroll

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including resolutions on financial policies, an aquatics facility design services agreement, and a grant application for electric vehicles. They will also hold a public hearing on an ordinance to add steep slopes to the Critical Areas Ordinance. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and payroll.

• Resolution F-190: Approve $13 million aquatics facility design services agreement with NAC, Inc.
• Resolution F-176: Adopt financial policies to support a higher credit rating for a general obligation bond for the community pool.
• Resolution F-191: Apply for $405,416 in Carbon Reduction Program funds to purchase electric vehicles (4 Ford Lightnings, 1 Ford Mach-E, 2 UTV EVs).
• Ordinance Y-49: Public hearing on adding steep slopes to the Critical Areas Ordinance (Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0).
• Vouchers totaling $543,938.03 and payroll totaling $1,097,788.80.

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting, which includes a public meeting on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) needs and potential projects. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting and hear commissioner and staff reports.

• Public Meeting #2023-09: Community Development Block Grant Needs & Potential Projects
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

City Council

The Cheney City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss findings from the city's Land Quantity Needs Analysis. The analysis examines how much buildable land exists within the city's Urban Growth Area (UGA) and projects future demand for residential and employment uses. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Discussion of Land Quantity Needs Analysis findings
• Review of buildable land within Cheney's UGA
• Projection of residential and employment land demand

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a reimbursement resolution for the new community pool, supplemental agreements with Union Pacific and BNSF for the Purple Pipe Project, and an ordinance to create a capital project fund for pool construction. They will also vote on a budget amendment totaling $1,029,600 that includes funding for pool demolition and construction. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $721,459.01, and small contracts.

• Resolution F-187: Reimbursement resolution for pool demolition, design, and construction costs to be repaid from bond proceeds.
• Resolution F-188: Supplemental agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to add fiber optic cable in existing casing pipe for Purple Pipe Project.
• Resolution F-189: Supplemental agreement with BNSF to allow a 352-foot water main segment between Pine St. and Fern St.
• Ordinance Y-49: Modify Critical Areas Ordinance to add steep slopes regulations (Planning Commission recommended 5-0).
• Ordinance Y-52: 2023 Budget Amendment #2 totaling $1,029,600, including $1,000,000 transfer to new Pool Construction Fund.

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to elect a new chair and vice chair, and to receive updates on the Touch a Truck event and 50 Acre Park. The board will also approve minutes from its June 14 and August 9 meetings. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Vote to elect new Park Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Information item: Touch a Truck event
• Information item: 50 Acre Park
• Approval of minutes from June 14 and August 9, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to approve routine financial items including vouchers and payroll, and to act on several resolutions. These include amending 457(b) plans, funding Holiday Hoopla with lodging tax, a DNR emergency agreement for Gray Road Fire services, an asphalt repairs appropriation increase, and an EWU football standby agreement.

• Vouchers totaling $436,564 and payroll of $1,155,115.19
• Resolution F-181: 457(b) plan amendments for SECURE Act 2.0
• Resolution F-182: $12,600 lodging tax funding for Holiday Hoopla (Dec 1, 2023)
• Resolution F-186: DNR emergency LUA for Gray Road Fire refuse services
• Resolution F-183: $20,000 appropriation increase for asphalt repairs (total $29,500)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission meets to hold a public hearing on modifying the Critical Areas Ordinance to include steep slopes or geologically hazardous areas. The commission will also approve minutes from its June 12 regular meeting and hear citizen, commissioner, and staff reports.

• Public hearing #2023-07 on modifying the Critical Areas Ordinance for steep slopes or geologically hazardous areas
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a draft ordinance modifying the Critical Areas Ordinance to include steep slopes and geologically hazardous areas. The update would require a Geotech analysis for development on slopes greater than 30%.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of draft ordinance modifying Critical Areas Ordinance to include steep slopes/geologically hazardous areas (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including awarding a contract for the 2023 Residential Street Preservation Project, approving a consultant agreement for the N 6th/Betz Road roundabout, and authorizing demolition of the existing municipal pool. The council will also consider an appropriation increase for sidewalk repairs and receive a presentation on behavioral health. Public comments are open.

• Resolution F-178: Award $209,880 contract to Shamrock Paving for 2023 Residential Street Preservation Project (engineer's estimate $323,985)
• Resolution F-177: Approve TIB consultant agreement with Parametrix for N 6th/Betz Road roundabout (90% TIB reimbursement)
• Resolution F-179: Authorize demolition of Cheney Municipal Pool and surplus of salvage materials
• Resolution F-180: Increase 2023 Sidewalk Repairs contract from $5,730 to $20,400
• Vouchers totaling $771,614.48

The City Council approved a consultant agreement for a roundabout and a contract for residential street preservation. They also authorized the demolition of the Cheney swimming pool and an appropriation increase for sidewalk repairs.

• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $771,614.48
• Approved Resolution F-177 for N 6th Street & Betz Road TIB Roundabout Consultant Agreement (Councilmember Barthels abstained)
• Approved Resolution F-178 for 2023 Residential Street Preservation Project Contract Award (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-179 for Cheney Swimming Pool Demolition and Surplus of Salvage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-180 for 2023 Sidewalk Repairs Project Appropriation Increase (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from April and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property at 105 W 6th St (Malmo/Kennedy House). The agenda includes citizen participation and commissioner reports, but no other substantive items are listed.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for 105 W 6th St (Malmo/Kennedy House)
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period

The Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement, fuel tank removal, and other repairs at 105 W 6th St. Approval for street-facing windows is conditioned on matching the visual characteristics and color of the original metal sash.

• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 105 W 6th St (unanimous)

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to vote on a new board chair and receive updates on the dog park grand opening, the aquatic center vote result, 50 Acre Park survey results, and the fall/winter brochure. The meeting includes citizen participation and approval of minutes.

• Vote for new Park Board Chair
• Dog Park Grand Opening recap (July 15)
• Aquatic Center vote result
• 50 Acre Park survey results
• Fall/Winter brochure

The board discussed the results of the aquatic center vote and a survey regarding the 50 Acre Park. No formal votes were taken on action items, and the election for a new Park Board Chair was postponed.

• Tabled vote for New Park Board Chair until September meeting

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions, including purchasing two body cameras for new police officers, authorizing the mayor to sign an MOU for a regional opioid abatement council, approving a legal services agreement for PFAS-related claims, and entering an interlocal agreement with Airway Heights for building services. They will also review a settlement agreement and approve vouchers and payroll totaling over $1.8 million.

• Resolution F-171: Purchase two body cameras for new police officers
• Resolution F-172: Mayor to sign MOU establishing Opioid Abatement Council
• Resolution F-173: Legal services agreement for PFAS contamination in Well 5
• Resolution F-174: Interlocal agreement with Airway Heights for building plan review and inspection
• Vouchers total $730,584.71; payroll total $1,082,266.58

The City Council approved several resolutions including the purchase of police body cameras and a building services agreement with Airway Heights. The council also authorized a regional opioid abatement council and a legal services agreement regarding PFAS.

• Approved Resolution F-171 to purchase two additional police body cameras (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-172 to establish a regional Opioid Abatement Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-173 for PFAS Legal Services Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-174 for building plan review and inspection agreement with City of Airway Heights (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-175 Settlement and Release Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,082,266.58 in total payroll and claims vouchers
• Forwarded damage claim from Larry Wippert to insurance pool (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting, primarily to review an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Malmo/Kennedy House at 105 W 6th St. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 6, 2023 meeting, citizen participation, and commissioner/staff reports. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person attendance at City Hall and virtual participation via Zoom.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for 105 W 6th St (Malmo/Kennedy House)
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Citizen participation period
• Commissioner and staff reports

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding a special budget workshop to discuss the 2024 budget process and priorities. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.

• 2024 budget process and priorities discussion

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss the 2024 budget and budget priorities. No substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Cheney City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including resolutions for a CDBG cooperation agreement, substation expansion geotechnical services, a fence installation, a TIB grant application, and regional homelessness authority discussions. They will also consider an ordinance to place the aquatics facility bond on the November ballot if the August primary measure fails. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $942,914.11, and citizen comments.

• Ordinance Y-48: Aquatics facility general obligation bond to be placed on November ballot if Proposition No. 1 fails in August primary
• Resolution F-166: Renewal of cooperation agreement with Spokane County for CDBG and related funds for three years
• Resolution F-167: Geotechnical services agreement with Budinger & Associates for Cheney Substation expansion
• Resolution F-168: Contract with Northwest Fence Company for 520 feet of chain link fence at Utilities Building yard
• Resolution F-169: Application for TIB preservation grant for Elm St. from Washington St. to N 6th St. (10% match required)

The City Council passed Ordinance Y-48 to authorize a general obligation bond for the Cheney Aquatics Facility. The council also approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure, grants, and regional cooperation on homelessness and housing.

• Passed Ordinance Y-48 for Cheney Aquatics Facility General Obligation Bond (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-166 for CDBG Cooperation Agreement with Spokane County (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-167 for Cheney Substation Expansion Geotechnical Services (Unanimous)
• Passed Resolution F-168 for UB Fence Installation Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-169 for 2023 TIB Grant Application (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-170 to work with Spokane Regional Collaborative on homelessness, housing, health and safety authority (Unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $942,914.11
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider two resolutions: one to increase the 2023 Sidewalk Repairs Project contract from $4,000 to $30,000, and another to approve a two-year advertising agreement with EWU for the BPA Conservation rebate program. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, vouchers, and small contracts.

• Resolution 23-057: Increase 2023 Sidewalk Repairs contract with Jett Concrete from $4,000 to $30,000
• Resolution 23-067: Approve EWU Energy Conservation Advertising Agreement, $7,500 for year 1 and $7,725 for year 2
• Vouchers total $393,715.22; payroll total $1,067,661.20
• Small contracts: William Conable Alexander Technique $70/participant, Plaid Cat Summer Concert $300, CentralSquare annual fees $4,824

The City Council approved an appropriation increase for the 2023 Sidewalk Repairs Project and an energy conservation advertising agreement with EWU. The council also approved payroll and claims totaling $1,067,661.20.

• Approved Resolution F-154 for 2023 Sidewalk Repairs Project Appropriation Increase (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-164 for EWU Energy Conservation Advertising Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and claims totaling $1,067,661.20
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council approved a multi-year transportation improvement plan and a specific intersection project on SR 904. The council also authorized the emergency acquisition of a wildland firefighting vehicle and approved over $1 million in claims and vouchers.

• Approved Resolution F-155 for Cheney Transportation Improvement Plan 2024-2029 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-162 for 2023 SR 904 2nd St Intersection Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-163 for emergency acquisition and build of a wildland firefighting apparatus (Unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers 165404 through 165485 totaling $1,010,648.82
• Denied damage claim from Athena Pertginides (Unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider a $9,466,100 budget amendment affecting seven funds, including police labor contracts, street projects, fire equipment, and water/sewer projects. They will also vote on an amended ARPA funding plan that removes one water project and reallocates funds among the remaining nine. Other actions include approving contracts for IT services, medical equipment, and a fire apparatus purchase.

• Budget Amendment #1 (Ordinance Y-47) totaling $9,466,100 across 7 funds
• Resolution F-153 amending ARPA funding plan for water infrastructure projects
• IT support contract with Executech: $13,375/month managed IT + $2,205/month security, 5-year term
• Purchase of used brush truck from District 4 for wildland fire response
• Emergency purchase of SCBA air compressor

The City Council passed a budget amendment and an ordinance amending net metering rules. The council also approved several resolutions related to fire department equipment, IT services, and ARPA funding.

• Approved Budget Amendment #1 (Ordinance Y-47) (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Passed Net Metering Ordinance Amendment CMC 14.20 (Ordinance Y-46) (7-0)
• Approved ARPA Funding Plan amendment (Resolution F-153) (7-0)
• Approved Spokane County HHWC MOU (Resolution F-156) (7-0)
• Approved IT Network Services and Support (Resolution F-157) (7-0)
• Approved Fire Department vehicle surplus (Resolution F-158) (7-0)
• Approved Wildland Fire Apparatus Purchase Agreement (Resolution F-159) (7-0)
• Approved Stryker Medical Equipment Service Agreement (Resolution F-160) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission reviewed a draft ordinance to add steep slopes and geologically hazardous areas to the Critical Areas Ordinance. No final vote was taken on the draft, as members were asked to provide comments before a future public hearing. The meeting also included reports on economic indicators and city infrastructure projects.

• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including awarding a $7,356,812 construction bid for the Purple Pipe Project's final treatment system, surplusing boulders at $450/ton, an interlocal yard waste agreement with Medical Lake, a lift station repair, and a net metering policy update. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers totaling $999,406.37, and public comment.

• Resolution F-149: Award $7,356,812 bid to Clearwater Construction for Purple Pipe final treatment system
• Resolution F-148: Surplus boulders at $450/ton
• Resolution F-150: Interlocal yard waste disposal agreement with Medical Lake
• Resolution F-151: Terra Vista Lift Station repair with RC Worst Company
• Ordinance Y-46: Amend net metering policy (CMC 14.20)

The City Council approved funding for claims and vouchers totaling $999,406.37. Several resolutions were passed regarding utility projects, waste disposal, and energy policy. One ordinance amendment regarding net metering received a first reading and was deferred.

• Approved claims and vouchers 165045-165147 and 165033 for $999,406.37
• Passed Resolution F-148 regarding Boulder Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-149 for Cheney Purple Pipe Project Final Treatment Construction Bid Award (carried, one abstention)
• Passed Resolution F-150 for Medical Lake Interlocal Yard Waste Disposal Agreement (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution F-151 for Terra Vista Lift Station Repair Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-152 regarding Light Department Net Metering Policy (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance Y-46 (Net Metering Ordinance Amendment) and deferred to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to discuss informational updates on Mayfest, the 50 Acre Park, and the swim team. No action items are listed, and the agenda is largely procedural with citizen participation and approval of minutes.

• Mayfest update
• 50 Acre Park update
• Swim team update
• Citizen participation period
• Approval of minutes

The board approved the minutes from the April 12, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the session. Discussions focused on Mayfest staffing, the 50 Acre Park, and swim team financial feasibility.

• Approved April 12, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider two resolutions: one to engage in discussions on a regional homelessness initiative (Spokane Unite) and another to disburse lodging tax funds to the American Legion for a post-Rodeo parade event. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance Y-41, which would rezone land between Bi-Mart and Grocery Outlet on SR-904 from commercial to mixed use and residential. Additionally, the council will approve minutes, vouchers totaling $1,288,689.29, payroll of $1,088,583.61, and several small contracts.

• Resolution F-146: Approve engaging in discussions on Spokane Unite regional homelessness initiative
• Resolution F-147: Lodging tax disbursement to American Legion No. 72 for post-Rodeo parade event
• Ordinance Y-41: Rezone land between Bi-Mart and Grocery Outlet on SR-904 to Mixed Use and Residential (R-3H)
• Vouchers totaling $1,288,689.29 and payroll of $1,088,583.61
• Small contracts: Bulldog Rooter ($2,783.08), ACTenviro ($8,044.50), Tessa Appel ($40 per participant)

The City Council approved Ordinance Y-41 to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. They also approved resolutions regarding a regional homelessness initiative and lodging tax disbursements.

• Passed Ordinance Y-41 Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment (5-1)
• Approved Resolution F-146 for Spokane Unite Regional Homelessness Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-147 for Lodging Tax Disbursement (carried, 1 abstention)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $1,288,689.29 and payroll of $1,088,583.61
• Approved forwarding Derek Baziotis' claim to WCIA for recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council passed Ordinance Y-45 regarding a pool bond ballot proposal. Council members also approved over $830,000 in claims and vouchers and a copier rental agreement for Parks & Recreation. A zoning map amendment was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance Y-45 Pool General Obligation Bond Ballot Proposal (6-0)
• Approved $830,445.45 in claims and vouchers (nos. 164753 through 164848)
• Approved Resolution F-145 for Parks & Recreation copier rental and maintenance (unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance Y-41 Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment (5-1)
• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Park Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 8, 2023 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken, though members discussed a proposed $13 million pool bond and the RCO compliance of the 50 Acre Park.

• Approved March 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council is meeting to vote on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include authorizing a ballot measure for up to $13 million in bonds for a new outdoor aquatic center, consenting to transfer a dark fiber lease from Ptera to Ziply Fiber, and approving agreements for imagery, fire sprinkler awareness, and courtroom AV upgrades. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and payroll.

• Ordinance Y-45: ballot proposition for up to $13,000,000 in bonds for a new outdoor aquatic center and locker room
• Resolution F-141: consent to assign dark fiber lease from Ptera to Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC
• Resolution F-142: updated Spokane County Pictometry imagery license agreement
• Resolution F-143: accept $500 grant from Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition for awareness
• Resolution F-144: agreement with EVCO for courtroom audio-visual upgrades

The City Council approved several intergovernmental and equipment agreements and authorized payroll and claims payments. They also held a first reading for a pool general obligation bond ballot proposal, which was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved payroll and claims totaling $2,461,000.23 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-141: Ptera Assignment and Assumption Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-142: Spokane County Pictometry Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-143: Home Fire Sprinkler Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-144: Agreement with EVCO for Audio Visual Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance Y-45: Pool General Obligation Bond Ballot Proposal and deferred to subsequent meeting (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss three information items: a land quantity needs analysis, a 50-acre park, and a housing report from the Inland Northwest Partners Conference. No formal decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.

• Information Item #2023-04: Land Quantity Needs Analysis
• Information Item #2023-05: 50-Acre Park
• Information Item #2023-06: Housing Report – Inland Northwest Partners Conference
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2023 regular meeting

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the February 13, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of information items and staff reports with no further formal actions taken.

• Approved February 13, 2023 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 9, 2023 special meeting. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved February 9, 2023 special meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a rezone of land between Bi-Mart and Grocery Outlet on SR-904, a text amendment to allow drive-throughs in C-1 zones, and agreements for road engineering, land analysis, mutual aid with Fairchild AFB, and opioid settlement allocation. The council will also review a pool feasibility study and hear a presentation on STA Connect 2035.

• Ordinance Y-41: Rezone land between Bi-Mart and Grocery Outlet on SR-904 from commercial to Mixed Use and Residential (R-3H)
• Ordinance Y-44: Permit drive-throughs on corner lots in C-1 zones off an alley
• Resolution F-137: Supplemental agreement with Parametrix for construction engineering on Clay Street and 6th Street overlay project
• Resolution F-139: Mutual aid agreement with Fairchild AFB Fire Department for emergency response
• Resolution F-140: Authorize mayor to sign opioid settlement allocation agreement II

The City Council passed Ordinance Y-44 concerning drive-throughs in C-1 zones. The council also approved several resolutions related to street consultants, land analysis, and mutual aid agreements. A comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved Ordinance Y-44 regarding drive-throughs in C-1 zones (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,105,318.29 in claims and vouchers
• Approved Resolution F-137 for Arterial Street TIB Consultant Supplemental Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-138 for Land Quantity Needs Analysis (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-139 for Mutual Aid Agreement with Fairchild AFB (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-140 for opioid settlement Allocation Agreement II (Unanimous)
• Deferred Ordinance Y-41 Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment to a future meeting
• Approved bringing forward Pool Feasibility Study Option 2 as an ordinance in April (Unanimous)

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several action items, including resolutions for police laptop purchases, a new police guild contract with wage increases, and a lodging tax disbursement for Mayfest. They will also review ordinances for a Ziply fiber franchise and the 2023 salary schedule. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and citizen comments.

• Resolution 23-032: Purchase 8 Panasonic Toughbook 55 laptops for police (MDC) at $461,471.50 in vouchers
• Resolution 23-034: Police Guild contract 2023-2024 with 9% wage increase in 2023 and 6% in 2024
• Resolution 23-035: Lodging tax disbursement to Cheney May Festers for Mayfest May 12-13, 2023
• Ordinance Y-42: Ziply Wireless franchise for fiber optic telecommunications
• Ordinance Y-43: 2023 salary ordinance including police wage increases and new vehicle equipment installer position

The City Council passed the 2023 Salary Ordinance and the 2023-2024 Police Guild contract. Council also approved a franchise ordinance for Ziply Wireless and a purchase for police laptops. Several appointments to the Planning Commission and Lodging Tax Committee were confirmed.

• Approved 2023 Salary Ordinance (Ordinance Y-43) (unanimous)
• Approved Police Guild Contract 2023-2024 (Resolution F-135) (unanimous)
• Approved Ziply Franchise Ordinance (Ordinance Y-42) (unanimous)
• Approved Police Laptop (MDC) Purchase (Resolution F-134) (unanimous)
• Approved Lodging Tax Disbursement for Cheney May Festers (Resolution F-136) (unanimous)
• Approved payroll and claims totaling $1,035,311.37
• Approved appointments of Ron Valencia and Bill Schillinger to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Carin Blair Hoober to Lodging Tax Committee (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board approved a request from Gardner’s of Cheney to maintain a memorial garden and plaque at Moos Field, pending a written agreement. The board also received updates on the 50 Acre Park, pool project budgeting, and dog park improvements.

• Approved Gardner’s of Cheney maintaining a small garden at Moos Field pending written agreement
• Approved February 8, 2023 regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several action items, including a fiber broadband design contract amendment, a lodging tax disbursement for the Cheney Rodeo, a grant application for road preservation, a zoning map amendment, and a franchise ordinance for Ziply. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, vouchers, and small contracts.

• Resolution F-131: Amendment One to fiber broadband design services with Zero DB Communications
• Resolution F-133: $14,500 lodging tax disbursement for Cheney Rodeo insurance
• Resolution F-128: SRTC grant application for Elm St. preservation (13.5% match)
• Ordinance Y-41: Rezone land between Bi-Mart and Grocery Outlet on SR-904 from commercial to Mixed Use and Residential (R-3H)
• Ordinance Y-42: Ziply Wireless franchise for fiber optic telecommunications

The City Council deferred a decision on a mobile home park comprehensive plan and zoning map amendment pending more information. The council approved several resolutions for fiber broadband design, a lodging tax disbursement, and a grant application.

• Deferred Ordinance Y-41 (Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Map Amendment) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-131 for Public Works & Lights Department Fiber Broadband Design Services Amendment One (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-133 for Cheney Rodeo lodging tax disbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-128 for 2023 SRTC Grant Application (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance Y-42 (Ziply Wireless Franchise Ordinance) and deferred to future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims and vouchers totaling $185,049.38 for 2022 and $737,839.01 for 2023
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and follow up on the Cheney Rodeo 2023, likely regarding lodging tax fund allocations. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, with no other decisions or proposals listed.

• Follow-up on Cheney Rodeo 2023

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee voted to fund an insurance request for the Cheney Rodeo parade, including potential cost increases based on the number of entries. This recommendation will be presented to the City Council on February 28, 2023.

• Voted to fund Cheney Rodeo parade insurance and potential rate increases based on parade entries

City Council

The Cheney City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to vacate an alleyway for Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Dr. Charles Hough, who plan to develop a new medical facility. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including awarding a $513,000 contract for street preservation and a $166,830 contract for electrical work, plus approving a replat and final plat for the Golden Hills 6th Addition. Other items include a lodging tax application for I-90 wayfinding signage, a surplus declaration, and an ordinance correcting a scrivener's error to allow medical clinics in multi-family zones.

• Public hearing on alley vacation (Ordinance Y-39) for medical facility development
• Resolution F-129: Award $513,000 contract to Shamrock Paving for Clay Street & 6th Street preservation
• Resolution F-130: Award $166,830 contract to Power City Electric for Motor Control Center installation
• Resolution F-119: Approve Golden Hills 6th Addition replat with conditions
• Ordinance Y-38: Correct error to allow medical clinics in R-3/R-3H zones

The City Council passed three ordinances regarding an alley vacation, medical clinics in multi-family zones, and a municipal code amendment. Several resolutions were approved for land replats, public works surplus, and contract awards for street preservation and motor control installation.

• Approved Ordinance Y-39 for Alley Vacation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-119 for Golden Hills 6th Additional Replat with drainage amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-125 for Golden Hills 6th Addition Final Plat with drainage amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-125 for 2023 Public Works Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-129 for Clay Street & 6th Street Preservation Project contract to Shamrock (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-130 for Motor Control Center Installation contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-132 regarding Lodging Tax (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Y-38 regarding Medical Clinics in Multi-Family Zones (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change for 17 acres at 2225 1st St. The proposal would change the land designation from Commercial to Mixed Use and Residential (R-3H).

• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan amendment and zone change for 2225 1st St (Unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected Richard Mount as chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Jacquelyn Belock as vice chair (Unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Cheney Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the School House Lofts mechanical system replacement, and to receive an update on the Cheney Depot. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 2022 and citizen participation. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major decisions listed.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness: School House Lofts Mechanical System Replacement
• Cheney Depot update
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2022 regular meeting

Park Board

The Cheney Board of Park Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on the dog park, the City Council's response to a NAC presentation, a potential partnership with the Cheney School District for a tennis/pickleball court, and a WRPA/University conversation. No formal action items are listed, and the agenda is largely informational.

• Dog Park Updates by Paul Schmidt and Chris Babcock
• City Council's response to NAC presentation
• Cheney School District partnership for tennis/pickleball court
• WRPA/University Conversation

Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss two items: loop signage on I-90 and the 2023 Cheney Rodeo. The agenda lists these as discussion topics, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• Loop signage on I-90
• Cheney Rodeo 2023

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee recommended that City Council approve $30,000 for wayfinding signage to direct drivers to Cheney. A funding request from the Cheney Rodeo was deferred pending a more detailed profit/loss statement.

• Recommended $30,000 for wayfinding signage to City Council
• Requested detailed profit/loss statement from Cheney Rodeo regarding $25,000 request

City Council

The Cheney City Council will consider several resolutions, including establishing new water and electric rates for 2023-2028 and approving a utility rate and fee schedule. They will also vote on a water department vehicle purchase, a replat for Golden Hills 6th Addition, scheduling an alley vacation hearing, an engineering agreement amendment, and an appropriation increase for the Well One Rehabilitation Project. The meeting includes public comment and routine items like minutes and vouchers.

• Resolution F-120: Establish water and electric rates for 2023-2028, based on FCS rate study, with annual adjustments.
• Resolution F-124: Update utility charges and fees, effective March 15, 2023, affecting electric and water rates only.
• Resolution F-119: Approve Golden Hills 6th Addition replat with conditions for drainage and soils.
• Resolution F-121: Schedule alley vacation hearing for February 14, 2023, for Emmanuel Lutheran Church expansion.
• Resolution F-123: Increase appropriation by $14,700 for Well One pump bowl assembly purchase.

The City Council approved updated utility rates and fees, as well as water and electrical rates for the 2023-2028 period. Other actions included approving a water department vehicle purchase and increasing the appropriation for the Well One Rehabilitation Project.

• Approved water and electrical rates for 2023-2028 (unanimous)
• Approved utility rates and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Water Department vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation increase for Well One Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Esvelt Environmental Engineering Agreement Amendment One (unanimous)
• Scheduled alleyway vacation hearing for February 14, 2023 (unanimous)
• Deferred Golden Hills Addition Replat to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $775,291.96 (2022) and $562,582.20 (2023) in claims and vouchers

Park Board

The Park Board voted to present two Aquatic Center amenity options, estimated at $10 million and $12 million, to the City Council. Both proposals will include contingency costs and a feasibility study.

• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved presenting two Aquatic Center proposals ($10M and $12M options) inclusive of contingency costs and feasibility study to City Council

City Council

The Cheney City Council will vote on several resolutions, including consulting contracts, mutual aid agreements, a solid waste truck purchase, a software agreement, a park study, and a roundabout funding agreement. They will also consider the 2023 legislative agenda and a judicial cooperation agreement.

• Resolution F-118: $1,074,283 roundabout project at N 6th and Betz Road, with $966,854 from TIB
• Resolution F-110: Solid waste commercial truck purchase via Sourcewell contract
• Resolution F-112: Waive competitive bid for Novo Solutions work order system
• Resolution F-114: SCJ Alliance contract for 50-Acre Park economic feasibility study
• Resolution F-117: Reappoint Spokane County District Court Judge Richard Leland as Municipal Court Judge

The City Council approved several resolutions for consulting services, software, and mutual aid agreements. They also authorized a solid waste truck purchase and funding for the N 6th-Betz Roundabout Project. Total payroll and claims approved amounted to over $1.9 million.

• Approved payroll and claims totaling $1,987,547.55
• Approved Resolution F-108 for Capitol Consulting services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-110 for solid waste truck purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-113 for FCS Group rate study for solid waste and wastewater (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-114 for SJC Alliance 50 acre park feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-115 as amended for 2023 EWU Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution F-118 for N 6th-Betz Roundabout Project funding (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Grover to continue on the STA board as an ex-officio member (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Cheney Planning Commission will meet to consider a replat of the Golden Hills 6th Addition (LUA2022-011) in a public hearing, and will also receive an information item on a land quantity analysis. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 14, 2022, and opportunities for citizen participation.

• Public hearing on replat of Golden Hills 6th Addition (LUA2022-011)
• Information item: Land Quantity Analysis
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 regular meeting

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposal to increase the number of lots in the Golden Hills 6th Addition from 25 to 37. The recommendation includes additional conditions based on commission concerns regarding road grade and water pressure. The matter now proceeds to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved minutes of the November 14, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Denied motion to continue application for more info on soil and HOA issues (2-3, Chairman abstained)
• Recommended approval of Golden Hills 6th Addition replat with 37 lots (3-2, Chairman abstained)