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Regular City Council Meeting Agenda

City Council Chambers

July 25, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.


A.

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B.

Call to Order - Pledge of Allegiance


C.

Roll Call - Excused Absences


D.

Citizen Comments: Open to Public (two minute limit)

Council comments may be submitted via email to councilcomments@cityofcheney.org or by dropping off written comments in the drop box at Cheney City Hall, 609 2nd St. All comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. In-person and virtual participants will have the opportunity to comment during the meeting.  If you want to provide verbal comments during the meeting, please email councilcomments@cityofcheney.org by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting and provide the topic you would like to speak about.

E.

Minutes


 

July 11, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting

Documents:
  1. 7-11-23.pdf
F.

Vouchers/Payroll


 

Voucher Total = $942,914.11 (Expenditure approval = $908,340.08, Other payables = $34,574.03)

G.

Claims for Damages


H.

Small Contracts (Less than $10,000) - Approved by Mayor


I.

Information Items


 

Introduction of Police Officers

 

Spokane Regional Collaborative Presentation

 

ESSHB 1329 – Utility Shutoffs for Non-Payment During Excessive Heat Events – Impacts for Customers and City Operations

J.

Appointments


K.

Action Items


 

Public Hearings


 

Resolutions


1.

23-069 - Resolution F-166 - Cooperation Agreement with Spokane County for CDBG and Related Funds

Resolution F-166, if passed, renews our cooperation agreement with Spokane County for the next three years regarding CDBG and other related funding.  Cheney has been in the consortium for over 30 years and received valuable funding for street repairs and other City projects.  Staff recommends approving the cooperation agreement.

2.

23-070 - Resolution F-167 - Cheney Substation Expansion Geotechnical Services

The Light Department requested proposals from engineering firms for geotechnical engineering services and analysis related to expanding the Cheney Electrical Substation. Staff received only one proposal and recommend entering into an agreement with Budinger & Associates.

3.

23-071 - Resolution F-168 - UB Fence Installation Project

The Light Department requested proposals from three fencing companies to install approximately 520 lineal feet of chain link fence in the Utilities Building yard. Staff received three proposals and recommends entering into an agreement with Northwest Fence Company who provided the lowest price proposal.

4.

23-072 - Resolution F-169 - 2023 TIB Grant Application

The Transportation Improvement Board is soliciting applications from qualified agencies for transportation preservation projects. City Staff is proposing to apply for design and construction preservation funding for Elm St. from Washington St. to N 6th St. Grant funding requires a 10% match.  Applications are due August 11, 2023. 

5.

23-074 - Resolution F-170 - A resolution authorizing city staff to engage in further discussion and work with the Spokane Regional Collaborative on the formation of the Spokane Regional Authority for Homelessness, Housing, Health and Safety.

A resolution authorizing city staff to engage in further discussion and work with the Spokane Regional Collaborative on the formation of the Spokane Regional Authority for Homelessness, Housing, Health and Safety.

 

Ordinances


1.

23-073 - Ordinance Y-48 - Cheney Aquatics Facility General Obligation Bond

Should Cheney Proposition No.1 fail to pass via the August Primary Election, we are proposing Ordinance Y-48 seeking approval from City Council to place the measure on the November 7, 2023 General Election ballot.

 

Other Business


L.

Staff Reports


M.

Mayor's Report


N.

Council Reports


O.

Executive Session


P.

Conclusion of Meeting