Monday, September 14, 2026 City Council Study Session

The City of Airway Heights City Council held a study session on September 14, 2026. The council unanimously approved Work Order 2023-8, Amendment 1, authorizing Century West Engineering to provide construction management for the reclaimed-water reservoir project for $151,628.51. The project is funded through utility funds and Washington Department of Ecology financing, including a 1.2% loan. Staff also reported that the reservoir construction contract had previously been awarded to T. Bailey LLC. Two additional infrastructure contracts were presented for consideration at a future meeting: a $352,500 design contract with Welch Comer for the Craig Road water intertie upgrade, supported by EPA earmarked funds, and a $448,382 design contract with ALSC Architects for a new public works building. Staff said both contracts would return to council for authorization the following week; the public works facility plan had received an additional $525,000 in council-approved funding in May.

The council held a joint public hearing with the Washington State Department of Commerce on the housing element of the 2026 comprehensive plan update, with no public comments, and continued the hearing to October 5. The plan addresses housing capacity and affordability, including zoning changes and incentives intended to support affordable housing; development regulations are being prepared for later review. Staff also explained Ziply Fiber’s rights-of-way permits and restoration requirements under its existing franchise, but no new procurement decision was made on that matter.