2002, 12-17 Study Session1
1. Open Study Session
2. Presentations:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – STUDY SE:SSION
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
09 1l 211,
• Washington Cities Tnsurance Authority - Lewis Leigh – 30 minutes
• Cities Insurance Authority of 'Washington - Roger Chamberlin –
10 minutes
• Law Enforcement Transition Committee – 30 minutes
• Spokane County Sheriff Department – contract proposal. – 60 minutes
• Review Agenda for City- County Meeting on 12/18/02
• Other (as appropriate)
3. Close Study Session
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1. Open Study Session
2. Presentations
3. Close Study Session
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — STUDY SESSION
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
• Washington Cities Insurance Authority — Lewis Leigh — 30 minutes
• Cities Insurance Authority of Washington — Roger Chamberlin — 10
minutes
• Law Enforcement Transition Committee — 30 minutes
• Spokane County Sheriff Department — contract proposal — 60 minutes
Report From The Public Safety Transition Committee
12 -17 -02
Terry Lynch, Chair of The Public Safety Transition Committee
Bill Crawford & Don Kachinsky - Sheriff's Study Group Co Chairs
Patty Plotzki - Create Your Own Study Group
Honorable City Council Members:
The Public Safety Transition Committee met at Pines Jr. High Last
spring and over the summer months it was determined that there was
two main factions. One group was very concerned we research the
current policing program, the Spokane County Sheriff's Department.
The second group was very partial to studying the possibilities of
creating our own police department.
After great due diligence by both study groups the committee as a whole
received presentations from both proponents. It was determined that if
a contract could be secured at the last figure presented by the Sheriff,
for a short period, one to three years, this was the most practical and
least expensive solution for the new city.
I would like to introduce the study committee chairs; Mr. Bill Crawford
first for the Sheriff's study group and then Ms. Patty Plotzki and ask
they give you a synopsis of what their group found. When they are
done, I expect Captain Cal Walker representing the Spokane County
Sheriff's Department will speak to this issue and answer your questions.
Personally I commend both committees for working very hard to obtain
useful information.
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Terry nch, Chair
Public Safety Transition Committee
CC: City Clerk
Seven Copies
.Honorable Mayor & City Council Members 12/17/02
When our committee embarked upon task of investigating the option of
continuing to receive service from the Spokane County Sheriffs
Department, we kept a couple of guiding principles in mind:
1. We were not the decision- makers. Our mission was to provide
information that the elected City Council could use to determine
the best course of action for the new city.
2. We wanted figures based on current level of service. Anything
other than current level of service would be confusing. We all
have an understanding of what we get today as far as law
enforcement service. -
In order to be able to understand the budget presented, we asked the
Sheriff for a couple of things:
1. A summary of the incident reports for our Valley over at least the
last 12 months; longer if possible. We wanted to understand how
much of what types of crimes were occurring in our area.
2. An itemized breakdown of the budget. We wanted to know the
details of how the money would be spent.
The Sheriff did an outstanding job addressing our requests. We believe
the proposal presented by the Sheriff clearly shows the breakdown of
costs for current level of service, and details that allow for intelligent
decisions to be made as far as increase or decrease in future service.
Unless anyone has any questions about the methodology our group
used to gather facts, I will turn the presentation over to Cal Walker, from
the Sheriff's Department, who will make the actual proposal.
Thank You
Bill Crawford, Co- chair.
Sheriff's Department Option Sub - committee
CC: City Clerk
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL AT REDWOOD .PLAZA
11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 — 6 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. -APPROVAL- OF AGENDA
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (For members of the Public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT
on the Agenda. Please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes. Thank you.)
7. COUNCIL REPORTS
8. ACTION ITEMS
A) Consent Calendar (Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Agenda to he considered separately.)
1. Approval of the December 10, 2002, Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Claims - $63,905.41- documentation ready at meeting
It) Motions
1. Agenda Bill No. 2002 -001, Appointments to Regional Boards and
Committees
2. Agenda $ill No. 2002 -002, Authorize City Manager to execute one -year
contract for legal advertising
3.. Agenda Bill No. 2002 -003, Authorize Request for Proposal for Telephone
System
4. Review and confirm interim staffing program
5. Review and approve. position profile and salary range for City Manager
6. Authorize Prothran Company to initiate recruitment of Department Director
positions
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C) ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
11. NEW BUSIINT.SS
1. Resolution No. 02 -1 1, Designating the Official Newspaper for City of
Spokane Valley
9. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Maximum of three minutes please; please state your name and address
for the record)
12. ADJOURNMENT TO STUDY SESSION
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Bill No. 2002 -001
DATE ACTION IS
REQUESTED:
Dec. 17, 2002
APPROVED FOR
COUNCIL PACKET:
Form
City Manager
Dept. Head
Attorney Approve As To
TITLE: Appointments to Regional TYPE OF ACTION:
Boards and Committees
ATTACHMENTS:
(a) List of Boards and Committees
(as compiled to date)
Ordinance
Resolution
Motion
X Other
F BMITT D BY: Mayor DeVleming
STAFF RECOMMENDS COUNCIL MAKE A MOTION TO:
Confirm individuals appointed by Mayor DeVleming to the Boards and Committees identified on
Attachment "A" to Agenda Bill No. 2002 -001
DISCUSSION:
Councilniemhers have an interest in participating in the various County, Regional, State boards and
committees in order to assure that the interests of the City of Spokane Valley residents are represented
and to communicate to the City residents information about various issues and actions that may affect
the community. The mayor has appointed councilmembers /staff to these boards and commissions to
assure that no one individual is overburdened with the need to attend meetings on behalf of the City.
ALTERNATIVES: Do not appoint representatives to the County, Regional, State boards and committees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
SOURCE OF FUNDS: general revenue
AMOUNT BUDGETED: 50.00 (budget still in development)
AMOUNT NEEDED FOR PROJECT: unknown amounts for mileage/travel expenses
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City of Spokane Valley
Memorandum
Date: December 13, 2002
To: Lee Walton
From: Stan McNutt C
Subject: Board and Commission Appointments
Review of the initial list of potential appointments for the new City of Spokane
Valley reveals that only a few are necessary or appropriate at this time.
Those which should be considered immediately are as follows:
• Spokane Regional Transportation Council - needs an appointed official.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Contact is
Glen Miles, 363 -6370.
• Bridge the Valley - Will need a Council representative with staff support.
Contact is Glen Miles, 363 -6370. No meeting information. Preliminary
contact indicates the City may be asked for 5100,000 in 2003.
• Spokane Transit Authority - Needs a member of the Council. Contact
person is Robert Schweim, Executive Director, 325 -6095. Meeting
Information?
• Spokane County Steering Committee of Elected Officials - They are
currently updating bylaws. Leader is Paul Jensen, 477 -7213. Meeting
Information?
• Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (Hotel/Motel) - A. Councilmember's
attendance at their meeting on Wednesday, December 18, would help the
transition to a City lodging tax advisory•cotnn.ittee later. Some funding
issues may also be discussed. Contact is Jeff :Fox, at the Valley Doubletree,
922-6214.
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• Mirabeau Point Board — Probably no reason to change current citizen
makeup, but a Councilmem.ber's attendance would be important as well
as the Interim Parks Director. Meetings are Mondays, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the
Journal of. Business, 429 East Third. The contact is Greg Bever., 456 -5257.
• Economic Development Council (EDC) — Need a Councilmember.
Contact is Jim Huttenmaier, 742 -9358. Meeting place(s) and schedule?
• Convention and Visitors Bureau — One Cotmcilmember needed. Contact
is John Brewer, 624 -1341. Meeting place(s) and schedule?
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Existing County Boards, Commissions, and Committees (pending
determination of function for. Spokane Valley, Le. organizational structure,.
contracts, interlocals, etc.):
Local Emergency Management Planning Committee (interlocal as eement),
Animal Control Committee, Arts Commission, Bicycle Advisory Board, Boiler
Examiners and Appeals Board, Chase Youth commission, Citizens Review
Commission, Civil Service Commission, Community Development Board,
Construction Review Board, Design Review Committee, Fire Code Advisory and.
Appeals Board, Historic Landmarks Commission (Interlocal Agreement), Hunna.n
Rights Commission, Human Services Advisory Board, Police Advisory
Committee, Public Facilities District (Interlocal Agreement), Spokane Housing
Authority, Spokane County Steering Committee of Elected Officials.
Employee's Retirernent Board, Plan Commission, Spokane Public Library Board
of Trustees, SEACAB, Pubic Development Authority, Local Law & Justice
Council, Local Emergency Management Planning Committee (Interlocal
Agreement), Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC), Cable Advisory
Board, Sister Cities Association of Spokane, Spokane Transportation
Management Center.
Aging and Long -Term Care of Eastern Washington, Association of Northeast
Washington Mayors, Association of Washington Cities (AWC), Directors of the
Industrial Development Corporation of Spokane County, Spokane City, Spokane
Area Workforce Development Council (Interlocal Agreement), Spokane County
Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA), Spokane Neighborhood Action
Programs (SNAP).
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DATE ACTION IS
REQUESTED:
Dec. 17, 2002
Ordinance
ATTACHMENTS:
(a) Comparison of Newspaper Resolution
Services
City Manager X Motion
} Dept. Head Other
APPROVED FOR
COUNCIL PACKET:
Attorney Approve
As To Form
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SUBMITTED BY: Interim City Manager Walton
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Bill No. 2002 -002
TITLE: Legal Advertising TYPE OF ACTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDS COUNCIL MAKE A MOTION TO:
Authorize City Manager to execute a one -year contract with The Spokesman Review for legal advertising
services for the City of Spokane Valley.
DISCUSSION: State law requires that publication of meeting notices, public hearings, ordinances,
certain actions and approvals made by City officials be made in a newspaper of general circulation
within the City and approved as the official newspaper for such publication notices. The City advertised
a Request for Proposal (RFP) and received information from four newspapers. After review of the
proposals, Staff has determined that the. daily Spokesman Review is the best publication for providing
this service to the City.
ALTERNATIVES: There is no alternative to publication of these notices, however the City can do a review
and comparison of services of all newspapers at a later time, and approve a different official newspaper if it is
deemed in the best interests of the City.
FISCAL 'IMPACT:
SOURCE OF FUNDS: General revenue
AMOUNT BUDGETED: 50.00 (budget still in development)
i AMOUNT NEEDED FOR PROJECT: unknown at this time, but probable monthly costs
Paper
Published
Circulation
Spokane
Valley
Circulation
Deadline
Notice
Size
Cost
Remarks
The Local
Weekly on
22,000
2900 @ 45
Reserve-
1.5" wide
S10.50 /inch
Ordinances
Planet F.st. Feb.
Thursday
•
locations
Mon.noon
1 -1/2" =
effective
2000; will
secure permit if
selected
Text by
Tues.noon
S 1 5.75
15 days
after
adoption
Spokane Valley
Weekly on
27,000
15,235
Tuesday
2"
$0.65/1ine
Ordinances
News Herald
Friday
5:00 p.m,
approx.
1 -1/2" =
effective
S13.00
15 days
after
adoption
Spokesman
Daily
104,757
20,452
Noon day
1 -3/8"
51.09 /1ine
Ordinances
Review
prior
wide
1 -1/2" =
effective 7
$21.80
days after
adoption
Spokesman
Thursday
17,482
Mon. noon
1 -3/8"
$0.77 /line
Ordinances
Valley Voice
wide
1 -1/2" =
effective
$15.40
15 days
after
adoption
aokesman
Saturday
25,168
Wed noon
1 -3/8"
$0.84 /line.
Ordinances
alley Voice
wide
1 -1/2" =
effective
$16.80
10 days
after
adoption
Journal of
Bi- monthly;
16,000 to business
Reserve 7-
3 -1/8" x
$70.00 /spot
Best use
Business
state law
requires weekly
publication
owners/subscribers
day prior;
text 4 -day
prior
2- 3/16"
for
personnel
and public
works
legal
O LEGAL ADVERTISING COMPARISONS
Dec. 13,2002 comparisan
DATE ACTION IS
REQUESTED: -
December 10-2002
SUBMITTED BY: Stan McNutt
City of Spokane Valley
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Bill No. _2002 -003
TITLE: Telephone System TYPE OF ACTION:
Request for Proposals
Ordinance
A'I°`I'A C.IIM NT S :
Draft Request for Proposals Resolution
APPROVED FOR
CO t 'II PACKET: l Motion
Ordinance
' Manager Other
�fID Dept. Head
RECOMMENDATION: Motion: To authorize Request for telephone system proposals for City Hall
facilities.
DISCUSSION The phone system has received a several "touches" in discussion. We now have better
information as to departmental operations and personnel /office functions as well as approximate time
lines for each. The time required to go through the process of choosing and installing a system suggests
we start that now. The draft RFP will have been reviewed by Jim Prussack of the 1T committee for input
by the time Council meets. Issuing an RFP is only a first step. Council will make the final decision after
proposals are submitted and reviewed by administration.
ALTERNATIVES
No action. 1 have ordered addition of all the phones the loaner system will handle (12). When added staff
needs pass the saturated capability of the temporary loaned system, telephone sharing would have to
occur. Although this could be done for a time, the result would certainly be reduced effectiveness in
important communications until some other solution is found.
FISCAL. IMPACT: Unknown at this time. Proposals will have a number of additive and deductive
Thrnates which we can choose depending on the phased growth of operations.
Telephone System Request for Proposals Dec.13 2002
0 City of Spokane Valley December 13 2002
Informal Request for GSA proposals
Phone system specifications and requirements
(Please conform with the following specs, clearly noting any exceptions)
The City of Spokane Valley (the City) will be purchasing a telephone system to
support the new City government operations in the temporary City Hall (referred
to as Phase 1). The specifications below are only for the initial phase, with 30
phones. Phase 1 needs are simple. Of greater concern, however, is that the
system we buy will be scalable, network -able, and offer a powerful array of
modules that can be added to accommodate both growth and application needs in
the subsequent phases of growth. The City is in its infancy, and no one knows
exactly what needs will arise within the life -span of this equipment. The
purchasing decision, therefore, will be greatly influenced by the quality of those
modules. (How good the call center module is, how flexible the networking
capability is, how easy self- maintenance is, how migrate -able to IP the system is,
how well it can accommodate future video conferencing and perhaps even video
security needs.)
We are hoping to buy off the GSA price schedule instead of going to a formal RFP
process.
Section A: PHASE ONE NEEDS (City Hall)
1. Digital PBX equipment needed:
a. Control unit:
i. T1 with app. 12 2 -way DID trunks
ii. 12 analogue extensions
iii. 36 digital extensions
b. Phones
i. 1 receptionist display phone with 48 DSS /BLF buttons
ii. 29 display speakerphones with at least 12 programmable
buttons with status lights.
c. 4 ports of voicemail. Want call record feature
d. Software to support 96 ports
2. Expansion required in this cabinet
a. Ability to convert to PRI once we grow to app. 23 lines. Give cost
of upgrade, installed.
b. Card slots to add 36 more digital extensions.
c. Voicemail expandable to 8 ports (give upgrade cost, installed.)
3. Vendor information
a. Years in business?
b. Do you have a physical office in the Spokane Valley?
c. How many technicians do you have factory- certified on this
system?
Section B: Future growth and application needs
Telephone System Request for Proposals Dec.13 2002
1. Phase 1 system (City Hall) system expandability
a. PBX capacity: We want the system we buy to have the ability to add
cabinets to accommodate up to 600 total ports without having to
change to a different processor or a different product family. (We do
not want to buy a "small, or inexpensive" system now that will not
grow to accommodate our growth and application needs.)
b. Voice Networkability: If the City decides to have various elements of
the government distributed in different locations, the PBX has to be
able to accommodate up to 6 total networked sites (Point -to -point T1
networking) in the count of 600 total ports.
2. Future Applications
a. Call center: (the depth of functionality, ease of use and
maintenance of the call center module could well be central to the
buying decision)
i. Does your system include ACD capability or is it optional?
(give costs installed)
ii. Is there web -based reporting and real -time management
capability optional? (Give costs installed)
b. IP Networking: the most dynamic use of wide area networking
infrastructure is IP networking
i. Is your system today IP migratable? Explain briefly (with
costs) implementation of IP transport from City Hall to one
remote site
ii. Is there a printed guarantee or promise from your
manufacturer for a release of this function? (Include)
c. Does your manufacturer have a voicemail system that provides
either "integrated messaging" (voicemail system sends message
notification to the email server) or "unified messaging" (voicemail
messages reside on the Exchange server)? Briefly explain and give
costs installed.
Proposals will be received until close of business day January 3 2003.
The system will be chosen on the basis of the most effective system for the City's
purposes as well as the most cost effective, which can be installed in a timely
manner meeting the City's Startup needs.
Please provide 4 copies of proposals. Send to:
Stan McNutt, Deputy City Manager
11707 East Sprague, Suite 106
Spokane Valley WA 99206
(509) 921 -1000
Fax (509) 921 -1008
smcnuttc spokanevallev.orcl
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.21.230, the City Council is required to designate an
official newspaper for the City of Spokane Valley, having the qualifications prescribed by RCW
65.16, for the purpose of publishing notices, ordinances (or summaries thereof) and other matters
relating to the business of the City of Spokane Valley;
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2002, the City of Spokane Valley, made a request for
newspaper services setting forth the requirements of the City of Spokane Valley, seeking a fee
proposal and stating the place and time for submission of the proposal to the City of Spokane
Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has received proposals for newspaper services
and it is desirous of designating an official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
1. Official Newspaper.
The City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington through its City
Council designates as the official newspaper of the City of
Spokane Valley. The City shall submit to the newspaper its legal notices, ordinances (or
summaries thereof) and all other matters, which shall be published pursuant to state law. The
newspaper after publication shall provide an affidavit to the City of Spokane Valley setting forth
the text and date of publication. This Resolution shall not prevent the City from publishing
notices, advertising or other matters in other available publications.
2. Effective Date.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 02-11
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage by the Spokane
Valley City Council and on the date of incorporation.
Adopted this day of December, 2002.
City of Spokane Valley
Mayor Michael DeVleming
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ATTEST:
Interim City Clerk, Ruth Muller
Approved as to Form:
Interim City Attorney, Stanley M. Schwartz
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7. COUNCIL REPORTS
. ACTION ITEMS
L CALL TO OR.DER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA — REGULAR KEETING
CITY HALL AT REDWOOD PLAZA
1.170.7 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor
Spokane Valley, Washington
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 — 6 P.M
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6. PU BLI COMMENTS {For ineinher ofs `ehe Public to speak to the Council regarding matters NOT
on Ole Agert(ia, Please stue pnitr name and address for the record and limit remarks tc t]rree rnintrieS, 11i; iik !au.)
1 Consent Calendar " (CoitFi of items considered routine »'Lich mrc Itp prcvcd as a grriup- A
Couu cilmember may remove an item from the Agcnda to he cunsideretl scparately.)
E.- Approval 0:1. .December 10, 2002, Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of Claims - S63,908.41 -documentation ready at meeting
63,829.x1 —
B) Motions
1. Agenda Bill No. 2002 -001, Appointments to Regional .Boards and
Committees
- Agenda Bill No, 2002 -002, Authorize City Manager to execute one -year
contract for legal advertising
3- agenda Bill No. 2002 -003, Authorize. Request: For Proposal for Telephone
System
4. Review and confirm interim staffing prograrn
5, Review and approve position profile and salary range . for City Manager
6- Aathori ,,e. Protliniaii Company to initiate recruitment of Department Director
positions
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c: OR_DINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
Q J.7 . . NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution olution No. 02 -11, .Designating the. Official Newspaper for City of
Spokane Valley
9. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Maximum of three minutes please; please state your name and address
for the record)
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0 Memo
December 13, 2002
To: City Council
From: Greg Prothman
Subject: Additional Interim Positions
Please find attached two documents outlining the proposed additional positions needed to
complete the interim work program. The first is the interim team organization chart. The "blue"
positions are those that Council has previously authorized and have been hired or will be hired
shortly. The "Red" positions are the proposed positions. i have also included a brief description
of each position outlining their interim duties, their proposed start date and billing rate. The
billing rates are consistent with rates of similar positions in comparable cities plus 40 %. Full job
descriptions are being developed presently for each position.
In addition to screening for a candidate's technical expertise we will also be focusing on each
candidate's customer service "attitude" and skills. Council has set as a high priority that all of
the staff reflect this intrinsic value. As we are now beginning the process of hiring line staff we
be sure to find candidates reflecting these qualities.
1 hope to get Council direction on Tuesday so we can begin sourcing candidates over the next
several weeks. I have also attached an updated Appendix reflecting these positions for Council
consideration. Please call with questions.
Thanks,
Greg
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Parks & Rec.
Coordinator
Jan 20th
Building Official
Bob Ely
Senior Budding
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Feb 17th
Permit
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Feb 17th
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Planner
Jan 27th
Planner
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Planning
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Public Works
Director
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Operation. -
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Jan 6th
Engineering
Technician
Jan 20th
IFinanco Director
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Accountant
Jan 20th
Accountant
Jan 6th
City Clerk
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Offico Assistant I
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H Office Assistant 1
Karin Bosworth
I Office Assistant(
Dec 16th
Deputy City Manager
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Contract
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Contracts
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Don Morrison
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Position
Proposed Interim Positions
Anticipated Start Date Rate
Public Works Operations Manager Jan. 6 $56
Under the direction of the Public Works Director this position identifies problems within the City right -of -way
and assists in developing corrections. Acts as liaison with County crews performing services on City streets to
insure timely work and quality. Provides a review of planning and construction of the County sewer extensions
and maintenance in the City streets or rights -of -way. Inspects storm drainage facilities and report problems to
County' maintenance crews. Responds to emergencies on City streets to observe County and emergency agency
response to protect City facilities. Perform minor housekeeping if an immediate response is needed. Supervise
contractors or City crews performing minor construction or cleanup. Recommend projects to Public Works
Director to correct observed problems. Responsible for customer service in the field.
Accountant Jan. 6th S28
Under the direction of the accounting manager this position posts revenue receipts and invoices for payments to
the general ledger. Prepares and makes bank deposits and records.. Processes requisitions. Assigns appropriate
BARS account code(s) where needed and reviews preceded requisitions. Assures proper approvals, vendor
information and supporting documentation. Assists in accumulating data for various financial reports. Assists
the general purchasing process of the City including inputting purchase order information for all departments by
encumbering, posting, balancing, and printing checks. Assists the Interim Accounting Manager in compiling
financial data for the City's annual budget and annual report. Provides administrative backup support for other
staff, including answering the telephone _
Office Assistant 11 Jan. 13 $28
Under the direction of the City Clerk this position serves as a backup to the City Clerk in preparing meeting
minutes and associated legal notices. Compose correspondence on a variety of matters from notes, rough drafts,
tapes or verbal instructions. Prepares correspondence and memoranda, often of a confidential nature; answer
telephone calls; and assist at front counter, as needed.. Provides information to City Manager, City Clerk,
Planning Director, Public Works Director, other City departments and outside agencies. Interprets and explains
City regulations and guidelines, policies, programs. Prepares mailings, project files and application materials.
Schedules appointments. Makes travel and training arrangements, as required. Maintains records retention
system in accordance to establish policy. May attend City Council, and other meetings, as required.
Long Range Planning Manager .Tan. 13 $56
Under the direction of the Planning Director this position this position will focus primarily on refining the
County's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code to include Council changes and updates. Performs senior level
professional planning duties related to the City's long range planning operations. Includes Growth
Mvtanagement Comprehensive Plan and its implementation, Shoreline Master Program, land use analyses,
neighborhood planning as needed, public participation. liaison with other agency staff. Incumbent prepares
position papers and staff reports based on research concerning the course of action Spokane Valley may desire
to pursue concerning the Growth Management Comprehensive Plan (GMA), Shoreline Master Program and
other programs such as the state Environmental Policy Act (SEPA),Incurnbent works closely with the Planning
Director and other planning staff and City of Spokane Valley department heads and staff. High public visibility
position responsible for citizen perception of long range view of Spokane Valley.
Prothman
COMPANY
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Position Anticipated Start Date .Rate
Current Planning Manager Jan. 20th S56
Under the direction of the Planning Director, this position will take the lead in developing the City's permit
center. The position performs senior level professional platvwmg duties related to the City's current planning
operations includes permit processing, as needed, code administration and providing draft and final code and
ordinance documents. Incumbent supervises other Current Planning staff, prepares position papers and staff
reports based on research concerning the course of action Spokane Valley may desire to pursue concerning the
Zoning Code, Subdivision Code and other codes and ordinances such as sensitive area regulations and Shoreline
Master Program. Works with other planning staff and other departments in formulating a quality customer
service oriented one stop permit center.
Parks & Recreation Coordinator Jan. 20 $35
Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director this position will assist the Director in facilitating the
change of ownership of County Parks to City Parks and assist n devloping an Council directed City recreation
• programs. This position supervises programs including recreation, parks and their related facilities and
property. Recommends appropriate service and staffing levels based on performance measures. Plans and
supervises the development and maintenance parks and recreation facilities. Confers with local school districts
and other governmental agencies in developing cooperation in establishing recreational programs. Assists in
studies to determine current and long -range planning for parks and recreation activities. Makes community
presentations regarding program capabilities and developments. High public contact position that is responsible
for customer service to citizens using parks and recreation services.
Current Planner
j Proothman
.Jan. 20 $42
This position works under the direction of the Current Planning Manager, performing professional level duties
in the area of current planning. Incumbent applies research and analytical skills to prepare and present staff
reports for public hearings and meetings, informs the public, developers and others of land use code and policy
requirements, assists in the development revision and administration of the zoning code, subdivision code and
other pertinent codes and ordinances. Performs planning and coordination tasks for special projects and
programs. Also works with the public to interpret the zoning code, subdivision code and other pertinent codes
and ordinances and works with applicants to understand the permit process. Work is characterized by
professional level planning duties, associated research, development, implementation and administration of City
codes, ordinances, policies, and procedures in the area of current planning. Work is performed under limited
supervision. High public contact position providing quality customer service by working with the public on
interpretation of city codes and ordinances.
Long Range Planner Jan. 27` $42 '
This Position works under the direction of the Long Range Planning division Planning Manager, performing
professional level duties in the areas of long -range planning. Incumbent applies research and analytical skills to
prepare and present staff reports for public hearings and meetings inform the public, developers, and others of
various land use code and policy requirements, assist in the development and revision of the Growth
Management Act (GMA) comprehensive plan, Shoreline Master Program, and State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA). Performs planning and coordination tasks for special projects and programs. Incumbent also applies
research and analytical skills to develop and produce map layers and associated databases for GIS related
projects.
Engineering Technician Jan. 20 $2$
Under the direction of the Public Works Director this position performs technical tasks in support of a variety of
engineering work. 'Technical aspects of the work focus on surveying, report preparation, data collection, design
preparation, drafting and maintaining project records or related technical engineering assignments. Work
assignments may also be involved in performing as -built inspections to assure compliance with plans,
specifications, and applicable standards. Duties are performed under the guidance and review of employees in
higher classifications. Work focuses on transforming data collected by self and others through drafting,
mathematical calculations or through the use of computer operated data bases.
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• Position Anticipated Start Date Rate
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Accounting Manager Jan. 20th $56
Under the direction of the Finance Director this position will take the lead in the developing the City's
accounting system and prepare accounting and budgetary information according to GAAP and Washington
State BARS for finance operation functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general
ledger, and other financial information. Prepare the aiuival financial reports; close year -end general ledger;
prepare notes to the financial statements. Assist with budget preparation; prepare budget document worksheets;
assist with financial information summaries for department directors as directed by interim Finance Director.
Close month -end, prepare and post adjusting journal entries, and reconcile bank account and appropriate tax
reports. Prepare reports with budget to actual information on a monthly basis. Prepare, maintain, and submit a
variety of records and reports related to financial systems.
.Planning Technician Feb. 10th S28
Work is characterized by technical and paraprofessional level planning duties associated with research,
implementation and administration of City codes and ordinances and research, implementation of current and
long range planning. incumbent ensures compliance with various City ordinances and regulations related to
land development; informs the public, outside agencies, developers, and others of City code requirements and
land use policies; may assist in the amendment process of the comprehensive plan; and performs research and
data gathering duties for special projects in conjunction with other planners in tong range and current planning.
Senior Building Inspector Feb. 17 S56
Under the Direction of the Building Official this position, during the interim period will assist in the
development of the permit center and will ensure that all building inspectors and trained and ready to begin
inspections after the incorporation date. The position is responsible for a broad range of technically highly
complex inspections directly related to enforcement of protective codes, development regulations and/or
contract requirements. Work assignments require a thorough knowledge of various building codes, including
Uniform building, plumbing, mechanical, Washington State energy and ventilation, and indoor air quality
codes. Employees visit premises, contact owners, developers, and contractors and explain technical
requirements or discrepancies. Inspectors are empowered to issue stop orders when work does not comply with
codes or approve contractor work on the site. Inspectors check both residential and commercial buildings in the
process of construction, alteration or repair for compliance with applicable building code requirements, safe
construction practices, and other regulations or ordinances relating to the safety, health, and welfare of the
general public. The Senior Building Inspector provides supervision over lower level building inspectors.
Very high public visibility position that is responsible for delivering technically complex
service and quality customer service to citizens.
Permit Technician Feb. 17 S28
Under the Direction of the Building Official this position performs such tasks as accepting, reviewing routing
and issuing permit applications for the Building, Planning, Public Works, and City Clerk departments for large
conunercial projects as well as more routine projects and provides customer service information in specialized
areas. These positions work with continual public and inter- departmental contact and are under pressure to meet
deadlines. Incumbents are responsible for the proper application and issuance of permits and compliance with
City practices. Very high public visibility position that is responsible for delivering technically
complex service and quality customer service to citizens.,
P Pthman
C O ro M P A N Y
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Person
Lee Walton
Stan McA
Bob Noack
Jim Harris
Dick Warren
Dennis Scott
Bob Ely
Ruth I1vIuller
.Bob Jean
Don Morrison
Bill Hutsinpiller
Karin Bosworth
Greg Prothtnan
Appendix "A"
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEES
Professional fees for providing management services to the City of Spokane Valley are
listed below.
Position
Interim City Manager
Interim Deputy City Manager
Interim Finance Director
Senior Accountant
Interim Community Devel. Dir
Interim Public. Works Director
Public Works Specialists
Interim Building Official
Interim City Clerk
Interim Contracts Mgr (part -time)
Human Resources Manager
Parks and Recreation Consultant
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Project Manager
Public Works Operations Mgr
Accountant
Office Assistant 11
Long Range Planning Manager
Current Planning Manager
Parks & Recreation Coordinator
Current Planner
Long Range Planner
Engineering Technician
Accounting Manager
Planning Technician
Senior Building Inspector
Permit Technician
Estimated
Start Date
working
working
working
Jan 2011,
working
working
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working
working
Jan. 6111
.Ja,,. 61/,
working
working
Dec 16th
(as needed)
Jan. 6
Jan. 6th
Jan. 13
Jan. 13
Jan. 20th
Jan. 20
Jan. 20
Jan. 27
Jan. 20
Jan. 20th
Feb. 10th
Feb. 17
Feb. 17th
Per Hour
585
583
$70
552
570
570
558
$70
556
585
563
$70
521
521
$125
$56
$28
$28
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$56
$35
542
$42
$28
$56
$28
$56
S28
All costs incurred during the project are the responsibility of the City. Expense items include but
are not limited to:
• Facsimile and delivery expenses
• Printing of documents and materials
• Travel expenses and related costs for the Project Manager & Contracts Manager
• Travel expenses for interim team members excluding interim team travel to and from
home
• Interim team monthly housing stipend of $600 per month
• Other associated miscellaneous costs
• Mileage reimbursement $.35 per mile
CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY
REPORTS TO:
COMPENSATION:
CITY EMPLOYEES:
CITY BUDGET:
POPULATION:
CLOSING DATE:
The new City of Spokane Valley is projected to
incorporate on March 31, 2003, and begin
providing municipal services as Washington's
newest and 7th largest city. The City is now
seeking its first permanent City Manager.
City of Spokane Valley
The City Council has retained Lee Walton,
Interim City Manager and Stan McNutt interim
Deputy City Manager to lead the pre -
incorporation team in creating this new
organization. Neither will be a candidate for the
City Manager position.
CITY MANAGER
Draft Position Profile
THE CITY
7 MEMBER CITY COUNCIL
$110,000 TO $130,000
40 F"TEs (estimated)
$35 MILLION (estimated)
83,000
JANUARY 31, 2003
Spokane Valley's roots go back to before 1873,
when James N. Glover purchased the land and
sawmill that J.J. Downing and Seth Scranton
had constructed on the edge of the Spokane
River. There he established a store and stable,
and thus began the settlement of Spokane, from
the Indian word Spokanee, meaning Children of
the Sun.
Spokane Valley experiences
all four seasons throughout
the year, each contributing
to the unique lifestyles of its
residents. Situated between
the Rocky and Cascade
mountain ranges, Spokane
Valley is protected from
damp coastal weather and
is shielded from bitter cold winters. Spokane
Valley averages 260 plus days of sunshine each
year.
City of Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley offers outstanding recreation
opportunities and a great quality of life. With
year -round recreation, the Spokane Valley area
is truly the outdoor enthusiast's playground.
Countless lakes, 4 major rivers, 32 golf courses,
13 ski areas, numerous hiking and biking trails,
75 parks region wide and excellent hunting and
fishing offer many impressive recreation
options.
Major industries are expanding in Spokane
Valley and hundreds of new businesses have
opened their doors in recent years. New
business parks and professional buildings are
being constructed, providing attractive facilities
for both new and expanding companies.
The City Manager, hired by the City Council,
serves as the chief administrative officer of the
City, and is responsible to the City Council for
the business affairs of the City, the
implementation of Council policies and laws,
and the delivery of City services.
The City Manager oversees the work activities
of city staff comprised of an estimated 35 to 40
full time positions when fully staffed for this
contract community.
While the City's organization chart is still being
developed the City Council anticipates that there
will be seven department level managers
reporting directly to the City Manager including
• Customer Service
The City of Spokane Valley City Council has
established, as the highest administrative
priority, that every member of the new city
administration be steeped in the principals of
outstanding customer service to its citizens.
Every new employee including the new City
THE POSITION
KEY ISSUES
City Manager
Position Profile
Page 2
The Spokane Valley, as a whole, wields
increasing economic strength and has earned
respect as an important piece of the Inland
Northwest's economic structure. Spokane
Valley's strong economic growth and beautiful
parks and excellent schools continue to attract
new residents.
The City of' Spokane Valley operates as a code
city under the laws of the State of Washington
with a Council - Manager form of governrnent.
The City's seven part -time City Council
Members are elected at large and choose a
mayor from the Council, who serves a two year
term.
the Deputy City Manager, Contract Police Chief,
Finance Director, Public Works Director,
Community Development Director, City
Attorney and Building Official.
The City Council is planning recruitments for
the Deputy City Manager, Finance Director,
Public Works Director, Community
Development Director, and Building Official
positions with the finial interview scheduled to
occur after the new City Manager has been
selected. The City Council recognizes the
importance and supports the need for the City
Manager to select the management team.
Manager must bring a highly developed sense
of public service which is demonstrated daily
in how each employee conducts city business
providing the very best customer service to
Spokatie Valley residents.
City of Spokane Valley
• Continuing the Development of the
New City
The interim management team will have
created the fundamental organization which
will be providing municipal services on the
date of incorporation. The new City Manager
will need to continue the process of
organizational development as the City begins
to gain more experience on required service
levels. Additionally, as this is a very new
administrative organization, the City Manager
will also need to help the organization gain its
sense of identity and continue its
development as a high quality service
provider.
• Mirabeau Point
This 80 -acre property is currently under
ownership by the Inland Northwest Land
Trust, Washington State PParks & Recreation,
Spokane County, and the YMCA. Mirabeau
Point, Inc., a private non -profit organization,
provides administration, coordination and
direction and construction management of
this 36 million dollar project. Plans call for
Mirabeau Point to be transferred to Spokane
County upon completion for maintenance and
operation. However, with the creation of
Spokane Valley, talks have been initiated to
consider transferring this exciting facility to
the City instead. For more information on
Mirabeau Point development plans go to
www.mirabcaupoint.org.
The ideal candidate will have been a successful
City Manager in a contract city with a
population between 30,000 — 90,000 and will
have had previous experience in an organization
recognized for excellent customer .service and
continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will be a talented manager
and leader who understands all aspects of
municipal government and the challenges facing
newly created cities.
CANDIDATE . PROFILE
City vlturager
Position Profile
Page 3
• Sewer Plant and Collection System
The City is in an aquifer protection area and
for the past 10 years, the County has been
implementing a program to eliminate septic
tanks in the area by providing a sewer system.
The program is planed to continue through
2010 and the City intends to contract with the
County to complete and operate the sewer
system. Sewage treatment is currently
provided by the City of Spokane through an
interlocal agreement with the County. The
issue of future regional wastewater treatment
will need to be resolved in the next two years.
The City will play a significant role in this
process.
• Regional Participation
With over 84,000 residents Spokane Valley is
one of the three major local government
service providers in Spokane County.
Spokane Valley will need to continue
working with the City of Spokane and
Spokane County, other agencies and
neighboring cities to facilitate solutions to
regional issues.
• Support Council as Leaders
The Spokane Valley City Council provides
excellent policy guidance and it is incumbent
upon staff to ensure that Council policy is
enacted in a tirnely and effective manner.
The new City Manager will be in a leadership
role ensuring staff work efforts are consistent
with Council Policy.
He/she should be seen as honest, hard - working
and approachable by citizens, staff and Council
while establishing an atmosphere of mutual
respect and cooperation at City Hall.
Candidates will be able to organize and express
ideas through excellent oral and written
communications to a wide variety of audiences
such as the City Council, community groups and
other boards and committees.
City of Spokane Valley
He /She will have a track record of implementing
policies and systems to create a high
performance, customer service, organizational
culture.
The selected candidate will be able to accept and
support decisions in a positive manner and have
a collaborative approach to fostering future
development of the City's Departments as a
team. He/She will have excellent organizational
development skills.
The City Manager will be a good listener who
consistently deals well with personnel
throughout all levels of the organization and can
be relied upon to serve as a mentor for those
interested in personal and professional
development.
The candidate who can demonstrate that he or
she has helped to develop a sense of pride in
his/her city will be very interesting to this City
Council. Managers who have had previous
experience with extensive contracting for
municipal services will be strongly considered.
Knowledge of Washington State law is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates who have
a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain
contacts with various local, regional, national
government agencies and private organizations.
The Council will be looking for proven
experience in taking the lead in negotiating and
City Manager
Position Profile
Page 4
collaborating with both public and private
agencies to achieve goals.
COMPENSATION
• $1 10,000 to $125,000 DQQ
♦ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Insurance, Disability
♦ 401 A: Social Security Replacement
• PERS: State of Washington PERS
Retirement
• Deferred Compensation Plan
♦ Eleven Holidays, two personal days,
three management leave days
(annually)
• Vacation & Sick leave
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Candidates should have six to eight years of
progressively responsible senior management
experience in a similar city or public sector
agency as a city manager. Experience in a
private sector service related business would be
a plus.
A Bachelor's degree in public administration,
business or applicable field is required. A
Masters Degree is strongly preferred. The
successful candidate will have a history of
continued educational and professional
development.
The City of Spokane Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply by JANUARY 31, 2003. Please send a letter of interest and
resume to Greg Prothrnan:
I F rotIiiiian10853 8th NW TEL 206.368.0050 greg9prothmon.com
C O M P A N Y 1 Seattle. WA 98177 I FAX 206.368.0060 I www.prothmon,cam
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASFU.NGTON, DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, pursuant to R.CW 35A.21230, the City Council is required to designate an
official newspaper for the City of Spokane Valley, having the qualifications prescribed by RCW
65.16, for the purpose of publishing notices, ordinances (or summaries thereof) and other matters
relating to the business of the City of Spokane Valley;
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2002, the City of Spokane Valley, made a request for
newspaper services setting forth the requirements of the City of Spokane Valley, seeking a fee
proposal and stating the place and time for submission of the proposal to the City of Spokane
Valley; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has received proposals for newspaper services
and it is desirous of designating an official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,
Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
1. Official Newspaper.
The City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington through its City
Council designates as the official newspaper of the City of
Spokane Valley. The City shall submit to the newspaper its legal notices, ordinances (or
sumunaries thereof) and all other matters, which shall be published pursuant to state law. The
newspaper after publication shall provide an affidavit to the City of Spokane Valley setting forth
the text and date of publication. This Resolution shall not prevent the City from publishing
notices, advertising or other matters in other available publications.
Effective Date.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 02 -11
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage by the Spokane
Valley City Council and on the date of incorporation.
Adopted this day of December, 2002.
City of Spokane Valley
Mayor Michael DeVleming
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CITIZEN IZEN COMMEN i S
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Meeting
Please state your name and address for the Meeting Minutes. Thank you!
Name (Please Print)
Address
Mighty God, we gather tonight with a sense of gratitude for
meaningful work to do, great people with whom to work, and a
warm, dry place in which to meet. Before we jump into our
agenda, we ask you to bless us with a spirit of collegiality, a
climate of mutual respect, and a clarity of vision for this new
city. Guide us, God, and give us understanding and wisdom that
are beyond our expectation. Use us to work your will in this
place. Amen.
Rev. Patrick W. Mecham
Opportunity Presbyterian Church
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CV board approves day off Jan. 14
Teachers to take part in statewide rally
Stacy_ chwandt
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Central Valley schools will be closed Jan- 14, as teachers participate in a statewide demonstration to
encourage legislators not to cut education funding.
The CV school board voted 3 -1 to alter the school calendar to accommodate the rally, though all school
board members expressed disappointment over the decision.
"This is going to be a hardship for many families in our district," .said board member Kay Bryant- "I do
believe there was another, more beneficial way to get our rne5sage across, but the teachers have made
their decision."
The school board also voted to draft a resolution calling for an approximately 25 million bond issue to
be placed before voters March 11. The bond issue would fiord school construction and remodeling
.projects districtvidc.
In its decision on the teacher demonstrations, the board decided that on Jan, 14 al! Central Valley school
programs will be canceled except for regularly scheduled child - care services. School will be field instead
on March 14, a day previously reserved for teacher training, Teachers will be required to report to work
Monday, June 16, to make up the training day.
Board member Cindy McMullen voted against the change,
"1 do not believe that it is approprial.e to change the calendar for political reasons, because our teachers
have taken a strike vote," she said.
Members of the Central Valley Education Association voted last month to leave their classrooms to
participate in the rally, dubbed a "Day of Action" by the Washington Education Association.
Demonstrations will take place. in Spokane, Olympia and the Tri Cities to ask legislators to spare
education as they grapple with a $2 billion budget shortfall.
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Eighty -eight percent of the 407 CVEA members who voted approved of the walkout. The district has
about 700 teachers.
Ponderosa Elementary School teacher Mary Anne Sullivan spoke to the school board in favor of the
rally. She voted to participate she said, because she witnessed the benefit of state money for class -size
reduction that many believe to be in jeopardy.
"I really urge you to understand that it's for the kids that we voted for the Day of Action, not for
teachers." she said.
In other business, CV school board members appointed longtime volunteer Lynn Trantow to fill a
vacant school board seat and instructed Superintendent Nally Stanley to prepare the resolution to place
an approximately $25 million school construction bond on the March 11 ballot.
The district held two community forums last week to ask for voters' opinions about a construction bond.
"I was candidly a little surprised at the amount of support for a bond," said Stanley.
School district officials are supporting a construction bond because of historically low interest rates.
The bond measure would increase taxes for homeowners by about 40 cents per $1,000 of assessed
valuation for the next 20 years.
It would ft.md additional classrooms or a new school in the eastern end of the district, an expansion of
Horizon Middle School and remodeling of Opportunity Elementary School and Evergreen Middle
School.
It would also help the district keep technology in the schools up to date.
The school board will likely approve the resolution at its Jan. 13 meeting.