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2007, 01-09 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 9, 2007 Mayor Wilhite called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 107 meeting. Attendance: Diana Wilhite, Mayor Steve Taylor, Deputy Mayor Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Dick Denenny, Councilmember Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Rich Munson, Councilmember Absent: Mike DeVleming, Councilmember INVOCATION: Councilmember Munson gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Wilhite led the Pledge of Allegiance. City Staff: Dave Mercier, City Manager Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager Mike Connelly, City Attorney Ken Thompson, Finance Director Mike Jackson, Parks & Rec Director Greg McCormick, Planning Manager Marina Sukup, Community Development Dir. Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner Karen Kendall, Assistant Planner Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all councilmembers were present except Councilmember DeVleming. It was moved by Councilmember Munson, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Councilmember DeVleming. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Wilhite acknowledged the presence of Boy Scouts and their leaders from troops 423, 426 and 410. Community Development Director Sukup introduced Mary Kate Martin, our new Building Official, who started work here approximately a week ago. COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Deputy Mayor Taylor: reported that he met last Friday with members from the Sports Commission, representatives from Liberty Lake Council, and the owner of Sports USA building regarding options and alternatives for use of the closed building. Councilmember Gothmann: stated that he attended Judge Padden's recent retirement. MAYOR'S REPORT: No report. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Bill Wallace, 19321 E Main, Spokane Valley: concerning Barker Road, he stated that the bridge is currently very dangerous and he feels somebody will get killed on the bridge going north; that when one is in line with the northbound lane, you can't see the abutment, especially on very dark rainy nights; that many people talked to him about the dangers of the bridge. Mr. Schimmels added that Public Works Director Kersten spoke with Mr. Schimmels recently and Mr. Kersten is aware of the bridge and is examining the issue. Council Meeting: 01 -09 -07 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council: 01 -23 -07 VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER #s TOTAL VOUCHER AMOUNT 12 -08 -2006 10551 6.25 12 -08 -2006 10552 5,548.45 12 -08 -2006 10550; 10553 -10607 406,852.77 12 -15 -2006 10608; 10615-10676 (excluding voided 10622 and 10626) 224,636.19 12 -26 -2006 10677 -10736 (excluding voided 10686 and 10702) 301,499.14 GRAND TOTAL 938,542.80 Gail Stiltner, 10119 E 44 Ave: voiced general comments concerning changes to the Comprehensive Plan which were due the end of December; that she read through the changes again, and understands the need for the words "should" and "may" and also understands the possible legal ramification of having stronger language; but an area she requests council and staff re- examine is those situations which involve citizen safety such as emergencies, and road access; that she feels it is appropriate and necessary to use words like "will" or "shall" as they make an important statement that this is something that will be considered and done; and she asks Council and staff to look at that again, especially in those critical areas. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Extension of UR -1 Zoning — Marina Sukup Mayor Wilhite opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m., and invited Director Sukup to the podium. Community Development Director Sukup explained that this is the fourth extension request of the interim zoning and that such an extension requires Council to hold a public hearing. She added that the current interim zoning expires March 6, 2007. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment. A J Tondini, S 4515 Farr Road: said he lives in the fifth edition of the Ponderosa area; and said he favors maintaining the status quo; that he was attracted to the locale because of the spacious areas; and he recommends not altering the size as it is environmentally friendly for kids. Gail Stiltner, 10119 E 4e Avenue: explained that she appreciates Council's desire to protect and preserve the character of neighborhoods; that these areas are unique and worth protecting with appropriate zoning; and such areas take away the impact of urban sprawl thus making them a more marketable community; and that the one house per acre helps solve the problem of ingress and egress concerning emergency planning and limited roads for evacuation. Deanna Horman, 1319 S Shamrock: said she lives in the Rotchford area and favors the current configuration. John Dacquisto, Ponderosa: City Clerk Bainbridge read a statement received via e -mail from John Dacquisto, urging Council to renew the temporary zoning for acre lots in the Ponderosa and Rotchford areas. Mayor Wilhite invited further public comments; no comments were offered and Mayor Wilhite closed the public hearing at 6:27 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a. Following Claim Vouchers: Council Meeting: 01 -09 -07 Approved by Council: 01-23-07 Page 2 of 4 b. Payroll for Period Ending December 15, 2006: $161,392.16 c. Payroll for Period Ending December 31, 2006: $219,620.94 d. Ratification of January 2, 2007 City Hall Closure e. Minutes of December 12, 2006 Council Regular Meeting f. Minutes of December 19, 2006 Council Study Session Meeting It was moved by Deputy Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 07 -001 Extending UR -1 Zone — Marina Sukup After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and seconded, to advance ordinance 07 -001, authorizing the fourth extension of the Interim UR -1 residential estate zoning in the Ponderosa and Rotchford neighborhoods, to a second reading. Community Development Director Sukup explained about the area and the UR -1 zone, and that the tradition is to allow for horses in the neighborhood; that neither the Ponderosa nor the Rotchford areas are served by public sewer; and both are environmentally sensitive areas. Council/staff discussion ensued regarding procedures in place now for someone to add a second dwelling on their lot; the notification procedure; whether dwellings are attached or detached; the four units per acre minimum in urban growth areas; restrictive covenants, and variance rules. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 07 -002 Street Vacation Portion of Avenue — Karen Kendall After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded, to advance ordinance 07 -002 to a second reading. Assistant Planner Kendall gave background on the proposed ordinance, explaining that this is a request to vacate two portions of right -of -way along 15 Avenue at the end of the cul -de -sac; and that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommends approval. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 5. Motion Consideration: Fiber Internet Service for CenterPlace — Mike Jackson Parks and Recreation Director Jackson give a brief history of the request for fiber internet service for CenterPlace per his Request for council Action form, adding that the current proposal is more economical than that which was previously discussed last spring as there will be no installation cost. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded to authorize installation of Internet Fiber at CenterPlace. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 5a. Mayoral Appointment: Public Transportation Improvement Conference — Mayor Wilhite Mayor Wilhite explained that she received a letter from Al French, Chair of the 2007 Spokane Transit Board of Directors, asking for our city's represented attendance at the 2007 Public Transportation Improvement Conference (PTIC) for the purpose of reviewing Spokane Transit Authority's service boundaries. Mayor Wilhite said that she is available and therefore appoints herself, and asks for Council confirmation of the appointment. It was moved by Councilmember Munson, seconded, and unanimously approved to confirm the Mayor's appointment of herself to the 2007 PTIC. PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mayor Wilhite invited general public comments. No comments were offered. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6. Request for Qualifications for City Center Consulting Services — Scott Kuhta Mr. Kuhta stated that in efforts to continue with the City Center planning and future development plans, staff has prepared a City Center Consulting Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Council review Council Meeting: 01 -09 -07 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council: 01-23-07 and feedback. Mr. Kuhta explained the background per his January 2, 2007 Request for Council Action form, and the three options to pursue the city center development; and that Council previously expressed a desire to pursue option 3; e.g. "Master plan and zone the preferred site, secure property by purchase or option, market the city center plan to developers through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process and then resell property to selected developer." Mr. Kuhta said that Michael Freedman had suggested there is a need to help us move through this endeavor, and that we will need consultant expertise in dealing with private property owners. The budgeted amount for this endeavor, Mr. Kuhta explained, is between $20,000 and $50,000; and that we are not sure exactly what kind of assistance we will need as it all depends on the type of responses we get. Councilmember Munson stated that while the preference may be to go with option 3; no decision has been made yet as the data - gathering has not yet been completed; and Mr. Mercier added that there is the conundrum that we don't know how to acquire data without initiating a request for information yet. Mayor Wilhite also voiced her opinion that Council has not yet made a decision on which option, but are willing to explore all options; and she would favor a public /private partnership working in conjunction with developers. It was Council consensus for staff to move forward, adding that they want to see all options. 7. Proposed Ordinance Amending Dangerous Dog Appeals — Cary Driskell City Attorney Connelly, stepping in for Mr. Driskell, explained that they are working to revise the appeal procedure for dangerous dog partly in response to the Board of County Commissioners' desire not to hear our appeals; and that this change means that we need to revise some of our appeal procedures currently in our municipal code. Mr. Connelly said that in drafting and discussing changes with the Hearing Examiner, and also with Nancy Hill of SCRAPS, it was mentioned that it would be clearer for Animal Control and the Hearing Examiner to use the regulations if we were to customize the County regulations to the City, and adopt them as our own; and that the County is also working on their own ordinance changes, and this topic will come up again in a few more months to revise the entire process; but in the meantime, these proposed changes will carry us through in case an appeal rises. Council concurred that staff should move forward in drafting the ordinance for council approval consideration. In other business, Mayor Wilhite mentioned that a study session was going to be scheduled to review UDC Title 19 on Thursday, February 22, but due to conflicts, that meeting will now be held Wednesday, February 21. Mayor Wilhite also mentioned there will be a "Conversation with the Community" at the Ponderosa Elementary school on January 18, 2007. There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember, Munson, seconded, and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. ATTEST: ),, Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk C lal-aMtL.L/kJJLk C th. Diana Wilhite, Mayor Council Meeting: 01 -09 -07 Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council: 01 -23 -07 Chris Bainbridge From: Chris Bainbridge Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 11:00 AM To: ' Dacquisto, John' Subject: RE: Ponderosa And thank you. I'll read your comments into the record during the public hearing tonight. Chris Bainbridge, CMC Spokane Valley City Clerk 509 -688 -0177 From: Dacquisto, John [ mailto :dacquisto @gem.gonzaga.edu] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 10:40 AM To: Chris Bainbridge Subject: RE: Ponderosa And, thank you for the reply. You can surely read this (as modified below, i.e. I removed our exact address) at tonight's council meeting. have a previous commitment and will be unable to attend. Best to you and your colleagues, John From: Chris Bainbridge [ mailto :CBainbridge @spokanevalley.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 10:00 AM To: Dacquisto, John Subject: RE: Ponderosa Thank you for your comments. Would you like me to read this at tonight's council meeting, or are you planning to attend? Chris Bainbridge, CMC Spokane Valley City Clerk 509 - 688 -0177 From: Dacquisto, John [mailto :dacquisto @gem.gonzaga.edu] Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 5:07 PM To: Chris Bainbridge Subject: Ponderosa Happy New Year! I'm John F. Dacquisto. My wife, Judey, and I have had the fortune to live in the Ponderosa for more than 34 years. As virtually all home owners in the Ponderosa, we are working diligently to maintain our covenant for one acre Tots. On that note, I and my neighbors strongly support our City Council Members to °Renew the Temporary Zoning for Acre Lots in the Ponderosa & Rothchford area." Your support and understanding are genuinely appreciated. 1/12/2007 Page 1 of 2 Sincerely, John F. Dacquisto dacquisto @gem.gonzaga.edu. W: 323 -3556 H: 928 -6920 1/12/2007 Page 2 of 2 NAME PLEASE PRINT TOPIC OF CONCERN YOU WILL SPEAK ABOUT ADDRESS TELEPHONE 1 , ' 11.4 _ - 'o /mil ,- -� /A7 C /4/6 v,c " 1y t? )/ 1 4v4J/ 9 6i4" ike-i 6Pld'0 )73 21 ill I i 4 7 G ci \ 3-k-', K \\Q1/4, 1 1 ., olt 1 £. Ll - 1 1 As - c a GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN —IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 9, 2007 CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES Sign in if you wish to make public comments. NAME PLEASE PRINT ���- ADDRESS 9, 5(.7‘ei. TELEPHONE ,t/.../74j;(2)/A// CO 0.: 1 St; 1 mbi.. 10 c k `l E . 4-y 9 a_ cc— (..;)4. 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