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2004, 01-20 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 2004 Mayor DeVleming welcomed everyone and called the City of Spokane Valley Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Councilmembers: Michael DeVleming, Mayor Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor Dick Denenny, Councilmember Mike Flanigan, Councilmember Richard Munson, Councilmember Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Councilmember Staff Present: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney Marina Sukup, Community Development Director Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Cal Walker, Police Chief Kevin Snyder, Current Planning Manager John Hohman, Senior Development Engineer Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor DeVleming led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION: Pastor Brian Prior of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection gave the invocation. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll. All councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Deputy City Manager Regor asked that agenda item #2 be removed and rescheduled for February 10, 2004 meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Denenny and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve the agenda as amended. Roll Call Vote: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Schimmels: reported that he had a very informative meeting Saturday with the Association of Washington Cities for the new councilmembers. Councilmember Munson: announced that councilmembers have been involved with numerous training sessions presented by AWC, and that those sessions have been extremely beneficial in helping councilmembers better serve this community. Councilmember Flanigan: mentioned he attended the first meeting for America's Promise, formerly Spokane's Promise and that the Chase Youth Commission is acting as the umbrella for this program. Councilmember Denenny: said that the STA held public meetings last week which were very well attended and heard numerous public comments of those who rely on the public transportation system. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor DeVleming brought council attention to the memo regarding two opportunities for Council representation on boards and task forces. He mentioned the Regional Animal Control Task Force is forming to evaluate the possibility of a regional animal control model; that he would like either two Councilmembers or one Councilmember and one staff. Councilmembers Flanigan Council Minutes 01 -20 -04 Page 1 of 4 Date Approved by Council: 02 -10 -04 and Schimmels indicated their interest. Mayor DeVleming said City Manager Mercier will appoint the staff member. Additionally, the Library Capital Facilities Advisory Committee would comprise a councilmember, a staff member, and a citizen. Mayor DeVleming reiterated that Mr. Mercier will appoint the staff member. Mayor DeVleming also announced that we still need citizens to serve on the Cable Advisory Board. PUBLIC COMMENT: None 1. CONSENT AGENDA: After City Clerk Bainbridge read the Consent Agenda, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Second Reading Proposed Towing Ordinance 04 -001. Removed from the agenda; to be discussed at the February 10 Council meeting. 3. Second Reading Proposed Street Vacation Ordinance 04 -002. After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance by title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 -002. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained that there have been no changes since the first reading, and that the purpose of this ordinance is to provide a procedural mechanism for citizens to request vacation of streets rights -of -way. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 4. Second Reading Proposed Fire District Annexation Ordinance 04 -003. After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance by title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 -003. Deputy City Manager Regor said that no changes have been made since the first reading, and that this ordinance would provide for the annexation to be brought before the public at an election. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 5. Proposed Resolution 04 -001 Amending Fee Resolution. After City Clerk Bainbridge read the resolution's title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to approve resolution 04 -001. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained that the amended fee resolution incorporates two changes: changing the current street vacation fee from $300 to $1300, and imposing a tow operator registration fee of $100 related to tow operators who want to be included on the police tow list. It was also mentioned that the tow operator registration fee will not be charged until the towing ordinance is approved and effective. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 6. Motion Consideration: City Council Legislative Agenda. Councilmember Taylor reviewed the draft letter to be sent to the appropriate senators and representatives. Councilmember Taylor stated that he received information from City Manager Mercier that the Department of Community Trade and Economic Development does have the authority to expand a current zone, and that Spokane Valley will be applying for that expansion after further information is received to determine the appropriate geographic areas. Councilmember Munson added that this particular law is under sunset at this session so we would like them to reestablish the law, and then CTED can expand the zone. That clarification will be made on the letter. The question arose concerning the SCAPCA and if that board represents us adequately as the City of Spokane Valley is not a small city. After further discussion, it was decided to ask for one position on the board and not two. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to approve the legislative agenda with the discussed amendments. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Council Minutes 01 -20 -04 Page 2 of 4 Date Approved by Council: 02 -10 -04 Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Councilmember Denenny said he will pick up the letter tomorrow and hand carry it to the senators and representatives Thursday. 7. Motion Consideration: Library Services Agreement. Deputy City Manager Regor explained that the Library Board met this afternoon to consider the City's counteroffer to the Board's December offer; that the Board approved the counteroffer and then held discussion on how to handle the budget differences as their expenditures exceed their revenues by approximately $200,000. Ms. Regor said the Board is examining three options: (1) to make a proposal for how the Board would shrink the expenditures by $200,000 and spread that system -wide; (2) to take $200,000 to bring their expenses and revenues into alignment and reflect that from the Valley Branch; and (3) to take the difference between their December proposal and our counteroffer ($67,200) and reflect that as a reduction in the Valley Branch. Discussion then ensued regarding the reduced level of service and that it is currently not reflected in the agreement. It was council consensus to wait to see what this reduced level of service means and to hold this agreement pending that information which should be decided at the next Library Board meeting scheduled for February 17, 2004. 8. Motion Consideration: TIB Grant Funds. Public Works Director Kersten explained that this is a housekeeping item, that the funding for the projects has been approved, but that TIB requests that we certify all local matching funds for the Barker Road and the Bowdish Road and 24 Avenue sidewalk projects. Director Kersten said this would also require amending the budget. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded, to authorize staff to certify the City has committed local match funds for the Barker Road Project and the Bowdish Road and 24 Avenue Sidewalk Project for 2004 and 2005 and to amend our 2004 budget to reflect total project funding. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 9. Hotel /Motel Grant Proposals. Councilmember Flanigan reported that the Hotel /Motel Committee met to review and discuss the grant requests; that no consensus was reached for the funding amount for Valleyfest and Valleyfest subsequently not requested not to be involved in this year's grant process. Therefore, the Committee recommends the following allocations: (1) Centennial Trail $2,000; (2) Convention Visitors Bureau $150,000; (3) Plantes Ferry Park $20,000; (4) County Fair and Expo center $25,000; (5) Regional Sports Commission $100,000; and (6) Winery Association Brochure Production $2,000; for a total fund award of $299,000. After brief discussion on possible reserves, Attorney Driskell said he will research to determine if there are additional funds remaining, it the committee should reconvene to handle those funds. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Schimmels to approve committee recommendations. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Thereafter followed brief descriptions of the projects, and brief comment from a representative from the Convention Visitors Bureau and Regional Sports Commission. Ms. Regor also mentioned that she feels the intent of this allocation is to reimburse expenses from the time of Council approval until the end of the calendar year. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 10. Stormwater 208 Program Discussion. Senior Development Engineer John Hohman went over his stormwater 208 program PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Hohman added that the ordinance which would regulate this would address implementing regulations and not the comprehensive plan itself. Mr. Hohman also stated that he anticipates putting together a steering committee along with a technical advisory committee comprised of engineers and members of the public. Council Minutes 01 -20 -04 Page 3 of 4 Date Approved by Council: 02 -10 -04 11. Rotchford and 14 Stop Sign Report. Public Works Director Kersten explained the background of this issue and said that the City's traffic engineer has looked at the area and determined that a stop sign is not required at this point as that road is designated as a local access road, and the entire length of that road has not yet been accepted as a City street due to construction deficiencies. Mr. Kersten said that during the comprehensive plan process that road would get upgraded to an arterial and if that were to occur, a stop sign would be required. After discussion on the future of the road and the need for a stop sign, it was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded by Councilmember Munson to install a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 14'" at the intersection of Rotchford. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Councilmember Denenny mentioned he feels this is not an appropriate action as we are not deciding on stop signs for other similar streets. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor DeVleming, Councilmembers Schimmels, Taylor, Munson, and Flanigan; Opposed: Deputy Mayor Wilhite and Councilmember Denenny; Abstentions: None. Motion carried 12. Advance Agenda. Councilmember Munson asked that a travel policy discussion be included on the February 3 agenda. Mayor DeVleming also mentioned that he would like to reconvene the governance committee and that former committee members included himself, Councilmembers Denenny and Flanigan and the interim Deputy City Manager. 13. Tourism Promotion Area. Mayor DeVleming explained that after discussions with the President of the Hotel/Motel Association, Mr. Anderson and his attorney, Commissioner Phil Harris, and the Mayor from downtown, there were three suggested revisions to the interlocal agreement: (1) eliminate paragraph 7C, (2) determine who would pay for any litigation, and (3) clarification of wording. Mayor DeVleming said the group stated that the intention is if 40% initiate the process to disestablish, then the commissioners decided whether to take action or not, and if they didn't disestablish, that allowed the local jurisdictions to give 90 -days notice to terminate. Mayor DeVleming said they agreed that their group would pay for any litigation but that they did not want to eliminate paragraph 7C. Councilmember Munson said that he would not vote for this as written, and quoted paragraph RCW 35.101.140 "Disestablishment of the Area Hearing and Resolution. The legislative authority may disestablish an area by ordinance after a hearing before the legislative authority. The legislative authority shall adopt a resolution of intention to disestablish the area at least 15 days prior to the hearing required by this section. The resolution shall give the time and place of the hearing." Councilmember Munson added that the text does not state that the hoteliers can disagree and not disestablish. Further discussion ensued regarding the 40 %, disestablishment, the resolution process, and the meaning of paragraphs 7B and 7C. This matter will be taken back to those involved parties and brought back for further council consideration at the February 10 Council meeting. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously agreed upon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ATT Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Minutes 01 -20 -04 Date Approved by Council: 02 -10 -04 Michael DeVlemi , Mayor Page 4 of 4 NAME PRESENT /ABSENT COMMENTS Mayor Michael DeVleming- Position No. 3 Deputy Mayor Diana Wilhite- Position No. 1 Councilmember Dick Denenny- Position No. 7 Councilmember Mike Flanigan - Position No. 6 Councilmember Rich Munson - Position No. 5 Councilmember Gary Schimmels- Position No. 4 . Councilmember Steve Taylor- Position No. 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COUNCIL MEETING DATE / - ' ,5 ,2 (j - dr COUNCIL ROLL CALL Chris Bainbridge From: Chris Bainbridge Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:12 PM To: City Council Cc: Dave Mercier; Nina Regor; Cary Driskell Subject: FW: TPA Interlocal Agreement Please read the message below from Stan Schwartz. As this is an informational item in your packet, please consider this as part of that item #13. I will also schedule this as an agenda item for February 10 I will also print this information and leave it on your office chairs. Chris Bainbridge, CMC Original Message From: Stan M Schwartz [mailto:SMS @notes.wkdtlaw.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 12:36 PM To: Chris Bainbridge Cc: Dave Mercier; Nina Regor Subject: TPA Interlocal Agreement Page 1 of 2 I am forwarding a email and attachment from Attorney McLaughlin on the TPA Interlocal. Please include this in tonight's Administrative Report. McLaughlin told me that the City Council changes were acceptable except for the deletion of paragraph 7 C. This paragraph allows 50% of the Hotel /Motel Operators to veto a disestablishment of the TPA. State law does not speak to this issue. It is, therefore, a matter of agreement between the parties. The above is provided as information to the Council. I anticipate final Council action on the TPA Interlocal could occur on February 10, 2004 at the next Regular Meeting. This time frame was acceptable to attorney McLaughlin. - - -- Forwarded by Stan M Schwartz/WKDT on 01/20/2004 1229 PM — "Dennis McLaughlin" <dmassoc @concentric.net> To: "Ron Anderson" <ron.anderson@redlion.com >, <jsloanec painehamblen.com >, <sms @wkdtlaw.com> 01/19/2004 03:24 PM Gentlemen. Dennis 1/90/7004 cc: Subject: TPA Intertocal Agreement As a result of meeting with Mayor West, Mayor Devleming, and Commissioner West, SHMA is submitting the following Interlocal Agreement INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT AGREEMENT FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SPOKANE COUNTY TOURISM PROMOTION AREA THIS AGREEMENT ( "Agreement ") dated this day of . 2004, is made and entered into by and among SPOKANE COUNTY, a Class A county of the State of Washington ( "Spokane County "); the CITY OF SPOKANE, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington ( "Spokane "); and the CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, a municipal corporation of the State of Washington ( "Spokane Valley "), pursuant to the authority of chapter 39.34 R.CW and Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6026 authorizing the establishment of a Tourism Promotion Area to levy Special Assessments to fund tourism promotion. W 1'NLSSE'TH: WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Revised Code of Washington, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the care of county property and the management of county funds and business; and WHEREAS, the 2003 State Legislature of the State of Washington has recognized the importance of tourism promotion in the State of Washington and passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6026 authorizing the establishment of a Tourism Promotion Area by a county to permit the levy of Special Assessments to fund tourism promotion; and WHEREAS, the Operators of Lodging Businesses within the County of Spokane have presented an Initiation Petition to Spokane County seeking to have the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County establish a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, specifically including the areas within the jurisdiction of Spokane and Spokane Valley, pursuant to the terms of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6026; and WHEREAS, the Initiation Petition submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, Exhibit "A" attached to this Agreement, included: ( A description of the boundaries of the proposed Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, including the areas within the jurisdiction of Spokane and Spokane Valley; and (2) The proposed uses and projects for which the proposed revenue from the Special Assessments levied by the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area would be dedicated, and the total estimated costs of such uses; and I C: \I)ocumcros and SeniKiskbaintrriditeltocol SettinsiTemnarary Internet Files101_K2EVI'nurism Promotion Intcrloeal 01-14 - 04.doc 1 14.- S".l)1144t- Ghent I iles!IPA ordirtan.. A• : fien- tr+redaaat- r}1- 44d14,d[+o 1 (3) The estimated rate for the Special Assessments to be levied on Lodging Businesses in various Zones within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area; and (4) The signatures of the persons who operate Lodging Businesses in the proposed Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area who would pay over sixty percent (60 %) of the proposed Special Assessments levied within the area. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County has the authority pursuant to the terms of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6026, to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Spokane and Spokane Valley to establish a Tourism Promotion Area, pursuant to the provisions of the Initiation Petition received from the Operators of Lodging Businesses, to include, within the boundaries of the proposed Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, the area within the jurisdiction of Spokane and Spokane Valley; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Spokane County, has adopted a "Resolution of .Intention to Establish a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area," following a hearing to be held on the day of , 2003; pursuant to the request of an Initiation Petition submitted by the Operators of Lodging Businesses within Spokane County; and WHEREAS, on the day of , 2003, the County Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane received an Initiation Petition authorized by RCW 35.101.020 from the Operators of Lodging Businesses located within Spokane County requesting the conduct of a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, pursuant to the authority of Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill No. 6026, for the purposes of considering the establishment of a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area to provide funds for tourism promotion in Spokane County; and WHEREAS, on the day of , 2003, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County adopted a resolution entitled a "Resolution of Intention to Establish a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area," for the promotion of tourism promotion within Spokane County, describing the boundaries of the proposed Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, the proposed uses and projects to which the proposed revenues from Special Assessments levied within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area would be dedicated and setting the proposed rates for the Special Assessments to be levied on Lodging Businesses to fund the uses and projects of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, estimating the total cost for the proposed activities and programs for the use of funds received by the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, fixing the date, time and place of a public hearing to be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County to consider the I C;t17t►cimicnts and Settinslchainhaidg ;\Local Scttines\Tentamwry Internet FileslOLK2F'yrourism I'ionirltion Intcrlocal 0I -1d- tMt.dr'Faar 1,E -SkA liani -1 ewl'13A -laid 44annoe Spek4 e- Geunty4reurissa Pioniatien- Iniulal 01 11 01.dtn) 2 • 7 establishment of such a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, and directing the giving of notice of such public hearing; and WI- IEREAS, Resolution No. , entitled A Resolution of Intention to Establish a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area for the promotion of tourism and convention business within Spokane County was duly published, and copies thereof were mailed to each Lodging Business in the proposed Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, as provided by law, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane and the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley have by appropriate legislative action, authorized the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County to permit the establishment of a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area to include collection of Special Assessments from Lodging Businesses within their respective jurisdictions, NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises set forth hereafter, Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley hereby agree as follows: 1. Definitions. As used in this agreement, the following terms, unless the context otherwise dictates, shall have the following means: 1 1.1 "Agreement" shall mean this interlocal cooperation agreement between Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley for the establishment of a Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area by Spokane County as authorized by Chapter 35.101.040 (2) RCW. 1.2 "Lodging Business" means a business located within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area that furnishes lodging taxable by the state under chapter 82.08 RCW that has forty (40) or more lodging units. 1.3 "Operator" means the Operator of a Lodging Business, whether in the capacity of owner, general manager, lessee, sub lessee, mortgagee in possession, license or any other similar capacity. 1.4 "Room Revenues" means the gross per - night- charge (nights of stay) imposed for the rental of a room or combination of rooms for Lodging. 1.5 "Special Assessment" means the levy (charge) imposed by Spokane County on the Operators of a Lodging Business within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area and subsequently passed on to the guests of the Lodging Business, under the authority of RCW 35.101.050 for the purpose of providing for funding of tourism promotion in Spokane County. 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"Spokane Hotel -Motel Association" means the Spokane Hotel -Motel Association, Inc., a Washington non -profit corporation. 1.7 "Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission" means the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission, established by Spokane County, whose members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, the City Council of the City of Spokane, and the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley to provide recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County on proposed uses and projects of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area; pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35.101.130 (1) as provided in this Agreement. 1.8 "Spokane Metropolitan Area" means Spokane County, including the entire areas within the jurisdiction of Spokane and Spokane Valley and the unincorporated area of Spokane County. 1.9 "Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area" means the Tourism Promotion Area created by the resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County pursuant to the authority of RCW 35. , as authorized by the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Spokane and the City Council of the Spokane Valley adopting the terms of this Agreement. 1.10 "TPA Manager" shall mean a tourism destination marking organization or other similar organization employed by the Board of County Commissioners to administer the operation of the Tourism Promotion Area. 1.11 "Tourism Promotion" means activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism and convention business, including but not limited to, advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists, and operating tourism destination marketing organizations. 1.12 "Transient Basis" means the rental of a room or rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes by the Operator of a Lodging Business for a period of thirty (30) consecutive calendar days or less, counting a portion of a day as a full calendar day. 1.13 "Zone" or "Zones" means the distinct geographic subarea or subareas within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area as established by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County and as set forth in Exhibit "13" attached to this Agreement. 1.14 "Annual Budget" shall mean the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area budget for a fiscal year, as adopted or amended by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, after the receipt of a recommendation from the (':'I currents and Sfttinoc chainhridse \Local Settincs \Tcmr orary lntcrnct Filcs \OLK2Evrourism Promotion InicrlocaI 01.14 - 04.dncD:IFILES1DM\4 Client Files \TP:1 Ordt rtan ookSlw{:ano-Gounty.'lotu't::ni- Promotion- IniGlocal•04- 14- P4,deo 4 Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission, identifying all estimated revenue from Special Assessments for the fiscal year, and providing for all proposed uses of Special Assessment revenue for the purpose of providing tourism promotion in Spokane County for the ensuing fiscal year. 2. Tourism Promotion Area to be Established by Spokane County. A. It is hereby understood and agreed by Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley that Spokane County, pursuant to the authority of Chapter 35.101.040 (2) RCW, shall establish a "Tourism Promotion Area" designated the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area to include the unincorporated area of Spokane County and the entire area within the corporate limits of Spokane and Spokane Valley. B. It is hereby understood and agreed by Spokane County, Spokane, and Spokane Valley that the purpose of permitting the Board of County Commissioners and Spokane County to form the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area under RCW 35.101.040 (2) is to provide revenue to fund tourism promotion within Spokane County which will benefit the Operators of Lodging Businesses in Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley. 3. Levy of Special Assessments on Lodging Businesses within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. A. The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County will levy Special Assessments on the Operators of Lodging Businesses within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area in accordance with the zones and levels of Special Assessments as set forth in Resolution No. B. It is understood and agreed by and between Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley that the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area shall include the following five (5) zones: Zone A. Zone A encompasses those Lodging Businesses located within the arca of the incorporated city limits of the City of Spokane defined as follows: Downtown core bordered by Interstate 90 to the south, Hamilton Street to the east, Indiana A.venue to the north, and Monroe Street to the west. Zone B. Zone B encompasses those Lodging Businesses located within the area of the incorporated city limits of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley except those Lodging Businesses located in Zone A. Zone C. Zone C encompasses all Lodging Businesses located outside Zones A and B, but within the unincorporated area of Spokane County. I C ADncunrcnts and 4e-min ti.l Deal Scttines'Tcnacrnaa�w lnterncl Filca�C]I i;Z " II'auri,m Promntinn IntcrlcCn1 01-14- 11 -1_dncl- }Al . 4. 4- Gl ieni- 1 ~ilcA:1:1k1.Wrdioonc©4ipel:a}aa »warty 4 *Film Prcni tirMdntorlacat P1 11 O'.dcw 5 Zone D. Zone D encompasses all Lodging Businesses with room revenue under $500,000 per year, situated within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, regardless of their specific location. Zone E. Zone E encompasses Lodging Businesses located within the Tourism Promotion Area, as that term is addressed in WAC 458 -20 -166 as it presently exists or may be hereinafter amended, other than hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast facilities. Lodging Businesses within this zone, as addressed in WAC 458 -20 -166, would include only (i) trailer camps and recreational vehicle parks which charge for the rental of space to transients for locating or parking house trailers, campers, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, and tents; (ii) educational institutions which sell overnight lodging to person other than students; (iii) private lodging houses, dormitories and bunkhouses operated by or on behalf of businesses and industrial firms or schools soley for the accommodation of employees of such firms or student which are not held out to the public as a place where sleeping accommodations may be obtained; and (iv) guest ranches or summer camps which, in addition to supplying meals and lodging , offer special recreational facilities and instruction in sports boating, riding, outdoor facilities and instruction in sports, boating, riding, and outdoor living. The charge(s) imposed under this section are not a tax on the "sale of lodging" for the purposes of RCW 82.14.410 C. It is understood and agreed by and between Spokane County, Spokane and Spokane Valley that the Operators of Lodging Businesses within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area operating in the above - described zones will be subject to Special Assessments to be levied as follows: Zone A: $1.50 per room /day Zone B: $1.25 per room /day Zone C: $1.00 per room/day Zone D: $0.50 per room/day Zone E: $0.00 per room or space /day D. Any change in the Special Assessment rates for any zone as set forth hereinabove shall be made only by amendment of the resolution by the Board of County Commissioners, with the approval of the City Council of the City of Spokane and the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley. No increase in the Special Assessment rates for any zone or change in the C:\I)ncumgnts and Seuinskbainbrifi ILncal se uin Teniporarvintcrnet Files'OLK2E \TQutism, I'romotinn Interlocal 01-14 - 04,,docDrilq Ordtnenso spokat1GCoun ion- Inierkwai- (Gi —Fh F?4- e6 6 boundaries of any zone shall be made by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County except upon the affirmative recommendation of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission. 4. Use of Special Assessment Revenues For the Promotion of Tourism and Convention Business in Spokane County. A. It is understood and agreed that all of the revenues from Special Assessments collected by Spokane County from Lodging Businesses within the jurisdiction of Spokane County, the City of Spokane, and the City of Spokane Valley shall be allocated by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County in accordance with the Annual Budget for the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. The Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission shall make a recommendation to the Board of County Conunissioners on all Annual Budgets. The Board of County Commissioners shall have the ultimate authority to set and approve all Annual Budgets. 13. The revenues from the Special Assessments levied by Spokane County on the Operators of Lodging Businesses situated within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area shall be used for the following purposes only: (1) The funding of all activities and expenditures designed to increase tourism promotion and convention business within Spokane County as specified in the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area Budget. (2) The marketing of convention and business that benefit local tourism and the Lodging Businesses in Spokane County; and (3) The marketing of Spokane County to the travel industry in order to benefit local tourism and the lodging businesses situated within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area; and (4) The marketing of Spokane County to recruit major sporting events in order to promote local tourism and to benefit the Lodging Businesses within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. 5. Establishment of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission. A. It is understood and agreed that the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County shall, pursuant to the authority of RCW 35.101. 130 (1) create an eleven (1 1) member Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission to advise the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County on the expenditure of Special Assessment revenues by the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area to fund tourism promotion in Spokane County. CaLancumeaits and Settinis!cbainbridacil.ncal SeninststTeninoiary Internet Filesl01,.K2 \'rourism Prontmiion lnlcrloanl 01-14- P4 .dnc13A141,ESiDMAA- G14eatt -File TF.10t4inansat el.•arre- catint)A:ret,fi -Pr* 1wtien- Intoilacal4?1 11 01.don B. Members of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission shall be selected by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, the City Council of Spokane and the City Council of Spokane Valley from a list of nominees prepared by the Spokane Hotel and Motel Association. All nominees for membership on the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission must be Operators of Lodging Businesses within Spokane County or employed by the Operator of such a Lodging Business. One ex officio member of the Commission may be appointed from the members of the Board of Commissioners of Spokane County; one ex officio member may be appointed from the members of the City Council of the City of Spokane; and one ex officio member may be appointed from the members of the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley. Ex officio members of the Spokane Hotel -Motel Commission may participate in all discussions regarding proposed activities and programs by the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area for the promotion and marketing of tourism in Spokane County but shall not have voting rights. C. The Board of. County Commissioners of Spokane County shall appoint two members, and one ex officio member of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission, to represent the County of Spokane; the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley shall appoint two members, and one ex officio member, of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission to represent the City of Spokane Valley; and the City Council of the City of Spokane shall appoint four members, and one ex officio member, of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission to represent the City of Spokane. Any vacancy, on the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission, arising from a resignation or other cause, shall be .filled by the appointing agency, from the list of nominees prepared by the Spokane Hotel and Motel Association, within 30 days from the date the "vacancy occurs ". D. It is understood and agreed that the initial members of the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission shall serve staggered terms, with one member serving a one -year term, two members serving for two -year terms, and three members serving for three -year terms. The length of the term for each individual member of the initial Spokane Hotel and Motel Conunission shall be chosen by lot at the first meeting of the Commission. Thereafter, all members subsequently appointed to the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission shall serve for three -year terms. 6. Contract For Management of Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. A. The Board of County Commissioners shall contract with a TPA Manager. The contract shall be awarded consistent with all applicable Spokane County laws, ordinances and regulations. The contract shall require the TPA Manager to comply with all applicable provisions of law, including RCW 35.101 et al and with all Spokane County resolutions and ordinances as well as all regulations lawfully imposed by the state auditor or other state agencies. B. The TPA Manager will be responsible for administering the activities and programs of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area and to prepare an Annual Budget for the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area to be reviewed and approved by the Spokane I C°:1r)ncu sj mcnt nj Scttineskbainbrid 1Local tic ttiniS\Tcnmoraw Internet �iIc51Ul }:2E\Tourism Promotion Intertncal 01 14 iN_dnc i++encel.Srokuto( FA er+St+rl 2 remetion Intorlocal01 !4 04 de. 8 Hotel and Motel Commission and submitted to the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County on or before November l' of each year. The TPA Manager shall also act as staff to the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission in conjunction with assisting it in determining what activities and programs to recommend for funding from the Special Assessments. C. The Annual Budget for the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area shall consist of: (1) A list of the Lodging Businesses subject to Special Assessments and an estimate of the revenue to be received from all such Lodging Businesses; and (2) A statement of the proposed budget for all Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area activities and programs recommended by the Spokane Hotel and Motel Commission to be funded from Special Assessments during the ensuing fiscal year; and D. All Special Assessments received by Spokane County from the Washington State Department of Revenue and any interest therein shall be deposited by Spokane County in a special account. Payments to the TPA Manager will be made as provided for in the agreement between the Spokane County and the TPA manager. Provided, however, no Special Assessment shall be dispersed in any fiscal year until after the adoption of that year's fiscal Annual Budget, Provided further, Spokane County shall not expend in any fiscal year Special Assessments in excess of the approved fiscal Annual Budget. Area. 7. Modification or Disestablishrnent of the Spokane County 'Tourism Promotion A. The Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, by appropriate action, may modify the provisions of the resolution establishing the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area or provide for the disestablishment of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, after adopting a resolution of intention to such effect. Such resolution of intention shall describe the change or changes proposed, or indicate that it is the intention to disestablish the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, and shall state the time and place of a public hearing to be held by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County to consider the proposed action. B. If the Operators of Lodging Businesses which pay over forty percent (40 %) of the Special Assessments levied within the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area file a petition with the Clerk of the Board of Spokane County Commissioners requesting the Board of County Commissioners of. Spokane County to adopt a resolution of intention to modify or disestablish the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County shall adopt such resolution and act upon it as required by law. Signatures on such petition shall be those of a duly authorized representative of the Operators of Lodging Businesses in the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. In the event of failure on the part of the Board (7:1I)i c tments and Settioeslebainb(IdRekl,ojaI tietlinrs' I'entnnrary Internet Filesl01.K2 Pr irn iion 1niclincaE f11 -14- (14.doc14 l ,FS\1D 4 ;lions 1 =ilex 2 A- 4-ftinien t n untygouri -3ta- Promotion Inierlitea4.(4 44 4)4;c4tn, 9 of County Commissioners to modify or disestablish the TPA the participating local governments reserve the right to withdraw from this agreement upon three (3) months notice to the other participating local governments. C.. In the event the resolution proposes disestablishment of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County shall disestablish the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area; unless at such public hearing, protest against disestablishment is made by the Operators of Lodging Businesses paying over fifty percent (50 %) of the Special Assessments in the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area. 8. Miscellaneous Provisions: A. Duration and Termination of this Agreement. (1) This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until such time as the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area is disestablished by action of the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County as provided in Section 7 above. (2) This agreement shall expire December 31, 2008, PROVIDED, it may be extended in increments of three years by consent of Spokane County, City of Spokane, and City of Spokane Valley, expressed either by resolution of the legislative body or written approval of its chief executive officer. The tuning of. such consent should be coordinated with the needs of the Washington State Department of Revenue. (3) Following termination of this Agreement, Spokane County shall be responsible for utilizing any remaining unallocated revenue from Special Assessments for use for tourism promotion in Spokane County. B. Waiver. No officer, employee, or agent of Spokane County, Spokane, or Spokane Valley has the power, right, or authority to waive any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement by Spokane County, Spokane, or Spokane Valley shall be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. Failure of Spokane County, Spokane, or Spokane Valley to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement or to require performance of any of the provisions herein, shall in no way be construed to he a waiver of such conditions, nor in any way effect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof, or the right of Spokane County, Spokane or Spokane Valley to hereafter enforce each and every such provision. C. Records. All records prepared, owned, used or retained by the TPA Manager in conjunction with operating or administering the activities and programs of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area as provided for under the terms of this Agreement shall be deemed records of Spokane County, Spokane, and Spokane Valley and shall be made available by the TPA Manager upon request to Spokane County, Spokane, or Spokane Valley, State Auditor or their authorized representatives.. D. Property and Equipment. Spokane County Shall be the owner of all property and equipment purchased by the TPA Manager from Special Assessment Revenues. Provided, C:\ !Documents and Scttineskbainbridre\I.ocal Settiti^s�ti I'cnirornry Internet Fi1es\oLK2EVrC iirisrn Promotion lntcrlocal f1i -I4- l1A.doc _. ' nt- Tinos azA (Jrdirtanaol?ipiktrrie- rittn4;, 11a e4Qal 01 t4 °'.:lire 10 r however, in the event of the termination of the Agreement with the TPA Manager, Spokane County agrees to make the property and /or equipment available to the successor TPA Manager for its use in conjunction with providing similar services. Provided further, in the event of disestablishment of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area, all property and equipment purchased by the TPA Manager from Special Assessment Revenues shall be retained by Spokane County and used for any lawful purpose. F. Integration. This Agreement contains all of the terms and conditions agreed upon by Spokane County, Spokane, and Spokane Valley concerning the establishment of the Spokane County Tourism Promotion Area by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County and the collection of Special Assessments from Operators of Lodging Businesses within the entire area, including the area within the jurisdictions of Spokane and Spokane Valley. No other understandings, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto. The parties have read and understand all of this Agreement, and now state that no representation, promise, or agreement not expressed in this Agreement has been made to induce the officials of Spokane County, Spokane, or Spokane Valley to execute this Agreement. F. Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not, in any way, be effected or impaired thereby. G. Execution of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective immediately after it is duly adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Spokane County, the City Council of Spokane, and the City Council of Spokane Valley and shall be filed with the County Auditor of Spokane County, the City Clerk of Spokane, and the City Clerk of Spokane Valley, and the Secretary of State of the State of Washington. H. Litigation. In the event litigation is brought against the TPA or any party to this Agreement the TPA Manager shall cause legal counsel to be employed for the purpose of defending or prosecuting the matter. The cost of the legal counsel shall be paid by the TPA. The parties reserve the right to monitor and participate in any litigation as solely determined by the party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Spokane, the City of Spokane Valley, and Spokane County have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized officials pursuant to all requirements of law. I C:\D contents and Scttines4cd?aitibridr4LocZ1 Benin c\Tempornry Internet Files401.K21: i rnurism Prmmntinn lnterincsI 0I -14- lr;.Qnc14441 f A4 #- 6lioni-Kilcsl 4A-Or menace I,p na Co u}t}.c+ tae€ S, n- Wentetien -In tr - 14 0i.daa 11 Attest: Clerk of the Board Approved as to form: Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Attest: City Clerk Approved as to form: Assistant Corporation Counsel BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: By: By: CITY OF SPOKANE By: Mayor I t_ :Ihxuments and Saline,s\cbainbridz<e'd,ncel Sett ings \Temnnrery Internet Files \OLK2E\Tourisrn Promotion lnterlocal 01-14 - 04.doett:t.TII SM)MNI-Gli ant- I+iles\TPA 0F4 iefnn li4I:aa o-G my °.'Tourism R+ entetien •6ntmrlooal- 0•1- 1-44 12 Attest: City Clerk Approved as to form: Assistant Corporation Counsel CITY OF SPOKANE• VALLEY By: City Manager C•1Dre.timents and Scttinos \chainitrids ellmcnl Settintg\Tcrhpnrnry Internet Filcs\OLK "T a ism Pmmntinn lnterlocal IlI.14- gt.doct):'.1 11.1 ?SIDMNI Glee . _ anco\Spokene- Gnunty:-{ t nFsm -lido Mien- lnt'_ A : .....1 fpm 141ceti 13 Chris Bainbridge From: Nina Regor Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:00 PM To: Mike Devleming Cc: Cary Driskell; Dave Mercier; 'Stan Schwartz'; Diana Wilhite; Chris Bainbridge Subject: tonight's meeting Mayor Mike, Two items concerning this evening's agenda: Nina 1. Staff recommends pulling the 2nd reading of the towing ordinance, and rescheduling it for February 10. After the first reading last Tuesday, the City received phone calls from several towers raising questions about certain aspects of the ordinance. Cary expects to have it resolved in time for the 2/10 agenda. 2. Stanley is not able to be at this evening's meeting. However, he has sent a revised version of the TPA agreement for future consideration. He suggests putting it on the 2/10 agenda as well. According to Dennis McLaughlin, the City Council's recommended changes are acceptable, except for the deletion of paragraph 7C, allowing 50% of the Hotel /Motel operators to veto a disestablishment of the TPA. According to Stanley, state law does not speak to this issue. It is, therefore, a matter of agreement between the parties. 1/20/2004 Page 1 of 1 S j�i ■ ••O Valley Memorandum To: Members of Council From: Mayor Mike DeVleming Date: January 16, 2004 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 • Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 • Fax: 509.921.1008 • cityhall ®spokanevalley.org CC: Dave Mercier, City Manager; Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager Re: Council Representation on Animal Control and Library Task Forces There are two opportunities for Council representation on task forces. Please let me know if you'd like to participate on either one. Regional Animal Control Task Force The Spokane County Regional Animal Control Program (SCRAPS) is forming a task force to evaluate the possibility of a regional animal control model. The cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley have been invited to appoint representation, and the smaller cities have been invited to appoint two representatives to serve their combined interests. Spokane Valley would have two representatives. These could either be two Council members, or one Council member and one staff member. The task force is tentatively scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m., with the first meeting on February 11, 2004. The duration of the task force has not yet been determined. Library Capital Facilities Advisory Committee The 2004 library services agreement, currently under negotiation, calls for a library capital facilities advisory committee to guide the capital facilities plan. Along with District representation, the committee would be made up of one City Council member, one City staff person, and a citizen appointed by the City. The target completion date is the end of June 2004. In addition to considering participation on either task force, please provide suggested names for the citizen representative on the library committee. ra aim 111 E gg IdIIlU i•B11 � -_ +mss cici NMI MN NI NMI •11 Sj�It jUalley Spokane Area Legislative Delegation 20 January 2004 Dear Senators and Representatives, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. • Suite 106 • Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (509) 921 -1000 • Fax (509) 921 -1008 • cityhall @spokanevalley.org On behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council, I extend my thanks and appreciation for your representation of the greater Spokane Region in the Washington State Legislature. The Council pla.ns to take part in the Association of Washington Cities 2004 Legislative Conference on January 28 -29 in Olympia, and we look forward to meeting with you during our visit. Below, you will find an outline of the City of Spokane Valley's 2004 legislative agenda. The Council has requested your support and consideration of the following items during the short session and will be prepared to answer any questions or concerns that may arise from these issues. 1. ESB 5965 and HB 2677. This legislation amends RCW 36.100.020 and allows expansion of the Spokane Area Public Facilities District Board of Directors to include one representative appointed by the Spokane Valley City Council. Over 40% of the revenue for this organization is derived from taxes collected in our city. At this time we have no direct representation on the Board of Directors. We believe it is essential that our Council, as the elected legislative authority for the citizens of Spokane Valley, direct one person to represent our interests on this board. 2. Spokane County Aix Pollution Control Authority. Amend RCW 70.94.100 to expand the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) Board of Directors by 2 seats and allow the City of Spokane Valley to appoint those two additional members. In terms of population in Spokane County, our 82,000 residents should be given this level of representation. 3. Community Empowerment Zones. In the event the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) elects not to expand the zone now centered in Spokane to include eligible portions of Spokane Valley, we request that the legislature add an additional zone(s) and award one to the City of Spokane Valley. We will give you the technical details of population, location and income levels required to qualify as soon as the Office of Financial Management supplies them to us. 4. Tax Increment Financing. We believe every effort should be made to amend this program to simplify procedures and give municipalities more authority to implement the process. 5. Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. The Council opposes the implementation of this program due to the Department of Revenue's inability to provide reliable numbers that accurately reflect the negative impact this initiative will have on numerous Washington State municipalities and jurisdictions. Significant fluctuations in sales tax revenue streams supporting bond interest payments could lead to reductions in bond ratings throughout the state, costing cities hundreds of millions of dollars in higher interest rates. Until these two factors are resolved, the passage of this program may cause more problems than it solves. FOR THE CITY , ♦UNCIL, MICHAEL DEVLEMING Mayor, Spokane Valley January 20, 2004 Spokane Area Legislative Delegation Dear Senators and Representatives: On behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council, 1 extend my thanks and appreciation for your representation of the greater Spokane Region in the Washington State Legislature. The Council plans to take part in the Association of Washington Cities 2004 Legislative Conference on January 28 -29 in Olympia, and we look forward to meeting with you during our visit. Below you will find an outline of the City of Spokane Valley's 2004 legislative agenda. The Council has requested your support and consideration of the following items during the short session and will be prepared to answer any questions or concerns that may arise from these issues. 1. ESR 5965 and HB 2677. This legislation amends R.CW 36.100.020 and allows expansion of the Spokane Area Public Facilities District Board of Directors to include one representative appointed by the Spokane Valley City Council. Over 40% of the revenue for this organization is derived from taxes collected in our city. At. this time, we have no direct representation on the Board of Directors. We believe it is essential that our Council, as the elected legislative authority for the citizens of Spokane Valley, direct one person to represent our interests on this board. 2. Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authoritv. Amend RCW 70.94.100 to expand the Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) Board of Directors by two seats and allow the City of Spokane Valley to appoint those two additional members. In terms of population in Spokane County, our 82,000 residents should be given this level of representation. 3. Community Empowerment Zone Expansion. In the event the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) elects not to expand the zone now centered in Spokane to include eligible portions of Spokane Valley, we request that the legislature add an additional zone(s) and award one to the City of Spokane Valley. We will provide you with the statistical details of population, location and income levels required to qualify as soon as the Office of Financial Management supplies them to us. 4. Tax increment Financing. The Council believes every effort should be made to amend this legislation to simplify procedures and give municipalities more authority to implement the process. 5. Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement. The Council opposes the implementation of this program due to the Department of Revenue's inability to provide reliable numbers that accurately reflect the negative impact this initiative will have on numerous Washington State municipalities and jurisdictions. Significant fluctuations in sales tax revenue streams supporting bond interest payments could lead to reductions in bond ratings throughout the state, costing cities hundreds of millions of dollars in higher interest rates. Until these two factors are resolved, the passage of this program may cause more problems than it solves. Thank you for taking time to review our legislative agenda and for your service to our city, region, and state. FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, MICHAEL DEVLEMING Mayor NAME PLEASE PRINT TOPIC COOERN ADDRESS TELEPHONE \AM \-\ k , ow , -, C7 � , .. � � � k �� _ C � ).6 .).,� y "rt.. 3ite--1< :IL l 0le- 13k9 ILic ?q / - I SeQ Sitiokane ./° Val ley PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Date: / - d Citizen comments n items included on thi agenda (see list below). Please include your name, address an a ephone number for the record. Your time will be limited to three (3 minutes) NEW BUSINESS AGENDA TOPICS 3. Nuisance Abatement Ordinance No. 03-083 Second Reading 4. Bond Ordinance No. 03 -084 - First Reading 5. Proposed Resolution No. 03 -049 Extending Annexation for One year to Fire Districts No. 1,8,9 6. Motion Consideration: Clarification of Intent and Reaffirmation of Planning Commission Appointments 7. Motion Consideration: Hotel /Motel Ratification of Tourism Associations