2004, 03-23 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2004
Mayor DeVleming called the 40 City of Spokane Valley Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and
welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers:
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike Flanigan, Councilmember
Richard Munson, Councilmember
Steve Taylor, Councilmember
Excused:
Gary Schimmels
Staff:
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Stanley Schwartz, City Attorney
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Scott Kuhta, Long Range Planner
Greg McCormick, Long Range Planning Manager
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor DeVleming led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Councilmember Munson gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL: It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Wilhite to excuse
Councilmember Schimmels from tonight's meeting. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all
councilmembers were present with the exception of excused Councilmember Gary Schimmels.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor DeVleming announced that item #11 will be removed from
tonight's agenda to be brought back at another date. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded
by Councilmember Munson to approve the agenda as amended. Vote by acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Denenny reported that during the National League of Cities Conference in Washington,
D.C., he attended numerous seminars, established interactions with others, contacted legislators, and
attended conferences and interviews with Senators and Congressman Nethercutt.
Councilmember Taylor added that he too attended those conferences, and attended a seminar which dealt
with local planning and the Charrette process, which was also introduced at a recent Spokane Valley Joint
Council /Planning Commission meeting; he also attended a seminar on liability MTBE (gasoline
additives) contamination which was very interesting and informative.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite reported that she attended the recent conference on Federal Highway and
Transportation Funding and the Highway Funding System in general.
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Councilmember Munson said that on March 16 he attended a meth action team meeting, which is a
regional group attempting to come up with action programs to address and mitigate the affects of drugs on
our society.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor DeVleming reminded everyone that the Mayor's Ball is this Saturday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor DeVleming explained the process for taking public comments, and
invited any public comments not on topics listed on the agenda.
Jeanne Gates, Veradale: on behalf of the members of the Spokane Valley Senior Center, she expressed
thanks to Council for attention to the visits at the center, and support during the transition; and that she is
excited about working with the Council on an ad hoc committee.
WASTEWATER ISSUES: PUBLIC COMMENTS. Mayor DeVleming opened the floor and invited
public comments concerning the wastewater issues.
Howard Herman, 117 N McDonald: said as a friend to the Council, believes Council is about to commit a
grievous error in contracting away ownership and future operation of the treatment plant; wants to argue
not to do so, and wants to know what Council knows about the proposed interlocal agreement with the
county; he wants discussions about the program; said approximately 90% of the meetings thus far have
been study sessions with no interplay with the public and feels there should be significant citizen input
regarding the interlocal agreement; that the topic deserves a number of public meetings and not just one
or two.
Tony Lazanis, 10626 E. Empire: said that study sessions are private sessions and don't involve the public;
does not favor an agreement with the County to give the City of Spokane Valley's assets away to the
County; asked Council not to "give our future away to the County;" that Valley people will be paying for
about 80% of the county's plant.
Elinor Anderson: expressed concern about this issue, feels the citizens are not informed enough; that she
worked on the election board the last time this was an issue and 90% of the Valley voted against this type
of thing; that she wants more meetings so citizens can let council know how they feel.
Ray Perry, 2020 N Eli: wants to admonish Council and hopes Council will invite public to many
meetings; that this is a very serious matter and the outcome will have long lasting affects, wants council
to invite the public to look at the whole scheme.
Richard Behm, 3626 S. Ridgeview Drive: said he was designated as an expert in the field; in the late 70's
he was one of the original people at the meeting to designate the aquifer as a sole source issue and has
been involved in sewer and water issues since that time, wants more public hearings and more time to
have people voice their opinions.
Dr. Phillip Rudy, 10720 East: feels we need to own the plant and it needs to be in the City limits of
Spokane Valley; that if the plant were in the City of Spokane, the City of Spokane could condemn and
purchase the plant according to law if the City of Spokane Valley went into a partnership with the City of
Spokane; said that utilities generate large amount of money, that Spokane County has in excess of 30
million dollars in wastewater reserves and that was collected from ratepayers, most of whom reside in the
valley; that the City of Spokane Valley needs the ability to generate its own reserve funds.
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Wayne Frost, 3320 N Argonne: said that he does not live in the valley, but the company he represents
owns a large amount of land in the valley; that he is a representative of the Local Governance Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce; that the public feels left out of the loop and the desire is for more
information; in the past he's offered the Chamber to act as facilitator, and that invitation is still open; that
he encourages Council to look at opportunities that perhaps have not yet been considered, and that the
Chamber of Commerce is willing to look at this from an independent viewpoint.
Ed Mertens, 1310 N Pierce: said that the EPA reported that they might not allow the river to take any
more sewage; feels we have to step back and look at what they'll give us; if we can't go into the river
maybe we need a different plan; feels we have a right to put that in our control.
Eldonna Gossett, CEO Chamber of Commerce: wanted to reinforce the comments of Wayne Frost; wants
to help get citizens involved and would like to form a task force to work with Council to come to good
conclusions.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; none was offered. Mayor DeVleming invited Public
Works Director Kersten to offer comment.
Director Kersten mentioned the council packet list showing the history of the meetings; that the County is
moving ahead with the Playfair site; that a meeting was held February 25 at the Eastside Community
Center for the Environmental Impact Study, which is scheduled to be completed mid - summer; that he and
members of the County met March 2 regarding the interlocal and that there will be some formal public
hearings on that matter; that the Board of County Commissioners met March 16 on that interlocal and
they had comments which will be brought back to Council in April. Director Kersten said that he met
with members of the Department of Ecology (DOE) who gave an update of the information they received
from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the EPA told the DOE that the EPA does not
want the DOE to issue any discharge permits into the river until the total maximum daily load (TMDL)
study is completed; and added that there is no specific timeframe for completion of that study, although
there is a tentative time of summer of 2005. Director Kersten added that depending on the outcome of
that study, this issue could stretch out for a year or more. He also mentioned that on March 16, the City
of Spokane entered into an agreement with Playfair with the intent of having part of that site used as a
regional wastewater treatment plant.
In response to Councilmember Denenny's question about the implications if we were to change direction,
and in response to Councilmember Munson's question about Mr. Emacio's recent paper, City Attorney
Schwartz explained that we have a sewer collection system which is owned and operated by the County.
In Mr. Emacio's basic assumption paper, which was premised upon the draft interlocal agreement still
under consideration, Attorney Schwartz said that Mr. Emacio stated that the "City of Spokane Valley
cannot legally take over the county's collection system." Attorney Schwartz then read and explained
RCW 36.94.180, which addresses the ability of a newly incorporated city to operate a sewage system
owned by the County. Attorney Schwartz said that this statute has not been interpreted by our
Washington State courts; that Mr. Emacio made the above statement because he interpreted the word
"may" in the above statute to require that it be a negotiated agreement between the City and the County
with respect to an assumption of the collection system by the City from Spokane County.
Attorney Schwartz continued by discussing the assumption of an area lying within or the assumption of
the facility, equipment and property lying within the City, all of which brings up more questions: What
happens if a treatment plant is constructed outside the City? Can you or is there a desire to condemn it?
Do you negotiate for capacity? What interest do you have in that outside facility? Attorney Schwartz
said that although one interpretation of the word "may" means there must be a negotiated contract,
perhaps other interpretations differ. In addition, Attorney Schwartz stated, if you were to do an
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assumption, you cannot materially interfere with the operation of the remaining county system. Attorney
Schwartz said that in his opinion that means if you were to attempt to proceed with an assumption under
this statute, judicial intervention would be necessary to determine if there is the ability to assume without
the consent of the County, but the materially affect hurdle would still be an issue.
Finance Director Thompson then stated his concerns about moving ahead as the loan investor in a
wastewater treatment plant in Spokane Valley; he stated that the County is in line to get an approximate
70 million dollar loan at 1.5 %; if Spokane Valley solely were to move ahead on the project, we would
want to make sure we could also a similar loan as if we were to pay 4.5 to 5% in the market, the debt
service would become significant; he also mentioned that the capital facilities charge that the County now
charges and the user fees would likely have to increase; which doesn't mean the fees would not increase
with any new plant. Director Thompson said another issue is, we have 26,000 of the users within our city
limits and another 9800 that will eventually be connected to that system; to bill 36,000 accounts we
would need additional staff (10 -15 more) just to handle the telephone traffic; in addition, we would not
want to sell the bonds until the discharge permit has been issued (or we definitively know it will be
issued). Director Thompson said we would also be required to consider a debt service coverage factor,
which means after deducting the plant operating cost from the revenues there must be enough left over to
have between 1.3 and 1.5 times the debt service, which allows the bond buyers to have a comfort level to
know that there are extra revenues available; that we would also need a debt service reserve, which is
usually equal to one year's debt service or the highest year's debt service, which could amount to six
million dollars each year. Director Thompson explained that we must ensure that the capital facilities
charge and user fees are competitive to the outlying area in order not to discourage people from locating
their homes and businesses in the city limits; and that if we were to try to handle this project alone, it
would dominate our work plan for the next five years and would likely accomplish little else. If the
assumption issue goes to court, Director Thompson said, it would take years in time and substantial legal
fees. In summary, Director Thompson said he has concerns this project might be too large for the City of
Spokane Valley at this point.
Public Works Director Kersten said that one of our concerns is actually acquiring the permit; and that we
encouraged the County to send a letter to DOE clarifying if a permit could be obtained. Director Kersten
said that we received a letter November 7 from Richard Wallace, Manager of Water Quality at the DOE,
which stated that based on the current design, they would issue a permit. However, last week, the DOE
requested a meeting with us, the County and the City of Spokane, and told us that EPA said that they do
not want DOE to issue a permit at this time until the TMDL study is complete. Director Kersten said that
if another site would be considered, another EIS would need to be conducted; that the County spent
several years looking at possible sites, and that Director Kersten would estimate another one to two years
to find a different site, and another six to nine months for an EIS. City Manager Mercier said that we
have been advised by the County that the wastewater system currently has capacity at their projected
growth rates, to last to about 2009, and it may take five years to go through the design, construction, and
development of that facility in order to be available and useful.
Mayor DeVleming said this is just the beginning of presentations and public comments on the issue.
2. CONSENT AGENDA: After City Clerk Bainbridge read the consent agenda, it was moved by Mayor
DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Denenny, to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Second Reading Proposed Towing Ordinance 04 -001 — Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Munson to approve Ordinance 04 -001. Deputy City Attorney Driskell then discussed the
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background of this ordinance, and said in addition to the changes discussed at the previous council
meeting, he is also recommending an amendment to this draft by eliminating section 10.E.13 which is in
contradiction with other state law, and to then re- number the remaining numbers of that section. Mayor
DeVleming moved to amend his motion to reflect the modifications suggested by Attorney Driskell;
seconder agreed. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Bettie Simmons, 35045 Inland Empire: said as there is a valley tower here, she will defer to him.
Rodney Sankey, 3907 E. Wellesley: said his business address is 14921 E. Trent; that he owns a towing
company; he is concerned about the junk vehicle towing for free; said requiring performance without
payment is similar to seizure of the business; he is also the AAA contactor for the Spokane Valley and
does over 1,000 calls a month out here; he pays a driver to perform the tows and objects to the free
towing; said only 60% of the impound vehicles are retrieved and he takes a loss on the remaining 40 %; he
suggested making it on a rotation basis and they would have no objection; and that his fee to haul a junk
vehicle is $30.00.
Kay Seek, 13617 E. Wellesley: said her towing company is located in the Spokane Valley at 7125 E.
Broadway; said the information given by Mr. Sankey is incorrect as his yard is not located in the Valley;
that is a tentative site and has not yet been approved by the State Patrol; that she represents six of the
seven Valley companies that are located within the city limits; that they are not supportive of the
ordinance as written; that increasing insurance costs is not setting a level playing field; that we are willing
to regulate them but have no provisions to regulate other towing companies that come into the city; there
are many towers who do not pay insurance and don't pay taxes; that private towing is set at the State level
and not the County level.
Betsy Merrell, owns Rouse's Towing, 2621 University: they are the largest towing company in this
county; said there are numerous incorrect facts; she feels the insurance liability amount should be one
million dollars; that they are required to carry five million because they run large trucks; junk vehicles is
an issue, however; as Spaulding Auto Parts receives $100 per ton and the average car weighs two tons,
Spaulding gets approximately $200 per vehicle and they get nothing; that Mr. Driskell's premise is the
towing company will get more law enforcement tows from the City of Spokane Valley — but she feels
there will be a few more but not many; and it usually cost her between $100 and $150 to process each
junk abandoned vehicle; she suggests Spaulding pick up the cars for free and keep the proceeds and
eliminate the middle person; that law enforcement officers must be present when they pick up vehicles in
order to protect drivers and that issue should be addressed. She said also if a towing company twice
refuses to pick up vehicles they may be removed from the law enforcement list; that several companies
are one -truck companies and there will be times when they will be busy and more than two times in a six -
month period when a company might turn down this type of call.
Richard Brandenburg, 12121 E. Portland Ave: owns and operates Outback Towing; said he can't approve
of this ordinance.
Jim Seek, 13617 E. Wellesley; co -owner of Victoria Towing; said that AAA only requires $500,000 in
insurance and our requirement is ten times the state requirement; that language is missing regarding State
Patrol having the final say in towing; and that he would like to see council direct staff to answer some of
these questions and come back again after the matter is more settled.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; none was offered. Councilmember Taylor said he
feels there are more questions that could be answered and would like to ask staff to review the comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to table the motion
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and move the issue to the next council agenda. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
Mayor DeVleming called for a short recess at 7:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
4. Second Reading Proposed Sign Amendment Code Ordinance 04 -008 — Scott Kuhta
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Taylor to approve Ordinance 04 -008. Long Range Planner Kuhta explained that this
ordinance would permit greater wall signage for schools, hospitals, and other public uses, and went over
the background of the ordinance. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
5. Second Reading Uniform Development Code Ordinance 04 -013 — Marina Sukup
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve Ordinance 04 -013. Community Development Director
Sukup gave an overview of the ordinance and said that there have been no changes since the last meeting.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
6. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -014 Amending Ordinance 40 and 41 — Tom Scholtens
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to advance Ordinance 04 -014 to a second reading to be scheduled
after CTED gives their reading on approval. City Manager Mercier mentioned that this ordinance will be
set for final approval after receipt of comments from CTED. Building Official Scholtens explained the
background of the ordinance, after which Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
Clay Conrad, Architect, 2121 East Temple Road: said he lives outside the City limits but that he practices
on a number of projects in the City and has a number of projects held up because of this previous
ordinance; he feels the intent would be served well by the ordinance adopting the 2003 Building Code,
and he urges timely adoption.
City Manager Mercier said staff is urging CTED to answer as promptly as possible. Mayor DeVleming
invited further public comment; none was offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
7. Proposed Resolution 04 -005 Designating Bidder for Construction of CenterPlace — Neil Kersten
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the resolution title, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Denenny to approve Resolution 04 -005. Director Kersten gave an overview of the issue
and said as evidenced by the bid tabulation sheet, bids were tight and competitive, and that staff
recommends passing the resolution and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract; he added
that there are contingencies set aside to handle possible changes. Mayor DeVleming invited public
comment; none was offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
8. Proposed Resolution 04 -006 Designating Official Newspaper — Chris Bainbridge
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the resolution title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve Resolution 04 -006. City Clerk Bainbridge explained
that there have been no changes since this was last discussed with council, and the Spokane Valley
circulation figures are enclosed for the Valley Herald and the Spokesman Review. Councilmember
Taylor said he feels the substantial savings warrant changing to the Valley Herald, and that the
Spokesman Review did a fine job and the change is matter of cost. Councilmember Munson said he will
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vote against the resolution in favor of going with the Valley Voice as an alternate. Mayor DeVleming
invited public comment; none was offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Deputy Mayor Wilhite, and
Councilmembers Taylor, Denenny, and Flanigan. Opposed Mayor DeVleming and Councilmember
Munson. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Mayor DeVleming said this discussion will come back
next year as we will use the Valley Herald for a one -year period.
9. Motion Consideration: Senior Center Bus — Mike Jackson
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded Councilmember Munson to offer financial assistance to
the association in an amount not to exceed the $4,300 for the remainder of 2004, to assist them as they
take responsibility for transportation at the Senior Center. Parks & Recreation Director Jackson said he
feels good about the communication that occurred between City Staff and Council and with the Senior
Center Association in an attempt to identify the cost of operating the bus; that last week the Senior
Association asked that we consider an arrangement similar to what they had with the County, and a copy
of that agreement is enclosed. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
John Haley, E. 13905 DeSmit: presented figures for driver's wages, bus insurance, fuel, maintenance, etc,
and said that he estimates $13,170 to maintain the bus; he added that he would like to know what is the
end result of our animal control, how much money are we spending on our pets in the City of Spokane
Valley, and that he will send e -mail to the appropriate staff to get those answers.
Maryann Warren, 1102 N. McArthur Road: extended thanks because the bus is needed.
Mayor DeVleming invited further public comment; none was offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
10. Spokane Housing Authority Report — Executive Director Dianne Quast
Director Quast went over the annual report and explained some of the programs they offer, including
home ownership program, the Sharon Lord Apartments, housing vouchers which amount to
approximately 1.6 million dollars a month to assist families in maintaining homes; and stated that that
program is in great jeopardy and she encourages Council to add this issue to their national legislative
agendas.
11. Spokane Regional Convention & Visitor's Bureau John Brewer
This item was moved from the agenda and will be re- scheduled.
12. Report on Planning Studies and Budget — Greg McCormick
Manager McCormick gave his PowerPoint presentation and background on the previously presented
Charrettes and RUDAT, adding that Council requested more information prior to making a decision to
move forward. After discussion on a city center, economic analysis on Sprague /Appleway, the draft
scope of work, the upcoming community meetings and community feedback, it was decided to wait
further until more community input has been received.
13. Employee Classification System — Dave Mercier
City Manager Mercier reported that Council enacted several ordinances and resolutions to establish a
personnel system, and embedded in some of those is the notion that the City Manager and staff would
review that material from time to time; that staff is aware of that call to periodically assess the content of
the job descriptions and of the ongoing intent to assure that the classification system bears some relation
to market rates and costs; adding that staff will undertake a review of what was done by interim staff and
will attempt to make market rate comparisons. It was determined that staff will establish the direction in
this regard, and report back to council with their findings.
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14. Towing Contract Form — Cary Driskell.
In the interest of time, this item will be postponed until the following council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming, seconded by Councilmember Munson, and unanimously agreed
upon to extend the meeting to 9:30 p.m.
15. Formation of Student Advisory Council — Mayor DeVleming
Mayor DeVleming gave his PowerPoint presentation on the formation of a Student Advisory Council, and
added that he will recommend budgeting $500.00 from the discretionary fund to cover items such as
mailings, advertising, letterhead, agendas, etc. Councilmember Taylor expressed concern about staff
support as he did not want to overburden staff. Mayor DeVleming said he expects staff to help
minimally, but does not anticipate staff being burdened. It was Council consensus to place this item on
the March 30 agenda for further consideration.
15a. Fire District Update — Nina Regor
Deputy City Manager Regor gave a synopsis of what has occurred to date concerning the election and
annexation, and stated that the April 27 election date was chosen to provide time for a second election if
that proved necessary; and that staff is now considering the possibility of an election September 14; she
added that no costs have been expended thus far and the ballot has not yet been printed. It was moved by
Mayor Devleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to request Spokane County to remove the
Fire District Annexation ballot issue from the April 27, 2004 ballot. Vote by acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. It was then moved by Mayor
DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to submit the fire district annexation issue to the
Boundary Review Board on a notice of intention and immediately invoke jurisdiction. Vote by
acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
It was moved by Councilmember Flanigan, seconded by Councilmember Munson, and unanimously
agreed upon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Mayor Michael
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Deputy Mayor Diana
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Councilmember Dick
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Councilmember Mike
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Councilmcmber Rich
Munson - Position No. 5
Councilmember Gary
Schimmels- Position No. 4
Councilmember Steve
Taylor - Position No. 2
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RCW 36.94.180
Transfer of system upon annexation or incorporation of area.
In the event of the annexation to a city or town of an area, or incorporation of an area, in which a county
is operating a sewerage and /or water system, the property, facilities, and equipment of such sewerage
and/or water system lying within the annexed or incorporated area may be transferred to the city or town
if such transfer will not materially affect the operation of any of the remaining county system, subject to
the assumption by the city or town of the county's obligations relating to such property, facilities, and
equipment, under the procedures specified in, and pursuant to the authority contained in, chapter 35.13A
RCW.
[1986 c 234 § 34; 1983 c 3 § 82; 1971 ex.s. c 96 § 8; 1967 c 72 § 18.]
NOTES:
Construction -- Severability -- 1971 ex.s. c 96: See notes following RCW 36.94.010.
DRAFT
Please mail application to:
City of Spokane Valley
Mayor's Office
11707 East Sprague Ave. Suite 105
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
Phone - 688 -0180
Fax - 688 -0194
Fax - 921 -1008
www.spokan.evalley.org
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Eligibility -
Applicant must be a resident of Spokane Valley.
Application must be received by:
May 15th
Applicant must be in the 9th, lot', or 11th grade and attending Central Valley,
University, East Valley, West Valley or Valley Christian schools at the time
application is submitted.
Instructions -
Please provide all information that this application asks. Please print legibility or
type your answers. If there is not enough room for you to provide your answer,
please use the back of this application.
Falsifying any answers will render this application invalid. If you have any
questions regarding this form, please call Sue Golman at 688 -0180.
Student Advisory Council
First Name: Middle: Last:
Address:
City: County: State: Zip:
Telephone (H) Your Cell: Parent Cell:
E -Mail:
School: Year /Grade in School:
Other Education:
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DRAFT
Clubs, Groups and Activities:
Honors and Awards:
Career Goals:
Hobbies:
Special Skills or Talents:
Three words that describe you:
Why do you want to be part of the Student Advisory Council?
What are your community - based interests? (Example: Food Bank Volunteer, Big Sister -Big Brother,
Youth Athletics)
What are the two or three biggest issues that you feel youth face in your neighborhood?
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DRAFT
Pick one of the issues you listed above and discuss in detail how you would ask the Mayor and City
Council to address the need?
Mother's Name: Home Phone:
Address: Work Phone:
Father's Name: Home Phone:
Address: Work Phone:
I hereby apply for entry as a contestant in the official preliminary competition of this program and that my parents /guardians
and I have read and agree to be bound by the rules and regulations listed. I further certify that the information that 1 have
provided on this application is true and correct. The signatures below serve as acceptance of the rules and shall constitute a
binding behavioral contract.
Entrant Signature Date
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
List of additional items for application:
Application must be received by May 15 2004
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STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
An opportunity for our teens to have
a voice in City Government
Why a Student Adv Council? -
The Initial Goal lsto:
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Giveloaryoutka,platform to be_heani
Get a aI Guidelines -
❑ Encourage our youth to be involved
O Create a permanent part of City
Government for our youth _
U EECh Council will serve be appointed
==by a committee to be named by the_
-- Mayor.
❑ In June the new Council will be— - -
announced and will serve during the
following school year (September -
thru June)
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Who & When
Any 9th, 10th & 1 1 th grade student
attending CV, U -HI, EV, WV and
Valley Christian are eligible
Student Advisory Councils will meet a
minimum of once a month
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The the
"Council will consist of
Who 8tIh
lfowiairepresentat ies: -__ _____
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meetings __:
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t1.2 students from East_Valley
o Eats - new couric t=member will attend
Ean: unciI orientation in September
2 students from Wat Va I
_❑ 1 student -from Valley:Ehr"istiah- -_ _
Who & When
Any 9th, 10th & 1 1 th grade student
attending CV, U -HI, EV, WV and
Valley Christian are eligible
Student Advisory Councils will meet a
minimum of once a month
2
Who 8tIh
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= vdent-Advisoty ouncil - _ - __:.:2 - ___.
meetings __:
WilLbe in th Chambers and
- open to the = _ ---- ----
:puublic
o Eats - new couric t=member will attend
Ean: unciI orientation in September
Who & When
Any 9th, 10th & 1 1 th grade student
attending CV, U -HI, EV, WV and
Valley Christian are eligible
Student Advisory Councils will meet a
minimum of once a month
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The Student Advisory Council -
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make up
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❑ Council will have voting membeI
- Appointed positions will serve one
year (September through June) = _.
The Council will consist of the
following representatives:
1 Mayor (or appointee of the Mayor)
1 City Manager (or appointee)
1 Representative of the Business
Community (appointed by the
Mayor)
The Council wilt consist of the ----_
- following representatives:
❑ 1 student at tame (appoitted by
Student Advisory Council)
> must be a City resident
> 14 - 20 years old
can not be attending any of
the high schools currently
represented
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Initial Tasks for new Council
Elect a chair, vice chair etc.
Select the Student at Large Position
Adopt bi -laws -_
Create vision & mission statement -=
Set meeting calendar _ — �~
Set future agendas
Tentative Time==Une
❑ Ma pi ese t tFti n to Spokane
Valley Council –
❑ Match 3Q vote on rt 4n --
❑ March 31 S.A.C. Appllcatlons
distributed to all schools
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Mei a ilne
❑ May ist Application deadline
0 May.iF -- May 28 Cale lid
O June lstannounce new Student_
Advisory Council for '04 ='05
Cl September 2004 Council Ori ation —_
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_ - and first Council Meet
Initial Tasks for new Council
Elect a chair, vice chair etc.
Select the Student at Large Position
Adopt bi -laws -_
Create vision & mission statement -=
Set meeting calendar _ — �~
Set future agendas
Tentative Time==Une
❑ Ma pi ese t tFti n to Spokane
Valley Council –
❑ Match 3Q vote on rt 4n --
❑ March 31 S.A.C. Appllcatlons
distributed to all schools
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Sprague Corridor Economic Analysis DRAFT
SPRAGUE /APPLEWAY ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
SCOPE OF WORK
The economic analysis should include an area extending from the intersection of
Sprague /Appleway and Interstate 90 on the west to Sullivan Avenue on the east. In conducting
the evaluation, proponents should consider external factors affecting the development and
redevelopment within the Corridor, including but not limited to, retail centers outside the corridor
such as the Spokane Valley Mall and the Costco /Home Depot center, existing mining
operations, and the proposed North Spokane Corridor transportation improvements.
The analysis should evaluate the following:
• The economic impact on existing businesses of a change in motor vehicle traffic during
the five, ten and twenty -year planning horizon. Traffic forecast data will be coordinated
through the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC).
• The economic impact on existing businesses of roadway construction during a five -year
period.
• The economic opportunities created by the extension of Appleway to Sullivan and the
opportunity cost of the failure to extend Appleway during the five, ten and twenty -year
planning period.
• Barriers to successful redevelopment of the Corridor, including institutional and
regulatory barriers.
• Strategies to maximize redevelopment within the Corridor, including but not limited to
traffic circulation improvements and land use regulations.
• Mitigation strategies to counteract adverse economic impact and /or lost opportunity for
specific types of business enterprise.
Economic impacts should be quantified and the methodology for calculating and evaluating
impact detailed.
FIRE DISTRICT
ANNEXATION ELECTION
Update and New Timeline
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager March 23, 2004
BRB PROCESS
❑ Complete an environmental review according to SEPA RCW 43.21and
WAC 197 -11.
❑ Submit Notice of Intention to the Boundary Review Board.
o The BRB will route the Notice to the appropriate agencies and post the
Notice. The Notice will then be subject to preliminary consideration by
the BRB at a regular meeting.
❑ Spokane Valley will immediately invoke the Board's jurisdiction,
initiating the review process.
❑ A public hearing will be held at least thirty (30) days after notification of
all affected governmental units.
o The BRB may issue a decision at any time within forty days following
the final hearing.
❑ There is a thirty (30) day appeal period following the BRB's filing of the
written decision with the County Commissioners.
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ELECTION TYPE
DATE
FILING DEADLINE
Special
February 3
December 19
Primary & Special
March 2
January 16
Special
April 27
March 12
Special
May 18
April 2
Primary
September 14
July 30
General
,
November 2
September 17
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ELECTION DATES
March 23. 2004
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ESTIMATED TIMELINE IF BRB
JURISDICTION IS INVOKED
60 day BRB review process 30 day appeal period
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April 1
M
June 1 July 1 July 30
(Filing deadline)
45 Day Election Process
Sept. 14
(Election date)
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