2004, 05-25 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Mayor DeVleming called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 44 official
meeting.
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:
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Stanley Schwartz, City Attorney
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director
Tom Scholtens, Building Official
Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor DeVleming led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Linda Crowe of the United Church of Christ led the invocation.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor DeVleming stated that an item 7A will be added, which is a
discussion and motion consideration for a hotel /motel tax adjustment; and that item #12 Radio Car Track
will be moved to item #7B as a motion providing direction to staff regarding activities at Sullivan Park. It
was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to add item #7A and 7B
as described, to the agenda. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Schimmels: reported that he attended the Spokane Regional Transportation Committee;
that they are considering a letter we submitted regarding funding assistance for a traffic study of the
couplet; he stated he also attended the Couplet Meeting held last week.
Councilmember Taylor: stated that he attended the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive
Board Meeting, at which time some cities' issues were discussed concerning the Chamber's position that
they want the Board to take regarding wastewater treatment issues; and also of what to do with the future
of the Couplet; that the Transportation Committee brought forward a proposal to the Chamber Board to
endorse changing the couplet back to two ways, but that the Board wants more information including
input from city staff.
Councilmember Munson: said that he attended the Light Rail Steering Committee meeting where
discussion took place to have representation from the City of Spokane on that committee, and the Board
has taken that into consideration; they also identified numerous funding sources which may assist in
improvement of the north/south street corners; that he also attended the Ad Hoc Steering Committee for
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Growth Management, that the Growth Management Act requires municipalities and the County to re-
examine the growth management act as passed, and to make any changes which would be applicable to
the plan; the Ad Hoc Committee is examining different policies and will make recommendations to the
steering committee as how we want to approach this re- evaluation period, and stated that the committee
will be meeting weekly to work on this issue.
Councilmember Denenny: reported that he attended a meeting put together by citizens wanting to form a
group to bring forth the issue of continuation of the couplet; and he also thanked Council for its support of
the recent STA measure.
Deputy Mayor Wilhite: said that she also attended the meeting on the couplet extension sponsored by
interested citizens; that she attended an Economic Development Council Board meeting where it was
mentioned that several companies have expressed interest in moving their business to this area; and that
she also attended as an observer, an East Central Community meeting on a proposal for the wastewater
treatment plant at the Playfair site.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor DeVleming mentioned that he received a request from the Spokane
Homeownership Resource Center's Board for representation from someone on the Council, and that
Deputy Mayor Wilhite has accepted that. It was then moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by
Councilmember Munson to approve Deputy Mayor Wilhite's appointment to the Spokane Homeownership
Resource Center. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None.
Motion carried. Mayor DeVleming then read the "Native Plant Appreciation Week" proclamation.
Mayor DeVleming invited Dave Nobel to speak on behalf of the Northeast Chapter of the Washington
Native Plant Society and Mr. Nobel extended his thanks for the proclamation in recognition of the first
Native Plant Appreciation Week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to the public comments, Mayor DeVleming invited Public Works
Director Kersten to comment on the recent storm and its aftereffects. Director Kersten showed several
pictures of areas affected by the large amount of rainfall and of some of the swales which were overcome
as a result of last Friday's rainstorm, plus drain problems and some areas which were washed out.
Director Kersten stated that according to the weather service, this was a record storm for a 24 -hour
period, that we received over two inches, topping the previous 1.4 inch record in 1925, and that such
records have been kept since 1881; he said that staff received approximately 50 reports of problem areas,
that all reports have been documented and staff is working to check all drain areas and get the areas
cleaned up. Mayor DeVleming invited public comments; no comments were offered.
CONSENT AGENDA: After City Clerk Bainbridge read the consent agenda, it was moved by
Councilmember Flanigan and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 04 -018 Establishing Salary Commission — Councilmember
Munson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Munson and
seconded by Councilmember Taylor to approve Ordinance 04 -018. Councilmember Munson explained
that in an ongoing effort to evaluate compensation for the entire city staff, Council believes it to be
appropriate to include their compensation as well. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment, no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
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3. Proposed Resolution 04 -013 Repealing and Replacing Governance Coordination Manual — Mayor
DeVleming
It was moved by Councilmember Denenny and seconded by Councilmember Munson to approve
Resolution 04 -013. Mayor DeVleming stated that several changes were suggested for the Governance
Coordination Manual at the March 30, 2004 meeting, and that those changes are incorporated in the draft
document. After discussion of the proposed addition concerning approaching the dais, Mayor DeVleming
moved to amend his motion to reflect approaching the dais before and during the meeting and to strike
the portion referring to "after" the meeting. Councilmember Denenny seconded the amended motion.
Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Discussion continued on the topic
with Councilmembers stating no objection to members of the community approaching the dais before the
meeting starts, but agreeing there should be no approach during the actual meeting. It was then moved by
Deputy Mayor Wilhite and seconded to change the words to not approach the dais once the meeting
starts. During discussion, it was suggested by City Manager Mercier that the approach not occur after ten
minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Deputy Mayor Wilhite amended her motion to reflect City
Manager Mercier's suggestion; the seconder concurred. Vote by Acclamation to amend the motion: In
Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Vote by Acclamation on the
amended motion to approve Resolution 04 -013 amending the section concerning approaching the dais to
read that the "approach will not occur after ten minutes prior to the start of the meeting." In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
4. Proposed Resolution 04 -015 for Cable Franchise Renewal Process — Morgan Koudelka
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to approve Resolution 04-
015. Administrative Analyst Koudelka explained the background and discussed the highlights of the
issue and resolution. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment. Tony Lazanis stated that he would like
Channel 5 as a public channel if the opportunity presents itself. Mayor DeVleming invited further public
comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
5. Motion Consideration: Essential Public Facilities Interlocal Agreement Approval and Authorization
for City Manager's Signature — Marina Sukup
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Denenny, to authorize the City
Manger to execute the interlocal agreement. Community Development Director Sukup gave some
background on the proposed agreement and said that without City agreement with the regional review
process, the location of essential public facilities may be determined by the State. Mayor DeVleming
invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
6. Motion Consideration: City Manager Appointment to Municipal Research & Services Center (MRSC)
Board — Dave Mercier
It was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded by Councilmember Denenny, to endorse the
appointment of the City Manager to the MRSC Board of Directors. City Manager Mercier explained that
he was asked to consider serving a two -year term on the board, and then explained the make -up of the
board, some of the functions of MRSC, and that the agency would pay all travel costs associated with
service on the Board. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
7. Mayor Appointments: Sign Committee — Marina Sukup
It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Councilmember Munson to appoint the following
members to the Ad Hoc Sign Committee, an advisory committee to the Council regarding the evaluation
of the existing signs and sign code, that the committee will consist of seven members: Spokane Valley
Planning Commission Member David Crosby; two citizens at- large, Ray Perry and David Quinn; two
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general business representatives Ken Holloway and Denny York. It was then moved by Councilmember
Taylor and seconded by Councilmember Munson to amend the motion that we waive the requirement for
the sign industry representatives to live within the City of Spokane Valley and save the sign industry
appointments for next week. Councilmember Taylor said this stipulation is on the application form, yet in
the case of several sign companies who have a large investment in our City, that they would not be able to
be a part of this committee if they lived outside the City limits, although they do extensive business
within the City and have assets within the City. Councilmember Munson added that it is important to
note that we have representation of different sectors, and that the national sign people have a large interest
in this matter and having those individuals will be beneficial to the City of Spokane Valley and to the
community. Councilmember Denenny recommended that we contact the sign industry itself, to ask that
group who they might recommend and seek input. Mayor DeVleming mentioned he will speak with
Community Development Director Sukup regarding input from the sign industry. Vote by acclamation on
amending the motion: In favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion Carried. Vote
by acclamation on the amended motion: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None.
Motion carried.
7a. Motion Consideration: Hotel /Motel — Stanley Schwartz
It was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded by Councilmember Munson that a contract with
the YMCA be ratified and executed as of October 28, 2003, by the City to provide for the distribution of
2003 Lodging Tax Funds toward the development of the Skate Park, as proposed in the original Lodging
Tax request of the YMCA. The contract shall be written so that the City does not have liability for design,
construction and operation of the Skate Park. In return for the distribution, the City facilitates the
development of tourism facilities, the related tourism marketing and promotion and, as further
consideration, shall receive the right to use all YMCA facilities for Park Department programs at a group
discounted rate for five years. City Attorney Schwartz explained the reasoning for this issue as noted on
his May 25, 2004 memo to Mayor and Councilmembers, and gave the background highlights. Attorney
Schwartz said that the legal analysis concludes that the lodging funds must be used for a proper purpose
and the lodging tax statute is supplemental to other existing authority of the City, and that the City may,
through its general contracting power, use the lodging tax proceeds to obtain both tourism facility
development and the benefit of discounted rates for participants in City Park Department Programs. In
addition, Attorney Schwartz explained that the previous council motion stipulated that the lodging tax
funds for the YMCA be used for tourism marketing, that the YMCA represented it cannot allocate those
funds solely for tourism marketing and accordingly, the City Council has been requested to review this
matter and authorize execution of a contact with the YMCA as set forth in the above motion.
Councilmember Taylor expressed his opposition as he feels tourism funds should not be used for
development. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor DeVleming, Deputy Mayor Wilhite,
Councilmembers Schimmels, Munson, Flanigan, Denenny. Opposed: Councilmember Taylor.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
7b. Radio Car Track at Sullivan Park (former agenda item #12) — Mike Jackson
After Parks and Recreation Director Jackson explained the issue of unauthorized construction at Sullivan
Park concerning the Radio Control Car Club of Spokane, it was moved by Mayor DeVleming and
seconded by Councilmember Flanigan, to instruct the City Manager or designee representative to
establish a license agreement with RCCCS Club for the use of a race track at Sullivan Park. Director
Jackson further explained that at this point, the long term use for the park is unknown, and he
recommends against making improvements until the completion of the Masterplan, adding that perhaps
something else might be better for that location and the race track might be better in another place.
Regarding the concept of putting in fixtures and allowance of private use and construction on parks,
Director Jackson recommends the fixtures not be installed; however, Director Jackson stated that the
status for the Club's weekend use this weekend will be approved once the check from the Club has been
received. Mayor DeVleming invited public comment.
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The following individuals spoke on behalf and in support of the RCCCS Club's use of Sullivan Park:
Les Ulrick, RCCCS President; Marcus Anzivino, 8505 E. Cataldo; Matthew Afana, 8316 E. Mission;
Robert T. Shafer, 1824 E. Ridge; Dick Behm, 3626 S Ridgeview (who also gave a history of the use of the
park); Conrad Wolf (who also spoke on the use of the park by the Western Dance Association Board); and
Tony Lazanis, who suggested use of modernized lights.
Councilmember Munson added that there are a number of issues to be resolved before going forward with
the lighting situation, and as the plan is developed, he gave assurance that the community will have
opportunity for input; and that he feels negotiations should move forward.
In reference to the use of lights for the weekend's activities, Director Jackson said that several
possibilities have been discussed, and that the club also suggested reconnecting the existing lights;
Director Jackson added that he hesitates to develop a long term commitment before the master plan is
complete; he recommends we continue as we have, stated that neither he nor the County has been able to
locate an agreement, but the group can continue for the weekend. Director Jackson also mentioned that
part of the park belongs to the State, and the City owns other parts.
City Manager Mercier stated that an option before Council is to consider having staff look at a license
agreement for the use of the premises for the balance of the year while the masterplan is being
formulated, and in advance of discussion of a use agreement, which would likely be after delivery of a
master plan. Mayor DeVleming stated that was the intent of his motion.
Vote by acclamation on the motion to instruct the City Manager or designee representative to negotiate a
license agreement with RCCCS Club for the use of a race track at Sullivan Park: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
Mayor DeVleming called for a recess at 7:45 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor DeVleming invited public comment; no comments were offered.
8. Review of Contracts Inventory — Nina Regor
Deputy City Manager Regor explained that the majority of the City's service contracts are with Spokane
County, and she proceeded to update Council via her PowerPoint presentation on the 2003 contract costs,
adding that some contracts are still pending with financial issues not yet resolved. Ms. Regor concluded
by stating that the 2004 contracts will be analyzed, and credits or charges will be applied to the next
available monthly invoice.
9. Weed and Seed — Cal Walker
Police Chief Walker reported on the progress of the weed and seed project, and said that of the five basic
planning stages in developing the weed and seed strategy, they are currently at step 3, the conducting of a
community assessment of the designated neighborhood. Chief Walker mentioned that they are always
receptive to assistance, and Councilmember Munson volunteered to be a member of the steering
committee.
10. Managed Competition Discussion — Morgan Koudelka
Administrative Analyst Koudelka give a PowerPoint presentation explaining that one of Council's goals
for 2004 was to experiment with a managed competition program; and added that park maintenance and
library services are candidates for pilot programs. City Manager Mercier added that the purpose of
managed competition is to attempt to find alternatives to the present source, and define performance
criteria which might mean, for example, improvements in the current library system, or changing to a
private sector as an alternative. Council gave consensus for staff to proceed as outlined.
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11. Administrative Exceptions /Administrative Variances — Marina Sukup
Community Development Director Sukup explained that this is more of a housekeeping measure, in that
reviewing Chapter 14.506 of the zoning code, the provisions of "Arterial /Overlay Zones" and "Future
Acquisition" areas are obsolete; that the provisions were deleted but the intent was to preserve
information in a new subsection which would identify administrative exceptions. Director Sukup stated
that a determination of non - significance was issued May 6, 2004, and on May 10, 2004, a draft proposal
was submitted to CTED and other agencies for their review. She added that a public hearing will be held
June 10 before the Planning Commission prior to consideration by Council.
There being no further business, it was moved by Councilmember Flanigan and seconded, to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Kristine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Michael DeVleming, Mayor
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M EMO WITHERSPOON, KELLEY, DAVENPORT & TOOLE, P.S.
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Cc: Dave Mercier, City Manager; Ken Thompson, Director of Finance; Cary Driskell,
Deputy City Attorney
FROM: Stanley M. Schwartz, Interim City Attorney
DATE: May 25, 2004
RE: Lodging Tax Distribution to YMCA
I. INTRODUCTION
The City has reached agreement with the YMCA for distribution of Lodging Tax funds.
The agreement provides that the funds will be used to develop the YMCA Skate Park. However,
the City will not be involved in its design, construction or operation. As further consideration,
beyond the development of tourism facilities, the City receives the right to use all YMCA
facilities.
II. BACKGROUND
This matter was first presented to the City Council by Motion at the end of 2003. The
YMCA requested funds for Skate Park development. The Council action was to "take from the
table" the Motion to ratify all Lodging Tax allocations. The Motion was supported by the advice
of staff, that liability issues associated with design, construction and operation of the Skate Park
should be avoided. The subsequently approved Council Motion was
The hotel /motel tax allocations for the YMCA... facility development be
modified so that the distributions are instead used by the above entities for
tourism marketing as set forth in the materials filed with the City Clerk.
Following discussions with the YMCA it was determined that they could not allocate the funds
for tourism marketing and desired to use them for Skate Park development.
III. ANALYSIS
I have provided a legal analysis that concludes (1) the Lodging Funds must be used for a
proper purpose, namely, tourism or facility development and (2) the Lodging Tax Statute is
supplemental to other existing authority of the City. The memorandum opines that the City may
through its general contracting power use the lodging tax proceeds to obtain both tourism facility
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development and the benefit of discounted rates for participants in City Park Department
Programs.
IV. CONCLUSION
The above Council Motion stipulated that the Lodging Tax Funds for the YMCA be used
for tourism marketing. The YMCA has represented it can not allocate the Lodging Tax Funds
solely for tourism marketing. Accordingly, the City Council is requested to review this matter
and authorize execution of a contract with the YMCA as set forth below.
I move:
V. PROPOSED MOTION
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A contract with the YMCA be authorized and execute by the City to provide for the
distribution of 2003 Lodging Tax Funds toward the development of the Skate Park, as proposed
in the original Lodging Tax request of the YMCA. The contract shall be written so that the City
does not have liability for design, construction and operation of the Skate Park. In return for the
distribution, the City facilitates the development of tourism facilities, the related tourism
marketing and promotion and, as further consideration, shall receive the right to use all YMCA
facilities for Park Department programs at a group discounted rate for five years.
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M EMO WITHERSPOON, KELLEY, DAVENPORT & TOOLE, P.S.
To: Ken Thompson, Director of Finance
cc: Dave Mercier, City Manager
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
From: Stanley M. Schwartz, Interim City Attorney
Client: City of Spokane Valley
Subject: Hotel/Motel Tax Dollars - YMCA Skate Park
Date: May 18, 2004
I. INTRODUCTION
You have asked that I provide a memorandum setting forth the authority for a distribution of
City Hotel/Motel ( "Lodging ") tax funds to the YMCA for development of a Skate Park. I presume
from the materials submitted to the City Clerk in support of the request for lodging funds, that this
Skate Park is a "tourism related facility" that will facilitate "tourism promotion" as those terms are
defined in RCW 67.28.080.
II. ANALYSIS
The City, through its Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, recommended that $18,000.00 be
given to the YMCA for development of their Skate Park. In furtherance of the above authorization,
an agreement has been prepared with the YMCA that provides lodging funds as a "match" for funds
received in the development of the YMCA Skate Park. In addition, and as consideration for the City
funds, the City is given the right to receive group discount rates for Park Department Programs at all
the YMCA facilities including the Skate Park for five years. The group rate is a discount rate charged
the general public. See Contract Paragraph 6.
The Attorney General in AGO 2000, No. 9, reviewed the "interests" which a municipality
must have in a "tourism related facility." State Law allows the City to
individually or jointly... acquire and to operate tourism- related facilities...
RCW 67.28.120. The Opinion concluded that if a municipality is acquiring tourism related facilities
it must: (1) have an identified ownership interest in the facility and (2) operate or have a right to
operate those facilities. The Opinion further recognized that the city cannot simply "pay for the
operations of a private facility" although a facility may be of great interest to the tourists. RCW
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67.28.1815 provides in part:
All revenue... shall be ... used solely for the purpose of paying all or any part
of the cost of tourism promotion, acquisition of tourism - related facilities, or
operation of tourism- related facilities.
AGO 2000 No. 9 assumed section .1815 related only to the "spending powers" under the statute and
not the fund uses. The Opinion determined that if the funds are used to acquire tourism facilities the
governmental entity must also be involved in operations. The focus, from the framed question, was
on a donation of the lodging funds to a private party to operate a private tourism facility. A donation
which is constitutionally prohibited.
The Opinion did not address RCW 67.28.220 which states the chapter (RCW 67.28.080 -
.913) is in addition to and is not a limit on any municipal authority conferred by other law. In Paget
v. Logan, 78 Wn.2d 349 (1970), the State Supreme Court discussed the State Lodging Statute and
indicated that it was "an unrestricted grant of authority to the [city] consistent with and appended to
any all other powers as are vested in the [city] by the provisions of the [Constitution] and the statutes
and laws pertaining to [city] government ". The Court noted that the authorized acts are "public
purposes of the municipalities ". See RCW 67.28.140. As a Code City, the City of Spokane Valley
has the broadest powers of self governance recognized in Washington law. RCW 35A.11.050.
In light of AGO 2000 No. 6, the question is: when the City assists the acquisition of
tourism- related facilities must the city also operate those facilities under Section .120? RCW
67.28.1815 provides that the dedicated lodging funds may only be used for specific purposes such as
acquisition of tourism related facilities. In this instance, the City is using the funds consistent with
section .1815. Second, RCW 67.28.220 recognizes that the Lodging Tax Statute is not a limitation
upon any authority of the City. If it is not a limit of authority, then section .120 should not be the
only way for a City to invest in tourism facilities. Through RCW 35A.11.020 the City is authorized
to contract for and provide recreational services. In US. v. Town of Bonneville, 94 Wn.2d 827 (1980)
the State Supreme Court affirmed that cities operating under RCW Title 35A have broad contract
authority. Id. at 831.
III. CONCLUSION
The contract with the YMCA for development of the Skate Park assists the acquisition of
tourism related facilities. Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1815 lodging funds may be used for this purpose.
In return, for the City contributing to the development cost of the facility, tourism is promoted, and
the City receives the right to use the facilities at a discounted rate. The right to use all the YMCA
facilities is the acquired interest (or consideration) for the allocated funds. Thus, the City funds are
expended to promote tourism activity and secure a contract right or special privilege for the City
programs. AGO 2000 No. 9 is not a limitation on the City's right to contract for services. In this
instance, I believe: (1) the dedicated funds are authorized for a proper purpose and (2) the allocation
is supported by consideration.
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RECORD REPORT
SXUS99 KGEG 220859
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RECORD REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPOKANE WA
152 AM PDT SAT MAY 22 2004
...RECORD 24 HOUR RAINFALL SET AT SPOKANE AIPORT...
THE PRECIPITATION AT SPOKANE AIRPORT IN THE PAST 24 HOURS
WAS 2.19 INCHES. THIS SETS THE RECORD FOR THE MOST PRECIPITATION
FOR THIS DATE. THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 1.42 INCHES WAS SET IN 1925.
RECORDS HAVE BEEN KEPT AT THIS SITE SINCE 1881.
40 ,0 Val ley
Ad Hoc Sign Commitlios
Community Development Dopertment
Background
• City Council was briefed on existing Sign Regulations
on March 30. 2004 and authonzed the formation of an
ad hoc Sign Committee on April 6, 2004
• The submittal of applications was extended from April
30. 2004 to May 21. 2004
• Notice was published in the newspaper and announced
at Community meetings
The Committee will review and recommend updates to
the existing regulations_ The Committee will meet
weekly through the end of July 2004
All meetings will be open to the public
Minutes of the meetings will be forwarded to City
Council and Planning Commission
Background
17 Membership:
• Sign industry representabves 2
• Spokane Valley Business community 2
• Citizen representatives 2
• Planning Commission 1
• CD Director (ex- officio)
Applications
Sign industry representatives 0
Spokane Valley Business community 3
Citizen representatives 3
Planning Commission 1
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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
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
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APPLICANT NAMES
ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE
PRESENT EMPLOYER
SIGN INDUSTRY:
Stephen D. Bishop
1013 S. Mariam, Spokane Valley, 99206
Stephendbishop(thotmail.com
924 -7831
Tri State Sign Company
Duane R. Halliday
5901 S. Stone Court, Spokane, 99223
dhallidav4lamar.com
443 -0275
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
John L. Johnston
1134 W. Providence, Spokane 99205
signcorpsales@icehouse net
326 -5711
Sign Corp
Robert J. Moore
5224 W. Orangewood Court, Spokane, 99208
bob phillcomsn.com
467 -1080
Phillco Signs
Thomas S. Townsend
6022 S. Dearborn, Spokane, 99223
thomastownsend2002(N'.vahoo.com
448 -7752
Emerald /Sunset Outdoor Advertising
David Wood
2008 N. Fairway Drive, CDA, ID, 83815
dwood
208 - 765 -5345
TLC Properties, Inc.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
Scott Bosshardt
11412 E. 46th Avenue, Spokane Valley, 99206
swbosscomcast.net
922 -7617
Cobalt Truck Equipment
Ken Holloway
7917 E. Carlisle, Spokane Valley, 99212
ken(a.spokanevallevchamber.orq
218 -0052
Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
Denny York
5911 E. Woodlawn, #304, Spokane Valley, 99212
dvorke.vokesfoods.com
534 -2488
Yoke's Fresh Markets
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CITIZENS:
Janet Hannink
1321 S. Wilbur Road, Spokane Valley, 99206
did not provide on application
924 -9754
Self- Employed
Virginia Korn
2717 S. Collins, Spokane Valley, 99216
vmk58(sisna.com
922 -5624
Homemaker
Ray Perry
2020 N. Ely Road, Spokane Valley, 99212
did not provide on application
926 -0921
Retired Fairgrounds Manager, Spo. Cnty.
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PLANNING COMMISS.
1/' David Crosby
2607 N. Bowdish Road, Spokane Valley, 99206
did not provide on application
_921 -1010
American Dream Homes - Broker
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY AD HOC SIGN COMMITTEE APPLICANTS - APRIL 2004
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Spokane Valley
Service Contract Inventory
for 2003
Contract Inventory Overview
❑ There are two different types of service
contracts:
• Contracts paid during the year based on actual
usage and costs
• Contracts with payments made during the year
based on an annual estimate, with settle and
adjust at end of year
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 2
Contract
Budgeted
Actual
Difference
Jury Management
9,000
-
9,000
Jail
778,000
146,589
631,411
Probation Services
100,000
6,604
93,396
Hearing Examiner
38,600
23,364
15,236
G I S
66,800
42,455
24,345
Street Maintenance
1,700,000
892,145
807,855
Sewer
1,000,000
720,393
279,607
Stormwater
155,000
4,141
150,859
Engineering
i
283,500
128,775
154,725
Total
4,130, 900
1,964,466
2,166,434
Actual Usage Contracts
May 25, 2004
Contracts Inventory
3
"Settle- and - Adjust" Contracts
❑ Payments during the year 2003 were made
according to the usage estimate in the
agreement
❑ These contracts have provisions for an
adjustment at year -end based on actual usage
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 4
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries and Benefits
234,090
188,320
53,454
Investigator Salaries and Benefits
2,835
1,034
O & M
9,180
5,829
Cost Allocation
14,841
12,309
Total
260,946
207,492
Public Defender
❑ County owes City $53,454
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 39%
❑ Actual SV usage was 29.83%
❑ Based on misdemeanor cases only
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 5
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries - Misdemeanor
216,173
176,985
57,526
Salaries - Infraction
19,573
10,154
M & 0 - Misdemeanor
13,655
12,554
M & O - Infraction
1,875
1,090
Cost Allocation - Misdemeanor
18,656
15,274
Cost Allocation - Infraction
1,689
876
State Funding
-
(2,838)
Total
271,621
214,095
Prosecutor
❑ County owes City $57,526
o City is charged for misdemeanors and infractions
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 32.27% and 34.45%
respectively
❑ Actual SV usage was 26.42% and 18.39% respectively
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
6
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries
17,086
13,280
4,084
Maintenance and Operation
811
807
Cost Allocation
1,229
955
Total
19,126
15,042
Pre -Trial Services
❑ County owes City $4,084
❑ Pre -trial services are used to process Public Defender
Applications for misdemeanor charges
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 40%
❑ Actual SV usage was 32%
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 7
Description 1 Estimated 1 Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries and Benefits
295,965
286,908
2,909
Maintenance and Operations
66,790
61,812
Cost Allocation
77,290
75,338
Revenues
(153,962)
(140,884)
Total
286,083
283,174
Animal Control
❑ County owes City $2,909
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 48.69%
❑ Actual SV usage was 47.46%
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
8
Description 1 Estimated 1 Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Expenditures 40,278 38,267
5,284
Revenues (3,795) (7,068)
Total 36,483 31,199
Emergency Management
❑ County owes City $5,284
❑ Based on SV population portion of County (19.13 %)
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 9
Description
1 Estimated 1 Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Expenditures
30,733
30,273
460
Total
30,733
30,273
SCOPE
❑ County owes City $460
❑ Based on number of SCOPE stations (four) within
SV city limits
❑ SCOPE agreement is incorporated into the Law
Enforcement contract for 2004
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 10
Contract
Estimated
Actual
Difference
Public Defender
260,946
207,492
53,454
Prosecutor
271,621
214,095
57,526
Pre -Trial Services
19,126
15,042
4,084
Animal Control
286,083
283,174
2,909
Emergency Management
36,483
31,199
5,284
SCOPE
.
30,733
30,273
460
Total
904,992
781,275
123,717
Estimated vs. Actual Comparison
❑ The County owes the City $123,717
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
11
Next Steps
❑ Parks, Law Enforcement, and the District
Court contracts have outstanding issues which
staff continues to work on
❑ Credits or charges will be applied to the next
available monthly invoice
❑ 2004 contracts will be analyzed, especially
assumed usage rates
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 12
Spokane Valley
Service Contract Inventory
for 2003
Contract Inventory Overview
❑ There are two different types of service
contracts:
• Contracts paid during the year based on actual
usage and costs
• Contracts with payments made during the year
based on an annual estimate, with settle and
adjust at end of year
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 2
Contract
Budgeted
Actual
Difference
Jury Management
9,000
-
9,000
Jail
778,000
146,589
631,411
Probation Services
100,000
6,604
93,396
Hearing Examiner
38,600
23,364
15,236
G I S
66,800
42,455
24,345
Street Maintenance
1,700,000
892,145
807,855
Sewer
1,000,000
720,393
279,607
Stormwater
155,000
4,141
150,859
Engineering
283,500
128,775
154,725
Total
4,130, 900
1,964,466
2,166,434
Actual Usage Contracts
May 25, 2004
Contracts Inventory
3
"Settle- and - Adjust" Contracts
❑ Payments during the year 2003 were made
according to the usage estimate in the
agreement
❑ These contracts have provisions for an
adjustment at year -end based on actual usage
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 4
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries and Benefits
234,090
188,320
53,454
Investigator Salaries and Benefits
2,835
1,034
O & M
9,180
5,829
Cost Allocation
14,841
12,309
Total
260,946
207,492
Public Defender
❑ County owes City $53,454
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 39%
❑ Actual SV usage was 29.83%
o Based on misdemeanor cases only
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 5
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund/(Charge)
Salaries - Misdemeanor
216,173
176,985
57,526
Salaries - Infraction
19,573
10,154
M & 0 - Misdemeanor
13,655
12,554
M & 0 - Infraction
1,875
1,090
Cost Allocation - Misdemeanor
18,656
15,274
Cost Allocation - Infraction
1,689
876
State Funding
-
(2,838)
Total
271,621
214,095
Prosecutor
❑ County owes City $57,526
❑ City is charged for misdemeanors and infractions
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 32.27% and 34.45%
respectively
❑ Actual SV usage was 26.42% and 18.39% respectively
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
6
Description
Estimated
Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries
17,086
13,280
4,084
Maintenance and Operation
811
807
Cost Allocation
1,229
955
Total
19,126
15,042
Pre -Trial Services
❑ County owes City $4,084
❑ Pre -trial services are used to process Public Defender
Applications for misdemeanor charges
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 40%
❑ Actual SV usage was 32%
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 7
Description 1 Estimated 1 Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Salaries and Benefits
295,965
286,908
2,909
Maintenance and Operations
66,790
61,812
Cost Allocation
77,290
75,338
Revenues
(153,962)
(140,884)
Total
286,083
283,174
Animal Control
❑ County owes City $2,909
❑ Contract estimated SV usage was 48.69%
❑ Actual SV usage was 47.46%
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
8
Description 1 Estimated I Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Expenditures
40,278 38,267
5,284
Revenues
(3,795) (7,068)
Total
36,483 31,199
Emergency Management
❑ County owes City $5,284
❑ Based on SV population portion of County (19.13 %)
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 9
Description
I Estimated 1 Actual
Refund /(Charge)
Expenditures
30,733
30,273
460
Total
30,733
30,273
SCOPE
❑ County owes City $460
❑ Based on number of SCOPE stations (four) within
SV city limits
❑ SCOPE agreement is incorporated into the Law
Enforcement contract for 2004
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 10
Contract
Estimated
Actual
Difference
Public Defender
260,946
207,492
53,454
Prosecutor
271,621
214,095
57,526
Pre-Trial Services
19,126
15,042
4,084
Animal Control
286,083
283,174
2,909
Emergency Management
36,483
31,199
5,284
SCOPE
30,733
30,273
460
Total
904,992
781,275
123,717
Estimated vs. Actual Comparison
❑ The County owes the City $123,717
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory
11
Next Steps
❑ Parks, Law Enforcement, and the District
Court contracts have outstanding issues which
staff continues to work on
❑ Credits or charges will be applied to the next
available monthly invoice
❑ 2004 contracts will be analyzed, especially
assumed usage rates
May 25, 2004 Contracts Inventory 12