2006, 02-07 Study Session MinutesPresent:
Councilmembers:
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
Steve Taylor, Deputy Mayor
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Mike DeVleming, Councilmember
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember
Rich Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
MINUTES
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Mayor Wilhite called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Staff:
City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager
Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner
Mike Basinger, Associate Planner
Marina Sukup, Community Development Dir.
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
(Approximately 30 residents)
PUBLIC HEARING — Draft Comp Plan
Mayor Wilhite opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. and invited public comments.
Ted Harper, 73 -103 Ajo Lane, Palm Desert, California: explained that he moved to California a year ago
but still owns property on Pines Road here in the City; that his property is surrounded by commercial and
business yet his property is residential; he stated he would like his property designated as similar
properties.
Gail Stiltner, 10119 E 44 Avenue: expressed appreciation to the Council for the diligent work on the
plan and the atmosphere in which the meetings are conducted; she stated she wants to retain the positive
aspects and community character of the neighborhoods, and asks Council to keep to the criteria to make
sure the properties are compatible with surrounding properties. She also asked for three word changes:
(1) 2.5.1: change to distinct characters shall be preserved; (2) 2.9.1: change to all new developments
"shall" (rather than should) give special consideration to emergency access routes; and (3) LUP 1.8:
change to "criteria shall include" — rather than may include. She asks for these changes as she feels there
is too much leeway in stating "should" or "may." She also said that in 2.9.2 traffic calming, that the list
of multi -use spaces omitted horses; that she feels this is very important to the valley, and asks that horses
be added.
Judy Belous 8803 E 44 Avenue: stated she was in agreement with Ms. Stiltner's comments above; feels
the neighborhoods versus the developer situations are very adversarial and confusing; also feels the
terminology should be in keeping with the character within the neighborhoods and she feels that means
density; suggests crafting the wording so there are special standards as low density one through six leads
to too much discretion. She mentioned the shoreline chapter and surface water section; that the section
indicates we don't have much surface water, but the next 30 pages discusses the surface water and
shorelines; and she wonders if all those areas only apply to shorelines. She added that the terms found in
the glossary are not clear concerning open spaces (8.2.3); fish and wildlife; and neighborhood subareas
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should not be defined as subareas. She also mentioned a typographical error in the numbering; as
neighborhood subareas, planning is numbered 10.2 as is the following goals and policies.
Mary Pollard, 17216 East Baldwin Avenue: read her statement concerning the Parks and Recreation
Master plan and that the comprehensive plan should reflect that plan and she feels it does not; spoke of
the need for allocating impact fees; and of the need for park property; and gave the City Clerk copies of
four articles for reference in addressing the importance of developing parkland now.
Mayor Wilhite invited further public comment; no further comments were offered and Mayor Wilhite
closed the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.
Senior Planner Kuhta and Council proceeded to discuss the updated public comment map:
M37: NE corner of Alki and Marguerite; consensus to leave as is.
M41: 16202 E. Valleyway; change to medium density on that particular lot.
M45: 19 N Blake; consensus to change to corridor mixed use.
M56: consensus for office designation on both sides.
M 58: made change earlier to medium density.
M66: 15302 E Valleyway; after much discussion, it was determined that staff will perform additional
research, including photographs of the area and will forward council results of that investigation. Council
consensus to leave as is, and council can review the results of the additional research.
M67: Mr. Kuhta said he just received the list of approximately 90 properties, that staff will bring that
back after staff has had an opportunity to further review; adding that these will be included on a separate
map and spreadsheet.
Mayor Wilhite called for a short recess at 7:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Mr. McCormick indicated he and City Attorney Connelly continue their work on re- wording PUP 3.11
and will bring that back for further council consideration.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:
Community Development Director Sukup spoke of the Valley Chamber of Commerce's
recommendations for this chapter, and mentioned the letter from the Chamber concerning the draft goals.
[Councilmember Schimmels left the room at 7:32 p.m., and returned at 7:35 p.m. ]
GOALS AND POLICIES
GOAL EDG -1: no change
EDP 1 . 1 : Council consensus to begin sentence with "Strive to provide ..."
EDP 1.2: Council consensus to change to read: "In conjunction with the Spokane Valley Chamber of
Commerce, the Spokane Economic Development Council, Spokane Valley business Association
(S.V.B.A.), and local institutions of higher education, appropriate entities, encourage support market
feasibility studies to identify and target economic opportunities."
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EDP 1.3: Council consensus to change to read: "In partnership with the business community and
appropriate entities, encourage the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy customized for
Spokane Valley and supportive of regional economic development objectives."
EDP 1.4: Council consensus to change to read: `Consider establishment of a public GIS system to
facilitate economic research for businesses."
EDP 1.5: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage the development of business incubators to
promote the creation of new business enterprises."
EDP 1.6: no change
EDP 1.7: no change
EDP 1.8: no change
EDP 1.9: Council consensus to change "support" to "encourage."
EDP 1.10: no change.
EDP 1.11: Council consensus to change to read: "Seek expansion of the Spokane Community
Empowerment Zone to include income - eligible Census block groups within the City of Spokane Valley."
Community Development Director Sukup stated she will add the explanation of the empowerment zone to
the narrative part of the text.
GOAL EDG -2: no change
EDP 2.1: no change
EDP 2.2: no change
GOAL EDG- 3: Council consensus to change to read: "Promote the development of a qualified labor
force that is globally competitive and responds to the changing needs of the workplace."
EDP 3.1: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage the region's K 12 schools, colleges and
universities to develop a world -class education consortium that prepares students for the highly technical
jobs of the information age, improves communication skills and delivers comprehensive education,
(secondary through doctoral levels.).
EDP 3.2: no change
EDP 3.3: Council consensus to omit the words "partner and support." Add the term "support" to the
glossary.
EDP 3.4: Council consensus to omit the word "support and" so that the sentence starts : Encourage K-
12."
EDP 3.5: Council consensus to omit the word "support."
EDP 3.6: no change
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EDP 3.7: Council consensus to omit entire policy.
GOAL EDG -4: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage regional tourism as a sustainable
provider of jobs and markets."
EDP 4.1: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage the development of a comprehensive tourism
promotion plan that supports the marketing efforts of regional tourism agencies, attractions, [omit
apostrophe in the word attraction's] and events."
EDP 4.2: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage the development of local attractions,
recreational, cultural and sports events which take advantage of the four seasons."
EDP 4.3: Council consensus to change to read: "Encourage and promote the marketing of appropriate
facilities consistent with Spokane Valley's tourism objectives."
EDP 4.4: Council consensus to leave as is until Council has further opportunity to review the Natural
Environment chapter.
GOAL EDG 5: Council consensus to change to read: "The City of Spokane Valley will cooperate
Collaborate with other governmental agencies and the business community to promote a sustainable,
strong, diverse and healthy regional economy."
EDP 5.1: no change
EDP 5.2: no change
EDP 5.3: Council consensus to change to read: " Encourage Recognize the continued support and
funding of vital economic benefit that the region received from Federal and State funding of all active
duty, reserves and National Guard components of the United States Armed Forces."
EDP 5.4: Council consensus to change to read: " Collaborate with other local government business
organizations in promoting legislation in support of economic development when appropriate."
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded, to extend the meeting to 9:15 p.m.: Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Wilhite, Deputy Mayor Taylor, Councilmembers Schimmels, Gothmann,
and Denenny. Opposed: Councilmembers Munson and DeVleming. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried.
GOAL EDG 6: Council consensus to omit the second sentence of the goal.
EDP 6.1: Council consensus to change "business" to "businesses."
EDP 6.2: Council consensus to end the sentence with the word "practices" thereby deleting: (e.g.,
recycling, pollution control, solar energy, commute drip reduction).
GOAL EDG 7: no change
EDP 7.1: no change
EDP 7.2: no change
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EDP 7.3: Council consensus to delete the policy entirely.
Councilmember DeVleming expressed concern about including customer service in these goals and
policies. Councilmember DeVleming will daft proposed language concerning customer service.
In other business, Mayor Wilhite indicated she intends to make a lodging tax committee appointment at
the February 14 council meeting, and thus far has heard no recommendations from councilmembers.
Additionally, the Weed and Seed Committee contacted the Mayor and asked for Council representation
on that committee, which holds meetings Thursdays at 3 p.m. Mayor Wilhite indicated Councilmember
Gothmann volunteered, and hearing no objections, she would like to add that to the February 14 council
meeting. Mayor Wilhite also asked if Councilmembers had any objections to placing an item on the
February 14 consent agenda for approval of CenterPlace's and the City of Spokane Valley's logos for use
for the Mayor's ball. There were no objections. Mayor Wilhite indicated economic development, as
well as the Natural Environmental chapters will be discussed at Thursday's, February 9 meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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