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2013, 03-26 Regular Meeting MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,March 26,2013 Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: City Staff: Tom Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Rod Higgins, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Rec Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Eric Guth,Public Works Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir. Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: In the absence of a pastor, Mayor Towey suggested the audience observe two minutes of silence. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Boy Scouts from Troop 423 led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. March Community Recognition Presentation of Key and Certificate Mayor Towey announced that Mike Frucci is this month's recipient of the Community Recognition presentation. Mayor Towey explained that Mr. Ken Otteman nominated Mr. Frucci, who coordinates the Valley Book Bank, which is a book bank for young children where teachers can come in and pick up specific books for their students; adding that last year's distribution was over 16,000 books. Mayor Towey presented Mr. Frucci with a certificate and a key to the City. Mr. Frucci accepted the gifts and recognition with thanks, also thanking the Kiwanis Organization for their assistance, whose goal is to change the world one child and one community at a time. The audience stood and extended applause in honor of Mr. Frucci's works. 2. Heather Comer, Central Valley University High School Graduate, Winner of Special Olympics Medals Mayor Towey gave a few statements about Heather Comer, who won several medals in the 2013 Special Olympics held in South Korea; and then introduced Matt McCoy, her friend and father of one of her teammates, who then introduced Heather and expounded on her athletic feats. Mayor Towey also presented Ms. Comer with a City pin. The audience stood and extended applause in honor of her achievements.Ms. Comer thanked the audience and Council and said her experience was a fun one. COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Woodard reported that he attended a Girl Scout fundraiser luncheon today. Councilmember Wick said he attended last week's Employee Appreciation event and he extolled staff as Council Regular Meeting 03-26-2013 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council:04-09-2013 being an amazing asset to our city. Councilmember Grafos said he also attended last week's Employee Appreciation event as well as the City's Tenth Anniversary party at CenterPlace. Deputy Mayor Schimmels stated that he attended the City's Anniversary, and said staff did a great job, there were a lot of volunteers, and it was a great celebration; he also attended a Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Board meeting and a Spokane Transit Authority (STA) meeting; and helped serve lunch at the Hillard Senior Center. Councilmember Higgins said he also went to the Girl Scout luncheon, and the City's Tenth Anniversary, which he said was well planned, executed and attended. Councilmember Hafner reported that he attended a Board of Health meeting and mentioned that they are adopting a Washington State Revised Food code, and that the public will be notified of those pending changes; they also discussed regulations concerning service animals; he mentioned their national accreditation process; and said that fluoridation will be an upcoming topic of discussion as well as the coat trains; said the STA Operations Committee reports they are in good fmancial condition with increased riderships; mentioned an upcoming STA meeting tomorrow at the Valley Mall; said he helped serve lunch at the Hillard Senior Center; also went to a SCOPE Board meeting, as well as a 9-1-1 Emergency Board Meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported that in recognition of our City's Tenth Anniversary, he was interviewed by Q6 Radio; he helped serve meals at Pines Presbyterian Church Meals on Wheels location; he met with the neighborhoods regarding the Adams sidewalk project and he extended compliments to City Staff for doing a great job of explaining the project to the community members; had his monthly meeting with School Superintendent Small and Mayor Pederson of Liberty Lake; and also attended the Girl Scout Breakfast this morning. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comment. Mr. Lynn Plaggemeier, 11708 E. 19th: said he had made comments previously about our crime stats and was pleased to get the information, but also found that if our Chief of Police wants to make a media announcement, it must be done through the Sheriff's Office, and said he would like to see that paragraph in the contract amended so as not to include non-criminal announcements; he said other announcements should be the prerogative of the Council to get some positive attention. Regarding ingress and egress to businesses, he said the radius of the curbs are an issue as he can see black tire marks and chunks of concrete taken off curbs as it is difficult to enter the businesses without swinging out into an adjacent lane, and suggested the County have public works study that issue. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a.Approval of the following claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS: TOTAL AMOUNT 03/08/2013 28505-28563; 305130040 $351,152.53 03/18/2013 28564-28626 $239,890.45 03/20/2013 28633-28686 $94,452.46 GRAND TOTAL $685,495.44 b.Approval of Payroll for period ending February 28,2013: $375,057.96 c. Approval of Payroll for period ending March 15,2013: $283,707.89 d.Approval of Resolution 13-002 Specifying Insurance Plans e.Approval of February 26,2013 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes f.Approval of March 12,2013 Council Formal Format Meeting Minutes It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Regular Meeting 03-26-2013 Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council:04-09-2013 NEW BUSINESS: 2.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-002 Amending 2.50.060(B)Pre-employment Physicals- John Whitehead After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to advance Ordinance 13-002, amending SVMC 2.50.060 Pre-employment Physicals, to a second reading. Human Resources Manager Whitehead explained that the City had consistently required pre-employment physicals for all prospective employees and this change would allow the Human Resources Manager to determine if a pre-employment physical would be required, based on the duties of the position. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-003 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.120, Townhouses in Neighborhood Commercial— Scott Kuhta After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to advance Ordinance 13-003, City initiated amendment CTA 01-03, to a second reading. Planning Manager Kuhta explained that this is a minor amendment to re-instate townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone, and to clarify the setbacks and height requirements that would apply in the commercial zone. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 4.Proposed Resolution 13-003 Adopting Amended 2013 Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP) —Steve Worley It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve Resolution 13-003 adopting the amended 2013 Transportation Improvement Plan as presented. Senior Engineer Worley explained that we amend the TIP each year as projects are removed, completed, carried over, or added, as shown on his Request for Council Action form. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 5. SEPA(State Environmental Protection Act)Legislation Review Process—Scott Kuhta Planning Manager Kuhta briefly went over the background of SEPA and of the Round 1 and 2 updates, with Round 1 completed December 31, 2012, and Round 2 upcoming completion date of December 31, 2013; he said the purpose of the updates and legislative direction is to streamline the regulatory process, eliminate redundancy while still protecting the environment; he went over Round 1 update and the old thresholds for new construction, and then explained the new thresholds, as well as what is expected to occur during the Round 2 update. 6. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey Councilmember Hafner suggested adding a report concerning the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan as well as section 2.2.1 City Center Plan; and Mr. Jackson responded that could come to council in about three to four weeks. Councilmember Grafos suggested adding a discussion on permitting townhouses in the Garden Office Zone. Mayor Towey mentioned the upcoming meeting April 4 with Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers to talk about our City's first ten years, and he invited everyone to that open meeting. INFORMATION ONLY The Department Reports and Planning Commission Minutes of February 14, 2013 were for information only and were not reported or discussed. Council Regular Meeting 03-26-2013 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council:04-09-2013 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Jackson commented that Council previously received a letter from AWC (Association of Washington Cities) concerning protecting our state shared revenues, such as liquor taxes and streamlined sales taxes, and said some of those revenues for Cities are in jeopardy, and that he would like to send a letter or e-mail from Mayor Towey addressing these concerns. There were no objections. Mr. Jackson also remarked that our Traffic Engineer Note informs us that the AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) should be making a decision early May concerning our business route application,and once a decision is made,we will bring that update to Council. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. 61'ATTEST: Thomas E.Towe�,Mayor _7/1 Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Regular Meeting 03-26-2013 Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council:04-09-2013 GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 26, 2013 GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE Please si• n in if you wish to make public comments. NAME TOPIC OF CONCERN YOUR COMPLETE TELEPHONE PLEASE PRINT YOU WILL SPEAK ADDRESS ABOUT Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure.