2014, 10-21 Study Session MINUTES
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
Spokane Valley,Washington
October 21,2014 6:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Dean Grafos, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager
Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager
Bill Bates, Councilmember Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Rod Higgins, CounciImember Mike Stone, Parks& Recreation Director
Ed Pace, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir.
Ben Wick, Councilmember Eric Guth, Public Works Director
Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor Grafos called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present.
1. Spokane Transit Authority (STA)"Moving Forward Plan"—Karl Otterstrom,Director of Planning
STA CEO Susan Meyer explained that they have been taking input for the last two years on their
"Moving Forward Plan" and that a decision will likely be made in December about what the package will
include. STA Director of Planning Karl Otterstrom went through his presentation on their Plan; he
explained that he has been working on the plan since 2012; that when they cut 10% of the system due to
the recession, they actually saw an increase in ridership; said there is an additional 165,000 people
expected to live in the County by 2040, so STA's task was to determine how to grow into that larger
urban area as well as meet today's needs. Mr. Otterstrom said that 96% of the jobs in the County are
within the transit area; that transit is good for the environment as it saves fuel and helps people save
money; said they expect an all-time high ridership this year; that the system has improved and they are
second only to King County for how many riders get on a bus in an hour; said the public's perception is
that STA has improved over the years; adding that the cost per rider is lower than even ten years ago; that
as they developed their Plan the goal was to sustain, grow and create a high performance network.
Mr. Otterstrom stated that STA appreciates working with Spokane Valley staff and the Valley Transit
Center;that they now have fiber optics connection to the transit center; they are working with our City on
the bike and pedestrian trail on the Appleway Corridor; and will be looking to relocate bus service on
Mansfield once that connection is completed; he said they are also working with our Public Works
Department for more shelters; he mentioned that the Mirabeau Park and Ride is starting to operate like a
transit center, and it needs to be larger for the growth they are experiencing; said they are investing in
high performance transit along 1-90; have express service on the freeway weekdays which run every
seven minutes to downtown Spokane, and every fifteen minutes through the Park and Ride from Spokane
to Spokane Valley and Liberty Lake. He also mentioned STA is working on a partnership with Coeur
d'Alene and Idaho Falls; said additional buses will be implemented in the fleet over time; and said they
are looking for feedback on the scope to hear if they have the right projects, as well as the right timing on
those projects; for example,he said the first proposed investment in Spokane Valley is on the extension of
Indiana, slated for about 2018. There were no further comments and Council thanked Mr. Otterstrom and
Ms. Meyer for their presentation.
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2. Solid Waste Franchise Termination—Erik Lamb
Deputy City Attorney Lamb explained that this item is to be considered in conjunction with an item next
week for contract approvals with Sunshine and Waste Management. Mr. Lamb gave some background on
solid waste collection since our City's incorporation, and that the City has now entered negotiations with
Waste Management and Sunshine to obtain solid waste collection services from them; and as noted in his
October 21, 2014 Request for Council Action form, he briefly explained some of the terms of those
contracts. Mr. Lamb explained that an administrative report would be given to Council at the October 28
meeting concerning these contracts, as well as a first reading for an ordinance to terminate the franchise
with Sunshine Disposal and with Waste Management. There was Council consensus to move those items
forward as noted.
3. Solid Waste Management Plan—Eric Guth
Public Works Director Guth, via his PowerPoint presentation, gave an overview of the Solid Waste
Management Plan explaining that this will ultimately be brought to Council for adoption by Resolution.
Mr. Guth explained about the public participation and community involvement, the role of the
Department of Ecology, how the plan was developed, and that the next steps are for Council to consider
adoption by resolution at the November 4 Council meeting. There was Council consensus to move those
items forward as noted.
4. Moderate Risk Waste Plan—Eric Guth
In conjunction with the previous agenda item, Mr. Guth explained some of the components of the
moderate risk waste plan, or household hazardous waste plan; he gave an overview of the plan, mentioned
some of the required elements, briefly discussed what the services would include, discussed the
implementation plan, and mentioned that this also would be brought to Council to consider adoption by
resolution at the November 4 Council meeting.
5. Ecology Stormwater Grant Opportunities—Eric Guth
For the latest Department of Ecology (DOE) Call for Projects, Public Works Director Guth explained that
the estimated amount statewide for the 2016 Call for Projects is $92.5 million, with a maximum total
award of$5 million to each City or agency; he said applications are due Friday, November 7, 2014. Mr.
Guth explained that the DOE funding will be in three categories and our projects fall into the first, with a
total estimated amount of$66 million. Mr. Guth went through his project application list which included
drywell retrofits with pavement preservation; Sprague, University to Park Stormwater Improvements;
2015-2017 Outfall Elimination; Spokane Valley Regional Decant Facility, Phase III; and Sweeping
Program Effectiveness Study and Pilot Project; and said he seeks feedback about moving the projects
forward to apply for those competitive grants. Mr. Guth also noted that WSDOT (Washington State
Department of Transportation) would include $100,000 for the decant project, and that we would help
manage the program.
Concerning street sweeping, Mr. Guth explained the idea to include a sweeper that is also a high-
efficiency vacuum which would be able to pick up the fine particles, which are difficult to get out of the
stormwater system; he said such a vacuum-type sweeper could be purchased through an Ecology grant
and he noted that the handout gives some basic information on this type of sweeper. Mr. Guth said our
current sweeping contract expires this year so we will put out a new notice for contract bid; he said
another problem with the current sweeper is that it leaves debris in the bicycle lane making it difficult for
bicyclists; he said he would like to add the sweeper to the fleet and continue with a contractor to do spring
and fall sweeps; and said options include either hiring a contractor to run it or have city staff run it; he
said the grant would pay for 75% of the total $300,000 cost; and said there are sufficient funds in the
stormwater fund to match the funds for all the projects.
There was discussion about the various proposed projects, including mention that the projects would
coincide with the pavement preservation programs. Regarding purchasing the vacuum-sweeper, Deputy
Mayor Woodard voiced his concern with the purchase as he felt it could lead to increasing the number of
employees. Councilmember Wick asked about having it as a pilot project; and Mr. Guth mentioned that
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perhaps we could lease one and get the reimbursement from Ecology; but said he is not sure the grant
could fund a pilot project. Councilmember Wick said he would like to see actual numbers before making
such a purchase, and Councilmember Hafner and Mayor Grafos agreed that more information would be
necessary prior to making such a decision. It was ultimately determined by Council consensus to have Mr.
Guth proceed with all the projects listed on the "Stormwater Grant Funding Application List" but not
include the vacuum-type sweeper.
Mayor Grafos called for a recess at 7:23 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
6. Alcohol/Drug Enforcement—Chief VanLeuven
Police Chief VanLeuven went through his PowerPoint presentation explaining some of the various
aspects of drug and alcohol enforcement; he mentioned the levels of enforcement and what each does;
discussed the types of drugs as well as the types of crimes police officers say daily during patrol; he
discussed DUI (driving while intoxicated) and of the Police Department's zero tolerance for any type of
DUI, whether alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs. He mentioned Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) and
what they are and what they do, and said there are five trained DRE's at the Spokane Valley Police
Department. Chief VanLeuven went over some of the current issues associated with the marijuana
initiative 502; said police officers continue to make marijuana and other controlled substance arrests;
mentioned the School Resource Deputies and what they see and do and some of the issues at the schools,
adding that marijuana is much more accessible to students now than in the past. Chief VanLeuven also
brought up the issue of needed legislation concerning minors in possession or minors impaired by
marijuana, and he mentioned the recently enacted City of Liberty Lake Ordinance. Mayor Grafos asked if
the City Attorney would research that issue and Mr. Jackson agreed. The nearby vapor lounge was also
discussed and Mr. Jackson suggested having Deputy City Attorney Lamb discuss that at a future council
meeting, as well as having further discussion about medical marijuana and that currently there are no laws
addressing vaping, or legislation concerning the definition of a public space; and concurred with the need
for future discussions.
7. Advance Agenda—Mayor Grafos
Other than the suggestions for future items that came up during Chief VanLeuven's alcohol and drug
enforcement presentation,there were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda.
8. Council Comments—Mayor Grafos
Councilmember Bates stated that he has a concern about the Council's committee and board reports given
during the formal Council meetings, said he likes hearing about what is going on with the several
committees; that it gives Council the opportunity to share that information with Council, staff and the
public, and even on those nights when the meeting might run long, said he would hate to lose that
opportunity to hear those reports.
9. City Manager Comments—Mike Jackson
Mr. Jackson mentioned the previously addressed topic of the Law and Justice Council, and of our efforts
to be a part of that council; he brought Council's attention to the draft letter at the dais to seek support
from Spokane County Cities, except the city of Spokane, for our City to have a representative on that Law
and Justice Council. After brief discussion,there was no objection to having that letter sent out tomorrow.
Mr. Jackson said he spoke with County Commissioner Mielke who indicated that the County seeks
consensus from others in the County, and at this point,no other city has expressed interest in the position.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
ATT T:. Dean Grafos,Mayor
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Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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At-a-Glance Proposal:
Grant Purchase of a High-Efficiency Vacuum-Type Sweeper
As part of bidding for a new sweeping contract, staff evaluated sweeping issues, problems, and areas of
improvement that could be made. One tool missing from the sweeping program toolbox is a high-
efficiency vacuum sweeper for maintenance,which could be purchased through an Ecology grant.
POSITIVE BENEFITS OF A VACUUM-TYPE SWEEPER
Cleaner curb-lines: Most modern sweepers have _
pickup heads that do not extend beyond the tire ' -�
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track. Equipped with side brooms,these • y ......
sweepers move larger particles from the curb,
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but leave smaller debris along curb line, resulting =-+0. 4; _ }' 7. , ,; ' q lis 1
in more dust blowing away or silt washing down - •
and plugging drain fields. •
According to an American Public Works
Association study, 97%of street debris is found
within 40-inches of the curb line, so pickup
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addition,the vacuum nozzle pulls more debris up than
A-4 - `- �., a side broom further compounding the overall pickup
P NOZZLE HIGH-EFFICIENCY VACUUM PICK-UPNOZZLE p erformance within the critical curb-line zone.
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Higher Efficiency/Service: The higher efficiency :
translates into a higher level of service standard ',= - ""'- - w' ' K•r,," —
without additional expenditures: —
• More arterials & bike lanes swept
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Equipment Labor Cost -
DEBRIS IN BIKE TRAVEL AREAS
Contractor Contractor $225,000
City Contractor $114,000 Note: In all options listed, contractor would
City City $91,500 continue to provide the Spring, Fall, and Emergency
Program Sweeping Services.
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Email to send re: Law and Justice Council:
Dear Mayors:
I have attached a letter requesting your support in the designation of the City of Spokane Valley
as the"representative of the City Legislative Authorities, other than the City of Spokane," for the
Spokane County Law and Justice Council.
Please review the letter and the Resolution attached and if you concur with the designation,
please email your response to dgrafos(a,,spokanevaltey.org or by letter to me at 11707 E.
Sprague, Ste. 106, Spokane Valley, WA 99206. Please call me with any questions, (509) 720-
5064.
Thank you,
Dean Grafos,
Mayor
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Spokane
ValleY, 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
October 20, 2014
RE: Spokane County Law and Justice Council
Dear Mayor Rushing; Mayor Truelove; Mayor Whisman; Mayor Peterson; Mayor
Higgins, Mayor Freeman; Mayor Meyer; Mayor Gilkey; Mayor Arnold; Mayor Mangis;
and, Mayor Tensfeld:
In May 2014, all of the Spokane County cities, other than Spokane, received a request for
a"designated representative of the City Legislative Authorities"to serve on the Spokane
County Law and Justice Council (copy of letter enclosed).
I am writing to request your support in the designation of the City of Spokane Valley as
the "representative of the City Legislative Authorities, other than the City of Spokane,"
for the Spokane County Law and Justice Council. With a public safety budget of$24
million, the City of Spokane Valley takes a keen interest in the matters addressed by the
Law and Justice Council. We would be pleased to serve in this capacity and would make
the time, staff and resources available to effectively represent the cities of Spokane
County.
If you support our request, please send an email or a letter in response to this request, or
if you would like to discuss this further I would be happy to do so. I have enclosed a
copy of the Law and Justice Council Resolution for your reference as well.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Respectfully,
Dean Grafos,
Mayor
encl. (2): Letter RE: Re-establishment of Spokane County Law and Justice Council;
Resolution 14-1392 Re-stablishing the Spokane County Law and Justice Council
Originally Established Under Spokane County Resolution No. 92-1769
cc: Deputy Mayor and City of Spokane Valley Councilmembers
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CHIEF'OPERATIONS OFFICER '
May 14,2014
City of Spokane Valley
Mr.Dean Grafos,Mayor Mr.Patrick Rushing,Mayor
City of Spokane Valley City of Airway Heights
11707 E.Sprague,Suite 106 1208 S.Lundstrom
Spokane Valley,WA 99206 Airway Heights,WA 99001
Mr.Tom Truelove,Mayor Mr.Robert Whisman,Mayor
City of Cheney City of Deer Park
609 Second Street E.316 Crawford
Cheney,WA 99004 Deer Park,WA 99006
Mr.Steve Peterson,Mayor Mr.John Higgins,Mayor
City of Liberty Lake City of Medical Lake
22710 E. Country Vista Dr. 124 S.Lefevre
Liberty Lake,WA 99019 Medical Lake,WA 99022
Mr.Kevin Freeman,Mayor Mr.Steve Meyer,Mayor
Town of Millwood Town of Rockford
9103 E.Frederick Ave. P.O.Box 49
Spokane,WA 99206 Rockford,WA 99030
Ms.KayDee Gilkey,Mayor Mr.Douglas Arnold,Mayor
Town of Fairfield Town of Latah
218 E.Main P.O.Box 130
Fairfield,WA 99012 Latah,WA 99018
Mr.Don Mangis,Mayor Mr.William Tensfeld,Mayor
Town of Spangle Town of Waverly
P.O.Box 147 P.O.Box 37
Spangle,WA 99031 Waverly,WA 99039
Re: Re-establishment of Spokane County Law and Justice Council
Dear Mayors:
The Board of County Commissioners formally re-established the Spokane County Law and Justice Council
on Tuesday,May 6, 2014,under Spokane County Resolution No. 14-0392. I have enclosed a copy of that
Resolution.
Under Resolution No. 14-0392, "a representative of the City Legislative Authorities, other than the City of
Spokane"is a member of the Law and Justice Council.
1116 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE • SPOKANE,WASHINGTON 99260-0100 • (509)477-5770
As the Mayors of the Cities within Spokane County, other than the City of Spokane, I would ask that you
take the appropriate steps and advise me of a designated representative of the City Legislative Authorities to
serve on the Spokane County Law and Justice Council.
I would very much appreciate if possible receiving the name of your representative on or before June 2,2014.
The Board of County Commissioners will be setting the time, place, and date for an initial meeting of the
Law and Justice Council in the near future. Your designated representative will be notified of the meeting
time,place and date.
If you have any question with regard to the enclosed Resolution,please feel free to contact me at(509)477-
5770.
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J in Dickson
ief Operations Officer
Enclosure
NO. 1Ll—O3C1�,
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF RE- )
ESTABLISHING THE SPOKANE )
COUNTY LAW AND JUSTICE )
COUNCIL ORIGINALLY ) RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHED UNDER SPOKANE )
COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 92-0769 )
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED )
THERETO )
WHEREAS,pursuant to the provisions of the RCW 36.32.120(6), the Board of County
Commissioners of Spokane County, Washington (sometimes hereinafter referred to as the
"Board" or "Board of County Commissioners") has the care of County property and the
management of County funds and business;and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 70.48.020, the Board of County
Commissioners passed and adopted Spokane County Resolution No. 91-0235 wherein the Board
established a Confined Population Management and Review Board and clothed the Confined
Population Management and Review Board with certain powers and duties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 72.09.300, the Board of County
Commissioners passed and adopted Spokane County Resolution No. 92-0769 wherein the Board
re-designated the Confined Population Management and Review Board as the Spokane County
Law and Justice Council(the"Council")and provided for other matters related thereto;and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners and City of Spokane formed the
Spokane Regional Criminal Justice Commission (the "Commission") with a mission of
conducting a comprehensive review of the entire Spokane regional criminal justice system by
examining the entire spectrum from pre-arrest (prevention programs), arrest, prosecuting and
defense, sentencing, incarceration (including alternatives to incarceration), re-entry and
recidivism. The goal of the Commission was to make specific recommendations to the City of
Spokane and County which would address the reduction of crime, the efficiency and
effectiveness of the criminal justice system, the effective use of detention and alternatives to
detention,the effectiveness of re-entry programs, and ultimately to put in place a criminal justice
system which is efficient, effective and guarantees strict adherence to the mandates of the
Constitution of the United States and the State of Washington. Recommendation 5.1(2) of the
Commission's "A Blueprint for Reform" is to "Re-establish the Law and Justice Coordinating
Committee& Supporting Workgroups"; and
WHEREAS,as provided in RCW 72.09.300 and recommended by the Spokane Regional
Criminal Justice Commission, the Board of County Commissioners desires to re-establish the
Law and Justice Council, clothe it with certain responsibilities, and provide for other matters
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related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Spokane County, Washington, pursuant to the provisions of RCW 36.32.120(6) and RCW
72.09.300, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify Spokane County
Resolution No. 92-0769 as more particularly set forth in Attachment "A", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, and is so doing does re-establish the Law and Justice Council
and provide for other matters related thereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this a7"/ )day of / /, ,2014.
co 'Ei BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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TODD MIELKE, 'ice-Chair
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Daniela Erickson / S IL Y O'QUINN,Commissioner
Clerk of the Board
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ATTACHMENT "A"
Section 1: ESTABLISHIYIENT OF SPOKANE COUNTY LAW ANIS JUSTICE
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
There is created a board, to be known as the Spokane County Law and Justice Council,
hereinafter referred to as the "Council", which shall supersede and repeal all prior measures
regarding bodies established pursuant to RCW 72.09.300.
The Council shall have the following composition (the 13 italicized members are required by
RCW 72.09.300):
a. Two (2) members of the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners selected by
the Board of County Commissioners;
b. Spokane County Sheriff;
c. A representative of Municipal Police Departments to be selected by the Municipal Police
Departments;
d. Spokane County Prosecutor;
e. A representative of Municipal Prosecutors to be selected by the Municipal Prosecutors;
f. City of Spokane Council President;
g. A representative of the City Legislative Authorities, other than the City of Spokane, to be
selected by the City Legislative Authorities;
h. A representative of Spokane County Superior Court to be selected by the.Spokane-County
Superior Court;
i. A representative of Spokane County Juvenile Court to be selected by the Spokane County
Superior Court;
j. A representative of Spokane County District Court to be selected by the Spokane County
District Court;
k. A representative of Municipal Courts to be selected by the Municipal Courts;
1. Spokane County Jail Administrator(Detention Services Director);
m. Spokane County Superior Court Clerk;
n. Spokane County Risk Manager;
o. Secretary of Corrections;
p. Spokane County Public Defender;
q. City of Spokane Mayor;
r. Spokane County Pre-Trial Services Director;and
s. Such other member(s), including at-large member(s), as the Board of County
Commissioners may hereinafter determine to be beneficial.
Any member of the Council may in writing appoint a designee. All designees shall be speaking
representatives on behalf of the member and a voting member on any matter coming before the
Council.
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There is also created a Spokane County Law and Justice Administrative Committee,herein after
referred to as the "Administrative Committee", which will have up to a maximum of seven(7)
members.
The Administrative Committee shall be members of the Council and have the following
composition:
a. The two(2)members of the Spokane County Board of County Commissioner;
b. City of Spokane Mayor;
c. City of Spokane Council President;
d. A representative of Spokane County Superior Court;and
e. Up to two (2) additional members with agreement from the majority of the
Administrative Committee.
The role of the Administrative Committee is to(1)receive the process,policy,administrative and
budgetary recommendations of the Council members, (2) analyze, authorize and implement
resource allocations in alignment with those priorities, and (3) advocate for priority reforms
recommended by the Council members and the community at large.
Section 2: PURPOSE
The purpose of the Council is to provide a permanent on going forum and structure to coordinate
and enhance the administration of justice in Spokane County.
Section 3: TERMS
The terms of the members of the Council and Administrative Committee who are elected shall
run as long as such individual retains the prerequisite elected position. The terms of members of
the Council and Administrative Committee who are designated by a selecting authority shall be
renewed by the selecting authority every four(4)years. The selecting authority has the ability to
designate a different representative provided that the underlying qualifications for the position
are satisfied. Members may be removed by their selecting authority. Except in the case of
removal, each member shall continue to serve until a successor has been appointed. Any non-
elected official member shall have a four year term.
Section 4: COMPENSATION
Members of the Council and Administrative Committee shall serve without compensation and/or
per diem of any kind or nature whatsoever, including compensation for travel to and from the
usual places of business to the place of a regular or special meeting of the Council or
Administrative Committee.
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Section 5: MEETINGS,RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Council and Administrative Committee shall hold meetings as deemed necessary by the
Chairperson or a majority of the Council or Administrative Committee, respectively. The
Council and Administrative Committee may adopt rules and regulations governing the
transaction of business. The Council and Administrative Committee shall keep public records of
all actions as may be required by applicable laws. 'All meetings of the Council and
Administrative Committee shall be open and accessible to the public as provided by law.
A quorum for doing business by the Council or Administrative Committee shall be established
by the presence of at least 50%of the members or their authorized designees.
Section 6: OFFICERS
The chairperson of the Council and Administrative Committee shall be a Spokane County Board
of County Commissioner member. The vice-chairperson of the Council and Administrative
Committee shall be a Spokane County Board of County Commissioner member. The"
chairperson(s) shall preside over all meetings, and in the absence of such chairperson, the vice-
chairperson shall preside.
Section 7: MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Council is to coordinate the criminal justice system through the collaboration
and shared responsibility of criminal justice and elected officials by (1) reviewing significant
information relative to immediate and future needs, and by (2) identifying and recommending
alternatives to total incarceration which are consistent with the law and community objectives of
public safety, accountability, punishment, treatment and public awareness so as to reduce
recidivism in the community.
Section 8: POWERS AND DUTIES
The Council, in conjunction with carrying out the above mission statement, shall make
recommendations to the appropriate elected officials and the Administrative Committee on the
following issues:
(a) Maximizing local resources including personnel and facilities, reducing duplication of
services, and sharing resources between local and state government in order to
accomplish local efficiencies without diminishing effectiveness;
(b) Reviewing data and reports with a goal of ensuring that departments are reducing
recidivism, increasing program completion, engaged in more efficient practices,
generating cost savings, expediting cases when appropriate, and contributing to a
reduction in crime;
(c) Jail management;
(d) Mechanisms for communication of information about offenders,including the feasibility
of shared access to databases;
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(e) Partnerships between the department and local community policing and supervision
programs to facilitate supervision of offenders under the respective jurisdictions of each
and timely responding to an offender's failure to comply with the terms of supervision;
and
(f) Developing a Local Law and Justice Plan for Spokane County. The Council shall design
the elements and scope of the Plan, subject to final approval by the Spokane County
Board of County Commissioners. The general intent of the Plan shall include seeking
means to maximize local resources, reduce duplication of services, and share resources
between local and state government.
The Council may establish work groups and/or subcommittees to assist in carrying out its powers
and duties.
The Council has no authority to appropriate I expend any moneys or execute any agreements.
Section 9: STAFF SUPPORT
Spokane County shall provide staff support for the Council and Administrative Committee as is
deemed necessary.
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