Agenda 05/14/2003 SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Council Chambers - City Hall 11707 E. Sprague Avenue
6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLLCALL
•III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• May 1, 2003
IV. AUDIENCE COMMENT
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V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
• City Council Update
VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS
.' Proposed Long Range Planning Work Program
•.Discussion of Citizen Participation Program
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VII. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS F '` Ne-w S6-A4-042lJn143",/ �(C(-4. .
• Next Meeting
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Commissioners City Staff
Fred Beaulac Gail Kogle Greg McCormick,AICP-Long Range
Robert Blum Ian Robertson Planning Manager
John Carroll Scott Kuhta,AICP-Long
David Crosby Range Planner
William Gothmann (509)921-1000
www.spokanevalley.org
Exhibit 03-001
Bill Gothmann's Proposed Format for Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
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7. Approval of Agenda
8. Approval of Minutes
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10. Commission Member Reports
11. Administrative Report
12. Commission Business
A. Old Business
B. New Business
13. -lPublic Comment Period
14. For the Good of the Order
15. Adjournment
Note: Added items are in red(items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, and 14)
Growth Management Act (GMA)
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
SPoCovlyTY GUIDELINES
ORIGINAL ADOPTION: BOCC Resolution#98-0144 February 24, 1998
AMENDED: BOCC Resolution#98-0788 September 29, 1998
Introduction
One cornerstone for the success of the Growth Management Act(GMA) is citizen participation.
That concept is first articulated in the GMA planning goals, specifically RCW 36.70A.020(11),
which states that jurisdictions shall "...encourage the involvement of citizens in the planning
process."
Other provisions of the GMA expand upon that public participation planning goal. Spokane County
must establish
...procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the development and
amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such
plans."
[RCW 36.70A.140 and WAC 365-195-600]
That early and continuous mandate sets a standard for `enhanced' public participation to be used
continuously throughout the local planning processes. The enhanced procedures augment the
minimum legal public notification requirements found in Chapter 36.70 RCW-the Planning
Enabling Act and Chapter 36.70A -Growth Management Planning by Selected Counties and Cities
and supplements the Open Public Meetings Act. Methods to get the public to participate are not
specified in the GMA laws. The development, adoption, and implementation of a local public
participation program is left to Spokane County's own determination pursuant to the requirements of
RCW 36.70A.140,RCW 36.70A.035, and WAC 365-195-600.
Spokane County's Growth Management Act (GMA)Public Participation Program Guidelines form
the basic framework for achieving an interactive dialogue between local decision-makers,the staff,
and the public. These guidelines apply throughout the local planning process leading to adoption of
the comprehensive plan, development regulations to implement the plan, and amendments to either.
Specific public participation programs should be implemented consistent with the guidelines
established here.
Various county bodies have certain responsibilities under the requirements of GMA and in terms of
these public participation guidelines. Three bodies have major roles in the local planing process:
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Spokane County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)
Spokane County Public Works Department-Division of Long Range Planning
Spokane County Planning Commission
All three share the responsibility for following these guidelines, implementing specific public
participation programs based upon these guidelines, and employing any other methods that bring the
public actively into the local GMA planning process.Ultimately, it is the Board of County
Commissioners who decide on the direction and content of policy documents or regulations that they
find to be in the community's best interest.
The guidelines that follow are intended to guide and form the basis for public participation programs
related to GMA and Spokane County's local planning process. Spokane County intends to comply
with these guidelines as appropriate to a situation. However, it should be noted that legitimate
deviations from the guidelines may be warranted, given specific circumstances. The GMA,
specifically RCW 36.70A.140, states that
... errors in exact compliance with the established program and procedures shall not render the
comprehensive land use plan or development regulations invalid if the spirit of the program and
procedures is observed."
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 2 September 29,1998
Public Participation Guidelines
1. Communication programs and information services
Spokane County will develop, implement, and maintain communication programs and information
services for the purpose of involving the broadest cross-section of the community in the planning
process.
To ensure the overall success of the GMA planning process, Spokane County must take steps to
involve the public in a meaningful manner. To accomplish that,there are several things that must
occur. First,the public should understand the basic concepts of GMA, the local planning process,
and how their own participation can affect local plans and regulations. Secondly, the public needs to
know how and when to get involved. And finally,they need to understand how their input is used.
Spokane County will inform the public through various techniques including,but not limited to,the
following.
Produce and circulate, on a regular basis, a Spokane County newsletter regarding GMA, local
planning issues, and meeting or hearing notices.
Develop and maintain a World Wide Web Internet site containing information from various agencies
concerning the local GMA planning process,meeting and hearing notices, summaries, documents, or
maps.
Establish, advertise, and maintain a call-in telephone line which announces GMA meetings and
hearings and the availability of documents.
Compile, on an ongoing basis, a list of parties interested in GMA and local planning issues. Names
should come from meeting and hearing sign-in sheets,written correspondence, and known
community groups, as well as specific requests to be included. The list should be used for newsletter
circulation, special mailings, and notices as appropriate.
Issue press releases,public service announcements, and media packets as appropriate to inform the
public about GMA issues, local planning activities, availability of documents, or meeting and
hearing dates.
Establish a `speakers bureau' consisting of a variety of staff and officials with GMA expertise who
are willing to explain, as well as facilitate public discussions about, growth management and local
planning issues.
Design, display, and distribute printed and visual material to inform the public about the local
planning process and engage them in relevant discussions.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 3 September 29,1998
2. Broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives
Spokane.County will distribute documents so that they are readily available in a timely fashion to all
who want to review them.
Documents that contain or describe proposed plans,policies,maps,regulations, or the amendment of
those should be readily available. Supporting documents such as reports, analyses,
recommendations, or environmental reviews should also be easily accessible. Documents must be
available for review well in advance of opportunities for public discussion or testimony.
Spokane County will take the following steps to ensure that pertinent documents are available in a
timely manner to those who want or need them.
Proposals or alternatives should be published and available 10 days prior to a public meeting or
hearing scheduled for their discussion or a decision.
When scheduled for discussion or decision,proposals or alternatives should be available as follows:
• Electronic versions accessible through the World Wide Web Internet site.
• A hard copy will be sent to Spokane County Library District Branches and City of Spokane
Libraries as appropriate. The likely geographic area to be affected by a proposal should be the
basis on which branch libraries receive documents. Proposals or alternatives of a countywide
nature should be sent to all branches.
• Hard copies for checkout or in-office review at the Division of Long Range Planning and, as
appropriate,through other divisions or agencies.
• Copies available for the cost of reproduction through the Division of Long Range Planning or, as
appropriate,through other divisions or agencies.
Meeting and hearing notices should state the availability and location of documents describing
proposals and alternatives or other supporting documents being considered.
The public participation requirements shall include notice procedures that are reasonably calculated
to provide notice to property owners and other affected and interested individuals,tribes, government
agencies,businesses, and organizations of proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan and
development regulations. Reasonable notice procedures may include as appropriate:
• posting the property for site-specific proposals;
• publishing notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the general area where the proposal is
located or that will be affected by the proposal;
• notifying public or private groups with known interest in a certain proposal or in the type of
proposal being considered;
• placing notices in appropriate regional,neighborhood, ethnic, or trade journals; and
• publishing notice in agency newsletters or sending notice to agency mailing lists, including
general lists or lists for specific proposals or subject areas.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 4 September 29,1998
3. Public meetings after effective notice
Spokane County will publicize public meetings and hearings to ensure that the broadest cross-
section of the community is made aware of the opportunities to become involved in the planning
process.
At a minimum,the requirements of RCW 36.70 and RCW 36.70A pertaining to public hearings and
notification will always be met. However, Spokane County will go beyond the legal minimums to
ensure the public is aware of meetings or hearings and of their opportunity to be involved in local
planning efforts.
Public meetings (that include activities such as workshops, open houses, or design studios)are
opportunities for open discussion between the public, staff, and decision-makers. Meetings do not
normally involve public testimony. On the other hand,public hearings are more formalized,legal
proceedings where public testimony is presented to a decision-maker for consideration. The result of
a public hearing generally consists of an official recommendation in the case of the Planning
Commission or a legislative decision by the Board of County Commissioners.
The following guidelines provide direction regarding the number, location, and notification of
meetings or hearings relative to the local GMA planning process.
At least one public hearing will be conducted prior to making either a recommendation or an official
decision on a comprehensive plan, a development regulation implementing the plan, or an
amendment to either.
As appropriate, given the specific proposal,public meetings should be hosted prior to the public
hearing(s) as a means to involve and educate the public and solicit their opinions,reactions, or
suggestions. The number of meetings should be based upon the specific circumstances of the case.
If a proposed plan,regulation, or amendment pertains to only a portion or subarea of the county,then
meetings should be held at a public facility within that area or in close proximity to the area.
Public meetings for proposed plans,regulations, or amendments which are applicable countywide
should be held at a public location central and convenient to the public. Meetings at public facilities
within each of the county commissioner districts (or some other logical subarea scheme) would be
preferable in these instances.
A variety of notification techniques should be used to advertise meetings and hearings. The
following list,while not exhaustive,represents those that Spokane County will generally employ.
Ultimately, the specifics of the proposal may dictate the best technique or combination of techniques
to be used. Additional advertising methods may be identified and used as warranted by the
circumstances.
• Legal notices as required by applicable statutes.
• Notices in the GMA newsletter.
• Posting on Spokane County's World Wide Web Internet site.
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• Announcements on the GMA call-in telephone line.
• Mailings to the compiled list of interested parties.
• Media releases.
• Commercial display advertisements, as appropriate, in countywide or regional newspapers.
• Notices in community or neighborhood newsletters as appropriate or available.
Public meetings or hearings should be advertised at least 10 days before the scheduled date.
Working subgroup meetings may deviate from these guidelines at times due to the unique
circumstances associated with their function. These include the rapid,high volume,recurring
meetings of technical committees, subcommittees, or work groups which focus their efforts on
specific issues or limited supporting tasks (as opposed to meetings of a quorum of the Planning
Commission or Board of County Commissioners in which they consider complete draft plans,
regulations, or amendment proposals meant to result in a formal recommendation or official
decision). In all cases,the work program for subgroups should be guided by#3a thru#3f above as
applicable as well as the Open Public Meetings Act as applicable and will include at least the
following elements.
The initial meeting(s) of the group should be widely advertised through the most appropriate
method(s) in#3e above.
Sign-in sheets should be used at each meeting to develop a specific mailing list for the group itself,
as well as adding to the compiled list of parties interested in GMA and local planning issues.
Meeting summaries should be prepared and available as soon as possible after the meeting.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 6 September 29,1998
4. Provision for open discussion
Spokane County will ensure that public meetings allow for an open discussion of the relevant issues
and that hearings allow for appropriate public testimony.
When public meetings or hearings are conducted, Spokane County will ensure that those who choose
to participate in the planning process have the opportunity to actually take part and have their
opinions heard. Towards that end,the following actions will be implemented.
Establish an agenda that clearly defines the purpose of the meeting or hearing,the items to be
considered, and actions that may be taken. If available early,the agenda should be included or
summarized in the notice(s).
The scheduled date,time, and place should be convenient so as to encourage the greatest number of
people to attend.
A clearly identifiable facilitator or chair will conduct the meeting or hearing in an orderly fashion to
ensure that all attendees have an opportunity to discuss issues, offer comments, or provide testimony.
The facilitator or chair should provide introductory remarks outlining the purpose of the meeting or
hearing and describing how the attendees can best participate and how their input may be used.
As appropriate,provide a brief overview of any documents or proposals to be considered.
All persons desiring to participate should be allowed to do so. However, specific factors, such as the
purpose of the meeting, size of attendance,time factors, or other opportunities to participate,may
suggest some appropriate constraints to be applied. Rules of order for the meeting or hearing should
be set forth clearly by the chair or facilitator.
All attendees will be encouraged to identify themselves on sign-in sheets.
All meetings and hearings should be tape recorded.
Summaries should be prepared and available as soon as possible following a meeting or hearing. As
appropriate, summaries should include a listing of relevant issues, comments, or responses. In the
case of public hearings, the findings and decision document should serve as the actual summary.
Special arrangements for meetings or hearings will be made under the provisions of the Americans
with Disabilities Act(ADA) with advance notice.
If the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) choose to consider a change to an amendment to the
comprehensive plan or development regulations, and the change is proposed after the opportunity for
review and comment has passed under the county's procedures, an opportunity for public review and
comment on the proposed change shall be provided before the BOCC votes on the proposed change.
An additional opportunity for public review and comment is not required if:
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• an environmental impact statement has been prepared under Chapter 43.21 C RCW for the
pending resolution or ordinance and the proposed change is within the range of alternatives
considered in the environmental impact statement;
• the proposed change is within the scope of the alternatives available for public comment;
• the proposed change only corrects typographical errors, corrects cross-references,makes address
or name changes, or clarifies language of a proposed ordinance or resolution without changing its
effect;
• the proposed change is to a resolution or ordinance making a capital budget decision as provided
in RCW 36.70A.120; or
• the proposed change is to a resolution or ordinance enacting a moratorium or interim control
adopted under RCW 36.70A.390.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 8 September 29,1998
5. Opportunity for written comments
Spokane County will encourage submission of written comments or written testimony throughout the
planning process.
In many instances, detailed, technical, or personal comments can be best expressed and understood
in written format. The following steps should be taken to encourage written comments.
As appropriate,notices for meetings and hearings should include the name and address of the
person(s)to whom written comments should be sent, along with the deadline for submitting
comments.
Persons speaking or testifying should be encouraged to concisely express their comments verbally
and provide specific details in written format.
The deadline for submitting written comments, if allowed subsequent to a meeting or hearing, should
be clearly announced by the facilitator or chair.
Innovative techniques, as appropriate to a specific planning task, should be developed and
implemented to solicit and document the public's concerns, suggestions, or visions for the
community. Techniques may include,but are not limited to, surveys, interactive displays, or the
innovative use of electronic communication technologies.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 9 September 29,1998
6. Consideration of and response to public comments
Spokane County will consider relevant public comments and public testimony in the decision-making
process.
Various methods for informing and involving the public,publicizing proposals, and soliciting public
opinion or comments have been established in guidelines#1 thru#5 above. Many of those represent
the initial steps for bringing public comments into the decision-making process. Other guidelines set
the stage for decision-makers to consider those comments. (For example, tape recording meetings
or hearings (#4h) and soliciting written comments (#5a and#5b) allow decision-makers the
opportunity to review and consider relevant information in detail before a decision is actually
made.)
Additional steps will be taken so that comments and recommendations from the public are reviewed
by the decision-makers for relevancy. Those would include the following.
Time should be reserved subsequent to the close of a hearing or comment deadline and prior to an
actual decision so that the decision-maker(s) can adequately review all relevant material or
comments.
Reconvening a hearing for the purpose of addressing comments is an option that the decision-
maker(s)may use on a case-by-case basis.
Substantive comments pertaining to studies, analyses, or reports, along with necessary responses,
should be included in the published document itself(such as occurs in the SEPA process of
developing a Draft Environmental Impact Statement(EIS) and then a Final EIS with comments and
responses).
The record(such as tape recordings, written comments or testimony, documents, summaries, etc.)
will be compiled and maintained by the appropriate Spokane County agency(ies). That record will
be made available to the decision-maker(s) for their consideration and review prior to a decision.
Relevant comments or testimony should be addressed through the findings-of-fact portion of the
decision-maker's written decision or recommendation.
Public Participation Program Guidelines page 10 September 29,1998
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-027
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION OF CORE BELIEFS
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ESTABLISHING A
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION EMANATING FROM THE CORE BELIEFS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY AND SETTING FORTH DUTIES OF BOTH
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO HELP GUIDE
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS TOWARD EFFECTIVE,
RESPONSIVE,AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, as the elective legislative
body, is charged with promulgating Ordinances and Resolutions which become the law of the
city; and
WHEREAS, such Ordinances and Resolutions must provide enforceable provisions
subordinate to, and in harmony with, all other applicable federal and state statutes and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide a clear set of general policy guidelines
for the conduct of city government;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley does hereby
affirm and resolve that the following core beliefs shall serve as guidelines for the conduct of
affairs by all branches of Spokane Valley City Government.
Section 1. We believe that Spokane Valley should be a visionary city encouraging its
citizens and their government to look to the future beyond the present generation
and to bring such ideas to public discussion and to enhance a sense of community
identity.
Section 2. We believe that the elected body decision making is the only lawful and effective
way to conduct the public's legislative business and that careful observance of a
clear set of Governence Coordination rules of procedure can best enhance public
participation and decision making.
Section 3. We believe in the City Council as policy leaders of the City. One or more City
Council members are encouraged to take the lead, where practical, in sponsoring
Ordinances or Resolutions excepting quasi-judicial or other public hearings and
the statutory duties of the City Manager as set forth in RCW 35A.13.020.
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Section 4. We believe in hearing the public view. We affirm that members of the public i.
should be encouraged to speak and be heard through reasonable rules of
procedure when the public business is being considered thus giving elected
officials the broadest perspectives from which to make decisions.
Section 5. We believe that the City of Spokane Valley's governance should be known as
"user friendly", and that governance practices and general operations should
consider how citizens will be served in the most responsive, effective and
courteous manner.
Section 6. We believe that the economic and commercial job base of the community should
be preserved and encouraged to grow as an alternative to increasing property
taxes. We believe it imperative to have an expanded and diverse economic base,
Section 7. We solicit the City Manager's support in conducting the affairs of the city with
due regard for:
(a) Promoting mutual respect between the Citizens, City staff and the City
Council by creating the organizational team work necessary for effective,
responsive and open government.
(b) Providing the City Council and public reasonable advance notice when
issues are to be brought forward for discussion.
(c) Establishing and maintaining a formal city-wide customer service program
with emphasis on timely response, a user-friendly atmosphere, and an
attitude of facilitation and accommodation within the bounds of
responsibility, integrity, and financial capability of the city, including
organizational and job description documents while pursuing "best
practices"in customer service.
(d) Seeking creative ways to contain or impede the rising cost of
governmental services, including examination of private sector
alternatives in lieu of governmentally provided services.
(e) Providing a data base of future projects and dreams for the new City of
Spokane Valley so that good ideas from its citizens and leaders are not lost
and the status of projects can be readily determined.
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Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley at a regular meeting
on May 13th,2003.
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
City Clerk City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON, SETTING
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS,
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all Council meetings be open and
responsive to the public; and
WHEREAS, such meetings should be carried out with efficiency and uniformity in
the manner of Council and public participation; and
WHEREAS, written rules of procedures best assure an atmosphere conducive to said
efficiency and uniformity and that no member of the Council or public need be embarrassed
in the exercise of his/her right of free expression,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE
VALLEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. There is hereby adopted by reference, CITY of SPOKANE VALLEY
GOVERNANCE COORDINATION MANUAL dated May 13, 2003, and attached
hereto as Exhibit "A".
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spoksne Valley,Washington at the regular
meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of May,2003.
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
CityClerk City Attorney
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To the Spokane Valley City Council:
Resident voters cast their ballots in favor of incorporation of the new City of Spokane Valley
under the Council-Manager form of government,effective March 31,2003. Following their
election to office, the Interim City Council of Spokane Valley adopted Initial Rules of
S�� Procedure to provide civil structure to their proceedings on behalf of the local citizenry.
p ' / Time now allows for the refinement and improvementIL� N of those initial rules of
self-
governance. In composing this"second generation"Governance Coordination Manual,we
considered the difficulty citizens and elected officials might encounter in learning how to
effectively participate in the process of local government policy making and in interacting
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with each other in a civil fashion as we move forward. We recognized that the
responsibilities of governing will require that we develop a workable plan for dealing
effectively with the complexities of the laws, rules and regulations we must observe while
trying to preserve the public's health, safety and welfare. Our researched revealed that
many proven standards and practices exist providing reasonable guidance on how to conduct
Governance Coordination representative government. Unfortunately,those good examples are scattered in a number
of resources and references.
ManualThe Governance Coordination Manual, which comes before you in the form of this
Resolution and its attached exhibits, represents our best efforts at incorporating helpful
standards and practices into a single document for ease of reference by the entire
community. It is a comprehensive collection of meeting rules, coordination procedures,
p administrative references, committee guidelines and public hearing procedures. Included
Resolution No. 03-028 also are relevant sections of the Revised Code of Washington that relate to the Council-
Manager Plan for local government, City Council policies that guide public participation,
along with several related appendices.
A Comprehensive Collection of Meeting Rules,
We believe that this manual can be a valuable resource for Spokane Valley citizens,the City
Coordination Procedures, Administrative Public Council and the adnninistrative branch as we continue to work together for the most effective
Hearing Procedures, and Applicable References from and efficient local government we can operate.
the Revised Code of Washington Not surprisingly,the good attorneys we rely on for legal guidance want everyone to know
that these rules are not intended to be construed to invalidate any action of the City Council
which is otherwise ill compliance with applicable law.
Our recommendation is that the members of the City Council and the Administration be
Adopted May 13,2003 familiar with the contents of this manual and keep it close at hand.
Respectfully submitted:
Mike DeVleming Dick Denenny Mike Flanigan David Mercier Stan McNutt
Mayor Councihncmber Councilinember City Manager Dep.City Mgr.
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Exhibit A Contents
RESOLUTION NO. 03-028
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON, SETTING
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, ARTICLE 1-COUNCIL MEETINGS 1
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS OR COMPLAINTS
1.1.1 Council Meetings-Time and Location 1
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all Council meetings be open and 1.1.2 Council Meetings-Open to the Public 1
responsive to the public;and 1.2 Election of Officers 2
1.3 Presiding Officer
WHEREAS, such meetings should be carried out with efficiencyand uniformityin 1.4 Quorum 2
g 1.5 Attendance,Excused Absences 2
the manner of Council and public participation;and 1.6 Special Council Meetings 2
1.7 Council Material 3
WHEREAS, written rules of procedures best assure an atmosphere conducive to said 1.8 Council Packets 3
efficiency and uniformity and that no member of the Council or public need be embarrassed 1.9 Council Meeting Agenda/Consent Agenda 3
1.10 Study Sessions in the exercise of his/her right of free expression, 1.11and Workshops 4
TelephoneTree
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1.12 "Three Touch principle" 5
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE 1.13 City Manager 5
VALLEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1.14 City Clerk-Minutes-Public Information Access 6
1.15 City Staff-Attendance at meetings 6
SECTION 1. There is hereby adopted by reference, CITY of SPOKANE VALLEY ARTICLE 2-DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS 6
GOVERNANCE COORDINATION MANUAL dated May 13, 2003, and attached
hereto as Exhibit"A". 2.1 Respect and Decorum 6
2 .1A Forms of Address
2.2 Seating Arrangement 6
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spoksne Valley,Washington at the regular 2.3 Dissents and Protests 7
meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of May,2003. 2.4 Filling Council Vacancies 7
ARTICLE 3-COUNCIL PROCEDURES 7
3.1 Rules of Order 7
3.2 Motions 7
3.3 Order of Business g
3.4 Adjournment Due to Emergency or Disruption 10
Mayor 3.5 Permission Required to Address the Council 10
3.6 Voting and Tele/video conferencing 10
3.7 Enacted Ordinances,Resolutions and Motions 12
3.8 Ordinances 12
Attest: Approved as to form: 3.9 Resolutions 13
3.10 Reconsideration 13
3.11 Legislative Process,Preparation,Introduction and Flow of Ordinances,Resolutions and MotionsI4
3.12 Complaints and Suggestions to Council 14
3.13 Photographs,Motion Pictures,Video Tape-Permission Required for Artificial Illumination14
CityClerk City Attorney 3.14 Audio Recordings of Meetings 14
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Exhibit A—City Council Rules of Procedure
TABLE OF CONTENTS,Continued
ARTICLE I-COUNCIL MEETINGS
ARTICLE 4-COMMITTEES,BOARDS&COMMISSIONS 15
4.1 Committees 15 1.1.1 Council Meeting-Time and Location.All regular meetings of the City Council shall
4.2 Council Relations with Boards,Commissions and Council Citizen Advisory Bodies 15 be held at the times and locations specified by applicable ordinances and resolutions of
the Council.
ARTICLE 5-RELATIONS WITH CITY MANAGER&ADMINISTRATION 16 1.1.2 Council Meetings - Open to the Public. All meetings of the City Council and of
committees thereof shall be open to the public,except as provided for in RCW 42.30.110
5.1 Role of the City Manager 16 or RCW 42.30.140.
5.2 Administrative Interference by Councilmembers 16
5.2.1 Informal Communications Encouraged 16
5.3 Administrative Complaints Made Directly to Individual Councilmembers 17 1.2 Election of Officers. Procedures for electing officers are as follows:
5.4 Administrative Complaints—"BestPractice" 17
(a) Biennially, at the first meeting of the new Council, the members thereof shall
ARTICLE 6-PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES 18 choose a presiding officer from their number who shall have the title of Mayor.In
addition to the powers conferred upon him/her as Mayor,he/she shall continue to
6.1 Appearance of Fairness Doctrine 18 have all the rights,privileges and immunities of a member of the Council. If a
6.2 Actions for a Public Hearing 20 permanent vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor,the members of the Council at
their next regular meeting shall select a Mayor from their number for the
ARTICLE 7—USE OF RULES 27 unexpired term.Following the election of the Mayor,there shall be an election for
7.1 Purpose 27 a Deputy Mayor. The term of the Deputy Mayor shall run concurrently with that
7.2 Use 27 of the Mayor. (RCW 35A.13.030)
7.3 Public Use or Reliance Not Intended 27
(b) The election for Mayor shall be conducted by the City Clerk.The City Clerk shall
Exhibits and atachments: call for nomination. Each member of the City Council shall be permitted to
Exhibit A-1 Telephone Tree Memo 28 nominate one(1)person,and nomination shall not require a second.A nominee
Exhibit A-2 Telephone Tree for Council/Manager Chart 29 who wishes to decline the nomination shall so state at this time.Nominations are
Exhibit A-3 Parlinmenlary Procedure at a Glance 30 then closed.The election for Deputy Mayor shall be conducted by the Mayor,and
Exhibit A-4 Legislative Process Flow Chart 31 nominations shall be made in the manner previously described for the election of
Exhibit A-5 Committee Structure and Rules 32 the Mayor.
Exhibit A-6(1) Task Force/Town Hall Meetings General Model 35
Exhibit A-6(2) Multi-Agency Coordination Task Force Model 36
Exhibit A-7 Citizen's Tnsk Force General Model Chart 37 (c) Except when there is only one(I)nominee, election shall be by written ballot.
Exhibit A-8 Revised Code of Washington, 35A.13,Council/Manager Plan 38 Each ballot shall contain the name of the Councillnetmber who cast it.The City
Exhibit A-9 General Policy Resolution of Core Beliefs 48 Clerk shall publicly announce the results of the election. Thereafter, the City
Clerk shall record the individual votes by councilmembers in the minutes of the
meeting.
(d) In the event the Council is unable to agree on a Mayor by majority vote of
members present,the Office of Mayor shall be temporarily filled by an Acting
Mayor. Ties shall be resolved in a contest by chance. The office of Acting
Mayor shall be filled by the Councilmember who just previously served as
Deputy Mayor, or if such person is not a member of the Council, the
Councilmember with the next highest seniority. The Acting Mayor and Acting
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Deputy Mayor shall continue in office and exercise such authority as is described request for notice of special meetings. The notice must be delivered at least
in RCW 35A.13 until the members of the Council agree on a Mayor, at which twenty-four(24)hours prior to the meeting.
time the role of Acting Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor shall cease and
terminate. (d) The notices provided in this section may be dispensed within the circumstances
provided by RCW 42.30.080,that is:(1)As to any member who,at or prior to the
1.3 Presiding Officer.The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and be recognized time the meeting convenes,files with the City Clerk a written waiver of notice,
as the head of the City for all ceremonial purposes. The Mayor shall have no regular (2) As to any member who was actually present at the meeting at the time it
administrative or executive duties.In case of the Mayor's absence or temporary disability, convenes, and (3) In the event a special meeting is called to deal with an
the DeputyMayor shall act as Mayor during the continuance of the absence.In case of the emergency involving injury or damage to persons or property or the likelihood of
absence or temporary inability of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor,an acting Mayor Pro such injury or damage,when time requirements of such notice would make notice
Tempore selected by members of the Council shall act as Mayor during the continuance impractical and increase the likelihood of such injury or damage;or as otherwise
of the absences.The Mayor,Deputy Mayor(in the Mayor's absence)or Mayor Pro Tern provided by law.
are referred to as"Presiding Officer"from time-to-time in these Rules of Procedure.
1.7 Council Material.Councilmembers and affected staff should read the agenda material
1.4 Quorum.At all meetings of the Council,a majority of the Councilmembers who hold and ask clarification questions prior to the Council meeting,when possible.
office, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A lesser number may
adjoum from time-to-time,provided that written notice of said adjoumment be posted on 1.8 Council Packets. Councilmembers shall personally pick up their agenda packets from
the exterior Council Chamber doors per RCW 42.30.090. Council meetings adjourned the individual mailboxes,provided by the City Clerk,unless otherwise arranged by the
under the previous provision shall be considered regular meetings for all purposes. member or further directed by Council.
(RCW 35A.13.170,35A.12.120)
1.9 Council Meeting Agenda/Consent Agenda.The City Clerk,under the direction of the
1.5 Attendance,Excused Absences.RCW 35A.12.060 provides that a Councilmember shall City Manager in consultation with the Presiding Officer,shall arrange a list of proposed
forfeit his/her office by failing to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the matters according to the order of business and prepare an agenda for the Council.After
Council without being excused by the Council. Members of the Council may be so the proposed agenda has been reviewed and approved by the Mayor, The Presiding
excused by complying with this section.The member shall contact the Presiding Officer, Officer shall have the option of deleting any item from such agenda until the next regular
City Clerk,or City Manager prior to the meeting and state the reason for his/her inability Council meeting when the full council shall vote on whether to introduce the item on the
to attend the meeting. If the member is unable to contact the Presiding Officer, the agenda or for a subsequent Council meeting. A copy of the agenda and supporting
member shall contact the City Manager or City Clerk,who shall convey the message to materials shall be prepared for Councilmembers,the City Manager,and the media who
the Presiding Officer. Following roll call,the Presiding Officer shall inform the Council have filed a notification request,on or before close of business on a Friday preceeding a
of the member's absence, state the reason for such absence, and inquire if there is a Tuesday regular Council meeting,or at the close of business at least 24 hours preceeding
motion to excuse the member.This motion shall be nondebatable.Upon passage of such a special Council meeting.Any revised agenda therafter distributed shall contain the date,
motion by a majority of members present,the absent member shall be considered excused time and author of the revision.Distribution of the agenda to Councilmembers shall be as
and the City Clerk will make an appropriate notation in the minutes. directed by Council and may be by mail boxes in City Hall, Fax, E-mail or personal
delivery when requested.
1.6 Special Council Meetings.Procedures for setting a special meeting are as follows:
Requests for presentations to be scheduled on the formal agenda imply that the
(a) A special meeting may be called by the Mayor or any three(3)members of the presentation is the official business of the City. Playing of video tapes shall be
Council. (RCW 35A.13.170,35A.12.110) pre-screened by the Presiding Officer or designee who shall rule on the appropriateness
of the video tape.
(b) Notice of the special meeting shall be prepared in writing by the City Clerk.The
notice shall contain the following information about the meeting:time,place,and The Presiding Officer, three (3) Councilmembers, a majority of the Councilmembers
business to be transacted.The notice form shall be approved by the City Attorney. present,or the City Manager may introduce a new item to the agenda at a meeting.
(c) The notice shall be delivered by regular or electronic mail or personally to the (a) The City Manager,in consultation with the Presiding Officer,shall place matters
residence of each Councilmember,the City Manager,and the business office of on the consent agenda which:(1)have been previously discussed by the Council;
each local newspaper, radio and television station which has on file a written or (2) based on the information delivered to members of the Council by
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administration can be reviewed by a Councilmember without further explanation; (d) Alert the Presiding Officer when it is appropriate to call for a consensus,motion
(3) are so routine, technical or "housekeeping" in nature that passage without or official direction of the Council
discussion is likely;or(4)otherwise deemed in the best interest of the City.
The Presiding Officer retains the option of assuming the function of the discussion leader
(b) The City Clerk shall read the consent agenda actions,including the titles of any at any time in order to keep the discussion properly focused.
ordinances or resolutions contained therein, unless waived by motion of the
Council. 1.11 Telephone Tree.Occasionally there are very important or emergency happenings in the
community where members of the Council should receive briefings as quickly as
(c) The proper Council motion on the consent agenda is as follows:"1 move adoption possible.A City Council telephone tree system has been adopted by Council motion and
of the consent agenda". This motion shall be non-debatable and will have the is attached as Exhibit A-1&A-2.
effect of moving to adopt all items on the Consent Agenda.Since adoption of any
item on the consent agenda implies unanimous consent, any member of the 1.12 "Three Touch Principle".Decision makers and citizens at all levels of the City should
Council shall have the right to remove any item from the consent agenda. have adequate time to thoughtfully consider the issues prior to final decisions.It is the
Therefore, prior to the vote on the motion to adopt the consent agenda, the intent of the Council that the Council and Administration shall abide by,the"Three
Presiding Officer shall inquire if any Councilmetnber wishes an item to be touch principle"whenever possible. The following procedural guidelines are designed
withdrawn from the consent agenda. if any matter is withdrawn, the Presiding to avoid"surprises"to the City Council,Citizens and Administrative personel.
Officer shall place the item at an appropriate place on the agenda for the current
or a future meeting. • Any request or proposal for adopting or changing public policy, Ordinances,
Resolutions or City Council Directives which will require a decision of the City
1.10 Study Sessions and Workshops. Regular or Special Council meetings, or portions Council, or Administration should "touch" (oral, written or any combination
thereof,may be designated as Study Sessions by the Presiding Officer. Study Sessions thereof)the Decision makers three separate times. Quasi-judicial matters and
need have no formal agenda, except when required for special meetings under RCW any subject discussed in executive sessions are excluded from application of the
42.30.080,and may be conducted informally so long as such informality is not in conflict "Three Touch Principle."
with these rules.The purpose of Study Session discussions is to allow Councilmembers
to be made aware of impending business and allow informal discussion of issues that • It is recognized that the hands of decision makers should not be tied
might be acted on at a future meeting. The purpose of Workshops is to allow unnecessarily. Unexpected circumstances may arise(especially during new city
Councilmembers to do concentrated preliminary work with administration on single incorporation efforts) wherein observance of the "Three Touch Principle" is
subjects but time consuming, complex matters (i.e., budget, complex legislation or impracticle. However,when unusual circumstances arise which justify a"first
reports, etc.). Workshops and Study Sessions shall be in a less formal setting, but discussion" decision,the persons requesting the expedited decision should also
shall not discourage public observation.Public comment is not allowed at study sessions explain the timing circumstances. This Principle excludes staff reports and
although the Council may request participation in the same manner as a regular Council other general communications not requiring a Council decision.
meeting.The City Clerk,under the direction of the City Manager,shall arrange a Council
study session or workshop worksheet for the meeting. The worksheet shall,for each 1.13 City Manager. The City Manager, as the chief executive officer and head of the
item, contain the discussion subject, the discussion leader, the activity and the administrative branch of city government,or his/her designee,shall attend all meetings of
discussion goal. After the proposed worksheet has been approved by the Presiding the City Council,unless excused by the Presiding Officer or Council. The City Manager
Officer,a copy shall be prepared for Councilmembers,the City Manager,and the press, shall be responsible to the Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City.
on or before 4:30 p.m., one (1) day before the Council study session or workshop. The City Manager shall recommend for adoption by the Council such measures as he/she
During the Council study session or workshop,the discussion leader should: may deem necessary or expedient;prepare and submit to the Council such reports as may
be required by the body or as the City Manager deems it advisable to submit; keep the
(a) Introduce the subject and give background information; Council fully advised as to the business of the City;and shall take part in the Council's
discussion on all matters concerning the welfare of the City. In the event that the City
(b) Identify the discussion goal; Manager is unable to attend a Council meeting,the City Manager shall appoint a key staff
member to attend the meeting as the representative of City administration. RCW
(c) Act as facilitator to keep the discussion focused toward the goal;and 35A.13.080.
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1.14 City Clerk-Minutes-Public Information Access.The City Clerk shall be ex-officio 2.2 Seating Arrangement. Councilmembers shall occupy the respective seats in the Council
Clerk-of-the-Council and shall keep minutes as required by law,and shall perform such Chamber assigned to them by the Mayor.
other duties in the meeting as may be required by the Council,Presiding Officer,or City
Manager.In the absence of the City Clerk,the City Clerk shall appoint a replacement to
act as Clerk-of-the-Council.The Clerk-of-the-Council shall keep minutes which identify 2.3 Dissents and Protests.Any Councilmember shall have the right to express dissent from
the general discussion of the issue and complete detail of the official action or consensus or protest,orally or in writing,against any motion,ordinance or resolution of the Council
reached,if any.The City Clerk shall tape record the proceedings of all public hearings, and have the reason therefore entered or retained in the minutes.
regular meetings,and of all land use matters and quasi-judicial matters,and shall keep
and make available an agenda index to the contents of each tape recording,which will 2.4 Filling Council Vacancies. If a vacancy occurs on the City Council,the Council will
facilitate location of the recorded proceedings for any item of business so recorded. follow the procedures outlined in RCW 35A.13.020. In order to fill the vacancy with the
Access to the tape recordings shall be made reasonably available to any party who so most qualified person available until an election is held,the Council will publish a notice
requests,according to City public information procedures. (See Sec.3.14.) of the vacancy, the procedure, and distribute the application form for applying. The
Council will draw up an application which contains relevant information to answer set
1.15 City staff—Attendance at meetings questions posed by the Council. The application forms will be used in conjunction with
an interview of each candidate to aid the Council's selection of the new Councilmember.
Attendance at meetings by City Staff shall be at the pleasure of the City Manager.It is the
intent of the Council that the manager schedule adequate administrative support for the End ofArticle 2-Duties and Privileges of Members
business at hand but also protect the productive capability of Department Heads. When
sound system or other monitoring capabilities exist,the Manager may allow personnel to
utilize productive time in their offices or other areas while waiting for the specific item of ARTICLE 3-COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES
business for which their appearance before the Council is necessary.
3.1 Rules of Order. Rules of order not specified by statute,ordinance or resolution shall be
End ofArticle I-Council Meetings governed by the chart of the most common "Rules of Order" questions. Attached as
Exhibit A-3.
ARTICLE 2-DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS (a) Out of Order Requests.
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2.1 Respect and Decorum: It is the duty of the Mayer and Councilmembers to maintain Occasionally a member of the public may wish to speak on an agenda item but
dignity and respect for their offices,City staff and the public. While the Council is in cannot remain until the item is reached on the agenda. During Open Comments
session, the Councilmembers shall preserve order and decorum and a member shall From the Public,such person may request permission to speak by explaining the
neither,by conversation or otherwise delay or interupt the proceedings of the Council, circumstances. The Presiding Officer in his/her sole discretion shall rule on
nor disrupt or disparage any member while speaking. Councilmembers and the public allowing or disallowing the out of order request.
shall obey the orders of the Chair.
3.2 Motions and Discussion.
Any person making disruptive, disparaging or impertinent remarks or unreasonably
disturbing the business of the Council,either while addressing the Council or attending (a) All items of business placed before the Council that require the expenditure of
it's proceedings, shall be asked to leave,or be removed from the meeting. Continued Council and/or administration resources shall be in the form of an affirmative
disruptions may result in a recess or adjournment as set forth in section 3.4 of this motion. Affirmative motions are preferred to prevent"approval by default"of a
resolution. failed negative motion.
2.1A Forms of Address. The Mayor shall be addressed as "Mayor (surname)" or"Your (b) Agenda items scheduled as New or Old Business shall require a motion by a
Honor". The Deputy Mayor shall be addressed as"Deputy Mayor(surname)". Members Councilmember before discussion unless the Council shall suspend the
of the Council shall be addressed as"Councilmember(surname)"unless waived by the requirement by majority vote. Upon failure of either a prior motion or rule
Presiding Officer. suspension, the agenda item shall be passed over and may not be reintroduced
until the next regular meeting.
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(c) When possible, Councilmembers should direct questions primarily to the City in consultation with the City Attorney,shall rule on the appropriateness of
Manager. public comments as the agenda item is reached and shall rule on a specific
individual or group time limit for public comment.The Presiding Officer
may change the order of speakers so that comment is heard in the most
3.3 Order of Business. The business of all regular meetings of the Council shall be logical groupings.
transacted as follows: provided, however, that the Presiding Officer may, during a
Council meeting, rearrange items on the agenda to conduct the business before the 3. Comments shall be made from the microphone,first giving name address
Council more expeditiously. and subject. No comments shall be made from any other location, and
anyone making"out of order"comments shall be subject to removal from
(a) Call to order by the Presiding Officer. the meeting.
(b) Pledge of Allegiance. 4. There will be no demonstrations during or at the conclusion of anyone's
presentation. Any disruptive behavior, as determined by the Presiding
(c) Invocation. Officer,shall be cause for removal from the meeting room.
(d) Roll Call(see Section 1.5 for procedure to excuse an absence). 5. These rules are intended to promote an orderly system of holding a public
meeting,to give persons opportunity to be heard and to create an
(e) Committee,board and liaison summary reports. Extended reports shall be placed environment in which no individuals are embarrassed by exercising their
after New Business or submitted in writing. right of free speech.
(f) Presiding Officer's report. 6. Any ruling by the Presiding Officer relative to the subsections I and 2,
above,may be overruled by a vote of a majority of members present.
(g) Comments from the public on subjects not on the agenda-limit 3 minutes each,
unless modified by the Presiding Officer. 7. Public comments received during the public comment period shall not be
allowed by the Council if they relate to any matter upon which a public
Note: the City Council desires to allow a maximum opportunity for public hearing may be required.
comment. However, the business of the City must proceed in an orderly,
timely manner.At any time,the Presiding Officer,in the Presiding Officer's (h) Public Hearings(see Article 6 for procedural details).
sole discretion, may set such reasonable limits as are necessary to prevent
disruption of other necessary business. (i) Consent Agenda(see Section 1.9(a)for procedural details).
I. Subjects not on the current agenda.The Presiding Officer may invoke a (j) Old Business.
sign-in procedure for speakers. Any member of the public may request
time to address the Council after first stating their name,address,and the (k) New Business.
subject of their comments, The Presiding Officer may then allow the
comments subject to such time limitations as the Presiding Officer deems (I) Public Comments.(3minute time limit each)
necessary. Following such comments,the Presiding Officer may place the
matter on the agenda or a future agenda, or refer the matter to (in) Administrative Reports.Reports or tracking of an administrative nature.
administration or a Council committee for investigation and report.
(n) Information.
2. Subjects on the current agenda.Any member of the public who wishes
to address the Council on an item on the current agenda shall make such (o) Executive Session(as required). Executive sessions nuav be held in accordance
request to the Presiding Officer at the time when comments from the with the Open Meetings Act, RCIV Chapter 42.30. The Council may hold an
public are requested during the agenda item discussion.The Council may executive session during a regular or special meeting. Before convening in
hear such comments before or after initial Council discussion.As an executive session,the Chair shall publicly announce the purpose for excluding
option,the Presiding Officer may invoke a sign in procedure.The Mayor, the public front the meeting place and the time when the executive session shall
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be concluded, If the Council wishes to adlourn at the chose of a meeline from (d) The passage of any ordinance,grant or revocation of franchise or revocation of
executive session,that fact will be announced alone with the estimated time for franchise or license,any resolution for the payment of money, any approval of
the executive session, The announced time limit for executive sessions may be warrants,and any resolution for the removal of the City Manager shall require the
extended by announcement of the Chair, affirmative vote of at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council.
Counclimembers must keep confidential all oral and written information (e) The passage of any public emergency ordinance(an ordinance that takes effect
provided Maine executive sessions to protect the best interests of the City, immediately), expenditures for any calamity or violence of nature or riot or
Confidentiality also includes information provided to Councilmembers outside insurrection or war(except for the statutory powers of the Mayor in accordance
of executive sessions when the information is considered exempt from with RCW 35A.13.030),and provisions for a lesser emergency,such as a budget
disclosure under the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers, amendment,shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority plus one(1)of
the whole membership of the Council. (RCW 35A.13.190) In the event
(p) Next meeting date announced by Presiding Officer. calamitous conditions should prevent assembly of such majority thru death or
injuries,the provisions of RCW 35A.13.035 may be invoked.
(q) Adjournment. No Council meeting should be permitted to continue beyond
approximately 9:00 p.m.,without approval of a majority of the Councilmembers (1) The passage of any motion or resolution not subject to the provisions of
who are present and eligible to vote.A new time limit must be established before Washington law, the Spokane Valley Municipal Code, or this Resolution as
taking a Council vote to extend the meeting.In the event that a meeting has not amended requiring a"super majority" for approval,shall require the affirmative
been closed or continued by Council as herein specified,the items not acted on vote of at least a majority of the membership of the Council who are present and
shall be deferred to the next regular Council meeting as old business,unless the eligible to vote.
Council,by a majority vote of members present,determines otherwise.
(g) 1. Tele/video conference participation by Councilmembers may be allowed
3.4 Adjournment Due to Emergency or Disruption. In the event of emergency,such as a provided technical availability and compatibility of electronic equipment
fire, threatened violence, or inability to regain good order, the Mayor shall forthwith shall enable the Councilmember to hear the procedings,be heard by those
declare the meeting adjourned or continued and the City Council shall immediately leave present and participate in Council discussion.
the meeting room.
(a) Requests to use tele/video conference participation for voting
3.5 Permission Required to Address the Council. Persons other than Councilmembers and purposes shall be limited to extraordinary circumstances and must
administration shall be permitted to address the Council upon recognition and/or be niled upon by the Council-of-the-Whole by specific motion
introduction by the Presiding Officer or the chair of the appropriate Council committee. before the Council main agenda begins.
3.6 Voting and Tele/video conferencing. The votes during all meetings of the Council shall (b) In such case, adequate equipment must allow the tele/video
be transacted as follows: conference participant to engage in Council discussion and be
heard. Telephone/computer system charges are to be at the
(a) Unless otherwise provided by statute,ordinance,or resolution,all votes shall be Councilmember's own expense, unless waived in the Council
taken by voice,except that at the request of any Councilmember,a roll call vote motion.Adequate notice must be given to allow hookup in time for
shall be taken by the City Clerk. The order of the roll call vote shall be the main agenda.
determined by the City Clerk.
2. Requests to participate by tele/video conference in a nonvoting capacity
(b) In case of a tie vote on any proposal,the motion shall be considered lost. shall be granted provided technical capability exists and adequate notice is
given,and shall be at the Councilmembet's own expense,unless waived in
(c) Every member who was in the Council chambers when the question was put,shall the Council motion.
give his/her vote unless the Council,for special reasons,shall excuse the member
by motion.If any Councilmember refuses to vote"aye"or"nay",their vote shall 3. No tele/video conference participation for voting purposes shall be
be counted as a"nay"vote unless the Councilmember is abstaining due to actual, allowed for public hearings or any quasi-judicial proceedings. Video
or appearance of,a conflict of interest. conferencing may be permitted upon a majority vote of the Council
present at the meeting site for such proceedings provided that all
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documents and exhibits are clearly visible and legible to all participants such request shall be granted.Printed copies shall be made available upon request
and provided that a video and audio record of the videoconference is made to any person attending a Council meeting.
and provided to the clerk. The cost of such videoconferencing and record
thereof shall be paid by the Councilmember requesting videoconferencing, (d) The provision requiring two(2)separate readings of an ordinance may be waived
unless waived by vote of the City Council. at any meeting of the Council by a majority vote of all members present.
4. Examples of extraordinary circumstances would be: emergencies or (e) If a motion to pass an ordinance to a second reading fails,the ordinance shall be
illness,accident,unforeseen urgent business,etc. considered lost,unless a subsequent motion directs its revision and resubmission
to second reading.
3.7 Enacted Ordinances,Resolutions and Motions.
(I) Ally ordinance repealing any portion of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code shall
(a) An enacted ordinance is a legislative act prescribing general rules of also repeal the respective portions of the underlying ordinance(s). Ordinances
organization or conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality. repealing earlier ordinances shall not apply to acts, incidents, transactions or
Council action shall be taken by ordinance when required by law, or where decisions occurring before such repeal.
prescribed conduct may be enforced by penalty.
3.9 Resolutions. A resolution may be put to its final passage on the same day on which it
(b) An enacted resolution is an administrative act which is a formal statement of was introduced. However,Council may invoke the two(2)reading procedures described
policy concerning matters of special or temporary character.Council action shall in Section 3.8 (c) above to facilitate public understanding and/or comment on the
be taken by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an resolution. The title of each resolution shall,unless waived by the City Council,be read
expression of policy more formal than a motion is desired. prior to its passage. A Councilmember may request that the entire resolution or certain of
its sections be read, and such request shall be granted. Printed copies shall be made
(c) An enacted motion is a form of action taken by the Council to direct that a available upon request to any person attending a Council meeting.
specific action be taken on behalf of the municipality.A motion,once approved
and entered into the record, is the equivalent of a resolution in those instances 3.10 Reconsideration.Any action of the Council, including final action on applications for
where a resolution is not required by law,and where such motion is not in conflict legislative changes in land use status,shall be subject to a motion to reconsider except
with existing State or Federal statutes,City Ordinances or Resolutions. for:
3.8 Ordinances.The procedures for ordinances are as follows: • any action previously reconsidered,
(a) A Councilmember may,in open session,request of the Presiding Officer that the • motions to adjourn or motions to suspend the rules,
Council study the wisdom of enacting an ordinance. The Presiding Officer then
may assign the proposed ordinance to the administration, a committee or the • an affirmative vote to lay an item on,or take an item from,the table,
Council-of-the-Whole for consideration. The committee or administration shall
report its findings to the Council.The City Manager may propose the drafting of • or a vote electing to office one who is present and does not decline.
ordinances (RCW 35A.13). Citizens and Boards and Commissions may also
propose consideration of ordinances and resolutions,see Exhibit A-4 attached. Such motion for reconsideration can only be made by a member of the prevailing side on
the original action. A motion to reconsider must be made no later than the next
(b) Sponsorship. When a Councilmember wishes to assume sponsorship of an succeeding regular Council meeting. A motion to reconsider is debatable only if the
ordinance or resolution, he or she should so announce,make the initial motion action being reconsidered is debatable. Upon passage of a motion to reconsider, the
and provide an introduction for the measure. subject matter is returned to the table anew at the next regular Council meeting for any
action the Council deems advisable. Any motion for reconsideration of a matter which
(c) All ordinances shall normally have two(2)separate readings at separate Council was the subject of a required public hearing or which is a quasi-judicial matter may not
meetings. At each reading,the title of an ordinance shall,unless waived by the be discussed or acted upon unless and until the parties or their attorneys and the persons
City Council,be read by the City Clerk prior to its passage;provided that should a testifying have been given at least five(5)days advance notice of such discussion and/or
Councilmember request that the entire ordinance or certain of its sections be read, action.
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Resolutions and Motions. Ordinances and Resolutions will customarily be prepared,
introduced and proceed in the manner described on the flow chart attached hereto as
Exhibit A-4, and by this reference incorporated herein. Prior to final passage of all ARTICLE 4-COMMITTEES,BOARDS&COMMISSIONS
ordinances,resolutions or motions,such documents or proposals shall be designated as
DRAFTS.All such drafts shall also be dated to include the most recent revision. 4.1 Committees.
(a) PROPOSED DRAFTS shall contain the date,name of the group or individual (a) All standing Committees Boards and Commissions which are required by state
originating or sponsoring the proposal prior to the first presentation to the City law shall be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the Council.
Council. Proposed drafts may be initiated by individual Councilmembers,the City
Manager,Citizens or by Boards,Commissions or other task groups. (b) All other Council Committees,Citizen's Taskforce groups and rules or operating
procedures thereof shall be established by Council Directive with special
(b) COUNCIL DRAFTS shall be documents or proposals which have been attention to RCW 35A.13.120, and after consultation with the City Manager.
presented in open session and voted by the City Council for further consideration. Such committees shall be commissioned for a time certain,not to exceed two(2)
years or the term of the appointing Mayor,whichever is less and provided with a
3.12 Complaints and Suggestions to Council.When citizen complaints or suggestions are clear task description and"sunset'provision. Appointment shall be by the Mayor.
brought before the City Council not on an agenda, the Presiding Officer shall, in Council may waive confirmation in the instrument creating said committee or
consultation with the City Manager, first determine whether the issue is legislative or group. Such Committees shall be subject to review,whenever a new Council is
administrative in nature and then: seated following elections, so as to determine whether the committee and its
functions continue to be appropriate and necessary..Members of any Committee,
(a) If legislative,and a complaint is about the languge or intent of legislative acts or Board or Commission which has been appointed or confirmed by the Council,
suggestions for changes to such acts, and if the Council finds such complaint may be remove without cause by a majority vote of the Council A copy of the
suggests a change to an ordinance or resolution of the City,the Presiding Officer motion(s),or as hereafter amended,establishing committees,liaisons and citizen's
may refer the matter to a committee,administration,or the Council-of-the-Whole task force groups shall be attached hereto, as Exhibit A-5. (see the attached
for study and recommendation. related charts Exhibits A-6(1)(2)&A-7.
(b) If administrative, and a complaint regards administrative staff performance, (c) Other special ad hoc committees and Council liaisons for a particular purpose
execution of legislative policy or administrative policy within the authority of the may be appointed by the Mayor, without confirmation of Council for a time
City Manager,the Presiding Officer should then refer the complaint directly to the certain,not to exceed the term of the appointing Mayor,along with a clear task
City Manager for review, if said complaint has not been so reviewed. The City description and"sunset"provision.
Council may direct that the City Manager brief the Council when the City
Manager's response is made. (d) Committees,liaisons and citizen's taskforce groups shall be given an opportunity
to make a recommendation, when appropriate, on proposed ordinances,
3.13 Photographs,motion pictures or video tape requiring artificial illumination—Prior resolutions and motions within their area of responsibility or interest, before
Permission Required. No overhead projection,photographs,motion pictures,or video action is taken by the Council. The appropriate spokesperson shall present the
tapes that require the use of flood lights,or similar artificial illumination shall be used by recommendation(s)during discussion of that business item on a Council agenda.
the public at City Council meetings without the prior consent of the Presiding Officer or
the City Manager. (e) No Advisory Board or Commission shall take any final action outside of an open
public meeting.
3.14 Audio Recordings of Meetings.All regular meetings,public hearings and quasi-judicial
proceedings of the City Council shall be recorded by the City Clerk on an audio 4.2 Council Relations with Boards,Commissions and Council Citizen Advisory.
recording device. Workshops or study sessions are mostly comprised of legislative or
administrative project discussion with no formal action intended.Therefore,workshops All statutory boards and commissions and Council citizen advisory bodies of the City of
or study sessions shall not be recorded except as set forth in Section 1.14 above,unless SpokaneValley shall provide the Council with copies of minutes of all meetings.
the Council elects upon advice of the City Manager,City Attorney,or City Clerk. Communications from such boards,commissions and bodies to the City Council shall be
acknowledged by the Council. Any member of the Council may also bring such
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communication to the Presiding Officer's attention under the agenda item"Committee, 5.3 Administrative Complaints Made Directly to Individual Councilmembers. When
Board and Liaison Reports." Should any member of the Council determine that any such administrative policy or administrative performance complaints are made directly to
communication be officially answered by the Council,the Presiding Officer shall place individual Councihnetnbers,the Councilmember shall then refer the matter directly to the
the matter on the agenda under New Business for the current meeting or any subsequent City Manager for review and/or action.The individual Councilmember may request to be
meeting. informed of the action or response made to the complaint. However,the City Manager
shall not be required to divulge information he/she deems confidential, in conformity
End of Article 4-Committees,Boards&Commissions with applicable Statutes,Ordinances,Regulatiions, Policies or practices.
5.4 Administrative Complaints - "Best Practice". Although citizens' direct access to
ARTICLE 5-RELATIONS WITH CITY MANAGER&ADMINISTRATION elected officials is to be encouraged to help develop public policy,City Councilmembers
should not develop a "personal intervention" pattern in minor calls for service or
5.1 Role'of the City Manager.The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the administrative appeals which may actually delay a timely customer service response.The
City of Spokane Valley.The Manager is directly accountable to the City Council for the best policy is to get the citizen into direct contact with customer service unless an
execution of the City Council's policy directives, and for the administration and unsatisfactory result has occurred.In that case refer to Section 5.3 above.
management of all City departments. The powers and duties of the City Manager are
defined by Washington law, RCW 35A.13.080. Such duties may be expanded by End of Article S—Relations with City Manager&Administration
Ordinance or Resolution. Balanced with City Manager's accountability to the City
Council for policy implementation is the need for the Council to allow the City Manager
to perform legally defined duties and responsibilities without interference by the City
Council in the day-to-day management decisions of the City Manager.
5.2 Administrative Ltterference by Councilmembers.Neither the Council nor any of its
committees or members shall direct or request the appointment of any person to, or
his/her removal from, any office by the City Manager or any of his/her subordinates.
Except for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the
administrative branch solely through the City Manager and neither the Council nor any
committee or member thereof shall give any orders to any subordinate of the City
Manager, either publicly or privately: provided, however, that nothing herein shall be
construed to prohibit the Council,while in open session,from fully and freely discussing
with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointments and removals of City officers
and employees and City affairs.RCW35A.13.120.
5.2.1 Informal Communications Encouraged. The above requirement of RCW is not to be
construed as to prevent informal communications with City staff that do not involve
orders,direction or are meant to influence actions or administrative policy. Members of
the Council are encouraged to interact informally and casually with City staff for the
purpose of gathering information, obtaining explanations of policies and programs or
providing incidental information to staff relavent to their assignment. Such informal
contacts can serve to promote better understanding of specific City functions and
problems. However, Councilmembers must be careful, in such interaction, to avoid
giving direction or advice to members of City staff. While maintaining open lines of
communication,City staff responding to information requests from Councilmembers will
infom their supervisor of such contact and provide the supervisor with the same
information shared with the Councilmetnber.
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ARTICLE 6-PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine exists. The City Manager shall
communicate such opinion to the Councilmember and to the Presiding
6.1 Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.Appearance of Fairness Doctrine and its Application: Officer.
(a) Appearance of Fairness Doctrine Defined."In short,when the law which calls 2. Anyone seeking to disqualify a Councilmember from participating in a
for public hearings gives the public not only the right to attend,but the right to be decision on the basis of a violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
heard as well,the hearings must not only be fair but must appear to be so.It is a must raise the challenge as soon as the basis for disqualification is made
situation where appearances are quite as important as substance." Smith vs, known,or reasonably should have been made known,prior to the issuance
Skakit County.75 Wn.2d 715 (1969). "The test of whether the appearance of of the decision.Upon failure to do so,the Doctrine may not be relied upon
fairness doctrine has been violated is...as follows:Would a disinterested person, to invalidate the decision. The party seeking to disqualify the
having been apprised of the totality of a board member's personal interest in a Councilmember shall state with specificity the basis for disqualification;
matter being acted upon, be reasonably justified in thinking that partiality may for example: demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against a party to the
exist? If answered in the affirmative, such deliberations, and any course of proceedings, a monetary interest in outcome of the proceedings,
conduct reached thereon,should be voided." Swift vs.Island County.87 Wn.2d prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record, or ex
348(1976). parte contact.Should such challenge be made prior to the hearing,the City
Manager shall direct the City Attorney to interview the Councilmember
(b) Types of Bearings to Which the Doctrine Applies,The Appearance of Fairness and render an opinion as to the likelihood that an Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine shall apply only to those actions of the Council which are quasi-judicial violation would be sustained in Superior Court.Should such challenge be
in nature.Quasi-judicial actions are defined as actions of the City Council which made in the course of a quasi-judicial hearing,the Councilmember shall
determine the legal rights,duties,or privileges of specific parties in a hearing or either recuse him/herself or the Presiding Officer shall call a recess to
other contested proceeding. Quasi-judicial actions do not include the legislative permit the City Attorney to make such interview and render such opinion.
actions adopting, amending, or revising comprehensive, community, or
neighborhood plans or other land use planning documents or the adoption of area- 3. The Presiding Officer shall have authority to request a Councilmember to
wide zoning ordinances or the adoption of a zoning amendment that is of area- excuse him/herself on the basis of an Appearance of Fairness violation.
wide (versus site-specific) significance (RCW 42.36.010). Street vacations are Further,if two(2)or more Councilmembers believe that an Appearance of
typically legislative actions, unless clearly tied to, and integrated into, a site-- Fairness violation exists, such individuals may move to request a
specific development proposal which is quasi-judicial in nature. Councilmember to excuse him/herself on the basis of an Appearance of
Fairness violation. In arriving at this decision, the Presiding Officer or
(c) Obligations of Counciimembers-Procedure, other Councilmembers shall give due regard to the opinion of the City
Attorney.
1. Immediate self disclosure of interests that may appear to constitute a
conflict of interest is hereby encouraged. Councilmembers should (d) Specific Statutory Provisions.
recognize that the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine does not require
establishment of a conflict of interest,but whether there is an appearance 1. Candidates for the City Council may express their opinions about pending
of conflict of interest to the average person. This may involve the or proposed quasi-judicial actions while campaigning,(RCW 42.36.040),
Councilmember or a Councilmember's business associate,or a member of except that sitting Councilmembers shall not express their opinions on any
the Councilmember's immediate family.It could involve ex parte(outside such matter which is or may come before the Council.
the hearing) communications, ownership of property in the vicinity,
business dealings with the proponents or opponents before or after the 2. A candidate for the City Council who complies with all provisions of
hearing, business dealings of the Councilmember's employer with the applicable public disclosure and ethics laws shall not be limited under the
proponents or opponents,announced predisposition,and the like.Prior to Appearance of Fairness Doctrine from accepting campaign contributions
any quasi-judicial hearing,each councilmember should give consideration to finance the campaign,including outstanding debts.RCW 42.36.050.
to whether a potential violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
exists. If the answer is in the affirmative, no matter how remote, the 3. Ex Parte communications should be avoided whenever possible.
Councilmember should disclose such facts to the City Manager who will During the pendency of any quasi-judicial proceeding,no Councilmember
seek the opinion of the City Attorney as to whether a potential violation of may engage in ex parte communications with proponents or opponents
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about a proposal involved in the pending proceeding, unless the 1. All comments by proponents,opponents,or the public shall be made from
Councilmember: (1)places on the record the substance of such oral or the speaker's rostrum,and any individual making comments shall first give
written communications;and(2)provided that a public announcement of his/her name and address. This is required because an official recorded
the content of the communication and of the parties' right to rebut the transcript of the public hearing is being made.If there is any appeal,the
substance of the communication shall be made at each hearing where court must make its decision on the basis of what was said at the public
action is taken or considered on the subject. This does not prohibit hearing.
correspondence between a citizen and his or her elected official if the
correspondence is made a part of the record,when it pertains to the subject 2. It is not necessary to be a proponent or opponent in order to speak.If you
matter of a quasi-judicial proceeding.RCW 42.36.060. consider yourself neither a proponent nor opponent,please speak during
the proponent portion and identify yourself as neither a proponent nor an
(e) Public Disclosure File. The City Clerk shall maintain a public disclosure file, opponent.
which shall be available for inspection by the public.As to elected officials,the
file shall contain copies of all disclosure forms filed with the Washington State 3. No comments shall be made from any other location,and anyone making
Public Disclosure Commission. "out of order"comments shall be subject to removal from the meeting.
(f) procedure On Application. Any person making application for any action 4. There will be no demonstrations,applause or other audience participation
leading to a quasi-judicial hearing before the Planning Commission and City during or at the conclusion of anyone's presentation. The Council is not
Council shall be provided with a document containing the following information: allowed to consider such expressions and it takes time away from the
(1)the names and address of all members of the City Council,and the Planning speakers.
Commission; (2)a statement that public disclosure information is available for
public inspection regarding all such Councilmembers,and(3)a statement that if 5. These rules are intended to promote an orderly system of holding a public
the applicant intends to raise any appearance of fairness issue, the applicant hearing, to give persons an opportunity to be heard and to ensure that
should do so at least two(2)weeks prior to any public hearing,if the grounds for individuals are embarrassed by exercising their right of free speech.
such issue are then known and in all cases,no later than before the opening of the
public hearing.The applicant shall sign a receipt for such document. (c) When Council conducts a hearing to which the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
applies, the Presiding Officer (or in the case of a potential violation by that
6.2 Actions for a Public Hearing.The procedures for a public hearing are as follows: individual, the Mayor Pro Tem)will ask if any Councilmember knows of any
reason which would require such member to excuse themselves pursuant to the
(a) Prior to the start of the public hearing,the Presiding Officer may require that all Appearance of Fairness Doctrine.The form of the announcement is as follows:
persons wishing to be heard shall sign in with the City Clerk,giving their names
and addresses, the agenda item, and whether they wish to speak as proponent, All Councilmembers should now give consideration as to whether they have:
opponent,or otherwise.Any person who fails to sign in shall not be permitted to
speak until all those who signed in have done so.At any public hearing,persons 1. A demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to the
who have signed in and wish to be heard shall be given an opportunity to be proceedings;
heard. However, the Presiding Officer shall be authorized to establish speaker
time limits and otherwise control presentations to avoid repetition. In public 2. A director indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings;
hearings that are not of a quasi-judicial nature, the Presiding Officer,subject to
concurrence of the majority of the Council, may establish time limits and 3. A prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record,or
otherwise control presentations. The Presiding Officer may change the order of
speakers so that testimony is heard in the most logical groupings, (i.e., 4. Had ex parte contact with any individual,excluding administrative staff,
proponents,opponents,adjacent owners,vested interests,etc.) with regard to an issue prior to the hearing.If any Councilmember should
answer in the affirmative, then the Councilmembers should state the
(b) The Presiding Officer introduces the agenda item,opens the public hearing,and reason for his/her answer at this time,so that the Chair may inquire of
announces the following Rules of Order: administration as to whether a violation of the Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine exists.
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(d) Site-Specific Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments ("Rezones"). services,such as police,fire and emergency medical services,park
The following are general concepts and not intended to add to or change services,and general government services;
applicable statutes or ordinances or to be considered a land use controls
Under Washington's Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, as (e) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals,policies and
implemented by Spokane Valley, site-specific rezone requests (initiated by objectives of the various elements of the Spokane Valley
property owners or developers)are processed not more frequently than once each Comprehensive Plan;
year,concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.This assures
that all rezones are consistent with the overarching purposes and intent of the (f) The proposed amendment will not result in probable significant
Growth Management Act and the City's Comprehensive Plan.All zoning must be adverse impacts to the city's transportation network, capital
consistent with,and implement the Comprehensive Plan.To that end,at the outset facilities,utilities,parks,and environmental features that cannot be
of each public hearing or meeting to consider a zoning amendment or zoning mitigated,and will not place uncompensated burdens upon existing
reclassification, the Presiding Officer or City Attorney will announce the legal or planned service capabilities;
standards for Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments and ask the parties to
limit their presentations to information within the scope of the standards. The (g) In the case of an amendment to the land use map, the subject
form of the announcement is as follows: parcels are physically suitable for the requested land use
designation and the anticipated land use development, including
"The following are general concepts regarding Comprehensive Plan and zoning but not limited to access,provision of utilities and compatibility
amendments under the law of the State of Washington: with existing and planned surrounding land uses;
1. The current zoning is presumed valid. (h) The proposed amendment will not create a pressure to change the
land use designation of other properties,unless the change of land
2. The burden of proof is on the applicant for the site-specific use designation for other properties is in the long-term interests of
Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendment to establish by proof in the community in general;
sufficient measure that the following requirements have been satisfied.In
making its decision,the City Council will consider the recommendations (i) The proposed action does not materially affect the land use and
made by the Planning Commission and the record developed before the growth projections which are the basis of the Comprehensive Plan;
Planning Commission. Requirements a, b, and c stated below shall be
"considered"and weighed by the Council.The Council must affirmatively (j) The proposed action does not materially affect the adequacy or
find that the applicant has satisfied requirements d through k: availability of urban facilities and services to the immediate area
and the overall area of the city;and
(a) Whether circumstances related to the proposed amendment and/or
the area in which it is located have substantially changed since the (k) The proposed amendment is consistent with the GMA,the adopted
adoption of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; county-wide planning policy of Spokane County, any other
applicable inteijurisdictional policies or agreements,and any other
(b) Whether the assumptions upon which the Sequim Comprehensive state or local laws.
Plan is based are no longer valid,or whether new information is
available which was not considered during the adoption process or 3. The facts in support of the application may come from any source;either
any annual amendments of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive the applicant, the administration, or the public. The important
Plan; consideration is that the decision must be made on the basis of information
provided to the Planning Commission and to the City Council at this
(c) Whether the proposed amendment reflects current widely held public hearing or any continued public hearing. All evidence, such as
community values; photographs,letters,charts,maps,slides,computer presentations or other
evidence must remain in the record in a form which can be reviewed on
(d) The proposed amendment meets concurrency requirements for any appeal. For example,a print out of a computer slide show may be
transportation, sewer, and water, and does not adversely affect submitted. Any exhibit not remaining in the record will not be considered.
adopted level of service standards for other public facilities and
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4. After the testimony,the public hearing will be closed and there will be a to answer any reasonable question,provided that the Presiding Officer reserves
motion to approve the plan and zoning amendment. This does not mean the right to rule any question out of order."
that the member so moving or so seconding is in favor of the rezone,but
that Council has been advised by the City Attorney that affirmative (j) Opponents speak.
motions are preferable.
(k) The Presiding Officer calls for additional opponents up to three(3)times.
5. Following the decision, this body must make findings of fact and
conclusions of reasons for its action.These findings may be drafted by the (I) The Presiding Officer calls for proponents to speak in rebuttal. A proponent
administration or there may be a recess for the drafting of such items. speaking in rebuttal shall not introduce new materials.If the proponent does,or is
allowed to do so,the opponents shall also be allowed to rebut the new elements.
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(m) The Presiding Officer announces the following:
(e) The Presiding Officer announces the matter, opens the public hearing, asks all
persons who intend to be witnesses to be sworn to tell the truth and then calls "At this time I will inquire of the administration whether the administration
upon City administration to describe the matter under consideration. The wishes to introduce any testimony as to subjects raised by the proponents or
Presiding Office may individually swear witnesses. "Bearing in mind the legal opponents,or alter in any regard its initial recommendations."
standards I have just described,please limit your comments to information within
the scope of these standards." (n) The Presiding Officer inquires as to whether Councilmembers have any questions
to ask the proponents, opponents, speakers, or administration. If any
(f) The Presiding Officer will customarily call for proponents in quasi-judicial Councilmember has questions,the appropriate individual will be recalled to the
proceedings and for speakers in non-quasi-judicial proceedings. When podium. The Presiding Officer may also permit questions by Councilmembers of
considering a site-specific Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendment or zoning any witness at the conclusion of their testimony. Questions of witnesses
reclassification,the Presiding Officer shall announce: submitted by proponents or opponents may be asked by the Presiding Officer of
such witnesses if deemed relevant.
"Site plans, artistic renditions, and the like in support of a zoning amendment
should be avoided except as they help explain the terms of any proposed or (o) The Presiding Officer closes the public hearing. Additional testimony may not
anticipated conditions for approval. Any graphic representations should be used be requested or considered after the closing of the public hearing unless the
for illustrative purposes only,and the administration or City Council should avoid Presiding Officer declares the record open until a date certain for the purpose of
indicating approval or disapproval of such plans. Such evidence shall remain a receiving written testimony,such as a legal brief,on a subject(s)specified by the
part of the record." Presiding Officer.
(g) The proponents or speakers now speak.(Note:if the City of Spokane Valley is the (p) The Presiding Officer inquires if there is a motion by any Councilmembers. If a
proponent,a member or members of the administration shall be designated to give motion is made,it shall be in the form of an affirmative motion.Following the
proponent and rebuttal testimony.) motion and its second,discussion occurs among Councilmembers.The Presiding
Officer may call on individual Councilmembers in the discussion.
(h) The Presiding Officer calls for additional proponents or speakers.
(q) The Presiding Officer inquires if there is any further discussion by the
(i) In non-quasi judicial proceedings refer to Section 3.3(h),otherwise the Presiding Councilmembers.
Officer calls for opponents by announcing the following:
(r) The Presiding Officer inquires if there are any final comments or
"At this time the opponents and persons who do not claim to be either a recommendations from administration.
proponent or an opponent will have an opportunity to speak. Should any
opponent have questions to ask of the proponents,ask the questions during your (s) The Presiding Officer inquires of the Councilmembers as to whether they are
presentation. The proponents shall note the question asked, and answer such ready for the question.
questions when the proponent speaks in rebuttal.The proponent shall be required
(t) The City Clerk shall conduct a roll call vole.
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(u) The Presiding Officer may direct the administration to prepare findings.The ARTICLE 7—USE OF RULES
findings may be approved the same night,if ready,or may be placed on the
agenda of the next regular meeting. 7.1 Purpose. These City Council Rules of Procedure are designed to provide guidance for
the City Council. They are not to be considered restrictions or expansions of City
End of Article 6-Public Hearing Procedures Council authority. These rules have been prepared from review of many statutes,
ordinances,court cases and other sources but they are not intended to be an amendment
or substitute for those statutes,ordinances,court decisions or other authority.
7.2 Use. No action taken by a Councilmember or by the Council which is not in compliance
with these rules,but which is otherwise lawful shall invalidate such Councilmember's or
Council action or be deemed a violation of oath of office,misfeasance or malfeasance.
No authority other than the City Council may enforce these rules or rely on these rules.
Failure of the City Council to follow any of these rules shall be considered a Council
decision to waive such rule. No notice of such waiver need be given.
7.3 Public Use or Reliance Not Intended. Because these rules are designed to assist the
City Council and not to provide substantive rules affecting constituants, it is expressly
stated that these rules do not constitute land use regulations, official controls,
"appearance of fairness rules", public hearing rules or other substantive rules binding
upon or to be used by or relied upon by members of the public. These rules do not amend
statutory or other regulatory(such as ordinance)requirements.
End of Article 7—Use of Rules
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EXHIBIT A-2
Motion"To Approve the Telephone Tree for Council/Manager Chart Herein Contained and Incorporated as
Exhibit A-2 of the City of Spokane Valley Council Rules of Procedure"
COUNCIL MEMBER
NAME
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NAME
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EXHIBIT A-5 and appoint members to,small Task Force Groups for the purpose of examining
issues and making recommendions important to the City Council but not requiring
Motion"To Approve the Committee Structure And Rules Herein Contained and Incorporated the more fonnalized process stated in (5) below. In all cases, the instrument
as Exhibit A-5 of the City of Spokane Valley Council Rules of Procedure." appointing a Task Force shall prescribe a time certain for the work of the Task
Force,contain a clear task assignment and a method of"sunsetting"the group
1. Standing Committees or Commissions required by law shall be appointed by upon completion of the task.
Mayor for a time certain not to exceed the term psovjded;bv law or the term of
office of the appointing Mayor and confirmed by Council: 5. Task Force/Public Forum Steering Group for Public Issues of high
interest/high high impact. Upon motion of the City Council,a Councilmember
Finance--3 members may be appointed by the Mayor as a liaison leader to organize a steering group to
Planning Conunlssion--7 members strategize a particular community subject or issue. The steering group shall
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee--5 members. consist of two Councilmeinbers and one representative of City Administration.
The Councilors shall be appointed by the Mayor and the technical support shall be
Committee Procedures:The Finance Committee shall have no regular prescribed appointed by the City Manager. Such appointments shall identify the task(s)
duties or meetings except the bills/payroll and warrant procedures required by and a method of deter ' lug how the group shall"sunset"when the task is
state law,unless specifically charged by the City Council. completed. The steering group shall serve as a collection point for information
and activity pertaining to the task or issue assigned. Various City representation
Committee meetings (when held) should be open to the public, including the roles and Council liaisons may be involved in bringing information together on
Media,unless discussing matters which would qualify for an executive session if the task or issue. The steering group liaison informs Council of the group's
discussed within the whole Council.All Council Committee meetings shall be for activity at Council meetings(when appropriate).A task force group may then be
the purpose of considering legislative policy matters, rather than administrative created by Council motion ( directive)to function according to the model
matters unless requested by the City Manager. Legislative policy considerations attached as Exhibit A6(1).
should be brought to the Council-of-the-Whole,unless referred to a committee for
pre-study. 6. Task Force/Public Forum Procedures:
When major public policy development warrants, and after adequate
The Mayor may appoint such other ad-hoc advisory committees or liaisons from preparation of issues and alternatives, the steering group may conduct larger
the Council or community for the purpose of advising the Council in legislative citizen forums to help develop a public consensus on the issues.The product of
policy matters. All ad-hoc committees shall be defined by a clear task and a such citizen forums,when held,shall be presented to the City Council prior to
method of"sunsetting"the committee at the conclusion of the assigned task. the customary City Council deliberations(i.e., agenda actions, public hearings,
etc.) which could normally result in final action. The procedures are further
2. Council liaison appointees shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the illustrated in Exhibit A6(1)attached.
Council for a time certain not to exceed the lenn of the appointing Mayor.
The City Manager may also appoint such ad-hoc or special projects
3. Liaison Procedures: administrative advisory task groups as he or she may deem necessary to assist
Individual members of the Council may be assigned as liaisons whose duties City administrative activity. Such appointments shall identify the task(s)and a
involve keeping current with a group or activity by either attendance when the method of determining how the group shall"sunset"when the task is completed.
group or activity takes place or communication with appropriate leaders so the
liaison Councilmember can keep Council informed. Liaisons may, at times, 7. Citizens Task Force Steering Procedures:
advocate Council actions on behalf of their assigned group or activity. Extreme When the nature of a major issue indicates a need for increased citizen
care must be taken to avoid an Appearance of Fairness Doctrine violation, or involvement or expertise at the steering level of a task force,the Council may,
conflict of interest possibilities with agencies or circumstances where such by legislative directive, commission a Citizens Task Force Steering Group
possibilities may exist (ie: Planning Commission quasi-judicial). Liaisons consisting of one (1) councilmember, one (1) qualified citizen, and the City
functions and duties may be further defined and/or directed by the Presiding Manager. The Citizens Task Force shall function in a manner similar to the Task
Officer with concurrence of Council. Force Procedures contained in Sections 4 and 5 above. The procedures are further
illustrated in Exhibit A7,attached.
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EXHIBIT A-6(1)
TASK FORCE/TOWN HALL MEETINGS GENERAL MODEL City Council Meetings F Input
Formal agenda
Liaison Role Public Process dismission,public
Coundlmember information&two co®em[,publicbearing,etc.
way communication
a
Citizen Input Path
Task Force Steering Report to Council by
steering group
2 Council(appointed by
Mayor)
1
City Manager Public Process Role
• Open Subject Town Hall Meetings Task Force Public Forums*
(Technical Support)
Appointed by CM 'Public Forums Cozen Issue
Information coordinated ' 'Town Hall Meeting �_Consensus
by ststeering group— Forums
reports to Cowell by
*Hearings,etc. Poztenon
resentation/Coordination liaison or directly to group
Roles by Councilmember, .� public task force forums ide discussio'rmses,
Stag' develop
'Can bean appointed core group with CO 0503013
general public forum or closed group,
depending on issues
MOTION"To Approve the Task Force/Town
T T V Hall General Model Herein Contained and
• Incorporated as Exhibit A6(1)of the City of
Regional Groups Technical Groups& Local Interest Groups Spokane Valley Council Rules of Procedure."
Organizations &Organizations
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MULTI_AGENCY COORDINATING TASK FORCE MODEL
City Council Meetings Final Public Input
Liaison Role Forms
Cotmcilmember/Cin'Mcrta;erB two Formal agenda
Public Process discussion public
-Non City Liaison Role way communication .- covuneoLabbe
Agency/Group a Tao-Way hearings.etc.
-Non City
Agency/Group /
Task Force Steering a City Board or Task FPartche Input
Group Commission G Report to Council by
steerine croon
1-Coun cilm emb er
1-City Manager Comp.Plan
1-City Board or I Review
Commission • Town Hall Meetings rY
1-Non City Agency/Group
1-Non City Agency/Group Task Force Public Forums*
(Each agency appoints its
own rep) information coordinated 'Open House Forums Citizen Issue
by steering group- i 'Town Hall Meetings CFoonnrums
ector
'Club Programs Info
reports to Agency by Peotenudoq
Representation/Coordination liaison or directly to group
Roles by Steering Group public task force forums discussions,
Members develop issues,
develop
'Can be an appointed core group with conscnnu
general public forum or closed group,
depending on issues
MOTION"To Approve the Multi-Agency
V Y Y Coordinating Task Force General Model
Plan Community 'Gather Information Chart Herein Contained and Incorporated as
Information and 'Technical Groups& Local Interest Groups Exhibit A6(2)of the City of Spokane Valley
Involvement Strategies Organizations &Organizations Governance Coordination Rules of proceedure
Service Clubs,etc.
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EXHIBIT A-7
Motion"To Approve the Citizens'Task Force General Model Chart Herein Contained and Incorporated
as Exhibit A7 of the City of Spokane Valley Council Rules of Procedure.'
CITIZENS TASK FORCEt,aunRow City Council
GENERAL MODEL eounamember or citizen. Meetings Final Public Input Forum
Oronnonon a two way .—Fomtal agenda discussion,public—
communication comment,public hearings,etc.
Public Process
•
Task Force Steering
1 Council-(appointed
by Mayor)
.-- Citizon Input Path
1 Citizen- Report to Council by steering group
Citizen Input (appointed by Mayor,
Qualified
non-city --' approved by Council)
official appointee
Public Process--
Community Consensus Role Public Forums
1 Staff- Citizen Issue Consensus Forums
(appointed by City
Task Force +— Presentation,group discussions,—
Manager) Town Hall Meetings identity issues.develop consensus
Information coordinated by • Others
(Technical Support) stooring group-reports to
~Council by liaison or directly
•
to public task force forums
Representation!Coordination Roles
by Councilmombor,Citizen or Staff
Technical Groups Local Interest
Regional Groups g Organizations Groups
8 Organizations
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35A,13.210 Audit and allowance of demands against city.
Exhibit A-8
REVISED CODE of 1NASMIN�TON 35A 13 220 Optional division of city into wards.
Title 36A„I3CVU OPTIQNA4 IALIN Q.IPAI GQ� 35A.13 230 Powers of council.
RCW 35A.13.010 City officers--Size of council.
ChanterIMMIIRCWO The councilmembers shall be the only elective officers of a code city electing to adopt the
COUNCIL MANAGER PLAN OF GOVERNMENT council-manager plan of government authorized by this chapter,except where statutes provide
for an elective municipal judge. The council shall appoint an officer whose title shall be"city
manager" who shall be the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of the
35A,13 010 City officers--Size of council. city government. The city manager shall be responsible to the council for the proper
administration of all affairs of the code city.The council of a noncharter code city having less
35A 13 020 Election ofcouncilmen—Eligibility—Terms—Vacancies—Forfeiture ofoffice—Councilchairman. than twenty-five hundred inhabitants shall consist of five members:when there are twenty-five
35A 13,030 Mayor--Election—Chairman to be mayor--Duties. hundred or more inhabitants the council shall consist of seven members: PROVIDED,That if
the population of a city after having become a code city decreases from twenty-five hundred or
35A,13,033 Election on proposition to designate person elected to position one as chairman--Subsequent holders of
position one to be chairman. more to less than twenty-five hundred,it shall continue to have a seven member council.If,after
a city has become a council-manager code city its population increases to twenty-five hundred or
3a_13 035 Mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor. more inhabitants,the number of councilmanic offices in such city may increase from five to
35A,11&40 Compensation of councilmen--Expenses. seven members upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the existing council to increase the
number of councilmanic offices in the city.When the population of a council-manager code city
35A 13,050 City manager--Qualifications. having five councilmanic offices increases to five thousand or more inhabitants,the number of
35A 13 060 City manager may serve two or more cities. councilmanic offices in the city shall increase from five to seven members. In the event of an
increase in the number of councilmanic offices,the city council shall,by majority vote,pursuant
35A,13.070 City manager--Bond and oath. to RCW 35A.13.020, appoint two persons to serve in these offices until the next municipal
35A 13 080 City manager—Powers and duties, general election,at which election one person shall be elected for a two-year term and one person
shall be elected for a four-year term.The number of inhabitants shall be determined by the most
35A.13 090 Creation of departments,offices,and employment--Compensation. recent official state or federal census or determination by the state office of financial
35A 13 100 City manager--Department heads--Authority. management. A charter adopted under the provisions of this title, incorporating the council-
manager plan of government set forth in this chapter may provide for an uneven number of
35A 13 110 City manager--Appointment of subordinates--Qualifications--Terms. councilmembers not exceeding eleven.
35A,13.120 City manager--Interference by councilmembers.
A noncharter code city of less than five thousand inhabitants which has elected the council-
35A 13.130 City manager—Removal--Resolution and notice. manager plan of government and which has seven councilmanic offices may establish a five-
35.AJt3 t40 City manager--Removal--Reply and hearing. member council in accordance with the following procedure. At least six months prior to a
municipal general election,the city council shall adopt an ordinance providing for reduction in
35A 13 150 City manager--Substitute. the number of councilmanic offices to five.The ordinance shall specify which two councilmanic
35A 13 160 Oath and bond of officers. offices, the terms of which expire at the next general election, are to be terminated. The
ordinance shall provide for the renumbering of council positions and shall also provide for a two-
35A 13 170 Council meetings--Quorum--Rules--Voting. year extension of the term of office of a retained councilmanic office,if necessary,in order to
comply wills RCW 35A,12.040.
la.t:i t80 Adoption of codes by reference.
However, a noncharter code city that has retained its old council-manager plan of
government,as provided in RCW 35A.02,130,is subject to the laws applicable to that old plan of
35A,13190 Ordinances--Style--Requisites--Veto. government.
35A 11,200 Authentication,recording and publication of ordinances.
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[1994 c 223§35;1994 c 81§72;1987 c 3§16;1985 c 106§2;1983 c 128§2;1979 ex.s.c 18§24;1979 c 151§ majority vote,may designate one of their number as mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor for
34;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.010.] such period as the council may specify, to serve in the absence or temporary disability of the
mayor;or,in lieu thereof,the council may,as the need may arise,appoint any qualified person to
Notes: serve as mayor pro tempore in the absence or temporary disability of the mayor. In the event of
Severability-1987 c3: See note following RCW 3.46.020. the extended excused absence or disability of a councilman,the remaining members by majority
Severability--1979 ex.s,c 18: See note following RCW 35A.01 070. vote may appoint a councilman pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability.
Population determinations,office of/Manclal management: Chapter Z RC1R [1969 ex.s.c 81§I.]
RCW 35A.13.020 Election of councilmen—Eligibility—Terms—Vncuncies—For failure of Notes:
mince--Council chairman.
Effective dnte-1969 ex.s.c 81: "This 1969 amendatory act shall take effect July I,1969." [1969 ex.s.c B I§7.]
In council-manager code cities,eligibility for election to the council,the manner of electing
councilmen,the numbering of council positions,the terms of councilmen,the occurrence and the RCM/35A.13.040 Compensntion or councilmen—Expenses.
filling of vacancies,the grounds for forfeiture of office,and appointment of a mayor pro tempore
The salaries of the councilmen,including the mayor,shall be fixed by ordinance and may be revised
or deputy mayor or councilman pro tempore shall be governed by the corresponding provisions
of RCW 35A.12,030, 35A.12,040, 35A.12.050, 35A.12.060, and 35A.12.065 relating to the from time to time by ordinance,but any increase or reduction in the compensation attaching to an office
shall not become effective until the expiration of the term then being served by the incumbent: PROVIDED,
council of a code city organized under the mayor-council plan,except that in council-manager
cities where all council positions are at-large positions,the city council may,pursuant to RCW That compensation of councilmen may not be increased or diminished after their election nor may the
35A.13.033,provide that the person elected to council position one shall be the council chairman compensation of the mayor be increased or diminished after the mayor has been chosen by the council.
and shall carryout the duties prescribed by RCW 35A.13.030. Until councilmen of a newly-organized council-manager code city may lawfully be paid as provided by
[1994 c 223§36;1975 1st eon.c 155§I;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.020.] salary ordinance,such councilmen shall be entitled to compensation in the same manner and in the same
amount as councilmen of such city prior to the adoption of this council-manager plan.
JkCW 35A,13,030 Mayor--Election—Chnirmnn to be mayor--Duties.
Until a salary ordinance can be passed and become effective as to elective officers of a newly
Biennially at the first meeting of the new council the members thereof shall choose a incorporated code city,the first councilmen shall be entitled to compensation as follows: In cities having
chairman from among their number unless the chairman is elected pursuant to RCW 35A.13.033. less than five thousand inhabitants--twenty dollars per meeting for not more than two meetings per month;in
The chairman of the council shall have the title of mayor and shall preside at meetings of the cities having more than five thousand but less than fifteen thousand inhabitants--a salary of one hundred and
council.In addition to the powers conferred upon him as mayor,he shall continue to have all the fifty dollars per calendar month; in cities having more than fifteen thousand inhabitants--a salary of four
rights,privileges,and immunities of a member of the council.The mayor shall be recognized as hundred dollars per calendar month.A councilman who is occupying the position of mayor,in addition to
the head of the city for ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law.He his salary as a councilman,shall be entitled,while serving as mayor,to an additional amount per calendar
shall have no regular administrative duties, but in time of public danger or emergency, if so month,or portion thereof,equal to twenty-five percent of the councilmanic salary: PROVIDED,That such
authorized by ordinance,shall take command of the police,maintain law,and enforce order. interim compensation shall remain in effect only until a salary ordinance is passed and becomes effective as
[1975 1st ex.s,c 155§2;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.030.] to such officers, and tine compensation provided herein shall not be construed as fixing the usual
compensation of such officers. Councilmen shall receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary
ItC1v 35A.13.033 Election on proposition to designate person elected to position one as chairman-- eX enses incurred in theperformance of the duties of their office,or the council byordinance mayprovide
Subsequent holders of position one to be chairman. P
for a per diem allowance.Procedure for approval of claims for expenses shall be as provided by ordinance.
The city council of a council-manager city may by resolution place before the voters of the
city,a proposition to designate the person elected to council position one as the chairman of the [1979 ex.s.c 18§25;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.040.]
council with the powers and duties set forth in RCW 35A.13.030.If a majority of those voting on Notes:
the proposition cast a positive vote,then at all subsequent general elections at which position one
is on the ballot,the person who is elected to position one shall become the chairman upon taking Severnbltity--1979 ex.s.c 18: See note following RCW 35A.OI.07Q.
office.
RCW35A.13.050 City mannger—QnnlInca tions.
[1975 1st ex.s.c 155§3.]
JkCW 35A.13.035 Mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor.
Biennially at the first meeting of a new council,or periodically, the members thereof, by
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The city manager need not be a resident at the time of his appointment,but shall reside in the code city (5)To recommend for adoption by the council such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient;
after his appointment unless such residence is waived by the council. He shall be chosen by the council
solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his actual (6)To prepare and submit to the council such reports as may be required by that body or as he may
experience in,or his knowledge of,accepted practice in respect to the duties of his office.No person elected deem it advisable to submit;
to membership on the council shall be eligible for appointment as city manager until one year has elapsed (7)To keep the council fully advised of the financial condition of the code city and its future needs;
following the expiration of the term for which he was elected.
(8)To prepare and submit to the council a proposed budget for the fiscal year,as required by chapter
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.050.1 35A.33 RCW,and to be responsible for its administration upon adoption;
RCW 35A,13,060 City manager may serve two or more cities. (9)To perform such other duties as the council may determine by ordinance or resolution.
Whether the city manager shall devote his full time to the affairs of one code city shall be determined [1987 c 3§17;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.080.]
by the council.A city manager may serve two or more cities in that capacity at the same time.
Notes:
[1967 ex.s.c
119 § Severability-1987 a 3: See note following RCW 3 46.020.
35A.13.060.1
RCW 35A,13,070 City manager—Bond and oath.
JICW 35A.13,090 Creation of departments,offices,and employment—Compensation.
Before entering upon the duties of his office the city manager shall take an oath or affirmation for the
faithful performance of his duties and shall execute and file with the clerk of the council a bond in favor of On recommendation of the city manager or upon its own action,the council may create such
the code city in such sum as may be fixed by the council.The premium on such bond shall be paid by the departments,offices,and employments as it may find necessary or advisable and may determine
city. the powers and duties of each department or office. Compensation of appointive officers and
employees may be fixed by ordinance after recommendations are made by the city manager.The
[1967 ex.s.c appointive officers shall include a city clerk and a chief of police or other law enforcement officer.
119 § Pursuant to recommendation of the city manager,the council shall make provision for obtaining
35A.13.070.] legal counsel for the city,either by appointment of a city attorney on a full time or part time basis,
RCW 35A.13,080 City manager--Powers and or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services.
duties.
The powers and duties of the city manager shall be: [1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.090.]
(1)To have general supervision over the administrative affairs of the code city;
(2)To appoint and remove at any time all department heads,officers,and employees of the code city,
except members of the council, and subject to the provisions of any applicable law, rule, or regulation RCW 35A,13,100 City manager—Department heads—Authority.
relating to civil service: PROVIDED, That the council may provide for the appointment by the mayor,
subject to confirmation by the council, of a city planning commission, and other advisory citizens' The city manager may authorize the head of a department or office responsible to him to
committees, commissions, and boards advisory to the city council: PROVIDED FURTHER,That if the appoint and remove subordinates in such department or office.Any officer or employee who may
municipal judge of the code city is appointed,such appointment shall be made by the city manager subject be appointed by the city manager,or by the head of a department or office,except one who holds
to confirmation by the council, for a four year term.The council may cause an audit to be made of any his position subject to civil service,may be removed by the manager or other such appointing
department or office of the code city government and may select the persons to make it,without the advice officer at any time subject to any applicable law, rule, or regulation relating to civil service.
or consent of the city manager; Subject to the provisions of RCW 35A,13,080 and any applicable civil service provisions, the
decision of the manager or other appointing officer,shall be final and there shall be no appeal
(3)To attend all meetings of the council at which his attendance may be required by that body; therefrom to any other office,body,or court whatsoever.
(4) To see that all laws and ordinances are faithfully executed, subject to the authority which the [1967 cx.s.c 119§35A.13.100.]
council may grant the mayor to maintain law and order in times of emergency;
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,RCW 35A.13,110 City manager—Appointment of subordinates—Qualifications—Terms. question of the manager's removal and a final resolution removing the manager shall not be adopted
until a public hearing has been had. The action of the council in removing the manager shall be
final.
Appointments made by or under the authority of the city manager shall be on the basis of
ability and training or experience of the appointees in the duties which they are to perform,and [1967 ex.s,c 119§35A.13.140.]
shall be in compliance with provisions of any merit system applicable to such city. Residence RCW 35A.13.150
within the code city shall not be a requirement. All such appointments shall be without definite City mnnager—
lerrrt. Substitute.
[1967 ex.s.c 119 The council may designate a qualified administrative officer of the city or town to perform the
§35A.13.1101 duties of manager:
RCW (1)Upon the adoption of the council-manager plan,pending the selection and appointment of a
35A.13.120
City manager—
manager;or
Interference by (2)Upon the termination of the services of a manager,pending the selection and appointment
eouncilsnember.
of a new manager;or
Neither the council,nor any of its committees or members,shall direct the appointment of any (3)During the absence,disability,or suspension of the manager.
person to,or his removal from,office by the city manager or any of his subordinates. Except for
the purpose of inquiry,the council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely [1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.150.1
through the manager and neither the council nor any committee or member thereof shall give
orders to any subordinate of the city manager,either publicly or privately.The provisions of this RCW 35A,I3,160 Oath and bond of officers.
section do not prohibit the council,while in open session,from fully and freely discussing with the All provisions of RCW 35A.12.080 relatingapplicable
city manager anything pertaining to appointments and removals of city officers and employees and to oaths and bonds of officers,shall be
city affairs. to code cities organized under this council-manager plan.
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.160.1
(1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.120.]
RCW 35A.13.170 Council meetings—Quorum--Rules—Voting.
RCW 35A.13.130 City manager—Removal—Resolution and notice.
The city manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority All provisions of RCW 35A.12.110,as now or hereafter amended,and 35A.12.120,relating to
vote of the council.At least thirty days before the effective date of his removal,the city manager be applicablel meetings,to code a quorum fora transaction of business,cil- ana and voting at council meetings,shall
must be furnished wills a formal statement in the form of a resolution passed by a majority vote of be to cities organized under this council-manager plan.
the city council stating the council's intention to remove him and the reasons therefor.Upon passage [1979 ex.s.c 18§26;1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.170.1
of the resolution stating the council's intention to remove the manager,the council by a similar vote
may suspend him from duty,but his pay shall continue until his removal becomes effective.
[1967 en.s.c 119§35A.13.130.]
Notes:
RCWV 35A.13,140 City manager—Removal—Reply and hearing.
The city manager may,within thirty days from the dale of service upon him of a copy thereof,
reply in writing to the resolution stating the council's intention to remove him.In the event no reply Severability--1979 ex.s.c 18: See note following RCW 35A.01.070.
is timely filed,the resolution shall upon the thirty-first day from the date of such service,constitute
the final resolution removing the manager and his services shall terminate upon that day.If a reply RCW 35A.13.180 Adoption of codes by reference.
shall be timely ft led wills the city clerk,the council shall fix a time for a public hearing upon the
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shall have the powers and authority granted to legislative bodies of cities governed by this title as
Ordinances of cities organized under this chapter may adopt codes by reference as provided in
more particularly described in chapter 35A.11.RCW,except insofar as such power and authority is
RCW 35A.12.140. vested in the city manager.
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.1E0.] [1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.230.]
RCW 35A.13,190 Ordinances--Style—Requisites•-Veto.
The enacting clause of all ordinances shall be as follows: "The city council of the city of
.do ordain as follows:" No ordinance shall contain more than one subject and that must be clearly
expressed in its title.
No ordinance or any section or subsection thereof shall be revised or amended unless the new
ordinance sets forth the revised ordinance or the amended section or subsection at full length.
No ordinance shall take effect until five days after the date of its publication unless otherwise
provided by statute or charter,except that an ordinance passed by a majority plus one of the whole
membership of the council,designated therein as a public emergency ordinance necessary for the
protection of public health,public safety,public property or the public peace,may be made effective
upon adoption,but such ordinance may not levy taxes,grant,renew,or extend a franchise,or
authorize the borrowing of money.
[1967 ex.s.c 119
§35A.13.190.]
RCW 35A.13,200 Authentication,recording and
publication of ordinances.
Ordinances of code cities organized under this chapter shall be authenticated,recorded and
published as provided in RCW 35A.12.150 and 35A,12,160.
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.200.1
RCW 35A.13.210 Audit and allowance of demands against city.
RCW 35A.I2.I70 shall apply to the audit and allowance of demands against the city.
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.210.]
RCW 35A,13.220 Optional division of city into wards.
A code city organized under this chapter may be divided into wards as provided in RCW
35A.12.180.
[1967 ex.s.c 119§35A.13.220.]
RCW 35A.13,230 Powers of council.
The council of any code city organized under the council-manager plan provided in this chapter
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Exhibit A-9 Section 4. We believe in hearing the public view. We affirm that members of the public
should be encouraged to speak and be heard through reasonable rules of
RESOLUTION NO. 03-027 procedure when the public business is being considered thus giving elected
officials the broadest perspectives from which to make decisions.
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION OF CORE BELIEFS Section 5. We believe that the City of Spokane Valley's governance should be known as
"user friendly", and that governance practices and general operations should
consider how citizens will be served in the most responsive, effective and
A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ESTABLISHING A courteous manner.
GENERAL POLICY RESOLUTION EMANATING FROM THE CORE BELIEFS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY AND SETTING FORTH DUTIES OF BOTH Section 6. We believe that the economic and commercial job base of the community should
.ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY TO HELP GUIDE be preserved and encouraged to grow as an alternative to increasing property
LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS TOWARD EFFECTIVE, taxes.We believe it imperative to have an expanded and diverse economic base,
RESPONSIVE,AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
Section 7. We solicit the City Manager's support in conducting the affairs of the city with
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,as the elective legislative due regard for:
body,is charged with promulgating Ordinances and Resolutions which become the law of the
city;and (a) Promoting mutual respect between the Citizens, City staff and the City
Council by creating the organizational team work necessary for effective,
WHEREAS, such Ordinances and Resolutions must provide enforceable provisions responsive and open government.
subordinate to, and in harmony with, all other applicable federal and state statutes and
regulations;and (b) Providing the City Council and public reasonable advance notice when
issues are to be brought forward for discussion.
WHEREAS,the City Council desires to provide a clear set of general policy guidelines
for the conduct of city government; (c) Establishing and maintaining a formal city-wide customer service program
with emphasis on timely response, a user-friendly atmosphere, and an
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley does hereby attitude of facilitation and accommodation within the bounds of
affirm and resolve that the following core beliefs shall serve as guidelines for the conduct of responsibility, integrity, and financial capability of the city, including
affairs by all branches of Spokane Valley City Government. organizational and job description documents while pursuing "best
practices"in customer service.
Section 1. We believe that Spokane Valley should be a visionary city encouraging its
citizens and their government to look to the future beyond the present generation (d) Seeking creative ways to contain or impede the rising cost of
and to bring such ideas to public discussion and to enhance a sense of community governmental services, including examination of private sector
identity. alternatives in lieu of governmentally provided services.
Section 2. We believe that the elected body decision making is the only lawful and effective (e) Providing a data base of future projects and dreams for the new City of
way to conduct the public's legislative business and that careful observance of a Spokane Valley so that good ideas from its citizens and leaders are not lost
clear set of Govemence Coordination rules of procedure can best enhance public and the status of projects can be readily determined.
participation and decision making.
Section 3. We believe in the City Council as policy leaders of the City. One or more City
Councilmembers are encouraged to take the lead,where practical,in sponsoring
Ordinances or Resolutions excepting quasi-judicial or other public hearings and
the statutory duties of the City Manager as set forth in RCW 35A.13.020.
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Adopted May 13' 2003
Passel and approved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley at a regular meeting
on May 131h,2003.
Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
City Clerk City Attorney
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MEMO
Date: April 29, 2003
To: Jim Harris, Community Development Director
From: Scott Kuhta, Long Range Planner
Cc: Greg McCormick, Long Range Planning Manager
RE: Work Program
Attached is the Draft Long Range Work Program for your review. If you would
like any changes, please let me know. Also, we need to present this to the City
Council at a work session for their review and prioritization. Please let us know if
you need any assistance in getting this scheduled.
Spokane Valley Long Range Planning
2003 DRAFT Work Program
Task A ril May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec •
1. 2003 OFM Population Forecast (completed) 1 1 1
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Planning Commission Orientation -
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Planning Short Course(coTpleted) _i_
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Implementing Zone Map Changes-
3.
Comp Plan Amendments ------1—
4. Community Development Block Grant
5. Public Participation Guidelines
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6. Code Enforcement Ordinance
7. Adult Use Ordinance
8. Animal Unit Ordinance
9. 1724 Administration Rules and Update
10Develop Comprehensive Plan Work Program -
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Begjn Cony. Plan _
Process 1 I
11. Evergreen Corridor Subarea Plan/Zoning
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Steering Committee of Elected Officials
12. Varies, depending on issues before Steering Committee.
Coordination •
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13. Miscellaneous Zoning Amendments As prioritized and directed by City Council
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Task 1 2003 OFM Population Forecast (Completed)
Every year, Washington State's Office of Financial Management sets a
population count for every jurisdiction in the State. Population counts
are updated every year using building permit data. Long Range Planning
is working with the State to establish an accurate, initial population
count for Spokane Valley. This is very important to the City because
some State funds are distributed on a "per capita" basis.
Task 2 Planning Commission Orientation (Completed)
Long Range Planning will conduct initial orientation workshops with new
Planning Commission members to ensure the Commission understands
their role as advisors to the City Council. The Planning Commission will
be encouraged to attend the Short Course on Local Planning, taught by
the Washington State Office of Community Development, on April 23,
2003.
Task 3 Zone Map Changes to Implement Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Spokane County adopted amendments to its Comprehensive Plan two days
prior to the City Council adopting the County's Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Ordinance. However, Spokane County did not rezone the subject
properties to be consistent with the new Comprehensive Plan
designations. Long Range Planning proposes to rezone those properties
that received new Comprehensive Plan Designations, as approved by the
County and adopted by the Spokane Valley City Council.
Task 4 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Spokane Valley must work with the Department of Housing and Urban
Development to decide how it wants to participate in the federal
Community Development Block program. The City must begin the process
to implement a CbBG program that meets federal requirements. CMG
funding to the City will begin in 2004.
Task 5 Public Participation Guidelines
The Washington State Growth Management Act places strong emphasis
on citizen involvement, requiring jurisdictions to establish "...procedures
providing for early and continuous public participation in the development
and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development
regulations implementing such plans." Long Range Planning will prepare
Public Participation Guidelines for the Planning Commission's review and
recommendation to the City Council. The Guidelines will be used by City
Department's when public involvement is desired, and/or required.
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Task 6 Zoning Code Enforcement Ordinance
The Code Enforcement section of the Zoning Code must be reviewed and
amended, where necessary, to ensure that zoning code violations are
addressed and corrected in a timely manner.
Task 7 Adult Retail Use Ordinance
The City Council enacted a 6 month moratorium on the siting of new
adult retail use establishments on March 27, 2003. This allows the City
to review, and possibly amend, current adult retail use establishment
regulations, consistent with the community's vision.
Task 8 Animal Unit Ordinance - Definitions and Provisions
The adopted Zoning Code must be reviewed to ensure provisions for
keeping animals meet the community preference, while at the same time
recognizing that the Valley will continue to urbanize at residential
densities that may not be conducive to keeping farm animals.
Task 9 1724 Administration Rules and Update
The City must review the adopted "Application Review Procedures for
Project Permits" to ensure consistency with State Law and with goals of
the City Council to ensure timely processing of land use applications and
building permits.
Task 10 Develop Comprehensive Plan Work Program - Begin Comp Plan Process
Spokane Valley has 3 years from the date of incorporation to adopt a
Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations consistent with the
requirements of the Growth Management Act. Long Range Planning will
develop a work program and begin the planning process to adopt a new
Comprehensive Plan.
Task 11 Evergreen Corridor Subarea Plan/Zoning
Long Range Planning will conduct a planning process to determine the
appropriate mix of commercial, office and residential development along
the Evergreen Road corridor. The planning process will involve all
affected properties, resulting in possible amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map.
Task 12 Steering Committee of Elected Officials Coordination
The Steering Committee of Elected Officials is responsible for regional
coordination of planning activities mandated by the Growth Management
Act. The Steering Committee reviews and makes recommendations on
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amendments to the Countywide Planning Policies, Urban Growth Area
amendments, population allocations and Regional Levels of Service.
Spokane Valley must participate on the Steering Committee to meet the
requirements of the Growth Management Act for regional coordination.
Long Range Planning staff will attend Steering Committee meetings and
will prepare reports and make presentations to the Steering Committee,
as necessary.
Task 13 Miscellaneous Zoning Amendments
Long Range Planning will process amendments to the Zoning Code as
directed by the City Council. It is noted that unanticipated Zoning Code
amendments will affect the work program and timelines presented in this
document.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION
PHASE III
MARCH 2000 TO NOVEMBER 2000
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION:
UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Citizen Participation is articulated in the Growth Management Act (GMA) planning
goals, specifically RCW 36.70A.020(11), which states that jurisdictions shall "encourage
the involvement of citizens in the planning process." Provisions in RCW 36.70A.140
expand upon that public participation planning goal by stating, "each county and city that
is required or chooses to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 shall establish and broadly
disseminate to the public a public participation program identifying procedures providing
for early and continuous public participation in the development and amendment of
comprehensive land use plans and development regulations implementing such plans.
The procedures shall provide for broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives,
opportunity for written comments, public meetings after effective notice, provision for
open discussion, communication programs, information services, and consideration of
and response to public comments." The development and implementation of a local
public participation program is left to Spokane County's own determination pursuant to
the requirements of RCW 36.70A.140 and WAC 365-195-600. Spokane County's
Growth Management Act Public Participation Program Guidelines, adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners on the 24th day of February, 1998, by Resolution#98-0144 and
amended September 29, 1998 by Resolution #98-0788, form the basic framework for
achieving an interactive dialogue between local decision-makers,the staff, and the public.
On March 2, 2000, Draft Plan 2000, the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan Update
was released for public review. Since adopted, the Public Participation guidelines have
applied throughout the planning process leading up to and following the release of Draft
Plan 2000. The guidelines are intended to guide and form the basis for public
participation programs related to GMA and Spokane County's local planning process.
Spokane County complies with these guidelines in all planning processes. Legitimate
deviations from the guidelines may be warranted, given.'specific circumstances. The
GMA, specifically RCW 36.70A.140, states that, "errors in exact compliance with the
established program and procedures shall not render the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
or Development Regulations invalid if the spirit of the program and procedures is
observed." The objectives of the guidelines of the Public Participation Program have
been met through various avenues. The strength of the County's guidelines for Public
Participation lies in the consistent approach it fosters, while providing for new ways to
reach out to the community to encourage and provide opportunity for those that have not
been involved in the past.
The Public Participation Guidelines provide that Spokane County will develop,
implement, and maintain communication programs and information services for the
purpose of involving the broadest cross-section of the community in the planning process.
Blueprints 2000, the Spokane County newsletter that features growth and planning issues
continues to be published monthly. The newsletter's purpose is to keep the public
informed of issues and activities related to the planning process. It features issues facing
the community and upcoming opportunities to get involved. Hearing and/or meeting
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times and places are outlined in the newsletter and it has a circulation of approximately
4,000 households. The Blueprints 2000 Newsletter has featured several different articles
informing the public about of the Comprehensive Planning Process and associated
activities. Some features include:
• January 2000 — Announced the finalization of Draft Plan 2000 by the Planning
Commission and future avenues for the public to view and comment on the Plan.
• February 2000 — Announced the availability of Draft Plan 2000, including ways
to get involved in the planning process.
• April 2000—Reported on the Open Houses and upcoming Public Hearings on the
Draft Plan 2000, also outlined various ways to obtain information on the Plan;
• May 2000—Explained how Draft Plan 2000's policies within the Urban Element
proposes a design review process to meet land use policies, outlined the dates of
the remaining public hearings;
• June 2000 —Explained how Subarea Planning would complement the more
generalized Comprehensive Plan and further define neighborhoods, informed the
public of upcoming Planning Commission deliberation meetings.
• July 2000—Began the overview and discussion about the Capital Facilities Plan.
• August 2000—Continuation of overview of Capital Facilities Plan.
• October 2000 — Special edition informing the audience about the Planning
Commission Public Hearing on October 5, 2000.
The Division of Planning maintains a World Wide Web Internet site. The web site
contains the Draft Comprehensive Plan, newsletters, Planning Commission minutes,
notices of meetings, summaries, documents, maps and links to various agencies involved
in the GMA planning process. The Draft Plan 2000 Eight Question Survey could also be
filled out on the website.
The Division of Planning maintains a mailing list of parties and groups interested in
GMA and local planning issues. Names are obtained from meeting and hearing sign-in
sheets and through special requests to be on the list. This list is used for newsletter
circulation, special mailings and notices as appropriate. This mailing list contains
approximately 502 names and addresses of individual parties, organizations and groups.
Various press releases, public service announcements, and media packets have been used
to inform the public about GMA issues, local planning activities, availability of
documents, or meeting and hearing dates. See Appendix I for more specific advertising
information.
Planner Presentations have continued throughout the process of updating the Spokane
County Comprehensive Plan. The presentations are used as one means to share
information with the public about the Comprehensive Plan and provide updates of
Planning Commission progress, while also soliciting public participation in the process.
Since the release of Draft Plan 2000, twelve (12) Planner Presentations have been given
throughout the County to various organizations and groups. Planners with GMA
expertise explain, as well as facilitate public discussions about, growth management and
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local planning issues. Approximately 20 to 30 people will generally attend a Planner
Presentation. Displays and other materials are used to inform the audience and engage
them in relevant discussions. See Appendix II for a list of Planner Presentations.
The Spokane County Public Works Department maintains a booth at the Spokane
Interstate Fair. The 2000 Fair Booth featured a planning kiosk that displayed maps of
future proposed land use designations and current zoning information. Division of
Planning Staff members were present to answer questions.
The Spokane County Division of Planning strives for broad dissemination of proposals
and alternatives. Draft Plan 2000 and all supporting documents have been distributed
so that they have been readily available to those who want to review them. Draft Plan
2000 was distributed to all Spokane County Library District Branches and the City of
Spokane Library. All hard copies have been available for checkout or in-office review at
the Division of Planning and/or available for the cost of reproduction. Additionally, an
electronic version is accessible by CD ROM at the Department of Planning or through the
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World Wide Web Internet site at www.spokanecounty.org.
Spokane County has resolved to hold public meetings after effective notice to ensure
that the broadest cross-section of the community is made aware of the opportunities to
become involved in the planning process. Public meetings are opportunities for open
discussion between the public, staff, and decision-makers. Meetings do not normally
involve public testimony. On the other hand, public hearings are more formalized, legal
proceedings where public testimony is presented to a decision-maker for consideration.
The result of a public hearing generally consists of an official recommendation in the case
of the Planning Commission or a legislative decision by the Board of County
Commissioners.
A variety of notification techniques have been used to advertise meetings and hearings.
The Blueprints 2000 newsletter contains dates, places and times of all public meetings
and hearings. Public meetings and hearings dates have been also been posted on the
County's Internet Site. Dates, places and times of meetings and hearings have been sent
to the previously mentioned list of interested parties, and several newspaper display ads
have been utilized to get the word out. The newspaper within the area that the meeting
was being held was generally used, in addition to weekly area wide advertisements in the
Spokane Publication, the Spokesman Review. In addition to this, public service
announcements were aired on both television and radio. See Appendix I for more
specific advertising information.
Spokane County has ensured that public meetings allow provision for open discussion
of the relevant issues. When public meetings or hearings are conducted, Spokane County
ensures that those who choose to participate in the planning process have the opportunity
to actually take part and have their opinions heard. During the Open Houses conducted
by the County, several documents and displays were available, and staff was present to
provide a brief overview of any documents or proposals,to answer questions and to assist
the public in providing written comments on Draft Plan 2000. At least one Planning
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Commission Member attended each Open House. The Open Houses were held at the
following locations, dates and times:
• March 7, 2000,Public Works Building, 1026 W. Broadway Ave., 1:30-4:30 PM
• March 9, 2000, Liberty Lake Sewer District, 22510 E. Mission Ave., 5:30-8:30 PM
• March 14, 2000,Freeman High School, 14626 S. Jackson Rd., 5:30-8:30 PM
• March 16, 2000, Airway Heights Community Center, 13120 W.l3th Ave., 5:30-
8:30PM
• March 21, 2000,Northwood Middle School, 12130 N. Pittsburg, 5:30-8:30 PM
• March 23, 2000,Ferris High School Cafeteria, 3020 E. 37th, 5:30-8:30 PM
• March 24, 2000, Country Life and Farm Expo, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds,
10:OOAM-8:00 PM
• March 25, 2000, Country Life and Farm Expo, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds,
10:OOAM-8:00 PM
• March 26, 2000, Country Life and Farm Expo, Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds,
10:OOAM-8:00 PM
• March 28, 2000, Horizon Junior High, 3915 S. Pines Road, 5:30-8:30 PM
• March 30, 2000, Riverside High School,4120 E. Deer Park-Milan Rd., 5:30-8:30 PM
The Open Houses on March 24th, 25th and 26th were at the Country Life and Farm Expo at
the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds. This is a show designed to reach rural property
owners that typically have 3 to 80 acres of land. The Spokane County booth consisted of
maps,Draft Plan 2000 documents, flyers, and survey forms. Staff was present to answer
questions and encourage involvement in the planning process.
"Meeting in a Box" was used in Phase Two of the Citizen Participation Program with
good results. For this reason, "Meeting in a Box" was used again during this Phase M.
"Meeting in a Box" is a citizen participation tool designed to take the information in
Draft Plan 2000 to the Spokane County residents. "Meeting in a Box" is a self guided
and individually hosted workshop that can be presented by any club, service organization
or neighborhood group in the privacy of one's home. The box contains a video,
brochures, maps, Draft Plan 2000 text, Blueprints 2000 Newsletters and other material
relating to regional planning issues in conjunction with Draft Plan 2000. "Meeting in a
Box" was first offered in March, 2000 and continued to be available through May, 2000.
During this time 15 "Meetings in a Box" were checked out and used by various groups
throughout the county.
A total of five Public Hearings were held on Draft Plan 2000. The Planning Commission
took public testimony on the Draft Plan 2000 during these hearings. This testimony is
recorded and audio tapes of the testimony can be obtained from the Spokane County
Division of Planning. The first four Public Hearings were held at the following locations,
dates and times:
• April 27, 2000, Public Works Building, (Commissioner's Hearing Room), 1026 W.
Broadway Ave., 1:30 PM
• May 4, 2000, Horizon Junior High, 3915 S. Pines Road, 5:30 PM
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• May 11,2000,Northwood Middle School, 12130 N. Pittsburg, 5:30 PM
• May 18,2000,Medical Lake City Hall, 5:30 PM
The Spokane County Planning Commission held weekly meetings throughout the
summer of 2000 to deliberate and make adjustments to the Draft Plan 2000 in accordance
with the verbal testimony and written comments received. The final public hearing was
held on October 5, 2000 at the Spokane County Public Works Building to receive
testimony on the proposed revisions to Draft Plan 2000. The Planning Commission
allowed only testimony on the revisions made since the release of Draft Plan 2000 in
March.
Spokane County has also provided the opportunity for written comments or testimony
at all public meetings and hearings, as well as encouraging and accepting individually and
group written letters. A comment box was furnished at all meetings. Comments were all
kept in a comment file and all comments have been presented to the Planning
Commission during regularly scheduled meetings and working sessions. Written
comments had to be received by the Division of Planning by May 15,2000 to be included
in the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Written comments on the
Draft Plan 2000 had a June 1St deadline. Copies of the written comments can be obtained
at the Spokane County Division of Planning.
Citizens have been encouraged to submit written requests concerning the Interim Urban
Growth Area Boundary. Over 80 additional requests to be either included or excluded
from the Final Urban Growth Area have been received since the release of Draft Plan
2000.
An opportunity to fill out the Draft Plan 2000 Citizen Survey was presented at each
public meeting, at planner presentations, on the website, in "Meeting in a Box" and at
personal request. One hundred and eighty seven (187) surveys were returned to the
Division of Planning to be included in the analysis. The final results of the survey were
presented to the Planning Commission at a weekly Planning Commission Meeting. The
survey was not intended to be a scientific poll, instead it was used as an educational tool
to provide a general sense of community sentiment. This survey can be examined in
Appendix III.
Draft Plan 2000 includes a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(SDEIS) integrated into the document. The SDEIS analysis evaluates the potential
environmental impacts of the Planning Commission Recommended Draft Comprehensive
Plan. The Draft Comprehensive Plan presents the Planning Commission's preferred
alternative, but also includes other alternatives for comparative environmental analysis.
The comments received on the Draft Comprehensive Plan are also applied to the
environmental information. For a complete discussion of the environmental review
process, see the Spokane County Draft Plan 2000, Introduction, Chapter 1.
Spokane County has resolved to consider relevant public comments and public testimony
in the decision-making process. Various methods for consideration of and response to
public comments has been employed. Open houses, public meetings and hearings,
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"Meeting in a Box", planner presentations, the website and soliciting written comments
have allowed decision-makers the opportunity to review and consider relevant
information in detail before a decision is made.
The following tables contain more specific information regarding Spokane County's
Public Participation Program activities.
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APPENDIX I: ADVERTISING
OPEN HOUSES NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
Publication Date
Spokesman Review Weekly beginning March 6, 2000
Elk Sentinal Week of March 1, 2000
Cheney Free Press Week of March 13, 2000
Valley Herald Week of March 27, 2000
Deer Park Tribune Week of March 20, 2000
Tekoe Standard Register Week of March 6, 2000
The Exchange /Nickel Nick Week of March 2, 2000
Liberty Lake Splash Week of February 29, 2000
PUBLIC HEARING NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
Spokesman Review April 24, 2000, May 1St, 2000, May 8th,
2000 and May 15, 2000
September 24th and October 3rd, 2000
The Exchange /Nickel Nicks April 27, 2000
The Elk Sentinal May 1, 2000
Deer Park Tribune May 8, 2000
TELEVISION ADVERTISING
Provided advertisement to ATT Cable Network
Provided advertisement to Channel 5, City Cable Network
RADIO ADVERTISING
Provided Public Service Announcement to KGA
Provided Public Service Announcement to KJRB
Provided Public Service Announcement to KDRK
Provided Public Service Announcement to KWHK
Provided Public Service Announcement to KAEP
Provided Public Service Announcement to KEYF
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APPENDIX II: PLANNER PRESENTATIONS
Date Group /Location
March 2, 2000 Five Mile Neighborhood Association
/Five Mile Grange
March 15, 2000 Trader's Club / Board of Realtors
March 16, 2000 GMA Impact Committee / Spokane
Institute of Research and
Technology (SIRTI)
March 22, 2000 West Plains Business Association/
Ramada Inn
March 28, 2000 Townhall Meeting—Commissioner
Kate McCaslin/Liberty Lake Sewer
District
April 1, 2000 Liberty Lake Property Owners
Association / Liberty Lake Sewer
District
April 4, 2000 Spokane County Grange Association
/ Green Bluff Grange
April 11, 2000 Spokane Housing Advocates
Consortium/ Spokane Housing
April 12, 2000 Saltese Landowners Association/
Fire Station—32nd and Linke
April 25, 2000 Independent Brokers of Spokane/
Spokane Falls Community College
June 6, 2000 Townhall Meeting—Commissioner
Kate McCaslin—Rockford Town
Hall
August 15, 2000 Deer Park Chamber of Commerce/
Deer Park Pizza Parlor
August 29, 2000 Townhall Meeting— Commissioner
Kate McCaslin—Millwood Town
Hall
September 18, 2000 Retired Federal Executives
Association/ Spokane Valley Sheri's
Restaurant
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APPENDIX III:
DRAFT PLAN 2000
CITIZEN SURVEY
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Spokane County Draft Plan 2000 Eight Question Survey
Introduction
A cornerstone of successful implementation of the Growth Management Act
(GMA) is citizen participation. This concept is first articulated in the GMA planning
goals which state that jurisdictions shall "encourage the involvement of citizens in the
planning process." Other provisions of the GMA require that Spokane County must
"establish procedures providing for early and continuous public participation in the
development and amendment of comprehensive land use plans and development
regulations implementing such plans."
Recognizing that the comprehensive plan must reflect the people it serves,
Spokane County has continued its citizen participation efforts throughout the
development of the plan. The public participation procedures provide for broad
dissemination of proposals and alternatives, opportunity for written comments,provisions
for open discussion, and consideration of and response to public comments. The public
participation program included informative public meetings and formal hearings.
Part of the public participation process has involved a survey that provided an
avenue for citizens to express their concerns about various issues that have surfaced
through the GMA planning process. The eight question survey was collected at Open
Houses, at Planner Presentations and was also available electronically on the Spokane
County website. It was also included in Meeting in a Box, a self directed kit for
conducting a meeting in a home, office, or other convenient place. The demographic
profile of the survey participants is unknown, however it is logical to assume that people
from all areas are represented. One hundred and eighty seven (187) surveys were
returned to the planning department to be included in this analysis. Not all questions
were answered by all people,therefore some questions reveal more responses than others.
The composition of this report is a tabulation of the responses and a compilation
of individual comments and suggestions.' In the first section the tabulated results are
discussed and a pie chart visually illustrates the percentages. An opportunity to comment
on the survey form was extended and many comments were received. The comments can
be seen following the tabulated results.
Copies of all surveys can be obtained by contacting the Spokane County Division of Planning.
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QUESTION ONE
Do you support a street system that has connected streets, generally in
a grid-like pattern, with no cul-de-sacs or dead end streets? This
design is similar to the street systems in older neighborhoods.
Don't know/no opinion
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There were one hundred and seventy five (175) responses to this
question. The majority of the people, 100, (or 57%) supported a
street system that had connected streets in a grid like pattern. Fifty
seven people (33%) did not support this type of street system and
eighteen people (10%) answered with a "don't know, no opinion"
response.
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QUESTION TWO
Do you support the concept of a street system that uses arterial streets, cul-
de-sacs and non-through streets to access residential property? This design
is similar to the street system in typical suburban neighborhoods.
10% Don't know/no opinion
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people, 87 (or 48%) supported the concept of a street system that uses
arterial streets, cul-de-sacs and non-through streets to access residential
property. Seventy five people (42%) did not support this type of street
system and 18 (10%) people offered no opinion.
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QUESTION THREE
Do you support the concept of a high capacity transportation corridor
between Liberty Lake and downtown Spokane with urban centers linked by
light rail or express bus service?
Don't know/no opinion
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The survey revealed the concept of a high capacity transportation corridor
between Liberty Lake and downtown Spokane is strongly supported. There
were 187 responses to this question. Of the 187 responses, 149, or 80%,
supported this proposal. Twenty six (14%) of the 187 responses did not
support a high capacity transit system and another 12 people, or 6% had no
opinion or didn't know.
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QUESTION FOUR
The proposed light rail system between downtown Spokane and Liberty
Lake would require equal funding from local, state, and federal sources. Do
you support spending local taxes to pay for 1/3 the cost of a light rail
system?
11% Don't know/no opinion
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cost of a light rail system. One hundred eighty six (186) people answered
this question, of the 186, one hundred twenty, or 65%, supported the
funding issue. Forty five people (or 24%) did not support spending local
tax dollars for a light rail system and 21 people (or 11%) had no opinion or
did not know.
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QUESTION FIVE
Do you support mixed use developments that blend commercial, residential
and office uses in new neighborhoods? (Not existing neighborhoods).
9% Don't know/no opinion
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There were 183 responses to this question, of the responses 115 people (or
63%) supported mixed use developments in new neighborhoods. Fifty two
people (or 28%) did not support the concept of mixed use in new
neighborhoods and 16 people (or 9%) offered no opinion.
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QUESTION SIX
To promote efficient use of land, new urban housing policies propose that
there be at least four houses per acre in new development inside the Urban
Growth Area. Do you think this is too much, too little or about right?
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There were 180 responses to this question, 96 people, (or 54%) responded
that a density of at least four houses per acre in new development inside the
Urban Growth Area was appropriate. Forty nine of the respondents (or
27%) felt that this density was too high (or too many houses) and 35
respondents (19%) felt this density was not high enough (wanted more
houses per acre).
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QUESTION SEVEN
Do you feel that septic tanks and drain fields should be prohibited in new
developments in urban areas if located over the aquifer? This would
include nearly all of the land in the Urban Growth Area.
Don't know/no opinion
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in new developments in urban areas located over the aquifer. One hundred
eighty three responses to this question revealed 144, or 79%, of the people
supported this concept, 24 (or 13%) did not support this concept and 15
people (or 8%) had no opinion or did not know.
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QUESTION EIGHT
Should Spokane County seek grant money and/or use tax dollars to
construct and maintain the county wide trails system?
NO
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hundred thirty two people (or 74%) supported the use of tax dollars to
construct and maintain a county wide trails system. Of the total responses,
24 (or 13%) of the people did not support the use of tax dollars to construct
a county wide trails system and 23 people (13%) had no opinion or didn't
know.
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COMMENTS
The following comments were received by respondents of the Eight
Question Survey:
Comments received at Spokane County Public Works Building Open House.
❖ Need more neighborhood services.
❖ Light rail, what a waste, mass transit rail works in vertical cities, not horizontal—ie.
New York City,Boston, Chicago—we don't come close!
❖ Density should be six units per acre, however variance should be allowed for a variety
of cases depending on circumstances of use in place.
❖ I believe in the concept of a planned community development such as the new
development in Tucson, and the one proposed by a local architect, two part article in
February Sunday Spokesman Review. This concept would go far to promote the idea
of"It takes a village to raise a child."
❖ Mixed use. It's good but consistency in housing types should be the same. Don't
allow a manufactured home in the middle of a block.
Comments received from the Liberty Lake Open House.
❖ We favor the redrawing of the interim growth management line at Liberty Lake to
allow the developed areas immediately around the lake to be included within the
proposed City of Liberty Lake.
❖ We support the urban growth line boundary at Sprague Avenue. The drainage around
the lake is very important to the lake and all of the county residents benefit. The
county park and the lake area is worth protecting, especially when there is so much
other land available for residential development.
❖ Could the urban neighborhood south of Sprague Avenue be brought inside the urban
growth boundary with a rural zoning?
❖ I would like to see: 1) move the urban/rural boundary to coincide with that proposed
by the Liberty Lake 2000 Committee. 2) If#1 implemented, insure that permitted
land uses for that land currently designated rural remain the same.
❖ I support incorporation of Liberty Lake if(only if) it is done in a two step process
with the idea of protecting the lake from unwanted development and increased
pollution.
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❖ I support Liberty Lake incorporation only if the growth line is not moved.
Incorporation north of Sprague first then annex the rest of the lake (99019)with a pre-
zone.
+ I am opposed to the efforts underway to prohibit B-zone uses in I-zoned areas.
❖ I would like to see intense development in urban areas with lots of wild open spaces
and wildlife corridors in all non-urban areas.
❖ I am not supportive of the Rural Conservation Plan. We are landowners of property
that falls into the proposed classification. If this proposal is adopted it will reduce the
value of our property. Tax base should decrease corresponding to the reduced value.
This change further reduces the options we have available in terms of selling the
property. Changes took place approximately six years ago that restricted division and
now this would be a step in the same direction. We already have too many deer on
our property, too much taxes, and too high of fire danger. If the county is interested
in ecology they should provide incentives for forest management. They should reduce
taxes on property that meets ecological goals.
❖ Strongly urge that the Urban Growth Boundary remain as currently proposed for the
Liberty Lake area.
❖ The Urban Growth Boundary at Liberty Lake must not be moved for incorporation
concerns, it must be left at Sprague.
Comments received from the Freeman Open House.
❖ Please preserve our equestrian trails. Three generations in our family trail ride with
IEQHA and 4-H.
❖ I would like to strongly state my opposition to the proposed traffic light at Argonne
and Wellesly. This will create a huge noise and safety problem with the 20,000/day
or so trucks that use this route. I am particularly concerned about the southbound
truck traffic and them having to stop at the bottom of this long steep grade.
❖ I support your choice to survey the youth too. This can open options for future
problems. Just don't force kids to take a survey (not that you did it to me) because
they will just want to get it over with.
❖ The roads of Spokane have too many pot holes,they need to be a higher priority.
❖ The county needs to maintain the gravel roads out here (Mica)better than they do.
Comments received from the Northwood Open House.
❖ Please consider moving Pine River Park up on your sewer program since it is high
density, over the aquifer, next to the Little Spokane River. I would choose to put
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sewer there before the areas near Wandermere Shopping Center or finishing Glen
Eden since many septics are failing in Pine River Park. Also, I am against the homes
on Leona Drive and those properties just south of those homes being in the Urban
Reserve. They are on steep slopes, much of it granite, that is a watershed to the 100
year flood plan of the Little Spokane River which basically comes up to Leona from
the Little Spokane River and Little Deep Creek.
❖ The area east of the railroad tracks and north of Peone —west of Fairvieiw and south
of Farwell is now zoned SR5 and should remain so. On all four sides lot sizes are
from 2 1/2 to 5 acre size. It is not logical or reasonable to have 10 acre lots inside this
perimeter.
Comments received from the Ferris Open House.
❖ 1) I like the idea of Rural Conservation areas and maintaining small tracts of
agricultural areas. We need areas with small density to maintain local aquifers also.
2) A county wide trail system would be nice; also if could include equestrian use in
rural areas as the roads are getting too busy.
3) I like the idea of focused urban growth and mixed use development.
Comments received from the Country Life and Farm Expo.
❖ Must maintain agriculture balance with Urban Growth. Community Gardens. City
and County must get along with both plans.
❖ The 40 acre minimum in Agricultural Zoning should be entirely banned; all that
serves is the "county's purposes". It does not serve the best interest of the farmers. It
hinders home sales. The buyers generally are not interested in 40 acre farm land
when they're purchasing a home site with 5-10 acres at most. They cannot afford it.
The 40 acres will grow weeds instead of being used for farming—great planning!!
❖ I feel 10 acre parcels for the next 20 years is too long. Should be able to sub-divide
into 5 acre parcels.
❖ Cul-de-sacs and non-through streets make it tough for emergency services.
❖ I'm very much in favor of the trend toward the category of rural conservation with the
option of increased density with the use of clustered housing. This allows for better
use of land compatible with local topography and quality of soils.
❖ I have five acres in five mile prairie in the county and within the urban reserve
boundary. Can I have a couple of mules?
Comments received from the Horizon Open House.
❖ I believe in marginal farm lands or timber and marginal lands. The 20 to 40 acre
proposal is far too restrictive. Ten acres would be about right.
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• Due to the north corridor freeway, grid blocks 15, 14, 22, 23, 27, 26, 25, 30, 35, 36, 2
and 1, at least, should be zoned residential. Sewers must be planned for this area.
Developers will provide arterial and residential access. Failing to provide or expect
this obvious growth development would be a major failure of Spokane County. Also
historic large area north east of Spokane City, I object to—this would be some sort of
scam.
❖ Retain the green hillsides that ring the Spokane City and Valley. Include a hilltop law
which would decree no development above 500 feet below the crest of the hills —
Brown's Mountain, Tower Hill, Crell Hill, Mica Peak— 2300 feet to be the baseline.
Between 2300 and 2200 only 10 acre lots, 2200 to 2100 only 5 acre lots. Keep the
aesthetic beauty of our area and most important preserve the natural vegetation to
protect our watersheds. Abolish the grandfather clause dating from the 60s and
protect the integrity of the beautiful Spokane area.
❖ Spokane County has a lot of natural beauty, this is being rapidly eroded by allowing
the building of houses on or near the ridge lines and hilltops. Spokane County needs
a hilltop law to prohibit development in these areas. Brown's Mountain / Tower
Mountain should be off limits to development.
❖ I would like to know why 40th isn't in the arterial road plan anymore. When we built
our home in 1988 it was documented as a road that would be built. Now my street
(Loretta Drive) is a collector arterial. If there is more development to the south east
I'm very concerned for our neighborhood, and the safety of all the kids that will be
attending Chester and Horizon Jr. High.
❖ I am very concerned that future approved commercial or residential housing to the
south of Midilome development at 32nd and Pines will negatively impact the
development (Midilome) and their safety. There already is a traffic problem in
Midilome with cars traveling well over the posted speed limit and a problem with
vehicles cutting through Midilome from the south to access destinations to the north.
There are a lot of impatient drivers that will not wait for a traffic light (32nd at
Bowdish and Pines) or stop at a traffic stop sign and prefer to speed through
neighborhoods. Major consideration and planning needs to take place to ensure the
safety and continuity of existing neighborhoods before building more developments
or commercial/businesses and causing greater traffic congestion.
❖ I am very concerned about any future growth in the Spokane Valley south of 32n1
between Bowdish and Sullivan. There is not an adequate arterial planned to handle
East West traffic south of 32nd. At this time traffic is channeled through Midilome
rather than being routed on arterials. Midilome was built and designed as residential
neighborhood and local access streets. We have since been re-designated to replace
the missing arterial at 40th, Pines to Bowdish. With the future proposed development
by Bernard Daines and the addition to Painted Hills Golf Course, Midilome children
will not have safe streets if the traffic continues to be routed past their homes.
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❖ I am concerned with the property at Bell Teire. The 80 acres they want to develop. I
want it to stay one house per five acres,no industrial or apartments. I feel we need to
protect our land and our property values and building another dense urban
development needs to stop someplace.
❖ There is no arterial road structure to support growth south of 32nd Avenue between
Dishman Mica and Highway 27. Build 40th Avenue! We do not need more traffic
through Midilome. We need 40th traffic calming to protect our children that walk to
school. I thought I was purchasing a house on a quiet road, instead I found myself on
defacto 40th with high speed volume between Ponderosa and Pines. We do not need
more traffic coming at us from Highway 27 west to Dishman Mica. Build the roads
to support the growth!
❖ I own 16 acres in the Morrow Park area east of Highway 27. I have development all
around me — one house to several houses per acre. An Albertson's Super Market
within 3/4 of a mile and a church and Mormon Temple within 3/4 miles. Prior to
Growth Management I was zoned SR-1, one house per acre. My taxes are based on
the development around me. Why shouldn't my zoning be the same? My present
zoning under Growth Management is one house per five acres. Please return my
zoning to one house per acre.
Comments received from the Riverside Open House.
❖ Use both types of street systems—the cul de sac system should have lots of sidewalks
between them and a central area between them with parks.
Mailed in comments.
❖ Get rid of all the signs on Sprague, Sullivan, etc. They are so ugly and make our
county look tacky, tacky,tacky.
❖ 1) I strongly oppose any plat action within the Saltese area of less than 10 acres for
residential use.
2) The County should be required to eliminate all summer roads. All roads are
dedicated public right of way and the county should maintain.
3)No Plats should be approved without hook up to active sewer lines.
4)No septic systems over the aquifer.
❖ 1) The urban areas should have sewer systems. The suburban area may have septic
until sewers grow into them.
2)North and South County should not pay much as there is little benefit to them.
❖ I strongly support large tracts in Forestry Zone—40 acres.
❖ Strongly support greatest protection through Critical Areas Ordinance, which requires
interpretation and enforcement congruent with its intent to protect and enhance.
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❖ My neighborhood is already assuming the burden of a missing arterial at 40`h from
Bowdish to Pines. With the existing traffic our children are no longer safe in our
streets due to high-volume, high-speed traffic. When the new University High School
goes in the traffic is sure to increase.
❖ Forestry and other natural area lands, such as wetlands on the maps for land use in the
Newman Lake area do not seem consistent with what actually exists here. These
lands need to be examined more carefully so that they are included in protected areas.
If these lands are subdivided, valuable natural resources will be lost forever.
❖ I support the grid type street system if speed limit is reduced in residential and
enforced.
❖ The light rail system should not be supported with taxes unless the county could
ensure a moderate to high percentage of ridership. The problem is not the
transportation system, it is the mindset of the county residents. Pedestrian allowances
must be made and implemented to get adequate ridership.
❖ There should be minimal use of multi-family housing in mixed use developments.
There should be more single family and office and commercial. The housing above
business should be considered multi-family if more than one unit.
❖ Four houses per acre in new development inside the UGA is a waste of land. Density
should be higher!
❖ No more sprawling development! No more out of town based, big box retailers (like
Wal Mart). We should support local businesses where our dollars will stay in the
local economy.
❖ The permissibility of septic tanks and drain fields in new developments should be
determined on a permit basis. Concern should be about surface runoff into our
surface water and seepage into groundwater.
❖ Core commercial should be in centers (not strips)or ribbon patterns. Please cluster!
❖ A similar system to light rail should be considered for the north side to downtown.
❖ The UGA is over inflated. Based on projected(new) data,please adjust.
❖ Mixed use should be located in designated centers, not just along arterials and should
complement the areas planned for the city.
❖ The planned UGA is enormous. Our miles of UGA are larger than the incorporated
area of Seattle! The county must(by law)provide a high level of urban services to all
these areas until annexed. Please consider doing an economic feasibility study on
continuing to urbanize the county. I believe the costs to taxpayers will be shocking,
unless adequate and allocable developer fees are assessed, including school costs.
Please consider the economic impact to urbanize areas that are most expensive and
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remove them from the UGA due to topography, flood sensitivity, and lack of current
infrastructure.
❖ I support neighborhood house clusters to preserve open space for wildlife.
❖ Regarding septic tanks and drain fields, there are new developments that place
drainfields within the root zone of plants. They transpire the water and use the
nutrients,resulting in less danger of groundwater pollution.
❖ Be smart about where you draw the boundary, then develop that land. Leave the land
outside undeveloped. No rezone.No exceptions!
❖ Not only should a light rail system be put in between downtown and Liberty Lake but
also along Division Corridor to the north. If not light rail, then some other rapid
transit system. This would provide a way for north side residents to efficiently get to
downtown or Liberty Lake/Valley area.
❖ Five Mile Prairie should stay out of the Urban Growth Area or become an Urban
Reserve Area—at least for the next 20 years.
❖ Please consider substituting the phrase "greater minimum densities" for "higher
densities" in your presentations. This is more specific a phrase and less subject to
misunderstanding.
❖ The trail system has a significant future as routes for more than just recreation...in
good weather: being used for home work commuting, as an example. They can even
be used for emergency services in times of need. The trails also build community
between scattered low density and high density housing. Mixed use development will
also benefit from these connectors.
❖ Trails are important for today and the future. Everyone benefits. Cul de sacs create
better communication in the neighborhoods and safety in driving. Streets from
children. Streets can be played in safely. Crime is lower in cul de sacs. Plant
vegetation not mini water towers. Billboards with 24 hour lighting shows to distract
drivers attention, so please do not allow new billboards. Clutter does not enhance
property values — today or in the future. No commercial signs size of billboards.
Business on premise signs only for identity, and or their ads,or community bulletins—
charity.
❖ Light rail should be a very high priority, especially from downtown to the north
county and west to the airport—not as important to head east—there's nothing there
that is critical to the functioning of the city. Going east makes no sense unless the
connection goes to Coeur d'Alene. Billboards are out of control and ruining traffic
patterns and the esthetics of the city and county.
❖ Support and maintenance of open space is critical!
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❖ Many wetland areas have been destroyed when construction of utility channels siphon
water or divert underground flow. More care should be taken to safeguard natural
drainage areas.
❖ Dishman Hills should be protected from roads in perpetuity.
❖ Open space should also be maintained with native flora/fauna in mind as the ethical
thing to do,not just for people.
❖ Emphasize the enforcement aspect of regulations.
❖ Preserving natural environment is important.
❖ Building codes should be reviewed on a regular basis (5 years?) to incorporate new
technologies.
❖ Support RL.1.5a. Rural divisions of land shall not be exempt from subdivision
regulations or environmental regulations.
❖ Some of these issues are technical issues. I hope you don't use such surveys to make
decisions about what people want or feel rather than what makes sense from a
technology standpoint.
❖ No commercial(circus/theme park style) in Greenbluff.
❖ Don't extend high ADT Roadways into rural areas—especially if you are planning to
conserve those areas or maintain low density development.
❖ Let's invest in light rail.
• Require concurrency at the time of move—in.
❖ I sincerely support the proposed draft plan. Preserving the open space is important.
Large lot sizes in Urban Growth Areas is definitely needed to be considered.
❖ The Spokane River — no mention of problems associated with upriver mining
pollution (eg., extremely high levels of lead and other toxic chemicals). We should
have a plan to clean up, restore, and inform citizens through an education campaign
more extensive then the policy listed on page NE—61,Chapter 12.
❖ With so much lead in EA (Exclusive Agricultural) and GA (General Agricultural)
Zones and in large and small tract agriculture, why not include some specific data on
soil types that will be permanently protected from development as a natural resource
of long-term significance. In other words, why not put all Class I and Class II(though
I guess there is very, very little Class I) soils in the EA Zone. We need permanent
protection of these Class I and II soil types.
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❖ No more Wal Marts or other "big box" type retailers paying low wages with no
benefits and contributing to sprawl.
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