2016, 04-26 Regular Formal MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Formal Meeting Format
Tuesday,April 26, 2016
Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance: Staff
Rod Higgins, Mayor Mark Calhoun, Deputy City Manager
Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Ed Pace, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Recreation Director
Sam Wood, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Pro Tem Erik Guth, Public Works Director
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
ABSENT: Caleb Hatch, Legal Intern
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Micki Harnois, Planner
Karen Kendall, Planner
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
INVOCATION: In the absence of a pastor, a few moments of silence were observed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL City Clerk Bainbridge announced that Councilmember Grafos resigned effective last
Monday, and that Councilmember Hafner resigned effective next Monday. She then called the roll; all
Councilmembers were present except Councilmember Hafner.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed
to amend the agenda to include new item A, immediately before the Consent Agenda, for a motion
consideration regarding a proposed settlement with Mike Jackson.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS n/a
COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
Councilmember Gothmann: said he attended the Chamber of Commerce program where the topic of
discussion was Kaiser and Trentwood Transportation; went to the Sullivan Bridge art unveiling and he
extended kudos to all the students who contributed their artwork to the project;met with Visit Spokane who
indicated they are looking for a new location;attended the Leadership Excellence Award presentation;went
to the Council of Governments meeting at the Fairgrounds where discussion included an Economic Update
and overview of Community Indicators; a report from Colonel McDaniel of Fairchild Air Force Base;also
attended a Visit Spokane Community Relations and Advocacy meeting.
Councilmember Pace: said he attended the Citizens Alliance for Property Rights annual banquet; went to
the STA(Spokane Transit Authority)meeting where they discussed the proposal of a sales tax increase and
that at the meeting he voted against it but it passed anyway to be put on the November ballot; went to the
Chamber of Commerce meeting and the Council of Governments meeting where he learned that the public
safety communication system included purchase of two-way radios at the cost of$5,000 each.
Councilmember Wood: stated that he went to the AFLCIO dedication and the Council of Governments
meeting.
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Deputy Mayor Woodard: stated that he also attended and spoke at the art unveiling on Sullivan Bridge;
went to the Greater Support Network meeting and he mentioned a new scholarship available for assistance
with higher education; went to the Council of Governments meeting, the Chamber of Commerce meeting,
and the City's bid opening for the City Hall Project.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Higgins reported that he was in Washington, D.C. last week and one of the topics of concern and
discussion was transportation issues, including railroad and grade crossings, and that we are working to
address especially the Barker Road and Pines areas; said he spoke with the under-under secretary of
transportation who also had a rail specialist in that department who will be making selections on the
FASTLANE and TIGER grants, and during the conversation, he learned of another grant opportunity to
present our case for Barker and Pines; said he attended the Fairchild AFB "toast" in honor of the 74th
anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid; and said he attended the Regional Clean Air meeting where he
learned that rates will increase.
PROCLAMATION: (1) Older Americans'Month; (2)Day of Prayer
Mayor Higgins read the "Older Americans' Month" proclamation which was received with thanks from
Ms. Marie Raschko-Sokol, who commented about the important of senior housing. Mayor Higgins then
read the"Day of Prayer"proclamation which was received with thanks from Anthony Carollo.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Higgins invited public comment.
Sean Bennington, Pullman, WA: spoke concerning the issue of raising minimum wage; said people need
to make a stand and take back the right to be compensated;said Council seeks to undercut what little people
have left and bring their class to its knees, forcing a bidding war; said a right-to-work state is no right to a
livelihood, only a right to wage slavery.
Rick Evans, Spokane Valley: said the reason people are here today is not about unions and labor,but about
people of Spokane Valley and the state; said Council leaders talk about a right to work but not about the
people working—the nurses, first responders, people who build roads; said this should be about the best
interest of our working families and legislation to do otherwise is petty and vindictive politics at best;that
attacking workers' rights further erodes the working class; said there are certain Councilmembers who say
we need a right-to-work to compete with Idaho, and he said that Idaho is bad role model; Idaho is among
the bottom ten states for average personal and household income; and Idaho has the 11th highest suicide
rate;right-to-work means poverty, and he asked if it is Council's vision to have more workers out of work.
Dmitri Iglitzin: read his letter to Councilmembers(distributed to Council by the Clerk), explaining that he
writes on behalf of the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of Laborers, about a very serious
concern dealing with a proposal made at the City Council's March 15, 2016 Special Council meeting;that
during that meeting a Councilmember made a statement indicating that it was his hope that the Spokane
Valley City Council would focus its efforts related to its state"legislative agenda" on among other things,
Washington State becoming a right-to-work state; as stated in the letter, he said he wants to make Council
aware that advocating for or against possible state legislative is circumscribed by state law RCW
42.17A.555 which provides that "no elective official may use or authorize the use of public facilities for
the purpose of promoting or opposing any ballot proposition" and similarly,that"no public funds may be
used to lobby the state legislature in support or opposition to any measure."
Scott Maclay: said he agrees with the previous speaker about not wanting to become a right-to-work state
as we need the strength of the unions to provide stability and consistency; said he wants to encourage
Council to "steer the course" as this is long overdue; and that the City Government of Spokane Valley is
the only one that counts.
Brad Cederbloom, Rathdrum, Idaho: spoke about the idea of comparing jobs with Idaho; said that is not a
good idea; that Idaho is now declared a low-wage state and the Governor is trying to correct that; said the
Department of Labor indicates that more trained workers are needed, but the problem is the targeted ages
of 25-35 are leaving the state for better paying jobs like those found in Washington.
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Jennie Willardson, Spokane Valley: she extended thanks to former Councilmembers Hafner and Grafos for
their service and leadership,and said it is sad to see them both resign;concerning the topic of right-to-work,
said it is a waste of taxpayer money for Council to lobby for the Orwellian idea of right-to-work; said it is
a right to work for less than slave wages; said Council should be supporting unions and benefits for workers
so people have medical, retirement and a higher minimum wage; and so both parents don't have to work;
she said that right-to-work is anti-family and further burdens the welfare and food stamp systems.
Emma Lynn Jarvis, Spokane Valley: said right-to-work is bad; don't kill the union; less wages means more
can't afford homes.
Ron Lynch,Loon Lake.Wa: asked why Council would deny their citizens the ability to raise their families;
concerning L&I—people die and get hurt on the job, and he asked why would you cut L&I for the people
working hard; don't deny the citizens their rights.
Kyle Beievle,Coeur d'Alene: said right to work passed thirty years ago in Idaho;that he was working under
a collective bargaining agreement and within a few years of right-to-work,jobs dried up and people had to
leave the area for employment purposes; said it has gone downhill for hard working people; concerning
education, Idaho is 47th or 48th worst; and the per capital Idaho pays more people minimum wage than any
other state and said right-to-work contributed to all that;he asked why would you want to be in competition
with Idaho?What are you thinking? He said young people are working two to three jobs because they can't
find full time employment; said right-to-work doesn't help; he implored Council to do their homework;
said Idaho is envious of Washington.
Mary Pollard, Spokane Valley: read most of her written comments; said she was alarmed to hear that
Council legislative goals included right-to-work, reform of L&I, and reducing B&O tax; said these are not
City issues and abuse the citizen's trust; said Council has overlooked the human rights/justice issues unions
provide;that workers are more than an item on a cost/profit balance sheet; it is shameful to cheapen life by
reducing human worth to a utilitarian contribution as economic development;right to work does not benefit
the economy;for every$1 million in wage cuts to workers the economy loses$850,000 and 6 jobs;lowering
the bar creates a low skill workforce without a way to work their way out of the hole right-to-work creates.
James Pollard, Spokane Valley: said that since this City's incorporation,the Spokane Valley staff worked
hard to be expedient and offering positive experiences at public meetings; they have established a positive
image of our City; said it is interesting how after Council executives give themselves a Cadillac health
policy, they look at ridding the staff of a livable wage, decent health coverage, and their union
representation; said it has even been stated we need to be a right-to-work state like Idaho; said have you
ever noticed all the cars driving from Idaho to Spokane in the morning;an executive who hated unions who
he personally knew, once stated that a working man is like a tool, when he's worn out you simply replace
him; he attempted to abolish his union labor by using unqualified cheaper tools so to speak, to do
mechanical and electrical maintenance; within a few months so much major damage had been done that it
drastically affected the company's revenue and future;it was estimated that the company would hemorrhage
money to correct the damage his cheaper tools had done; union craftsmen were brought in and quickly
assessed and repaired mechanical problems enough to operate the machines and generate revenue; they
later suggested electrical modifications which the company's engineers determined would save roughly a
quarter-million dollars and be more effective than the original designs;this executive still dislikes unions;
however,he found by offering his employees a livable wage,decent benefits and a representative voice,his
business prospered.
Ken Stout, Spokane Valley: extended thanks for the proclamation recognizing people over sixty;said he is
a truck driver, a working man, and a Teamster; that right-to-work states have lower wages, lower health
insurance coverage,higher poverty rates,and higher infant mortality;don't let Washington become a right-
to-work state like Idaho;said he works for the Spokane branch of World Wide Corporation,and the Nampa,
Idaho branch can't keep workers as they leave for the higher paying jobs.
Wayne Frost, Liberty Lake: said he has been a long time participant in business and had a personal interest
in Spokane Valley; that he came here to listen to the discussion about tiny homes; said he just came from
the dedication of the third phase of the Spokane Valley Tech and how wonderful it was so see so many in
attendance; said that CSL International is conducting interviews this week and that some staff and
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councilmembers will be in attendance in association with the economic impact to the HUB sportsplex and
Plantes Feny facilities; he thanked Council for involvement with the tourism study.
Shaunie Wheeler: said she represents the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers who represent
about 7,000 members within Washington and Idaho, concerning the right to work, said their members
perform dangerous jobs working with high voltage electricity;said Washington's fatality rate is 40%below
most states; said the workers work very hard providing a service to the public and they want the workers to
go home safe; and she implored Council not to pass right-to-work legislation.
Clyde Smith, Spokane Valley: said he has really strong feelings on this right-to-work issue; in 2000 a
"bunch of smart guys behind tall desks"told us to put in free-trade agreements as they will save us and we
will gain jobs;he said that didn't work out very well;said we had the biggest recession yet in 2008,and the
government decided to deregulate;they deregulated the banks,the meat packing industry,water regulations;
said there can't be a blanket policy on these types of issues; said he thinks right to work is just building on
China and Mexico where wages have gone down and workers haven't had a raise in thirty years; said we
have to protect the workers and right to work should not exist in any state as it is criminal.
A. Motion Consideration: [added item!Proposed Settlement with Mike Jackson
City Attorney Driskell gave a brief recap on the potential settlement with Mr. Jackson, and said that the
lump sum settlement is $411,115.66 plus there is one trailing issue regarding payment for sick pay, which
will be submitted to and determined by the arbitrator. It was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and
seconded that Council approve the proposed settlement with Mike Jackson as set forth in the Separation
and Release Agreement between Mike Jackson and the City of Spokane Valley. Mayor Higgins invited
public comment.
Sean Bennington, Pullman: mentioned the severance package of over $400,000; and chided Council for
talking about union workers and competing for the lowest possible wage.
Scott Maclay, Spokane Valley: said he thought the City Manager worked at Council's discretion; said
Council will take a serious beating over that$400,000; he requested Council deny that as too much.
Mary Pollard, Spokane Valley: she encouraged Council give him 100%of his sick pay and said she would
give him more as the firing of Mr. Jackson was frivolous and unnecessary; said too bad Council couldn't
communicate with him, instead there is a big mystery; she suggested Council treat others with dignity and
respect and said she wishes we could give him more as it was so unjust.
Tony Lazanis: said he thinks $400,000 is a lot of money for the taxpayers to pay and Council shouldn't
approve it; said he was making a good salary and it is Council's prerogative to have whoever they want as
city manager; said he spoke previously and mentioned that the former city manager was paid$500,000 but
was told by Mr. Driskell that the figure was $300,000; said that is a lot of money.
Jennie Willardson, Spokane Valley: said she is glad to see this is coming to a settlement and she is sorry
that Council let such a good man go as that is a waste of taxpayers' money as he was one of the best city
managers and she doesn't know if Council will ever find someone as good.
James Pollard, Spokane Valley: said it should be agreed upon and give it to him; that apparently money is
not too important since Council recently gave$225,000 away to Rockford.
Ken Stout, Spokane Valley: said he never knew Mike Jackson,but heard nothing but good things;and what
bothers him most is the lack of clarity when we ask why he was he let go,there is no answer.
Clyde Smith: suggested Council take the $400,000 settlement.
There were no further public comments. Vote by acclamation to approve the settlement: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any
member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
Proposed Motion:I move to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of claim vouchers on April 26, 2016 Request for Council Action Form, Total: $1,152,322.65
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b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending April 15,2016: $299,620.04
c. Approval of March 15, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes, Special Workshop Meeting
d. Approval of April 12, 2016 Council Meeting Minutes, Regular Formal Format
e. Approval of April 19,2016 Council Meeting Minutes, Special 4:00 p.m. Meeting
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent
Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 16-004,Uncovered Loads—Erik Lamb
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded
to approve Ordinance 16-004 adopting Spokane Valley Municipal Code Chapter 7.10 relating to the
transportation of waste materials. City Legal Intern Hatch explained that the only change from the first
reading was having the penalty as a class 3 civil infraction. Mayor Higgins invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 16-006 Annual Comp Plan Amendment—Karen Kendall
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded
to advance Ordinance 16-006 adopting Comprehensive Plan amendment CPA 2016-0001 to a second
reading. Planner Kendall explained the privately initiated comp plan amendment as she had done in the
past, that all parcels would be changed from low density to light industrial, and that all parcels are owned
by Avista. Mayor Higgins invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In
Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 16-007 Zoning Map Amendment—Karen Kendall
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded
to advance Ordinance 16-007 adopting amendment to official zoning map for CPA 2016-0001 to a second
reading.Ms.Kendall explained that this is the accompanying ordinance to the previous agenda item,which
would officially change the zoning map. Mayor Higgins invited public comment; no comments were
offered. Vote by acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Higgins invited public comments; no comments were offered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5. City Hall Bid—Eric Guth
Public Works Director Guth said that the bids were opened last Thursday and that nine bids were submitted,
all within budget. Mr. Guth went over the bid tabulation showing Meridian Construction as the apparent
lowest,responsive bidder. Mr.Guth said staff wanted to give Council these results tonight as an opportunity
to ask any questions; he said this will be brought back for a motion at the special 5:00 p.m. May 3 Council
meeting, at which time Mr. Calhoun and Ms. Taylor will have more information on the bonding issue. In
response to Councilmember Wood's question about why alternate 1 showed up as "white" on the
spreadsheet and Mr. Guth explained that alternative 1 is for a half basement and alternate 2 is for a full
basement, and that only the full basement figures were included in the totals, otherwise the totals would
have incorrectly accounted for a basement and a half. At Councilmember Gothmann's suggestion, Mr.
Calhoun said the May 3 figures will also show the engineer's estimate.
Mayor Higgins called for a recess at 7:25 p.m.; he reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
6. Comprehensive Plan,Tiny Homes—Micki Harnois
Planner Harnois explained that staff has compiled information regarding information on "tiny houses"
including regulations and examples. She said that the Spokane Valley Municipal Code addresses RV's,
Accessory Dwelling Units,and park model homes,but tiny homes and tiny home communities,along with
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cottage housing were not considered during the 2008 development regulations update. She gave some
background information on the rationale for having tiny homes, as noted in her accompanying
memorandum. Ms. Harnois mentioned the demographics of those who might seek alternative housing,
showed some examples of the homes and residential areas, mentioned new code (Washington
Administrative Code)exemptions for indigent housing guidelines, and mentioned possible next steps.
Councilmember Pace said he hopes to see the comp plan have some zoning and development regulations
to allow for all the different options of tiny homes;Councilmember Gothmann mentioned the idea of having
these homes or parks near bus lines and/or facilities like grocery stores;Councilmember Wood said he likes
the concept as well as the idea of having overlays so as not to change the underlying zone; and Deputy
Mayor Woodard said he supports all these options along with having flexibility as housing costs are an
issue. Deputy Mayor Woodard also mentioned having these types of homes should be up to the developer;
and that we need to be able to give options to churches for senior housing. Councilmember Pace said he is
not in favor of having any housing subsidizes or having incentives for low rent or low purchase price.
Several Councilmembers said they would like to see this concept pursued.
7. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins
Councilmember Gothmann said that during the March 22 meeting, it was asked that the topic of an
independent investigation on the firing of the city manager be scheduled at an upcoming meeting,and that
it was determined to delay that until after the matter had been settled; and he therefore requested that the
issue be placed on an upcoming agenda other than just on the "pending" list. Deputy Mayor Woodard
suggested that at the earliest,Council wait another week as there are other issues that are time sensitive,but
that he had no problem in having discussions later to see what can be achieved. Mr. Calhoun said that can
be discussed at Monday's agenda meeting. Mayor Higgins mentioned the replacement of the two council
vacancies, and City Clerk Bainbridge explained that the ad would be in the papers this weekend with an
application deadline of May 13, interviews tentatively set for June 11, with appointments tentatively
scheduled for the June 28 Council meeting. There were no objections.
8. Department Monthly Reports
These reports were for information only and were not reported or discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Calhoun had no comments.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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RE: Spokane Valley City Council Proposals Regarding State Legislative Goals
SCBIL File No. 3293-999
Dear Spokane Valley Councilmembers:
We write on behalf of our client, the Washington and Northern Idaho District Council of
Laborers, to bring to your attention our very serious concerns about a proposal made at the City
Council's March 15, 2016, Special Meeting Workshop.
During the discussion that followed introduction of Item 9 of that meeting, entitled
"Council Brainstorming," a Councilman made a statement indicating that it was his hope that the
Spokane Valley City Council would focus its efforts related to its state "legislative agenda" on,
among other things, Washington State"becoming a right-to-work state."
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We want to make the City Council aware, if it is not already, that its role in advocating
for or against possible state legislation is strictly circumscribed by state law. RCW 42.17A.555
provides, for example, that no elective official may "use or authorize the use of' public facilities
for the purpose of promoting or opposing any ballot proposition. Similarly, no public funds may
be used to lobby the state legislature in support or opposition to any measure. RCW
42.17A.635(2). The City Council is not immune from these requirements because it is an elected
body; instead, as the statutory makes clear, it is precisely because it is an elected body, the
members of which receive and are capable of expending public funds, that its members are
limited in the ways they can attempt to influence lawmaking at the state level.
The proposal that Spokane Valley City Council expend any resources, including staff
time or the even partially compensated time of City Councilpeople, advocating that Washington
State restrict the legal authority of small and large businesses alike to voluntarily enter into
"agency shop" agreements with the labor organizations that represent their employees, which is
what a so-called "right-to-work" law would do, would not merely place the City Council on the
wrong side of an important public policy issue, it would constitute the City Council, and all of its
members, flagrantly violating state law. Each individual member of the City Council who
authorizes or engages in such conduct could be held personally liable, both civilly and
criminally, for such violations.
Such actions would also very likely subject the City of Spokane Valley itself to severe
civil penalties and other serious financial repercussions, should an action be brought against it
for this misconduct.
In light of the above, the Laborers District Council is prepared to take appropriate legal
action should the City Council choose to expend any public resources, how limited, in support of
so-called "right to work" legislation at the statewide level. We trust that, in light of this
communication, no such expenditure of public resources will occur and, as a result, no legal
action will be necessary.
Sincerely,
Dmitri Iglitzin
Attorneys for Washington and Northern Idaho
District Council of Laborers
cc: Don McCleod, Business Manager, Washington & Northern Idaho District Council of
Laborers
April 26 2016 Council Testimony— Mary Pollard — Spokane Valley
I was alarmed to hear Council legislative goals to include Right to Work, Reform of
L & I and reducing B & 0 tax. These are not City Issues and abuse our trust in
electing you to office, certainly not to cap the rights of the working class. You are
to represent all Valley people. ( 142)` m.q��/ ,, -g7-��/(
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You have overlooked the human rights/justiceGG
iCssOues Unions provide. Unions are --1‘46/
where the rubber hits the road for Public Safety. The workers are more than an ''� ,OXV
item on a cost/profit balance sheet. It is shameful to cheapen life by reducing
human worth to a utilitarian contribution as economic development.
As Christians the claim of Christ is over all commanding us to love our neighbors
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as ourselves. We should demand wages that meet more than subsistence living.
Pace's shocking desire to compete with Idaho — would be to put us on a par with
less wages, less benefits, less education — less opportunity for families as unmet
basic needs fracture children's futures and breaks the fabric of families — leaving
little to feed their souls.
Union apprenticeships provide a skilled future to build on. It's a way out of low
skill jobs. My husband's union wages gave me the choice to stay home with our
children to volunteer and share with others. Wages and benefits allow economic
development because the rich can only buy so many cars, so much food and
products.
Right to Work— does not benefit the economy. For every $1 million in wage cuts
to workers, the economy loses $850,000 and 6 jobs. They do not attract business
and manufacturing as RTW states continue to see work outsourced.
Lowering the bar— creates a low skill work force without a way to work their way
out of the hole Right to Work creates. Is business interest to give less and keep
more — so we entice more businesses to come and give less and keep more ?
Basically any job is better than none? Children growing up with a worker
mentality—are resigned to their working class. Without Unions education suffers,
teens drop out of school to help at home. Self—esteem campaigns are empty
when the reality of your family struggle — isn't dignified with the respect of the
benefits of human rights — less is not more. 28.3% of jobs in states with RTW are
low wage jobs below the poverty line for a family of four—with less medical
benefits the infant death rate is 19% higher.
Business used to share their profits with their workers but this has changed to
giving high returns to stock holders. This is all the more reason why Unions are
valuable today as a tool in the struggle for human justice.
Unions are a defense mechanism of the working class to defend their living
standards and to protect their human rights. This is class conflict between the
working class and the business. Studies show Right to Work just doesn't deliver.
Please remove this from any future agendas as it is unfitting in the responsibilities
to uphold the dignity of others.
Mary Pollard
Spokane Valley, WA
Bid Tabulation Form rchitects`West 1—.
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Spokane Valley City Hall ®' °` " Preliminary
Base Bid-April 21,2016 @ 2:00 PM Alternate Bids-April 21,2016 @ 3:00 PM --
Baker Leone&Keeble Lydig Meridian Neeser T.W.Clark Walker Western States Construction Northcon
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Non-collusion Certificate X X X X X X X X X
Bid Security X X X
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Base Bid $9,425,000.00 $9,110,000.00 $9,470,000.00 $8,965,000.00 $10,489,000.00 $9,336,000.00 $9,394,000.00 $9,500,000.00 $9,570,000.00
Alternate No.1
$365,734.00 $306,000.00 $278,000.00 $350,000.00 $288,000.00 $282,000.00 $384,000.00 $329,000.00 $345,575.00
Provide Half Basement
Alternate No.2
$980,000.00 $686,000.00 $584,000.00 $680,900.00 $516,000.00 $655,000.00 $771,000.00 $831,000.00 $659,580.00
Provide Full Basement
Alternate No.3 $6,987.00 $6,600.00 $6,800.00 $6,500.00 $6,600.00 $6,000.00 $6,600.00 $6,200.00 $9,100.00
HVAC Zoning Kit
Alternate No.4 $150,191.00 $177,000.00 $123,000.00 $150,000.00 $151,474.00 $107,000.00 $104,300.00 $154,000.00 $155,525.00
Linear Wood Ceilings In Lobbies
Alternate No.5
Linear Wood Ceilings in Council $60,737.00 $89,800.00 $70,800.00 $59,000.00 $64,000.00 $56,000.00 $53,400.00 $62,000.00 $61,800.00
Chambers
Alternate No.6 NOT USED
Alternate No.7
Steel Fencing in lieu of Chain Link $201,499.00 $201,000.00 $222,000.00 $213,500.00 $209,212.00 $199,000.00 $206,200.00 $207,000.00 $217,850.00
Alternate No.8 $2,975.00 $1,100.00 $3,760.00 $10,000.00 $5,202.00 -$500.00 $9,620.00 $12,000.00 $2,460.00
Wood Top Rail at Guardrails _
Alternate No.9
Spray Foam Insulation in Exterior $61,110.00 $47,000.00 $49,200.00 $46,000.00 $50,498.00 $49,000.00 $47,322.00 $47,500.00 $48,000.00
Walls
Alternate No.10 Provide
infrastructure for undergrounding of $40,323.00 $37,700.00 $36,800.00 $44,300.00 $50,450.00 $24,000.00 $28,485.00 $65,000.00 $30,520.00
utilites along Sprague Avenue
Subtotal w/Alt 2-10 $10,928,822.00 $10,356,200.00 $10,566,360.00 $10,175,200.00 $11,542,436.00 $10,431,500.00 $10,620,927.00 $10,884,700.00 $10,754,835.00
Sales Tax $950,807.51 $900,989.40 $919,273.32 $885,242.40 $1,004,191.93 $907,540.50 $924,020.65 $946,968.90 $935,670.65
2.- Ci 511,879,629.51 $11,257,189.40 $11,485,633.32 $11,060,442.40 $12,546,627.93 $11,339,040.50 $11,544,947.65 s a.a., Z,1,66 8.90 $11,690,505.65
Plumbing Subcontractor 3-V 3-V Prof.Piping 3-V 3-V 3-V Prof.Piping 3-V Pro.Plumbing
HVAC Subcontractor Metalcraft Metalcraft Metalcraft Metalcraft Metalcraft Metalcraft Metalcraft Air Tech R&R Heating&Air
Electrical Subcontractor Petersen Petersen Petersen Petersen Dorsh&Kahl Diamond Petersen Petersen Petersen
*Bids are under advisement pending City Council meeting on May 3,2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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