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2017, 11-14 Formal Format MIN TES h City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Meeting Formal Tuesday,November 14,2017 Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order at 6;00 p.m, Rod I Liggins, Mayor Mark Calhoun, City Manager Arne Woodard, Deputy° Mayor John Hoh earn,Deputy City Manager Caleb Collier, Councihnember Cary Driskell, City Attorney Pam Haley, Councilmember Chelsie'1'aylor, la'inance Director Mike Munch, Council member. Mike Stone, Parks &Recreation Director Ed Pace, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney Sam Wood, Couneilmcrnber Lori Baarlow, Senior Planner Bill TTclbig,City Engineer Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Sid Johnson of Spokane Valley Baptist Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, staff, and members of the audienee stood for the Pledge of Allegiance- R(W1, CALL City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Counci lmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA it was me vd by Deputy ayoi Woodard, seconded and unanimouOy agreed to approve the amended agenda- INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS nla COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS Cauncilmembers Munch, Pace, and Collier had no report. Councilmember Haley mentioned she attended several STA (Spokane Transit Authority) board meetings, mostly in executive session and they have a tentative agreement with the drivers. Councilmember Wood said he attended the ribbon cutting for European Wax. Deputy Mayor Woodard said he attended the Senior Citizens' annual meeting at CenterPlace; that he conducted private tours of City Ilall to several people; went to the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee meeting, and went to meeting about the company Amazon. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Higgins reported that he atlended the Clean Air Committee meeting where they discussed the number of days this:summer which were in the unsafe zone, and that they are now working on regulations for"pot"growing,which he said is very contentious;said he attended the NE Mayor's Association meeting; went to a fundraiser for the Valley Museum; attended the North Corridor Advisoiy Committee and said things seems to be moving well but at the current pace, it will be a long time before we see results on our end of town; went.to the GST (Greater Spokane, inc) economic forecast for the region,which he said is a rosy forecast; said he also attended several other meetings such as the WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation)project development meeting/workshop. PROCLAMATION nlaa Minuses Regulair('oauticil Meeting: 11-14-2017 Pape 1 of11 Approved)by Council: 12-12-2017 PETUIC COMMENTS: Mayor Higgins explained the process, and then invited public comment.. Ms. Jan Yount, S _okane Valley: said she is a speech language pathologist and has worked with children for eighteen years; she spoke of unvaccinated kids in the context of the past mumps outbreak; said vaccinations re recommended to reduce the likelihood of people as a carrier to others who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons;said sometimes people arc infected before symptoms appear;that the Center for Disease Control reported that some diseases, like measles, are highly contagious; said she is a strong supporter for keeping unvaccinated kids home during an outbreak, Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley: asked what is the obligation of a school district to make sure children not attending school due to being unvacctnatcd,are current in their curriculum;said he would like someone from the school district to reply. Mr. Rob I lumphrey, Spokane Valley; spoke of his concern with snow removal and being imposed upon for removing the snow-from sidewalks; said he lives on a main road and if there were a three-inch snowfall,he would be removing large, amounts of snow as the plows could run three to four times a day up and down that road; said it is not fair; that everyone in the area uses these roads and some areas only get plowed maybe twice a year, but his area gets plowed whenever there is snow on the road. Ms. Bobby Nicole Spencer, Spokane Valley: said she understands there are different opinions regarding vaccinations;but if you impinge on the rights of one you impinge on the rights of others;said people should be left alone to live their lives; that people keep changing things; the military wants to kick some people out; said defenses are being taken away and people are seared not knowing what to expect. 1.PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed 2018 Budget,.Final Hering -Chelsie Taylor Mayor I Iiggins opened the public hearing at 6:22 p.m. and invited Finance Director Taylor to speak. After Director Taylor explained the background of the 2018 budget, as noted on her November 14, 2017 Request for Council Action form, Mayor Higgins invited public comment. Ms. Peggy Doering spoke concerning the tourism facility fund 104; said it was started by vote of the TPA (Tourism and Planning) in 2015, and approved by Council and has about $1.1 million for tourism related facilities; said it has not gone to the voting citizens about the management and ownership of such a facility; she referenced a 2015 meeting and letter expressing concerns on tax collection on a plan that hadn't been put Birth; said she has concerns this fund will continue to grow without a plan; said the I.TAC met October 19 where the director of the 1IUJ13 spoke about his facility and of the need for outdoor fields; said she would like an exploratory committee formed to outline the needs and goals; she mentioned citizens needs to start realizing how a plan earl he fulfilled; and said land acquisition should he moved higher on the agenda. Mr. Rocky Samson, Spokane Valley: saki he appreciates Council keeping the budget as low as they have, and appreciates their work. 2. 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:1 move to approve the Consent A enrda, a.Approval of claim vouchers on Nov 14, 2017 Request for Council Action Form, 'Total: $3,485,678.09 h. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending October 31, 2017: $404,851,50 c.Approval of October 17, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session d. Approval of October 24, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes, Formal Format e. Approval of October 3 I, 2017 Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard, , econded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda Minutes.Regular council Meeting_ 11-14-2017 Page 2 of S Approved by Ciwneit: 12-12-2017 NEW BUSINESS: 3. Second Reading Ordinance 17-013 amending 2017 Tfudt—Chelsie'l'aylor Aller City C l erk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve Ordinance 17-013 amending Ordinance 16-017 which adopted a budget,far the per'iod.Ianuary 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, as subsequently amended by Ordinance 17-008_ Finance Director Taylor explained the background of the ordinance to amend the 2017 budget, after which Mayor Higgins invited public comment No comments were offered_ Vote by Acclamation; In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed.' Alone_ Motion carried. 4. Second Reading Ordinance 17-014 Adopting 2018 Budget—Chelsie Taylor Atter City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve Ordinance 17-014 adopting the 2018 budget. After Finance Taylor briefly went over the information contained in her November 14,2017 Request for Council Action form, Mayor Higgns invited public comments. No comments were offered. Vale by Acclamation: 1n Favor, Unanimous_ Opposed' None. Motion carried 5. Resolution 17-017 Amending Master Speed Limit Schedule, f1'11, Pines. Sullivan—John I Iohman It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve Resolution 17-017 amending the Master LSJ)eedLimit Schedule as proposed. Deputy City Manager l-Lohman explained that concerning 8"Avenue, there has not been another auto crash reported since the new improvements have been added; said this master speed limit schedule comes forward in accordance with state law and City code; said the required engineering analysis was performed and the choice is to approve this change, or leave the street with the current 35 miles-per-hour speed limit_ Councilmember Collier asked about 8" on University at Pines, and Mr. Hohman said that segment will be examined to sec if other changes are needed,hut tonight this change is just for 8th Avenue from Pines Road to Sullivan Road. Councilmember Wood asked about the low speed limit on'1'hierman and Mr. Noll man said staff can also bring that back for future discussion. Mayor I liggins invited public comment. Ms. Nina Fluegal,Spokane Valley: said there has been much time and effort into this proposal,but a simple remedy would he to have all the side roads the run east to west, or north to south, at 25 mph;she said people will drive how they drive; and she asked who will enforce these speeds; she said we don't have enough police officers now and it is fruitless to change these; she suggested pulling up stop signs; said now we have to budget to change the speed limit sips; said she has been trying to years to get a secondary stop sign on 4th and Blake; said all side roads should be 25 mph; she said that stop signs will slow traffic more than changing traffic speed signs; and said this doesn't make sense. Ms. Jaclyn Gallian, Spokane \'alley: said it will be confusing to have three different speed limits on one street and she suggested making it unified on the entire street. Ms. Ailiene Callian, Spokane Valley: said the perception is we are setting up speed traps by deliberately changing the speed limit in the middle .of the road; that speed traps are a way of getting more money and the City will be sued over this as speed traps are illegal; she said there should be one speed limit and we need to control traffic in a reasonable way and not decide tonight Ms. Madeline Kline, Spokane Valley: said she lives on 10" and Clinton; that 8'1' and McDonald is ridiculous;that 4m and McDonald have had more people killed than 811i and McDonald;said the problem on 8th was foliage and not the intersection; said to check when those accidents occurred within the last three years, that it was prior to people keeping things trimmed; said the man who bought the home three to four years ago,and that's when the wrecks started and continued until the foliage was gone;she said three speeds on one street is ridiculous. MinutcsRe iIaarCouncilMcetiug; 11-14-2017 Page 3ofK Approved by Council; 12-12-2017 There were no further public comments_ Councilmember Collier said he feels uniformity is needed, and Councilmember Pace added that some people made sensible Comments,and we should not change the speed on 8cl`,but rather make them all 25 mph. Councilmember Munch said he agrees, adding that there was some talk previously about doing a city-wide study, and that needs to happen; said we can't have one street with three to four different speed limits. Deputy Mayor Woodard said he has asked for a long time for a city- wide street analysis; but we have made some headway on some of that;he said a study was conducted when the accidents started, and most of them occurred during daylight hours; said at some time we will have to study the rest of the city but not tonight; he said we need more opportunities for people to see those signs and slow down, and said there is no speed trap as the streets are marked, Vote by Ac himation.' In Favor Mayor Higgins, Deputy Mayor Woodard, and Councilmembers Haley and Wood. Opposed. Coarncilmembers Cornier, Pace and Munch. Motion carried: 6. Motion Consideration; Legislative Agenda—Mark Calhoun It was moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to approve the proposed 2018 Legislative Agenda as drafted. City Manager Calhoun went over the items contained in the Legislative Agenda. Mayor Higgins mentioned that the last item dealing with protecting parental rights, is a suggestion to the legislators and not a rule or law change. Mayor Higgins then invited public comment. Rev. Genavieve Heywood, Veradale United Church of Christ, Spokane Valley: said she has concerns for the parental rights and wanted to remind Council that birthing children doesn't make someone a parent; said she is aware that parents need the right to have recourse when children are medically damaged, and she mentioned part of an ordinance and said that.this is not within Council's preview;she said the Council's responsibility is to the public;said not allowing kids to talk to medical professionals won't improve a family dynamic that is already in trouble; said transgenders are the most vulnerable and this will increase fear and bullying; and said she hopes Council will consider this carefully. Mr. Bob West, Spokane Valley: said that previously Mr. Driskell referenced a letter from the Center for Justice and from the ACLU;said his concern is if this passes,does it place the citizen in any type of liabil ity situation as those letters were pretty explicit as tar as ramifications. In response,Mr. Driskell said if this is adopted it will not put the city at potential liability for a lawsuit; said the "ordinance talking points" forwarded previously by Mr. Pace is not this legislative issue; but this is merely a legislative platform to talk to the legislature and does not propose any change in law,and this is not in conflict with state laws. Mi-. JoIin Harding, Spokane Valley: said we are law-abiding citizens and as such have to be required to immunize our kids so they can gain access to the school; said will they do the sande thing for people who come here illegally and make sure they have all their vaccinations; said 95% of these people are not immunized and some specific goups arc bringing certain strains of illnesses we have never seen before. Ms, Kim Halms, Spokane Valley: she thanked Council for their time in this effort. Ms. Paula Smith, Spokane Valley: said she is excited to hear this is on the legislative agenda so people can work together to find a solution and compromise and that this takes away the fear of the City being sued. There were no further public comments. Councilmember Collier said he took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the rights of the individual, and he would stand in the way of anyone who seeks to trample individual rights. Deputy Mayor Woodard stated that these items are 10 remind our legislators as they work through the laws,of the concerns of our citizens, and Councilttrcmhcr I laley said she believes this is vague enough and she will vote for it. Couneilmember Wood thanked Mr. Driskell for the well written item. Vote by Acclamation_in Favor; Unranirnou.c, Opposed.'None. Motion carried, Mr. Calhoun said he will attempt to set up a meeting with Council and the Legislators for December 5 or December 12 for some time in the afternoon. Minutcs Rcgutar Council Meeting! 11-14-2.017 ['Age 4 ofS Approved by Council: 12-12-2017 7. Mayoral Appointment: Citizen to Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee. (I ICDAC)—Mayor Higgins It was moved byDeputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Timothy Norwick to the Spokane County Hous.ing and Community Development Advisory Committee for a three- year tem pending- official appointment by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Mayor Higgins briefly explained about the committee e and the opening, and Deputy Mayor Woodard noted that former committee member Shane Comer was a great representative. Mayor Higgins invited publiccomment; no comments were offered. Vote by Ac lamation:In Favor: Unanimous_ Opposed:None. Motion carried, 7a new item: City Hall Closure It was ?moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded to close the City Hal and CenterPlace at 12.00 p.m., noon, Wednesday, November 22, 2017, to allow staff time to pr'epar'e for their ThanksgivingHoliday; and to close City Hall and Center Pdaccefor the entire day on Tuesday, December 26, 2017; that this closure affects only normal adinfnistrativefianctions ofthe City, however, pre-planned events at Centerl'dace will take place as scheduled Mayor Higgins invited public comment The only comment was front Ms. Peggy Doering asking and receiving clarification on the dates. Councilmember Haley said staff` really worked hard when we moved, and that staff volunteered their time during the open house; and said this gesture will enable staff to spend time with their family. Deputy Mayor Woodard agreed and said next week, City Hall will be very quiet Mr. Calhoun added that any preschcdulcd CcnterPlace events during those timeframes will not be impacted; and if by December 26 there is snow,this will also not affect snow removal operations. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Higgins invited public comments, and said if people have comments concerning the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee(L'I'AC),this is the opportunity to make those comments. Ms. Bobby Spencer, Spokane Valley: concerning the holidays, she asked about New Years as it wasn't included. Rev. Genavieve Heywood, Veradale United Church of Christ, Spokane Valley: said she read the Spokesman Review and the goal of Connell that Spokane Valley be business friendly; said she has been asking about Council's vision and hopes it will be to the benefit of the citizens first; said we need to be a city where the public can get around in the streets with good services and good roads; she encouraged Council to look at their goals and vision, and to consider ways to make our city a city of clean water, good roads, and strong neighborhoods, Ms. Jayne Singleton, Spokane Valley Museum: said she is aware attic history of the L'I'AC process as she served on that committee in 2005 and 2006; said the state statutes are the guide to use in awarding funding to applicants; said it has been a contentious process and is not equitable or collaborative and she hopes this changes in the future; said the recommendations for 2018 for the Museum and Valleyfest amount of 2.3% of the total fined, and mentioned the removal of $225,000 taking place in conversations that took place before the open public meeting; said they were told they would not.he firnded because the fund would not be replenished, however, it increases over the years; said then they were told that hoteliers already met and decided who would be funded and in what amounts; said some oar tubers of the I,TAC went to Valleyfest. and asked people where they were staying, brit that wasn't done with any other entity; said this is the way the process has been and it is difficult for a Valley entity to get funded; adding that the museum is in the business of tourism, Mr. Bill Crawford: spoke of the L I'AC funds being sent outside the Valley; said he was a strong proponent of incorporation as 40% of revenues were collected in the Valley but went elsewhere; said the idea of incorporation was to keep Valley money in the valley where the City provides good services without raising M'nnotes Regular Council Meeting: I1-11-2017 Page 5 of Approve,'"by Cotoicil: 12-12-2017 taxes; he asked why so much LTAC funds are sent to entities outside the Valley like Visit Spokane; said sometimes they gel more than half of the total allocation; and he urged Council to fund valley things first, and other events need to show Council how those events would benefit Spokane Valley. Mr. Tom McArthur, Spokane.Valley: said he is a board member of the Heritage Museum; said their 2018 request was for $25,000 and the LTAC recommended $4,400; said they are grateful for any support, but why give more than four times the amount to competitors than to ourselves; said if this is for tourism promotion for Spokane Valley then make it that. Ms. Peggy Doering, Valleyfest: said her observations of the LTAC process from the past and the most recent meeting; that these are Spokane Valley funds and not the lodging industry; that.what she observed on October 19 is a contentious thing and has been for fourteen years; said all the applicants that day were qualified to apply for the funding, like Parks and Recreation to finish some sand volleyball courts at Browns Park, Crave, and Oktoberfcst; she mentioned pages 69 and 77 in the 2018 budget proposal and in the proposed comp plan; said during that October meeting, sonic applicants were advised to apply for TPA funds and to use CenterPlace marketing funds; she said Valleyfest is our community event and it was disconcerting for her to hear that people were being asked where they were staying and she wasn't aware this was done at any other event; said she has exit surveys; said we need solutions and a new attitude and would like a committee reorganization to discuss the purpose for marketing and tourism. Ms. Nina r'luegal, Spokane Valley: asked if someone was working on [he fire department roaring down 4th Avenue; said she made numerous quests to find out what can be done; and now 8th will he reduced to 30; asked how this will go with 4d1 not being used as the Fire Department's local speedway; asked what is the definition of an arterial and collector; who will do anything about the Fire Department using 4th Avenue; said no one has called or talked to her about this and something has to change as there is no reason for them to come down 4'f1;said she also lives close to Summit School which is now sitting empty;asked why doesn't the school district make that another elementary instead of spending money on another school. Ms. Bobby Spencer, Spokane Valley: said she has lived here for several years and today is the first she's heard that we have a museum; asked where does that money go as apparently it is not going where it is supposed to or she would have heard of a museum. ')'here were no further comments and Mayor I liggins called for a recess at 7:44 p.m.; he reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p-ns- ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 8, Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2018 Docket—Lori Barlow Senior Planner Barlow explained about the process for a comp plan amendment, and that we have received four privately initiated amendments, along with the City's proposed three initiated map amendments; she said that all amendments to consider arc map amendments. After Ms. Barlow went through the PowerPoint explaining the process, and each map amendment proposal, she said staff will he hack next week to ask Council to take action on the docket. 9. lodging Tax Advisory Committee(LTAC)Recommendations to Council—Chelsie'1'aylor;Erik Lamb Finance Director Taylor explained some of the background associated with the I,TAC, and Deputy City Attorney Lamb mentioned the spreadsheet showing the reeorn mended funding allocation for 2018 and that a public question arose about the integrity of the process in reference to the Open Public Meeting Act (OPMA). Mr, iamb said staff conducted a cursory review of the issues and won't talk about the OPMrl, but did want to discuss the options; and he went through the three options listed on the November 14, 2017 Request for Coutie ilAction form. Mr.Lamb said the LTAC is an advisory committee,and that staff believes option 3 is valid and plausible, in that.Council may make an independent review of all the relevant materials Minutes R.ugultir Coun it Meeting: 11-14-2017 )'age 6 of 8 Approved by Council; 12-12-2017 and make its own proposed distribution, which may be the same or different from the LTAC recommendation; which recommendation would occur ata future meeting,and if Council makes a different proposed distribution, that would require 45 days for the LTAC to review and provide comment before final Council action_ Mr_ Lamb said if Council concurs, a motion can be scheduled for the November 21 meeting o n Council's proposed distribution,and if Council's proposed distribution is the same as the LTAC, Council could take final action at the December 12 meeting; and if the Council's proposed distribution is different from the L'IAC's recommendation, such action could be taken at the January 9, 2018 Council meeting. There was some discussion about this year's process with Mr. Lamb reiterating that he did not want to comment about any possible violations; and this option would allow us to continue; again mentioning that the LTAC is an advisory committee, Councilmember Wood said people volunteer for this commit Lee and he finds them very reputable_ Councilmember Pace said the money doesn't come from Spokane Valley taxpayers., but comes from people passing through staying in hotels as part of the sales tax the hotels collect; said the purpose is to increase tourism in Spokane Valley and alter hearing some of the comments tonight, isexcited about option 3. Mr. Lamb reminded Council that if that is Council's preference,he would need a motion tonight to go with option 3;adding that he is not suggesting there is any fault,but it is in the City's interest of avoiding any possible challenge and to promote opening of the process. It was then moved by Deputy Mayor Woodard and seconded that Council pursue option three at the November 27, 2017 meeting and,for Cou€ac°il to colatact an }ric7eiraendent review and develop its own pr{oj rs.seddistribution of the lodging tax revenues, which may be the same or di!, `erent fi'oin the LTAC recommendation. Couneilmemher Munch said last year there were only two options and that he didn't want to open something that could be challenged. Mr. Lamb explained that an informal Attorney General opinion offers a similar view to this option,and therefore, we believe it is plausible and defensible. Mayor Higgins invited public comment. Jayne Singleton. E leritage Museum: she said they are not pointing fingers but brought forward the history of how this process has evolved; that it appears some are held to a different standard; that historically decisions were made outside the committee meeting; and that they want a fair and equitable process_ Mr. Tony Lazanis, Spokane Valley said he would like to see about$'100,000 kept for three years to use to expand the Convention Center,as after three years we would have$1.2 million and an expanded convention center will being in bigger conventions_ 'l'here were no other public comments. Councilmember Pace said he has been through this process now for four years and it has always bothered him that Visit.Spokane and the Spokane Sports Commission received so much money; said they are overly- biased for heads in beds;said he has come to realize that is the wrong approach;that we have solid Spokane Valley organizations that have potential to put heads in beds or actually do;that he will vote to move ahead with option 3; and if lie had to vote tonight he would vote for no funds for the Sports Commission and no funds to Visit Spokane,with the maximum to go to solid valley organizations.. Councilmember Wood said this option should always he available. Vote by Acclamation: ha Favor: Mayor Higgins, Deputy Mayor Woodard, and Councilmearrbers Munch, Haley, and Pace. Opposed, Couneiiraaembers Wood and Collier. Motion carried. 10. Surplus Items Chelsie Taylor After Finance Director Taylor went through) process of declaring items as surplus,as noted in her December 14,2017 Request for Council Action font, there was Council consensus to move this forward as planned. 9 I. 1 learin.g Examiner Services—Cary Driskell. City Attorney Driskell said that the hearing Examiner Mike Dempsey intends to retire at the cud of this year and it is not clear what the County will do for those services; they could replace Mr. Dempsey with another person in-house or they could contract for services with a private attorney. Mr. Driskell said we Minutes Regular Council Mccting: 11-14-2017 Page 7 of 8 Approved by C'nwi nc.i l: 12-12-2017 want to avoid any conflicts or even potential conflicts of interest so we would look closely al our option.%, depending on what the County does. Mr, f)riskelr also noted the current contract includes a AO-day termination provision, and if Council desired, we could issue a Request for Proposals to seek a contract with a private attorney. Mr. Driskell said ibe least favorite option for us would he to hire an in-house hearing examiner, and with the amount of cases we have, it would be a part-time position; so for now Mr. Driskell suggested we simply wait to see what lire County does_ There was discussion about us assuming liability for any challenged decisions and Mr. Driskell explained that.there is a very limited amount of potential liability for a f fearing Examiner acting within the scope of duties as it is quasi-judicial by nature, and we would have some level of protection from lawsuits much the same as judges have; but regarding Counti.ltirclnher Pace's question about Council taking on that role, Mr. Driskell said the potential amount of liability would be much lower with the I leering Examiner system instead of Council taking on that role. Councilmember Wood added that he prefers not looking at Council taking on such a role as he fccls Council is not equipped to does Council have the time to go get the expertise, but rather we meed an attorney who is trained and understands those issues, and therefore, he prefers contracting out for those services. Ultimately, there was Council consensus to wait and see what the County will do. 12. Advance Agenda Mayor Higgins Councilmember Collier proposed the City create its own independent police over-sight committee and at least two other Councilmembers nodded in agreement Mr. Calhoun said staff will add that to the advance agenda. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Calhoun mentioned that ICitara has closed on the property in the northeast industrial area; (hey arc a timber manufacturing facility and he extended thanks to Mr. Hohman, Mr. Basinger and the Economic Development Department. who were instrumental in bringing Itlat company to our City; said the Union Pacific Railroad running to the NE Industrial area lo the west of that properly will be constructed in the first quarter of 2018; and in reference to that, noted the January 2 agenda will include an update on what's underway in the Nr Industrial area. Mr. Calhoun said that.after 5 pm tonight,we learned we were awarded $6 million towards our Barker BNSF Grade Separation Project, with the grant from the National Highway Grade Program which will be administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and said he feels this represents a vote of confidence by WSDOT, and said both SDO`F and the Str1C(Spokane Regional Transportation Council)have"gotrc to bat"for us in obtaining this$6 million grant, and he extended thanks to WSDOT and SRTC for their tremendous assistance. It was moved by Deputy 1[4(..fyar° Woodard. seconded and ifnncini mroffs1v agreed fu a.djourr+_ The meeting adjourned a!8:56 p.in. r A.TM r,_R_ Iliggin ¢111ay►. ristine Bainbridge, City Clerk minntes Regular Council Meeting; 11-14-2017 Page.8 of S Approved by Cnunc i l: 12.12-2017 POIANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 14, 2017 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS SIGN-IN SHEET YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LiNliTED TO THREE MINUTES This sign-in sheet is for making comments not associated with an action item on tonight's agenda. if you wish to comment about an individual action item on tonight's agenda (such a' a cation to approve an ordinance, resolution, 03' contract) the Mayor will ask For comme s on A use items once that item is reached on the agenda. Please sign in if ou wish to make public comments. 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MENCE LEA A ' RINT WILL SPEAK ABOUT I: _ a Li. lerft j..-N .11*,,,, ' / _ LO a 1 w t 1 \i/17 i frt A , , it Please note titist once information is entered on this forret,.it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Please sign below if you would like to speak at the Public Hearing for the 2018 Budget t Amendment PRINT NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. There may be a time limit for your comments. Any documents for Council consideration should be provided to the City Clcrk for distribution, 'NAME Your City of Residence PLEASE PRINT Ai Ilk Please note that once information is entered on this.form,it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. My name is Peggy Doering, Executive Director of Valleyfest and former committee member of the Lodging Tax Committee. At this meeting tonight, I want to share my observations of the process of the Hotel Lodging Ta Committee from 2003 until the past meeting on October 19, 2017. This money is the City of Spokane Valley funds, not the lodging industry. Before incorporation, these tax funds were collected by the county for disbursement mainly to Spokane Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Sports Commission. Conventions, groups, events, would be hooked through those agencies, and referred to the hotels. Valleyfest was supported in those early years with the funds going to the Spokane Symphony. History is important to keep in mind as I discuss what I observed on October 19 in context for the allocations for 2018. All the applicants that came before the committee, that day were qualified under the RCW to apply for monies. Applicants had met the deadlines, and completed their 17 copies three holed punched. First grant was the proposal from the City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation, to finish the sand volleyball courts at Browns Park. This project was funded by the LT grant two years ago, and fits the objectives of the council. Visionary Marketing presented their grant requests for two new events Crave and Oktoberfest, They had worked with the economic development and CenterPlace, gotten their 501 C 3, met the guidelines for the new events in the city. It is in the preliminary budget on pages 69, and 77 in addition to the proposed comp plan. As with other events that day, they were advised to apply to the TPA, work with hotels, track rooms. In addition, they were advised to use CenterPlace marketing funds. Spokane Valley Heritage Museum also fits the definition in the RCW to have the operations of the tourism owned by nonprofits. Valleyfest is our community event for the City of Spokane Valley. A diligent committee member of the LTC said that he called Sterling Hospitality for room numbers, and walked around the venue asking if people stayed in hotels. I find, that this is quite disconcerting in the current safety climate that we live in that someone was asking on behalf of my organization. I do have exit surveys done by representatives with a written survey, and ID. Was this same action done for any other nonprofit asking for these funds? However, we need solutions and a new attitude with the allocation of $572,000 for 2018. This needs to be a collaborative and respectful process which meets the goals and objectives of the community that the City Council represents. Committee reorganization Training on thecouncil goal and objectives Purpose of the monies is for marketing and tourism; those needs are evolving as the City of Spokane Valley grows. Use the models that are in Ellensburg, Renton and other cities of similar size that use this as part of the economic development. This is money collected in our City and should be utilized in our city.