2019, 05-21 Study Session MINUTES
SPOKANE VALLEY COUNCIL MEETING
STUDY SESSION
Spokane Valley City Hail Council Chambers
Spokane Valley, Washington
May 21, 2019
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Rod Higgins,Mayor Mark Calhoun, City Manager
Pam Haley, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Brandi Peetz, Councilmember John Hohman,Deputy City Manager
Linda Thompson, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks & Rec. Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Sam Wood, Councilmember Adam Jackson, Planning/Grants Engineer
Ame Woodard, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Chad Phillips, Stormwater Engineer
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
John Whitehead, Human Resources Manager
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Haley, seconded, and unanimously agreed
to approve the agenda.
1. Proposed Code Text Amendment,Addressing Standards—Karen Kendall
After Building Official Nickerson, standing in for Ms.Kendall, explained the background of this proposed
amendment,there was Council consensus to proceed to a first ordinance reading.
2.New Employee Report—John Whitehead
Human Resources Manager Whitehead said this report is in response to a previous Council request to be
informed quarterly of new employees; and he mentioned the five employees listed on the Request for
Council Action form, noting that Executive Assistant Marti Patterson was inadvertently left off the list.
City Manager Calhoun noted that Ms. Patterson has been here for about two months and is doing a
wonderful job.
3. Draft 2020-2025 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)—Adam Jackson
After Mr. Jackson went through the PowerPoint explaining the purpose of the TIP, and showing which
projects are included as closeout projects, bridge and grade separation projects, intersection improvement
projects, reconstruction/preservation projects, City-wide projects; sidewalk, trail and stormwater projects;
there was Council consensus to proceed with the June 4th TIP hearing and proposed resolution to adopt.
4.Potential BUILD Grant—Adam Jackson
Mr. Jackson explained about the call for the BUILD project grant application, as noted in his Request for
Council Action form; after which there was Council consensus to bring this back to the June 4t'` Council
meeting for a motion consideration. Mr. Calhoun added that the Pines/Grade separation project is not
included in this, but as an aside, that also will be on the June 4 agenda to discuss the alternatives analysis
for that project.
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5. Browns Park Improvements—Mike Stone
Parks and Recreation Director Stone gave some background on the Browns Park 2019 Improvements
Projects, as noted in his PowerPoint; he noted bids had not been received at the writing of this Request for
Council Action form, but we did have a bid opening with two bids submitted; that one was low, and the
other was within budget; said the construction estimate was $999,866.76 and the low bid, including the
three alternatives, was $991,000; said he is excited to come back next week for the bid award, and there
was Council consensus to proceed as planned.
6. Department of Ecology Agreement, Decant Facility—Chad Phillips,Bill Helbig
Mr. Phillips gave a brief overview of the purpose of these agreements, and then via his PowerPoint
presentation,showed the location of the Decant facility,and went over the Phase HI financials and summary
including the project overview and benefits of the canopy. Council gave consensus to proceed with the
motion consideration for the agreement at next week's Council meeting as planned.
7. Department of Ecology Agreement, Sprague Ave. Stormwater Improvement—Chad Phillips,Bill Helbig
After Mr. Phillips went over the components of the Sprague Avenue, University to Park Stormwater
Improvements Project,Council gave consensus to proceed with the motion consideration for the agreement
at next week's Council meeting as planned.
8. Department of Ecology Agreement, Appleway Stormwater Improvement—Chad Phillips,Bill Helbig
After Mr. Phillips went over the components of the Appleway Stormwater Improvements Project,there was
brief Council discussion about ample funds for these projects. Council then gave consensus to proceed with
the motion consideration for the agreement at next week's Council meeting as planned.
9. Travel Insurance for Councilmembers—Cary Driskell
As per the Request for Council Action, City Attorney Driskell explained the proposed addition to the travel
reimbursement policy and asked if Council supports that concept, and if so, instead of changing the entire
Governance Manual now, this would simply be by motion during next week's Council meeting, and the
next time we amend the Governance Manual, this would be included as an addition. All Councilmembers
agreed.
10. Advance Agenda—Mayor Higgins
Councilmember Wick said that he previously mentioned that VisitSpokane has completed the visitor's
guide or tourism brochure, and that he would like them to come and give Council a report. There was
Council consensus and Mr. Calhoun suggested June 18, and again, all Councilmembers agreed.
11. Council Check-in—Mayor Higgins
There were no additional remarks from Councilmembers.
12. City Manager Comments—Mark Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun reminded everyone of the June 11 budget workshop, which will begin in this room at 8:30
a.m. with a goal of ending at 3:30; he also noted the June 11 evening will be cancelled.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Haley, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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