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2022, 01-25 Regular MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Formal Meeting Tuesday, January 25,2022 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.The meeting was held in City Hall with Council,staff and some members of the public participating in person; and some members of the public participating remotely via Zoom meeting. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Pam Haley,Mayor John Hohman, City Manager Rod Higgins,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Tim Hattenburg, Councilmember Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney Laura Padden, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Brandi Peetz, Councilmember Karen Kendall, Planner Ben Wick, Councilmember Chaz Bates, Senior Planner Arne Woodard, Councilmember Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Graef of United Methodist Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council,staff and the audience stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll;all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS n/a COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS Councilmember Wick: said he attended a Visit Spokane meeting where they discussed a letter of support for a grant for the downtown cultural trail, and mentioned putting forward a request for ARPA funding to try to recover some potential lost sales for the PFD (Public Facilities District);said they did not include the Fairgrounds,the Expo Center or CenterPlace so we might want to consider that. Councilmember Woodard: explained that the process for the allocations for this year's HUD funds for CDBG(Community Development Block Grant) were pretty 'clunky' based on the new way our interlocal is worded; said we got all the dollars available for Spokane Valley but they didn't go nearly far enough; said the nonprofits were really hurt;that the County projects were 100%funded except for one project, and they had an extra$30,000, and if we hadn't had our interlocal, it would have gone elsewhere. Councilmember Hattenburg: reported that he was appointed to the STA's (Spokane Transit Authority) Planning and Development Committee; that they are working on a modernized fare card system which could be purchased form local vendors; said they would be conducting a public outreach in the next few months; also that any left over available funds on a monthly pass will be able to be used in subsequent months; he also mentioned that there are many job openings at the STA. Councilmember Peetz: said that Ms. Maggie Yates, Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council (SRLJC) administrator will be leaving; said the committee went over the 2022 priority list; mentioned work on the bylaws committee; also mentioned a Spokane Sheriff's Office apprenticeship; said she attended a Washington Traffic Safety Commission meeting where they talked about the large increase in fatalities and serious injuries; said she attended the Council of Governments meeting; and participated in the DC `fly-in' where they talked about transportation packages and several pending bills. Council Meeting Minutes,Formal: 01-25-2022 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council: 02-08-2022 CounciImember Padden: explained that the SRLJC was re-structured by the County; that a bylaws committee was formed to review the original bylaws and bring them into conformity with the new charter; said the first meeting was last Wednesday and they elected County Prosecutor Haskell as chair; said the meeting was adjourned early and has been re-scheduled. Deputy Mayor Higgins: no report. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Haley reported that she attended the STA meeting and was named as chair; said she is also on the Operations committee;that the fixed rate has gone up and ridership has been down due to Covid; although paratransit is up considerably; mentioned a $405,000 grant for development and planning; and of the potential in the Governor's supplemental budget to increase funds for nights and weekends. PROCLAMATIONS n/a GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY fill: Mayor Haley explained the process for giving public comments, and invited public comments. Ms.Pam Marlow, Spokane Valley(via zoom): said she is still waiting for someone to get back to her from the last time she spoke;said she was told that crime is down but she hasn't noticed that in her neighborhood; said she calls crime check numerous times but they are too busy to take a report, or they ask you to call back, or to use their services on-line but that doesn't go through; said she recently had a call in on a motorhome but was told they can park anywhere; said this was parked next to a school bus and this person is a known drug user; said he leaves trash all around and she was told it is ok for him to park there. It was noted that City Clerk Bainbridge has Ms.Marlow's contact information so a member from staff can follow- up with her. Mr. Garth Werner, Spokane Valley: said he lives off 17tt'and Bowdish and wanted to talk about the accident Sunday morning; that since he's lived there, there have been five horrific accidents, four of which ended up in someone's backyard; said there is a natural incline and people launch off that; he asked if anything can be done with that intersection, such as grind down the incline, or put in a roundabout; said traffic is getting worse. Mr. John Schmidt, Spokane Valley: said he also lives in that area and asked about using speeding flashers like what is set up outside City Hall; suggested the trees need to be cut back on 16t'` to 15th so people can see the stop sign easier; or maybe have a lighted stop sign on St'' and Bowdish to remind people to slow down; said people are driving drunk and going 90 mph. Mr. Hohman said we will have the City traffic engineers look at the situation to see if improvements can be done in that area. NEW BUSINESS: 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 January 25,2022,Request for Council Action Form: $1,217,353.39 b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending January 15,2022: $446,967.71 c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 11 2022 Formal Meeting It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. 2. First Reading Ordinance 22-001 Shoreline Management Program Amendments for Ecology's Final Approval—Chaz Bates After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded, to suspend the rules and approve Ordinance 22-001. After Mr. Bates gave a brief explanation of the amendment, there was brief discussion about any ramifications or reasons not to approve this ordinance. Mr. Bates explained that we would be out of compliance which means potential issues with future grants Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 01-25-2022 Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council: 02-08-2022 or in making shoreline improvements. Councilmember Wick stated that a citizen had previously mentioned he didn't appreciate us suspending the rules and wants Council to have more touches on items. However, Mayor Haley mentioned that there has already been a public hearing, so there would be no further opportunities for public comment. Vote by acclamation and by show of hands: In favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Higgins, and Councilmembers Peetz, Padden, Hattenburg, and Woodard. Opposed: Councilmember Wick. Motion approved. 3. First Reading Ordinance 22-002 Appleway Street Vacation Karen Kendall After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded, to suspend the rules and approve Ordinance 22-002. Ms. Kendall said she is available for any questions, Vote by acclamation and by show of hands: In favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Higgins, and Councilmembers Peetz, Padden, Hattenburg, and Woodard. Opposed: Councilmember Wick. Motion approved. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY [2[: Ms.Barb Howard,Spokane Valley(via zoom): concerning parking spaces for the apartment complex being built on Mansfield; said she thinks it has 33 units with 44 parking spaces; said if they parked on Mansfield, there would be problems; mentioned her neighborhood is over-developed; said this project started with 18 units and three stories, and now it is 33 units and four stores; said she would like Council to be involved with what is being built in the neighborhoods; said there is a roundabout that was put in backwards; said traffic is getting worse and she'd like someone to look at the number of allowed parking spaces; and she also thanked Council for all they do. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 4. District Court Update—Cary Driskell City Attorney Driskell introduced District Court Presiding Judge Aimee Maurer who then introduced other members of the Court in attendance at tonight's meeting. Judge Maurer went through her PowerPoint explaining the Mission of the Court; types of hearings and court filings; the various courts such as the therapeutic Courts and other specialized courts; alternatives to incarceration; some of the new technology used in the court system such as text message reminders, which helps decrease the number of failures to appear; electronic search warrants and on-line payment options. Councilmember Padden asked if there is an analysis of their operation in terms of types/cases for citizens in Spokane Valley,and Judge Maurer said she can get that for Councilmember Padden. Mayor Haley and members of Council thanked Judge Maurer and the other members of the Court, for their presence tonight and for the presentation. 5. Salary Committee Update—Cary DriskelI City Attorney Driskell gave Council a brief update on the salary commission and of the process; he mentioned that the commission had a deadline for their first meeting of February 7 and they met that by meeting today; he mentioned Council will be getting a brief questionnaire about their duties, and that the final report must be submitted do the City Cleek by April 18; and once submitted,that starts the thirty-day clock running if there is a referendum; and if none, any new salary would becomes effective. 6. Advance Agenda—Mayor Haley Councilmember Woodard mentioned the HCDAC (Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee) and the Community Development Block Grant process and said he would like the interlocal brought back to Council to discuss possible amendments in order to make the process less clunky. A majority of Councilmembers agreed and Mr. Holman said this will be added to the Advance Agenda pending list. Mr.Hohman also noted that staff is looking at the code enforcement process as well and have already found some redundancies; and that staff will bring back the other items discussed last fall, such as street parking, Council Meeting Minutes,Formal: 01-25-2022 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council: 02-08-2022 7.Department Reports The Department Reports were for information only and were not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr.Hohman thanked Councilmember Hattenburg for his inquiry on the status of abandoned shopping carts; said staff is working with members from the Chamber to pull groups of retailers together to discuss this; said the large grocery stores were included in the discussion; said it appears that only Rosauer's Grocery store has the wheel-lock perimeter system. He noted that about 90% of complaints originate from the Walmart store on the western edge of our city; and that a representative from that store indicated that they have also implemented the same system over the last couple of weeks, and that they are trying to collect straggler carts and retrofit them. Mr. Hohman extended thanks to the Chamber for bringing the group together, and thanked Walmart for being part of the solution. It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. ATTES Pam Haley,Mayo• Kristine Bainbridge, ity Clerk Council Meeting Minutes,Formal:01-25-2022 Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council: 02-08-2022 SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 11 Citizens may only speak at one or the other, but not both General Public Comment Opportunities. 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