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2022-01-27 PC SIGNED APPROVED MINUTESMeeting Minutes Spokane Valley Planning Commission Council Chambers — City Hall January 27, 2022 I. Planning Commission Secretary Marianne Lemons called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via ZOOM meeting. II. Secretary Lemons took attendance, and the following members and staff were present: Fred Beaulac Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney Susan Delucchi Jenny Nickerson, Building Official Karl Granrath Marianne Lemons, Administrative Assistant Walt Haneke Bob McKinley Nancy Miller Sherri Robinson III. AGENDA: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the January 27, 2022 agenda as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against and the motion passed. IV. MINUTES: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the December 9, 2021 minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion was six in favor, one abstention, zero against, Commissioner Delucchi abstained from the vote. The motion passed. V. COMMISSION REPORTS: There were no Commission reports. VI. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Deputy City Manager Erik Lamb stated that he has moved positions within the City from Deputy City Attorney to Deputy City Manager. Building Official Jenny Nickerson stated that the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendments will be submitted to the Planning Commission beginning on February 24, 2022. She also mentioned that there will be several code text amendments and a street vacation request submitted throughout the year for review. VII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment. VIII. COMMISSION BUSINESS: a. Election of Officers Secretary Lemons called for nominations for the office of Chair. Commissioner Beaulac nominated Commissioner McKinley. There were no additional nominations. With a show of 01-27-2022 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 2 hands, the vote for the office of Chair was seven in favor and zero against. Commissioner McKinley will serve as the Chair for 2022. Secretary Lemons called for nominations for the office of Vice -Chair. Commissioner Miller nominated Commissioner Robinson as the Vice -Chair. There were no additional nominations. With a show of hands, the vote for the office of Vice -chair was seven in favor and zero against. Commissioner Robinson will serve as the Vice -Chair for 2022. Chairman McKinley called for a brief recess at 6:14 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 6:21 p.m. b. Training: Public Records Training & Open Public Meetings Act Deputy City Manager Erik Lamb gave the annual public records and open public meetings training to attending Planning Commissioners and staff. c. Presentation: Zoning Regulations Building Official Jenny Nickerson gave a presentation regarding the City's Zoning Regulations. IX. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Miller asked for direction on items that are appropriate to be brought up during the good of the order. Ms. Nickerson responded that the good of the order timeframe is meant for the Commissioners to be able to offer comments or observations for matters that are not specifically on the agenda. Commissioner Miller mentioned that she would like the Commissioners to be aware of House Bill 1782 and the possible repercussions that the bill could have on the City if it passes. Deputy City Manager Lamb responded that this House Bill is being closely monitored by both the City Council and City staff due to its possible implications within the City limits. The Commissioners welcomed new Planning Commissioner Susan Declucchi X. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Beaulac moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 38 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor, zero against, and the motion passed. Bob McKinley, Chair Marianne Lemons, Secretary Date Signed