2022, 05-24 Regular Formal MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Formal Meeting
Tuesday,May 24,2022
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom, and also
in City Hall Council Chambers with Council and staff attending in person.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Pam Haley, Mayor John Hohman, City Manager
Rod Higgins, Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Tim Hattenburg, Councilmember Bill Helbig, Community&Public Works Director
Laura Padden, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor,Finance Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember John Bottelli,Parks, Rec&Facilities Director
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Cary Driskell,City Attorney
Chaz Bates, Planning Manager
Absent: Gloria Mantz, City Engineer
Brandi Peetz, CounciImernber Mike Basinger,Economic Development Director
Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
INVOCATION: In the absence of a pastor, a few moments of silence were observed.
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 except
Councilmember Peetz. It was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse
Councilmember Peetz from tonight's meeting.
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 Hattenburg: said he spent some time last Tuesday at the Senior Center in CenterPlace; said
there were over 100 people using the facility with lots of activities going on; went to the STA (Spokane
Transit Authority) board meeting and workshop where they worked on the final plans for the 1-90 Sprague
Corridor; mentioned summer youth passes in conjunction with school districts; said October 1 summer
youth passes will become permanent, which passes will be paid for by a grant.
Councilmember Woodard: reported that he attended a Lemonade Day booth where the young entrepreneur
was raising donations for SCRAPS;participated in the Spokane Elected Officials for GMA Subcommittee
where it was determined after receiving letters of support, that they want to get the PTAC, (Planning
Technical Advisory Committee) involved with some of the writing of the policies, that three PTAC
meetings are already scheduled and once those meetings are held,they will resume July 6 to try to get those
policies which will direct the growth for the next 20 years; said the Continuum of Care group decided they
needed more time to get the RFP (Request for Proposal) out so everyone can make comments and know
who the three are who applied for the job of running of a shelter once one is determined, and to re-start the
process for a shelter; and said the Innovia Foundation Launch was a good function.
Councilmember Wick: said he also attended the Innovia Reception which was well received;went to a Visit
Spokane Board meeting and they are starting their strategic planning efforts, and this year will do a joint
strategic plan with the Public Facilities District and the Sports.Commission; said they moved their office
into the GSI Building so they will have an open house soon; said they will start to circulate their petitions
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soon; said we previously left the regional TPA (Hotel/Motel aka Tourism Promotion Area) and TPA was
disbanded for the City of Spokane and the unincorporated County, so they have their petitions set and will
start that process to get the TPA reestablished in the unincorporated area; said they will start to work with
Liberty Lake to see if they will join the semi-regional TPA and that they decided to put more emphasis into
the West Plains as they have 13 hotels in that area;said most of the graduation ceremonies have been shifted
out of the Convention Center and the Arena and will be moved to the Podium; and that they have officially
released the new Spokane Visitor's Guide. Councilmember Wick said he also attended the ribbon cutting
for the new Tesla Service Center in Liberty Lake;went to the Lilac Festival;the Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board continues discussions on how to advance different freight elements, and talked about
truck parking; said our City's Farmers Market opens June 3 and that the Good Guys car show date has been
moved to June 10-12 at the Fair&Expo Center.
Councilmember Padden: said that the SRLJC (Spokane Regional Law and Justice Committee) discussed
the new bylaws and public comment guidelines, and how to handle the less typical comments such as e-
mail comments; said they determined the chair will have the option to read as many of those that can fit
into the public comment timeframe; mentioned the position of Victim's Advocate is still open and said
information can be found on the committee's website.
Deputy Mayor Higgins: had no report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Haley said she attended some of the same events as mentioned above, and that she and Deputy
Mayor Higgins were in Washington, D.C. last week and was able to meet with Senator Cantwell's
legislative assistant; said the Senate still meets mostly virtually and Congress meets in person; also met
with Representative McMorris-Rodgers and her legislative assistant for transportation; said they were
unable to meet with representatives of the U.S.Department of Transportation but they have set up a virtual
meeting in a couple of weeks; met with Mr. Eric Smith, Director of the Office of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship,Economic Development Administration;also met with Senator Patty Murray who is very
supportive of our railroad crossing projects, so depending on how the funding goes, we might see some
great announcements from the federal government in that regard.
PROCLAMATION: n/a
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY [11: Mayor Haley explained the process, then
invited public comments.
Mr. Dan Allison, Spokane Valley: asked why when people comment at the meting, that they can't ask
questions; said the other avenue is e-mails but many times those aren't answered; said there should be a
way to get responses. At Mayor Haley's bidding, Mr. Hohman explained that Councilmembers have
individual e-mails, and there is also a collective Council e-mail,which he and Mr.Lamb are also part of so
there are times when he will respond on Council's behalf or a Councilmember will respond; said most e-
mails comments are usually more technical with questions about projects and other issues that are more
administrative; and mentioned that Council is working on updating the Governance Manual which could
include how to further interact with citizens.
Ms. Linda Klesch, Spokane Valley: she proposed Council form a parks advisory board to work under the
Planning Commission so public meetings can be held to get community input; said she feels there is no
input on parks and realizes many small cities have park boards; mentioned the financial difficulties with
CenterPlace; said she went there and talked to people at the front desk; said no one knew there are financial
problems; said the City started due to lack of communication from the County; said it has been frustrating,
and said there are no parks in the area where she lives.
Mr. Renault Patrick Evans, Spokane Valley: he encouraged people to become familiar with the US
Constitution.
Ms. Patricia Powell, Spokane Valley: voiced her concern with her neighbor's child shooting rabbits and
other animals, and said she'd like to get an application like Spokane City has to stop that kind of shooting.
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Ms. Peggy Doering, Spokane Valley: she invited everyone to Valleyfest which is going forward this year
September 23-25, and the events will include the parade, as well as Cycle Celebration in July; and that she
reported that this year they have an in-person court with three high school students to be ambassadors.
Ms. Susanne Davis, Spokane valley: complained about loud traffic in her neighborhood with cars with no
mufflers, or mufflers that sound like gunshots; suggested the need for flashing school signals on Broadway
and Progress for the Progress Elementary School.
1.PUBLIC HEARING: 2022 Budget Amendment—Chelsie Taylor
Mayor Haley opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Finance Director Taylor went over the information
contained in the Request for Council Action, explaining the proposed budget amendments. Mayor Haley
invited public comments. No comments were offered and Mayor Haley closed the public hearing at 6:42
p.m.
2.First Reading Ordinance 22-008 Amending 2022 Budget—Chelsie Taylor
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded
to advance Ordinance 22-008 amending the 2022 budget, to a second reading. Since the public hearing
was just held, there were no public comments. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. 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 May 24,2022,Request for Council Action Form: $1,376,819.40
b.Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending May 15,2022: $422,413.29
c.Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of May 3,2022, Study Session
d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2022, Formal Meeting
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda.
4. Second Reading Ordinance 22-006 Comprehensive Plan Amendments—Chaz Bates
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded
to approve Ordinance 22-006, Comprehensive Plan Amendments as proposed. Mr.Bates briefly went over
the amendments. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
5. Second Reading Ordinance 22-007 Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map—Chaz Bates
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title,it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded
to approve Ordinance 22-007, Comprehensive Plan Zoning Map. Vote by acclamation: in favor:
unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
6. First Reading Ordinance 22-009 Public Parking---Cary Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded
to advance Ordinance 22-009 to a second reading. City Attorney Driskell explained that this ordinance
pertains to public property prohibitions. As Mr. Driskell explained the sections of the ordinance,on SVMC
9.40.030(D) and SVMC 9.40.050(B)(3), Council agreed that the time limit noted in both sections should
be 24 hours. There was discussion about SCOPE providing enforcement with Mr. Driskell explaining that
they would be willing to assist but we will be monitoring the effectiveness as this would be an increase on
our volunteers' workload. Mr. Driskell also noted there is no master 'no parking' schedule, that most of
those area were established before we incorporated, but they will continue in to be in force, adding that
staff is working to compile that data and hopes to bring a schedule to Council soon. There was further
discussion concerning the cost of a ticket and whether the price would be set based upon cost recovery;that
the price per case could vary depending if it went to court, and/or collections.Mayor Haley invited public
comment. Ms. Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: (via Zoom) said it seems like a lot of people work on their
vehicles and store them on roads; said she has turned in cars out there but law enforcement only tags one
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out of three cars; mentioned cars on jacks; that she is aware SCOPE tries to help, and asked how to keep
the apartment complex from telling their residents it is ok to work on cars. There were no other public
comments.
After further brief discussion concerning cost scenarios,Mr. Hohman said when this comes before Council for
the second reading, staff will have a table showing different ticket costs for different scenarios so that we can
determine how much to charge and have cost recovery; that staff will also bring more details about SCOPE
including how many volunteers would be working, and enforcement effectiveness; said this could be a work
in progress and that we could try it and then refine it later if Council decides. Vote by acclamation: in favor:
unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
7. Motion Consideration: Barker GSP Change Order Bill Helbig
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to authorize the City Manager to approve Change Order
Numbers 3 and 7 with Max J. Kuney Company in the amount of$1,031,700 and$37,882.00 respectively.After
City Engineer Mantz went over the background for this motion, Mayor Haley invited public comments. Ms.
Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: (via Zoom)said she understands that the Kuney company has done 22 change
orders and asked if there is a way to put something in writing that when they bid, they can't do these change
orders;having them makes it so they are not the lowest bidder. There were no other public comments. Vote by
acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 121: Mayor Haley invited public comment.
Ms.Barb Howard,Spokane Valley:(via Zoom)said she went to CenterPlace this afternoon;that if that building
loses $400,000 annually,multiply that by twenty years and that is $8 million; said it is rent free to those folks
out there; she suggested figuring out a way to maybe break even, or even contract out, and said it is a nice
place. There were no other public comments.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
8. Fire Department Monthly Report—Chief Soto
Interim Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Bordwell gave a statistical report of fire department responses and incidents
in Spokane Valley.
9. Accomplishments Report—John Hohman
Mr. Hohman said this 2021 Accomplishments Report is a bit later than normal as we have had a very busy
agenda these last few weeks; he noted as he previously mentioned to individual Councilmembers, tonight
will not be a 90-minute presentation, and the PowerPoint included in the packet is a historic reference.Mr.
Hohman said he challenged Department Directors to think about the tremendous amount of
accomplishments over the year, and to give him the top two or three items to speak about. Some of the
highlights Mr. Hohrnan mentioned included the 50 Council meetings last year; in the Finance Department,
the clean opinion audits and handling of allotments of money from ARPA;the numerous projects including
the most-needed Grade Separation Projects, Balfour Park project which included a robust public
involvement with a packed room to get input on the design; he added that bids didn't go well so it will be
re-bid in early January. Mr. Hohman mentioned the completed Browns Park, pavement management
program and the Council appointments to the Streets Sustainability Committee which included a
tremendous amount of public outreach;the Economic Development Department's continued marketing the
City for new development and tourism; the permit center staff which issued an unusually high number of
permits which even surpassed last year's unusually high number and he gave thanks to a dedicated staff.
Mr. Hohman also noted the code enforcement cases processed and closed; special events; homeless issues
along with the unique outreach team including a dedicated Police Officer working directly with individuals
to try to get them the needed services; public safety and contract management, including an additional
behavioral Health Unit officer;the much appreciated bike patrols; our close association with the County to
work on the replacement of police vehicles; and he acknowledged the generous donations from individuals
giving the City property and other donations.
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Councilmember Wick said the City accomplishments were impressive, despite the pandemic, and he
extended congratulations. Councilmember Woodard stated that this City has the greatest staff as they do
double the work of other cities with comparable staff numbers; and he thanked Mr. Hohman, said he very
much appreciates staff's work and is looking forward to another fabulous year.Councilmember Hattenburg
also extended congratulations of how well we have handled our financial situation and the taxpayer's
money, and that we have an enviable budget.
10. Advance Agenda—Mayor Haley
There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda.
11.Department Monthly Reports
These reports were for information only and were not reported or discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Hohman mentioned the ARPA allocation form distributed to Councilmembers;said that topic
will be added to next week's agenda and in the meantime, staff is asking Councilmembers to fill out the
spreadsheet with proposed allocations, much like done in the Outside Agency process; and to return the
allocations form back to Deputy City Manager Lamb and/or Finance Director Taylor by Tuesday morning;
he noted that once all forms have been submitted, staff will compile the information for next week's
meeting.On another topic,Mr.Hohman mentioned that we have been asked to send another letter of support
to the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs regarding the WASPC Mental Health Field
Response Team Grant Program; and asked if there were any objections to having the Mayor sign a letter
similar to the one sent last May. There were no objections. Mr. Hohman also noted that effective June 1,
providing Zoom will no longer be a requirement, and he asked whether Council would like to continue
Zoom. There was consensus from Council to continue providing Zoom.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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istine Bainbridge, City Cler
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Re: WASPC Mental Health Field Response Team Grant Program
Please accept this letter of support on behalf of the City of Spokane Valley for the Mental Health Field
Response Team Grant Program. Supporting our Spokane Valley Police Department, both the Spokane
County Sheriff's Office (SCSO)and Spokane Police Department(SPD) have operated co-deployed teams
with Frontier Behavioral Health (FBI-I) to respond to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
This Regional Behavioral Health Unit intervenes on crisis calls for service, preventing involvement and
recidivism in the criminal justice system.
The Regional Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) has achieved the desired outcomes for individuals with
behavioral health issues. The agencies' co-deployed teams have successfully diverted a high number of
people from jail and emergency departments—on average,78% of contacts had an outcome other than the
hospital or jail and 45% of contacts resulted in a referral to resources. These outcomes are beneficial for
community agencies as well as the individuals in crisis.Additionally,the BIN has saved patrol on average
300 crisis calls for service each month, allowing officers and deputies to respond to other calls for service
in the community.
If fully funded,the current WASPC grant would expand the BHU. It would provide for 19 positions in the
BHU: adding officers, deputies, and mental health professionals and creating several more co-deployed
teams.These additional resources could make a great impact in our region, by serving the City of Spokane
Valley,City of Spokane,and incorporated and unincorporated communities in Spokane County.
Speaking on behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council, we see great value in the BHU's work. The co-
deployed teams make immediate referrals to resources such as respite beds, outpatient mental health
treatment, voluntary .inpatient treatment, primary care clinics, and other supportive services. The BHU's
work increases continuity of care and improves crisis planning and relationship building with individuals
and the community. The additional co-deployed teams would also strengthen the partnerships with
providers of diversion services. Increasing the co-deployed teams would result in better coverage of the
region.
We look forward to Spokane Valley's continued partnership with the Regional Behavioral Health Unit,as
we work to improve outcomes for individuals with behavioral health issues.
Thank you for your consideration,
Ben Wick
Mayor, City of Spokane Valley
On behalf of City Council
Cc: Spokane Valley City Council
CITY OF SPOICANE VALLEY,WA 5/24/2022
Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
Program Options
To the extent possible,the City intends to spend the below allocations under the Revenue Loss category
as allowed by CLFR.The City calculated that is eligible for$10,784,249 under Revenue loss far the City through 2021.
City of Spokane Valley CLFR Award $ 16,006,492
Council Allocated Amounts $Allocated
Internal City Costs I$ 250,000
-Grant Administration Costs
-Compliance Consultant Costs(Pacifica)
- PPE for City Facilities
- Extra Cleaning for City Facilities
-UV Light Filtration System for City Facilities
Sewer Infrastructure
- Buckeye Ave Sewer Extension(after bid approval) $ 750,000]
Innovia Foundation/Launch Northwest $ 1,000,000
Total Allocated $ 2,000,000
Remaining to Allocate $ 14,006,492
Councllmember Other
Amount Available for Revenue Loss for General Governmental Purposes $ 10,784,249 Allocation uses/comments
-i.e.Public Safety
Potential General Governmental Programs:
Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center $ 500,000
Spokane Valley Partners-New Facility 4
-Updated$5,500,000 ask;consider land acquisition assistance
Spokane Valley Mall
Word of Faith Christian Center
-Consider as part of affordable housing RFP
HUB Outdoor Facility I I I !
Land Acquisition
Land for projects,such as SVP,affordable housing projects $ 6,000,000
Remaining to Allocate After Revenue Loss $ 3,222,243 $(Items below also qualify for general governmental purposes so may exceed$3-2M)
Other CLFR Eligible Potential Programs ^^
Park Amenities or Construction I J I
Landlord-Assistance
I I I
Affordable Housing-REP I$ 3,000,000 I
Mental Health Assistance-RFP I$ S00,000I I
Childcare Provider Assistance-RFP
-Mental Health Learning Support $ 500,000
-Employment Recruitment&Retention _
-Affordable Care for Families
PPE for Childcare Facilities _
-Capital Improvements to Facilities
Small Business Assistance I I
Law Enforcement Assistance $ 1,000,000
-thar d hAa or..0 e c acti"csS`uts
-Automated License Plate Readers
-Portable Camera Trailers
- Expansion of Cameras In Public Places(i.e.Parks)
Social Service Agency Partnerships I I I
Water infrastructure
-PotentialRFPforWaterProjects-Smalldiistrictsonly $ 750,000 I I
Sower Infrastructure
-Sewer extension/improvements $ 1,756,492
-NE Industrial extension _
-Sprague Ave Stormwater
-Broadway Ave Reconstruction(Stormwater)
Homeless Services I I
$
Total Potential Allocations $ 14,006,492 $ -
CLFR Funds Remaining After Actual and Potential Allocations $ - $ 14,006,492
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