2023, 03-21 Study Session MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session Meeting
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and staff in
Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
CounciImembers Staff
Pam Haley,Mayor John Hohman, City Manager
Rod Higgins,Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb,Deputy City Manager
Tom Hattenburg, Councilmember Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Brandi Peetz, Councilmember John Bottelli, Parks& Rec. Director
Laura Padden, Councilmember Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Ben Wick, Councilmember Gloria Mantz, City Engineer
Arne Woodard,Councilmember Bill Helbig, Community&Public Works Dir.
Chelsie Taylor,Finance Director
Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst
Mike Basinger, Eco. Development Director
Emily Estes-Cross, Public Information Officer
Chaz Bates,Planning Manager
John Whitehead,Human Resources Director
Levi Basinger, Planner
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
Nikki Kole,IT Specialist
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present. Mayor Haley
announced there will be an executive session at the end of tonight's meeting to discuss potential acquisition
of real estate.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded, and unanimously agreed
to approve the agenda.
PROCLAMATIONS:
After Councilmember Padden read the proclamation for Hope Week, it was accepted with thanks from
Spokane Regional Health District's. Ms. Jennifer Hanson and Ms. Dena Chapel. Deputy Mayor Higgins
then read the Philippine Embassy Outreach Days proclamation, which was accepted with thanks from Ms.
Jacquelyn Babol. Councilmember Woodard read the National Public Health Week proclamation, which
was accepted with thanks from Ms.Kelly Hawkins;and Mayor Haley then read the City's 266 Anniversary
proclamation.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she
invited public comment.Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley: spoke about general issues.
ACTION ITEMS:
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 Hove to approve the Consent AHenda.
a. Approval of claim vouchers on March 21, 2023 Request for Council Action Form Total:$740,352.20
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending March 15, 2023: $512,151.06
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c. Approval of March 7,2023 Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session
d.Approval of March 14,2023 Council Meeting Minutes, Formal Meeting
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins,seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda.
2. First Reading Ordinance 23-007 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee(LTAC)Alternates—Erik Lamb
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded
to waive the rules and approve the Ordinance. Deputy City Manager Lamb explained that the amendment
includes a process for alternates and for defining a quorum. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Higgins, and
Councilmembers Peetz, Padden, Hattenburg, and Woodard. Opposed: Councilmember Wick. Motion
carried.
3. Motion Consideration: Storm Drain Cleaning Services Contract Award—Gloria Mantz
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to award the 2023 Storm Drain Cleaning Service
contract to Badger Daylighting Corp. in an amount not to exceed $232,670.50 and authorize the City
Manager to finalize and execute the contract. City Engineer Mantz explained about the bid opening, and
that staff is recommending Badger Daylighting as the lowest, responsive bidder. Mayor Haley invited
public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none.
Motion carried.
4. Motion Consideration: Opioid Settlement Agreement—Erik Lamb, Tony Beattie
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to approve participation in Settlement II and
authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Participation Forms, Allocation Agreements and
any other necessary documents related to Settlement H. Mr. Lamb explained about this settlement
agreement, and that if we do not participate,it would reduce the entire amount of settlement for the region,
so this helps ensure all entities participate. Mayor Haley invited public comments. Mr. John Harding,
Spokane Valley, spoke in opposition to the settlement agreement. There were no other public comments.
Vote by acclamation: in favor:Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Higgins, and Councilmembers Peetz, Padden,
Hattenburg, and Woodard. Opposed Councilmernber Wick Motion carried.
5.Motion Consideration:Mayoral Appointment to Regional Homeless Collaboration Group—Mayor Haley
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mayor Pain
Haley and Councihnember Tim Hattenburg to the regional homeless collaboration workgroup for a term
beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring at such time as they are no longer needed. Mayor
Haley explained that this appointment consideration is based on Council's decision to have representation
on this regional approach to homelessness. Mr. Lamb noted that although the first in-person kick-off is
scheduled for next Thursday, since Mayor Haley will be unable to attend it is hoped the meeting will be
rescheduled; said our participation in this is to 'have a seat at the table' and is not a commitment to approve
anything that might come out of this as each issue will be evaluated; and that we will continue to work on
our own program simultaneously. Mr. Lamb also mentioned that as of a few weeks ago, there were about
65 people remaining at Camp Hope; some went to transitional housing,some to permanent housing, others
to an emergency shelter, and 219 former camp residents' whereabouts are unknown, although it is believed
they remain in the community. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by
acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
6. STA New Strategic Plan Update—John Hohman, Karl Otterstrom of STA
City Manager Hohman introduced Mr. Karl Otterstrom, STA's Chief Planning & Development Officer,
and Chief Executive Officer Ms. Susan Meyer. Mr. Otterstrom went through his PowerPoint on STA's
Connect 2035 Strategic Plan explaining plan goals and some of what the plan includes,such as a new park
&ride;that this 10-year plan will be implemented in two phases: first the strategic foundation,and next the
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official kick-off and he gave some of the highlights of those two phases; said they heard from people of
their desires for the future such as buses that come more often; and he noted the draft timeline.
Councilmember Hattenburg said that STA has an exceptional reputation and is considered the fourth or
fifth best transit in the country for such things as on-time buses, and coming in under budget.Mayor Haley
and Council thanked Mr. Otterstrom and Ms. Meyer for their presentation.
7. Street Vacation (STV 23-0001)—Levi Basinger
Mr. Basinger explained about the Oaks Education Association's request to vacate 6,970 square feet of
public right-of-way in the alignment for Glenview Circle, located south of and adjacent to 22"d Avenue;
and the proposed resolution is needed in order to set the public hearing date before the Planning
Commission. There was no objection from Council in proceeding as Mr. Basinger requested.
8. Emergency Management Update—Morgan Koudelka,Erik Lamb
Deputy City Manager Lamb talked about the background of the Emergency Management Interlocal
Agreement which was signed May 11, 2021; said this is a three-year agreement which states that
notification for a second three-year term must be received by March 30,2023; said this agreement is set to
terminate March 30, 2023; and that we are requesting, and Spokane County is agreeable, to extend the
notification deadline for 45 days; said this will enable us to gather information and timely give Council a
comprehensive report. Mr. Koudelka also noted the highlights of the current agreement, as shown on the
Request for Council Action; said we and the County feel the extension will be in the best interest of all
parties. Mr. Lamb stated that our responsibilities include development of our own agreement, which he
said,is not yet completed but that will be part of upcoming discussions.Council had no objection to the 45-
day extension.
9. Outside Agency Grant Process—Chelsie Taylor
Finance Director Taylor explained that at the October 25 Council meeting, Council expressed concern that
it was difficult to award both economic development agencies and social service agencies from the same
funding source since they serve such different purposes, and that the needs for social service agencies have
increased since the COVID-19 pandemic; and that Council also expressed concern if the $182,000
allocation was sufficient. Ms. Taylor noted that the allocation amount was last increased in 2019 from
$150,000 to$182,000. Council concurred to split the funding into economic development and social service
categories,to increase the funding allocation to$200,000, and to split it evenly between the two categories.
10. Legislative Update Virginia Clough
In reference to FIB 1110(increase middle housing in areas traditionally dedicated to single-family detached
housing),Mayor Haley stated we have some information from our state representatives regarding their town
hall meeting last Saturday, and that the City of Spokane was agreeable to them voting for it because of
amendments that were passed; said our city is not in agreement with that bill, and she extended thanks to
Senator Padden for understanding the wants of our citizens, adding that there were no amendments.
Legislative Policy Coordinator Clough went through her PowerPoint giving an overview of some of the
bills that would affect our City and/or are associated with our own legislative agendas, including bills
concerning controlled substances, officer vehicular pursuits, barriers to housing construction, accessory
dwelling units, housing options through lot splitting and other housing density bills. Ms. Clough said she
will be giving Council another update in May.
11.Advance Agenda--Mayor Haley
Councilmember Padden suggested the addition of an ordinance addressing drug use in public places; and
Councilmember Peetz asked for an update on the Library's project. There was Council consensus to add
both items to the Advance Agenda, and Mr. Hohman said he will contact Mr. Patrick Roewe for an update
on the Library's project.
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The 12. Department Monthly Reports, and the 13. Spokane Valley Fire Department Monthly Report were
for information only and were not reported or discussed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Woodard said a citizen called him concerning the reporting of individuals wearing dark
clothes and a mask, seemingly terrorizing neighborhoods.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Holtman said that information from Lobbyist Briahna Murray informs us that the capital budget looks
good with both proposed grants for Greenacres being approved for a total of$1.5 million;that the$750,000
former allocation for the fairground projects has been moved to Avista Stadium; we received$207,000 for
Balfour Park;and there were other allocations awarded in our region;he asked Council to review the binders
for the April 11 ARPA proposal presentations; he thanked Chief Ellis and the Police Department loss
prevention officers for their work with retail big box stores; said there is no Council meeting next week as
members of Council and staff head to Washington, D.C. for the annual lobbying trip; said the following
Council meeting, April 4 will be held at CenterPlace's great room and we will continue holding meetings
there likely throughout the remainder of the year as Garco Construction works on City Hall repairs; and he
extended thanks and congratulations to Eric Robison and Matt Reeves for their work on a GIS traffic mobile
app to track such things as garbage, graffiti, and homeless camps, and that they will be receiving an award
from the EDC for development of that app.
Executive Session: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn
into executive session for 15 minutes to discuss potential acquisition of real estate, and that no action will
be taken upon return to open session. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:51 p.m. At 8:03 p.m.
Senior Deputy City Attorney Beattie returned to Council Chambers and announced that the executive
session would be extended to 8:20 p.m. At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Haley declared Council out of executive
session, at which time it was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to
adjourn.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOICANE COUNTY,'WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.23-007
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING SECTION 3.20.040 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIP,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS,pursuant to RCW 67.28.180, qualified cities, such as the City of Spokane Valley,are
authorized to levy and collect a special excise tax on the sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging
that is subject to tax under RCW 82.08; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley previously adopted Spokane Valley Municipal Code
section 3.20.010 which establishes the City's lodging tax advisory committee(LTAC); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SVMC 3.20.040, the LTAC is comprised of members representing
businesses required to collect the lodging tax, persons involved in activities benefitting from the lodging
tax, and a member of City Council; and
WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes the important role of LTAC in providing the public and
Council with comprehensive discussion and recommendations; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to SVMC 3.20.040,persons serving on the committee are nominated by the
mayor and confirmed by City Council; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has determined that it is appropriate and necessary to revise SVMC
provisions to allow for the appointment and confirmation of LTAC committee member alternates, and
establishing the required quorum for LTAC meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington ordains as
follows:
Section I. Amendment. Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 3.20.040 is hereby
amended as follows:
3.20.040 Lodging tax advisory committee.
The City Council shall establish a lodging tax advisory committee consisting of five members. Two
members of the committee shall be representatives of businesses required to collect the tax,and at least two
members shall be persons involved in activities authorized to be funded pursuant to this chapter. The City
shall solicit recommendations from organizations representing businesses that collect the tax and
organizations that are authorized to receive funds pursuant to this chapter. The committee shall be
comprised equally of members who represent businesses required to collect the tax and members who are
involved in funded activities. One member of the committee shall be from the City Council. A quorum for
lodging tax advisory committee meetings shall consist of at least three members with at least one member
who is involved in activities authorized to be funded pursuant to this chapter, one member required to
collect the tax, and one council member.Annually,the membership of the committee shall be reviewed.
The mayor shall nominate persons to serve on the committee and one alternate for those authorized to be
funded pursuant to this chapter,and one alternate from a business required to collect the tax,and the Council
member for the lodging tax advisory committee with Council confirmation of the nominees. Organizations
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may submit multiple individuals for committee and/or alternate positions. An alternate may only serve in
the place of a inember who represents the same group as the alternate.Nominations shall state the term of
committee membership. Appointments shall be for either a one- or a two-year term.
Section 2. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of chapter 3.20 SVMC not
specifically referenced herein shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction,such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section,sentence,clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of the Ordinance Summary.
Passed this day of March, 2023.
Pam Haley,Mayor
A ITEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City clerk
Approved As To Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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