2023, 07-11 Formal MeetingMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Formal Format
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The mrceting was held in person by Council and staff in
the Great Room at CenterPlace Regional Event Center, 2426 N Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, and also
remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Council►xrembers
Staff
Parrs Haley, Mayor
John Holunan, City Manager
Rod Higgins, Deputy Mayor
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Tim Hattenburg, Councilmember
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Laura Padden, Councilmember
Gloria Mantz, City Engineer
Brandi Peetz, Councilmember
Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Ben Wick, Councilmember
Bill Helbig, Community & PW Director
Arne Woodard, Councilmember
Mike Basinger, Economic Dev. Director
Dave Ellis, Police Chief
Others in attendance:
Emily Estes -Cross, Public Information Officer
Kelly Konkright, Attorney
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
Rob Lochmiller, CIP Engineering Manager
Adam Jackson, Engineer Manager
Kendall May, Recreation Coordinator
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
INVOCATION: In the absence of Pastor Seaman, Mayor Haley asked for a moment of silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council, staff and the audience stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL City Clerk Patterson called the roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was inoved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unarainnously agreed
to approve the agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRE SENTA
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Peetz: noted that she attended an Indians baseball game and went to the retirement party
held for Cleric Chris Bainbridge
Councilmember Padden: said she attended the Chamber meeting and a presentation to end violence.
Councilmember HattenbM: said he also attended the STA meeting and gave some brief statistics on STA
(Spokane Transit Authority) and took his grandchild to the new library.
Councilmember Woodard: no report.
Councilmember Wick: said he went to the Spokane County Human Rights Task Force meeting; the Freight
Mobility Strategic Investment Board meeting and they are working on the 6 year budget.
DcpjuMtyLMqyyof Higgins: no report.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Haley reported that she attended the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS: Parks and Rec. Month
Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 07-11-2023 Pagel of 3
Approved by Council: 10-03-2023
Mayor Haley read the Parks and Rec Month proclamation and Kendall May, Recreation Coordinator
accepted the proclamation and mentioned the upcoming activities that the Parks and Rec department had
planned for the remainder of the summer.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Maley explained the process, she
invited public comment. Ms. Barb Howard Spokane Valle via zoom]: asked about stormwater and would
like to understand where the grease and oil goes when there is no swale. Pam Mai -low, Spokane Valley
commented on the crime in her area and requested more patrols in the area and would like to have the
motorhomes removed from her neighborhood as well. Dan Allison Spokane Valley commented on the
proclamation for Pride Month.
NEW BUSYNESS:
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 July 11, 2023, Request for Council Action Form: $2,798,195.40
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending June 30, 2023: $ 760,440.86
c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023
d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2023
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda.
2. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity, Transportation Improvement Board — Adam
Jackson
It was proved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to apply
for TIB Grants for the projects identified in Table 1 of the RCA presented. The projects are as listed: Barker
Roundabout at 8"' Ave, Argonne Concrete Reconstruction (Indiana to Knox), and Sprague Ave Pedestrian
Crossings (near Chronicle, McKinnon -Howe). Mr. Jackson provided background on the grant opportunity
and an overview of each of the projects. No comments from council. Mayor Haley invited public comment.
Dan Allison, Spokane Valley_: commented on locations of the potential crosswalks on Sprague Ave. Vote
by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried
3. Motion Consideration: Pines & Mission Intersection Bid Award Rob Lochmiller
It was moved by Departy Mayor Higgins and seconded to award the bid for Pines and Mission Intersection
Improvement Project to N.A. Degerstrom, Inc. in the amount of $1,549,863.60 plus applicable sales tax,
and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the constniction contract. Mr. Lochmiller presented
a brief background on the project and a funding review for the potential project costs. Council discussed
the overall project and budget funding. Mayor Haley invited public comment. Dan Allison, Spokane
Valley questioned making an additional left turn lane and wanted photos of the project. Vote by
acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried
4. Motion Consideration: Change Order Inland Asphalt — Rob Lochmiller
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Higgins and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to finalize
and execute Amendment ##2 to the contract in the amount of $345, 000 and proceed with the added work.
Mr. Lochmiller explained the need for an amendment to the original contract as there were miscellaneous
overages incurred in order to complete the project. Mayor Haley invited public comment; no comments
were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous, Opposed: none. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5.Spokane Valley Police Department Update — Chief Ellis
Chief Ellis provided a detailed report of the department activities, projects and community engagement
opportunities. The Chief also noted he attended the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Public Safety
.Awards where Deputy David Bruner was awarded SVPS Officer of the year.
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Approved by Council: 10-03-2023
6. Homeless IJOUSing and Assistance.Act (HHAA) Funding Erik Lainb, Gloria.klantz
Mr. Lamb presented a review of the Honieless I lousing and Assistance Act (HHAA) Funding, now referred
to as recording fee funding. He provided Council with options for use of the funding and if Council elects,
they may create their own homeless housing prograin in order to receive the Funding. Ms. Mantz provided
Council with the necessary steps that would have to be completed in order to receive the funding if they
elected to have their own homeless housing program. The city will need to create a task force. The task
farce will then prepare and recommend a five-year homeless housing plan to city council, The plan must:
be consistent with the statewide guidelines, Once the proper steps are in place, there are a multitude of
reporting reqUircuients that are necessary for compliance, In order to acconirnodate all the necessary
requirements, Mr. Lamb noted that there Would be a need for one FTE in order to maintain the
administration of the prograrn, Council discussed the need for a housing homeless plan specifically detailed
for the City of Spokane Valley and agreed there was a need to move forward with our own plan and task
force. "['here was Council consensus to rorward authorization documents for Council consideration for the
city to assume responsibility for homelessness within its boundaries and to directly receive [tic available
local portion of the recording fees,
I.Regional Homeless Collaborative Presentation — Erik Larnb - GI " oriaMalltz
Mr. Lamb presented a review of the Regional Homeless Collaborative Authority and spoke about
potential governing board members of the authority and what the funding would look like J7(,)r the
authority, MS, Mantz spoke about the concerns around the timing of creating the authority and Who WOLdd
be joining the effort. Council discussed the concerns they had with the program and the need for the
resolution for joining to be created so quickly. The council feltthere were too many questions still left
unanswered regarding, the overall plan and Would not move Forward with the authority until More
information was provided,
8. Advance A end Mayor Haley
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There were no, suggested changes to the Advance Agenda.
COUNCIL CONIMENTS
There were no further Council comments,
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager I-lohinan mentioned the upcoming graffiti clean-up day orl,July 20"', Ile also spoke about the
results of the RAISE prograill and that the Spokane Airport was awarded ffinding and congratulated them
on the award.
It was moipe(l by DejjuoAllqyoi� ffiggins, seconde(l antl unanimousl), agreed to acJjotu,-Tl. The meeting
adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Marcl Itterson, City Clerk
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Paul Haley, Mayor
Council Meeting Minutes,, Fornial: 07-11-2023
Approved by Council: 10-03-2023
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d-ICITY OF 0�m
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City of Spokane Vaffey, Washington
(Parks andRscreation 9Wonth
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation activitiesprovide opportunitiesfbi- citizens Qf all ages to
grow and develop into contributing members cif their communities; and
WHEREAS, Parks and recreation programs strengthen the community, foster individual
growth, and increase cultural diversity and
KWEREAS, Parks and recreation programs provide outlets for physical activities,
socialization and stress -reducing experiences; and
WHEREAS, Parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, aquatic,focilifies, senior and event
centers make, our community an attractive and desirable place to live, work, play
and visit which contributes to o'ur economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Parks, greenways and open spaces pro -vide a welcome respite ftom ourficist-
paced, high-tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving our natural
environmenI,- and
WHEREAS, Thousands qf'Spolfane Valley children, adults and seniors bene fitiftom the -wide
range qf,sxrvices, facilities, andprograms provided by the Spokane Valley Parks
and Recreation Departinent,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pam Haley, Mqyor of the Cio) oj'Spokane Valley, on behal/'Qf the
SI)okane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do herebyproclaim
the month qf'July, 2023 as
Parks and Recreation Month
and I encourage all citizens to participate in and support the many recreational programs and
facilities provided by public and private agencies.
Dated this I-l"' day ql`Judy, 2023.
Pam Haley, Mqyot,-�