2023, 08-22 Formal Meeting MinutesMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Formal Format
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. 'File meeting 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
ren-jotely via Zoom meeting.
Aftentlance:
Councilinernbers Staff
Pam Haley, Mayor John Flohman, City Manager
Rod Higgins, Deputy Mayor Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
Ting Hattenburg, Councilmeniber ClielsieTaylor, Finance Director
Laura Padden, Couriciiniernber Mike Basinger, Economic Dev. Director
Brandi Peetz, Councilmeniber Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Bell Wick, COUncifi-nernber John Whitehead, Hurnan Resources Director
Arne Woodard, CoLincilinernber (via Zoom) Adarn Jackson, Engineering Manager
Erica Arnsden, CIP Engineering Manager
Eric Robison, I lousing & Homeless Coordinator
Others in attendance: Sean Walter, Deputy Police Chief
Kelly Konkright, Attorney Sarah Farr, Accounting & Finance
Program Manager
Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator
Chad model, l'I'Manager
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
INVOCATIONPastor Jarnic Schultz with Sun City Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, staff and the audience stood for the Pledge of Allegiance,
ROLL CALL City Clerk Patterson called the roll; all COLHICillnernbers were present,
APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA It was moved by Dej)uty A4ayor Higgins, secomleel and
unaniniously cigreed to qpproi)e the agencla.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS ANI) PIUSENTATIONS n/a
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
COLIFICilinernber Woodard: said lie attended a Spokane Valley Partners meeting at CenterPlace: and also
attended the city 20"' Anniversary Spokane Indians Baseball Game event.
Conneilmernber Wick: said he attended the FMSIB board meeting, mentioned a grant that East Valley
received and Would be updating the shop with the funding, and that East Valley students were assisting
with moving all the shop equipment. Wick also toured the new police training center.
Cotiiicilmembej-'.1-lattetibgrg: said he also attended tile baseball game, (flanked all the firefighters in the area
that are currently battling all the wildfires and thanked STA (Spokane Transit Authority) for providing free
transit for those being displaced by the wildfires,
Councilmernber Padden: said she attended the Spokane Law and Justice meeting and took a tour 0f OUr City
pavement preservation pilot program and also attended the 201h Anniversary baseball game,
Councilmember Pc;etz: spoke about tile Staples ribbon cutting event, thanked Staples for the $1000 donation
to CVS,D for school supplies, assisted SCOPE with evacuation efforts during the wildfires, and attended
the 20"' Anniversary baseball game.
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lLeauty M.0 i or Hi gins: said lie attended a clean air meeting and spoke about all the debris that would be
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left from the fires and what it will take for it to all be cleaned Lip and lie attended the 20" Anniversary
baseball game.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Haley reported that she also attended the 20"' Anniversary Baseball game,
PROCI,AMATIONS: n/a
GENERAL PU13LIC COMMENT OPPOR'rUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she
invited comments from the public. Ms. Barb Howard, Spokane VaLlLcy. [via zoom] spoke about spoke about
the junk vehicle discussion and questioned when it would return to the agenda and spoke about the homeless
individuals in her neighborhood. Ms. Pani Marlow,...�pqLgqe-Valley spoke about the RV's in lier
neighborhood and that the level of theft in her neighborhood has gotten worse. She noted there was a
shooting in her area recently. Mr, K&' U) er, Spokane Valley spoke about sidewalk snow removal in the
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main arterial areas, and noted that lie wanted to clarify that statement from the previous Council rneeting.
Mr. Dan Wilson, ppkqnqValle y Spokane about being, a 50 year union inernber and Would like to see the
city purchase American made products when possible as he feels the city slionld not rely on other nations
for our products, Mr. Jol-in Harding, Spokane Valley spoke about public safety, Fire and EMS response
times.
NEW BUSINESS:
1, Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group, Any member of
Conned may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
Proposed Motion: I niove to afar. rove the Consent Agentla.
a. Approval of Claim Vouchers on August 22, 2023, Request for Council Action Form$9,385,466.05,
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending August 15, 2023: $666,139,77.
It was mov&lhDe'1,1fYor Hi iris, cigreedto cipprom the ConsentAgenelct.ypu)q
2, First Reading Ordinance 23- 14 Final Action for Condemnation — Erica Arnsden
After City Clerk Patterson read the Ordinance title, it was ntoved by Del-mly Mayor Iliggins and seconcled
to iraive the rules and (tclop Orclincince 23- 014 related to lan(l acquisitionfor the Pines Ro61(,11BNW, Grocle,
Se]-mration Prqject.After Ms. Amsden gave a brief synopsis of the purpose of the ordinance Mayor Haley
invited public comments. Ms. Misty Staker, Spokane Valley was upset with the process and -felt she was
not provided with proper notice, Vote by acclmnation., in furor: un(mimous. Ojy)oseck none. Allotion
cclrriecl
3. Motion Consideration Bid Award ---- StorinwaterServices Contract — Adana Jackson
It was moved by Delway AAiyor Higgins an(l seconded to authorize the City A&zncrger tofincilize cruel execute
a contract i,t)iM Cameron Reilly, LLC in on cnnozinl not to exceed $350, 000for slorn7water services. After
Mr, Jackson provided a brief background on the project and what the contract Would include, Mayor Haley
invited public coninients. No comments were offered. Vote �y acelmnalion: inftivor: unanimous, Opposecl:
none. A,lotion carriecl.
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5. Motion Consideration Habitat for Humanity Grant � ement — Sarah Farr
It was moved by Del-nity AlMyor I-liggins and seconcled to al)I)rove the Grcint Agreement it)ith I-Jobitatfibl'
a $471,72'8 cm,arcl an(I en1thorize the City Man(tger or clesignee to.fina.lize cind execute the
qgreeineTlt in substwilial4y the,lbrin presenteel and to ceirry out the terms of the agrreement once exeeu(ecl
Ms. Farr presented a brief summary of the American RCSCUe Plan Act ("ARPA") and the Coronavil-LIS State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("CLFR") and how the City of Spokane Valley identified using the fLinds,
Mr. Farr also provided details on the grant agreement with Habitat of Humanity and outlined what their
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portion of the CLFR fluids Would be for, Mayor Haley invited public comments. No comments were
offered. Vote kl) occhnnation: infimoi-: urminin-ious. Opposed: none, Motion carried,
G. Motion Consideration Reclaim Grant Agreernent.-.Sarah Farr
It was moved by Deputy Xli,yor I-liggins cmdseconde(] to qI)I)rove the Grmnl Agreeinent ivith Recluim
Pmiecl Recovei,yfior ct $1,460,000 cnvorcl and authorize the Cily Mcinager or (lesignee io,finalize alml
exectae the agreement in substcanlicilly the firmpi-esentedon(Ilo curi,y out the !errors qf the agmement once
executect Ms. Farr presented a brief summary of the American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA") and the
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fluids ("CLFR") and how the City of Spokane: Valley
identified using the funds, Ms. Farr described the grant funding details and summarized what Reclaim does
in our local community, Mayor Haley invited public comments. Shawn Kingbury, Reclaims Project Director
thanked council for the funding and noted that the group was excited to be part of the community. Vote by
accIcimation: h7fiavor: unanimous, 01)13osecl: none, Motion corried
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
fiA. Law Enforcement MoQhelsi� l'a (zvul --chict'W"flter
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Ms. Taylor provided a review of the current funding and the need to extend the MOU through December
31, 2024, Deputy Chief Walter spoke about the funneling for the gang task force and other major cruces.
Council discussed areas tile funding should be targeted. There was Council consensus to place tile MOU
on a future agenda for a motion consideration.
7. Spokane.COUnty Conservation District Presentation — Virgini a Clough, Vicki Carer
Ms. Clough introduced Spokane County Conservation District Director, Ms. Vicki Cat -ter. Ms. Carter went
through a PowerPoint presentation and provided an update on the scale house project as well as other new
construction, projects at the 50-acre campus. Ms. Carter also informed council on the district's current
programs. Ms. Carte ended her presentation with all invitation to the open house the district was hosting at
their new location.
8. Recording Fee Pro prat Update — GloriA.Mantz, Eric Robison
Ms. Mantz, City Services Administrator, opened the discussion with a review of tile background of the
funding and what the current requirements are for the ability to collect and use tile funding. The city is
required to establish a task force and a five-year plan for the funding. Ms. Mantz noted that staff is working
on the requirements for the task force and identifying potential candidates for the task force. Ms. Mantz
also provided all update on the current "road map" that would be used for distributing the funding, defining
the metrics and articulating priorities. All of that information is in the current regional plan that is in place
until the end of 2024. More information will be gathered and a plan as well as -additional fOlIOW-Up will be
provided at a council meeting in the future.
9. Advance Agenda --- Mayor Ha
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Councilmernber Wick noted there two traumatic events within the East Valley School District in the last
wccl( and requested to check in with tile Superintendent.
INFORMATION ONLY
The (8) Fire Department Monthly Report., and the (9) Dcpartaient Monthly Reports were for information
only and were not reported or discussed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
There were no further Council conullents.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Mr. Hohnian reported that staff is working closely with Peggy Doering, Director of Valleyfest and will
have the last 20"' Anniversary event held during Valleyfest.
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It was moved 15)r Deptily Alfayor Higgins, seconded and zmonimomvy ogreed lo (idjourn, The meeting
a&zirned cd 7.44 p. im
Q.T.I. ,S,T:
Mari'Pattersori, City Clerk
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Pam Haley, Mayor
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AMENI)ED AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL,
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL FORMAT
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
6:00 pan.
Remotely via Z, OOM Meeting and
lit Person at Center -Place Regional Event Center
2426 N Discover-y Place
Spokane Valley, WA 99216
Council Requests Plea.-ve Silence Your Cell Phoizes During Council Meeting
NOTE: Members of the public may attend Spokane Valley Council meetings in -person at the address provided
above, or via Zoorii at the link below. Members of the public will be allowed to comment in -person or via
Zoorn as described below. Public comments will only be accented for those iterns noted on the agenda as
"pubjiq connuent opp tpjjjty�" If making a comment via Zoom, nornments, must be received by 4:00 pro the
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• Si '11 u) to Provide Oral Public Comment at the Meeting via Calliqg-In
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION: Jarnic SC111,11tZ, Sun City Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF A, W',NDED AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBER RE PORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMATIONS:
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - OPPORTUNITY:This is an opportunity fior the public to speak wi any
subject except agenda action items, as public comments will be taken on those items where indicated. Please
keel) comments to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Government, This is not an opportunity for
questions oi- diSCLISSion. Diverse points of view are welconic but please keel) remarks civil. Remarks will be
limited to three minutes per person. To comment via zoom: use the link above for oral or written comments,
as per those directions. To comment at the meeting in person: speakers may sign in to speak but it is not
required, A sign -in sheet will be provided at the iriectin&
NEW BUSINESS:
L Consent Agenda: Consists of itenis considered routine which are approved as a group. Any nien-lber of
Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
11'i,ogosed Motion: I move to cV)piwve the Consent Agenda,
a, Approval of Claim Vouchers on August 22, 2023, Request for COL11161 Action Form: $9,385,466.05.
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending August 15, 2023: $666,139,.77.
COLHICH Agenda August 22, 2023 Pagel of2
2. First Reading Ordinance 23-014, Final Action for Condemnation — Erica Amsden
[public coinnient opportunity]
3, Motion Consideration: Bid Award -..- Stormwater Services Contract -- Adam Jackson
[public coinuient opporttinity]
)IJ Che4speZl'
5. Motion Consideration: Habitat for Humanity Grant Agreement — Sarah Farr
[public comment opportunity]
Cr. Motion Consideration: Reclaim Grant Agreement — Sarah Farr
[pudic comment opportunity]
ADMINISTRATIVE RE,PORT:
6A, Adni irl Report: L,,,,i%:v Enforcement POOLI ---- CheWe Taylor, Chief Ellis
7. Spokane County Conservation District Presentation — Virginia Clough, Vicki Carter
8. Admin. Report: Recording Fee Program Update — Eric Robison, Gloria Mantz,
9. Advance Agenda — Mayor Haley
INFORMATION ONLY (Will not be rqporled or cliscussed):
10', Department Monthly Reports
11. Fire Department Monthly Report
COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER. COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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