2024, 01-17 Study SessionMINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and
staff in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting,
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Pam Haley, Mayor
Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Laura Padden, Councilmember
Al Merkel, Councilmember
Jessica Yaeger, Council mernber
Staff
John llohman, City Manager
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
Kelly Konkright, City Attorney
Bill Ilelbig, Community & PW Director
John Whitehead, Human Resources Director
Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney
Jill Smith, Communications Manager
Absent: Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Cleric
Ben Wick, Councilmember Julie Meyers -Lehman, Executive Assistant
Chad Knodel, IT Manager
Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Patterson called roll; all Councilmembers were present except Councilmernber
Wick. It was moved by Councilmember Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse
Councilmember Wickfrorn today's meeting.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously
agreed to approve the agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Merkel, seconded to eliminate the 2: 0Op177 rulefor public comments for
people that are signed in via Zoom. City Manager Hohman provided clarification on the reasons for the
2:00pm cutoff on the public comment. Clerk Patterson also provided clarification on the 2:00prn cutoff as
well. Deputy Mayor Hattenburg stated that given the information he was rescinding his second on the
motion. With no further second on the motion, the motion failed.
ACTION ITEM:
1. Resolution 24-002 Banking Authority -- Chelsie Taylor
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to approve Resolution 924-002 declaring which
qualified public depositories the City is authorized to conduct financial transactions with and declaring
which Councilineinbers and City officers have signing authority on behalf of the City. Ms. Taylor briefly
explained the purpose of the resolution and that it was used to update the signature authority for banking
purposes. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in
favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
2. Motion Consideration: Mavoral Annointment — STA Alternates — Mavor Halev
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of
Councilineinbers Higgins and Padden to the STA Board to serve as alternates. Mayor Haley explained
that she and Deputy Mayor Hattenburg are currently the STA Board members for the city and that they
will both be unavailable for the next STA meeting, and it is important to have representation at the
meeting. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation on the
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Approved by Council:
original Inotion: inficivol'.. Mayor Rcd(aj), Depuly,111tayol, I.1cmenburg, Councihnembei-s Rig gins, Wick,
Yoeger (,md J'mklem. Oppose(l: Councilmember it erket Allotion em-ried
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
3. Letter Of SLI 1jqjj— 2026-2027 Hosting NCAA Regional Cross Co � y
P 111t1 _Charnpionships — Mi ke Basingei
Mr. Basinger briefly explained the opportunity For the city to send a letter of support for the 2026-2027
NCAA Regional Cross Country Championships to be hosted at the new Flora Park cross country course that is
being developed. He also provided background information on the cross country course and what tile,
opportunity would be for the city to .host a national event in Our C01111111Hlity. Council provided consensus
to sign the letter of support.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Med(el stated that he will be hosting a budget meeting at the Valley Library on the 24"
CITY MANAGER COM-ME NTS
Mr. Hohman invited City Services Administrator Gloria Maritz to speak about a thank you letter to the
federal delegation for the assistance oil a portion of the Pines GSP. Council had no questions regarding the
letters and provided Consensus to send the thank you letters.
Mr. Hellman also stated that the city will be initiating a full city plow, He also provided an update oil grant
awards froill (lie National Highway System Asset Management Program; one for the Sprague Ave
Preservation (Bowdish to McDonald) in the arnount of $1,35 million and the other for South SUIliVall
Project (8"' -24"') in the arnount of almost $4 million.
It was moved 1�y Deymly Alleiyor llallenbzo-g, sec oncled and unctnimously ogme(l to (idjourn. Tile meeting
adjourned at 4:19p.m.
ATTEST:
marciVatterson, City Clerk
Pam I-Taley, May(Yr"°"'
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Approved by Council:
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CITY COUNCIL
10210 E Sprague Avenue 4 Spokane Valley WA 992016
Phone: (509) 720-5000 ♦ Fax: (509) 720-5075 * www,spokanevalley,org
January 17, 2024
National Collegiate Athletic Association
700 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222
RE: Support for City of Spokane Valley to host 2026-2027 NCAA Regional Cross Country Championships
As Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, I am delighted that Spokane Sports has proposed
Our dynamic city to host the NCAA Regional Cross Country Championships for the 2026-2027 NCAA
Championship bid cycle.
Spokane Sports and the City of Spol':<anie Valley are working to establish a brand new, permanent
location for a dedicated cross country site in our city, We have enlisted the expertise of professionals in
this field to provide technical guidance and ensure that the cross country site and course not only meet
but surpass the NCAA host requirements. Our new, high -caliber course is scheduled to open in the fail of
2025,
Spokane Sports has a long-standing reputation as a trusted host, having Successfully organized major
championships in our region for over 35 years.
Spokane Valley is committed to the success of the NCAA Regional Cross, Country Championships. On
behalf of the City, I enthusiastically offer our support and invite the NCAA staff, cornmfttee members,
student -athletes, coaches and fans to join us for this prestigious event.
Thank you for considering our proposal. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to showcase our city and
provide an exceptional experience for all involved.
Respectfully,
Pam Haley, Mayor
On behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council
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3PO& City Council
,,,;0o0Va11ey,,' 10210 E, Sprague Avenue * Spokane Valloy WA 9920,6
Phone: (509) 720-5000 * Fav (509) 720-5075 4 www,spokanevalley,org
January 17, 2024
Amit Bos, Administrator
United States Department of Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
Dear Administrator Bos:
I am writing to extend my thanks to You and your staff for assistance in securing pre -award
authority from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for our Pines Road grade separation
project,
As you know, this vital improvement to our city will separate the current at -grade crossing of
the BNSF Railroad tracks at Pines Road with a new Pines Road underpass. Separating the freight
rail from vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic, will help improve supply chain movement,
decrease delays, and improve safety and mobility for all roadway users providing a safe and
reliable alternative to the existing at -grade crossing.
Your assistance with, FRA and USDOT in securing pre -award authority allows the city to continue
moving this important project along without any further delay and allows us to meet deadlines
for the 2024 construction season.
Thank you once again for your support for this project. It is great to have Such a strong
advocate in our corner, We look forward to our continued partnership in bringing this critical
improvement to the people of Spokane Valley,
Sincerely,
Pam Halley, Mayor
On behalf of City of Spokane Valley Council
SCl'l' V OF
P M& � City Council
Valley',, 10210 E,SpragueAvenuc *Spokane Valley WA 99206
4d;0oA Phone: (509) 720-5000 * Fax: (509) 720-5075 0 www.spokanevalley.org
January 17, 2024
The Honorable Maria Cantwell
United States, Senator
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Cantwell:
I am writing to extend my thanks to you and your staff for assistance in securing pre -award
authority from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for our Pines Road grade separation
project.
As you know, this vital improvement to our city will separate the current at -grade crossing of
the BNSF Railroad tracks at Pines Road with a new Pines Road underpass. Separating the freight
rail from vehicle, bike, and pedestrian traffic, will help improve supply chain movement,
decrease delays, and improve safety and mobility for all roadway users providing a safe and
reflaNe alternative to the existing ait-grade crossing.
Your assistance with FRA and USDOT in securing pre -award authority allows the city to continue
moving this important project along without any further delay and allows us to meet deadlines
for the 2024 construction season.
Thank you once again for your support for this project. It is great to have such a strong
advocate in our corner. We look forward: to our continued partnership in bringing this critical
improvement to the people of Spokane Vailey,
Sincerely,
Pam Haley, Mayor
On behalf of City of Spokane Valley Council