2009, 12-15 Study Session Minutes MINUTES
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
Spokane Valley,Washington
December 15,2009 6:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Rich Munson,Mayor Dave Mercier, City Manager
Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Rose Dempsey,Councilmember Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Bill Gothmann,Councilmember Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Recreation Director
Gary Schimmels,Councilmember Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Diana Wilhite,Councilmember Kathy McClung, Community Dev. Director
Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief
Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst
Karen Kendall, Associate Planner
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor Munson opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
At the request of the Mayor, City Clerk Bainbridge called roll;all councilmembers were present.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09-038 Special Events-Mike Connelly/Mike Stone
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and
seconded to approve ordinance 09-038. Parks and Recreation Director Stone explained that this is
primarily a housekeeping item related to special events regarding functionality, changing the number of
people which constitutes the need for a special event permit, and making it more practical to implement
the process. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:
In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Abstentions:None. Motion carried
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09-039 Comp Plan Map Change CPA 01-09 — Karen Kendall
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and
seconded to approve ordinance 09-039. Planner Kendall went through her PowerPoint explaining the
proposal for this and the following ordinance, as well as for the development agreement attached to the
upcoming resolution. Mayor Munson invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by
Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Abstentions:None. Motion carried
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09-040 Legislative Zone Chance,CPA 01-09-Karen Kendall
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and
seconded to adopt ordinance 09-040. Mayor Munson invited public comments; no comments were
offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 09-041 Firearm Restrictions—Mike Connelly/Mike Stone
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and
seconded to approve ordinance 09-041. Deputy City Attorney Driskell outlined the proposed changes
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which he said are largely based on an Attorney General's Opinion regarding the regulating of firearms.
Mayor Munson invited public comment. Ben Goodman, 4705 S Highway Court, asked about someone
leaving a rifle in a vehicle after hunting, while that person attends an event, and whether that would be
permitted. It was determined that staff will research that issue, and well as a question from
Councilmember Dempsey regarding carrying a rifle on one's back while attending a demonstration at a
public place. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried
5. Proposed Resolution 09-018; Development Agreement,Zone Change CPA 01-09 Karen Kendall
It was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and seconded to approve resolution 09-018. At the request of
Mayor Munson, City Clerk Bainbridge read the title of Resolution 09-018. Ms. Kendall explained that
this adopts the development agreement associated with ordinance 09-039 and 09-040, which is associated
with the comprehensive plan amendment CPA 01-09. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions:
None. Motion carried.
6. Motion Consideration: Pines Mansfield Change Order#36- Steve Worley
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Denenny and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute change order #36 for the Pines/Mansfield project in the amount of$160,500. Public Works
Director Kersten explained that previously Engineer Worley gave a detailed history on the change orders,
and that this was a result of utility conflicts and increased working days. Mayor Munson invited public
comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions:None. Motion carried.
7. Motion Consideration: Pines Mansfield Change Order#37—Steve Worley
It was moved by Councilmember Wilhite and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute change order #37 for the Pines/Mansfield project in the amount of$468,076.23. Public Works
Director Kersten explained that this is the second of two change orders requiring council approval, and
that this is for a claim by a subcontractor for quantity increases related to the delay. Mayor Munson
invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: None. Abstentions:None. Motion carried.
8. Mayoral Appointments to Planning Commission—Mayor Munson
Councilmember Wilhite said that she would like two separate motions. It was moved by Councilmember
Wilhite and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointments of John Carroll, Ms. Sands and Rustin Hall
each for a three-year term of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. Mayor Munson invited public
comment; no comments were offered. Councilmember Schimmels said there is a planning commission
member who it is reported has missed a large share of the meetings this year, and he asked how this
should be addressed,adding that it is unknown whether the absences were excused. Deputy City Attorney
Driskell said he would research that issue. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no comments were
offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion
carried
Mayor Munson said that he is recommending Arne Woodward for the remaining position; that it was a
difficult choice and there were a large number of qualified people; but that Mr. Woodward is very
knowledgeable about land use in Spokane Valley, and has been a supporter of the City. It was moved by
Deputy Mayor Denenny and seconded to confirm the mayoral appointment of Arne Woodward for a two-
year term of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. Mayor Munson invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Munson, Deputy Mayor Denenny, and
Councilmembers Schimmels, Grafos, Dempsey and Gothmann. Opposed: Councilmember Wilhite.
Abstentions:None. Motion carried.
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Approved by Council: 12-22-09
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
9. Area-Wide Rezone Public Notification Process—Kathy McClung
Community Development Director McClung explained that this issue was brought before Council last fall
as a result of a citizen's request to be notified on a land use decision which doesn't normally require
individual notification; she explained that the current process meets the minimum state requirements; that
if a particular property owner asks for a land use change, staff notifies all surrounding properties within
three of four hundred feet from that subject property; but if there is a legislative type action like a comp
plan city-wide, we are not required to do individual notification; and she said for both types of actions,
notices are published in the newspaper and are typically placed on our website. Director McClung said
that if Council wants more, that is not a problem, but the issue needs to be addressed by the Planning
Commission for a code change proposal. Councilmember Gothmann suggested notifying property owners
if there are one-thousand or fewer notifications, and several councilmembers agreed that the cost to do so
would not be an issue. Director McClung said this issue can be added to the Planning Commission's
2010 work program, and that options including the associated costs will be researched as any code
amendment,to go through the Planning Commission and ultimately to Council for consideration.
10. Court Related Services—Morgan Koudelka
Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka explained that Anne Pflug of the Department of Commerce's
Research Services conducted a second study for court-related services; and via his PowerPoint, Mr.
Koudelka went over the highlights of the report, including Spokane Valley's circumstances and interests,
findings, conclusions and recommendations, background on the criminal justice system and average
misdemeanor costs; court and other justice services caseloads, operations and facilities; performance
indicators and disposition of filed cases; alternative service delivery methods, and Spokane Valley in-
house services.
11. Council External Committee Reports
While nothing definitive was mentioned regarding any of the committees and boards Councilmembers
participate in, the Solid Waste Plan, STA (Spokane Transit Authority) budget, TIB's (Transportation
Improvement Board) potential move to WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation), and
SRTC(Spokane Regional Transportation Council)proposed changes were briefly discussed.
12. Advance Agenda—Mayor Munson
Mayor Munson said he would like to include the solid waste board and governance changes on the list of
issues for "early consideration next year"; and Councilmember Gothmann said he has some concerns
about the law enforcement contract and potential problems if there is a delay.
13. Information Only: Shoreline Management Program Update: Citizens Advisory Committee List was
not reported or discussed.
14. Council Check-in—Mayor Munson no further comments
15. City Manager Comments—Dave Mercier no further comments
There being no further business,Mayor Munson adjourned the meeting at 7:30 •.m.
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Approved by Council: 12-22-09