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2024, 08-20 Study SessionMINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Study Session Format Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at G p.m. The mecting was held in person by Council and staff in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting, Attendance: Councilmembers Pam Haley, Mayor Laura Padden, Councilmember Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Rod Higgins, Councilmember Jessica Yacger, Councilmember Al Merkel, Councilmember Ben Wick, Councilmember Staff John Hohman, City Manager Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Bill Helbig, Public Works Director John Bottelli, Parks and Recreation Director Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director John Whitehead, Human Resource Director Sean Walter, Assistant Police Chief Chaz Bates, Planning Manager Jill Smith, Communications Manager Sarah Farr, Accounting & Finance Program Mngr Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist Miguel Aguirre, IT Specialist Patricia Rhoades, Deputy City Clerk ROLL CALL: Deputy City Clerk Rhoades called roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenb77rg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. PROCLAMATION: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comment. Mr. Ben Lund, Spokane Valley, Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley all provided comments on various topics. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Resolution 24-012: Governance Manual Update — John Hohman It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to approve Resolution 24-12, repealing and replacing the Governance Manual. Mr. Ilohman provided an overview of the changes to the Governance Manual. Mayor Haley called for council comments. It was moved by Councilmember Merkel to amend the motion to remove the chmiges to the public comment. 4niendment Bled with no second. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. It was moved by Councilmember iVick and seconded to amend the motion to a777e77C1 bot17 foi-iiial foi iiiat A and B to enter a seco77d coi777777e77t pe7'7od 7'iglit after the p7,oclawatlon agenda Rein, Mayor Haley Called for public comment on the amendment, no comments were offered. Vote by acelainatlon on the amended motion: in favor: Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councihnem7bers 1llerkel, Wick, and Yaeger. Opposed: Mayor Haley, Councilmembers Higgins and Padden. Amended motion carried. Vote by acclamation on the original motion: in favor: unaninious. Oppose& none. Motion car7'ied Council Meeting Minutes, Fornial: 08-20-2024 Page I of 3 Approved by Council: 10-08-2024 2. Motion Consideration: HCDAC Appointment John I-lohman It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenbtng and seconded to approve the mayors recommendation to appointment Gloria Maniz to the HCDACfor, a term of three years. Mr. Hohman briefly described the position and noted the previous discussion at the prior meeting. Mayor Haley called for public comment, no comments were offered. Tote by acclamation: in fm,or: Mayor Haley, Depute Mayor Hattenburg, Councilrnembers lVick, Higgins, Padden, Yaeger, Opposed: Councilmember Merkel. Motion carrie{l 3. Motion Consideration: Council Goals & Priorities for use of Lodeing Tax — Sarah Farr It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hatterlbrrrg and secomled to approve the council goals crud priorities for the use of lodging tax- revenues as written, Ms. Farr stated that the goals and priorities were the same as previously presented with the addition of the prefer to fully find in the verbiage. Mayor Haley called for public comment, no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor-: Alayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilmembers TVick, Higgins, Padded, Yaeger. Opposed: Councilmember )Merkel. Alotion carried. NON -ACTION ITEMS: 4. Admin Report: Broadlinc PDA Interlocal — Bill Helbig, Ariane Schmidt James A delotte Mr. Helbig introduced Ms. Schmidt and started tile discussion on Broadlinc. Ms. Schmidt provided details oil what the Broadlinc is, it's purpose, sonic of their achievements, description/pictures of COWS, the grant they have applied for, and the BEAD program (Broadband Equity Access and Deployment). Mr. Helbig stated the goal of this is connecting existing City conduit and fiber optic to Broadlinc infrastructure from surrounding rural areas to create new capacity, affordable access and a revenue opportunity. We have a good existing infrastructure oil the north side of the city but this is an opportunity for development oil the south side of the city. Dlshman/Mica Fiber Optic and SR 27 Fiber Optic. Discussion was held regarding the interlocal coordination oil Regional Broadband infrastructure, becoming a member city of Broadlinc PDA, no direct compensation for the fiber, and possibly a seat on the Broadlinc Board. Mr. Helbig stated that staff is seeking consensus to bring forth an Administrative report detailing the proposed interlocal agreement. with Broadlinc. Consensus was provided to allow for all administrative report detailing the interlocal agreement at a later meeting. 5. Admin Report: ARPA/CLFR Allocation Update Discussion — Sarah Farr Ms. Farr provided an overview and status update oil the ARPA/CLFR allocations. She provided details oil the eligible uses for the remaining funds. Currently there are $1 16,270 remaining for council to decide on hose to reallocate. Ms. Farr stated that she is seeking consensus to reallocate the remaining fiends. Council discussed numerous options that included lase enforcement, park/trail cameras, and funding for planned expansion in the future. Consensus was provided to provide the finding for law enforcement assistance purposes. It was moved by Mayor Haley and seconded to take a break from 7: 34 p. m. to 7: IS p. in. Tate by acclamation: id favor: unanimous, Oppose& node. Motion car ied. 6. Admin Report: Pay Lnent Preservation Fund #3 l 1 Discussion ---- Chelsie 'Taylor Ms. Taylor opened the conversation with a PowerPoint presentation on the history of the fund, the current status of the fiend, the future of the fund, and what is deeded from the Council. Ms. Taylor went into details oil the current status of the fund and what the projections are for the future of the fiend. Ms. Taylor stated that staff was seeking consensus from Council on whether to continue the current funding policy for the Pavement Management Program. And if so, what funding options Council would like to proceed forward with. Council discussed the options, REET funding, grant applications, projects currently funded, and funding for preservation or replacement of roads. A point of order was raised by CounciImember Higgins. Mayor Haley asked to state the point. Councilmember Higgins stated that Councilmember Merkel stop being antagonistic. Mayor Haley agreed with the point. Councilmember requested all appeal. With a lack of a second on the appeal, the appeal died. Ms. Taylor stated that she will continue with the draft site is currently working oil for the budget and council can review it once again when presented. 7. Admin Report: Periodic Update Grants WA Department of Commerce — Chaz Bates Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 08-20-2024 Page 2 of 3 Approved by Council: 10-08-2024 Mr. Bates reviewed the background of the Comprehensive Plan and the required updates. Mr. Bates also detailed the required changes; Planning for sufficient land capacity for housing needs, including all economic segments of the population (moderate, low, very low and extremely low income, as well as emergency housing and permanent supportive housing), providing moderate density housing options within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), including but not limited to duplexes, triplexes and townhonies, making adequate provisions for housing for existing and projected needs for all economic segments of the community, including documenting programs and actions needed to achieve housing availability and identifying racially disparate impacts, displacement and exclusion in housing policies and regulations, and beginning to undo those impacts; and identifying areas at higher risk of displacement and establishing anti -displacement policies. Mr. Bates presented a high-level summary of the required changes to the Comprehensive Plan and development regulations, anticipated scope of work, and overview of grant timelines to council. Mr. Bates explained that staff was seeking consensus to return to Council with a motion consideration to authorize application for the Periodic Update Grant and the Climate Grant. Council discussed the need for the updates and that they are required either way and ultimately provided a consensus to return at a future meeting with a motion for the application. 8. Advance Agenda — Mayor Haley Councilmember Yaeger asked what we needed to do to protect our city from anotlrcr pandemic situation? So, I'd like to know what we can do during another pandemic for our city, our citizens, and our businesses. It would be nice to have a presentation on what we can do if it happens again. There was not consensus to move forward with that item. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Higgins stated that public testimony by Mr. Lund was quite interesting, and he would hate to see them just die, so he would like to explore it further. City Manager Hohman stated that the city has received a complaint from Mr. Lund and the city has opened an investigation. CoanciImember° Merkel stated that it is apparent that his position as an elected official means nothing; point of orders are just nonsense and he is interrupted by an unelected city manager. This is a travesty for the public who elected him for a reason. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Hohman addressed the comments by Councilmember Merkel and stated that he believes it is his responsibility to inform the community and council when there has been misinformation or a miscommunication during the council discussion and will step in only when necessary and will continue to do so when needed. City Manager Hohman stated that we are nearing completion of phase I of Balfour Park, and we are looking at commissioning the soccer pitch that was a donation from the Rave Foundation that are part of the Sounders. There will be a ribbon cutting for the soccer pitch and for phase I of the park on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.ni. There will be more details to come regarding the event. We are looking at some additional signage that will show the future build out of the project will be and what is intended for each of the vacant pad sites. Parks and Recreation Director Bottelli is having interviews with the Recreation Conservation Office on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, regarding the potential grant award for that. It was moved by Deputy Ma)c or Hattenburg, seconded to adjourn. Vote by accicrnurtion: in fai>or: unanimous. Opposed: moire. 1fotion carriecd The meeting was adjourned at 8.29 p.m. ATTEST: - Aft If 1—: , wiaj Marci tterson, Giy Clerk Pam Haley, Mayor Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 08-20-2024 Approved by Council: 10-08-2024 Page 3 of 3 PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN --IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, August 20, 2024 6:00 p.m. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY Please sign tip to speak for up to THREE minutes and the Mayor will afford the public the opportunity to speak. The public comment opportunity, is limited to a maximum of 45 ininutes. NAME TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK PLEASE PRINT ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE Jc' fri Please note that once information is entered nip this form, it beco»ies a public record subject to public disclosure.