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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024, 12-17 Formal B MeetingMINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Meeting Formal B Format Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Pam Haley, Mayor John Hohman, City Manager Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Rod Higgins, Councilmember Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator Laura Padden, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember Chelsie Walls, Finance Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Jill Smith, Communications Manager `Al Merkel, Councilmember Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director Dave Ellis, Police Chief John Whitehead, HR Director Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator Jerremy Clark, Traffic Engineering Manager Sarah Farr, Accting & Finance Program Manager Steve Roberge, Planning Manager Marty Palaniuk, Senior Planner Kendall May, Recreation Coordinator Eric Robison, Housing & Homeless Coordinator Chad Knodel, IT Manager Marci Patterson, City Clerk PROCLAMATIONS: Senator Padden Recognition, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Recognition Mayor Haley read the proclamation for Senator Padden and for Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Senator Padden and a representative for Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers office accepted the recognition awards. The representative from the Congresswoman's office also read the record that she read into congress earlier in the year. INVOCATION: In the absence of a pastor, 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 roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited public comment. Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley provided comment. ACTION ITEM: 1. Ordinance 24-017: Second Reading. CTA- 2024-0001 Ch 17.80 Derinit procedures — Marty Palaniuk After City Clerk Patterson read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 12-17-2024 Page 1 of 3 Approved by Council: 07-08-2025 adopt Ordinance 24-017. Mr. Palaniuk noted that there had not been any changes since his last presentation of the ordinance. Council did not have any additional questions or comments. Councilmember Higgins thanked Mr. Palaniuk for his years of service to the city and wished him well in his retirement. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 2. Ordinance 24-019: First Reading Amending SVMC 3.49 Donating Surplus Land — Kelly Konkright After City Clerk Patterson read the Ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded advance Ordinance 24-019 amending SVMC 3.49 to a second reading. Mr. Konkright provided a brief background on the chapter to be amended in the SVMC. Councilmember Merkel questioned the performance measures and Mr. Konkright noted that it will depend on the grant or the program. Mayor Haley called for public comment. Dan Leroy with Habitat for Humanity; John Harding, Spokane Valley provided comment. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried 3. Resolution 24-013: 2025 Fee Schedule Adoption — Chelsie Walls It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to approve Resolution #24-013, repealing and replacing Resolution #23-013, and approving the Master Fee Schedule for 2025. Ms. Walls provided a brief overview of the resolution and noted that there had not been any changes since the last presentation. Council did not have any additional questions or comments. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried 4. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity: AWC Clean Building Program — Gloria Mantz It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager to apply for the Energy Audit Grant as proposed by staff. Ms. Mantz provided a brief background on the grant opportunity and noted that there had not been any changes to the grant or the clean building requirements since the last update. Council did not have any additional questions or comments. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed • None. Motion carried 5. Motion Consideration: ILA Recreation Classes w/ City of Spokane Parks & Recreation — Kendall May It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize and approve the Interlocal Agreement with City of Spokane for Recreational Services. Ms. May provided a brief background on the ILA and noted it was previously approved by the Spokane Parks Board. Council did not have any additional questions or comments. Mayor Haley called for public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed.• None. Motion carried 6. Motion Consideration: Solid Waste Disposal Agreement w/ Sunshine Recyclers - Erik Lamb It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to approve the proposed Agreement for Comprehensive Solid Waste Transfer, Transport, and Disposal Services with Sunshine Recyclers, Inc. in substantially the form presented with a $0/1on Administrative and Maintenance Fee for 2025 and authorize the City Manager to take such actions necessary to execute the final Agreement. Mr. Lamb provided brief details on the contract and stated why staff feels there is not a need for an admin fee for 2025 and thanked Sunshine for the efforts in getting the contract completed. Mayor Haley called for public comment. Mark Torrey, Sunshine Disposal; Arne Woodard, Spokane Valley provided comments. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councihnembers Higgins, Wick, Padden and Yaeger. Opposed: Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried NON -ACTION ITEMS 7. Admin Report: Q4 2024 Economic Trends Data — Mike Basinger Dr. Jones & Dr. Cullen Mr. Basinger provided an introduction to Dr. Jones and Dr. Cullen. Dr. Jones and Dr. Cullen presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation that included an overview of demographics, labor markets, employment residential construction, non-residential construction, and taxable sales and revenue. Dr. Jones provided details on our population growth, what drives our in -migration population, the size of the labor force, the number of jobs in the labor market, and housing affordability. Council discussed the average age of the current workforce, the adjustment for rate increases for tax rates, and commercial real estate in the area. Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 12-17-2024 Page 2 of 3 Approved by Council: 07-08-2025 8. Admin Report: ILA Amendment w/ WSDOT for Signal Maintenance — Jerremy Clark Mr. Clark presented information regarding the interlocal agreement amendment with WSDOT for signal maintenance that included a review of the work that would be included in the interlocal amendment and that it was necessary to maintain the ILA as WSDOT still utilizes the signal systems along the state routes within the city limits. Council discussed the extension timeline and what is paid for in the ILA. Council provided consensus to return with a motion consideration for the ILA amendment at a future meeting. 9. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity: Homeless Outreach Program - Gloria Mantz Sarah Farr Eric Robison Ms. Mantz, Ms. Farr and Mr. Robison presented a PowerPoint that reviewed the background on the outreach program, an overview of the outreach team, the grant opportunity through Spokane County Housing and Community Development for a Request for Proposal for the 2025-2026 program years to allocate federal, state, and local funds. Ms. Mantz reviewed the next steps for the grant if council approved moving forward to further develop the grant application. Council provided consensus to move forward with developing the grant application. 10. Admin Report: Resolution Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force Extension - Gloria Mantz Ms. Mantz and Mr. Robison provided a background on the Homeless and Housing Task and the duties of the task force. Ms. Mantz also provided additional details on the members of the current task force and the need for the extension of the task force. Council discussed the payment for beds at specific shelters, the funding that had been utilized thus far and what would be done with the remaining funds. Council provided consensus advance the resolution extending the term of the task force through March 31, 2025 (or until the Permanent Task Force was established) forward and to earmark the $35,000 to pay for shelter beds through June 2025 as discussed. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: Mayor Haley stated that the general public comment rules still apply and called for public comments; no comments were offered. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Merkel discussed things he is thankful for withing the community. Councilmember Padden stated that she is thankful that people have behaved the way they should and that discussion was good for the evening. She also noted that the hearing examiner's decision from Councilmember Merkel's appeal was released and went over some of the findings from that decision. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Hohman asked Mr. Basinger to provide details on a support letter. Mr. Basinger spoke about a support letter for Ms. Carter with the Conservation District for a grant request. Mr. Basinger did not have a lot of details on the Healthy Food Financing Initiative but noted it was to support the market that she is introducing to the conservation location. Mr. Hohman noted that he would speak to Ms. Carter and see if she could provide additional details. Council provided consensus to allow the Mayor to sign the support letter. Mr. Hohman reminded council that there would be a Special meeting on Monday and Special meeting this Thursday to discuss the results of the hearing examiner findings. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. ATTEST: Marcikatterson, City Clerk i F / a Pam aley, Mayor Council Meeting Minutes, Study Session: 12-17-2024 Approved by Council: 07-08-2025 Page 3 of 3 AMENDED AGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FORMAL B FORMAT Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. Remotely via ZOOMMeeting and In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall, Council Chambers 10210 E. Sprague Ave. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Council Requests Please Silence Your Cell Phones During Council Meeting NOTE: Members of the public may attend Spokane Valley Council meetings in -person at the address provided above, or via Zoom at the link below. Members of the public will be allowed to comment in -person or via Zoom as described below. Public comments will only be accepted for those items noted on the agenda as "public comment opportunity If making a comment via Zoom, comments must be received by 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. • Sign up to Provide Oral Public Comment at the Meeting via Calling -In • Submit Written Public Comment Prior to the Meeting • Join the Zoom WEB Meeting ------------------------- CALL TO ORDER PROCLAMATIONS: Senator Padden Recognition, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers Recognition INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except agenda action items, as public comments will be taken on those items where indicated. Please keep comments to matters within the jurisdiction of the City Government. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Diverse points of view are welcome but please keep remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person. If a person engages in disruptive behavior or makes individual personal attacks regarding matters unrelated to City business, then the Council and/or Mayor may end that person's public comment time before the three -minute mark. 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 meeting. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Ordinance 24-017: Second Reading CTA-2024-0001 Ch. 17.80 permit procedures — Marty Palaniuk 2. Ordinance 24-019: First Reading Amending SVMC 3.49 Donating Surplus Land — Kelly Konkright [public comment opportunity] 3. Resolution 24-013: 2025 Fee Schedule Adoption — Chelsie Walls [public comment opportunity] Council Agenda December 17, 2024 Pagel of 2 4. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opp: AWC Clean Building Program — Gloria Mantz [public comment opportunity] 5. Motion Consideration: ILA Recreation Classes w/ City of Spokane Parks & Recreation — Kendall May [public comment opportunity] 6. Motion Consideration: Solid Waste Disposal Contract w/ Sunshine Recyclers — Erik Lamb [public comment opportunity] NON -ACTION ITEMS: 7. Admin Report: Q4 2024 Economic Trends Data — Mike Basinger, Dr. Jones & Dr. Cullen S. Admin Report: ILA Amendment w/ WSDOT for Signal Maintenance — Jerremy Clark 9. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity: Homeless Outreach Program — Gloria Mantz, Sarah Farr, Eric Robison 10. Admin Report: Resolution Interim Homeless and Housing Task Extension — Gloria Mantz INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed): GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: General public comment rules apply. COUNCIL COMMENTS CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Council Agenda December 17, 2024 Page 2 of 2 PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY #1 Please sign up 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 minutes. You may only speak at one of the comment opportunities, not at both public comment opportunities. NAME TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK PLEASE PRINT ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE f A(�'T) 4A] I S j if-)R1�,MArY C LAOSd u A L- Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:00 p.m. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY #2 Please sign up 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 minutes. You may only speak at one of the comment opportunities, not at both public comment opportunities. NAME TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK PLEASE PRINT ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE Lc)tc0_� +ofeeVi c-) �<i-_, v) e A I /e,. Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. Spokane ,;,o* Valley® December 17, 2024 Healthy Food Financing Initiative FARE Fund Review Committee Reinvestment Fund 1700 Market Street, 19th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 10210 E Sprague Ave ♦ Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Phone (509) 720-5000 ♦ Fax (509) 720-5075 www.spokanevalleywa.gov Dear Members of the Healthy Food Financing Initiative Review Committee, On behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council, we are writing in support of the Spokane Conservation District's (SCD) application for Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) funding to complete construction of the Scale House Market (SHM) located in Spokane Valley, WA. This innovative project supports the ongoing economic development strategy for the City of Spokane Valley, creating significant opportunities for local businesses, job creation, and entrepreneurial opportunities. SHM will serve as a vital hub for small farm and food businesses, attracting entrepreneurs and visitors to Spokane Valley while supporting sustainable agriculture and regional food systems. Its completion will expand the city's economic base by: • Creating and retaining jobs: SHM is expected to support 65+vendors, generate over $14 million annually in sales, and create 38 direct jobs, along with countless indirect opportunities. • Driving small business growth: By providing essential infrastructure such as a commercial kitchen and cold storage, SHM will empower local entrepreneurs to scale their businesses, particularly in value- added and artisan food production. • Boosting tax revenue: Increased business activity at SHM will contribute to the city's sales and property tax base. • Attracting visitors and entrepreneurs: SHM's unique offering as the region's first year-round, permanent farmers market will draw thousands of visitors annually, enhancing Spokane Valley's position as a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. Securing the requested $250,000 in HFFI funding is critical to completing SHM's construction and ensuring its opening in June 2025. This funding will enable SHM to fully realize its potential as a driver of economic growth and community development. As a city focused on fostering economic development, we appreciate the innovation and community asset the SHM will bring to the City. We support the request to award funding from HFFI. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of this request. Sincerely, Pam Haley, Mayor On behalf of the City of Spokane Valley Council CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: December 17, 2024 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Admin Report - Resolution No 24-014 Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force Extension and Funding of Shelter Beds GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Substitute Senate Bill 5386 (amending document recording fee statutes in 2023); requirements for adopting a local plan RCW 43.185C.050, RCW 43.185C.080, RCW 43.185C.160; Affordable and Supportive Housing Sales and Use Tax Credit RCW 82.14.540; Chapter 3.06 SVMC. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: July 11, 2023: City Council reached consensus to advance a resolution to assume control over available document recording fees from Spokane County and to establish a homeless housing program. July 25, 2023: City Council adopted a resolution to assume control over document recording fees and to establish a homeless housing program. August 22, 2023: Administrative report discussing Regional Homeless Housing Plan. September 12, 2023: Motion consideration adopting a resolution establishing an interim task force. October 14, 2023: Motion adopting the region's current 5-year plan to prevent and end homelessness. BACKGROUND: On July 25, 2023 the Council approved Resolution 23-009, which declared City Council's intention to assume responsibility for and establish a homeless housing program within Spokane Valley, and which further authorized the City to take over administration of recording fees related to housing and homeless services. As required by RCW 43.185C.160, the City adopted Resolution No. 23- 010 and established an interim homeless and housing task force to start administrating this program. The interim Homeless and Housing Task Force is an advisory body to the City Council. The task force makes recommendations for the five-year Housing and Homeless Plan; use of the revenue derived from the Homeless Housing and Assistance Act" (HHAA) surcharge funds; and the final composition of the task force and terms to the City Council. Resolution states that the task force shall remain in existence until the earlier of (1) such time as all responsibilities and duties as set forth in this Resolution have been completed, (2) a permanent Housing and Homeless Task Force has been established and members appointed, or 3) December 31, 2024, at which time the Interim Housing and Homeless Task Force shall automatically end. All members appointed to the Interim Housing and Homeless Task Force shall serve for the duration of the Interim Housing and Homeless Task Force." Currently, the interim task force has the following seven positions and members: • Spokane Valley City Council member — Pam Haley, City of Spokane Valley Mayor • County representative — George Dahl, Housing & Community Development Administrator and/or Chris McKinney, Homeless Programs Manager • Business representative — Lance Beck, Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce • School representative — John Parker, Central Valley School District • Housing Authority representative (vacant) • Lived Experience representative — Daniel Saga 0 Lived Experience representative (vacant) The interim task force recommends extending its terms through March 31, 2025. They also recommend the following be considered when establishing a permanent task force: • Increasing the number of members to 9 • Adding terms to the bylaws • Providing flexibility to industry sectors and/or backgrounds that are eligible to serve in the task force • Adding a representative from the City of Spokane to the task force, this position could be not voting Staff seeks council comments on the composition of the permanent task force. Based on the input received, staff will draft criteria and a resolution for establishing a permanent task force for council consideration. In 2024, the Council earmarked $65,000 to fund low barrier shelter beds at Volunteer of America (VOA) Hope House for women and Truth Ministries for men. The availability of low barrier shelter space was required to enforce no -camping regulations (based Martin vs. Boise 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling). In June of 2024, the US Supreme Court overturned the Martin v. Boise decision. However, the Spokane Region has experienced significant reductions of beds across multiple shelters. For example, the TRAC shelter closed at the end of October, which resulted in a loss of 250-350 low -barrier beds. The interim task force recommends extending the contract for both Truth Ministries and VOA through June of 2025 and tasked staff to report on the utilization rate of the shelter beds funded by Spokane Valley in early spring. OPTIONS: Consensus for staff to bring this item forward to Council for a motion consideration on December 23, 2024. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: 1) Consensus to advance Resolution 24-014 extending the term of the Interim Homeless & Housing Task force through March 31, 2025 or until the Permanent Task Force is established or take such other action deemed appropriate by City Council; and, 2) Consensus to earmark $35,000 to pay for shelter beds through June 2025. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: In the 2025 budget, the City anticipates annual local recording revenues of approximately $300,000 in Fund #110. STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Resolution 24-014 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON RESOLUTION No. 24-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING RESOLUTION 23-010 BY EXTENDING TERM OF INTERIM HOMELESS AND HOUSING TASK FORCE, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, pursuant to chapters 36.22 and 43.185C of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), as amended by Chapter 277, Laws of 2023 (substitute Senate Bill 5386) (effective July 23, 2023), county auditors have authority to collect homeless housing and assistance surcharges for each document recorded, subject to specified exemptions; WHEREAS, the City Council passed a Resolution 23-005 declaring its intention and commitment to operate its own homeless housing program and to meet all applicable legal and regulatory requirements including those set forth in chapter 43.185C RCW and established by the State Department of Commerce (Commerce), in order to be a direct recipient of HHAA Local Surcharge Funds; and WHEREAS, Council passed Resolution 23-010 establishing the interim Homeless and Housing Task Force, and setting an expiration date for the Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force of December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force continues to review the draft five-year Housing and Homeless Plan, make recommendations for the expenditure of funds, and consider composition of the permanent task force. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington as follows: Section 1. Amendment to Resolution 23-010. Section 1(G) of Resolution 23-010 is amended to state the following: (G) The Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force shall remain in existence through March 31, 2025, or until a permanent Homeless and Housing Task force is established by resolution, whichever is later. Section 2. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Resolution 23-010 not specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect. Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution. Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and signatures hereto. Passed this day of December, 2024. Pam Haley, Mayor Resolution 24-014 Extending Term of Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force F.1011 -W City Clerk, Marci Patterson Approved As To Form: Office of the City Attorney Resolution 24-014 Extending Term of Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force