HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-01-22 PC APPROVED SIGNED MINUTESRegular Meeting Minutes
Spokane Valley Planning Commission
Spokane Valley City Hall
January 22, 2026
I. Chairman Robert McKinley called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The
meeting was held in person and via ZOOM meetings.
II. The Commissioners and staff stood for the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. Administrative Assistant Denise Mclain took attendance, and the following
members and staff were present:
Thomas Dingus Steve Roberge, Planning Manager
Bob McKinley Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney
Emily Meyer Justan Kinsel, IT Specialist
Kristopher Pockell Denise Mclain, Administrative Assistant
John Robertson
Justin Weathermen
Ann Winkler
IV. AGENDA: Commissioner Winkler moved, and it was seconded, to approve the
agenda for January 22, 2026. There was no discussion. The vote on the motion
was seven in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
V. MINUTES: Commissioner Winkler moved, and it was seconded, to approve the
regular meeting minutes as presented. There was no discussion. The vote on
the motion was seven in favor, zero opposed, and the motion passed.
VI. COMMISSIONER REPORT: There were no reports from the commission.
VII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: Steve Roberge, Planning Manager, updated the
commission that at the next meeting he will be presenting the comprehensive
plan elements that are currently being reviewed. He will also provide a schedule
for the flow of work for the next year. He said that the scoping notice for EIS
will be ready next week, so the commission will see that soon.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment offered.
IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS:
a. RPCA: Election of Officers
Commissioner Robertson nominated Commissioner Weathermon. Commissioner
Weathermon nominated Commissioner Robertson. The two nominated
commissioners gave statements regarding their tenure on the commission and
ability to serve as chair. The vote was four in favor of Commissioner Robertson
and three in favor of Commissioner Weathermon. Commissioner Robertson
accepted the appointment of Planning Commission Chair.
Commissioner Meyer nominated Commissioner Winkler for Vice Chair.
Commissioner Winkler nominated Commissioner McKinley for Vice Chair. The
commissioners made statements regarding their nominations and ability to
serve as Vice Chair. The vote was three in favor of Commissioner Winkler and
four in favor of Commissioner McKinley. Commissioner McKinley accepted the
appointment of Planning Commissioner Vice Chair.
b. Study Session: Open Public Meeting Act & Public Records Act
Tony Beattie, Deputy City Attorney, presented the Public Records Act and
Open Public Meetings Act training.
X. GOOD OF THE ORDER: Commissioner Weathermon welcomed the new
commissioners. Commissioner Meyer also welcomed the new members.
Commissioner Pockell thanked the commissioners and said that he is looking
forward to working with everyone. Commissioner Winkler also welcomed the
new commissioners. Commissioner Dingus expressed his excitement to be on
the commission and contribute during his term. Commissioner Robertson made
a statement about the upcoming 25011' birthday of the United States and
applying the lessons from 1776 to what we do today. Chairman McKinley
encouraged the commissioners to ask questions and reach out to staff or other
commissioners for any clarification or Information.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Meyer moved, and it was seconded, to
adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. The vote on the motion was seven in favor,
zero opposed, and the motion passed.
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