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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026, 01-13 Formal A MeetingMINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Format A Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Mayor Padden called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and staff in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Laura Padden, Mayor John Hohman, City Manager Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Pam Haley, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember Chelsie Walls, Finance Director (via Zoom) Michael Kelly, Councilmember John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney Al Merkel, Councilmember (via Zoom) Robert Blegen, Public Works Director Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator Dave Ellis, Police Chief Jill Smith, Communications Manager Mike Basinger, Community & Econ. Dev. Director Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager Jonny Solberg, IT Specialist Marci Patterson, City Clerk INVOCATION: 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. Councilmember Merkel Attended via Zoom. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: PROCLAMATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mayor Padden read the proclamation and the ladies from the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the proclamation. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Padden explained the process, she invited comments from the public; Roy Koegen, Powell Butte, OR (via Zoom); Rev. Gen. Haywood, Spokane County; Brent Wise, Spokane Valley; Dan Griffith, Spokane County; Andrea Olsen, Spokane Valley; Yvonne Johnson, Spokane Valley; Susanna Baylon, Spokane County; John Guarisco, Spokane Valley; Grant Guinn, Spokane Valley; Andrea Bates, Spokane Valley; Doug Dawson, Spokane Valley; Jim Reincke, Spokane Valley; Linda Klesch, Spokane Valley; Sue Delucci, Spokane Valley; Ben Lund, Spokane Valley; Keith & Shelly Clark, Spokane Valley; Collin Pitman, provided general comments. CONSENT AGENDA: Council Meeting Minutes: 01-13-2026 Pagel of 5 Approved by Council: 02-10-2026 1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of Claim Vouchers, January 13, 2026, Request for Council Action Form: $6,110,343.93 b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending December 31, 2025: $782,521.62 c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2025 e. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 f. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025 g. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2025 h. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 i. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 j. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 k. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025 in. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 n. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2026 It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. ACTION ITEMS: 2. Resolution 26-001: Banking Authority — Chelsie Walls It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded to approve Resolution #26-001 declaring which qualified public depositories the City is authorized to conductfrnancial transactions with and declaring which Councilmembers and City officers have signing authority on behalf of the City. Ms. Walls gave a brief review of the banking authority and noted that the changes are due to a new mayor and a replacing councilmember that is the longest standing councilmember. Mayor Padden invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed.- None. Motion carried. 3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Volunteer Appointments — Mayor Padden It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded to confirm the Mayor's nominations of Rustin Hall and Amanda Hoffert to LTAC for a two-year term, and Grant Guinn, Lee Cameron and Bernadette Crain to the TPA Connnission for a two-year term with all terms beginning January 1, 2026 Mayor Padden briefly explained the applicants and noted that they were all returning committee members who were highly qualified for the positions. Mayor Padden invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Unanimous. Opposed.• None. Motion carried. 3A. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Volunteer Appointments Planning Commission — Mayor Padden It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded to confirm the Mayor's nominations of Thomas Dingus and Kristopher Pockell to the Planning Commission for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2026 Mayor Padden briefly explained the applicants and noted that the two individuals she chose were qualified and she had spoken with all the applicants over the phone. Mayor Padden invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Padden, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilmembers Haley, Yaeger, Wick and Kelly. Opposed.• Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried. 4. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Committee Appointments for Council — Mayor Padden It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to the committees and boards as listed on this January 13, 2026, Requestfor CouncilAction form. Mayor Padden discussed the committee appointments and noted the updates to some of the committees. Clerk Patterson read aloud the updates made to the committee assignments and noted that the Housing and Homeless Task Force assignments had not been listed on the previous list. Mayor Padden invited public comments. Mike Dolan, Spokane Valley; Diana Wilhite, Spokane Valley provide comments. Vote by Council Meeting Minutes: 01-13-2026 Page 2 of 5 Approved by Council: 02-10-2026 acclamation: in favor: Mayor Padden, Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, Councilrnembers Haley, Yaeger, Wick and Kelly. Opposed.- Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried. NON -ACTION ITEMS: 5. Admin Report: ILA w/Spokane County - Commute Trip Reduction - Adam Jackson LeAnn Yamamoto Mr. Jackson introduced Ms. LeAnn Yamamoto, TDM Manager with Spokane County. Ms. Yamamoto provided a detailed PowerPoint presentation that included a review of the CTR law, who is affected by the CTR law, requirements for administering the CTR law, CTR Goals for Spokane Valley, the benefits of the program, and the impact on our community. Council discussed the award program, the survey that is provided to employers and then provided consensus to return at a later meeting with a motion consideration to approve the ILA. 6. Admin Report: Broadlinc ILA Discussion — John Hohman Ariane Schmidt City Manager Hohman provided a brief background on the previous presentation and introduced Ariane Schmidt with Broadlinc. Ms. Schmidt provided a PowerPoint presentation that included details on the Broadlinc Public Development Authority (PDA), the Broadlinc activities, the potential partnership through the ILA, Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funding at approx $120M for Spokane County, the hybrid infrastructure, the deadlines for the BEAD funding and execution of the infrastructure. Mayor Padden noted that she has concerns regarding the board representation. Ms. Schmidt provided details on the board and the membership that included five individuals: one commissioner, the County CEO, Public Works Director at the County, two at large members designated by population — one under 50,000 population and one over 50,000 population. Council discussed the need for the city to have a voice at the table, the grant finding for the program, how the ILA would impact the city, and where the services would be located in the city. Council provided consensus to return at a later meeting with a motion consideration to approve the ILA. Mayor Padden calledfor a ten minute recess at 7.41pm. 7. Admin Report: Capital Projects Grants Review— Adam Jackson Mr. Jackson presented a PowerPoint presentation on the grant funding review from 2011-2025 that included details on the grant funds used for capital projects, the grant applications success rate, the top grant awards, the top project awards that include the Pines/BNSF Grade Separation Project, Barker/BNSF Grade Separation Project, the S Barker Corridor, Sullivan/ Trent Interchange, etc. Mr. Jackson further detailed the awards by the grant program, and the 2026 upcoming grant applications. 8. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity BUILD Program - Adam Jackson Mr. Jackson presented a PowerPoint presentation that included an overview of the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program. Mr. Jackson further detailed the BUILD program, the funding details, the application considerations for the Sullivan Rd and Trent (SR 290) Interchange project, the BUILD FY 26 Takeaways noting the request amount for the grant of $24,959,696 and an added non-federal match needed by City of $8M of attainable funding through other sources. Council discussed the evaluation factors of the grant and Mr. Jackson noted that they had not changed from previous years. Councilmember Merkel questioned the priority of the project and noted that the city would be looking for $8M for the project and could be utilizing that in policing. Councilmember Yaeger poised a point of order and stated that this is apples and oranges and that this discussion is regarding roads and not the police. Mayor Padden agreed and stated that Mr. Jackson is not prioritizing the project over police and that is not part of the discussion. Councilmember Merkel called for an appeal and with no second, the appeal request died. Councilmember Wick commented that he appreciated the city moving forward on this and looking at the alternative designs on the jug handle opportunity and that we can get to the $8M if awarded the grant. Council provided consensus to return with the motion to approve the grant application. 9. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity FMSIB - Adam Jackson Adam Jackson presented a Power Point presentation that included an overview on the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) Grant. Mr. Jackson gave details on the FMSIB goals, the finding details, Council Meeting Minutes: 01-13-2026 Page 3 of 5 Approved by Council: 02-10-2026 grant due date, a map noting the highlighted corridor area for the grant, the 2026 council adopted federal legislative agenda projects, the FY 2026 staff recommended FMSIB projects including Sullivan/Trent Interchange, Barker/1-90 Interchange, and the Argonne Bridge at i-90,and the requested funding amounts for each of the suggested projects. Council discussed the selection process, and the project priorities and Mr. Jackson noted that staff is always available to go over the TIP plan and the projects included in the plan. Mr. Hohman provided clarification on the TIP plan and where these projects come from. He noted that this is a specific transportation list and we go after grants that are specifically grants for transportation only. He also noted that these projects are the same projects that have been on the to-do list since incorporation, from a need's standpoint, they are not familiar with the city. He further clarified that in relation to the police, it has been brought forward many times and is a separate effort and that they are in the process of hiring 20 individuals and getting them to deployment status and stated that the grant money can't be used for the police. Councilmember Merkel stated that there is general fund money in these projects and we need 10 more officers. Mayor Padden intervened in Councilmember Merkel's comments and stated that all of this has been commented on. Councilmember Merkel poised a point of order and said that the point is that the mayor has gone off script. Mayor Padden disapproved. Councilmember Merkel requested the parliamentarian provide clarification. Mayor Padden allowed Clerk Patterson to provide clarification. Clerk Patterson explained that this is a business meeting and the mayor is tasked with running the meeting in a productive manner and has full authorization to stop a speaker and allow the meeting to continue forward. Council provided consensus to return with the motion to approve the grant application. 10. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity NHFP - Adam Jackson Mr. Jackson provided details on the recommendations on the projects as listed: 1. Sullivan/Trent Interchange $3,000,000; a. Since 2025, this project has been region's highest scoring project. If awarded, funds would be applied toward the future construction phase. 2. Barker/1-90 Interchange $2,000,000; a. This project scope is for the design phase and will incorporate the segment of Barker from 1-90 to Mission. City staff anticipate that it'll score higher than SRTC's initial ranking reflected in Table 1. The 2026 budget is the City's first year of allocating local funds for this project. Comments on the other two City projects and why they aren't recommended for submittal: 3. South Barker Corridor; a. The corridor south of Appleway is planned for construction in 2027-2028. The Appleway-190 segment is currently underway with the engineering phase. The remaining segment, Mission to I-90, is reliant on the 1-90 interchange and will be incorporated into the Barker/1-90 application. 4. Argonne & I-90 Bridge; a. The City is underway with its alternatives analysis for this project, anticipated to be completed in May 2026. Upon public engagement and council approval, preliminary design will start on the selected alternative. Staff recommend developing the design in 2026-2027 and pursuing construction funds in 2027, ideally after Sullivan/Trent has secured 100% construction funding. Mr. Jackson further explained that SRTC is aware of the projects and supports them. Council provided consensus to return with the motion to approve the grant application. INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed) GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Padden explained the process, she invited comments from the public; no comments were provided. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Yaeger attended the fire department meeting and noted that there is a new deputy chief. Councilmember Merkel stated that the Performing Arts Center ask for $50M is a huge ask and that it is three quarters of our general fund and would like to see more of a presentation. Councilmember Haley had nothing to report. Councilmember Wick attended the Human Rights Task Force meeting and noted that the annual hate crime report completed and is available to review. Council Meeting Minutes: 01-13-2026 Page 4 of 5 Approved by Council: 02-10-2026 Councilmember Kelly echoed Councilmember Yaeger's admiration for the fire department meeting. He also noted the groundbreaking for the new hotel and although he didn't attend, he is looking forward to new business. Deputy Mayor Hattenburg attended the hotel groundbreaking, went to Northtown mall and met with Kitara Jones -Johnson regarding the fight with fentanyl issues and noted that there is a store front at the mall and is a location safe for kids. He also attended a cub scout meeting last night. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Padden attended the safe and healthy task force meeting, and they are trying to maintain a balance with the treatment of people and the dangerous people that need to be off the streets to keep our community safe and that accountability needs to be the cornerstone of the decision -making process. She also attended the Home2 Suites Hotel groundbreaking ceremony and noted that it was a lot of fun to attend. ADVANCE AGENDA Councilmember Wick spoke about testimony about the theater and would like to have them give a presentation regarding the request. City Manager Hohman requested that we pass it on to our own bond counsel to get information and then do a staff presentation and noted that it is prudent to see what the proposal is. Council gave consensus to add that to the agenda. Councilmember Merkel requested a fireworks presentation or a report on what more can be done. City Manager Hohman noted that the fireworks items that is on the advance agenda is specific to code changes and can review it and bring that back. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Hohman noted that he wanted to provide details about the Timberlane Terrace project that the public spoke about earlier in the evening. He detailed that the county presented a pipe system embarking on a design for rerouting the pond water down and across the road and down to some dry wells. He will check with the county to see what the schedule is and then they can report back and noted that council does not have a specific role to speed anything up. He also stated that there is a site distance analysis being done by our staff and there are steep roads and that it is not something that you would do now. He noted that perhaps adding a gate for use later, but that they would look at the possibility if something could be developed later. Mr. Hohman went on to thank Chief Ellis and his officers for the successful retail theft blitz and noted that there were 34 arrests made and an 29 additional thefts investigated from that blitz. Mr. Hohman closed with an example of extraordinary staff that we have in the city as we received an innovative transportation award, specifically naming Ms. Erica Amsden as the project manager for the Pines Grade Separation Project and will be named in the Women's Transportation Seminar. Mr. Hohman mentioned that once the award has been received, he would like to come back and properly thank staff for the hard work on the project. EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Deputy Mayor Rattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn at 8: 49p.m. Laura Padden, Mayor Marci V,4tterson, City Clerk Council Meeting Minutes: 01-13-2026 Approved by Council: 02-10-2026 Page 5 of 5 AMENDED AGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FORMAL A FORMAT Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 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 Citizens must register by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting to provide comment by Zoom. Please use the links below to register to provide verbal or written comment. • Sign up to Provide Verbal Public Comment at the Meeting via Calling:W • Submit Written Public Comment Prior to the Meeting • Join the Zoom WEB Meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Norm Thomas, Pastor at Valley Assembly Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: PROCLAMATIONS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day 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. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda. a. Approval of Claim Vouchers, January 13, 2026, Request for Council Action Form: $6,110,343.93 b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period ending December 31, 2025: $782,521.62 c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2025 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 23, 2025 e. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2025 Council Agenda January 13, 2026 Pagel of 2 f. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2025 g. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2025 h. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 i. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of February 4, 2025 j. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 18, 2025 k. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2025 m. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2025 n. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2026 ACTION ITEMS: 2. Resolution 26-001: Banking Authority — Chelsie Walls [public comment opportunity] 3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Volunteer Appointments — Mayor Padden [public comment opportunity] 3A. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Volunteer Appointments, Planning Commission — Mayor Padden [public comment opportunity] 4. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Committee Appointments for Council — Mayor Padden [public comment opportunity] NON -ACTION ITEMS: 5. Admin Report: ILA w/Spokane County - Commute Trip Reduction - Adam Jackson, LeAnn Yamamoto 6. Admin Report: Broadlinc ILA Discussion — John Hohman, Ariane Schmidt 7. Admin Report: Capital Projects Grants Review— Adam Jackson 8. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity BUILD Program - Adam Jackson 9. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity FMSIB - Adam Jackson 10. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity NHFP - Adam Jackson INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed): GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: General public comment rules apply. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT ADVANCE AGENDA 11. Advance Agenda CITY MANAGER COMMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION: ADJOURNMENT �trS Scan to access the meeting materials Council Agenda January 13, 2026 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments of Councilmembers to Boards and Committees GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Various ordinances, resolutions, and state statutes. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Annually, the Mayor makes appointment recommendations to place Councilmembers on various regional and in-house boards and committees. The following are the Mayor's recommendations for each Councilmember's committee assignments: 1. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington - Jessica Yaeger; Mike Kelly as alternate 2. Chamber of Commerce Board (Greater Spokane Valley) — Laura Padden 3. Clean Air Agency, Spokane Regional — Ben Wick; Tim Hattenburg as alternate 4. Continuum of Care for the Homeless, Spokane County — Gloria Mantz, Eric Robison as alternate 5. Finance Committee, Spokane Valley — Laura Padden, Pam Haley, Tim Hattenburg, Biel 6. Fire Coordination Sub Committee — Jessica Yaeger, Mike Kelly 7. GMA (Growth Mgmt Steering Committee of Elected Officials) — Ben Wick, Tim Hattenburg 8. City Governance Manual Committee —Pam Haley, Laura Padden, Jessica Yaeger 9. GSI — Laura Padden [must be mayor] 10. HCDAC (Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee) —Tim Hattenburg, Ben Wick, & Staff Reps Gloria Mantz & Eric Robison 10A. Housing & Homeless Task Force: Pam Haley, Tim Hattenburg as Alternate 11. Human Rights Task Force: Ben Wick, Jessica Yaeger as alternate 12. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee — Laura Padden 13. Mayors Association of Northeast Washington [must be mayor] — Laura Padden 14. Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) — Jessica Yaeger 15. Public Safety Committee — Tim Hattenburg, Laura Padden, Ben Wick 16. SCRAPS Advisory Board — Ben Wick, Mike Kelly, & Deputy City Manager or Designee as Alt. 17. SRTC (Spokane. Reg. Transportation Council) -Pam Haley, Tim Hattenburg; Ben Wick as alternate 18. STA (Spokane Transit Authority) — Pam Haley, Tim Hattenburg 19. Wastewater Policy Advisory Board —Mike Kelly, Jessica Yaeger OPTIONS: Move to confirm the Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to the committees and boards as listed, or as modified by the Mayor. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to the committees and boards as listed on this January 13, 2026 Request for Council Action form. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: n/a STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Marci Patterson, City Clerk; Mayor Padden DESCRIPTION of COMNHTTEES: 1. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington — Governing Board We began participating on this agency's board in 2019. The purpose of this agency is to improve the quality of life of older people in need of long term services and support through the development and the fostering of the development of comprehensive & coordinated service systems in order to secure & maintain maximum independence and dignity in a home environment for older people; remove individual and social barriers to economic and personal independence for older people; to speak & work in behalf of older people; to seek the support of and join with other agencies and organizations when appropriate. Our representation: One Councilmember and one alternate if desired. Term length up to the jurisdiction making appointment. 2. Chamber of Commerce Board, Greater Spokane Valley The Chamber is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization; it serves businesses & organizations; they are committed to fostering relationships between members and the community to unprove the economic climate and quality of life in Eastern Spokane County. Annual meeting held November and other meetings throughout the year. Term usually Sept 1 to Aug 31, but they are OK with us having an annual appointment. We are permitted 1, ex-officio non -voting member. 3. Clean Air Agency, Spokane Regional Some functions include coordinating activities with others in the community to cagy out comprehensive policies for air pollution control; establish policies to achieve the board's mission. Delegates serve 4 years (or run with council term). We have one representative plus one alternate if desired. The meetings are held in Airway Heights on a monthly basis. 4. Continuum of Care for the Homeless, Spokane City/County In May of 2018, we were asked to participate. This is a regional planning body that coordinates housing and services funding for homeless families and individuals. Their mission is to prevent and ultimately end homelessness in our area by fostering shared responsibility among stakeholders. The Board representation consists of 21 members, with one representative from the City of Spokane Valley. The Board is guided by HUD and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness national goals in ending homelessness. Board meetings are generally held on the last Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00 at the Goodwill on Second Avenue. We have one representative for a one-year term. 5. Finance Committee, Spokane Valley See Spokane Valley Municipal Code 2.50.120(a) and (b): "The responsibility and authority for developing, adopting, modifying and monitoring the travel policies and procedures for reimbursement of expenses incurred while on official business of the COSV, is delegated to the finance committee." The City Manager may also request meetings to discuss matters of financial interest with the Finance Committee, Finance Committee also has authority to approve certain change orders on short notice. Usually 3 councilmembers. 6. Fire Coordination Sub Committee Coordination meetings with Spokane Valley Fire Department on a quarterly or semi annually basis to discuss mutual interests. 7. Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials Operates under the GMA Joint Planning Interlocal Agreement; responsibility is to specify standards for defining urban growth areas, minimum levels of service for UGA, distribution of future growth, negotiating UGA designations, and making recommendations regarding UGAs to the Board of County Commissioners. Meets the 31 Wed of each month, 10 a.m. Spokane Transit Authority Board Room. One-year term subject to reappointment. No need for an official appointment of an alternate; a councilmember can go in place of one of the 2 appointed if one of them cannot attend — the alt just needs to identify themselves as an alternate at the meeting. S. Governance Manual Committee, Spokane Valley Works toward reviewing, refining, clarifying, or changing Council policies and procedures, to bring forward to full Council for further discussion/consideration. 9. GSI (Greater Spokane, Inc.) The greater Spokane region's business development organization, focused on leading transformative business & community initiatives to build a robust regional economy. According to bylaws, delegate must be Mayor. 10. HCDAC (Housing & Community Dev. Advisory Committee) Authority: Spokane Co Housing & Comm Development Advisory Committee By -Laws. Purpose: provide citizen representatives of Spokane County the opportunity to participate in, comment on, and review all funding proposals for the HCDAC Division. Regular meetings 2"a Thurs of the month, 4-5 p.m. Community Service Bldg. Term Period: 3 years. Appointment Process: after our usual appointment process, Mayor writes to BoCC requesting confirmation of appointment. 10A. Housing & Homeless Task Force The permanent Homeless and Housing Task Force is created as an advisory body to the City Council. The task force will make 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. The task force appointments are for a three-year term. The task force meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at city hall. 11. Human Rights Task Force Usually meets the 2" d Tuesday of the month, from 3:30 to 5 pm at Catholic Charities, downtown Spokane. Members must be willing to sign their Creed Statement acknowledging support of the mission and purpose of the Task force. [Their Creed Statement is founded upon the principles of The Declaration of Independence, The United States Constitution, The Constitution of Washington State and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.] Alternates are permitted but may not vote. 12. LodEin2 Tax Advisory Committee, Spokane Valley Committee consists of 5 members: Two members who represent businesses required to collect tax, two members involved in funded activities, and one councilmember to act as chair. Committee usually meets once or twice a year, generally in the fall. 13. Mayors Association of NE Washington — representative is Mayor 14. Opioid Abatement Council Participating Local Governments must establish a regional Opioid Abatement Council (OAC) to oversee monitoring, reporting, and dispute resolution. Spokane County has taken the lead in establishing the OAC. Spokane County has presented an agreement for all Participating Local Governments in the Spokane Region, which includes Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Stevens Counties, along with the City of Spokane Valley, Cheney, Liberty Lake, and City of Spokane. The OAC created by the MOU meets the minimum requirements established by the One Washington MOU. The OAC will consist of one representative from each county and one representative from each city. 15. Public Safety Committee Public Safety Committee: An ad hoc committee consisting of two -to -three City Councilmembers. This committee meets on an as -needed basis to discuss and provide input into critical pending public safety issues. With City Council's focus on public safety and the extensive number of issues facing the Citrelated to public safety, this committee will allow discussion on issues in a more timely manner and in advance of full City Council discussions. Meetings will be called by the City Manager or Deputy City Manager. The City Manager and Deputy City Manager will attend Public Safety Committee meetings. This committee will sunset as determined by recommendation from the Mayor, with approval by the City Council. 16. SCRAPS Advisory Board The City receives animal control and protection services from the Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) through an interlocal agreement with Spokane County. Pursuant to that agreement, there is a regional advisory committee consisting of at least two representatives from Spokane County and two representatives from the City. Appointees are required to have financial or budget experience. This committee is purely advisory as the SCRAPS budget and operations are set and run by Spokane County. 17. SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) The SRTC is the lead agency for transportation planning services for the area covered by Spokane County. The agency has several roles: at the federal level, SRTC is designated a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), while it is designated a Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) by state law. MPOs and RTPOs serve the same basic planning functions. They meets monthly, 2"d Thursday at 1 pm, downtown Spokane. Per interlocal agreement, term is 3 years or the tenure of the elected office, whichever is the lesser time, subject to reappointment. We are permitted one position, and an alternate is also permissible. 18. STA (Spokane Transit Authority) STA is overseen by a regional board that provides the policy and legislative direction for Spokane Transit and its administrators, and approves its actions, budgets and long-term plans. It also has the authority to levy taxes as authorized by state law with voter approval. The Board is composed of 9 voting elected officials: one year term subject to reappointment. The board meets 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 in the STA Boardroom on Boone Avenue. We are allowed two delegates plus one alternate. 19. Wastewater Policy Advisory Board The City and County recognize the regional nature of the challenges related to wastewater management, and the necessity of a regional solution. The entities declare their combined support of the planning, financing, construction, managing and operation of the System, as defined within the Interlocal agreement. We are allotted 2 Spokane Valley Elected Representatives who shall have a 4 year term or until any such elected official ceases to be an elected official. This Board generally only meets once or twice a year. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Planning Commission Appointments GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Planning Commission: Spokane Valley Municipal Code 18.10 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Vacant volunteer positions are routinely appointed to various terms based on the bylaws or requirements of the vacancy. BACKGROUND: According to SVMC, RCW and Bylaws of each committee or board, members shall be nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of at least four members of the City Council. Members shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without compensation. Terms shall be for selected periods based on the committee requirements and shall expire on the thirty-first day of December. Announcements of the vacancies were posted on the City's webpage, the City issued press releases, and the notice was published in the Valley News Herald and The Exchange. The deadline to submit an application was 4:00 p.m. December 19, 2025. Four applications (including one that was not timely) were submitted for the various committees or boards. Copies of all applications were distributed to the mayor for review. OPTIONS: Confirm or not confirm, the Mayor's nominations. If the Mayor's nominations are not confirmed by Council, the Mayor may either make another nomination or the matter can be postponed. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: "I move to confirm the Mayor's nominations of Thomas Dingus and Kristopher Pockell to the Planning Commission for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2026. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: n/a STAFF CONTACT: Marci Patterson, City Clerk, Mayor Padden ATTACHMENTS: Planning Commission Applications RECEIVED ApplicaForm orm for Committees/Boards/Commissions DEC 0 9`2025 e�1t� Return completed form to City Cleric: �21jjerty of Spokane Valley Spokane Valley City Hall Office of the City Clerk 10210 ];ast Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Phone: 509-720-5102-wlLattegson@spokanevallevwa aov Application maybe mailed, e-mailed, or faxed, Please do not send on application via text message attachment, One application per position Please, DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION UNLESS THERE IS AN OPENING, Openings are generally advertised in the local newspapers, and posted on the City's Wcbpagc at htlp :/ w vw.spolcaoevalleywa,aov/volunteer Teel free to call the City Clerk if you have questions, : [Check one box; note requirements] `I arms are for three years. Applicants are selected without respect to political affiliations, and serve without compensation, ] Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (IJAC) - Need not be a Spokane Valley resident. (See chapter 3.20 SVMC) Terms are for one or two years. Committee consists of five members; One Councilmember: appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the Council, Two who represent a business required to collect the tax (hotels, motels, etc,), Two involved in funded activities (such as a non-profit organization to increatie tourism). Identify the business or organization you represent. I. ] Snolcane County Housing and Coin munity Development Advisory Committee (14CDACI IICDAC includes two Spokane Valley residents; terms not to exceed three years. Spokane Valley appointment pending final approval by Spokane County Hoard of Commissioners. Spokane County Application and Supplemental Application also required. .I Spokane County Human Rights Task )'orco — Terms are for four years, Must be a resident of Spokane Valley, The Board currently meets 21111 Tuesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00 at Catholic Charities, 121 5111 Spokane, Spokane Housing Authority (SHAI — regional committee, five members, 'Perms are five years. One individual directly assisted by the Authority, jointly appointed by Spokane Mayor, Spokane Volley Mayor, and Chair of Board of County Commissioners. Two individuals who work or reside within Spokane City limits, One individual who works or resides in unincorporated Spokane County, One individual who works or resides within Spokane Valley City limits, Check with the City Cletk concerning a vacancy on this co►nmlt[ee. ] Other; Name (please print): 0 V" Complete residence address: Street T - City ail) Code Complete mailing address (if different from above address): cnvv,, Length of time residing at current address: U.S. Citizen? "Nycs [ ]no WA State registered voter? [ ]yes [ ]no What is your preferred way for us to contact you: [Note; Ifyou have an unlisted phone number, or do not wish your e- tnall rteldroys [Wade public, do not include that information, Once this document is submitted to the City, it becomes subject to public disclosure,•] ] Horne Phone: T [ ] Work phone: Well Phone: - [ ] Other message phone: NO", -mail address: (please print clearly): [ ] Regular mail to residence or mailing address shown above T EMPLOYMENT: (Please start with most recent) 1 cpresent [ ] previous c.., " ID - 3 i Name of ern -plover: Ili 2 � 1 L L, C_ Addt'eSS:lr��l'" L:c-y�- t,�'v► �iJc't��cl{�cylC.\%t,l� Position held: (^j w v� c ✓ �� v, c __ 2, [ ;I present revio}as _ Name of employer: Address: r� u kGv► e_ 1N IJ. ',.0t, Phone: `J 09 .1.1i tl $ . G 'I Ig of employment; A A I 1 0 03 " .? Phone:! l? Position held: 5 F�,� } b,fo,,c� , Jy, ;v✓ [Y1G�ti� Dates of employment: _ � 'A.i 3vyic '� U 03 3, [ ] present [ ] previous Name of employer; Address: Position held: 4. [ ] present [ ] previous Name of employer: Address: Position held: Phone; Dates of employment: Phone; Dates of employment; EDUCATION: Name of high school , O A� Address; 7Z; i Diploma or GED: yes [ ] no Trade school/college/university: _ Name of School ey, 4 �� W6<��tin� ,� hc� ,. Address: F1 cd VIs 6wc, 1/\1 Diploma: �� y&s [ ] no Degree or Certification earned: Trade school/college/university: Name of School Address: Diploma: [ ] yes [ ] no Degree or certification earned; N Other relevant certifications/licenses: CPA ` S i r_ t s.)5c'A 1... t' t c vl, 5 c:- -kh VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Name of social, fraternal, organizations, etc. 1 • N�rrent [ ] previous �, �� , l flu v,�-� c, �z �' ( A Mc-, b L 2. [ ] current NI)revious_ c ,. Ul V <.1 \ ,t S _I�,,�,1 D 3. [ ] current S Orevious CP r • ,� 5�1.' C 1 Na .1 4.1ceurrent [ ] previous `j -�,.,.�d- � is�rlvv�r.n 1--�':il:, �Uv1,5cv"Vc���-�I ...., S..Sr��o..c�s 41:t`� �..v u'nvw,•�}'Z�, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. Local, state, or national government boards, committees, or comrnissions on which you serve or have served. _ 1. [ ] current 'c{�] previous j -� - 1� l- 2. [ ] current�""•�] previous 3. [ ] current [ ] previous _ 4. [ ] current [ ] previous 5. [ ] current [ ] previous REASONS for applying for this committee, commission, board; I r l_C CnA By signing this application, I certify under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington that all information is true and correct to the -best of my knowledge and belief, I further state that my appointment would not represent a con fl,' i:o int�st�p n appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties of this position, I understand this applicati�s 4ibjeet fAsclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW. Signature ' � - ay i a --- g Date Signed RECEIVED Application Form for Committees/Boards/Commissions Spokan�` NOV 10 2025 Return completed form to City Clerk: jva1Ji of Spokane Valley Spokane Valley City Hall Offlee of the City Clerk 10210 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Phone:509-720-5102 mpatterson@,spokanevalleywa.gov Application may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed. Please do not send an application via text message attachment. One application per position please. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION UNLESS THERE IS AN OPENING. Openings are generally advertised in the local newspapers, and posted on the City's Webpage at https://www.sp2kanevallevwa.gov/volunteer Feel free to call the City Clerk if you have questions. I AM INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: [Check one box; note requirements] [X] Planning; Commission —Must be a Spokane Valley resident. (See chapter 18.10 SVMC) Terms are for three years. Applicants are selected without respect to political affiliations, and serve without compensation. [ ] Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Need not be a Spokane Valley resident. (See chapter 3.20 SVMC) Terms are for one or two years. Committee consists of five members: One Councilmember: appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the Council. Two who represent a business required to collect the tax (hotels, motels, etc.). Two involved in funded activities (such as a non-profit organization to increase tourism). Identify the business or organization you represent [ ] Spokane Coupty Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) HCDAC includes two Spokane Valley residents; terms not to exceed three years. Spokane Valley appointment pending final approval by Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Spokane County Application and Supplemental Application also required. [ ] Spokane County Human Rights Task Force — Terms are for four years. Must be a resident of Spokane Valley. The Board currently meets 2"d Tuesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00 at Catholic Charities, 12 E 51' Spokane. [ ] Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) — regional committee, five members. Terms are five years. One individual directly assisted by the Authority, jointly appointed by Spokane Mayor, Spokane Valley Mayor, and Chair of Board of County Commissioners. Two individuals who work or reside within Spokane City limits. One individual who works or resides in unincorporated Spokane County. One individual who works or resides within Spokane Valley City limits. Check with the City Clerk concerning a vacancy on this committee. [ ] Other: Name (please print): KrIStophel- POCkell Complete residence address: Street Complete mailing address (if different from above address): Length of time residing at current address: 10 years U.S. Citizen? k ]yes [ ]no City Zip Code WA State registered voter? (]yes [ ]no What is your preferred way for us to contact you: [Note: If you have an unlisted phone number, or do not wish your e- mail address made public, do not include that information. Once this document is submitted to the City, it becomes subject to public disclosure.] [ ] Home Phone: [ ] Work phone: Cell Phone: [ ] Other message phone: [ ] E-mail address: (please print clearly): [ ] Regular mail to residence or mailing address shown above EMPLOYMENT: (Please start with most recent) ❑[k] present [ ] previous Name of employer: openEye, Inc. Address: 1730 N. Madson St. Liberty Lake, WA 9901 .Phone: Tosition held: Software Engineering Manager Dates of employment: ❑N present [ ] previous Elixir Sauce Co Name of employer: Address: 11816 E Mansfield Ave, Suite 2, Spokane, WA 992 Phone: 2/14/2019 Position held: Co-founder [ ] present [ ] previous Name of employer: Address: Position held: 4. [ ] present [ ] previous Name of employer: Address: Position held: Dates of employment: June 1, 2020 Phone: Dates of employment: Phone: Dates of employment: EDUCATION: Name of high school Central Valley Hlgh School Address: 821 S Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 9903 Diploma or GED: M yes [ ] no Trade school/college/university: Name of School Western Governors University Address: Online Diploma: M yes [ ] no Degree or certification earned: Bachelors of Software Development Trade school/college/university: Name of School Western Governors university Address: Online Diploma: M yes [ ] no Degree or certification earned: Masters of Business Administration IT Management Other relevant certifications/licenses: VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Name of social, fraternal, organizations, etc. 1. [ ] current previous Liberty Lake Community Theatre 2. [ ] current [ ] previous 3. [ ] current [ ] previous 4. [ ] current. [ ] previous PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. on which you serve or have served. 1. [ ] current [ ] previous 2. [ ] current [ ] previous 3. [ ] current [ ] previous 4. [ ] current [ ] previous 5. [ ] current [ ] previous Local, state, or national government boards, committees, or commissions REASONS for applying for this committee, commission, board: After everything Spokane Valley has given to me, I want to be able to give something back. I'm interested In planning and love the Valley. By signing this application, I certify under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington that all information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further state that my appointment would net represent a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties of this position. I understand this application ject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW. o u v 11/10/2025 Signature Date Signed RECEIVEDApplication Form for Committees/Boards/Commissions Spokan'� DEC 12 2025 Return completed form to City Clerk: ;*0Va11e Spokane Valley City Hall yClty of Spokane Valley 10210 East Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Office of the City Clerk Phone: 509-720-5102 mpatterson @spokanevalleywa.aroV Application may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed. Please do not send an application via text message attachment. One application per position please. DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION UNLESS THERE IS AN OPENING. Openings are generally advertised in the local newspapers, and posted on the City's Webpage at hMs:H%vwiv.spokanevallevwa.gov/volunteer Feel free to call the City Cleric if you have questions. I AM INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE: [Check one box; note requirements] [ X ] Planning Commission — Must be a Spokane Valley resident. (See chapter 18.10 SVMC) I AM A SPOKANE VALLEY RESIDENT. Terms are for three years. Applicants are selected without respect to political affiliations, and serve without compensation. [ ] Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) - Need not be a Spokane Valley resident. (See chapter 3.20 SVMC) Terms are for one or two years. Committee consists of five members: One Councihmmber: appointed by the Mayor, confirmed by the Council. Two who represent a business required to collect the tax (hotels, motels, etc.). Two involved in funded activities (such as a non-profit organization to increase tourism). identify the business or organization you represent [ ] Spokane County Housing and Commurifty Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) HCDAC includes two Spokane Valley residents; terms not to exceed three years. Spokane Valley appointment pending final approval by Spokane County Board of Commissioners. Spokane County Application and Supplemental Application also required. [ ] Spokane County Human Rights Task Force — Terms are for four years. Must be a resident of Spokane Valley. The Board currently meets 2°d Tuesday of each month, 3:30 to 5:00 at Catholic Charities, 12 E 51 Spokane. [ ] Spokane Housing Authority (SHA) — regional committee, five members. Terms are five years. One individual directly assisted by the Authority, jointly appointed by Spokane Mayor, Spokane Valley Mayor, and Chair of Board of County Commissioners. Two individuals who work or reside within Spokane City limits. One individual who works or resides in unincorporated Spokane County. One individual who works or resides within Spokane Valley City limits. Check with the City Clerk concerning a vacancy on this committee. [ ] Other Name (please print): LISA MILLER Complete residence address: Street City Zip Code Complete mailing address (if different from above address): PO BOX 14103, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99214 Length of time residing at current address: 2 YRS— U.S. Citizen? [ X ]yes [ ]no WA State registered voter? [X]yes [ ]no What is your preferred way for us to contact you: [Note: If you have an unlisted phone number, or do not wish your email address made public, do not include that information. Once this document is submitted to the City, it becomes subject to public disclosure.] [ ] Home Phone: N/A [ ] Work phone: N/A [X ] Cell Phone: [ ] Other message phone: N/A [X ] E- mail address: (please print clearly): _ [X ] Regular Iilall to Ye5IUe11Ge of lllalllllb QUUreJ's s11oWI1 above EMPLOYMENT: (Please start with most recent) 1. [X] present [ ] previous Name of employer: LEX LAW CORP. Address: PO BOX 14103 SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99214_ l llolle: jJV9) �99-61VV PVJ1tlVlIheld: riLO fates of employment: 1/2024t I IVLE0LNT 2. [X] present [ ] previous Name of employer: OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, PORT AUTHORITY Address: 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich Sheet, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10007 Phone: 212-435-4012 Position held: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER _ Dates of employment: l/l/2025 —PRESENT 3. [X] present [ ] previous Name of employer: OFFICE OF THE CITYATTORNEY, CITY OF LOS ANGELES Address: 200 N. MAIN ST., STE. #800, LOS ANGELES CA 90012 Phone: (213) 978-8100 Position held: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER— Dates of employment: l/l/2003 —PRESENT EDUCATION: Name of high school RYE HIGH SCHOOL Address: 3 Parsons St, Rye, NY 10580 Diploma or GED: [ X ] yes [ ].no Trade school/college/university: Name of School FRANKLIN & MARSHALL COLLEGE_ Address: 637 College Ave, Lancaster, PA 17604 Diploma: [X] yes [ ] no - Degree or certification eared: BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA), DOUBLE MAJOR: GOVERNMENT, ENGLISH GRADUATE DEGREE Trade school/college/university: Name of School _WIDENER UNIVERSITY, DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL Address: 4601 Concord Pike, Wihninngton, DE 19803 Diploma: [X ] yes [ ] no Degree or certification earned: JURIS DOCTORATE (JD) Other relevant certifications/licenses: ADMITTED TO PRACTICE LAW: CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Name of social, fraternal, organizations, etc. 1. [X] current [ ] previous HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE, CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 2. [ X ] current [ ] previous BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, SPOKANE COUNTY 3. [ ] current [ X ] previous SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION, EDUCATION CHAIR 4. [ ] current [ ] previous. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. Local, state, or national government boards, committees, or commissions on which you serve or have served. 1. [X ] current [ ] previous BOARD OF EQUALIZATION, COUNTY OF SP01 ANE 2. [X ] current [ ] previous HOMELESSNESS TASK FORCE, CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 3. [] current [X ] previous SMALL BUSINESS COMMISSION, EDUCATION CHAIR 4. [ ] current [ ] previous S. [ ] current [ ] previous REASONS for applying for this committee, commission, board: I AM COMMITTED TO HELPING TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY TO MAKE IT THE VERY BEST IT CAN BE. I SEE MY CITYAS A WORLD -CLASS CITY WITH SMALL-TOWN FEEL. MY ACADEMIC FOCUS IN LAW SCHOOL WAS IN THE PROPERTYAREA INCLUDING ZONING AND LAND USE. By signing this application, I certify under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Washington that all information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further state that my appointment would not represent a conflict of interest or an appearance of a conflict of interest with the duties of this position. I understand this application is subject to disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW. U —v L�wV 12/12/2025 Signature Date Signed PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET Y Ne 0 SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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 PLEASE PRINT TOPIC YOU WILL SPEAK ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE QAC � 1 \4 N�'t I st e-\- \i co CIA, VIva�� S � l� \r\t�16N �1 / &lo- (�All( �)V(L Please note that once information is entered on this form, it becomes a public record subject to public disclosure. Spokane jVa11ey- Memorandum 10210 E Sprague Avenue ❑ Spokane Valley WA 99206 Phone: (509) 720-5000 ❑ www.SpokaneValleyWA.gov To: Mayor and City Council From: Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator Date: January 13, 2026 Re: Gordon Thomas Honeywell — Government Relations Legislative Report — Jan. 10, 2026 Please find attached Gordon Thomas Honeywell's first legislative report of the session. You can expect these reports weekly during this 60-day short session that commenced yesterday and will adjourn on March 12. This report includes a calendar of key cutoff dates and a brief overview of the budgets that will be addressed this session. As noted, key budgetary issues are federal funding reductions, housing affordability and education needs as well as strategies such as budget cuts, delaying programs and exploring new revenue/tax options. Election -year dynamics will influence the session with half the Senate and all of the House up for election this year. This means the session will likely discourage controversial programs and tax increases and hopefully end on time. This report includes more detailed information on budget proposals and revenue considerations, some of which (millionaire's tax and statewide payroll tax) you may have heard about in the news. GTH is currently monitoring several dozen bills that closely align with our adopted legislative agenda and our staff continues to work with them proactively on feedback, so we are prepared if/when the bills receive a public hearing. If a hearing is scheduled and we decide to testify, I may reach out to check your availability. This week, we are engaging on over 20 bills, however that number changes by the hour as hearings are added or rescheduled. Many more are in the review stage to determine possible impacts, suggested improvements and potential solutions. The report provides a list of bills we are tracking closely and they are categorized under each of our legislative priorities. This list was prepared on Saturday, Jan. 10 and as noted previously, it is changing frequently as additional bills are filed. Next week's report will focus on what happened at the public hearings that are occurring this week. GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL GOVE TUT art ,viors City of Spokane Valley Legislative Session Report January 10, 2026 SESSION CUTOFF CALENDAR February 4, 2026 Policy Committee Deadline February 9, 2026 Fiscal Committee Deadline February 17, 2026 Chamber -of -Origin Deadline February 25, 2026 Opposite Chamber Policy Committee Deadline March 2, 2026 Opposite Chamber Fiscal Committee Deadline March 6, 2026 Opposite Chamber Deadline The Washington State Legislature will convene on January 12, 2026, for the second year of the biennium. This short 60-day session will conclude on March 12, 2026. During this period, lawmakers will adopt supplemental operating, capital, and transportation budgets for the 2025-27 biennium. These adjustments are typically modest compared to the full biennial budgets enacted in 2025. However, legislators face a significant challenge: addressing a projected $2.3 billion shortfall through 2029. Lawmakers must also navigate competing pressures such as federal funding reductions, housing affordability, and education needs. Strategies may include budget cuts, delaying programs, and exploring new revenue/tax options. Legislators will also consider bills that were introduced but not passed in 2025, alongside hundreds of new proposals. Bills that advanced out of a chamber last session can advance through the process without needing to repeat public hearings held last year. However, all bills will need to meet the above legislative cutoff deadlines; bills must pass out of a policy committee by February 4. Bills that require an investment from the state budget are unlikely to advance this year. Since 2016, Democrats have made up the majority of the House of Representatives, the current split is 59-39 and the Senate, 30-19. Election -year dynamics will influence the session, given that half of the Senate and all House members are up for election in November 2026, and roughly 30% turnover is expected due to retirements. Historically, election years encourage timely adjournment and discourage controversial new programs or tax increases. The first day of session will include formalities such as swearing -in ceremonies for legislators elected in November 2025 special elections. Legislative committees will meet throughout the week to conduct work sessions and hold public hearings for bills under consideration. On Tuesday, January 13, Governor Ferguson will deliver his State of the State address, setting the tone for the session and offering insight into priorities, fiscal strategy, and the path forward on unresolved budget issues. That same day, Democrat and Republican leaders from both chambers are scheduled to have a media availability to discuss their priorities for the 2026 session. Budget Proposals in the Works On December 18, House Republicans released a budget proposal called the Affordability First Budget Plan. The proposal limits spending growth, requires a supermajority to raise taxes, includes no new taxes, and returns funding for specific social, public safety, and environmental programs such as Medicaid. It also eliminates free healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants and requires a review of state programs each biennium before they can continue to receive state funding. The following week, Governor Ferguson released his supplemental budget proposal. Notably, the Governor's budget only balanced the next two years, leaving the 2027-29 outlook unresolved, which is expected to face another significant shortfall. Legally, the Washington State Legislature must balance a four-year budget, but the Governor was able to bypass this requirement due to expected job growth below 1% for the coming year and by drawing funds from the Budget Stabilization Account. Throughout the first week of the session, each chamber will hold hearings on the Governor's supplemental budget proposals and develop its own approach to balancing the state budget. The Legislature will submit a final budget to the Governor to be signed into law at the end of the 2026 Legislative Session. Revenue Considerations Governor Ferguson's vocal support for a "millionaire's tax", also known as income tax, has sparked discussion, though it remains unclear how much political appetite exists in the Legislature for new revenue solutions this session. Lawmakers are facing heightened pressure after balancing the 2025-27 budget with $9 billion in new taxes, and heading into an election year in 2026. While there has been support from some legislators, broader legislative interest is uncertain, and recent media coverage has highlighted division around the proposal. Democrat legislators are also considering a statewide payroll tax. House Bill 2100, sponsored by Rep. Shaun Scott, and Senate Bill 5796, sponsored by Senator Rebecca Saldana, imposes a new 5% payroll tax for large employers to fund services that are facing reductions by the federal government. If either bill passes into law, it is estimated to generate more than $2 billion annually. House Bill 2100 directs all proceeds to fund the state general fund in 2026. Starting in 2027, 49% would remain in the general fund, while the remaining 51% would be allocated to a "Well Washington Fund" supporting higher education, housing, health care, and SNAP benefits. Spokane Valley Bill Tracking Fiscal Management Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor County B&O Authorizing counties to impose a business H HB 2097 tax and occupation tax. Prefiled Scott Tourism HB 2278 promotion Concerning tourism promotion areas. Barnard Prefiled areas Providing a cost -of -living adjustment for TRS & PERS plan 1 retirees of the teachers' retirement S SB 5862 plan 1 COLA system and public employees' retirement Prefiled Dozier system. Housing Affordability Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor Increasing the supply of condominiums by Condominium expanding the types of condominium H HB 2304 warranties buildings that may be subject to an express warranty of quality and express Prefiled Taylor warranty insurance coverage. SB 5885 Housing Expanding opportunities for affordable (SHB dev./religious housing developments on properties S Riccelli 1859) orgs. owned by religious organizations. Prefiled SB 6026 Residential Concerning residential development in S Alvarado dev./zones commercial and mixed -use zones. Prefiled SB 6027 Modifying requirements and allowed uses (HB Affordable for certain funding related to providing S Alvarado 2359) housing funding and maintaining affordable housing and Prefiled related services. Local Decision -Making Authority Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor Encouraging permanent supportive HB 2266 Supportive & housing, transitional housing, indoor H Peterson emerg, housing emergency housing, and indoor Prefiled emergency shelters. Miscellaneous Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor City HB 2195 initiatives, Concerning city initiatives and referendums. Prefiled Parshley referenda Standardizing city and county planning and HB 2201 Urban growth development regulations with an urban H Prefiled Parshley area planning growth area. Authorizing cities and counties the ability to HB 2258 Animal levy a household excise tax for the H Parshley Y control excise operation, maintenance, and capital needs Prefiled tax of animal control and shelter systems. HB 2291 Kratom Establishing the kratom consumer H Reeves protection act. Prefiled Family & Concerning paid family and medical leave S Rules SSB 5292 medical leave rates. 3 Conway rates Intangible Enacting a tax on stocks, bonds, and other S Rules ESB 5797 assets tax financial intangible assets for the benefit of public schools. 3 Frame Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor Establishing a public interest law grant program and a business and HB 2162 Public interest law grants occupation tax credit for approved contributions to the H Prefiled Richards program account. HB 2163 Public defense Clarifying public defense caseload H Richards (SB (SB caseloads standards for local jurisdictions. Prefiled HB 2168 Overdose mapping Facilitating the rapid sharing of overdose mapping information for H Manjarrez (SB 5933) information overdose prevention. Prefiled HB 2173 Law enf. face Concerning the use of face H (SB coverings by law enforcement Prefiled Cortes 5855) coverings officers. HB 2174 Accident risk zones Establishing accident risk zones. Prefiled Klicker HB 2192 Roadway fatalities Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety H Prefiled Low commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to roadway fatalities. Concerning sentencing Stolen enhancements for theft offenses, H HB 2209 property/sentencing robbery, possessing stolen Prefiled Leavitt property, and trafficking stolen property. HB 2213 Metal property Addressing theft and vandalism H Ryu involving metal property. Prefiled HB 2332 (SB Driver privacy Concerning driver privacy H Salahuddin 6002) protections. Prefiled Providing community notification SB 5846 Sex offender and protection for less restrictive S Fortunato placements alternative placements for sex Prefiled offenders in the community. Modifying procedures for SB 5854 Sexually violent predators releasing sexually violent predators to less restrictive S Prefiled Schoesler alternative placements. SB 5855 Law enf. face Concerning the use of face S (HB coverings by law enforcement Valdez 2173) coverings officers. Prefiled SB 5890 Reckless driving, speed Addressing reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed. S Prefiled Muzzall SB 5912 Indigent defense task Reinstating the indigent defense S Torres force task force. Prefiled SB 5913 (HB Public defense Clarifying public defense caseload S Torres 2163) caseloads standards for local jurisdictions. Prefiled SB 5914 Public defense Concerning public defense S Torres services services. Prefiled SB 5933 Overdose mapping Facilitating the rapid sharing of S (HB overdose mapping pping information for Prefiled Riccelli 2168) overdose prevention. Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police Local law chiefs, town marshals, law S SB 5974 enforcement enforcement agency volunteers, Prefiled Lovick youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons. SB 6002 (HB Driver privacy Concerning driver privacy S Trudeau 2332) protections. Prefiled Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor HB 2120 JLARC work Modifying joint legislative audit and H (SB plans review committee work plans to ensure Prefiled Pollet 5879) efficient use of staff resources. SB 5879 JLARC work Modifying joint legislative audit and S (HB plans review committee work plans to ensure Prefiled Wagoner 2120) efficient use of staff resources. Workers' comp. Capping the rate of increase for future S SB 5927 adjustments workers' compensation cost -of -living Prefiled Schoesler adjustments. Transportation/Public Works Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor Concerning regional transportation plans, Regional g of regional transportation planning H HB 2134 transp. plans organizations containing certain counties Prefiled Duerr providing for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled. Road HB 2172 jurisdiction transfer Concerning route jurisdiction transfer and abandonment. H Prefiled Bernbaum tlncategorized Bills Bill # Abbrev. Title Short Description Status Sponsor HB 2289 Operating budget, Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium H (SB supplemental operating Prefiled Ormsby 5998) supp. appropriations. HB 2295 Capital budget H (SB supplemental Concerning the capital budget. Prefiled Tharinger 6003) HB 2306 Transportation Making supplemental transportation H (SB budget, su g pp' appropriations for the 2025-2027 Prefiled Fey 6005) fiscal biennium. SB 5998 Operating budget, Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium S (HB supp. supplemental operating Prefiled Robinson 2289) appropriations. SB 6003 (HB Capital budget, Concerning the capital budget. S Trudeau 2295) supplemental prefiled City of Spokane Valley Council Meetinq 05.13.2026 Spokane Valley resident. Founder/EAD of SVST As most of you know, the time is now and the award -winning Spokane Valley Summer Theatre needs a permanent home. We've had an incredibly strong community partnership with the Central Valley School District over the past decade but due to their increased programming needs and inability to guarantee our schedule, we cannot continue to operate as a professional non- profit business in our region unless we have a space of our own. I'd like to address details of this fluid and every changing journey. As a theatre company and capital campaign advisory council, we had no crystal ball to predict the pandemic which caused rising labor and building material costs in the midst of our campaign and building process. We were comfortable with our original bid of $25.5MM and would not have knowingly started a performing arts center of nearly $50MM. We've raised $18AMM and could've secured a loan and continued our campaign to raise an additional $6MM. The escalated costs were out of control and the timing could not have been worse. So, we stopped construction, scaled back the building and raised additional funds. To date, everything is paid for in cash. -vEEvex tail-and--eve-ry--square _inch--has--been --- meticulously ,-des Jg-ned-andthought about-by-o-u-rhea, Th-isA's_z_=que on rf- butldi-ngAjke4nomother in the odd. Ou-V�T—T illa e is mighty--and-togetherwe-can accomplish anything _.I_.know we can meet our bond payments and revitalize_ our capital-campa____ign ifwe can promise that our �doors.�will open so that SVST's rem`arkable, unprecedented success can con inuever been a challenge that we have not -overcome, bu are at a critical time and need your -support and help to move forward. e ackno-wledge Councilman Merkel's frustrat-ioh in calling Pe- _i . perfo -m-mi a carts center "the tombstone. HcW-eves, it its aavtfiing but. When complete, it will -be e hear-tbeat of -the regtQn, providing huge ec . is benefits -as well as a perfor ce, ace where creativit lives, reathes and thrives. On a limited operation schedule, we've increased our income by 400% since the start. That is unprecedented growth for an arts organization. Our hope is that the ncil values what SVST has co �trrb�ted to t e co m t ove the st 1�yeats,,­� �� � �� ��Y p Can you imagine what the next decade will bring? The jewel of Spokane Valley is well underway. The finish line is in sight, but only your help will get us there. Thank you. Presentation to the Spokane Valley City Council - 1 / 13/26 Dan Griffith Script Good evening. My name is Dan Griffith. I am the Building Chair for the Idaho Central Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center. I am a retired architect with 45 years professional experience and a 10 year veteran performer on the SVST stage, so I can speak architecture and theater. I want to share with you some of the technical aspects of the project: • We have been working with NAC Architecture to ensure this will be the finest project of its type between Seattle and Minneapolis. Walker Construction is on board and ready to move forward and complete the project. • We own a 5-acre parcel at 13609 E. Mansfield Avenue. On this site will be a 45,000 sf Phase 1 building with a 15,000 sf Phase II to follow. It includes 300 free parking spaces. • We are currently 19% complete with the project with 90% of the concrete complete, major mechanical and electrical components purchased, and structural steel and exterior finish materials on site. • The design of the building will be contemporary with an Art Deco flair. Phase I of the Performing Arts Center features: • A 463 seat state-of-the-art Main Stage Theater with full technical capabilities, 30 ft. wings, and tiered comfort seating. • A two story Lobby with Bar and Concessions. • Public Restrooms on two levels (with the Women's having twice as many fixtures). • A Box Office with General Office space. • A Scene Shop. • A Costume Shop. • A multi -use Rehearsal Room. • Music Practice Rooms with a Recording Studio. • A Green Room. • Dressing Rooms. • An Orchestra Pit, and • Ample lower level Storage. Phase II will include: • A 220 seat black box theater with flexible seating. • Additional Lobby space with Bar and Concessions. • A Green Room and Dressing Rooms. • Additional Offices. • A multi -purpose top floor Event Space available for public use, and • A formal garden with an exterior Event Space. As an architect and artist, I am thrilled with the possibilities this facility will provide and what it will do to enhance the city of Spokane Valley and help make it the vibrant community we all know it will be. Thank you. Andrea Olsen Good evening, Council Members. I'm Dr. Andrea Olsen and I've been a Spokane Valley resident for over 30 years. I graduated from Central Valley and commuted to EWU for college. I've watched roads be widened (and widened again!) and witnessed the once desolate land between Sullivan Road and Post Falls explode with housing and retail. 23 years ago, a small group of people believed that our Spokane Valley community could `go it alone'. MANY people had strong doubts about our capability to grow and thrive as a city. Yet here we are, and as we continue to grow, we must fill the needs of eve!yone in our community. This team, OUR team, has the talent, training, experience, and energy, proving time and again that we are whole-heartedly committed and capable, of ensuring the successful operation and growth of the Performing Arts Center as a cultural hub; and perhaps more importantly, giving Spokane Valley residents a reason to stay and spend their money IN the Valley. Much like the Spokane Symphony is the primary tenant of The Fox, SVST will have primary use of the PAC. However, 20% of the programming year will be available for others to utilize the space. Subsequent phases will add even more opportunities for community use. Schools like East and West Valley, The Oaks, and area Dance Studios will finally be able to use the facility. Performing groups which may not fill a space like the 1300-seat Fox, or the 2600- seat FICA would be thrilled to have a smaller space. Groups like the Inland Northwest Opera, Clarion Brass, Spectrum Singers, Pages of Harmony, Lilac City Voices, and The Spirit of Spokane Chorus have already asked when they can start reserving space. These groups are well -established and want a venue they can afford and fill. Audiences to these types of events tend to enjoy a meal before, or drinks after. These audiences make it a `night -out', resulting in more retail tax dollars. Traveling dance competitions have also inquired about our space. They operate like out-of- town sports tournaments. Competitors travel with family, requiring hotels and dining. Subsequently, they spend their `down -time' shopping or experiencing the Valley's recreational offerings (the new cross-country course, Altitude or Flying Squirrel). In summary, our "butts in seats" equals your desired "heads in beds." Reflecting on the forward -thinkers who formed the City of Spokane Valley, I wonder what they would say if presented the opportunity to finish a Performing Arts Center for their beloved city. I imagine they would say, "what are you waiting for? Get those seats built so we can put butts in them!" I'm Susanna Baylon. My family's been involved in SVST every year since its start in 2016 - when my young daughter was cast in a show. While I love sharing what SVST brings to the region: high quality musical productions - I'm here to talk about what's even more important AND EXCITING - - the ECONOMIC impact of a performing arts center to the ENTIRE Spokane Valley. I know some of you have never attended our shows — and may be thinking, I have no plans to ever set foot in a performing arts center, because I'm just not into theater - That's okay. We all have different passions. But we can all agree that we care about having a vibrant Spokane Valley - and economically - the performing arts center is poised to be a huge catalyst for that. By the numbers: for every dollar spent on construction — three dollars goes back into the economy. That's 96-million dollars over the 2-3 year construction period. Last summer, SVST's direct reporting showed 5-hundred hotel stays- that projects to 2-thousand plus annually for a year round facility. And for every show ticket purchased - an average of 14-dollars and 81 cents is spent on food and drink. That's 9-hundred 62 -thousand, 6-hundred-50 dollars to restaurants with a projected 65-thousand patrons the first year. With that vibrant hub for the arts - picture new restaurants going in, those staying overnight shopping locally, the ripple effect goes on and on. Also picture with me the city of Spokane with No Riverfront Park, No Davenport. Hotel and No Fox Theatre. Each of those projects took visionary— bold community leaders not backing down. Choosing to believe in something. P W ' @-fd despite the naysayers and fear. Doing something different. Today - that's all paid off in many ways. I look at the power each of you has. Your decision regarding a bond IS a defining moment in Spokane Valley History. Will we look back and applaud you like we do King Cole and "@4"70 Expo' 74. Will we admire your courage and liken it to Walt Worthy not cutting corners to restore the Davenportt� 0ddkfoSTjeA1b* - or the Save the Fox group that pushed to NOT have that incredible art deco building knocked down. SVST has proven to be hugely successful in its decade of existence. It just needs its own home - a buildingCThat building can be a crown jewel and catalyst for many wonderful things that benefit ALL in the valle]YOU now have the power to make that happen — You can be the heroes in this story! I'm Collin Pittmann, Director of Education at Spokane Valley Summer Theatre. 10 years ago, the Sandy City Council in Sandy, Utah was faced with a proposal for a municipal bond to complete the Hale Centre Theatre, an already established theatre company wanting a performing arts center home with an $81 M price tag. Sandy City Council ultimately passed the $42.7M municipal bond to complete the facility. That decision has paid off tenfold for the local economy and tourism. Just last month, the Hale Centre Theatre announced they were paying off the entirety of their municipal bond 17 years early because of `ijs u ps I often think about, however, what might have happened if those visionary city council members had not passed the bond? The project would not have been completed and the city would not have reaped the long-term benefits - $43M in economic impact in 2023. It was a risk. But with an established and successful company ready to move in the council felt the risk of NOT completing the project was much greater. Just one year in, regional news headlines boasted "HALE CENTRE THEATRE IN SANDY "EXCEED'S EVERYBODY'S EXPECTATIONS." This year, the Hale Centre is expecting over 700,000 patrons to visit, One of the city's most lucrative decisions ever. The Hale offers a fantastic, West Coast case study for the viability of a performing arts center here in Spokane Valley. Sandy,dW has a population of 96,000 - comparable to Spokane Valley's 110,000. Their comparable theatre has 461 seats, almost identical to our 463 seat theatre. Their programming model? Identical to ours - 7 family -friendly MainStage musicals annually, youth productions and year-round theatre education for children and adults. The lesson from Sandy is clear: investing in a performing arts center isn't just about the arts —it's about economic vital ity,409092jdD and long-term 4azoNUUy growth. Spokane Valley has the opportunity to make a similarly transformative choice. January, 12, 2025 Thank you Mayor Padden and City Council Members, I am the Rev. Genavieve Heywood, convenor of Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience. We will be bringing you 3 minute introductions to the faiths in Spokane Valley over the next several months. Today, I introduce to my denomination: The United Church of Christ. We are a Protestant denomination formed in 1957 with the merger of two old Christian denominations: the Congregational Christian Churches which went back to the Pilgrims of 1620 and the Evangelical and Reformed Lutheran Church, which began in 1934. We are a "united and uniting" church that values prayer, worship, scripture, and service to all our neighbors without exception. Beginning with the Pilgrims, we are a people committed to religious freedom and the separation of church and state. These early settlers, the Separatists of Plymouth and the Puritans of Salem Massachusetts came together to create the Congregationalists who believed in governance by the people. This created the early democratic structure of the United Church of Christ. For brevity here are four of our principles: Unity, Equality, Freedom, and Responsibility. 1. Unity John 17:20 —22 where Jesus prays for the disciples present and to come: "I ask not only on behalf of these but also on behalf of those who believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given them, so that they may be one, as we are one, 2. Equality, Galatians 3:27-28 27 As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is no longer Jew or Greek; there is no longer slave or free; there is no longer male and female, for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. 3. Freedom, Galatians 5:13 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence, but through love become servant to one another. 4. Responsibility. John 13:34 341 give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as have loved you, you also should love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." As people who follow the way of Jesus, we in the UCC believe we have a responsibility to care for the marginalized and work towards a more just and equitable world. We see in Jesus the one who embodies the Prophet Micah's words: "God has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 This is a simple introduction to what it is we of the United Church of Christ believe. There will be other faiths who will be bringing their introductions over the next several months. Susan Delucchi -T I am here tonight with two purposes. The first is to thank the city for their active involvement in our community meeting last Thursday. Robert Blegen is especially to be commended for his leadership and accommodation. We were able to get more information from Spokane County about the stormwater pond and the road extension. The second purpose is to obtain a commitment from the Council to act on both issues. After more than 20 years of watching the stormwater pond get larger and create more damage, the Council should instruct the Public Works Department to stand fast and require the County to clean up the mess. The County Engineer admitted their culpability, but we need a statement from the Council that the city wilt pursue this matter. In addition, it is time that the city tells the County that no road will be approved at the top of 24th Avenue and Veracrest. Again, the County Engineer said that the intersection is dangerous and does not meet any of the current road standards. All it will take is the city to send a letter to the County saying that a road connection will not be allowed. Please act on behalf of your citizens and stop the need to keep fighting for another 40 years. I personally would prefer to spend my Tuesday nights at home watching my grandson on television 1000 miles away, playing on his Varsity Basketball team. Again, thank you for your attention and help. LAW AND RELIGION? LETS TALK l Religion shapes our communities, our laws, and our shared future. Religous Freedom Speaker Hannah is the National She has degrees from Coordinator for the religious Princeton and BYU Law and Freedom �dom Alliance Council. has worked in D.C. law firms. Following two clerkships at Hannah has dedicated her the U-S. Supreme Court for career to protecting and Justices Clarence Thomas and advancing religious freedom for Samuel A. Alito. Jr., she served all. She has presented at a decade as Senior Counsel at hundreds of events nationally HANNAH SMITH, JD [--�ecket Law. and internationally. Pellgous Liberty Affects Everyone • Explore how religious liberty safeguards the rights of everyone in a civil society— not just those within faith communities • Review the legal principles established in Washington that protect every individual under the First Amendment 60. Refreshments Provided. Visit \mmuxfacouncil-a gZsj:aQkane December 13, 2025 Good evening Mayor Padden, Deputy Mayor Hattenberg, members of the City Council, and City leadership. I would first like to thank Councilmember Haley for her service to our community. Her professionalism, care for this city, and leadership during her time as Mayor were sincerely appreciated. We are glad she continues to serve on this Council. Tonight, I want to raise a concern I have observed repeatedly as a resident who regularly attends City Council meetings. Our meetings are lasting far longer than necessary, and this is not because of the complexity of the issues before you. A primary reason is the conduct of Councilmember Merkel during meetings. Councilmember Merkel routinely asks an excessive number of questions, many of which go beyond the item at hand. These questions often challenge staff recommendations, imply poor judgment by fellow councilmembers or leadership, or selectively frame facts to support a particular agenda. A recent example is the Sullivan Road water line discussion. During that item Councilmember Merkel repeatedly revisited the same arguments and lines of questioning after staff had already provided clear answers and other councilmembers had stated their positions. The discussion extended well beyond what was necessary and added repetition rather than new information. This pattern often continues into council comments, where the same points are restated again. Once a councilmember's position is clear, it has been heard. Continuing to repeat it in an effort to persuade others is unnecessary and disrespectful to the Council, to staff, and to the residents in attendance. Healthy questions and debate are essential to good governance. Prolonged repetition and grandstanding are not. Mayor Padden, as the presiding officer, I respectfully ask that you set firmer boundaries when this behavior occurs. When questions or comments become repetitive or stray from the matter at hand, please bring the discussion to a close. If the same arguments are raised again during council comments, I ask that you limit further repetition. Residents attend these meetings expecting efficient, respectful, and professional governance. Clear enforcement of meeting decorum will improve the quality of deliberations and respect the public's time. Thank you for your time and your service to Spokane Valley t it f r LOCATION:13609 E MANSFIELD AVE SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216 PARCEL SIZE: 5 ACRES FACILITY: IDAHO CENTRAL SPOKANE VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 501(c)(3) Nonprofit - EIN #.' 86-1539637 FACILITY SIZE: 45,000 SO FT. PARKING STALLS: 300 (FREE) MAINSTAGE THEATRE CAPACITY: 463 by comparison. FOX Theatre: 1,600 • Spokane Opera House: 2,609 (Like Gonzaga's Kennel, our concept is not have more seats than we can sell) to operate at maximum capacity, PRIMARY TENANT: SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER THEATRE 501(c) (3) Nonprofit - EIN #: 47-5398048 ESTIMATED SVST ATTENDANCE: *65,000+ ANNUALLY *Figure based on current SVST attendance data. Attendance from rental events estimated to attract another 20, 000+ patrons annually. PROGRAMMING MODEL: • 7 musicals annually (5-week performance runs) Year-round education classes for youth & adults (i.e. dance, acting & music) Facility rental opportunities for the community (i.e. weddings, conferences, etc.) ANTICIPATED REVENUE: $5M IN YEAR ONE Q�0 C E N 1� p 9! Cr.o 444 o�q N E WHERE WE STARTED: • 5-acre parcel purchased in Mirabeau Point neighborhood • GARCO Construction hired as General Contractor Evolution of Costs: • Building costs: $25.5M (Dec. 2020) • Project escalates to $36M immediately prior to public press release (Oct. 2021), with no change in design/scope o Project escalates to $48M three weeks prior to scheduled groundbreaking, with no change in design/scope (July 2022) • Groundbreaking Ceremony (Aug. 2022) • Construction Paused (Oct 31, 2023) & ICSVPAC leadership takes steps to: a. Raise another $5.7M, bringing total raised to date to $18.2M b. Value engineer (VE) to reduce costs by $1.4M and phase the building, saving another $6-8M i. Phase 1: Mainstage theatre, lobby, offices, scene shop, costume shop, rehearsal room, music practice rooms, restrooms, concessions, green room, dressing rooms, ample on -site lower level storage and orchestra pit. ii. Phase 2: Studio theatre & third floor event center c. Hire new general contractor (Walker Construction) Q% O o C E N rp 9! 1* " I ILVIH �INt 00f % ,./- OVA NE WHERE WE ARE NOW: • All earthwork complete & utilities installed • 90% of concrete work finished • Steel and stone facade materials paid for and on -site • Electrical and control panels, hollow doorways are paidfor and standing by in off -site facility • All construction to date is paid for in cash = no debt • Walker Construction hired and standing by to finish construction • Financial Advisor & former Commercial Banker Brent Wise hired as `Finance & Construction Consultant' WHERE WE'RE GOING: • Two options: o Secure municipal backed bond with City of Spokane Valley & Barclays Investment Bank • Leveraged financing with Barclays Investment Bank. • Resume construction immediately (Walker Construction) • Implement off -site SVST programming until facility complete • Reignite capital campaign • Complete Phase 1 of facility • Phase 2 to be built at a later date (once Phase I is paid off entirely and all funds are raised to complete additional expansion). WHY NOW • ICSVPAC currently owns an estimated $3.54M commercial real estate parcel • $14M spent to date, facility 19% complete • Waiting risks increased building costs • City of Spokane Valley is ready for a city -defining landmark & flagship arts institution • Prepare for anticipated population growth 'in the city and. region • Primary tenant (SVST) is an established company with a proven track record of artistic and financial success • SVST's experienced &multi -generational team ensures long-term operational success Multi -purpose facility providing education, training, and communityrental opportunities in addition to SVST's gq hi h- ualiY theatreppproductions • Existing community interest in facility rental opportunities Vit & West Valley School District's Oaks Classical stian Academy, regional dance companies, Spokane Symphony and more) TTI► ► '► .I I I '► I I' The land and incomplete facility would be sold to pay-off deeds of trust: State of WA Commerce Grants and the Cityy of Spokane Valley. Moreover, the potential benefits of a erforming arts center, proven to be artistic, economic and tourism drivers across the nation, would be lost. A MORO OF (;F SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER Producing professional, Broadway caliber p youth theatre education in the Valley sip COMMUNITY DEMAND 5 FINANCIAL SUCCESS: 12,000+ patrons annually Conservatory theatre classes (grad operate at full capacity (sellin ou, 400% growth in operating bu get seasonal programming restriction, Record -breaking attendance year R HONORS: es 2-12) consistent] f months in advanci since 2016 (despite 0 after year `Best Local Play' (Inlander Readers' Poll - 2019, 202212023, 2024) WA Governor's `Luminary Award' (SVST, 2021) `Difference Maker' Award (Spokesman Review - Yvonne A.K. Johnson, 2021) WA Governor's `Arts Individual' (Johnson, 2022) `Business Innovation Award' (Spokane Valley Chamber, 2022) Regional Broadway -World Awards (Multiple category wins: 2022-2025) WA Governor's `Young Leader' (Collin Pittmann, Director of Education, 2023) SVST Alum & Former Valley Resident Makes BroadwaDebut in Tony Award-WinningMusical (ChristopLr Tamayo - Maybe Happy En ing, 2025') a Y F. _r_iil I I cu� HOTEL STAYS: LAST SUMMER, SVST'S DIRECT REPORTING SHOWED APPROXIMATELY 500 LOCAL HOTEL STAYS. THAT PROJECTS TO 2,000+ANNUALLY FOR A YEAR-ROUND FACILITY. (AUDIENCEVIEW) r � F. _r_iil I I cu� HOTEL STAYS: LAST SUMMER, SVST'S DIRECT REPORTING SHOWED APPROXIMATELY 500 LOCAL HOTEL STAYS. THAT PROJECTS TO 2,000+ANNUALLY FOR A YEAR-ROUND FACILITY. (AUDIENCEVIEW) r � • Population: 96,000 • Facility: Hale Centre Theatre • Municipal Bond: $33.5M (2017) o Paid off 10 years early in Dec. 2025 due to facility success! • Annual Programming Model: * 7-9 MainStage productions 0 3 Youth productions Year-round theatre education for children & adults • Sq. Footage: 130,000 • Proscenium Theatre Capacity: 461 seats (secondary `theatre -in - the -round 'space: 900 seats) • Economic Impact: $43M (in 2023) • Patrons: Grown to more than 600,000 annually (since founding in 1985) g "WHEN THE ARTS THRIVE, WE ALL THRIVE." YVONNE A.K. JOHNSON COMP- LE IFACU I Select Performing Arts Centers Built in last 15 Years Using Municipal Bonds Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (Beaverton, OR) • Opened:2022 • Cost: $52 million • Bond Use: City of Beaverton voter -approved municipal bonds • Notes: One of the clearest recent examples of a newly built PAC funded largely through municipal bonds on the West Coast. Des Moines Performing Arts / Civic Center Renovation (Des Moines, IA) • Bond issuance: 2018 • Bond amount: $70 million • Bond Use: City of Des Moines municipal bonds • Renovation and modernization of an existing PAC. • Often included in national PAC funding comparisons. Granada Theatre Expansion (New Performing Arts Facility) (Dalles, OR) • Opened:2021 • Cost: $34 million • Bond Use: City -issued urban renewal & municipal bonds • Facility: 500-seat theater, Education and community perfonnance spaces • New construction adjacent to historic core Notes: • Often classified as a new PAC facility even though it is part of a larger cultural campus • Bonds were paired with urban renewal funds and grants • Frequently referenced in small -city PAC development discussions Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences (Lubbock, TX) • Opened:2021 • Cost: $158 million • Bond Use: City of Lubbock municipal bonds • Voter -approved bonds formed the backbone of the capital stack. • Paired with hotel occupancy tax revenues and private gifts. • Frequently cited as a modern municipal PAC funding model. or [cer Katie Guarisco Director of Education & Production Manager Collin J. Pittmann, MFA Technical Director & Scenic Designer David Baker, MFA Media Coordinator & Special Events Manager Susanna Baylon ICSVPAC Finance & Construction Consultant Brent Wise Plus hundreds of sub -contractors (crew members, musicians, actors, designers, technicians and vendors)