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AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL B FORMAT
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 6:00 p.m.
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In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall, Council Chambers
10210 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
SPECIAL GUESTS/PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Mike Frucci & Ms. Vicki Frucci, You Rock Recognition,
Sheriff Nowels & Commissioner Brooks
PROCLAMATIONS:
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
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before the three-minute mark. To comment via zoom: use the link above for oral or written comments as per
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sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Public Hearing: Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-002 Battery Energy Storage Systems - Kelly Konkright
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Resolution 26-003: Reaffirming Findings of Fact for Ordinance 26-002 Kelly Konkright
Council Agenda March 17, 2026 Page 1 of 2
3. Public Hearing: Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004 Reclassifying Marijuana Retail SalesTonyBeattie
\[public comment opportunity\]
4. Resolution 26-004: Reaffirming Findings of Fact for Ordinance 26-004Tony Beattie
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
5. Admin Report: North Spokane Corridor Update Robert Blegen, Alexandra Proszek
6. Admin Report: Spokane Regional CoC Homeless Management Information System(HMIS)/Longitudinal
System Analysis Report Gloria Mantz, Arielle Anderson
INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed):
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY:General public comment rules apply.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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AGENDA ITEM TITLES:
(1) Public Hearing re: Interim Ordinance No. 26-002, Emergency Ordinance Prohibiting Battery Energy
Storage Systems Within the City; and
(2) Motion Consideration of Resolution No. 26-003 Reaffirming Ordinance No. 26-002 and the Findings
of Fact Therein
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390, WAC 197-11-880
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: February 3, 2026: Adopted Interim Ordinance 26-002 and
scheduled public hearing for March 17, 2026.
BACKGROUND: On February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance 26-002, Emergency
Interim Ordinance Prohibiting Battery Energy Storage Systems Within the City. The ordinance declares an
emergency and adds a new section to Title 19, Chapter 60 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code
(hereinafter “SVMC 19.60.060”) on an interim basis. SVMC 19.60.060 defines “Battery Energy Storage
Systems” (hereinafter “BESS”), prohibits BESS from locating or otherwise being developed within the
City, and prevents the City from accepting any application to develop BESS in the City.
Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 includes the Council’s findings of fact supporting the emergency finding
and adoption of the interim regulation. These findings are summarized below:
BESS is an emerging type of energy storage technology that uses groups of large, rechargeable
batteries to store electrical energy for future use and typically consists of batteries, power
conversion systems, and control equipment.
BESS facilities were not anticipated when the City’s zoning codes was adopted, and therefore
BESS facilities are not addressed in the Spokane Valley Municipal Code.
BESS facilities can have significant and serious risks, such as thermal runaway situations, fires,
explosions, and the release of toxic gases therefrom, which present a danger to the public health,
safety and welfare.
Time is needed for the City Council to study whether or not BESS facilities are compatible within
certain uses and zoning designations, either as permitted or conditionally allowed uses, and if so,
in which zone(s) and whether current zoning regulations in the City and/or other official controls
and development standards need to be updated to ensure such facilities can be safely and
appropriately sited within the City.
Applying current zoning regulations to new technologies and business models such as BESS
facilities could result in BESS facilities being located in heavily populated and/or travelled areas
of the City without safeguards that are necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare from
serious harm, particularly when current regulations have not been reviewed or updated for best
practices nor reconsidered in light of technological changes and effects that BESS facilities have
on surrounding areas and community resources.
Adoption of Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 is necessary to give the City sufficient time to study the
dangers presented by BESS and adopt permanent regulations protecting public safety, health and
welfare,
As an interim emergency ordinance, City Council is required to hold a public hearing to receive public
testimony thereon within 60 days after Council adopted the interim ordinance. See RCW 35A.63.220. In
adopting Interim Ordinance 26-002, the City Council scheduled the public hearing to occur at the regularly
scheduled March 17, 2026, Council meeting. Notice of the public hearing was duly published in the
Spokesman-Review on February 27, 2026.
City Council is not required to adopt additional findings of fact after completing the public hearing. This is
because City Council already adopted findings of fact supporting Interim Ordinance 26-002 when it was
initially adopted. For posterity purposes, it is nonetheless appropriate to pass a resolution memorializing
that the public hearing was held and affirming the previously adopted findings.
OPTIONS: Conduct the public hearing. After closing the public hearing, Council may (1) advance for
motion consideration Resolution No. 26-2003 reaffirming the findings of fact adopted in Interim Ordinance
No. 26-002, or (2) take other action as Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Conduct the public hearing and thereafter move to approve
Resolution No. 26-003.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: City Attorney Kelly Konkright
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Interim Ordinance 26-002 adopted by City Council on 2/3/2026
City Staff Report for Motion Consideration of Emergency Interim Ordinance No. 26-002
Prohibiting Battery Energy Storage Systems Within the City (previously presented to Council on
2/3/2026)
\[Proposed\] Resolution No. 26-003 Reaffirming Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 and Findings of Fact
Therein
Written Comments Received
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration of Emergency Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 Prohibiting
Battery Energy Storage Systems Within the City.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390, WAC 197-11-880
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Not applicable
BACKGROUND: As the nation’s energy needs and the use of renewable energy sources have increased
over the past decade, the use of Battery Energy Storage Systems has emerged as a new type of land use that
is being seen throughout the country, including in Washington. Battery Energy Storage Systems (or
“BESS”) are an emerging type of energy storage technology that uses groups of large, rechargeable
chemical batteries to store electrical energy for future use and typically consists of batteries, power
conversion systems, and control equipment. BESS are typically large facilities that store excess power
when it is not necessary to power the larger grid and release the power back to grid when it is needed.
It is widely understood that BESS facilities are prone to catching fire and “thermal runaway” events. A
thermal runaway is a hazardous, uncontrolled chain reaction where a chemical battery cell overheats, and
thereby creates a feedback loop that releases even more energy and causes further temperature spikes. When
left unchecked, this process leads to fire or explosion and can spread to other batteries that are part of the
same BESS. These fires and resulting release of toxic fumes can last several days and present an increased
risk of harm to the surrounding community compared to other structural fires. Per the Western Electricity
Coordinating Council, there have been 22 fires at BESS facility across the United States since 2019.
When the City adopted its zoning code, as well as when the City adopted the 2016 periodic updates to the
City’s comprehensive plan in accordance with the Growth Management Act, BESS facilities were not
known or anticipated as a potential land use. The City’s zoning code and comprehensive plan are therefore
silent regarding BESS land uses. Critically, the City’s current land use regulations do not (1) identify what
zones, if any, wherein BESS uses should be allowed or prohibited, or (2) place any restrictions or conditions
on BESS land uses that may be necessary or prudent to protect persons and property within the scope of
dangers posed by BESS.
Jurisdictions who have adopted regulations for BESS typically require BESS facilities to comply with land
use restrictions specific to mitigating the dangers of BESS. These regulations typically (i) require increased
property line setback distances; (ii) limit the maximum footprint of BESS facilities to a percentage of the
overall lot size; and (iii) limit the noise and light pollution emanating from BESS operations. Cities may
explore additional regulation, such as requiring the operator to develop and implement an emergency
preparedness and response plan in conjunction with local fire and law enforcement agencies in order to
mitigate the danger of fire and resulting impacts on the surrounding community.
In summary, (1) BESS are known to present the danger of explosion, fire, thermal runaway, and release of
toxic fumes which endanger persons and property within the same neighborhood, (2) BESS uses were not
foreseen when the City adopted its current land use regulations, and (3) the City’s land use regulations do
not identify whether, where, and under what restrictions BESS uses may be allowed within the City without
presenting the imminent risk of harm to public health, safety, and welfare.
Emergency Interim Ordinance Prohibiting BESS Within the City.
RCW 35A.63.220 authorizes City Council to enact an interim land use regulation without first requiring a
public hearing so long as Council (a) holds a public hearing on the interim regulation within 60 days of its
adoption, and (b) adopts findings of fact justifying the action before or immediately after the public hearing.
Such interim regulations may be in effect for up to 1 year if a work plan is developed for related studies
providing for the longer period. Interim regulations “may be renewed for one or more six-month periods if
a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal.” RCW 35A.63.220.
Per WAC 197-11-880, emergency interim land use regulations are also exempt from the SEPA process.
For the reasons previously set forth herein, the development of BESS facilities in the City under the current
land use regulations would present a serious risk of imminent harm to the health, safety, and welfare of the
public. The attached proposed Ordinance No. 26-002, if adopted, protects the public from these dangers by
preventing large BESS (i.e. those able to store more than 2 megawatts) from locating within the City until
after either the City adopts permanent BESS land use regulations or 1 year has passed, whichever occurs
earlier.
OPTIONS: Waive the 3-touch rule and adopt Interim Ordinance 26-002 or take other action Council deems
appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to waive the rules and adopt Interim Ordinance 26-
002 Prohibiting Battery Energy Storage Systems within the City of Spokane Valley.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: City Attorney Kelly Konkright; Planning Manager Steve Roberge
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Interim Ordinance 26-002
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 26-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
REAFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 26-002 AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT
THEREIN
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (“City”) is a non-charter code city established in
accordance with Title 35A, Title 11 of the Revised Code of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
Spokane Valley (“City”) is authorized to “make and enforce within its limits all such local police, sanitary
and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws,” which includes the adoption of regulations
governing land uses within the city; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390 authorize the City Council to enact an
interim land use regulation prior to holding a public hearing, provided the City conducts a public hearing
on the interim regulation within 60 days of the date of adoption of the same; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-880, the adoption of this interim land use ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and future permanent zoning regulations will be reviewed in accordance with SEPA Rules; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 which
(1) determines that potential development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”) within the City’s
territorial boundaries is an emergency because it presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, and
welfare because it is an emerging technology known to present dangers to the surrounding community
that are not addressed in the Spokane Valley Municipal code, including but not limited to the risk of fire,
explosions, thermal runaway incidents, and the release of toxic gases; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 prohibits BESS from locating or being developed on
property within the City; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 requires City Council to hold a public hearing on Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 within 60 days after adoption; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 set the public hearing to receive testimony for March
17, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm (or as soon as can be heard thereafter) at City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, notice for the public hearing was duly advertised in the Spokesman-Review on
February 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing and received public testimony regarding Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 on March 17, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows::
Section 1: Recitals Incorporated. The statements in the above recitals and recitals of Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: Findings of Fact Reaffirmed. The City Council reaffirms the findings of fact adopted
in Section 1of Interim Ordinance 26-002.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council this day of March, 2026.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to form:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Office of the City Attorney
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 26-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
REAFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 26-002 AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT
THEREIN
-charter code city established in
accordance with Title 35A, Title 11 of the Revised Code of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
governing land uses within the city; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390 authorize the City Council to enact an
interim land use regulation prior to holding a public hearing, provided the City conducts a public hearing
on the interim regulation within 60 days of the date of adoption of the same; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-880, the adoption of this interim land use ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and future permanent zoning regulations will be reviewed in accordance with SEPA Rules; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 which
(1) determines that potential
territorial boundaries is an emergency because it presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, and
welfare because it is an emerging technology known to present dangers to the surrounding community
that are not addressed in the Spokane Valley Municipal code, including but not limited to the risk of fire,
explosions, thermal runaway incidents, and the release of toxic gases; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 prohibits BESS from locating or being developed on
property within the City; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 requires City Council to hold a public hearing on Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 within 60 days after adoption; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-002 set the public hearing to receive testimony for March
17, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm (or as soon as can be heard thereafter) at City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, notice for the public hearing was duly advertised in the Spokesman-Review on
February 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing and received public testimony regarding Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 on March 17, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows::
Section 1: Recitals Incorporated. The statements in the above recitals and recitals of Interim
Ordinance No. 26-002 are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: Findings of Fact Reaffirmed. The City Council reaffirms the findings of fact adopted
in Section 1 of Interim Ordinance 26-002.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council this day of March, 2026.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to form:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Office of the City Attorney
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
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AGENDA ITEM TITLES:
(1) Public Hearing re: Emergency Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 Reclassifying Marijuana Retail Sales
Uses as Nonconforming; and
(2) Motion Consideration of Resolution No. 26-004 Reaffirming Ordinance No. 26-004 and the Findings
of Fact Therein
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390, WAC 197-11-880
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: February 3, 2026: Adopted Interim Ordinance 26-004 and
scheduled public hearing for March 17, 2026.
BACKGROUND: On February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004,
Reclassifying Marijuana Retail Sales Uses as Nonconforming. The ordinance declares an emergency and
amends portions of Title 19 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (“SVMC”) to make marijuana retail
sales uses a legal nonconforming use subject to chapter 19.25 SVMC on an interim basis.
As an emergency interim ordinance, City Council is required to hold a public hearing to receive public
testimony thereon within 60 days after Council adopted the interim ordinance. See RCW 35A.63.220. In
adopting Interim Ordinance 26-004, the City Council scheduled the public hearing to occur at the regularly
scheduled March 17, 2026 Council meeting. Notice of the public hearing was duly published in the
Spokesman-Review on February 27, 2026.
City Council is not required to adopt additional findings of fact after completing the public hearing. This is
because City Council already adopted findings of fact supporting Interim Ordinance 26-004 when it was
initially adopted. For posterity purposes, it is nonetheless appropriate to pass a resolution memorializing
that the public hearing was held and affirming the previously adopted findings.
The findings of fact supporting the emergency finding and adoption of the interim regulation is summarized
below:
Studies have shown that for young adults, “nearby availability of cannabis retail outlets is
1
associated with a higher likelihood of cannabis use and perception of access to cannabis.”
Washington state's most prominent cannabis researchers at the University of Washington and
Washington State University released a consensus statement about the public health risks posed by
1
Rhew, I. C., Guttmannova, K., Kilmer, J. R., Fleming, C. B., Hultgren, B. A., Hurvitz, P. M., Dilley, J. A., &
Larimer, M. E. (2022). Associations of cannabis retail outlet availability and neighborhood disadvantage with
cannabis use and related risk factors among young adults in Washington State. Drug and alcohol dependence, 232,
109332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2022.109332
2
high THC products. That statement summarizes the best available science: "There is strong
evidence on the detrimental impact of THC use during adolescence (14-18 years of age), and
negative impact may be higher for adolescents who use cannabis with high THC concentration or
use more frequently. Use of cannabis with high THC concentration increases the chances of
developing cannabis use disorder or addiction to cannabis, particularly among adolescents. High-
potency cannabis use can have lifelong mental health consequences, which often manifest in
adolescence or early adulthood. Daily cannabis use, particularly of high-potency products,
increases the risk of developing a psychotic disorder, like schizophrenia, and is related to an earlier
onset of symptoms compared to people who do not use cannabis."
In 2022, at the direction of the state legislature, the Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute at the
University of Washington completed a report that made science-backed policy recommendations
3
to stem the tide of public health harms associated with high THC products. These
recommendations included prohibiting marketing and advertising of high THC products, raising
the legal age for purchasing high THC products to 25 years old, and a robust education campaign
regarding the risks posed by such products.
Recent research found that “\[a\]dolescents who reported more positive outcome beliefs about
marijuana and perceived close proximity to marijuana retailers were the most likely to report
intentions to use marijuana\[,\]” and suggests, among other strategies, considering “the proximity of
4
marijuana retailers to neighborhoods or living complexes\[,\]” when adopting land use regulations.
Proposed Senate Bill 6220 in the 2024 Regular Session would have required the Liquor and
Cannabis Board to define high THC concentration by July 1, 2026 and would have raised the
minimum age for purchasing cannabis products containing high THC concentration to 25, but was
ultimately not adopted.
The City Council wishes to conduct further review of the areas in which marijuana retail sales are
currently allowed within the jurisdiction, to determine whether current policy should be modified
given the association between residing in proximity to a marijuana retail establishment and
increased risk of adolescent marijuana use, and the serious harm that marijuana use can pose to
adolescents.
Due to the review underway via the Comprehensive Plan and the potential for changes to zoning
districts, the City Council finds that the ordinance to prevent retail sales uses being established in
new locations is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health, public safety, public
property, and public peace.
OPTIONS: Conduct the public hearing. After closing the public hearing, Council may (1) advance for
motion consideration Resolution No. 26-004 reaffirming the findings of fact adopted in Interim Ordinance
No. 26-004, or (2) take other action as Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Conduct the public hearing and thereafter move to approve
Resolution No. 26-004 reaffirming the findings of fact adopted in Interim Ordinance 26-004.
2
PRSC Cannabis Concentration Workgroup (2020). Cannabis Concentration and Health Risks: A Report for the
Washington State Prevention Research Subcommittee (PRSC). Seattle, WA: University of Washington.
https://adai.uw.edu/Cannabis-Concentration-and-Health-Risks-2020.pdf
3
High THC concentration cannabis policy – Final Report, Exploring policy solutions to address public health
challenges of high THC products. Washington State Health Care Authority and the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol
Institute, University of Washington. December 31, 2022. https://adai.uw.edu/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/High-
THC-Policy-Final-Report-2022.pdf
4
Stacey J.T. Hust, Jessica Fitts Willoughby, Jiayu Li & Leticia Couto (2020) Youth’s Proximity to Marijuana
Retailers and Advertisements: Factors Associated with Washington State Adolescents’ Intentions to Use Marijuana,
Journal of Health Communication, 25:7, 594-603, DOI 10.1080/10810730.202.1825568.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Senior Deputy City Attorney, Tony Beattie
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Interim Ordinance 26-004 adopted by City Council on 2/3/2026
City Staff Report for Motion Consideration of Emergency Interim Ordinance No. 26-004
Reclassifying Marijuana Retail Sales Uses as Nonconforming (previously presented to Council on
2/3/2026)
\[Proposed\] Resolution No. 26-004 Reaffirming Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 and Findings of Fact
Therein
Written Comments Submitted
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004 Reclassifying
Marijuana Retail Sales as Legal Nonconforming
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.63.220 and 36.70A.390, WAC 197-11-880, Title 19 SVMC.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adoption of chapter 19.85 SVMC, last updated in 2021.
BACKGROUND: Federal law has prohibited the manufacture and possession of marijuana as a Schedule
I drug since 1970. On November 6, 2012 voters of the State of Washington approved Initiative Measure
No. 502 (I-502), which among other things, decriminalized possession and use of certain amounts of
marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia and established a regulatory system for licensing producers,
processors, and retailers of recreational marijuana for adults 21 years of age and older.
In the wake of I-502, Spokane Valley adopted development regulations to address the siting of marijuana
uses such as production, processing, transportation, and retail sales within City limits. These regulations
can be found in chapter 19.85 SVMC. According to the City’s marijuana retail sales standards, the only
marijuana retail stores allowed to operate within the City are those that were established prior to July 27,
2016 – new retail sales would not be permitted within any zoning district. SVMC 19.85.030.
Currently, the City has three marijuana retail stores permitted as a legal use. While the City’s code currently
prohibits existing marijuana retail stores from moving to a new zone because doing so would establish a
new marijuana sales use in violation of the code, the retail stores may relocate within the zone they currently
occupy subject to buffer zones established in state law and the City’s code.
Over the last decade, reviews and studies have been conducted that evidence the potential harms posed by
marijuana use, especially among adolescents and young adults. In a consensus statement written for the
Washington State Prevention Research Subcommittee, researchers from the University of Washington
and Washington State University found that “\[t\]here is strong evidence on the detrimental impact of THC
use during adolescence (14-18 years of age), and negative impacts may be higher for adolescents who use
cannabis with high THC concentration or use more frequently.” PRSC Cannabis Concentration
Workgroup (2020). Cannabis Concentration and Health Risks: A Report for the Washington State
Prevention Research Subcommittee (PRSC). Seattle, WA: University of Washington. This consensus
statement was the impetus for a report funded by ESSB 5092 (2021) which recommended ways to
decrease use of THC by adolescents. Ultimately, SB 6220 (2024), which would have raised the age for
those able to access high potency marijuana to 25 based on the report’s recommendations, failed to make
it out of committee.
While there are legislative efforts to curtail the use of high potency marijuana by increasing the tax rate on
such products, this does nothing to decrease overall marijuana use by adolescents. Studies have suggested
the proximity of retail marijuana businesses to neighborhoods is associated with more positive perceptions
of use and a higher likelihood of use.
Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004 Reclassifying Marijuana Retail Sales as Legal Nonconforming
RCW 35A.63.220 authorizes City Council to enact an interim land use regulation without first requiring a
public hearing so long as Council (a) holds a public hearing on the interim regulation within 60 days of its
adoption, and (b) adopts findings of fact justifying the action before or immediately after the public hearing.
Such interim regulations may be in effect for up to 1 year if a work plan is developed for related studies
providing for the longer period. Interim regulations “may be renewed for one or more six-month periods if
a subsequent public hearing is held and findings of fact are made prior to each renewal.” RCW 35A.63.220.
Per WAC 197-11-880, emergency interim land use regulations are also exempt from the SEPA process.
To address the health, safety and welfare concerns of vulnerable citizens such as adolescents, Emergency
Interim Ordinance 26-004 would render all legally existing marijuana retail sales uses within the City
legal nonconforming uses subject to chapter 19.25 SVMC. The ordinance would continue the prohibition
on new marijuana retail stores, and would curtail the ability of existing stores from relocating within the
City until further study is conducted by City staff and the Planning Commission. This ordinance does not
force any marijuana retailer to close its business within the City and establishes a work plan for Planning
Commission to receive testimony and ultimately make a recommendation regarding permanent
regulations to address the concerns. If adopted, Ordinance 26-004 would be effective immediately.
OPTIONS: Waive the 3-touch rule and adopt Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004 or take other action
Council deems appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to waive the rules and adopt Emergency Interim
Ordinance 26-004 establishing existing marijuana retail sales uses as legal nonconforming and other matters
related thereto.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Since 2019, the State of Washington has recorded $3.21 billion of
tax revenue from marijuana sales. The City currently receives a small proportion of tax revenue generated
by marijuana retail establishments in the City. For the previous five years, the City’s distribution has been
between $180,000 to $280,000 annually. The distribution is made up of a proportional share of the revenues
generated by taxes on marijuana collected within the City and a per capita distribution based on population
proportions. The distribution based on the proportion of revenues collected in the City will decline if current
establishments cease operation. Only “jurisdictions that do not prohibit the siting of any state licensed
cannabis producer, processor, or retailer” are eligible for per capita distribution. A majority of the City’s
distribution is made up of the per capita distribution, which could be directly impacted by this ordinance.
STAFF CONTACT: Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Emergency Interim Ordinance 26-004 Marijuana Retail Sales as Legal Nonconforming
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 26-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
REAFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 26-004 AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT
THEREIN
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (“City”) is a non-charter code city established in
accordance with Title 35A, Title 11 of the Revised Code of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
Spokane Valley (“City”) is authorized to “make and enforce within its limits all such local police, sanitary
and other regulations as are not in conflict with general laws,” which includes the adoption of regulations
governing land uses within the city; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390 authorize the City Council to enact an
interim land use regulation prior to holding a public hearing, provided the City conducts a public hearing
on the interim regulation within 60 days of the date of adoption of the same; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-880, the adoption of this interim land use ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and future permanent zoning regulations will be reviewed in accordance with SEPA Rules; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 26-004,
declaring a public emergency and deeming it necessary to amend Title 19 SVMC to prohibit the
relocation of any existing retail marijuana sales uses until further study can be completed by reclassifying
marijuana retail sales uses as legal nonconforming, for the protection of public health, public safety,
public property, and public peace of citizens, especially vulnerable and impressionable adolescents; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 temporarily reclassifies marijuana retail sales uses as
legal nonconforming uses; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 requires City Council to hold a public hearing on Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 within 60 days after adoption; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 set the public hearing to receive testimony for March
17, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm (or as soon as can be heard thereafter) at City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, notice for the public hearing was duly advertised in the Spokesman-Review on
February 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing and received public testimony regarding Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 on March 17, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows::
Section 1: Recitals Incorporated. The statements in the above recitals and recitals of Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: Findings of Fact Reaffirmed. The City Council reaffirms the findings of fact adopted
in Section 1 of Interim Ordinance 26-004.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council this day of March, 2026.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to form:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Office of the City Attorney
From:John Hohman
To:Mike Basinger; Kelly Konkright; Tony Beattie; Steve Roberge
Cc:Marci Patterson
Subject:FW: Ordinance 26–004
Date:Thursday, March 5, 2026 11:27:01 AM
Attachments:Image.jpeg
All,
Please see the email below and enter as public comments for the upcoming Public Hearing on
the subject.
Thanks,
John
From: Laura Padden
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 4:23 PM
To: John Hohman
Subject: Fw: Ordinance 26–004
Laura Padden
Mayor
City of Spokane Valley
This email and any attachments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to Washington
State’s Public Record Act, chapter 42.56 RCW.
From: Steven Burks <steven.j.burks@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 12:40:29 PM
To: Laura Padden <lpadden@spokanevalleywa.gov>
Subject: Ordinance 26–004
\[EXTERNAL\] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening
attachments or clicking links.
Dear Mayor Padden,
My name is Steven Burks, and I own TreeHouse Club, a licensed and
medically certified cannabis retailer operating in Spokane Valley.
I understand that the city is carefully evaluating how marijuana retailers
should fit within Spokane Valley’s long-term zoning plans. I appreciate the
effort to ensure that policies protect the community while maintaining
responsible oversight of regulated industries.
My concern with Ordinance 26-004 is that it converts existing marijuana
retailers into legal nonconforming uses, effectively freezing those
businesses to their current properties. If a building were redeveloped,
damaged, or a lease ended, the business could not relocate—even if another
compliant location existed within permitted zones
Does the city intend to have these businesses disappear permanently?
Cannabis retailers in Washington operate under strict state regulations and
significant buffer requirements from schools, parks, libraries, and other
protected areas. These safeguards already limit where retailers can operate
while ensuring strong oversight.
Allowing compliant businesses to relocate within those permitted zones
would maintain these protections while preventing the unintended loss of
regulated businesses—and the associated tax revenue—that currently
contribute to the city.
As the owner of the only medically certified cannabis retailer in Spokane
Valley, I also serve registered patients who rely on access to regulated
products within the community.
Thank you for your time and for considering the perspective of local small
business owners as the city evaluates this policy.
I would welcome the opportunity to briefly speak with you or answer any questions about
how this ordinance could impact local businesses and patient access.
Respectfully,
Steven Burks
TreeHouse Club
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 26-004
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
REAFFIRMING ORDINANCE NO. 26-004 AND THE FINDINGS OF FACT
THEREIN
-charter code city established in
accordance with Title 35A, Title 11 of the Revised Code of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 11, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution, the City of
governing land uses within the city; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW 36.70A.390 authorize the City Council to enact an
interim land use regulation prior to holding a public hearing, provided the City conducts a public hearing
on the interim regulation within 60 days of the date of adoption of the same; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-880, the adoption of this interim land use ordinance is
exempt from the requirements of a threshold determination under the State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) and future permanent zoning regulations will be reviewed in accordance with SEPA Rules; and
WHEREAS, on February 3, 2026, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 26-004,
declaring a public emergency and deeming it necessary to amend Title 19 SVMC to prohibit the
relocation of any existing retail marijuana sales uses until further study can be completed by reclassifying
marijuana retail sales uses as legal nonconforming, for the protection of public health, public safety,
public property, and public peace of citizens, especially vulnerable and impressionable adolescents; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 temporarily reclassifies marijuana retail sales uses as
legal nonconforming uses; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.63.220 requires City Council to hold a public hearing on Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 within 60 days after adoption; and
WHEREAS, Interim Ordinance No. 26-004 set the public hearing to receive testimony for March
17, 2026, beginning at 6:00pm (or as soon as can be heard thereafter) at City Council Chambers; and
WHEREAS, notice for the public hearing was duly advertised in the Spokesman-Review on
February 27, 2026; and
WHEREAS, City Council held a public hearing and received public testimony regarding Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 on March 17, 2026;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington as follows::
Section 1: Recitals Incorporated. The statements in the above recitals and recitals of Interim
Ordinance No. 26-004 are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: Findings of Fact Reaffirmed. The City Council reaffirms the findings of fact adopted
in Section 1 of Interim Ordinance 26-004.
Section 3: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
Passed by the City Council this day of March, 2026.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Laura Padden, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to form:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk Office of the City Attorney
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 17, 2026 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
informationadmin. Reportpending legislationexecutive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Admin report – WSDOT North Spokane Corridor Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In the past council has been provided brief general
updates on the North Spokane Corridor Project.
BACKGROUND:
North Spokane Corridor (NSC) Background
The NSC is a 10.5-mile multi-modal corridor. When complete, the NSC will be a 60-mile per hour,
north/south limited access facility that connects I-90 at the south (just west of the existing
Thor/Freya interchange) and connects to US 2 (at Farwell Road) and US 395 (at Wandermere)
on the north end. Various stages of construction remain to complete the project. Interchanges will
be located at I90 and Trent Avenue (SR 290) in addition to the ones already complete at Wellesley
Avenue, Francis/Freya Street, Parksmith Drive, US 2, and US 395 at Wandermere. Once the
Spokane River Crossing section is complete in the fall of 2026, 9 miles of the facility will be
completed with only 1.5 miles left to go. 7 Miles of the 10.5 are drivable.
Timeline overview: August 2001 - 2030
Major project status: Construction
Funding: $1.9 Billion
Major project alerts: The North Spokane Corridor opened the most recent “Drivable Link” from
Freya to Wellesley Avenue in November 2023 now making the project over 70% open to traffic.
The iconic Spokane River twin vehicle bridges and Children of the Sun Shared Use Path bridge
are scheduled for completion in September 2026.
Stage 3 is from Alki to Sprague and is scheduled for completion in 2028.
Stage 2 is from Mission to Alki opened bids on 3/11 and is pending award. Once construction
starts it will take approximately 3 years to complete.
Plans and process
The North Spokane Corridor was originally conceived in the mid-1940s as an alternate
north/south route through the City of Spokane. Currently, the only north/south routes include a
series of lights that slow and stop traffic while traveling between downtown Spokane and
Wandermere. The limited access corridor was chosen to keep the movement of freight and goods
off city streets. Once completed, this project will decrease travel time, fuel usage and congestion
while improving safety by reducing collisions on local arterials.
End result
At completion, this project will connect to US 395 at Wandermere and US 2 to the north and
connect to I-90 near the Freya/Thor interchange to the south. This will create a 60-mile per hour,
10.5-mile-long north/south limited access facility.
Benefits and needs
Travel time between Wandermere and I-90 will be shortened to approximately 12 minutes. The
NSC is a free-flowing freeway that will not conflict with schools, parks, or shopping areas. Fewer
trucks on arterial roadways through the city of Spokane will result in cleaner air as drivers will no
longer need to stop at lights or intersections. Each year the US 395 corridor carries 7.2 million
tons of freight ($13.5 billion) through Spokane.
Constructing the North Spokane Corridor has and will continue to create the opportunity for
adjacent commercial and industrial development with approximately 2,100 acres of land located
along the route. The NSC will also improve safety and reduce collisions with an estimated $22
million per year in avoided societal costs. Since the NSC is a multi-modal corridor, the Children
of the Sun trail system will connect into the Centennial Trail and other established trail systems
along with other neighborhoods.
Project history
Originally conceived in 1946, it has taken more than 50 years of research, planning,
legislation and public input to gain approval to design and construct the North Spokane Corridor.
1956 – The first plans for the north-south freeway were adopted with an estimated cost of $13
million. In 1958, however, interstate freeways were prioritized over a north-south freeway.
1970 – SMATS and Department of Highways released “Corridor Study for North Spokane and
North Suburban Area Freeway.” It was recommended at the time to place the North Spokane
Corridor in the Nevada-Helena Corridor.
1972 – The Department of Highways Environmental Statement for the Nevada-Helena Corridor
was completed but the document was never approved.
1974 – Funding for the North Spokane Corridor was deleted from the state budget.
1985 – The Spokane Regional Council identified a lack of regional facilities on the north side of
Spokane as a major problem.
1986 – The Spokane Regional Council requested WSDOT to perform the “North Spokane
Transportation Study – Short & Long Term Studies.”
1988 – Both studies are completed and the recommendation is to build a North Spokane Corridor
along Market Street with an estimated cost of $400 million.
1991 – An Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) is formed for the North Spokane Corridor project.
1995 – A draft of the Environmental Impact Statement was completed. The 900-page
document was circulated to officials, community groups and distributed. A formal hearing was
held in late 1995 to allow for public testimony and written comments to be incorporated into the
document.
1997 – On Apr. 3, the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) is approved, and on Nov. 20,
the Record of Decision is issued by FHWA allowing the design and construction to begin on the
North Spokane Corridor.
2000 – The Washington State Legislature approves the supplemental biennial budget which
allocated funding for design work and purchasing of right-of-way in the Hawthorne Road vicinity.
2001 – Groundbreaking for the North Spokane Corridor and the first project: Hawthorne Road to
Farwell Road happened on Aug. 22.
2003 – Washington State Legislature approves a 5-cents per gallon gas tax increase to give $189
million in funding to the North Spokane Corridor.
2009 – On Aug. 22, the ribbon is cut for the Francis Avenue to Farwell Road section. This opened
the first 3.5-mile section of drivable roadway with one lane in each direction.
2011 – On Nov. 16, the North Spokane Corridor and US 2 interchange opens to traffic.
2012 – On Oct. 2, the entire north half of the North Spokane Corridor is fully open to traffic
completing the first 5.5 miles of roadway. The adjacent Children of the Sun Trail is also open from
Freya Street to the Wandermere Interchange.
2015 – The NSC is fully funded through the Connecting Washington package passed by the
legislature.
2018 – Work progresses south of Francis Avenue with the construction of a new
segment: Columbia to Freya.
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2019 – In late September, a groundbreaking was held to celebrate the 2 BSNF Railroad
Realignment Project which would move the BNSF railroad tracks and make way for the NSC to
be built to the Spokane River.
2021 – “Stage 1 Skyway” the first fully elevated segment and the first portion to be constructed
south of the Spokane River near Spokane Community College begins along with the extension of
the shared use path (Children of the Sun Trail).
2023 - On June 13, a groundbreaking was held for the Spokane River Crossing project which will
connect the section constructed south of Wellesley Avenue and the Stage 1 project near Spokane
Community College.
2023 - An additional 1.5 miles of the North Spokane Corridor from Freya Street to Wellesley
Avenue opened on November 16th. Wellesley Avenue also reopened for the first time in nearly
four years between Market and Freya Street. This now completes more than 7 miles of the North
Spokane Corridor and puts the drivable portion of the corridor at more than 70% complete. At the
same time, the Stage 1 Skyway project near Spokane Community College was also completed.
2025 - On June 9, WSDOT hosted a "Finish What We Started!" event with Governor Bob
Ferguson near the Spokane River Crossing.
2025 - In September, Kuney Construction broke ground on the Stage 3 project between Sprague
and Alki Avenues.
Current and upcoming projects
North Spokane Corridor - Spokane River Crossing
o This project will construct the bridge that will cross the Spokane River and connect
the Stage 1 and Spokane River to Columbia projects. This project will be
completed in Fall of 2026.
North Spokane Corridor – Sprague to Spokane River - Stage 2
o This project will complete the half interchange to Trent Avenue/SR 290 and
connect to the Stage 3 project and Stage 1 at Spokane Community College. The
project pending award and construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026.
North Spokane Corridor - Sprague to Spokane River - Stage 3
o This project constructs a new segment between Sprague Avenue to Alki Avenue
and connects the I-90 interchange project to the NSC Stage 2
project. Construction began in September 2025.
North Spokane Corridor - I-90 NSC Connection
o This will be the final project to connect the North Spokane Corridor to I-90 and
complete the corridor. There will be multiple phases to construction that will be
spread out between 2026 and 2030.
Completed Projects
North Spokane Corridor - Children of the Sun Trail–New Seg - Completed March 2025
North Spokane Corridor - Spokane River to Columbia-New Seg - Completed August 2024
North Spokane Corridor - Sprague Ave. to Spokane River-Stage 1 - Completed Nov. 2023
North Spokane Corridor - 2nd BNSF Railroad Realignment - Completed 2021
North Spokane Corridor – Columbia to Freya – Completed 2020
North Spokane Corridor – Freya Structures – Completed 2019
North Spokane Corridor – BNSF Railway Structures Realignment – Completed 2016
North Spokane Corridor – Francis Ave. Bridge Replacement – Completed 2015
North Spokane Corridor – Freya to Farwell – SB Additional Lanes – Completed 2014
North Spokane Corridor – Parksmith Interchange – Completed 2014
North Spokane Corridor – US 2 Lowering – Completed 2014
North Spokane Corridor – US 2 to Wandermere – Completed 2013
North Spokane Corridor – BNSF Railroad Tunnel – Completed 2010
North Spokane Corridor –Freya to Farwell –PCCP Paving –Completed 2010
North Spokane Corridor – Freya to Fairview – Grading and Structures – Completed 2009
North Spokane Corridor – Francis Ave. to US 2 Structures – Completed 2009
North Spokane Corridor –Gerlach to Wandermere –Completed 2006
North Spokane Corridor – Farwell Rd. Lowering – Completed 2005
North Spokane Corridor – Hawthorne to US 2 – Grading – Completed 2002
I-90 Freya to Appleway Project – Part of the I-90 NSC Connection
The I-90 / NSC Interchange has been broken into 3 projects, Freya to Appleway, Hamilton to
Thor, and the NSC-I90 Connection Ramps. The Freya to Appleway project has work in the City
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of Spokane Valley. The work includes improvements along 4 Ave. south of I-90, ramp upgrades
along I-90 in both the east- and westbound directions to Freya/Thor, Sprague/Appleway, and
Havana. This work also includes replacing the traffic signal at Freya and installing traffic signals
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on Havana at 3 and 4. The Havana Bridge will be replaced with pedestrian facilities, and a new
pedestrian bridge will be constructed near Carnahan.
Community engagement events for the Freya to Appleway project have been ongoing since
February 2025. Community feedback has been used to determine the placement of the pedestrian
structure, the type of structure, plaza themes, bench styles, roof colors, landscaping styles, and
other architectural features.
OPTIONS: Discussions only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion/informational only.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None at this time
STAFF CONTACT: Robert Blegen, PE, Public Works Director
Jerremy Clark, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: WSDOT Presentation
Project at Spokane Community College
Aerial image of the North Spokane Corridor Stage 1
North Spokane Corridor
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: March 17, 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: Spokane Regional CoC HMIS/Longitudinal System Analysis Report
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: NA
BACKGROUND:
The Spokane Regional Continuum of Care (CoC) is funded by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and provides services for people experiencing
homelessness. The City of Spokane is the Collaborative Applicant (CA) for the Spokane Regional
CoC. As the CA, the City collects all required information for all projects selected for CoC funding
and applies for planning funds on behalf of the CoC.
The Longitudinal Systems Analysis (LSA) is an annual report submitted by Continuums of Care
(CoCs) to HUD that analyzes how people engage with homeless services over time. It tracks data
from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) to measure system performance,
including client demographics, housing outcomes, and service usage patterns.
This information is used by the Spokane region to assess needs, strengths, and gaps in the
response system as well as to provide a better understanding of the demographic-level
differences that our system experiences. This annual report is also used to prioritize the means
and methods that our region designs into its homelessness response systems.
Arielle Anderson, the City of Spokane Community, Housing and Human Services (CHHS)
Department Director will discuss the annual LSA report.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator
ATTACHMENTS: Presentation to be provided
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