Resolution 03-028 Setting Rules of Procedure for Meetings RESOLUTION NO. 03-028
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY WASHINGTON,
SETTING RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS,
PUBLIC HEARINGS, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS
OR COMPLAINTS
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that all Council meetings be open and
responsive to the public; and
WHEREAS, such meetings should be carried out with efficiency and uniformity in
the manner of Council and public participation; and
WHEREAS, written rules of procedures best assure an atmosphere conducive to
said efficiency and uniformity and that no member of the Council or
public need be embarrassed in the exercise of his/her right of free
expression,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SPOKANE VALLEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.. There is hereby adopted by reference, CITY of SPOKANE
VALLEY GOVERNANCE COORDINATION MANUAL dated May 13-
2003, and attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spokane Vallcy,Washington at the
regular meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of May, 2003.
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To the Spokane Valley City Council:
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Resident voters east their ballots in favor of incorporation of the new City of Spokane Volley
/ �1• under the Council-t1nnager furor of government,effective Ala rch 31,2003. Fallowing their
election to office, the Interim City Council of Spokane Valley adopted initial Rules of
San'UE Procetlitre to provide civil structure to their proceedings on behalf of the local citizenry.
pokane Time now allows for the refinement and improvement of those initial rules of s .
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governance. In composing this"second generation"Governance Coordination Manual,we
Valleyconsdered the difficulty citizens and elected officials might encounter in learning hw to
effectively participate in the process of local government policy making andiu interacting
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with each other in a civil fashion as we move forward. We recognized that the
responsibilities of governing will require that we develop n workable plan for dealing
effectively with the complexities of the haws, rules and regulations we roast observe while
trying to preserve the public's health, safely and welfare. Our researched revealed that
many proven standstills and practices exist providing reasonable guidance on how to conduct
Governance Coordination representative government. Unfortunately,those good examples are scattered in a number
of resources and references.
ManualThe Governance Coorvliuolinn AlntutuI which conies before you in the form of this
Resolution aull Its attached exhibits, represents our hest efforts at incorporating helpful
standards and practices into a single document for ease of reference by the entire
community. It is a comprehensive collection of meeting rules, coordination procedures,
administrative references, committee guidelines and public hearing procedures. Included
Resolution No. 03-028 also are relevant sections of the Revised Code of 1Vashiugton that relate to the Council-
Manager Plait for local government, City Council policies that guide public participation,
along with several related appendices.
A Comprehensive Collection of Meeting Rules,
We believe that this amount can be a valuable resource fur Spokane Valley citizens,the City
Coordination Procedures, Administrative Public Council and the administrative branch as we continue to work together for the must effective
Rearing Procedures, and Applicable References from and efficient local government can operate.
the Revised Code of Washington Not surprisingly, the good attorneys sue rely out for legal guidance want everyone to know
that these rules are not intended to he construed to invalidate any action of the City Council
whieh is otherwise in compliance with applicable law.
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recommendation is that the members of the City Council and the Administration lie
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Adopted ay 13,2003 familiar with the contents of this manual stud keep it close at hand.
Respectfully submitted:
Mike IleVleming !lick!intently Mike Flanigan David Mercier Stan McNutt
Mayor Courcilrnember Councihuember City Manager Uep.City Mgr.
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RESOLU`T`ION NO. 03-028
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY WASIIINGTON, SETTING
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR CITY COUNCIL. MEETINGS, 1'UnLIC IIEARINCS,
LECISI,ATIVIs rROCEssAND PlIELICCOI11111ENI'SOR COMPLAINTS
AHT'CU.1-COUNCILMLL 114es.. ... _.._.. .._..._..._..._..._.._......._.._._..._...._.._.. ...... .. . 1
1.1.1 Council Meetings-Time end Location_._............ ... ... _..1
\VIIE+REAS, the City Council desires that all Council meetings he open and 1.1.2 Council Meetings•Open to the Public... ....... .................. ...... ......._.. .._.._.._._..._......._..._...1
responsive to the public;and 1.2 1]ectienofOfficers ,.. .. ... ....... ... ... .........._.. .._.._..._..._ 1
1.3 Presiding Officer.._.._...._...._.._.__..._.._..._.._..._..._.._._..._.._.._.__..._..._.........._.._.._.......-..._2
%%IIEREAS, such meetings should be carried nal with efficiency and uniformity in L4 AIwtetm...._...._...._.._..._...._..._..._..._.._..._..._..._..._.._.. .._.._..�.......-....,.... 2
1. 5 Attendance,Excused Absenccs._..._..._.._........_...._..._.._......._.._..._........_..._.._..................,.....,..., _
the manner of Council and puhlic participation;and 1.6 Special Council Moetings....._..._.._...._._...._..._... ..._.. .............. .,,,........................ .. ......._ 2
1.7 Council Material.._.._...._...._..._..._..._............_......................,,.o.,...,,..,,,...................._...._.._...._..._J
\VIIEIIEAS, written rules of procedures hest assure nn atmosphere eonducive to said 1.8 Council Packets... ......,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,....,.,,.,,...,,.,....,.................. .._......._.._.._...._.._..._......__.._3
efficiency and uniformity and that no member of the Council or public need be embarrassed 1.9 Council Meeting Agenda JCnmrsn Agendn,........,.........._..._..._..._..._...._... .._.._.._......_._........_..._3
1.10 Sway Stantonrane Workshops._..._..._ a
in the eiereise of his/her right of free expression,
1.12 'ThrccTouch principle"._...._.._..._..._.____................_........... .. ..., -... .......... .._......_..._..S
NOW, TIIF.REFORE, TILE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF SPOKANE 1.13 CityMnun _..._... _.._.._......_..___...._..._s
VALLEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1.14 City Clerk•Minutes-Puhtic Information Access _.._._..._.._..........._ 6
1.15 City Staff-Anendmeeasincrsings._...._.._.._..._...- 6
SECTION 1. There is hereby adopted by reference, CITY of SPOKANE VALLEY ARTICLE 2-DUTIES ANIS PHI VII.RGt.SONr1RMBERS 6
GOVERNANCE COORDINATION MANUAL dated May 13, 2003, and attached
zespedantDeettuxtt_...._.........._.._..._......_.._..............,. ,..... _.._....._.._.5
hereto as Exhibit"A'. 2_IA Forms of Address.......................... _... .._.._..._........_._.._.__..._.._.._......_......_..........._........_.._.7
12 Suiting Arrangement _......_..._............_.._..........____..............._............_............
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley,Washington at the regular 23 Dissents andProteos. _..
meeting of the City Council on the 13th day of May,2003. 2.4 Filling Coum:iI Vacancies. _.._..._........_________...........................................,........-.....7
ARTICLE 3.COUNCIL PROCEDURES ...............-............-..e.m .....-..............._ _._...._.._.7
3.1 Roles of Order ,,,...,........_...._..._..._...._.._..._............_..._..._ 7
3,2 Mations.. ... ....................._...._....._..._.._.._...._...-...-...-..._...._.._..._.._..............,,,.,,,,,,,..,..,,,..,,....7
3,3 Order of Rosiness......._...._...._...._..__...._..._..._..._..._......._.._._......._..._..........,.,,....,,.,,.e,....._........_.8
3.4 Adjounnne t Due to Mica gency or Disruption..._..._. 10
Mayor
3.5 Pct mission Requited to Address the Council. ... _..10
3.6 Voting end Tele/video conferencing................a........,................_.._..._.._..............._..........._.._........10
3.7 Enacted Ordinances.Resntutioni and Moliorn 12
3,8 Ordinances... .._.. ...._..._..._................._..._......._......._ 12
Attest: Approved as to form: 3,9 Resolutions.._.._.. ...._..._...._..._...._...._.._.._..._..._........_.._.._....... .._..,..,.,...., 13
3,10 Reconsideration, .,....,,......._..._...._._........._.._..._.._........_.._.._..._.._..._..._...._.._.._.._._......_.
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3.1 I Legislative Process,Ptcpcantion,Introduction nod Flow of Ordinances,Resolutions and Mnriems,,,14
3.12 Cznp7aints and Sltggeuliotn to Courrdl........._.....,,..,...,,...,.,.. ....... ...................._......_.._.._...._ 14
3.13 Pbrtogreylts,Motion Pictures,Video Tape-Permission Required for Artificial Illurnination_ 14
CityClerk City Attorney 3.14 Audio Recordings of Meetings 14
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ARTICLE 1-COUNCIL nlliliTlNCs
ARTICLE4.C03114 'I' VS,BOARDS&COa10.11tiSturNS..._..— _.._..._._.._.._..._..._..........:.....15
IS 1.1.1 Council electing-Time and Location.All regular meetings of the City Council shall.
be held at the times and locations specified byapplicable ordinances and resolutions of
4.2 C until Relations with Boards,Corronisaar-s and Council Citizen Advisory bodies IS P I'P
the Council.
ARTICLE5-RELATIONS WITH CITY MANAGER&ADMINISTRATION.._..._..._..._.._..._.._..._...._..-la 1.1.2 Council Meetings - Open to the Public. All meetings of the City Council and of
5.1 Rate of the Gly ntmusger_..._..._...._..._.._. l6 committees thereof shall be open to the public,except as provided for in RCW 42.30.110
_.._....._..._................_..._...._..._...._...._... ...._. or RCW 42.30.140.
5,2 Adutinisarntivc Inivrfruencn by Cxacseilrmmrkcrs_............._............._...._..._...._..._........_...._...._..._16
5:2,1 InGuuml Curnrnuniertiuns Encouraged..._....._..._ _............._..._..._...._..._........._..._...._..._.16
5.3 Adnairiatr Wive Complaints Made Directly to Individual Conncilmembew,. ,,,,,,17 1.2 Election of Officers. Procedures for electing officers are as follows:
5.4 Adnairtiatr alive Complaints-"Bea Practice" _. ...,_. 17
(a) 13ierulially,at the first meeting of the new Council, the members thereof shall
ARTICLE 6-PUBLIC ILEA C PROCEDUR1iS_..._...._... choose a presiding officer from their number who shall have the title of Mayor.In
addition to the powers conferred upon him/her as Mayor.he/she shall continue to
6.1 Appearance of Fairness Doctrine ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,„,_,... Is have all the rights,privileges and immunities of a member of the Council. If a
6.2 Actions for a Public Herring _........_..._.._..20 permanent vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor,the members of the Council at
their next regular meeting shall select a Mayor from their member for the
nR'rICLP.7-USE OF RULES_..._..._..._.._.._.._... ..... ..,..."....._.._........_.._........_..._..._..._..27 unexpired term.Hollowing the election of the Mayor,there shall be an election for
7.1 Purpose..._..._..._..._..._..._... .................... ........... 27 a Deputy Mayor. The lens of the Deputy Mayor shall run concurrently with that
7.2 We .... ............................. ..................._........._..._........,...._...._.._..27 of the Mayor. (RCW 35A.13.030)
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(b)
The election fur Mayor shall be conducted bythe CityClerk.The CityClerk shall
Exhibits and uhtehrnealts: call for nomination. Each member of the City Council shall be permitted to
Exhibit A-1 Telephone Tree SIeii ._.._..._....._...... nominate one(I)person,and nomination shall not require a second.A nominee
Exhibit A-2 Telephone Tree for Council/Sl mater Chart..... who wishes to decline the nomination shall so state at this time.Nominations are
Exhibit A-3 Parliamentary Procedure at a Glance.._...._. ...,.,,,,,,,_,,,_,,,._„_„_,,,�.,...._.,.JO then closed. The election for Deputy Mayor shall he conduced by the Mayor,and
Exhibit A•4 Leglelnllve Procrss Flew Chart.._.,,.,...._..._._..,,,... .,_............._..._,._........_.._...JI nominations shall be made in the manner previously described for the election of
Exhibit A-5 Com mince Structure and Rule._ _.....,... ._......... .._.............._..._........_..._.._.._..J2 the Mayor.
Exhibit A•611) Task Forceffnwo all Meeting(Ieuerol Plodet._, ..._.._........
Exhibit A.6l2) trued-Aaency Coordination Tank Force Aludel,,._. ......._..._..._..._.._.._..._..._..._..JO
FAN hit A•7 's'Fmk Force General,Jude/Chart ._..._...._.__..._.._..._.._..._..._..J7 (c) Except when there is only one (I)nominee,election shall be by written ballot.
Exhibit A.$ Reviied Code of Wash inOno, 35A.I3,Conncil/Mnaager Plan . Each ballot shall contain the name of the Cuuncilmernber who cast it. The City
Exhibit A.9 General Policy Rrsutntioo of Cure Beliefs— 43 Clerk shall publicly announce rile results of the election. 'Thereafter. the City
Clerk shall record the individual votes by cauncilnternbers in the minutes of the
meeting.
(d) In the event the Council is unable to agree on a Mayor by majority vote of
members present, the Office of Mayor shall be temporarily filled by an Acting,
Mayor. Ties shall be resolved in a contest by chance. The office of Acting
Mayor shall be tilled by the Councilrnember who just previously served as
Deputy Mayor, or if such person is not a member of the Council, the
Councilmember with the next highest seniority. The Acting Mayor and Acting
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Deputy Mayor shall continue in office and exercise such authority as is described request for notice of special meetings. The notice must he delivered at least
in RCW 35A,13 until the members of the Council agree on a Mayor, at which twenty-four(24)hours prior to the meeting,
time the nide of Acting Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor shall cease and
temeitute. (d) The notices provided in this section may be dispensed within the circumstances
provided by RCW 42.30.0N,that is:(1)As to any member who,at or prior to the
1.3 Presiding,Officer.The Mayor shall preside at meetings of dee Council and be recognized time the meeting convenes. files with the City Clerk a written waiver of notice,
as the head of the City for all ceremonial purposes.The Mayor shall have no regular (2) As to any member who was actually present at the meeting at the time it
administrative or executive duties.In case of the Mayors absence or temporary disability, convenes, and (3) In the event a special meeting is called to deal with an
the DeputyMuyor shall act as Mayor during the continuance of the absence.In case of the emergency involving injury or damage to persons or property or the likelihood of
absence or temporary inability of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor, an acting Mayor Pro such injury or damage,when time requirements of such notice would make notice
Tempore selected by members of the Council shall act as Mayor during the continuance impractical and increase the likelihood of such injury or damage;or as otherwise
of the absences.The Mayor,Deputy Mayor(in the Mayor's absence)or Mayor Pro Tern provided by law.
are referred to as"Presiding Officer"from time-to-time in these Roles of Procedure.
1.7 Council Material Councilmembers and affected staff should read the agenda material
1.4 Quorum.At all meetings of the Council,a majority of the Councilmemhcrs who hold and ask clarification questions prior to the Council meeting,when possible,
office, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of husiness, A lesser number may
adjourn from time-to-time,provided that written notice of said adjournment he posted on 1.8 Council Packets. Councilmembers shall personally pick up their agenda packets front
the exterior Council Chamber doors per RCW 42.30.090. Council meetings adjourned the individual mailboxes,provided by the City Clerk,unless otherwise arranged by the
under the previous provision shall be considered regular meetings for all purposes. member or further directed by Council.
(RCW 3SA.13.170,35A-12.l 0)
1.9 Council Meeting Agenda!Consent Agenda.The City Clerk,under the direction of the
1.5 Attendance,RCcusel Absences.RCW 35A-12.060 provides that a Councilmemher shall City Manager in consultation with the Presiding Officer,shall arrange a list of proposed
forfeit histher office by failing to attend three consecutive regular meetings of the matters according to the order of business and prepare an agenda for the Council.After
Council without being excused by the Council. Members of the Council may be so the proposed agenda has been reviewed and approved by the Mayor, The Presiding
excused by complying with this section.The member shall contact the Presiding Officer, Officer shall have the option of deleting any item from such agenda until the next regular
City Clerk,or City Manager prior to the meeting and state the reason for his/her inability Council meeting when the full council shall vote on whether to introduce the item on the
to attend the meeting. If the member is unable to contact the Presiding Officer, the agenda on for u subsequent Council meeting, A copy of the agenda and supporting
member shall contact the City Manager or City Clerk,who shall convey the message to materials shall be prepared for Councilmembers,the City Manager.and the media who
the Presiding Officer, Following roll call,the Presiding Officer shall inform the Council have filed a notification request,on or before close of business on a Friday preceeding a
of the member's absence, state the reason for such absence, and inquire if there is a Tuesday regular Council meeting,or at the close of business at least 24 hours preceeding
motion to excuse the member.This motion shall be nondebmable.Upon passage of such a special Council meeting.Any revised agenda theraffcr distributed shall contain the date,
motion by a majority ot'members present,the absent member shall he considered excused time and author of the revision.Distribution of the agenda to Councilrnernbers shall be as
and the City Clerk will make an appropriate notation in the minutes. directed by Council and may be by mail boxes in City Hall, Fax, E.-mail or personal
delivery when requested.
1.6 Special Council Meeetlogs.Procedures for setting a special meeting are as follows:
Requests for presentations to be scheduled on the formal agenda imply that the
(a) A special meeting may be called by the Mayor or any three(3)members of the presentation is the official business of the City. Playing of video tapes shall he
Council. (RCW 35A.13.170,35A.I2.110) pre-screened by the Presiding Officer or designee who shall rule on the appropriateness
of the video tape.
(b) Notice of the special meeting shall be prepared in writing by the City Clerk.The
notice shall contain the following information about the meeting:time,place,and The Presiding Officer, three (3) Councilrnembers, a majority of the Councilmemhers
business to he tntnsacted.The notice form shall he approved by the City Attorney, present,or the City Manager may introduce a new item to the agenda at a meeting.
(c) The notice shall be delivered by regular or electronic mail or personally to the (a) The City Manager,in consultation with the Presiding Officer,shall place natters
residence of each Councilntenther,the City Manager,and the business office of on the consent agenda which:(1)have been previously discussed by the Council;
each local newspaper, radio and television station which has on file a written or (2) based on the information delivered to members of the Council by
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administration can be reviewed by a Cuuncihnember without further explanation; (d) Alert the Presiding Officer when it is appropriate to call for a consensus,motion
(3) arc so routine, technical or 'housekeeping" in nature that passage without or official direction of the Council)
discussion is likely:or(4)otherwise deemed in the best interest of the City.
The Presiding Officer retains the option of assuming the function ol'the discussion leader
(b) The City Clerk shall read the consent agenda actions,incliuling the titles of any at any time in order to keep the discussion properly focused.
ordinances or Iesolutiims contained therein, unless waived by motion of the
Council. 1.11 Telephone Tree.Occasionally there are very important ori emergency happenings in the
community where members of the Council should receive briefings as quickly as
(c) The proper Council motion on the consent agenda is as follows:"I move adoption possible.A City Council telephone tree system has been adopted by Council motion and
of the consent agenda". This mutiun shall be non-debatable and will have the is attached its Exhibit A-I&A-2.
effect of moving to adopt all items on the Consent Agenda.Since adoption of any
item on the consent agenda implies unanimous consent, any member of the 1.12 "Three Touch Principle".Decision makers and citizens at all levels of the City should
Council shall have the right to remove any item from the consent agenda. have adequate lime to thoughtfully consider the issues prior to final decisions. It is the
Therefore, prior to the vote on the nal ion to adopt the consent agenda, the intent of the Court dl that the Council and Admialstrathin shall abide by,the"'Three
Presiding Officer shall inquire if any Ciruricilrneitber wishes an item to be touch principle"whenever possible. The following procedural guidelines are designed
withdrawn front the consent agenda. If any mutter is withdrawn, the Presiding to avoid"surprises"to lie City Council,Citizens and Administrative petsunel.
Officer shall place the heat at an appropriate place on the agenda for the current
or a future meeting. • Ally request or proposal for adopting or changing public policy, Ordinances.
Resolutions or City Council Directives which will require a decision of the City
1.10 Study Sessions and Workshops. Regular or Special Council meetings, or portions Council, or Administration should "touch" (oral, written or any combination
theieuf,may be designated as Study Sessions by the Presiding Officer.Study Sessions thereo()the Decision makers three separate times. Quasi-judicial matters and
need have no formal agenda, except when required fur special meetings under RCW any subject discussed in executive sessions are excluded from application of the
42.30.0g0,and may be conducted informally so lung as such informality is not in conflict "Three Touch Principle,"
with these rules. The purpose of Study Session discussions is to allow Councilmcmhels
to be made aware of impending business and allow informal discussion of issues that • It is recognized that Ile hands of decision makers should nor be tied
might be acted on at a future meeting The purpose of Workshops is to allow unnecessarily. Unexpected circumstances may arise(especially during new city
Councihnembers to du concentrated preliminary work with administration on single ineorpr.+ration efforts) wherein observance of the "Three Touch Principle' is
subjects but time consuming, complex matters (i.c., budget, complex legislation or impaacticle. However,when unusual circumstances arise which justify a "first
reports,etc.). Workshops and Study Sessions shall he In a less formal setting,but discussion" decision,the persons requesting the expedited decision should also
shall not discourage public observation.Public.comment is not allowed at study sessions explain the timing circumstances. This Principle excludes stuff reports and
although the Council may request participation in the same mariner as a regular Council other general communications not requiring a Council decision,
meeting,The City Clerk,under the direction of the City Manager,shall arrange a Council
study session or workshop worksheet for the meeting. The worksheet shall,fir each 1.13 City Manager. The City Manager, as the chief executive officer and head of the
item, contain the discussion subject, the discussion leader, the activity and the administrative branch of,,its,government,or hisrherdesignee,shall attend all meetings of
discussion pool. After the proposed worksheet has been approved by the Presiding the City Council,unless excused by the Presiding Officer or Council, The City Manager
Officer,a copy shall be prepared for Coumnilmembers,the City Manager,and the press, shall be responsible to the Council fur the proper administration of all affairs of the City.
on or before 4:30 pm., one(I) day before the Council study session or workshop. The City Manager shall recommend for adoption by the Council such measures as he/she
/halo?the Council slur(',session or workshop,the discussion leader should: may deem necessary or expedient;prepare and submit to the Council such reports as may
be required by the body or as the City Manager deems it advisable to submit;keep the
(a) Introduce the subject and give background information; Council fully advised as to the business of the City;and shall take mat in the Council's
discussion on all matters concerning the welfare of the City. In the event that the City
(b) identify the discussion goal; Manager is unable to attend a Council meeting,the City Manager shall appoint a key staff
member to attend the meeting as the reptesenmative of City administration. RCW
(c) Act as facilitator to keep the discussion focused toward the goal;and 35A.13.0g0.
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1.14 City Clerk-Minutes-Public Information Access.The City Clerk shall he ex-officio 2.2 Seating Arrangement. Councilmembers shall occupy therespective seats in the Council
Clerk-of-the-Council and shall keep minutes as required by law,anti shall perform such Chamber assigned to them by the Mayor.
other duties in the meeting as may be required by the Council,Presiding Officer,or City
Manager. In the absence of the City Clerk,the City Clerk shall appoint a replacement to
act as Clerk-of-the-Council.The Clerk-of-the-Council shell keep minutes which identify 2.3 Dissents and Protests.Any Coum:ilmember shall have the right to express dissent from
the general discussion of the issue and complete detail of the official action or consensus or protest,orally or in writing,against any motion,ordinance or resolution of the Council
reached,it'any.The City Clerk shell tape record the proceedings of all public hearings, and have the reason therefore entered or retained in the minutes.
regular meetings,and of all land use:natters and quasi-judicial matters,and shall keep
and make available an agenda index to the contents of each tape recording,which will 2.4 Filling Cantrell 'acanctrs. If a vacancy occurs on the City Council,the Council will
facilitate location of the recorded proceedings for tiny item of business so recorded. follow the procedures outlined in RCW 35A.13.020. In order to fill the vacancy with the
Access to the tape recordings shall be :nude reasonably available to any party who so most qualified person available until an election is held,the Council will publish n notice
requests,according to City public information procedures. (See See.3.14.) of the vacancy, the procedure, and distribute the application form for applying, The
Council will draw up an application which contains relevant information to answer set
1.15 City stuff—Attendance at meetings questions posed by tie Council. The application forms will be used in conjunction with
an interview of each candidate to aid the Council's selection of tie new Couneilmember.
Attendance at meetings by City Staff shall he at Ilse pleasure of the City Manager.It is the
intent o1'the Council that the manager schedule adequate administrative support for the End of.4 rrkcla 2-Duties and Privileges°JM'embers
business at hand hut also protect the productive capability of Department Heads, When
sound system or other monitoring capabilities exist,the Manager may allow personnel to
utilize productive time in their offices or other areas while waiting for the specific item of ARTiCLE..3-COUNCIL i7EII"I'lNC PROCEDURES
husiness for which their appearance before the Council is necessary.
3.1 Mules of Order. Rules of order not specified by statute,ordinance or resolution shall he
End ofArticle I-Council A><eetings governed by the chart of the most common "Rules of Order" questions, Attached as
Exhibit A-3.
ARTICLE:2-DITTIES AND PRiVILF,CES O1'MENDERS (o) Out of Order Requests.
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2.1 Respect anti Decorum: II is the duty of the Mayer and Councihnembets to maintain Occasionally a member of the public may wish to speak on an agenda item but
dignity and respect for their offices,City staff and the public. While the Council is in cannot remain until the item is reached on the agenda. During Open Comments
session, the Councitmembers shall preserve order and decorum and a member shall From the Public,such person may request permission to speak by explaining the
neither, by conversation or otherwise delay or interupt the proceedings of the Council, circumstances, The Presiding Officer in his/her sole discretion shall rule on
nor disrupt or disparage any rnember while speaking, Councilmemhers and the public allowing or disallowing the out of order request.
shall obey the orders of the Chair.
3.2 Motions and Discussion.
.Any person Waking disruptive, disparaging or impertinent reetarks or unreasonably
disturbing the business of the Council,either while addressing the Council or attending (a) All items of business placed before the Council that require the expenditure of
it's proceedings,shall he asked to leave,or be removed from the meeting, Continued Council and/or administration resources shall be in the form of an affirmative
disruptions may result in a recess or adjournment as set forth in section 3.4 of this motion. Affirmative motions arc preferred to prevent"approval by default"of a
resolution, failed negative motion.
2.1A Forms of Address. 'The Mayor shall he addressed as "Mayor (surname/" or"Your (b) Agenda items scheduled as New or Old Business shall require a motion by a
Horror", The Deputy Mayor shall he addressed as"Deputy Mayor(surname}". Members Councilmcmher before discussion unless the Council shall suspend the
of the Council shall be addressed as"Councilmernber(surname)" unless waived by the requirement by majority vote. Upon failure of either a prior motion or rule
Presiding Officer. suspension,the agenda item shall be passed over and may not be reintroduced
until the next regular meeting.
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(c) When possible, Counci!metnbers should direct questions primarily to the City in consultation with the City Attorney,shall rule on the appropriateness of
Manager. public cornrreents as the agenda item is reached and shall rule on a specific
individual or group time limit for public comment.The Presiding Officer
may change the order of speakers so dun comment is heard in the most
3.3 Order of Business. The business of all regular meetings of the Council shall he logical groupings.
transacted as follows: provided, however. that the Presiding Officer may. during a
Council meeting, rearrange items on the agenda to conduct the business before the 3. Comments shall be made from the microphone,first giving name rafdress
Council more expeditiously, and subject. No comments shall be made from any other locution.and
anyone making"out of order"continents shall be subject to removal from
(a) Call to order by the Presiding Officer. the meeting.
(h) Pledge of Allegiance. 4. 'there will be no demonstrations during or at the conclusion of anyone's
presentation, Any disruptive behavior, as determined by the Presiding
(c) Invocation. Officer,shall be cause for removal from the meeting room.
(d) Roll Call(sec Section 1.5 for procedure to excuse an absence). 5. These rules arc intended to promote an orderly system of holding a public
meeting,to give persons opportunity to be heard and to create an
(e) Committee,board and liaison summary reports. Extended reports shall be placed environment in which no individuals are embarrassed by exercising their
after New Business or submitted in writing, right of free speech.
(I) Presiding Officers report. 6. Any ruling by the Presiding Officer relative to the subsections l and 2,
above.may be overruled by a vote of u majority of members present.
(g) Comments from the public on subjects not on due trgeu da-limit 3 minutes each,
unless modified by the Presiding Officer. 7. Public comments received during the public comment period shall not be
allowed by the Council if they relate to any matter upon which a public
Note: the City Council desires to allow a maximum opportunity fur public hearing may be required.
comment. However, lire business of the City must proceed In au orderly,
timely manner.At any time,the Presiding Officer,in the Presiding Officer's (h) Public Hearings(see Article 6 for procedural details).
sole discretion, may set such reasonable limits as are necessary to prevent
disruption of other necessary business. n
() Consent Agenda(tee Section 1.9(a)for procedural details).
1. Subjects sol on the current agenda.The Presiding Officer may invoke a (j) Old Business.
sign-in procedure for speakers. Any member of the public may request
time to address the Council idler first stating their name,address,and the (k) New Business.
subject of their comments, The Presiding Officer may then allow the
comments subject to such time limitations as the Presiding Officer deems (I) Public Comments.(3minute time limit each)
necessary, Following such comments,the Presiding Officer may place the
matter on the rrgemla or a future agenda, or refer the matter to (m) Administrative Reports.Reports or tracking of an administrative nature.
administration or a Council committee for investigation and report.
(n) In format ion.
2. Subjects on the current agenda.Any member of the public who wishes
to address the Council on an item on the current agenda shall make such (u) Executive Session(us required). Executive seeders num he held In accordance
request to the Presiding Officer at the time when comments from the lt'iM the Open Meetings Act, RC.IV Chapter 42.30. The Council neap hold on
public are requested during the agenda iters discussion.The Council may ptetTrrvt"wssipn during a regular or special nreetinp. Before convening in
bear such comments before or after initial Connell discussion.As an Avert; (..flair shall publicly announce the purpose for eveludinp
option,the Presiding Officer may invoke 11 sign in procedure.The Mayor, e rhIlc trout rIL o.cctrrrrnlrtc•sad the arse when the executive session.shall
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Iv concluded If the Cottacii wishes to adiourn or the ci;ose of a nteerfne frsrrt (d) The passage of any ordinance, grant or revocation of franchise or revocation of
esetnrive session,that falx wifJ he announced alone with the estimated rine The franchise or license,any resolution for the payment of money, any approval of
the executive secsinn The in in rel.'n , veer r ccs ; t warrants,and any resolution for the removal of the City Manager shall require the
extended by oAnarncatnertl elite chair, affirmative vote of at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council.
Couneilnterrtfret's must keep confidential all oral and written Information (c) The passage of any public emergency ordinance(an ordinance that takes effect
provided Marine executive sessions to protect the hem intrresyf of the (WV. immediately), expenditures for any calamity or violence of nature or riot or
Confidentiality also includes' information vrovided to Councilmembers outside insurrection or war(except for the statutory powers of the Mayor in accordance
of overntive sessions when the Information Is considered exempt from with RCW 35A.13.030),and provisions for a lesser emergency,such as a budget
riisclasnre under the Code of Ethics for Municipal Officers. amendment,shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority plus one(l)of
the whole membership of the Council. (RCW 35A.I3.l90) In the event
(p) Next meeting date announced by Presiding Officer, calamitous conditions should prevent assembly of such majority thin, death or
injuries,the provisions of RCW 35A.13.035 may be invoked.
(q) Adjournment. No Council meeting should he permitted to continue beyond
approximately 9:00 p.m.,without approval of a majority of the Councihnembers (I) The passage of any motion or resolution not subject to the provisions of
who are present and eligible to vote,A new time limit must be established before Washington law, the Spokane Volley Municipal Code, or this Resolution as
taking a Council vote to extend the meeting.In the event that a meeting has not amended requiring a'super majority" for approval,shall require the affirmative
been closed or continued by Council as herein specified,the items not acted on vote of at least a majority of the membership of the Council who are present and
shall be deferred to the next regular Council meeting as old business,unless the eligible to vote.
Council,by a majority vote of members present,determines otherwise,
(g) I. Tele/video conference participation by Councilmembers may he allowed
3.4 Adjournment Due to Emergency or Disruption. In the event of emergency,such as a provided technical availability and compatibility of electronic equipment
fire, threatened violence, or inability to regain good order, the Mayor shall forthwith shall enable the Councilmember to hear the procedings,be heard by those
declare the meeting adjourned or continued and the City Council shall immediately leave present and participate in Council discussion.
the meeting room.
(a) Requests to use tele/video conference participation for vruing
3.5 Permission Required to Address the Council. Persons other than Councilmembers and purposes shall be limited to extraordinary circumstances and must
administration shall he permitted to address the Council upon recognition andlor be ruled upon by the Council-of-the-Whole by specific motion
introduction by the Presiding Officer or the chair of the appropriate Council committee. before the Council main agenda begins.
3.6 Voting and'I'elelvideo conferencing. The votes during all meetings of the Council shall (b) In such case, adequate equipment must allow the tele/video
be transacted as follows: conference participant to engage in Council discussion and be
• heard. 'telephone/computer system charges are to be at the
(a) Unless otherwise provided by statute,ordinance, or resolution,all votes shall be Councilmember's own expense, unless waived in the Council
taken by voice,except that at the request of any Councilmember,a roll call vote motion.Adequate notice must be given to allow hookup in time for
shall he taken by the City Clerk. The order of the roll call vote shall he the main agenda,
determined by the City Clerk.
2. Requests to participate by tele/video conference in a nonvoting capacity
(b) In case of a tie vote on any proposal,the motion shall be considered lost. shall be granted provided techniar)capability exists and adequate notice is
given,and shall be at the Councilmernhcr's own expense,unless waived in
(c) Every member who was in the Council chambers when the question was put,shall the Council motion,
give histher vote unless the Council,for special reasons,shall excuse the member
by motion.If any Councilmember refuses to vote"aye"or"nay",their vote shall 3. No tele/video conference participation for voting purposes shall be
be counted as a'nay'vote unless the Councilmember is abstaining due to actual, allowed for public hearings or any quasi-judicial proceedings. Video
or appearance of,a conflict of interest. conferencing may be permitted upon a majority vote of the Council
present at the meeting site for such proceedings provided that all
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documents and exhibits are clearly visible and legible to all participants such request shall be granted.Painted copies shall be made available upon request
and provided that a video anal audio record of the videoconference is made to any person attending ti Council meeting.
and provided to the clerk. The cost of such videoconferencing and record
thereof shall be paid by thte Courteilmember requesting videoconferencing. (d) "l ltz provision requiring two(2)separate readings of an ordinance rosy be waived
unless waived by vote of the City Council. at any meeting of the Council by a majority vote of all members present,
4. Examples of extraordinary circumstances would be: emergencies or (e) If a motion to pass nn ordinance to a second reading,fails,the ordinance shall be
illness,accident,unforeseen urgent business,etc. considered lost,unless a subsequent motion directs its revision and resubmission
to second leading,
3.7 Enacted Ordinances,Resolutions and Motions.
(f) Any ordinance repealing any portion of the Spokane Valley Mtmicipal Code shall
(a) An enacted ordinance is a legislative act prescribing general rules of also repeal the respective portions of the underlying ordinance(s). Ordinances
organization or conduct relating to the corporate affairs of the municipality, repealing earlier indiums:es shall not apply to acts, incidents, transactions or
Council action shall be taken by ordinance when required by law, or where decisions occurring before such repeal.
prescribed conduct may be enforced by penalty.
3.9 Resolutions. A resolution may be put to its final passage on the same day on which it
(b) An enacted resolution is an administrative act which is a formal statement of was introduced. However,Council nay invoke the two(2)reading procedures described
policy concerning matters of special or temporary character.Council action shall in Section 3.8 (c) above to facilitate public understanding and/or comment on the
be taken by resolution when required by law and in those instances where an resolution. The title of each resolution shall,unless waived by the City Council,he read
expression of policy inure formal than a motion is desired. prior to its passage. A Councilmember may request that the entire resolution orcertain of
its sections be read, and such request shall he granted, Printed copies shall be made
(c) An enacted motion is a form of action taken by the Council to direct that a available upon request to any person attending a Council meeting,
specific action be taken on behalf'of the municipality. A motion,once approved
and entered into the record, is the equivalent of a resolution in those instances 3.10 Reconsideration,Any action of the Council, including final action on applications for
where a resolution is not required by law,and where such motion is not in conflict legislative changes in land use stats*,,shall be subject to a motion to reconsider except
with existing State or Federal statutes,City Ordinances or Resolutions, for:
3.8 Ordinances.The procedures for ordinances are as follows: • any action previously reconsidered,
(n) A Councilniember may,in open session,request of the presiding Officer that the • motions to adjourn or motions to suspend the rules,
Council study the wisdom or enacting an ordinance'five Presiding Officer then
may assign the proposed ordinance to the administration, a committee or the • an affirmative vote to lay an item on.,or take an item from,the table,
Council-of-the-Whole for consideration. The committee or administration shall
report its findings to the Council.The City Manager may propose the lofting of • or a vote electing to office one who is present and does not decline.
ordinances (RCW 35A.13), Citizens and [Wards and Cumrnissions may also
propose consideration of ordinances and resolutions,see Exhibit A-4 attached_ Such motion for reconsideration can only be made by a member of the prevailing side on
the original action. A motion to reconsider must be made nu later than the next
(b) Sponsorship. When a Councilmember wishes to assume sponsorship of an succeeding regular Council meeting. A motion to reconsider is debatable only if the
ordinance or resolution, he or she should so atntounce, make the initial motion action being reconsidered is debatable, Upon passage of a motion to reconsider, the
and provide an introduction for the measure' subject litter is returned to the table anew at the next regular Council meeting for any
action the Council deems advisable. Any nation for reconsideration of a matter which
(c) All ordinances shall normally have two(2)separate readings at septum:Cunlneil was the subject of a required public hearing or which is a quasi-judicial matter may not
meetings. Al each reading,the title of an ordinance shall,unless waived by the be discussed or acted upon unless and until the parties or their attorneys and the persons
City Council.be read by the City Clerk prior to its passage;provided that should it testifying have been given at least five(5)days advance notice of such discussion and/or
Councilmember request that the entire ordinance or certain of its sections be read, action.
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Resolutions and Motions. Ordinances and Resolutions will customarily be prepared,
introduced and proceed in the manner described on the flow chart attached hereto as
ExhRhlt A-4, and by this reference incorporated herein. Prior to final passage of all ARTICLE 4-COMMITTEES,BOARDS&COMMISSIONS
ordinances,resolutions or notions,such documents or proposals shall be designated as
DRA IrfS.All such drafts shall also be dated to include the most recent revision, 4.1 Committees.
(a) PROPOSED DRAFTS shall contain the date,name of the group or individual (a) All standing Comminces Boards and Commissions which are required by state
originating or sponsoring the proposal prior to the first presentation to the City law shall be appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the Council.
Council. Proposed drafts may he initiated by individual Councilmembers,thc City
Manager,Citizens ar by Boards,Commissions or other task groups. (b) All other Council Committees,Citizen's Taskforce groups and rules or operating
procedures thereof shall be established by Council Directive with special
(h) COUNCIL DRAFTS shall be documents or proposals which have been attention to BCW 35A.13.120, and after consultation with the City Manager,
presented in open session and voted by the City Council for further consideration. Such committees shall be commissioned for a time certain,not to exceed two(2)
years or the term of the appointing Mayor,whichever is less and provided with a
3.12 Complaints and Suggestions to Council. When citizen complaints or suggestions are clear task description and"sunset'provision, Appointment shall be by the Mayor.
brought before the City Council not on an agenda, the Presiding Officer shall, in Council may waive confirmation in the instrument creating said committee or
consultation with the City Manager, first determine whether the issue is legislative or group.Such Committees shall he subject to review,whenever a new Council is
administrative in nature and then: seated following elections, so as to determine whether the committee and its
functions continue to be appropriate and necessary..Members of any Committee,
(a) If legislative,and a complaint is about the langugc or intent of legislative acts or Board or Commission which has been appointed or confirmed by the Council,
suggestions for changes to such acts, and if the Council finds Snxlt complaint may be remove without cause by a majority vote of the Council A copy of the
suggests a change to an ordinance or resolution of the City,the Presiding Officer motion(s),or as hereafter amended,establishing committees,liaisons and citizen's
may refer the matter to a committee.administration,or the Council-of-the-Whole task force groups shall he attached hereto, as Exhibit A-5. (see the attached
for study and recommendation. related charts Exhibits A-6(1)(2)&A-7.
(b) If administrative, and a complaint regards administrative staff performance, (c) Other special ad hoc committees and Council liaisons for a particular purpose
execution of legislative policy or administrative policy within the authority of the may be appointed by the Mayor, without confirmation of Council for a time
City Manager,the Presiding Officer should then refer the complaint directly to the certain, not to exceed the term of the appointing Mayor,along with a clear task
City Manager for review,if said corrmplairt has not been so reviewed. The City description and'sumer provision.
Council may direct that the City Manager brief the Council when the City
Manager's response is made. (d) Committees,liaisons end citizen's taskforce groups shall he given an opportunity
to make a recommendation, when appropriate, on proposed ordinances,
3.13 Photographs,motion pictures or video tape requiring artificial Illuudnatimi—Prior resolutions and motions within their area of responsibility or interest, before
Permission Required. No overhead projection,photographs,motion pictures,or video action is taken by the Council.The appropriate spokesperson shall present the
tapes that require the use of flood lights,or similar artificial illumination shall be used by recommendation(s)during discussion of that business item on a Council agenda.
the public at City Council meetings without the prior consent of the Presiding Officer or
the City Manager, (e) No Advisory Board or Commission shall take any final action outside of an open
public meeting
3.14 Audio Recordings of Meetings.All regular meetings,public hearings and quasi-judicial •
proceedings of the City Council shall be recorded by the City Clerk on an audio 4.2 Council Retatlorr,i with Raards,Commissions and Council Citizen Advisory.
recording device. Workshops or study sessions arc mostly comprised of legislative or
administrative project discussion with no formal action intended.Therefore,workshops All statutory hoards and commissions and Council citizen advisory bodies of the City of
or study sessions shall not be recorded except as set forth in Section 1.14 above,unless SpokaneValley shall provide the Council with copies of minutes of all meetings.
the Council elects upon advice of the City Manager,City Attorney,or City Clerk. Communications from such boards,commissions and bodies to the City Council shall be
acknowledged by the Council, Any member of the Council may also bring such
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communication to the Presiding Officer's attention under the agenda item"Cortunillee, 5.3 Administrative Complaints 'riade Directly to IadividuaI Con ncilmembers. When
Board and Liaison Reports." Should any member of the Council determine that any such administrative policy or administrative performance complaints arc made directly to
conununication be officially answered by the Council.the Presiding Officer shall place individual Councilnrembers,the Cotrncihnember shall then refer the matter directly to the
the matter on the agenda under New Business for the current meeting or any subsequent City Manager for review and/or action.The individual Councilmember may request to be
meeting. informed of the action or response made to the.complaint. However,the City Manager
shall not be required to divulge inforrrnuion he/she deems confidential, in conformity
End of Article 4-Corrrmiuees,Boards&Commissions with applicable Statutes,Ordinances,kegolatiions. Policies or practices.
5.4 Administrative Complaints - "Rear Practice". Although citizen? direct access to
AR'I'ICLh 5-RELATIONS Wfl'll CITY 11LANACBR&ADM INlS't'RA'I'ION elected officials is to he encouraged to help develop public policy,City Cowtcilrnembers
should not develop a "personal intervention' pattern in minor culls fur service or
5.1 Rule of the City,Manager.The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the administrative appeals which may actually delay a timely customer service response.The
City of Spokane galley.The,Manager is directly accountable to the City Council for the best policy is to get the citizen into direct contact with customer service unless an
execution of the City Council's policy directives, and for the administration and unsatisfactory result has occurred.In that case refer to Section 53 above,
management of all City departments_The powers and duties of the City Manager are
defined by Washington law, RCW 35A.13.050. Such duties may he expanded by End of Artiele 5—Relations with Cfry h>tirnwer aQ Adndnirarrnion
Ordinance or Resolution. Balanced with City Manager's accountability to the City
Council for policy implementation is the need for the Council to allow tlse City Manager
to perforin legally defined duties and responsibilities without interference by the City
Council in the day-to-day management decisions of the City[Manager.
5.2 Administrative Interference by C_ouucllnrcntherv.Neither the Council nor any of its
committees or members shall direct or request the appoinhnent of any person to, or
his/her removal from, any office by the City Manager or any of his/her subordinates.
lixcept for the purpose of inquiry, the Council and its members shall deal with the
trdministntive branch solely through the City Manager and neither the Council nor any
committee or member thereof shall give any orders to any subordinate of the City
Manager, either publicly or privately: provided, however,that nothing herein shall be
construed to prohibit the Council,while in open session,from fully and freely discussing
with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointments and removals of City officers
and employees and City affairs.RC1':35A.13.120.
5.2.1 Informal Commnnicntions Encouraged. The above requitement of RCW is not to be
coastneed as to prevent informal communications with City staff that do not involve
orders,direction or are meant to influence actions or administrative policy. Members of
the Council are encouraged to interact informally and casually with City staff for the
purpose of gathering infomrartion, obtaining explanations of policies and programs or
providing incidental information to staff relas'ent to their assignment. Such informal
contacts can serve to promote better understanding of spetiiic City functions and •
problems. However, Councilmcmbers must he merit'. in such interaction, to avoid
giving direction or advice to members of City staff, While maintaining open lines of
communication.City staff responding to information requests from Councilmembers will
inform their supervisor of such contact and provide the supervisor with Ike same
information slurred with the Councilmember.
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ARTICLE 6-PUDLIC IIhARING PROCEI)URES the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine exists. The City Manager shall
communicate such opinion to the Councilmember and to the Presiding
6.1 Appearance or Fairness Doctrine,Appearance of Fairness Doctrine and its Application: Officer.
(a) Anl+atrnnce nf_Irnirness Doctrine Defined."in short,when the law which culls 2, Anyone seeking to disqualify a Councilmember from participating in a
for public hearings gives the public not only the right to attend,but the right to be decision on the bait of a violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
heard as well,the hearings must not only he fair but must appear to he so.It is a must raise the challenge as soon as the hasis for disqualification is made
striation where appearances are quite us important as substance." Smith vs, known,or reasonably should have been made known,prior to the issuance
iugil County.,75 Wn.2d 715 (1969), "The test of whether the appearance of of the decision.Upon failure to do so,the Doctrine may not he relied upon
fairness doctrine has been violated is...as follows:Would a disinterested person, to invalidate the decision. The party seeking to disqualify the
having beers apprised of the totality of a board member's personal interest in a Councilmember shall state with specificity lite btrsis for disqualification;
matter being acted upon, he reasonably justified in thinking that partiality may for example:demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against a party to the
exist? If answered in the affirmative, such deliberations, and any course of proceedings, a monetary interest in outcome of the proceedings,
conduct reached thereon, should be voided." Swift vs, island County.117 Wn,2d prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record, or ex
348(1976). parte contact.Should such challenge be made prior to the hearing,the City
Manager shall direct the City Attorney to interview the Councilmember
(h) Topes of ilearines to Which the Doctrine Applies,The Appearance of Fairness and render an opinion as to the likelihood that an Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine shall apply only to those actions of the Council which are quasi-judicial violation would he sustained in Superior Court.Should such challenge be
in nature.Quasi-judicial actions are defined as actions of the City Council which made in the course of a quasi-judicial hearing, the Councilmember shall
determine the legal rights,duties,or privileges of specific parties in a hearing or either recuse him/herself or the Presiding Officer shall call a recess to
other contested proceeding. Quasi-judicial actions do not include the legislative permit the City Attorney to make such interview and render such opinion.
actions adopting, amending, or revising comprehensive, community, or
neighborhood plans or other land use planning documents or the adoption of area- 3. The Presiding Officer shall have authority to request a Counciltncmhcr to
wide zoning ordinances or the adoption of a zoning amendment that is of area- excuse him/herself on the basis of an Appearance of Fairness violation.
wide(versus site-specific) significance(RCW 42.36.010). Street vacations are Further,if two(2)or more Councilmembers believe that an Appearance of
typically legislative actions, unless clearly tied to, and integrated into, a site-- Fairness violation exists, such individuals may move to request a
specific development proposal which is quasi-judicial in nature. Councilmenther to excuse him/herself on the basis of an Appearance of
Fairness violation. In arriving at this decision, the Presiding Officer or
(c) (Ihlie_sttlnnv_of Cotrncilmemhcra-Procedure. other Councilmembers shall give due regard to the opinion of the City
Attorney,
1. Immediate self disclosure of interests that may appear to constitute a
conflict of interest is hereby encouraged. Councilmembers should (d) Sar ific Slslntory rl
I' rvlsions.
recognize that the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine does nor require
establishment du conflict of interest,but whether there is an appearance I. Candidates for the City Council may express their opinions about pending
of conflict of interest to the average person, This may involve the or proposed quasi-judicial actions while campaigning,(RCW 42.36.040),
Councilmember or a Councilmembers business associme,or a rrretnbei of except that sitting Councilmembers shall not express their opinions on any
the Councilmemher's immediate family. It could involve ex pont(outside such mutter which is or may come before the Council.
the hearing) coanmunications, ownership of property in the vicinity,
business dealings with the proponents or opponents before or after the 2. A candidate for the City Council who complies with all provisions of
hearing, business dealings of the Councilmemb er's employer with the applicable public disclosure and ethics laws shall not be limited under the
proponents or opponents,announced predisposition,and the like,Prior to Appearance of Fairness Doctrine from accepting campaign contributions
any quasi-judicial hearing,each councilmember should give consideration to finance the aimpeign,including outstanding debts.RCW 42.36.050,
to whether a potential violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
. exists, if the answer is in the affirmative, no mutter how remote, the 3. @s Parte communications should he avoided whenever possible.
Councilmember should disclose such facts to the City Manager who will During the pendency of any quasi-judicial proceeding,no Councilmember
seek the opinion of the City Attorney as to whether a potential violation of may engage in ex prate communications with proponents or opponents
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about a proposal involved in the pending proceeding, unless the I. All continents by proponents.opponents,or the public shall be made flown
Councilmenther; (I)places on the record the substance of such oral or the speaker's rostrum.and any individual making comments shall first give
written communications;and(2)provided that a public announcement of his/her tonne and address. This is required because an official recorded
the content of the ccrmrrtunrctrtirlrt rind of the parties' right to rebut the transcript of the public hearing is being made.. if there is any appeal,the
substance of the communication shall be made at each hearing where court Must rrrtrke its decision on the basis of what was said at the public
neaiun is taken or considered on the subject. This does not prohibit hearing.
correspondence between a citizen and his or her elected official if the
correspondence is made a part of the record,when it pertains to the subject 2. It is not necessary to be a ptup anent or opponent in order to speak.If you
matter of a quasi-judicial proceeding.RCW 42.36.069. consider yourself neither a proponent nor opponent,please speak during
the proponent portion and identify yourself as neither a proponent nor an
(c) ,Urlrjic Disclosure File. The City Clerk shall maintain a public disclosure file, opponent.
which shall be available for inspection by the public,As to elected officials,the
file shall contain copies of all disclosure forms filed with the Washington State 3. No comments shall be tirade from any other location,and anyone making
Public Disclosure Commission_ "out of order"comments shall be subject to removal from the meeting.
(0 ProeetJtire On Application. Any person making application for any action 4. 'There will be no demonstrations,applause or other audience porticipanion
leading to a quasi-judicial hearing before the Planning Commission and City during or at the conclusion 01'anyone's presentation. The Council is not
Council shall be provided with a document containing the following information: allowed to consider such expressions and it takes time away from the
(I)the names arnd address of all members of the City Council.and the Planning speakers.
Commission: (2)a statement that public disclosure information is twailable for
public inspection regarding all such Councilmcntbers,and(3)a statement thin if 5. These rules are intended to promote_an orderly system of holding a public
the applicant intends to raise any appearance of fairness issue, the applicant heating, to give persons an opportunity to be heard and to ensure that
should du so at least two(2)weeks prior to any public hearing,if the grounds for individuals are embarrassed by exercising their right of free speech,
stn:li issue are then known and in all cases,no later then before the opening of the
public hearing.The applicant shall sign a receipt for such document. (e) When Council conducts a hearing to which the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine
applies, the Presiding Officer (or in the case of a potential viohdiun by /hat
6.2 Actions for a Public Ilea ring.The procedures for a public louring are as follows: individual, the Mayor Pro Tem) will ask if any Counciltnember knows of any
reason which would require such member to excuse themselves pursuant to the
(a) Prior to the start of the public hearing,the Presiding Officer may require that all Appearance of fairness Doctrine.The form of the announcement is as follows:
persons wishing to be heard shall sign in with the City Clerk,giving their names
and addresses, the agenda item, and whether they wish to speak as proponent, All Councihnembers should now give consideration as to whether they have:
opponent,or otherwise.Any person who farils to sign in shall not be permitted to
speak until all those who signed in have dune so. At any public hearing,persons I. A demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any platy to the
who have signed in and wish to be heard shrill be given an opportunity to be proceedings:
hoard.. However, the Presiding Officer shill be authorized to establish speaker
lime limits and otherwise control presentations to avoid repetition. In public 2. A direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the pruceedings;
hearings that arc not of a quasi-judicial nature,the Presiding Officer,subject to
concurrence of the majority of the Council, may establish time limits and 3. A prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record.or
utkerwisc control presentations.The Presiding Officer may change the order of
speakers so that testimony is heard in the most logical groupings, (i.e., 4, liad ex parte contact with any individual,excluding administrative staff,
proponents,opponents,adjacent owners,vested interests,etc.) with regard to an issue prior to the hearing If any Councilmentber should
answer in the affirmative, then the Councilmernbers should state the
(h1) The Presiding Officer introduces the agenda item, opens the public hearing,and reason for his/iter answer at this time,su that the Chair may inquire of
announces the following Rules of Order administration as to whether a violation of Ike Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine exists.
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(d) Site-Specific Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendments ("Rezones"). services,such as police,fire and emergency medical services,park
The following arc general concepts and tint Intended to add to nr amaze services,and general government services;
ltppltrtthie stntltes or ordinances or to he considered a land use control.
Under Washington's Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW, as (e) The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals,policies and
implemented by Spokane Valley, site-specific rezone requests (initiated by objectives of the various elements of the Spokane Valley
property owners or developers)arc processed not more frequently than once each Comprehensive Plan;
year,concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan ranendnrent process.This assures
that all rezones arc consistent with the overarching purposes and intent of the (t} The proposed amendment will not result in probable significant
Growth Management Act and the City's Comprehensive Plan,All zoning must he adverse impacts to the city's transportation network, capital
consistent with,and implement the Comprehensive Plan,To that end,at the outset facilities,utilities,parks,and environmental features that cannot he
of each public hearing or meeting to consider a zoning amendment or zoning mitigated,and will not place uncompensated burdens upon existing
reclassification,the Presiding Officer or City Attorney will announce the legal or planned service capabilities;
standards for Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendments and ask the parties to
limit their presentations to information within the scope of the standards. The (g) in the case of an amendment to the land use map, the subject
form of the annotnteernent is as follows: parcels ate physically suitable for the requested land use
designation and the anticipated land use development, including
"The following are general concepts regarding Comprehensive Plan and zoning but not limited to access, provision of utilities and compatibility
amendments under the law of the State of Washington: with existing and planned surrounding land uses;
I. The current zoning is presumed valid. (h) The proposed amendment will not create a pressure to change the
land use designation of other properties,unless the change of land
2. The burden of proof is on the applicant fat the site-specific use designation for other properties is in the long-term interests of
Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendment to establish by proof in the community in general;
sufficient measure that the following requirements have been satisfied. In
narking its decision,the City Council will consider the recommendations (i) The proposed action does not materially affect the land use and
made by the Planning Commission and the record developed before the growth projections which ate the basis of the Comprehensive Plan;
Planning Commission, Requirements a, b, and c stated below shall be
"considered"and weighed by the Council.The Council must affirmatively (j) The proposed action does not materially affect the adequacy or
find that the applicant has satisfied requirements d through k: availability of urban facilities and services to the immediate area
and the overall area of the city;and
(a) Whether circumstances related to the proposed amendment andfor
the arca in which it is located have substantially changed since the (k) Tie proposed amendment is consistent with the GMA,the adopted
adoptinn of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; county-wide planning policy of Spokane County, any other
applicable interjurisdictional policies or agreements,and any other
(h) Whether the assumptions upon which the Sequim Comprehensive state or local laws,
Plan is based are no longer valid,or whether new information is
available which was not considered during the adoption process or 3. The facts in support of the application may come from any source:either
any oanual amendments of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive the applicant, the administration, or the public. The important
Plan; consideration is that the decision roust he mute,on the basis of information
provided to the Planning Commission and to the City Council at this
(c) Whetter the proposed amendment reflects current widely held public hearing or any continued public hearing. All evidence, such as
community values; photographs,letters,charts,maps,slides,computer presentations or other
evidence must remain in the record in a form which can he reviewed on
(d) The proposed amendment meets concurrency requirements for any appeal. For example,a print out of a computer slide show may be
transportation, sewer, and water, and does not adversely affect submitted. Any exhibit not remaining in the record will not be considered.
adopted level of service standards for other public facilities pled
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4. After the testimony,the public herring will be closed and there will be a to answer any reasonable question,provided that the Presiding Officer reserves
motion to approve the plan and zoning amendment.This does not mean the right to rule any question out of order."
that the member so moving or so seconding is in favor of the reeve,but
that Council has been advised by the City Attorney thnt affirmative (j) Opponents speak.
motions are preferable.
(k) The Presiding Officer calls for additional opponents up to three(3)times.
5. Following the decision, this body must make findings of fact and
conclusions of reasons for its action.These findings may be drafted by the (I) The Presiding Officer calls for proponents to speak in rebuttal. A proponent
adniinistration or there may be a recess for the drafting of such items. speaking in rebuttal shall not introduce new materials, If the proponent does,or is
allowed to do so,the opponents shall also be allowed to rebut the new elements.
PUBLIC It ICA RANG
(m) The Presiding Officerentttounces the following:
(e) The Presiding Officer announces the mailer, opens the public hearing, asks all
persons who intend to be witnesses to be sworn to tell the truth and then calls "At this time I will inquire of the administration whether the administration
upon City administration to describe the matter under consideration. The wishes to introduce any testimony as to subjects raised by the proponents or
Presiding Office may individually swear witnesses."Bearing in mind the legal opponents,or alter in any regard its initial recommendations."
standards I have just described,please limit your comments to information within
the scope of these standards." (n) The Presiding Officer inquires as to whether Council members have any questions
to ask the prohxments, opponents, speakers, or iulnninistration. If' any
(I) The Presiding Officer will customarily cull for proponents in quasi-judicial Councilmernber has questions, the appropriate individual will be recalled to the
proceedings and for speakers in non-quasi-judicial proceedings. When podium. The Presiding Officer may also permit questions by Councihncmbers of
considering a site-specific Comprehensive Plan and zoning amendment or zoning any witness at the conclusion of their testimony. Questions of witnesses
reclassification,the Presiding Officer shall announce: submitted by proponents or opponents may be asked by the Presiding Officer of
such witnesses if deemed relevant,
"Site plans, artistic renditions, and the like in support of a zoning amendment
should be avoided except as they help explain the terms of any proposed or (u) The Presiding Officer closes the public hearing. Additional testimony nury riot
anticipated conditions for approval. Any graphic relnesentations should be used be requested et- considered alter the closing of the public leaning unless the
for illustiative purposes only,and the administration or City Council should avoid Presiding Officer declares the record open until a date certain foe the purpose of
indicating approval or disapproval of'such plans. Such evidence shall remain a receiving written testimony,such as a legal brief,on a subject(s)specified by the
part of the record_" Presiding Officer.
(g) The proponents or speakers now speak,(Note:if the City of Spokane Valley is the (p) The Presiding Officer inquires if there is a motion by any Councilmernbers.If a
proponent,a member or members of the adtninistiatiwt shall be designated to give motion is Made.it shall be in the form of an affirmative motion.Following the
proponent and rebuttal testimony.) motion and its second,discussion occurs among Couneilnteutbers.The Presiding
Officer may call on individual Councitmembers in the discission.
(h) The Presiding Officer calls for additional proponents or speakers.
(q) The Presiding Officer inquires if' there is any further discussion by the
(i) In non-quasi judicial proceedings refer to Section 3.3(h),otherwise the Presiding Couneilrneinbers.
Officer calls fur opponents by announcing the following:
(r) The Presiding Officer inquires if there are any final comments or
"At this time the opponents and persons who do not claim to be either a recommendations from administration.
proponent or ;in opponent will have an opportunity to speak. Should any
opponent have questions to ask of the proponents,otik the questions during your (s) The Presiding Officer inquires of the Councilmembers as to whether they mite
presentation. The proponents shall note the question asked., and answer such ready for the question,
questions when the proponent speaks in rebuttal,The proponent shall be required
(0 The City Clerk shall conduct a roll call vote.
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(u) The Presiding Officer may direct the administration to prepare findings_The ARTICLE 7—USE OF RULES
findings may he approved the same night,if ready,or may be placed on the
agenda of the next regular meeting. 7.1 Purpose. These City Council Rules of Procedure are designed to provide guidance for
the City Council, They are not to be considered restrictions or expansions of City
End of Article 6-Peddle Hearing Procedures Council authority. These ivies have been prepared from review of many statutes,
ordinances,court cases and other sources but they arc not intended to he an amendment
or substitute for those statutes,ordinances,court decisions or other authority.
7.2 Use. No action taken by a Councilmember or by the Council which is not in compliance
with these rules,but which is otherwise lawful shall invalidate such Councilmember's or
Council action or he deemed a violation of oath of office,misfeasance or malfeasance,
No authority other than the City Council may enforce Mese rules or rely on these rules.
Failure of the City Council to follow any of these rules shall be considered a Council
decision to waive such rule. No notice of such waiver need be given.
7.3 Public Use or Reliance Not Intended. Because these rules arc designed to assist the
City Council and not to provide substantive rules affecting constituants,it is expressly
stated that these rules do not constitute land use regulations, official controls,
"appearance of fairness rules", public hearing rules or other substantive rules binding
upon or to be used by or relied upon by members of the public, These rules do not amend
statutory ar other regulatory(such as ordinance)requirements.
End ofAreicdc 7—Use of Rules
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Motion"To Approve the Legislative Process Flow Chart Incorporated as Exhibit A4 of the City of Spokane Valley Council Rules of
Procedure Booklet" Approved May 2003
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS FLOW CHART
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• Council Study Session
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draft ( (only for matters subject to
(proposed draft) " initiative in accordance with
Washington law)
City Council lot reading
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(Council draft) ElectIn held
City Council 2nd reading I
ordinances v
(Council ordinance) If approved by voters,
ordinance prepared
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4. Task Force Creation Criteria: The City Council may,from time to time,create,
EXII IlII'I'A-S and appoint members lo,small Task Force Croups for the purpose of examining
issues end making recomniendionv important to the City Council but not requiring
Motion'To Approve the Co litre Structure And Rules Herein Contained and Incorporated the inure formalized process stated in (5) below. In all cases, the instrument
as Exhibit A-5 of the City of Spokane Valley Connell Rules of Procedure." appointing a'Task Force shall prescribe a lime Certain for the work of the Task
Force,contain a cleat task assignment and a method of"Sunselling"the group
1, Standing Committees or Cauunissions required bylaw shall be appointed by upon completion of the task.
Mayor fur a time certain not to exceed the teem peuvided by law or the terra of
n lice otthe appointing Mayor sad confirmed by Council: 5, Task Force/Public Forum Steering Croup for Public Issues of high
letere.st/high high impact. Upon motion of the City Council,a Council member
finance--3 members may be appointed by the Mayor as a liaison leader to organize a steering group to
Planning Commission--7 members strategize to particular community subject or issue, The steeling group shall
lodging'I'a.Advisory Committee-5 members. consist of two Councilmembers and one representative of City Administration.
The Councilors shall be appointed by the Mayor and the technical support shall he
Committee Procedures:The Finance Committee shall have no regular prescribed appointed by the City Manager.Such appointments shall Identify the MAO)
duties or meetings except the bills/payroll mad warrant procedures required by mid a method of determining how the group shall"sunset" when the task is
state law,unless specifically elutged by time City Council. completed. The steering group shall serve as a collection point for infornntiun
and activity pertaining to the task or issue assigned. Various City representation
Committee meetings (when held) should be open to the public, including the roles and Council liaisons may be imvlved in bringing information together on
Media,unless discussing mrmatters which would qualify for an executive session if the task or issue. The sleeting group liaison informs Council of the group's
discussed within the whole Cumicil.All Council Committee meetings shall be for activity at Council meetings(when eppwpriute).A task force group may Uteri be
the purpose of considering legislative policy matters, rather than administrative created by Council notion ( directive)to function according to the model
matters unless requested by the City Manager.Legislative policy considerations attached as Exhibit A6(I).
should be brought to the Council-of-the-Whole,unless referred to a committee for
pre-study, 6. Task Force/Public Forum Procedures:
\Ther major public policy development warrants, and after adequate
The Mayor may appoint such other ad-hoc advisory committees or liaisons from preparation of issues and alternatives, the steeling group may conduct larger
the Council or community for the purpose of advising the Council in legislative citizen forums to help develop a public consensus on the issues.the product of
policy I11attela. All ad-hoc committees shall be defined by a clear task and a such citizen forums.when held,shall be presented to Ute City Council prior to
method of"sunsctting"the committee at the contusion oldie assigned task, the customary City Council deliberations(i.e..agenda actions, public hearings.
etc.) which could normally result in final action. The procedures arc further
2. Council liaison appointees shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the illustrated in Exhibit A6(1)attached.
Council for a time certain not to exceed the tern of the appointing Mayor.
The City Mfurl get may also appoint such ad-hoc or special projects
3. Liaison Procedures: min iuistrntivr.advisory(ask groups as he or she may deem necessary to assist
Individual members of the Council may be assigned as liaisons whose duties City adminisustive activity. Such appointments shall identify the task(s)and a
involve keeping cunem with a group or activity by either attendance when the method of determining how the group shall"sunset"when the task is completed.
group or activity takes place or communication with appropriate leaders so the
liaison Councilmember can keep Council informed. Liaisons may, at times, 7. Citizens Task Force Steering Procedures:
advocate Council actions on behalf of their assigned group or activity. Extreme When the nature of u major issue indicates a need fur increased citizen
care must be taken to avoid an Appearance re(Fairness Doctrine violation, or involvement or expertise at the steering level of a task force,the Council may,
conflict of interest possibilities with agencies or circumstances where such by legislative directive, commission a Citizens Tusk Force Steering Croup
possibilities may exist (ie: Planning Commission quasi-judicial). Liaisons consisting cif one (I) euuncihttertbcr, one (I) qualified citizen, and tlse City
functions and duties may be further defined andloi directed by the Presiding Manager, The Citizens Task Force shall function in a manner similar to the'I'ask
Officer with concurrence of Council. Force Procedures contained in Sections 4 and 5 above, The procedures are further
illustrated in its WWI A7,attached.
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When a major public/private effort involves key agencies outside of City u s
Government but vital to community coordination, the Council may create by Y P. 4 PI
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legislative directive,an appropriately named(Multi-Ayeuey)Coordinating Task is _ a
Force Steering Group, Membership shall consist of one(I)councilntemher,the g
City Manager,one(I)representative front each City I)oard or Commission key to 2 g
the issue or project and one(I)member from each private,non-profit agency with . t a• 0
key interest or resources vital to the issue or project. °
Each agency shall appoint one(I)member to serve on the Steering Group and one i
^• -.1(I)member to serve as alternate. Except for the first organizational stars-up o R r 2 w.
meeting, alternates shall not attend Steering Group meetings, Steering Group 4 a E e
members shall function in a manner similar to the task force procedures described = R. c v R S
in Sections 4,5, and 6 above. The procedures are further illustrated in Exhibit + �` s v:
A6(2)attached. v in
a.9, General Town Hall/Neighborhood Meetings: y T a
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The public should be encouraged to attend regular and special City Council 4 fn
meetings to participate in their government. The City Council Rules of Procedure I a C] To
arc designed to facilitate an open atmosphere for citizen participation. however, k= t i
anytwo ".a
(2),Mn not more than three(7),members of the City Council may desire ¢ r$'F
s.
to convene a citizens town hall/neighborhood meeting or series of meetings for s,X Bars+ o y g
the purpose of providing a general forum on city operations, Such town hall o= et n B c fa
meetings shall, when convened, provide information pertaining to any known e r•I E� it o F d . a
issues as well as opportunity for citizens to express their views on any subject. i •- 6 54'7 4o Z.."
The Councilors may request that the City Manager or his/her designee attend ; z'e $m d
these meetings to answer questions on administrative matters. Although not 3 8, ' 2 —[ xi
official council meetings,members of the City Council shall report issues to the v r
Cr'
City Council. Councilors should avoid discussion or receiving testimony which ,g 2'7
pertains or may pertain to potential lawsuits, land use issues, or other quasi- Gp„ '.:.f?
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MULTi-AGENCY COORDINATING TASK FORCE MODEL
City Council Meetings Fi:W ''lie Mem
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CounolmmerfCity hfsanstria two Public Process di;vman rota:
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Commipsinn • Tnwlt Hell Meetings
I n'on City AgmcylGrnup
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(Each sonny appoints its
13,411 rep) Informcion rmrdinnej 'O,nm House Far= (.dura hror.
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reports
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ReprescnvincCour align liuirmt or directly to elrrrO
Rolm M•$txting Croup ° pitite test fame forums disnoone,.
ittss issues.
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Pine Community •Cather lofnrsnatino Chan Herein Contained and Incorporated us
Information and `Technical Croups& Local letmvst Croula Eshibit A642)of the City of Spokane Valley
I ovelsemeot Strategics Organizu Pious ui Orpa nlzatioos C iv'ento nee Coardioalkm Rules of proceedure
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\in:ion'To Approve the Citizens'Task Force Generul Model Chart Hceitt Contained nut Incotpexatcd
as Exhibit A7 of the City of Spokane Valley Cattail Rules ofProcedute.'
CITIZENS TASK FORCE u,t,o,tr. I City Council
Final Fabere Input Forum
GENERAL MODELI in hlootings
irt-ameam >om yr., ��Forolapennadbcuisrtpu"
a,..+s.c•oat Public Process corenarr.oak:neannis,cies
Tgsk Fordo Stoorintl s
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I Citizen• Repot to CCuidl oy aiming group—
Citizen
roupCitizen t pat (eppealted by mayor.
Outined
norttlry ePptrncd by Council)
andel appoFnee
Pullen Process--
1 Staff- Community Consensus Rolls Public Forums
(appointed by CityI . Task Force +—Citizen teems PreontteetianGenuses:a Fonuma
D:cup dlwus3ian1•—
Monugor) a Town Hal Meetings I Amery isncs•eevolbp oanssrrsus
Information conedaatud by • Others
(ToOnical Support) ammtno stoup-reports to
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1 Council by liaison or directly—
to
irectlyto public tail:force feeems
Repmsonution I Cooldir-Vion Roles
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5A 132113 Ardit and allowance of demands against city.
Esldldt A-S
RF'ViSNn C.(3111=ni WANINr1YOt? • i 2.1.,&112:19 2'10 Optiacsl division ofciry into wards.
[fatA RQW QPIISIMAL MUrltCIPAL Ca 35A 13 23u ppw5at af<mmcil.
Chaplet 9511,13 RCN{C04NCILMANAGER PLAN OF GQVERN81Pa
JtCW 354,13,010 City oMcers—sire of council.
�hgpter nItIM1tc ro The councilmenlbers shall be the only elective officers of u code city electing to adopt the
fy1iInit 1ANAGEN1.1,Avo/'GOVtiRN31EST
council-manager plan of government authorized by this chapter,except where statutes provide
for an elective municipal judge.The council shall appoint an officer whose title shall be"city
manager" who shall be the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of the
35A-12.81,9 City officers-Size of council. city government. The city manager shall he responsible to the council for the proper
administration of all affairs of the code city.The council of a noncluuter code city having less
35A I1fl24 Election ofonnnsilmen Etigitplity—TamsVacantdus—Fmfailmeafoffce--Catawilchairmun than twenty-five hundred inhabitants shall consist of five members;when there are twenty-five
35A 11 030 Moyne—Election--ClmiIrian to be,myar--Duties. hundred or more inhabitants the council shall consist of seven members: PROVIDED,That if
)sa1_13.01,1 Election an preposition in deslanrte pctecnn clodal to position urn es chairman--Subsequent holden at
the population of h city idler having become a code city decreases from twenty-five hundred or
position one to bednairatan. more to less than twenty-five hundred,it shall continue to have a seven member council.If.after
3SA_12 071 Mayor pro tempore or deploy mayor. a city has become a council-manager code city its population increases to twenty-five hundred or
more inhabitants,the number of councilmanic offices in such city may increase from five to
35A 13.044 Compensation ofcoutsilmen--Expenses. seven members tenon the affirmative vote of a majority of the existing council to increase the
number of enuncilnlaoic offices in the city.When the population of a council-manager code city
D.A.,Apjj2 City mnnneer nnnliFlcmiom. having five councilmanic offices increases to five thousand or more inhabitants,the number of
11A11(i 1 City manager troy serve two or mare cities, councilmanic offices in the city shall increase from five to seven members. In the event of an
increase in the number ofcnniscilmanic offices,the city council shall,by majority vote,pursuant
35A.13,070 Ciry manager—Flood and oath_ to RC\V 2SA 13 020, appoint two persons to serve in these offices until the next municipal
15A 13 nen City manager--Powers and duties, general election,at which election one person shall he elected for a two-year terrn and one person
shall be elected for a four-year term.The number of inhabitants shall be determined by the most
35.A.n020 Creation at'deperoncesa,offices,and entployuxnhCwmpenumion. recent official state or federal census or determination by the slate office of financial
35411 torn City manager--DeprrtmemMeads—.kudmriry, management, A charter adopted tinder the provisions of this title, incorporating the council-
manager plan of government set forth in this chapter may provide for an uneven number of
3SA,,,1LLL2 City manager--Appoinlniciu of subordinales--Quutificnt.nns—Tams.
comncilrnernbers not exceeding eleven.
35A 13 12Q City munager--Interference by cauncilntendxrs.
A noncharter code city of less than five thousand inhabitants which has elected the council-
35A 13 130 City manager—Removal—Resoltaion and notes manager plan of government and which has seven councilmanic offices may establish a five-
31.A.,13.1:19 City manna--Rcntaval—Reply and hewing. member council in accordance with the following procedure. Al least six months prior to a
municipal general election,the city council shall adopt an ordinance providing for reduction in
15A,t3 150 City mono--Subuitu.e. the number of councilmanic offices to five.The ordinance shall specify which two costncilrnanic
=ALIN Orah and bald of offieet& offices, the terms of which expire at the next general election, are to he terminated. The
ordinance shall provide for the renumbering of council positions and shall also provide for a two-
3iA.13_I212 Council meetings--Quorum--Rules—Vntina, year extension of the tent of office of a retained councilmanic office,if necessary,in order to
comply with RCW 3SA 12 040.
35A 11 150 Adoption of codes by rein mac.
However, a nonchaner code city that has retained its old council-manager plan of
government,es provided in RCW;5A.02.130,is subject to the laws applicable to that old plan of
35A
j.2.12O Ordinaries-Style--Requisites--V io. government.
35A 13 20o Authentication,teoording end publicetiaO of ordinances.
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11994 c 223§33;1994 a 81§72;19370§le:1985 a IOri§2;19.03 c 128 f 2;1979 ex.u.c 18 f 24;1979c 151§ majority vote,may designate one of their number as mayor pro tempore or deputy mayor for
34;1967 cc,s c 119§35A.13,919.) such period as the council may specify, to serve in the absence or temporary disability of the
mayor;or,in lieu thereof,the council may,as the need may arise,appoint any qualified person to
Notes: serve as mayor pro tempore in tie absence or temporary disability of the mayor. [n die event of
Severnbinty-1987 c 3: See tote fallowing RCW 3.46,OZ0, the extended excused absence or disability of a councilman,the remaining menthe's by majority
Sevta ability-1979 es,.c 18: Sec tote fallowing RCW ISA 01 07Q. vote may appoint a councilman pro tempore to serve during the absence or disability,
Popidatiun derrrmtnoatirun,i ce nffimnrciaf nsanogesaent:Cfyaer•43,6 RCIV (1969 ex,s,e 81§1,)
I(CIV 35A.13,I120 Illecliun of connc8aen—tttigib8ity--Terms—Vacnncien—Forfeiture of
Note':
ofnen—Conaetl flints-mem
In council-manager code cities,eligibility for election to the council,the manner of eliding GRedioe date-1969 ess c 81: 'This 1969 mitendotop•act shall take effect July I,19t 9.' [19 i9 exit,a 81§7.)
councilmen,the numbering of council positions,the mints of councilmen,the occurrence and the jecw 3cA.t3,04Q Cont pen snlion of coin citmen—En imam.
tilling of vacancies,the grounds for forfeiture of office,and appointment of a mayor pro tempore
or deputy mayor or councilman pro tempore shall be governed by the corresponding provisions The salaries of the ordinance,
including the mayor,shall be cd by ordinance and may be revised
of RCW 35A,12.030, ,350,12,040, 35A,12,050, 35A.I2,060, and}50.12.065 'elating to the from time to time by ordinance,but any increase or reduction in the compensation attaching to an office
council of a code city organized under the mayor-council plan,except that in ,clot council-manager
shall not become effective until the expiration ol'the term then being served by the incumbent: PROVIDED,
may,pursuant to RC11r That compensation of councilmen may nut be increased or diminished alley their election nor may the
cities where all council positions are al-large positions,the city council
350.13.033,provide that the person elected to council position one shall bethe council(thallium
of the mayor be increased or diminished after the mayor has been chosen by the council.
and shall carry omit the duties prescribed by RCW)5A 13.030,. Until councilmen of a newly-organized council-manager code city may lawfully be paid as provided by
11994 a 223§36;1973 lit ex.s.c 153§1 1967 ca.s,c 119§35A.13.020.1 salary ordinance.such councilmen shall be entitled to compensation in the same manner and in the same
amount as councilmen of such city prior to the adoption of this council-manager plan.
ACV 35A,15.5I3,Q Mnyor—Election—C6otrman to be angor—Duties.
Biennially at the first meeting of the new council the members thereof shall choose a Until a salary ordinance mitt be passed and become effective as to elective officers of a newly
incorporated code city,llie first councilmen shall be entitled to compensation as follows: In cities having
chairman from among their number unless the chairman is elected pursuant w RCW 35A_13033. Tess than five thuttsmd inlntbittats-•twenty dollars per meeting fur not more than two meetings per month;in
The chairman of the council shall have the title of mayor and shall preside at meetings of the cities having mmmc than five thousand but less than fifteen thousand inhabitants--a salary of one hundred and
counciL In addition to the powers conferred upon him as mayor,he shall continue to have all the fifty dollars per calendar month; in cities having more than fifteen thousand inhabitants--a salary of four
rights,privileges,and immunities of a member of the council,The mayor shall be recognized as hundred dollars per calendar month.A councilman who is occupying the position of mayor,in addition to
the head of the city for ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law.Ile his salary as a councilman,shall be entitled,while serving as mayor,to an additional amount per calendar
shall have no regular administrative duties, but in time of public danger or emergency, if so month,or portion thereof,equal to twenty-five percent of the courreilntanic salary: PROVIDED,That such
authorized by ordinance,shall take co'mm'and of the police.maintain law,and enforce order- interim compensation shall remain in effect only until a salary ordinance is passed and becomes effective as
(1976 tat«.z c 155§2;1967 cx,t,c 119§33A, 3.930[ to such officers, and the compensation provided herein shall not be construed as fixing the usual
compensation of such officers. Councilmen shall receive reimbursement for their actual and necessary
IiC'Y 35,'1,11,033 t'tn'I on on proptailion to Jesignale person elected to position one ns etmlrmnn••
Subsequent hollers of pavilion one to be chnirnueti expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of their office,or the council by ordinance Wray provide
for a per diem allowance.Procedure for approval ofclainns for expenses shrill he Was provided by ordinance,
The city council of a council-truuager city may by resolution place before the voters of the
city,a proposition to designate the person elected to council position one as the chairman of the (1979 tai,c 18 425;1967 ec.s.a 119§35A,13,w0,1
council with the powers and duties set forth its RCW 3$A.13,030,If a majority of those voting on Note,:
the proposition cast a positive vote,then at all subsequent general elections at which position one
is on the ballot,the person who is elected to position one shall become the chairman upon taking
Soera lrilily»197_a
ess,c 18; See nate lollo•.ning ROM 35.A,Q1.Q24,
office,
IIC\V 15A,13,1t50 Ctly ennanuer—Qaatifecntlons.
11975 Iso ea,s-c 155§3,1
(COY 350.13.035 Mayor pro tempore or depuny mayor.
Biennially at the first meeting of a new council,or periodically. the members thereof, by
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The city manager need not he a resident at the time of his appointment,but shall teside in the code city (5)To recommend for adoption by the council such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient;
after his appointment unless such residence is waived by the council.He shall be chosen by the council
solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to his actual (n)To prepare and submit to the council such reports as may he required by that body or as he may
experience in,or his knowledge of,accepted practice in respect to the duties of his office.No person elected deem it advisable to submit;
to membership on the council shall be eligible for appointment as city manager until one year has elapsed (7)1'0 keep the council fully advised of the financial condition of the code city and its future needs:
following the expiration of the term fir which he was elected.
(8)To prepare and submit to the council a proposed budget for the fiscal year.as required by chapter
(1967 ex s.c 119§35A.t1,o50.j 35A.33 RCW,and to be responsible for its administration upon adoption;
)tcw 35A,13,9611 City manager may nerve two or more tit in. (9)To perform such other duties as the council may determine by ordinance or resolution.
Whether the city manager shall devote his full time to the affairs of one code city shall be determined
by the council,A city manager may serve two or more cities in that capacity at the same time. (1957 e 3§17;1967 ax.a c 119§35A.13.030.1
[1967 cx.a,c
119 § Severability--1987 c 3: See note following RCW]45 020.
35A-13.060.1
RCW 3SS.ts.07a City manager-Bond and oath.
frCW 39,4 13,095 Creation or department'.offices,and employment-Compensation.
Before entering upon the duties of his office the city manager shall take an oath or affirmation for the
faithful performance of his duties and shall execute and file with tire clerk of the council a bond in favor of On recommendation of the city manager or upon its own action,the council may create such
the code city in such sum as may he fixed by the council.The premium on such bond shall be paid by the departments,offices,and employments as it may find necessary or advisable and may determine
city. the powers and duties of each department or office. Compensation of appointive officers and
employees may he fixed by ordinance after recommendations are made by the city manager.The
[1967 ex,s,a appointive officers shall include a city clerk and a chief of police or other law enforcement officer.
119 § Pursuant to recommendation of the city manager,the council shall make provision for obtaining
33A.U.070.1 legal counsel for the city,either by appointment of a city attorney on a full time or part lime basis.
)SW 35A,17,O00 City ill stinger—Boa'ere and or by any reasonable contractual arrangement for such professional services.
duties.
(1967 ens.c 119 g]SA.13.09a.1
The powers and duties of the city manager shall he;
(I)To have general supervision over the administrative affairs of the code city;
(2)To appoint and remove at any time all department heads,officers,and employees of the code city,
except members of the council, and subject to the provisions of any applicable law, rule, or regulation RCW 35A,13,I00 City iannnger—llepartmenl bend,-Aotboriry.
relating to civil service: PROVIDED.That the council may provide for the appointment by tire mayor,
subject to confirmation by tire council, of a city planning commission, and other advisory citizens' The city rnnnager may authorize the head of a department or office responsible to him to
committees,commissions. and boards advisory to the city council; PROVIDED FURTHER.That if the appoint and remove subordinates in such department or office.Any officer or employee who may
municipal judge of the code city is appointed,such appointment shall he made by the city manager subject he appointed by the city manager,or by the head of a depanment or office,except one who holds
to confirmation by the council, for a four year term.The council may cause an audit to be made of any his position subject to civil service,may be removed by the manager or other such appointing
department or office of the code city government and may select the persons to make it,without the advice officer at any time subject to any applicable law, title, or regulation relating to civil service.
or consent of the city manager, Subject to the provisions of RCW 35A,13,080 and any applicable civil service provisions, the
decision of the manager or other appointing officer, shall be final and there shall be no appeal
(3)To attend all meetings of the council at which his attendance may he required by that body; therefrom to any other office,body,or court whatsoever.
(4)'I'o see that all laws and ordinances are faithfully executed, subject to the authority which the 11967 ex.a.c 119§75A,13.109.1
council may grunt the mayor to maintain law and order in times of emergency;
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until a public hearing has been had, The actual of the council in removing thee manager shall be
final.
Appointments nude by or under the authority of the city manager shall be on the basis of
ability and training or experience of the appointees in the duties which they are to perform,and [1967 me c 119 j 15A.13.140)
shall be in compliance with provisions of any merit system applicable to such city. Residence l{CW 35',u,t5Il
within the code city shall not be a requitentent, All such appointments shall be without definite City manager..
term.
Substitute.
The council may designate a qualified a aJnlinistrative officer of the city or town to perform the
[1967 exs.c 119 duties of nano er;
§35A_13.1101s
ddC1K (I)Upon the adoption of the council-manager plan.pealing the selection and appointment of a
3�it.,13,12)j manager;or
City on now—
lot crier-emit by (2)Upon the termination of the services of a norma er,pendingthe selection and appointment
couocllm ember. g PP
of a new manager,or
Neither the council,nor any of its committees or members,shall direct the appointment of tiny (3)During the absence,disability,or suspension of the manager.
person I0.or his lernoval from,office by the city manager or any of his suboi litaltes, Except fur
the purpose of inquiry.the council and its members shall deal with the administrative service solely 11967 ex.a,c 119¢35A.13,150.1
through the manager and neither the council nor any committee or member thereof shall give
orders to any subordinate of the city manager,either publicly or privately.The provisions of this ROY it 3.160 Oath and bond of officers.
section do not prohibit the council,while in open session,from fully and freely discussing with the All provisions of RCW 35A_12.0710 relating to oaths and bonds of officers.shall be applicable
city manager anything pertaining to appointments and temovals of city officers and employees and to code cities organized under this council-manager plan,
city affairs.
[1967cx,a,cll9§35A,13.100.)
11967 emc.s.c 119§35A.13.120.]
JIC51'35A.1,3.170 Council ineerlop—(Juureui—Rules—Voting.
JtCW 354.13,13Q City manager—Removal—Resululion mind notice.
All provisions of RCW 35A.12,110,as now or hereafter amended.and 15.6,12..12k.relating to
The city manager shall be appointed for an indefinite term and may be removed by a majority council meetings,a quorum for transaction of business,mules and voting It council meetings,shall
vote of the council, At least thirty days before the elTeclive date of his removal,the city manager be applicable to code cities organized under this council-manager plan.
roust be furnished with a formal statement in the form of a resolution passed by a majority vote of
the city council staling the council's intention to remove him and the reasons therefor.Upon passage 11979 ar.r,a t g§26;1967 cx.e a 119§MA.13.110.1
of the resolution stating the council's intention to remove the manager.the council by a similar vote
may suspend him from duly,but his pay shall continue until his removal becomes effective.
(1967 ens.c 119§3SA.13.130.1
Nota:
JSA.I..1•41( City manager—Removal-Reply mil haring,
The city manager may,within thirty days front alae date of aeivice upon him of a copy thereof,
reply in writing to the resolution slating the council's intention to remove him. In tlx:event no reply Snvernb111ry--1979 nos,C Ills Sec Mile 1'oltowing RCW ISA UI 070.
is timely filed,the resolution shall upon 11x:thirty-first day front the dale of such service,constitute
the final resolution removing the manager and his services shall lemtinale upon that day.If a reply Rrn'35Aajso Adaption of coda by reference
shall be timely filed with the city clerk,the council shall fix a tittle fon a public hearing upon the
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shall have the powers and authority granted to legislative bodies of cities governs[)by this title as
Ordinances of cities organized under this chapter may adopt codes by reference as provided in
RCW 3$A.,12,140. more particularly described in chapter 35k I I RCW,except insofar as such power and authority is
vested in the city manager.
01967 ex.a,c 119§3SA.l3.l£O,1
[1967 ex,a,c 119 133A.13,:130.)
N C\V 3 tA,13.1911 O.dbuntea--Sryta—Heno.3 lea—Veto.
The enacting clause of all ordinances shall he as follows: 'The city council of the city of
,do ordain as follows:" No ordinance shall contain more than one subject and that must be clearly
expressed in its title.
No ordinance nr any section or subsection thereof shall be revised or amended unless the new
ordinance sets forth the revised ordinance or the amended section or subsection at full length.
No ordinance shall take effect until five days after the date of its publication unless otherwise
provided by statute or charter,except that an ordinance passed by a majority plus one of the whole
membership of the council,designated therein as a public emergency ordinance necessary for the
protection of public health,public safely,public property or the public peace,may be made effective
upon adoption,but such ordinance may not levy taxes,grant,renew,or extend a franchise,or
authorize the borrowing of money,
(1%7cc.s.o119
¢35.A.13.190.1
)(CV 354.13.200 Aultrtnrica I ton,recording and
pablinniva of ordinn nen,
Ordinances of code cities organized under this chapter shall be authenticated,recorded and
published as provided in RCW 35A,12.150 and,35A.12,160
11967 ex.a.c 119§35A.13.200.1
ROY 354.13,210 Andli and atlnwancr erdtnumb akatrul ct1y.
RCW e 5A.I2,17Q shall apply to the audit and allowance of demands against the city.
[190 ors,c 119¢35A.t3.211).)
RCN 35A.13.220 Optional division of thy Into worth.
A code city organized tinder this chapter may be divided into wards as provided in RC1'
35A.12.180,
J 176'1 cx.5.c 119§35A.13.220.)
J1CAY 33A03,234 1'awcra of cnaocll,
The council of any code city organized under the council-manager plan provided in this chapter
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