2012, 10-30 Study Session Minutes MINUTES
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers
Spokane Valley,Washington
October 30,2012 6:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Tom Towey, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager
Gary Sehimmels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Dean Grafos,Councilmember Mark Calhoun, Finance Director
Brenda Grassel, Councilmember John Hallman, Community Development Dir,.
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Eric Guth, Public Works Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Recreation Director
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Inga Note Traffic Engineer
Lori Barlow, Senior Planner
Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Roll Call: Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all
Councilmembers were present.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-024 Adopting 2013 Budget—Mark Calhoun
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and
seconded to approve Ordinance 12-024 adopting the 2013 Budget. Finance Director Calhoun gave a very
brief synopsis of the changes made as a result of the October 9 first reading of the ordinance, and
explained that during the first reading, we failed to consider that Fund #310 had an appropriation of
$499,623 that was a transfer to Fund #314 Park Development Fund; and by eliminating Fund 314, it
invalidated the transfer, as a result,he said,the transfer has been eliminated. Mayor Towey invited public
comment; no comments were offered, Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed.- None.
Motion carried.
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-025 Amending 2012 Budget—Mark Calhoun
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and
seconded to approve Ordinance 12-025 amending Ordinance 11-017 adopting a budget for the period
January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Finance Director Calhoun again gave a brief overview of
the proposed changes in the 2012 budget, all as noted in his October 30, 2012 Request for Council Action
form. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
3. Proposed Resolution 12-006 Planning Commission Rules of Procedure—Cary Driskell
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve Resolution 12-006 adopting
Planning Commission Rules of Procedure. City Attorney Driskell said there have been no changes in the
proposed rules since the last administrative report. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments
were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
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NON-ACTION ITEMS:
4.Draft Environment Designations, Shoreline Master Plan--Lori Barlow
Senior Planner Barlow introduced Attorney Tadas Kisielius, with whom the City has contracted as a
special counselor to assist with the Shoreline Master Plan. Ms. Barlow explained that with the assistance
of the URS Corporation, staff has completed the draft Environment Designations,which is the third phase
of the Shoreline update process, and that the designations are required by the SMA (Shoreline
Management Act) and they provide the framework for uniformly applying the goals and policies, and she
also explained the use regulations within each designation. Via her PowerPoint presentation, Ms.Barlow
explained the definition of environment designation, what is required, proposed designations and general
criteria, followed by an explanation of the environment designation map. Mr. Kisielius discussed such
things as shoreline environment designations as well as parallel designations. Mr. Barlow ended her
presentation by explaining the continuing process, which would be a resolution for council approval
consideration during the November 13 meeting; that the next piece is the restoration plan followed by a
public access plan, which she said has not yet gone to the Planning Commission; afterwards the
development regulations, which are under development by URS Corporation, will probably be addressed
at the beginning of next year; she also mentioned staff is about three months behind the desired goal, but
continues moving forward and as per the Department of Ecology, as long as we continue moving forward,
we are still in good standing, and said she anticipates having a draft completed and ready for local
adoption by next summer. There were no additional questions or comments from Council.
5.1-90 Wayfinding Signage Project—Inga Note
Senior Traffic Engineer Note explained about the different types of signage for I-90, and of the
procedures and costs associated with re-establishing a business route along Sprague Avenue, and
mentioned if we were to pursue a business route designation, WSDOT would need a Resolution from
Council; and said WSDOT would also need an agreement if we were to have signage at the Country Vista
interchange, adding that she suggests not pursuing that option as that interchange is likely to be removed
in the future, and said she feels Barker would be a more logical option. Concerning Wayfinding signs,
Ms. Note explained that there is a regional effort underway for wayfinding signs, and that Spokane
County has submitted a grant application in that regard; she said our City would be expected to be
involved; that she feels funding is likely, and this would be a good start for us as we pursue wayfinding
signage. Council discussion included mention of using our City's logo; having a visitor center on private
property and whether it would need to be staffed (Ms. Note said she would research that issue); and the
idea of using the Spokane Valley Mall as a visitor center. City Manager Jackson said he recommends
waiting to see if the grant is successful before moving forward and Council raised no objection to that
idea. Mr. Jackson also mentioned he is hopeful that a signage plan will be in place next year with funding
included in the 2014 budget.
6. Snow Removal Plan--Eric Guth
Public Works Director Guth gave some general information about the snow and ice operations, including
equipment and crew needed, and also explained the snow removal plan and outlined the priorities for
plowing. There was brief discussion about not plowing in driveways, where to place berms, having
sidewalks cleared as soon as possible, including the sidewalks in front of City Hall; GIS tracking
equipment and its benefits; a county-wide 2-1-1 system and the idea of encouraging the lawn care
businesses to assist in clearing sidewalks for those who can't; and mention that Nye send out e-mails,
media releases, and post weather-related conditions on the City's website as needed.
7. Ten-Year Anniversary Update--Carolbelle Branch
After Public Information Officer Branch went through her PowerPoint presentation explaining the
planning process for the City's Ten-Year Anniversary, Deputy Mayor Schimmels suggested including the
Tree Lighting Ceremony as part of the City's celebration, and Ms. Branch indicated she has some
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contacts who can give her information in that regard. Mayor Towey suggested having a slogan or theme
to go with the tenth-year anniversary, and Mr. Jackson suggested instead of forming a committee just for
that purpose, to take that task to the current committee. Councilmember Grafos suggested having signs
placed on specific land to announce such things as "Future Site of City Library/Park" and perhaps one as
well on the future urban trail. Councilmember Hafner suggested broadcasting our past accomplishments;
and Councilmember Wick suggested tying our anniversary into a 4th of July celebration. Mr. Jackson said
some of those suggestions will require budget research.
8.Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey
Mayor Towey said there was some discussion last week about either not meeting November 6 or having a
short meeting, and after brief discussion, it was determined that the November 6 meeting will be
cancelled. The subject of manufactured homes was brought up and it was again agreed not to place this
on the Comprehensive Plan Docket for 2013,but that in doing so, it would not preclude staff and Council
from conducting discussions on the topic, which is tentatively scheduled for an early March, 2013 council
meeting.
9. The following items, (a) University Road Overpass Study; (b) Finance Monthly Report; (c) Admin
Quarterly Report; and (d)Parks & Recreation Quarterly Reports, were for information only and were not
discussed or reported.
10. Council Check-In—Mayor Towey: There were no comments from Council.
11. City Manager Comments—Mike Jackson
Mr. Jackson reported that staff has been meeting and had good exchanges with representatives from
SCRAPS as they work on a draft agreement; he also noted that staff has signed a contract with MDI to
work on marketing and advertising for the remainder of the year and the hope is to have some ads out this
year. Mr. Jackson also commended staff and Council for working on and adopting the budget for 2013;
and said that the City is in outstanding financial condition.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schintnrels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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