2012, 10-23 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Formal Meeting Format
Tuesday,October 23,2012
Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance: City Sta ff _
Tom Towey, Mayor Mark Calhoun, Finance Director
Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Dean Grafos, Councilmember John Holtman, Community Development Dir.
Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Rec Director
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Steve Worley, Senior Engineer
Ben Wick, Councilmember Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Mike Basinger, Senior Planner
Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
INVOCATION: Pastor Isaac Hebden of the Intersection Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Towey led the Pledge of AIlegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously
agreed to approve the amended agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a
COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Hafner: reported that he attended an STA (Spokane Transit Authority) Operational
meeting; went to Spokane VaIley's audit exit with the State Auditors; attended an all-day conference
concerning crime prevention; went to the Wal-Mart ribbon cutting; attended another STA Board meeting
then went to a SCOPE Board meeting; and attended yet one more STA meeting where they evaluated
proposals on the painting of transit vehicle advertising services.
Councilmember Grassel: said she attended a Visit Spokane, formerly Spokane Convention and Visitor's
Bureau, Board meeting where they discussed the upcoming budget; participated in the Lodging Tax
Committee meeting and said that Committee's recommendations will be coming to Council at a future
meeting; attended the Washington Policy Center Dinner, which is a think tank group that educates the
legislators on different upcoming issues like transportation, education, and health care;went to the Cup of
Cool Water Dinner, which is a Christian ministry in the City of Spokane, and explained that they help
homeless kids to provide them a place to stay,and help with their education.
Deputy Mayor Schimmels: explained that he attended the City's Exit Audit with the State Auditor's; went
to the Wal-Mart open house, attended a transportation meeting hosted by Commissioner Mielke; and went
to the STA Board Meeting.
Councilmember Grafos: said he attended the VIP Night and the grand opening at the new Wal-Mart; the
Washington Policy Center Dinner; and the City's audit exit meeting with the State Auditors.
Councilmember Wick: said he also attended the Audit Exit Conference; and the Regional Transportation
Meeting called by Commissioner Mielke.
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Councilmember Woodard: said he went to the HCDAC(Housing and Community Development Advisory
Committee) and explained that HCDAC makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners
concerning allocation of CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds; went to the Wal-Mart
VIP night; the City audit; the Washington Policy Center Annual Dinner; spoke at the Spokane Mortgage
and Lenders meeting concerning the last twenty-five years and what's happening now with real estate;
attended a City forum at the downtown First Presbyterian Church; a variety of Chamber of Commerce
functions; and attended the Providence Children's Hospital presentation.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported that he attended most of the meetings and events already
mentioned; he thanked Finance Director Calhoun and his staff for a great auditor's exit; went to the
Policy Center dinner; attended a Crime Prevention meeting; the Wal-Mart grand opening; went to the
AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Conference in Pullman where he heard a prelude to what will
happen in Olympia concerning legislative priorities and the latest revenue forecasts and trends; and went
to the Park Place Wellness Fair. Mayor Towey then read the Proclamation for National Food Day, which
was received with thanks from Jandyl,Member Services Coordinator of Second Harvest.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments.
Mary Pollard, 17216 E Baldwin: spoke concerning an intersection on a new development going in an area
near her; said the problem is zoning and that people want to keep it the way it is; she suggested building
some kind of predictability into the Code so the zone can "be the zone;" said she wants a comp plan that
addresses that; also voiced her concern about the"T"of intersections never lining up; said there should be
safety built into the community and have roads align where feasible; also addressed minimum standards
for parcels,and said if we create smaller and smaller lot sizes,there won't be space for gardens or for kids
to play.
Najalr Aishah, 18518 E Cowley, Johnston's Mobile Home Park; said she has lived there for over a year;
there are about thirteen mobile homes in their community; they are on limited incomes; and even though
the homes are "mobile homes" it would be difficult to move them; she asked for an ordinance as a place
holder for a mobile home park as we await the outcome of the Tumwater Court ruling.
Randy Chapman, Vice President of Association of Manufactured Home Owners (AMHO), PO Box
142173, Spokane Wa: expressed similar concern as the previous speaker, and he read a statement from
Dan Barrett, President of the AMHO urging Council to include in the workplan for 2013, something that
would amend the comprehensive plan to allow for a mobile home park zone.
JoAnn Weaver, 26012 N Barker Road, Space 114: RiverRose Village; said she wrote a letter to Council
on September 19, and she reiterated the contents of that letter; that if they were asked or forced to leave
their mobile home park, it would be a huge impact, and she asked for an ordinance now as a placeholder
so it would be part of staffs workplan for 2013, so when the Tumwater Decision is made, Council can
move forward accordingly.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: Community Development Block Grant Proposed Projects--Scott Kuhta
Mayor Towey opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Planning Manager Kuhta explained the CDBG
(Community Development Block Grant) process and the three proposed projects; said the projects must
be located in residential, low to moderate-income areas. Mr. Kuhta said that Councilmember Wick had
previously inquired about using CDBG funds to sewer industrial property in the northeast portion of the
City; but he said while funds could be used for economic development purposes, the City must document
how the project would benefit low and moderate income residents, and that we would be required to
monitor employment growth in the area as well as provide information on the number of low and
moderate income individuals employed as a result of the project, and therefore, he said staff recommends
not adding that to the list of potential or proposed projects. Mr. Kuhta said he believes the first two
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projects should be moved forward as staff believes those projects meet council's priority for pavement
preservation. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered and Mayor Towey
closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
2. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any
member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered
separately.
a.Approval of the following claim vouchers:
VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS; TOTAL AMOUNT
10/04/2012 27160-27189 $35379.66
10/05/2012 27190-27244; 928120032; 1004120022 $1,542,875.09
10/05/2012 4093-4096; 27245-27250 $260,265.06
10/12/2012 27252-27290; 1005120023; 1710914170 $488,804.36
GRAND TOTAL $2,327,324.17
b.Approval of Payroll for period ending October 15, 2012: $283,174.28
c.Approval of Minutes of October 2, 2012 Council Study Session Meeting
d. Approval of Minutes of October 9,2012, Council Formal Format Meeting
e. Resolution 12-005,Ratification of Spokane Housing Authority Commission Amendment
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent
Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-026 Amending SVMC 7.05—Caty Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the proposed ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels
and seconded to approve Ordinance 12-026 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code 7.05 relating to
nuisance conditions. After Mr. Driskell briefly went over the proposed changes, Mayor Towey invited
public comment. No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:
None. Motion carried.
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-027 Amending SVMC 17.100—Caty Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the proposed ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels
and seconded to approve Ordinance 12-027 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code 17.100 relating to
Code enforcement. After Mr. Driskell briefly went over the proposed changes, Mayor Towey invited
public comment. No comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed;
None. Motion carried.
5.Motion Consideration: Pines Road ITS (#0061)Project,Bid Award—Steve Worley
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to award the Pines Road ITS Project to the
lowest responsible bidder, Aztech Electric, Inc. in the amount of$949,160.78 and authorize the City
Manager to execute the construction contract. Senior Engineer Worley explained the project as per his
October 23, 2012 Request for Council Action Form; and mentioned that three closed-circuit cameras will
be installed as well, on Pines at Valleyway, Trent, and at Mission. Mr. Worley also mentioned that staff
has coordinated this project with WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) to have the
conduit before WSDOT comes in to grind and overlay. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposer'None. Motion carried.
6. Motion Consideration:Interlocal Agreement with King Co Directors Association—Cary Driskell
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize the City Manager to finalize and
execute the Interlocal purchasing agreement with the King County Directors'Association. City Attorney
Driskeli explained that the City is authorized under state law to use the purchasing contracts of other
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jurisdictions in the state by following certain rules and said this proposed interlocal agreement meets
those requirements, and that this will enable the City to purchase computers and other IT equipment at
cost savings. Mayor Towey invited public comment;no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In
Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
Added Agenda Item:
6a. Motion Consideration: 2013 CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)Program Projects—Scott
Kuhta
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to direct staff to prepare CDBG Applications for
the Adams Road, and 4th Avenue resurfacing projects. Planning Manager Kuhta mentioned that these are
the projects he described as part of tonight's public hearing. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments;no comments were offered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Code Text Amendment,Multi-Family Regulations—Mike Basinger
Senior Planner Basinger explained that in the past, the City processed some contentious, privately
initiated, site-specific map amendments as part of the annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment process;
and as a result, staff researched changes to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to mitigate the impacts to
multi-family development when it is adjacent to single-family development. As per his PowerPoint
presentation, Mr. Basinger explained about the proposed code text amendment; said there are two
proposals tonight, one is having a relational height limit to single-family residential use or zone of a 1:1
height to setback ratio with a ten-foot minimum setback from single-family residential use or zone; and
the other proposal is a proposal from the Planning Commission recommending where new multi-family
development is abutting an adjacent parcel with a single-family use or zone,the height of the new multi-
family development may not increase by more than 45 degrees when measured from the angle that
originates at 25 feet above the applicable property line, creating a 1:1 height-to-setback ratio to the
abutting single-family use or zone, and that the minimum setback from a single family use or zone should
be ten feet from the property line. Mr. Basinger said staff feels either proposal would meet the objective
tasked by Council. There was discussion about which proposal is preferred; what the City of Spokane
and Spokane County's regulations are; with final consensus from Council to go with the Planning
Commission recommendation as it would be more compatible with the other jurisdictions. It was also
decided to bring this back for a first reading at the November 13 council meeting.
At 7:37 p.m.,Mayor Towey called for a recess;he resumed the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
8. Comprehensive Plan Docket discussion—John HohmanfMike Basinger
Community Development Director Holman explained that as a process of the Comprehensive Plan
update, he wanted to determine what they could initiate with current staff and budget. Via his PowerPoint
presentation, Senior Planner Basinger then explained the city-initiated text and map amendments, after
which discussion focused on the slide showing additional docket considerations. Mr. Basinger also noted
that Chapter 6 of the Comprehensive Plan will not be addressed this year as the Parks and Recreation
Master Plan won't be ready for another year. The "additional docket considerations" included (1) add
policies and goals to further support AutoRow; (2) consider revising the Land Use Map to include more
opportunities for multi-family development; (3)add policies and goals relating to food systems; (4)revise
the local access street map to include connections along Appleway Boulevard; (5) add policy language to
include sidewalks and pathways for low income neighborhoods; (6) include policy language on pavement
preservation; and (7) add extension of Shared Use Pathway to newly purchased property. Both Director
Holtman and Senior Planner Basinger explained that including items on the docket enables staff to begin
work on those issues, and Mr. Basinger stated that by putting a consideration in the plan, we also might
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be able to get financing assistance. By consensus, Council determined to keep the additional docket
considerations on for the 2013 docket with the exception of#4,which deals with local access street map.
The topic of manufactured homes was also discussed and it was ultimately decided not to include that
topic on the 2013 docket, but to get information from staff for making a decision ill 2014, with City
Attorney Driskell adding that staff will work toward bringing forth that information in March 2013.
At 8:55 p.m., it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the
meeting for thirty minutes.
9. Regulation of Commercial Vehicles—Cary Driskell
City Attorney Driskell went over the draft language, and added that he would also bring forth a separate
resolution as a type of master list for local deliveries only; and said he will also discuss the weight and
other issues with Traffic Engineer Note, and will also work on refining the language further concerning
landscaping to cover such things as trucks used for taking down trees. There was Council consensus that
this draft move forward at a future council meeting.
At 9:30 p.m., it was moved by Deputy Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the
meeting another thirty minutes.
10. Planning Commission Rules of Procedure--Cary Driskell
Community Development Director Hohman explained that staff met with Planning Commission Chair
Bates who feels very strongly about the work the Planning Commission did to make the changes to the
Rules and Procedures, that they spent three meetings discussing this and the trigger points for absent
commissioners, and that Mr. Bates feels strongly that the existing language is sufficient for the chair to
conduct their duties, that he would be a very strong advocate for attendance, and asked that Council
consider staying with the existing language, which permits greater flexibility for the Planning
Commission Chair. After brief discussion, Council concurred not to make further changes, with
Councilmember Grassel adding that she is okay with this draft, but has concerns and would have
preferred to include clarifying language about whether the absence is legitimate.
11.Advance Agenda
Councilmember Woodard asked about the possibility of not meeting November 6. After brief discussion,
it was determined to keep the November 6 meeting as planned. There were also no objections to having
the winter workshop/retreat February 19, and not include an evening meeting as has been done in the past.
INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed):
12. Department Reports were for information only and were not reported or discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: Mr. Calhoun had no comments.
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 9:47
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Honorable Spokane Valley City Council;
I am the President of the Association of Manufactured Home Owners. We are a member based,
statewide organization representing more than 70,000 households in Washington State. For the
last 2 years AMHO has been working hard in the Spokane area to preserve
Manufactured/Mobile Home Communities as affordable housing for seniors and limited income
families.
These past two months you have heard residents ask the Council to include an amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan that would allow the introduction of a mobile home park zoning
ordinance to preserve manufactured housing communities in Spokane Valley. These 17
communities provide space for 1,100 manufactured homes and families. Many of these
households are seniors on fixed incomes. We ask that you allow this discussion to continue and
give all the voices an opportunity to be heard.
Please include in your work-plan for 2013 an item that would amend the comprehensive plan
and allow for the introduction of a mobile home park zone so those we represent have the
opportunity to remain in their homes. We would like to see the City continue to be in
compliance with the Growth Management Act by preserving existing neighborhoods, providing
housing options and increased densities, and addressing the housing needs of low income
families.
We realize that such an ordinance does not preserve these communities forever. But these
homeowners have a vested interest in their homes; an investment that was enticed by these
communities and the lifestyle they offered. That investment deserves a degree of protection
somewhat as the landlords currently enjoy. There is always a way for landlords to request a
rezone if the property is proven to be no longer viable as its current usage. An application for a
rezone should not cost the landlord anything.
Preservation of manufactured housing communities is part of the solution to the affordable
housing crisis in the Spokane area and preserving existing affordable housing is consistent with
the Growth Management Act.
Thank you for your favorable consideration to this matter.
Dan Barrett, President
Association of Manufactured Home Owners
(253) 856-1919
dan.barrett @comcast.net
Association of Manufactured
Home Owners
www.WAMHO.org ,
Randy Chapman I I-
Vice President
PO Box 142173 AMHO
Spokane, WA 99214 ' 'a"O"0'
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509-343-9624 Owners
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Added Agenda Item #6 a
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: MOTION CONSIDERATION: 2013 Community Development Block
Grant Program — Potential CDBG Projects
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In May, 2011, Spokane Valley entered into a three
year agreement (2012-2014) to continue participation as a member of the Spokane County
CDBG/HOME Consortium.
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley is a member of the Spokane County Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consortium. Each year the Federal Department of Housing
and Urban Development provides CDBG entitlement funding to Spokane County, with last
year's funding totaling $1.295 million. In 2008, Spokane County amended the CDBG funding
policies to establish a 20% set-aside of the County's annual federal appropriation for City of
Spokane Valley infrastructure projects. The County anticipates that Spokane Valley's 2013
share will be approximately $259,000 for eligible, high priority infrastructure projects.
Although Spokane Valley has a guaranteed set aside, the City must participate in the same
application process as all other agencies requesting CDBG funding. The application deadline is
November 10, 2012. A public hearing on the City's potential projects is scheduled for October
23, 2012.
To be eligible for CDBG funding, projects must be located in residential, low to moderate
income target areas (see attached map). Proposed projects must also be ranked as a "high
priority" in the Spokane County 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan, the guiding document for
Spokane County's CDBG program. High priority infrastructure projects include water, sewer
and street improvements.
Since the City is not a sewer or water provider, only street improvement projects are proposed
for the 2013 program year. The following preliminary projects have been identified by City staff
based an evaluation of CDBG eligible projects.
Proposed CDBG Projects: Estimated Costs
1. Adams Rd. Resurfacing, Sprague to 4'h (Street Preservation) $213,000
2. 4`h Ave. Resurfacing, Park to Theirman, (Street Preservation) $184,000
3. Farr Rd., Appleway to 8th (Reconstruction) $610,000
These projects are listed in the adopted Pavement Management Program. The Adams Road
project is currently scheduled for 2013. The 4th Avenue Project is currently scheduled for 2016.
And the Farr Road project from 4'h to 8th is currently scheduled for 2016, while the Farr Road
project from Appleway to 4th is scheduled for 2017.
Added Agenda Item #6 a
Staff reviewed the proposed project list at the October 2, 2012 study session. At the study
session, Councilmember Wick inquired about using CDBG allocations to sewer industrial
property in the northeast portion of the City. CDBG funds can be used for economic
development purposes, but the City must document how the project would benefit low and
moderate income persons. The City would be required to monitor employment growth in the
area and provide information on the number of low and moderate income individuals employed
as a result of the CDBG project. Staff recommends no change in the list of potential CDBG
projects.
On October 23, 2012 Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed projects.
OPTIONS: Identify projects for consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to direct staff to prepare CDBG Applications
for the Adams Road and 4th Avenue resurfacing projects.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Undetermined at this time.
STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, Planning Division Manager
Steve Worley, Senior Engineer
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