2012, 12-19 Special Meeting Minutes MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Wednesday,December 19,2012
Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Attendance:
Councilmembers: Staff:
Tom Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager
Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director
Ben Wick,Councilmember John Whitehead, Human Resources Manager
Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Chris Bainbridge,City Clerk
Arne Woodard, Councilmember
ABSENT: Councilmember Grassel
City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all councilmembers were present except Councilmember Grassel,it
was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Councilmentber
Grassel.
AGENDA TOPIC: To consider ratification of the contract between the City of Spokane Valley
and the Washington State Council of County and City Employees, Local 270-V, AFSCME,
AFL-CIO
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to ratj the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the City of Spokane Valley and the Washington State Council of County and
City Employees; Local 270V, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME), for the term of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015, and to authorize the
City Manager to finalize and execute the agreement. Human Resources Manager Whitehead
explained that this contract is a result of multiple meetings discussing possible changes to the
existing contract, which expires December 31, 2012; he said both the Union and City worked
hard on this issue; and said membership of the Union ratified this December 17, 2012; he said
this achieves the goals of having a merit-based pay system, is sustainable, and reflects the fiscal
values of the community, and also addresses the increasing cost of health care while still
allowing the City to attract and keep excellent employees; and said this new contract is also a
three-year contract. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered.
Councilmember Woodard thanked the Union representatives and City staff for finalizing this
before the end of the year, and Deputy Mayor Schimmels mentioned the contract represents a
reduction in the approved 2013 city budget, which is very important in today's economy. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. It was then moved by
Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
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Special Meeting,Council Minutes: 12-19--2012 Page 1 of 1
Approved by Council: 01-08-2013