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2013, 01-08 Regular Mtg Minutes MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,January 8,2013 Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: City Staff Torn Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schinimels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos,Councilmember John Holtman, Community Development Dir. Chuck/lather, Cormcilmember Mike Stone, Parks &Rec Director Ben Wick,Councihnember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember Erie Guth,Public Works Director Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Morgan Koudelka, Sr.Administrative Analyst Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Carrie Koudelka,Deputy City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Jerry Sponsellor of Opportunity Baptist Church led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Towey invited Cub Scout Troop 420 to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Deputy City Clerk Koudelka called the roll; all Councihnembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Towey presented the International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) "Voice of the People Award for Transformation" to representatives of the Spokane County Ambulance Services Board and Spokane Valley Fire Department. The award is one of eight awards given throughout the United States based on the improved service ratings for ambulance services in our latest citizen survey. He said in 2009, seventy-nine percent of citizens rated ambulance services as excellent or good and in our 2011 survey, ninety percent rated ambulance services as excellent or good. He presented the award to Cheney Fire Chief Mike Winters, Chair of the Ambulance Services Board, and acknowledged the Fire Department Chiefs in attendance as well as the general manager of American Medical Response. Mayor Towey presented former Councihnember Brenda Grassel with a plaque for her three years of service on the Council. He said he has tremendous respect for her,that she has been a steady voice for the people and said she has raised the bar for this and future Councils. COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Woodard reported that went to the GSI Governor's Elect idea session where he discussed the $4 million needed for the Sullivan Bridge and expressed it as a regional need. He said he went to the Visit Spokane Board meeting to discuss the possibility of the world figure skating championship coming here in 2016 and said that nothing has yet developed. He said he attended the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs meeting and reported they are developing a legislative agenda to take to Olympia. Councilmember Wick had nothing to report. Council Regular Meeting 01-08-2013 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council:01-22-2013 Councilmember Grafos said he attended a number of conferences and read a statement (included as an attachment to the minutes) detailing his experience at the National League of Cities conference he attended in Boston.He said it was beneficial to hear what cities around the country are experiencing and that in attending several priority based budgeting seminars he came away feeling Spokane Valley is well ahead of other cities in our financial sustainability. Deputy Mayor Schimmels said he attended the Spokane Transit Authority(STA)Board meeting, the STA Planning Committee meeting and the Solid Waste Liaison Board meeting sponsored by City of Spokane. He said Spokane is looking at a $9 per ton reduction in our current tipping fee at the transfer stations but he said they have to increase the transaction fee for the operation of that system from the current $7.00 to $15.00. Councilmember Harter said he went to the STA Board meeting and he said ridership is at an all-time high but with that comes questions relating to sustainability with continued growth. He also attended the meeting of the Regional Health District Board and they discussed water chlorination. He said he attended the 9-1-1 Emergency Board meeting, he said many municipalities that don't have enough sales tax funding need to use reserve funds to pay for their needs and they are looking to other agencies, such as Spokane Valley, for help. He said he is involved in SCOPE and said they are able to save the Sheriff's office up to$2 million dollars a year by using the SCOPE volunteer services. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported he attended a number of Mayor's conferences in December and said he is proud to represent Spokane Valley because of the financial situation we are in. He said he attended the Northeast Mayors conference where they discussed problems and solutions common to the east side of the state. He also attended the Regional Clean Air Committee meeting and discussed the burning ban and he said they opted to keep the burning ban perimeter where it is rather than eliminating it. Mayor Towey then read the proclamations for Spokane Valley's Tenth Anniversary and Human Trafficking Awareness Day. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments. Peggy Doering, 11522 E Sunview Circle — said that as the Valleyfest Executive Director she expresses her thanks to Council for the support given to Valleyfest at the December 11, 2012 Council meeting. She said the Valleyfest Board and volunteers will continue to work with hotels and other community partners to achieve the goals of the hotel/motel tax funds to bring tourism to Spokane Valley. 1. 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 12/0712012 27700-27725 $137,944.12 12/07/2012 27726-27772; 1204120007 $289,73598 12/10/2012 4157-4160;4170;27774-27776 $233,275.82 12113/2012 27777-27790 $67,358.64 12/14/2012 27791-27834 $259,916.35 12/19/2012 4171-4174;27835-27836 $59,618.28 12/19/2012 27837 $787.80 12/21/2012 27838-27859 $79,230.51 12/21/2012 27860-27926; 1218120113 $352,159.39 12/2112012 5536-5543 $1,505.50 GRAND TOTAL S1,481,532.39 b. Approval of Payroll for period ending December 15,2012: $273,743.07 c.Approval of Payroll for period ending December,31, 2012: $392,05894 Council Regular Meeting 01-08-2013 Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council:01-22-2013 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2012 Study Session Format e. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 11,2012 Formal Meeting Format f. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2012 Study Session Format g. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 19, 2012 Special Meeting It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and zu1animously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 2.Motion Consideration: Council Vacancy Procedure—Mike Jackson It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve the procedure for filling a Council vacancy as submitted, City Manager Jackson said with the departure of Councilmember Grassel,we have ninety days from the date of the vacancy to fill the position or the County will fill it for us. He said March 21st is the deadline but he said we are Hoping to have it filled by February 5th.He said the applications are due this Friday, January 11th, interviews will be January 29th, and the appointment at the February 5'h Council meeting. The candidates to be interviewed will receive the questions in advance; however the Council does not have to stick to the questions the candidates are given and they can also ask follow-up questions. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion passes. 3. Motion Consideration:Regional Animal Control Services Interlocal Agreement—Morgan Koudelka If was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to finalize and execute the Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services in the City of Spokane Valley. Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka started by thanking Nancy Hill of SCRAPS, Jim Emacio and Bob Wrigley of Spokane County, County Commissioner Todd Mielke, Mike Jackson, Cary Driskell, Mark Calhoun, Former Councilmember Grassel and Councilmember Wick who ensured we undertook a thorough process to provide the best possible service to our citizens. He said the agreement establishes an enterprise fund for animal control, stabilizes cost and service levels, and establishes a board of directors with representatives from the jurisdictions who will meet regularly to monitor costs and performance measures. He said the City of Spokane does not want membership on the board of directors and that is reflected in the number of board members in the agreement. Mr. Koudelka said capital costs will remain fixed with no CPI increase and operating costs will be capped at the annual change in CPI. He said the starting costs are equal to the 2012 costs and there is no escalator for 2014. He said debt service costs will be billed twice yearly and operating costs will be billed monthly except in the first year in which the City will pay the first half-year of cost at the beginning of the year. The agreement includes an operating and a reserve fund, it is for a twenty-year term and it works with or without the participation of the City of Spokane. Mr. Koudelka pointed out and clarified the most recent changes to the draft contract as provided in the packet. He said we wanted to ensure the City would get full use out of the facility for the useful life of the building so that if the County chooses not to renew after twenty years,then any unused value will be refunded to the City. He said the annual budget will include indirect cost as defined in the A-87 cost allocation plan. He said all entities will share equitably in the costs and if better terms are offered to any city or town, those terms will be offered to Spokane Valley as well. Councilmember Grafos asked when the new facility will open.Mr, Koudelka said respondents to the RFP for architectural and engineering services anticipate meeting the goal of opening the beginning of 2014. Councilmember Hafner asked Mr. Koudelka to explain the CPI and the $10,000 reserve funding. Mr. Koudelka said the CPI is a cap on costs. He said in many of our agreements with the County we pay actual costs but we don't always know what those costs will be at the end of the year. He said CPI gives some certainty of what the costs will be but is not assigning an increase to CPI each year. There is no CPI adjustment for capital cost for the life of the agreement. He said the $10,000 operating reserve is to account for any needs that were not budgeted or anticipated, that ensures we have sufficient cash flow throughout the year. He said there is also a building debt services reserve fund of$30,000 to cover larger Council Regular Meeting 01-08-2013 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council:01-22-2013 expenses related to the facility. This fund allows us to respond quickly to needs such as water damage or other emergencies as they may arise and helps as insurance to make sure payments are made should one of the entities not make a payment on time. He said that entity would be responsible to replenish the fund. Mr. Koudelka clarified that our cash reserve is a percentage of the operating costs paid into the operating reserve.Mayor Towey invited public comments. Nancy Hill, SCRAPS Director thanked Council and staff for going through the process and working out the language on the interlocal agreement. She said the staff she has worked with have been thoughtful, helpful and thorough and that SCRAPS is looking forward to continuing service in Spokane Valley. Councilmember Woodard said he thinks the contract is good and thanked Nancy Hill for continually reducing cost and that he looks forward to the new structure for the animals. Councilmetnber Wick said the contract has come a long way since we first started and he thinks it is a great regional model. Councilmember Schimmels commended SCRAPS and the County for the past nine years of smooth operating with their service and thanked staff for all the hours put into negotiating the contract. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion Passes, PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments.No comments were offered. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 4. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey No comments. INFORMATION ONLY The Department Monthly Reports and Planning Commission Minutes of November 8, 2012, were for information only and were not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: N/A 7, EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending/Potential Litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)] It was moved by Deputy Mayor ScJiim eels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn into Executive Session for approximately thirty minutes to discuss pending/potential litigation, and that no action will be taken upon return to open session. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:07 p.m. At approximately 7:37 p.m., Deputy City Attorney announced that the meeting would be extended another ten minutes. Mayor Towey declared Council out of Executive Session at 7:49; after which it was moved by Councilmember Wick, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. 7 • *.k• (7/2 AT ,S.': JTh inas E.To« y, Mayor - Christine Bainbridge, ity Clerk Council Regular Meeting 01-08-2013 Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council:01-22-2013 • COMMITTEE REPORT IN DECEMBER I ATTENDED THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE IN BOSTON AND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN TO BOSTON LIKE MYSELF, IT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH THE TRIP JUST TO FEEL THE HISTORY AND SEE THE MANY HISTORIC SITES PRESENT IN THIS CITY. BUT FROM A BUSINESS STANDPOINT AND AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY I FOUND THIS TRIP VERY BENEFICIAL FROM THE STANDPOINT OF WHAT CITIES ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES ARE EXPERIENCING FROM THIS ECONOMIC DOWNTURN. THESE CONFERENCES ALLOW YOU TO COMPARE HOW OTHER CITIES ARE COPING WITH CHALLENGES TO THE ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THEIR REGIONS. I ATTENDED A NUMBER OF VERY INFORMATIVE SEMINARS, TWO OF WI-IICH WERE PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING AND THE ROLE OF CITIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. MY TAKE AWAY FROM THESE SEMINARS IS THAT THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY IS NOT ONLY MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IN IMPLEMENTING MANY OF THE PRINCIPALS OF PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING BUT YOU LEAVE THESE SEMINARS WITH A STRONG SENSE THAT OUR CITY IS FAR AHEAD OF MANY OTHER MUNICIPALITES IN HOW TO PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE, RIGHT SIZED MIX OF SERVICES TO OUR CITIZENS. HERE ARE FOUR ELEMENTS OF PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING BEING IMPLEMENTED IN OUR CITY BY THIS COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS. #1 IDENTIFYING AND SEPARATING CYCLICAL REVENUE CHALLENGES FROM STRUCTURAL DEFICITS WHEN PREPARING BUDGETS. THE NECCESITY TO INCREASE REVENUE WITH NEW TAXES AND FEES WHILE PREPARING BUDGETS DURING ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS SHOULD BE WEIGHED CAREFULLY BY CITY OFFICIALS. THESE ACTIONS CAN OFTEN IMPEDE THE PACE OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY FOR A CITY, AND SHOULD BE TAKEN ONLY AFTER CAREFUL ANALYSIS OF THE CAUSE OF REVENUE SHORTFALLS, ARE CURRENT BUDGETARY CHALLENGES DUE TO STRUCTURAL DEFICITS? EXAMPLE: A LONG TERM DEBT OBLIGATION DUE TO FINANCING AN EVENT CENTER, OR SIMPLY A RESULT OF TEMPORARY CYCLICAL REVENUE DOWNTURNS THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED BY PRIORITIZING AND ALIGNING SERVICES TO MEET CURRENT REVENUES. #2 ALIGN WAGES AND BENEFITS TO ACTUAL COSTS,USING A TOTAL COMPENSATION MODEL. ALLOCATE RESOURCES BASED ON CLEARLY DEFINED RESPONSIBILITIES AND MEASURE NOT BY DEPARTMENT, BUT BY CLEARLY DEFINED INDIVIDUAL RESULTS. '3 PRIORITIZE ANNUAL BUDGETING FOR EACH DEPARTMENT BY SCORING THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH SERVICE PROVIDED BY THAT DEPARTMENT. THE RESOURCES DEDICATED TO EACH SERVICE NEED TO BE REVIEWED AND CONTINUED OR DISCONTINUED BASED ON RESULTS. #4 SPEND WITHIN YOUR MEANS? ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS? HOW MUCH REVENUE DO WE HAVE? HOW MUCH REVENUE DO WE NEED? THIS ANALYSIS OF PRESENT AND POTENTIAL FUTURE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES IS THE ESSENTIAL ELEMENT IN PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING. THE OTHER SEMINAR I ATTENDED WAS THE ROLE OF CITIES IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. AGAIN, MANY OF THE POLICIES DISCUSSED AT THIS SEMINAR HAVE ALREADY BEEN IMPLEMENTED BY THIS COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER, AND THE DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS. OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO FUTURE ECONOMIC SUCCESS IS TO INSURE THE CITY REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT NOT ONLY REFLECTS THE LONG TERM VISION OF THE CITY, BUT THAT IT ALSO BRINGS A BALANCE TO THE REALITIES OF THE MARKETPLACE. WREN A CITY SPEAKS ABOUT ENCOURAGING, CREATING OR PROVIDING DIRECTION FOR PRIVATE BUSINESS OPPORTUNTIES, SUB-AREA PLANS, CHARETTES, AND TALK OF DISTRICTS ARE OFTEN NOT FAR BEHIND. CITY PLANNERS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS CREATING MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES BY CREATING DISTRICTS IS"MUNICIPAL SPEAK"FOR AN EVENTUAL MANDATE AND A PUBLIC ENTITY USING ITS POLICE POWER TO CREATE "WINNERS OR LOSERS"IN THE MARKETPLACE. MOST OFTEN COMPANIES, EITHER FORTUNE 500'S OR SMALLER EMPLOYERS, DECIDE TO LOCATE IN A PARTICULAR MARKET AREA NOT BECAUSE OF THE 50 YEAR VISION OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PLANNERS, BUT BECAUSE OF THE PREDICTABILITY OF THE CITY PERMITTING PROCESS, OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY STAFF, TIME TO MARKET, LEASE RATES,AVAILABLE LAND OR BUILDINGS, ON SITE PARKING, EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE,THE AVAILABILITY OF AN EDUCATED WORK FORCE, RELIABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION,AND AFFECTIVE FIRE PROTECTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE, ROAD PRESERVATION, PARKS, BIKE LANES, WALKING TRAILS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH COMMON SENSE REGULATIONS WILL ATTRACT YOUNGER WORKERS, FAMILIES, JOBS,REVENUES,AND EXPANDED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY TO OUR CITY, CITY VISIONS SHOULD BE FEASIBLE, REALISTIC ABOUT COSTS, AND VALIDATED THROUGH MARKET ANALYSIS. CITIES SHOULD BE CAREFUL THAT THEY ARE NOT FOCUSING RESOURCES ON WHAT THEY: ARE "ABLE TO DO TO THEIR CITIZENS" BUT RATHER ON "WHAT THEY CAN DO FOR THEIR CITIZENS". THANK YOU, QUESTIONS? !w ',r'- CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: January 8, 2013 Department Director Approval: ❑ Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business El new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Procedure for Filling Council Vacancy GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.13.020, RCW 42.12.070, City of Spokane Valley Governance Manual 2B. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council used a similar process in 2009 and 2011.. Council discussed the current vacancy process at the December 18, 2012 Council study session meeting. BACKGROUND: On December 11, 2012, Councihmmber Brenda Grassel resigned her position by verbal notice, effective December 31, 2012. Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.020, City Council has within ninety (90) days of the vacancy, to appoint a qualified person to the vacant position. If this timeframe is not met, the City's authority in this matter would cease and the County would appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. The date to meet the ninety day deadline is March 21, 2013. The proposed draft timeline for this process is as follows: December 21, 28,and January 4: publication of the notice of vacancy January 2,2013: council sends list to City Manager, of desired interview questions January 8,2013: council approves Procedure and list of candidate questions January 11,2013,4:00 p.m. Deadline for applications to be received by the City clerk January 15,2013, 5:00 p.m.: Executive session to review applications January 15, 2013, 6:00 p.m.: Determine list of those applicants to interview (open session) January 29, 2013, 6:00 p.m.: Interviews of selected applicants(open session) February 5,2013, 5:00 p.m.: Executive session to discuss applicant interviews February 5, 2013, 6:00 p.m.: Appointment of applicant(open session)— after which applicant is sworn in and takes seat at the dias. Once Council makes the appointment, the newly appointed Councihnember's term would begin immediately and end once the November 2013 general election results are certified,which is expected to be November 26, 2013. OPTIONS: Move to proceed with the process as drafted or modified; or take other appropriate action. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to approve the 'Procedure for Filling a Council Vacancy" as submitted. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: none STAFFICOUNCIL CONTACT: Mike Jackson/Cary Driskell ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Procedure for Filling a Council Vacancy; 2. Draft Questions for Council Candidates SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURE FOR"FILLING A COUNCIL VACANCY A. TimelinelProcedure: 1. Publication The City will publish the vacancy and invite citizens of the City who are interested and qualified to sit as a Council member, to apply on an application form provided by the City. Qualifications to sit as a Council member are set forth in RCW 35A.13.020,which refers to RCW 3 5A.12.030. The vacancy announcement will be published December 21,December 28,and January 4, 2. Tuesday,January 8,2013. Council approves list of candidate questions. 3.Deadline for the City Clerlt to receive applications shall be no later than 4:00 p.m.Friday, January 11,2013. 4. January IS,2013: Review applications and select those to interview 5:00 p.m. City Council will meet and adjourn to executive session to review and discuss all of the applications. After the review and discussion, 6:00 p.m. City Council will return to open session to discuss and select applicants to interview. Selection will be by nomination and second. A vote will be taken and candidates receiving three or more votes will be interviewed. Immediately after the January 15,2013 meeting, the Clerk will send a list of questions to all those to be interviewed. 5.Tuesday,January 29,2013 The interviews will be conducted. Each interview will be a maximum of 30 minutes. 6.February 5,2013 5:00 p.m. Council will have an executive session(closed session)to discuss applicants. 6:00 p.m. Council will vote in open session to fill the vacancy. Upon selection of the new councilmember, that person will be sworn in by the Clerk, and take their seat at the dias. B. Interview Questions/Process: 1. City Council members interested in submitting interview questions for applicants to answer will provide their top five questions (which they have rank ordered in terms of importance) to the City Manager by end of day Wednesday,January 2, 2013 2. Staff will compile the list of City Council members' questions. Where questions are regarding the same topic, staff will combine them while attempting to capture the specificity of the individual question. 3. Council will approve the final questions. 4.Each Councilmember will ask each candidate up to three of the questions. 5. Candidates will be interviewed in alphabetical order of last name. C. Voting Process: 1.A City Council member may nominate an applicant to fill the vacancy. A second is required. If no second is received, that applicant shall not be considered further unless no applicant receives a second, in which case all applicants who were nominated may be considered again. Once the nominations are given,the Mayor will close the nominations and Council will proceed to vote. 2.Any vote to approve an applicant shall be by voice or raised hand in the affirmative or negative. 3. The vacancy can only be filled if a majority of the City Council present affirmatively votes for the applicant, i.e. if five City Council members are present, this would require at least three out of five City Council members voting for an applicant. 4. If no applicant receives a majority of votes from the City Council, their the three applicants receiving the most affirmative votes would be considered in a second round. In a second round of consideration, the same process would be followed as before to determine if one applicant receives a majority of affirmative votes. If one of the three applicants still fails to receive a majority of affirmative, then the two applicants of the three who received the most affirmative votes would then be considered in a third round. In a third round of consideration,the same process would be followed as before to determine if one applicant receives a majority of affirmative votes. In the possible case of a vote resulting in one applicant gaining the most votes (but not a majority of votes of all councilmembers) and a three-way tie of three other candidates, Council will proceed with a second vote. 5. In the event the City Council fails after three rounds to arrive at a majority vote for an applicant, then the City Manager shall flip a coin to determine who shall fill the vacancy, with the applicant whose last name is closest to the letter A being assigned "heads" and the other person assigned "tails." D. Seating of New City Council Member: 1. Once an applicant has either received a majority of votes or wins the coin flip, the City Clerk shall administer the oath of office, and the new corrncilmeniber will be officially seated as a City Council member. E. Questions for Candidates: Candidates should be prepared to answer any of the following questions, even though every question might not be asked of each candidate. Potential Council Applicant Interview Questions 1. What is the primary responsibility of a councilperson to the citizens of Spokane Valley? 2. What are the most important issues we as a city are faced with today? 3. As a councilperson, one of the most challenging issues we face is balancing the budget for the City. Given that the majority of our revenue is from sales tax and property tax, how would you propose to strike a balance between revenues and expenses? At what point would you support additional revenues to maintain service levels? 4. Please explain what you think the most difficult aspect of being on the council would be. S. Discuss your ideas on pavement preservation. What do you believe is/are the solutions for long term sustainability of our roads? 6. How can we determine what the citizens want for the future of Spokane Valley? 7. What do you envision the City of Spokane Valley will be like in ten and twenty years from now? 8. What are the three highest priorities the City needs to address and how do you propose to address these issues? 9. What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the City Council? 10. All total, Council members serve on approximately twenty different boards, committees, councils and task forces. Does your Iife style allow you to serve on at least three or four outside committees and share these responsibilities?It could mean up to 10 hours per month in addition to your Council duties. Would you be able to serve up to 100 hours per month as a City Council Member? 11. Do you plan to run andfor actively campaign for the November election for what will be a four- year term? 12. Have you attended City Council meetings in the past? 13. What lessons did you learn from attending Council meetings? 14. Why do you want to be on the city council? 15. What training and learning have you undertaken to understand the form of government into which you would be entering and the legal restrictions and responsibilities of a council member under Washington statutes? 16. What do you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember and what do you offer the City? 17. 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