This week’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting began with an invocation, the pledge of allegiance and approval of the meeting agenda. Council excused the absence of Councilmember Merkel.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Haley presented a proclamation for National Public Health Week, which was accepted by Kelli Hawkins of Spokane Regional Health District.
General Public Comments
Each week, community members have an opportunity to address Councilmembers for up to three minutes during the General Public Comment period, either at the beginning or end of each meeting, either in person or via Zoom.
ACTION ITEMS
#1 Consent Agenda
The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers for paying city expenses and payroll and minutes from the Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 11 and March 4, 2025, Council meetings.
#2 Flora Cross Country Complex – County Sewer Easement
Due to the position of the starting chute at the future cross country course, a sewer access road and easement must be relocated. A motion to authorize the city manager to execute the necessary easement documents passed unanimously.
#3 Flora Cross Country Complex – GMP Amendment #2
The project will continue under Walker Construction with a GMP Amendment of $2.87 million plus contingency for a total not to exceed $6 million. The motion passed unanimously.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
#4 Precinct Remodel Update
To accommodate additional police officers, design work for remodeling the Spokane Valley Police Precinct will proceed, including bid alternates #1 and #2. Council reached consensus to move forward.
#5 Staffing and Master Fee Schedule Update
Due to workload increases, Council reached consensus to hire one ROW inspector, one senior engineer, and one engineering tech II, update the ROW permit fees, and amend the 2025 budget as needed.
#6 Governance Manual Update
Updates include changes to meeting formats, decorum, and social media/public records rules. Council agreed to bring the updated manual back for formal consideration.
#7 Group Homes Update
Staff reviewed legal limitations and proposed changes to require business licenses and state compliance documentation for group homes. The city may revoke licenses if violations of health/safety laws occur.
About Spokane Valley City Council
City Council meetings occur most Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, online via Zoom or Comcast channel 14. Meeting agendas and minutes are available at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/Agendas. Email the Council at CityCouncil@SpokaneValleyWA.gov or learn more at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/CityCouncil.
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