This week’s Spokane Valley City Council meeting began with an invocation, the pledge of allegiance and approval of the following meeting agenda.
General Public Comments
Each week, community members can address Councilmembers for up to three minutes during the General Public Comment period, either at the beginning or end of each meeting 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 April 15, 2025, Council meeting.
A motion to approve the consent agenda passed unanimously.
2. Second Reading: Ordinance 25-006 2025 Budget Amendment
A public hearing and first reading on the proposed 2025 Budget amendment occurred at the May 13, 2025, Council meeting. Multiple changes in revenues and expenditures have occurred since the adoption of the 2025 Budget in November 2024, which generates a need for a budget amendment. These changes will impact 14 funds. The proposed amendment will reflect a $5,435,686 revenue increase and $13,984,784 expenditure increase.
A motion to approve Ordinance #25-006 amending Ordinance #24-015, which adopted a budget for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, passed with 5 votes in favor and 1 vote against (CM Yaeger had not yet arrived).
3. First Reading: Ordinance 25-010 Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Plan
The State legislature passed the CTR law in 1991 to help mitigate traffic congestion, improve air quality and reduce the use of fossil fuels. All employers with 100 or more full-time employees are required to implement CTA programs and make efforts to encourage the reduction of single-occupant vehicle commute trips. The Spokane Valley City Council adopted a CTR ordinance in 2010; it has been updated every four years since then. This version is for mid-2025 through mid-2029.
A motion was made to waive the rules and adopt Ordinance #25-010 at its first reading, amending chapter 10.20 SVMC to update the Commute Trip Reduction Plan for years 2025 to 2029; the motion to waive the rules passed with 5 votes in favor and 1 vote against.
The amended motion to adopt Ordinance #25-010 then passed unanimously. (CM Yaeger had not yet arrived).
4. Bid Award: Wellesley Avenue Preservation Project, CIP#353
This project rebuilds Wellesley Avenue from Tolford Road to Isenhart Road and will include stormwater improvements, new pedestrian crossings, upgraded ramps to meet ADA regulations and new lane markings. Staff described the bid process. The estimate for total construction was $1,572,624 and the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder was Big Sky ID Corporation with a bid of $1,077,313.60. The bid tabulation was included in the meeting packet.
A motion to award the Wellesley Avenue Preservation Project to Big Sky ID Corporation in the amount of $1,077,313.60 and authorize the city manager to finalize and execute the construction contract passed with 6 votes in favor and 1 vote against.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
5. Draft 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
The TIP is a list of transportation projects scheduled to be implemented within the city limits of Spokane Valley in the next six years. The draft 2026-2031 TIP contains 33 transportation projects of varying types, including intersection improvements, bridge and grade separation projects, reconstruction/preservation projects, stormwater projects, sidewalk/trail projects, etc. A public hearing for the TIP is tentatively scheduled for June 17, 2025.
6. Affordable and Supporting Housing Funds Discussion
Substitute House Bill 1406 allows local jurisdictions to utilize local state-shared sales and use tax to fund affordable or supportive housing. In 2020, the City Council authorized the City to begin collecting the Affordable and Supportive Sales Tax, which is a rebate of the state sales tax to cities and counties. It is important to note that the consumer does not pay an additional amount for this tax; the 6.5% state sales tax remains the same. The City collects approximately $200,000 each year, and the 2025 end balance is estimated to be $1.2 million. Per RCW 82.14.40, funds may only be used to support affordable housing or rental assistance within the city. Following this discussion, staff will develop options for the Council’s consideration for using the funds.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
(no presentation or discussion)
- Community Development Monthly Report
- Public Works Monthly Report
- Spokane Valley Fire Department Monthly Report
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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