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 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.
#2 – Resolution 26-010: Adopting the 2026 Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
The Council last reviewed and discussed this item at the July 7, 2026 meeting. The HMP is designed to reduce or eliminate the potential for loss of life and/or property damage from natural or human-caused hazards. The plan identifies risks and vulnerabilities throughout Spokane County and includes strategies and actions that may decrease the impact of hazards before they occur. Spokane Valley is one of 16 agencies within the County’s larger plan and Council provided direction in 2024 to participate in the current update that happens about every five years. Several city staff members contributed to the development of the update. Formal adoption of the Plan allows the City to remain eligible for specific state and federal funding.
A motion to approve Resolution 26-010 adopting the Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Plan and Community Wildfire Protection Plan passed unanimously.
#3 – Planning Commission Appointment
According to Spokane Valley Municipal Code, members of each city committee or board are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the Council. There is a vacant seat on the Planning Commission due to a member’s resignation. Staff outlined the process for volunteer recruitment and application collection.
A motion to confirm the Mayor’s nomination of Daniel Jorgensen to the Planning Commission for a term to begin July 1, 2026 and expire on Dec. 31, 2027 passed unanimously.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
#4 – Sunshine Disposal, Inc. Expansion
On Dec. 27, 2024, the Council approved an agreement with the City and Sunshine Disposal, which expires Dec. 31, 2034. As part of the agreement, Sunshine Disposal agreed to make improvements to the transfer facility to allow for increased capacity to accommodate the population growth in Spokane Valley. The deadline for completion of improvements is Dec. 31, 2027. Sunshine Disposal staff provided an update on the University Road Transfer Station project expansion. The project is currently in the Design and Permitting stage. Construction is slated to begin in Fall 2026 and be completed by Fall 2027.
#5 – Potential Grant Opportunity: Federal Local Bridge Program
The Washington State Department of Transportation expects federal funds to become available soon through the Federal Local Bridge Program. Applications are due Aug. 7, 2026. Three eligible bridges within the city have been prioritized for preventative maintenance funding: Fancher Road bridge over BNSF, Barker Road bridge over BNSF and Barker Road bridge over the Spokane River. The proposed project would combine the three bridges into one request for funding to apply surface sealer to the bridge decks.
The Council reached consensus to proceed with the proposed application. A final cost estimate and match amount will be brought to the Council for a motion consideration at the July 21, 2026 meeting.
#6 – Auto Row Update on Marketing and Economic Impact Study
Because auto sales are a key source of retail sales tax collected by the City, sustaining and growing the Auto Row District is vital for long-term budgetary stability. Strategic support of the Auto Row businesses ensures that car buyers from across the region continue to come to Spokane Valley to purchase vehicles. Staff described the two initiatives: a marketing campaign to increase awareness and auto purchases and an economic development study designed to illuminate the impacts of investments in Auto Row.
The total cost of these services is $184,533, consisting of a $84,533 contract with ECOnorthwest for the impact survey and a $100,000 contract with 116 & West for marketing services. Funding will be provided through the Economic Development department’s existing budget.
#7 – Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) Opportunity Fund Status Update
On November 18, 2025, the City Council approved placing $170,000 of 2026 Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) revenue into the Opportunity Fund, which is designed to strengthen Spokane Valley as a destination for regional and national events and generate overnight lodging demand. The fund is intended to prioritize events that translate directly into hotel stays at Spokane Valley properties. On May 5, 2026, City Council adopted Ordinance 26-006; this established the Opportunity Fund granting process, eligibility requirements, review framework, and contract requirements. Staff provided an operational walkthrough of the upcoming application launch, the marketing strategy to attract event organizers, and the timeline for application review.
About Spokane Valley City Council
City Council meetings occur most Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Spokane Valley City Hall, 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, and online via Zoom. Meeting agendas and minutes are available at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/Agendas. Community members are invited to attend Council meetings to participate in action items or public comment periods in-person or online. Council meetings are broadcast on Comcast channel 14. Email the Council at CityCouncil@SpokaneValleyWA.gov or learn more at SpokaneValleyWA.gov/CityCouncil.
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