Spokane Valley public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider the adoption of the 2026 Master Fee Schedule and a change order for City Hall repairs. The agenda also includes an administrative report regarding Kratom.
- Resolution 25-013: 2026 Master Fee Schedule adoption
- Motion Consideration: Garco Change Order for City Hall Repairs
- Approval of Claim Vouchers totaling $1,507,125.44
- Approval of Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2025: $731,880.58
- Administrative Report: Kratom Discussion
TPA Commission -Regular Meeting
The Spokane Valley Tourism Promotion Area Commission will review financial and hotel analytics reports. The body will also discuss a proposed update to the Opportunity Fund code text under Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 3.21. This agenda contains only informational items and public comment opportunities.
- Review of monthly financial report by Lesli Brassfield
- Presentation of hotel analytics reports for September and October
- Discussion of proposed Spokane Valley Municipal Code section 3.21 update regarding the Opportunity Fund code text
- Public comment opportunity on TPA Commission business
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several action items including a second reading for a school speed camera program. Other topics include lodging tax grant allocations, a 5-year plan to address homelessness, and a K-9 patrol deputy position.
- Ordinance 25-018: Second Read School Speed Camera Program
- Ordinance 25-019: First Read Wireless Communication Tower Height Reg Amendment
- Resolution 25-018: Legal Newspaper of Record
- 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Allocations
- 5-Year Plan to Prevent & Address Homelessness Adoption
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding Land Use Scenarios. This meeting is intended for commissioners to have an open discussion in a round-table format.
- Study Session: Land Use Scenarios presented by Steve Roberge
Council Meeting
The City Council will review two budget-related ordinances. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for claim vouchers and payroll, as well as administrative reports regarding fees and communication towers.
- Ordinance 25-015: Second Read 2025 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 25-017: Second Read 2026 Budget
- Claim Vouchers totaling $2,578,644.70
- Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2025: $753,527.46
- 2026 Fee Resolution administrative report
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the final 2026 budget. The meeting also includes considerations for a homeless outreach contract amendment and retail theft emphasis.
- Public Hearing: Final 2026 Budget
- Motion Consideration: Homeless Outreach Contract Amendment
- Motion Consideration: Retail Theft Emphasis
- Consent Agenda: $6,097,329.57 in claim vouchers
- Consent Agenda: $757,574.35 payroll for period ending October 31, 2025
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Special Meeting
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will hear presentations regarding requests for the Spokane Valley Ice Facility. Following these presentations, members will discuss and vote on formal award recommendations for funds 105 and 104.
- Innovia Foundation: Spokane Valley Ice Facility operations request
- City of Spokane Valley: Infrastructure improvement for future ice sports facility capital request
- Development of funding recommendations for funds 105 and 104
Council Meeting
The City Council will review a first reading for a school speed camera program and a second reading for a property tax ordinance. Additional discussions include an economic trends update and a report on Balfour Park.
- Ordinance 25-018: First Read School Speed Camera (SSC) Program
- Ordinance 25-016: Second Read Property Tax Ordinance
- Motion Consideration: TPA Opportunity Fund Authorization
- Admin Report: EWU Economic Trends Update
- Admin Report: Balfour Park Update
City Council Special Meeting with Legislators
The City Council is meeting with legislators to discuss the city's legislative priorities for 2026. The discussion includes specific funding requests and various policy statements.
- Capital Budget request for Balfour Park
- Barker Road/Interstate 90 Interchange funding request
- Sullivan/Trent Interchange funding request
- Public Safety and Behavioral Health policy statement
- Housing Affordability policy statement
Planning Commission Meeting
The Spokane Valley Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to review CTA-2025-0002, which covers reconsideration and findings of fact for a wireless communication tower height proposal. Staff members Lori Barlow and Adam Knight will present the item alongside draft documents outlining approval or denial scenarios. The agenda also includes routine administrative steps such as approving previous minutes and allowing public comment on non-agenda topics.
- Discussion of CTA-2025-0002 regarding reconsideration and findings of fact for a wireless communication tower height
- Review of draft approval and denial findings for the tower proposal
- Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting
- Public comment period on topics not listed as public hearings or specific agenda items
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss a first reading of a property tax ordinance and a budget proposal for 2026. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding the review of a public employee.
- Ordinance 25-016: First Read Property Tax Ordinance
- 2026 TPA Budget Proposal motion consideration
- Executive Session to review a public employee
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee - Special Meeting
The committee will hear presentations from various organizations seeking lodging tax grant funding. Members will rank these projects by priority to develop award recommendations for the City Council.
- Spokane Conservation District presentation
- Cody Productions, Inc presentation
- CNC Productions, Inc presentation
- Washington State Quilters - Spokane Chapter presentation
- Spokane Valley Summer Theatre presentation
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a 2025 budget amendment. The meeting also includes the first reading of ordinances for the 2025 budget amendment and the 2026 budget.
- Public hearing: 2025 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 25-015: First Read 2025 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance 25-017: First Read 2026 Budget
- Motion consideration: Federal Legislative Agenda
- Consent Agenda: $4,334,209.18 in claim vouchers and $695,133.37 in payroll
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting at City Hall. The agenda includes an executive session to review a public employee, though no action will be taken in open session.
- Executive session to review a Public Employee
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider CTA-2025-0002. This item involves a discussion on wireless communication tower height.
- Public Hearing: CTA-2025-0002 - Wireless Communication Tower Height
Hearing Examiner Meeting: SUB-2025-0003
The Hearing Examiner will review a proposal for the Greenline Subdivision at 15621 E Valleyway Ave. The project involves a 26-lot subdivision submitted by Simpson Engineers LLC on behalf of Valleyway Group LLC.
- Greenline Subdivision - 26 lot subdivision
- 15621 E Valleyway Ave
TPA Commission -Regular Meeting
The TPA Commission will review several action items including an Opportunity Fund proposal and technology services. The commission is also scheduled to consider scope and fee proposals from Spokane Sports and 116 & West.
- RHCA Opportunity Fund Proposal
- RHCA Technology Services Proposal
- Spokane Sports 2026 Scope and Fee Proposal
- 116 & West 2026 Scope and Fee Proposal
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 preliminary budget. The meeting also includes discussion on Prop 1 implementation and a proposed ordinance for 2026 property taxes.
- Public Hearing: 2026 Budget
- Motion Consideration: Prop 1 Implementation
- Admin Report: 2025 Budget Amendment
- Proposed Ordinance adopting 2026 property taxes
- Spokane Safe & Healthy Task Force Discussion
Council Meeting
The City Council will review the preliminary 2026 budget and a report on Prop 1 implementation. The meeting also includes a motion to consider Right of Way Acquisition Agents.
- Approval of claim vouchers totaling $3,607,531.40
- Approval of payroll for pay period ending September 30, 2025, totaling $764,328.21
- Motion consideration for Right of Way Acquisition Agents: Gloria Mantz and Robert Blegen
- City Manager presentation of the 2026 Budget
- Administrative report on Prop 1 Implementation
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will review findings of fact regarding a home business licensing code text amendment. The commission will also hold a study session concerning wireless communication tower height.
- Findings of Fact for CTA-2025-0001: Home Business Licensing
- Study Session for CTA-2025-0002: Wireless Communication Tower Height
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several action items including a state legislative agenda and an appointment to the HCDAC. Administrative reports regarding retail strategies, speed cameras, and the Right of Way Program are also scheduled.
- Mayor’s HCDAC Appointment – Gloria Mantz
- 2026 State Legislative Agenda
- Holiday City Closure
- Retail Strategies Annual Report
- Speed Camera Update
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public input session regarding an ice arena. Additionally, the council will conduct a public hearing concerning the Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Ice Arena Public Input Session
- Public Hearing: Solid Waste Management Plan
TPA Commission -Special Meeting
The TPA Commission is meeting to discuss the 2026 budget distribution. This discussion includes the TPA Opportunity Fund, technology purchases, and funding for consultants.
- 2026 TPA Budget Distribution discussion
- TPA Opportunity Fund
- Technology Purchase
- Distribution of funding to consultants
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 revenues and budget. Additional items include a second reading of an ordinance regarding business license thresholds and a resolution concerning flag policy.
- Public Hearing: 2026 Revenues/Budget
- Ordinance 25-014: Second Read Business License Threshold
- Resolution 25-016: Flag Policy
- Motion to set 2026 Budget Hearing for October 21
- Consent Agenda: $3,366,065.15 in claim vouchers and $686,385.23 in payroll
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss pending litigation in an executive session. No formal public comments or testimony will be accepted during this meeting.
- Executive session regarding pending litigation
Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding interim ordinance 25-013 on communications tower height restrictions. The meeting also includes considerations for the 2026 TPA budget and work plan, as well as opioid settlements.
- Public Hearing: Interim Ordinance 25-013 Communications Tower Height Restrictions
- Resolution 25-017: Reaffirming Finding of Fact and Ordinance 25-013
- Ordinance 25-014: First Read, Business License Threshold
- Motion Consideration: 2026 TPA Budget & Work Plan
- Motion Consideration: Perdue Pharma & Secondary Manufacturer’s Opioid Settlements
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will meet to consider a code text amendment regarding home business licensing. This item includes a public hearing and a presentation by Levi Basinger.
- Public Hearing: CTA-2025-0001 - Home Business Licensing
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several motion items including a connecting communities grant, a CHIP grant, and an agreement with the DNR. The meeting also includes administrative reports regarding the 2026 state legislative agenda and business license ordinances.
- Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program Grant
- CHIP Grant involving Habitat for Humanity & SNAP
- Interlocal Agreement with DNR
- Claim Vouchers totaling $6,789,420.03
- Payroll for pay period ending August 31, 2025: $760,088.96
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a motion regarding the Sprague Preservation Project award and an Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County Water District #3. Additionally, staff will provide reports on a potential Connecting Communities Program grant and a Solid Waste Management Plan.
- Sprague Preservation Project Award
- Spokane County Water District #3 ILA
- Connecting Communities Program potential grant
- Solid Waste Management Plan discussion
Spokane Valley Homeless Housing Task Force
The Spokane Valley Homeless Housing Task Force will review updates regarding the Homeless Outreach Program. The body will also discuss updates to the Five-Year Homeless Housing Plan.
- Homeless Outreach Program Update
- Five-Year Homeless Housing Plan Update
- Approval of July Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding a draft code text amendment for home businesses. The meeting includes administrative reports and the approval of minutes from August 14, 2025.
- Study Session: CPA-2025-0001 - Home Business Code Text Amendment
Council Meeting
The Spokane Valley City Council will vote on extending solid waste collection contracts, which set local trash and recycling service terms, and submit a Local Technical Assistance Committee application that could fund community development projects. Routine financial approvals, including $3,151,872.25 in claim vouchers and $708,987.76 in payroll, are scheduled for group action. Staff also will present updates on 2026 budget estimates, compression brake regulations, and local grant programs.
- Approval of solid waste collection contract extensions (public comment allowed)
- Submission of a city LTAC application for state technical assistance funding
- Group approval of $3,151,872.25 in claim vouchers and $708,987.76 in payroll
- Staff presentation on 2026 estimated budget revenues and expenditures
- Administrative reports on CHIP grants, SNAP programs, and compression brake policies
TPA Commission -Regular Meeting
The TPA Commission will review financial and administrative reports including June 2025 hotel data. The commission is also scheduled to consider the 2026 Work Plan and Budget for recommendation.
- Review of 2026 Work Plan and Budget
- Review of 2025 Annual Summary Report
- Review of June 2025 Hotel Data
- Cross Country Course Update
Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider a bid award for Pines/BNSF GSP and an NCAA venue lease agreement. Additionally, staff will provide updates on the Sullivan property and discuss a City LTAC application.
- Pines/BNSF GSP Bid Award
- NCAA Venue Lease Agreement
- Sullivan Property Update
- City LTAC Application Discussion
City Council - Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting at City Hall. The agenda consists of an executive session to discuss pending litigation, with no action planned upon return to open session.
- Executive session regarding pending litigation
Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding housing and land use. The session is presented by Steve Roberge and focuses on RPCA Housing.
- Study Session: Housing and Land Use (RPCA Housing)
Council Meeting
The City Council will consider a second reading of Ordinance 25-012 regarding the Fatbeam franchise. The council also intends to consider a motion for the Precinct Remodel Project Award.
- Ordinance 25-012 Second Read: Fatbeam Franchise
- Motion Consideration: Precinct Remodel Project Award
- Approval of Claim Vouchers: $10,189,930.17
- Approval of Payroll for pay period ending July 31, 2025: $805,589.40
- Proclamation: Tom Towey Day
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several action items including a first reading of two ordinances. The meeting also includes discussions on an ILA steering committee and a potential grant opportunity from the Transportation Improvement Board.
- Ordinance 25-012: First Read Fatbeam Franchise
- Ordinance 25-013: First Read Emergency Interim Ord. for Communications Tower Restrictions
- Motion Consideration: Steering Committee of Elected Officials ILA
- Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opp: Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)