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2007, 03-20 Study Session
-X--t: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 CM' IIALL COUNCIL C I[ANIBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor lease Turn Off All Electronic Devices During the Meeti 6:14) p.m DIS(*USSION LEADER St RJE(T/AC1-F%`lTY GOAL Errtplot'Ce Inmxtuctions. Angie Harley. CenterPlace Administrative .Assistant, by Parks & Recreution Director Alike.Iacksan Tanis Schmidt. Planning Teclutician. by Planning .1.lanuger Greg .4kC'ormick RLvJ Pegrant C u&vrruction Inapectvr for Derelnpment, by Public Works Director Nei! Kersten Hal If "e, Assistant Engineer-Stornnvater, by Public (Forks Director Neil Kersten 1. Chris Bertv'Chris Bainhridsc 3. Marina Sukup (20 minutes) 4. Mike Connelly/Marina Sukup (20 minutes) 5. Mike Connelly (20 minuses) 6. Cary Driskell (20 minutes) 7. Mayor Wilhite 8. Mayor Wilhite ADJOURN AGENDA CITY Or SPOIC.ANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL NVORK.SIIEET STUDY SESSION Paperless AgendatfNoictwk Computers Discumion/Infotmatio Sign Code Update Discussion/Information Vacation of Streets, Payment of Value Discimion/Infotmation Public Records Ordinance Discussionllnformal ion Purchasing Policy Revisions Discussion/Informatioi Advance Agenda Additions Discussion/Inforniation Council Chc.-;k in Discu~sinnf Information ,vote. 11uJ slj ather"ise noted above., there will be no public cam mcats at Council Study Sessions. However, Council •tways reserver the right to request information from the public and staff as appropriate. During meetings held by the City of Spokane Vallev Council, de Council reserves the riot to take "action" on any item listed or subsequently added to the agenda. The tam .,action" means to deliberate, discuss, review, consider, evaluate, or make a collective positive or negative deciaion. 40TIM lndividuats plannins a ancad Use meeting wlto require spccml uriswmm to Wx0ffmxxWo physical, hearing, or other imp invents, .piewc contact ( the City Clot st i "9) 921-IOM as won to possible w Uut wTangetnents may be madc CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 03-20-07 City Manager Sign-off- Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Paperless Agendas/Notebook Computers GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Almost since this City's inception, staff has made a full council packet available at the front reception desk for any member of the public who wishes to see any documentation associated with the Council packet; and occasionally, citizens preview that packet. With the March 6, 2007 Council packet, staff made the first step to grant more of the public further access to all of the same documentation Councilmembers receive prior to a regular meeting. Beginning with that Council packet, everyone with Internet access could view the Council's agenda, and with the exception of the very large Accomplishments Powerpoint, also view all of the documentation associated with each item. Also during the first few years of the City's inception, Council voiced the idea of eventually having paperless agendas. Paperless agendas will save stuff time in agenda preparation, conserve natural resources by eliminating the significant amount of paper and copier toner and copier wear and tear used under the ctuTent system, and most importantly, provide more citizens with convenient and timely access to the agenda information, giving the citizenry more information hands-on, and thereby making them more informed and aware of their government in action. Staff currently makes 27 full agenda packets, which includes packets for councilmembers, staff, a file copy, and the press. To take further advantage of the technological capabilities of the City, Council might want to consider use of a computer notebook. Such a computer notebook would enable councilmembers to simply "click" on the hyperlinks from the agenda to see the individual documents, and have the bonus of being able to _jot down notes on the notebook. Code Compliance Officer Chris Berg will give a demonstration of the computer notebook's capabilities. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: Chris Bainbridge and Chris Berg ATTACHMENTS CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 20, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information 0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative Report. Spokane County Multi-Jurisdiction All- Hazard Mitigation Plan. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: 44 CFR 201 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council was briefed on the Hazard Mitigation Plan on December 7, 2004, and given an update on August 15, 2006. The overview of the Final Plan was presented to Council on March 6, 2007. BACKGROUND: In 2000, the U.S. Congress passed legislation requiring the development of Hazard Mitigation Plan by each state and local government jurisdiction before November 1, 2004, as a condition of receiving disaster mitigation funding. The Spokane County Division of Emergency Management has finalized and FEMA has approved the Spokane County Multi- Jurisdiction All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan is very general, but there are areas where the City of Spokane Valley may wish to supplement the Plan either on its own, or in conjunction with other public and private agencies, either because of past disaster events or because of location. It should be noted that there are five °disaster committees" which address some of these issues on a regional basis. There are others which are already addressed through actual or proposed local regulations (See checked items). Action statements which may require local supplements to the Plan are: Tier 1 Action Statements A4 In cooperation with local schools, agencies and business organizations create a public education program to educate citizens and business about hazard risks, avoidance and mitigation. ✓A5 Continue to monitor and review all development and building plans, policies and regulations to insure they include sections that address hazard mitigation. A7 Work with neighborhood groups to create neighborhood disaster mitigation. Tier 2 Action Statements A9 Establish procedures for mobilizing heavy equipment during disasters. A12 Encourage the development of community emergency notification systems to inform the public of potential problems. A17 Develop a multi-hazard evacuation plan. A25 Use traffic simulations to predict evacuation problems and plan for these problems. A25 Cooperate with local school districts to prepare plans for school evacuation of shelter in place. A26 Develop a post disaster debris management program. A30 Identify critical businesses and public services and ensure their continued operation during a disaster. Administrative Report Spokane County Multi-Jurisdiction All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Page 2 of 3 Specific Hazards Drought ✓D2 Utilizing appropriate land use and building plans and regulations, protect aquifer recharge areas and wetlands. D3 Promote water charge rebates or other incentives for drip irrigation of landscape, limiting lawn sizes and using drought tolerant materials. D7 Expand fire safety planning and mitigation activities in areas vulnerable to drought. Earthquake E3 Ensure that all hazardous materials storage facilities are earthquake resistant. ✓E7 Adopt earthquake resistant construction techniques in local plans and ordinances for geologically sensitive areas. ✓E8 Utilizing local plans and ordinances minimize development in areas of steep slopes and highly erodible soils. E9 Develop procedures for cooperation between area building departments for post-disaster damage assessment and rebuilding. Flood F2 Create local incentives to encourage stream bank protection using vegetation to reduce turbidity and floating debris. ✓F8 Update all flood insurance maps. F9 Notify all homes and business in flood prone areas of the possible risk ✓F11 Evaluate all building and planning codes for flood protection and modify to ensure reduction of repetitive losses. ✓F12 Ensure that existing building codes reduce hillside run-off. F13 Prevent the manipulation of streams that might cause downstream flooding utilizing effective code enforcement. ✓F14 Require on-site water retention for new development. ✓F15 Protect natural flood storage areas such as wetlands from development. F16 Encourage communities to be involved in the Flood Insurance Community Rating System. Hazardous Materials ✓HM1 Identify and secure all hazardous materials storage locations from natural and human- caused disasters. Landslide ✓L1 Restrict building-in areas of potential landslide. Severe Storm SS1 Encourage tree trimming on public and private property. ✓SS7 Encourage the continued development if underground utilities. Administrative Report Spokane County Multi-Jurisdictfoo All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Page 3 of 3 Terrorism and Civil Disturbance T1 Identify all critical facilities that may be vulnerable to terrorism and civil disturbance. Wildland Fire WF1 Encourage citizens to create defensible space around their homes. WF2 In cooperation with local fire districts, establish design and construction standards for wildland urban interface zones. WF5 Create emergency access roads where necessary. WF6 Require that new development in wildland urban interface areas to provide at least two means of ingress/egress. WF7 Support the Firewise program. WF8 Using a fuel layer study, identify and prioritize those wildland urban interface zones at most risk. Urban Fire ✓UF 7 Ensure that all building codes meet fire protection and evacuation standards. Staff has requested that the following information (page 18) concerning Spokane Valley be updated as follows: n The newly created City of Spokane Valley, incorporated March 31, 2003, is the second largest in the county. Its population of 87, 000 makes it the seventh largest city in Washington. The City of Spokane Valley occupies much of the eastern central portion of the county and contains lands that have been rapidly developing over the past three decades. The city contains 38.5 square miles of land and approximately 5,000 businesses whose annual gross sales exceeded $1,981,785,000. in 2006. Its population density is 2,260 persons per square mile, denser than the unincorporated areas of the county, but not as dense as the City of Spokane." OPTIONS: Review proposed resolution and suggest changes. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Schedule for consideration of a resolution on March 27, 2007. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Not applicable. STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: Spokane County Multi-Jurisdiction All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Draft Resolution DRAFT City of Spokane Valley Spokane County, Washington Resolution No. 07- A RESOLUTION ADOPTING TI3E SPOKANE COUNTY ALI HAZARD i1IRTIGATION PLAN VVAFRFAS, The City of Spokane and Spokane County entered into a joint Resolution on or about June 25, 1979, under Spokane County Resolution No. 79-0873, establishing a joint Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Services. Additionally, the entities on or about August 10, 2004, adopted Spokane County Resolution No. 04-0689, which established functions for both entities as called for pursuant to chapter 38.52 RCWr. The City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, City of Medical Lake, Town of Millwood, Town of Fairfield, Town of Latah, City of Liberty Lake, Town of Rockford, Town of Spangle, City of Cheney, City of Airway Heights, City of Deer Park, and Town of Waverly likewise entered into this joint venture; and WIIER)iAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEIMA') requires that local and tribal government applicants for sub-giants must have an approved local mitigation plan in accordance with 44 CFR 201.6 prior to receipt of a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program sub grant funding." The purpose of such local mitigation phut is to represent the Multi-Jurisdiction's commitment to reduce risks from natural and man-made hazards; and NWIEREAS, pursuant to 44 CFR 201.6, the Department of Emergency Management Services has prepared a plan entitled "Spokane County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan," which Plan serves as a guide for decision-makers as they commit resources to reducing hazards; and WHEREAS, the Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan has been reviewed by FEMA, found to meet the required criteria under 44 CFR 201.6, and following adoption by all jurisdictions, will be adopted by FEIMA making the adopting jurisdictions eligible for mitigation project grants. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Spokane Valley City Council that: Section 1. The SPOKANE COUNTY MUL17=JURISDIC77OINrAL ALL A42A.RD A1I?7GA7701V PLAN is hereby adopted, representing Spokane Valley's commitment to reduce risks from natural and man- made hazards; and Section 2. The Plan has been reviewed by FEMA and accepted as successfully conutining appropriate criteria as outlined in 44 CRR 201.6. Approved by the City Council this day of , 2007. Diana Wilhite, Mayor ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Approved as to form: i Office of the City Attorney Resolution Adopting All-Hazard nNtitigation Plan Page 1 of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Region X 130 22M Street, SW Bothell, WA 9R021-9796 L - FEMA V O! t~~Nb SSL January 30, 2007 Mr. Mark Stewart Acting State Hazard Mitigation Programs Manager Washington Emergency Management Division MS:TA-20 Building 20 Camp Murray, Washington 98430-5122 Dear Mr. Stewart: As requested, 1 have completed a pre-adoption review of the Spokane County Multi- Jurisdiction All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan successfully contains the required multi- jurisdictional local plan criteria, excluding the adoption, as outlined in 44 CFR Part 201. The plan review worksheet is enclosed. This letter serves as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) commitment to approve the plan upon receiving documentation of the plan's adoption within 90 days. Spokane County and their partnering entities are not eligible for mitigation project grants until the adoption documentation is submitted and the plan is approved by FEMA. Please contact me at 425.487.4654 with any questions. Sincerely, Jam.ie`Huff Acting Hazard Mitigation Plans Manager Enclosure JH:tg www.fema.gov SPOKANE COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTION ALL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN i r~ PAGE RESERVED FOR RESOLUTIONS OF ADOPTION FOR JURISDICTIONS 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction I Planning and Mitigation 1 Why Plan for Hazards in Spokane County 1 A Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 1 Summary, of flan Goals Objectives and Actions 2 Goals and Objectives 2 Action Statements 6 All Hazards 6 Disease Epidemic 8 Drou,ht 8 Earthquake 9 Flood 10 Hazard Materials Incident 11 Landslide 12 Severe Storm 12 Terrorism and Civil Disturbance 12 Volcano 13 Wildland Fire 13 Urban Fire 14 Location Population, Geography and Government 15 Spokane County 15 City of Spokane 18 City of Spokane Valley 18 The Planning Process 18 Coinm.ittee Process 19 Citizen Participation 22 Technical Data Collection and Analysis 23 Critical Facilities Inventory 24 S okane Count Miti atiou Plan 25 Overarching Coal 25 Goals and Objectives 55 Actions 29 All Hazards Actions 29 Individual Hazards 39 Disease Epidemic 39 IIJ Story 39 Avian Influenza: Current Situation 40 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Anal sis 41 Disease Actions 41 Drou ht 43 1-listory 4_ Hazard Identification and Vulnerabili Analysis 45 Drought Actions 45 Earthquake 49 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis 50 Losses Building 50 , Casualties 52 Critical Facilities 52 Conclusion 52 Barth uake Actions 52 Flood 55 History 55 Hazard Identification and Vulnerabili Analysis 56 Estimated Losses 57 Critical Facilities 59 Conclusion 59 Flood Actions 59 Hazardous Materials Incident 64 History 65 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis 65 Conclusion 66 Hazardous Materials Incident Actions 66 Landslide 68 History 68 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis 69 Conclusion 70 Landslide Actions 70 Severe Local Stonn 74 History 74 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis 75 Critical. Facilities 75 Conclusion 75 Severe Storm Actions 77 Terrorism and Civil Disturbance 79 Terrorism 79 History 80 azaa tntific~ation-affd-Wn~bii sis 01 Critical Facilities 82 Conclusion 82 Civil Disturbance 83 History 83 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Anal sis 84 Conclusion 84 Terrorism and Civil Disturbance Actions 84 Volcano 86 .l-1 i story 87 1-fazard Identification Inventory And Vulnerability Analysis 87 Conclusion 88 i f i L_ Volcano Actions 88 Wildland Fire 89 History 90 firestorm 1991 90 2000 Wildland Fire Season 91 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis 91 Fuels 92 Conclusion 95 Wildland Fire Actions 95 Urban Fire 97 History 98 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Apalysis 98 Conclusion 99 Urban Fire Actions 99 flan Implementation 1,03 Develo ment "Frends and Other Plans 103 Plan Implementation 104 Plan Monitoring, Maintenance and Addin New Jurisdictions 104 ,Economic Analysis 107 Cost Analysis Process 107 References 108 Ap-endix A- Commit-tee Meeting Minutes A endix B - Communi Comment Sheet 109 140 AePendix C -Action Statement Questionnaire Results A endi_Y D - Additional Plan Review Process Action Statements 143 150 A ~endix E - Public Announcements - Mitigation Plan Review 154 Glossary 155 Resources 157 IV TABLE OF FIGURES Fig ure 1 S ohne County 17 Fi gure 2 Prime Agricultural Lands 47 Fi gure 3 Geologic Faults 51 Fi gure 4 Food Zones 58 hi ure 5 Geological) f- =rdous Areas 71 hi re 6 Forest Cover 93 Fi gure 7 Potential Risk from Wildfire 94 TABLE OF TABLES Table 1 S okane County Population by Place 15 Table 2 Spokane County Population 1960 to 2025 16 7:'able 3 Spokane County All hazards Mitigation Committee 20 Table 4 Hazard Evaluation 21 Table 5 Earthquake History 50 Table 6 Recent Floods in Spokane County 56 Table 7 Market Value of Parcels in the 100 Year Flood Zone by Jurisdiction 57 Table 8 Market Value of Parccls in the 500 Year Flood Zone by Jurisdiction 57 Table 9 Spokane City Fire Department HAZMAT Statistics 1999 to 2005 65 Table 10 Market Value of Parcels Suscc tible to Landslide b Jurisdiction 70 Table 11 Severe Storms in Spokane Count 76 'li'able 12 History of Wildland Tires 91 Table 13 Market Value of Parcels Susceptible to Wildfire by Jurisdiction 95 .rabic 14 Monitoring and Updating Schedule 106 f i VI INTRODUCTION During the past few years, landslides, flooding, and wildfires in our state and county garnered national headlines. These include the Hangman Hills fire in 1987, the 1996 Ice Storm, the 1996 Bowie Lake fire, the Phineas Priesthood domestic terrorism attacks in 1996, 2001 drought season, and the 20013.5+ earthquake. Continuing concerns over these and related issues have prompted many communities to reevaluate the need for adequate hazard mitigation planning. Good planning can mitigate the impacts from such hazards as wildfire, drought, floods, unstable slopes and expanding soils. Planning and Mitigation It is important to note that in the context of this report, the terms "planning" and "mitigation" refer to preparation for actions to reduce the impact of natural or human caused disaster as well as emergency planning that describes what actions will be taken to deploy resources during a disaster. Ideally, local government emergency and land use planning efforts work together seamlessly to protect the health, safety and welfare of citizens. Why Plan for Hazards in Spokane County? Natural hazards impact citizens, property, the environment, and the economy of Spokane County. Flooding, landslides, windstorms, severe winter storms, volcanoes, and earthquakes have exposed Spokane County residents and businesses to the financial and emotional costs of recovering after these natural disasters. Other events such as: urban fire, terrorism, and hazardous material spills also pose dangers to the population of Spokane County. The risk associated with natural hazards increases as more people move to areas affected by hazards. The inevitability of natural hazards, and the growing population and activity within the county create an urgent need to develop strategies, coordinate resources, and increase public awareness to reduce risk and prevent loss from future hazard events. Identifying risks posed by hazards, and developing strategies to reduce the impact of a hazard event can assist in protecting life and property of citizens and communities. Local residents and businesses can work together with the county to create a hazards mitigation plan that addresses the potential impacts of hazard events. A Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan This is a multi jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan that includes the unincorporated areas of Spokane County, the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. Representatives of each of these municipal entities participated in the development of the plan. Although our committee was unable to achieve consistent participation by all cities and towns of Spokane County, the information and selected actions in the plan are available to these communities for adoption. Additionally, the iVlitigation Committee members listed in Table 3 represent many of the smaller municipalities within Spokane County. Unless noted specifically, all goals, objectives and actions are for the three participant communities. SUMMARY OF PLAN GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION STATEMENTS Listed below is a summary of Spokane County's, City of Spokane's and City of Spokane Valley's all hazards mitigation goals, objectives and actions compiled by the All Hazards Mitigation Committee from citizen participation, the committee's work and accompanying technical information. Detailed statements related to each hazard are contained within this plan however this summary is a quick reference. The action statements have be divided into two tiers. Tier 1 actions are those which directly mitigate the impacts of any hazards and may be eligible for FEM.A's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Tier 2 actions compliment Tier l actions, are important to the pktn and may be eligible for other sources of funding. GOA ,S AND OB37CI'IVES PRE CMVTIOtV a Reduce the risks associated with natural and human caused hazards. , G Create and maintain a system that evaluates natural and human caused haizards and their potential for risk to life, health, and property. C Encourage public and private cooperation in disaster mitigation planning. O Work to insure that all local land development plans and regulations lessen the impact of potential hazard and human caused disasters. Objectives c Develop a continuously revised data base that identifies and objectively prioritizes natural and human caused hazards. o Establish a consistent method-for collecting and comparing data about o Educate the public about hazard risks, avoidance and mitigation. o Ensure that there is consistency and coordination bctFveen critical areas plans, policies and regulations and between jurisdictions. o Continue to work to reduce financial and social impacts of disasters through prevention. o 'Identify gaps in potential response and protection activities and find resources to close these baps. Implement an emergency communication system to compliment other early fvarniog systems such as NOAA's. 2 PROPERTYPR.OTECTION e Protect critical public facilities and infrastructure.from possible damage do to hazards. o Reduce the impact of hazards on the built environment. Objectives o l+ncourage and support defensible space and preventive construction practices. o 'Promote the use of appropriate hazard resistance structural methods for buildings. o Promote individual and family planning for individual property protection and mitigation. o Work Nvith municipal staff, elected officials and developers to review land use ordinances and infrastructure codes to ensure that they, include adequate property protection. o Identify portions of the built environment that share common bazard vulnerability. o Identify and continue to improve the security of all essential critical facilities. o Promote personal fire protection plans. o Plan for adequate access and egress to properties for first responders and citizens. o Consider impacts of natural hazards on future land use. PUBLIC EDUCATIOA'A.ArD AWA.REAESS o Insure that all citizens, including those with special needs, are aware of potential hazards and disaster preparedness. Objectives o Educate the public about hazard mitigation, preparedness and prevention. o Develop a disaster preparedness and mitigation public inforcrtation program to be disseminated by the media, neighborhood groups, mail and school. o Promote personal responsibility for disaster preparedness and mitigation. o Improve the public's understanding of the location and potential impacts of natural hazards. o Incorporate the needs of citizens Nvith special needs into all aspects of planning to include transportation and other requirements. o Promote disaster preparedness and mitigation in the public schools. a Create the opportunity for agencies and businesses to cooperate in communicating the need for disaster mitigation and preparedness. 3 o Recruit business, civic leaders and children's groups to'participate in communicating the need disaster mitigation and preparedness. tN~ATURAL RESOURCES o Balance natural resource preservation with life, property and safety protection. Objectives o Advocate "best management" practices for development to reduce potential losses from disasters. o Reduce conflicts between high intensity land uses and natural hazards. o Promote environmentally conscious aquifer protection regulations. o Maintain the natural systems that provide flood protection, i.e., shorelines and wetlands. o * Restrict development in critical areas where hazards exist. a Promote projects that mitigate impacts on the environment. ti MERGEJVCY SERVICES Insure effective and efficient emergency response and recovery capabilities to reduce the loss of life and property during and after a disaster through mitigation actions. G Establish and maintain a reliable communications system between public responders and with the general public during it disaster. Incorporate the needs of citizens with special needs into all aspects of planning to include transportation and other requirements. Objectives o Work towards the county-wide distribution of emergency supplies. o Continue to develop a registry of people who have special needs. Pre=d,eploy-cm-ergeuey-sttplilies-to-va{- ous geographi(;-lncat s- • Implement and develop a joint information plan for the Emergency Operations Center. o Share communication protocols between agencies. o Provide power back-up and systern operability for critical infrastructure during a disaster. o Evaluate and update information on the capacity of food banks and shelters. o Promote neighborhood level disaster mitigation plans and coordinate these with city and regional plans. o Encourage National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radio ownership. o Ensure that all communications to the public is consistent. 4 o Develop effective mutual aid plans for all first responders. STRUCTURAL PROJECTS O Support the building of structural projects that will significantly reduce the 23 impact of hazards but that do not create additional environmental harm. Objectives o Adopt design standards for earthquakes, floods and winds. o lvaluate buildings, bridges, critical. facilities and other structures for hazard resistance. o Implement retrofit projects for critical facilities as funding permits. o Promote backup ingress and egress for wildland /urban interface zones. o Evaluate existing thoroughfares for potentially hazardous situations. o Identify any potential evacuation bottlenecks. o Identify potential impact of darn failures for potential risks to property and life. o Investigate incentives for developers and owners to upgrade existing buildings. o Expedite approval processes for projects that improve structural resistance to hazards. o Determine the need for residential flood mitigation through elevation, relocation, or acquisition. o Review hazardous materials transportation requirements. EVAL UATION AND LVIPCEIVIENTATION Support mitigation actions which can provide the best short and long-range benefits to the community to implement. Objectives o During the action selection phase of the planning process, a preliminary. review of costs and benefits should be conducted. o During he imp ementation p1ias}the pimi; anyselected-action-will-be thoroughly reviewed to insure that the benefits of the action will exceed its costs. Action Statements ALL HAZARDS Tier .Z Al Utilizing Spokane County's G_KS system, develop a hazards data base that identities the potential location rind estimates potential severity of all natural and human caused hazards A2' Publish hazard maps that are available to the community at libraries and other locations and on the county'swebsite. A3 Using the hazards data base, upload data into FEMA's HAMS software to continually monitor the risk to citizens and property. A4 In cooperation with local schools, agencies and business organizations create a public education program to educate citizens and businesses about hazard risks, avoidance and mitigation. AS Continue to monitor and review all development and building plans, policies and regulations to insure they include sections that address hazard J mitigation. A6 '[Jsiug the media and other means, promote personal and business mitigation plans. A7 Work with neighborhood groups to create neighborhood disaster mitigation plans. Tier 2 A8 'Encourage all citizens to have a disaster kit which contains food, water, tiL ights, hs c• oils, battery opuated radios and medications. A9 Establish procedures for mobilizing heavy equipment during disasters. A10 Identify the location of disaster shelters and ensure the awareness of these locations with first responders. A.l.l. Establish procedures for providing provisions for shelters. Alt :l± neourage the development of community emergency notification systems to inform public of potential problems. 6 A13 Include the requirements for special needs populations in the development of any early warning system. A14 Include a plan for evacuating special needs populations as part of any evacuation planning process. A15 Promote reliable, compatible and redundant communication systems between disaster response agencies. A16 Support the continuation of table top drills, field exercises and other training for response personnel. A17 Develop a multi-hazards evacuation plan. A18 Inform the public, including special needs populations, of evacuation plans and routes. A19 Create a website to allow citizens to communicate with each other during a disaster. A20 Involve the Spokane Disaster Council, Fire Disaster Council, and Public Safety Forum in all hazard preparations. A21 Cooperate with local media to prepare messages that will assist the public in responding to disasters. A22 Prepare procedures and sites for decontamination. A25 Use traffic simulations to predict evacuation problems and plan for these problems. A24 Create a method for parents to reach their children at school during disaster emergencies. Ca-op-erate-With-lo'cai-sch-onl-districts'L' wepare - nits-for-school-evacuation or shelter in-pace. A26 Develop a post-disaster debris management program. A27 Offer damage assessment training for trained personnel annually. A28 Insure that the Department of Emergency Management has a complete Disaster Response Plan and that it is annually reviewed and revised. A29 Develop a plan for using school buses and public transportation to move people to shelters. 7 A30 Identify critical businesses and public services and ensure their continued operation during a disaster. DISEASE EP.i_DENUC Tier I D:1,1. Develop a public education program that informs people of the appropriate means for reducing the spread of disease. DE2 Develop appropriate caches of medical supplies, medications and vaccines to respond to disease epidemics. DE3 Establish a pool of personnel to support an increased demand for medical services and the attrition of regular staff at medical facilities during and epidemic. DE4 Develop a community plan for responding to epidemics which includes an assessment of hospital bed availability. fl DE5 Develop plans for a surge in the number of fatalities due to an epidermic. Dfi:G Develop a plan for distributing medical supplies, medications and vaccines during an epidemic which takes into account those who cannot get to medical facilities. '1)E7 Educate first responders and health care providers about how to respond to specific diseases. DROUGHT Tier 1 D1 Deepen wells in which static water level is close to intake pipe. D2 Utilizing appropriate land use and building plans and regulations protect aquifer recharge areas and wetlands. 03 Promote water charge rebates or other incentives for drip irrigation of landscape, limiting lawn sizes and using drought tolerant native plants. D4 Investigate the adoption of a structured residential water rate system that lowers rates for low usage and raises rates for higher usage. D5 Create a public education campaign on water conservation for delivery at schools, churches, businesses, public media sites, and other venues. D6 Explore the potential for using gray water for irrigation. D7 Expand fire safety planning and mitigation activities in areas vulnerable to drought. D8 Support the Department of Fish and Wildlife's efforts to mitigate drought impact on wildlife. EARTHQUAKE Tier I C1. Inventory all un-reinforced masonry building, bridges and other structures for earthquake vulnerability. E2 Encourage the retrofit of all vulnerable structures. E3 Ensure that all hazardous materials storage facilities are earthquake resistant. E4 Ensure that all critical public facilities are earthquake resistant. ES Implement the Washington State Department of Emergency Management's public education program about the potential for earthquakes and response during an earthquake emergency. E6 Develop contingency plans for accepting evacuees from other locations. E7---Nd-apt earthquake resistant construeio-n-techniques-in4eeal-plan s-and ordinances in geologically sensitive areas. E8 Utilizing local plans and ordinances minimize development in areas of steep slopes and highly erodible soils. Tier 2 E9 Develop procedures for cooperation between area building departments for post-disaster damage assessment and.rebuilding. 9 \ FLOOD Tier 1 F1 Provide an early warning system on streams with the most potential for flood damage to structures. F2 Create local incentives to encourage stream bank protection using vegetation to reduce turbidity and floating debris. F3 Require that new culverts on all major roads are able to pass a 100-year flood. F4 Provide protection for bridge abutments. F5 Require clearance for a 100-year flood on all new bridges. F6 Ensure all hazardous materials storage tanks are secure from flooding. F7 :Protect all public water and sewage facilities from flooding. F8 Update all flood insurance rate maps. F9 Notify all homes and businesses in flood prone areas of the possible risk. FIO Disseminate a public education program about flood risk and property protection. F11 Fvaluate all existing building and planning codes for flood protection and modify to ensure the reduction of repetitive flood losses. F12 Ensure that existing building codes reduce hillside runoff. F13 Prevent the manipulation of streams that might cause downstream flooding utilizing effective code enforcement. F14 Require on-site water retention for new development. F1.5 Protect natural flood storage areas such as wetlands from development. F16 Encourage communities to be involved in the Flood Insurance Community Rating System. F1.7 Promote buyouts of repetitive loss properties in flood prone areas. Tier 2 10 F18 Stockpile sandbags and sand at strategic locations that are prone to flooding. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INUDENT Tier I HMA Identify and secure all hazardous materials storage locations from natural and human caused hazards. ID42 Review and enforce all local, state and national regulations on the transport of hazardous materials. Tier 2 l: A43 Create a system for public notification of an incident and where to go to avoid exposure. I IN94 Create a public education program to inform citizens of the dangers of hazardous materials releases and how to respond. MN15 Develop hazardous materials response drills for businesses and homes located near sites or routes that might contain hazardous materials. I:,M"SL.i_I) E, Tier .1 L1 'Restrict building in areas of potential landslides. 1,2 F.ncoutlbe the use of _ ails, vegetation and other techniques, retrofit areas to prevent landslides. L3 Conduct geological studies analysis using available data to determine areas of potential slides. L4 Require geo-technical analysis of all building sites in potential landslide areas and require appropriate mitigation. LS Regularly monitor all potential landslide areas. L6 Inform people in landslide areas of the potential hazard. 11 I` \ L7 Identify possible alternate transportation routes in case of a landslide. L8 Inform property owners of measures they can take to reduce landslides. SEVERE STORM Tier I SS1. Encourage tree trimming on public and private property. SS2 Encourage the use of alternative generators but only with proper education about their use. SS3 Establish priority reconnects with local utility companies. SS4. Recommend backup generators at all critical facilities. SS5 Support the continuation of an early warning system for storms utilizing current meteorological data. / SSC Encourage the reinforcement of all infrastructure and utilities to withstand a severe storm. SS7 Encourage the continued development of underground utility lines. TERRORISM AND CIVIL. DISTURBANCE Tier 1 Tl. Identify all critical facilities that may be vulnerable to terrorism and civil disturbance. T2 Assess the vulnerability of critical facilities to attack. T3 Harden all critical facilities from attack. Tier 2 T4 Develop training drills and exercises for businesses and homes in possible terrorist target areas. 1.2 T5 Create a program for assessing, identifying, and limiting activities by local terrorist groups. T6 Develop a method for the public to notify authorities of possible suspicious activities. T7 Ensure that all public safety agencies are adequately trained to recognize and respond to terrorist incidents. VOLCANO Tier 1 V1 Inform the public about proper responses to protect themselves and proper clean-up procedures. V2 Stockpile personal protection equipment and materials for distribution to the public. V3 Provide information to those with lung diseases, parents with small children and others with respiratory risk with information to reduce physical problems. NNUDLANI) FIRM: Per] WFI Encourage citizens to create a defensible space around their homes. WF2 In cooperation with local fire districts, establish design and construction standards for wildland urban interface zones. VVF3 Promote awareness of the need to carry fire fighting supplies when camping or working in fields an open range an . WF4 Cooperate with local schools to create a public education program on wildfire hazards. WF5 Require emergency access roads where necessary. NVF6 Require that new developments in wildland urban interface areas to provide at least two means of ingress/egress. 'YVF7 Support the Firewise program. 13 VVF8 Using a fuels layer study, identify and prioritize those wildland urban interface zones at most risk. URBAN FCRE Tier I U01 Insure that all public water supplies are adequate and have the appropriate pressure to suppress fires. UF2 Require multiple water interconnects where there are multiple purveyors of water. 1.TF3 Encourage free access to home fire alarms through schools, senior centers and other locations. 104 Encourage the use of flashing fire alarms for the hearing impaired. UF5- Continue to support all fire safety programs including a family safety program on what to do during a fire disaster. tJF6 Monitor fire safety standards at locations that handle flammable cargo. UF7 Ensure that all building codes meet fire prevention and evacuation standards. 1j-F8 Support adequate public fire protection. UT"9 Require smoke alarms in all new construction and educate citizens on maintaining them. UF10 Keep all fire hydrants free and clear of any landscaping or other obstructions. UTF11 Encourage the establishment of volunteer support programs for fire protection. 1J'F12 Clearly identify service-boundaries and storage facilities of all water purveyors for fire response agencies. 14 LOCATION, POPULATION, GEOGRAPHY AND GOVERNMENT Spokane County Spokane County has an area of 1,763 square miles, making it 19th in size among the state's counties. Its population in 2005 was 436,300, largest of any county in eastern Washington and the fourt h largest in the state. It is the eighth most densely populated county in the state, with 250 residents per square mile. However, the population density in the unincorporated portion of the county is 74 residents per square mile. Spokane County's population grew about 16 percent during the 1990s, about three quarters as fast as the state as a whole. Nearly three of every five new residents in the decade were people moving; into the county (Hurand 2004). About half the residents live in the county's 11 cities The small towns and cities represent 30,742 people. Thus, there is a large population that lives in the unincorporated portion of the county (see Table 1 below). This figure was much larger prior to the creation of the City of Spokane Valley. The Washington State Office of Financial Management's intermediate growth management population forecast for Spokane County predicts a 27% increase to 561,627 in 2025 (see 't'able 2 below). This is approximately the same rate at which the state's population is predicted to grow. TABLE 1 2005 COUNTY POPULATION BY PLACE Place Population Total County 436:300 City of Spokane 198,700 Cis of Spokane Valle 85,010 Other Towns and Cities 30,742 Unincorporated Coun 121 21,848 Source: Washington Stato Office of Financial Management Spokane County is rectangular, except for a jagged northwest corner (see Figure 1). Pend Oreille and Stevens Counties provide its northern boundary, Lincoln County its western boundary, Whitman County its southern boundary, and the State of Idaho its eastern boundary. . Spokane County's terrain is varied. The northern county is forested and rugged. Mount Spokane, the highest point in the county, is 5,878 feet. The southeast county is a rich agricultural area among fertile Palouse soils. The southwest county has channeled scablands rock outcroppings and big lakes. Much of this region is part of the Turnbull i ational Wildlife Refuge. 15 The county has two rivers. The Little Spokane River flows south from Pend Oreille County to the Spokane River in the center of the county. The Spokane River, outlet for Coeur d'Alene Lake, flows west from Idaho into central Spokane County and through the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley. The river turns to the northwest, joining the Littlc Spokane River at the northwestern boundary of the county, eventually emptying into the Columbia River. TABLE 2 SPOKANE COUNTY POPULATION 1960 TO 2025 (Note: 2005 to 2025 figures are forecasts) Source: Washington Std office of Financial Managemsnt Spokane County is the economic hub of the area known as die Inland Northwest. Medical services is the largest economic sector in the county. It also has strong and diversified manuMauring, teside-trade-and-finance-sectot.--OthxAn :tion&4nrhi&u large agricultural community and a strung retail trade and services sector. The City of Spokane is the retail trade and services hub, and a regional center for arts and entertainment. Spokane County is also the home of Fairchild Air Force Base, the home of a refueling tanker unit, located in the western part of the county. Spokane County is governed by a three person Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The Commissioners arc the legislative body of the county. They approve all ordinances and plans including this mitigation plan. All plans are administered by designated agencies of die county government. Actions defined in the plan for the unincorporated sections of the county are assigned to appropriate agencies. 16 Spokane County Lagrd 0 1A-a* B-dry t: 1 utan QoWn houndiry rlamta HlOrAw AAVYI K3*zod X%-ors and Lairs i I 5 aaavr= a MR" c . 1Y r. 1: T L 0 u I 1 4V taus dm 1Mu7TM d{1Y R~7', elmM ~rnMllln'~!~lw~n ~+a X p►d.: ty v A v and =m as to lb AMOU4 M Ov ?anti Usa a tstan*d Ont wTl aocr*~^-a wQ~ ~w,ari ai wmrv sd eat kw..!,Uv s'0 m"" to +Mty aMOn~ m 7w grass: ctN Lahti tJt~~rtl~e in nu age a TIM Otl:_Lt CUCO-17 W p'T It A JI -7'1tCr 1 ixure 1 lmilgsk :pakww. ,.rfti l~lp~t9[ CCR{64,=1'T:6 14p llsicv0 AJy. 2M r City of Spokane With a population of 198,700, the City of Spokane is the largest city in the county and the second largest by population in the state. Geographically, the City of Spokane occupies the central core of the county and straddles the Spokane River. The heart of downtown Spokane was the traditional meeting and fishing grounds of local'Nativc Americans and became the center of urban development in the late 1800's. The original townsite grew from approximately 1.5 square miles to its current 59.82 square miles expanding in all directions to rise up above the valley floor and occupying hills to the north, east, south and west. The city is highly urbanized. The population density of the city is 3321 residents per square mile. The City of Spokane was incorporated on November 29, 1881 and has experienced several changes in its form of local government. Most recently the citizens of Spokane voted to adopt a strong mayor form of government. Under this recent charter, the mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the city. The seven member City Council is the legislative body and has responsibility for approving all ordinances and plans including this mitigation plan. The mayor and the various agencies are responsible for the executing the plan. City of Spokane Valley The newly created City of Spokane Valley, incorporated March 30, 2003, is the second largest in the county. Its population 85,010 makes it the eight largest city in Washington. The City of Spokane Valley occupies much of the eastern central portion of the county and contains lands that have been rapidly developing over the past three decades. It also sits astride of the Spokane .R.iver. The city contains 38.5 square miles of land and over 5000 businesses whose annual revenue is more than $56,000,000. Its population density is 2234 people per square mile, denser than the unincorporated areas of the county but not as dense as the City of Spokane. The City of Spokane Valley was incorporated as a Council-City Manager form of government. The chair o the City Council ac as mayor. i-G,-CitY-Counc&has-tfio responsibility for adopting legislation and plans including this mitigation plan. The City Manager and the responsible city agencies are responsible for implementing the plan. The Planning Process Spokane County's All Hazard Planning Process began in the spring of. 2002 with the Department ofEmergency Management and several committee groups coordinating planning efforts to form the Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis (HIVA). Through their efforts, information was collected and hazards ranked based on probability and priority within the document. The document was then sent to the Spokane County 18 Commissioners and the City of Spokane in July of 2003. The document was approved by the commissioners. The City of Spokane accepted the document. Since the City of Spokane Valley was newly formed, they fell under Spokane County approval. The final updated Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis was completed in February of 2004. The process was placed on hold for various reasons until May 2005. The Department of-Emergency Management enlisted the services of the urban and regional planning program at Eastern Washington University to complete the plan. In September 2005, a mitigation committee was formed represented by city and county departments, disciplines that support emergency services, and citizens throughout the county. Committee members represented the County and each of the participating cities. The federal Emergency Management Agency prefers, when possible, multi jurisdictional participation in local mitigation planning efforts. During the process, the Department of Emergency Management contacted incorporated communities within the county to ascertain their interest in being actively involved in the process. Most cities decided to not participate. The plan then focused on the three major areas: unincorporated Spokane County, the City of Spokane, and the City of Spokane Valley. The plan provides a process for communities in the county to participate in this plan in the maintenance section of the plan. Committee Process Information was distributed to all cities, towns, and county departments within the Spokane area by the Department of Emergency Management coordinator, Darrell TZuby. Those that responded to the information were asked if they would be interested in adding their input for the purpose of creating a community wide mitigation plan. The All Hazards Mitigation Committee met with the consultants for the fust time on September 30, 2005. The members of the Committee and their affiliations are listed in Table 3 below. At the first meeting, Darrell Ruby, the county's mitigation project director, introduced 'ram Mattern, Deputy Director of Emergency Management and Fred Hurand, I,AICP, planning consultant. The committee members became acquainted with each other and were asked to identify any specific concerns they had about the mitigation project. =Hze ec~~sr~It trzt disc-used-each6eiac~r~~-c~ cluestioi~at• Img L-:MeEericraI Emergency Management Agency's required planning process was reviewed. and discussed. The Committee then established ground rules for conducting their meetings. These rules can be found in Appendix A along with the summary minutes of all of the Committee's meetings. The second meeting took place on October 26, 2005. New committee members introduced themselves. The Committee reviewed their meeting rules and discussed methods involving the public in the process. The Committee then reviewed the original list of hazards which affect the Spokane area and their rankings from the previous HIVA 1.9 Table 3 Spokane County All Hazards Mitigation Committee Eastern Washington University, Chair Urban and Regional Dr Fred Hurand Planning Department Ardele Steele Eastern Washington University, Graduate Student Megan Gunning Eastern Washington University, Graduate Student Toni Mattern City/County Department of Emergency Management Darrell Ruby City/County Department of Emergency Management Marty Best WA State Mitigation John VanSant Spokane Regional Health District Edward Lewis Chair, IEFCA Peter Cheney City of Spokane, Risk Management John Mercer City of. Spokane, Public Works Marina Suh-up Spokane Valley, Community Development and Planning Tom Scholtens Spokane Valley, Building Official Ted Olsen OVA Department of Ecology Gerry Gemmil Spokane County, Public Works Randi Rich Avista J Ian VonEssen Spokane County, GIS Chuck 1=rafner Spokane Valley, Citizen Dick l3ehm Spokane Valley, Citizen Michele Maher Spokane Valley, Chamber of Commerce Dr. Margaret Mortz Washington State University, Engineering Jan Doherty Spokane Fire -'Public l-ducation/ Special Needs Randy Benson Empire Health Services Dave Wyrick Spokane County Sheriff Department Gil Moberly Spokane Police Department Cynthia Dachtler Red Cross Lu A_nn Stall Red Cross Joe Madsen Spokane School District 81 Tom Towey Spokane Community Oriented Police Effort Gary Richards Spokane Community Oriented Police Effort Micki ldarnois City of Rockford Wade Nelson. City/County Department of Emergency Management Ross Kelley Spokane County Engineer John Bottelli Spokane County, GIS David Pray Spokane County, GIS 20 committee. Table 4 indicates the committee's assessment of the type of hazard and the potential intensity and losses. The committee decided to focus on seven different hazards both natural and technical. The committee moved on to review Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Categories for Goals. They discussed the inclusion of hazardous materials (HAZM.AT) as a section in the plan and added it to the list. The committee then set mitigation goals. At the end of the meeting the consultants distributed comment sheets to the committee to distribute to citizens throughout the county. TABLE 4 HAZARD EVALUATION Type of Hazard Probability Estimated Losses Flood Low to Moderate Moderate Wildfire Moderate to High Moderate to High Volcano Low to Moderate Moderate Severe Local Storm Moderate to High Moderate Earthquake Moderate Moderate Drought Low to Moderate Moderate Landslide Low Low Terrorism Low Low Hazardous Material Law to Moderate Moderate to High Urban Fire Moderate Low Civil Disturbance Low to Moderate Low to Moderate The third meeting tools place on November 16, 2005. The committee discussed the outcome of the process to date and rank ordered the list of hazards (See Appendix A). Utilizing the goals, the Committee created plan objectives related to .F173MA's five main mitigation categories. '..['he Committee discussed and gave permission to the consultants to adjust tiac objectives and finalize the goals before: the next meeting. The committee was than asked to think of different action statements that would tit each of the areas of the plan. They were to then email their suggestions to the consultants. The fourth meeting was on January 19, 2006. The Committee spent the evening re'vir-vil Z-action-statemt;ntsthat had been etnuiind to the cet-tsultanls_prior-to_the.meeti.n,g and correcting and adding to these statements. The committee gave the consultants the responsibility for moving any statements that appeared to be associated "vith more than one hazard to an all hazards category and to add any additional statements they felt necessary. The Committee then discussed how it might involve citizens in the review of the action statements and the draft plan. It was agreed that public officials should be notified first of any actions to be taken. The consultants were asked to prepare alternative possibilities for community participation. The Fifth meeting on February 1.5h started with a review of the ground rules followed by the consultants answering a series of questions on the action statements. The consultants reviewed a PowerPoint presentation that could be used with an action statements questionnaire to be distributed at various public venues. The committee discussed the 21 next step in the community participation process and decided on the following goals for the process: Education, Informing, Collecting Opinions on Actions, and Validation. The committee discussed venues for participation and identified different events for distributing the questionnaire. The consultants left copies of the questionnaire and the PowerPoint presentation with the Department of Emergency Management for Committee members to use to promote the program. The sixth meeting on -,March 16th began with a review. of participation requirements in regards to venues and materials. The Committee reviewed each action statement to identify who would be the major player for each action, in what time frame it should occur and what might be available resources for completing the action The seventh meeting was held on April 20L'. The Committee reviewed comments on their goals, objectives and actions by the state mitigation officer and decided to leave their action statements it their plan and split the actions into actions that could be funded by mitigation grants and those that needed other resources. Suggestions for improvement were discussed with the committee. The committee then reviewed actions statements in small groups. Each group added information to address "Who", "When", and "Resources" for each action statement. The next meeting was on May 25. 'File consultants and a staff member from the County's )IS office reviewed maps and technical information that would be contained in the plan. The results of the action questionnaire were presented to the committee for their review. Additional questionnaires were given to the consultant for compilation. The committee met again on June 22 to review a first draft of the plan. The plan had been distributed by email to all comunittee members prior to the meeting. The committee then discussed possible dates for presenting the plan to elected officials prior to having the plan available to the public and holding a public meeting. On July 20, the committee met to review the final draft of the plan and discuss presentation of the plan to their individual legislative body. They also reviewed tine lead and supporting agencies, the time frame and the resources for each action statement. Dr. H.urand and Mr. Ruby were given the responsibility for revising these and for emailing the results to the committee for review e tore tile final draft docun1einWda dI~tR Times and dates were set for presenting the plan to the legislative bodies. A. date, location and time were set for a public meeting. The committee subsequently then assisted Mr. Ruby with presentations to the legislative bodies. Citizen Participation During the early stages of the process, committee members distributed comment sheets to citizens in the county. A copy of the comment sheet is included in the Appendix B. These comment sheets served as one of the foundations for developing the actions statements. 22 The draft action statements were compiled into a four part questionnaire. The questionnaire gave citizens the opportunity to suggest which actions were most important. These questiormaires were then distributed to groups by several members if the committee. The tabulation of the results is contained in the Appendix C. Presentations about the plan were made before public meetings of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the City Councils of the City of Spokane and City of Spokane Valley.These presentations were made on July 24, 2006 to the Spokane City Council at a public meeting that was televised on the local government channel; July 25, 2006 to a public meeting before the BOCC, and at a public meeting for the Spokane Valley City Council on August 15, 2006. All public meetings afforded the opportunity to the public to comment on the plan or contact the committee for later comment. During July and August of 2006, copies of the plan were available for citizen review in local libraries, at the Department of. Emergency Services and on the County's website. Extensive advertising was made in local newspapers (adds ran in the Spokesman Review on Sunday, August 20, 2006 and Tuesday August 22, 2006) and in public atulouncements on radio (see Appendix E). A public meeting was held on August 24, 2006 at Spokane City/County Emergency Operations Center to allow for community comment on the plan. These comments were used to revise the plan. Technical Data Collection and Analysis The consultant team reviewed the original HVA data and analysis concurrently with planning for the Committee meetings. All current plans and ordinances adopted by each local government were also reviewed. The discussion of the individual hazards below includes data from this kffVA and any additional data available from more recent studies, plans and records. Risk analysis provides the basis for assessing which natural and human caused hazards have the greatest potential for occurrence in Spokane County. The Committee identified the following hazards for inclusion in the plan: O Disease 0 m-um 15 o Earthquake Flood Hazardous Materials Incident o Landslide o Severe Local Storm Terrorism /Civil Disturbance Volcano W ildland Fire Urban Fire 23 \ Assessor's data, along with the Spokane County Geographic Information System, provided maps and data to assist in assessing vulnerability and risk. NEMA's H-AZUS program was used to create information for earthquakes. For other hazards comparisons were made between hazard maps from the county G1S and other sources and maps of the location of properties at risk for each hazard. Coupling this data with the assessor's information established a value for at risk properties. Critical Facilities Inventory To compile a list of the critical facilities in Spokane County, data was collected from a variety of sources. Each fire and school district, utility purveyors, county government and other agencies were asked to list their critical facilities, their locations and their replacement costs. In some cases, the reporting from these agencies was spotty. These agencies requested that the information be kept confidential. The addresses of the critical facilities were given to Spokane County GIS department who developed an overlay map of the critical facilities. This map was compared with Spokane County hazard maps in order to identify which critical facilities are located in hazardous areas. To maintain confidentiality, the risk to these facilities is presented generically without giving location or estimated replacement costs. These data are presented by broad planning areas. This list of critical facilities resides with Department of Emergency Management for their evaluation. The plan below first presents the goals and objectives of the plan. This is followed by the all hazards action statements. Next, each individual hazard is identified and Spokane County's history of experience with the hazard. "t"hen the relative risk to people and property is described followed by specific action steps directed at the hazard. The final sections describe and ongoing process of updating the plan and the means for analyzing the benefits and costs associated with the action statements. 24 SPOKANE COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN OVERARCHING GOAL The major goal of the Spokane County All Hazard Mitigation Plan is to reduce or eliminate the risks to life and property, encourage long term reduction of vulnerability and save lives and reduce costly property damage due to natural and/ or human caused hazards. GOA.LS AND 0'8,*rECTIVFS Listed below are Spokane County's all hazards mitigation goals, objectives and actions compiled by the All Hazards Mitigation Committee from citizen participation, and their work and accompanying technical information. These goals and objectives apply to all three jurisdictions: the unincorporated area of Spokane County, the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. PREVtINTTON O Reduce the risks associated with natural and human caused hazards. C Create and maintain a system that evaluates natural and human caused hazards and their potential for risk to life, health, and property. Encourage public and private cooperation in disaster mitigation planning. O Work to insure that all local land development plans and regulations lessen the impact of potential hazard and human caused disasters. Objectives o Develop a continuously revised data base that identities and objectively prioritizes natural and human caused hazards. o Establish a consistent method for collecting and comparing data about t3 0 all hazards. o Educate the public about hazard risks, avoidance and mitigation. a E nsuht' there is cuu -isteucy ritl L ordimrtiuri-lyehwcL-n-critic areas plans, policies and regulations and between jurisdictions. o Continue to work to reduce financial and social impacts of disasters through prevention. o Identify gaps in potential response and protection activities and find resource,, to close these gaps. a Implement an emergency communication system to compliment other early-warning systems such as NOAXs. 25 PROPERTY PROIECTI.ON Protect critical public facilities and infrastructure from possible damage do to hazards. Reduce the impact of hazards on the built environment. Ohjecti,es o Encourage and support defensible space and preventive construction practices. o Promote the use of appropriate hazard resistance structural methods for buildings. o Promote individual and family planning for individual property protection and mitigation. o Work with municipal staff, elected officials and developers to review land use ordinances and infrastructure codes to ensure that they include adequate property protection. o Identify portions of the built environment that share common hazard vulnerability. o Identify and continue to improve the security of all essential critical facilities. o Promote personal fire protection plans. o Plan for adequate access and egress to properties for first responders and citizens. o Consider impacts of natural hazards on future land use. PUBLIC E0 UCATION AND A IVAREIVESS Insure that all citizens, including those with special needs, are aware of potential hazards and disaster preparedness. Objectives ~dueate-the-puMic-a"bauthn7Ard mitigation, Vre.paredness and prevention. o Develop a disaster preparedness and mitigation public information program to be disseminated by the media, neighborhood "groups, mail and school. o Promote personal responsibility for disaster preparedness and mitigation. o Improve the public's understanding of the location and potential impacts of natural hazards. o Incorporate the needs of citizens with special needs into all aspects of • planning to include transportation and other requirements. • o Promote disaster preparedness and mitigation in the public schools. o Create the opportunity for agencies and businesses to cooperate in communicating the need for disaster mitigation and preparedness. 26 o :Recruit business; civic leaders and children's groups to participate in communicating the need disaster mitigation and preparedness. AIATURAL RESOURCES Balance natural resource preservation with life, property and safety protection. Objectives o Advocate "best management" practices for development to reduce potential losses from disasters. 0 Reduce conflicts between high intensity land uses and natural hazards. o Promote environmentally conscious aquifer protection regulations. o Maintain the natural systems that provide flood protection, i.e., shorelines and wetlands. o Restrict development in critical areas where hazards exist. o Promote projects that mitigate impacts on the environment. EM-P RGE-NCY St.,-]? VICES Insure effective and efficient emergency response and recovery capabilities to reduce the loss of life and property during and after a disaster through mitigation actions. Establish and maintain a reliable communications system between public responders and with the general public during a disaster. O Incorporate the needs of citizens with special needs into all aspect's of planning to include transportation and other requirements. Objectives o Work towards the county-wide distribution of emergency supplies. o Continue to develop a registry of people who have special needs. o Pre-dep.lo~merguey supplies to various geographic locations. o Implement and develop a joint information plan for the lmergency Operations Center. o Share communication protocols between agencies. o Vrovide power back-up and system operability for critical infrastructure during a disaster. 0 Evaluate and update information on the capacity of food banks and shelters. o Promote neighborhood level disaster mitigation plans and coordinate these with city and regional plans. o Encourage National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration radio ownership. o Ensure that all communications to the public is consistent. 27 o Develop effective mutual aid plans for all first responders. STRUCTURAL PROJECTS Support the building of structural projects that will significantly reduce the impact of hazards but that do not create additional environmental harm. Objectives o Adopt design standards for earthquakes, floods and fvincis. o Evaluate buildings, bridges, critical facilities and other structures for hazard resistance. o Implement retrofit projects for critical facilities as funding permits. o Promote backup ingress and egress for wildland /urban interface zones. o Evaluate existing thoroughfares for potentially hazardous situations. o Cdentify any potential evacuation bottlenecks. o Identify potential impact of dam failures for potential risks to property and life. o Investigate incentives for developers and owners to upgrade existing buildings. - o Expedite approval processes for projects that improve structural resistance to hazards. o Determine the need for residential flood mitigation through elevation, relocation, or acquisition. o Review hazardous materials transportation requirements. EVAL UATION'AND hTfPLEMENTATION Support mitigation actions which can provide the best short and long-range benefits to the community to implement. Objectives o During the action selection phase of the planning process, a preliminary review of costs and benefits should be conducted. o During the implementation phase of the plan, any selected action wifl`be thoroughly reviewed to insure that the benefit-, of the action will exceed its costs. 28 ACTIONS The actions statements listed below are the result of deliberation by the All Hazards Mitigation Committee. The Committee reviewed the data present in the hazard inventory and assessment for each hazard category. The selected actions were chosen after discussion about their technical, political and f nancial feasibility over several Committee meetings. The Committee discussed the financial feasibility of each action. The Committee included information from these financial discussions in the selection of the actions and the setting of the time frame for each action. They also established the procedure for more careful benefitlcost analysis at the time of for initiating each action that appears later in the plan. The action statement questionnaire provided guidance on community priorities. The final actions are those that the Committee felt could be accomplished given the time frame assigned to each action and its financial feasibility. Members of the Committee and tine staff of the Department of Emergency Nfanagement presented the progress of the Committee on these actions to the Board of County Commissioners and the City Councils of the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley and received permission to move ahead. ' The action statements begin with those actions which can apply to more than one hazard. Each individual hazard contains detailed information on hazard assessment, vulnerability and risk to each of the participant communities. Each action is followed by the identification of the lead agency, supporting agencies, the time frame for completion and possible resources for completing the action. Any reference to local budgets in the resources area assumes that the activity would be programmed as part of the normal annual operating and capital budget process of any agency. Un addition the action statements have been divided into two tiers. Tier 1 actions are those which directly mitigate the impacts of any hazards and may be eligible for FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Tier 2 actions complement Tier i actions, are important to the plan and nnay be eligible for other sources of funding and have been selected to assist in reducing loss of life and destruction of facilities as well as assisting in recovery efforts. 'PlIese actions apply to all three jurisdictions: unincorporated Spokane County, the City of Spokane and the City of Spokane Valley. ALL HAZARDS ACTIONS Tier] Al -Utilizing Spokane County's GI:S system, develop a hazards data base that identifies the potential location and estimates potential severity of all natural and human caused hazards. Lead Agency: Spokane County GIS 29 Supporting Agencies: Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley GIS and Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, County and City Budgets, Participation from Data Collecting Agencies (i.e., Washington State Department of Natural Resources) A2 Publish hazard maps that are available to the community at libraries and other locations and on the county's website. Lead Agency: Spokane County GIS Supporting Agencies: Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley GIS, Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Local Libraries Time Frame: TNvo years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, County and City Budgets, Local Real I~ statc and Development Organizations A3 Using the hazards data base, upload data into FEAIA's HAZUS software to continually monitor the risk to citizens and property. Lead Agency: Spokane County GIS Supporting Agencies: Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley GIS, Department of Emergency Management. Time Frame: Within the next two years and ongoing from there Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, County and City Budgets A4 In cooperation with local schools, agencies and business organizations create a public education program to educate citizens and businesses about hazard risks, avoidance and mitigation. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross, ]local School Districts, Business Organizations 'rime Frame: Ongoing 30 Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Red Cross, Local .Budgets, HLS ; Grants AS Continue to monitor and review all development and building plans, policies and regulations to insure they include sections that address hazard mitigation. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning and Building Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time frame: Ongoi.ng. Resources: Local Budgets A6 Using the media and other means, promote personal and business mitigation plans. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross Local Media Time Frame: Two to five years. Resources: Local Budgets, Local Support Organizations' Budgets (i.e., Red Cross) A7 Work with neighborhood groups to create neighborhood disaster mitigation plans. Lead Agencies: Spokane County/City'Neighborhood Programs (i.e., Block `'Izateh; SEORE7-end-Goo-Sh"8) Supporting Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, :Iced Cross Time :Frame: TNvo to hive Years. Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Funds, City and County Budgets, Supporting Organizations Budgets Tier 2 31 A8 Encourage all citizens to have a disaster kit which contains food, water, flashlights, batteries, battery operated radios and medications. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Cop Shops, Red Cross, ChRT, Spokane County Regional Health, Local Media, Neighborhood Programs A9 Establish procedures for mobilizing heavy equipment during disasters. Lead Agency: Spokane County, Cities of. Spokane County Public Works Departments. Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency :'Management, Spokane City and County Fire Districts, Business and Industry Subcommittee of Spokane County Disaster Council Time Frame: Two years. Resources: Local Budgets, Commercial Fl.eavy Equipment sales, Private Heavy Equipment Companies, Military Reserve and National Guard, City/County Road Departments, Private Citizens A10 Identify the location of disaster shelters and ensure the awareness of these locations Avith first responders. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross, County Sheriffs Department.. Spokane City and Spokane Valley Ponce 1)cparr pukan Department and County Fire Districts Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Red Cross, County and City Budgets All Establish procedures for providing provisions for shelters. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of l:mergcncy Management 32 Supporting A.gencies: Red Cross, Food Banks Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Red Cross, City and County Budgets A12 Encourage the development of community emergency notification systems to inform public of potential problems. Lead Agency: Emergency Alerting System and Joint Public Safety Leadership Forum Supporting Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, Spokane Fire Department, Spokane Countya-lire Districts, Emergency Alerting System Committee "Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: County and Local Budgets, SCOPE, Cop Shops A13 Include the requirements for special needs populations in the development of any early warning system. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff, Emergency Alert Steering Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Special Needs Committee of the Spokane County Disaster Committee, Local Media, Washington State emergency Management Division T-imeFram e:-(-)ngoi n `a Resources: Special Needs Grant Opportunities, Local Budgets A14 Include a plain for evacuating special needs populations as part of any evacuation planning process. :Dead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Special Needs Committee of the Spokane County Disaster Committee, Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of 33 ` Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, American Medical Response, Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management. Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, Special deeds Population Grants A15 Promote reliable, compatible and redundant communication systems between disaster response agencies. Lead Agency: Spokane County Communication Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Communications Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Communication Grants, Local Budgets A16 Support the continuation of table top drills, field exercises and other training for response personnel. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Spokane County Regional Health District, Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of. Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, City of. Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: ocal~Budge~, Flome a-lic-Securit}~ A1.7 Develop a multi-hazards evacuation plan. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Organized Neighborhood Committees, Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Two to Five Years 34. Resources: Local Law Enforcement Budgets, Neighborhood Committees A18 friform the public, including special needs populations, of evacuation plans and routes. Lead Agency: Spokane County Sheriff Dcpartment and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, County and City Neighborhood Programs Supporting Agencies: Special Needs Committee of the Spokane County Disaster Committee, Spokane County'Lisaster Committee, Local Media Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local l..aaw Enforcement Budgets, Special Needs Grants A19 Create a website to allow citizens to communicate with each other during a disaster. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of. Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Webmasters Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: T ocal Budget` A20 Involve the, Spokane'Disaster Council, Fire Disaster Council, and Public Safety-blorum-in all hazard-prep-m-ati. Lead Agencies: Spokane Disaster Council, Fire Disaster Council, and Public Safety Forum Support Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Planning Grants 35 A21 Cooperate with local media to prepare messages that will assist the public in responding to disasters. Lead Agency: Incident Commanders at Disasters Supporting Agencies: Public Information Officers of the Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts, Spokane Regional Health, Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Incident Commanders Training Programs, Local Budgets, Local Media A22 Prepare procedures and site for decontamination. Lead Agency: Spokane City Fire HAZMAT Supporting Agencies: Spokane County Regional Health District, City of Spokane Fire Department and Spokane County Fire Districts, Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets A23 Use traffic simulations to predict evacuation problems and plan for these problems. Lead Agencies: Spokane CountySheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Ikoad and Street Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State University, Spokane Regional Transportation Council, Washington State Department of Transpoifiation Time Frame: Ongoing l 36 Resources: Grant Funding, Local budgets A24 Create a method for parents to reach their children at school during disaster emergencies. Responsible Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: 1. ocal School District`s, Educational Service District 101, Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Agency Budgets A25 . Cooperate with local school districts to prepare plans for school evacuation or shelter in-pace. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Local School Districts, Educational Service District 101, Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Two to Five Years kesources: Local Agency Budgets A26 Develop a post-disaster debris management program. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of, Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works and Waste Management Departments Time frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, Post Disaster Grant Funds A27 Offer damage assessment training for trained personnel annually. 37 \1 Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Washington State Emergency Management Division Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local and State Training Budgets A28 Insure that the Department of Emergency Management has a complete Disaster Response flan and that it is annually rev=iewed and revised. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budget 1 A29 Develop a plan for using school buses and public transportation to move people to shelters. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Local School Districts, Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Spokane Transit Authority Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Planning and Transportation Grants, Local Budgets A30 Identify critical businesses and public services and ensure their continued operation during a disaster. Lead Agency: Business and Industry Subcommittee of Spokane County Disaster Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of. Emergency Management, Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments 38 Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Business Organizations, Local Budgets INDIVIDUAL HAZARDS fNIFEC'TIOUS DISEASE EPD):I:-'MICS History An epidemic is the outbreak of disease beyond its background rate. There are many agents, e.g., bacteria and viruses that cause infectious diseases in humans. Many of the agents of public health importance that cause disease in humans are or originally were animal diseases, e.g., plague, anthrax, tularemia. The various human influenza A viruses, which circulate year round and which are a common source of seasonal epidemics around the world, were all originally wild bird viruses Some of these seasonal viruses, the "A" type viruses, resulted in influenza pandemics when they first infected humans decades ago. Influenza is one of the oldest and most fatal diseases known to mankind. An influenza pandemic is a worldwide epidemic caused by a new human influenza A virus, one which has not been seen in human populations before. The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, know as the "Great Pandemic," resulted in the deaths of an estimated 40-50 million people worldwide - more than 500,000 in the United States alone. The "Asian Cnfluenza" of 1957 swept over the world quickly and resulted in 70,000 fatalities in America. In 1968, the "Hong Kong Influenza" resulted in 34,000 deaths in the United States. Although that may not sound like much compared to the average 36,000 persons that have died in recent flu seasons, the seasonal death rate from flu in 1968 was half of what it is today. livery spring, the World Health Organization makes predictions for the flu strains most likely to circulate in the coming flu season, and advise as to the composition of the new vaccine. Even with this kind of advance warning, influenza epidemics have the potential to pose serious risk to health and economies. Epidemiologists expect outbreaks from new viruses, such as the recent experience with AFZS-(severe acute respiratorys n firM1-6)-, to-b€m Inure c01tLm0n-i1rthare There are other types and sources of epidemics as well. Although less likely, biological weapons are a potential source of epidemics. The biological weapons at the forefront of disaster planning include anthrax, smallpox, tularemia, viral hemorrhagic fever, and toxins, but it must be remembered that common food- and water-borne disease organisms (e.g., Salmonella and E. coli 0157:147) are more readily available, and outbreaks of such can also cause significant social and economic disruption. The theoretical mortality for a population of 500,000, the approximate size of Spokane County, in the face of 50 kg of a biologic agent in aerosol form is as follows: anthrax, 95,000 dead; tularemia, 35,000 dead; typhus, 19,000 dead. Obviously, the severity o£an epidemic due to bioterrorism could be significant, but the likelihood of impact on this ~ i 39 scale is significantly diminished by the technological and meteorological complexities of a successful release, as well as other negating factors. Food- and water-borne illnesses also pose a risk for epidemics. The frequency of serious gastrointestinal illness is 34 percent above what it was in 1948, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every year 5,000 deaths, 325,000 hospitalizations, and 76 million illnesses are attributed to food bomc illness. Contamination of public water systems also results in disease outbreaks. Avian Influenza: Current Situation Avian ini7uen7 a A (HSNI) is an influenza A virus subtype, the primary hosts of which are wild water fowl. In their usual hosts, this virus produces little or no illness. In contrast, in domestic birds, e.g., chickens, this virus is highly contagious and often deadly. Outbreaks of 145N1 among poultry are ongoing in countries within Asia, Europe and Africa. While 1:15N1 does not usually infect people, human cases of 1-15N1 infection associated with these outbreaks have been reported. Most of these cases have occurred from direct or close contact with infected poultry or contaminated environments; however, several cases of human-to-human spread of H5N 1. virus, although still rare, have now occurred. Despite the low incidence of H5N1 infection in humans, and because all influenza viruses have the ability to change, scientists are concerned that the HSNI virus will one day develop mutations that could enable it to infect humans and spread easily from one person to another. If transformed, the new human influenza A virus, would pose a great risk to the population worldwide, and an influenza could begin. Experts from around the world are watching the H5'NT1 situation in Asia and Europe very closely and are preparing for the possibility that the virus may begin to spread more easily from person to person. In 1997 the first cases of 145N1 in domestic birds were seen in Hong Kong, resulting in the killing of every chicken in this city. The next sighting ofH5N1 occurred during August to October 2004, when sporadic human cases of avian influenza A (HRNI) were reported in Vietnam and Thailand. i3eginning in T.tecei outbreaks and human cases were reported in VieWam. On February 2, 2005, the first of four human cases of 1-15N1 infection from Cambodia were reported, and on July 21, 2005, the first human case in Indonesia was reported.- Indonesia continued to report human cases from August 2005 through February 2006. Thailand reported new human cases of 115N1 in October, November, and .December 2005, and Vietnam reported new human cases in November 2005. China reported the country's first confirmed human cases in November 2005 and continued to report human cases in December 2005 and into 2006. Turkey reported the country's first confirmed human cases on January 5, 2006 and has continued to report human cases. The first 40 confirmed human infection with avian influenza A (1-1.5N1) in Iraq was reported on February 2, 2006. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Preparing for public health threats is a high priority at the Spokane Regional Health District. Concerns about pandemic influenza have led health officials around the globe to recommend that each community plan to minimize the affects of a future pandemic. Global and local planning assumptions are based primarily on the influenza pandemic of 1918/1919. Communities of all sizes across the nation will be affected by any future pandemic. When an influenza pandemic occurs, there will be almost universal susceptibility to the new human influenza A virus that emerges. .Pandemics can result in as much as 30 percent of a population becoming infected. Planning must account for this. Communities must also be prepared for the likelihood that half of those infected will seek medical care and that 2.5% of illnesses wil I result in death, either directly due to the virus itself, because of secondary bacterial pneumonia or other complications. Based on these estimates, in Spokane County (population 436,300) alone, an influenza pandemic could result into 130,890 infections, 66,570 of which Would seek medical care and 3,300 would die. If distributed by population proportion through the three major jurisdictions covered by this plan, the unincorporated areas of Spokane County can expect 36,554 infections and 914 deaths. The City of Spokane would experience 59,610 infections and 1.490 deaths and the City of Spokane Valley, 25;503 infections with 638 deaths. Bank buildings, power stations and other critical physical infrastructure would be unaffected. Taut, the critical personnel necessary to maintain and operate them may be unavailable, either directly due to influenza infection, or for other reasons, including family care and fear. Adding to this impact will be the worried well, who historically rlc help-in a-rat-io-o£ten-Nvorried-well-to-every-one-per-sun-actuall-y-aff~;Gted-reducing the work force needed to maintain these facilities. Since the.discase is not location specific, one would expect the outbreak to affect all jurisdictions within the county. DISEASE CTIDEMIC ACTIONS "ier 1 DE1 'Develop a public education program that informs people of the appropriate means for reducing the spread of disease. 41 Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local budgets, Federal and State Information Programs DE2 Develop appropriate caches of medical supplies, medications and vaccines to respond to disease epidemics. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of.Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Federal and State Programs Tier 2 DE3 Establish a pool of personnel to support an increased demand for medical services and the attrition of regular staff at medical facilities during and epidemic. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Supporting. Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Local and Regional Hospital Disaster. Committee Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets JWA Develop a community plan for responding to epidemics which includes an assessment of hospital bed availability. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Time Frame: Two to rive Years Resources: Local Budgets 42 DES Develop plans for a surge in the number of fatalities due to an epidemic. \ Lead Agency: Spokane County Medical Examiner Supporting Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets DEC Develop a plan for distributing medical supplies, medications and vaccines during an epidemic which takes into account those who cannot get to medical facilities. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional 1-tealth District Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets DE7 F"Aucate first responders and health care providers about how to respond to specific diseases. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Supporting Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets DROUGHT Drought is a condition of climatic dryness that is severe enough to reduce soil moisture and water below the minimum necessary for sustaining plant, animal, and human life systems. The severity of drought is measured by the Palmer Index in a range of. 4 (extremely wet) to -4 (extremely dry). The Palmer Index incorporates temperature, precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, runoi:f. and soil moisture when designating the degree of drought. 43 ]'here is some disagreement over the primary meteorological causes of drought. Theories include sunspots, volcanic dust, land alterations, ocean currents, and atmospheric pollutants. Drought affects water levels for use by industry, agriculture and 'individual consumers. Water shortages affect fire fighting capabilities through reduced flows and pressures. Drought also affects power production. Much of Washington State's power is produced by hydro-electric dams. When water levels drop, electric companies cannot produce enough power to meet demand and are forced to buy electricity from other sources. It is often difficult to recognize a drought before being in the middle of it. Droughts do not occur spontaneously, they evolve over time as certain conditions are met. Therefore, it is difficult to measure the losses and gains due to a drought. The most direct impact of drought is economic rather than loss of life or immediate destruction of property.l7roughts impact individuals, the agricultural industry, and other related sectors. For example, a lack of snow-pack has forced ski resorts into bankruptcy. Additionally, there is increased danger of wild land fires associated with most droughts. Millions of board feet of timber have been lost, and in many cases, erosion occurred which caused serious damage to aquatic life, irrigation, and power production by heavy silting of streams, reservoirs, and rivers. Often times, drought is accompanied by extreme heat. When temperatures reach 90 degrees and above, people are vulnerable to sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Pis and livestock are also vulnerable to heat-related injuries. Crops can be vulnerable as well. In past Washington state droughts, wheat has been scorched, apples have sunburned and peeled and yields were significantly lessened. History The Washington State Legislature in 1989 gave permanent drought relief authority to the Department of Ecology and enabled them to issue orders declaring drought emergencies. Nearly all areas of the state are vulnerable to drought. 'Y he area in Central Washington rbugLi , ~ r utture just east of the Cascades is particularly vulnerable. In every is adversely impacted, especially in non-irrigated areas such as dry land farms and rangelands. Droughts impact individuals (farm owners, tenants, and farm laborers), the agricultural industry, and other agriculture-related sectors. Problems of domestic and municipal water supplies are historically corrected by building another reservoir, a larger pipeline, a new well, or some other facility. Short-term measures, such as using large capacity water tankers to supply domestic potable water, have also been used. As a result of droughts, agriculture uses new techniques. Federal and state governments play an active role in developing new water projects and soil conservation programs. RCW 43.83B.400 and Chapter 173-66 WAC pertain to drought i relief. 44 Drought increases the danger of forest and wildland fires. Millions of board feet of timber have been lost. Loss of forests and trees increases erosion causing serious damage to aquatic life, irrigation, and power development by heavy silting of streams, reservoirs, and rivers. Low stream flows have created high temperatures, oxygen depletion, disease, and lack of spawning areas for our fish resources. Better forest fire protection techniques decrease total acreage burned. Progress is made in dealing with the impact of droughts through proper management of water resources. Drought information collection assists in the formulation of programs for future water- short years. Lazard Identification and Vulnerability High quality agricultural soils exist in portions of southern and western Spokane County (see Figure 2). These areas of the county sustain dry land crops such as wheat that are dependent upon moisture through the winter and spring and dry arid conditions in the summer. In 2004, 2258 or 1% of Spokane County's workers were employed in agriculture earning $18,861,000 or 1% of the total income for workers in the county QT1IP 2006). While Spokane County does experience droughts, on the whole, they are mild and do not cause damage to the area. The last drought occurred in 2001. Damage was minor. There were no threats to any critical facilities. Thus, the economic impact of a minor drought would have little effect on the county's economy. However, drought also increases the probability of wildland fires. ']`his hazard is discussed in a subsequent section. Thus, the likelihood of severe hardship do to drought in Spokane County is small. Crop losses would more than likely be isolated to the southern and western portions of the county. The two cities could experience water shortages. Additional actions for local water districts are contained in Appendix D and can be utilized if and when these jurisdictions adopt the plan. DROUGffr ACTIONS D1 Deepen w6lls in which static water level is close to intake pipe. Lead Agencies: Spokane City Water Department Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources:. Local Budgets, Public Works Grants 45 D2 Utilizing appropriate land use and building plans and regulations protect aquifer recharge areas and wetlands. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning and Building Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning Departments "Time Frame: Ongoing 46 Spokane County Primc Agricultural Lands Awimh ld Londe i►I+ m lid L OH ins" C3 hk"--.m 6ounray L 1 uram a7la w'Aary S tAwf 1{K'./ bLl:,-Il :07PITT Figurw 3 0 G 7 >•=7"4)7 :0717: T 14bu on dob Iq.n: I to 4" ■ • rwgmww .1 1-1 nfttJ.' ar■ 1.,Yw s Ord n uml W t. ~to ins Dw of w ti try o 7w 1vV4 kl►V r. mrww-d 9aWUgk lpeV7u Caryl OptWK M.enusen brMnm pdry/ JvumfunQt i►.w'Jtw!v^"WA%I a C=mu ww.nwtwlk vuth tr arw an tN OGM W h. Whi 4 ":14C m "M Wl PVdAgd JM -IM P Resources: State and Local Budgets D3 Promote water charge rebates or other incentives for drip irrigation of landscape, limiting lawn sizes and using drought tolerant native plants. Lead Agencies: Spokane City Water Department Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, Demonstration Grants D4 Investigate the adoption ofa structured residential water rate system that lowers rates for low usage and raises rates for higher usage. Lead Agencies: Spokane City Water Department Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants D5 Create a public education campaign on water conservation for delivery at schools, churches, businesses, public media sites, and other venues. Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, School - - - -Disfricts~; City-of Spokane Water Department, Spokanc County Water Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Washington State Department of Ecology Outreach Education, Washington State Water Conservation, Grants, Local, Budgets 48 D6 Explore the potential for using gray water for irrigation. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Supporting Agency: Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Drinking Water Program, Spokane Regional Health District, Time Frame: Two to Five Yew Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grant Programs D7 Expand fire safety planning and mitigation activities in areas vulnerable to drought. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Fire Education Grants and Materials DS Support the Department of Fish and Wildlife's efforts to mitigate drought impact on wildlife. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agency: Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife in-,---Fr -nc: ongoing Resources: State Budget EARTHQUAKE, History Washington State and the Puget Sound basin area in particular, have a history of frequent earthquakes. More than 1,000 earthquakes occur in the state annually. Most earthquakes 49 occur in Western Washington. Several, including the largest earthquake in Washington (1872), occur east of the Cascade Crest at the South end of Lake Chelan. Spokane experienced a cluster of earthquakes in June of 2001. The largest was 4.0. These quakes continued through fall of 2001. Thcse quakes were near the surface, possibly in the basalt layers. An unidentified fault was suspected, but no relationship was found between the fault and the quakes. Regionally, there is a long history of earthquakes. Table 5 below lists these quakes and estimates of losses if noted. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Washington ranks second in the nation after California among states vulnerable to earthquake damage according to a Federal Emergency Management Agency study. The study predicts Washington is vulnerable to an average annual loss of $228 million. Shallow crustal earthquakes occur within 30 kilometers of the surface. In 1872, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake was the largest earthquake in the state and occurred at a depth of 16 kilometers or less. However, most of Eastern Washington, including Spokane County is in a low risk area as defined by the National Earthquake Reduction Program. Figure 3 below identifies the fault hazards in Spokane County. FEMA's 14AZUS program was used to estimate losses associated with an earthquake provid_Wg a more robust assessment of losses than estimates for other hazards A worst case scenario of a 5.5 magnitude earthquake and data from the 00 census, flit program produced the following results. Building Losses, Of the estimated 137,000 buildings in the county, 12%, or 16,830 would be damaged. Of these, 254 buildings would be damaged beyond repair. The dollar value of these losses would be S1,529,700,000 with residential losses being the largest, roughly 66°x6 of the total losses. Another 51,720,750,000 of economic losses would occur as a result of lost wages. 50 TABLE 5 EARTHQUAKE HISTORY Spokane County Geologic Faults LoWnd Fmdl rnkon w pld Fmchnsd rmv s+ hw4 no obwvsW OW ihth and Lifltit 0 t ] ~ ~o urc i N^ 1 r~A" 1 I r hUb sn Ct10 hpsR: 1 res TM.s • run" up A 'MI s•sigli • IIY rycl mri K Ilmslw'?y :t> " WA -"It Ji ton 4kf3r..1 m !he gand -.-%W -i m , .0e rL1 NqJ Gmm'>.is f sl IV.'Wa el fuw" dni sit rsDejam "r * Wl to . -Vi IVAN" m M 0%.Ow nlns l•dl'"s 9pL'3►S In thi des Fiturs fibm „titt:i C07NTT 1 w...rt~• - s'pl7Ya`i ::Cit:T faV'n.~t= /Nf SY) Y,m :'~~,++i. ~>'I~+l iF :i7 V i 6odapef nLW dills IIrns1N rV :rrbrn Ca.nN I:MT7CM f1lfieLfM r t ma sr.,~&r44 U& MM Casualtizs If the earthquake were to occur at 2:00 PM, the community would experience the highest number of casualties. Of the estimated 645 casualties, 28 would be deaths, 14 would have life threatening injuries, 107 would sustain injuries requiring hospitalization and 496 would have minor injuries. Critical Facilities Many critical facilities would be threatened. =IAZAUS estimates that damage to 783 locations and segments of the transportation system with an estimated replacement cost of $8,033,200,000. Utility lifeline systems could suffer $1,423,300,000 in losses. Other critical facilities such as schools and hospitals would also be damaged. All portions of the county are subject to earthquake activity. However, as the density of buildings increases, the probability of damage becomes greater. Also, since the adoption and updating of earthquake standards in building codes over the past several decades, buildings built since 1970 should be safer than those before. Therefore, it is estimated that the majority of the losses defined above would be concentrated in the City of Spokane and the older portions of the City of Spokane Valley. Conclusion The potential for a severe earthquake in Spokane County is low. However, the County's people, buildings, emergency services, hospitals, transportation, dams, and electric, natural gas, water and sewer utilities are susceptible to an earthquake. Although there is the possibility of an earthquake as severe as 5.5 on Richter scale in Spokane County, the probability is low. The higher probability of earthquakes in Western Washington makes it likely that Spokane County could serve as a place for holding casualties as well as migrants from the west. Thus, it is important to not only prepare for the possible occurrence of an-earthquake but also be prepared for repercussions from earthquakes in other locations within the state. K~CRTHQIiNK. Tier) i inventory all tin-reinforced masonry building, bridges and other structures for earthquake vulnerability. Lead Agency: Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building Departments. Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments i 52 Tune Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, Federal and State Public Works Grants. )~,2 Encourage the retrofit of all vulnerable structures. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Supporting Agencies: Private Sector Development Organizations Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local and Organizational Budgets, E3 Ensure that all hazardous materials storage facilities are earthquake resistant. Lead Agency: Local Emergency Planning Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City Fire.HAZMAT, Washington State Department of Ecology HAZNIAT, Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning and Building Departments, Private Sector Development Organizations Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, Private Investment E4 Ensure that all critical public facilities are earthquake resistant. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning and Building Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane Fire Department, Spokane County Fire districts, Local Business and Industry Group Time Frame: give to Seven Years Resources: Local Capital Budgets, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 53 E5 Implement the Washington State Department of Emergency Management's public education program about the potential for earthquakes and response during an earthquake emergency. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County 'Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross, Spokane Disaster Council, Neighborhood Programs Time Frarne: Two to five Years Resources: local and Red Cross Budget E6 Develop contingency plans for accepting evacuees from other locations. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Red Cross, Elected Officials, Washington State Emergency Management Division, and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Time 1~ came: Two to live Years Resources: Local and Red Cross Budget E7 Adopt earthquake resistant construction techniques in local plans and ordinances in geologically sensitive areas. Lead Agency: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Vallcy ut Ing Depaftinen Supporting Agencies: Private Developers Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Developer Investment, Local Critical Areas Ordinances 118 Utilizing local plans and ordinances minimize development in areas of steep slopes and highly erodible soils. 54 Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Local Critical Areas Ordinances Tier 2 19 Develop procedures for cooperation between area building departments for post-disaster damage assessment and rebuilding. Lead Agency: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County .Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: focal Budgets M.1000 Floods are a common natural disaster in Spokane County. Spokane County floods are noted for destruction from severe stream erosion and sediment deposition. The highest floods are usually winter floods which are also characterized by rapid water rise. Winter flows can rise from normal to extreme flood peaks in 2 days. Winter floods are usually the result of a heavy rain on snow event. Recently, winter floods have followed periods of extremely cold weather. Spring floods, usually occurring in April or May, are more frequent but exhibit lower flood levels. The spring floods are primarily the result of melting snow and may be increased by rainfall. These floods exhibit slower rises that can increase from normal to extreme peaks in 5 days. However, spring floods have much longer duration and may exceed flood levels for more than 2 weeks. History From 1956 to 1998 there have been 28 federal disaster declarations for major floods in Washington State. Since 1971 every Washington State County has received a federal disaster declaration for flooding. Spokane County has declared local and state/federal _ 55 disasters for flooding 3 times since 1980. Table 6 lists recent floods in Spokane County. As a result of the 1.997 flooding in Rockford, Rockford developed and adopted a flood mitigation plan in late 1997. TABLE 6 RECENT FLOODS IN SPOKANE COUNTY DATE OCCURANCE March 1963 Flooding occurred in the counties of Columbia, Garfield, Grant, Whitman, and Spokane. Federal disaster number 146 was assigned for the event. February 1996 Heavy rains caused flooding in the several counties including Spokane. Snowfall beginning January 26, 1996, followed by heavy rain in February, mild temperatures, and mountain snout melt caused severe flooding throughout the entire northwest. Record floods occurred on Latah Creek. Federal disaster number 1100 was assigned for the event. December Rain, ice, and snow caused flooding. Federal disaster number 1159 was 1996 -January assigned for several counties including Spokane. The Town of Rockford 1997 experienced damage ►o 11 buildings with their sanitary sewer line and streets sustaining $367,860 %vorth of damage. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Flooding is a natural feature of the climate, topography, and hydrology of Washington State and of Spokane County. A flood results from bodies of water overflowing their banks; structural failure of dams and levees; accumulation of runoff surface water; and erosion of a shoreline. Two major planning concerns are flash flood and flood elevation in relation to topography and structures. Other factors contributing to flood damage are water velocity, debris carried by water, duration of flood conditions, and ability of soil to absorb water. Flooding predominates in late winter and early spring due to melting snow, breakaway ice, and rainy weather. Eastern Washington is prone to flash flooding. Thunderstornis, steep ravines, alluvial fans, dry or frozen ground, and light vegetation, which tends not to absorb moisture, causes the flooding. Several bodies of water in Spokane County flood every two to five years, including the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers, and Latah Creek. Flooding on streams in Spokane County is generally a result of periods of heavy rainfall on mountain snow pack. During the 1996-97 winter storms, areas not prone to river flooding experienced surface water flooding due to high groundwater tables or inadequate urban stcrln'sewer drainage systems. During fee Storm (1996), Spokane County residents not living in a floodplain had several inches of water in basements, as a result of groundwater seepage through 56 basement walls. Floods contaminated domestic water supplies, fouled septic systems, and inundated electrical and heating systems. Fire-fighting access was restricted, leaving hornes vulnerable to fire. Flood plains, or areas at risk for flooding, make up less than five percent of the Spokane City/County's total land area. Figure 4 shows the location of the 100 and 500 year flood zones. The Washington State Department of Ecology identifies six Special Flood Hazard Areas in Spokane County: Spangle Creek in Spangle, Rock Creek inRockford, Latah Creek in Latah, Minnie Creek in Cheney, and Spokane River ►n an area alongside the railroad in the eastern portion of downtown Spokane. This does not mean that other areas of the county would not have localized flooding. The City of Spokane, the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County participate in the National Flood hisurance Program and have developed local ordinances to better regulate and direct development in flood plain areas. These local ordinances regulate planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of any works, structures, and improvements, private or public. They work to insure that these works are properly planned, constructed, operated, and maintained to avoid adversely influencing the regimen of a stream or body of water or the security of life, health, and property against damage by floodwater. Estimated fosses Utilizing the county's G1S system damages were estimated for 100 year and 500 year flood plains. Thesc are identified in Tables 7 and 8 below. TABLE 7 MARKET VALUE OF PARCELS IN 100 YEAR FLOOD ZONE BY JURISDICTION Jurisdiction Number of Parcels Land Value Improvement Value Total Market Value City of Spokane 277 $89,626,090 $19,396,350 $109,022,440 City of Spokane Valle 420 $13,780,430 $36,566,560 $50,346,990 County 1 1835 $67,875',170 $105,004.850 $172,880,020 2;532 $171-281-690 $160=967-76 -$332L,2-4% TABLE 8 MARKET VALUE OF PARCELS IN 500 YEAR FLOOD ZONE BY JURISDICTION Jurisdiction Number of Parcels Land Value Improvement Value Total Market Value Ci of Spokane 1970 $60,151,210 $191,896,580 $252,047,790 City of Spbkane Valle 552 $12,187,170 $47,186,000 $59,373,170 Count 122 $5,708,520 $9,344,920 $15,053,440 Total 2,644 $78,046,900 $248,427,500 $326,474 400 57 F%Um A Spokane County Flood Zones n "IIl_' : ` - C3 YIIficipr swrdry •aar u~ r 4 5001M Flow Zara © ,D "mrF%"dZone '1 !Y I P i 3 2 t / a ! f • sue. - i, _ raga 1f ~j~ , Y~Ot: fI T t I r ( • I - ` { ' I'.. .~j -r.rtitily,• I - f ~~u!L tsr/ al a .~:AaC~ IP- I 1 .If<tal • `I 1w«Kct F 92w* : t,vyYr, vavpsrnal iw•'r t`~'~171 Redd lva. t00 W d 900 ha'b m dab lawtw' TI".n" a a~iwlt ~s1a.M' efagyvf +ai vfw'rw qo ovt~ d u wom 4w"a rry I%wtd n2%rrtst dtwtoa'ko4h0 Uspedl-V fr n tsls+dd do 7a ymrtdad 0Y spurs Cu✓rlr li~oQiphlt trdr+naovt S1tia1^ti w ktd:.d"t = w+d . r b a.=";I tw t■pr dapata'tt nit ~ mmmf W anvw/ Out tta VWQOCVari we tgYM r yp ~iCSaSadd Jry, X01 I%nra Iw•~I Cr d+4 Qtr.ntd of ara Aaand alp3dd n tat dtda 58 Critical f•'ac•ilities Very few but very critical facilities could be affected by flooding. The regional wastewater facility not only lies within the flood plain, it would also more than likely be overwhelmed by stone water due to localized flooding. The dams along the Spokane River could be stressed by the additional flood loads. Conclusion Many homes, located in flood plains, are vulnerable to flood damage. Adding to this vulnerability is new growth creating pressure to develop marginal land located near flood plains. As development increases, drainage basins are "built-out," and the volume of storm water runoff and the area that it floods will increase. As a result, homes that were once outside mapped flood plains face a threat of flooding. Currently, 35-40 percent of the National Flood Insurance claims come from outside the mapped flood plains. Human-made developments within flood plains should be limited to non-structures such as parks, golf courses, and facets. These facilities have the least potential for damage, but maximize land use. The public should be made aware of hazardous areas and given information on flood insurance, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Local jurisdiction emergency management plans should establish warning, evacuation, housing, and othe emergency procedures. The National Weather Service has an extensive river and weather monitoring system and provides flood watch and warning information to the public via radio, television, Internet, Teletype, and telephone. The United States Army Corps of Engineers. under PL 8499, has the authority to assis public: entities in flood fighting and rescue operations and to protect, repair, and restore federally constructed flood control works threatened, damaged, or destroyed by a flood FLOOD ACTIONS Tier 1 F1 Provide an early warning system on streams with the most potential for flood damage to structures. Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of flmergcncy Managcmen Supporting Agencies: United States Geological Service, National Weather Service, Washington State Department of Ecology l'ime Frame: Dive to Seven Years 59 Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account Program F2 Create local incentives to encourage stream bank protection using vegetation to reduce turbidity and floating debris. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and-Spokane Valley Planning Departments, Spokane County Conservation District Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Natural rtesource Conservation Service, Flood Control Assistance Account Program F3 Require that new culverts on all major roads are able to pass a 100-year flood. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Transportation Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, l: food Control Assistance Account Program, Public Works Trust Fund 1+4 Provide protection for bridge abutments. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Transportation Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources:.llazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account Program, Public Works Trust Fund 60 FS Require clearance for a 100-year flood on all new bridges. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Transportation Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account 'Program, Public Works Trust.l..Fund F6 Ensure all hazardous materials storage tanks are secure from flooding. Lead Agency: Local Emergency Planning Committee Supporting Agencies: Private Sector Firms Storing Hazardous Materials Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local and Private Sector Budgets, Local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances F7 Protect all public water and sewage facilities from flooding. Lead Agencies: Spokane Water and Wastewater Departments, Spokane County and City of Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account Program, Public Works Trust Fund PF8 Update all flood insurance rate maps. Lead Agency: Spokane County GIS Supporting Agencies: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley GIS, United States Geological Service Time Frame: Ongoing 61 Resources: Local, State and Federal Budgets, Local Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances F9 Notify all homes and businesses in flood prone areas of the possible risk. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Local Real Estate Industry Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local and Private Budgets Fl.0 Disseminate a public education program about flood risk and property protection. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of. Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account Program 111 Evaluate all existing building and planning codes for flood protection and modify to ensure the reduction of repetitive flood losses. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments "Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets F12 :Ensure that existing building codes reduce hillside runoff. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building, Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments Time frame: Ongoing 62 I\ ' Resources: Local Budgets F13 Prevent the manipulation of streams that might cause downstream flooding utilizing effective code enforcement. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets F14 Require on-site water retention for new development. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building, Planning, Public Works and Utilities Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets F15 Protect natural flood storage areas such as wetlands from development. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and 1'.1lamiing Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of. l-cology Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets F16 Encourage communities to be involved in the Flood insurance Community Rating System. 1. cad Agency: Spokane City/CQUnt'y Department of Emergency Management 63 Supporting Agency: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Department Budget F17 Promote buyouts of repetitive loss properties in flood prone areas. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, Federal Emergency Management Agency Timme Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, rlood Control Assistance Account Program Tier 2 F18 Stockpile sandbags and sand at strategic locations that are prone to flooding. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works, Washington State Emergency Management Division Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets FLA%ARDOUS iVIATEIU Ma All communities located near Spokane County's major transportation corridors (land, rail and air) are subject to the probability of a significant hazardous materials release. Hazardous materials are transported over or near numerous wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, and th_tough densely populated centers. For example, the major east-west rail corridor is three blocks and Interstate 9 is one-half block north of a higlm school and both major regional hospitals. C Natural disasters like floods, landslides, and earthquakes might also result in spills. 64 Illegal drug labs used for crack and dumping present yet another hazardous materials concern. Recent history shows an increase in the national threat from terrorist use of hazardous materials. The combination of possible sources of exposure to our sizable population and workforce presents complex problems to responders. History The Spokane City 1' 'ire Department HAZMAT team responds to calls throughout the county. Table 9 displays the type and frequency of EA.ZMAT calls from 1999 to 2005. Although there was an increase in responses between 1999 and 2001, the number of responses has declined over the subsequent years. TABLE 9 SPOKANE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAZMAT STATISTICS 1999 TO 2005 Tye 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Drug Lab Response n/a 48 117 137 54 13 2 Full Response 19 23 42 23 32 35 27 Investigation 240 276 335 258 225 212 107 Unknown Substance nla n/a 24 5 12 9 2 Others 7 4 3 0 3 2 4 Totals 266 351 1 521 423 326 271 172421 Source: City of Spokane Fire Department Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Hazardous material incidents are intentional and/or unintentional releases of a material, which because of their chemical, physical, or biological nature, pose a potential risk to life, health, environment, or properly. Each incident's impact and resulting response depend on a multitude of interrelated variables that range from the quantity and specific characteristic of the material to the conditions of the release and area/population centers involved. Releases may be small and easily handled with local response resources or rise to catastrophic levels with long-term consequences that require representatives of federal, state, and local governments to be present at the scene, with each level consisting of personnel from between five and 15 different agencies. The Washington State Hazardous Materials Program consists of several agencies, each responsible for specific elements of the program. A number of strategies have evolved to limit risk, response to, and recovery from hazardous materials releases, intentional discharges, illegal disposals, or system failures. A comprehensive system of laws, regulations, and resources are in place, to provide for technical assistance, environmental compliance, and emergency management. 65 l The County and other county jurisdictions participate in the County's Local F mergency Planning Committee (L]-'PC). This LEPC, in concert with the Department of. Emergency Management, conduct hazard identification, vulnerability analysis, and risk analysis activities for its jurisdiction. Federal and state statutes require LU'Cs to develop and maintain emergency response plans based on the volumes and types of substances found in, or transported through, their districts. The most vulnerable areas are those associated with the storage of hazardous materials and areas adjacent to the major transportation corridors. These corridors are oft-en adjacent to highly populated commercial and residential centers. The greatest threat appears to be the transportation corridor tha•ough the City of Spokane. However, areas of the City of Spokane Valley and unincorporated areas are as vulnerable. Numerous critical facilities are vulnerable to hazardous spills. "These include the two major hospital facilities and a local high school. It is difficult to identify which facilities when the location of hazardous materials is wide spread throughout the county along with the critical facilities. Conclusion The state developed and adopted standardized hazardous materials emergency response training. Trainilg and supportiig materials are available to all public emergency responders. Spokane County's LEPC conducted commodity flow studies from 1997 through 1999 with funding from Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grants. The Washington State Departments of Ecology, Health, Transportation, and the Washington State Patrol maintain hazard identification, vulnerability analysis, and risk analysis documentation and databases for hazardous materials incident. Hazardous materials incidents are possible throughout the county and the two cities depending upon the movement of materials and location. Identification of specific losses is difficult given this widespread potential. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INC]_ )ENT AC YIONS Tier I IhM1 Identify and secure all hazardous materials storage locations from natural and human caused hazards. Lead Agency: Local Pmergency Planning Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City sire HAGMAT, Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Planning and- Building Departments, Private Sector Development Organizations, Spokane County Fire Districts 'time Frame: F ive to Seven Years 66 Resources: Local Budgets, Private Investment J HIM2 Review and enforce all local, state and national regulations on the transport of hazardous materials. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department and the Cities of Spokane - and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Patrol, Washington State Office of Secure Transportation Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local and State Budgets Tier 2 UJM3 Create a system for public notification of an incident and where to go to avoid exposure. Lead Agency: Spokane City Fire HAZ3%4AT Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Nfanagement, Local Media, Spokane County Fire Districts Time Frame: Two to Dive Years Resources: Local and Media Budgets .1TM4 Create a public education program to inform citizens of the dangers of hazardous materials releases and how to respond. Lead Agency: Local Emergency Planning Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Spokane City Fire HtV-IMAT, Spokane County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets 67 'HMS Develop hazardous materials response drills for businesses and homes located near sites or routes that might contain hazardous materials. Lead Agency: Local Emergency Planning Committee Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency . Management, Spokane City Fire HAZMAT, Spokane County Fire Districts Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants LANDSLIDE The tern landslide refers to the down slope movement of masses of rock and soil. Landslides are caused by one or a combination of the following factors: change in slope gradient, increasutg the load on land with stand, shocks and vibrations, change in water content, ground water movement, frost action, weathering of rocks, and removal or changing the type of vegetation covering slopes. Landslide hazard areas occur where the land has certain characteristics which contribute to the risk of the downhill movement of material. These characteristics include: u A slope greater than 15 percent. Landslide activity or movement occurred during the last 10,000 years. Stream or wave activity which has caused erosion to undercut a bank or cut into a bank to cause the surrounding land to be unstable. The presence or potential for snow avalanches. The presence of an alluvial fan which indicates vulnerability to the flow of debris or sediments. The presence of impenneable soils, such as silt or clay, which are mixed with granular soils such as sand and gravel. History In 1872, a landslide triggered by an earthquake blocked the flow of the Columbia River north of Wenatchee for several days. Areas historically subject to landslides include the Columbia River Gorge, the banks of Lake Roosevelt, and the Puget Sound coastal bluffs. One of the largest known active, single-block landslide areas in the United States is near Stevenson in Skamania County. Spokane County does not have a history of landslide disasters. 68 Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Landslides range from shallow debris flows to deep-seated slumps. They typically occur where there is a presence of elevated slopes and fine-grade soil such as sand, which has been oversaturated by heavy rains or flooding. They destroy homes, businesses, and public buildings, undermine bridges, derail railroad cars, interrupt transportation infrastructure, damage utilities, and take lives. Sinkholes, a type of landslide, affect roads and utilities. Losses often go unrecorded because of no claims to insurance companies, no report to emergency management, no media coverage, or the transportation damages which are recorded as maintenance. Due to population density and desire of people to have a home with a view, an increasing number of structures are built on top of or below slopes subject to land sliding. Tneonsistent slope mapping and land use regulations in landslide areas make the public unaware of the risk associated in building in potentially vulnerable areas. Land is not stable indefinitely. People believe that if a bluffhas remained stable for the last 50 years, it will remain so for the next 50 years regardless of the development or maintenance. Land stability cannot be absolutely predicted with current technology. The best design and construction measures are still vulnerable to slope failure. 17he amount of protection, usually correlated to cost, is proportional to the level of risk reduction. Debris and vegetation management is integral to prevent landslide damages. Corrective measures - help, but still leave the property.vulnerable to risk. The following characteristics may be indicative of a landside hazard area: a 'Bluff retreat caused by sloughing of bluff sediments, resulting in a vertical bluff face with little vegetation. Pre-existing landside area. o Tension or ground cracks along or near the edge of the top of a bluff. o Structural damage caused by settling and cracking of building foundations and separation of steps from the main structure. Toppling, bowed or jack sawed trees. o Gullying and surface erosion. o %lid-slope ground water seepage ram a 69ff ace. Unstable soils on steep slopes were mapped using Spokane County's GIS system. Potentially hazardous slopes were identified as well as the value of the properties at risk. Figure 5 identifies the location of these potential landslide areas. Table 10 assesses tine value of the properties at risk. Very few critical facilities are located within landslide areas. 69 TABLE 10 MARKET VALUE OF PARCELS SUSCEPTIBLE TO LANDSLIDE BY JURISDICTION Number of Land Value improvement t Total Market Conclusion By studying the cffocts of landslides in slide prone areas we can plan for the future. More needs to be done to educate the public and to prevent development in vulnerable areas. WAC 355-190-080 states that geologically hazardous areas pose a threat to the health and safety of citizens when incompatible development is sited in areas of significant hazard. Some hazards can be mitigated by engineering, design, or construction so that risks are acceptable. When technology cannot reduce the risk to acceptable: le% cis, building in hazardous areas should be avoided. Ordinances identifying geological hazards am now in place in Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley. Information regarding steep slope hazards is available from the planning and building departments of these municipalities. Landslide losses are reduced 95-100 percent where the established ordinances arc rigorously applied. The least expensive and most effective landslide loss reduction measure is by avoidance. The next most economical solution is mitigation using qualified expertise with an investigation report review process. The cost of proper mitigation is about one percent of the costs otherwise incurred through losses and litigation. The most costly is repair of landslide damages. LA,"SLIDE ACTIONS Tier 1 L1 Restrict building in areas of potential landslides. Lead Agencies: Spokane: County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Time Frame: Ongoing 70 Spokane County Geologically Hazardous Areas Lsrpsmd M Bodbk Sacs = W% cr GMAW Skips C13 AWrlsm p mm*d 5-ndry Q Limo" DWd L , Lkbsm C EDOWY p t s I.ues IlV-, ottnts v r,rTWAII t:CiiTT Y H < Y i'. f~► 11v Y• 7~' I - V-4, Is • 1.~ _y. a 3~i N001 UL fin: I In IMF ~ ► tTi:r+Y ut xsl e+tlty' JIC► w~7, urd a 11m4v1 Gy zava M xar Ise Mt )my',n:M r--sul vw it mnwmO t-1 N►pr O mm WO 1107 1"W*9 107 r.11M MA ~ap+lva 71• Y,W t 12 .MIN IoWCn nn 01► wowd of 14 Ir/Iu►1 Ir tru 400 I fgurv 5 bo ruint SP%Ary ~+yY W-~9n~A NrWnp moo murt.7_W.Ur, JOI 71 Resources: Local Budgets, Local Critical Areas Ordinances L2 Encourage the use of walls, vegetation and other techniques, retrofit areas to prevent landslides. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets L3 Conduct geological studies analysis using available data to determine areas of potential slides. Lead Agencies: Spokane County GIS Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments, Washington State J Department of Natural Resources, United States Geologic - Service Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets L4 Require geo-technical analysis of all building sites in potential landslide areas and require appropriate mitigation. Lead Agency: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley building and Planning 7 epartmen s Supporting Agencies: Local Development Community Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets I:,5 Regularly monitor all potential landslide areas. 72 Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets L6 Inform people in landslide areas of the potential hazard. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Builduig and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets L7 Identify possible alternate transportation routes in case of a landslide. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington State Patrol Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local and State Budgets I:8 Inform property owners of measures they can take to reduce landslides. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of. Natural Resources Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local and State Budgets 73 SEVERE LOCAL STORM Stones are a seasonal occurrence in Spokane County. They are usually snowstorms accompanied by high winds that create drifting and occasionally bring large accumulations of snow. However, people living in Spokane County can normally cope with these storms. The usual damage is to power lines, trees and structures. The most common problem is that snowstorms are disruptive to travel. A_I1 areas of Spokane County are vulnerable to the severe local storms. The affects are generally transportation problems and loss of utilities. Transportation accidents occur, motorists are stranded and schools, businesses, and industries close. 'rhe affects vary with the intensity of the storm, the level of preparation by local jurisdictions and residents, and the equipment and staff available to perform tasks to lessen the effects of severe local storms. Most storms move into Washington from the ocean with a southwest to northeast airflow. Maritime air reaching the Olympic Mountains rises upwards and cools. As this airflow reaches higher elevations and cools, there is less ability to hold moisture and rain occurs. Thus, Spokane County generally receives most of its weather and storms from this southwesterly flow. Several types of storms are possible: Windstorms with sustained winds of 50 miles per hour are powerful enough to cause significant damage and occur frequently. Affected areas are primarily J' located at the openings of long passes through the mountains, at the base of the mountains, and at the edges of large expanses of open water. Tornado funnel shaped clouds generally affect areas of 314 of a mile wide and 16 miles long. Tornadoes are produced by strong thunderstonns that produce damaging hail, heavy rain, and wind. Blizzards and snowstorms accompanied by high wind and drifting snow occur occasionally throughout the state. Ice storms occur when rain falls from a warm, moist, layer of atmosphere into a below freezing, drier layer near the ground. The rain freezes on contact with the cold ground and exposed surfaces causing damage to trees, utility wires, and structures. Hailstorms occur Nv ren :reez' water-in-th-anderstnrm-clouds-accumulates-in layers around an icy core. Hail damages crops, structures, and transportation systems. ° Oust storms occur east of the Cascades. Wind, following dry periods, blows dirt and light debris aloft. History Severe storms can occur. On i\Tovember 19, 1996, an ice storm occurred in the Inland - \orthwest. In a short period of time, over one inch of rain fell and formed into ice on trees, power lines and structures. The weight of this ice snapped trees and power lines ~ throughout the region. Avista, the major electric utility in the region, estimated that 74 100,000 of their customers' businesses and residences were without power within a few hours. Power outages were so widespread that crews had to be brought to the region from other parts of the country to assist in restoring power. Many went without power for two weeks. Those living in more rural areas were with power even longer. Falling trees damaged homes and businesses. President Clinton declared counties in Washington and Idaho as disaster areas after both governors requested the designation. Avista estimated $10 million to $15 million in losses due to the ice storm. Thus, while winter storms are usually a minor nuisance in Spokane County, they can be devastating. In 1997, 14 tornadoes struck Washington. In May 1997, Tacoma experienced a small tornado which caused an estimated $125,000 of damage in a narrow swath across ten city blocks. Tornadoes also touched down north of Spokane and east of Vancouver the same day. Tornadoes in Spokane County are infrequent and touchdowns are not consistent or specific to any particular area within the county. See Table 11 for list of Severe Local Storms in Spokane County. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis All areas of Spokane County are vulnerable to the severe local storms. The affects are general ly transportation problems and loss of utilities. Transportation accidents occur, motorists are stranded and schools, businesses, and industries close. The affects vary with the intensity of the storm, the level of preparation by local jurisdictions and residents, and the equipment and staff available to perform tasks to lessen the affects of severe local stones. Critical.Facilities Although all of the public and critical public facilities would be exposed to a severe local storm, the facilities with the major vulnerability would be the power transmission facilities. Conclusion Spokane County plans should reflect warning and notification of the public, prioritization of roads and streets to be cleared, provision of emergency services, mutual aid with other public entities,. procedures for requesting state and federal assistance if needed. To prepare for severe local storms, local jurisdictions should provide public information on emergency preparedness and self-help. 75 TABLE 11 SEVERE STORMS IN SPOKANE COUNTY Date Type of Storm Description August Heat Spokane City/County had 11 consecutive days with 90 1967 degrees or warmer. The heat wave affected Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. April Tornado ( Tornadoes touched down in Spokane and Stevens Counties. 1972 November Wind High winds in Western and Eastern Washington. 1981 December Rain, flood, and Storms starting in California generated winds of 100 miles per 1995 wind hour continued north causing three states, including Washington, to issue disaster proclamations. FEMA disaster number 1079 was issued for the incident. April 24 Rain, flood, and The EOC activated because the state was covered with 1996 wind flooding rivers and high wind warnings. Six counties including Spokane declared states of emergency. The F_OC remained activated until April 25. November 19 Ice storm The EOC activated in response to storm conditions around the 1996 state. The City of Spokane and Spokane County declared an emergency, and 100,000 customers were without power for nearly two weeks. There were 4 deaths and $22 million in damages. The EOC remained activated until December 1. FEMA disaster number 1152 was issued for the storm. December 4, Winter storm, The EOC activated in response to storms rushing across the 1996 ice, wind, and state, which caused road closures and power outages. The gale warning governor proclaimed emergencies for Pend Oreille and all of Spokane County. The EOC remained activated until December 5. This storm was art of FEMA disaster 1152. December 26 Winter storm, The EOC activated in response to storms fronts pushing 1996 wind, gale across the state causing structures to collapse under the warning, flood, heavy weight of snow, road closures, power outages, landslide, and landslides, and 20 weather related deaths. The governor avalanche declared emergencies for 37 counties - only Douglas and Franklin Counties were not included. The EOC remained activated until January 15, 1997. FEMA disaster number 1159 was issued for the storm. May 31 Tornado and A total of 4 tornadoes touched down in Spokane and Stevens 1997 thunderstorm counties. Thunderstorms produced hail up to 3 inches in diameter, heavy rain, flash flooding, and 80 mile per hour winds. 76 SEVCRE STORM ACTIONS :Tier I SS1 Encourage tree trimming on public and private property. Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Supporting Agencies: Avista and Other Local Utility Companies, Washington State Department of Nlatural 1..esources, City of. Spokane Urban Forestry Program Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Utility Budgets SS2 *Encourage the use of alternative generators but only with proper education about their use. Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of :I-mergeney Management Supporting Agencies: Avista and Other Local Utility Companies, Local Generator Vendors Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Utility Budgets S83 establish priority reconnects with local utility companies. Lead Agency: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, PUbIic-Safety-l3porum Supporting Agencies: Avista and Other Local Utility Companies Time hratne: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, Utility Budgets S54 Recommend backup generators at all critical facilities. 77 I Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Public Safety Forum. Supporting Agencies: Public and Private Agencies With Critical Facilities Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants SS5 Support the continuation of an early warning system for storms utilizing current meteorological data. Lead Agency: Community Communication System Supporting Agencies: National Weather Service Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets SSf Encourage the reinforcement of all infrastructure and utilities to withstand a severe storm. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of. Spokane and Spokane Valley Public `Yorks Departments Supporting Agencies: Avista and Other Local Utility Companies Time Frame: hive to Seven Years Resources: Local Capital Budgets, Utility Budgets, Public Works 't`rust Fund SS7 irneourage the continued development of underground utility lines. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Bui lding and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Avista and Other Local Utility Companies Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Utility Budgets, Local Budgets L i 78 TERRORISM AND CIVIL DISTURBANCE Science and the Internet have made information relating to weapons of mass destruction (AWD) technology widely available to an increasing audience.. It is known that terrorists, terrorist cells and criminal organizations have used the Internet for actual W1~ID experimentation and research. Experts offer that there are five general classifications for "major" terrorist incident planning: biological, chemical, radiological, incendiary, and explosive. Biological agents pose a serious threat due to their accessibility and the rapid manner in which they can be spread within a population. These agents are generally disseminated by aerosol propulsion or through air handling systems, by the contamination of food and water supplies, direct skin application or injection. Many biological agents can be adapted for use as weapons by terrorism advocates. 'T'he most commonly discussed agents include anthrax (sometimes found in sheep and cattle), tularemia (rabbit fever), cholera, the plague (sometimes found in prairie dog colonies), and botulism (found in improperly canned food)'. A biological incident is most likely first detected in the hospital emergency room, medical examiner's office, or within the public health community long after the terrorist act. The consequences of such an act will present communities with an unprecedented requirement to provide massive reactive and precautionary treatments to exposed populations, patient care facilities and to stage mass fatality management and environmental health clean-up operations, procedures and plans. Chemical agents are compounds with unique chemical properties that can produce lethal or damaging effects in humans, animals, and plants. Chemical agents take the form of solids, liquids, or gases depending on temperature and pressure. Most chemical agents are liquid and can be introduced into an unaware population relatively easily using aerosol generator, explosive devices, container breakages and other forms of covert application. Dispersed as an aerosol, chemical agents have their greatest potential for inflicting mass casualties. Nuclear threat is the use, threatened use, or threatened detonation of a nuclear bomb or device. Presently, there is no known instance in which any non-governmental entity has '-een-able-to-obtain-or produce-a4ad-assemble-the-coLnpuaents_o£a_nuclear-\veaponAl:he most likely nuclear scenario is the detonation of a large conventional explosive that incorporates nuclear material or explosives detonation in close proximity to nuclear materials in use, storage, or transit. Of concern is the increasing frequency of radiological materials shipment,, throughout the U.S. and world. Eastern Washington's Hanford'NTuclear site represents one of the world's largest nuclear use, waste storage, and potential radioactive contaminated sites. Incendiary devices are either mechanical, electrical, or chemical devices used to intentionally initiate combustion and start fires: Their purpose is to destroy and ignite their target or other proximate materials and/or structures or as a diversion preceding an even larger terrorist or criminal act. These devices are detonated singularly or in series. 79 Explosive incidents account for 70 percent of all terrorist attacks worldwide. Bombs are terrorist's weapon of choice. The Internet and even local libraries provide ample information for the design and construction of many forms of explosive devices. The F131: reported that 3,163 bombing incidents occurred in the United States in 1994, 77 percent of all explosives occurrences. Residential properties are reported as the most common bombing targets. History Of the 25 terrorist incidents reported by the Federal Bureau of Tnvestigation (FBI) from January 1990 through December 1997, four occurred in Washington State. Two of these incidents were in Tacoma in July 1993. The American Front Skinheads detonated pipe bombs in Tacoma on July 20 and July 22 of that year. In Spokane County, the Phineas Priesthood, a domestic terrorism organization, exploded a pipe bomb at the Valley Branch offices of Spokane Spokesman Review newspaper on April 1, 1996 and robbed a Spokane Valley branch of the US Bank ten minutes later. The Phineas Priesthood repeated this method of operation three months latter when they placed a pipe bomb at a Planned Parenthood office in Spokane on July 12. They then robbed the same branch of the US Bank using an A:K-47, a 12-gauge shotgun, a revolver, and a 25-pound propane tank bomb. The proceeds of the criminal acts committed by the Phineas Priesthood were used to further their domestic terrorist activity and ideology. In addition, there was the placement and explosion of a bomb at Spokane City Hall in 1996. In February 1999, over 20 letters postmarked out of Kentucky were sent throughout the United States containing possible anthrax spores. The Planned Parenthood office in Spokane received one of these letters. The FBI took charge of the incident. Additionally, the FBI and..Sellingham police interdicted a group of terrorists affiliated with the Washington State Militia on July 27, 1996. The group planned to bomb various infrastructure targets including a radio tower, bridge; and a train tunnel while the train was inside. More recently, the FBI and Spokane police, sheriff and fire departments responded to a hoax bioterrorism incident on February 1999. The incident involved a tenant dental clinic in the Spokane Valley planned Parenthood building that received a Christmas card containing an unidentified smudge. The card followed the modus operandi of'30-1)1us car s-senno Rtarmed-Parenthood-of ices~and-oilier-businesses-aeross the nation, some of which had explicit threats claiming exposure to anthrax spores. Seattle also had an anthrax hoax late that same year. In 2006 the US Postal Annex in the Eastern Washington city of. Clarkston - similarly detected a powdery substance in a piece of mail addressed to President Bush. Investigation determined that identical letters were sent to several Post Offices throughout the US. ,fn December 1999, a 33-year-old Algerian man - Ahmed Ressam was arrested by U.S. CLrstonl.S officials while entering the United States in Tort Angeles, Washington, aboard a feny from Victoria, British Columbia. He was subsequently charged with smuggling explosive material into the United States. The CIA noted that the timing devices and ` nitroglycerine in his possession were the "signature devices" of groups affiliated with 80 Afghan-based Osama bin Laden, the world's most highly recognized and influential Islamic militant who choreographed the 911. disaster in NYC. It was highly unlikely the explosive materials could be smuggled onto commercial aircraft; Ressam was scheduled to depart for Seattle the next day and he was booked into a motel blocks from Seattle Center. Law-enforcement officials investigated the possibility of a terrorist bombing during the Year 2000 New Years Eve celebration at the Space Needle. The Space Needle traditionally draws tens of thousands of revelers. Ressam has since been sentenced for his cri.mes and when interviewed during his custody became one of this nations most informative terrorism'sources leading federal investigators to many individuals and terrorist cells around the world. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis International terrorist (1T) organizations are said to be the result of a frustrated, extremist, culturally or mentally polarized group of individuals motivated by radical or unconventional thought. Extremists generally adopt converse concepts of violence, morality, and in the rationale of "means and ends" than that of mainstream Western societies. . This characterization of International Terrorist organizations bears similar cognitive threads to those of Domestic Terrorist (ITT) organizations. However, DT advocates and their organizations profess ideologies (left or right) which adamantly exaggerate extremist beliefs toward values held by Western democratic or American cultures. Such terrorists groups would include: Ethnic, religious & racial, sexual separatists Left-Wing "Issue/Cause" organizations which embrace animal, environmental, religious, abortionist, anti-government, and anarchist (freedom) Right-Wing, Separatists, Militants, Survivalists, Anti-Government (freedom/rights protection & conformance); Sovereignty, and militant anti-police and regulatory authority organizations. Communities are vulnerable to both IT and DT terrorist acts. Spokane County communities, urban and rural, provide a target-rich landscape for these groups whether infrastructure or origin. Targets are often located near high traffic/high-visibility routes with convenient transportation access. Examples of targets include: O Government office buildings, court houses, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers - and "symbolic" targets whose operations, practices or associations represent values in conflict with the terrorists ideology; Dams, water supplies, electrical and gas distribution systems, pipelines, chemical facilities; Military installations and suppliers; Railheads, interstate highways, tunnels, airports, ferries, bridges, seaports, overpasses; o Recreational facilities such as sports stadiums, theaters, parks, casinos, concert halls, public venues; o Financial institutions and banks; 81 • Sites of historical and symbolic significance; • Scientific research facilities, academic institutions, museums; • Telecommunications, newspapers, radio and television stations; • Chemical, industrial, and petroleum plants; business offices, convention centers; • Law, fire, emergency medical services, and responder facilities and operations centers; Special events, parades, religious services, festivals, celebrations; • Planned Parenthood facilities and abortion clinics. Spokane County contains a large number of all of these potential. Targets become more appealing when high profile personalities and dignitaries visit them. Evidence of this occurred in a recent visit by Vice President Cheney which resulted in demonstrations by anti-war and pro-immigration activists. Sporting events such as the 2007 World Ice Skating Championship and NCAA Tournaments at Spokane County venues require threat assessments against the probability of terrorist event. Additionally, international meetings and conventions hosted in our region provide a similar opportunity to terrorist organizations. .Terrorists are now known to advance two techniques of growing concern: the targeting of first responders employing secondary timed (or multiple) explosive devices and Weapons of Mass Destruction (NVMD) hoaxes. Spokane County, the City of Spokane and the City of. Spokane Valley are all vulnerable i to terrorist activity. Spokane is identified within the group of 110 cities nationwide with the greatest probability to be the object of a terrorist incident. Terrorists go to great lengths to ensure there actions result in disproportionate impact, even if it means destroying ail entire structure or killing and wounding thousands of persons proximate to the intended target. Conunercially available materials and agents can be developed into Critical Facilities All critical facilities wide spread thought the county and are vulnerable to attack. Since 9/11, many critical facilities have been hardened and remain vulnerable. (cmOus.ion Terrorism is a stratagem. Luring pre-planning, the target is often disguised. After the fact the deliberate target may seem random and indiscriminate. Terrorism is discriminate: It has a deliberate outcome but may indiscriminate outcomes in that the terrorist have neither sympathy nor hate for the unintended victims. Spokane County, while continuing to use existing mechanisms and agencies for the successful management of critical incidents in addressing the threat of terrorism, must continually invest in new contemporary methodologies in this effort. Often, the plans and internal systems developed for similar emergencies can act as templates for further development of a comprehensive counter-terrorism program. Hazardous material emergency response plans and procedures are helpful in this arena. First responders must remember they may J! be the targets of both primary and secondary terrorist acts. Pre-event preparation, mock- 82 drills, and other proactive steps need to be taken concurrent with training in the protection of the crime scene and its critical evidence. CIVIL DISTURBANCE The United States has a long history of civil disorders and civil unrest. It is part of our nation's history. Unlike other large scale emergencies that bring communities together, civil disorders are divisive. Since the 1960's, this division is often racial. These disturbances often follow a protest or high profile event affecting local communities. These disturbances are classified as communal riots. They are considered to be conflicts between two or more ethnic groups. Commodity riots emphasize the economic and political distribution of power among groups. Congressional commissions in the 1960's attempted to categorize civil disorders based on size of crowds, the length of the violence, its intensity, and the level of force needed to restore order. With this information they established a ranking of major, serious and minor. Spokane County does not have an extensive history of civil disorders. The events that have occurred here over the years never reached the "major" classification. Major events have occurred Western Washington's Seattle metro corridor.. History Washington State witnessed race riots in the 1960s, protests against the Vietnam War in the 1970s, abortion clinic demonstrations in the 1980s, and disturbances stemming from allegations of police brutality in the 1990s. In Seattle, a small-scale riot occurred after the 1992 Rodney King verdict. On the night the jury rendered its decision, small groups of people roamed the downtown streets smashing windows, lighting dumpster fires, and overturning cars. The following day some Seattle residents went to Capital Hill where they set fires and attacked the West Precinct Police Headquarters. At 4:30 am on 3%4ay 3, 1998, the Washington State Emergency Operations Center (1✓OC) was activated in response to a civil disturbance that occurred at Washington State University in-Pullman. The disturbance developed when student's end-of-year celebrations got out of hand. The disturbances consisted of large crowd of students throwing-rocks-de=br4s-,-I)eer-bottles,-and-starting iEr-es.-StudenL%Jiued_the_q=Ls_thr_o~?ing bottles, rocks, and debris and starting= fires. Local and state law enforcement officials were assembled to restore order and several officials were injured. Washington National Guard units were placed on standby status. The state EOC returned to nonnal operations later in the day. After Seattle's declaration of emergency created by disturbance and violence during the World Trade Organization meeting, the Washington State EOC activated on November 30, 1999. A Washington State proclamation of emergency allowed commitment of state resources to support affected local jurisdictions. Washington State Patrol, Department of Transportation, National Guard, department of Natural resources, Emergency Management Division, and an Incident l~Tanagement Team provided support. Tlie 83 November 30, 2000 anniversary of Seattle's WTO meeting resulted in repeat disturbance, violence and property damage. From a historical stance, Spokane County has not had any experience with this particular hazard. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis The last decade has seen increased rioting and looting following sports events, in the United States. Seattle, home of major sport teams, has the potential to have similar disturbances but Spokane, home of minor league sports teams, has much less potential for sports-related disturbances. Although Spokane County has a potential vulnerability to civil disturbances, the probability of an event is low. Damage to critical facilities would more than likely be incidental and not intentional. Conclusion The potential for civil disturbance exists in Spokane County. The size of the City of Spokane and the city's capability of hosting world venues are two of many reasons Spokane County has a potential for future civil disturbance. TERRORISM AND CI:VrL DISTURBANCE ACTIONS Tier 1 `rl Identify all critical facilities that may be vulnerable to terrorism and civil disturbance. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments, Spokane City Fire, Spokane County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/county Department of Emergency Management, Business and Industry Group Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants 112 Assess the vulnerability of critical facilities to attack. Lead Agencies: Spokane CountySheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments i 84 Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants T3 Harden all critical facilities from attack. Lead Agencies: All Local Government Agencies with Critical Facilities Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants Tier 2 T4 Develop training drills and exercises for businesses'and bomes in possible terrorist target areas. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources:-t.ocaf-Bvdgets; Homeland-Securit'rGr~rtt T5 Create a program for assessing, identifying, and limiting activities by local terrorist groups. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time France: Ongoing 85 Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants T6 Develop a method for the public to notify authorities of possible suspicious activities. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: 911 Committee Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security Grants T7 Ensure that all public safety agencies are adequately trained to recognize and respond to terrorist incidents. Lead Agencies: Spokanc County Sheriff Department, Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Police Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, Homeland Security (grants VOLCANO Mount St. Helens is one of a group of high volcanic peaks that dominate the Cascade Range between northem California and southern British Columbia. The distribution of these volcanic peaks in a broad band that roughly parallels the coastline is part of the so- called "Rung of fire," a roughly circular array of volcanoes located on islands, peninsulas a-H t e margHis o con inents tharrim the Pacific-Ocean. Even hefore it began erupting, Mount St. Helens, and at least six other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, were known to be "active" - that is, to have erupted at least once during historical time. Few major Cascade volcanoes are known to have been inactive long enough to be considered "extinct" or incapable of further eruption. Most display some evidence of residual volcanic heat, such as fumaroles, hot springs, or hot ground where snow melt is unusually rapid. C'j 86 History On May 18, 1980 at 8:32 in the morning, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people. After a 5.1 magnitude earthquake the volcano's summit slid away in a huge landslide, the largest on earth's recorded history. The landslide depressurized the volcano's magma system, triggering a powerful explosion that ripped through the sliding debris. Rock, ash, volcanic gas, and steam were blasted upwards and outward to the north. The lateral blast produced a column of ash and gas that rose more than 15 miles into the atmosphere in 15 minutes. From a second eruption, magma erupted explosively from the newly created crater. Then avalanches of hot ash, pumice, and gas (pyroclastic flows) poured out of the crater and spread 5 miles to the north. Over the course of the day, prevailing winds blew 520 million tons of ash eastward across the United States and caused complete darkness in Spokane. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis Spokane County does not have any volcanoes. The nearest volcanoes are within the Cascade Range 225 miles away. Spokane County is, however, down wind of. 4 volcanoes, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens, Mt Adams and Mt Hood, in Oregon. By definition Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount St. Helens, and Mt Mood are active volcanoes. Even Glacier Peak has erupted as recently as a thousand years ago and possibly even as late as the 17th century. Mount Adams is also capable of renewed activity. Volcanoes commonly repeat their past behavior. It is likely that the types, frequencies, and magnitudes of past activity will be repeated in the future. Volcanoes usually exhibit warning signs that can be detected by instruments or observations before erupting. However, explosions caused by heated material coming into contact with ground water can happen without warning. In the future Washington State can expect from its Cascade volcanoes avalanches, lahars (mudflows), lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and tephra falls (includes volcanic ash), and collapse of a sector of a volcano. Valleys are vulnerable to lahars, volcanic debris flows, and sedimentation, which can destroy lakes, streams, and structures. Areas downwind of a volcano eruption are vulnerable to reduced visibility, ash fall, and caustic gases. Spokane County is at risk only to long-range carriage and -fallout from-voleanie-asat,-a-potsnt4 l-rospiratory hazard-for-many -Spok-m-te-residents, especially for those with chronic respiratory conditions. Some of the aftereffects of a volcanic eruption that may directly affect Spokane County are: Teplua falls from explosive eruptions that blast fi•agments of rock into the air. Large fragments fall to the ground close to the volcano. Small fragments and ash can travel thousand of miles downwind. Ash falls that are harsh, acidic, gritty, smelly, and cause lung damage to the young, old, or people suffering from respiratory problems.:l-Ieavy ash can clog breathing passages and cause death. When cloud sulfur dioxide combines with water it forms diluted sulfuric acid that causes burns to skin, eyes, mucous 87 membranes, nose, and throat. Acid rains affect water supplies, strip and burn foliage, strip paint, corrode machinery, and dissolve fabric. Heavy ash fall blots out light. Heavy demand for electric light and air conditioning cause a drain on power supplies. Ash clogs waterways and machinery. It causes electrical short circuits, drifts into roadways, railways, and runways. Very fine ash is harmful to electronic equipment. The weight of ash causes structural collapse, particularly when it becomes water saturated. Because it is carried by winds it continues as a hazard to machinery and transportation systems for months after the eruption. Volcanic activity in the Cascades could cause massive evacuations with Spokane County receiving many of these immigrants. Critical facilities would be subject to these same conditions. What could become a severe problem would be housing; immigrants from other communities either temporarily or permanently depending upon the extent of the disaster. Conclusion The state, federal, and local governments have joined to develop volcanic hazard plans that address issues of emergency response and strategies for expanded public awareness and mitigations. There are plans in existence for Mount St. Helens, Mount Rainier, and Mount Baker and in progress for Glacier Peak. Volcanic hazard analyses are published by the U.S. Department of Interior for Mount Rainier, Mount Baker, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, and Glacier Peak. As part of their comprehensive planning process, local jurisdictions are encouraged to consider debris avalanche, mudflow, and eruption hazards from these volcanoes. A major eruption would affect all areas of the county including unincorl)orated Spokane County and the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley as it did in 1980. These would include coping with the medical affects of ash, ash clean-up and recovery and potential accommodation of evacuees from other areas of the state. OI.CA-NO ACTIONS Uer ] Vl Inform the public about proper responses to protect themselves and proper clean-up procedures. Lead Agencies: Spokane Regional Health District, Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management 98 Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets V2 Stockpile personal protection equipment and materials for distribution to the public. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional Health District Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frarne: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants V3 Provide information to those with lung diseases, parents with small children and others with respiratory risk with information to reduce physical problems. Lead Agency: Spokane Regional health District Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants NVILDLA D WIRE Wildland fires are a part of the natural ecological cycle of forest ecosystems. They are uncontrolled destruction of forests, brush, field crops and grasslands caused by nature or humans. I.however, as humans encroach on these forests, the risk of catastrophic disaster increases. These areas where humans and forest mix are known as the wildland urban interface. The Wildland Urban fnterface in Spokane County is defined as that area where houses meet naturaUnative vegetation or mix with naturaUnative vegetation. To facilitate effective fuel treatment and fire suppression, the buffer may be extended to incorporate logical topographic features such as streams/lakes, roads, ridge tops and other natural breaks. . 89 The county's topography is scenic and varied rising from alluvial filled valleys into steep mountainous terrain in the northeast. The rising terrain in the northern, southern and western portions of the county is particularly hazardous for wildfires as are steep areas surrounding the many lakes that attract recreational development. These areas are difficult to reach with fire-fighting apparatus and can create fires with serious drafts that can carry uphill quickly. Figure 6 shows the forested areas of the county. Figure 7 indicates those areas of the county that are susceptible to wildland fires Most importantly, much of the increase in development over the past decade occurred in the areas that could be considered as part of the wildland urban interface. Areas to the south of the Spokane River in the City of Spokane Valley and the unincorporated areas of the county have.experienced these elevated levels of development. While other areas of the county may not have grown as rapidly, their populations have increased significantly over the past decade. The only slow growing or stable areas are those lying in the older developed areas of two major cities. Coupled with an ever-increasing fuel load, population and housing growth continues to place more and more people at risk. County weather patterns add to the increasing risk. The wet winters and springs give way to hot, dry summers and early falls. The fuel on the forest floors grows with the spring rains and then becomes more and more flammable later in the year. The wildfire season is usually in the late summer and early fall when fuels have dried and precipitation is low. History Wildfires are normally a natural ecological event that helps rejuvenate the forest by releasing seeds from pine cones or activating germination..ilowever, as humans move into the forests to live, the risk to property and life increase and the potential for human caused fires increases. In fact, human activity is 7 times more likely to cause wildfires (U.S. Fire Administration 2000b). The firstwiidland fire control program was established in 1885 (U. S. Fire Administration 2000b). Since that time the methods of control have varied from complete suppression to allowing some wildfires to burn as part of the natural forces. The changes in policy through the years have been a direct result of the variation in risk associated with humans living or recreating in these wildlands. Questions raise over two basic areas: suppression and reduction offRIT-Sh6uld-ifonieowriers°bcrequired-to create survivable space and build with survivable materials or should fire fighters be required to attack fires in dangerous locations to save homes? Should fuels be reduced by controlled burns or mechanical means'? These questions lay at the core of the development of many wildland urban interface fire mitigation plans. Firestorm .1991 A dry and warm summer and early fall helped set the stage for a fire in mid-October, 1991, near Hauser Lake. By October 15, there had been no rain for 42 days. Several small fires caused by downed power lines were fanned into a firestorm on the 16`h. L 90 Spokane County, suffered the most damage with 92 wildfires consuming 35,000 acres and causing 2 deaths and $15 million in damage. 2000 Wildland Fire Season The 2000 fire season in Washington State was the worst since the Chelan County fires in 1994. The Governor signed a proclamation early in the fire season because the Northwest United States was experiencing a disastrous fire season. The proclamation authorized firefighting training for the National Guard in the event federal, state, local and contracted firefighting resources would be unable to handle the fires. The state mobilized fire service resources 6 times from throughout the state including Spokane County to fight wildland fires in Central Washington that burned over 300,000 acres. 'fable 12 is a partial list of wildland fires in the region TABLE 12 HISTORY OF WILDLAND FIRES Date Name Area Acres Deaths August 20, 1910 Great Idaho Fire Over 150,000 acres burned in 3,000,000 85 Spokane and Pend Oreille Counties. 1987 Han man Hills 24 residences lost 1,500 2 October 1991 Firestorm 1991 93 tires destroyed 114 homes 35,000 1 and 40 buildings in Ferry, Lincoln, Stevens, Pend Oreille, Spokane, and Whitman Counties. Au ust 12, 1996 Bowie Road Spokane County 3,000 August 14, 1997 Newkirk/Redlake Spokane and Stevens Counties 1,750 Hazard Mentification and Vulnerability Analysis The fire season runs from mid-May through October. Dry periods can extend the season. The possibility of a wildland fire depends on fuel availability, topography, the time of year, weather, and activities such as debris burning, land clearing, camping, and recreation. In Washington, wildland fires start most often in lawns, fields, or open areas, t1ransportation-UrCM, and meas. Thuy arc lly-e-xtinguishtzhv less than one acre, but can spread to over 100,000 acres and may require thousands of firefighters several weeks to extinguish. fn Washington State, wildland fire protection is provided by federal, state, county, city, and private fire protection agencies and private timber companies. Wildland fires responded to by city and county fire departments were largely started by human causes. Included in the list of human causes are cigarettes, fireworks, and outdoor burning. Wild land fires started by heat spark ember or flames caused the largest dollar loss, followed by debris burning and cigarettes. Loss per incident for debris fires is-three times higher than any other fire cause. 91. The effects of wildland fires vary with intensity, area, and time of year. Factors affecting the degree of risk include rainfall, type of vegetation, and proximity to firefighting agencies. Short-term loss is the complete destruction of valuable resources, such as timber, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, and watersheds. Vulnerability to flooding increases due to the destruction of watersheds. Long-tern effects are reduced amounts of timber for building and recreational areas. Although crops and orchards are tenth on the list of properties damaged, they had the third highest dollar loss, the highest value, and the greatest potential loss. Lack of adequate access to properties is the most frequent problem. Nearly all private and some public roads provided only one means of access to structures in the wildland urban interface pane. In addition, many of these roads are not well maintained and substandard in width. Others are gated, making them completely inaccessible. Lack of adequate water supply is the next most frequent problem. Water systems are fragmented. Water supplies on individual properties provide little support for fire suppression. Another cluster of problems is related to the density and location of land development. Subdivisions and individual homes built on steep slopes next to lakes and on die hillsides with commanding views without thought to creating survivable space. The density from this type of development has increased the risk to homes and people. Finally, fuel treatment is a major problem. The 1995 Ice Storm increased the amount of dead fall as well as major tree diseases. However, homeowners arc not clearing their properties and, thus, increasing the potential for wildfires. Fuels Wildfire depends upon vegetative fuels. This mix of native vegetation and the changes in that vegetation due to human activity create the resources for possible wildfire. Types of forest and grasslands vegetation have been classified into various fuel models. These are further divided to create 13 different categories based on the characteristics in each group. Obviously, as the amount or height of each increases the potential for intensive fire rises. partficu ar con Bemis hen ound lbels bum intetsive ly CnL'Ugh to ignite ladder fuels that help carry the fire upwards from the ground to the taller trees setting off the potential for a crown fire where the fire can spread rapidly through the forest given the intensity of the wind and other climatic conditions. The fuel composition in Spokane County is mixed varying from grasslands in the south and southwest to large timber stands in the north and northeast half of the county. Therefore, the fuel problem varies throughout the county. The accumulation of fuel coupled with increasing demand for living in the wildland urban has increased the potential for catastrophic consequences. There are risks to resources as well, i.e., wildlife habitat, water and timber resources. Figure 7 is a map of 9? 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The highest risk is in the wildland urban interface zones in the unincorporated forest and grassland areas of the County. However, small wildfires are also possible in certain areas within the both of d major cities. As the demand for scenic homes increases the potential for loss also increases. Development standards for access, fire resistant construction and the maintenance of clear spaces around structures are imperative. TABLE 13 MARKET VALUE OF PROPERTIES AT RISK TO WILDFIRE BY JURISDICTION Jurisdiction Number of _ Parcels Land Value Improvement Value Total Market Value City of Spokane 1989 $116,609,510 $260.394,760 $377,304,27C City of Spokane Valle 52 52,606,480 $8,414,900 $11,021,380 - - y County 17,379 5647.1` 3'J42 $1,185,764,005 _ 51,832,917,04 _ Tota l 19 420 $766 669 032 S1.454.573.665 I 52.221.242.69 WILDLAND FIRE, A("I'IONS Tier I WF1 Encourage citizens to create a defensible space around their homes. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emer Management, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoin Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Gra WF2 In cooperation with liPeal fire districts, establish design and construction standards for wildland urban interface zones. 1 9i Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets WF3 Promote awareness of the need to carry fire fighting supplies when camping or working in fields and open rangeland. Lead Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts, Washington State Department of. Natural Tithe Frame: Ongoing C Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Budgets W.F4 Cooperate with local schools to create a public education program on wildfire hazards. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Local School Districts, Educational Service District 101 Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants W*F5 Require emergency access roads where necessary. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments, Washington State Department of Transportation Time Frame: Ongoing 96 Resources: Local and State Budgets WF6 Require that new developments in wild land urban interface areas to provide at least two means of ingress/egress. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local and State Budgets N'VF7 Using spatial analysis of fuel-loads data, identify and prioritize those wildland urban interface zones at most risk. Lead Agency: Spokane County GIS Supporting Agencies: National Forest Service, U. S. Bureau of Land Management, Washington State Department of Natural Resources 'l'ime Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grant Programs and Budgets UI213A.N CI11E `ti°ucture4-ii'-es-have-tile--poter tial-to-sl>i'ead-to•adjoining structures-ln-addition-to-typical methods of occurrence, structure fires are a potential secondary hazard of earthquakes and riots. Building codes requiring fire detectors and sprinkler systems are in effect for most large structures, therefore, reducing some vulnerability. Tnjuries and casualties to the occupants of a structure are a primary concern in all structural fires. These events can also cause the release of hazardous materials and disconnect utility lines. 97 f` History Firefighters in Washington responded to more than 50,948 fire calls in 1998 that resulted in an estimated S206 million in property loss, with an average loss of $4,050 per call. More than 7,000 times each year, or 20 times a day, someone in Washington State suffers from a fire in his or her home. In 1998, there were 73 fire deaths; 75 percent of these fire deaths occurred in dwellings where people live. 1998 marked a second consecutive year of no line-of-duty firefighter deaths in Washington State, however there were 237 injuries. Hire deaths in 1998 reached a 14-year high and Ntiere, more than double 1997 figures. The five-year average for fire deaths was 55 per year. The ten-year average was 62 deaths per year. In Washington State, 75 percent of all fire deaths occurred in the home. Of great concern is the link of arson and suspected arson to fine deaths. Hazard Identification and Vulnerability Analysis In Spokane County, 85 percent of identified structure fires occur where people live and 98 percent of all fire deaths occur in homes. People are more at risk from a fire where they feel safest, in their homes. The leading causes of residential fires in Spokane County are from heat from improperly operating electrical equipment, matches or lighters, electrical short-circuit or are, and heat from wood/paper fueled equipment and smoking. Heat from properly operating electrical equipment includes electric stoves, electric heaters, and other electrical appliances. Cooking is a leading cause of residential fires and home heating is the second leading cause, as reported to the United States Fire Administration through the National Incident Reporting System. Fires caused by home heating are usually caused by portable space heaters. in Spokane County, fires from wood or paper fueled equipment are also significant. The chi.tnney is the third leading area of fire origin. Of the homes where fire deaths occurred, elderly and children had the highest fatality rates. Hotels, businesses, and educational buildings follow as the next leading buildings in which fires occur. These occupancy classes and others have special considerations that must be understood in order to protect citizens from fire dangers. Large assemblies, such as coliseums, retail facilities, and shopping malls are the types of buildings that make communities unique. Community activities often concentrate large numbers of people; creating the risk of large loss of life should a fire occur. To help these buildings be safe from fire, the Uniform Fire Code's international fire safety requirements have been adopted by Washington State. Urban communities with newer industrial and business facilities are reasonably secure from potential conflagration. 'these buildings are generally constructed of fire resistive 98 materials, protected with automatic sprinkler systems, and reasonably well separated. Although a major fine may occur in such facilities, it would most likely not spread into adjoining structures. This observation is based on the following: • The Uniform Fire Code has required sprinklers in certain industrial and business buildings since 1985. • Fire extinguishing and fire detection systems were installed during construction • Fire stations are strategically located nearby Conclusion Urban fire is a common event in urbanized areas. However, given modern building and fire codes, the potential for fire is not as great as wildland fires. The older residential and commercial areas of the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley have the greatest potential for urban fire. Prevention is a simple solution to reduce destructive fires. It is incumbent upon each citizen to take the responsibility for his or her family and individual safety and to practice fire and burn prevention. Citizens should insure that the following critical areas of preparedness and prevention are followed to reduce fire deaths and property losses: • Fire sprinklers are the most effective fire protection feature a home can have. Installation of home sprinklers must be aggressively pursued, especially for the vulnerable populations of the elderly and disabled. • Good public education programs, conducted by fire departments and districts, on fire safety. • Fire alarms and fire response are important and aid prevention. The municipalities in Spokane County have adopted nationally recognized building and fire codes and rapidly changing fire and safety developments. State legislation is continually being developed and adopted to address specific fire-related problems. _U EIRI!, AU-1 IONS Tier .1 U:1!"1-. Insure that all public water supplies are adequate and have the appropriate pressure to suppress fires. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Water Department Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fite Districts Time Frame: Ongoing 99 i Resources: Local Budgets TJF2 . Require multiple water interconnects where there are multiple purveyors of water. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of. Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane F ire Department, County hire Districts, City of. Spokane Water Department, Water Districts Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets UT3 Encourage free access to home fire alarms through schools, senior centers and other locations. Lead Agencies: City of. Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants UF4 ',Encourage the use of flashing fire alarms for the hearing impaired. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments uppoi uig gencie : Clry of Spokane Firt; , Time Frame: "I'wo to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets UFS Continue to support all fire safety programs including a family safety program ou what to do during a fire disaster. 1 Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department 100 Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency \ Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF'6 Monitor fire safety standards at locations that handle flammable cargo. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and ]Manning Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets U17 -nsure that all building codes meet fire prevention and evacuation standards. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Plaiming Departments Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County:l ire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF8 Support adequate public fire protection. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets 101 UF9 Require smoke alarms in all new construction and educate citizens on maintaining them. Lead Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF10 Keep all fire hydrants free and clear of any landscaping or other obstructions. .head Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley Public Works Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF11 Encourage the establishment of volunteer support programs for fire protection. lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management 1. i Frame: Oilgotn r Resources: Local Budgets UF12 Clearly identify service-boundaries and storage facilities of all water purveyors for fire response agencies. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Witter Department, Water Districts 102 Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: Local Budgets PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING Development Trends and Other Plans As noted earlier, Spokane County is a growing urban center with its population growing. by 15.7% over the 1990's (Hurand 2003). Population growth within in the City of Spokane during the 1990 to 2000 decade was slower than the county, approximately 10%. Much of the growth over the past decade and one-half has occurred in the now incorporated City of Spokane Valley, the unincorporated areas of the valley and the northern portion of the county. Recent population estimates by the U. S. Census Bureau indicate a slower but still substantial growth, 5.4% from 2000 to 2005. The City of Spokane's population grew 2% from 2000. However, from 2003 to 2005, the City of Spokane Valley grew 4%. According to the Washington State Office of Financial Management these trends should continue. Spokane County must plan under the Washington State Orowth Management Act. The Act also specifies that all municipal jurisdictions within the county must also plan under the act. The County and the City of Spokane are now in the process of their first major updates of their growth management plans. The City of Spokane Valley is completing their first plan since incorporation. As part of this process, the three jurisdictions have critical areas plans and ordinances incorporating provisions for the natural hazards identified in their plans. Each municipality's planning process should continue to address these issues. This hazard mitigation plan can help inform decision-making during these planning processes and offer the opportunity to develop policies and actions related to these plans and any resulting planning regulations and building and construction ordinances. Good maps and environ.mental data are an integral part of heard assessment. Spokane County has an excellent CIS operation that contains important information that can aid land development. Their staff has provided excellent support for this plan and should continue to update environmental as well as other data to not only support revisions to this plan but to also inform growth management planning. Several of the actions statements of this mitigation plan refer to this maintenance process. Many of the actions statements in this mitigation plan include capital improvements. Tliese need to be reviewed and added to the list of capital improvements in the yearly review of capital budgets of the County and the two participating cities. This would give these improvements standing in the ongoing budgeting process and help the county and 103 the cities to identify not only local budgets but other resources for funding. Each action item is accompanied by suggested funding sources that need to be explored to assist in completing the action. Ilan implementation Each of the plan's action statements identifies a lead agency or agencies. For any specific action this agency or organization is charged with its implementation with support from the supporting agencies listed with each action statement. Ultimately, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for Spokane County and the Spokane County Disaster Council are responsible for the implementation of the entire plan. The Council would also serve as the oversight task force plan monitoring and revision. ;flan Monitoring, Maintenance and Addition of New Turisdietions By statute, the All Hazard Plan must be reviewed every five years. Each of the action statements indicate time frames for the completion of any specific action. The Spokane County Disaster Council will conduct an annual review of the progress being made on each action. This will require them to work closely with the other task forces associated with hazard mitigation to insure a proper review. Upon completion of their review and after giving proper public notice, a public meeting will be held to present their findings and take any comments from the audience. The notice of, the meeting should be sent to all of the various stakeholders identified in the original process, i.e., development community, affected citizens and local emergency services providers. After this meeting, annual modifications call be made to the plan. During each of these annual updates, the Council should provide each municipality or special service distTiet within the county that is not part of this multi jurisdictional plan the opportunity to participate in the plan. If they choose to do so, the must use the following procedure. 1. The Council provides the new jurisdiction with copy of plan, local planning requirements, and any other pertinent data. 2. The newjuns is ion reviews the approve plan-anri-devtlops-w"mini" jurisdictional plan that meets all of the local planning requirements, to include mitigation strategies (if different from multi-jurisdictional strategies) and jurisdictional mitigation projects. If the new jurisdiction did not participate in approved plan development and public process, then they must develop a process that ensures their public's ability to participate in the plan development process. If the new jurisdiction public did participate in the approved plan development, they will still need to be involved in the development of new strategies and projects specific to the new jurisdiction. 104 The primary benefit of this process is that the new jurisdiction does not have to recreate the majority of information already approved hi this plan, they only need to address areas where their hazards, vulnerabilities, and risks, are different. 3. The new jurisdiction then submits the completed/adopted "mini" local plan to Council for review to ensure conformance with this plan. 4. The Council reviews the "mini" local plan and accepts or returns for correction as necessary. 5. Plans accepted by the Council are then forwarded to the Washington State Hazard Mitigation Programs Manager (SHMP Officer (SHMO) for review with cover letter stating forwarded plan meets local approved plan standards and whether the plan is submitted with local adoption or for criteria met/plan not adopted review. 6. S1fNCP/SMHO reviews plans for DMA2K compliance. Non compliant plans are returned to the Council for correction. Compliant plans are forwarded to Department of Homeland Security Region X office for review with annotation as to the adoption status. 7. Reg-ion X reviews the new jurisdiction's plan in association with the approved plan to ensure DMA2K compliance. Region X notifies new jurisdiction of results of review with copies to SHN4P/SHN10 and approved plan planning authority. 8. The new jurisdiction corrects it plan shortfalls (if necessary) and resubmits to SHMPSHM0 through the Council. 9. For plans with no shortfalls from the Region X review that have not been adopted, the new jurisdiction governing authority adopts the plan (if not already accomplished) and forwards adoption resolution to Region X with copies to lead agency approved plan planning authority and SHMP/SHAMO. 10. Region X Director notifies new jurisdiction governing authority of plan approval. 11. "-n -ine4tided-witl~-the -R-egiet3a j' itAi the semmitment em the new jurisdiction to participate in the oil-going plan maintenance process. Appendix. D includes suggested action statements that might be adopted by specific jurisdictions beyond those included in this plait. Six months prior to the fifth year revisions, the Council will conduct a review, delete any actions that are completed and outdated and add any new actions to their individual lists. At the same tbne, the Council needs to update all of the appropriate data and secure any maps necessary for the review. This shall been done by the fifth year review and be included in the analysis of the action statements and data update. 105 The Council will develop and schedule a citizen participation process that at the minimum allows citizens in the County and each of the cities to review these updates and make comments and additions and help set priorities for the action statements. A series of workshops in various venues within the County and cities will be held that allow for public comment on the revised action statements followed by a review at a public meeting for final comments before revisions are forwarded to the County Commissioners and governing bodies of any participating jurisdictions. After review by the governing bodies, the plan is submitted to the Washington State Hazard Mitigation Programs Manager for review for compliance. If it requires corrections, it is returned to the Department of Emergency Management for revisions. . Once these revisions art: made and approved by Washington State-Hazard Mitigation Programs Manager or the plan is initially approved, the plan is forwarded to Region X of the Department of.-forneland Security for review. As with the State review, the plan can be returned for corrections or approved. The results of these actions will be a revised plan that improves upon the data presented here, brings it into alignment with changes occurring in the county and sets revised goals, objectives and actions for the proceeding five years. Every effort should be made to include as many jurisdictions as possible. Finally, the Board of. County Commissioners and the legislative bodies of any participating jurisdictions will adopt the plan. Table 14 below shows the timeline of the proceeding actions. TABLE 14 Monitoring and Updating Schedule Year Activity 1 and subse uent ears Spokane Disaster Council review Revisions to Action Statements if necessary 6 "'Year Update Revised risk and vulnerability analysis Community workshops Spokane Disaster Council revisions Public review at public event Fipal plan 4zvi ions Public meeting State review of plan Department of Homeland Security Region X review Adoption by County Adoption by City Councils 106 ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Many of the action statements contained in this plan are policy decisions that require no capital outlay but can have enormous positive economic impact. Changes to codes and regulations and enforcement of these regulations can significantly reduce the losses associated with most of the natural hazards. Regulations pass the cost of implementation onto the private development sector and those who purchase or use their property. However, they have a lasting impact in reducing future losses during a disaster. Some actions are project specific and need further analysis of their benefits. At the time these actions are implemented a benefit/cost analysis should be completed. To gain maximum benefit to cost ratios it is important to combine actions that might have benefits in more than one area. For example, raising roads above flood elevations can also provide additional fire accdss and can be constructed to reduce landslides. Each jurisdiction has the responsibility for recognizing the specific actions recommended by this plan and incorporating them into their plans and programs. They should then incorporate this analysis as part of updating plans and programs to insure that the actions within this plan are implemented. Generally, actions that help mitigate hazards can have positive economic returns. Any analysis should take into consideration the following benefits and costs: • Building damages that are avoided • Content damages that are avoided • Inventory damages that are avoided • Rental income losses that are avoided • Relocation and disruption expenses that are avoided • Proprietor's income losses that are avoided • Political feasibility Social costs such as family and neighborhood displacement . i Using current values at the time the analysis is done may ignore the tong term benefits. Thus if :nay-beme.cessary in utilize nit present valise to iii h .de-futurc-henrfits of ally single project. Cost Analysis Process For any project action, the process for analyzing its benefits versus its costs is as follows: 1. Identify the various alternatives for completing the project. The alternatives should be clear and directed specifically at the desired outcomes taking into account the use of multiple resources to achieve multiple outcomes. 2. Calculate the costs and benefits. 107 f Determine the project costs including any future operation costs. Calculate any benefits to be gained by the project noting long-term as well as short-gains both to society and the environment as well to the specific action. 3. Analyze and rank the alternative based on the analysis. Using these analyses, rank order the alternatives. The ultimate outcome must match the available funding resources for the project and political feasibility.. In the final analysis, it is important to understand that some actions have far greater benefit than others, but also may be easier to achieve. Reaching; achievable outcomes helps build confidence in moving; ahead with the plan. REFERENCES Hurand, F. 2004. Hurand, Fred A. 2004. Population Change and T oreeasts for Spokane, County Washington and Kootenai, County, Idaho. Cheney, WA: Institute for Public Policy and Economics, 'Eastern Washington University. Washington State Office of Financial Management. 2006. h ten /ti.r%u\v . o fTn . «,a . e ov /no p / d e fa u l t. as p f U. S. Fire Administration. 2000x. 2000 Wildland Fire Season, topical Fire Research Series, Vol. 1, Mo. 2. Washington, D. C.: U. S..hire Administration. U. S. Fire Administration. 2000b. Wildfires: A Historical Perspective. Topical Fire Research Series, Vol. 1, Mo. 3. Washington, D. C.: U. S. Fire Administration. i 108 APPENDIX A COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Spokane County.Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September- 28'h 7:00 _PM - 9:06 .PM Welcome II. Introduction of Teem Darrell Ruby, the county's mitigation project director, introduced Tom Mattern, Director of l-mergency Management and Dr. Fred Hurand, planning consultant. Darrell Ruby and Tom Mattem are members employed by the Spokane County ul the Department of Emergency Management. Dr. Hurand is a hazard mitigation specialist and urban and regional planning professor at Eastern Washington University. He will be assisting the Committee along with Adele Steele and Megan Gunning, students in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at Eastern Washington University. Ifl:. Introduction of Committee Committee members paired off and asked to interview each other. Each committee member introduced his partner and any concern or question about the project he or she had. The Committee expressed the following concerns: 109 1) Get the plan done!!! 2) See Plan Finished 3) No mixed messages- complete the plan 4) Be proactive about hazards, not reactive 5) Flow will this process/plan affect Av i sta? 6) What wiII the effects be 11) Focus on the basics to get the plan done 12) Concerns about health pandemics and evacuation 13) Who is the organization in charge of hazard mitigation and does the public know? 14) Fire danger 15) Where do city plans interface with county plans? 16) Evacuation 17) Focus on environmental hazards- not just terrorist hazards 18) Road design in urban areas on first responders? 7) Concernabout not having an evacuation plan in place 8) Matching technology to people during hazards 9) Money for planning 10) Adequate broad-based public involvement IV. Answer Questions Dr. Hurand discussed each concernlquestion at length. Here were his responses: ■ It is not only a goal of the committee but also the interest of Spokane County to complete the plan as quickly and efficiently as possible. ■ Avista's facilities are critical because of their role in the distribution of power. ■ The police/fire departments most likely have their protocols for major emergency response. Our efforts focus on hazard mitigation rather than emergency response although there may be actions in the plan that would facilitate emergency response. ■ Evacuation is a major concern for most people and although not required for a mitigation plan, the plan will recognize the need for an adequate evacuation plan. Darrell 'Ruby noted that the County is current y wor tg on an initial maps for evacuation planning from Spokane County GIS department. ■ Efforts will be made to keep everyone informed as well as to keep the process simple such that technology does not make the plan or resources inaccessible. Public involvement is not only strongly encouraged but also required by FEMA. Dr. Vred Flurand will assist the committee in completing the plan. One of the organizations that provides mitigation grants and disaster funds is FUN A. r 110 Fire danger is definitely an environmental hazard in Spokane County and must therefore be addressed in the mitigation plan. The minimal legal requirements for an emergency mitigation plan only request mitigation planning for natural hazards. Because the project is overdue, the committee is asked to focus on the minimum requirements rather than extra requirements such as terrorism. Road design will be a big factor in mitigation planning. The example was given about emergency vehicle being able to enter a disaster area and not exit because of road design. V. Set Committee Ground Rules Committee members dispersed into groups and created phrases that characterize good committee conduct. Each group eliminated and then chose the phrases they agreed upon. The Committee reviewed phrases from all groups and set rules for Committee conduct for the planning process. The following are the rules: 1) We DO NTOT go backwards. 2) Regular attendance by each committee member is expected 3) Each meeting will have a pre-announced agenda. 4) All committee members are expected to be prepared for the agenda. 5) The Committee needs to stay focused on the plan: 6) All committee members are accountable for their responsibilities 7) Do not interrupt others when they are speaking. 8) Think outside of the box 9) Actively listen to others and contribute to each meeting 10) Follow the ground rules 11) Have a sense of humor 12) Be respectful of others. V1. Review Process A hand out was distributed outlining the process of FEMA. review. Fred reviewed the process. Sehedul The next committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 at 6:00 P NI in the same location. VILL Wrap Up and Evaluation Each committee member received an evaluation form for the evening's meeting. The following comments were made: Question 1: What did you like most about the meeting? Ended on time That we're moving forward Very structured. Good introduction on what we are going to do. i III ■ Organization. Exercises effective. ■ Meeting other community representatives. ■ Important information being part of the future planning of Spokane County ■ Facilitator knows how to manage the meeting ■ Informative, collaborative ■ Well organized. Good facilitator-very skilled The planning process is underway with a schedule At least we are startiig ■ Organizational Good discussion, quite a lot of interest from those of us here ■ Well done. Thank you ■ The people ■ All comments and ideas were considered ■ General diversity of group Question 2: What didn't you like? ■ Extraneous comments on personal issues rather than focus on whole county. ■ Lack of respect by some participants towards others' questions. Could have provided additional information on process/timeline for development of plan. One (sp??) facilitator Committee member are negative and not (sp?'?) ' (sp??) keep her under control. ■ Meeting started too late (7:00pm) and almost ended on time Process ok ■ Seems to have dead time. When tabulating results we should be tasked with other duties. Little too long ■ Too heavy emphasis on Ponderosa and Spokane Valley (although several indicated they were community minded) At this time-nothing Some people are a bit too hard to hear Specific problems by participants rather than "community" Question 3: What would you change if you could? ■ More diverse citizen representation More food Meeting time (already addressed with earlier start) Can't think of anything yet a Room is a little warm Distribute agenda and minutes in advance Clear directions. Purpose for each meeting Provide an agenda in advance so we all know what to expect Nothing-it went very well. Participation was also very good Ask same question after next meeting I~ 112 ■ Ensure wider representation. Focus group on "community" rather than specific city. Question 4: Other comments? ■ hots of work to do! ■ Overall good, group (sp??) in developing the plan. ■ Sounds like a good process ■ We need firm time frame to complete task ■ Thanks Fred, Ardele, Megan! ■ None at this time ■ Please email the public comment form so we can email it out to others. SPOKANE COUNTY )JA%ARDS Vl_I:11CATION CO117R'IITTEE Preliminary Agenda Wednesday, October 26, 2005 6:00 to 5:30 PM Spokane County Emergency Operations Center 1. Introduction of Any New Members II. Review of.Meeting Rules ❑ We DO NOT go backwards ❑ Each meeting will have a pre-announced agenda ❑ tUl members are expected to prepare for the agenda ❑ Stay focused on the plan ❑ Each member is accountable for hisiher responsibilities ❑ Do not interrupt others when they are speaking ❑ Think outside the box ❑ Actively listen to others and contribute to each meeting a -Follow-the-ground-rules ❑ Have a sense of humor a Be respectful of others TH. Collection of Any Comment Sheets and Their Distribution Discussion on possible method of distributing information to public: o SR. Centers ❑ PTA ❑ Service Clubs ❑ Licensing Folks ❑ Avista 113 1 W. Finalize List of Hazards ❑ Winter Storm ❑ Power Failure ❑ Terrorism ❑ Urban Fire ❑ Wildfire ❑ Flood ❑ Disease Outbreak Cl V. Break VT. Review :l EMA Categories for Goals ❑ Prevention- Actions which help to prevent losses ❑ Property Protection- Actions designed to protect property ❑ Public Education and Awareness- Actions to make the general public aware of hazards and be prepared ❑ 'Natural *Resource Protection- Actions designed to take advantage of natural resources to protect a community ❑ Emergency Services- Actions that insure effective emergency response ❑ Structural Projects- Creation of structural projects that help reduce hazard losses. HALMAT discussed ❑ Probability of happening ❑ Frequency ri Severity VII. Set Mitigation Goals Dot-Exercise Directions: ❑ individually list as many goals as you can think of. I per 3X5 card Pick ate. ❑ Discuss each goal and place an asterisk(*) next to each one you all agree with. Goals 1- Inclusive of population (pre=plan, communication, information) 2- Property/FinancialLoss 3- Response for special needs citizens 4- Ef•Teetive planning for emergency fire evacuation inc. new developments and land use 5- Provide for protection of public/environmentlcom.munication infrastructure 114 6- Maintain civil order 7- Speed recovery 8- Amend land use regulations and building codes 9- Facilitate citizen preparation for residence shelters through public education 10- Develop infrastructure of emergency supplies throughout county 11- Create disaster assessment for any situation 12- Develop early warning system 1.3- Prioritize hazards 14-Plan to address each hazard 15- Develop a '`systems' understanding of each hazard 16- Protect public health 17- Identify gaps in information of each hazard 18- prevent loss of property 19- Identify "high risk" areas for wild fine, winter storm, etc 20-13etter protection of critical infrastructure (i.e. water tanks, wells) 21- Specific plan for private/public cooperation 22- Public awareness of their own responsibilities in a specific event 23-Assure means of communication, public and inter-agency 24- Plan recognizes need to include special needs population (20% of Spokane population) 25- Public awareness- de .fine "All Hazards Mitigation" 26- Assessment of "All Hazards" for Spokane County 27-Develop mitigation plan to minimize financial impact of natural disasters 28- Access fuel loads in urban-wildlife interface and develop zoning building to reduce fire potential 29- Institute program such as "fire-wise" to promote community buy-in 30- Match resources to most likely hazards 31- Identify risk and severity and proper alignment ofresources to respond 32- Identify key infrastructure elements and resources 33- Define interagency communication for hazard response 34-Identify "high risk" groups such as elderly, children, and special needs 35-Identify county wide evacuation plan 36- Educate public of disaster preparedness VIII. Wrap-Up and Evaluation What did you like about the meeting? ❑ Nice folks o Group participation ❑ Variety of opinions a Informative and thought provoking ❑ Good to get down to work ❑ Dot exercise and group dynamics ❑ Well organized and progress in sight 115 ❑ fhe group has started to provide input and there is better interaction cr Goal setting exercise ❑ Everyone had a chance to say something and be individual ❑ Cleared up some direction and future activities ❑ Participating- everyone was asked to participate and it worked very well ❑ Accomplished items on agenda What didn't you like? ❑ It would help if there was an outline of the actual scope of what is the goal of this process and examples of other communities' product. ❑ Irack of a targei for the process ❑ Some things were vague (directions for example) a Missed dinner ❑ At times, a lack of clarity/direction lo problems yet ❑ 'N ❑ Lack of productivity ci Seemed to look Iike we made our goals as we went, no clear goal What would you change if you could? ❑ Perhaps we should share the weed of this process in terms of $ for our community. Pre-incident Post-incident - ❑ Specific action items for follow up ❑ This seems like a very vague process dependent upon opinion but lacking specific direction relevant to realistic mitigation planning that will be implemented by community o I: think this group needs a good acronym and I'-shirts. (C.H.U.M.P.S- County Hazard Understanding Mitigation Planning Specialists) ❑ I think it would be helpful if you had well defined criteria for topics- then we make decisions. For example with gathering information: maximum response- min. effort ❑ What is general schedule for long range and when is end point ❑ Go from 6-9 with a faster pace and more work being accomplished justceep-wrtruckin Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 16th 6:30 e-M - 9:00 PM 1. introductions and Review of Agenda IT. Review of Committee Rules 116 111. Discussion of Process and Outcomes IV. Discussion of Goals V. Discussion of Rank Order of Hazards Hazard Score Rank Severe Local Storm 29 1 ildfire 31 2 Hazardous Material 81. 3 Flood 92 4 Urban Fire 92 4 Disease Epidemic 113 Earthquake 119 7 Volcano 119 7 Terrorism 120 9 Drought 132 1 Civil Disturbance 134 11 Landslide 136 12 VI. Break WT. Develop Flan Objectives J 1) Property Protection u Protect critical public facilities and infrastructure from possible damage due to hazards. Reduce the impact of hazards on the built environment Objectives: Promote the use of hazard resistant structural methods for buildings. P-romotc-individual-family pl~rnning-.fo~I~ropert}pratcction. Promote review of land use ordinance. Identify portions of the built environment that share common hazard vulnerability. (e.g. Ponderosa and fire, etc) Harden essential facilities c Strength/integrity 0 Access control 0 'Back-ups 0 HVAC updates/ shut-off Promote personal Firewise Plan Plan for adequate access/egress Consider impacts of natural hazards on future land use 117 ■ Address infrastructure and code compliance with developers • Develop security plan for essential facilities. 2) Natural Resources ■ Balance natural resource preservation with life, property, and safety protection. Objectives ■ Advocate "best management" practices for development to reduce potential losses from disasters. • Reduce conflicts between high intensity land uses and natural resources. ■ Educate the public in emergency preparation and prevention ■ Review regulations for aquifer protection ■ Encourage/support defensible space and construction material • Maintain natural system flood protection (shorelines, wetlands, etc) • Restrict development in critical areas where hazards exist • Promote projects that mitigate impact on the environment • Provide ordinances and codes to regulate land use. 3) Emergency Services ■ Ensure effective and efficient emergency response and recovery capabilities to reduce the loss of life and property during and after a disaster. ~i • Establish and maintain a reliable communications system between . ' public responders and the general public during a disaster ■ Ensure that citizens, including those with special needs, can effectively evacuate from potential disasters. Objectives • Ensure the countywide distribution of emergency supplies. ■ Create special needs registry (voluntary/problematic) • Pre-deploy emergency supplies to various geographic locations. • Implement/develop a joint information plan for EDC • Shared communication protocols • Power-back up and system operability ■ Idaho/Washington ? a bank^.number of people, • Evaluate capacity bf duration of service, etc • Neighborhood level preparedness • Coordinate neighborhood education plans with regional plan • Encourage NZ OAA radio ownership • Identify all facilities with special needs people. • Manage and disseminate consistent information to public • Mutual aid plans for public works/code enforcement programs 4) Public Education and Awareness • Ensure that all citizens, including those with special needs, are aware- of, potential hazards and disaster preparedness. Objective 118 ■ Develop a disaster preparedness public information program. • Address mitigation response and recovery • Promote personal supply disaster kit • lyducate public of personal responsibility ■ Improve understanding of the location and potential impacts of natural hazards. ■ Develop public information to be disseminated by TV, radio, press, telecommunication, neighborhood groups, mail, and school. • Develop a plan to address needs of citizens that are transpotationally challenged (i.e. nursing homes, retirement centers, etc) and inform these special needs people of the circumstances. ■ Teach disaster preparedness in the public schools and have parents sign it as homework. ■ Work with TV stations to prepare "shows" segments on the news and on the web. • "safety pup", "disaster dog", and "aqua duck" characters ■ Break open the "silos" and communicate as a consortium of public agencies and private businesses. • Recruit business, civic, and children's groups to participate in communication. 5) Structural Projects • Support the building of structural projects that will significantly reduce the impact of hazards but that do not create additional environmental harm. Objectives: • Design standards for earthquakes, floods, winds. • Evaluate existing bridges and conumercial buildings • ]backup ingress/egress for wildland/urban interface • Evaluate hardness and harden central public facilities: security access control, generators • Evaluate relationship of thoroughfares to potentially hazardous situations. • Look for and identify transportation bottle necks for evacuation systems • Identify potential impact of Avista/Oam failure for geography and inundation. Improvements? • Review existing building codes and upgrade • Seek grants to comply with latest fire and building codes. • Offer incentives (taxes,permits) to upgrade existing buildings • Expedite approval process for projects of structural improvement • Review hazardous material transportation requirements. b) Prevention • Reduce the risks associated with natural and human caused hazard through mitigation planning 119 ` _ . Encourage public and private cooperation in disaster mitigation planning. ■ Ensure that all local land development plans and regulations lessen the impact of potential natural and human caused disasters. Objectives: Develop a continuously revised database that identifies and prioritizes natural and human caused hazards. • Establish a tooUmethod for collecting data from all hazards identified to compare each hazard. ■ Objectively prioritize all hazards supported by the data collected ■ Educate public in prevention and hazards, risks, avoidance, and mitigation. ■ Ensure that there is consistency and coordination ui critical area planning, policy and regulations between jurisdictions. ■ Reduce the financial and social impacts. ■ Identify gaps in potential response/protection and fund money to fix/close those gaps u Implement early warning systems. (disease, weather, reverse-91.1, E.A.S) Vff. Set'rext Meeting Date and Discuss Homework The next meeting wil l be January 19`x`, 2006 at 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm 1X. Evaluations What did you like most about the meeting? u \Arell facilitated o The activity kept us engaged Content-participation o Doing our group work ■ Good team; creative ■ Development of plan is logical- time frame is better. 1~ ocus is going fine Good fruit and cookies! Accomplished stuff. Started at 6:30 and finished early -1'mgress-on-pl~n ■ Agenda discussion ■ My hazard rating was correct o Everyone thing went extremely well. 't'hanks Chuck Go6d group discussions What didn't you like? v Everything was fine a 'Nothing 11 What's not to like? What would you change if you could? o Move along a little faster ■ IN/ y energy level after 14 hours of work 1.20 • All OK ■ 'None • Nothing Other Comments ■ Tom Scholtens and Gary Richards will be out of town Jan-1 eb-Mar- we already told Fred at first meeting. Gary Richards • See you on January 19'h Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting of January 19, 2006 The meeting began at 6:30 PM in the Spokane County Emergency Operations Center. Introduction Fred Hurand opened the meeting by reviewing the ground rules for the Committee and reviewing accomplishments to date. Setting Action Statements The Committee then spent most of the evening reviewing action statements that had been emailed to Fred prior to the meeting and correcting and adding to these statements. The revised statements are attached. Fred was given the responsibility for moving any statements that appeared to be associated with more than one hazard to an all hazards category and to add any additional statements he felt necessary. Discussion of Comm unity:I;'articipation The Conunittee then discussed how it might proceed to involve citizens in the review of the action statements and the draft plan. It was agreed that public officials should be notif ed first of any actions to be taken. Fred is to prepare a short PowerPoint presentation to be reviewed at the next meeting. Fred will also prepare alternative possibilit es for v>zm rrity-Partr is Fespensiwe-fefsugge4in venues for participation and for volunteering for these activities. Nest Meeting The next meeting will be at the Emergency Operations Center on Wednesday, February 16, at 6:30PM. 121 Spokane county Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting February 15, 2006 1. Reviewed Agenda H. Reviewed Ground Rules M. Questions on Actions o Professor Hurand answered a series of questions on the action statements IV. PowerPoint Professor Hurand reviewed the Powerl?oint presentation and to note of changes that should be made before using the presentation in the next series of events V. Process o The committee discussed the next step in the community participation process and decided on the following goals for the process: L Education 2. Informing 3. Collecting Opinions on Actions 4. Validation i VI. Venues The following venues for participation were identified: L Darrell - First Responders event 3/7-3/8 2. John/Luann/Cill - SCOPI~/COL'S 3/7-318 3. Tom - Spokane Valley City Council 3117 4. Chuck- School'Districts and'Neighborhood Alliance 5. John Mercer-'Neighborhood Assembly V11. What's Next e The participation materials will be constructed by Fred and staff O Individual. committee members will use materials to co Acct u-Effiimatio'on om to public and inform them c The committee has the responsibility to review all of the actions statements and begin to identify three specific items for each and be prepared to review these at the next meeting 1. Who, which agencies should be responsible for each action 2. What the timing should be, short, medium or long range 3. What are the possible resources for accomplishing the action V Y9. Wrap Up The next meeting is March 16 at 6:301'1Vf at the'l mergency Operations Center 122 Spokane County All Hazards Mitigation Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 16, 2006 1. Agenda Y.T. Participation A. Venues B. Materials (April 20th) M. Action on Actions A. Warm-Up Al Encourage all citizens to have a disaster kit which contains food, water, flashlights, batteries, battery operated radios, and medications. Who: DEM, media When: On going Resources: SCOPE, cop shops, Red Cross, CERT, DEM, Regional Health A2 Establish procedures for mobilizing heavy equipment during disasters Who:.Fire department, engineering department, DEM, City/County legal When: ASAP Resources: Commercial H.E. sale (ie CAT), H.E Private companies, military reserve/NIG, City/County roads, private citizen. A3 Identify and publish the location of disaster shelters. Who: Will never happen- Red Cross Shelters all over county When: Not a good idea- When disaster happens }resources: Schools, churches, community centers A4 Establish procedures for providing provisions shelters Who: Red Cross When: Already in place Resources: Red Cross AS Encourage development of early warning systems to inform public of potential problems. Who: DElM/Sheriff When: Already done Cesetirees, A6 Identify the location of special needs populations and develop any early warning system for them. Who: Red Cross database When: ASAP Resources: Grant money, SNAP, County Health, Mental Health, Omsbudsman, Elderly services, Schools, STA-Special Transit A7 Develop a plan for evacuating special needs populations. Who: Red Cross coordinator When: ASAP 123 Resources: Fire department, police, schools, STA, Laidlaw, Hospital transports, taxi cabs. A8 Develop adequate communication systems between disaster response agencies. Who: Red Cross ECRO-van When: Done Resources: Disaster Response Agency. A9 Support the continuation of tabletop drills, field exercises, and other training for response personnel. Who: Spokane county sheriff When: Done .Resources: All agencies A10 Insure that all response agencies are equipped to respond to any disaster. Who: Spokane County Sheriff, elected official with budget responsibilities. When: ASAP Resources: $ Al I Develop a multi-hazards evacuation plan. Who: DEM When: Now Resources: See above A12 Inform public, including special needs population, of evacuation plans and routes. Who: Sheriff/Police When: When it happens Resources: Media, door-to-door, SCOPE, cop shop, cert, school district A 13 Create a website to allow citizens to communicate with each other Who: When: Where: It gum-ommittee-in al-14mzatd preparations. Who: When: Done Resources: A15 Protect all sources of potable water. Who: Sheriff, police, state health district, water district, and department of agriculture When: Resources: A16 Identify alternative sources of potable water Who: Water purveyors 124 When: Short term Resources: County water purveyors, purveyors association, DOE A17 Cooperate with local media to prepare messages that will assist the public in responding to disasters. Who: Regional media association (TV, radio, newspapers) Agien: Short term Resources: Local EAS National Weather Service A 18 Prepare procedures and sites for decontamination Who: Regional RA%-MAT responders When: Short term Resources: Spokane Fire Department, County Emergency Management A19 Use traffic simulations to predict evacuation problems and plan for these problems. Who: Spokane Regional Transportation Council When: Short Term Resources: Transportation Management Center, Transportation Management System, ITS A.20 Create a plan for pet and livestock rescue and shelter with local animal control agencies. Who: SCRAPS, Humane Society, HEARTS, Large Animal Veterinary Association When: Short tem Resources: horse and livestock associations, beef associations, show horse associations, 4H, FFA, Spokane County Ag Coop A21 Create a method for parents to reach their children during disaster emergencies. Who: School districts- #81/ I?SD 101 When: Short term Resources: Broadcast alert systems A22 Cooperate with local school districts to prepare plans for school ntrn r•n atinn nr shelter in-place. Who: School districts in cooperation with state When: Short term Resources: Rapid Responder A23 Develop a post-disaster debris management program Who: Waste Management/la►IR When: Short term Resources: Waste to energy plant, Avista Kettle Falls gen station A24 Offer damage assessment training for trained personnel amidally Who: FEMA/ State Insurance Department When: Short term 125 ` Resources: Insurance Adjuster Association/r-EMA guidelines A.25 Insure that the Department of Emergency Management has a complete Disaster Response Plan and that it is annually reviewed and revised. Who: Sheriff/County Commissioners When: Now Resources: Department of Emergency Management A26 Develop a plan for using school buses and public transportation to move people to shelters. Who: STA- coordinate with schools When: ASAP Resources: Municipalities and school district A27 Tdentify critical businesses and public services and ensure their continued operation during disaster. Who: Banking, food supplies, water district, fire-Law enforcement, electrical, Chamber of Commerce, Health District When: ASAP Resources: Same as above B. What's Next IV. Wrap Up Spokane Countyflazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting of April 24, 2006 I. Review Agenda ff. Presentations M. State. Review The Committee's progress has been reviewed by Marty Rest. I:Iis continents were pr ci tie'thiir ~~t'ulganttsi~ggcst addressed. fv. Who, When, Resources Volcano VI: Inform the public about proper responses to protect themselves and proper clean-up procedures. Who: DEMIFEVIAMI/Radio/ATZC/DOE/l ire When: Resources: All likards disaster materials V2: Stockpile face masks, duct tape, and other materials for distribution to the public. 126 Who: Health DepartmentI.Red Cross/Personal Preparedness When: In progree Resources: MMRS grants, personal disaster kits V3: Provide information to those with lung diseases, parents with small children, and other with information to reduce physical problems. Who: DHHS/Special Needs Committee/schools When: At time of occurrence Resources: Schools, ALA V4: Protect electrical and mechanized equipment from damage Who: Utilities/FEMA references, All disciplines When: Resources: WA State, Alaska Websites Severe Storm SSl : Encourage tree trimming on public and private property Who: Municipalities/Utility Agencies/Fire Districts When: ASAP Resources: Media/School Districts/Dept of Natural Resources/Neighborhood Ora. SS2: Create a public education program on mitigating damage due to storms Who: Municipalities/Neighborhood Ora./Fire Districts/Law hnforcement When: Annually Resources: All of the above, county SS3: hncourage all the use of alternative generators but only with proper education about their use. Who: Utility Agencies, stores that sell them, manufacturers When: Ongoing... Resources: Utility agencies SS4: Establish priority reconnects with local utility companies Who: Fire Districts/Law Enforcement When: As needed Resources: Note above SS5: Require backup generators at all critical facilities. Who: Hospitals, nursing homes, law enforcement, fire department, radio stations, emergency shelters, DSHS, prisms, county/state, TV stations. 10y'licir NOW Resources: private, county/state public facilities, Red Cross, Dept of Homeland Security SS6: Support the continuation of an early warning system for storms utilizing current meteorological data Who: NWS, Homeland Security, TV-PSA When: In progress Resources: NWS, DHS SS7: Encourage the reinforcement of all infrastructure and utilities to withstand a severe storm Who: Avista, inland Power, Cellular Co, Qwest, Modem Electric, Vera Pawn, !Model Pawn, Radio, 'L V 127 NVhen: Now Resources: Private SS8: Encourage the continued development of underground utility lines Who: electric Co. When: Not likely except in new developments, long term following damage to system. Resources: surcharges on bills, privatge Urban Fire UFl : Insure that all public water supplies are adequate and have the appropriate pressure to suppress fires Who: Fire department, cities, counties, water district When: On Going Resources: UF2: Require multiple water interconnects where there are multiple purveyors of water. Who: County, cities, water districts When: Resources: UF3: Provide free access to home fire alarms through schools, senior centers, and other locations Who: FireDistricts/CORE When: Resources: UF4: Encourage, the use of flashing fire alarms for the hearing impaired Who: Fire Departments/CORE When: On going Resources: Wash Association Technology Foundation loans, grants UFO: Continue to support all fire safety programs including a family safety progxam on what to do during a fire disaster Who: PSA through TV/Fire District/School District When: Resources:- UF6: Encourage the sale of space heaters with cooler surfaces Who: Fire Department, Bldg officials Resource: UF7: Monitor fire safety standards at locations that handle flammable cargo Who: Fire Department When: Resources: UF 8: Ensure that all building cores meet fire prevention and evacuation standards. Who: Local Ord/State Law When: Resources UF): Support adequate public Fire protection 128 Who: Fire department, state law When: Resources: 'LTF10: Require smoke alarms in all new construction and educate citizens on maintaining them. Who: State When: Done Resources: Uh 1.1 Keep all fire hydrants free and clear of any landscaping or other obstructions. Who: city/county utilities, ord When: Resources: UF12: Encourage the establishment of volunteer support programs for fire protection Who: When: Resources: OF 13: Clearly identify water purveyors for all fire response agencies Who: County emergency management When: In progress Resources: County, state Landslide 1..1.: Restrict building in areas of potential landslides Who: Municipalities planning depart, bldg code When: on-going Resources: L2: Using walls, vegetation, and other techniques, retrofit areas to prevent landslides Who: Bldg code, developers, private citizens When: Resources: L3: Conduct geological studies to determine areas of potential slides Who: Bldg code, state-wide legislation, permits, energy devel .~.,.e Resources: 1-4: Require geo-technical analysis of all sites in potential landslide areas and require appropriate mitigation Who: experts When: Resources: L5: Regularly monitor all potential landslide areas Who: County engineers, state • When: On going Resources: L6: Inform people of landslide areas 129 - Who: County engineers, state When: on-going Resources: L7: Identify possible alternate transportation routes in ease of a landslide Who: County, State Patrol, Police, Fire Districts When: Resources: M Inform property owners of measures they can take to reduce landslides Who: County, State, City When: Now Resources: Wild ],and Fire `VF l: Encourage citizens to create a defensible space around their homes Who: Fire Districts, DNR When: On-going Resources: Budget Item WF2: In cooperation with local fire districts, establish design and construction standards for wild land urban interface zones Who:.I"ocal govenunent When: On-going Resources: Budget Item WF3: Encourage citizens to carry fire fighting supplies when camping or working infields and open rangeland Who: DNR, F&Wildlife, Local Fire district, Public Agencies, BSA When: On-going Resources: budget Item WF4: Cooperate with local schools to create a public education program on wildlife hazards Who: Local Dire I]ept/DNR. When: On-going Resources: Budget Item NVFS: Require emergency access roads where necessary Who: Planning depUFire, ]:,.E., DOT When: 1 year esources: NVF6: Require that all new development in wild land urban interface areas to provide two means of ingress/egress Who: Planning dept/traffic planning When: done Resources: -F7: Support the Firewise Program Who: Fire district residents When: Now Resources: grants, h-Fit~IA,'Feds, UNR WF8: Using a fuels layer study, identify and prioritize those wild land urban interface zones at most risk. _i - 130 Who: Fire district, WSU, D'`R, VSFS, various governments When: Resources: grants Drought Dl: Encourage surface water storage for irrigation supply Who: Public, farm barn extension When: Now Resources: D2: Deepen Wells in which static water level is close to piper Who: Water districts, private wells When: Now Resources: D3: Encourage the purchase of crop insurance Who: Far n extension, farmers co-op When: Now Resources: D4:.Protect aquifer recharge areas and wetlands Who: cities, counties, state codes When: Now Resources: State law, county code, FEIvIA $ D5: Monitor wells for quality as the aquifer drops Who: Water districts, health district, state When: Now Resources: Federal Law. State Law D6: Provide water charge rebates for drip irrigation of landscaper, limiting lawn sizes, and using drought tolerant native plants Who: Plan dept, water district When: As needed . .Resources: D7: Create a structured residential water rate system that lowers rates for low usage and raises rates for higher usage Who: Public utility comet, city water dept When: Resources: 02. rrA~t -a-piEl~lic-educatia~a-caiaipai pan svatei conseL~~atiou cdel.iuerv of schools, churches, businesses, public media sites, and other venues Who: Public and private water districts, WSU When: On going Resources: D9: Explore the potential for using gray water for irrigation Who: Sane as above. Municipal sewer agencies, DOE Water qua]. When: Resources: D10: Expand fire safety planning and prevention activities hi areas vulnerable to drought. Who: LocaUState Fire, Forest service, DNR 131 ~l ` When: 'NIow Resources: Local and state fire D11: Support WRiA proposed water conservation measures Who: County, State, Fed When: Current and on going Resources: County D 12: Support the Department of Fish and Wildlife°s efforts to mitigate drought impact on wildlife Who: County, State, USFWS, BCM When: Now Resources: Local, State, Fed Flood F 1: Provide an early warning system on streams with the most potential for flood damage to structures Who: Local govt, DOE When: On going Resources: State and Fed. Grants 132: Create local incentives to encourage stream-batik protection using vegetation to reduce turbidity and floating debris Who: DOE, WA Dept for W When: On going Resources: F3: Require that new culverts on all major roads are able to pass a 100-year - Hood Who: WA DOE, F&W, FEMA. When: Resources: F=1: Provide protection for bridge abutments Who: Dept of "I°ransportation, Co Fngr When: On-going Resources: F5: Require clearance for a 100 year flood on all new bridges Who: Dept of trans, Co Eng When: e5 L 4 F6: .Ensure all hazardous materials storage tanks are secure front flooding Who: Local community flood damage Prev Ord When: Resources: F7: Protect all public water and sewage facilities from flooding Who: Same When: Resources: F8: Update all flood insurance mays Who: FENIA 1 When: On-going 132 Resources: F9: Notify all homes and businesses in flood prone areas of the possible risk Who: Planning Dept When: On-going Resources: F 10: Create a public education program about flood risk and property protection Who: CRS When: On-going Resources: F11: Evaluate all existing building and planning codes for flood protection and modify to ensure the reduction of repetitive flood losses. Who: Local govts- building and planning When: On going Resources: Local govt F12: Ensure the existing codes reduce hillside runoff Who: City/county B&P, forestry When: On-going Resources: Local Govt F13: Stockpile sandbags and sand at strategic locations Who: County When: Resources: F14: 'Prevent the manipulation of steams that might cause downstream flooding utilizing effective code enforcement Who::r •ocal govt, DINR, hydrology When: On going Resources: State and local F15: Require on-site water retention for new development Who: city/county building and planning When: On-going Resources: city, county, state F16: Protect natural flood storage areas such as wetlands from development Who: Local ord When-:0- n-going Resources: VI.7: Encourage communities to be involved in the Flood Tnsurance Communities Rating System Who: DOE, FEMA When: On going Resources: No cost to communities on NFIP Fl Promote buyouts of repetitive loss properties hi flood prone areas Who: DOE, FEMA When: on-going Resources: DEM, DOE, FEMA Earthquake - 133 ~/__l E1: Map all geological hazards and make this information available to the public Who: Drrlt, USGS When: Done in CAO,IBC Resources: E2: Inventory all un-reinforced masonry building, bridges are other structures for earthquake vulnerability Who: ATC21 (Allied Tech Council) When: On-going Resources: 1~3: Encourage the retrofit of all vulnerable structures Who: Local ordinance When: Resources: E4: Ensure that all hazardous materials storage facilities are earthquake resistant Who: Local ord to retrofit When: Resources: E5: Ensure that all critical public facilities are earthquake resistant Who: County planning and building dept When: Permit Resources: create ordinances, cty commiss E6: Create a public education program about the potential earthquakes and response during an earthquake emergency Who: Red Cross, DOH Books When: On going Resources: Disaster preparedness books, websites ET Develop contingency plans for accepting evacuees from other locations Who: Red Cross, Spokane Regional [-Health District When: On going Resources: PEMA F,8: Adopt earthquake resistant construction techniques in geologically sensitive areas Wtio: b and buildhig dept When: ASAP Resources: Ctg commission E9: Minimize development in areas of steep slopes and highly errodible soils. Who: Sp.Co. Planning Dept. Bldg Ord When: Resources: E10: Develop memoranda of understanding between area building departments for post-disaster damage assessment and rebuilding Who: Planning Dept, Bldg Official When: Resources: 134 Disease Epidemic DEl : Create a public notification system to alert the public about the epidemic and ]low to prevent or treat the disease Who: Health district, Hospitals When: Now Resources: US Public Health, county and state grants DE2: Stockpile vaccines, face masks, and other necessary equipment Who: Hospitals, private health providers, health districts When: 'Now Resources: US Public Health, state grants DE3: Develop a system for delivering food and medical supplies to those who cannot get to medical facilities Who: Health district, community/civic groups, Red Cross, food banks, churches When: In Progress Resources: SCOPE, volunteers, Red Cross DE4: Work with local media to create a program the in.forms citizens of diseases and what to do to avoid panic and disorder Who: Health District When: In progress Resources: State/County US$, local media, local universities, hospitals DES: Establish a pool of back up workers to operate critical facilities Who: All agencies When: 1 year Resources: All agencies DE6: Continue to encourage the development of databases for integrating the delivery of health care as needed. Who: Reg 9 hosp comm, public health, DFM, NHS When: In progress- up to 2 years Resources: HRSA code, grants, HLS grants, MMRS grants 1. ET Make food banks available to people who lose their income due to business closures Who: Second harvest, St Vincent, Salvation Army, ARC, Community Centers-Churehcs When: On going .Resources: Donations, volunteers 1)E8: Develop a regional response and quarantine plan and codify it Who: Sp Regional Health, LE, Fire, Municipal Courts, SUM When: 1 year Resources: CDC guidance DE9: F?stablish locations for emergency morgues Who: County C, Identify cold storage sites When: ? Resources: Funeral Homes, Hospitals DE10: Develop protocols for delivering vaccinations 1.35 1 Who: Spokane Regional Health District, all healthcare providers When: Done Resources: Spokane Regional Health District DE11: Assess hospital bed availability Who: Spokane regional health district, hospitals When: in progress Resources: RAMSES, HEAR DE12: Train first responders and care providers about how to respond to specific diseases Who: Spokane Regional Health District When: In progress Resources: DE13: Ensure that those in the retired medial community who may be called into service are insured for the epidemic Who: State leg, MRC When: ASAP/Done Resources: To be determined Terrorism and Civil Disturbance TI: Develop training drills and exercises for businesses and homes in possible terrorist target areas Who: DEM: When: On going Resources: FENIA J T2: Create a program for assessing, identifying, and limiting activities by local terrorist groups Who::I:aw enforcement When: Current, on going Resources: State, Federal, Local ie JYC); T3: Develop a method for the public to notify authorities of possible suspicious activities _ Who: Crime reporting center, develop specific phone number, re-establish crime check When: Current, ongoing Resources: Local, state, federal tl p IYHri ftty tagmim arm a• qnatulytraureti-tu rem n- and respond to terrorist incidents. Who: LE, Fire Department When: CTOG Resources: SFL Hazardous tMaterials Incident 1-1M1: Create a system for public notification of an incident and where to go to avoid exposure Who: Spokane County, DOE, FIAZMAT, Fire Dept, Radio, TV When: As soon as it is identified ' J Resources: Taxes 136 Ifi\12: Create a public education program to inform citizens of the dangers of hazardous materials releases and how to respond Who: Spokane Regional Health District, DOE When: 1-3 years Resources: Line Item Budget F M3:Develop hazardous materials response drills for businesses and homes located near sites or routes that might contain hazardous materials Who: Co.1.1..AZMAT, DOE l4AZN4AT When: 1-3 yearly Resources: State funds/ taxes V. Wrap-Up Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting of May 25, 2006 1. Review Agenda II. Review of Action Statements The Committee reviewed and made modifications to the action statements. 111 Discussion of Presentations to Councils and Board of County Commissioners The Committee decided that it was important to inform elected officials about the progress on the plan prior to having any public meeting. They directed the consultants to prepare a draft document for presentation and assigned committee members the responsibility for presenting the plan to the legislative bodies. IV. Review of Maps The Committee reviewed the GIS maps that were to be included in the plan and suggested improvements. V. Next-Meeti June 20 was chosen as the next meeting date. V.I. Wrap-Up 137 Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting of June 20, 2006 1. Review Agenda IT, Review of Draft Plan The Corrvnittee made suggestions for corrections to the draft plan before presentation to the legislative bodies and directed the consultant to prepare these prior to the presentations. III. Discussion of Presentations A PowerPoint presentation for the legislative sessions was demonstrated and suggestions were made to modify it. Presenters and dates for the presentation were selected. Presentations were scheduled over the next month. (V. Wrap-Up Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Meeting of July 20, 2006 1. Review of Agenda H .Discussion of Presentations to Legislative Bodies Committee members and the staff. of the Department of Emergency Management discussed the presentations made to the Board of County Commissioners and the City Councils of the Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley. These meetings were open to the public and the City of Spokane meeting was televised the city's channel. There were no negative comments by any of the legislative bodies. III-Preparation-for- 'omm-truitrIVIeetin The staff of the Department of Emergency Management and the consultant were given the responsibility for making minor revisions to the plan and placing copies of the plan in local libraries and municipal offices for public review. A public meeting was scheduled for the evening of August 24 opening with an open house followed by a formal meeting. The Committee directed the staff to place ads in local papers and on local radio media announcing the meeting. IV. Wrap-UP l • 138 Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Minutes of Public Meeting of August 24, 2006 1. Open kfouse H. Public Meeting No criticisms of the plan were made at the open house or public meeting. W. Directions to Proceed The Committee gave the staff and the consultant the permission to proceed with finalizing the plan and submitting it to the state and FEMA. Unless there was any specific need for the Committee to meet again, this was declared the last formal meeting. IV. Wrap-Up 139 0' APPENDIX B COMMENT SHEET 140 YOU, TOO, CAN HELP PREVENT DISASTER DAMAGE Please help the Spokane County Hazard Mitigation Committee Spokane County's Hazard Mitigation Committee has received a grant to prepare an all hazards mitigation plan. The committee has been formed to assist in the preparation of this plan. The planning effort will identify actions to reduce damages created by natural hazards. These hazards include wildland fires, floods, earthquakes, tornados and high winds, winter storms, and landslides. The committee asks you to assist them in the identification of problems associated with these hazards and suggest solutions to these problems. Some Hazard Facts o Nationally, the 2000 fire season was the worst wild land fire season since 1910 with nearly 7,000,000 acres burned costing $1,600,000,000. o Human activity is 7 times more likely to be the cause of a wildland fire than lightning strikes o In 1996, an ice storm caused four deaths and $22 million dollars in damage in Spokane County. o Flooding in Spokane County has caused the declaration of a disaster o In June 2001, a 3.5+ earthquake struck Spokane. What can you do to help? Turn the sheet over and find out. f Your ideas are importantM Use the space below to list your most important issues concerning hazard damage management or write comments, draw or sketch anything else you would like to say about the hazards listed on the front in Spokane County. Thank you for your time and ideas. Please return this comment sheet to Fred Hurand, Department of Urban Planning, Public and Health Administration, 668 N Riverpoint Blvd., Spokane, WA 99202, or email it to fhurand@msn.com. . 142 APPENDIX C ACTION QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS The action statements were divided over fibur questionnaires to make it easier for respondents. The statements about individual hazards were placed across questionnaires as well. The results listed below indicate the number of responses for each action and whether or not it was a high, medium or low concern for respondents. Hi h, Encourage all citizens to have a disaster kit which contains food, water, flashlights, batteries, battery operated radios, and Al medications. Establish procedures for mobilizing heavy equipment during A2 disasters. A3 Identify and ublish the location of disaster shelters. A4 Establish procedures for providing provisions disaster shelters. Encourage the development of early warning systems to inform the A5 public of potential problems. Identify the location of special needs populations and develop a A6 disaster earl warning s stem for them. Develop a plan for evacuating special needs populations during A7 disasters. Create b public notification system to alert the public about an DE1 epidemic and how to prevent or treat the disease. Encourage the surface water storage for irrigation supply prior to a D1 drought. Map all geological hazards and make this information available to El the public. Provide an early warning system on streams with the most F1 potential for flood damage to structures. Create a system or public notificatb-n-ofwtfazardDvs-matedai HM1 incident and where to o to avoid exposure. L1 Restrict building in areas of potential landslide. Encourage tree trimming on public and private property to avoid SS1 damage durin a severe storm. Develop training drills and exercises for businesses and homes in T1 possible terrorist target areas. Ensure that all public water supplies are adequate and have the UF1 appropriate pressure to su ress fires. Inform the public about proper responses to protect themselves V1 and proper-clean-up procedures after volcanic eruption. Encourage citizens to create a defensible space around their WF1 homes to avoid destruction during a wildland fire. DE2 Stockpile vaccines, face masks, and other necessary Medium Low 18 12 15 9 10 14 15 12 4 4 7 10 6 5 5 14 3 10 7 2 6 2 4 1 8 2 10 G~ 4 1 8 13 3 11 4 1 4 4 9 9 10 10 4 12 3 4 2 9 8 10 13 143 equipment. Deepen wells in which static water level Is close to intake pipe D2 to improve water supplies during a drought. 6 8 7 Inventory all un-reinforced masonry building, bridges, and other E2 structures for earthquake vulnerability. 7 7 7 Create local incentives to encourage stream bank protection F2 usi v etation to reduce turbidity and floating debris. 4 12 4 Create a public education program to inform citizens of the HM2 dangers of hazardous materials releases and how to respond. 8 9 3 Using walls, vegetations, and other techniques, retrofit areas to I L2 prevent landslides. 5 11 4 Create a public education program on mitigating damage due to SS2 storms. 5 8 7 Create a program for assessing, identifying, and limiting T2 activities b local terrorist groups. 9 6 5 UF2 Require mutdple water interconnects where there are multiple purveyors of water. - - 7 10 2 Stockpile face masks, duct tape, and other materials for V2 distribution to the public during a volcanic incident. 4 8 8 In cooperation with local fire districts, establish design and WF2 construction standards for wildland urban Interface zones. 7 9 4 Develop a system for delivering food and medical supplies to those who cannot get to medical facilities during a disease DE3 epidemic. 14 4 2 Encourage the purchase of crop insurance for protection during D3 drought. 3 5 12 E3 Encoura a the retrofit of structures vulnerable to earthquake. 7 13 I Require that new culverts on all major roads are able to pass a F3 100-year flood. 7 8 4 Q2 Hiah Medium Low Develop adequate communication systems between disaster AS response agencies. 20 1 Support the continuation of table top drills, field exarcises, and Ensure that all response agencies are equipped to respond to A10 an disaster. 18 2 All Develop a multi-hazards evacuation plan. 14 7 Inform the public, including special needs populations, of A12 evacuation plans and routes. 15 6 Create a website to allow citizens to oommunlcate with each A13 other. 2 8 _ 8 Involve the Local Emergency Planning Committee in all hazard A14 preparations. 14 8 Develop hazardous materials response drills for businesses and homes located near sites or routes that might contain hazardous HM3 materials. 12 7 1 0 Conduct aeoloQical studies to determine areas of potential 1 D 9 1,14 Encourage the use of alternative generators but only with proper SS3 education about their use. 4 11 Develop a method for the public to notify authontles of possible T3 suspicious activities. 14 6 Provide free access to home fire alarms through schools, senior UF3 centers, and other locations. a 9 Provide information to those with lund diseases, parents with small children, and others with infommation to reduce physical problems V3 during a volcanic eruption. 6 12 Encourage citizens to carry fire fighting supplues when camping or WF3 working in fields and open ran eland. 12 a t Work with local media to create a program that Informs citizens of DE4 diseases and what to do to avoid panic and disorder. 11 7 D4 Protect aquifer recharge areas and wetlands. 14 5 Ensure that all hazardous materials storage facilities are E4 earthquake resistant. 12 a F4 Provide protection for bridge abutments during floods. 8 11 3 Require geo-technical analysis of all sites in potential landslide L4 areas and require appropriate mitigation. 4 11 G Establish priority reconnects with local utility companies after a SS4 severe storm. 16 3 2 Ensure that all public safety agencies are adequately trained to T4 recognize and respond to terrorist incidents. 18 2 1 Encourage the use of flashing fire alarms for the hearing U174 impaired. _ 11 8 1 Protect electrical equipment and mechanized equipment from V4 damage from volcanic eruption. 3 13 _ Cooperate with local schools to create a public education program WF4 on wildlife hazards. 4 13 Establish a pool of backup workers to operate critical facilities DE5 during a disease epidemic- 12 6 135 Monitor wells for quality as the a uifer dro during a drou ht. 8 10 nsur a a n t't11 _ F5 R uire clearance for a 100-year flood on all new bridges. _ 10 8 i L5 Regulariy monitor all potential landslide areas. 5 10 SS5 Require backup generators at all critical facilities. 18 3 Continue to support all fire safety programs including a family UF5 safe ram on what to do during a disaster. 14 6 _ Require emergency access roads where necessary in wildland WF5 urban interface zones- 9 10 Continue to encourage the development of databases for DE6 integrating the delivery of health care as needed. 9 8 Q3 Nigh Medhim Lfjw 145 Provide water charge rebates for drip Irrigation of landscape. D6 frmitin lawn sizes and using drought tolerant native plants 4 10 5 Create a public education program about the potential for E6 earthquakes and response during an earthquake emergency 8 9 2 Ensure all hazardous materials storage areas are secure from F6 flooding. 13 5 L6 Inform le In landslide areas of the potential hazard 8 7 4 Support the continuation of an earty warning system for storms SS6 utilizing current meteorological data. 14 5 UF8 Encourage the sale of space heaters with cooler surfaces. 2 11 6 Require that all new development in wildland urban interface WF6 areas provide two means of in resg/ ress. 8 8 3 A15 Protect all sources of table water. 15 4 Identify attemative sources of potable water that can be used A16 during a disaster. 16 3 Cooperate with local media to prepare messages that will A17 assist during a disaster. 12 7 A18 Prepare procedures and sites for decontamination. 9 8 2 Use traffic simulations to predict evacuation problems and plan A19 for these roblems. 12 6 1 Create a plan for pet and livestock rescue and shelter with local A20 animal control agencies. 11 7 1 Create a method for parents to reach their children during A21 disaster em encies. 17 1 1 Make food banks available to people who lose their income due DE7 to business closures during a disease epidemic. 10 9 Create a structured residential water rate system that lowers D7 rates for low usage and raises rates for higher usage. 8 6 3 Develop contingency plans for accepting earthquake evacuees E7 from other locations. 7 8 4 F7 Protect all public water and sewage facilities from flooding, 14 6 L7 Identify all possible alternate routes in case of a landslide. 6 11 1 Encourage the reinforcement of all infrastructure and utilities SS7 to withstand a severe storm. 10 7 2 Monitor fire safety standards at locations that handle UF7 flammable cargo. 13 5 1 WF7 Support the firewise program. 9 9 DEB Develop a regional reams once and quarantine an end codify it..- - -.6- ---41 2 Create a public education campaign on water conservation for delivery at schools, churches, businesses, public media D8 sites, and other venues. 7 8 4 Adopt earthquake resistant construction techniques in E8 geologically sensitive areas. 12 6 1 F8 Update all flood Insurance maps. 9 10 Inform property owners of measures they can take to reduce L8 landslides. B 11 Encourage the continued development of underground utility SS8 lines. 11 7 1 Ensure that all building codes meet fire prevention and UF8 evacuation standards. 13 4 1 Using a fuels layer study, identify and prioritize those wildland ( WF8 urban irit_rface zones at most risk. 6 9 3 146 )E9 Establish {ovations for emergency morgues. 5 11 3 09 Explore the potential for using gray water for irrigation. 6 10 1 Minimize development in areas of steep slopes and highly E9 errodible soils. 10 7 2 Vi-' Hf h Medlu Low Notify a!I homes and businesses in flood prone areas of the F9 possible risk. 3 8 4 UF9 Support adequate public fire protection. 13 3 Cooperate with local school districts to prepare plans for school A22 evacuation or shelter in-pace. 6 8 1 A23 Develop a post-disaster debris management program. 5 8 3 _ _ Offer damage assessment training for trained personnel A24 annually. 4 6 6 Ensure that the Department of Emergency Management has a complete Disaster Response Plan and that it is annually d i A25 ewe rev and revised. 12 2 2 Develop a plan for using school buses and public transportation to A26 move people to shelters. 11 5 Identify critical businesses and public services and ensure their A27 continued operation during a disaster. 13 2 1 DE10 Develop protocols for delivering vaccinations. 7 6 3 Expand fire safety planning and prevention activities in areas D10 vulnerable to drought. 6 5 5 Develop memoranda of understanding between area building departments for post-disaster damage assessment and E10 rebuilding. _6 6 4 Create a public education program about flood risk and property F10 protection. 7 9 _ Require smoke alarms in all new construction and educate UF10 citizens on maintaining them. 12 3 1 DE11 Assess hospital bed availability. 4 6 6 D11 Support WRLA proposed water conservation measures. 5 6 4 Evaluate all existing building and planning codes for flood protection and modify to ensure the reduction of repetitive flood F11 losses. 3 8 5 Keep all fire hydrants free and clear of any landscaping or other UF1 1 obstructions. 10 6 . Train first responders and care providers about how to respond to DE12 _specific diseases. 10 6 Support the Department of Fish and Wildlife's efforts to mitigate D12 drought impact on wildlife. 4 7 5 F12 Ensure the existing codes reduce hillside runoff. 9 3 4 Encourage the establishment of volunteer support programs for OF 12 fire protection. 10 5 1 147 L Ensure that those in the retired medical community who may be DE13 called into service are insured for the a idemic. 10 4 2 F13 Stockpile sandbags and sand at strategic locations. 3 8 3 UF13 Clear{ identi water purveyors for all fire res onse agencies. 8 4 2 Prevent the manipulation of streams that might cause downstream F14 flooding utilizing effective code enforcement. 5 7 2 F15 Require on-site water retention for new development. 7 6 1 Protect natural flood storage areas such as wetlands and F1 ffloodwa s from development. 11 2 1 Encourage communities to be involved in the Flood Insurance F17 Community Rating System. 3 5 5 Promote property buyouts of repetitive loss properties in flood F18 prone areas. 2 6 5 148 APPENDIX D ACTIONS STATENMM17S TO BE ADOPTED DURING THY. PLAN REVIEW PROCESS ALL AAZARDS A21 Work to provide maximum protection of all sources of potable water. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Water Department, Special Purpose District Water Purveyors. Supporting Agencies: Spokane Regional Health District, Washington State Department of Ecology 'l'ime Frame: Ongoing Resources: Public Works Grants, Local and Water District Budgets A22 Identify alternative sources of potable water. Lead Agencies: City of Spokane Water Department, Special Purpose District Water Purveyors. Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Public Works Grants, Local and Water District Budgets A26 Plan for pet and livestock rescue and shelter with local animal control agencies. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Animal Care and Protection Services, SpokA.nimal CARE Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management, Spokane Humane Society imFFrame: Ongoing Resources: Local Agency Budgets :DROUGHT D1 Encourage surface water storage for irrigation supply. Lead Agency: Spokane County Conservation Districts Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, Natural Resource Conservation Service 149 Time Frame: Two to Five Years Resources: State and Federal Budgets and Grants T)2 'Deepen wells in which static water level is close to intake pipe. Lead Agencies: Water Districts Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, Public Works Grants D3 Encourage the purchase of crop insurance. Lead Agencies: Spokane County Conservation Districts, Natural Resource Conservation Service' Supporting Agencies: Farm Bureau Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Private Investments D5 Promote water charge rebates or other incentives for drip irrigation of landscape, limiting lawn sizes and using drought tolerant native plants. Lead Agencies: Water Districts Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, Demonstration Grants D6 Investigate the adoption of a structured residential water rate system that lowers rates for low usage and raises rates for higher usage. I:,ead Agencies: Water Districts Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants - D10 Support local water conservation measures. 150 Lead Agency: Spokane County Conservation Districts Supporting Agencies: Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Departments of Agriculture, Conservation Commission, Community Trade and Economic Development, Fish and Wildlife, Health, Natural Resources, Transportation, and the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: State Water Resources Conservation Grants, Local Budge LOOD ACTIONS F7 Protect all public water and sewage facilities from flooding. Lead Agencies: Local Water Districts Time Frame: Five to Seven Years Resources: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Flood Control Assistance Account Program, Public Works Trust Fund WTLDLAND FIRE W11. Encourage citizens to create a defensible space around their homes. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants WF4 Cooperate with local schools to create a public education program on wildfire hazards. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Local School Districts, Educational Service District 101 Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants 151 URBAN ITME U'FI Insure that all public water supplies are adequate and have the appropriate pressure to suppress fires. Lead Agencies: Water Districts Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Fire Department, County Fire Districts Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF3 Encourage free access to home fire alarms through schools, senior centers and other locations. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets, State and Federal Grants UT5 Continue to support all fire safety programs including a family safety program on what to do during a fire disaster. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of. Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF6 Monitor fire safety standards at locations that handle flammable cargo. Lead Agencies: County Dire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley :Building and Planning Departments 'lime Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets IN"R Support adequate public fire protection. L . 152 Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and. Spokane Valley Building and Planning Departments Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF.10 Keep all fire hydrants free and clear of any landscaping or other obstructions. Lead Agencies: Countyire Districts Supporting Agencies: Spokane County and Cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley-Public Works Departments 'rime Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF11 Encourage the establishment of volunteer support programs for fire protection. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting. Agencies: Spokane City/County Department of Emergency Management Time Frame: Ongoing Resources: Local Budgets UF12 Clearly identify service-boundaries and storage facilities of all water purveyors for fire response agencies. Lead Agencies: County Fire Districts Supporting Agencies: City of Spokane Water Department, Water Districts 'rime Frame: Two to Five Years Iesources: Local Budgets 153 APPENDIX E ADS FOR PUBLIC MEETING Advertisement ran on August 20 and 22, 2006 in the Spokesman Review it1*97ati*on Meetl*n YOU, TOO, CAN HELP PREVENT DISASTER DAMAGE THROUGH MITIGATION EFFORTS Please help the Spokane County Hazard, Mitigation Committee by attending Community Meeting Oil Thursc a August 24.5-7.00 M i, y at the Spokane File Training Center/Enlergency YOperations Center at 1618 N. Rebecca located east of Spokane ConimunltyCollege. IoW *ffi hold an open douse from 5-6 pnl followed T' a shoo' t preseiltat'oIl and opportunity .for questions 7':J1IT:: ' m1C ai1SZveYS fYOlll? '1 7 7- 7-7 154 GLOSSARY DISEASE EPIDEMIC Avian u is caused by avian influenza viruses, which occur naturally among birds. Pandernic flu is flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness that spreads easily from person to person. Currently there is no pandemic flu. Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses DROUGHT Drought is a condition of climatic dryness that is severe enough to reduce soil moisture and water and snow levels below the minimum necessary for sustaining plant, animal and economic systems. EARTHQUAKE Earthquakes are the shaking of the ground caused by iin abrupt shift of rock along a fracture in the earth, called a fault. FLOOD A flood is an inundation of dry land with water. Types of floods in Spokane City/County are primarily river, surface water, and flash. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL Hazardous materials are materials which, because of their chemical, physical, or biological nature, pose a potential risk to life, health or property when released. A release may occur by spilling, leaking, emitting toxic vapors, or any other process that enables the material to escape its container, enter the environment, and create a potential hazard. The hazard can be explosive, flammable, combustible, corrosive, reactive, poisonous, toxic materials, biological agents and radioactive. LANDSLIDE Landslide is the sliding movement of masses of loosened rock and soil down a hillside or slope. Landslide causes depend on rock type, precipitation, seismic shaking, land development and zoning practices, soil composition, moisture, and slope steepness. SEVERE LOCAL STORM An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other thunder or l.ightruug TERR.OMSM Terrorism is the unlaNvful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government or civilian population, in furtherance of political or social objectives. CIVIL DISTUR13ANICE Any incident that disrupts a community where intervention is requited to maintain public safety is a civil disturbance. Examples are demonstrations, riots, strikes, public nuisance, and criminal activities. The hazard can surface in any community and be parked by racial, ethnic, religious, political, social or economic reasons. VOLCANO 455 A volcano is a vent in the earth's crust through which molten rock, rock fragments, gases, and ashes are ejected from the earth's interior. A volcano creates a mountain when magma erupts from the earth's interior through a vent in the earth's crust and lava flows onto the earth's surface. NVTIY:D A.NIa FIRE Wildland fires are the uncontrolled destruction of forests, brush, field crops and grasslands caused by nature or humans. URBAN FIRE Urban f re occurs primarily in cities or towns with the potential to rapidly spread to adjoining structures. These fires damage and destroy homes, schools, commercial buildings, and vehicles. l 156 RESOURCES Disease Epidemic: Department of Health and Human Services (D1 T1-TS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) CDC -Travel Advisories World Health Organization (WHO) Washington State Department of Health (DOH) Drought: Washington State Department of Health Washington State Department of Ecology Washington State Department of Natural Resources National Weather Service Earthquake: Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Geology and Barth Resources Division Washington State Department of Transportation University of Washington Geophysics Program United States Geological Survey Flood: United States Army corps of. Engineers .Federal Emergency Management Agency National Weather Service Washington State Emergency Management Division Hazardous Materials: United States Environmental Protection Agency Washvigton State Department of Ecology Washington State Department of Health Washington State Department of Transportation Washington State Patrol Washington State Emergency management Division Spokane City Fire 14A%MA°I:' Landslide: Washington Slate Department of Natural Resources Federal Emergency Management Agency United States Antsy Corps of Engineers National Weather Service Severe Local Storm: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Seattle Weather Service 'NIational Weather Service, Spokane Office Terrorism: 157 United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of investigation United States Attorney General Washington State Emergency Management Division Civil :Disturbance: Waslwngton State Office of Financial Management Washington State Patrol Washington State Emergency Management Division Washington State Department of Corrections Spokane Correctional Facilities Volcano: United States Department of Agriculture United States Forest Service National Weather Service United States Department of Justice United States Geological Survey,.David A. Johnston Cascade Volcano Observatory Washington Department of Natural Resources, Geology and Earth Resources Division University of Washington, Geophysics Program Wildland Fires: Fire Services National Weather Service Washington State Patrol, Fire Protection Bureau Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Resource Protection Division Washington State Emergency Management]) ivision TJrban Fires: Washington State Patrol, Fire Protection Bureau Federal Emergency Management Agency, US Fire Administration Spokane City/County.V ire Districts/Departments i 158 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 20, 2007 Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Information: Update on the Ad Hoc Sign Committee. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Spokane Valley Ordinance No. 05-016 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council authorized the formation of an Ad Hoc Sign Committee by motion on April 6, 2004, appointing seven members with two representatives each from the business community, sign contractors, and citizens as well as one representative from the Planning Commission on May 25, 2004. On July 18, 2006, City Council expanded the Committee to represent small businesses on Sprague Avenue and auto sales. SIGN INDUSTRY: Duane R. Hallida Lamar Outdoor Advertising John L. Johnston Sign Corp GENERAL BUSINESS: Eldonna Shaw Spokane Valle Chamber of Commerce Denny York Yoke's Fresh Markets CITIZENS: Ray Per Retired Fairgrounds Manager, Spokane County. David Quinn Walls that Talk PLANNING COMMISSION David Crosby American Dream Homes - Broker SMALL BUSINESS & AUTO DEALERS Jennifer Johnson Jennifer's Auto Sales Nan Nishimura Green Thumb Nurse BACKGROUND: The Ad Hoc Sign Committee was asked to consider the following: • Clarification of terms; • Aesthetic Corridors and billboards; • ecommen a ons concerning height, area an spacing o permanent signs, spec) ca y addressing existing multiple pole signs; • Prohibition of pennants, streamers and flags other than as temporary signs • Prohibition of portable signs • Comments concerning the Sprague/Appleway Sub-area Plan. The committee met eight times beginning September 12, 2006, concluding their recommendations on January 16, 2007. Proposed revisions to the sign regulations have been incorporated into Title 22.110 of the Uniform Development Code. The Committee met with the Planning Commission on February 8, 2007, to review the recommendations. Committee recommendations for changes are summarized as follows: 1. In General: The provisions continue to regulate location, maximum height and "copy area". They are generally simpler and easier to read. Signage is generally regulated based only on the land ' use and whether the location is zoned for residential or mixed use/non-residential rather than being specific to a zoning classification. Free-standing signs include both pole signs and Information -Ad hoc Sign Committee Page 2 of 2 monument signs - the incentive for "monument" signs is the allowance for two signs per street frontage, while only a single sign per parcel is allowed for a pole sign. 2. Definitions ,/Definitions will be located within an Appendix to the Development Code, including those for signs. Significant new definitions include "decorative emblem (standard). 3. Prohibited Signs ,/The prohibition of portable signs should be continued, including real estate signs. 4. Permit Required ,/Pennant, streamers and flags without copy are permitted without a permit. Those with copy will continue to require a permit with limitations on time. "Flags' are clarified. 5. Regulations Decorative emblems (standards) are permitted with spacing requirements. ,/Where three or more business share a sign structure the copy area may be increased by 20% up to the maximum. Neighborhood Business (B-1) zones are the only non-residential districts that are more limited in signage as a result of their proximity and the land uses permitted. The minimum spacing between signs was deleted. 6. Temporary Signage *Special Events signage under a single permit allowed for up to seven days. Provision for signs posted in conjunction with the "alteration, construction, sale or lease of real property". 7. Aesthetic Corridors. ,/Limited to monument signs with sizes shown on the table. The size was to have a uniform height for all monument signs. 8. Sign Location & Setbacks Reinstates an omission which requires a setback of ten feet is required where the structural supports exceed two feet. The regulations have always required that freestanding signs be located in a landscaped area. These requirements are included in the proposed SVMC 22.80. 9. Billboards ✓Implemenis_the_cap_ara,d_r_eplacQ' olicy. Replacement is permitted in mixed use and non- residential zoning districts EXCEPT Neighborhood Commercial (B-1) and along aesthetic corridors. Replacements shall be of equal or smaller size and any billboard not replaced within 60 months shall not be replaced. 10. Maintenance The Committee felt very strongly that all signs should be maintained in good repair. STAFF CONTACT: Marina Sukup, AICP, CFM, Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS: Proposed sign regulations - strike-though DRAFT ,Secrfan40,,O;LO9.-W-22.110 Sign Regulations 22.110.010 Purpose, Intent and Scope Signage regulations are intended to promote commerce, traffic safety and community identity while improving the visual environment of residential, commercial and industrial areas. o>f-premi sue-signs-c>r-crn-i~rerrmes-signs-0n1~renHSes-signs-rainy-Ix-rata<:hed-¢wnll~-sig~ts-c>r-1'~e~ . This code regulat s permanent-of-_temporary-. artd p,.Qrfable signs. Seefion 10.07.09-.02-Definitions- - in the new code these definitions will be moved to the appendix that contains all uniform development code definitions. Sign: A visual communication device structure, or fixture which is visible from any, ht-qf-way and is intended to aid in promoting the sale of products goods services events or to identify a building us graphics letters, figures, symbols, trademarks or written conies. Sign types include: • Sian Any board poster olacaM, banner, flan pennant. streamer, or similar structure. electronic or otherwise which is constructed placed attached painted or fastened in any manner for the purpose of attracting attention of the public to any place._parson. entity, or business. • Sion Area -the gross surface area of the skin. • Sign or Structure, Abandoned a sign or structure that advertises a product or service no longer available or a business no longer in operation: a sign which is illegible, rrtir► *aGtiennl, in disrepair, or twartteosa safety hazard as a result of lack of maintenance; or a nonconforming sign strueWre-that has lost nt-Air-I nek-0f-useits nonconforming Eigh ts. Banner: A temporary sign of lightweight material mount edl~e pate or building. • Sian, Billboard: A structure for the purpose of leasing advertising space to promote an interest other than that of an individual, business, product or service available on the premises on which the billbeard structure is located. *-goildiig-Signa--An exiensim~fi-n-l3uFtdino (e o-a~iitg-eanopy-rriraquee} r+h ter- perrra;inent-or telltiurary-whieireenteins espy. Hu n Roni:d.- See Read r. RoW. •--Ec►rlo- 'ofor•eenicrrt-Officer:-T4 e-euther+aed-r espr-esentfifive of the Giiy of kftoe -Vfttley-with • Copy: fetters,-t.etters, characters, illustrations, logos, graphics, symbols, writing or any combination thereof, designed to communicate information of any kind, or to advertise, announce or identify a person, entity, business, business product, or to advertise the sale, rental or lease of premises. • Sign. Copy Area: the-The area of the sign containing any copy, symbol, sign, logo or graphic. securely attacb%d by_grommetsso the ton and bottom of a mounting bracket attached to a permanently installed lighting f m Sign Code Strike-through Page 1 of 12 DRAFT • Sion, Directional-Sign: Any sign relating solely to internal pedestrian and vehicular traffic circulation within a complex or project. • Sian. Electronic-Sip: A sign that can be changed by electrical, electronic or computerized process: inclusive of video boards. • Sign. Flashing-Sign: An electrical sign or portion thereof which changes light intensity in a brief, brilliant, or sudden and transient outburst of light causing a steady on and off, glittering, sparkling, or oscillating pattern. • Sign. Freestanding Sigo: A permanent sign not attached to or forming part of a building. • Sign. Freeway Sign A permanent free-standing on-premises sign or billboard located on a parcel adjacent and contiguous to Interstate Highway 90. • Sign, Inflatable-Sign: Any temporary hollow item or character expanded or enlarged by the use of air or gas- • Sign. Mcnu Board: An on-site display of menu items at a restaurant: not meant to be viewed from the street. • Sign, Monument-6ign: A sign and supporting structure constructed as a solid structure or one that gives the appearance of a continuous, non-hollow, unbroken mass. • Sign, Multi-Business Complex-Sign-e: A sign with a primary facility name and a list of the individual stores or businesses mounted on one structural element. Such a sign type includes signage describing a mall arrangement, a strip-center development, an industrial park complex, or a multi-business structure or complex of buildings with a unifying name and a listing of businesses contained within the grouping. *-Mural: A work of art applied directly to a-weltreeiling, or- flo ran exterior surface where forms and/or figures are the dominant elements and not intended vertising. Any feFm 4 wording-cam-loge shall itret sees:icln+y nofure tee tflt+r-nl: • containing any copy. • Name Plate-a: A sign showing only the name and address of the owner or occupant of the premises. • Sign. Non-eor►fewfflrng SignConformina: Any sign which was lavAlly erected and maintained on private property which now, as a result of code amendments, does not conform to all applicable regulations and restrictions of this ehaptercode. • Sign, Notice-Siv: A sign intended to safeguard the premises (e.g. "No Parking", 'No Trespassing", "Watch Dog on Duty'): or which identifies emergency telephone number, hours, and security information. Obsolete-Sign support-slice _ hin-thir"ik ateriths by-tie ewner-erlessee-of=the pre tae-si vertised-business-is-He _:!i-loealed-when the longer eendaeILA on-the-premises: -zAff-4cial-Sign-fib-sig n-erected-by-a-govemmen tal.age n cy-within-its-territaiiai-ju risdictioitifor the purpose of carrying out any official duty or responsibility atithorizo&by-die City Getineiland including, but not limited to, traffic signs and signals, zoning signs, and street signs. Aireetional Sign Code Strike-through Page 2 of 12 DRAFT signs-speeWSoecial lighting or banners celebrating seasonal or civic events sponsored andlor endorsed by the City Council aw-mav Official signs. •-Sion. Off-Premise-Signs--a-sigrrdkplaying-copy- t , activity,, everftq place; se turgid of sold ors the pfefais . • An-Premise-Sign: a sign which advertises or directs attention to a business, person, organization, activity, event, place, service, or product not principally located or primarily manufactured or sold on the premises on which the sign is located. • Sian. On-Premise: A sign which advertises or directs attention to a business, person, omanir-ation, acfvitY ev nt place. servi , or product which is manufactured andlor available on the premises where the sign Is located. • Sign Permanent- Signs permanently affixed to a pole monument or building including decorative emblems (or standards) affixed by rope, oords, wires, or mechanical devices. • Sian Pole- A permanent free-standing sign supported wholly by a pole or poles permanently affixed to the ground and not attached to a building or structure. • Sign, Portable Sign., A sign not permanently attached or affixed to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported or moved from place to place, I including, but not limited to signs designed to be transported by means of skids .or wheels, nd including reader boards, and A frame signs. • Reader Board: A sign face consisting of tracks to hold readily changeable letters alloying frequent changes of copy. •-Sion, Roof-Sign: A sign supported by and erected on or above a roof: • £igfr Artathat does not meet the grcr9s su+i€aee en's-of-the sign,-including a si♦igae sur €eeee" sign-w' sir>bFe-strtsEttrree,-N~-gross-surfnce-eren-~~~bc►tit-faces-ea =erL~-sh nped-signLgitd-lire-eop}~-art a-o#'~ aced -b ig+~-t~}'-n teflg#es-=l he-surr+-a~ttie area-of-the-rectangles-shell be the gr-a s suFfeee-area-;'p. R,aaif»am-e8owe by 10% fef tlae~ecuHrt aAd sash s Sequent-+ ctengls used irrtlre cnlculationreauirements of a wall sign. • Sian. Support Structure(s): Posts or columns and the anchors and bolts that structurally support the sign attached to it. .,igii.-A-sigtrwhich-is-te-be-removed-withitra-sped periedofitr»eorapefl • $ign,Temporary the eeea nt-rr►eetir~g-Ihe-tre-ig#t-aa treEr rtgairer~aents-ot-t nbte~:fi~; inolt.tsive-of- Banners, pennants, Naas. streamers, searchlights, inftatables: special event sihnaAe_of_tem_ ora on premises commercial signs posted in conjunction with the alteration- construction. sate or lease of real property. • Sign, Three-Sided-Sign: A sign with three faces. •--~J;ce(s~ a3ae+aNtsacategoriesotsspecifie•uses-wiihi n-eatageries-as-follo~vsT Sign Code Striko-ttuough Page 3 of 12 DRAFT a,~al-.Befit lHCie n eh multiple family-dwegirt&-deffn4ery. £j~a{eMity, 1;9+0iat)0, mifsiRg 113rstE, retireri ptrft+eeeit- ay-carte family -day.eafe pf;ovideFLnonpFafH eort►inonity--hall--er Ic~t~-aniwal-elii}ie-eemetepy-cm safliwium. e-! _ elude a seheol (kitxlergor#errthroogh univets -),-hospital, peliee Gen; fire station-post-offiee er publi~c-gelf-eeitme. u-A€~iii6lude-a-business or. prRWsienal ofTtee: lion; e-Go wr4iiitted-eew iercial-uses-other them heme industry-herne proll' m44hese4istedabove; ®--lnclusfrtttl -:delude-pe ses? 0 V -dee Ilaafi See G~leetrertie~i • Wall Area-dre-; The tvto dimensional -Fe!ip entationrepresentation of a building elevation, including windows and doors, excluding eaves. Sian, Wall Sign--{attached): A permanent sign attached or erected parallel to and extending not more than fifteen (15) inches from the facade or face of any building to which it is attached and supported throughout its entire length, with the exposed face of the sign parallel to the plane of said wall or faeadefaade. Signs incorporated into mansard roofs, marquees or canopies are wall-Ei t , Seetie~l9:f12-22.110.020 Prohibited Signs The following signs are prohibited: 1. Signs which by coloring, shape, wording or location resemble or conflict with traffic control signs or devices. 2. Signs that create a safety hazard for pedestrian or vehicular traffic. 3. Flashing signs. 4. Portable signs 5. Signs located within the public right-of-way, except official signs, and except bus_ b_e_n_rhes placed pursuant to an agreement with the City. 6. Signs attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer parked on public or private property, provided that this provision shall not be construed as prohibiting the identification of a f+aiibpsiness or its product on a vehicle operating during the normal course of business. 7. Signs obstructing visibility within any Ciearview Triangle as established in Section 10.07.06 et this_C~SVMC 22.801 S. Billboards except when permitted as provided in SVMC 22.110.130. 9. Off-premises signs. Section-10 nA n3- Temoorarv sions unless soecifically allowed pursuant to SV,MC Z .110.050_ 11 Abandoned igns and sign structures. Sign Code Strike-through Page 4 of 12 DRAFT 22.110.030 Permit Required. i' Al Other than for those uses listed in subsection 2 below, a sign permit is required for an"ign eteludingal a lowed permanent sions teIDporarv jgwi, an brit oards. 2 Permits are not required for on-premises official signs eiial 'sign seasonal deoorabons; merchandise displays; paint-of-purchase advertising displays; national and state flags; flags of a political subdivision; notice signs pennants and streamers without advertising copv, symbolic flags of tits-iris}iltttiennon-profit institutions dedicated to public service; legal notices required by law; barber poles; historic sate; desagnaCons: commemprat monuments/ plaques; gravestones; advertising copy affixed to structure uses sneh-"hone booths; donation and recycling containersLIettering or symbols applied direcity onto or flush-mounted magnetically to a motor vehicle operating in the normal course of business; political signs supporting political issues, candidates or ballot measures; replacement of copy on signs otherwise permitted; arid-vr~eEaaer~siais neteci-~~ii=tom _name plates with less than 5 sg ft of copy area directional signs with less than 4 sq, ft. of coon area: and murals containing no copy. 23. Permit Applications shall include a site plan that provides the following information: a. The location of the affected lot, building(s) and sign(s); b. The scale of the site plan; c. A scaled drawing of the proposed sign or sign revision, including size, height, copy, structural footing details, method of attachment and illumination; d. The location of all existing signs on the site including size and height; . iLs' enls; e For signs subiect to spacing regulations the location of neighboring signs on adiacent properties: f. Approved sign plan, if applicable; and g, Tw, f aFe 4-ti n)Wr-of-pFoposed-sigl• seetion 10.07.09.04 Number-, GeneFfil (tll4iiis 4-9n-pr g-Stglls-x11311-eOmf)tjf-irt ble 741-for-maxinium -heigh , maximum e-Fine'k-namum-neriibear-of-signs, -ii-ii urn sftaeiiig-t~fid set l; r quiFenientsyirovided-hewereF, that OF! txises-frt~estonding-signage-is limit ie-Si6.,P."r-rrionunient-s F BA ge-i a-af-a-sine pei{e s onal-monument-signega is rnent ef-riionunient-style•sig . krsign: n. Tax parcel num r where proposed sign will be located Sign Code Strike-through Pane 5 of 12 DRAFT 22 110.040 Number. General Regulations for Permitted Permanent Signs 1. Permited permanent signs shall comply Alt the requirements of Table 22.110-1 No more than the maximum number f either freestanding pole signs or monument sign structures a[e allowed per oarcel- 2. In addition to the permanent signs allowO pursuant to Table 22.110-1 a single decorative eMbl m (or standard) constructed of durable vinyl with a thickness of not less than 13 mis for e-wLy 5,0 feet of frontage shall be allowed The lowest horizontal member of the bracket shall bi~ located at a height of not le s than seven feet above the adiacent grade 3. Where three (3) or more single businesses agree 14 share a single sign structure an additional twenly percent (20%) of copy area shall be allowed up to a maximum o 1250 square feet Tab1B-AO b 22.1110.1 Loeati n Height; and Copy Area and- eri Requ _ Maxim um On Pram- G- Zonlrro District 0 ProvAdd isl grand Use v n Attached Ma Walls Sf qn,~, Nameplatef nsiihrli, nod 'Zones en*iel 4- 6_ ab_ Na d. Na NY .'25% W wall grog tnetihAienal----Ser* a esid tia 1 n 200E ~D nfa n/a No NY PublicSin le Business ZQn= - 4AII Mixed use 2576 of waD area uti enaf and " f l f Y 7 2 t i UH Publi -residential uFlon ufrl ms7xfcn WO: a2aW nla_ n a re a rk a . -on yp~e n- - build' n 7,ones Fr ee to Siami SubdivisionlArea Nameft bEamiN All Zones 1 19 32 fg ULQ gL Y molex 9Q9t10 mk!Ec.~. Nrighborhood 1 24 L BjL4 0(s7 5 Y 13usiness_IPI~] • Per arteo0l sireel Multtbusinesr ' Z 29 lLfil 100 nfa 5 Y _ ranla e lex Single business Mixed Use and 1 • 30 nLa Im 20~0 5 Y t b"esidegtial - - - - Mvi11-business Zone-fPxonat • htcj 1 40 m ! ml nLa 5 X 202L" Non•residemial 4AII Non- Residential 71 150 Wa250 File Na rd-,A Y jJd axnt to I.00 eewa r~ - Formatted: Font: 8 pt Bold Formatted: Font: 8 pt Formatted: Justified f - Formatted. Jusbried Formatted: Font: Bold • Formatted.2ustiried • Formatted: Jwtified Sign Code Stnke-through Page 6 of 12 DRAFT C-~ Tatr 22 110• i nd C i Max imum bpd Uso niRa_Distrid V A Addkionol Provisions Monument Sinn Subdlve:loWAre.a NameNufthUmilY 1 Zo m 1 10 ~2 gig E& a(A Y ' Per arteriarstmet Sirxtlej3vsiness Neighborhood Z Z 1118 Ow a Y fdRatog ' Per arterial street Business W fmnraRc Mufti-Susttpess Complex Complex Lones 2 Z 90 - ILa f 5 - Y S'uttr)g_business A9 M.Ixed Use and 2' Z 90 & a% 5 Y Mutt'rtau?~c_-s Complex Non-ResidenEa Zen- Z 124 eta 010 5 Y 'Per stree9lrontage Otheir Signs Olrectlonal All Zones 1118 fl~@ D1 a- g na f~ Name ewl-ra pA Zo ma 1 Ofd 4 z nLa L 22.110.050 Permitted Temporary Signs 1. Banners are allowed by temporary permit_foLa_period of time not to exceed 30 days withi_a single 30 day renewal within any calendar year, 2. Pennants flags and streamers, with copy are alloweO.-U l mporary permit for a period of time no to exceed 60 days with a 60 day renewal Additional temporary pe mits may be obtained after 60 days have passed from the date of the expiration of the permit o a path may obtain a single annual 75 day Mrmit_ 3. Special event signage including search lights and inflatables are l owed by temporary permit 4. be affixed to either the nrou d ar a permanent structure by rope wire or a mecbaflical device. 22.110.060 General Provisions Applicable to All Signs 1. All signs illuminated with exterior liohting shall have lighting confined to the sign, and positioned and shielded to minimize impacts to the surrounding area(s). Gooseneck reflectors and lights are permitted on Ffeesteriding-itRd W 11permanent freestanding and wall Signs provided that lighting or glare does not extend beyond the property line. 2. Electronic signs shall be permitted on the same basis as other signs, subject to wreathe requirements of Table -7-.022.110-1. Sign Gode Strike-through Page 7 of 12 DRAFT 3. A roof mounted sign may be substituted for an allowed free-standing sign, provided that the height of the sign structure may not exceed the maximum height reauirem-eW f the zoning district in which the sign is located. 4. Signs located within the airport hazard area shall conform to the locafion and height regulations e r 4 . forth in SVMC 119.420.040. AI art Hazard Ovedav Zone. 5. No sign shall be erected, relocated or maintained in a manner that prevents the free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape. 6. No sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape except Official Signs. 7. Any sign erected or maintained within five (3)-feet f5,-0of the public rights-of-way shall be smooth and free of nails, tacks and wires. 8. seetior~-f11 11 1 11 signs shall be maintained in good repair pursuant to SVMC 22.110.110 22.110.070 Comprehensive Sign Plan Commercial development, shopping centers, industrial parks, mixed use developments, and hotel conference centers exceeding five (5) acres in size may seek approval of a sign plan specific to the pj2ggsed development-pfepesat. The Director of Community Development may approve a comprehensive sign plan that allows deviations from the strict interpretation of spacing, height and area requirements o"i-e4iowin f geed eause, and provided-that there am ii*44vers"tlcet9 on edjaeeat pfoportie when the following is demonstrated: 1. The plan ptovides adequate signage for ail progos uses; and 2 The plan limits the number of free-standing sign struct res; and 3. The total copy. area of all sionage does not exceed the amount which wool otherwise be permitted. Any conditions imposed to secure approvals shall be binding on the Applieantapplicant. his successprs and assigns. Modifications/Amendments to the approved sign plan shall require reapplication and approval by the Director. If the Applicant and Director cannot come to an agreement as to a comprehensiv si4 I~n or a modification/amendment to the same, the Directors decision may be appealed thre+ g4i-to the Hearing Examiner pursuant to SVMC 17.5Q. Sign Code Strike-through Page 8 of 12 DRAFT f \ i;eelie+3-tl# (17 f19 05-22.110.080 Aesthetic Corridors 1. The standards applicable to monument signs shown on Table :;e22.80-1 shall apply to parcels adjacent to eh&_coiwwta~ -aesthetic corridors designated in the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan: a. State Route 27 (1e Avenue south to city limits) b. State Route 27 (Mansfield to Trent) c. Appleway ` ' t+dBlvd. (south side only from Avenue (between 1 90 and Park Road to Dishman Mica) rxeen-,Sf►rogue-hvenne and-indiene venue) d. A❑nlewaY Avenue fflarker Road to Hodges e. Dishman Mica Road (8th Avenue south to _City limfs f. 32'x' Avenue within the City limits e-9. Mirabeau Parkway Indiana.kyertue jPines Road esd44er-a-Rendto Indiana) See{ien-U3- M94 i2 Only monument signs as shown on Table 7? 80 1 shall be allowed with designated a0St a is corridors. 22,110.090 Sign Location and Front Setbacks 1. Monument signs exceeding three (3}-feet in height wayshall be leeatedatsetbac ten feet from the front property line and outside any border easement, provided that the requirements of 8e tion 7.0 SVMC 22 80 Clearview Triangles of the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code gavehave been met. 2. PeieFreesta i_djn_4 signs with structural supports less than two (2)4eetfeet (2,-0") in %vidth, with copy area placed at a height of seven feet or more above grade, may be located at the property line, provided that the requirements of Seetioe-l&87.86SVMC 22.80 Cleanriew Triangles of the / Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code gavehave been met. Freestanding signs with Aural supports of more than two feet shall set sick not less than ten feet from the floe r stroc _j ~ prc ertv line or bond@r easement. 3. All temporary signs, except inflatable signs, shall be located not-Ins-therr-at least five feet {5'-0") from the riglopublic right of-%tray. 4. Inflatable signs shall be set back twt4ess-t)+atat least ten feet from the rightpublic rights-of-way. 5. All signs shall meet the vertical and horizontal clearance requirements of the-electric utilities. 6. All freestnndi new free-standinq signs shall be located in a landscaped area in -and accordan with SVMC 22.80.030(10). Landscaping should be-appropriately-slted4e-ensure that signs are not blocked or obscured by trees or bushes. Sign Code StrikG4hrough Page 9 of 12 DRAFT Faction-10:0a:09:0322.110,190 Sign Area Calculation-mustratiofts 1, 4--Sign area for wall signs is-equal to 25%shall be no more than tvrentY-five percent f25% of the Nvo-dimensional area of a building's elevation, excluding eaves and gables.: 2. Property Lino SIN 13 1 AAaximom Height PETE'S PRO GOLF f 1 * Maximum Height + B2 B3 Sign Coda Strike-through Page 10 of 12 Proocrty Linc Figure 3 DRAFT 2. The sign area of a freestanding sign eansisting-of one signfor a single business shall be calculated as shown in Figure 4.2-bele+i:2 above. The sign area of a freestanding sign consist T of Fnere than one (1) identifvina multi 1 businesses shall be computed by adding together the total area(s) of all signs as shown in Figure -:3 belew ove. 3. The sign area for multiple-sided signs shall be calculated as follows: a. The total sign area for a two-sided sign shall be calculated using erte (i) (lie arerere equal siae (fbr- *am*-a4wo-Sided-9ig"ftq two (2) faees wi 444-ggrtas- feet pef side, •he .f the sign afea ; 18 sq ue-f~et):a single surface of a sign with messages on both sides: b. The sign area for a three-sided sign shall be equal et+n1-ef:-qig4*Iven-a one glided ef two sided sign is allowed (fef: . mple, +tf itew-3"hove-a Ye sided sign. is allow ed-4"irnse4eet of-sign-t►r-ea-perwide-wb' equals 36 totW squafe et.-ffthe sum of all surfaces where two or more-,giglls:jhare a tree sid d-sign-i4-used4nstesd-e€-e ene sided or- ilwe sided -sig+-the-threesided-sign-n • -feet anieng three sides, thefefbfe allowing three ides-wit!44 -squat uared'eet-okigwffeej single structure. c The moss sUrfaoe area of both faces of a V-shaped sign; d. The copy area of a monument sign. 4. For iff jdprty shaped signs the sign area is calculated by enclosing the extreme limits of the sign by no more than four (4) rectangles The sum of the area of the rectangles shall be the gross s vrface area The maximum allowable area is redo0 by ten percent (10%) for the second and each stibseauent rectangle used in the calculation, illustra .0, Blow. a _ A b L 21 L J B a. Conventional Measurement: Total area = a•+_b b, Sum of SquaresReclarin : Total area = Area (A+Area B+Area C+Area D+Area Sediion40.47.094822.110.110 tMaintenance of Signs 1. e4nyAll signs shall be maintained in good repair The Director of the Community De ment Department shall have tLe authority to revoke any permit for signs that are tattered torn faded or of enM . in disrepair and may require the removal of Haas, pennants and streamers which are torn, discolored or in disrepair. 2. All signage Ot9Ntas4heewa permit-shall be maintained by the Maintenance shall be such that the signage continues to conform to the conditions imposed by the sign permit. 3. Any damaged sign structure shall be repaired within thirty (30) days of notice. Sign Code Strike-through Page 11 of 12 DRAFT 4. Any signage which has been damaged to such extent that it may pose a hazard to passersby shall be repaired or removed within forty-eight (48) hours of notice. 5. The-advart+5i++g-oopy ea~ta e?F+st+ng6ny abandoned sign that le++ger~+-l nct ed-ef-preduet-~n-dw-pferr+ises-shall be removed by and at the expense of the property owner within sixty (60) days of notice. Seetio*40-.009:0922.110.120 Existing Nonconforming Signs. Any permanent sign made non-conforming as a result of the adoption of these regulations may be repaired, but not structurally altered or made more non-oonforming in any way. If the sign is removed in order to make repairs, it shall be replaced within sixty (60) days, or the pefinit +s-void:any t)onconformina fights are terminated. Thereafter, the sign shall conform to the requirements of this SeetionChapter. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Section, any sign or signs for which a temporary permit has been issued by the City shall be permitted to remain at the location or locations authorized by the permit for as long as the permit is valid and all the requirements of the permit have been met. Seetien-t().07.09.1022.110.130 Billboards Rxserue t New billboards shall be prohibited provided however that existing billboards may be replaced at another location with a structure and cane area of equal or smaller size in mixed use and non- residential zoning except NQ- Neighborhood Commercial zoning districts as follows: a. No replacement billboard shall exceed fifty L eat (50'-0") in height; b_ No replacement billboard shall exceed 679 square feet in copy, aea: c. Any replacement billboard may not be placed less than five feet (,5-01 from the property li, aE d. f. Issuance of a permit for billboard replacement shall be accompanied by a permit for the destruction or removal of the Wllboard to be replaced: d g. Any billboard that is not replaced within sixty (01 months following J hp issuance of a demolition/removal permit shall not be replaced, 2. Replacement bi Iboards shall not be permitted along designated aenth tic corridors. Sign Code Strike4hrough Pane 12 of 12 e. The owner of the billboard shall file a complete inventory of all bill t~nards !orated within the City, including date -erected. height size and location: Sign Regulations Administrative Report Spo°Fkane jvalley March 20, 2007 Background • City Council authorized the formation of an Ad Hoc Sign Committee by motion on April 6, 2004, appointing seven members with two representatives each from the business community, sign representative from the Planning Commission on May 25„2004. • On July 18, 2006, City Council expanded the Committee to represent small businesses on Sprague Avenue and auto sales. Committee Charged to Consider ✓ Clarification of terms; ✓ Aesthetic Corridors and billboards; ✓ Recommendations concerning height, area and spacing of permanent signs, specifically addressing existing multiple pole signs; ✓ Prohibition of pennants, streamers and flags other than as temporary signs ✓ Prohibition of portable signs ✓ Comments concerning the Sprague/A,ppleway Sub-area Plan. • The committee met eight times beginning September 12, 2006, concluding their recommendations on January 16, 2007. • Proposed revisions to the sign regulations have been incorporated into Title 22.110 of the Uniform Development Code. • The Committee met with the Planning Commission on February 8, 2007, to review the recommendations. Committee Recommendations • In General: • The provisions continue to regulate location, maximum height and "copy area". They are generally simpler and easier to read. • Regulated only on land use (residential or mixed use/non-residential ) • Incentive for "monument" signs is the allowance for two signs per street frontage (only a single sign/parcel is allowed for a pole sign) • /Definitions will be located within an Appendix to the Development Code, including those for signs. Significant new definitions include "decorative emblem (standard). • Prohibited Signs • /The prohibition of portable signs should be continued, including real estate signs, 2 Committee Recommendations • Permit Required •*'Pennant, streamers and flags without copes permitted without a permit. Those with copy continue to require a permit (30+30) • Regulations • Decorative emblems (standards) are permitted with spacing requirements. • /Where three or more business share a sign structure the copy area may be increased by 20% up to the maximum. • Neighborhood Business (B-1) zones are the only non-residential districts that are more limited in signage. • The minimum spacing between signs was deleted. • Temporary Signage • "Special Events under a single permit allowed for up to seven days. • Provision for signs posted in conjunction with the "alteration, construction, sale or lease of real property". Committee: Recommendations • Aesthetic Corridors. • /Limited to monument signs • Uniform height for all monument signs. • Sign Location 8 Setbacks • Reinstates an omission which requires a setback of ten feet is required where the structural supports exceed two feet. landscaped area. These requirements are included in the proposed SVMC 22.80. • Billboards • /Implements the "cap and replace" policy. Replacement is permitted in mixed use and non-residential zoning districts EXCEPT Neighborhood Commercial (8-1) and along aesthetic corridors. • Replacements shall be of equal or smaller size and any billboard not replaced within 60 months shall not be replaced. • Maintenance • The Committee felt very strongly that all signs should be maintained in good repair. 3 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 20, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Vacation of Streets, Payment of Value GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 39.79.030 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Current Council practice is to not charge for street vacations other than charges reflecting administrative costs. BACKGROUND: Questions have been asked concerning the options the City has when 1 properties are vacated. There is an additional concern that when the council revisits this question at each individual vacation hearing the possibility of inconsistent decisions increases. Currently the City has no guidelines or written criteria for determining whether to charge or not charge. The alternative allowed by law and the current practices of other communities is set forth in the memoranda attached. OPTIONS: A policy or ordinance change could be developed reflecting the council preferred options. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Council discretion. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Possible addition to transportation funds STAFF CONTACT: Mike Connelly, City Attorney 0 ATTACHMENTS OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY S pGITY okane MICHAEL CONNLLLY, CITY ATTORNEY CARY P. DRISKELL, DEPUTY CITY A-17TORNEY Valley° 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: Mayor Diana Wilhite; members of the City Council; Dave Mercier, City Manager; Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager .from: Mike Connelly, City Attorney Date: March 15, 2007 Re: Street Vacations QUESTIONS 1. NNrhat charging options does the City have when streets or alleys are vacated? 2. What criteria could the City adopt? 2. What are other corrununities doing? ANSWERS: 1. Streets, alleys or any part thereof may be vacated pursuant to RCW 35.79.030. This statute allows the City to charge for the property vacated in the following manner: ...and the ordinance may provide that it shall not become effective until the owners of property abutting upon the street or alley, or part thereof so vacated, shall compensate such city or town in an amount which does not exceed one-half the appraised value of the area so vacated. If the street or alley has been part of a dedicated public right-of-way for twenty-five years or more, or if the subject property or portions thereof were acquired at public expense, the city or town may require the owners of the property abutting the street or alley to compensate the city or town in an amount that does not exceed the full appraised value of the area vacated One half of the revenue received by the city or town as compensation for the area vacated must be dedicated to the acquisition, improvement, development, and related maintenance of public open space or transportation capital projects within the city or town. The option is the councils'. You may charge nothing other than administrative costs, charge up to 50% of appraised value or, in the event the street or alley has been part of a dedicated public right-of-way for twenty-five years or more or acquired at public expense, charge the fiill appraised value. 2. The City has a number of options: a. The amount charged could be based upon a % of the appraised value of the land. (the city can request in excess of 50% of the appraised value only if they have held the property for more than 25 years or paid to acquire the property.) b. The City could charge one % for improved roadways and a lower % for unimproved roadways. c. The City could charge for the property but only to the extent that the appraised value exceed the administrative cost for vacation. d. The City could charge only where the gross area of the vacation exceeded a certain amount. 3. A review of other communities reveals the following: ` Seattle: Full value of the land as allowed pursuant to RCW 35.79.030 Tacoma: Full value of the land as allowed pursuant to RCW 35.79.030 Yakima: 50/0 of appraised value Liberty Lake: No established policy. Liberty Lake has had two vacations, one was so small no charge was requested. The other was part of a land swap. Spokane County: No charge other than an administrative fee. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 20, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information 0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Records Ordinance Discussion GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 42.56; SVMC 2.75 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The City has an existing Public Record Ordinance codified as SVMC 2.75 Public Records. BACKGROUND: The State legislature during the 2006 session adopted the Model Public 1 Records Ordinance prepared by the Attorney General's Office. The ordinance attached would replace our existing ordinance and is consistent with that model ordinance. A number of questions have been raised concerning the manner in which the City of Spokane Valley responds to public record requests and what records should be maintained and/or destroyed. The second document attached is a draft policy answering those questions. OPTIONS: Place ordinance on agenda for first reading or return to staff for further changes. The policy is for information purposes and would be adopted administratively. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Place the ordinance on an upcoming agenda for first-reading. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Responding to public records requests has a significant budget impact in that substantial staff time is required. Compliance is required by state law. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Connelly, Chris Bainbridge. ATTACHMENTS : SVMC 2.75 Public Records Policy and Procedures Spokane I'~Va11ey° 1. 2. POLICY Administrative Policy & Procedure No. 123.456 Public Records Request City records are maintained and made available to the public according to the provisions of RCW 42.56. REIFERENCES a) RCW 42.56, b) SVMC 2.75, c) Administrative Policy No. 300,015 Records Management DESCRIPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION ~I 1 ~t) Public Record Requests may be trade by completing the Public Request Form (form), or by e-mail, fax, telephone or in person. If a form is not completed by the requestor the forrn should be completed by the city employee receiving the request. b) If the public record request can be responded to within 24 hours the department receiving the request should provide the documents and file a completed Form with the Public Records Officer. A completed form should contain a description of the documents requested and either specifically identify the documents provided or have attached a copy of the documents provided. c) If documents are exempt from public disclosure or legal questions are associated with the request, then immediately (by the next business day) provide the request to the City Attorney's Office. The City Attorney's Office should complete the response to the request and send the completed request form to the Public Records Officer. d) If the public record request cannot be answered within 24 hours then immediately send the request to the City Clerk. Provide on the request form the name of any City employee who has knowledge that may be helpful in answering the request. e) Preprinted-hand ou S, WEB ~ocumen :si ,code provisions r othedoctments preparM for the purpose of being distributed to the public may be provided without completion of a Form or maintaining a record of the request and response. f) Electronic records are public records as defined by the statute and should be provided in the same manner as set forth above. Such records include all e-mails, folders, files or records stored electronically. g) Public records that are considered to have no retention value and may be destroyed immediately are identified below: i. Catalogs, trade journals, videos or other printed materials received from other entities that do not require any action or response and are not' necessary for documentary purposes. ii. Informational copies provided for reference or informational distribution. Policy No. 123.456 Name of Policy Page I of 3 Effective: 511/2007 iii. Letters of transmittal that contain no additional information. iv. Writings that do not relate to the functional responsibility of your department, i.e. notice of community affairs, employee meetings, public hearings, holidays, etc. v. -Preliminary drafts of letters, c-mails, memoranda, reports, worksheets and informal notes which do not represent significant steps in the preparation of record documents. vi. E-mails that convey non-policy informational messages. vii. Personal messages. viii. Advertisements, newsletter h) E-mails are public records and should be maintained and/or destroyed in the same manner as other public records. As a general rule, employees should retain all e- mails sent by that employee or e-mail received from a third party not a city employee and delete all emails received from other employees within the City. Many retained e-mails kept are records which are considered to have no retention value and may be destroyed immediately. (See section g above.) i) All a-mails determined to have a retention value whether originating by the employee or received by a third party outside of the City should be kept by the employee in either an electronic file or as a hard copy. j) E-mails not immediately destroyed pursuant to the provisions of section g above should be retained or destroyed pursuant to the records retention policies for your department. Policies and procedures governing the retention and destruction of records is found in Administrative Policy and Procedure No. 300.01.5 Records Management. Policy No. 123.456 Nnme of Policy Pvge 2 of 3 Effective: 511/2007 l Department Director Policy No. 123.456 Name of Policy Effective: S/ V2007 City Manager/Deputy City Manager Page 3 of 3 2.75 PUBLIC RECORDS 2.75.010 Authority and purpose- compliance with Public Records Act RCW 42.56. 1. RCW 42.56.070 (1) requires each City to make available for inspection and copying nonexempt "public records" in accordance with published rules. The act defines "public record" to include any "writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained" by the City. RCW 42.56.070 (2) requires each City to set forth "for informational purposes" every law, in addition to the Public Records Act, that exempts or prohibits the disclosure of public records held by that City. 2. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the procedures the City will follow in order to provide full access to public records. These rules provide information to persons wishing to request access to public records of the City and establish processes for requesters and City staff that are designed to best assist members of the public in obtaining such access. 3. The purpose of the Public Records Act is to provide the public full access to information concerning the conduct of government, mindful of individuals' privacy rights and the desirability of the efficient administration of government. The act and this chapter will be interpreted in favor of disclosure. In carrying out its responsibilities under the act, the City will be guided by the provisions of the act describing its purposes and interpretation. 2.75.020 City description-Contact information--Public records officer. 1. The City is a non charter code City governed by the provisions of RCW 35A.13. The City's central office is located at 11707 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99206. The City also has offices at CenterPlace located at 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, WA 99216 and the Spokane Valley Precinct located at 12710 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, WA 99216. i 2. Any person wishing to request access to public records of the City or seeking assistance in making such a request should contact the public records officer of the City: City Clerk City of Spokane Valley 11707 E. Sprague Ave, Suite 106. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Phone: 688-0177 Fax: 688-0194 publicrecordsrequest@spokanevalley.org Information is also available at the City's web site at http:/Avww.spokanevalley.org 3. The public records officer will oversee compliance with the Act but another City staff member may process the request. Therefore, these rules will refer to the public records officer "or designee." The public records officer or designee and the City will provide the "fullest assistance" as set forth in Section 2.75.030 below to requesters; ensure that public records are protected from damage or disorganization; and prevent fulfilling public records requests from causing excessive interference with essential functions of the City. 2.75.030 Availability of public records. 1. Hours for inspection of records. Public records are available for inspection and copying during normal business hours of the City, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding J holidays as defined in SVMC 2.60). Records must be inspected at City offices by appointment- 2. Records Index. The City finds that maintaining an index is unduly burdensome and would interfere with City operations due to the diversity of City departments and information systems, budget restraints and the unavailability of staff. _ 3. Organization of records. The City will maintain its records in a reasonably organized manner. The City will take reasonable actions to protect records from damage and disorganization. A requestor shall not take original City records from City offices. A variety of records is available on the City web site http:llwww.spokanevalley.org, Requestors are encouraged to view the documents available on the web site prior to submitting a records request. 4. Making a request for public records. (a) Any person wishing to inspect or have copies of public records of the City should make the request in writing on the City's public record request form, or by letter, fax, or e-mail addressed to the public records officer, or by telephone or in person. The request should include the following information: Name of requestor; complete mailing address of requestor; other contact information, including telephone number and any e-mail address' - Identification of the public records adequate for the public records officer or designee to locate the records; and the date and time of day of the request. Within five days of receipt, the public records officer or designee shall confirm the substance and the receipt of requests for public records by telephone or in-person in writing. (b) If the requestor wishes to have copies of the records instead of simply inspecting them, he or she should so indicate and make arrangements to pay for copies of the records or a deposit pursuant to SVMC section 2.75.070. (c) A form is available for use by requestors at all City offices and on-line at http:l/wnvw.spokanevalley.org. 2.75.040 Processing of public records-general. 1. Providing "fullest assistance." The City is charged by statute with adopting rules which describe how it will "provide full access to public records," "protect records from damage or disorganization," .prevent excessive interference with other essential functions of the City," provide "fullest assistance" to requestors, and provide the "most timely possible action" on public records requests. The public records officer or designee will process requests in the order allowing the most requests to be processed in the most efficient manner. 2. Acknowledging receipt of request. Within five (5) business days of receipt of the request, the public records officer will do one or more of the following: (a) Make the records available for inspection or copying; (b) If copies are requested and payment of a deposit for the copies, if any, is made or terms of payment are agreed upon, send the copies to the requestor; (c)-P_rovide_a ceasonab.le_e_stimate_of_when.records_wilLbe_avadableror (d) If the request is unclear or does not sufficiently identify the requested records, request clarification from the requestor. Such clarification may be requested and provided by telephone. The public records officer or designee may revise the estimate of when records will be available; or (e) Deny the request. 3. Consequences of failure to respond. If the City does not respond in writing within five (5) business days of receipt of the request for disclosure, the requestor should consider contacting the public records officer to determine the reason for the failure to respond. 4. Protecting rights of others. In the event that the requested records contain information that may affect rights of others and may be exempt from disclosure, the public records officer may, prior to providing the records, give notice to such others whose rights may be affected by the disclosure. - Such notice should be given so as to make it possible for those other persons to contact the 2 requestor and ask him or her to revise the request, or, if necessary, seek an order from a court to prevent or limit the disclosure. The notice to the affected persons will include a copy of the request. 5. Records exempt from disclosure. Some records are exempt from disclosure, in whole or in part, If the City believes that a record is exempt from disclosure and should be withheld, the public records officer will state the specific exemption and provide a brief explanation of why the record or a portion of the record is being withheld. If only a portion of a record is exempt from disclosure, but the remainder is not exempt, the public records officer will redact the exempt portions, provide the non- exempt portions, and indicate to the requestor why portions of the record are being redacted. 6. Inspection of records. (a) Consistent with other demands, the City shall promptly provide space to inspect public records. No member of the public may remove a document from the viewing area or disassemble or alter any document, The requestor shall indicate which documents he or she wishes the City to copy. (b) The requestor must claim or review the assembled records within thirty (30) days of the City's notification to him or her that the records are available for inspection or copying. The City will notify the requestor in writing of this requirement and inform the requestor that he or she should contact the City to make arrangements to claim or review the records. If the requestor or a representative of the requestor fails to claim or review the records within the thirty-day (30) period or make other arrangements, the City may close the request and re- file the assembled records. 7. Providing copies of records. After inspection is complete, the public records officer or designee shall make the requested copies or arrange for copying. 8. Providing records in installments. When the request is for a large number of records, the public records officer or designee will provide access for inspection and copying in installments, if he or she reasonably determines that it would be practical to provide the records in that way. If, within thirty (30) days, the requestor fails to inspect the entire set of records or one or more of the installments, the public records officer or designee may stop searching for the remaining records and close the request. 9. Completion of inspection. When the inspection of the requested records is complete and all requested copies are provided, the public records officer or designee will indicate that the City has completed a diligent search for the requested records and made any located non-exempt records available for inspection. 10. Closing withdrawn or abandoned request. If the requestor either withdraws the request or fails to fulfill his or her obligations to inspect the records or pay the deposit or final payment for the requested copies, the public records officer will close the request and indicate to the requestor that the City has closed the request. 1d.-Later-discovered documents-if,after the-City_has_informed-the_requestor thaLit_has-provided all available records, the City becomes aware of additional responsive documents existing at the time of the request, it will promptly inform the requestor of the additional documents and provide them on an expedited basis. 2.75.050 [Reserved]. 2.75.060 Exemptions. 1. The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. In addition, documents are exempt from disclosure if any "other statute" exempts or prohibits disclosure- A list of the laws and regulations, outside the Public Records Act, that restrict the availability of some documents held by City for inspection and copying is found in Appendix 2-(1). 2. The City is prohibited by statute from disclosing lists of individuals for commercial purposes. 2.75.070 Costs for providing copies of public records. 1. Costs for paper copies. There is no fee for inspecting public records or for providing documents by e-mail. A requestor may obtain standard black and white photocopies for .15 cents per page, and $3.00 per page for large maps, and the actual cost per disk for CD's or other electronic storage device. There will be no charge for documents provided electronically. Document copies mailed to the requestor will not be mailed until the fee, plus postage, has been received. There shall be no charge for document copies faxed locally provided there are ten (10) or fewer pages; and the .15 cents per page fee will not be charged for less than seven (7) pages per request, unless the documents are mailed, in which case, the fee and postage will be charged. Before beginning to make the copies, the public records officer or designee may require a deposit of up to ten percent (10%) of the estimated costs of copying all the records selected by the requestor. The public records officer or designee may also require the payment of the remainder of the copying costs before providing all the records, or the payment of the costs of copying an installment before providing that installment. The City will not charge sales tax when it makes copies of public records. 2. Costs of mailing. The City may also charge actual costs of mailing, including the cost of the shipping container. 3. Payment. Payment may be made by cash, check, or money order payable to the City of Spokane Valley. 2.75.080 Review of Denials of public records. 1. Petition for internal administrative review of denial of access. Any person who objects to the initial denial or partial denial of a records request may petition in writing (including e-mail) to the public records officer for a review of that decision. The petition shall include a copy of or reasonably identify the written statement by the public records officer or designee denying the request. 2. Consideration of petition for review. The public records officer shall promptly provide the petition and any other relevant information to the public records officer's supervisor or other City official designated by the City to conduct the review. That person will immediately consider the petition and either affirm or reverse the denial within two (2) business days following the City's receipt of the petition, or within such other time as City and the requestor mutually agree. 3. Judicial review. Any person may obtain court review of denials of public records request pursuant to RCW 42.58.550 at the conclusion of two (2) business days after the initial denial. 4 CITY OF SPOKANE; VALLEY :Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 20, 2007 City Manager Sign-off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information X. admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Purchasing policy revisions GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 3.35, 3.40, 3.45, 3.50, RCW Title 39 PREVIOUS COUNCIi,. ACTION TAKEN: Study session February 6, 2007. BACKGROUND: As the Council is aware, staff has been reviewing the City purchasing provisions in the City Code to make several corrections, and to make them easier to use for staff in the day-to-day operation of the City. "t"hese code revisions will then be followed up through the creation and adoption of a comprehensive purchasing policy manual on how to implement the code provisions. Additionally, there were numerous changes to definitions that clarify duties and obligations for the City and those with whom the City contracts. The major proposed code changes are as follows: 1. The Council previously instructed staff to move the contract authority provisions from resolution form to code forni. Resolution 03-041 established contract amount authority from the Council to the City Manager for various types of contracts, and Resolution 04-012 provides authority to the City Manager for change orders on contracts. These would now both be contained in SVMC 3.35. These would be contracts for which the City Manager may obligate the City without additional direction from the Council. Of course, any contract approved in this manner would be required to be under the budget previously approved by the Council. Currently,-the-City-Manages-has--authori-"- p-to $30"-000-for-some-conti,tcts,-and-$-50;000-far others, including change orders. The proposed change would be to bring the authority of the City Manager to $200,000 on all types of contracts, except for real estate and interlocal agreements, which are statutorily mandated to get Council approval. This $200,000 threshold would include change orders up to that amount. If, however, the total cost of the contract (either with or without change orders) exceeds that cap, staff would not have authority to sign, and would need to get authorization from the Council. The second part of a revised SVMC 3.35.010.deals with contracts in excess of the $200,000 cap. For those contracts where the Council has authorized the City Manager to execute, the Manager shall have additional authority to execute any amendments/change orders which, when aggregated, are less than 5% 10% 15% 20% of the original contract, or up to - $200,000, whichever is less. The Council should consider what percentage meets its comfort range. The cap would again be $200,000 at the most. Examples are as follows for a $1,000,000 contract: Original contract 1 laercenta_e I Amendment 1 Total $1,000,000 1 5% 1 $50,000 1 $1,050,000 $1,000,000 10% $100,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 15% $150,000 $1,150,000 $1,000,000 1 20% 1 $200,000 1 $1,200,000 As the Council can see, it would take a relatively large contract with a high change order authority percentage to arrive at the amount the Council already authorizes the Manager to sign for on some contracts. Even with a $10,000,000 contract, the cap would be $200,000, regardless of the percentage. Policy choice number one: lease identify the percentage you would like, and whether you would like to grant the City Manager to authority on all contracts and change orders up to x'200,000, except for interlocal agreements and real property. 2. The existing code, at 3.40.050(1) and (a), provides rules on smaller non Imblic works purchases, up to $25,000. In researching the authority for these provisions, I found that there are no statutory limits for these types of purchases for the type of city we are, code city over 20,000 in population. Rather than codify any amounts, staff recommends that we pare down what is required from a code standpoint, but recognize the importance of obtaining a competitive price for purchases and services. The revised 3.40.050(1) would provide that guidance in the adoption of the purchasing manual. This would make our approach consistent with RCW 39.04.190. Policy choice number two: whether to remove the requirement for formal bidding for such purchases and services, and instead rely on the informal provisions for obtaininti competitive pricing for such contracts. 3. The current code requirements for seeking a contract for architectural and engineering (A &E) services require that the City advertise and maintain a consultant's roster. The code also entifi'es-thar-wh-e m--aru to-okin-g-to-hire-a consultant-fb-r~---,pti'frc-project, we st revie that consultant roster for qualified businesses, and advertise for each specific project. Then, pursuant to state law, we would then determine the most qualified, and attempt to negotiate a contract with that consultant. In the event we could not reach agreement, including on price, we go to the next most qualified for the job and again attempt to negotiate. In reviewing the applicable statute, it appears there is no requirement to choose from the consultant roster and advertise for each project. Instead, RCW 39.08.040 states that cities may do both. Staff has found it difficult at times to do both because of time issues related to advertising and providing several weeks for response. Additionally, staff is proposing that we bifurcate the selection process for A. & E providers under SVMC 3.45.020, whereby for contracts for consultants up to $100,000, we could choose use the ~ consultant roster only, or the roster and advertising if a review of the consultant roster gave us an indication that there wasn't anybody qualified enough on the roster. For contracts in excess of $100,000, staff would both use the roster and advertise. Depending on any increase in contracting authority the Council may grant the City Manager under policy direction number one, above, the contract would either be authorized by the Council, or signed by the City Manager. 11tribility for Ado E contracts 5100,000 and under. 4. The last major area does not really require any policy choices, but rather involves redrafting SVMC 3.50 so that the small works roster process is made easier. Currently, this chapter anticipates that staff will review the applicable roster and pull at least three names off for a given project. The changes reflect two things. First, that we would do notice to contractors on the small works roster via e-mail. Second, with the ability to notify by e-mail, we would change the requirements from notifying three to notifying everybody on the roster for each project. Each business can then decide if they want to submit more information to the City to attempt to get a particular contract. This has another effect beneficial to the City. By notifying each contractor on the list for each contract, the City would no longer need to exclude contractors that submitted bids recently to meet the rotation requirements in state law. If all of the contractors know of the opportunity, then the City need only pick the lowest responsible bidder. Lastly, the City will post a list of all contracts awarded under SVMC 3.50 on the City website. Please make sure to identify any issues you would like clarification on for the study session. OPTIONS: Direct staff to make changes to the proposed code amendments; direct staff' to prepare an ordinance incorporating the changes identified. RE COMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to move forward with drafting an ordinance incorporating the changes discussed. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney ATTACHINIENTS: Proposed draft changes to SVMC 3.3 5, 3.40, 3.45 and 3.50 Chapter 3.35 CONTRACT I T I TIiOR1TY Sections: ~`.(1U~ Ucf~ttitiuns 3.35,010 Contract award from small works roster. ;>A50 Rules and policy. 3?5.005 Definitions. "Change orders and requests for additional %orl:" means n reguest (additional Formatted: IndmL tuna kw.. 0.W ices inhere there are chtmod conditions, a rruuirtrCrnt that exTm wnr - Lscrvice be ,Erv perfed. or such ether circumstances that necessitate a mgdlicataon to the contract. The scope of the work. tmcurcment or sen ice ma, be modifio to kn,e the best intereg of the City. Lxtra «ork rnar be ordered bN the cite mangier in order to accomplish the pu se and intent of the cont= with the Cite. titanaeer" tricans the city manaret or desicnee 335.010 Contract irtthurit~eward eo+st ef4n~►fi~snnlcr. 1 _ au ~ae~irtet,t t►r pet4s4ia~ wcs lufim_'Ihc cits manager is auihprizcj to enter into contracts contract fn ification-s or change erg wi tout tin Council arvros•al when the as restate amount of the cgntract and all con= amendments or change of g do not gNcred x200.000. 1{r. re.r:rr ~:t. cuntr ict arrrn 1; tent and or chance order in excess Of the cih ina r > ::utite~rits >ha.l -equirr prier = prm%al :it the City- Council In addition to the authority contained herein on cQn is for N%hich prior Cite Cat nci 40roval is reunited and rt?ctitird, the citN• mgagrr5~tLall have authority to cxft- t aft amendments or change orders NOi-ch. when agareLwed- are lees than frveltenyrfreero•rivenr percent of the original contract amnunL or up to x200.000. whichc%cr is less. 3?~ -k ANC tfal - ' saptrr-_ . _ atitc^ r c~►girfca~ri stsiftwWw_ see. ice Foeiskic-ii af~ic -.•tn~., it t rrti:zh~ c~H'~-liar;►ts~=r4c'~-izLr-j~fitF~,Y-:r=-; 5-u~st~+c3r-iK4l tr*~trE-ifi~.•- •t•~,ct Formatted: runt: 11 pt E) z__;c fofd in ar 335.050 Rules and policy. The city manager may develop rules, policies, and procedures to implement this chapter.." IeJ FUlr -1ic ,i prct~~i►a:rt`e t3~ . a _ . ~ - Chapter 3.40 CON 1'RAC F PURL I I ASE S Sections: ' 4~• 0.01p Definitions. 3.40.020 Administration. 40 ; Local vendors. 3.40.040 Competitive bidding--r blic%%orks. 3.40.050 Exemptions to competitive bidding requirements. 3,4 0.060 Prohibited practices. 149.070 Disposition of public property. 3.40.010 Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, the terms used in this chapter shall have the following meanings: "Adequate appropriation balance" means budgeted ftumds are still available in the fund "Bid" means an offer submitted by a bidder to furnish sr n ices. I.e' r, supplies, materials, goods, equipment and other property in conformity with the specifications, delivery terms and conditions, and other requirements included in the invitation forbids or otherwise required by the City. _'tii.~ h~}i~~i" r_~ ~ ft:~r~.l ;~r ~~tlr~ r u~~roPri;ste `cllllity s; agprotiei!_in ad, ~mnce by tlme Cttti'= "Bidder" means a firm or individual who regularly maintains a place of business. transacts business, solicits business or maintains an inventory of merchandise for sale in, and is registered or licensed by, the City-m- S-p a9-Val: _4. "Bidding" means the procedure used to solicit quotations on price and delivery from II prospective ~suppliers of ntractual scr~ ii_ccss.materials, goods, equipment, and other City 1 Prop u t~ "Capital 1311LLW.LL~.~rmmt~tltuC.11111 j7LilLLsS. - „~''~i' ;t b,-- "Capital equipment" means any equipment of the City having an initial value of S5000.00 or more and an estimated useful life of three or more years. ..City Manager'_jLiGm_jhg city manaccr or dcsirnec. FonvutrW:laser: Fmrs Imi o.W "City rroucrty" mf&ns Inv item 2f real or personal nropertv o%% med by the C it~•_ Forwwrtftd: Font: I 1 Pt Revisions-too Ours mint' falie Piss 2 of 12 "Contractual services" means professional and general service contracts to accomplish a particular project or service. A4jIa _ ;kv-_R! ans-tom •E••f 0 F rt»L,: r- ; w~;e•~ by :b~~:-~ "Purchase order" means a document used to authorize the encumbrance of City funds toward the purchase of supplies, materials. equipment and other property. "Purchasing agent" means the finance director or designee u ha %ill gur-, .c ufl?1: . nrn sccriais_ t-Quipment.wid ot'i;rpror+rn% can bchall'of the Ciraffy re "Requisition" means a standard form providing detailed information as to quantity. description, estimated price, possible vendors, fund account, signature and other information neccssary to make purchasing decisions. "Responsible bidder" means a bidder who has proven by experience or information furnished to the satisfaction of the city manager r_ t-_- Wit-' ~ a that current financial resources, production or service facilities, service reputation and experience arc adequate to make satisfactory delivery of supplies of acceptable quality, equipment. or contractual services and who has not violated or attempted to violate any provisions of this policy. 3.40.020 Administration. Under direction of die finance director, the purchasing procedure shall be administered in accordance with this chapter and other applicable laws. The finance director or designee(s) shall have the responsibility to: A. Administer and maintain the purchasing system according to the rules and regulations established or authorized by applicable ordinances and statutes. B. Coordinate the negotiation, purchase and disposition of all City supplies, materials and equipment in consultation with City staff. C_ Sock to obtain competition by bidding or negotiation on all City purchases. D. Prescribe and maintain such administrative policies, procedures and forms as are reasonably necessary to implement this chapter. E. Coordinate the inspection of all City-purchased equipment to assure conformance with specifications. F. Ensure that bidders' lists, vendors' catalog files and other records needed for the efficient operation of the purchasing system are maintained- (3. Maintain the property inventory and fixed asset s}-stems of the City. H. Determine with appropriate City staff the need for any routine preventive maintenance contracts on various pieces of equipment, and to establish and maintain said maintenance contracts. 1. Periodically prepare a comprehensive list of surplus, worn out or obsolete City- owned equipment Items which cannot be w%cd or reassigned to another department shall be recommended for disposal at a public auction. 348.030 LeeM vcaders= 3.40.040 Competitive bidding - publicw orks. Formattnd: FonL 11 pl 3 t- I DRAF When the cot of a public %%orl. iJ(7;'~1C~!IL`-! 4.1Wi e ' i is estimated to exceed S25,000, and uhcrr the small work-, ntvicecs in SVMC is not uccd, the following competitive bid process shall be used: A. Publication of Notice. Sczl_J bids_ iaf 1*c in%itcJ bN i s!nelc publication in a newnroat.,,--r of -gencral dNulation 4 least fifteen das5 before the date and time set for ooeninQ :uch lids and shall include an estimate of the probable COSL toglether a ith as description of the wo&- - . sing1F _ aft s~ 1%;,t •r~I~cLtyreofp+_rt~h*:±4trbe4"dt- 4ttci~.~(' all al_e fK net t Of AJW- L4U--' rife] }M~}`}!i` ~1}At`t'.-~l~t• fri-tk' AIVA }2!r}tf ~11~ t13N!ttff15 !a be pufti`hase~ and shall state that planstspecifrcations may be obtained from the City. and_ (n,:lude the manner, place, date and time for submitting a bid to the City. Ptc c itN clerk, =hall ai,o ~c yt nt rite of the reaucKi in a uhfi~ lace. B. Rejection of Bids. The fmance director may reject, without cause, any and all bids and may re-advertise for bids pursuant to the procedures heroin described. If no bids are received, the finance director -•F1 a, of 1,he eit~, , may negotiate the purchase with a vendor at the lowest cost possible to the City. C. Performance Bonds. Before entering into a contract, the a!tN fitaJtutrtinar,cr dircctor may require a performance bond in such amount as is reasonably necessary to protect the best interests of the City and to ensure complete, proper, and full performance of the contract. A performance bond shall be requited on all public works construction ,mci Jc Projects~x; '-t forth itt Rck%* 19.08,0! 0 , 0)Q~3s adupL,:d or D. Bid Bonds. The rmancc director may require as a condition of bidding a bid bond OF ai 4-7V+'-._'. °l. !-1i-u 0.1-fe4-in the amount of five percent of the bid amount 144. Such bid bond shall be required on all formally bid public works construction projects, cued shell be duc at -•uch time a; the bid is ,u[,;n;ttcd to the 1~1 Lt. When the contract is let, all bid bonds shall be returned to the bidders except that of the successful bidder, which shall be retained until a contract is entered into and a bond to perform the work furnished as provided above. If the successful bidder fails to enter into the contract in accordance with the bid a=td fi-im :-1.41 -.i-within 10 days from the date at which the bidder is notified of bid award, the bid bond shall be forfeited. L. Award of Bid. Except as otherwise provided herein, the City will accept the bid of the lowest responsible bidder. F. Award to Other Than Low Bidder. When the bid award is not given to the lowest rr,non~i l4-bidder, a full and complete statement of the reasons shall be prepared by the finance director and placed in the City file relating to the transaction. 3.40.050 Exemptions to competitive bidding requirements. The following types of purchases arc exempt fi-om competitive bidding requirements: A. Soto Source_ Purchases which by their nature ate not adapted to competitive bidding: such as purchases-which ate clearly and legitimately limited to a single source, - and contracts to repair equipment owned by the City which may be more efficiently accomplished by a certain person or firm with previous experience on the equipment. 'with t<srmansd:.Fmr L~1lNlbt~ rw Rumen Fonnatt mk Font Pdault) Times Nrw Ptrnan rvrmattuk Font (Ddaulq rend 1 Nrw 0.rxnan Formattad: Font: t t pt ~7 a 13. Special Facilities or Market Conditions. Purchases involving special facilities or market conditions that generally relate to acquisition of unique facilities that may be specially manufactured or not otherwise generally available. Special market conditions may require immediate acquisition based upon a favorable offer, including, but not limited to, liquidation sales, public or private party offers and similar circumstances where the acquisition can be obtained at below market value. W iefe 'i C-4%, l+r aqutfe rk;- sek ur`_ c-ti~-- t`Ltfit;i '*Stiflt' 7'9-~C~(~tLlt ttife"t ' ^1 L~ < 1"tC city manager shall have nreviousiv adopted written Dolicin, %%hich require ~cnirig forth the contract and factual basis f;-)r _thk ekcn-,r1rinn. which_ muc-_thcn be recorded and_aren to public ins~~t~n C. Auction, Closeout, Bankruptcy Sales. If it is determined that supplies, materials. or equipment can be purchased through public auction, closeout sale, bankruptcy sale or other similar sale at a cost below the market cost, the finance director they authorize said purchase(s) i j art, S2m.O6o 1 i0. D. Exchanges. 'Ilse City may by agreement exchange supplies, materials or equipment with other public agencies. E. Interlocal Agreements in Letting of Contracts for Commodities. F-q -P O! or Services. The city manager may enter into joint purchase agreements with any and all other public agencies within the state for the purchase of any commodity_tnjn?rmcnt or service as permitted by state law, where it is determined by the cit. manager to be in the best interest of the City. F. Emergency Purchases. In the event that an emergency should arise after office hours, which emergency requires immediate action on the part of the City department involved for the protection of the best interests of the City, or should such a situation arise on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday and where it is not possible or convenient to reach the city manager, any necessary purchase shall be made by the City department for which the purchase is necessary. The purchase shall be reported to the finance director at 0--- t+r~-t-4=-the next business day. Publication notices may be waived for emergency purchases as provided by law.+ "vvrr, aE~:t~~ rii. f•?~-~ =wi,t ~~t,~. tt=ate r~~lt-a-fT*ri tai-i-~ta~t~:s;rn~ G. Petty Cash. The finance department may maintain a petty cash ch tnge fund of up to S 1,~1 X00 to help eliminate the issuance of purchase orders and claims vouchers for small items needed immediately from vendors not having open purchase orders. No single petty cash purchase shall exceed S-i 1110.00. e;cepi rtt;ef ee t oz-. All requests for petty cash funds or reimbursement of petty expenditures shall be reconciled by a receipt or paid invoice- ~A-iit! with a completed petty cash form. Reimbursements and reconciliations of petty cash funds shall be made within 30 days of the transaction. No personal checks shall be cashed out of the petty cash fund. H. Real Property. Acquisition of real property is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements set forth in this chapter. Upon approval of the city council, the city manager shall be based upon a fair market value appraisal of the property. Thc City shall not pay more than fair market value for any real property, except with prior city council approval, or except as may be approved by the Washington State Department of Transportation on behalf of the City for road construction projects. Formatted: font: 1 i pt ins tnsun?tag;na ttill sti._ Pace 5.JLU IDRA 1. -bases sev-%em - iheF than en&eer;nS and i;eetHul #+9 belwern X00 and S35;000 4e pw- .ta !KH shall a%% ar4ed to the lo% asp.-.isiblebijdeF. Non-public cork purchases or contnigs j~ scrxim, lion-aublic work Purchases or contracts for services arc not cubic ty a femp corrw itis;_ bidding Process, At least twice per year, the City shall publish in g new=paper of peers! circulati9n a notice of the existence of vendor lists for purchases of u lies,Mptfrt'ali a 2ed s Qr e~tuipmrm and solicit the names of vendors for the li'~ jrs City shall a blish by rmlution a MprAurc for sczuring lclcphone or uTitte:t auotati4ms, or both, from at least three different vendors whenever psssible to ensure a mnmtitiye Price is established and for awarding the ccmtracts forlherurr_ l)w o any materials. eauinment. supplies, or services to the lowest resLinsibic bidder as defttil in SVMC 3.50.040(C). Immediately after the a%kNA is made, die bid_quotmians obtained shall be rc~c •rdc . octt tQ blic irltLectiy~rt aitd hall bq axailahle by telephone inquire. A contr:ct i~~ ardrd rursuant to this -uhsection need not he advertised. 3.40.060 Prohibited practices. The following types of purchasing practices are hereby prohibited and may result in disqualification of the bid: A. Collusion Among Bidders. Any agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders to either buy or sell or fix prices in restraint of free competition. Such bidders may be subject to exclusion from future bidding with the City when determined by the finance director to be in the best interest of the City. B. Disclosure of Formal Bid Contents. Any disclosure of information contained in the sealed bid prior to bid opening. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, all bids submitted by bidders taking advantage of any information revealed contrary to this section shall become null and void. C. Gratuities. In accordance with high standards of behavior, the acceptance of any gift or gratuity in the form of cash, merchandise or any other thing of sib it+&~value by an official or employee of the City from any vendor or contractor, or prospective vendor or contractor. D. Employee-Owned Businesses. Obtaining City goods or services from businesses in which City officials, employees or their immediate ramify members have a majority ownership interest or otherwise exceed the "interests" described in NW-trtKc W4213 R". iai"aadSupplks_MW-Giiya"uiriztgti or I&M-4cm--for any private party. or selling its materials or supplies to City ofCiciaN. employees, or the public except when said materials have been declared surplus and disposed of as provided herein. 3.40.070 Disposition of pubfieCity property. Fwmsttca rat: II arc rot-fteCin property shall be disposed of in the following manner: A. Definition. property" as defined herein means any property or equity interest in real or personal property held or owned by the City. B. Surplus Property. I he dcc "'lo 1 io Al i igrL r.ur],~U- ~llu11 :-51 ~~~Itr\ rrh !h:: cite council. Upon recommendation of athc , = ez'tc~ the finance director 11Le C_ =itv Counc it may declare property surplus upon one or more of the following criteria: 1.. he City has or anticipates no practical, efficient, or appropriate use for the property. 2. The purpose served by the property can be accomplished by use of a better, less costly, or more efficient alternative. 3. The purpose served by the property no longer exists as determined by a change of policy or practice. 4. The property is damaged, inoperable or obsolete and the cost of repairing the same is uneconomical or impractical. C. Sale of Property. f llu~~int oa=sa c ,,t_.1 re "Iuiion 1-,~ the oc-\ council d lgri prc!.?crr. Fthe finance director is authorized to sell surplus property in the following manner: 1. Upon a finding by a department director that the property is surplus to City use, the finance director shall provide notice of potential disposition to other City departments. If any department director desires to acquire and use the proposed surplus property, the property may be transferred to the requesting department director, or other authorized representative. 2. If no request for use of proposed surplus property is received, the finance director may proceed to dispose of the same by public auction. bid. or other method of sale on terms deemed to be in the best interest of the City. 3. Surplus personal property which is unsellable because of obsolescence, wear and tear, or other reasons may be dismantled, if necessary, and sold as scrap. Surplus personal property which has no marketable value or use may be discarded as refuse 4. If the proposed surplus property is real property. notice of the proposal to declare the same surplus shall be given to the city council. 5. l lie 2lcti 1-ri 3its±ttt4 t-r± ~!3f ~2~ ie*~ I r c-pe,-i- l «e+fk~1 If the city council declares the real property as surplus, the finance director shall secure a market value appraisal of the property and proceed to sell the same by public auction or through the formal bidding procedures the city manager deems to be in the best interest of the City. D. Trade of Real Property. Real property may be traded under the following conditions: 1. If the finance director determines that the disposal of real property declared surplus under this section could realize greater benefit to the City through consideration other than cash, the finance director may invite prospective purchasers to tender consideration of cash and property. Upon receipt of a bid tendering consideration in kind, and prior to accepting such-bid,-the fnwmedirectorshall -fnuke a ,report setting forth the benefits of such a transaction. This report shall be made to the city council at a regular council meeting and the reportshall be open to public inspection. 2. Before accepting any bid containing in-kind consideration, an adequate appraisal must have been made by a quulificd independent appraiser. Formatted Font: I. t pt tAF 3. If the city council fords that the bid containing the in-kind consideration has more value or benefit to the City than any other bid submitted, the finance director may accept the bid containing in-kind consideration. E. Lease of Public Property. When specifically provided for in the City budget, the city manager c ~ may authorize the lease or sublease of any property, including real property, under such terms and conditions as the city manager may deem desirable, fair and appropriate, either by use of negotiations or bidding in the best interest of the City. Leases of real property shall not be granted for a period of more than foe years, unless otherwise authorized by the city council. Chapter 3.45 ARC111TECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES Sections: 3.45.010 Architectural and engineering services. 3.45.020 Procurement of architectural and engineering services. 3.45.030 Emergency and limitation. 3.45.005 Definitions. _ Formatted: Indent: Fast line: 015• "Architectural and engineering senices" meets professional services rendered by arty Berson, other than as an emplovee of the City, contracting to perform gahAh* within the sc 2g of the general definition o yrofeg4inalpractice in RCW 18.48. 18,43, or Fonawttedi Fort- %a Bold dessgtl_ - ;Cif Manage" means the gins manager or Formatted: Font: Wet Bold ;consultant" means any pMoRprlvidingpra(miunLtl_s_••_:~.';.., .~,r - emalovee of the agency for %%hich the sen ices are yrovidS& 'Person' means am indi% iduaL oremization, aoup- association, partnership. tlfnl. 101I1i l[RiUfC. CL Oriitlyll. or 3n\ ombinafionthe%sof - _ FoneetEedi Indent First line: 0.2S• 3.45.010 Arcbitectural and engineering services. Annually, or ar-A in response to specific projects or work _.t%_•rt_ orih_h; the City shall encourage, through notice published in a newspaper of general circulation. architectural and engineering firms to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data which can be used to select firms that provide services to the City. The qualifications and data shall be maintained in the office of the city clerk and be available --torpublir ittspecdon - - - 3.45.020 Procurement of architectural mad engineering services. Formatted: Fort: 11 Dt itevicinnc to rurrlusirlr rwrf i:. P~~e kof 12 list. gated under 3.45.010 above based on the MfoTT-,inon that has'ken_:uhmined ,n rc-,toonse to the annual yuhlicatitm. B. For co,7t-:_, is o% -.r S1 OO.t:K►0 the Citv shall. -gat least I ~,O days prior to contracting for architectural or engineering services, <#< publish a notice stating the specific project or scope of work or announce generally the category or type of professional services required. The notice shall contain the name and address ofa City representative who can provide information and details on the request for qualifications or request for proposal. RC. Afler Il'e W--:~a471te City shall review the current statements of qualifications on file with the city clerk, :md or rs .ti ell the statements submitted in response to the notice as n r. be rccui,rd b% ~-cctww, ~;,,J f3, and shall conduct discussions with one or more firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods for furnishing the requested services. The City may request interviews and presentations from firms. C-D. The City shall select the most highly qualified firm to provide the services based upon the criteria set forth below and in the request. The evaluation criteria includes: 1. The ability of the firm to provide the requested services; 2. The scope of work or methods to furnish the services; 3. Qualifications, experience and references; 4. Performance under previous contracts with the City; and 5. Such other information as deemed relevant. After identification of the most highly qualified firm, the City shall request a fee proposal from the firm and thereafter proceed to negotiate a contract at a price which is determined by the City to be fair and reasonable. In making this determination the City shall evaluate the estimated value of the services, the scope, complexity and nature of the request. If the City is unable to negotiate a fair and reasonable price for services, negotiations shall be terminated and another firm shall be selected in accordance with the above process. When the parties have reached a fair and reasonable price,.snd ,_'.vet,dinL: upon t11C :Illh~!snI '.`t 1.'C on '•.ict, the city council -'r , It,, rnanj_kr shall review the contract for appf saautt,c ri: ~ts~,,t. During the negotiation process the selected firm shall not contact any member of the city council to discuss the fee for services unless otherwise authorized. The City reserves the right to cancel any request for qualifications or proposals. The request shall not be deemed an offer of contract nor shall any firm be entitled to recover any cost associated with preparing a response. 3.45.030 Emergency and limitation. Nothing contained herein shall limit or prevent the City from procuring architectural or engineering services in the event of an emergency. 'ibis chapter shall be expressly limited to the-professional services identified herein. Chapter 3.50 SMALL WORKS ROSTER Foa n atted. Front: a r pt 9 I DR.k Sections: 3.50.0 10 Small works roster. 3-50.0.0 Creation of separate rosters. 3-50.03 Maintenance of roster. 330.040 Use of roster. 3.50.010 Small works roster. t:y?rr + er~`~i -•-r k~ i_ hcd I~f the • . {xa G. {kt en=hec ii+: 4-=The city clerk >h a i l i n:3 in a small works roster comprised of contractors who (1) have requested to be on the roster, and (2) are property licensed or registered to perform contracting work in the state of Washington. 'Ilse small works roster may be used in lieu of formal sealed competitive bid procedures to award contracts for public work where the estimated cost of the work is 5200,000 or less. 4'onttac'--_ aFO . _-p--__.=.-._ i -ai~xi~t!@ft5:~+4t!<. irt5.3rr1C28f~t1}2r ti~ fir tl~+.~r#~ -"Rte small works rester is created and maintained pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington as now enacted or hereafter amended- 3-50.020 Creation of separate rosters. The City i~~» : -:rti-may elect to establish small works rosters for different specialties or categories of anticipated work with such rosters making distinctions between contractors based upon such specialties or work. 3.50.030 Maintenance of roster. The small works roster shall be maintained as follows: A. At least once per year, the City .~f rral4r► shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of the existence of the small works roster(s) soliciting the names of contractors for such roster(s). 'Me City %:p4:ipt V'..!L•r shall place on the small works roster(s) the names of qualified contractors who respond to the published notice with a request to be included on the roster(s). Thereafter, the City v -s:pc+!,:2tne V,t?4.-shall add to the roster(s) the names of contractors who submit a written request and appropriate records. B. In order to be included on the roster, the contractor shall supply information on a contractor qualification form developed by the City<,I-S- Iiw e-Valller. The contractor qualification form shall include, at a minimum, the name, address, -C-Ma addre;s and phone number of the contractor, the contractor's Wa.ShingtcFn registration number, the contractor's insurance company, the contractor's bonding company and the contractor's :urea or areas of work. 3-50.040 Use of roster. A. 'Rte City "ih may utilize the small works roster when seeking to construct anv public work or improvement with an estimated cost including labor, material, supplies and equipment of S200,000 or less. B. e-,*abh;hed for securing telephone.+rittcn, or electronic quotations from onTrJrlars tin the appropriate small HOri s rosier to ensure dint a camtTetiti%v m .cc is established and to award contracts to the lowest restmnsiblebiddcr. is dcfq 2d in SYNC 3.50.0•t0i Dl Ins irations for auotallu-M shall include an estimate - wem.ttadz Font II vt DRA I the scorn and nature of &,A mi to be tterferm~d a_c A cil arc matcrig~,,~td~uinmrnt to be furnished. Ho« ever, detailed plants and spocificst►c_►_ns need not be included to the imitation. Quotations shall be invited from all apt rot+riatc contractors m the af=12riate - It, small worms rester. #te .-€spe{~er~ea}{ey i Small +N e r46 I;e stefitW _41i 144r$ef on Abe - _ tL - - of the f+ublie to be less than . *id+l trE 4a afl-V pvc in d and-aeture-i*f4he Aefk. ;6 be -tlta+t<#e'getipt$trtt to be_- kjleci _Md the ;iflld Big sett WhefV-z _ L -When awarding a contract for work from the small works roster, the City 4 +~►r ~4~sha11 award the contract to die lowest responsible bidder; provided, however, the City -,:4'-~~ -_zf~V3}ky reserves the right under applicable law to reject any or all bids and to waive procedural irregularities in the bid or bidding process. In addition to price, the City .n ~a 4 shall take into account the following when determining the "lowest responsible bidder": 1. The ability, capacity and skill of tlrc bidder to perform the contract or provide the Bern ice r4N uired The character. intcgri;~ _ rcoutation. iuderncnt, cxr%cricn.c. srna eftic renter of the bidder; - - - ?3. Whether the contractor can perform the required work within the time specified by the City 4 Spokane ~'a►!t~; :t. Quality of the contractor's performance under previous contracts with the City haite am.-or other governmental entity; and I. The previous and existing compliance by the contractor with laws relating to contracts farptsblia vAofl r services with the City •lianr Valley- ltT#rt # fiflOdlef s#►al{ ursi;6 ,tritil l totlteF ~tpp~iute c "-Psl - -Q TRQ~'~i'-i2t -ft>E}it-{ifiitt ctt~tdi~?-~ k~N_' l ~ it~• ~•f .C ~ ~i33ic•-~i`~lt`~'-1}:~'. r~l+l i ,l►~#-f~ ~r~rc~~ i,D. The City t+1-~ Va#v*-may receive bids telephonically. in writing or electronically. The time and duce of receipt shall be recorded to ensure all bids are presented in a timely fashion for review and consideration. After expiration of the time and date for submission of all bids or quotations, the city manager ter-hi=desigr-re shall review the same and either offer a contract to perform the public work or submit the same to the city council for t`l•4*++ nth ~rit~ti: n. ntii # is ::+ai lc b r t +pj e> er a `het{ +t+a+nta eetttiFiing the n nws F _ +r♦ . ivA #~#e +;~~rt< i tl ►~te of~: fff L40 ~re► s Formatted: eau.: 11 pt I DRAFT The ON ship rmy a list of the contracts m%arded under SVMC 3.50 at Itast eM evem ycar. lltc list shall cootain the nnnte of the contractor or vendor awarded the contract. the amount of the conim a hrid&.&critrtion of the tNpc of %%ork performed or itcrna cwrchased under the contract. and the date it was awarded. The list shell also Mate the Incarion where tht hid cuC'u lon5 r r theme- ~:cintr cts :L*Y_1kiilahlc_for u R. ;w-r-I- Lion H. A contract awarded from a small works roster under this chapter need not be advertised in a legal newspaper of general circulation. Formaded: Fa-4: 7 c pt DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of March 15, 2007 1.1:311 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council & Staff From: City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings March 27, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 P.M. [due date Monday, March 191 1. Presentations, Awards: Greenacres Neighborhood Award (pending confirmation) 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Amended 2007 TTP - Steve Worley [10 minutes] 2. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes [5 minutes] 3. Approval of February 27, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes [10 minutes] 4. Proposed Resolution: Spokane Co. Hazard Plan (FEMA) -Darrell Ruby, Sp Co Emergency Mgmt [10 min] 5. C1earPath Contract Approval - Scott Kuhta ] 15 minutes] 6. Uniform Development Code Title 24 -Marina Sukup [30 minutes] 7. Information Only: (1) Department Reports (2) SAC Bylaw Changes [estimated meeting: 80 minutes] April 3, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, March 261 1. TTA Presentation - Roger Johnson (15 minutes) 2. Jail Update-Jerry Brady (15 minutes) 3. Dangerous Do Appeal Process - Cary Driskell (10 minutes) 4. Public Records Ordinance Discussion - Mike Connelly (20 minutes) 5. SAC Proposed Bylaw Changes - Councilmember DeVleming (15 minutes) TOTAi., MINUTES: 75 minutes i April 10, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, April 21 1. Consent Agenda: Claims, Payroll, Minutes 2. Motion Consideration: Snow Plowing Level of Service - John Hohman/Neil Kersten (10 minutes) Wednesday. April 11, 2007- Mayor's State of the City Address Mirabeau Hotel April 17, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session (due (late Monday April 9] 1. Tentative: Sullivan Road PCCP Project - Robert Blegen OVSDOT) (20 minutes) 2. First Quarter CenterPlace Rentals - Mike Jackson (30 rninutcs) 3. Proposed Amended 2007.Budget- Ken Thompson (20 minutes) 4. Barker Road Bridge Update - Steve Worley (15 minutes) TOVOC-N~TTL- 5 minutes April 24, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, April 161 1. PUBLIC DTIARTNG: Proposed Amended Budget - Ken Thompson [10 minutes] 2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 3. First Reading Ordinance Amending 2007 Budget-Ken Thompson 1'5 minutes) : 20 minutes] 4. First Reading Ordinance Adopting Uniform Development Code Title 24 - Marina Sukup I. 5. Proposed Resolution Amending 2007 TIP - Steve Worley [10 minutes;) 6. Admin Report: Street MasterPlan Update -Neil Kersten [15*minutes] 7. Information Only: Department Reports [estimated meeting: 65 minutes] Draft Advance Agendf i 3/15/2007 11:38 AM Page I of 2 Mav 1, 2007,6:00 p.m. Study Session 1. Proposed 2008-2013 TfP - Steve Worley [due date Monday, April 231 (20 minutes) May 8, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, April 301 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes] 2. Second Reading Ordinance Amending 2007 Budget - Ken Thompson [5 minutes] 3. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting UDC Title 24 - Marina Sukup [10 minutes) May 15,2007,6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, May 7] 1. Discussion: Policy Issues Arrived from Planning Commission Recommended UDCTitles (90 minutes) May 22, 2007, Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m. 1. PUBLIC HEAfUNG: Proposed 2008-2013 TIP - Steve Worley 2. Information Only: Department Reports May 29.2007 - DAY AFTER MEMORIAL, DAY - NO MEETING [due date Monday, May 141 (10 minutes) Saturday, June 2, 2007 - Council/Staff Retreat, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Councilmember Denenny's Cabin, 29897 N. Isle View Road, Spirit Lake, Idaho 83869 Tentative Agenda Rents: Funding Options, .Bond issues, 2008 Goals (Valley CDBG Program); Council webcasts June 5, 2007, Special Nfeeting 6:00 p.m. [due date Tuesday, May 29, 2007) 1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes (5 minutes] 2. Administrative Report: UDC Titles - Marina Sukup [20 minutes] Tuesday, June 12, 2007 -No Meeting or Study Session (June 12-15: AWC Cities Conference, Tacoma) June 19, 2007, 6:00 p.m. Study Session [due date Monday, June 11] J June 26, 2007, Regular Meeting. 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, June 181 1 _ Consent Agenda:.P.ayroll~Clain s, Minutes [S-minutes l 2. Proposed Resolution Adopting 2008-2013 TIP - Steve Worley [10 minutes] 3. Information Only: Department Reports OTHER PENDING AIND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/fgEE' TINGS: CDBG Review Noise Ordinance (Construction Activity) Modified Crime Clteck/Crime Reporting Central Valley School District Impact Fee Request Sewer Collection Systems-Neil Kersten Site Locator Sept 27-29,2007: NLC, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Steering Committee Fall Meeting: CenterPlace Accident Statistics along Broadway - October 2007 Adoption of 2008 Budget - October 30, 2007 * estimated meeting time does not include time for public comments] Draft Advance Agenda 3/15/2007 11:38 AM Page 2 of 2