2005, 11-01 Special Regular Meeting
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SPC)KANF YALLE1' CITY COUTiC[L
srFCrAt. M1LFETING #79
Tnesday, Novcmtrar 1, 3005 6:(}0 p.m.
CITY FLAI.L A'1' REDWUOD PLAZA
11707 Faast Sprnguc Avennc, First Ftoor
Counril Reqneats AII Elrctronjc Dcvlcp be Turncd ntYUuring Cauncil 14icrting
CAI.L TO ORDER
INVOCA'1ION
PLEDGE OF AI.i.F.G1r1NCE
ROLI. CAlrI.
AI'PROYAL OF ACFNDA
[N'I'R()DUC'TION UF SPECIAL GL'E5TS A.\D PRFSF:NTATIONS
,Vew F.nrp/n1'ee fntrnctur.trons~ 77nr /tiJeni hY:Yerl Ker.rhvr, CharlnNe I'1'►eger by hen 7'flnmrson
CONIMITTEE. BOARD, L1AISON S[TAINIARY REPORTS
3~i4YOR'S itEf'UR'1':
PLIBI..IC COl1IhN'IEtiTS E-xCZpt w•here indicatcd fielow for "publie comment" this is an opparuinity (or
tter puiilic tu sF►cak «n any topic. Wttea you come to thc lcitcm. pleasc ytatc yuur namc and ndclress fi!r
thr rrcord and limit r,rtznrkx to dircc minulr,,
1. C()1tiENT AC,F.NDA C:unsi;ts of itcros considered routine %thich are aprrovecl :►.s ii gj-ouP. :1
Councifmcmber ma}' remove an item Frorn the Consent Agenda ta be: eonsidercd separatety.
a. Claim Vnuchcrs list datcd 10-24•05, Vouchcts 7833 to 7897. totn1 amaunt $25•1,236,05
h. Mintitrs of Rsgular Council 141ee:tink of Octol)rr 11,2005
c. 11 tnuic; (•f tiliri i~tl i"~~t~ttctl I8, : I>(I~
tiE«' BU4l1EtiS
3. Proposcd Resetution 05-0:3, Arncnding Frc (tcwlution - Ken I110171pson (pubtic cun►meut)
3. Wtution ConsiJerncion: .lppuintment to Lodginiz Ta.K Advisury Cnmmiitcr Mny:?r 1Vilhite
Ipublic cummcntl
Pl'BLIC CUNBIENTS Except «herc ind►cnteci ahovc fi7r "public commcnc" this is an oppottuttity fior
the pubiic to spcalc on un}, topic. Whrn y ou co-mr to the Irctcrn, (1ICa5C` Sfllll` yoitr nnnic 3nd adclress for
the rec;ord and limit remark-s to thrcc miiiuce5.
:LDAiMS'TR.417L'E REPOR'TS:
4. Amc=nding 2005 8udget - Ken ThomPsnn
Pntiminnr3• l,cgistzitivc Agenda [nitial `1'houghts - Mnyar Wilhitc
nTSCUSSiON: Cuitncil Drlihcralitin~ 'fransportation Chaptrr of ihc Dralt C•}fTl(3rcIlCi151%e t'i::n
I-NF(7R'.%tA'TiON UNLl': j!"J:ese ilen:s ►vill ►to1 ht discussed orreporled erpan.J
6. Stormwater Ntunuel -Jahn 1ic71tman
7. Sign Ccxic C.nforccmant - Tom Scholtens
8. Respcrose to I'rev'scaus F'ublic Comnicnt
A D.1 O (1W0f T N'1'
1•'U7 r n'% c( lI f i,1 I 1
Regufur C'r,uncv!,Wcrlrngs Ltrcgenerrdly lreld :nd anJ 4:,, l,:
C'ounci! Slud}' Sessiorr.s aregenera!& /reld P. 3"` and frh Tide,,1a)'s, hegiiiiiiirg <1i 6: Uup.n:.
C)t/rrr Tentative L'pcumtnp AlrrtinrsfEvents:
Tuesdsy, Novrmtxr 8, ?OQS - PLE4SE NOTE: N0 hiFETiNC 1'HA'T y1GHT
Mnndly, Novcmber lQ. 2005, 6-9 p.m., Spcci:►I Council Meeting, Spokanc Vallcy Chun:h u1
I5515 E. 20'b Avenue, Spol:i+ne Vallcry. A-ierting inciudey PUBLIC IiEARING un the Ur.c
Comprchensive Plnn; folluued by Council L)clibccatiLii un the TnuLCportuticin Chnpter oF t:
Drnft Comprchansivc Alnn.
i ucsdny, Novcmbc: 22,2005 - pLEASE NOTE: NO MF.FTING 7'N4T N1GB'I'
Monaay, Nrn•emher 28, 2005, 6-9 p.m. Spcc.in! Counci) AQeeting: Lncntion 'I'a Be netermined
tticsdny, November 29, 2005, Speciul Council Meeting. 5ome tentstive meeting topics incluJe u!`0
Flcaring on the Pmposeci Amendcd 2005 Budget; a Public Ncaring an the 1'arlcs & Rec.resi
'tlaslCrPlatt; C'oeuicil Delibcration un the Transpc.Mntion andlor Land Usc Chaptcr of the D!
Cornprrhrnsivc Plan
`vt)I It E:. I,Ed,%,:du,tk plucin:nE; tu a;trnd Ahc n,:rntis; %+ho cu{uuc »ci;sl a1-,isc.ince co arcummodaic ph}sicsl, hearin~, or ~>~i~er
impafrmcnl.x. plc~sc c:nntnu the C:(h• Clcrk at (SGN14? 1-1 ih141 ~s kiun m ~)ssibk so that artangcmrnts rttxy he madc
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~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 11-01-05 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: x consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ infarmation ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: .Approval of thc FoUowing Vouchers:
BACKGROUND:
VOUCHER L1ST VOUCNER TOTAL DATE Number(s) VOUCI-I;rR
A MOLTN"I"
10-24-2005 7833-7897 $254,236.95 GIZA\tA TO'1"AL $254,236.95
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
. , Approve claims'for vouchers:
BUDGETlFINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Baslington
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
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Bank code : apbank •
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
7833 10114/2005 000197 AIR INC. 94224 EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECK 100.00
Total : 100.00
7834 10/24/2005 000150 ALLIED FIRE & SECURITY A1$37 9128105 Q7RLY BILLING FOR MONITORING 111.00
A1837 9/30l05 QTRLY BILLING FOR ELEVATOR M, 65.10
Total : 176.10
7835 10124/2005 000335 AL70N'S TIRE INC. 6-9375 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 27.13
6-9509 ' - VEHICLE SUPI'LIES 35.89
Total : 63.12
7836 10l24/2005 000803 AMARO LAW OFFICE INC. 4694 ' . CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 7.50
4695 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 109.50
4703 CODE ENFORG LEGAL SERVICES 15.00
4708 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 27.00
4849 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 155.30
4850 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 189.10
4851 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES ' 80.70
4852 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 17.50
• 4853 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 151.50
4854 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 51.00
4855 CODE ENFORC, LEGAL SERVICES 270.40
4856 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 85.90
4857 CODE ENFORC. LECAL SERVICES 221.93
4858 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 313.40
4859 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 8024
4860 CODE ENFORC. LEGAL 5ERVICES 77.13
, 4861 , CODE ENFORC. LEGAL SERVICES 73.00
, • Total : 1,926.10
7837 10124/2005 000037 AMERICAN LINEN INC. 111488 FLOOR MAT SERVICE 45.34
Tota 1 : 45.34
7838 10/2412005 000135 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION 072351-090905 MEMBERSHIP DUES 423.00
Total : 423.00
7839 10124/2005 000221 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSbC. 672186 ADVERTISING 100.00
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
7839 10/24/2005 000221 000221 AMERICAN PUBLJC WORKS ASSOC (Continued) Total : 100.00
7840 10124/2005 000392 AP[RFECTWEB, INC. 10015 INSUII'E ENTERPRISE ANNUAL SU 1,800.00
Total : 1,800.00
7841 10l24/2005 000030 AVISTA UTILITIES 41006944 , STREEf LIGHTING/SIGNAL POWEF 22,252.93
• Total : 22,252.93
7842 10/2412005 000841 BCI CREATIVE INC. 6920 40634 MAl2KETING & OFFICE SUPPUES 1,127.32
. • 6920 40765 CENTERPLACE ADVERYISING 616.52
' 40765
6954 . 40634 CENTERPLACE MARKETING 8 OFF 678.50
6996 CENTERPIACE Gf2AND OPENING I 8,463.12
Total: 10,885.46 •
7843 10124/2005 000815 BNSF RAILROAD COMPANY 10/5/05 BNSF ' REIMB. DAMAGE TO FtAILROAD CR 2,818.12
Total : 2,818.12
7844 10124/2005 000907 BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPPLY 18291 CENTERPLACE OPERATING SUPPI 750.13
18738 CEN7ERPLACE JANI70RIAL SUPPI 153.81
18854 OFFICE & JAN170RIAL SUPPLIES 1,324.03
18998 CENTERPIACE JANf70RIAL SUPPI 42.59
19130 CENTERPLACE JANITORIAL SUPPI 569.61
19257 CENTERPLACE OFFICE SUPPLIES - 1,039.00
- Total : 3,879.17
7845 10124/2005 000671 BUILDING PERMITS LAW BULLETIN BPLB 15188633 ' BUILDING PEF2MITS LAW BULLETI1' 96.7$
, Total : 96.78
7846 10124/2005 000572 CARTER, CAROL 10/07l05 CC Reimb. REIMB, CENTERPLACE MISC. SUPI 53.76
Total : 53.76
7847 10124/2005 000789 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 10/10l05 PR Revolv. REIMB. REC. REVOLVING ACCT. 90.02
Total : 90.02
7848 10/24/2005 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 34304 COFFEE & 7EA SUPPLIES 152.83
Total : 152.63
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Bank code : apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
7849 10/24/2005 000606 COLUMBIA FIBER SOLUTIONS 3856 10/7l05 DARK FIBER LEASE 32.55
• Total: 32.55
7850 10f24/2005 000508 CONOCOPHILLIPS FLEET 870166725509 VEHICLE FUEL 1,221.40
Tota I : 1,221.40
7851 10/2412005 000235 DATA BASE 21957 DOCUMENT SHREDDING SERVICE 45.00
Total : 45.00
7852 10/24l2005 000924 ELLER CORPORATION 10336 40750 REMOVEI'REPLACE ASPMALT ON E 16,130.59
- Total : 16,130.59
7853 10/24/2005 000010 FEDEX KINKO'S OFFICE SERVICES 289700058483 LAMINATE LAYOUT FOR GRAND OI 4.07
- Total : 4.07
7854 101'24l2005 000805 FINANCIAL CONSULTING INC., SOLUTIC 922-2509029 COST ALLOCATION PLAN 5,062.50
Total : 5,062.50
7855 10/24/2005 000071 GOLMAN, SUE 10/10/05 SG Reimb. F2EIMB. FOR CENTERPLACE PICI"U 15.62
Total : 15.62
7856 10124/2005 000410 GRIFFIN PUBUSHING INC. 6332 & A6332 SENIOR CENTER NEWSLE'1-1"ERS 368.85
Total : 368.85
7857 10/24/2005 000505 H& H FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 360 COPIER LEA5E PAYMENT 201.79
• 361 . COPIER LEASE PAYMENT 233.28
362 COPIER LEi4SE PAYMENT 307.06
363 COPIER LEASE PAYMCNT 412.30
_ Total : 1,154.43
7858 1012412005 000934 HEART IN HAND, INC. 09/19105 CenterPlace SALMON FOR CENTERPLACE OPE 70.53
Total : 70.53
7859 10/24/2005 000441 HOME DEPOT COMMERCIAL CREDI7 3077622 CENTERPLACE OPERA7ING SUPPI 24.71
5052078 CENTERPLACE STARTUP SUPPLIE 287.13
- 5080502 CENTERPLACE JANITORIAL SUPPI 133.37
6512749 CENTERPLACE OPERATING SUPPi 444.36
7425559 CENTERPLACE OPERATING SUPPI 1,424.68
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Bankcode: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO ti DescriptionlAccount Amount
7859 10l24!2005 000441 HOME DEPOT COMMERCIAL CREDIT (Continued)
8053450 CENTERPLACE OPERATING SUPPI 126.50
. Total : 2,440.75
7860 10/24/2005 000715 HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 7003-7311-00049347 CENTERPLACE JANITORIAL SUPPI 241.09
' • Total : 241.09
7881 10/2412005 000930 HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 09200503704225 SONY DVOIRECT & SUPPLIES 289.97
Total : 289.97
7862 10/24/2005 000022 INI.AND BUSINESS PF20DUCTS, INC. 53258 CITY PHOTO ID CARD 29.30
53257 , CITY PHOTO ID CARD 16.28
Total : 45.58
7863 10124/2005 000117 JOURNAL NEWS PUBLISHING INC. 26718 ADVERTISING 96.35
26740 ADVERTISING 39.00
Total : 135.35
7864 10/2412005 000931 MADSEN MITCHELL EVENSON, & CONR 2005-341 ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DES 500.49
Tota I : 500.49
7865 10/24/2005 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 15897 TAXTOOLS S0F'fWARE RENTAL 341.63
15927 TAX AUDIT PROGRAM 77,61
Total : 419.24
7866 1012412005 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER COMPANY,9I29/05 Modern EI@c STREET LIGHTING POWER/WATEF 8,153.41
Total : 8,153.41
7867 10/24/2005 000344 NFPA NFPA subscription SUBSCRIPTION 633.45
. Total: 633.45
7868 10124/2005 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP INC. 55$52 40741 CUSTOM ORDER STAMPS 108.39
' 40741
• Total : 108.39
7869 10124/2005 000193 NORTHWEST CMRISTIAN SCHOOL INC November 2005 Rent NOVEMBER 2005 REN1' 24,446.07
Total : 24,446.07
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Bank code : apbank
VoUchcr Date Vendor Invoice PO # QescriptionlAccount Amount
7870 10124l2005 000058 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, ASSOCIATE A500163 9l29/05 EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS 404.00
. Total : 404.00
7871 1012412005 000652 OFFICE DEP07 INC. 307103704-001 OFFICE SUPPLIES 10.87
307231385-001 40723 OFFICE SUI'PLIES 197.37
• 307995676-001 40730 OFFICE SUPPUES 1,398.09
- 40730
' 307995679-001 40730 OFFICE SUPPLIES 16.89
40730 '
348019049-001 40729 OFFICE SUPPLIES 260.28
308114988-001 40730 OFFICE SUPPLIES 19.57
308217861-001 OFFICE SUPPLIES 17.87
308525802-001 40730 OFFICE SUPPLIES 224.77
309152403-001 OFFICE SUPPLIES -10.87
Total : 2,134.84
7872 10/24/2005 000307 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER 09130l05 State STATE REMITTANCES 54,421.82
Total : 54,421.82
7873 10/24/2005 000691 OLSTEN INC. 61878709 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 580.00
61859814 l'EMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI • 580.00'
' Total : 1,160.00
7874 10/24/2005 000899 ONEEIGHTY NETWORKS 496635 T-1 CIRCUITS 825.75
Total : 825.75
7875 10/24l2005 000453 PERCY'S CAFE AMERICANA • 10003 CATERED BI.ACK TIE EVENT AT CE 1,821.77
• Total : 1,821.77
7876 1012412005 000119 PIP PRINTING INC. 1330031771 40762 NOTICE OF INSPECTION WBELS 956.66
. Tota I : 956.66
7877 10124l2005 000494 PRO PEOPLE S7AFFING SERV INC. 5,986 TEMPORA(ZY EMPLOYMEN7 SERVI 1,001.95
5,987 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 565.60
6,200 TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVI 565.60
• •Total : 2,133.15
7878 10/24/2005 000322 QWEST 509-921-6787 5118 TELEPHONE CMARGES-MIRABEAU 42.11
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Dato Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
7878 10l24/2005 000322 000322 QWEST (Continued) Total : 42.11
7879 10/24/2005 000024 RESOURCE COMPUTING INC. 36897 fT SUPPORT/CENTERPLACE PROJ 6,537.12
36898 IT SUPPORT/SERVER MAIN7ENAN4 2,387.00
Total : 8,924.12
7880 10/24/2005 000341 RICOH CORPORA710N • 05118397454 COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT 246.30
05118397891 COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT 412.30
05118417073 . COPIER RENTAL PAYMENT 238.70
Total : 897.30
7881 10/24J2005 000702 RISK MANRGEMEtJT 9/30J05 Jury Ins. JURY INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE 11.59
. Total : 11.59
7882 10124/2005 OOOOCrt SCHIMMELS, GAFtY ' 10111f05 GS Reimb. REIMB. TFtAVEUMILEAGE SCHIMM 356.34
- Total: 356.30
7883 10/24/2005 000297 SCHOLTENS, TOM 09127l05 TS Reimb. REIMB. PARKING 5.00
09127l05 TS Reimb. REIMB. TRAVEL/MILEAGE 338.89
9127/05 TS Reimb. REIf1AB. 7RAVEIJMILEAGE 26.02
Total : 369.91
7884 10l2412005 000230 SPOKANE CN1Y AUDITORS OFC, RECO 10I10105 Rec. fees COUNTY RECORDING FEES 696.00
Total : 696.00
7885 10/24/2005 000710 SPOKANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 24087 SCBA.Oriskell 2005-2006 DUES 85.00
Total : 95.00
7886 10/2412005 000700 SPOKANE COUNTY PARKING, ENFORCE 09130105 Juror Paric. JUROR PARKING CHARGES 43.61
' Total : 43.61
7887 10124/2005 000308 SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTING, ATl 9/05 Pros. Attomey CRIME VICTIMS COMI'ENSATION F 742.71
Total : 742.71
7888 10/24/2005 000323 SPOKANE COUNTY UTILITIES 1011105 Sewer charge SEWER CWARGES 725.84
Total : 725.84
7889 10/2412005 000406 SPOKANE REGIONAL CVB 9l30/05 contract TOURISM PROMO710N 11,333.33
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Bank code : apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
7889 10J24/2005 000406 000406 SPOKANE REGIONAL CVB (Cantinued) Total : 11,333.33
7890 10/2412005 000391 SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DIST. #1 9/30l05 Fire Fees FIRE DEI'ARTMENT FEES 10,32023
Total : 10,320.23
7891 10/24/2005 000257 STATE AUDITOR'S OFFICE L56074 STATU70RY AUDIT SERVICES 23,966.11
Total : 23,966.11
7892 10/2412005 000093 7ME SPOKESMAN-REVIEW INC. 42365 9130105 ADVERTISING 738.02
Total : 738.02
7893 10124/2005 000167 VERA WATER & POWER 0002-001425.01 • S7REET POWER LIGHTiNG CHARC 185.38
0004-000755.01 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARG 186.63
001-031971.02 S7REET POWER LIGHTINC CHARC 83.30
001-032805.00 STREET POWER LIGHTINGMIATEF 218.42
0099-000005.00 STREET POWER LIGHTING CHARC 1,714.40
. Total : 2,388.13
7894 10I24/2005 000100 WABO INC. 7800 SCHOLTENS WABO REGISTRATIOI 35.00
Total : 35.00
7895 10/24/2005 000842 WM. WINKLER CO. INC. 059DQ-01 POOL DECKS FOR DIVING BOARD: 9,384.17
Total : 9,384.17
7896 10l24l2005 000089 XO COMMUNICATIONS INC. 0202658472 TELEPHONElDSL & CENTERPLACE 1,581.42
Total : 1,561.42
7897 10/24P2005 000766 YMCA OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST September, 2005 YMCA YMCA MANAGEMEN7 CONTRACT F 11,366.00
Total : 11,366.00
65 Vouchers for bank code : apb2nk Bank total : 254,236.95
65 Vauchers in this report Total vouchers : 254,236.95
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Voucher Date Vendor • Invoice PO # QescriptionlAccount Amount I, the undersigned, do certify under penatty of perjury, '
tha4 the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as descnltied herein
and lhat Ihe claim is just, due and an unpaid obligation against the City of Spokane Valley, and that I am
author¢ed to authenticate and certify to said claim.
' Finance Director DatQ
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AtiNUTE5
City of Spokane Valley .
City Council Rebular iVTeeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
1viayror ti'Vilhice callecl the meeting to order at 6:00 p.rn., and wclcomed everyone to the 76`h meeting
f1 ttendance: ' City .Staff .
Diana Wilhite, Mayor Nina Regor, lleputy City Manager
Steve Taylor, Councilmember Cary lariskcll, Deputy City tlttorney
Dick Iaenenny, Councilmember Ken '1'hompson, Finance Director
Mike DeVleming, Councilmember M.ikc Jackson, Parks &Recreation llirector
Mikc FlaniDan, Councilmember Cal Walker, Police Chief
Gary Schimmels, Councilciiember Tom SeholCen.s, Building Official
Vlike Connelly, City Attorney
Carolbelle Branch, 1'ublic Infonnation Officer
"Bing" I3ingaman, T'f Spccialist
AbseirL• Chris Bainbriclge, Citiy Clerk
Rich .Munsnn, Deputy Ivtayor
INVOCATiQN: Pastor Manuel Tacnning, oPFaunt:ain Ministries „ave the_invocation.
PT..EAGE OF ALLEGTANCE: -Mayor Wilhite led everyone in the Pledge of A.llegiance.
1ZOLL CALL: City Clerk Blinbridge called mll. All councilmcmbcrs were presenl-escept Deputy iMayor
Murisori. It wus• nrovecl, secondecl, and unaniniously agreed arpon to excu,re Deputy Mtry•or Alurison frant
tonigFil's nceeting.
APPROVAL OF AG-ENllA: Vlayor Wilhite pronosed to arnend the agenda by mnving agenda item #5
genda ite►n #9a a„ a council consensus item insCead of a motion consideration. It was inovEtl by
to ao
Courrcilmember 'L'aylor, secoilded by CotnicilrrreinUer Flunigcm, r.rnd wzanimausly agreed to approve tire
anierided agenda crs proposed.
C(a`'1A7TTTF..E, BOARD, LiAISON SUNllVTA12Y 12EPORTS:
Couneilmember Schimmels: reported that Council met with the Board of County Commissioners
approximatety nwo weeks ago; that that meeting's ambitious agettda shrunlc [o lwo or three iliain items,
and that it is anticipated that another meeting will be scheduled soon; that he also attended the STA
(Spokane Teansit Autlaority) Steeri.ng eommittee meeting ]ast week where viable light rail alternatives
were diseussecf. Councilmeuiber Taylo : stated that he attendeci che driental:ion and o-,vnership event for the Spokane
Regional Convention Visitor's Bureau; and thaC he will attend the upcoming Natiooal League of Cities'
Energy and Envirorimental Sub-eorn.mittee meeting. _
MAI'OR'S REPORT: Mayor 4Vilhite reported that she participated in the Walk Across `'Jashington,
along wiili sevcral other Nvalks; ttnd that she anticipates progress in che issue of the City's and County's
cfforts with joint planni.ng.
PUfiLIC CO1VBIENTS: Ivfayor Wilhite invited public comrnents.
Council Meetine: 10-11-05 . Page 1 of5
Approved by Council:
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Chuck I-[afner. 4710 S Woocfruff: Ponderosa: hc spoke of the appearance of fairness in connection with
accepting irt-kind or cash donations toNvard a ca.ncliciate's eampaign; that it appears.Ivir. DeVleminn and
ti1r. Taylor have accepted $500 donations each f'or their campaign from Mr. 1.,ance Dougla.a; that he
realii.es donations src necessary t:o operate an effective election; but that he requests 'Mr. DeVleming and
Mr. T'ayler recuse diem5elves fcom any mceting regarding the Ponderosa community to ensurc there is no
presence of spccial interest or bias. Gail Stiltner, 10119 I: 440' ,Pondcrosa: she shxred some commenis abput how eheir cornmunity feels
concemina the many previous errors made regarding zoning and associated st:udies; she asked council to
carefully consider and not compound errors made already; that if Couneil wants citizens to stay involved,
it is important to honor t.hcm regarding inforination; that clcvelopers have moncy and resources, and
citizens don't have unlimited capital but do have unlimited desire; and that she wants this eouiicil to help
level the playing field iu she doesn't want citizens to feel defeaCed or give up.
vTarQaret Vlort:c, 3220 S Ridgeview Drive; speaking from the viewpoint af a Ponderosa resident and firom
someone*who is technical, she stated that shc has aPh.D 3nd formerly ran large scale systerns for defense;
lhat she feels a good rule to follow is to have data validation; that vli-. Douala,s' system is not valicl and
she questioned why it took so long in the last fire storm to respnnd; that there are now more homes and
t:here is still no safcty evacuation plar► to address their safety; and that safety should be the first coneern,
tollowed by clewelopment.
K.e:ith Stracchino, 10508 Cimmaron: stated that he has livecl there since 1953; that tae has lived through
tliree majpr fire emergencies; and he's concerncd that this is beino pushed tllrough the planning and
pennittion process without re.il concei°n of that tiefect; that the same ehokc points exist now as Iast time .
and he calls on Coiancil to do someihitig constructive and quickly to give them t}ic assurance that emergency egress will be provided.
Bill Gothrnann. 10010 East 48'h in the .Pondcrosa; stated that he ha,s lived dhere since 1972; and lived
through two fires snd ari ice sCorrn, and that he encourages Council to listen to these citizens, and to listen
. from a problem solul.ion point of view and not a political pnint of view; that there is an egress and ingress
problem which the City has noC addressed and which necds to be solved.
Johii Bovd, 4024 S 1 Orrest Meadow Drive, Ponderosa: stated that he feels the Growth Managcment Acc is
a Growtli Mis-m;inagcmenc Act; that he realize.s t}ie problem cannot bL fixECi retroactively; but he wxnts
to advocate for council to apply sCric[ interpretations of thc safety laws and all la-,vs regarciing the GMA.
Janice Cooperstein, 9716 r' 45'1' Avenue: sta[ed that she wrote several let:l:crs regarcling this problem; ancl
that she wrould appreciate couneil's support by appealing wittlin the Hearing Examincr hearing; that she is
clisaEapointed zjncl upset to find ouC they (the neighborhoo(f) arc not supporteci at the ncxt step to appeal as an independent body to the superior court; ancf she asked Council to appear widl diem; she <<isn diseussed
road standards and the need to have at leasc minimum safe standards; she stated that it is noc saF'c to have
less than hvo access roads; adding that lhe Hearing Exaniner ar►d Lhe Cottnty refiised to study the issue;
and that she fnds it difficult tn understand our attorney's position on this.
tifayor Wiltiite invited fur[t►er conunents; no CurCher comments were offered and Ntayor Wi(hite eYpressecl
her thanks for diose people attending and spEdking. '
1. PITBLIC }3EAR,TNG: t'ronosec12006 Budget - Ken Thompson
Mayor VJilhit:e opened the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. and invited Mr. Thompson to give opening
remarks. Mr. Thompsnn ex.plained dhat this public hearing is another opportunity for the public to
c;omment on the budget; and then explained che highlights of the changes in budget. Mayor Wilhite
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~ invitecl public commEnts; no comments were offered and Vlayor Wilhite closed the public heauing at 6:34
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2. CONSF.NT AGENnA Consists of items eonsiderect rouCine which arc approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to he considered separately.
, a, npproval oFLhe Following Vouchers - Mary Baslinoton: .
VOUGHER LIST VOUCHFR TOTAI.. DATE N umher(s) VO UCHER
A.MOUNT
09-27-2005 7672-7718 1 260,171.83
10-05-2005 7719-7763 $59,331.99
GRAND 1'OTAL $1,319,503.82
b. Approval of f'ayroll of September 30, 2005 of $201,526,92 - Jason Fauluer
c. Approva) of Council Study Sessiqn .Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2005
d. Approval of Council Special Uieetuig Minut:es of Septcmber 21, 1005
e. Approval of Council Regulvr Meeting il~linutes of Septembe_r 27, 2005 '
£ Approval oPCouncil St:ucfy Session Mectirig M.inutes of October 4, 2005
It ►vas rrtoved hy Cntatcilnierrlber DeVlemirrg, secoridecl by Couneilmernber Tuylor, uncl un<.rninrously
agreed upon to crpprvvE lhe ConsEnt ubenclGi.
NT~ W BUSINESS
~ 3. Seeoncl Relding Proposed Ordinance 05-028 Adooting I'owers of Initiative and lteferendum - Carv
Driskell
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Cvuncilmember• .Denenny und sECUntlecl, to crmend the lcinguage c1s neces.rrny and approve Urdinrnzce 05-028 adoptiiig 1Tre powers of
inrtiative arrd referertdcmi for the Cin, of Spvkane Valley. Deputy City Attorney Driskell explained the
backsround and required timeline of a<lopting powers of initiative arid referendurn, and explsined that '
Resolut:ian 05-012 was published July l, 2005; that citizens then had an opportunity to file a referendum
to block dlis action if done within 90 days of publication; and that no legally sufFcicnt rcferendum
petition has been File<l. Iv1r. Driskell adcled that no chan?es have been made to the proposed ordinance
since ihe tirst readino. Mayor Wilhite called for public comment. Clark Hagei•, 11717 E. Lvnora Drive
. thanked each cowncilmember for their participation in granting the basic; righes for initiative and .
referendum t:o the citizens. Mayor «'ilhitc invited further public cominent; no further comrnents were
given. Vo1e Gy ttcclarnation: Ir7 Favor: Alavor Wilhite, and Courrcilnaenibers Sclzimrnels, I'crylor,
Denenny, Dc Neming, uncl Flairigan_ Opposed• Afoiie. Abstetriiorrs: None. lvlotion crnried.
4. vlotion Consideration: Arterial .Ltnad Fund/Motor Fuel Ttix Funcl Allocatecf to 5treet Funcl for
Maintenance - Ken Thompson ft was movecl by CoturcilmemGer Flcrrrigan and secnrtded by Cotn:ciln:enrber Taylor that we a!locate
100% of tlie niator vchicle fitel lax- ta -the strEet jundfur ,rtreet nrcrintenance cretivities. Finanee Direcior
- Thompsdn explained that State law required that approximaiely 30% of motor fuel tax reccived by cities
be usecl for capital improvcments on city arterial streets; and that the State legislature recently changed
the law to alloNv cities to spend rnotor vehicle fuel tax on street maintenance andlpr for sh-eet capital
improvements; and that citics could makc the decision based on need; that we will receive apprpximately
$1.7 million in Fiiel tax in 2006; atid that $500,000 of that wQUld have been earmarked for arterial street
~ capital prnjects under the old laNv. Mayor Wilhitc it7vited public cortlment; iio eomments were offered.
Vote by Acclamrltian: I,z Fuvor: AIu}for WilFiite, uncl Couflcilme»rbers Schinarnels, Tcrylnr, Denenny,
DeVlerning, rnrd Flrnligait. Opposed: 1Vone. Abstetitions: t\rone. Motion currietl Council Meeting: 10-1 ]-OS Page 3 of 5
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PUBLIC CO1VIi NTS: vTayor Wilhite invited public commenis; no comments were o:ffercd.
AllNl[NiST17r1'i'1V.E RFPORTS:
6. Economic Develoament Couneil Third Ouartcr Report - Teeesa Saclders Itobin Toth
Teresa Sanders and Robin Toth gave their presentation anci briefly describcd the 2005 priorities and how
thsy were implemented. Council than.ked v1s. Sanders and Toth for dieir repoirt and presentation.
7. Residential vlotorcycle Track - Cary I7riskell Deputy City Attorney Lhiskell explained that sevcral people previously addressed council regarding
operation of an off=road motorcycle cottrse in a residenCial neighborhoocl, and oF lhat aetivity's impact on
the neighbors' quiet enjoyment. Mr. Driskell said that staff provided a meni4randum dated September 27,
2005 to Couneil regardiiig this topic, and that tonight's focus is more specifieally on the nei„hbnrs'
complaints. hlr. 17riskell ex.plaineci that there are scveral approaches to consider, including enf'orcement
of existirig rules, and consideration to ma:e policy or zoning code chanbes. Mr. llriskell also remarked
that a meeti.ng is se;f for tomorrov., nioht behveen legal counsel and severa) neighbors to detennitie what
specifically iS occurrino in tllat neighboi•hood. vlr. Driskell described what measures have been take,n
. previously, including code enforcement responding to complai.nts, visitinp the site, and measuring the decibels (which did not rise above allowed levels). Mr. Driskell explained that staff did not look at this
situation as a eomplaint about loud, continuous noise which would have unreasonablc affects on
neighUors so they would not be able to enjoy their property; and that while that was an en-or, a cure needs
to be established. iVlr. llriskell said th'at spec;ific data will be collectecl to deCermi.ne if this isstie gives rise
t:o an order or riotice of violation; and if so, staff wil) process the niatter as is normally done under the
nuisance code. lbfr. Driskell slatcd that if a violation has been found to have occurred, the properly owner
will be notified in writing to'give them ample opportunit), to stop the activity. Anotlier point to consider, ,
M:r. llriskell addecf, is that the currenl zoni.ng codc docs not list off roacl tr►otorcycle use as a prohibitecl
activity; and Council may wAnt to consider if this activity should be permitted in any zone, or restricted
during certain daytime hours; and if changes do accur, such changes could be implemented in a phased-in
pcriod qf six tq twehre months. Mr. Driskell said further that staff needs to examine die fi-equenc_y
impact, and the dw-ation to see if it (the activity) rises to a level of violation. •
Council/stiiff discussion ensucd regarcling subjectivc detenninatioos, zoniug issues, special events,
cAndiliontYl uses, anc1 the nuisanee ordinanee. Mr. Driskell sflict ctiat statT' will review specifie evidenee
provided by neighb4rs at the meeting tomorrow rcgsrding dunition, impsct, snd frcquenc}; and staff will
then detei7nine if a notice and order should.be issueci; addi.ng that he feels a detennination on this iss«e
could be made wiihin aboui ttivo weeks; and at that tiine, he wil) present a bullet-Jist of possible remedies
rather than a drafl orclinance. Mr. lariskell explained ehai a lcttcr was'srnt out cn neighban, but they
interpreted that as the C:ity giving t.hem the run-around. M:r. Driskell said the let:ter was not a fortn letter
but a letter he discussed with code enforcement, because if staff is going to examine this issue fiirther for
possible violations, there must exist a record of'evidence addressing frequency, duration, and impsct, and
that is what thst letter was trying to elicit. It was determined that this issue will be placed on the
Taecember 6 council agenda.
H. Itecent [7etitions: 1-1earing Examiner's Deeision Re arding Ponderosa Ridg
_e Uevelopment - Mil:e .
Connelly .
City Attorney C:onnelly said Uhis agenda item i5 to further eYplain the pending litigatinn as a result of
Spokane County's Flearing Exanliner approving the 1'onderosa Ridge Develapment located snuth of our
Cicy; that t1ic matter was appealed to the Superior Court with the City of Spokane Valley named as a
party. lvfr. Co«nelly explained that the plat is a decision by the County concerning property located in the
Count_y; diat we have no authority to approve or disapprove this particLilar plat; that fire safety issues were , .
identified and condiYions imposed by the Fire District #3, whieh has jurisdiction over the property. 1-te
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stateci tfiat the City of Spokane Valley has an interest in this propcrty and has been invnlved in the process
~ since the beginning. Mr. Connelly said that the pending appeal is a record appeal before the Superior
Court, and that the court reviews the record and does nqt generally subSlituCe its opinion i'or the Hearing
Exarrlincr's recommendation but will only hetir what the HGaring Lxaminer has already heard; that Nve are
a party in this pending action; that we intend to eontinue to moniCor the issue to insure the areas nf
emphasis wouldn't be eroded by some fashion as the case prob*resses; adding that the recorci will have to
be finalized November 23. Attorney Comlelly explained tliat the Superior Court Judge could uphold,
reversc, or remand the aecision as a decision contrary to Iaw and senti it back. rn response to
Councilmember Taylor's question coneerning any councilmember's apparent conflict of interest, Mr.
Connelly stilted tliat campaigns are not basis 'for appearance of faimess issues; that the statutGS are very
speciFc and this c.annot be a violation of the appearance of fairness docCrine. Mr. Corwelly added that a
. court decision concerning the Hearing 6xaminer's decision will likely occur in ea.rly 2006, which could
subsequently be zippealed. .
iMayor Wilhitc called for a recess aC 7:20 p.m. and reconvened the mccting at 7:30 p.m.
9. Finmicial Marinement Policies - Ken ThompSOt1
Finance Dircecor Thompson expla'tned the history of the policies proposed by the iriterim staff, which
wenl to the 1"inance Corrimiltee and was approvred by that comrnittee; that tlie attached recommende(i
changes are now presented for formal adoption consideration. After brief counci] discussion; it was
Council consensus to place this matter on the October 18 conscnt agenda. .
9a (previouslv #5 Motion Consideration) Changed to "cQuncil consensus" Comprehensive P1an Qrder
17eliberation - Nina ltegor .
~ Deputy City Nfananer Regor explainect tlhat the purposc oP this issue is to give Council opportunity to
determinc some particulars concerning the deliheraeion of the Comprehensive Plan, ineluding determining
the order of elerncnt discussion. After Ms. Regor's PowerPnint presentation, it was Council cansensus
that the chanters will be discussed in the following orcler: (1) Trsnsportation, (2) Land Use, (3) Utilities,
(4) iNatural Environment, with further order to be determined as the matter coiitinues. Councilrnember
Flanigan suggcsted gathering public input from service clubs, schools, special districts, ancl co mal:e sure
utility providers are in ap:encla.nce especially when the utilifies chttpter will be discussed. Concerning
iidditional mectings, it was deteitinincd that Council wi,ll Iook at their calcndars vId e-rnail vls. Eiegor or
. the RTayor of any possible conflicts, but to scheclule at least every oCher Monday as additional mectintgs;
and to have the utilities section set as u public hearing; making surc invitations are seal to appropriatc
parties, includina other clisCrict repre.sentatives, and sehool boiud members.
7"here bcin~ no fiirther business, it ~vas moved by Coumcilmembcr Planigan, seconcleci, and unanim~~usly
sgreed upon to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m.
Diana 4Vilhite, Mayror
ATTT'ST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk -
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City, of Spok:ine Valley
City Council Special Meeting
Tuesday, October 18, 2005 .
Mayor Wilhite called the rneeting to qrder at 6:00 p.in., and welcpmcci everyone to the 77 meeting Atlendance: City StIr~f.• .
Dicina Wilhite, Nlayor . Nina Reour, ]7Eputy City Manager
Stevc Taylor, Cnuucilmember Cary 17riskell, Deputy City flttorney
Dick Denenny, Councilmember Keri Thompson, Finance L7irector
ivfike DeVlerning, Councilmeinbcr Milce Jackson, Parks & Recre,3tion Director
!'VIil:e rlani~;~jn, Councilmember Tom St:holtens, Building Official Gary Sch'tnunels; Councilmember Carolbelle Branch, Public Informat:ion Officer
"13ing" T3ingaman, IT Specialist
Ab.senl: Chris $ainbridgc, City Clerk
Rich Munson, Deputy Mayor
[INVQGATION: Chris Arnlst:rong, of the Valley Open Bible Chutch gave the invocation.
Pi..F.T.)GE OF ALLFGTAIYCE: Mayor Wilhite led t}tc Pledge of Allegiance. .
ROT:L CAL•L City Clerk Bainbridjc called roll. .All councilmembers were present except Deputy N1ayror
Vlunsori. It tivas mnvetl by Co:nacilnrember 7'a3,lor, secorrded by Cotnicilniernber Flunrgarr, rnld
~e urrrnrinrouslv agreed riporr to exc:ise Deptrty Mcryor i1d'ui1sor1 fi-oni,tonigllt's meeting.
• AP}'IZUVAL OF ACE\`DA Tt ivas moved hy CozrncilirrenaGer laenentty, secorrdecl by Councilmember
f%lrnrigair, LlJJCI LIIJQIlII!'l02lsly ugf•eed uporr to upprove the Anrerrded Agenda us pr•esented
INTRQ:1)UCTION QT SP:ECIAL GTJFS'1'S AND PRFSENIATIONS '
CniVTAM'iEE, BOARn, LTAISON STJWr11'1.AIZY REPORTS
Councilmember Schimmels: spoke of the Convef-s<.riion ivrth the Comrrruni.ry he attencied last week where
they heard a pi-esentation &nm Parks and itecreation Director Jackson; imd that lie alsn attended a
Spokane Regional 1'ranspdrtation Couric.il meeting last tveck and distributed a handout [o Council
concerniiig obscrvations on "Policy '['opic 5 Transportation." .
Councilmemher T<~ ylor: reported tLiat he also attended the Conversatiot7 willr the C'om»nunity at
CenterPlace; that he attcndecl the Steering ConuTiittee meelinb for tlle Nalional League uf Cities (iNLC)
Fnergry and Erivironmental and Nahiral Resourccs Committee where comrnittee members discussed
impacts of the new federal energy bill and NT C's policy tqward Chat, along with discussian of emergency
preparcdness. .
Councilmember FIa.nigaLy stated t'hat he too ttCtended tlte Cvrrversation .ivilh the Com»truiitv at
CenterNlace;. he attended the Valleyfest end-of-year get togetfier ta discuss t}lis year's ValJeyfest and
make plans .f'or next year's e.vent.
Councilmeniber Denennv: ilientioned that hc chaired last week's S1"A (Spokane Traiisit Auchoriry)
monthty ►neefing; imd at that meeling they had an opportunity to ptiss a resolution to approve funding f4r
police nfficers in the plaza, which now awaits the City of Spokane's ttpproval; that he attended the STA's ~ stale auclitor's exit interview/report and in that regard, discussion cvas held concerning a report that
scveral STA employces received s bonus, but the fincfing was thAt it was a one-time salary adjustment;
' that he also attended a meeting on the Use r1[tainability Analysis (UAA)/Total Maximum Daily Load
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('1'NcfDL) and that chey will be proceecling in coming up with scenFU-ios to present to the DOE (Deplrtment
of Ecology) for options for construction and agreement for users of discharaes in the R_iver.
NIAYOR'S REPORT:
Mayor WilMite reported that in addition to attending the Cornersation ►vith the Co»rntunity; she also
weleomed the Wasliingt:on State Hospital .Auxilisr_y Fersonnel who came to the Mirabeau I-Iotel for theii•
convention; and she attended a heitring on emergeney preparedness featuri.ng Senacor Kast3ma, who
represQnts Piece County, and that shc and tlae Senator also discussed Gro-vvth Management. '
I'URLTC COvT.l1TFNTS viayor Wilhitc invited public comments, no cornments were offerccl.
1. PI.JBT IC I-IEARING: Community Development Black Grant (CDBG) Peoiect List - Greg McCorrnicf:
Ulayor Wilhite opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. a.nd invitecl Iv1r. IvlcCormick to give opening
comments. vlr. McCormick ezplained the background information of dlis issue per his accompariying
Ret{uesC for Council Accion Forrn, and stated t:hat: this he<►ring is a requirement i❑ the CDBG process to
give the public oppnrtunity to comment on the proposed project list, and added that tllis issue is slated for
next week's aDencla to providc the tinal lisC for approval consicJeruCion. He also mentioned that the
projects are not in any priority listing. A9ayor Wilhite invited public comment; rio cornments were offered
and Mayor Wilhite elosed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
2. PUk3LIC HEEITZIINTG: Firse 1'ublic Heitring Comprehensive Plan Plannirlg Commission Recornmended
Taraft - MarinaSukup
Maynr Withite opened the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. and invited Community Developrncnt Iaire:et:or
Sukup to give opening comments. Director Sukup gave a brief background of the evenls le.iding up tn
this hearing, and meiitioned ihat scvcral inembers of the Planning Commissinn are present should there be
queSCions far t:hem. Mayor Wilhite inviCed citizen comment. Kerry Orcutt, 1304 \T :E,vergreen 12o.id: said ]le is ui favor of the chinging of zoning alona Evergrecn
from residential to commercial office.
1)ave Gurnp, 131.4 N Fvergreen Roacl: saicl he is in favor of the praposecl comprehensive plan in
rezoning to an office designation on Fvergreen, arid tliat hc thinks it is agood it for the neighborhood.
Phyllis Markham, I519 N Rarker Road: slid they purchased propert}, on the corner of Barker and
Mission back in 1985 with the understanding that it had a coaunercial zoning Qn it and she failed to eheck
it out; that they were notified by the County in 1958 that it did not have the proper zoning and thai she did
not have the propcr perrnits to operat:e a busi.ness at that location; she s.iid al that point they applied for the
permits needEd t:o dperate a business chere and never heard aunythi.ng else fi-om Spokane County a.nd she
therefore assumed they were fine; that it wasn't until 2000 when they tried to sell the property that thcy .
cliscoveretl for the past 12 years it had bcen sitting in a filc someplace and had never been cornpleled; they
Iqst the sale on the property; at that point they tried several things and went tlirough a zonc ctiange; t:hat
was appxoved in Jsiiuary of 2000; she said she paid all the rnoney, went through the hcarinn and just
re.cently found somebody else who wants to purchase the property and subsequently discovered that the
Coiinty had changeci the zoning back to residential without notifying them; she said she now has someone
again who is interested in purcha.eing the property aticl has the funcli.ng, but the propercy is in a residential
zone on a 3,000 square foot commercial huilding. She said they have been dealina wi[h this since 1985;
tlhat it has been a business since dhe mid 40's; there has always been a busine55 there for over 50 years,
and she now sits on a property that she cannot sell. She said she has a packet of infarmation and
photographs [hitC she will give Ca the Clerk so the Clerk c;an distribute copies to each Councilmember.
She said most councilmembers arc probably tamiliar wilh the lacation; and that the County is looking ta
fake the corner of that property for the roacl expansion; it is commercial across the street; there is a lot of
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Drafi comtncrcial in the vicinity; and has historically been usecf c;ommercially, and she'd ]ike to get the roninao
thal she pr4id for, back. She said she is nol surc if lhere is any possibility before the Comprehensive Ylan
is completely f7rmed, if she can cet an opinion if Council is sympathetic to her caLise so she can
potentially sell the proper[y I:o the person who would like to purchase it:; buC Co ask those people to wait
six or eight montlis is almost unreasonable.
N.A. l:irown, 18915 E. A'Iarietta, Qtis Qrcharcls: said he has a complaint about his neighbor who is
apparently bchind on caxes and that there will be a tsx foreclosure on hcr propert}; so tlie neighbor filed
bankruptcy and he doesn't knotv who owns it, but there is someone living there wh4 insists on parl:i.rig
too many vehieles in h.is driveway and in front; normnlly anycvhcrc from eight eo twelve vehieles; he said
this is a mobile home park and not a parking lot and lie feels the City should do somcthing about recfucing
his supply.
Pxiil Pointdextei•, 1423 C LaCrosse: he saici thai he is nol a resident of Spokane Valley but is cmployed
by Empire F-Tcalkh Serviees who owms the Valley I-[ospital arid also owns ten undeveloped acres directl_y
sout:h of the facility; that in the near future they arc planning to cio something with that land; and hc wants
to make sure it dqesn't get 2onecl in such as way as to prevent thein from doing something like assisted
livin~, c~r meciical nffice space and other tliings t}~at will serve the community.
Richard $iirdick, 1920 S VeraCrest Drive: saicl he is hcre in regard to his daughter's property locatecl
on the southeast corncr of Ivtaroareet ~ind All:i; he said he wasn't sure if'fhis is the appropriate time or not;
but her prnperty is currentl_y zoned residcntial; and she hopes it could have a consideration for some kind
of a business zonina because it is business across the street and is business on the east end of her property
and evenntally she would expect there woultl be some business interest in that; her narne is Lorrie
Peterson, 8902 E Allci; and that they would like to have some consideration for that for ease in
~ preparation of zoning it in dlc f'uture.
Judy ftosenb9um, 18520 E Norman Ridge TraOl', Spokanc: SIlB S11d S170 IS tI10 Otle l'1'ho is int:erested in
purcha.sing the property refcrred Co eiYrlier by Ms. Markham, and would appreciaCe cauncil considering
,ls. Markham's request.
Nlike Redman, 19 N Rlake: said he is here regardino, his property at 19 N Blake, Parcel 45154.2519; that
his property is surrounded on three sides by commercial and mixed use zoniiag, and they are pliinning to
change t1hat to private or low density resideiitial for his propertiy only and nothing around hirn; t.11at he
would like to see that at least mixecl use so he could put his busincss in chcre, which is a financial services
business which would not impact the neighborhoad beyond his property; his proPtrty is positioned i.n a
wary chat you can't see the neighborhood be}'ond, and he has now approtinlately 250 cars daily parkeci in
frqnt pf his house clue to the balk wtiich is in front of his y1rd. '
Mayor Wilhite invited further public comment; no other comments werc ofi'cred and Mayor Wilhite asked
CiCy Clerk 13ainbridge if she had anything for the record. CiCy Clerk Bainbridge stated that a leticr was
received todly f'rom T.:arnar Outcioor Advertising wfiich they would like reatl into the re_cord. Ms.
$ainbridgc read the following letter into the record:
"Tuesday, October 17, 2005
Dear vtayor Wilhite and Council members,
Pfease read this ]etter into the rccord for the meeting of Tuesday, October 18, 2005.
We members of the Atl Hoc Sign Committee spent many hqurs to devise a sign ordinance that
tivould benefit both business and the comm«nity. VJith regard to the lariguagc surrounding billboard
use, wc proposed a"Cap and Replace" ordinance. This assurcd the number of billboards would not
incresse, but the billboard inciustry would be allowed to kcep the eYisting signs that were lawfiilly
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constnIeteci. 'I'he Planning Cornmission has c:alled for the elimination of the Cap and Replace
lanpuage from the sign ordinance currently under consideration. We feel this is unfair to a business
that offers twenty family wrge-psying jobs, offers additionai employment to many area
subcontractors, and compensates the latidowners wit.h whom we share leasc agreenients.
We strongly urge the mcmbers of the County Council to consider the benefits of a Cap and
R.eplace ordinance. 'Che language of tf►is ordinance includes strict spacing requirernents with which
the Uillboard companies will comply. With this ordinanee, Lainar Outdoor Aciver[ising will eam the
ability and be willing to devote thc resources to reconstruct older si;ns and replace them witli
modem steel strucn►res. 'Chis will iinprove the appearance of the existing signage, but .vill nat add
atlditionaf structures.
We feel the Cap and Replace ordinance is a fair compromise for all interested parties, insuring a
win fnr both businesses and carnmunity.
. Thattk you very much for your time and consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Duane Ffalliday
Genei•al Manager, Lamar Outdoor A.dvcrtising"
After reading the ahove letter, NIs. ]3ainbricl0ge mentioned che following additionttl Ietters to be inclucled in
the record: (1) Ietter dated Octnber 12, 2005; from Len Ilouge, 304 S Conklin Road, Spokane VaUey,
Washington; (2) letter clated October 7; 2005 from Laurie E'eterson; (3) letter dated October 14, 2005 from
Fmpire C-Cealch Services; and (4) letter dated September 22, 2005, from 1'hyllis ivTat-kham.
Mayor Wilhite tlien closed the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
Councilmembcr DeVleming mencioned dlat Ivlr. 13rnwn's concern is likely more qf a code enforeemenC
issue for sepamte consideration. Councilmember TaeVleming also ashcd if Director Sukup could give the
defiiiition of "office Space" as he has conce»is about the rnedical zone around the hospital; and if thc
draft plan shows it as oftice space and whether a medical use would work there. v1s. Sukup said it is
possible that a medieal district with ii special overlay woul(l relate specifically to the uses supportive of
the medic3l community. Iblayor Wilhite asked for a list of definilions in order to assist in the next
. dEliberation. Councilmember Devleming zjlso requested if the ctraft cornp map could he placed on the
overhead as much testimony will focus on the map. Councilmember Denenny also requested the map
legend of what is allowed in e,ach zone shown on die map, and to liave that available for t.he next
deliberation. 3. CONSE\T AGE NT)A Consists of iterns considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from t:he Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Approval of the Following Vouchers - Mary Baslington:
Voucher List Dated 11-10-2005; Voucher # 7770-7823; 'fotal Amounl: $561,209.50
b. Financial lulanagement Polic;}' - Ken Thompson It was nioved by Couticilmeniber DeYlemirag, secondEtl by Cai.incrlniemberDenenny, and rnraninrously
ugreed upvn to upprnve 11re Consent .Agencla as presetated. i\T W T3USINE SS
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 05-026 Amending_Planned Unit I7evelopments (PU.Ta) -,arina
SUk- l1D .
Af1er City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, i1 iaCts nroved by Councilnreinber 7cTlor ancl
secorrrled by Cor.rricilmernGer L7erienny, io approve a•clii7unce 05-026. Director Sukup stated that Che
Planning Cornrnission cCncluded their public hearing Octoher 13, 2005, and recommended approval of
. the arctinance deleeing thc provision requiring direct access Co an arteriallcollectnr, by a vote of four in
Couiicil Meeting: ] 0-13-OS Page 4 of 6
Approved by Councii:
Draft
favqr with one abstention; with the cliair not votina (who does not- vote unless there is a tie). Mayor
~ Wilhite invitecf public commenC.
Tom 1'abMeri. 18505 r• 4`h Avenue, Greenacres: said that he htis been pursuing this prdimaZCe and the
development for some time now; that he feels we got "muddled down" in le'alities at dle city planning meeting last Nveek, where their decisiort on this was thiit the orctiriance will be loolced at whcn I:he proje,cts
are oiven to the city plauuling depiu-tment f'or chem to propose these; tind concurreney issues and the
engineering issues is where this lacv should be applied and nnt at the encl; which he said is why this
ordinance is in effect, so tlaerefore the cit:y planning committee recom.mends approval of this to remove it
to do it earlier in the process so it doesn't get all the way through and get kicked out; but that Mr. Tsbbert
said there is a 1'UD about ready to be approved and it will side-step this particular ordinance, thcre will be
22 hornes dumped in on a street l3' wide, and this is a main thoroughfare for an elementary sc;hool and a
very dangerous area; that his concern is t:hat if this is approved, are the 1'UDs wMich are up for spproval
naw going to go back iind get tliis considered e.arlier in the plan? '
Meg Arpin, 1] 17 1:.. 35'h Avenue. 99203: stated tlriC she realizes there is not a Cormal resolution ~~~ith the
Bellevue T'states but does not want to adclress that projeet directly; tliat she appreciates Council's referral
qf this issue back lo the Pfanni.ng Commission for thcir cansideration, and she appreciates the
Commission's recommendltion to Couneil for the amenclment approval; and she wanCS to assure Mr.
Tabbert and Council that conc.urrency is evaluatecl regardless of what type of project is being done; and
that coneurrency was evaluated fLir her elient's projeet and a certiticat:e issued; that there is no connecCion
behveen this provision and t:he intent af the PUU ordinance as PUL7s have unique characteristics; she said
shc agrees that the Planning Comrnission's concerns are valid and need to be lookecf at but in tJie eontext
of concurrertc}' of every project and not just this issue.
~ Mary Polla-d, 17216 r Balclwin Avenue: 5t<<CEd that she clocsn't believe khe ordinance should be changed;
her sh-eet is very narrow, and she wvnts to make sure t1iere are bettee conncctions in roads; that she
doesn't NvanC it changed to an unsafe con(lition; that Nve are not doing infill development but are doing
$nCdwl.
After brief Council cliscussion, vote was taken b}' Aec;lamation: Irr Fcrvor• Uritirtimvirs. Opposed: 1Vorre.
Abste►rtiuns: R'orte. :t,totivn cnrried
5. First Reading, Ordinance 05-029_ Adopting BudQe.t for 2006 - Ken Thompson
ARer City Clerk }3ainbridoe read the ordinance title, it urtrs ~rro~~ed by Courrcilr~:e»rbei• DeYle»rr~rg rriid
seconcled h), Cor.~ncilmemher .Flanigan ta crdvance Ortlina►rce 05-029 to a secoitd reading. Finance
Director Thompsai cxplained that i11is is the first re.ading for the budoet ordinance, he brought Council
attention to the green uptlated pages for the budget document and brieily discussed the minor chanoes on
' Chose sheets. Maydr Wilhite invited public carnrnent; no commenls were offerecl. Vote by Aeclaniatiori:
In Fm~nr: Unafiinrous, ppposed.- Nare. Absterrfioras: A'orrc. Molioli ceu•ried.
6-P~ppesee!-I~esel~tt+e+~~tl~~ten€~~~,o ~~°-~":^=eaiiEio{~,-~:;Tno~tpse~~~►e-c:en3~3e+~-} .
This item was rerrioved fi-om the ag4nda. PUE3i :IC CONINiE\'TS vlayor Willtite i.nvited public comments. -
• i7enise Thomas. 312 N University #l: she explained tlhat she has a situation wherehy slie feels she was
pulled over excessively bv rriembers of the SherifPs Uffice, and the City Police; tliat she is an ACLU
member and a member of the Gay & Lesbian Associatioti; she wants to I:.now.w-ho to complain to attd
C J who govems the Sheriff's Dcpartment as the Sherift}s Uepariment feels thc stops «<ere justified but shc '
feels they were frivolous. She wants this resolved as to why is she being constantly pulled over.
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Approved by Gouncil:
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Marv E'ollard. 17216 E Baldwin Avenue: she would like us to stau-t to work to bccomE a Tree City L1SA
ADNILN1STRAT1VE 1tH.f?ORTS:
7. S1'A (Suokane 1°ransiC Aukhqritv) 13us Shelters on Indiana Avenue at SpokanE Vallev bfall - Steve
Worlev
Public Works Director :Kerst:en, speaking for Steve Worley, explained that the S1'A (Spokane Transit
AuChority) rcquested perrnission to construct two bus shelters on Intliana .Avenue at the Snokane Valley
Mall; that they are proposecl lo be constructcd on each side of Indiana Avenue near the Black Angus and
TCT Friday's; and dhat the shelters will be cnnstrur.ted and ma'►ntained by STA T-Tc acldcd that STA
generally executes a site license and righi-of-access agreement with jurisdictions for the use of the City
right-of-way for these shelters, and a t[raft eopy is includcci iri the attsched documents f'or Council review.
• Mr. Kersien said i11at staffhas no objections to the proposal and asks for further council clireecion. '
Council discussion included marking the road better as it is very busy; that traffc is not accustomed to
having pedestrians cross back and fiorth; dhat perhaps aiiother location would be better; lighting and trash
prob(ems; timing of backing up into the mall a,nd impactir►g rouCes; the possibility of re-routinD the bus
through the mall; and the nced to discuss route alternatives. Councilrnember iaenenny meiatiotied he can
brittg these concerns (routes, timing, etc) to the attention of STA, and that he will obtain bus route
information from the STA and will bring that back infonnation concerning added routes. Staff indicated
that cf►ey will contacC STA staff regarclinc strippino, cross-walks, liohtirig, appropriate loc.it.ion, [urnouts,
trash, and options of stopping on lndiana or going intn the iVlall.
CIECUTIVEi SESSlUN: Yending I.itigation
I1 wus moved by Councilmember Flanigcrn, secnrrded by Co-urtcilmerrrher Denenny, and trrranimously
agreed to adjow-ri into execi.rtive session fvr• qpproxinrafelv tliirty mitrtdes 1o tlisczess pending lifigutian,
thut no decisiorr therecrfter is expected,• aird to hmle a 15 mintrte recess prior to adjouririttg info RYecutive ;
Session. Council adjow-Iled for a 15 minute rECess zjC 7:16 p.m. Mayor Wilhite det;la.red Eaecutive Session in session at 7:33 p.m., and declared Council out of E.xecutive Session at 8:37 p.m. It tivas tFrerr
irror.ed by Coatncibrrenrber Flariigan, secvndetl by Councilmember DEnenny, arrtl iniurtinrously apprvved
to ucjotu•n. The rneeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Diana 1Villiite, avlayor
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge; City Clerk
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Appnoved by CouncaL•
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: November 1, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business X new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Proposed Resolution 05-023 Amending Fee Resolution GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Resolution 05-011 contains the existing fee schedule for the
city.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Resolution 05-011 was passed in June of this year
and included updated fees. As the city approaches 2006 there are a few changes that need to
be incorporated into the fee schedule. The City Council discussed these changes at their
September 20, council meeting and asked that staff meet with developers to discuss these
changes. That meeting was held a few weeks ago. A separate memorandum summarizing that
meeting is attached. ~ BACKGROUND: The city uses a resolution to establish fees for city programs, permits and
services. Periodically, the city must update the fee resolution to incorporate new or modified
fees. The changes needed at this time include:
1. The addition of a separate transcript/record deposit fee on appeals of the Hearing
Examiner's decisions as established in Ordinance 05-021. 2. The addition of a$250 paving permit fee as discussed at the July 19, 2005 council
meeting.
3. Plan Review Fees to be paid at the time of permit issuance as proposed by Building
Official Tom Scholtens and discussed at the September 6 council meeting. This is not an
_ increase in cost for the applicant; rather, it revises the timing of the fee collection.
4. The approach permit fee and the right of way obstruction fee were moved from another .
section of the resolution.
5. The deletion of a$10 fee for a copy of our annual budget.
6. Adjusting -the annual Storm water fee to $20/equivalent residential unit based on the six
year plan prepared by public works.
7. Incorporating some public works fees into existing permit fees (no increase in the amount
owed by users) as discussed at the July 19, 2005 council meeting.
8. The addition of an oversized load permit fee of $25 as discussed at the July 19, 2005
council meeting. .
9. Fire District fee changes. These fee changes are requested by Fire District 1 following a
cost recovery analysis their staff conducted at the direction of the FD-1 Board.
If these changes are adopted, the Storm Water Ordinance, 03-A-1, will be amended to
- reference the current City Fee Resolution rather than stating the fee amount in the ordinance.
A proposed fee resolution is attached. .
OPTIONS: Adopt the proposed fees. Make changes to the proposed fees. Leave fhe fees as
they exist today. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Motion to approve Resolution 05-023.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The change in the Storm Water Fee from $17 to -
$20/equivalent residential unit would generate an additional $254,000/year for Storm Water
Fund operations andlor improvements. The other fee increases/decreases are estimated to
generate a net $1,500/year to the city. Fire District fees will flow through the City to the District.
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Amendments
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■ TranscripUrecord deposit fee on
Hearing Examinerappeals '$150'
■ Paving permit fee - larger lots $250
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■ Plan review fees paid with permit
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■ Approach permit & right-of-way obstruction
permit moved from another section of resolution
■ Delete copy of budget fee ($10)
■ Stormwater fee increase - $17 to $20
■ Qversized load permit $25 . ■ Public Works fees incorporated into permit fees
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■ Fire District 1 Board directed its staff to
analyze cost recovery of its services .
District is taking a multi-phased approach,
based upon the complexity of the service
and/or the ease of implementation
■ Implementation of the first phase of changes
`is included in Schedule C of draft City
Resolution No. 05-023
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Summary of Fire Fee- Changes
Fee Description
= New ■Reviewing certain development permit
~applications
■Conducting certain special inspections
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3: Revised ■Reviewing/inspecting installation or removal
of certain storage tanks
■Hourly rate
Deleted ■Inspecting various gas-related systems
■Reviewinglinspecting installation of standby
commercial power generators
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley VYA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of City Council
From: Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
CC: Marina Sukup, Community Dev. Director; Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Date: October 18, 2005
Re: Update on Commercial Building Permit Process .
At the July 19, 2045 naeeting, staff provided an updatc to City Council on proposed -
revisions tA the comrilercial builciing permit proccss. Some of the majnr components
included:
• Creation ofa Senior Ferinit Specialist classification. Anang other duties, tlus
position wotild be responsible for coord'uiatuig the couuncrcial biulding perniit
0 atid other complcx applications;
0 Deem an applic:ation counter complete bcfore beginning review;
• Collapse the public works fee schedule into the plan.ning fee schedule (wtuch
would ve renamed "17evelopment Schedule") and the building fee schedule. This
would not result in an incrcase of fees, but woulci afi'ect the tuning of when public
works related fees are collected; and
• Require pre-application conferences if thepraject reaches certain thresholds of
' complexity. -
Council requested diat staf.f se•ek input from the dcvclopmcnt community. 'l hat meeting
took place on October 11, 2005. FolloNNring is a summary of ihat meeting, along vvith a
general status report on this streamlining project.
Dcvelopers Meetin~
The City sent 66 letters inviting members of the development community lo discuss
proposed changes to the couuziercial building permil prUCess. Invitees included buildcrs,
arehitects, engineers and other development professionals. 'Cwelve people attended tlie
meetuig, and one person expressed interest but was unable to atteud. 'T'he comments
primarily pcrtained to the pre-application conferences; and a dcsire to ma.ke sure the pre-
app corrferences ar.e avaluable use of timc for all concerned:
~ • Having all the stakeholders ui attendance
Upclate on COmmercial Building 1'ermit Process, cuntinuecl
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October 18,2005
o avoiding scheduling conflicts wid1 olher pre-app tneetings such as in
Spokane County, so representatives f'rom outside agencies can participate
• Having notes on unique aspccts of that project, rather than gencric coiTUnents
Attendees asked how frequently the pre-app confercnccs are held, aud how far aul they
are scheduled. The conferenccs are currently scheduleci on Tuesdays, and tliere's
typically a 1-2,%veek turnaround beriveen the request and the datc of the meeting. In addition to the pre-app confercncc discussion, staff also clarified for attendees wliat
was mearit by "counter completc" vs. "tech.nically complete." There was some concem
that t11e City wanted applications to be technically completc bcfore beginnuig review; however, we are using counter cotnpleteness a.s our threshold. An application is deenied
, counter compleCe if all the items included 'ui the pre-application checklist are includcd,*
without pre-qualif cation of the accttracy of those itenis..
Thcrc were also some comments not associated with the conmiercial building pernlit
process. For uistance, one person asked 1'or clarification on tlie City's grading ordinance,
which City staff provided.
Coirtineirts oit tlte Proposed Fee C/tange.s
At the beginning of the meetin;, staff describecl lhe proposed changes to the fcc schedule,
and distributed a draft. Buildiiig Official Toni Scholtens explained lhat the publie works schedule wa.s proposcd to bc collapsed, but tliat uo fees were intendeci to increase. He
also summari~rred the proposed change to the plaii review fee, i.e., that the City woulci like
to collect a set pla.n review eslimate ($200 pcr build'uie) at the tune an applicatio❑ is
' submitted. 1 he plaii revietiv fee woulci be calculated and collcc.tcd at thc time the pennit
is issuecl, witli tlie estimate being fully credited toward the total anouut owed.
Altendees had a couplc of questions about how i:he plan review.i:'ee would work,.and ~
appearzti satisfied with staff's clarification. N0 opinions were expressed on the fee
changes.
Council is scheduled to consicier adoption of tlic Master Fee Schedule at the October 1$
mccting. The draft i.ncludes the proposed changcs to the development fees. If adopted,
thosc chatiges would go into errect January 1, 2006.
Other Activities In addition tq the mccting with developers, staff ha,.s made pragress in o[her areas af Lhe
corrunercial building permit proccss. Wc tiave:
• Begun conducting pre-application conferences;
• Revised our pre-app checklisl and arc instituting its use
UNdale c►n Commercial 13uilding Permit Process, cunlinued
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Octobe.r 18, 2005
~ • Begw-i conductinD pre-construction co»fereiices (this follows the issuance of the
building perniit, and follows the same premise a,s the pre-app conference)
We are also working on our internal process for deeming aal application counter complete
beCore beginnuig its review.
Sefrinr Permit Specialist
Council authorized the creation of the Senior Permit Specialist classificali4n earlier this
year. The purpose of the position is to better coordinate tlie morc complex permit
. applications; serve as lead worker of'the other Fennit Specialists; anci be die main point
of eontact in maintaining the integrity of the PLUS systcm.
Ntrhen the position was first authorized, the intent was to reclassify one of tll_e existing
FTE azid concluct an internal recruitment, since a11 positions were already fillect. Shortly
after the position wa,S official]y classificd, howcver, one Ferni.it Specialist resigncd. The
City then decicieci to conduct an intcrnal anci external recr.uitment. It took a while fAr the
City to receive suircient qualified applications to f.orni a candidate pool of reasonable
size. We are in the process of schedtiling interviews.
Ncxt Steps
~ Qnce we are settled into the changes we have made to the commercial building process, .
we will begin our review of the binding site plan proccss. We aniicipate beginung this ,
review in lleccmber 2005.
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1tES(7LUTION N0. 05-023
A EtH:SOLUTION OF 7`HE CTTX OF SPOI{AISM VALLEY, SFUKANF G()UNTY,
R'ASHINGTQV, A1I_ENDlNG RESOLUTION 05-011, ANn APPROVING AN
AMFND:N:0 iN7AS'C'ER FEE SCHEDULE
VdI-IEREAS, it is the seneral policy of the City to establish fiecs that are reflective nf the cost of
services provided by the City; ancl NVI-IE-REAS, the City uses aresolution to establish fees for City programs, permiLs and*services,
anci pEriodically, the fee resolution must be updated to incorporale new or modified services; and
«HETZEAS, Council desires to modify the Rcsolutiori and accomp3nying Fee Schedule.
NOW T'HFRF.FORE, be il resolved by the Ciry Council of the City of Spokanc Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Secdo» 1. The changes needcd aC Ihis time are incorparated into the attached schedules, and include (1)
addition of a separate transcript/record deposit fee on appeals oF the Hearing Examiner's decisions as
cstablislied in Orclinance 05-021; (2) addition of a$25A paving permit fee; (3) Plan Review Fees to be
paid at the time of permit issuance; (4) the approach permit fee and the right of way obstruction fee were
rnovcd from another sect;ion of the resolution; (5) the deletion of a$10 fec for a copy of an anriual
budget; (6) adjusting the annual Storm water fce lo $20/equi<<alent residential unit based on the six-year
plan; (7) incorporatiiig some public works fees into esisting pemlit fees (no incresse in the amount
nwed by users); (8) the addition of an oversized load permit Cee of $25 zjnd (9) changes to fire district
fees. ' Section 2. Repe<3I. To the extent that previous fee schedules are inconsistent with those seC
forth herein, dley are repealed.
Secdon 3. T' .ffective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and _ effect November 1,
2005.
Adapted this 1 S` day of November, 2005
ATTrST: CITY QF $POK.AN.E VAT LrY
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk 17iana Wilhite, ylayor
Approvcd 1s to form:
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Resolution 05-023, Fec Resolution , .
Attachment 2
AVIEND:F,D MASTER FEE SCHEllULE
:k,ee Scheclule Page No.
Schedule A: Pla-n-n-inggAevelopmEnt 2
Jeh'c ttYl'fe B!.-C i? t+.Y tiv--Warlis 4
Schedule 98: Building -54
Schedule DC: Fire Code 4312
Schedule £D: Parks & Recreatiun ~-S1S
Scliediile FE: Administrative 18-7
. Scliedule G:C+: Other Fees 19$
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I . Schedule A = "T~a"T.GDTVE.LOPAENT
A.MENlliV1EY`1 S Comprehensive Pltin amendmcnt $1,500.00
, Zoning or other code tcxt amendment . $1,500.00
APPFALS ' Appeal of Administrative llecision $1,000.00
Appeal of Mearing Euaminer Findings $300.00
I Traiiscript/record deposit fee on appcals of HearinQ
E-xFUniner's decisions $150.00
ENVTRUNMEM'AL RF.VT_F`V
I State Environmental Policv Act (SI?PAZ eheeldist
Single dwelliag (when required) $100.00
All other developcncnts S380:88350.00
E_nvironmental Imptict Statcment B( ]S) Review $1;900-02.2011.0 Addenda of existini~ EIS Revie~v 0 - 350.00
~ Shoreline P SubstanCial Developmerit Pennit $800.00
Critical Areas $300.00
I Floqdplain Permit $50.00 Per lo[ ' YERiN'IITS
Horne Occtipation Pennit $80.00
Conditionil Use Permit $800.00
TemWorary Use Permit $150.00
PLA I S
Subdivisions
Preliminary plat: $02-04-882.1 5QO Plus $?_','-A840.00 per
0 lot
Final plat , S-1;AAA-891.250.0 Plus $10.00 per lot
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Short Ylats
1'reliminary 2-4 lots $580.98750.00
~ Ninal Plat 2-4 Lots S8A0981,050.00 Plus $10.00 per lot
Preliminary plat 5-9 Lots S-609U-401.250.0 -Plus $25.00 per (ot
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Flat M-EKfi.fictit4QnAltcration
Subdivision plat $650.00
Short plat $265.00
Rinding Site Ylan $1,500.00
BindinS site plan modification $1,300.00
Change of Conditions $650.00
Aggregatir.►n/Segregation Lot linc acijustment $100.00
[Jot line elimination $100.00 "Lero lot line $100.00 F'lus $10.00 per lot
SIGni.S
Review oF pernlanent sign $50.00 Plus $25.00 if 1?ublic
Works review is
needed
Review of temporary sigrn $50.00
f S1TE ['LA\i RrV.T_FW $244-00550.0 ~ 0
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STRFET VACATrOV APPLICATiON $1,300.00
VARTANCFS . Administralive $300.00
Puhlic Nearinbs $1;500.00
ZON1NG
I 7oning map amendments (rezone)! $-1-590:-981.550.0
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PUD plan $1,500.00 Plus $25.00 per lot
TUD modification $500.00
$If rezone is combinecl witb ocher action(s), cost of - other action(s) is additianal. -
vote: The BuildinQ OfEicial is auellMized to reqture the nerrrlit applican.t to nrovide fee
reiuiburseinent to the City qf Spokane Valley for any professianal services required outside of
Ci13, staff review. Some examples of polential outside resources include plan i•eAew, .
~ construction ulspection and surve •g. ~ BA#' „ Ko-gncceluls fer 2005 Pzge 4 bf 2:
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The builduig code penrtit. fees are co1lected at the time pf the issuance of the building permit.
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Otliei f.ees ai-e also to be collecteci at the time of the issiung of the building pennit. Each
department for whom the fce is collectecl is to advise the pernut specialist of fees due.
GRADING
Yermit Fees
Cubic Yards FEE 100 or less $20.00
101 to 1,000 $20.00 iar the first 100 Cu. Yd., plus $7.00 for
each additional 100 Cu. Yd. - 1;001 to 10,000 $83.00 for the first 1,001 Cu. Yd.; plus $6.00
for each additional 1,000 Cu. Yd.
10,001 to 100,000 $147.00 for the first 10,000 Cu. Yd. plus
$15.00 for cach additional 10,000 Cu. Yd.
100,001 to 200,000 $368.00 for the first 100,000 Cu. Ycl. plus
$15.00 for each additional 100,000 Cu. Yd.
200,000 or more $503.00 for ttie first 200,000 Cu. Yd. plus
$15.00 for each addiliUnal 200,000 Cu. Yd.
~ Plans Checking Fees
Cubic Yards • FFE
50 or less No fce
51 to 100 $12.00
. 101 to 1,000 $20.00
1,00i to 10,000 $25.00
10,001 to 100,000 $25.00 for the first 10,000 Cu. Yd. plus $7.00
f.or each adciitional 10,000 Cu. Yd.
100,001 to 200;000 $98.00 for the first 100,000 Cu. Yd. plus $6_00
for each additional 100,000 Cu. Yd.
200,001. or more $158.00
Land Clearing unly (Without earth being moved) $65.00
I PavingPcrmit (oreatcr than 5,000 Sk - new navinL, only) $250.00
STRUCTURAI, COnE
Building perniit fees for each project are set by the following fee schedule. 7"he table bclow is to
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be used lo determine the building permit fees. and plans check fees based on the value of the
~ construction wori: as stateci by the applicant or the valuc calculated by the Building Official using
I _ . 025 ' a5tGF-Foo-Sc~ec~UR4oF-M05 ('age 6 of 2;
the latest valuation data published in the 13uilding Safery Joairnal by the International Cocie
Council; whichcvEr value is greatest.
Valuation Tahle
Total Valuation l+ee
$1 to $25,000 $69.25 for the first $2,000 plus $14 for each additional
$1,000, or iYacl:ion thereof, up to and including $25;000
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each
additic7nal $1,000, or Eraciion thereof, up to and
includ'uig $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the frst $50,000 plus $7 for each
additional $ 1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and
including $100,000
$100,001 to 5500,000 $993.75 for. the frst $100,000 plus $5.60 for each
aclditional $1,000; or fraetion thereof, up to and
includ'uig $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 S3,233.75 Cor the first $500,000 plus $4.75 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, up to and
including $1,000,000
51,000,000 ajid up $5,608.75 For the first $ 1,000,000 plus $3.15 for cach
aclditional $1,000, or fraction thcrcof
Valuation Fxccptinns Fee Per ;
. • Square Foot
Yrivate garages (wood fraine) $19.00 Private garages (masom-y) $22.00 '
Pole buildings $19.00
Open carport, ciecks, porehes $15.00
Plans R.eview Fecs
I Plan ..R.eview T'ees shall. be collected at the time of pennit issuuicc along with the WS13C fee.
r._-.es o .e bv ,.,,>>v,.►ed the f:.,,e
;i.5_6v0.. 950.00. rf iv,.s *h.,ti een nn ,,,.,y ba ,.ei~eGteea at_twe-~~t~tfre~-pst~tt-i•ss~~
nee:
ror other than sims, one and two family residential structures and the associatcd acccssory
buildings or struchu•es, a Plans Review Fee. .Taeposit of $200 shall bc collected at ttie tiine of
acceptancc of the 13uildinR Permir Apnlication. The aAplicatioa shall be accepted onlv wIlen #hr;
ayLlication is cletermincd to bc comulete bv City staff.
Foi- sipns, one and two fwniLy i-e5idential stt-uctures and the aSSoc-iated acr•e.SSAry bLtildinp-s Or •
structures, no Ulan review deposit will be required ae the time pf Buildine Permit Application
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The balance of the Plan Review FeE shall be collecteti at the timc of BLuldin; Fermit issuance
alone with the WSBCC Fee. Any escess dcnosit callected duri.na the application process shall
. be applied to tlie IIuildinp
E'ermit Fee.
Plaais Review Fces are not refundable once the alan review has been staated. Pla_ns Review rees
ai•e adciitional to l3uildinp Pei7iiit Fecs. .
Plans review fee (general) • 65% pf hidg perinitfec
Plans review fee - Group R-3 occupancies (single family 40% Qf bidg permit fee
less than 7,999 sq. ft.)
Ylans review fee - Group R-3 oceupancies (single fanlily 65% OF bl(lg permit fee
8,000 sq. ft. or greater)
Plans review f.'ec - U-1 or U-2 occupancies (sheds, barns, 25% Of bldg pernlit fee
etc.)
Plans review fee - teniporary tent or strucCure 25°/p pf bldg pennit fee
ni., e v fees ,,,~t..t io_„ - .t,o .i., "ti=i •evv ias ~22i3-Stt91'Ie t.•
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~ Init.ial Plan Review Fees shall be cappeci at $35,000 inaruuum xith the following exception:
F_xception 9 1: .
lf additional professional resources are iequircd for indiviciual pr4ject plan review for those
projeets that reach the ma.runi.un Plan Review Fee, ehe Building Official shall bc authorized to
require thc permit applicanl to provide diose resourccs to the City of. Spokane Valley.
If a set of plans already cheched and approved is resubmitted by the oNvner or hisJher agent, an
hourly rate of $47.00 will be applied for lhe re-review. PLUMBING CODF The pluTiibuig code f.ees will be eolleeted when the associated pennit is issued. IFthe pltunbing is
included in the Builciing Pennit the unit costs are added; but not the basic plumbinb pennit fee.
A. BaS1C fGGS
l) Basic fee for issuing each permit $35.00
2) Basic for each supplemental permit $7.50 .
~ B. Unit fees (in addition to the basie fee)
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1) 1=or each_ plumbing fixture on a trap (including $6.00
garbape disposals, dish washers, back florv device,
drainage, hot tubs, built in water softener, wa[er ~J
closets, lavatories, sinks, clrains, ece )
2) F'rivate sewage (lisposal system $20.00
3) Water heatcr $6.00 Each
4) Industrial waste pretreafiient interceptor including S 15.00
its trap and vent, eseept kit:chen type g7ease _
interceptors fiinetioning as fYCure craps.
5) Repair or alteraCion of water piping, drainage or $6.00 Laclt f:riure
vent piping
6) T awn sprinkler system on aay one meter $25.00
7) Atmospheric I:ype vacuum breaker $6.00 T'ach
8) BaekElow proteetive device other than atmospheric $6.00 Each
type v,icuum breakers
9) Medical ?as $6.00 Per outlet
10) lnterceptors $6.00 Each
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1Vl14 C1IANICAL COM .
~ The mecha.nical code fees wi_IJ be collECted when the associatcd pern-iit is issued. lf it is included .
iti tlie 13uilding Pernlit, the tuut costs are added, but not thc basic mechanical pertnit fcc.
A. Basic fees
1) Basic fee for issuino each permit $35.00
2) $a.Sic for each supplemental permit $7.50
B. (Jnit f'ecs (in acidition to the basic fee)
l) rurnaces & suspended heaters - Tnstallation nr
relocation
a. up to and inclucting 100;000 btu $12.00
b. over 100,000 btu $15.00
2) Duct work sysfcm $10.00 3) Heat Nump R air c.onaitioner
a. 0 to 3 tons ' $12.00 b. over 3 to 15 tons $20.00
c. over 15 to 30 tons $25.00
d. qver 30 io 50 tnns $35.00
e. over 50 tons $60.00
4) Gas water heatee $10.00
5) Gas piping system $1.00 1'er outlet
6) Gas log, fireplace, and gas inscrt installalion S10.00
7) Applianee vents installation; relocation; replacement $10.00 Each
8) Repairs or acl(titions $15.00
~ 9) ]3oilers, compressors, and absorption systems
a. 0 to 3 hp - 100,000 btu or less $12.00
b. Over 3 to ] 5 hp - 100,001 to 500;000 btu $20.00
c. Over 15 - 30 hp - 500,001 to 1,000,000 btu $25.00
' d. over 30 hp - 1,000,001 to 1,750,000 btu $35.00
e. over 50 hp - over 1,750,000 btu $60.00
10) Air Handlers
a. Fach uiut up to 10,000 cfm, includitig ducts $12.00
b. Fach uiut over 10,000 cfm $1 5.00 11) E.vaporative Coolers (other than port.able) $10.00
12) Ventilation and exliaust
a. Lach fan conneceed to a suigle duct $10.00
b. Each ventilation systcm $12.00
c. F-ach hood serveci by mechanical eshaust $12.00
13) Incinerators '
a. histallation or relocation of residcntial $19.00
b. Installation or relocation of coilunercial 522.00
14) Appliances, each $10.00 15) Unlisted appliances
a. under 400,000 btu $50.00 ~ b. 400;000 btu or over $100.00
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16) Hood
a. lype I $50.00
b. Type II . $ l O.pO
17) L P Storage ta.nk S 10.00
18) `TJood or Pellet stove insert $10.00
19) Wood stove system - free standing 525.00
ENERVY COllF, Energy Code Plans check fee is also established to check lo meet the requirements of RC1W 51-
I 1 WAC. '1'hese are in addition to the Building Cocie Fees. lf City inspcctors are assigned to .
verify Energy Flans, ihe f-bllowing fees apply. If an otitside energy inspectar is requir.ed,
that fee will be detErcnined by the outside agency.
Rcsidential Rcmodel/Addition $ -0-
vew Single Family $ -Q-
T'enant improvement
A. 0 to 10,000 square feet S35.00
B. 10,001 square feet and over $45.00
C. vtulti-Family $50.00 Per building
D. ivew Conuiiercial and industrial $90.00 -
OTIiER RiJILnING CQDF FFES
Annual Permit
.Annual Spokane Valley Building Pennits used to, l) maintain equipmcnt or build'uigs,
2) construct or remodel small areas of assembly occupancies, or .
3) install tents or membrane structures
may be available depending upon the cletermination af the valuation of work made by the
Spokane Valley Building Ofi'icial. Ccrtain record keepiiig and inspection responsibilities Shall be
establishcd in a site specific' Spokanz Va11ey Annual Ferinit Flgreement.
I Apuroach Pcrmit S50.00
Uemvlition Permit
Single Family Residence $44.00
Commercial buildings ' $125.00
Garage or accessory building associated with a residence $20.00 '
or commercial building
Septic tank oe underground flammable tank assncialed with $10.00 Each
a residence or commercial building .
Farly Start Agre6nents (Foundations) 25"/o Of bldg permit fee
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I Right-of-lVay Obstruction Permit $70.00 '
Sign Fees
I'ees collected for a sign permit azid a pluis check fee for signs erected in accordance witli the
Sign Code. Thc below fee plus the `VS13CC f'ee of $4.50.
Sigris rnou►lted on buildings $45.00
Sign and pole mounting $65.00
'1'empc►rary Certificate of Qcc.upsncy $50.00
VVashington State Building Code Cotmcil (W.S.B.C.C.) Surcharge
A E1at fiee of $4.50 will bc collected on eacli pennit for approved plans or ariy other pcrnut that is
issued in accordance with the Spolcane Vallcy Building Code. EXCrPT: For multi-family
projects, the fcc is $4.50 for the frst livin;; unit and $2.00 for each additional unit. °l'he City
Finance 17eparttnent will forward khis fee co the WSBCC on a quarterly basis. .
OTHFR NIISCELLANEOUS FLE-S
A. ro.r City perso»nel t) Hourly rate set for City Lmployees (unless $47.00
otherwise specified) .
2) Hourly rate for pcrmit specialist $42.00
_ 3) Ovcrtime charges 1.5 time,s regular
rate
B. E-Iourly rate for contractECl serviees Set according to
eontract ratc
C. Hourly rate for special called i.nspections $47.00
D. Mobile home location pennit and inspection
1) Temporary mobile home . $60.00
2) vianufactured home inspection, per section $50.00 ~
1;. House IVtoving Fee .
1) Class l, Il, aticl III - vloving permit S60.00
2) Class I, II, and ITT - Tnspection fee $60.00
3) Class IV (i['already permitted by Spokane • S-0- •
County or Spokane City)
* Plirs ba:semerrt/crmvlspace valuatian' perniit fee
**Plu.r S4700 per hoair ufter the 1 S` hour, arzd 5.50 per rnile if rhe huilding to be moved into the
City is ocrtside the City limits
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~ F. Minimum Housing Inspection fee $55.00 Plus $47.00 per hour
aftee 1" hour
G. Worlc on any str.uc;ture or building without a permit if
a Spokane Valley Percnit is required:
l) Minuntun investigative uispection fee $55.00
2) `I'otal investigative fee to be equal to the perniit fee determined t'or the valuc ofthe illegal .
«<ork accomplished
H. Spccial inspections (requested by oArner or tenant)
1) Fire, W111d, mttd slitie or flood tlamage $60.00
2) Day Care $60.00
3) \TtLrsing Hames; hospitals; et al $60.00 P1us $ 47.00 per
hour after ] st hour
4) SpecialOccupancies $60.00
1. Excess inspcctions for aL-iven project created by the $47.00 Per inspeceinn or re-
dcveloper, ow-ner or contractor inspection
J. Condnminium conversion plans review/inspection fee 13ased on value of
project and bldg
cocle valuation
K. Teinporary tents, canopies, and air suppnrted slructures ior public use; inclusive of all tents
. for a single event. It does not apply to tents less ttian 200 sq. ft., canopies less tlian 400 sq
ft, camping tents, or to tents used for private, non commercial evcnts.
1) Plans check fee $13.00
~ 2) )3asic permit fee $60.00
L. Fnclosing an exisCing deck pr pati4
1) Plans check Fee . ' 40% Of die basic fee for
plans examination
2) Basic pennit fee • Based on value of project; minimum
$3,000
M. Stivirnming pools (Ovcr 5,000 gallons) $50.00 Plus plumbing fees
N. Re-mof Pcrinit: T'ee based on the value of the project. No plan review fee will be chargecl uriless ,
plans are submittcd fior review.
0. Change o.f Use or Occupancy CIa,.SSification permit $47.00
P. "1'otivers, elevatcd tanl:s, antetuias . Based on value nf
project
RUMDiNG C.ODE FEE FtEF'UND POLICY ' No Femiit Fee refund is allowed oncc thc work has been started. If a refund is requested, the
request shall be addressed to the Building Official in writing, and shall be received at the
Spokane Valley Pernut Cenler within 130 days of thc datc of issuaiice of the pennit. Any fee
refund reQuest received after 180 days of lhe date of permit issuancc shall bc dcnied. Any refund
approvEd shall be limited to 80% of the total Perm_it Fee paid. Ref.uncls shall be limited to
~ Buildina, Plumbing and ulcchanical Permit fees paid to the City of Spokane Val.ley.
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- FIRC A1.,ARM, SPRii\`.KI..FR AiYn OTI-M R PROTLCT10N SYSTEMS Plans check and review fces, inspections; and permit for installation of separate fire alarm systcm
or sprinkler system applieations, and other fire protection systcros. Fire Alarm System
A. Commercial - perrnit, plans clieck and inspee[ion Based on value of
. system
B. - Residential
1) All zones $40.00
2) Penlut feE $35.00
Sprinl:ler Systems
A. Tenant improvetnenis
I ) Less than 10 heads $65.00
2) 11 or more heads $85.00
B. New systezus
1) Commercial - petntit, plans check and Ba..scd on value of
inspection system
2) Residential $60.00 T'ach riser, plus $1.10
pcr plug(head
Othcr 1'rotection Systems A. Fire extinguishing systeni (otlier tlian sprinklcrs) $50.40 Plus S 1.50 ncr nozzle
B. 5twidpipe installation 1) Class I and Class II $58.00
2) Class III $70.00
C. I'ire piunp installation . $55.00
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ED. Flammable and combustiblc liquids slorage tan.ks
installaCion
1) ft7 V-5360.00 Yer tvik
Undergrpund, ' °•-,,k
b- Plzis-e ~-3-5,49
2) a- $-5-560.00 I'er tank
Above graiund-tas1~
b- P-4+ts-eac#-a d $34140
-3) n ,,.,,,.,1 pd,-.,:t; r :r•~ fie,- s,.., ` $9040
11E. Ha7ardous materials storage tank-s installation Per tank
1) L,ess than 500 gallons $75.00
_ 2) 500 - 1,199 gallons $104.00
3) 1,200 gallons or morc $147.00
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F_G. Liquefied petroleum tan.ks installation Per tank
1) Less ttlan 500 gallons $84.00
2) 500 - 9;999 gallons $104.00 •
3) 10;000 gallons or morc $147.00
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~SS-th3H-08-Gubi4'4~ $78.08
~ 6000 11999 ..,,b,e f o. $90-08
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4-2;89A-ettbie-€eet-oar-mera $ i i 9:98 1-- . $95.$0 Pitis-$1-?-:88-e
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-H GaseE)Us-s~ext . $99-09 Rltas-$1-2-00-efieh- •
I-Aque€ed System ~-s-ee Pl,s-~aTae-eaell- ~
u.,,,srdf,,.c...iato,-;,.1 e,.y,.1; systetii s+.,1t.,1;,,
448-a
,,~agen-s-or-less-per-day-Eapr-tc-4y $-95-09
-per- day sapaeity &I44L.-4A
V-VeF r-ae _ . 42eF tanii
4-} $98-09 :1) • 'r'tictse-t.i a!ol..nlc. fuolerl n..r1 tn..l~ C." 1
MG. Cryogcnic tank installation $60.00 Per tanl:
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Nfi. Removal, abandonment, or vly combuiation
thereof, of flammable or combustible liquid storage
' ta»ks
1) -f-ifst-Tfanl: (commercial) $8460.00 Per tank
_ $47.59
(GemMer~~+4 23) Contractor's pennit for removal or $75.00
abandonment of resiclential uncle•r-grotuid fuel
tanks
I 91. r'ire Department fee fnr inspections and follow up. For initial inspection, plans check and follow
up inspections as called for in the Fire Code and perfoi7ned by the fire departrnent1the fire
department will be paid 65% of dhe fee collected for the permit. 'fhis payment will be paid
quarterly. ' I - -
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FIRF FALSF ALARM FEE$
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The ficillowing f`ees are set for repeatcd malfiulctioning false alarms in agiven six month period.
First alarm No charge
Second alarm $30.00
Third atarm $70.00
Fourth alarm . $120.00
T'if'th and subsequent alarms ltequire a hired fire
_ Wwatch
rire watch service - 180.00 3 hour min. plus
hourlv chereatter F'IRE, WORKS
Public display fee* $100.00 Niaximum per-RCW 70.77 *Also requires a perforrrrarace bond or casli deposit of S500. 00 for clearr arp purposes and a
IlC1blllly IY2SUYUnce pol icy of $1, 000, 000. 00.
P.FRMTTS
f1. Candieional Use.Permit: 60.00
. B. DemoGt.ion 1'ermit . 120.Q0 C. Temporary Use Pennit $60.00 ~
L7. Tents;/CanoRy Permit 1-lourly Rate
PI,,ANS CHECK AND REVIEW BY THE BUREAU OF F lKl: Y~VENTION
I A. New commercial plans check and inspection (for $4050.00
projects not mentinned elsewhere)
W. . ...t..l, ~ &14048 J-hoa:ir--min-pltas- -
Etottray-therea#ef
BG. Hourly rate W60.00
CI'3. After hour 'tnspecCinns, plans rEView, consultations for 1.5 times regular rate
pmjects that do not requirc a pennit, and other special
services
I'Lr1TS
rl. Subdivision/PUD
~ PreliininarY $120.00 . ' 21 Fuial ' $ 60.00 31 Alteratinn $60.00
B. Short Plat f~
j) Preliminary $120.00 • L--~
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?1 ~inal $60.00
t-1lteraCion . $60.00
SPECIAL INSPFC_TinNS
A. Day Care GU.UO
B. Fire DamaQe 1120.00
C. Nursinp ]-iomelWospital fqr IicEnsin180.00
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I Schedule l--A - PARKS & :IMC_12:rATI:ON
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Basic fees to be considcred whcn applying ratcs
Administrative Pee $30.00
Ref'use Fee $50.00
AQUA'T'ICS Poal admission (<ige S an(i under) free
- Pool admission (agc older than 5) $1.00
Pool punch pass (25 swims) $20.00
Weekend family discoiuit 1 child under li free
with paying adult
Reservation (less than 50 people) $100.00 Per hour* ,
Food fee (if applicable) $25.00
Re,servation (50 - 100 people) $125.00 Per hour* '
T'ood fcc (if applicable) S50.00
Re.servation (l0 I- 150 people) $150.00 Per hour*
Food fee (if applicable) $75.00
*A%lirrimuni 2lrours
aI..C'QH,OI.,iC BFVFRAGF PERA'[IT
Alcoholic 13everanc Permit: ree . $10.00
CFN7FR.Pi..ACF
Couference Ceuter 1Ving .
Auditorium $75.00 Per hour
Audit:orium $450.00 Per ciay
F1udiCOrium • $225.00 Per half day
Audit:orium wlPrescntation Systcm $50.00 Per hour
rluditorium w/Presentation Syste►n $300.00 Per day
Auditoriurn wLPresentation System $150.00 Per half day
Auditorit►m Deposit $50.00
Executive Conference Itoom $50.00 I'er hour
rxecutivc Conf.'erurtce R.oom Deposit $50.00
vlceting Room (Day & Evening Use) $40.00 Per hour
Mectlllg RQORl $250.00 Per day
Nieeting Room $125.00 Per half day
Meetin;; Room Deposit $50.00
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Crcat Room
~ Kitchen Nv/Dining Room Rental $100.00 Per use .
Kitchen - Commercial Use (2 hour min.) . $50.00 Per hour
Kitchen Deposit $50.00
Muilti-Use/Banquet Hall S100.00 Per hour
Multi-Use/Banquet Hall 5800.00 9 hr session tiftilti-Use/Banquet f-Iall $1,500.00 All day (6am-lam)
Small Dining Area $50.00 1'er hour
Depnsie $200.00
Stage $20.00 Per scetion per dKy
Table Scttings (liciens & tableware) $2.00 Per place setting
Senior Center Wing
Lounge wiCh Dance Flaor $100.00 Per hour
Lounge wilh Dance Floor $800.00 Per clay
Lounge Deposit $200.00 Vieet'tng Room (Evening Use) $40.00 Per hour Meeting Room (Evening Use) $125.00 4 hr sessinn
Meeting Room (1TJeekend Use) $250.00 Per day
Meeting Room (Weekend Use) $125.00 Per half day
Nfeeting Room Deposit $50.00 . .
Private 17ining Room $50.00 Per haur
Privatc Dining Room T)eposit $50.00 Wellness Ccntcr $100.00 Per hour
~0 iVliscellaneous
Cleanup fee - $50-300 Per event
1-lostfi-Iostcss (after hours) :61 S.OU Per hour
Preseneation System (ineludes projector/podium/ $250.00 Pcr day
llVUlVCIt/sound system/camera systern)
Room Setup $25.00 Per hour
Satcllite Victeo Con.Eerenciog $250.00 Per hour Sound Systcm $40.00 Per day
Tectuiical Support $40.00 Per hour TelevisionNCR $75.00 Pcr day
Touch Pad Voting System $115.00 Basc stacian per day
-+•$15.00 Per keypad per day
EVEnTS - includes Pavilinn Fvent.s include but are not limited to activities such as car shows, tournaments and activities
involving 200 or more peoplc. The Direetor of Parks and Recreation "tiri.ll mak.e ttie fiiial
determination.
General Fee $150.00 .
Non-profit applications $80.00 Or free with
sponsorship#
*Applicutions for joint sponsoi°s6iip wilh the Ciry af Spokane Yalley will be considered by the
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FIELD RENTAL
Use Fee $25.00 First hour plus $15
each adttitional hotir
IvDUU17 USE
Open Vm aclmission $2.00
Playgroutid program admission (10 cntries) $20.00
iI1~tABEAI1
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Srnall shclter anci w;iterfall $150.00 Maximum 4 hours Refundable denosit (less than 200 people) $50.00
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. S}ieltcr (less [han 200 people) $80A0
Stielter (200 or more peoplc) $150.00
Refundahle deposit (less than 200 people) $50.00
Refundahlc dcposit (200 or more people) $250.00
PICNIC SHELTE RS
Picnic Shelter (less than 200.people) $30.00
lyicnic Shelter (200 or more people) $150.00 Refundable deposit (less than 200 people) $50.00
ltefundable deposit (200 or more people) $250.00
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Permit Fee $25.00 Annual
RECREATI()N f'l.ecreation program fees are set to recover costs as specified in the Parks and Recreation revenue policy.
VALLE-Y MTSSTOiY A1tLNA
1Zental* $100.00 Per weekenc!
Refundable cleposit . . $50.00
*Reyifer responsible fvr on-sife preparativn. Rerttal requires liability inscircrnce.
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Copy oFaudio tapes, video tapes, photos, maps qr other At cost
recorcls needing reprnduction
Copy of wriUen records S0.15 Per page
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Copy of full c3oeuments At eose
OTflE, R ADM1NiSTRATiVF FRFS '
NSF Check $25.00 '
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~ Schedule G-F - QTHER FEES
AllULT LNTEItTAli\`iV]ENT FLJES
Establishment Licenses ,
T ive Adule Fnt:ertainment $1,500.00
fldult Arcade $1,500.00
Other Adult E•ntcrtainmeut Licenscs
AejulCA.reade DeviceT icense $150.00
Manager I..icense $I S(1.00
Entertainer License $150.00
Late License Fee - Charged in addition to liccnse fce. .
Pcrcent of
I'ast Due Calendar Days License Fee
7 - 30 25%
31 - 60 SO% . 61 and over 75%
I3USi'ESS RFGISTRATION BEES '
Business registration S13 eac;h year
NanprofiC registration $ 3 each year
SECURITY I+ALSE ALARNi FTES
Repealed malfunctioning security False al.irms in agiven six-mon[h period.
First alarm l~fo charge
Second alarm $30.00 Third alarrn $70.00
rourth aiid Suhsec{uent alarms . $120.00
ST(7IZiN'1 Wa'['E27 UT1:L[Tl` CtiAl'tC.E U\' 1)EVELU.PEll.l'Al'ZC;.ELS
EacM siriglafamily ur.iit each vear s4-7:020.40
- All qther properties each year ' $4-7-8820.00 Per3,1_60 square feet
of impervious surface
TOW OPF:RnTOR A7tJAL RTGTSTR.ATION FEE $100.00
OVEKS.IZEU L0AU I'Ef2M1"l' FEE $25.00
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~ CITY OF SPOKAIM~ VALLEY .
. Request for Council Action
`'Iee.ting Date: 11-01-055 City Nlanager Sign-uff:
AGENDA 1TEiVI TI"fLL+;: 1Vlotion Consideration: appuintment to Lodgioh Tax Advisory
Committee
BACICGKUUN'D: Due to a recent vacancy, notice was publishecl in Che Valley News Herald; and the
S{aokesman Review, ancl notice was alsn placed on our website announcing a vaea►1ey in the Lodgino Tar Advisory Committee. '
SPOKANE VALI,.FY COMIAITTEE OPENING '
LODGING TAX AAVISORY CONZNIITTEE
Per Spokane Vallcy Cicy Municipal Code 320, the City of Spol:ane Valley secks a votunteer to serve on the
Lodginc, Tax Advisory Committee. This five-member conunittee consists of hwo members who represent businesses
rcquired to collect the tar, at least rivo members involved in activities auth4rizcd to be funded by the tax, and one
member of the City Cnuncil. The curreot opening is for A membcr invulved in sctivities authorized to be
funded by lfie tdx. Appqintments are for one ancl two-year terms. 'I'here is a speeial funci inta which all taxes
collected under Section 3.20 are plaeecl; thesc: funds are used solely for the pwpose of paying all or any part of the
cost of tourist promotion, acquisition of taurism-rclated facilities, or operation of toiLrism-related facilitics or to pay
for other uses as autltorizecl in Ctiapter 6728 RCW. Intcrested yualified individuals ai'e encouraged to apply; and
organizbtians autfiorized to receive funds, wd those businesses that cnllect the tax are encouraged to send comcnittee
~ recommcnda[ians to Spokane Valley Nlayor Wilhite, cJo Chris Bainbridge, City clerk, 11707 E Sprague Aveilue,
Spokanc Valley, Wa_ 99206; (509) 921-1000, or e-mail cbainbridepokanevalley.or~
The folltixvin}; applications were previously distribulecl to Council far their review and appointment confirmation consideration:
Conway, Mike: Latah Creek Wine Cellars
Dias, Craig : Spokanc Rcgional Sports Commission; Inland NW Council Bo}' Scouts, and otliers
Fox, 7eff: Ivlirabeau Park Hotel/Doubletree J.-Iotel Spokane; ti'alley
Genther, Brendan: I•ioliday lnri Express
Gorton, 'Merle: Anncd Forces & Aerospace Museum
Kelly, lloug: Avista Utilities.
Slzdich, H1rry: Spokane Rccrionat Convention and Visitor's IIureau
Turner, Kaye: Friends of the Centennial Trail . RE,COnMENnEn nC'rrON OR MOT1O1v5: ACTTQN: Mayor to nominate one person for either a one or rivo-year tertn; such person to be someone
involved in activities authorized to be funded by the uLY.
12ecommencled vlution: 1116tion to conftrm Afayaral apporntment to 11re Lodgiirg 7'ca Advisvey
~ Conrmittee fa• the specrfied lerm of yeur•(s).
~ CITY OF• SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: November 1, 2005 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business nevr business public hearing ❑
information ❑ aamin. report X pending legislation .
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Discussion: Proposed Amendments to the 2005 Budget
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State law requires a public hearing and an amendment to our
budget when we believe we will exceed our appropriations.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The City budget for 2005 was adopted in November
of 2004. At the February 2005 retreat the city council directed staff to prepare arnendments to
the 2005 budget for additional personnel and programs needed to complete the 2005 budget
. year.
BACKGROUND: Budget adjustments, beyond those approved earlier in the year, are needed
to finish 2005. They include: -
1. Recognizing Cornmunity Development Block Grants for approved projects
~ a. Montgomery Ave. Rehabilitation Street Project +$439,850
b. Planning project to assist in implementation of City
Comprehensive Plan + $ 17,469
Grant projects are not budgeted until they are formally awarded to the city.
2. Adjusting the City Budget for 2005 CenterPlace construction +$1,000,000
The CenterPlace budget was originally an estimate of the amounts
that would be spent in 2004 and 2005. Staff knew the total would
be near $10 million but estimated too high in 2004 and too low in
2005. This budget amendment will increase fhe 2005 amount.
OPTIONS: Options include amending thz budget, amending the budget for some of the
changes or making no amendments. The budget should be amended to comply with Washington State law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Direction to staff to proceed with these budget
amendments is recommended.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Passage of an amended budget ordinance will provide the
authorization to move ahead with these programs. There is no additional cost to the city.
~ STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson, Finance Director
AMENDMENTS TO 2005 BUDGET
NOVEMBER 1, 2005 .
ent Block Grants
• Community Developm,
Montgomery Ave. Rehab $439)850
- Implement Comp. Plan $171469
• CConstruction $17000,000
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~ CITY OF SPOKANE 1IALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 'i 1-01-05 Csty Manager Sign-off,
; Item: Check all that apply: corrsen# ❑ olc! business ❑ri ew business ❑ public hearing
❑.inforrna#ion ❑ admin_ report ❑ pending legislation
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Rreliminary Legisla#ive Agenda Ini#ial Xhoughts
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PRE1fI0US COUNC1L ACTION 7AKEN: BACiCGROlJND:
This is an opportunity for Courici] to discuss alid elicit ideas ~ind suggcstions in terms of legis[attve
activily in Olympia, and ta begin to iclentify if Council has specific legislative progmms on mind for
conducting next year. One suggcstion tq a Children's 'Universxl Parlc for Capita] Funding, and,
inforni a tibn is a ltchcd coi3cerning tli at topic,
~ AVJC:'s Leg3s1aivo P rioritie; for 2Q05, in ci uding xn inCerim bulletin concerning Streamlinecl SaIes Tax is
also attached.
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OPTIONS; , IRECOMMENaEE} ACTION OR MOTION: euDG€rIFirvANCiAL innPACTS; STAFF CONTACT: Nina Regor
ATTACHMENTS
Children's Un€versal Park
~ Association of VVashing#on Cities (AWG) Legisfative Prio(ities for 2005
A3lVC Interirn 6uRetin Concerning Streamlines Sales Tax
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conceived more than seven years ago. Mirabeau Point is locatcd east of Pines Koad and nozth of the
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S~ entertainznent activities. Crcating a sense of unity and pride, Mirabeau Point will provi.de a
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• Bring people with divcrse culture, ra,ce, econonlic status, and religion togcther in hacmony.
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~ J Mirabeau Point will become the fami.ty destinatiun and the heart o.f the Spokane Valley mmmunity.
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~ system of interconnected mu.lti-mada.l travel rou.tes to host a v3riety of users (Figure 2). Currently, the
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~ The Children's Universal Park Eucuses on pmviding activities that are aeet-i.5ible and beneficial to al!
~ children including those with acvM or chmnic inJury, physica) limitations or devetopmental di5abilities.
~ Cver a five year period, representatives from loral endties umcluding the Guild School, Spokau Schcuol
1 District No. 81, Shriner's Hospital, Harvard Park Childrnn's Center, Sparts Medicine and Ronald
~ McDonald Houae Charities wer,e ccm5ulted ta identify educaHanal and physical grawth and
1 development needs of childrnn 1-1/2 through 10 yeals of age. The "Gssential Academic Levrning
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The Chilciren's Universal I'ark is designed to be accessit►Ic, developmentally progressive, therapeulic,
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The Children's Universal Park is designed for preschaol and schm)l aged children and specificaIly
~ includes evenis to enrich the eacperienoe for cfiildren with special physimi needa (Figure 3). The park
1 pmvides imaginative, cognitive and motor skills play events with educatinnal statians for faauflie.s and
~ small to large educatiUnal groups. The park pmvides an outdoor format where classrooms up to the
( fifin grade can pursue E.-.sentia) Academic Learning Requirnments in physical, carth and life sciences,
and health and fitiuess.
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, nature exploratinn. Every surfaoe and spaoe within thc park is utili7.ed to provide multiple sensary
stimulus, pmvide physically challenging exerci.ge stations, and accommodate a variety af individual
, and gmup 'learning through play' activitie%.
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~ landscape to provide safiety and con6denoe within the park The mtry welcames aU to come in and
explore the park. The rark Elements arn arranged in designated areas of varying sizes to accommcxiatr
~ individualti, muldple families, sinall gmups, and outdcx)r classra)ms pmgres~ing thrrnigh the park
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~ Entry Portal Gather your group all together at the gateway befare you divide them into small groups
~ and send them off to play in cach area of the park.
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~ The Gaove Pzoviding a canopy of shade, the grove is the inviting backdrop for the park's entry. Trees
selected represent the orchards of eazlier days in the Spokane Valley. 13eneath the shade of the center
~ trces sit in the cool earth, lean against the trunk of a trec if you need suppart. Feel the ground and play
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1 T'he Rolling Field The Palou.se hi1L5 in m.iniature is one grassy mound. and swale after another
providing an open play field that rises and falls with laughter. Lay down and mll over the mowids,
~ smell the gra.ss and feel the muving sensation for whole body physical therapy.
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, The Ficnic Area Gather f.oz a lunch stop. Watch others at the Math and Mazes Wall as you eat. Then
jump up and join in the fun as you wait for youx group to finish lunch.
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~ Math and Mazes Wall I,earn to sort and count at the abacus. Let your fingers find their way vu.t of
' the finger maze. Move the balls and watch theni slide from one side to the next on the spiral maze.
, H.op and jump through games in the paving. Check in witl1 fxiends Cxploring the Mountain Range
Chimes by talking through the talking tubes.
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' Volcano Slide Mirabeau's only active mountain erupiing with mist or electric neon when triggered by
an observer simulates a volcano. TQ mach the rim of the vdicano take the gradual ramp, or be a rock
~ climber and ascend the rock wall and cross the swinging bridge, or use the lransfer station pads. Onee
, an top spiral around the mauntain on the vol.cano slide!
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~ Salmon L.ife Cycle dVall See the stages of a salmon's life from egg to adult. Touch the reliefs to sense
~ the size of each stage. Cuunt the number of f.ish and run Aver to the math a.nd mazes wall to log in
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I~ Double Slidc Cove Kids going azound and around the loop, racing by twos down the double slide. A
, transfer station lets child.ren lift rhemselves to the top and be rewarded by sliding down. Ur use the
cli.mbing wall to make the top and slid.e down, amund 3nd around. The safe cave is fnr thase in chairs
~ who parti.cipate by watching and rocking from their own protected space.
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~ The Observation Deck I.ook into scopes to see osprey circling over the Spokane River looldng f.or
~ lunch ar fish jumping for their focxl. Wavc, to people on the CentennW Trail and at the Plaza. Cather
- for group time to hear stories.
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~ Mountain Range Ch:imes ReIIecting ou.r local m4untain prufiles a wozk of visual and audio art.
~ Chimcs suspendcd far musical play by thc brush of a small hand or by the ivind whisdin$ though the
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1 ages. Start with the 4" step height to practice raising cach foat. Then challenge yourself to step the 6" .
amd high risexs.
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~ Fossil and River Table Area
~ ylake rubbings to take honie hom the fossi.ls table. I.earn how water flows with gravity. 11Rove objLcts
to create bends, dams, falls, and see hoiv boats flow d.own the river you creatc•d. Feel the excitement of
~ moving water; get you.r hands wet and laugh.
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~ Geolagy 6Vall ,
1 - Soi! Shata - read about the laycrs of soil and how titey are formed. See and feel the textur~,~s.
m Life in the 5oif - See an.imals and organ'tsms make thc.in comes in the soil a3id learn what they do.
1 }Zearrange the critters around. on the wall.
~ ~Aquifer - Learn about the lakes and rivers flowing belolv the gxound we walk on. Learn how the
~ water gets there, stays there and haw we tap into it. -
~ Balance Beam Test your balance as you walk the beams arnund the semicircle, px-efiend you are
1 jumping logs floating in the river. Challenge y4urself thmugh each level of difficulty.
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~ Sundial Circle A paved circular area with multipu.rpose uses. Gather a graup nf children around the
circle perimeter for story tinne ar games. Stand in the Ceilter and be the Cnomon on the sundial, c1l.eck
I your shadow on the marked surfacE, and tell the time of day.
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, Itiver Wash Stand on the swinging bridge and image huge fish swimming below you. Wa.1k around
the edge, get yow fingers wet and make the water skippers scatter. 'Take the stepping stone through
~ the middle of the maxsh, but watch nut, same of the stones wiggle and jiggle!
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~ The Cave Excavate like and archaeologist in the sandy floor of the cave. Carefully brush ativay the
sand to rcveal fossils of plant a.nd animal life qf ciays gone by.
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~ Sand Play Build castles, dig hales, and cqver your legs -svith lots of sand in the sand yard. Park your
i chair or stand at the rai-sed sand table to dig and shapc, sift and pile lots of sa-nd.
~ Sensory Touch and Smell Gazden Planted with species with various scents and teactu.res, the parden
' is raised for chiJdxen to wallc or whcelchair right up to. Taste the lemon thyme and chacolate sage,
~ smel.l the lavend.er, and feel the incredibly soft leaves of lamb's eax.
Peciphery Landscape The Periphery Landscape encloses the Un.iversal PaTk with a living, seasonally
' changing border. The entire pa.rk is enclosed by rnmbinations of walls and fences and visually sqftens
wath landscape planti,ng. Thc Periphery Landscape provzdes the tran,5ikion zone between tl-te Unive.rsal
Park and surraunding park area.
The Ma7es Child.ren intuitively know adventure is found o.ff the beaten path. On the wa.y to the
Universal Park let them deviate from the main tr .ail to find their way through a]and,scapE maze.
Experience trial and. error, memory and discovery, challenge and success. -
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, Entry:E'ortal Gather kids together at the gateway before divid.ing into $45,600
' groups and going off to play ' 7'he Grove Under a canopy of shade, lean against the tnutk of the trees $3$,600
~ and play in the dirt
~ The Rolling Field Palau.se Hills in miniaturt, lay down and roll over the $4,700
' mounds, feel the grass
~ :C'he Picnic Area Fause and watch khe eflortless energy of child.ren, play gannes $49;900
~ - at the interactive walls
r Volcann Siide Climb the erupting volcanc~ with a choice of routes up and an $92,600
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~ Double SlidP Cove Another climb.ing challenge for all kids, and. a race dovvn the $24,000
~ dauble slide
The Obseruation Watch £or ospreys on the river or u.se the "ta7king tubes° to $43,600
~ Deck experiment ivith sounds
Challenge Steps :Nractice your balancing skills with a side trip along the main $51,300
~ trail, whatever your age
~ Fossil and Rtver Study geology and fqssiLs, rivers, and salmon, and tarkle $65,000
~ Table Area balanrn st+eps on the way
~ Sundial Circle rind Cather for stories and games, or be a gnomon and teIl the time $51,4()0
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g 77te Cnve and Smid Bui1d and d.ig in thc ground, at the table or in thc cave; maybe $33,700
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~ and Nlazes place, with mazes along the maut tail £or extrn explnring
; iltilities Nec@ssazy infrastructure - water, power, drainage - to support $9,900
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~Rougl: Grading Package ready to go in 5pring 2001 to define the topography $20,800
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1 AWC Legislative Priorities for 2005
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ASSOCIATi-ON1 On December 17, 2004, the Board of Directors of the Association
OF WASHINGTON of Washington Cities adopted the following Legislative Priorities
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High Priorities .
- Direct Gas Tax Distribution to Cities
AWC will pursue a new gas tax distribution to cities. In addition, AWC will pursue increased grant
funding from the Transportation Improvement Board, 1JVSDOT-Highways and Local Programs
Division, and other sources, and for freight mobility.
Local Transportation Options
AWC will pursue a variety of local transportation options, including:
1. Local Option Fuel Tax - increasing the local option from 10% to 20% of the state gas tax. -
2. Street Utility Authority - pursue legislation to allaw re-enactment of this authority.
3. Vehicle License Fee - replacing funds lost due to Initiative 776. '
4: Vehicle VJeight Fee - imposing a weight fee on all vehicles (exempting agricultural equipment/vehicles).
5. Fuel Efficiency Tax - taxing vehicles that are inefficient. .
6. Expand Regional Transportation Improvement District Authoriry to Jurisdictions Outside of
King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.
Street Light Authority
AWC will seek revenue sources to replace lost street light utility funds, including a broad Street
Utility that would encompass street lights. '
Municipal Court Issues
AWC will: ' • Pursue state funding for municipal court judges' salaries, indigent defense, increased juror
fees, and increased filing fees, as contained in the Board for Judicial Administration
legislative package, ensuring that a local jurisdiction maintains the option of whether or not
to accept the money if additional strings are attached. -
• Pursue preserving local decisions regarding whether additional subject matter-is to be
added to municipal court caseloads.
• Continue to protect the authority for cities to contract together to provide court services and
the authority to appoint part-time municipal court judges.
• Oppose the requirement to elect more judges, including those that serve in the contracting
cities.
Downtown Revitalization ' AWC will seek additional state assistance for economic development programs for downtotvns -
both technical and financial assistance. VVe will pursue enhancement of the Department of
Community Development's various "downtown programs." AWC will also attempt to enhance fhe
~ Community Economic Revitalization Board's (CERB) resources and programs.
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Gambling/Local Zoning AWC will again seek the passage of legislation claritying cities' land use and zoning powers with respect to any land uses involving gambling activities. We have introduced legislation the last few
years attempting to clarify local govemments' ability to zone garnbling activities. Cities can
currently ban gambling entirely, but some question cities' authority to zone the activity.
Capital Facilities Investment
AWC will work with the Legislature to create a new "Capitat Facilities Strategic Investment Fund."
The purpose of the fund will be to provide state financial assistance for costly local government
infrastructure projects that create new or assure the retention of existing jobs, and stimulate
community and economic development.
Other Priorities
Public Duty Doctrine and Liability Reform
AWC will pursue passage of the Public Duty Doctrine and other liability reforms - joint and several,
caps on non-economic damages, allowing seatbelt information to be made available to the juries,
and providing limits on exposure for providing employer reference checks.
Six-Year Operation and Maintenance Excess Levies -
Constitutional Amendment
AWC will ask the Legislature to place a constitutional amendment before the voters which would
provide cities and other local taxing districts the ability to scek voter approval of multi-year operation and maintenance excess levies, for a period up to six years. According to the state .
. constitution, cities may only ask voters #o approve maintenance and operations excess levies
(which are exempt from statutory limits) for a one-year period. School districts and fire districts are
currently authorized to request levies for a multi-year period. •
Sufficient Water/VNater Right for Growth
AWC will seek legislative and administrative opportunities to help resolve gridlock in the processing
of new water rights. This is a complicated issue impacted by both policy and budget considerations
within the Department of Ecology.
Pension Contribution Rates .
The State Actuary is recommending significant pension contribution rate increases over the next -
six years. AWC will advance legislation which raises pension contribution rates graduaUy, makes
annual rate adjustments, and establishes a rate "floor" that the Pension Funding Council will not
move below during their rate-setting process. This phase-in would make it easier for cities and •
other local governments to manage and budget for the increases. -
City & County Economic Development Authority .
AWC will advance legislation clarifying the ability of cities and counties to enter into economic
- development projects with other public and private entities, not just nonprofit corporations.
AWC 2005 Legislatiye Priorities - 2-
GMA Revisions
AWC will initiate and pursue a variety of changes to the Grotivth Management Act to make sure it
continues working in cities of various sizes that are characterized by widely disparate rates of
groovth and infrastructure needs.
• Change the frequency of GMA review and update responsibilities from every 7 years to
every 10 years.
• Allow smaller and slower-growing cities to update less frequently than larger and faster
growing ones. .
• Clarify what the state expects when cities are mandated to consider the use of best
available scierrce when reviewing and updating Iocal environmental protection
regulations.
• Clarify that cities may zone for residential uses at a variety of densities within their
communities, as long as their overall density is more than a certain minimum density
established either by the Legislature or through some collaborative means within each
county.
• If not allowable under current law, initiate and pursue an amendment to last year's
legislative pre-emption of city and town authority to disallow siting of manufactured
homes on individual lots in single-family zones that would let them apply a dollar value
criteria, requiring that the manufactured home be valued at least as much as the
average house on the block. In addition, AWC will aggressively block state efforts to
control what neighborhoods look like,
• Ensure that cities have discretion to exempt some development from transportation
"concurrency" requirements.
• Expand the list of capital projects eligible for use of locally imposed Real Estate Excise
Taxes (REET) and make the list the same for both the first and second Ya% REET.
Eliminate the restriction on using them for operations or maintenance costs in the '
' smallest cities - those under 1500 in population. Oppose changes to current GMA
Impact Fee authorities that restrict the timing of collection.
Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption .
AWC will seek legislation to extend to all cities the 10-year property tax exemption for new,
rehabilitated or converted multifamily housing projects. Currentty, the exemption onty applies to
cities above 30,000 in population or the largest city in a GMA planning county with no city of
30,000 population or greater.
Sales Tax Flexibility .
AWC will advance legislation that amends ESB 5659, passed in 2003, that provided cities
' additional voter approved sales tax authority up to .3%. The amendments will delete the mandate
that one-third of the new money be spent on criminal justice programs and the mandate that new
money not supplant existing funds.
Voter Approval to Freeze Property Tax Rate
AWC will advance legislation to allow a city to ask their voters to "lock in" or "freeze° an existing -
property tax rate for a period of up to six years. Legislation passed in 2003 allows a local
govemment to seek approval from their voters for a levy lid lift and identify the associated annual
growth rate for a period of up to 6 years, but does not allow a city to ratify a current properfy tax
rate over a period of years.
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Annexation Reform
AWC will pursue and endorse legislation that authorizes additional methods of annexation and ~-'provides new tools to facilitate the annexation of lands, including: limiting Soundary Review Board
revievr when joint planning and/or interlocal agreements have been achieved; creating more
streamlined annexation methods for small annexations; revising the petition method of annexation
to require signature of property owners of 60 percent of the value of the property in the proposed
annexation for both code and non-code cities and towns; and encouraging counties to identify
potential annexation and incorporation areas in their county-wide planning policies.
AWC will also pursue legislation that allows annexation to move forward, without a referendum, if a
county and city (i.e., current and future governing authorities) agree through an interlocal
agreement on how and when annexation will occur.
Amend General Contractor/Construction Management Legislation/
Modify the Water Quality Joint Development Act
AWC will seek a broader use of the design build and general c4ntractor/construction management
public works process. Currently, only cities over 70,000 in popula4ion have access to this process.
AWC will seek to either lower the population threshold or move to a criteria based process that
allows our cities to demonstrate they can effectivefy use this process.
The Water Quality Joint Development Act of 1986 authorizes local governments to enter into
service agreements for the design, financing, construction and operation of avastewater facilities.
AWC will pursue legislation to update and clarify some provisions based on actual field experience
and is seeking expansion of these procedures to inctude drinking water supply and treatment
systems.
Gas Tax Distributions for All Street Transportation Purposes AWC will seek changes to existing law to remove restrictions on how cities allocate their gas tax on
city streets proceeds, to provide more flexibility. Current law requires existing gas tax distributions
to be allocated for construction and/or maintenance purposes, depending on the size of the
jurisdiction. , Study to Determine Cost of Providing Transportation Infrastructure on
State Highways (cities over 22,500 population)
Cities over population 22,500 are required to assume the costs for maintenance, signalization,
ADA and most traffic control functions on managed access state highways (non-Interstate) that go
through their respective jurisdictions. AWC will propose a study to determine t.he fiscal costs of maintaining state highways, and seek legislative clarification of transportation responsibilities and
costs.
Other Issues
Streamlined Sales Tax
The AWC Board appreciates the vdork of the AWC Streamlined Sales Tax Committee and their
efforts to reach agreement on a mitigation formula. The Committee did agree on a number of
issues associated with taxation of remote sales but could not agree on a specific mitigation formula
and recommended that AWC "take no position on the issue." The AWC Board recognizes the
sensitivity of this issue and believes it is in the best interest of fhe city family for the Association to '
"at this time, remain engaged but take no position." "
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From the D're~ . ctor. SST - Agreement on Princi les Rcached by Sf[eamlined Sales Tax Committee
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Enerqy 8 Telecornmwnications
General Local Government I.and Use 8 Planninq
Lsw & Justice
Municipal Finance & Economic DeveJopment
Personnel & Labor Relalions
Trans rtafion & Infrastruclure
From the Director. SST - Agreement on Principles Reached by Streamlined Sales Tax
Committee
By Sfan Fr'nkelstein, AWC Executive Director
4Uthout question, the most divisive issue amongst cities that the Association has encountered in recent years • '
has been the streamlined sales tax (SS'I).
SST has evolved as a result of a mutti-year effort to convince Congress to require out of state vendors to
collect state and local sales taxes on intemet and catalog sales. Some years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court
held that a state cannot require such sellers to collect sales 4axes, unless fhey had a presence in the state.
The CouR held that to do so would impose an "unreasonable burden" on the vendor.
For the past several years, a group of state tax adrninistrators have been meeNng to craft a national state and
Iocal sales tax model that ►vould address hvo pressing issues: that of uniform definilions of taxable
aommodities, and that of uniform principles of sales tax apporiionment. The belief is that if these hvo issues
are resolved nationally then Congress vrould be more inGined to pass legislation requiring sales tax collection
on remote commerce. The issuE of uniform definitions has been agreed to by most of the states that have a
sales tax, including washington. What hss been a sticking point for the past twn years has been sales tax
apportionment.
The apportionment rules adopted by the national group provide that where thero is a delivery of a product
from a location in one jurisdiction to a recipient in another, then the sales tax will be apportioned to the
jurisdiction of destination. This differs from cureent Washington lativ, where the city or county (when the
vendor is located in an uninoorporated area) of origin receives the sales tax. This proposed change wrould .
result in 117 negatively impacted cities Iosing almost $25 million in existing sales tax revenues to positively
impacted aties and counties, l'hose losses do not take inio aonsideration potential gains from taxing calalog
and intemet sales.
Sinae June of 2004 there have been a series of discussions focused araund the issue of mitigation of Iosses
for negativety impacted cities. An agreement was not reached prior to the 2005 session, and the Legislature
did not take action on the issue during lhat session. In reoent weeks, representatives of the positively and
negatively imRacted aties havs been meeting, and agreemenf on a legislative proposal is cJose at hand. The
two sides, represented by A1n1C's SS7 Committee, have agreed to a series of "principles" (see the Munici al
Financc section for the text), and draft legislation has been prepared. The key to the agreement is that the
state allocates taxes derived from'"voluntary compliance" by major remote vendors to fund the mitigation
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ANlC is grafifiiQd that the sides have been able to reach an accord on what has been an extremefy
contentious issue, and that hopefulfy in the near future the playing field will be IevelEd and catalog and
intemet sales vrill be taxed as are in-state transactions. AWC would liks to fhank the members oi the SST
Committee for their service to the city famity on this complex and controversial issue.
AWC Legislative Committee to Meet
Each year, the AWC President appoints 30-35 city officials to serve on the AWC Legislative Committee. The
purpase of the Committee is fo revievr the Association's statement of I'olicy and Resolutions, as %weU as emerging issUes, and propose legislative priorities for oonsideration by Ihe Association's Board of diredors.
The first meeting of the Legislative Committee will be 7uesday, October 11. The Committee will review the
outcome of the 2005 session, examine new issues, and begin its deliberaiions.
In Closing _
As we gear up for the 2006 Iegislative session, it is impnrtant to note khat 2006 is an election year. If the past
is any guide to the future, we can expect that the Legislature will bQ "gun-shy" and avoid controversial issues:
Hawever, now is the time for city officials to mect vrith their legislators, thank them for the help last session,
and encourage them to suppoR tliose issues of importanoe to the ciry_ Good relations pay dividends
throughout the legislative process. If we at AWC can be of any assistanoe, don't hesitate to contact me or
any of the AWC labbyists.
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National league of Cities
2005 NLC L,egisl.ative Priorities
En3et a TranSportation 13ill that protccts policies important to cities and dElivers the
federal fundina and policies necessary to improve highway and transit system.s that are
ct-ucial investments in our nation's economy and homeland security.
Support Munieipal Economic 1)evelnpment tl,rough continued federal support of:
• ComrnuniYy Uevelopment Block Grants, a program tttat provides essential federal
investment:s to meet communities' needs for economic development, housing, public
infrastructure improver_uents, parks and recreation facilities, aud community centers;
and
• Section 8 Housing Vouchers and other housing programs designcd ta a.ssist low-
and moderate-income residenls of cities and towns to meet one of their most basic .
needs to achieving economic independence. ~ Secure our Homeland and our ]Iiometown Security by providing the fuaciing
~ J needed to eluiP and training our nation's first resPonders zmd bY providing ttie sPectrum and
funding needed for public safcty and emcrgEncy communications.
Protect Local Tax Authority and Revenue in Tax l7eform: Prnposals Co refonn
nr simplify our nation's incoiTie tar laws must preserve those elements of the tax cade that .
arc cssential to the econocuic health of citie.s and towns throughout the country such as the ,
decluction for state ancl local income and Property taxes, tax-eYempt bond financing, the
exclusion of state and local govcrnment bond interest, community dcvelopment tax
_ incentivcs and housing tax incentives. -
Preserve .Local Government's Authority to Regulate and Tax
Communieation.s .ServiCes: Pursue modernization of our niition's communicat.ion laws
and regulations aud the collection of communications ta.res in a manner that preserves state
and local governrnent's authority to protect aur citizens; managc city assets for the benefit af
all, and achieve revenue neutrality.
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhaftspokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Date: October 26, 2005 '
Re: Regional Stormwater Guidelines
Previous Council Action Taken: Council Meetings 1I20/04, 4/27/04, 8/24/04, 8 8/16/05
This memo provides an update of the recent development of the Regional Stormwatez
Guidclincs.
l3ack;round -
When the City of. Spokane VaUey (City) incorporated, the City adopled the Spokane CUunty
Storniwater GuideJineS for Slorntwacer IVfanagemenc (SGSM) by City Ordinance 03-032 as ~ interim guidelines. The SGSIVI was Crst adapCed in 1980 by Spokaiie County, and the last upciate
was cione in 1998. The SGSVT. is in great neeci of updates and revisions. Revisions to lhe SGSM
had been nn hold since 2001 because Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) was in the
process of drafting a Stormwater ~~~nual for Eastein Washington.
In September 2004, Lcology tinalizcd the ' Stormwater Managcment Manual for Eastern
`Vashington (SVIMEW). NPDES Phase II-permitted communities are required to have a
Stqrmwacer mdnual that is ter.hnically equivalenl to the S!► IFW. Currently, the City of
Spokane Valley haS npt apPlied E'or aN-PDFS Phase TI perm.it.
As of result of Ciry Council directing staff to review design options for storrnwater treatment
facilities (Janua.ry 20, 2004), the City contracted 1'etra TechJKCM, Ine. (Consultant) to evaluate
the stormwater treahuent methods presented in the 5M~~tLW and to recommend a water quality
- treatment method to the City. `l"he Consultant r€commcnded the continued use of bio-in:Iiltraeinn
swa.les but usulg the Hydrograph Mcthod; a revised design approach ftom the SIAIl~!TEW. The
proposed uiethod yields swalcs that are 40% smaller. The Consultajits' recommendations «+ere
prescntcd to City Cauncil on August 24, 2004. This melhod was adopted for use within the City
by Ordiuance 05-013.
The City of Spokane Valley, the City of Spok.ane and Spokane Coiuity starfed working together
to revise the SGSNI in 2004. The intcnt is to have onc manual for the Spokaaie region, update thc
~ SGSM. Nyil:h lhe IaCest tecliniques and methods, and have a tcchnically equivalent manual to die.
SMMEW. The new treatnent mettiod (recouunencled to the City by the Consultants) is one of
the treatment ppeicins of the new manual. ~
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Manual Update
Tlle three jurisdictions worked together for over a year ailcl produced a draft manual Chat went .
out for public: review on July 21, 2005. Commcnts were solicited by the tliree jurisdictions E.i•om
Lcology, the design community, citizen groups, assoeiations, a.ud the public. F'ublic coinment
periad ended Se•ptember 21, 2005. Thc draft manual was available oiiline for vievving at
http:IhNiNtiv.snUkzulevdlley.arc-,//uploads/Public Works117ocuments/2005draftspokanerezionalstro
mwatermanual.pd£ Iii addition; hard copies and CDs werc available to the public at cach of the
three jurisdictions.
`Varkshops were held on August 24 and September 13, 2045 at the City of Spokane Val_ley
Couticil Chambe.rs. Tn addition, the City of Spokane and Spokanc Coluit), hcld four additioiial
Nvorkshops at different Incations throughout the City oF Spokane and unincorporated areas of
Spokane County iil August and SePtember, 2005. These w4rkshc>ps were targeted to answer
questions frnm the oeneral -public.
A technical worksbop was held on September 6th, 2005 with ACFC, a locsl enjineering
associa.tion. A meeting Nvitll Fcolagy staff was held nn Septeniher 13, 2005. Representatives
from each of the local jurisdictions were present at these meetings.
Comments Nvcrc received from a few citizens, neigtiborhood groups, local enguieers, and T'cology. The lhree juri5dictions met on Scptember 22 and 28, and Octobcr 25; 2005 to go ovEr the manua] coii»nents.
The City o.f. Spokane requested to have the dateline e\te,nded until OctoUer 21, 2005. Spokane
County gxanted the tinie extensioti. A.dditional meetinDs a.re expected to go over the conunents
• frorn the City.
Adoption Process Cotrunents are expected to be incorporated by uud Deceuiber. After uicorporatuig the
conunents, a revised inanual «rill be given to Ecology for review. It is uiilcnm«i how long
Lcology will take to review the manual, but it will influence the tiine table for adopting the
maiit2a1. We will request that Ecology reviexv the conuiients witlun four (4) wecks of submittal.
A-fter obtaiiunb deteriiiination of equivalency frocn Ecology, eaeh .jurisciiction is planning to
present the proposed manLial to their planning commission and city council or board of
conunissioners. We are planning to present the manual to Planiiuig Couuiiission and City
Council tcntativcly in carly ljEbniary and March, 2006. "I'hc proposed schedule may be clelayeci
depending on Ecology's avility to review tie manual witlun our proposed tiiliefi•mne.
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Memorandum -
To: City Manager David Mercier and Spokane Valley City Council
From: Tom Schottens, Spokane Valley Building Official
Date: 10.21.2005
Re: Enforcement of Spokane Valley Sign Code
The purpose of this memo is to summarize the status of the enforcement of our
new Spokane Valley Sign Code. The City's Permit Center began requiring that
all new signs comply with the Sign Code as soon as it became effective.
Therefore, this memo focuses on activities concerning existing signs.
In September a flyer was mailed to business owners highlighting some of the-
major requirements of the Code, e.g., the prohibition of portable signs and off-
premise advertising. This created a brief though intense response from some
business owners, but new comments have tapered off. .
We extended the grace period for full compliance with the Sign Code to 15
November 2005. After that date, our Comptiance Officers will contact the
violators. Many citizens have contacted. the Permit Center inquiring how to comply with
the new Sign Code, and have indicated their relief that there was a grace
period allowing them to arrange for non-compliant signs to be removed and to
arrange for new advertising.
This is the first time staff will follow a proactive approach in a selected code
enforcement action, and staff has developed an initial plan to approach issues
of non-compliance.
As time allows, our initial emphasis will be direcfied to businesses that have
porrable signs such as reader boards or "A" frame signage. During that contact
we will explain the impact of the new Sign Code, specifically identifying the
issue creating non-compliance for that business, and request that the business
owner arrange for compliance. We will document thafi contact.
After 20 business days we propose to follow up with a sifie visit to identify
compliance with the Sign Code. Failure of a business to gain compliance will
Enforcement of Spokane Valley Sign Code, continued .
October 19, 2005
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cause enforcement action to begin following the steps outlined by Council in
SVMC 10.30 Article III. Zoning Code Compliance.
The general operating objective of the Spokane Valley Code Compliance
section is to conduct an initiat investigation and response to submitted Citizen
Information forms within one business day of receiving the specific
information. We are initially planning on a 20% labor dedication to the sign
code enforcement Effort. However, that time commitment may fluctuate,
depending upon the number of complaints not related to the Sign Code to
which our two Compliance Officers must respond.
We witl continue to track response time, combining Sign Code enforcement
contacts with our previously assigned duties, and report back to City Council
using the Community Development monthly report. We would expect the
initial enforcement data to be in the January 2006 report available in February
2006.
Please tet me know if you have questions or concerns.
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Memorandum
To: David Mercier, City Manager and Members of City Council
From: Tom Scholtens, Spokane Valley Building Official
Copy: Niarina Sukup, Community Development Director
Chris Berg, Cade Compliance Officer
Date: 10.25.2005
, Re: 18909 E. Marietta / Public Comment -18 October 2005
At the 18 October City Council meeting, Mr. Brown referenced an enforcement issue at 18909
E. Marietta. The purpose of this memo is to summariz@ the status of that complaint.
• The City was unabte to gain compliance with the provisions of the Municipal Code as it relates
to nuisances, and this case has been referred to legat staff for further action. The City
contracts wiCh Arnaro I..aw Office for code compliance cases that reach the court level.
~ Following are the dates germane to this complaint: •
• 05/17104 - Warning Notice issued
• 06/04 fhru 06105 - Property became compliant with applicable cades.
• 06/17/05 - Property became non-compliant Notice of Violation issued. • 07/22/05 - Complaint filed with Spokane County Superior Court via Amaro Law.
• 10/21I05 - Status conference scheduled.
I will forward a letter to Mr. Brown indicating that the City of Spokane Valley appreciates his
vigilance in keeping his neighborhood free of nuisances and that we are proceeriing with legal
actions to assist with his efforts.
Please let me know if you have questions or concerns.
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