2008, 10-14 Regular Meeting
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SPUkAtiH; VA1.LF1' CITY COUNCIL
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Couacil Nicctinr. #146
'1'nexday. Ortoher 14,2008 G:UU p.m.
Spo{cane Vailey C'ity Hall Council Chambers
11707 C Spraguc Avenuc
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CALl. TO ORDER:
INVOCATION: Puqor Brian Prior, F.piseop:il Ctiunh of the Resunwti011
PLFDCE OF ALLFGIANC'E:
ROLL CALI.:
ApPROVAI. ()F AGENDA:
ItiTRUDti("TT(1N OF SYECIAL GUESTS Ah~D PItrSE,'~'I'A77UN5:
['OMMITTF:E BO4RA. LLALSOti SUMNIAItY RFPnRTS:
NiAYnR'S REI'ORT:
PUBLIC CONiMF-iV'T5: This is nn opportunih• fnr ihc public to speak on any subjcct not on tho agenda
Car ac;tion. Wheti you comc tt> thr podium, pfeac:c -,tiitc vour tiattu nnd addrcss f6r tlic rcr~~rd nnd limit
remnrks w thrcc minutes.
1. PtJALIC !IE_AItING: Propose.d 2009 Budgct - Kcn Thompiion
2. PtTDI.[C EiE:ARLrG: Community Dcvclopmcnt lilock Grunt - Grrg McCurmick
3. C(1NSEN'C AGEPIDA: Consists of itams considcrod ruutine whicli srr approved a.s a gwup. A
Councilmcmber [nuy rrmovc an item from the Corrcent Agenda to bc considered sepwratefy.
n. Approval oP thc fullowi«g Claim Vouchem:
VOUCNF..R LIST VOUCT-[ER ia TOTAL V()IICHER
pqI-F AMOUNT
i 1W08/200$ I Sb31 • 13fi95 S_8:,500.85
1 GItAND TnTAL S283.50()•85
b. NnyroU for pay pericxt ciiding tirptrmbcr 30, 2008: S331,952.81
c. Approval ta Apply for Re-LicensinR Grnnt
d. Approval af Council Mecting Minutes of Septamber 9, 2008
c. Approval oCCounci! Study S;sion Minutcs of Scptcmber 16, 2008
t. Approval olCouncil Mceting Minutcs of Scpiember 23, 2008
g. Approval of Council Study Session M inutes of September 30, 2t}O8
h Approval of Council Study SeSSion Minute.a of (lctobrr 7, 2(1(18
C'kww:ii ks.rndn 10-1-X1!t {Lctul.v Nlcctinc Pnge 1 ni 2
NEN' l3GStTvF.SS:
•t. First kc:nding PmposeJ Interim Emergency Code Ordinancc 08-421- Mi{cz Cvnnelly
(public commcnt)
~ Firit Rr.ading Prvposcd Orcfinancc 08-422 to Amend Appcstl Yroccdures - Mike C.onnclly
(pnblic commcotl
ti. First Keading Proposad Ordinance 08-023 Adapting 2009 Budget - Kcn Tbampson Ipubiic rommenti
?%tcvt inn ('on;iJrrutiori: Adoptian af CDI3G - Greg McConnick (publlc commcut)
8. Motion Considernuon: tihannan 4venttc Parking - Nri) Kcrsten (puGtic commrnt)
9. Motion Considtrntion: Mgonne.flndiann Intrrsection - Neil Kersten [pu6lic rommentl
10 Motion Cansidentt.ion_ Bid A%%ard. Senior Ccnter I)enialition - Mikr SwncNril Kcrsten
(puhlic cc►mmcat]
Pl'131.{C COlLMENTS Thi; is an uppoctwiit% Cor tlic public to spcak ot► any sijbject nnt on thc ugcndii
for acti.7n. V1'hen you eome tt) thr (xxfium. plcaw stntz %our nume and acldnss I'or ttec retiord and limit
remarks tc~ three m inutes.
ADNt1NI5TR1T1VE RI:I'ORTS:
I 1. Cnmpruhcnsi%r Plan (,hiartrrly Upciatc - Grcg McCormick
IT'FORM A'I70ti ON1.y':
12. Cude Compliance ReEnted Ordinaner Amendment (gaffiti and Uniforrn Dcvelapment Coie) - Cnry
Driskell
4DJUliRNAiENT
FUTURE SCHEDLIl.F'
Rtgetlar Cottnci! hleednRs are genera!!J, helct 2nd and *1R Taesdas. beginning al 6:00 p.m.
C'ownciJ Stirq~, Srssians nrt Kurrrullt' tield /st. 3rd Qnd Sth Tuesdvys, br.Rinnirrg al 6:00 p.nr.
N't!I ICI?: Indi~idtiaEs 1;:anrc ng ti, rttrnd tiEC ntcrtuto whu rryun+: .ipc~iul as_uLutLc t~~ cut.Ic.lLIlJrLllC CI~~'91utI, IICLLfllig. rr utiici ~
irtrpairments, please contuci the Cisv CleYi at (51W91421 • I lKK1 es swa as possible u) th ~i wrangements muy bc mnde.
Ci)uncil Ascnda 10-14-0$ Kcrui:¢ ti1Lc11nk Vag C 2 L't '
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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ~ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE : Public Hearing for 2009 Budget GOVERNING LEGISLATION: State budget law
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The City Council held hearings in July and
September on the 2009 budget. Staff and the Council have discussed goals, property tax levies
and other projected revenues for 2009. Ordinances to adopt our 2009 property tax levy and to
conflrm our property tax levy were passed in September.
BACKGROUND: The public hearing tonight is the last scheduled hearing for the 2009 budget.
Also on the agenda tonight is the first reading of the ordinance to adopt the 2009 budget.
OPTIONS: 1) Hold the last public hearing on the 2009 budget tonight. 2) Hold the last public
hearing at a later date (but no later than 12-16-08).
RECOIUTAAEIdDED ACTION OR MOTION: Conduct the public hearing as customarily conducted
in the past.
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: This hearing will be the last hearing on the 2009 budget.
STAFF CONTACT: .Ken Thompson, Finance Director
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Budget
Total City Budget
~ .■$111 Million Close to 08 budget
, Close to multi. Yr. projections
$111 includes ending bal.
' . Actual expenditures will be
near $46 rnillion
' Economy is slowing
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General Fund
REVENUES:
: ■ Sales Tax down $300,000
~ ■ Property Tax up $631,000 - (6%) Rate est. $1.49
i ■ Gambling Tax down $200,000 ~
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■ Loan to Street Fund $1.175 million
~ ■ Records Management $400 000
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■ Replenish (loan) Winter Weather Reserve $500,000
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■ Revenues include loan of $1.175 million
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■ Telephone tax may extend deficit until 2014
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Capi*tal Pro*ects
■ ActivitY picking up on street & parks projects ,
-more projects, greater costs
m Real estate excise tax receipts for capital projects are
slowing with the economy
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business E public hearing .
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Public Hearing: 2009 Community Development Block Grant
Projects GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Staff presentation of potential project list on
September 23, 2008.
BACKGROUND: Spokane County has estimated for planning purposes only, that the County
will receive $1,500,000 in CDBG funding for the 2009 program year. There are statutory limits
on the administration and planning allocation of 20% of new funds or approximately $300,000.
Also limited by statute is the human service allocation at 15% of available funds or
approximately $225,000. In May of this year Spokane County agreed to amend the CDBG
funding policies to establish a 20% set-aside of the County's annual federal appropriation for
City of Spokane Valley capital projects. This results in an estimated set-aside for Spokane
Valley projects of $300,000.
City staff hasadentified the following projects as CDBG eligible:
Street Projects
1. Clement Sewer Project
(Full width paving in conjunction with County sewer project)
2. Installing ADA improvements on the recently completed street improvements on
Dishman-Mica Road, Montgomery Road, and Euclid to meet federal accessibility
requirements.
Self-Assessment Study of ADA Compliance
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Direct staff to proceed preparing applications for
selected projects.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Undetermined at this time.
STAFF CONTACT: Greg McCormick, AICP - Planning Division Manager
Nei{ Kersten, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: I
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: M consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval of the Following Vouchers:
BACKGROUND:
VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER #s TOTAL VOUCHER AMOUNT
10/08/2008 15631 - 15695 $283,500.85
GRAND TOTAL $283,500.85
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve claims for vouchers as listed above.
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BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson
ATTACHMENTS Voucher Lists
vchlist VouCher List Pago: 1
10108/2008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Vouchcr Datc Vendor invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
15631 10l3/2008 001798 R"D ENGINEERING 127 VEHICLE REPAIRS: BLDG 1,565.16
Total : 1,565.16
15636 10/7/2008 000487 YMCA OF Tl-IE INIAND NW 84928 42053 FREE SW1M TICKETS 340.00
Total : 340.00
15837 1018/2008 000921 A TO Z RENTALS 169621 42151 POPCORN MACHINE REPVTAL & SU 66.25
Tota I : 66.25
15638 10/812008 000648 ABADAM 121352 PIANSlSPECS #0092 1,154.85
123433 PLANSlSPECS #OQ&$ 1,100.72
123510 PLANSlSPECS #0092 979.35
22376 CnROL - PUBLIC WORKS 143.35
Total : 3,378.27
15639 10f8/2008 000150 ALLIED FIRE & SECURITY IVC20079889 KEYS 7.60
SVC328241 QUARTERLY MOIdITORINC: CENTE 111.00
Total : 118.60
15640 10/812008 001081 ALSCO LSP0457770 MATS 13.37
LSP0480299 MATS 13.77
. LSP0484028 MATS - PRECINC7 1526
LSP0484029 FLOOR MAT - PRECINCT 2.79
Total : 45.19
15641 101812408 000335 ALTON'S TIRE INC. 6-36815 OIL CHANGE: 40206D 42.76
6-36960 OIL CHAiVGE: 40269D 36.95
Total : 79.71
15642 1018/2008 000334 ARGUS JANITORIAL LLC 002485 AUG 08: PRECINCT JANfTORIAL 2,144.64
Totai : 2,144.64
15643 1018/2008 000841 BCI CRFJATIVE INC 8928 WEB DESIGN FOR CP 7,700.00
Total : 7,700.00
15644 10/8/2008 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC 8954727 UNEN SERVICE: CP 276.67
8956660 LINEN SERVICE: CP 361.55
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 2
1010812008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley
Bank codc : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
15644 10/8/2008 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC (Continued)
8958617 LINEN SERVICE: CP 432.79
Total : 1,071.01
15645 10/8/2008 000148 BLUMEN7HAL UNIFORMS & EQUIP 689528 BLUMENTHAL UNIFORMS 8.69
Total : 8.69
15646 10/812008 000729 CH2MHILL INC 3666514 FLOODPLAN PERMIT REVIEW SVC 11,215.00
Total : 11,215.00
75647 10/812008 001048 CITY PARCEL 8280062 COURIER SERVIC[: CD 18.48
Total : 18.48
15648 1018f2008 000571 CODE PUBLISHING CO . 31438 ELECTRONIC UPDA7E: UpC 412.02
Total : 412.02
15649 10l812008 0Q0109 COFFEE SYSTF_MS INC 3820:005147 COFFEE /1ND TEA SUPPLIES 88.32
3820:005782 • C01=FEE SUPPLIES 238.77
Total : 327.09
15650 10f8/2008 000606 COLUMBIA FIBER SOLUTIONS 1990 DARK FIBER LEASE 228.06
Total : 228.06
15651 10/8/2008 000603 CONTRACT DGSIGM ASSOC INC 26000 42095 OFFICE CHAIRS: hIR 2,511.66
26099 42125 CHAIR: CITY MGR 794.66
26214 42129 CI-LAIR:OI'S 688.96
- Total : 3,995.28
15652 1018/2008 000035 CORPORA7E EXPRESS 190465522001 42140 OFFICE SUPPLIES: OPS 15.46
89946340 42136 KITCHEN SUPPLIES 315.61
Total : 331.07
16653 10/812008 a00284 CRUCIAL 7ECHP10LOGY INC 243373493 MEMORY FOR VARIOUS COMPUTE 564.58
42137
Total : 564.58
15654 1018/2008 000683 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES 255554 PROFESSIOiVAL SERVICES 7,249.62
• 257052 42109 COIdTRAC7 NO 08-025, DEA TRAFF 11,320.45
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vchlist Voucher List Pago: 3
1010812008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley
Bank code: apbank
Voucher Dato Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
15654 10/812008 000683 000683 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES (Continued) Total : 18,570.07
15655 10/812008 001280 DEPT OF PERSONNEL 56239 WRITING MINUTES TRtdG T PRINC 100.UD
Total : 100.00
15656 10/812008 OOa999 EASTERN WA ATTORNEY SVC, INC 17663 SERVICE ON: M PATRICK 45.00
17664 SERVICE ON: D HOWELL 45.00
Total : 90.00
15657 1018f2008 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC 34985 LEGAL PUBLICATION 66.30
34986 LEGAL PUBIICATION 97_75
Total : 164.05
15658 10I8f2008 000007 GRAINGER 9739729839 41925 MISC SMALL TOOLS: PW 4.84
'9740970596 42144 SAFE'fY CABINET: CP 765.31
Total : 770.15
15659 1018/2008 000321 GREATER SPOKANE INC 62850 ' DIANA V111LHfTE 15.00
Total : 15.00
15660 10/$/2008 000011 GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY 201514 ADVERTISING CP 300.0-0
Total : 300.00
15661 101812008 001728 HP FINANCIAL SERVICES CO 600178444 OCT 08: LEASE PMT 1,656.78
Total : 1,656J8
15662 10/8/2008 000393 INLAND AUDIO VISUAL 10642 RENI'!>L FOR CITY COUNCIL MTG 321.46
Total : 321.46
15683 10/8/2008 000022 INIAIdD BUSINESS PRODUCTS, INC. 56301 PHOTO ID CARDS: HR 15.20
56342 PHOTO ID CARDS: HR 23,89
Total : 39.09
15664 10!$l2008 001635 ISS FACILITYlEVENT SERWICES 18802 SEPT 08: CP JANITORIAL 7,136.00
19832 SEPT 08: MISC SERVICES CP 472.80
Total : 7,608.80
15665 1018/2008 000864 JUB ENGINEERS, ING 0053434 41409 CONTRACT NO 06-001, ST MASTEF 29,436.64
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vchiist VouCher List Page: 4
10108/2008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
15665 10/8J2008 000864 JUB ENCINEERS, INC. (Continued)
0054023 41409 CONTRACT NO 0fi-001, ST MASTEF 9,982.25
Tota I : 39,418.89
15666 1018P2008 001439 K&L G/1TES LOCKHART 1862255 F'ROF. SERVICES FOR CIIY CENTE 1,329.00
1863911 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: LEGAI 1,294.50
Total : 2,623.50
15667 1018l2008 001684 MARKETIPVG S01_UTIONS NW #11 ADVERTISING: PARKS 5,059.00
Tota I : 5,059.00
15668 101812008 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 00018011 AUG 08: TAX700LS SOFTWARE 342.26
Tota I : 342.26
15669 1018/2008 001832 MT I-IOOD SOLU710NS 0589693 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: CP 529.64
Total : 529.64
15670 10/812008 0a0239 NORYHWEST BUSINESS STAMP IPJC. 70536 STAMP 42.35
Tota I : 42.35
15671 10!$/2008 000193 NORTWWEST CHRIS7IAN SCHOOL INC 08-21-08 2Np QTR 2008 CAM CWARGES 965.44
Total : 965.44
15672 10l812008 401091 NORTHWEST GIS USER GROUP 42148 42148 GIS CONFEF2ENCE: A CLARY 595.00
Tota I : 595.00
15673 10/$12008 000058 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE ASSOC. 09-30-08 PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING 65.00
Totat : 65.00
15674 101812008 000652 OFFICE DEPOT IMC. 438125503-001 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 48.47
43812552&001 OFFICE SUPpUES 16.07
438241420-001 OFFICE DEP07 OFFICE SUPPUES 12.00
441686387-001 42131 LASER PRINYER FOR LECAL 217.19
442264301-001 42133 OFFICE SUPPLIES:PARKS 137.67
442264448-001 42133 OFFICE SUPPLIES: PARKS 1.35
443437414-001 42138 OFFIC[ SUnPLIES 80.54
Total : 573.29
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1010812008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley .
Bank code : apbank
Vouchcr Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
15675 10/812008 001334 OLYMPIC FOUNDRY INC. 0000190322 42149 MANHOLE COVER FOR SULLfVAN( 157.36
Total : 157.36
15676 10/8/2008 000868 POWER CITY ELECTRIC CON. INC. 24828 PROGRESS BILLING #1 AT CP 1,438.95
Total : 1,438.95
15677 10/812008 000019 PURRFECT LOGOS, INC. 22344 EMBROIDERED SHIRTS: CP 248.06
Total : 248.06
15678 10/8/2008 000322 QWEST 50992618401946 PHONE: PARK RD POOL 101.77
Total : 101.77
15679 10/8/2008 000258 RAINBOVW ELECTRIC INC 123342 JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAId 98.28
Total : 98.28
15680 10l812008 000675 RAMAX PRINTING & AWARDS 17279 PRIM'ING 20.09
Total : 20.09
15681 10f8/2008 000415 ROSAUERS 5E8108 PRESCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CP 28.51
Total : 28.51
15682 10B/2008 000709 SENSKL- LAWN & TREE CARE INC. 2855831 320-3 VEG. PAGMT FOLLOWUP 8.00
2897564 895 - CON7RACT MAINTENANCE 1,977.28
2897565 895-CONTRACT MAINTENANCE 50,795.38
3020528 41969 PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT PRE 70.59
3020546 41869 PEST CONTROL 162.90
3052931 LAWN CARE 42.35
3052933 LAWPJ SERVICE 42.35
3057820 LAWN CARE 48.82
Totai : 53,147.67
15683 10I8/2008 001174 SPACESAVER NW 505613 FILING SUPPLIES 638.62
Tota I : 638.62
15694 10/8/2008 001100 SPOKANE CO SHERIFF'S OFFICE 09-12-08 SHERIFF'S OVERTIME ECPENSES 2,212.34
Total : 2,212.34
15685 1018/2008 000311 SPRINT 959698810-010 SEP7 08: CELL PHONES 869.17
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vchlist Voucher List Page: 6
10/08/2008 11:13:31AM Spokane Valley
Bank code _ apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
15685 10/8l2008 000311 000311 SPRINT (Continucd) Total: 869.17
15686 10/812048 000273 SRTC 09-17-08 SRTC BUDGET: PW 34,300.00
Totai : 34,300.00
15687 10/8/2008 000065 STAPLES 9USINESS ADVANTl1GE 3148689971 OFFICE SUPPI_IES: CD 117.03
3108689972 OFFICE SUPPLIES: CD 95.66
3108689973 OFFICE SUPPLIES: CD 85.65
Total : 298.34
15688 10/$/2008 001206 SWANSON'S REFRIGERA710N RESTf 27836 ICE MACHINE REPAIR @ CP 76.02
Total : 76.02
15689 10/812008 001472 TESTAMERICA U1B 59801391 SOIL TESTING - PW 262.50
Total : 262.50
15590 10l8/2a08 000295 VALLk_YFEST 2008 Valleyfest 2008 VALLEYFEST ENTERTAINMEP 2,500.00
Total : 2,500.00
15691 1018/2008 000140 WALTS MAILING SERVICE 16712 I'OSTCARDS #0067 38.88
Total : 38.88
15692 10l8I2008 000980 WESTERN SYSTGMS 10002900 42032 WSDO7 COPlTROLLERS & MON170 4,669.80
10002930 42029 SIGNAL COIdTROLLERS PROJ #071 2,199.15
Totai : 6,868.95
15693 1018/2008 000129 WRPA 08-427 42128 REGISTRATION: J pi1pICH 99.00
Total : 99.00
15694 10/812008 000152 WSDOT RE-313-ATB80911074 SIGNAL MAINTENANCE - PW 1,352.47
Total : 1,352.47
15695 1002008 000766 YMCA OF TWE INLAND h!W Auqust 2008 AUGUST 08 OPERATING EXPGNSE 65,345.00
Total : 65,345.00
61 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 263,500.85
61 Vouchcrs in this report Total vouchers : 283,500.85
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # DescriptionlAccount Amount
I, the undersigned, do ccrtify under pcnzl.ty of perju.r.y,
that the materials have been furnished, the services .
rend.c.r.ed, or the labor performed as described herein
and that tihe clai.m is just, due anci An unpaid
obligation ag,-imt the City of Spokane V:illey, and that
I am suthorizecl to authenticate ancl cettify sa.i.a cl.aim.
Finance Director nate
VIayor llzte
Council A/Iember Date
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 10-14-08 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: Z consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin, report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE :
Payroll for Period Ending September 30, 2008
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: ~ OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Gross: $ 213,367.26
Benefits: $ z1.8,585.55
TOTAL PAYROLL: $ 331,952.81
STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
~ Request for Council Action
MeEting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: X consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Authorization - Office of Public Defense 2009 grant application.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 10101 -
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Au#horized staff to appiy for 2008 grant funds to
partner with the City of Spokane and-Spokane County to implement the Community Relicensing
Program. Update by staff from COSV and Spokane on current program 10-7-08.
BACKGROUND:
As stated in the October 7, 2008 RCA, applications for continuing funds to operate the multi-
jurisdictional Community Relicensing Program are due October 28, 2008. This is the only
regular meeting before it is due. Stafr requests authority to apply for funds jointly with Spokane
for a program that benefits both cities and Spokane County by reducing caseloads for
misdemeanors in all three entitites. It now appears that Spokane County and Spokane will use
up all of the funds provided for 2008, even though the program started a little later than
anticipated. As such, the joint request will again be for $75,000 for 2009, with Spokane and
Spokane Valley each being allocated $37,500. That portion allocated to Spokane Valley would
then be turned over to our contracting partner for public defender, Spokane County, for use in
the program.
In the event OPD denies the grant application, it is likely Spokane County or the City of
Spokane may request that we continue to participate in the program with a contribution from the
City's general fund. d
The cities and County would also need to reprise their interlocal agreement for 2009, which
should not take long since the essential language has now been agreed to. That could be done
in November or December, 2008.
OPTIONS: Authorize staff to apply for 2009 Office of Public Defense grant funds; not authorize
staff to apply for said funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept
$37,500 in Office of Public Defense grant funds for 2009.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Budget neutral for the City.
~._.J STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney; Jim Bledsoe, Spokane City Prosecutor.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application form for 2009 OPD grant
° City Application for Public Defense Services State Funding Fage 1 of 2
Cary Driskell -
From: Candace Martin [Candace.Martin@opd.wa.gov]
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 11:26 ANi
To: kknox@spokanecitypubdef.org
Cc: Cary Driskeli Subject: Ciry Application for Public Defense Senrices State Funding
Attachments: 080902 CiryApplication V2.doc
Washington State Office of Public Defense
Application for Public Defense City Grants
Pursuant to Chapter 10.101 RCW
TO: City Officials and Municipal Court ludges
FROM: Joanne Moore, Director
DATE: September 24, 2008
RE: Applications for state public defense grants for the 2009 calendar year RCW 10.101.050 establishes a state-funded grant program to improve the quality of public defense
services in incorporated cities. Pursuant to legislative appropriation in the 2007209 budget, the
Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD) is offering grants to cities totaling approximately
$600,000 for the 2009 calendar year. Last year 19 cities participated in the competitive grant process
and 14 cities received funding.
Applications for the current round of city grants are due to OPD by October 27, 2008. OPD plans to
disburse funds by the end of December for use by the selected cities through the 2009 calendar year.
An application form is attached; it also may be found at www.opd.wa.gov . Application rnaterials may
be submitted in hard copy or as an email attachment to Candace Martin at
candace.martinC~opd.wa.goy. (No faxes please.) The statute requires that grant funds be used to make appreciable, demonstrable improvements in the
delivery of public defense services. Some cities have used grant funds to add an attorney to represent
indigent defendants at first appearance/arraignment calendars, to provide additional attorneys to
lower caseloads, or to increase attorney compensation. It is anticipated that use of these funds will
~ ordinarily be determined in consultation with the courts and public defense attorneys.
Chapter 10.101 RCW also identifies necessary future improvements in public defense, including that
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city contracts provide funding for court-ordered expert and investigator costs and for compensation as
ordered by the court for eutraordinary cases, and that cities set up a valid method for appointing
conflict counsel. See RCW 10.101.060. Many city public defense contracts already meet these
requirements.
For information regarding the improvement of public defense services or the application process,
contact OPD Public Defense Services Managers David DeLong or Kathy Kuriyama at
david.delong~@opd.wa.gov or kathv.kuri ama o d.wa.~ov; 360-586-3164 ext. 110 (David)
or ext. 114 (Kathy).
We look forward to working with you to improve public defense services in Washington State.
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Washington State Office of Public Defense
Application for Public Defense City Graflts
Pursuant to Chapter 10.101 RCW
T4: City Officials and Municipal Court Judges
FRONi: Joanne Moore, Director
DATE: Sepiember 24, 2008
gE; Applications for state public defense grants fox the 2009 calendar ycar
RCW 10.101.050 establishes a state-funded grant program to ixnprove the quality of Public defensE
services in incorporated cities. Yursuant to legislative appropriation in the 2007-`09 budget, the
Washington State OfFice of public Defense (OPD) is offering grants to cities totalina approximately
$600,000 for the 2009 calendar year. Last year 19 cities participated in the competitive grant
process and 14 cities received funding.
AprlicaYions for the current rounci of city grants are due to OPD by petober 27, 2008. OPD
~ Plans ta disburse funds by the end of DECCmber for use by the selected cities through the 2009
calendar year.. An application form is enclosecl; it also may be found at ~~~vv.,.ovd.wa.Rov .
Application materials may bc subnutted i.n hard copy or as an email attachment to Caaldace Marlin
at candace.martin@opd.wa.jgav. (~fo faxes please.)
The statute requires that grant funds be used to make appreciable, demonstrable improvemcnts in
tlle delivery of public defense services. Some cities have used gr'ant f.unds to add an attomey to
represent indigent defendants at first appearance/arraignmeut calendars, to provide additianal
attorneys to lower caseloads, or to inerease attorney compensation. It is anticipated that use of these
funds will ordinarily be determined in consultation with the colirts and public defense attorneys.
Chapter 10.101 RC1V also identifies neccssar}° firture improvements in public defense, including
that ciry contracts provide funding for court-ordered expert and invescigator costs and for
compensation as ordered by the court for cxtraordinar}° cASes, and that cities set up a valid method
for appointing conflict counsel. See RCW 10.101.060. Many city public defense contracts already
rneet these reqlurements. °
For information regarding the improvemcnt of public defense services or the application process,
contact OPD 1'ublic Defense Services Managers David DcLong or Kathy Kuriyama at
david.delong@opd.wa.gQ.%: or l.athy.kuriyama@opd.wa.g_ov; 360-586-3164 cxt. 110 (Da-,dcl)
or ext. 114 (Itathy).
~ We look f.orward to worlting with you to improve public defeiise services in Washington State.
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4. if the city has public defense contracts, fill out the Table of Public nefense Cantracts
(Table I), and provide a copy of elch current contract in alPhabetic.al order by artorney name.
(If possible, pleasc provide scanned copies of conEracts, b,y CD or emnil attachment. Hard
copies are acceptable.)
5. If the court appoints public defense attorneys from a list, providr the name of each
attorney ancl thc compensaNnn paid per case or per hour in the Table of List-Appointed
Public Defense Attorneys (Table In.
b. Does the city require attorneys,%vho provide public dcfense services to attend OPD-
approved training at least once a calendar year? Yes O h`o O(In addition to numerous
eligible trainings provided by a varicty of or€anizations, OPl7 sponsors sevEral CLEs each ,year.
Detail-s arc available at v~~vw.opd.wa.gov:)
7. I)oes thc cit), rcquire private Hrtorncys who cuntract to provide public defcnse seiwices to
reporr a11 of their public defense contracts and "hours billed for nonpublic defense legal
senrices including number and typcs of private cases?" (RCW 10.1.01.050) Yes O No O
lf no, please cxplain the situation.
8. Fias the city adopted or recently upclated a public defense ordinance as required b,y RCW
10.101.060? Yes \Tn If yes, please attach. If the city has not adopteci a public defense
ordinance, pleasc explain.
9. Copies of current public defense contracts are attached to this applicntion. Yes O No O
If no, please explain ivhy they arc not att:iched.
10. Does the city designatc a person or office to receive and invesNgate complaints about
public defense services? Yes O No O If yes, please provide thc name ana contact
informAtion for the personloffice.
ll.. Does the Municipal Court administer any criminnl specialty courts (for exainPle, mental
)iealth court or drug court)? Yes O 1Vo O Tf ycs, what type(s) nf specialty court(s)?
12. Does the city oiTer any diversion programs? Yes N0 O If yes, describe the ciiversion
program (s).
13. Does the Municipal Court routinely provide a public defensc attorney to rcpresent
indigent defendants 3t:
a. Tn-custody t"irst appearance calendar? Xes O T7o O
b. Out-of custocly first nppearance calendars7 Yes O No O ,
c. If a defendant requests counsel at the first ap,pearance calendar, is the case . i
continued pending appointment? Yes O rTo O
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Washington State Office of Public Defense
Table L Public Defense Contracts
Numbcr of Method and Rate of Conflict cases on1y7
Name of attorney/firm Misdemeanor/Grnss Payment Yesfi`o
Misciemeanor cases (per cASeJper hour, (If yes, list payment)
pcr contract ctc.)
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WASHI~1i GTON STATE Ok'FICE OF PUBLYC AEFENSE '
CO[J'NTY/Cl.'T'Y USE Qr S'fATE PUBLIC DEFF':VSE FIINn.I:~iG (as amended <iune'2008) ,
State fiands disbursed to counties and citics pursuant to Chapter 10.101 RCW cannot be
usecl to supplant local funds that were being spent on public• defense scrvices prior to the
initial disbursemcnt of state funds. SCate funds must be spent to improve the quality of
legal representation directly received b}° indigent clefcndants. The funds cannot be spent
on purely administrative functions. Following are guidelines regarding permi[tcd use of
state public defense funds.
1. State public defense funding under Chapter 10.101 Y2CVV ►nay bc used in the
follovsing ways:
a) Additional inve•stigat'or services
b) Additional expen services
c) Creation of a pLiblic defense of-fce
d) New quality monitoring by an attorney coordinator who can act as a legal
supervisor for the attorneys providing public defense (but non-attomey
administrative employees of the county or city are not an approved use of fiinds)
e) Compiiters or acccss to electronic legal research systems for public defenders
7ncrease in pLiblic defense aCtorne}° compensation
g) Provision of pLiblic clefense services at first appcarance calenclars (or increase of first appearance services if public defenders are already provided)
h) Addition of morc attorneys to lower publie dcfense caseloads
i) Acidition of social worker szrvice.s to assist public defense attorneys
j) Direct training costs to train public defense attorneys
k) Evaluations of defenclants for sentencing options, such as drug evaluations,
SSOSA, [aOSA
1) 1'rovision of internct connectivity (e.g. wireless) for pLiblic defense atiorneys
rn) Provision of interpreter services for attorney-client interviews and communication
(but in-court interpreter appointment•s required under Chapter 2.43 RCW are nat
an approved use of funds) .
2. State public defe»se f'unciinb under Chi►pler 10.10I RCW may not be usecl iu
the following ways:
a) Supplanting caunty or city funds used for public defense services_pripr to the
initial d'►sbursement of state funds to the county or city
b) Billing or other administrative costs incurred by ihe county or city in
administering the public defense progralli
c) lndigency screening
d) County, city or court technology systems or Administrative equipment
e) Counry or ciey attorney time, including advice on public ciefense contracting,
eacept as provided in Section 1(d) above. _
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RATIONALE FOf2 Avl:ENDvI:EN'I'S
AS AllOP'f°ED T3Y THE OPD ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The proposed changes are intended to clarify:
1. that the guidelines apply to boYh cotmties and cities.
2. thai the non-supplanting lirnitAtion applies to counry/city funds spent on public
defense prior tp the initial disbursement of state funds. The statute does not
explicitly prohibit supplanting and some local jurisdictions have expressed
concerns that OPD's eaisting non-supplant policy is overbroad and inconsistent
with the stat'uYe. An aclditional pracCical concern is that the current policy could
be interpreted to prohibit supplanting anew each year thus requiring the
county/ciry eo fiilly absorb the cost of improvements established using siate funds
in the prior year. Such an interpretation would create a disincentive for local
participation and is not consisl'ent with the legislative intent to increase state
funding fnr trial-level inditent defense programs.
3. that stafe funds may be used to develop an ordinance. RCW ] 0.101.060(i)
specifically allows the use of state funds to adopt a local ordinance related to
public defense standards and services.
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MINOTES ,
City of Spokarie. Valley
City Council TZegular 1Ylceting
Tuesday, Scptember 9, 200$
Deputy vlayor iJenenny called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 144th
meeting.
Attetednnce: Citv S1u/'/:
17ick Denenny, Deputy Mityor Dave Ivlereier, City Manager
Rose Dempsey, Councilmember Mike Connelly, City Attorney
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Mike Jackson, Deputy City Nianager
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Ken Thorlipson, 1=inance Direetor
faiana Wilhite, Councilmember Cary Drishell, lleputy City Attorney
Neil ICersten, Public Works Uirector
' vlike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director
Rick VanT.,euven, Police Chief
ScoCt Kuhta, Senior Planner -
Abseitt: John Whitehead, Wurnan Resourccs Manager
Rich Munsan, \Rayor Carolbelle Branch, 1'ublic Infpi°maticNi Ofticer
Steve Taylor, Councilmember L.isa Combs, Accounting Technician
Carrie Acosta, Denuty City Clcrk
INVQCATT.QN: Pastor $arry }'oster of Valle_ypoint at Pines Church gave the invncation.
~ FLFDC;E UF ALLLGIANCE: Councilrnember Dcmpsey lecl the Pledge nFAllegiance.
ROLL CAI.,L: T)eputy City Clerk Acosta called roll; all Couricilmcmbers were present except Mayor Munson and Councilmembee Ta_ylor. It ►vus n:oved by Cocntciltnember De»>psey, seconded trtrd
unanitrlo:irly agreecl lo excuse Mayor Mitrtson artd Cotrrtcil»tember Taylvr from lonight s mEetitrg.
APP120VAL QF ACFNDA: II lvas fnoved by Cocrncilmemher Wilhite, secvnded trnd tnranimotrsly
ugreed to a,nprove the agenda.
INTRODUCTIOT° OF SPLCIAl:. GIJF-STS AND PRESE\7'I'ATIONS: n/a
CUMlmITTEE. BOARD, LTAiSQN SUNn'7AI2Y RE1'()KTS:
Council«le_iTiber Wilhitc said she attended the Spokane Regional Transportation Council audiC Eindings
and said the findings Nvere Pavorable.
Councilmembcr Gothmann said he attended the Affordable iTousing confcrenc;e ancl said they are looking
at the statistics for who needs to be served by affordablc housinn and what kind of affordflble housing is
available. He said he also attended the Ministerial Assoeiation meeting and the Council on County
Governments meeting; he extended his appreciation tn the County Commissioners for hosting the meeting
and saicl he learned a lot from it.
Councilmember Dempsev said she attended the Spokanc Rcgional Clean Air Agency meeting and said
tlieir concerns included getting permits and work done on Lheir new building as well as some
"housekeeping" matters such as writing checks and the nurnber of che_eks lo be wrieten. 'She said she also
attended the Regiorril Council of Governments meeting and the openina of the fair.
~ Councilmernber Schimmels saicl he atiended the fair opening aiid Rcgional Counei) of Governments ,
meeting and he said }ie f'elt the tiinc was well spent.
Council kegulsr Meeting: 09-09-08 ['agc 1 of S
Approved by Council.
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Devuey vlayor 17enennv said he also attended the Council of Govemments meeting 1nd filled in for ~
vlayor Munson at a rneeting of Mayors at Fairchild Air Parce I3ase. Hc said he was impressed ancl igratificd by the quality of speakers.
1-iAYOR'S Ri:PORT: 'NI/A
FUBL.IC COiNIMFNTS: 17eputy Mayor iaenenny invited general public comment. No comment.s were
offered. .
1.1'URi..IC HEART;\G: Proposed 2009 Budget - Kcn Thompson
IaePuty Mayor Denenny opened t}ie hearing at 6: I 1 p.m. Pinance Dircctor 1'hompson explained this is the
second of three puUlic hearings tn discuss the 2009 budget and highlighted some of the issues. I-Ie saicl -
they are very close to the 2008 budget in dollars: 2009 will have $111,000,000.00 and of that will carty
pver S18 million into the new yetir. He said he expects erpendihires to be around $46 milliort, which is
where we were in 2007 and will likely he in 2008. He said the ec.onomy is slowing, sa{es tax dollars are
down about $300;000 or a little more. Mr. Thompson saici peoperty taxes are up $630;000 which is a 6"/0 incre<<sc And he e.rpects the rtitc per thousand of assessed value to he approxirnately $1.53. Gambling tax
will be down. We said for expenses, we have a loan to the street fimd until the telephone utilit:y tax flows
in; a loan to replenish the Win[er Weather Reserve of $500,000; and 5400,000 to get started on the
records management prograiii. I-le explained the nurnber of capital projects are increasin;, that eosts are
up and the numUer of erigineers on the project5 have increased while real estate cxcise taxes are slnwino,
with the econom}'. Councilmember Dempsey asked if there will be a 6% increase in property lax and
askecl for clarifieation. Mr. Thompsori said they are askinb for a 6% tax increase in the properl:V tax levy
that is bASed on lhe assessecl value of property. He said it is needcd because sales and gambling taxes flre
decreasing, and confirmed that: it is an increase that the City is paici, but not an increase thal necessarily
gets added tn the property tax. Councilmember Cothmann a,,sked for clarificatian about the f'unding ;relative ta the sheriff; he said he looked it up and found thcre to be a 9.1% increase in 2007 and behveen
2007 and 2008 there was n 13% increase. Vlr. Thornpson confirmed the numbers sound correct. Depuiy
Mayor Tacnenny asked for public comment; hearing none; he closed the public hearing a1: 6:16 pm.
2. CONSE\T AC:r\DA: Consists of ieems eonsidered routine which are approved as a amup. A
Cuuncilmember may rernove an icem from the Consent Agenda to be eonsidered separately.
a. Approval of Clairn Vouchers 15260 - 15344 totaling $1,119,482.53
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b. Payroll f'or pay period ending August 31, 2008: $325,830.45
c. Waiershed R.csOurces Inventory Area (WRIA) Mernorandum nf Authority d. Loclging °1'iix Advisory Committee R.cyuest for Release of rurids
e. Approval of Cotmcil Meetin~ Minutes nfAugust 26, 2008
It was irioved Gy Cotu7cilnrember Dempsey, seconded curcl terlnnirnau.sly ngreed to approve the cotrselJ1
agenda
NEW BUSLNESS:
3 First Reaclin I'roposcd Ordin~mce Amending Ordinance 08-016 STV 01-08 -Mike Connelly
After llepuh' City Clcrk Acasla re.ad the ordinance title, it ivas nroved by Courtcilnrember Wilf2irE crnd
se.concled to sirspend the rules and adopt C)rdittaitce 08-018 nmerrding Ordinance 08-0I6 City Attorney
Connelly stateci the amenclment is needed for the rece.ntly passed Urdinance 08-016 due to itn ontission in
item numher 10 c+n pagc 3 of4 chat was containcd within the staff report hut wasn't transferretl over to the
orclinance. He said they also changed the citations in the ordinance to the current code provisions. Deputy
Mayor laenenny inviied public commenC: none given. Vnte by Acclantntion: In Favor•: Uiranimaus.
Opposed: A'one. Abstentions:Norre. Motion passed. •
Coune.il Reeular Mse.ting: 09-09-03 F'age 2 of $
Approved by Council:
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4. First Readin(I Proposed Ordinanee 03-019 Ta+c Gonfirmation - Ken T1iompson
Afrer Depucy City Clerk Acosta read thc ordinance title, it )vas moved hy Cnuncilnrernber Gotirmayiri and
seconcled to ad►-ance Ordincrnce 08-019 !a a seconcl reading at the Seplember• 23, 2008 Coia3cil me.etirrg.
Finance Director Thompson explained that the City is required to pass a separate ordinance eacli year t1ia[
ideritifies any increase in property tax. This proposal is to increase the prqpcrty tax 639 5631,060 t.hat
helps to offset the loss in sales tax and gambling tax. Deputy Niayor laeneruny invited public comments;
npne given. Yale by Acclantafion: I» T'trvor: Ununimaiu. Opposed.• A'one. Absteritiotis: None. Motion
passed
5. Firsl Reading Yroposed Ordinance 08-020 Propertv T~ix - Ken Thompson
After Deputy Ciry Clerk Acosta read the ordinance title; it was rrloved by Councilmember 4'Villiite and .
seeoncled 1v aclvarace Ordinance 08-020 co u secand readirig at tlte September 23, 2008 cozincil meeting.
Finance Dircctor Thornpson explained the City is required to have an orciinance tht►t levies the property
tax for the 2009 budget. The total tsx will hy $10.5 millinn and that is 22°a of the revenues in our gencral
fund. Councilmember l7empsey asked for clsrificstion betwccn tFiis orclinance and the one previous. Mr.
Thompsnn explained state law requires t:hat any increase in property tax is a separate ordinance. He said
he believes this is to cJearly show that pronerty taxes are going up. He said the 6.39 % increase is an
increase on the tax t}le City will collect that comes through new coristruction, any inerease the slate
assigns lo the value in utilities. I-Ie clarificd that: individual property owners may pa_y more or less
depending on what happens with the value of their homes. iaeputy Mayor Denenny invited public
comrnenr. .
Dick Behm, 3626 S Rid e~~iew commentecl Ihat his property taxes are made up of sevei-al taxing districts
including the fire derariment, school district, county and the City; and propertY tF►xe5 are not. going up t.he
~ 639% jus1: because the amount the Cit_y collects a_s t:heir porlion incretises. He asked what the overall
prnperty tax increase will be. Finance DireeCOr '1'hompson said he can not answer that question because
there are a number of different tF►xing districts. vole byAcclrnnation: hr Fmor: Uminimotrs. Oppased: R'orie. Absterlirons.• A'one. MNion pacsed.
6. Motion Consideration: Acloption of Legislative Ae,enda - Dave Mercier
h tivas moved Gy Courlcilmenrher- Schinrmels cmd secorrded to adnpt an iniiial legrslutive ugEndu. CiCy
v(anaber Mercier informed council of the seven iterns t:hey are looking at for the initial legislative agenda
<<s discussed at previous couneil rneetings and told them these items csn changc as new bills geC
introdueed over the next year. Council has had ciiscussion on seven principle items of interest that consist
of 1.) Sectn-ing sltrle ftntdittg far staleivide cnnvrtunicotinns interopercrbility infrastruchrre: He said that
locally che citizens have approved a sales tax increasc that includes 1/10'h of 1% for communication
cquipment; however, dhe revenue is insufficient to ftmd all fve items within that initiative and exnlained .
tMal inleroper►bility is a statewide conceni. He said their reeommendation is to try to stimulAte legislative
interest to share• in a statcwide soluCion to that problem. I-Ie said aecqrdino to che AsSOCiation of
1Vashington Cities there is a $400 million problem to be resolved. 2.) Increused state fuyidingfor the 911
systenr: Mr. Mercier said the ratt.s applied to telephone and other bills dlat geiieratc revenue for Che 911
systems are set by state legislature and have not been revised for a long tirne. He said many 911 centers
are advising thcir constituents that tliey are not abie to hold a budaet below the current revenues and
expressed a need for rclief from the state. 3.) State finarrcial support for the completion af Greei2acres
Park development and rnry site rrcquisitioirs that nury be crvnilable: ulr. Vlercicr said last term we
submitted a request for $500,000 in state capiCal budtet support development Af Greenaares Park. We
have acquired che praperty and it costs an esti«iated $1,000,000 to develop it to a full service park. Last
year Nve souaht $500,000 ancl received $300,000. The community also applictl For and wiis denied a state
~ grant for another $500,000 for recreat:ion support. We now have a$700,000 gap that we %vant: to ask the
capital budget committee for support. He saicl we are twn years away from being able to apply to that
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other funcfing source and has asked staff to look at creating a plan to utilize the $300,000 we have to ~cdmplete design and as rluich dc.velopment as the funding will allow to shuw the legislature we are using
the funds received for the purroses intended. 4.) Stnte. funding for City Cef7ler pzihlic inrproventerus: Mr.
iMercier said eve «<anl to solicit. state interest and support for the City Center. He said the Community
Trade antl rconomic Development department (CTED) has had some funding for similar projccts
else.vhere in the state ancl we want to ensure they are aware of our community projcct. 5) Reusonable
legislativn related to the "cup and Iracle "provisi0ns of climtite corttrol regttlations under consicle.rulion:
Mr. Mercier reminded council lhat Mayor Munson has repeateclly reportcd on the climate control anci
change regulations now being discussed in Olympia as well as Washirigton L7.C., using the term "cap and .
tracic" in refercnce to efforts tn reduce our carbon foot:print a.nd wc'll wanC co be aware of the proaression
ancl options for a regulatory environrnent. 6) rS'h-eet utilih; errabling 1eKislatiort: Mr. Mercier explained that
council has seen several presentations re,€lydina Spokane City (:ouncilrnan AI French's proposed strcet
utiliry legislation and hss previously shown suppori of the legislation. He said the proposal enables
legislation that would allow local control and cleterminalion by city eouncils an(l local electorate to clecide
if it is a tool [hey wanl to use in their community to attend to strect maintenance fiinG:ions. 7) Access to
enhrntced striie fttel purc{aasing pniver. Ivir. Mercier said dhat an item of interest to hirn is to cletermine-if
there is a way to access enhanced slate fuel purchasing power due to ttie 13rge amount of fuel pureha..sed
by the state, county, and city to operate vehicles and whether thcre is away to combine our purchasing
power to drive down the cost. of the fiiel being purchased.
CouncilrnemUer Goth►nann said he is surprised a request fc~r funding for the. 'orthlSouth freeway is not
on the list bccause they have gone to the legislahire in the plst far this funding. Mr. Mercier stated it may
be because there is not yet a spetiFic proposal to aslc for participation relief. He said he thinks Greater
Spokane lnc. has a forum coming up on September 28 for mwiici}xil officials around the county to
demonstrate Icey projects tMey wanc to see4: funding for and he said he t:hinl:s that will lilcely be one of the -
top projects discussed. Mr. Mercier said after the presentation, council will be given the information and
askecl fqr their input as Co wfiich iCems they want to ineltide on their legislative agenda. Councilmernber
Gcathmann then asked if our leoislative itcros should be prioritized. Mr. Mercier stiid at some time they
may come up with a lobse prioritizalion, but he recommerids prioritizing based on support or opposition
whcther strong, mediurn or light.. Taeputy Mayor Denenny commented that legislative agenda items could
lose priority after talkina with our lobbyist. City vla.nager Mercier poinied out that we are about two
mont:hs ahcad of schedule right now. He said the Gpvernor's budget will be submittecl shortly and if there
aee capital projects wc want included it is berier to }iave the items markecl in the Governor's budget bEfore
it clASes rather than trying to insert a project afterwlyd because then we have to work solely with the
, legislature. C;auncilmembEr Gothmann commented that for clarifeation to the puUlic he thinks Mayor
Munson's concern with clirnate cont:rol legislation is that. we want co be aware of what goes through
leaislation so that Spokane Vi311cy is nnt adversely afrected. City Manager Mercier sta[ed he believes that
is correct and he explainecl there are a series of cligibility questions as well as whcre thresholds will be set
that have captured attention. Ucpunr Mayor Denenriy invited public comment; no comrnents were offerecl.
Vote by .Acclamation: Ir7 lavor: Ununimnus. Opposed: tl'one. Abslentions: None. Motion passed City
vianager Nlercier for clarification asked if the motion frorn Council includes all seven iferns he discussed.
Dcputy Ntayor llener►ny said the consensus of council is to include all seven items on their initial
IegislaYivc agenda.
7 Motion Consideration• Apnroval of lnterlocat As:reernent with Tlwrstnn C0w1!11 1'or pocument imaging
- Cary Driskell
I1 was movccl by Councibnember Dempsey w7d secancled io aulhorize the Ciry Mrnraber or designee to
erecule the Interlocul Coizlruct tivitl2 Thur,sion Cauriry. Deputy Attorney Driskell stated one of the Council
goals from the retreat was to compleie a records indexing and document imaging system. As a means to ,
accornplish this, one option is utilizing anothcr jurisdiclion's efforts and still complyinb with bid laws by
"pig~~-backit~a" on their cnntract rather than going through the RFA prncess. I-le icientified one of the
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~ prerequisites fls being an inecrlqcal 3greement with the host agcncy. I`hurston County is one of the first ta
use this document imaging comPany and they have been hosc tn several other jurisdictions piggy-backing
on their contract. He said ThurSton County has apNroval of the im:erlocal tjgreement scheduled on their
agenda for September 15; 2008. Councilrnember Gothmann asked about the cost as it relates to the start-
up and backloo of documents ehaf need to be imaged and fiiture cost with day-to-day document imaging.
Ciry v1anager Mercier said he thinks the annual cosC ta use the program is $18,000. F3eyond t:hat, the cost
is based upon need ancl use. He said it is too earl_y to know if we have a backlog of $400,000 or
$1,000,000. Deputy v1ayor Deneriny saicl ►htit he believes the expense is something we need co pay righC .
now but it Nvill be agreat cost savings in t}ic future. Mr. Ivfereier confirmed that statemeiit and added that
everitually we are moving toward a paperless system for the public as well as employees. Scanned
documents are also readily available so it makes retrieval more efficient. Councilmember WilMite said if
the company goes out of business, her understznding is that Thurston County will h9ve all of the source
codes and asked if Spokane Valley would still have access to the systern. Mr. Mercier said he is ccmfident
we will have acc.css and ihat: the State Archivist has said scantied imagc clocuments can substilute fnr the
p<<per document for retention requirements_ Taepuiy Mayor llenenny invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vote hy Acclcrmulivn: ht f"avor: Urraniirlotts. Opposed.• Nc»re. Ab.steirtion.c:
A'one. Arlotron pusser,t
PUBLIC CQMVTFNTS: Deputy Vlayor llenenny invited general public commenl; no comments were
offered.
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8 Appeal Deliberation• APN 08-08 and APP 03-08 - Mike Connellv
City Attorziey Connelly provicled legal opinions in determining statutes as reque.stecl by Couneil. He saici
~ there are hvo issues of interpretation before the Couneil in ehis appeal. 1"he first issue is if Council
intended the substantial change requirement to be an additional and separate requirement that wnuld have
to be supported by sufficient fact or did they intend to restate the state law requiremeni tllat exists for
substantial change oF circumstances when they passed Section 19.30A30(2) of the Municipal Code. The
second issue of inteiiiretation is whethcr t_he Couneil meant the establishment of the R-3 district on
October 28 of 2007 or the establishment of the UR-3.5 district. that was estttblished in 1991 and extended
by the Ciry in 2003 when they used the Nvorcls "since the establishment of the current zo+iing district." I-Ie
said the primary purpose of interpreting an ordinance is identiFying its legislative intent. 7'he ordinajice
should be construcd as a whole, eaeh part given an effect, and eaeh rart shoulcl be harmonious. If the
zoninD ordinance is anbiguous, the court should givc greae weight to the contemporlneous construction
of the orclinsnce by the offcials charged with its enforcement. IIe said the officials in ihis case would be
the Community Uevelopment 17irector. vlr. Connelly provided a brief'summary of what accurred before
and after Council adopted this code. Iri Jul}' 2007, Council was considering the recomrneridations of the
Planning Comrnission which did not contain the change condit.ion reyuirement. ln August 2007;
Couneilrriember Gothmann provided five factors gleanccl from other jurisdictinns which included the
change condition requirement. At that time, Mr. Connelly said he provided advice and referred Council to
pages 3 and 6 pf the Augusi 13, 2007 Cauncil meeting minutes. 1-le clarified that: his previous commenls
in regard to substantial change circumstances were that it is already required by State lativ and Council
does not have to includc it. He also provided Council with the cases that were cited by the opponents to
the appeal and previously providecl cases that were relevAnt to Council's determination. Mr. Connelly said
he has found no case that interpeetcd the substanlial change circumstances requirement in the manner Mr.
Dempsey interpreted them as being a separate aiid additional condition; however he has found no case
that has eramined these particular words. We said other ordinanees had more expansive "either/or"
lano age containEd witliin thern. Mr. Connelly informed Council they tieed to decide what the ardinanee
~ meant given those guidclines and iF they reach a preliminary decision, he will draft findings consistent
wiCh their dee;ision and present those findinos to Council at the September 16, 200$ meeting.
Counc.ilmember Gothmann asked for time to read the documents presented by Mr. Connelly. Depuly
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Mayor Taenenn}' asked ivir. Connelly what they were given by the Planning Commission. Mr. Connclly
said the Planning Cnmmission gavc the Council 1930A30 that contztine.d fnur cri[eria: Wastewater,
Canti-uous, Within '/4 mile af'transit routcs, with rnile of commcrcial center. He said council debated
those four criteria and discussed possibly adcling to them and Couneilmember Gochmann provided the
fve criteria that included the substantial ehange.. Mr. Conne•lly said Council then asked staff to come up
with new criteria for C;ouncil to review based in paR on Councilmember Gothmann's suggestions. On
August 2$, a memo wss provided that incorporated new cri[eria that were substanlially the same a.s what
was adoptecf in the code.
Deputy Mayor Denenny asked for clarification on the deadline. vtr. C;onnell_y said the decision needs to
be made within 60 days of the date of the initial hearing and he anticipates bringing findings back before
Council nest week but we can extend that timeline with the acquicscence of t.hc applicant. if Council ,
needs iiddiiional time. Mr. Connelly then verified the timeline is 60 days from the ilate we receive the
transcript from the Mearing Examiner and that if we go beyond next Nveek we Nvould need to get. an
extension.
Councilmember GoChmann said he ihinks the i ssue seems whether the Hearing Examiner made an
unreasonable cle;cision. He saicl he thinks the decision of the I-iearinc, r.xaminer was reasonable because
there was a zoning change; not just a designat.ion change but. also the dimerisions chanaed. I-le said with
regard to the changed canditions, he doesn'C see where the City Attorney said thac just obeying the Comp
Plan satisfies the changed conditions. He said he t:hinks a reasonable person would assume that wh3t is
meant by the words "changed cqndition" is that something has changccl. Ide said he would unhold the
Hearing Examiner decision. Dcputy Mayor Denenn}° said he thinks il is oood the Gouncil cnnsists of
many of the members who delibcrated this topic originally. Iqe said looking at Councilmembcr
Gnt:hmann's criteria from the minutes, his intent was that if there was a change in ftic environment or geographic area then that fulfilled the criteria, and t:hat as they delibeigted Council decided thcy wanted t.o have criteria thaC gave cnore defined guidelincs for the He.iring Examiner and one of those was a change
in conditions_ I-le said hc thinks the Hearing Examiner missed their legislalive intent, Councilmember
Uempsey said she tfiinks any change thac was made would change frorn that datE forward; therefore, she
agrees with Gouncilmember Gothmann. Councilmember Schimmels said he Nvould uphold the 1-Iearing
Esaminer decision. Councilmember VVilhite saicl she• thoughl when they were discussing this topic with
the City Attorney, they were simply clariFyine what I:hey were i►dding and not. makina a substantial
ehange. She saicl she agrees with Uepury Mayor DEnenny that she did not think it was a subsCantial
chinge. DeEwty Mayor 17enenny asked Mr. Connelly to clarify the next steps in this process. Mr.
CAnnelly said he will clraft findings based on the verbal clirection given by Council and that Cvuncil
should make a m4tion indicating their direction to staff. It ivas moved by Cuirncilmember Gothma»n, ar7d
sECOntled, to uphold t{re Hearirrg Excrn:iner decisinn in this c.nse. The rnotion wa.s thePl crmended Gy
CocrncilmernGer Gvthirrcrnrr io crecepl the Hearing Gxaminer decisiarz and ask Afr. Corlrtellv to prepure
prelinrrrrnry finrlings. He tfien rnner7ded for clurification, und secorrded, to prelimintrrily accep! the
decisivi7 Of the lleurireg E*xaminer ufad request the CittJ ilttvrrrey to preparefindifigs t.n that end. Vote bv
ucclunrntion: hz T'avor: CouncilinembErs Scfirmmels, Denrpsey, urrd Gothnznrm. Opposed-Depiery 1Wcrvor
DeraenrTy und CouficilmemUer Wilhite. Abstentions' None. Alvtion passed.
Depury Mayor Denenn_y called for a break at 7:25 p.m. The meetins reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
gueJAppleway Revitalization (SARP) - Scott Kuhta
9. Sprap
Senior I'Ianner Kuht1 int'orrned Council Nve are eontinuing with RQnk l, page 3 of 21 of t.he Planning
Commission recommerided draft. He reminded Council there were no changes to the Intent section.
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1.4 Fuiure Corridors: Mr. Kuhta said the primary focus oP this section is to transform the coiTidor from a ;
commercial slrip to patterns of sections and segments. He explained the aififerent rnarket focus cliscussed
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in this section is the reasori for diEferences in the types of retail going into commercial tise and the
different lanci use cat:egories that translate into zoning. He saicl the City Center core is the niost urb3n part, whereas City Center neighborhood arefls are less intcnse in development. Cotmcilmember Dempsey asked
what the boundary for Autq Row is. iMr. Kuhta explained the boundary is from 1-90 to Taishman Mic.a .
mainly benveen tJie Appleway right-of-way ancl the northern edge of Sprague. Councilmembcr VlVilhite
said the book inclicates the boundary is the railroad overpass. vlr. Kuhta s<3id they tivill clarify the
language to say 17ishman-Mica/Argonne. CQUncilmcmber Wilhite asked if on page 14 of 21 (actually
page 9 of 21) tlicy will leave the Ianguage regarding on-street parking and hwro way iraffic along Sprague
Avenue under the "Gateway Carnmercial Avenue" section. Mr. Kuhta said that will need to be decided by
Council. Councilmember Gothmaim said he would like to delay the clecision on i.wo-way [raffe until lhey
discuss Book ItI. Mr. huhta rnentioned that it will be important to nionitor and update whatever plan they
adopt as conditions changc and that: t:hey esLAblish criteria to measure the success of the docwnent. .
Councilmember Wilhite said she is concemed with t.he wrord "limitecl" in the last sentence of the second
pitrzigraph in the Gateway Commercial Avenue section regarding signage. Shc saicl some auto dealers
have requirements by the manufacturer for signage t:hat may noc coincide with what we allow in the code.
Shc said we need to have flexibility in our sign code so Uusinesses can rneet iheir rcquirements and still
do business in our conununity. Councilrnernber Gothmann Weuld like to tal:e the word "limited" out and
ehange "twro-way" to "street". `I'6rere tivas conserrsus ojCouncil to rnuke lhuse two changes. Mr. Kuhta
suDgestecf the change read: "In this district, Sprague Avenue will peovide on-street parking and easy
access to all dealers a.nd other nusinesses in t:he district, 77iere was corisensus of Corarcrl to inodifj, ihe
lar7grurge as Mr. Kvlita suggested
Councilmember Dempsey said with regard to the City Center Core on page 5 of 21, she is concerned with
~ "continuous" in re-ferring tc~ grCUnd le~~el shops, cafas, and small restaurants bec•ause she docsn't think it
fits the cnncept of Spokane Valley. She said she thinks a tight, cncloscd City Center is eounterproduct.ive.
Deputy Mayor Dcnncny said t:hc interit is to make the core extremely walkable, with open public spaces
anci common spaces.
Mr. Kuhta said the vision for Appleway is peimarily residential and offce boulevard with buildings thtit
are smaller in scale. Dempsey asked if ihere will be a lot of pavement cuts for driveways or if property
owners will access properties from the back side. Mr. K.uhta said it will bc addressed in Book II, but the
intent is to have access frorn side ancl rc:tr aceess streets and limited access to Appleway. Councilmember
Wilhite said she thinks it would Ue more co►iducive to have cornmercial or retail businesses on the north
side of Anpleway, which is t:he south side of Sprague, rather than residential because the back of thosc
properties will be tacing commercial properkies. She also said that one of the things citizens like is there is
not a lot of traffic coming out onto t\ppleway and there are not a lot of pavement cuts so traffic moves
quickly. Her recollection was if they allotv for residential properCics %ve would not c1o rnany eurb cuts on '
the south side of Apple%vay and she said she has concerns wieh the front doors of properties facing north
and with Iiow tq blend resiclenti.il uses in to the commercial uses. Mr. Kuhta ssid they addres's that in the
plari with development standtirds and lrchitechiral guidelines and by creating a bettcr pedestrian .
enviraiment so you can transition frorn an oifice or retail to residential in one binck. I-le directed Council
to thc example of page 13 of 21 showing how compatible uses co-exist. Iie als4 said he doesn't think we
will see a lot of re,sidential devcloprnent between Sprague and Appleway in the near future because of
what is already there now; however, the markct will responct to it if the regulations allow it. He said if we
make the area more pedestrian friendly it will attract a market that is more residenkial. Deputy Mayor
Denenny said much will depend on the density that occurs and the types of transit available. Mr. Kuhta
saicl he has looked at cjifFerent jurisdietions and many require a cercain number of residential uses as a
~ component of mixcd ilsc; however, we are not making a requirement but instead we are allowina,
residential use to happen within the mixed use zones.
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1.5 Corridor Ftevitalization Strategy: Mr. Kuhta said in placinn the higheSt priority on the realimtion of
the corrimunity's clrcam of a Ciry Center, the recommendation is lo move quiekly, to examine public- f'
private partnerships, to Get the City Center successful first; anci provide flesible entitlements. No changes
m(tde by Councrl.
Section 2): Provicle a policy framework that aecomrnodates the markel's preferencc for retai)
concenWat.ions at major c.rosseoads, while buildinc, on the pall.erns of valuc already in place. Realign
developrnent polic;y, refocus retail developrnent, support value already in place. Councilmember
Gothmann asked how mucli spaee we have fnr retail use. Mr, iCuhta said we are over-retaile.d; meaning
the arnount of retail space and tlie retiiil ciemand is unbalanced. Councilmember Wilhite said she is
concerncd with ho,,v restrictive we rnake the plan. Deputy Mayor Denenny said the coneept and inlent. of
the City Cen[cr is to use mechanisms available to help focus on the entities we need within the City
CenCer and that implernentation eorne:5 in later (liscussion of the nlan. tN'o ch(urges »iade by Coiazcil.
Ssction 3): Reverse creeping disinvestment by identifying the long term "highest and best uses` for the
Corridor as a whole. .No changes made by Council.
Sections 4 1nd 5): No conimenls or chtmges by C.'ouncil.
Section 6): Protect and enhance Auto Row - Councilmember Wilhite asl:ed if they will take out
"restricting used car sales." Mr. Kuhta confirmed the}' will take that language out.
SecCions 7 and 3): IVo conanrer2ls or cFiarrges by Courrcil.
Dcliberation will continue next. in Book Il.
ADNLTNTSTRaT1VE R.F...I'O1Z`l'S: n/a
1NFORMATION ONI..Y: City Manager Mercicr explained the 2008 Cornrnunity Suuvey informat_ional
merno wAS includcd in the packet for inforrnation only and will be reported and cliscussed at a future
meeting.
EaECUTiVE SF..SSIUN: Labor Relations
II wa,s mnved by Courzcilm~tnber Gothnurn►r, and secvnded, to adjor.rrri to exectrlive session to cliscuss
labor relutiort.r. He eslintr.,ted it ►vill tuk-e 20 nrirrtues und arrticiputed no action woi.rld be lcrken aftenvurd.
laeputy Mayor Tae.nenny dcclared Cc,uncil out of executive sessinn at 8:47 p.m.
It tivas moved Gy C;oluncil»ae»zber• Gotflnaamr, secoirded artd uriarrintottsly agreed to adjoirrri. The meeting
adjourned al 8:48 p.m.
ATTEST:
Richiirti v9unson, L1ayor
Christine f3ainbridne, City_ Clerk
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~ MllYUTES
C1TY OF SPOKANE, VALLFY
CITY COU1'CIL STUI)Y SESSION
Tucsday, Scptcmber lfi, 200$
Deputy Mayor llenenny called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting
Present:
Councilmembers: Staff:
Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor laave Mercier, City Manager
ltose I7empsey, Coimcilmember Mike Connelly; City Attorney
Bill C',,othmann, Councilmeinber Ken Thorr►pson, Financc lairector
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Mike Stone, Pirks & Rec I7irector
Steve 1'aylor, Councilmember Neil Kersten, Fublic VVorks Director
Diana Wilhite; Councilmember Kathy McClung, Cnmmunity Development Dir.
Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst
inga Note, Senior Traffic Engineer
Ahsent: John NVhitchcad, HR Manager
Rich Munson, Mayor Sara IZichardson, I-iR Tech
Carolbelle Branch, I'ublic Information Officer
13i11 M.iller,lT Specialisl
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
t7oll Call: At the request of Deputy Mayor L7enenny, City Clerk Bainbridge called r411; all
Councilmembers were present except Mayor Munson. It ivus moved by Councilmenzber I'aylor, seconded
~ arid iniarlimoiisly agreed tu excuse Mayvr• 1VfurTSOn froni toniglit's nreeting.
Intruduction of Visitors: Couneilmember Sehunmels, echoed by all Councilmembers, welcomed the
members of the rlanigan family to tonight's meeting.
SpECial Preserclrition: Quilt C7uild President Deborah Hol.mes, nn behalf nf the Quilters Guild,,presented a
quilt made by the Guild's immediate Past President laeanna Griffth, to honor the Cit~~'s 5'613irthday. Ms.
Holmes eYplained that the colors zire those of the City's loeo; and mentioned the quilt squares with
signaturc bloeks of iVlayors Mike DeVleminQ, Diana Wilhite, 9nd Rich Munson; special block of Mike_
Flanigan's signature; the middle square signifying tlie Ciry's 5"` birthday; and several squtires with apple,s,
representing the apple orchards thflt were formerly prevalent tluoughout the VAlley. Deputy Mayor
Denenny expressed Council's appreciation for this very thoughtful, beautiful gift, tlianked Dcanna
Griffith for her work, and asked that this be displayed in a prednminant location at City Hall.
1 ACT7QN iTFM• Proposed ReSOlution• AdoUtinL, Anpeal Findings APF 02-08 and APP 03-0$ -
Mike Cunnellv
Ciey Attorney Connelly erplai.ned that the resolution before Council contains those Finclings of Fact
which resulted from last week's decision where Council determinecl Co deny the appeal of the Wearing
Examiner decision and instructed the City attorney to draft these findings. It ivns moved hy
Cocutcilniember Cothrnuiin untl seconded tu artvpt Xesolution 0$-020. [Note: Draft Resnlution 08-020
affirmed the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and 17ecision of the Spokane County Hearing
I;xaminer in the matter of rezone from the R-3 clistrict to the R4 district, and preliminary plat of
Summerset Estxites.) Councilmember Taylor stated that although he was not in attendance at the Council
meeting last week, he listened to the tape recording of that meeting, and stated he would have voted in
~ favor of the appeal; that regarding section 2 of the resolution, in particular #2 of Section 2: "The decision
is an erroneous interpretation of the law, after allowing foe such deference as is due the construction of a
law by a local jurisclietion with eYpertise" he stated that he feels this comes clown ta legislative intent; and
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said keeping in mind the preponderance of paperwork from the Hearing Esaminer, Council should not
feel intimidatecl going against that opinion; ancl that he feels in this case, the Nearing Examiner did not
know whaC Council was talking about concerning the criteria for rezone. CounciLnember Taylor saicl that he reviewed previous minutes and most of the diseussions hinged around how far from an artcrial, but not
much discussion about change in eiivironment; and questioned if that was the intent by Council to have
broad language next tn specific criteria, and added that there were no canlentious issues cliscussed back
then, and hc feels t.herefore thal the intent was that the language was broadly based and aligned with other
jurisdictions; that by being compliant with the comp plan, it says it meets that particular criteria, and he
said he is uncertain ifthat matters at this point; but repeated Council should not be afraid to overturn t}ie
Hearing Examiner decision when necessary; and added that he would have preferred to wait an this
macter until there was opportunity to have a full council vote.
Vote by Acclnmation to ndopt Resolution 08-020 (Which affirnis the Hearii:g F.acantlrrer's opinron):
Councilntembers Schimntels, Gvthmann, and Dempsey. Qpposed; Jaelnrty iVayor laenerrny, anc!
Cotnrcilme»tbers Taylor and FYiljiite. f1 bstentions: None. Mation resulted irr u 1ie vote; consequently,
niotion failed. City Altoniey Connclly clarifeci that this means the appeals have failed; thus the moWing
parties lose; and the record will show the motion did nnt pass due to a Chree to three tie vrote.
2. Argonne/Jndiana Road Traffic Issues -\'eil Kersten/Inga \'nte
Public Works Director Kersten explained dlat at the June 3 me_eting, traff'ic coneerns were discusscd and
Couneil asked for follow up information on the Argonne/Indiana road conccrns. Senior Traffic Engineer
Note went over the highlights of the September 16 Request for Council Action, includina collision data,
comments from af-f'ected business, which was only from Iviarie Callendcr's Restaurant which was opposed
to the median extension proposal; impact on travel times, U-turn movemcnt at the Knox Traffic signal;
modifications of signal timing, destination of left-turns on Indiana, sigiiing for businesses, aiid evaluation
pf mitigation options, includinb a sign for "no left turn during peak hours"; extend the median and
eliminate the northbound left; install a warning sign for left-turn traffic; modify the I-90 ramp signal; and
modify ArgonneJKnox traffic signal; with staff s recommended best option of extentling the median and
eliminating the nnrt:hbound left turn movement. Discussion ensued regarcling the legality of U-turns;
trying to access Marie Callender's via the backside; whether citizens obey or would obey signs and
suggested verbiage for signs; and mention from Mr. Kersten that while other areas in town have acciclents
which are mostly due t4 driver error, accidents at this intersection are the same type of accidenc due to the
condition of the streeC; as the souihbound right Ixne continues to flow and make right turns on the
freeway; as tliey turn the far lane is concealed, and as people movc at fairly high speeds, the same T-bone
rype intersection accidents keep occurring. Ms. Note mentioned she could researeh sign verbiage such as
"business access - Left Turn at Knns"; and 1vlr. Kersten even suggested having anothe.r independent
traff c cngineer take a second look at diis intersection and have staff come back with further data.
Councilmemher Dempsey stated hcr nreference for the S500 sigmage over spending the $47,000 For
estendina o the median; Councilmember bVilhite said she preferred to leave the arca as is; Councilmernber
Taylor said he realizes the intersectinn is dangerous and of the neecf to lct people knaw hotv to navigate
around it; I7eputy Mayor Denenny said for $SUO or $1,000 he would be inclined to try the signage such as
"no lefi turn beriveen stated hnurs;" and Councilmember Goehmann said he would Iikc to see the mediaii
extencled hut with a sign about tiow to get to M.arie Callender's; and Couneilmember Schimmels said he
would agree widi the tia"1,000 signage. It was determined since it is not necessaiy for Council to approve
sigpp verbiage, that staff will mnve fonvard with the nccessary sigms, and evaluate the situation again in a
year.
3. Departmental Highlij!hts & VVork Progrxm Presentations - Dentartment Heads
City Manager Mercier said that this is the portion of the budget development process where aU
clcpartment heads report on their department's highlights to undertal:e in the 2009 budget; that the 2009 .
draft budget has been provided for couneil c4nsideration, and Mr. Mercier stated the Council's six goals
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for the coming ycar, after which he introduced Police Chief VanLeuven who ctiscussed the public safcty
highliohts, followed by Administrative Analyst Koudelka who wcnt over the Operations and Admin
Services; then Finance T)irector Thompson's part was the finanee side of operatio»s and admin; followed
by Farks & Recreation Director Stone e.cplaining his department's highlights. Councilmember Schimmels
askecl Mr. Stone about a master signing plan for such things as park rules ancl hours, reservatioiis, and
alcohol policy, and Mr. Stonr said they are working on acquiring permanent standardi7ed signs. As part
of her explanation, Community Development Direetor MeClung mentioned that her department managers
are w4rking to have eontrol over their stafPs budget as they create an aclministrative division; ancl Public
Works Directnr Kersten gave his department highlights including the $30 rnillion in capital projects for
next year, which he stated is by far the biggest year with the most aggressive schedule. Deputy Mayor
I7enenny asked about the County's sewer budget, and Mr. Kersten said he would have to research that
figure, but added that the amount will be higher this year as they bring the Fondemsa area on line, as that
area is harder to scwcr duc to slopes and heavy rock. in response to qucstion about the adequacy of tlie
stormwater funding, Mr. Kersten s3id it is likely adequate at this poinl, but staff will learn more as they
move into these programs, that they will need to upclate the facilities as they don'c meet standards; and
said that over half of the drytivells will need to Ue upgraded, adding that our fees for stormwater are the
lowest in the state. vlr. Mercier mentioned that there are approximately 14,000 stormwater structures and
at our current eleanina paee, we will not even get close to cleanina all sLruelures, and said we might want
to re-visit the work done a few years ago on the siY-year schedule and perhaps look al other options to see
if we can pick up the maintenance pace.
4. GenerAl Budget Discussinn - llave Mercier
City Manager Mercier brought attention to dhe yellow budget page inserts, and mentioned that any fgure
change in one page gcncrally affeels a number of pages' calculations; and that several typographical
errors were also corrected. Me explained somc of the major changes including updating the fgures based
~ on Courlcil enactino the 6% utility Iax on phone usage; page 25 street i'und which previously showed a
fund balance of $700;000 and now shows an increase to about $3.9 million; and added that fiDure doesn't
account for the payback of the two loins; and the other major change was to acc:nunt for the increased
allocation for outside agencies. `I here ensued brief discussion about the rivo Ivans, tlte streel fund, the
winter reserve and comrttent from Mr. Mercier ccmcerniiag the eoncept that all funditig for street
maintenance or repair should be accountcd for in Ihe street fiind rather than the general fund; and if we .
continued subsidizing the street fund without ever repayina, such evould jeopardize the general fund likely
by the year 2013.
5. Classification Database Administrator Position -.Tohn Whitehead
Human 12csources VIana?er Whitehead explained that the classifieation fqr the dataUase administrator was
placed pn the salary mztrix some time ago, and the attached materizls define that posiEion, placing it at
&qade 15. After Mr. Whitehead explained somc 41' the duties of the position, there was mention by Mr.
Mercier that a budget allocation fior this position was made in 2008; and that with adoption of the Q}3M
87 Cost AllocaCion Plan, there is an accounting prneess to iclentify how centralized costs can be allocated
under various departments and/or funded by state or federal programs; and that staff continues to look at
opporlunities to recapture costs. '1"here was Council consensus to bring this resolution back for Cnuncil
consideration on the September 23, 2008 Consent Agenda.
6. Pilot Flex-timc Program Pronosal -.iohn Whiteheacl
1-luman Resources Manager Whitehead explained some of the highlights nf the proposed pilot fleY-time
program, including flexible schedule options of four; ten-hour days; 9/80's; and shadow schedulc; and
stressect that this would be a pilot program for non-representetl employees, adding that flex schedules can
achieve multiple benefits widlout incurring additional expense, such as reducing energy consumption, and
O can resiilt in increased employee satisfaction thus increased employee retention and higher productivity;
stressing that the eity work remains the priority and not the employee schedule; and said the goal is to
ensure t.he services will not be hampered in any way, and CiCy Hall hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00
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a.m. to 5:00 p.m. would not change. There was Council cnnsensus to place this resolution on the ,-September 23 regultir agenda fnr council consideration. `
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7. Advaiice Agenda Additions - Denutv Mayor llenenny
Couneilmember Gothmann asked if Couneil could direct City Manager Mercier to reporl to Council on
ways to pari:ncr with the Sheriff's Oftice on their store-frnnt opening at the mall, w•hich is a cost of
approxirnately $4,000 a year. Mr, iVlercier responded that administration does tal:e its direction from
Council, ancl said we recognize the Sheriff Office's as the law enforceinent elecced across the county who
has the opportunity to initiate experimental practices as deemed appropriate; and suggestcd it might be
wise for this community to nbserve these for some time tn determine after awhile what interaetion we
may want to make; tind after an observation period, to then make some judgments if council wants to
embrace that ancl formalize the notion of a satellite office; and said he feels pcrhaps it «rould be premahire
to look fnr an early report as that nflice is not yet populated; that he is not sure that usaae is stabilizccl so
that we know wMo the ouupants will be over the nert five, six or seven months. Councilmember
Gothmann said we neE<t to go to the Sheriff's Office and ask how wc can assist him, and to do that, we
need to create a clialogue, that this is a city-wide problem and Ather cities have similar centers with more
direct access where penple can walk in widiout having to go through a metal detector; and is a place
where people are, including seniors who are concerned about safcty as diey walk at the mail; and he feels
this as an effort to reduce crirne thraugh partnering, ancl he wants to be a good partner to reduce crime in
the community. Deputy Mayor laenenny saicl this is the first he has heard of this and would like time to
consider iC Curther. Councilmember Taylor said that a nroper parmership would be the Sheritfs Office
coming into the CiCy and Council ahead of t►me lo ask how to work this into the nverall law enforcement
plan, insteacf of stating that they are opening this in our City and w•oulcl like some funding for it; that he
feels this needs to be examinccl, and said the She.riff's Offiee can work outside their contract area as a
pilot project, but added that treading over jurisdictional boundaries doesn't create good partncrships; and
that he can pick out other neighborhoods that Mave more sibmifcAnt issues ~N,-ith crime then at the mall; that this would be a goocl cliscussion for the future, and should be directect lhrough the City management
and tlic police chief CAUncilmember Schimmels also suggestEd monitoring this fnr thc next ninety days
and reviewino this issue the first of next ycar. Councilmember Gothmann suggested that prior to the start
of negotiating a new contract far the Sheriff's Officc, that Council mcet widi the Sheriff's Office to
disc.uss relevanc issues.
S. Council Check- in -Depufl' Mavor nenennv
Councilmember Ta}'loe mentioned in regard to the recent appeal, that there remains the outstatding issue
of that particular criceria which was used to deny t.he application for a rezone, and he feels that neetls to be
revisited as sooci as possible, or wc would hzve significant issues in implementing the comn plan.
Altorney ConneUy said he plans to bring that issue back and will discuss this matter witli Community
llevelopment llirector vlcClung concerning scheduling that item. Councilmember ?aylor stressed that
the sooncr this is acldressed the better as he doesn'l believe that was the legislative intent of council.
9. Citv Manaaer Commecits - D:rve Mercicr Mr. Mercier stated he had no comments.
As there was no Executive Session, Iaeputy vfayor Denenny adjoumed the ►neeting at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST: lliek ]aenenny, Deputy Mayor
Christine IIainbridge, City Clerk
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Approved by Council:
Counc ~tins Stutiy Session w/Action Item(s): 09-16-08 6:G~,, Status Report of Council Action City Cl'-L_~Nffice
SJUtus o Iten:s Considered h Ciry Courrcil
Special Prescntation Quilt Com.memorating City's
S'h birthda
I Action Item: Proposed Motion to Adopt Resolution 0$-020,
resolution Adopting Appeal .vhich xf'iirmed tlie Pixidings of Pact,
fuidings APP 02-08 and APP Conclusions of Law and Decision of the
03-08 Spokane County Hcaring Examiner in
the matter oCrezonc from the R-3 district
to [he R-4 district, and preliminary plac
of Siunmerset Estates; FA1LFD duc to
three-to-three vote
Rcgular Study Session lterr►s
2 ArgonneJlndiana Road Traffic iNon-action item It was determined since it is not necessary for Council to approve
Issues sign verbiage, that staff will move foruard with the necessary
signs, and evaluate the situation again in a year. - KERSTEN /
N(7TE
3 lacpartmcnt Highligllts & Non-action item
Work Procram Presentations
4 General i3udget Discussion von-action item
5 Class'►fication Database iNon-aetion item Cotmcil consensus tv bring this resvlution back for Council
Adminisfrator Positian consideration on the September 23, 200$ Consent Agenda_ -
WFI[TE, HEAD
6 Pilot Flex-time Progam \bn-aetion item Council consensus to place this resolution on the September 23
Proposal regular agenda for council consideration. - WHITEHEAll
7 Advance Agenda Additions \ton-action item Ke Councilmembcr Gothmann's sue~estion of partnership ~with
SheriiTs Offce regarding satellite office at Valley Mall, ta
moiiitor for next ninety days a.nd review issue again first of next
vear
8 Council Chcck-in Non-action item Mentioned brinoing back the criteria used for application rezone
9 City Manager Cornments Non-action item
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City of Spolcane Valley
City Council Rcgular vlceting
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Deputy Mayor Denenny calied the meetiiig to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomcd everyone co the 145th
meeting.
Atteritlunce: City Stall.'
Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Rose Dempsey; Councilmember Mike Connclly, City Attorney
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks & Rec Directar
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Ken 1'hompson; Finance Director
Steve Taylor, Councilmember Kathy NlcClung, Community Developmcnt Iair
Rick VanLeuven, Police Chief
Greg McCormick, Planning Manager
Scott Kuhta, Senior Planncr
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Absent: John Whitehead, Wuman Rcsources Manager
Rich vlunson, vIayor Carnlbelle Brlnch, Public Information Officer
Aiana Wilhite, Councilmembee Bill Miller, IT Specialist
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
IiNVQCATIQN: Pastor Neter Gaydarzhi from God's Embassy Church gave the invocation.
~ PL,EDGE OF ALLEGTANCE: Councilmember Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiancc.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge callecl roll; all Couneilmembers were present except Mnyor
Munson and Councilmember Wilhite. It was moved by Coimcrlmember Taylor, seconded amd
urzaniniously agreed to excuse Muyor jVfienson uncl Cozineilntember Wilhile front taniglit'a• meeling.
A.E'YROVAL OF AGH:NMA: Tt was moved by Cotintilmenrber Tuylar, secanded arid atnaninrously
agreed to al)prnve the agenda.
IlNTRODUCTION OF SPECiAL GUESTS ANll PRESENTATIONS: Deputy Mayor Dencnny
recognized the 13oy Scouts from 'froop 422, wha were in attendance working on their "Citizenship in the
Communicy " meril bacige.
CONIlvIII'TEE, BOARD..LTATSON SUMiNTARY REPORTS:
Councilmember Gothmann: reported that he attiendecl the September 11 dedication of Spokane Fire
Statioti on Pines and 32nd ; attended the 1-Iousing and Community Develapment Advisory Commiltec
mecting where commitlce members determined that tFicy will rcview all projects, even the infrastructure
projects in Spol:ane Valley as pari of the set-aside funding; attended the opening vf the Spokanc Valley
Mall nffir,e of the Sherifl's office; mentioned the Communitiy Forum and ten-year program for trying to
eliminale homelessness; participated in the Valleyfest Parade and Valleyfest; ar►d said that the Edgeclift
Neighborhood Center will starc to have a Meals on Wheels serviee from their Center.
Councilmember Taempscv: stated that she atteiided the Community forum on Homelessness; the Spokane
Homebuilders had aii eveiit whereby congratulations were given to four pcoplc who gracluaCed from their
~ apprentice program; she attended the Valleyfest parade; and this morning attendcd the Spokane East
Central Neighborhood opening of Friendship Gardens, a senior low income housing area with 24 units.
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Councilmember Ta}'lor: said he atteoded Valleyfest Parade. Councilmemher Schimmels: reported he 3ttended the Solid V`'aste meeting last week and that they invitecl ,
\'eil Kersten to attend the November meeting.
Deputy Mayor Denenny; exnlained that he aUended the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) F3oard meeting
Iast Thursdsy; mentioncd that sales tax revenues are being impacted even though thc number of fares are
growing and ridership has orown 18% this year; and reported that the Regional Health Board rxecutive meeting will be held neat vveek, as well as the Solid Waste Advisnry Committee.
MAYOlt'S RFPORT: N/A
FUBLIC COATMENTS: Deputy Mayor llenenny invited general public comment; no comments were
offcred.
l.. CONSCNT AGE1VnA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as agroup. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Age.nda to bE consiciered separately.
a. Approval orClaim Vouchers 15345 - 15451 totaling $2,369,828.91
b. Payroll for pay periocl ending September 15, 2008: $236;280.61
c. Resolution 08-0 l 8 Setting Planning Commission Street Vacation 1-tearing
d. Resolution 08-019 Database Administrator Position
e. Approval of Council Study Session Meeting Minutes of September 2, 2008
f. Approval of Council Executive Session Meeting viinutes of September 16, 2008
It was »iovEtl by CouficibrtEinber Taylor, seconcled und trrtani»rously agreed to approve the conser7t
ugendu.
\TEVV BUSINFSS: .
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2 Second Readintproposed ordinance 08-019 Tax Confirmatidn - I:cn Thompson -
AftEr City Clerk Bainbridge rcad the ordinance title, it was moved by Cocnrcibnember Taylnr artd
seconded to czpproyE Ordinance 08-019 confrming tlre Citys desire to levy u 6.39% ir7crease irr the
praperly 1ux ordinnnce Finance Director Thompson cxplained that this is the seeond reading of this
ordinance; that this represents an increase of $631,060 greater than the current year's budDet; and
erplained that this doesn't rcally mean taxes are increasing 6.39% although that is possible; hut tllat the
6.39% is aur total taY increase nver chc prior year; and said that the tax rAte per $1,000 of assessed value
will not ittcrease and will likely be 1.49%. lleputy Mayor Denenny invited public comment; no
comments were offered. Vate by Acclamution: In Favor Urianrmaia. Opposed: None. AGstentions:.
Nane. i1lolion carried.
3. Second RcadinQ Proposecl Ordinance 08-020 I'roperl'Y Tax - Ken Thompson
After City Clerk IIainbridge read khe ordinance title, it was mvved hy Co:mcilmember Taylor cmd
secorided to apprave Qrdirirn:ce 08-020 to levy the property taY for !he 2009 budget.. Finance Director
'1 hompson cxplained that as with the prior ordinance, wc are required by law to pass an orclinance in
order to levy property laaes; and said are expect to collect $10.5 million. Depuly Mayror Dencnny invited
public commenfs; noiie were off-erecl. Vote hy Acclamcrtian: In Fuvor Unaninrou.c npPosed: 1lrone.
Absteritions:. iVone. Motiort carried
4. Proposed Resolution 03-020 Flex Time pilot Progrant - Jottn Whitehead
After City Gerk Bainbridge re,ad the Resolution title, it was moved by Councilmember 7aylor and
seconded, to approve Resoltition 08-020, Pilo! Flex Time Proposal. I-[uman ltesources Manager
Whitehead explained that as meutioned previously, this would be a pilot program for non-represented
employees; ancl cxplained that the resolution authorizes flex scliedules for employees by using a 4/10's,
9J80's, or siiadaw scliedule; and hc further mentioned that those seheclules will not affeet t}ie Monday -
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~ throuah Friday, 8:00 a.m. to S:UO p.m. City Hall 5chedule. Deputy Mayor Denenny invited public
comment, none were offered. Vote hy Aeelamcrliv►r: In Favor Uncmimous. Qpposed: NurTe. Abstentions:.
None. Motion carrietl.
PIJBLTC CnMMENTS: Dcputy Mayor llenenny invited general public eomment; no comments were
offered.
ADMINISTRAT.TVE REPQRTS:
5 Fee Resolution Discussion - I{en Thomnson
Finance Director Thompson said that there will be some proposed changes to the current fcc resolulion, a
copy of which is included in couneil's packat; and that some changes will be changes tn existing fees,
some will include new fees; said that the organization of the tee resolution will be changed to makc
finding ccrtain fees easier; ancl that a cost of living increase will be reflected on all fees; and said that
most fees have not changed since 2003. Thcre was brieC mention of the need to recover dircct costs,
justifj,ing a cosl of living increase on fees, and of Council's desire to remain competitive and in line with
other jurisdictions; such as Spokane Ciry and Spokane County.
6 Coinmunitv T)evelopment T31ock Grant (CDBG) Overview - GreQ McCormick
Planning Manager McCormick said we are preparing for the 2009 CDBG process; that the County will
receive an estimatcd $1.5 million which will resuh in a 20% set aside for our City's aapital projects; and
mentioned the preliminary list of projects including full width paving with the Clement Sewer Project;
various street projects to include ADA improvements; and a self-assessment study of A17A compliance.
NIr. IvlcComlick added that although we havc a set asicle a.mount, we are still requircd to hold a public
hearing and such is scheduled for October 14, 2008. As mentioned earlier, the County Committee will
~ review t.hese projects, and will review the City's projecis as the set aside fiinds does not change that
procedure; and also that the CommiCtee has no authority to recommend allocations or appmve the
projects.
DELIBETtATI0N:
7. $prague/Anplewav Itevitalization Plan $ook II• Development Reeulations - Scott Kuhta
Prior to deliberation, Couneil dec;ideci to hold future deliberations much like those held for comp plan and
UI7C deliberations, by setting up the tables on the iloor rather than sitting at the clais, t:hereby giving more
room to spread out the documents to tackle this Plan in tnore af a workshop style. Senior Plaiiner Kuhta
brought atiention tn the map which shows the entire proposecl corridor, wid mentioned therc are cxtra
copies on the counter for the public. Mr. Kuhta also mentioncd the enclosed September 16, 2008
memorandum regarding cost estimates for Sprague and Appleway, and said this shows how that $42
million breaks down thrnugh the fouc stages, with the S1age 1 h<<o-way conversion intersection
enhancement total of approximately $5.3 million; Stage 2 extension of Appleway from University to
EverDrecn redueing Sprague from seven to five lanes at approximalely $163 million; Stx~e 3 lwo-way
cnnversion widi curbs, sidewalks and lanctsc;aping at approximately $6.7 million; and St~e 4 the
completion of the system by extending Appleway from Evcrgreen to Tschirley and convcreing Sprague
from seven to five lanes behveen Sullivan ancl Evergreen, at approximately $13.5 million. Mr. Kuhta said
that Stage 2 in terms of engineering and desibn, is what was proposed next when the County was worl:ing
on thac area.
There was brief discussion of the Memorandum; rnention that there are items specific to the Cicy Center
such as ehanges to sidewalks for pedestrians crossing Sprague and Appleway; alid that $3.4 million of all
the road enhancements include wider sidewalks, separated walking paths, street trees, landscaping, slreet
~ lights, and general street scaping. Councilmeinber Gothmann alsn mentioned the Planning Cnmmissian
Vlinority Report to reverse the streets in stage 3 and 4, and having nothitto to do with 'Chierman to
Argonne until Appleway is estended all the Nvay to Sullivan. Mr. Kuhta then brought Council's attention
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to the district zoned boundary map and explaine,d how it wa,s constructed; and mcntioned that the blue
area has a restriction on graund level auto sales aIlowing car lots only nn ground levels, and suggeste.d
this section might be something for later Council consideration to make the regulations more precise,
adding tiiat hc is aware that are such things as second floor showrooms; and Mr. Kuhta eYplained the
differenee from the original boundary lines compared with the proposed I'lanning Comrnission
recommenclations.
Cnuncilmember Gothmann mentinncd that there were eighteen people who commented regarding change
of zoning, and he recommends going through each comment. Mr. Kuhla said some of the suggested
changes are a judgment call and open for council discussion, and mentioned that regarding com►nents
from people on Hodges; that I-Iodges is not include.d on the Plan; and said that Couneil may wanl to
review the suggested changes and deliberatc when there is a ful] aouncil. Councilmember Taylor
mentioned that when Council ge.ts to the section on pre-located streets, he would like to devotc some timc
to discuss thitt; and 11lr. Connelly added that Council will also want to kcep in mind if they are trying to
establish future acquisition areas, expanded setbacl:s, there will need to be specificity located in the
development regulations; as the more specific, the easier it will be to protect them from being btiilt upon.
Generally spealcing, Councilmember Taylor asked if Council preferred having xphilosophical discussion
or to take each section at a time, and lleputy Mayor Denenny voiecd his preference to st3rt with the
philosophical discussion to define the area to wnrk with before getting into the specifics. Councilmember
Gothmann acided that he was surprised when going through the comments, that some voice preference f'or
transit, some say the rents are tao low, there was nne comment on the architectural stFUndards, some dealt
with chajiging in zoning, two objeeted to the 20% rule, two were concErr►ed about black size, one with
block aecess; and sis didn't like the City Center or wanted it localed at Mirabeau; but not many areas in
the Plan were commentecl An_ A1r. Kuhta sugyested taking the Plan one scction at a time to make
organizational sense of the Plan, and that perhaps having aerial views will assist in deliberations with the ,
district zone boundaries; and further suogested saving the map changes to the end of Book 2, but to starl ~
by going lhrough the regulations. Mr. Connelly added thal since there is not a full council present tanight, it might be more beneficial to wait to make specife verbiage changes.
Olher commenls includecl mcntion by Councilmembcr Taylor that many comments favored taking care of
the City Center and leaving the remaincler of Spr3gue alone, but said that cannot be addressed wit}iout
aclclressing zonina all along Sprague as c<<entually is it all tied together; and he would like discussion and
eaplanation of what are the prps and cons nf moving through the entire length, or stopping at Pines or
h•vergreen. vlr. Kuhta said it was never intended to be just a plan 1'or City Center; but is a plan to help
reverse the economic clecline of the corridor, help struggling properties, and ot' a strong desire to locate a
city center somewfiere in the con-iclor, and a priqriry of Council is to get the City Centcr going.
Councilmember Gnthmann mentioned that Echo Nortlnvest statistics show in the suburban area, we havc
40% of the cnmmercial area and 60% of the vacancies, and our rates of leasing are between $.50 and
$2.00 per square foot less than ot}ier parls of the county. Deputy Ivfayor Denenny statcd that the desire is
to have zonings that will help the rcinvestments; and saicl the closer to the cqrridar the higher the impact
will bc on reinvestment and increased values; which Mr. Kuhta said is a judgment call and sl:aled that
what occurs on one end will affect the other, and the question remains how far out t4 plan, or triin back;
whcther to consider implcmenting as funding is available; that there are pros nnd cons to the layout
options; and staff can work on alternatives showing pros and cons; that there were many comments
regarding existing uses and eYpansion of uses or makins current uses nonconfornling; that the 20% rule
could be changed to 50%; or change the underlying zone by mal:ing nonconforming uses confortning;
and that these are options for Council to consider. City Attorney ConiieUy added that tlie existing code
allows expansion but the new plan does not, and perhaps languagc cauld be adopted regarding cxisting
businesses to both eaist ancl expand. Councilmember Taylor said he is in favor of examining that option.
Councilmember Schirnmels suggested having an exhaustive Examitiation of the district zones on the map regarding what can or can't be clonc, of the necd to set up priorities, sort through it piece by piece, then Council Regular A4eeting: 09-23-08 Page 4 of 5
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O move on. Mr. Kuhta saicl another option would be to allow a developer to choose the code they want to
develop under, and mentioned the Valley Chacnber's presentation showing the details allowing more
development potential, and said this code is better then the existing code. Couneilmcmber Taylor saicl
anything built today will likely be around twenty to thirly years, and he would like the pros and cons if we
don't extend this, if the plan stops east of Evergreen; that perliaps Appleway wouldn't be cxnanded for
another ten to twclvc years, that busincsscs can be sold or inherited and continue nn, but new
development and e.cpansion shoulct fall under the new cocfe; and said that as the City Center develops
with more walkable areas, people will Ue drawn to it and we will see a revitalized corridor, much likc the
revitalization ot'downtown Spokanc.
Councilmember llempsey mentioned L?eputy Maynr Denenny's previous use of the word "force" as in
forcing people in this area who don't want to be forced, and said we need to work with people and find a
way tn work on this if things were eascd up a little; I;hat she would like to see options, that this needs tn
happen but she is concerned with the timeline to make people conform now rathcr than casino into it.
Ueputy Mayor llenen.ny qualif ed that by "force" he meant that people cannot do whatever they want to
their property as some changes would change the nature of a neighborhood aiid dicninish the value of the
area, that fnr example one could not put a wrecking ytird in a residential a.rea; and that the regulations
need to be in place for the use of properties for the common good. Councilmcmber Gothmann addecl that
the prnblem is how to encourage change, and increase the value of properties while simultaneously
allowing othe.rs to freely operate.
Further cliscussion centered on dning the plan piecemeal, or moving ahead with the entire plan; wliat are
the costs involved; mention that buildings will not have to be moved to be in compliancc with the new
rcgulations; whether to implement fully or in staoes and the associatecl pros and cons; are new standards
too large to place on existing businesses; how will new standards affect prospective businesses; what uses
~ are allowed for what businesses, and do the uses ineet the goals of the plan; marhet fluetuations; the icle3
of paying for direct improvrements within five years from building date; tying this intA the six-year
improvement plan; applicability (spccifically page 1 of 8 under 2.0.1 and how to determine the 20%
threshold); to have staff bring the nonconforniing ordinance to the next session to see how what we have
worhs and comparc to t:his plan; auidclincs and recommcnclalions versus mandatory langua„e; and that
there was no Couneil objection to cnntinue with the scope of the plan as presented, but to amend uses or
pexcentages, and to proceed through t}le plan one sectioii at a timc.
1NhUR11'lATIO\' ONLY: The Uepartment Reports tivere for information only and were not reported on
or discussed.
There being rio ftrrther business, Depury illcryor Der2eriny adjourned the meetirrg at 8: 02 p. r».
ATTEST:
Iaick Denenny, I?epuly iVlayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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CITX OF SPOKANE VALLEY
CITY CUUNCT[, STUDY SESSlOY
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Nlayor iV'Iunson called t1le mectina to ordee at 6:00 p.m. and weleomed everyone to the meeting.
Present:
Councilmembars: Staff:
Rich Munson, Mayor Dave Meecier, City Manager
Dick Denenny, Deputy Mayor Mike Connelly, City Attorney
Rose Dempsey, Councilmember Ken Thompson, Finance llirector
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Neil Kcrsten, Public Works llirector
Gary Schimmels, Councilinember Kathy vlcClung, Gommunity Aevelopment Dir.
Steve `!"aylor; Couneilmember Mike Stone; Parks & Rec llirect4r
Diana Wilhite, Councilmembcr Scott Kuhta, Senior I'lanner
Lori Barlow. Associate Planner
Greg I3ingaman, IT Spccialist
Cau-nlbelle i3ranch,l'ublic Information Officer
Chris $ainbridge, City Clerk
1. Docume.nt Tmagine Update - Chris Bninbridp_e/Greg Binj!aman
City Clerk 13ainbridge and TT Spccialist Bingaman went over the Poweri'oint c.cplaining the highlights of
the Laserfiche document imabing system heing purchased via VPCI Consuleants; mentioned some of the.
~ tools of the software and explained that the first insuillation phase will begin November 3 this year to
inclucle the City Clerk's OfFce, Finance T)epartment, and Hurnan Resources; and the next phase will
include Atlmin, Legal, atid Parks and Rec.rcalion, followed by the two largest departments nf Public
Works and Commumity Development. Ms. Bainbridge also mentioned that this first phase cost is
arproximately $164,000, which does not include the approtimately $30,000 purchase of the independent
server or the cosC of the two temporary people to sean documcnts, which is estimated at a total of $SO;OOQ
for the two people over nine to hyelve monehs; and addecl that once the entire city is on baard, she
anticipates spending very close to the fully budge[ed amount of $500,000. iY1s. Bainbridge; mentioned
numerous benefits to the document imaoing system including that it will free staff to do other tasks, give
the public and the staff g7eater access to dacuments, numerous people can view the same document at the
same time, thac it will make many stafftasks more efficicnt and cost-effective; and will b*reatly assist in
responding to the numeraus public recard requests.
2. Panhandling Cominittee Keport - COUnCilmcmber GClthmann
CouncilmemUer Gothmann went through his PowerPoint and written report giving examples of the
problems associated with panhandlers, and stresseci several times of the importance of not directly giving
to panhancllers as many have clrug and/or alcohol prAblems, and said there are numerous public service
agencies such as Spokane Valley Partners, Mcals on VVheels, 2 Hands, and others, whieh can assist
panhandlers with meals, shelter, etc., and mentioned the program uscd in Anchorage Alaska which
encourages giving special wooden nickels whieh panhlndlers can cash in for fnod, clothing, and othcr
essentials. Councilmember Gothmann mentioned the recommendations of the Panhandling Committee
sueh as having an ordinance prohibiting panhandling within one hundred feet of an ATM, bus stop, traffic
signal, or frceway entrance; to prohibit motorists and passengers from giving while i.n a traffic lane, and
to prnhibit panhandling while intoYicated. Mayror Munson suggested adding into any local ordinance
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0 provisions for law enforceinent to address the issue; And ACtorney Connelly mentioned tfiat a"public
drunkenness" prohibition might be better described as "disorderly and lewdness" according to state
statute, but t hat hc wi l l researc h t hat fu r t her.
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Continued discussion inclucled advertising on websiles, via posters, radio and newspapers to inForm ~
citizens of the alternatives to giving money di.reetly to the panhandlers; and Councilmember Gothmann
suggested entering into an agreement with Anchorage to acquire some of their materials. Aside from
education and enforcement, Councilmcmber Gothmann suggestecl having a stancling committee, perhaps
reoionally, to further handle these issues, and to involve busitiesses, service clubs; members of the faith-
based community, and to include a media clirector; that sueh could be funcled by Spolcane Valley andlor
businesses, the city of Spokane, or others; to help address this arca-wide problem, and that it would be
best if such committee were run by businesses thrnughout the area rathcr then by Spokane Valley or other
municipalities, although Councilmembers might want to be represented on such a committee.
City of Spokane Research Analyst Tpdd Babcock was invitecl to speak, ancl he me.ntioned they are
waiting to hetir from the Center fAr Justice at the Gonzaga Law School concerning sample ordinances as
the committee is searching for a good cxample nf an anti-enabling ordinance or something that has somc
Constilutional review, but they have not found any samples yet; as penalizing drivers could be
problematic. Furdler discussion included similar problems faced in other cities; and additional problems
lo panhandling sueh as vandalism, anarchists, and obstructionists; aild Chief VanT..euven estimltecl there
are betNveen thiriy and fifly panhandlers in Spokane Valley, saicf there are some panhandlers here wilh
outstanding warrants &om other states which will not eatradite those people; ancl acided that "no
trespa,.ssing" signs are a good deten•ent. Mayor vIunson t:hankcd the members of the committee and
suggesl'ecl he and Cnuncilinember Gothmann visit the 13oard of County Cornmissioners, and the Ciry oF
Spokane, to givc them a si.milar presentation; with the idea of speaking to civic organizations later; ancl hc
asked for Council's com.ments coneerning drafting of an ordinance. Councilmember Gothmann suggested
staff draft an ordinance simultaneously with he and Mayor Munson makinb presentations to other
jurisdictions; and Councilmember Taylor mentioiied that the City of Spol:ane is working on an orciinance and he would like to see a package of ordinances. Mr. 13abcock mentioned that other cities such as
Tacoma, Seattle, Issaquall; ancl Portland have implemented orclinances and implemented programs a few
years ago; but that no ordinance he has seen inclucics any anti-enabling clause. Being mindful of stafPs
workload, it was deterrnined that Council can shop this presentation to other jurisdictions to determine if
there is rcoionsl interest to address lhis pmblem uniformly while staff works on drafting an ordinance to
address panhandling. There was Council consensus that staff draft an nrdinance to include anti-enabling
provisiqns or to discourage peQple fram giving from their cars while in the middle of a public right-of
way and other safety issues, that Mr. Mercier will consult with staff to determine the best timeframe to
bring this issue back hefore Council, aitd that Councilmember Gothmann and Mayor Munson will get
rogethcr to work on mentioned issues widi other entitie,s.
3. Sno{:ane Transil Aothoritv (STA) Visioning Video - Mavor Munsou
Mayor Munson mentioned that thc STA 3-D simulation regiirding transit oriented clevelopment is an
indeptinclent designed vicfeo; and after viewing, said we may decide iP we would like the sarne type of
work done to help us show the public what the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan (SARP) may look
like in hvcnty to thirty vears. ARer the showing of thc video, it was deterrniiied dhat staff will research the
eost to produce a similar video for the SARP.
Mayor Vlunson called for a teii-minute recess at 7:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
4. Sprague/Appleway Revitalizstion P1an Rook II, Develonment Rcgulations
Mayor Nlunson remarkcd that in addition to being members of Council, Councilmembers are also
citizens, some of whom own or have ownecl busiiiesses, are homeowne.rs, and understand the idea of
property values; and that Council is not being driven by staff to make decisions; that Councilmernbers
were eleeted to represent all citizens nf this City and not just a few. '
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~ Senior Planncr Kuhta mentioned last week's discussion concerning the extent of the Plan, and ssid it was
the cansensus of those five Councilmembers last week that -vve continue with deliberations as the Planning
Commissinn has recommended at least with the 7,one district boundaries, and that can always be re-visited
later, including whether to phase the Plan or arrive at an alternative to phasing; but that today will
coiitinue with deliberations with the regulations as presented. Mr. Kuhta said staff wouid like ro direct
Council's attention to the oricntation section, 2.0, «fiich is the applicability section which addresses
nonconforming use; and he suggesced Cnuncil deliberate on the plan by taking the corridor by segments;
and to view the public comments specific to those areas. Mr. Kuhta then brought Council's attention to
the handout of the existing regulations concerning nonconforming uses and structures; and to the handout
of proposect chanoes. That regarding the proposed orientation section, Mr. Kuhta said that the most
significant change is that it refcrs to the iJDC (Uniform Development Code) for nonconforming
provisions; so that any nonconforming provision or regulation which was included in the Plan, now
references the noneon:forming regulations currently in the UDC so they are consistent and will be
consistcntly applied. Mr. Kuhta said there is menlion of "Standards and Guidelines," and that standards
are mandatory whereas Guidelines are not; but because staff cannot make subjective determinations based
on Duidelincs, the reference to a project being approved in relation td guidelines Nvas removed, and
language «<as changed tn cla.rify that guidelines are only recommendations, to be followed or not.
Mr. Kuhta said that there was a lot oF Ceslimony regardinL the cxterior improvcments mceting the 20%
threshold and whether 20% was too restrictive; that staff made no proposed changes and leaves that
discretion to Council. t1s a reminder, Mr. K.uhta said that the original adrni►listrative draft came in at 10%,
staff' recommended changing that to 15%, the Planning Commission recommended 20%; and that many
comme»ts indicated that figure shoulcl be higher. Mr. Kuhta reviewed the track changes of the hmidout
on the applieability section of 2.0 Orientation. Conversation moved to the architectural changes
~ conce.rning exterior improvements, what «rould trigger the arehitectural regulations i.c. if the cost of thc
changes exceecl more khan 20% of the assessed or appraised value; another mention of standards versus
guidelines; not paintiiig or maintenance, but a major re-do of the building etterior, that there were few
general comments on the architectural standarcls but nothinc, specific; that it woulcl be diffcult to have
erplieit enst eomparisons of a typical construction; that it would likely be more expensive, but would
create a nicer looking building; keepint in mintl the p-ercentage is based on the appraised or assessecl
y, which is the building and land and not just the building; a reminder from
value of the entire propert-
Mr. Kuhta that there are no staff members with the cxpertise pf doing an architectural construction
estimate; that Councilmember °l'aylor said he «rould like to know iP such architectural standards wrould be
a signifcant burden to the cost of an improvement, and Mr. Kuhta said staff caii research that issue.
Mayor Munson said in summary, Council wants to l:now what is the impact on property owners lo
comply with these new regulatians. Mr. Kuhta added thaC Feedback from other Cities was that with 50%
in exterior improvement to additions, not ►nuch chajige was noticed as that is a high thresholcl; ancl
Councilmernber Gothmann mentianed that it appears the more desirecl figure is between 20 and 50%; and
Mayor Munson said the imnact inforrilation is important in making that deterrnitiation. Deputy Mayor
Denenny mentioned that his concerns are more of in looking ac a 20,000 syuare foot builcling, 1dd 4,000
square fcet, and what would be triggered in additional costs, including parl:ing, landscaping, etc; and
mention from Mr. KuhCa that such scenario would not result in havin- to move the building, because it
only applies to the net new floar area; and one woulcl never be forced Co move a building; but that 4;000
square feet would have tn be added towards the front, anci there coultl bQ some unique characteristics of
the lat that wrould need to be addressed on an individual basis with the property owners; iind in some
cases, Ms. McClung e.cplained, staff would wajit to at least require justification of why a change should
nat reyuire adherence to the Plan; and Mayor Munson addcd that the clcsire is to build fle:cibility i.nto the
Plan so as not to even appcar to tiave an unintentional taking of any kind; after which Mr. Kuhta asked if
~ Council wants this Code to apply to existin~ businesses and sta-uctures? Attorney Connelly mentionecl
that speeiflc eriteria must be included any time the Dieector is given disceetion, and any decision could be
appealed to the Mearing Exaniner, then to Court. Councilmember Taylor suggested applying the
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architectural standards only to the building expansions instead of having to eompletely re-orient the
building widi the new floor area; or as suggested by Councilmember GothrTiann, to apply the archit:cctural '
sta.ndards only to an improvement grcater than 20% of iloor aref►, which means it would not apply to old
buildings, except For the architecturtl sCanelards.
Depury Mayor Denenny said that what council needs to eonsider is, what thresholcl will encourage re-
development of deteriorating properties and what will encourage commitmetit to the core area, and what
will create an inducemeoti for creating the vision. Mayor Munson adcted lhat much of this decision
making will come from indiviclual property owners, whether to keep the building as it, renovate or
remove, and at what cost; which is where the impact from the regulations falls into place; as if this
becomes prohibitive, the improvemciit «<ill not be done and therefore no re-develnpment; so the ideal is to
have a plan wliich will encourage redevelopment without too high an impact on building cost, ancl those
who want to renovate, to be able to do sq to meet dieir individual needs; and tllose who don'l change will
have a more difficull timc in competing with the inoee modern looking buildings. Councilmember Taylor
asked if in researching what other communities have done eonccrnitiD the threshold, did staff run into
specific difficulties in terms of rede<<elopment and having to re-orient business because of thc requirement
to be closer to the road. Associate 1'lanner Barlow who researched other commutiities, mentioned thal
lhey did not addre.ss that level of detail; but if the threshold wAS too small there woulcf be more likelihood
of change; and in cases where t:here was 50% required, thal jurisdiction saw no change in e;cisting
structures a,s the threshold was too high; and that every situation which presented itself, was dcalt with
individually as lhere was no one situation which could be easily addressed concerning expanding an
exisCing slructure; which mGans it relies on the criteria sct by those jurisdictions, then being Flexible in
evaluating the situation to see how it mcant the intent as best as possible; that in her research some arcas
were dcaling with corricior development or s[rip malls, and one or two were looking at c.ity center
development; ancl in those jttrisdictions whcrc this only applied to new dcvclopment, the process was ,
cleaner, as new development was introduced, that would cause the eaisting business to more likely i
conform; but that parl:icular plan had not been implemented long enough to determine that was actually
the eiisc. 3vTayor Munson added that if the idea doesn't work, the plan can change. Councilmember
Gothmann then speculated if we should perhaps starts with the more restrictive, and after evaluating, if
needecl the restrictions eould be lessened, as doinb it in the reverse tivould be diffcult. lleputy kmayor
Denenny stiid hc would prefer defning "new" building, and have something included which wauld
trigger reconstruction; amii Councilmember Gothmann added that the city center core woulcl be very
restrietive; a.s it should be all new develapment. Another option vniced by CouncilmEmber Taylor wauld
be to allow staff the diseretion on a substantial disruption of 1 business redevelopment projeet, aclcling
specific criteria for such discretion.
Cit:}' Manager Mercier mentioned that if Cotmcil were to require all new construction to conform witli all
the regulations proposed, then there is not much judgment needed on that; and that renovations for
esisting buildings would not apply exccpt to the architectural stanciards; and if so the.re is no discretionary
range on the part of the Community Developmenc Director. Councilmember VJilhite saicf she prcferred to
have the new construction confnrm to the new code; as market will dictate where customers will go as
lhey will likely be drawn to newer, more athactive establishments. Councilmember I'aylor clarifiecl his
suggestion to keep the language as it, but providc additional language ta allow cliscretion for substantial
business disruption based upon speciFc eriteria that staff will follnw for allowing such discretion. Mayor
Munson and Councilmember VVilhite stated their preference to just go with the new structures, as the
process wnuld be cleaner; and Couneilmember Taylor disagreed stating that particular development will
occur wliere the land is less expensive, which is on clear land versus redeveloping a property; and that
there is a lot of redevelopment that needs to occur along Spragiie and a large component of dlis F'lan is
that we are encouraging re-development, and that a substantial porl'ion of ihat will be renovation of existing building; and if you exempt all the existing buildings, then perhaps thcrc is no nced for the plan.
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~ renovate buildings or dcvelopment, as the individual business owners will; and if the rules are clear and
flexible, it will give choices to those who want to develop. Cnuncilmember Taylor added caution that the
amount of effort and the purpose of the plan is to make sure the plan is not watered down so we spend a
lot of time and money on the plan, and somcthing gets "out therc" which will not achieve the hoped for
results. Mayor Munson countered that by usin€ architectural siandards, we will make process in achieving
the way the area looks; and if the frst step is to change Lhe architectural look of the city, the ne~t step
with the new buildings, will be to move thern closer to the street to achieve the final look; witli the entire
I'lan being phased. In concentrating on the core, Bowdish to Farr, the question posed b_y Deputy Mayor
Denenn}' was how to encourage re-develnpment; aiid what improvements will it take f'or those eYisting
properties to transition; and to develop a timeframe for those properties until the values come up t4 new
uscs, that some encouragement will be needed for more khan just new devclopment; yet he mcntioned he
struggled with the lype of strttcture to allow the change. Councilmember Taylor stresseci that the intent of
the plan is to establish a form-based code to allow building structures to accommodate varyinn uses; and
the question is to arrive there in ten to riwenty years; or fort), or fifty years; and that the time matters to
him as Councilmember Taylor said he would like to see this occur in his lifetime. Mayor Munson stated
that the ti►ne doesn'l matter, because if the market and the pronerty owners want it to happen, it will;
whether new or renovated; and the choice of when is up to the property owners; and said that we neecl to
oive flexibility to the property owners.
Mayor Ivlunson mentioned that he has heard that people says this Plan eosts too much; but he explained
that this will not be done with taxpaycr money; on a relative scale on haw much will be spent, the
percentage will be small; and if such is the case with individuals front'►ng the cast; they must be given
latitude on how to bet this done. Attorney Connelly said thcre are two differcnt items here: one is the
change '►n the struchu•e, but there is atsn atise camponent; which are separate and apar[. Mr. Kuhta quoted
~ that '*use chanaes in existing buildings shall cnnform to applieable sectioris of the code" and said the
intent for that is, for exarrple, what are the zoning, signage, parking and Iandscaping regulations for that
particular use; and if a use is changed, for example a dentist offce to a retail shop, the pai1 of the plan thak
woulcl be triggered is; we must deterniine if that type of retiiil is allowed; and if they want to change their
sign the sign woulcl have to conforni to the new regulations, and that there is a parking calculation for that
use; and that the use must cAnform tn the zoning. To reiterate, Mayor Munson said the concepeion of the
public is that one cannaC change one's property, is not correct as property owncrs ean add to the floor
space ancf slill have a business. Planner Kuhta added thaC in the curreiit UAC on nonconforming uses and
structures, it states that a nonconfornling use can be expanded to a properiy or an adjacent property that
was under the same ownership when it bectime nonconforming; for examplc, if Chere was a uscd car lot
and that owner also owned the lot neart to that car lot but which other lot was not being used as a car lot;
the car lot can be expanded if that beconies a nonconfonning use; ancl that is a change which would be in
affect if this reeommenctation is adopted. Mr. Connelly added that sane of the canfusion eoulc! be
eliininatecl by under 2.0.1c, wit the word "applicable" and moving that to after the word "eode" to read
"U.re cl:cniges irr exi,sting buildings shall cnnf.nrnr to sections of the cocle upplrcatian to that ar.se,
iricluclirip,, hut not limited to zoning, purking atul signage stcmdartls. " There was no objection lo that
suggestion.
Mayor Munson said he does not recommend a change to the 20% as the land is included a,s well as the
structure; bul he does recommend that the full Nveight of the zaning only be applied to new construction;
and only the architeclural standards would be applied to any renovation; and Councilmember Golhmann
scated diat the architecturxl standards only woulci be applied for the noted incrcase in floor space, as well
as the 20% rule regarding esteriAr improvements; and xhat full standards would apply only to new
cnnstruction. To clqrify, Mr. Mercier asl:ed if Council would wtint to exernpt existing buildings in the
city center core; and Councilmember Gothmann said yes, that he would like to apply the fully standards
~ tn the city core. Mr. Mercier said if that is the case, language ►vould need 1o be included; ancl 1{urt
mention r2eeds to be treated here as tiwell crs elsewhere in the plun. There ivas Cvtmcil consenstjs to
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examine lhis1iroposEd language and impACt ittformution dttring the next scheduled deliberation; and ILfs. McClinig said staff tivill provide the impuct informaliun us well. lleputy Mayor Denenny encouraged
Councilmembers to visit the properties in question. Councilmcmber Taylor saicl he would like lo see
what types of permits have been pulled along Sprague, for example, wheee the stnrage space was just
expanded. Councilmember Taylor asked if there is consensus on the new language regarding the
nonconforminy use, i.e., incorporating for the nAnconforming standards of the Plan, that which is already
in the UDC; which is item #h: "Nlon-confnrming uses shall be rcgulated by Spokane Valley Municinal
Code (SVM.C) Title 19.20.060" and Council concurred.
Mr. Kuhta mentioned under the current code, if a business was 100% dcstrpyed they eould not re-builcl
that business on the footprint there, as the language is that "if a business is more than 80% destroyed by
fire or natural disastee' then they'd have to cnnform to the new cotle. Councilmember Taylor said that
lherefore, under c5 "any nonconforming seructure damaged by fire, flood, neglect or act of God may be
replaccd if restoration of the structure is initiated within rivelve months and the damagc repeesents less
than 80% of market value of the struecure" and he asketl if that was very different from whal was in the
proposal; and v'Ir. Kuhta said it was nol in the proposal. vlr. Taylor further stated that a yueslion arose
that if a business burned down, and the business was a nonconforming use, would the owner be able to
rebuild that, and under the existing UDC, nonconforming use; the owner would not be able to rcbuild.
Mayor Munson mentioned the letters concerning property owners' insurance carriers stati.ng they would
havc to replace what was bumed doNvii; and askad if this was eonfirmed; and if sn, would that make it
difficult for the property ownees to rebuild; and he saicl hc would like to cliscuss this at the ncxt
deliberation. Mr. Kuhta said thal hc spoke with some insurance earricrs and that it part of the existing
UDC t:hat is not on the tablc, the 80% versus 20%, and if Council wants to change tliat; it shnulci bc done
through the UllC. Mayor Munson reiterated that he would still like furcher discussion on what insuranec eompanies will clo; and Councilmember Taylor c:larified that if we are using the current UDC standards,
and a new plan has different standards alAng SpragLie, chen what is applied lhroughout the remainder of "
the Ciry; as the new construction will be more expensive then the replacement value. Councilmember
Gothmann said the Scott.s showed him a copy nf their insurance information, and it might be interesting to
cotnpare thaC with what we have; and Mayor Munson said it all depends on the policy, whether it is
current market replacement or cost replace.ment.
5. Aclvance Agentla Additioas -Mayor 1lqunsoo
M3yor Munson mentioned the matcrials distribulcd earlier to Council concerning the Regional
Transportat.ion Projects Prioritization Crit.eria, and asked Councilmembers to familiarize themselves with
the material so that it may be discussed at the next council meeting. Similarly, Ueputy Vlayor Denenny
menlioned the matcrials concerning the ENA, Snokane River 1Vacer September 26, 2008 Qualiry
Stakeholder Meeting wliich discusses the current status of work by Washington vnd ldaho states, and the
EPA on actions to improve water qualiry in the Spokanc River, and I7eput:y lviayoe Denenny summarized
the contents of that statement made by Christine Psyk. Ivlayror Munson also asked Cauncilmembers to
review this as it will be discussed as part of the legislativc agenda.
6. Council Check-in - Mayor iVlunson
Councilmember Denipsey mentioned the recent television report concerning people in the Barker Road
area norlh of the river requesting temporary bus service, and she asked if il would be possible Co ask the
STA if they would provide such temporary service while the bridge is under constniction. Mayor Munson
replied that he has pcrsonally asked that on several occasions but was informed that such cannot be done
because ofthe significant cqst; and Depuly Mayor Denenny added that Council could ask members of the
STA to come in and give an overview, but the system is very complicated, and any change in one route
affects many more changes in many other roules. Mayor Munson said he will contact the STA and invite ~ thcin to a meetine; or as an alternative, Deputy Mayor Uenenny suggested getting an information sheet -
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~ from them to include in an upeoming counci) packct. ]n other matters, Councilmernber Gothmann
extended kudos to 1'olice Chief Vani euven on his departmen['s handling of two major police incidents in
thc same week.
7. Citv Manaf!er Commentc - Dave «ercier. Mr. Mercier had no further comments.
There being no further business, Mayor Munson adjnurned the mceting at 9:10 p.m.
ATTFST: R.ichard lvlunson, Mayor
Christine BainbridDe, City Clerk
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CTTY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
C.ITY COiJNCIL S1'UI)Y SESSION
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Mayor ivlunson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone to die mecting.
Present:
Councilmembers: Staff:
Rich Munson, vfayor Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Diek Denenny, lleputy Mayar Mike Connelly, City Altorney
Rose Dempsey, Councilmember Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Neil Kersten, Fublic Works Director
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Steve Taylor, Councilmember Kathy McClung, Community Development Dir.
lliana Wilhite; Councilmember Mike Stone, Parhs & Rec 17irector
Greg McCormick, Plan.ning Manager
Christina Janssen, Assistant Planner
Mary .Kate Martin, Building Official
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
T3i11 vliller, IT Specialist
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
Mayor Niunson asked for council indulgenee to move agenda item #9 to agenda item #2; then to carry on
~ with the remaining agenda itcros in order, and said becausc he is not feeling well, that he would likely
leave after cliscussion of the transportation agenda item. There was no objcction.
1. International Tracle Alliance (TTA) Sister Citv Pronosxl - Mark Peters
Mr. Peters e:cplained that he was invited to provide information regardin- a ftrture opportunity for our
City to participatc in xhe est<tblishment of a Sister Cilies Relationship; that the 1`1"A is worl:ing in
partnership with the Sister Cities Associatinn of Spokane in develaping a program that will serve as the
prototype on the mLmicipal approach to climate change; aiid mentioned that other local eommunity
organizations will be partncrs in this venhire as well; that Spol:ane's Sister City program has established
relationships with cities in Japan, China, Ireland, ancl Korea; that this program would connect like-mincled
leaders from the Inland Northwest aiid Asia, and said that die ITA would nrganize aiid facilitate the peer-
to-peer exclian-es and business developmetit missions for community stakeholders; that participants
would share best practices in municipal planning aiid development; promote training programs for green
collar jobs; and expand business relationships relatin; to clean technology. Mr.1'eters mentioned that the
Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate brinas together seven major Asia-Facific
countriES that collectively account far more than half of the world's economy, population and energy use;
that the Partnership builds on the fou►idation of existing bilateral and multilateral initiatives, an is
consistent with and contributes to Partners' efforts undcr the United Nations Frameworl; Convention on
Climate Change, and complements but does not replace the Kyoto Protocol; that the program is funded by
the U.S. Congress; and funds are used for commuiiity leaders to visit other areas and bring in delegations;
And he then introduced Jenifer Priest of his office.
Ms. Priest, current Chair of the 13oard of Directors for the City of Spokane Sister Cities Organization,
explaineJ that Spokane has been at the forefront of the Sister Cities Program which began over fifly years
~ ago; she rnentioned Spokane's relationship wilh Japan and of the societies and timbrella group for those
societies, and said she serves as liaison betNveen the Mayor's offce and the Sister Cities Societies. Ms.
Priest eaplained that in 2005, SpoF.ane hosted the International Conference, which is usually donc via a
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grass roots level organi7,ation with support of the Ivla}ror's office; that Averseas these progams are driven
by City Halls or the Mayor's Office whereas in the United States, it is done at morc of a grass roots level.
She explaiiied that tt►is is a great opportunity for the region to look at how to use those relationships for
economic good and development of cornpanies; that thcy do some simple, modest fundraising such as
dinners, with the estimatecl $2,500 Nroceeds being used as matching grants to individual societies to fund
their travel or for scholarship programs. Mr. Peters adcled that diis could also be an opportuniry to
promotc trade, and said that iTA might be able to support the esklblishment of that activity, but added he
sees this as having a small i.mpact on the City. Ms. Pricst said that the time sgent by skaff is veiy little as
the majority of the work is desigmated through the Sister City Association, which works on behalf of the
ma}'or. Mr. Peters mentioned the possibility of financial support by TTA; as thcy would be part of the
outreach as long as the focus is on business developmenl.
Councilmembcr Wilhite suggested having an interesled citizen group to form a Sister City Relationship as
she would look to the com►nunity to see if therc is ajiy interesl in x particular country; and that perhaps
Council coulcl assist with suppnrt by sueh things as invitations; that she has been active in the Japanese
Sister Cities and the functions are well attenclecf; ancl that she w•ould want to examine sueh proposal from
a business aspecl as well. Mayor Munson stated he would likc to act more inforniation on the federal
proarams, and NIr.1'eters indicated he was hopeful to have further information in December.
9. Rcgional Transportstion Yroiecls Lej!islativc Agend4i - Mayor Munson
Mayor Munson brought Council attencion to the additional hanclout entitlcd "Regional Transportation
Meet.ing Summary," a summary of the September 24, 200$ meeting of a self-selected group of business,
civic, and elected officials, «<hich was attended by Councilmember Wilhite. Councilmember VVilhite
explaincd that the meeeing, held at the Spokane Reoional Chamber of Commerce ancl attendcd by
members of GrexCer Spokane, Inc. and community leaders and elected officials, got together to discuss,
and reached agreement on, a list of peiority road, transit and study peojects that this region ean aclvocatc
for in the 2009 Legislative Session; and saicl that the group also reachecl consensus on options to pursue for funding of street maintenanee and pperation, as well as matching funds for capital; as the rationale is
if the region can come up with a projecl nrogram, funding chances would be greater as t}ie individual
entities would not be competing against each other. CoLmcilmember Wilhitc said that Judy Cowles gave
s presentation on the corridor shidy and of what they're trying to do regarding transportation frorn Canada
through Idaho and into Washinyton, and how to connect lhat with the North/South Corridor; and said
fundinD was also ciiscussed. Councilmember Wilhite further stated that Senator Marr was also in
attendarice ancl he mentioned at [hat ►neeting that communities need to provide some ftunding in order to
get the legislature to more completely fimcl the prograrns; and there was agreement from the cities t4 form
a Regional Transportalion T)istrict, but not to implement it until there is a better idea of the individual
cities' needs. Ms. Wilhite alsa reported that she attended a meetin- with Representative Timm Ormsby,
and the question came up about the shnrtCall of the State and how decisions would be macle rebarding the
capital buclget. She reported that R.epresentative Ormsby saitf he would like to see more capital project
dollars spent on infrastructure projects like sewer, water and roads, and said that with the current
economy; these are the projects that provide jobs; and he said that the funding from the gas tax has beeii
lowered also increasino the diff-iculty in getting funding fnr projeets. Mayor Munson invited Jirn
Huttenmaier of the Greater Spokane, Tnc. to share his views of the meeting.
Mr. 1-Iuttenmaier explained that he attended the mceting as well, and said there is diff"iculty wilh Cunding
at all levels; that the 2009 Lebislative session will show a tremendous shorkfall of fuiids whic.h some have
estimated as high as $3.2 billion; that there wiU be little if any aclditional dollars fvr any projects; that this
region has been asked by Senators and Representatives to come together to decide as a region, if passible;
what projects; partieularly transportation capital projects, wc ean agree on and ask for those to be .
advocaCecl for on our behalf; that all the eommunities were asked to submit projects with the criteria that 'it tivoulcl be regional in significance ancl could be construction ready by the time the funding became Study Sessiun Meeting AAinUtcs: 10-07-08 Pagc 2 of 5
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~ available July 1, 2009; and that such prajects should also direct climate change issues, such as limiting the
vehiele trips, emissiocis, eta He statecl that fifteen projects were submitted and members of all
communities scored the projECts and the result is the priority list before Council; and added that the
leaders reachecl consensus that this is a good list of projects and they feel comfortable in taking it co the
legislatprs; and that the Spokane Valley Charnber, the West Flains Chamber, and the Greater Spokanc,
Inc endorsed this list.
Discussion then ensued concerning a lack of time to allow elected officials to give sufficient and
significant input on these projects; mention that the ]ist includes thnse projects already approved by the
various elected officials tiuough the TIP (six-year Transportation Improvemenl 1'lan) process; mention
frnm lvlayor Munson that he attended a meeting last VVednesday called by County Commissioncr vlager
to discuss what occuned at Nvhat is now referred to as the "little tent" meeting (September 24, 2008), and
the consensus in that room was there is not enough time to re<<iew this list, and that Chcney submitted
nothing as they don't have the staff to address this; and Mayor Munson said he did not want to indicate
support of this project withoul bringing this before Council; and that the hopeful outcome would be
voicing a dccision on supporting the formulation of a Ceunty Transportation F.3enef t 17istrict (TBD) in the
future. Mayor Munson adcled lhat the feeling is the voters would vrote down such a TBD, and in the
interim it would be good tA cxplain to the public why this is neecled; that entities agreed the City's
maintenancc and operational needs (M8c0) must be met before regional funding; and the details will be in
the interlocal agreement devcloped anct approved by each entity; and said dhere were was discussion of
forniing a TBD but not to implement it yet; which would likely raise expectations that such would fai)
when brought to the vaters.
Olher areas of discussioii iricludetl mention of how a street utility t~~x wrould fit into a rcgional "1'BU;
~ problems associated with a 1B17 such as np inflationary calculations; the nced for staff and council
interaction; mention of specific projects such as Barker Koad and if that project would best fit the crileria
or would otliers; changing the crileria so other projects might fit better; and if there was more time
projects could be designed with the criteria in mind, thus assuring hit► er scoring of the project and a
reminder that being "shovel ready" was a top c.riteria for projects. Mayor iMunson asked for a consensus
to agree to the list of priorities, but no consensus was given at that point, as cliscussion continued
concerning specific projects. Mayor Munsorr asked if Coi.mcil woulcl lik.c, ta more tirne to re-evaluate the
list and tFiere ►vus u general consensies more tinte is needed. Other discussion points included mention
lhat federal funding should be used for such projects as the North/South Corridor; an incerest was shown
in fonning a county-wicfe 113I7 but it was mentioncd that a lot depends on how the City of Spokane feels
about doing so; and the idea of having thirty-second sound bites for the public to be informed on this
process. Mayor Munson said he would bring back that we would support the projects as stated; there is
stipport for some day formi.ng ti county-wide TBD if interlocal agreements s[ate local needs Are first
regarding fundiog, and to specify projects.
vlavor Munson called fqr a recess at 7:00 p.m., ancl he excused himself from the meeting.
Councilmember Schimmels excused himsclf from the meeting as well due to family health rnatters.
Deputy Mayor T)enennv reconvened the meeting al 7:10 p.m., noting that both Mayor vfunson and
Councilmember Schimmels have excused themselves from the remai.nder of the meeting.
2. Community Re-Lieensint - Cary DriskelUJim Bledsoe
Deputy City Attorney Driskell gave a brief summary of the program and of the 2008 grant funds which
staff was authorized to appty for in partnership with the City of Spakanc and Spokane County to
implemenC the Community Relicensina Program, and he then introduced Spokane Prosecuting Attorney
~ Mr. Jim Bletlsoe ~vho went through his PowerPoint presentation giving an update of the Community
Itelicensing Progratn. 'Mr. Bledsoe explaincd the purpose of the project and how it operatcs, who tirould
qualify to participate and who would not, and a synopsis of the project's succe,ss to date. Mr. Driskell
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advised that now is the time to apply for 2009 funding; ancl Council concurred that this nroject may be
plaeecl on the ne:ct Council's consent agenda for council approval consideration.
3. Uniform Development Code Bateh Code Pronc►sed Amenclments - Christina Janscen/Gret
MeCnrmick
Assistant Flanner Janssen gave an overview of the proposcd amenclments as listed on her Qctober 7, 2008
Request for Council Aelion form, exPlaining lhat the ten separate proposed changas are as a result of
items which were incorrect, impractical, or which had been inadvertenlly omitted. I7iscussion which
generated as a result of these proposals iiicluded asl:ing for a defnition of "duplex" and where duplcxes
are allowed, ancf the difFerence between a"duplex" and a"townhouse;" comrarina, the proposals to „fiat
is currently in the code; mention that problems dealing with lightina, infringing on neighbor's properties
would bc comnlaint clriven; that buffering refuse storage need not be expensive and could be done by
fencing; that the Planning Commission has reviewed each of the,,Se propo5als and they recommend
approval, and that as the proposals musl frst be submitted to C'1'ED (Community Trade and Economic
Developmcnt); thcsc amendments are not schecluled to cnme before Council until mid \iovember.
4. Shannon Avenuc Parking - lnga Notc/iNcil Kersten
Public VVorks llirector Kersten explained that staff received a request from the East Valley School
District to restrict parking in the Shannon Avenue cul-cle-sac east of Fines Road as their larger sehnnl
buses have difficulty maneuvering in the cul-de-sac when parked vehicles are present; and added it could
be seen as a fire safety issue as well; that xhere should be adequate parking within the ncarby apartment
complex, and as tihis request would exceed 100 feet, it must be authorized by CouneiL Mr. Kersten said
the no parking zone would be for 330 feet. Deputy «ayor Denenny asked about notifying residents and
Mr. Kerstcn said notification is not required. It was determined that t}iis itcro should be placed on the
neat regular counc•il agenda for motion consideralion (nnt consent agenda).
5. Aapeal Y'roccdures - Carv Driskell -
17eputy City Attorney Iariskell explained that when Council adopted the UDC in 2007, the rules for
appeals of the Hearing Etaminer decisions to die Council was crroneously identified as Apnendix B
rather than Appendix C, antl such appenclix was nnt attached; that omission was recently discovered when
a❑ appeal was filed, and staff now seeks to remedy thst pmission. Thcre was Council consensus to bring
t11is fonvard on the October 14 agenda for a first reading.
6. Fee Resolution Yroaosecl Changes - Ken Thompson
FinancE: Direc;tor Thompson explained that next week Council will sce the c1raR fee resolution shoxving
proposed changes; that members of staff are present tonighl to explain any of the noted clianges; and as
noted, many of the changes are new, with the exception of adding all overall 10% increase as vir.
1'hompson mentioned such has never been doiie. Mr. Thompson aIso su,gested Council might waoC tn
cnnsider either raisina the speeia1 event fee of $5.00; (which fee originated from a cliscussion conceniing
National Night Out block parties); or rnot charging a fee as processing a$5.00 fee would cost more then
the fee itself. Discussion ensued regarding what would trigger the need for a special event penllit; and
hpw that differs from a gathering of 200 or more people; that $50.00 wAUld be more in line with actual
costs, but would be cost prohibitive tA many wanting to have such special event; die idea of scparating the
National Night Out event fi•om other special events; or changing the fee to $15.00; that thcre are very few
special events per year and of die suggestion of suspending the fee far this year and re-examining it next
year to see how mi3ny events we wnuld process. There was also discussion on the overall fee increase oF
10% and it was mentioned that our fees are generally lower then Spokane City, but higher thcn Spokane
County. It wAS determincd these issues will be addressed when the ti-ack-change versinn c4mes back
before council, aiid that council wrould like to see the fee changes that have occurred over the last several ,-years in order to see how things have changcd prior Co implementing an overall 10% incrcase. '
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7. Swimming Yool Uadatc - Ntikc Stone
~ Via his PowcrPqint preseneation, :l'arl:s and Recreation Directar Stone gave an update on the pool projcet5
and mentionecl apotential sile acquisition project adjacent to the Park Road property, which is under
consideration for ttie leoislative agencla; and said such would double the size of the facility and would be
able to be devetoped as a neighborhood park, adclint► that property owners are very interested in such a
proposal. Mr. Stone added that the sehofll district has been storing their seasonal equipment at the pool
house during the fall, which all sets the ground for a cooperative agreement to help funding.
8. Genera113ndget lliscussion - Mike,Tackcon
Deputy City Nianager Jackson mentioned that this is the last general discussion prior to the final public
hearing, followed by the ordinance readings to adopt the budget; that regarding the setting of the property
tax raee for property times, the amount of $1.53 was previously discusseci but ~vlr. Thompson indicated
that is now likely closer to $1.49, which is cssentially the same as the current rate; that the current trend
says we can anticipate another 2% clecrease in sales tax over what was prcviously predicted, amounting to
a potential $300;000 defcit; and such will bc monitored by Ivlr. Thompson, and that there is some cushion
in the budget under contingencies anci reserves, and dlat $300,000 may not make a large difference as
typii:ally lhere is greater return in ttnspent appropriatcd funds lo the budgeL Councilmember Taylor said
he would like to see the amounts budgeted for particular studies or consultant work over the next year, as
well as what is budgeted for travel, conferences, association dues, etc., and would like that informaCion
brought back for council review so Council can look at possible areas to trim if such «rould become
necessary.
10. Advunce Agenda -Maynr Munson The advance agencla was not discussed.
11. Information Onlv: The Argomie/lutox Intersection, Senior Center Derriolition Bid Award, und
~ b7terim Emergency Code Ordinance Antendment were jor information only and were no1 discussed or
reported.
12. Council Check-in - Mayor lYlunson
The Sprague Appleway Revitalization Plan discussion frnm last week was mentionetl and of upcoming
fiirther discussion on the eY.terior improvements meeting the 20% threshold iind whether 20% was too
resCrictive.
13. Citv Manseer Cornments - Mil:e .Tacksun
lleputy City Maiiager Jackson menlionecl the I'ark Road pool peoperty and saicl that acquisition is one qf
the legislative items adopted by eouncil, that this was sent to our Lobbyist ancl we will be requesting
$300,400; that Mayor Munson is seheduled to make a presentation Oelober 9 to Greater Spokane Inc. to
include mention of the cievelnpment fund of $200,000 for Greenacres; $300,000 for this acquisition; and
that we are informing our Lobbyist of the need for $700,000 total to complete Greenacres Park.
14. Executive Session: Lanc1 Acquisition 7here was no execulive session.
There being nq further busiricss, T)eputy v1ayor llenen.ny adjourned the meeting at $:5$ p.m.
A'I°TFST:
Richard Munson, Mayor
0 Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
4~J Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Interim Emergency Code Ordinance 08-
021, to Amend Title 20
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 17.80.140
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None
BACKGROUND: The Community Development Department is bringing forward an emergency
code amendment to amend Chapter 20 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code. Staff has
discovered that there is a required standard of survey accuracy that is onerous, expensive and
to our knowledge, only one local survey company is set up for. We are also proposing to
remove the requirement to submit an electronic map for preliminary subdivisions since it is not
~ necessary at this stage of the development. Please see John Hohman's attached memo for
more information.
OPTIONS: N!A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to suspend the rules and approve Ordinance
08-021, Title 20 emergency code amendments.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: John Hohman Senior Development Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance prepared by Mike Connelly, City Attorney
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From: Kathy McClung
Scnt: Thursday; October 02, 2008 3:15 Pv1 fo: Chris Bainbridge; Carrie Acosta ~
Cc: Dcanna Griffith ' Subject: FW: Incerim Lmereency Tille 20 Code Amendment
Attachments: 20.40.010 final submittal 10-2-08.doe; 203 )0.020 c4ntents of application 10-2-08.doc
From: John Hohman
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 2:10 PM
To: Mike Connelty
Cc: Qeanna Griffith; Kathy McClung; Greg McCormick; Lori Barlow
Subject: Interim Emergency Title 20 Cade Amendment
Mike,
The attachments containecf a strike-through version of Title 20 as we discussed. The elimination of the provisions
in 20.30.020 and 20.40.010 will allow us to process preliminary and final short plats, plats, and binding site plans
without the onerous surveying and electronic submittal requirements. As currently written, the oode requires all
preliminary and final subdivision maps to meet precision standards that are not attainable by the development
community and have little value in our process. 7he standard requires boundary points for comers to be located
by global positioning system (GPS) to the high accuracy reference neh-rork (HARN) or the high precision geodetic
network (HPGN) standards. To our knowledge, only one local surveying firm has the capability to perform this
work. They have indicaEed that this level of precision would add approximately $50,000 to the average surveying
costs associated with subdivisions. The requirement is not necessary and does not benefrt the City or the
development community in any way.
In addition to removing the accuracy standards, we are also proposing to remove the electronic submittal requirements for preliminary subdivision maps. We have no need for the electronic submittal at the preliminary
plat stage. We will maintain the requirement for final maps. At this time, a PDF of the map will meet our needs.
The interim emergency code amendment is necessary because we have several short plats and binding site
plans ready for final signature that can't be processed since they have not met the accuracy standards. We are
currently working on a revised Tit1e 20 but this process is expected to run through the first quarter of 2009 and will
not be a timely fix for these existing projects.
Thanks,
John Hohman
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUN'TY, WASBINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 08-021
AN EMERGEYCY IN"T'ERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKA.tiE VALLEY.
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHIriGTOrJ ADOPTIlVG AN 1NTERIM ORDINANCE
AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICTPAL CODE SECTIONS 2030.020 AND
20.40.010 RELATING TO SURI*'EYING AND ELECTROh'IC SUB:VIIT'TAL
REQtTIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS; DECI.ARMG A.N EMERGENCY AND
SETTLIG A PLBLIC REARQiG DATE.
WHEREA.S, the City of Spokane Valley adoptod the Uniform Dovelopmeat Codc (UDC) pursuant to
Urdinancc 07-015, on the 24th day of Septomber, 2007; and
WHEItEAS, the UDC became effectiva on 28th day of October, 2007; and
VPHEREAS, the City of Spokane Vallcy has idcntif'icd twa provisions that sei farih prccision standards
that are nat attaiasbic by the dcvelopment community and har-e littlc value in the subdivision approval
process; and
WHT1tEAS, the standard rcquirement thnt boundary points for comers ta bc located by global
positioning system (GPS) to the high accwacy referenee network (HARN) standnrds is not cwrentt},
nchievable by many of the toca) surveying firms and would add significarrt costs to the average survey7ng
costs; and
WHEREAS, the requirement is not nccessary and does not tenefit the citv or the de%-elupment
community; and
WHEREAS, the elecvonic submittal rc~quiremcnts for prcliminar},subdivision maps is not necessnn• at
the pnl'uninary plat stnge but should be rcquired for the final maps; and
VVIiiEREAS, thcrr are currently several short plats and binding site plans rcady for final signatun ttiat
cannot be finalized because they have not met the accuracy standards set forth above, requiring immediate
nction by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, THF CI'TY COUNCIL SPECIFiCALI.Y ORDATNS A5 SF.T FORTR
AELOW:
SecHon Ooe: Pursuant to RCW 36,70A.390 and RCW 35A.63.220 the city, adopts this interim zaning
ordinance amending sections 20.30.020 and 20.40.010 as is set forth specifically belou•. This interim
ordinance shall be effcctive for six (6) months fram the cPfective date of adoption.
Sertion Two: Pursuant tn RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW 35A.63120, a public hearing befarz the City
Couocil to consider this interim drvelopment ordinencx shall be set for pocamber 9, 2008.
Scction T'hrre: Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.190 the council dectares that an emergency exists in thnt
finelizntion af developmcnt applicatioas, wlthoui the amendmcats srt forth below, arc being withheld
pursuant to the cxisting code, requiring the passage of this emcrgency ordinanca to ensure the timeiy and
appropriate processing of subdivision, short plat and binding site plnn applications, and to protect the
public's gencral health, safen• and welfarc.
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Secdoo Four: Pursuant to RCVb' 35A, 13.190, this ordinance shall take effect immcdiaiel}• upon passage
by the City Council.
Scctioo Five: SVMC 20.30.020 shall be amended as follows:
Titlc 20, Snbdivisiona
20.30.020 Coatents of applicxtioo.
Every prcliminan• short subdivision, subdivision or binding site plan shall consist of the apgropriatc
application form, applica6le fees and lhe following:
A. Maps and Exhibits.
1. Tcn copies of the preliminary shart plat, plat or binding site glen which shall be a legibl}• drawn
map, 18 by 24 inches in suc for short plats; 24 by 36 inches in siu for plats and binding site
plans at a scak of one inch equals 50 feet or one inch equals 100 fret. If appraved by the
dcpartment, an altemative appropriate scale may be usod;
2. One reduced (oight and one-half by 11 inches or l 1 by 17 inches) copy of the prrliminary short
plat, plat or binding site plan;
3. One copy of the Spokane Cnunty assessar's hali section map clearly indicatinR the subject
property. Additionally, all adjacent properties with parce) numbers must be indicated on the
half-section map. Assessar's maps for preliminary subdivisions shall indicate the parcel
numbers of a11 properties within 400 feet of the subjeci property, unleu the applicant owns
adjacent proprrty, in w•hich casz the map shall show the locarion and parcel number of all
vropeRics wlthin 400 feet of the applicant's ownership;
4. Ixgal description of the subject property with the source of the legal description clearlp
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+y. SEPA environmental checklist for preliminan subdivisions and binding site plans.
8. Preliminary short subdivision, subdivision or binding site pltin data (to be includcd on the
preliminary shart plut, plat or binding site plan).
1. Name, addrecs and telephone number af the owner of the subject property and the pcrson with
whom official contact should be mnde regarding the short plat, plat, or binding site plan;
2. Tide af the proposal;
3. Location of subjcct propcrty b}, soction, township nnd range;
4. A written nerrativc describing the pmposal including, but not iimited to, the number of proposed
lots, nnture of surrounding prupenies, proposed access and timing of phasing af the
development. The narrative shall also address compliance to applicable socdoas of the
development code and other applicable regulations;
5. Vicinity map that clearly indicates the subject property;
6. North arrow, scglc and boundary of the proposed short plat, plat, or binding site plan;
7. Boundaries of nll blocks, the designation of lots, lot lines and dimensions;
8. l.acation of existing utilities;
9. I.,ocadon, names and widths of all existing nnd proposed streets, raads and access easements
within the proposed short subdivision, subdivision, or binding site plan and within 100 feet
thereof, er the nearest Ciry sveet if there is no City strect within 104 fect of the subject
propcrty:
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10. All existing or proposed eascments or tracts praposed to be dadicated for an}' public purpose or
for the common use of the property owncrs of the short plat, plat or binding site plan;
11. Location of any natural featms such as wooded ereas, auvams, drainage ways, or critical aneas
as defined in SVMC Tide 21;
12. I.ocatioa of existing buildings, scptic tgnks, drainficlds, wells or other improvcmonts, indicating
if they will rcmain or be removed;
13. R'hether adjacent properry is platted or unplatted. if plaued, give the name of the subdivision. If
the proposcd short subdivision, subdivision ar binding site plan is the subdivision of a portion
of an existing plat, the approacimate lines of the existing plai ar+e to be shawn and a capy of the
exisiing ptai, alang with any snd aU recordad covennnts end eascmcnts;
14. Topographic informatian at two-foot intervals. Topographic information required by this
section must be collected by or under the direction of a professional land surveyor,
15. "Sito datn table" sho%ing number of proposed lots, frontege for each lot, lot area for each lot,
existing zoning, water supplier, method of scwerage; and
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Sertion Ten: SVrIC 22.140. 010 shall be amended as follows:
I Titk 20 Subdivisions
20.40.010 FinW submittal.
A. T'ho final short subdivision, subdivisian, or binding site plan shall incarporntc aU cnnditioas of the
preliminary• approval. '[he final shon subdivision, subdivision, or binding sito plan shall incorporate
aU conditions af approval imposed by the hcaring cxaminer.
B. All final subdivision, short subdivision or binding site plan submittals shall include the following:
1. A tninimum of 10 copics of the proposod fmal short plat, plat or binding site plan;
2. Appropriatc focs;
3. Thre+e copies of u plat certificatc; and
4. Maps and exhibits shall also be suhmitted in one of the fallow7ag elocVonic 51e formnts:
a. AutuCAD.dwg (Nationnl CAD Standard);
b. ESEtl shp (fully thematically classified lsyers);
c. Micrastation .dgn (Nstional CAD Standard); or
d. Other format approved by the d.inctor.
C. The fmal short plat, plai or binding sitc plan shall show:
1. All monuments found, set, reset, replaced ar rcmoved, descrihing their i:ind, size and location and
giving other data rclating thrncto;
2. Bearing trces, corner acr.essorios or witness monuments, basis of bearings, bearing and length of
Iines, scalc of map and north arroR;
3. Any other data nocessary for the interpretation of the various itcros and locatians of the poiats,
lincs and areas shown;
4. 'fies to adjoining surveys of record;
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5. 'ne allo%vuble ermr of mathemntical closure for the final plat map ghall not erceed one faot in
80,000 fect or 0.04 foat, whichever is greater,
b. Bearings and lengths are to bo shown for all lines; no ditto marks are to be used;
7. Arrows shall be used to show limits of bearings and distences whenever any chance of
misinterpretation cauld e:cist;
8. Plat boundary and sueet monument lines having curves shall show radius, arc, central angle and
tangent for each ctme and radial bearings where curve is interserted by a non-tangent line. Spiral
curves shaU show chord bcaring and lengtb;
4. Lots along curves shall show arc Iength along curve and radial bearings at lot cerners. If a curve
tablc is pmvided, it shall show anglc for cach sogincnt of the curve along each lot, arz length,
tangent lcngth, and radius. Radial bearings alang lat lines will not be required;
Al I dimensions shall be shoKm in fect and hundredths of a foot. All bearings and angles shall be
shown in degrees, minutes and seconds;
11. Whea elevatioas are needed, permanent bench mnrk(s) sball bc shown on the final shon plat in a
location and oa a datum plane approved by the Ciry;
12. The final short plai, plat or binding sito plan shall indicate the actual net area for each platted Im
erclusive of thr right-of-way. I.ats one acre and over shall be showa to the closest hundredtii
an acre, end all othcr Iots shall be shown in square feet; and
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Sectlun TN•etve: Severability. If any section, sentence, claus-e or phrase of tlus Ordinance shauld be h
to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of campetent jurisdiction, such invalidity
uncanstitutionality shall nat affect the validih• or consututionality of any other section, clauso or phrase of
this Ordinancc.
F'ac~zed by the Citx, C'muncil t4tk 14th day of Octoher. :
ATfEST:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attumev
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llate of Publication:
Effective Date: October 14, 2008
Expiration Date:
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~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY -~-'Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off: -
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Ordinance to Amend Council Appeal Procedures
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 17.90.090
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The Council adopted the Uniform Development Code
in 2007. The version provided to the Council erroneously identified the rules for appeals of
Hearing Examiner decisions to the City Council as Appendix B, and also failed to attach the
appeal rules. This omission was recently discovered when an appeal was filed, and staff now
seeks to fix this issue. Staff presented a study session item October 7, 2008.
BACKGROUND: Two proposed changes are being made to the draft the Council originally
considered in 2007. On page 2, please note at number 3 the request to address the procedural
• and substantive effect of a tie vote. Similarty, on page 3, number 6 explains how the findings of
fact are treated on a tie vote.
OPTIONS: Suggest additional changes; motion to move to a subsequent meeting for a second
reading; motion to suspend the rules and adopt the proposed ordinance.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move that we suspend the rules and adopt the
ordinance to amend Council appeal procedures.
BUDGETJFINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed ordinance adopting Appendix C(appeal rules)
Proposed Appendix C
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SPOKANE COCTiNTY WASAINGTON
OI21)I:NANCE NO. 08-022
AN ORDINANCE OF TIiE CITY QF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
R'ASffiNGTON, AME\iDL17G SPOKAIP-M VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
17.90.090 RE-GA.RDING CITY COUriCIL APPEAL HE AR1NG PROCEDURFS.
WHEREAS, the City adopted Spokane Valley Muniaipal Code 17.90.090 pursuant to Ordinance
07-015 entitled City Council appeal hearing procedures;
'WHEREAS, in adopting SVMC 17.09.090, the Appendix where the City Council hearing
procedures were tq be identif ed was incorrectly identified as Appendi.~c B; and
WFtER.EAS, the City Council noH= wishes to correct that crror and add Appendix C, tlie quasi-
judicial appeal hearing procedures, to the Un.iform Development Code.
NOW TI-IEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Washington, ordains as
follows:
Section 1. Intent. It is the intent of the City Council to provide pracedural guidance to
entities that desire to appeal quasi judicial land use decisions issued by the Hearing Examiner.
Section 2. Amendinp-, portions of S),'i\tC 37 90 090 relating to appeals from decisiQns f thE
Ci . Wearing Fxaminer. Title 17, Chapter 90, Subsection 090 af the City of Spokane Valley Municipal
Code is amended as follows:
17.90.090 City eouncil appeiil hcaring procedures. All appeals to the City
I Council sh311 be conducted in the manner set forth i.n Appendix CB.
Section 3. Severabilitv. lf any sectio», subsection, sentence or clause of diis chapter is for
any reason held to be invalid; such decision shall not affect the validity of t}le remaining provisions of this
chaptcr.
Section 4. Effeciive date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five clays after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof occurs in flie official ncwspaper of the City as
provided by law.
Appmved this _ day of October, 2008.
Mayor, Riah `Zunson
ATT'EST:
City Clerk, Chrisiine Bainbridge
Approved As To Form:
F! ~Ofiice of the City Attorney
: ~ Iaate of Publication:
Effcctive Date:
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l. The Council shall not consider any new facts or Evidence outside the vcrbatim
transcripi and certified record submitted by the Hearing [:xaminer, except for:
a. Grounds for disqualification or the I-Iearing Laaniner., when such grounds
were unknown by the. appellant at the time tlie record was created; or
b. Matters that were improperly excluded from the recnrd after being offerEd -
b}° a party to the hearing before the Hearuig Examiner; or
c. Matters that were outside the jurisdictiUn of the Hca.ring EYam.iner.
lhe Council shall allow the recorcl to be supplemetrted if the offeriiig party
demonstrates grotinds f'or supplementation as sel forth in items (a), (b), or (c),
immediately above.
i. A»y pariy reyucsting that the record be st►pplemented shall submit
sucb request alone with the specific e<<idence to be offered ro the
Counr,il; within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date the appeal
hearino was scheduled.
ii. The Council may reyuire or permit the correction of ministerial errars or inadvcrtent omissions in the prcparation of the rccord.
iii. l'he Council will allpw the submittal of inemoranda by the
appellant, or a party of record in orphsition to the appeal; subject
to the following requircments:
1. The appellant may file a memorandum in support of the
appeal. The mE•morFUidum rnust be iiled no latcr than 12:00
noon on the thirci (3"') Friday preceding the date set by the
cotulcil for consideration pt'the appeal.
2. Any party of recarci in opposition to the appeal may submit
a reply memorandum in apposition to the appea]. Any
reply memoranciiun must bc filed no later ihaii l 2:00 noon
on the second (2°d) Friday preceding the dace set for
consideration of the appeal.
3. All memoranda shall be limited to stating why the record or
applicable laws or regulations does or does not stippori the
decision, and shall not contain any riew facts or evidence,
or discuss matters outside the record; cxcept as permitted
above.
4. Tl1e qffering pArty shall promptly submit a copy of the
memorandum ar request to supplement the recard to the
C:ity AttornEy, and to opposing parties as practicable.
2. The Council will allow oral argument by the appellant, or a party Qf record in
opposition to the appeal, subject to the following rcquirements:
a. it is expected that all partics can reasonably be aligned as either in support
of the appeal or opposed to the anpeal. Accordulgly, all parties who dcsire
to make oral argument shall communicate NN-ith other parties aligncd on the
same side of the appeal and attempt to reach agreement in selecting a
reprESCntative, or oihen<<ise arrange for the allocation of time allowed
under these rules tn those in support of or those opposed to the appeal.
b. Oral argument shall be presenteci i°'irst by the appellaiit, followed by those
parties of record in opposition to the appeal, and then rebuttal and
surrebuttal.
c. Oral argumcnt shall be limited ta Stating why the record or appLicable laws
or regulations do not support the decisinn, and shall not contain an}, new
facts or evidcnce unlcss allowed by See•tion "1."
~ d. Oral argument shall be limited to vvventy (20) minutes total for the
apPellant, and O.venty (20) ininutes total for those parties in opposition to
the appeal, regardless of how many parties make up each side.
e. The respective iime•s allowed for oral argument above include the
combined time used by a side for opcning argiunent, rebuttal and
surrebuttal. The time taken to responcl to qucstions from the Council is
noi included in the tinie allowed for argumcnt. .
3. The Counc_il may affinn or reverse the Hearing Examiner's decision, or remand it
for further proceedings. 'I'hc Hcaring Fxamine•r's decision will be prestuned to be
correct and supported by the rccord and law. A tie vote on any motion shall
have the effect of affirming the hearing examiner decision. .
4. The Council map revcrsc the Hearing ExLiminer's decision, or remand it f.or
further proceedings, if the appellant has carried the burden of establisbing that
onc or more of the following standards is met:
a. The Hearing Examiner engaged 'ui uiilRNvful procedure or failed to follow
a prescribed proCess, unless the error was harmless;
b. The ciecision is an erroneous interpretation of the law, after allowing for
such dcferencc as is clue to construetion af law by a local jurisdiction with
~ . . ' expertise;
c. 1'he decision is not supported by EvidencE that is substantial whE.n vievved '
in light oi the enlire record;
d. The decision is a clearly enoneous application of the law to the f`acts; -
e. 1"he decision is outside the authority of the 1:Te.aring Examiner.
5. "1'he Council may also recnanci the decision to the Hearing Examiner i f the
appellant off'ers newly discovered evidence that wrould reasonably hAVe affected
the decision, had it been admitted in the proceeclings bef'ore the Hcaring
Esaminer. `Ne•wly discovered evidence" is evidencE tliat,,vith reasonable
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diligence, could not liave been discovered and prociuced at the time the
proceedings before the I-Tearing Examiner were conducted.
6. ThE Council shall adopt written findings a,nd conclusion in support of its dccision.
If the CoLutcil concludes thai a fuiding of fact by the Hearuig Fxaminer; upon
which the dccision is based; is not supported by substdntial evicience, the Counc.il
may modify the fnding or substitute ils oNv-n Einding, citing substaiitial evidence
i.n the recorci that supports the modifieci or substitute .finding. 1n the event of a tie
vote. Qn the proposed findings of fact, lhat vote shall be considered a fvlal action,
the findiiigs shall reflect the same; and the decision of the hearing exatviner sliall
be afiirrned. .
7. Thc Council's dee,ision shall include a uotice stating that the ciecision can be
appealed ~vitlun twenty-vne (21) calendar days from the date the decision was
issued, by filiiig a Land Use PetitiUn with the Superior Court as provided in FtCW
Chapter 36.70C and meeting the other provision of such cliapter, and that the
decision shall act as official notice undcr RCW 43.21 C.075.
8. °l he notice ineluded in the Council's decision shall also statc that afFected
property oNNTers may request the Spokane Counly Assessor for a r.hange in
valualion for property tax purposes not~vithstanding any progrwti of revaluation.,
pursuant to RC1,V 36.70B.130.
9. The City Clerk shall, within five (5) business ciays fi-om the date of the Coiincil's
decision on the appeal; mail a copy of the Council's decision to the appellant, the
applicant (if different that the appellant), any other party who testified or
Submiriecl a memorandum at the closed record appeal hearing before the Council,
any pcrson who requested notice of the decision, and any person whn submitted
substantive comments on the application. The City Clerk shall also provide
noticc of the decisinn to the County Assessor.
10. Where the Heariiig EYaminer's deeision recommends approval of the proposal
ancl no appeal has been filed withui the time period set forth abovc, the City .
Nlanager or designee shall modify the of.reial zoning map of the City accvrding to
the Hearing Examiner's decision. The modif cation of ttie zoning map completes
the Hearino Examiner's decision and shall be considered the final legislative
action of the Ciiy Council. Such fuial action; tor zUning purposes, is considered
an "ofticial control" of the City by exercise of it~s zoni.ng alid plaiuung authority
pursuant to VVashington law.
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. ~ CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check ali that apply: ❑ consent ❑ o!d business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ER pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance 08-023, 2009 Proposed Budget
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Passage of an ordinance is required under state law to adopt
the 2009 City Budget.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Public hearings on the proposed budget for 2009
were held on July 22, September 9 and October 14, 2008. Ordinances adopting the 2008
property tax levy for collection in 2009, and confirming the increase in property tax were passed
during the last 30 days.
OPTIONS: The City Council could conduct the first reading of the attached budget ordinance
at the October 14 council meeting. The City Council could also elect to consider the first
~ reading of the ordinance adopting the 2009 budget at a later date. The council could also
modify the amounts appropriated within this ordinance and conduct the first reading. However,
ordinances take two readings and the second reading must take place prior to December 16,
2008 to comply with state law.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to advance ordinance 08-023 to a second
reading.
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Once passed, this will be the adopted budget for 2009.
STAFF CONTACT: Ken Thompson, Finance/Administrative Services Director
ATTACIIMENTS: Draft Ordinance 08-023 and accompanying Attachment A
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CITY OF SYOKANE VALLEY
SPOKAIVE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 08-023
AN ORDINANCE OF TF.IE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUrTY,
WASFili\°GTON, ADOPTLNG A BUDGET FOR THE PERIQD JANLTAI2Y 1, 2009
TAROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009, APPROPRIATING FUNDS Ai\`D ESTABLISH[NG
SALARY SCA£AULES FOR ESTA13LISHED FOSMONS.
WHEREAS, State law rcquires the City Manager to prepare a preliminary budget for the City of
Spokane Valley at least sixty (60) days before the beginnina of the City fiscal year beginning January 1,
2009 and endi.ng December 31, 2009; and
VJHEREAS, the City Manaaer in consultation wilh the rinance Directnr and Deparlment Heads has
prepared and placed on file with thc City Clerk a preliminary budget, together with an estimate nf the
anount of money necessary to meet thc e:cpenses of thc Ciey including payment of outstanding
obligations; and
NVHEREAS, notice was posieci and published for public hearings held on July 22, September 9 and
October 14, 2008. The City Council in the City of Spokane Valley met and received public comment in
the City Council Chambcrs during eac6 public hearing; and
WHEREAS; following the filing of the preliminary budget with the City Clerk, notice of the same
and three hearings on the budget, the City Council desires to adopt the 2009 budget, includina all
~ allowanees and an appropriation for each fund sv that a balanced budget, where appropriations are limited
to the estimated revenues including begin.ning fiind balances, is adopted for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley properiy tax levy for 2008 for coUection in 2009, will be
$10,500,000 which is $631,060 (6.4%) greater than the levy in 2007 for collection in 2008.
NOW, THEREFOltE, the City Council of the City of Spolcane Valley do ordain as fallows:
Section 1. Adoption of 2009 Budget. - '1'he budget for the City of Spokane Valley for the year 2009
is here.by adoptecl as the balanced budget of the City, with appropriations limited to tlie total estimated
revenues and beginning fimd balances oF the City. The final budget for 2009 is attachecl hereto and by
this reference is incorporated herein pursuant to RCW 35A.33.075. For summary pumoses, the total
estimated appropriatinns for each separale fund plus the aggregate total for all such funtls is set forth as
follows:
FUI*D FSTLVIATED EXPENDTTURE
. REVENUES & FUND APPROPR.IATIONS
BALANCE
GCNERAL FUND $49,338,955 $49,338,955
STREET FLTND 8,197,000 8,197,000
ARTERIAL STRFET FU`ND 591 000 591,000
TRAII.,S & PATHS FiJND 43,000 43,000
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HOTELf,~tOTEL FUND 600,000 600,000 .
DEBT SERVICE LTGO DCBT
SERVICE L7°GO 03 650,000 650,000
CAPITAt. F'ROJECTS FUND 5,948,000 5,948,000
SPECIAL CAPITAL PR0JEC7'S
FUND 2,980,000 2,980 000
STR,EET CAP[TAL PRQJECTS
1=UNp 16,725,000 16,725,000
MIRI-1BFAU PO1NT CAI'1'1'AL FUND 370,000 370,000
STRCET BOND CAPITAL -4- -0-
CD BLOCK GRANT FUND 300,000 300,000
CAPITAL GRANTS FUND 1,573,000 11573,000
BARKER BRIDGF, }~"CDERAI. F'UNJD 5,977,000 5,977,000
S`I'ORMWA'I'ER IvIt1NAGEVIEN'I'
FUND 3,440 000 3,440,000
PARKS CAPI"I'AT PROJECTS FUND 1,220,000 1,220,000
EQUIPMENT R&R FUND 780,000 780,000 '
CI1'Y FACILITIES REPLACEMEN'T 767,000 767,000
RISK MAAIAGEML-'NT FUND 230,000 230,000
RESEI2VES:
CIViC FACILITIES 5.800,000 5,800;000
CEIVT'ERPLACE 340,000 340,000
SERVICE LEVEL 5,400,000 5,400,000
NVINTER V✓CATHER 500,000 500,000
TOTAL XLL FUtNllS $111,769,955 $ l 11;769,955
The total balance of all funds approprialed for the year 2009 is S 111,769,955.
Section 2. Positions ancl Salarv Schedules. The various positions and salary ranges for ciry
employees are altached tn this Ordinance as Appendix "A."
Section 3. Transmittal of Butlget. A complete copy of the budget as adopted, together with
a capy of this Ordinance shall be transmilled by die City Clerk to the Division of Vlunicipal Corporations
in the Office of the State Auditor and the Association of Washington Cities.
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Section 4. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not a1'Fect the validity or constitutionality of any other secction, senYence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Sectian 5. Effective Jaate. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
the date of publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City.
PASSED by t.he City Coiincil this day of Qctober 2008.
Richard Munson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cheistine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Apprnved As To Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effectivc Date:
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Appendix A .
EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION -
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
2009 Salary Schedule
Effective 11112009
Position Title Grade 2009 Ran e
Ci Mana er Unclassified
De u Ci Mana er 21-22 S 8 013 - $11,415
Ci Attome 21 $ 8 013 - $10 274
Gommuni Develo ment Direc#or 21 8,013 - 10,274
Finance Director 21 8,013 - 10.274
Public Works Director 21 8,013 - 10,274
Parks and Recreation Director 19 6,491 - 8,322
Human Resources Mana er 18 5,842 - 7,489
Plannin A4ana er 18 5 842 - 7,489
Buildin Official 18 5,842 - 7,489
. Senior En inEer - Ca ital Pro'ects, Develo ment 18 5 842 - 7,489
De u Ci Attorne 18 5,842 - 7,489
Senior En ineer - Traffic CIP Plannin lGrants 17 5,258 - 6,741
Accountin Mana er 17 5,258 - 6,741
Ci Clerk 16 4,732 - 6,066
En ineer 16 4 732 - 6,066
Senior Plans Examfner 16 4,732 - 6,066
Public Works Su erintendent 16 4 732 - 6,066
Senior Administralive Ana st 16 4,732 - 6,066
Senior Planner 16 4,732 - 6,066
Assaciate Planner 15 4,259 - 5,460
CenterPlace Coordinator 15 4,259 - 5,460
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Database Acfministrator 15 4,259 - 5,460
Assistant En ineer 15 4,259 - 5,460
IT S ecialist 15 4,259 - 5,460
En ineerin Technician II ' 15 4,259 - 5,460
Human Resource Anal st 14 3,833 - 4,914
AccauntanUBud et Ana st 14 3,833 - 4,914
Administrative Anal st 14 3,833 - 4,914
Assistant Planner 14 3,833 - 4,914
Buildin Ins ector II 14 3,833 - 4,914
Plans Examiner 14 3,833 - 4,914
Public Information Officer 14 3,833 - 4,914
En ineerin Technician I 14 3,833 - 4,914
Senior Permit S ecialist 14 3,833 - 4.914
Maintenance/Construction Ins ector 13-14 3,450 - 4,914
Recreation Coordinator 13-14 3,450 - 4,914
Customer RelationslFacilities Coordinator 13 3,450 - 4,422
Code Enfarcement Officer 13 3,450 - 4,422
Buildin Ins ector I 13 3,450 - 4,422
Plannin Technician 13 3 450 - 4,422
De u Ci Clerk 12-13 3,106 - 4,422
Senior Center S ecialist 12-13 3,106 - 4,422
Human Resources Technician 12-13 3,106 - 4,422
AdminisUative Assistant 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
Permit S eaalist 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
Accountin Technician 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
Maintenance Worker 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
OHice Assisfant II 10-11 2,515 - 3.582
Custodian 10 2,515 - 3,224 Office Assistant I 9-10 2,264 - 3,224
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City of Spokane Valley '
2009 Budget - Expense Detail
Conferences
Deqartments Professional srvs TraveUTraininq Reqistration
Legislative 36,000 (i) 38,822 (z) 9,100
Executive 31,000 (4) 16,850 7,000
Legal 5,000 3,500 3,000
DCM 50,000 (5) 5,200 1,000
Finance 6,000 (11) 6,000 2,000
HR 30,000 (6) 30,500 (7) 350
PW 125,000 (e),(9) 21,000 2,144
CD 315,000 (i0) 19,900 20,000
P & R - 11,000 1,650
Gen Gov 52,000 (3) - -
Total 650,000 152,772 46,244
Details
(1) Lobbyist
(2) Travel conference for Council Members
~ (3) IT netvrorR suppoR
(4) Oufside legal assistance
(5) Citywide oonsulling, 7ranslation, Temp help
(6) ID cards, Physical Exams, Background, Legal srvs, Reclassification
(7) City Wide Education & 7raining
(8) Decanting facility consultant srvs
(9) Engineering & Architectural unantfcfpated consultant srvs
(10) Shoreline invenEory$145K, SARP architect$20K, SARP website$10K,(CH2MHiU flood plan revie++r, DEA suroey review $12;
Extra ordinary Engineerfng revEevrs S15,OOQ
(11) Accounting
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Richard Munsoa, Mayor Diana Wilhite
Position #5 ✓ Position 41 ✓
Steve Taylor ltose llempsey
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Gary Schimmels «'illiain Gothmann
Position #4 ✓ Position 46
Dick Denenny, neputy Vlayor
Position #7 V/
Staff
David Mercier, City Manager -
Micliael Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Kathy McClung, Community Development Director
Mike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
MiGhael Connelly, City Attorney
Ch.risfine Bainbridge, City Clerk -
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CityAlanager's Budget Message
Atrntial Budget For
Fisra! Year 2009
Dear Citizens, Mayor a»d City C'ouncil of Spokniie Valley:
It is my pleasure to present the budget document for the fiscal year ot 2009, which represenis tlle
combined efforts of the City Council, staff and citizens. This year, the City Council, Plannine
Commission and citir,ens gave much attention to drafting a complete overhaul of the land use
regulations that govem a11 development activities within the boundaries of the City of Spokane
Valley. Their succcssful effarts to compose the Uniform Development Code streamlined thc
development process and clarified regulatory pmvisions that describe allowable acrivities and
standards to be met. Community reptcstntarives also concentratcd great cffori on the
Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan that endeavors to create a City Center incorporating
community buildings; urban, commercialt and housing opportunities; and spurs reinvestment all
along the city's main corridor. Citizen5 are invited to tra.ck the progress of both initiatives on the
City website: w%vw.spokancvalley.org.
Anniversnry Highlighls
The City marked its fiRh anniversary on March 31, 2008. A committee
of voluntrtrs worked with staff to outline and impleinent plans for ,
community celehraiions, A special anniversary versian of the City logo
was created and used throughout the anniversary year on City ~ i
dacuments and to identify annivcrsary celebration cvents. Among ~`_""1 ~ J
anniversary events were a community "Birthday Party," aad a ~
commemorative planting of five trees in Mirabeau Pazk. Spccial t .
storytelling events were also arranged at the Main Avenuc Branch of ihe
Spokane County Library District, and a historical exhibit at the Spol:ane
Valley Heritage Museum provided a look back at the community before
and after incorporation. News of the anniversary and its message c,f
"Five Years and Growing" were shared ihroughout the azea nn ari ~
annivcrsary banner carricd in local parades by volunteers.
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Budget Highlights
The 2009 budget continues to recogniu the dynamic and changing environment withia which
the City must operate during timcs of economic stress. The budget process has been uscd to
rcinforce the Ciry's commitment to deliveriag its cort services in a cost effectiva manner. A
summary of key budget highlights for review by the Council and community follaws:
Revenue: Gentle Growth: Revenuc projections for the 2009 fiscal year have identified
decreasing sales tax and gamhling receipts. Both trends wiU be tracked closeIy.
"1"he City's six-yaar financial Forecast shows IIat or slow revenue growth beyond
2009; huwever, those estimates wiU fluctuate according to changing trcnds in ihe
economy.
Evpetr,ce: 11lodrrate Growth in CurrenJ Opeiational Drpenses: Investing in the essentivl
core services identified by the Council und community creates ba.seline costs that
are currently gro-vNing at a higher ratc than tsix revenues. Even with a relatively
small city staff, qualit}• servicc delivery requires ongoing invcstmeni in basic
capacity ta grovide efficient operations. As the City evolves into the sixth yeer of
its existence, personnel cnsts, alone %ich the price of operatine supplies and
charge<: ~
annuall
FOCI: PI16l1C.S Ujcf1' t -t1.1LS L)Ull/(Il(ll"' lilt' ,1Illlllttlwt Litl~c'l i r.i_.:.
1ai1 related services %%ill cost $20,841,084-an amount equal to 195% (oi
unticipated property tax collections for i i, , : ri; i ? r.
qucstion of how city tai dollars are spent.
Capila!
Inti-estmerils: Succasjul Grantsmanship Pay:c ~ ~ ~~_F"
Dividends: City staff actively pursues
funding commitments frum othcr sourcr-s
to help pay thc cost of needed capital
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improveruents-roads, bndges and I' -
parks-that benefit the community. Thc
2009 strect capital conswction progranl
totals 524,275,000 of whirh the City Will
contribute $9,119,000, or, just 37 percent.
SEreet Fund: S1a1e Funding of Local Roadway Mai»tenance InsufJlcient: This fiuid derives
its rzvenues from an allocation of the state Motor Fuel Tax distributed to cities
and towrs. Currently, the City receives only ebout $2 million, or, less than fifty
percent of the funds needed to pay for street maintcnance activilies like snow
plowing, pothole repair, resurfacing eroded lanes, sweeping, weed control, 5trC2t
lighting, traffc signals and a variety of other repairs. The problem facing
Spokane Valley for the foreseeable future will be closing that gap betwecn strcci
related revenues and costs. Any decline in routine maintenauce expendicures will
result in noticeable deterioration in the conditions of local sveets.
Pavement: In an attempt to determine how bcst to
keep the surfaces and bases t;;~;
(underground support) of raads in proper ' • ; r
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condition, a Street Master Plan was
prepared that itemius the Positive and
ncgative conditions of our city street
system, and identifies the repair needs
and cosis associated with maintaini.n~, _ - „t=y
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our 437 miles of roadway. The report
details the need for An additional •
annusl investment of S4.5 mlllinn in
street preservation work to kcep thc sLfcct 5ystem iioni .leterio;ac~t~iG '11iL
triggering much more expensive rcpair work in the future.
The Current Fiscn! Year irr Review
The fifth full year of operating Washingtou's newest city marked additional progress in
addressing community issues and defuiing desirable goats far the future. Citizen participatiori
was ample in the proceedings of the City Council, Planning
Commission, and at community gatherings discussing the launch of a
City Center uutiative as the spazk of the Spra.guelAppleway
. Revitalization Plan. Resdents and business people continue to provide
city officials with their views on the broad range of issucs related to
fconomic development and land use reguJatians. The City Council
•r~~;jz welcomes ublic comments and works to balance the various interests
P
z-xpressed wben enacting ordinances intended far the protectian and
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_ r~~~• ~ euhancement of the quality of life in Spokane Valley. City
representatives cmbrace continuous learning, attend to a heavy
wrorklaad, and take pleasure in achieving results that affect the
:ommunity in positive ways. Some of those results are reflected in the
-ubstantial grogress i.n meeting the 2009 budget ga31s.
Progress i» Attainment of 1he Major Goals of 21108
Continue mnnitorine wastewater issues, including sovernance of wastcwatrr I3l'IIiUGs,
enhanced citizen awareaess of options for the ftiture, and pursuit of thc most cfficient and
economical use of allowcd wastewater discharges.
Goal Accomplished.• Council and sta,Qr colloborared wfth dischargers, environmentalists and
regulatory agencies. A Alitigatio» Implementation Plan (1lqP) associated with a» acceplable
Total Maximum Daily Laad ruling was accepted by the Washington Department of Ecolvgv.
?'he Departrnenl of Ecology has renerved a public comment period on their proposcrl prior to
issuance of a diseharge permit Afeanwhrle, City sraf{participates nn the Design'Build/Operatz
vendor selcction committee.
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Esplaie the available telecommunications infrastructure alone the SprAgue/Appleway
Corridor tliat may be accessed by public institutions, residents, and businesses wlt}un Spakane
Valiey.
Goal Accomplisheci.• Tjie Ciry hczs relevant data on frle in the City Attorney's Office received
from current fiber optic franchise holders. Franchisees are extremely sensitive about sireh data
lleirig placed in general circulatron.
Adopt a sub area plan for the Spraeue/AaUlewav Revitalization Plan and initiate the
implementation of nchievable recocnmendatinns.
War- : i M, ~I,~i't,ry„ o pngoing Progress: 77re Planning Commission completed
B e v~'~a ~t0~ deliberations on the administratiue draft fn July and has
~ forwarded recommendations ta Council. Council
n'radoprion of the Sprague/Appleway Corridor
R.1a ~
rvit;alizcrlion Plott is antrcirnted rn Srpfemhcr.
Amend the Comnrehensive Plan tu reflrct accommodation of tinokane Va1lcY ponulatian
prolections within and adjacent to city limits, and to autlulz annexatiun policies.
flolding: Action pencfing in the fa1l as the Crty awuits Spokane Courrty efforls ta upr'late the
coiintywide Compreher:sive Plan The Cnunty may not address Urban Grvwth Areas untrllate
2008.
Adont a Street Mastcr ['1An and dsaft a financial strategy to implement the plan.
Ongoing Progress: A well-defined Street Master Plan has beeir
prepared und presented to the City Couprcil. The Plan tdentrfre.ti :
structural rhe currerrr condrtion of city streets ancl recommends apprapriare infcgrity ~t.;..
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improvente~tts and »Taintenanre lhat preserve rhe value att~1
0f 1he local lransPortation stem. An
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updated conditron report is due in September. Formal crdoptton ~;,t,~'
uf il:e Plari mvaits Council identrfrcatron of funding lo address
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the recommended remedial and preservative treatmerrt oj ciry
trarisportatiori syslent
Establis6 dcpartmental prioritirs and incorporate them into a siz-vear business plan for
each deDgrtment that includes forward looking budget and funding implicauons.
c;oal Accornplished: 7he six year frncmcial forecost naw incorporates rhe projected expenses
related to departmental business plans.
Adopt a Uniform Dtwelonment Code that implemcnts the Comprehensive Plan.
GoQI Aecamplis'r.ed: t1DC adopled tn (_7etuber 2007.
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The BuJget for Fiscu! Yenr 2009
Balanced I3udget Adopted:
Onc of the most imporiaat fiscal goals ta pursue when operating a
governmenial entcrprise is the creation and maintcnance of financial
=reserves that may be rclied upon over time to sustain critical public
. _.w -ervices. -Me 2009 hudget reflects nvo natable transactions in this
2ud.
i. A $1,175,000 inter[und loan to the Street Fund ts
~ necessary to forestall a deficit in the Street Fund which pays
for basic street maintenancc services.
An addiuonal S500,000 iaterfund loan to the Street Fund
{ J 1 is pravided for in tlie proposed budget so that the Winter
Reserve can be rcplenished aftcr having been exhausted by
.,:~•;w::, ~~r'`.~ . u~t~~,_, .-~".r tlie expenses experienced during the hcavN' snows in January
and February of 2008.
The 2009 budget is in balance; expenses have becn paired with lcnown ur reasonably predictablc
revenuts. The budgct is designed to maintain the 15 percent pasitive fund balcince at year end
that pmvides far the city's cash flow needs without costly borrowing• In pursuit of fiscal
responsibility, special attention was given to limiting the growth in new pragrams and financial
commitments whilc City rcveaue and expenditure patterns further stabili7e. This approach
allows available resources to be put toward sustaininQ services Oiat are consisient with the Citv
Council's pTiorities for 2009 nnd beyond.
Department Achicvcments:
Each of the City's degartments undertook an aggx'essive urork program in 2008.
11ie budget document contains descriptions of thcir accomplishments for the year
and their goals for next year. I in%zte city residents to acquaint themselves wi
the efforis made by municipal employees on your behalf. I Icave to the
dcpartment heads the pleasure of sharing their rccent successes and goals for the
comin.g year•
One point six (1.6) new positions wece included in the budget proposal as we stri►'e to
address the demands of a city that has grown to 88,920 pcople.
Sincz incorporation, chis Cit}' has taken a conservative approach to adding new siaff. Spokane
Valley continues to have the lawest employee count of any Washington city over 50,004 in
population. (Please see the attached 2008 Woric Force Comparison.) As we approach the ne%4'
fiscal year, the pravision made for additianal new employees is minimal at 1.6 fulltime
equivalent positians in the 2009 budgec
Alnjor Gvnl Stntements jor 1409:
Tht 2009 budget reflects the distribution of resources cunsistent with the Council's core services
priorities. The following goals represent just very broad azeas of concentration important to the
well being of thc community:
Continue monitorine wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities, and
pursuit of the rnost efTicient and ecanonucal methods to ensura the conrinuation of wastcwater
dischuges licenses.
Scel; fuadine sources for Citv Center that builds upon thc City's initial investment in a City
Hal1 to spur furthcr private investment in thc development of a mixed used City Centcr.
Identifv nerformance measures for the Police I)epartment and manitor progress in their
attainmcnt.
Irnplemeat aad evaluate rceulations specified in the SpraguelAppleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and ameaded by the City Cauncil.
Evaluate the availahility, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road
maintenance for the City.
Comnlete records indeaine and p6ase in a documcnt imaQine s`'stem City department by
City depariment with the goa) of achieving city-wide unplementation in 2010.
Ac k n o►+Jedgn i e n t_r:
In closing, it lm been a pleasure to work with the Council and individua! City departments to
accamplish the goals they established. I look forward to continued work with the Ciry's teFUn in
the coming year to deliver the services funded by citizens of Spokane Valley. 1 genuinely
appreciate the citizens of Spokane Valley, thc City Council and individual staff inembers who
have made it passible for the City to successEully purSUe a bright future. Everyone involved
continues to give generously of their time and energy during this period of heavy workloads a.nd
Program development; they have risen weU to the many challenges facing a young City. Thanks
also for the patience and feedback from the many citiuns wfio have shown an abiding interest in
the community or volunteered their time to improve the quality of life in Spokane Valley.
Respectfully,
Dax,rid Mercier, City Managc:r
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11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley VIA 99206
509.921.1000 ♦ Fax: 5a9.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org
TQ: David Mercier, City Managcr and Members of Council
FROM: Ken Thompson, Fi.nance & Administrative Services Director
DA'rE: June 22, 2008
SUBJECT: About the Budget and the Budget Prooess
The budget inaludes the financial plarining and ]egal authority to obligate public funds.
Additiionally, the budget provides significant policy d'uection by the City Council fo the staff
and cammunity. As a result, the City Council, staff and public are involved in establishing the
budget for the City of Spokane Valley.
The budget provides fotu functions:
~ 1. A Policy lloctunent
The budget functions as a policy document in that the decisions made tiNritlun the budect will
reflect the general principles or plans that guidc thc actions taken :for the future. As a policy
doctunent, the budget mak.es specific attempts to link desired goals and policy direction to the
actual day-to-day activit7es of the Cit}7 staff. 2. An Operatianal Guide
The budget of the City reflects its operation. Activitics of each City function aud organization
havc been planned, ciebated, fnrmalized, and describcd in the follow7ng sections. This process
Nvill help to maintain an understanding of the various operations of the City and how they
relate to each other and to the attain.ment of the policy issues and goals of the City Council.
3. ALi.nk ,%vith tlle General Public
The budget provides a unique opportunity to allow and encourage public rcview of City
operations. The budget describes the activities of the City, the reason or cause for those
activities, future implications, and the direct relationship to the citizenry.
4 A Lega1ly Required Financial Planrune Tool
The budget is afinancial plannine tool, which has been its most traditional use. In this light,
preparing and adoptin- a budget is a State law requirement of all cities as stated in Title 35A
of the ReAsed Code of VJashington (RCR~. The budget must be adopted as a balanced
budget and must be in place prior to the beginning of the City's fiscal year. The budget is the
legal authority to expend public moneys and controls those expenditures by limiting the
' amount of the appropriation at the fund level. The revenuES of the City are estimated, along
• with available cash carry-fonward, to indicate funds available. The budget takes into account
unforeseen contingencies and provides for the need for periodic adjushnents.
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Xear 2009 BudQet Process
The City of Spokane Valley operates on a calendaz year basis. It utilizes an incremental
budgeting approach that assumes, for most functions nf governinent, that the current year's
budget is indicative of the base required for the following year. Any increases are
incrernental and based on need defined by the organization's budget policies, emerging issues,
Council goals, and available resources.
The formal budget planning begins in the sprina, with discussions benween the Cit}° V1anager
and City Council during a mid-year retreat. Following the retreat, the City Manager and the
Jaepartment Directors prepare the preliminary budget based upon the City Council priorities.
The City Council revicws tlte preliminary budget beginning in July.
In June, departments prepare requests for new staff; programs, or significant increases to their
current year budget that Mll address cmerging issues and other opcrational nceds. Jn their
requESts, the departments identify the problem that they are trying to address, die
recommended solution, implementation plan, projected cost and eapected outcomes. The
Finance Department and City Nlanager conduct an analysis of the departmental base budaets
and the revenue outlook for the comuig year to determine the availability of funds for any
new initiatives. nuring May and June, the departmEnts also develop their base budgets.
These budget requests are submitCed to the Finance Department by the m.iddle of May.
In early July, the Cit), Manager reviews each department's budget requests and de%,elops a
preliminary budgEt recommendation.
As mandated by 1ZCW 35A.33.135, the fir.st requirement is that the City Vlanager submit
estimated revenues and eYpendiilires to the City Council on or before thE fust vionday in
October. "Che preliminary budget is presented to the City Council in late September or early
Oetober. Public hearings are held to obtain taxpayers' conunents, and revisions As 3pplicable;
are made. The Council makes its adjustments to t.he preliminary budget and adoPts by
ordinance a fuial balanee•d budget no later than December 31. The final operating budget as
adopted is published, distributed, and made available to the public during the first three
months of the folloNving ycar.
After the budget is adopted, the City enters a budget implementation And monitoring stage.
7 hroughout the year, expenditures are monifored by the Finance 17epartment and department
direciors to ensure that funds are «rithin the approved budget. Finaalce provides £inaacial
updates to the City Council to keep them current «rifh the City's financial condition. Any
.budget amendznents made during the year are adopted by City Council ordinance.
The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts «ithin a fund; however, any
revisions that alter the total expenditures oF a fiuid, or that affect the number of authorized
employee positions, salary ranges or other conditions of employment must be approved by the
City Council.
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• 1Vhen the City Council determines that it is in the best interest of the City to increase or -
decrease the appropriation for a particular fund, it may do so by ordinance approved by one
more than the majority afiter holding one public hearing.
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/ "Significant Chanees to the 2009 Bucigct
A review of the 2009 preliminac-y budget reveals the following signifiaant changes:
Revenues
1. The city property ta.Y rate is expected to be near $1.53 per thousand dollars of
assessed value Nvhich wotdd generaie an additional $600,000. The assessed value
of Spokane Valley propcrty is estimated to be $6.9 billion.
2. Sales Tax receipts for 2009 have been estimated at $19.3$ Million, a reducdon of
about $300,000 from 2007 receipts.
3. Gambling tax estimates have been reduced by $200,000 reflecting increased
competition from larger Gasinos in surrounding areas.
4. A slowing of real estate sales has reduced the Rea1 Estate Excise Tax (about
$300,000) flowuig to the city for capital purposes.
Eapenditures
1. Oue new position has been proposed in the Finauce Division to assist kccping thc
` accounting records current. A.4 planning/grant position in the Street fund has
~ been replaced ~Nith a full time Assistaut Engineer.
2. S500,000 has been set aside to replenish the Winter We.ather Reserve Fund which
was depleteci by severE weather in 2007-08. This ti-ansaction «rill be a loan to bc
repaid by the Street fiind to the General fund in future }°ears.
3. Several capital street projccts and improvements to the City's three swimrning
pools reqturcd additional funcling in 2008 when bids came in greater than
anticipated. These additional costs w-ill corne from capital fi.uiding revenues in
2009 a.nd later years which rcduces fiiture resources for capital projects.
4. The most significant finnncial problem remains in the Street Operating Fund where
f11E1 taX rcceipts won't cover the cost of maintaining city strects. Eldditional
resourccs of $3.0+ million each year are needed. The 2009 street fund budget has
been balanced by using a one-time loan of $1.175 million from the General Fund.
5. Presentation hardware for the Centerplace great room has been included at a cost
of $30,000. 6. Architect fees for the new ciry hall have been included in the amount of S 100,000.
7. $400;000 has been budgeted for records management.
8. A$75,000 study has been budgeted to advise the City on a process and facility for
separating water from contaminants in street sweepings.
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City of Spokane Valley
Selected Budget Policies
Department directors have primary responsibility for f:ormulating budget
proposals in line vvith City Council and City Manager priority direction, and for
implcmenting them onec they are apprnved.
The Finance Department is responsible for coordinating tlie overall pregaration
and admi.nistration of the Citys budget. This function is fulfilled 'ui compliance
writh applicable State of `Vashington statutes goverruug local -government
budgeting practices.
The Finance Department assists department staff in identifying budget problems,
formulating solutions and altemalives, and implementuig any nectssary corrective
actions.
interfund charges will be based on recovery of costs associated with providing
. those services.
Rudget adjustments requiring City Council approval will occur throunh the nrdinance proccss at the fund level prior ta fiscal year encl. The City"s budget presentation tivill be directed at displaying the City's services
plan in a CounciUconstihient-friendly format.
The City will pursue ending fund balanccs for operating funds at a level of no lcss
than 8% of revenue.
Beguining in 2010; short term debF shall not exceed 10% of revEnues. No long
temi debt will be incurred without identification of a revenue source to repay the
debt. Loug term debt will be incurred for capital purposes onlp.
The City will maintain eqiupment replacement fiinds tllat will receive budgeted
contributions 'I"roni the opcratuig expenses of departments using the capital
equipment in a.n amount neccssary to replace the equipment at the end of its
useful life. Life cyc1E assumptions and reqtiired contributions will be reviewed
annually as part of the bud;et process.
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BASIS OF ACCOITNTIi TG AND BUDGETING
Accounting
Accounting records for the City are maintained in accordance tivith methods prescribed
by thE State Auditor under the authority of the Revised Code of `Vashington (RCW),
Chapter 43.09.20, and in compliance Nvith generally accepted accounting principles as
sct forth by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
Basis of Presentation - Fund Accountina
The accounts of the City of Spokane Valley are organized on the basis of funds, each of
which is considered a separate accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for with a
separate set of double-entry accounts that comprise its assets, liabilitics, fund Equity,
revenues aud expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. '1"he City's resources are
al]ocated to and accounted far in individual funds depending on their intended purpose.
The follwvving ttre the fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
Governmental Fund Types
Governmental funds are used to account for activitics typically associated with state
and local government operations. All governmental fund types are accounted for on a
spending or "fuiancial flows" measurement focus, which means that t}pically only
ctu-rent assets and current liabilities are included on related balance sheets. 1 he
operating statements of govenunental fiinds mcasure changes in financial position,
rather than net income. rhey present incrcascs (rcvenues and other financing sources)
and decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net clu-rent assets. There are
faur governmental fund types used by the City of Spokane Valley:
General Fund
This fund is the primary Pund of the City of Spokane Valley. It accounts for all financial
resotirces except ttiose required or elected to be accounted for in another fiuid.
Special Revenue Funds
These funds account for revEnues that are legally restricted or designated to finance
pari:ic•ular activities of thc City of Spokane Vallcy. Special Revenue funds include the
Street Fund, Arterial Street Fund, Trails & Paths rund, HoteUNlotel Fund, Centerl'lace
Operatuig Reserve Fund, Service Level Reserve Fund, Civic Facilities Reserve Fund,
and Winter WeathEr 1Zeserve Fund.
17ebt Service Fatnds
These funds account for financial resources ~which are dESignatEd for the retircmEnt of
debt. Debt ServicJe funds arc comprised of thc 17ebt Servrice LTGO 03.
Ca ital Pro 'ect Funds •
~-These fwids account for financial resources, which are designated for the acquisi►ion or
construction of general govcrnment capital projects. Capital Projcct Funds include the
Capital Project Fund, Speeial Capital Frojects Fund, Streets Capital Projects Fund,
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CDBG Fund, Capital Grants Fund, Barker Bridge Federal Grant Fund, and Parks
Capital Projects Fund.
:Proprietary Fund Types
Proprietary funds are used to Account for activities si.milar to those foluid in the
private sector where the i.ntent of the governing body is to finance the full cost of
pro,,ridi.ng services, including depreciation, which based on the commercial model
use5 a now of economic resources approach. Under this approach, the operating
statements for the proprietary funds focus on a meastireinent of net income
(revenues aud expenses) and both current and non-current assets and liabilities are
reported on relafed balance sheets. Their reported fund equity (net iotal assets) is
sea egated into contributed capital and retained earnings components. As described
below; there are riw-o gencric fund t}pes in this category:
EnteWrise Funcls
These funds account for operations that providc goods or services to the general
public and are supported primarily by user charges. The Storu~Nvater Ivlanagement
Fund is inclucied in this group of f.-unds.
Internal Service Fuatds
Thcse funds account for operations that provide goods or services to other
departments or funds of the City. The Equipment Rental and Replacement Fund and
Risk Management Fund are included in this group of finds. ,-Basis of Accounting
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures are recoguized in the
accoluZts and reported in the financial stAtements. The City of Spokane Valley uses
a modified accrual basis of accounting. Modified accrual recognizes revenues tivhen
they becomc both measurable and available to f nance expenclitures of the ciirrent
period. The basis of accotuiting for enterprise and uiternal service funds is full
accnial. The appropriate basis is used throughout the budgeting, accounting, and
reportina processes. Full accrual is a method of accountuig that matches revenues
and expenses with the period to which the}° relate, rather than focusing on aciual
cash flows.
Ia th.is method, for examplc, an asset is depreciated as it is "used up;" and t11e
expense is recognized in periodic increments; rather than assuaung the asset holds
its va1ue until it is actually dispo.sed of. However, since the focus of budgeting is on
the revenues and expeuditure accounts, depreciation and amortization are not
considered budgetary accounts, and are excluded froin the budgeting system.
Budgets and Bud etM Accountin~
Anntial aPpropriated budgets are adopted for all funds. Thcse funds are budDeted on
the modified cash basis of ac.countine. The financial statemenis include budgetary
comparisons for those funds.
$udgets are adopted at the fiuld level that constitutes th$ legal authority for expendihires. Annual appropriations for all funds lapse at the fiscal period end.
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EXPLANATION OF ~.tEVENUE SOURCES
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GEi~1ERE1L kUND REVErTUES:
Properh, Tax Revenue
Property taxES play an essential role in the finances of the municipal budget. StAte law, limits the
City to a$3.601evy per $1,000 assessed valuation, deducting from there the levy of $1.50 by the '
Spokane County Fire Districts #1 and #8, along with deductiug $0.50 for library levies; «hich
leaves the City,"ith the aufhority to levy S1.60 for its own purgoses. I'he levy amount must be
established by ordinance by November 30t1i prior to the levy year.
Local Retail ales and Use Tax
The local retai] sales and use tax is comprised o£ two separate .5% options ~vrith the Cotuity
receiving 15% of each .5%. After deducting .01% as a County administrative fee, the City's
effective rate is .84%.
Local Criminal Justice Sales Tax
Local Sales lax for Criminal Justice f.unding is to be used solely for criminal justice purposcs,
such as thc City's laNv enforcement contrACt. This tax is authorized at 1/10 0f l% of retail sxics
transacted in the County. Of thc total amount collected, the State distributes 10% ta fhe County,
mith the remainder being distxibuted by population to the cide-s and the unincorporated areas of
the County. Beginning in 2005, an additional .1% voter approved increase in sales t~ Nvas
devoted to public safety purposes.
Gamblinp-Tax Revenues
Gambling taY revenues must be spent primarily on law enforcement purposes pertaining to
gambling. Nunds remainuig after necessary expanditures for such enforcement purposes may be
uscd for aay general government purpose.
Gauibling taxes are to be paid quarterly to the City, no later than the last day of Tanuary, April,
July and Octobcr. Ttie City imposes a tax on the following forms..nf gambling at the following
rates: Bingo (5% gross, less prizes); Raffles (5% gross, less prizes); Games (2% gross, less
prizes); Card playing (10% gross). .
Leasehold Fxcise Tax
Taxes on property owned by state or local govern.ments and leased to private parties (City's
share).
Franchise Fees
Cable Tv is the onlv franchise fee levied in the City at a rate of 5% of gross revenuES. This is a
fee levied on private utilities for the right to use city streets, alleys, and other public properties.
State-Shared Revenues
State-shttred revenues are received for liquor sales, and motor vehicle excise taxes including
travel trailer and camper excise tax. These taxes are collectcd by the State of Washington and
shared with local governments based on population. State-shared revenues are distributed on either a monthly or quarterly basis, although not all quarterly revenues are distributed in the same
month of the quarter.
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Tfie 2008 population figure used in thE 2009 Preliminary Budget is 88,920 as dctemuned by the
Office of Financial vla.nagement for Waslungton Stafe. This figure is important wten .
determining distribution of State shared revenues on a per capita basis.
Liquor Boazd Profits and Liquor Excise Tax
Cities receive a sharE of both liquor board profits and liquor excise tax receipts. The proits are
distributed on the last day of March, JunE, September, and Deccmber. The excise portion is
distributed on the last day of January, April, July, and October. To be eligible to receive these
revenues; a city must devote at least rivo percent of the distribution io suppori an approved
mlcoholism or drug addiction program.
Service Revenues
Fees are chargecl for services rendereci by the City of Spokane Vallcy. Iv,(osi of the fees in the
GenerAl Fund are construction insPecfions and permits related to services such as planning,
r„oning and building.
Fines aiid Forfeitures
k'ines and penalties are collectcd as a result of Municipal Court rulings and other miscellaneous
rule infractions. All court fines and penalties are shared w7th the State and the Cify, on aVerage,
keeps less than 50% of the funount collected.
. Recreation Program Fees
The Parks and 12ecreation 17epartment charges fees for selectecl recreation programs. Thesc fees ,
, offset some af the costs relatecl fo providing the program. CcnterPlace Fecs
Thc Parks and Recreation lleparlment charees fees for use of CenterPlacE. Uses include
regional meeti.ngs, weddings, receptions and banquets. Rental rooms include classrooms, the
great room and dining rooms.
Invest[nent Interest .
The City earns investment interest on sales tax, propcrty taa:, and fund investments.
01'HER FUND :k2EVENUlaS:
S77REET FLTNla:
Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax ( as tax)
Thc City receives gas tax based on population. Gas ta: must be spent on streets. The Cit),
expects to receive $23.40 per capita in motor veh.icle fuel excise tax (;as tax) in 2009. The gas
taY has increased each year for several years. However, the lugher cost of gasoline has resulted
' in users cutting back on the amount they buy Nvhich ultimately reduces the tax received by the
City.
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ARTERIAL STREET FUND:
Vlotor Vehicle k`uel Fxcise Tax (eas tax)
All Motor Vehicle Fuel Excise Tax is now directcd to the Street Fund. The only new revenue for
the Arterial Skreet Fund tivill be sma11 amounts of interest income earned from the balance
eacisting in thas Fund.
TR A1L S& PATH FIJND :
A small percentage of the City's gas taa: must be set aside for capital exPenditures on trails and
paths. This money will likely accumulate for several years until adequate dollars are available
for a project.
HOTEL/MQ"I'EL k'UND:
T'his fund receives all revenuc resulting from the HoteUMotel Tax levicd upon charges made for
the fiunishing of lodging by a hoteL rooming house, tourist court; motel, trailer camp and other
transient accommodations in the City. The tax rate is 2 percent of the selling price or charge
made for the lodgi.ng. It is collected and administered by the Washington State Department of
Revenue. State law requires that these taaes be creditied to a special fund with limitatYOns on use,
principally to gencrate tourism/convention activities that bring new visitors to our area, as
prescribed by RCW 67.28.310.
DEBT SERVZ E F`UI~D - LTGO 03:
The Public Facilides Diskrict Nvill provide funding for the debt service on CenterPlace Bonds.
The City's Capital Projects and Special Capital Projects Funds %Aryll provide funding for the debt
senrice on street bonds.
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an excise tax on
each sale of real propeny at the rate of one-quarter of one percent of the selling price.
The revenue generated is be used for financing capital projects as specified in the capital
facilities plan under the Growth Management Act.
SPECIAL CAPITAL, PRO.IECTS 1;UNTD:
Under Washington State Law, RCW 82.46.010, the City is allowed to impose an additional
excise tax on each sale o£ real property at the rate of one-quarter of one percent of the selling
price. The revenue generated is to be used for financing public works capital projeats as
specified in the capital facilities plan under the Growth Management Act.
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INTERFUND TRANSFERS: '
Many funds receive their rEVenues fxom other funds in the form of a.n interfiuld transfer. These "
iransfers may represent payments for service; an operating transfe•r, or a concentration of
revenues for a specific project. The following funds receive transfers from other funds.
General Fund is budgeted to receive transfers from the Street Fund, Storm4vater
Management Fund, and the HoteUMotel Fund of $25,000; $15,000 and $90,000,
respectively.
Street Ftuid is budgeted to receive a loan from the Gcneral Fund of $1,175,000.
Winter Weather Rcserve Emd is budgeted to receive a$500,000 transfer from the
General Fund
Trails & Pat11s Fui-id is budgeted to rcceive a transfer fiom t]Ze Street Fund in thE amount . of $8,000.
Strcet Capital Projects Fund (303) is budgeted to reccive transfers from Arterial Street
Fund (102) of $591,000, Stormwater Management Ftuid of $200,000, and Special Capital
Projects rund (302) of. $2;875,000.
Debt Service Fund is budgeced to receive transfers fi•om each of the Capital Projects Fw-►d
and the Special Capital Projects Fund of $105,000 each. Streets Capital Projects fund (303) is budgeted to receive a transfer from thc Capital
projeets find (301) of $3,956,000.
The Capital Grants Ftuid (307) will receive a trausfer from the Cdpital Projects Ftuicl
(301) of $475,000.
Risk Management Fund is budgeteci to receive $230,000 from the General Fund for
employment security payments and Ci"ry insurance prcmiums.
STORMWATER vtANTAGEMENT FFE:
T'his fee is unposed upon every developed parcel of property within the City and is an annual
charge of $21.00 for each single family unit and $21.00 per 3,160 square feet of impervious
surface for all other properties. These chazges are uniform for the same class of customers and
service facilities. These fees are estimated to be $1,600,000 for 2009.
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2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Major Ytevenue Assumptions
l. The 2008 population figure used in the 2009 Preliminary Budget is 8$,920 as
determined by the Office of Financial Mauagement for the Statc of Washington.
This figure is important when determining distribution of State shared revenues on
a per capita basis.
2. The 2009 estimated assessed valuation (AV) is $6.9 billion. The City's actual
assessed vxlue will be assigned by the Spokane Count}, Assessor.
3. Property laxes are levied based on assessEd value and thc City's authorized levry
rate. A rate of $1.53 per thousand dollars of assessed value is anticipated. ThE City
espects to collect 95% of taxes leviecl in 2009 realizing the rcmaining 5% will be
collected in the following years.
4. Franchisc fees and business regisirations are based on projectcd fccs in 2008.
5. Liquor excise ta:es and liquor profits are based upon estimates from the Mtuucipal
Research and Services CEntcr (MRSC).
6. Fines & Forfeits are based on projected collections in 2008.
7. Building permit and land use fECS are estunated by the City of Spokane Valley;
based on expected 2008 collcctions.
8. Real estate excise taxes are based on projected collections by the City in 2008.
9. Gas tax revenues are based on estunates by the City of Spokane Valley.
10. The Stor.mwater Managemcnt fce is based on an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERt)
rate of $21.
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2009 PRELIMINARY BUDGET .
Vlajor Expenditure Assumptions
l. Service levels are the same pr greater than Prpvided in 2008.
2. Positions and salary ranges are based on the City's compensation and classification
plan.
3. Bcncfit funounts are based on the employee benefits plan.
4. The contract costs for public safety, park maintenRnce, aquatics and strcet
maintenance are based on estiuiates by City staff.
5. State required retirenient (PERS) increases have been ulcluded.
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget Summary
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EsUmated Beg. AnUeipated
und Fund_Batanco Rovonuss Fxponditures Fund Salanco
001 General Fund . $ 12,166,644 $ 37,172,311 $ 49,338,955 $ 13,224,561
101 Street Fund 1,797,000 6,400,000 8,197,000 3,997,000
102 Arterial Street Fund 581,000 10,0D0 591,000 200,000
103 Tratls & Paths Fund 34,Oa0 91000 43,000 43,000
105 Hote1lMotol Fund 80,000 520,000 600,000 100,000
120 CenterPiace Operating Reserve Fund 330,000 10,000 344,000 340,000
121 Servico Level Stabilizalian Fund 5,3D0,000 100,00D 5,400,000 5,400,000
122 Winter VVaather Resenre Fund - SOO,UOd 500,000 -
123 Cfty Fac(lities Repalr & Replacement 355,000 412,(100 767,000 767,000
204 Debt Servtce LTCO Q3 - 650,000 650,000 -
301 Gapital Projects Fund 4,948,000 1,01)0,000 5,948,000 1,00U,000
302 Special Capital Pro)acts 1,880,000 1,100,000 2,980,000 1,000,000
303 Street Capital Projecis - 18,725,000 16,725,000 -
304 0.Sirabesu Paint Capatal Projeds Furvd 360,000 10,000 370,OOU 370,0D0
-
306 CD Blodc Grant Fund - 340,000 300,00
307 Capital Grants Fund - 1,573,000 1,573,0,00 -
308 Barker Bridge Federal Fund - 5,977,000 5,977,000 -
309 Parks Captlal Projects Fund 550,000 670,000 1.220,000 -
310 CMc Building Capital ProJects Furod 5,800,000 - 5,800,000 5,600,000
402 Stomnvater P,9anagement 1,800,000 1,640,000 3,440,000 1,357,000
501 Equipmert Rental 8 Reptacement Fund 7aU,000 80,ODU 780,000 750,000
5Q2 Risk Pdanagement Fund 30,000 200,000 230,000 20,000
$ 36,711,644 S 75,058,311 S 111,769,955 $ 34,168,561
S 36,711,644
Total Rnsourcas $ 111,769,955
The City budgets a0 resaurces of each fund. It is recognaed thal aU resources vrlll nat be spent.
• This column is staifs best esfimate of the fund batance at year end.
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
Resources by Type
Generai Fund
Beginning Balance $ 12,166,644
Property Tax 10,675,000
Sales Tax 19,380,000
Gambling Tax 525,000
. Franchise Fees/Business Registration 964,550
State Shared Revenues 1,257,550
Service Revenues 1,965,000
Fines and Forfeitures 1,300,000
Recreation Program Fees 512,070
Miscellaneous & Investment Interest 418,241
Transfers 174,900
Total General Fund 49,338,955 .
Other Funds
lal Street Fund 8,197,000
102 Arterial Street Fund 591,000
103 Trails & Paths Fund 43,000 .
105 Hotel/Motel Fund 600,000 `
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund 340,000
12l Service Level Reserve Fund 5,400,000
122 Winter VWeather Reserve Fund 500,000
123 City Facilities Repair 8 Replacement 767,000
2o4 Debt Service LTGO 03 650,000
301 Capital Projects Fund 5,948,000
302 Special Capital Projects Fund 2,980,000
sos Street Capitial Projects Fund 16,725,000
304 Mirabeau Point Project Fund 370,000
sos CDBG Fund Revenues 300,000
307 Capital Grants Fund 1,573,000
3o8 Bartcer Bridge - Federal Grant Fund 5,977,000
309 Parks Capital Fund 1,220,000
310 Civic Building Capital Fund 5,800,000 .
402 Stormwater Management Fund 3,440,000
50l Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund 780,000
502 Risk Management Fund 230,000
Total Other Funds 62,431,000
Total All Funds $ 111,769,955
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Gty of Spokana Valley
2009 Budgot
Detafl Revenuce by Typo
2007 2008 Amended 2009 Proposcd
- Gonoral Fund Rovonuos Actual BudBet 8udgct
9ecinNnaFundBsleeoa 3 8,708,611 S 5,167,000 S 12,166,644
Prooern Teoc
PrcpcrtyTax S 9,144,0i0 5 10,350,000 S 10,500,000
Prcpetty Tax - DelinqueM 178.347 146,500 175.000
9,522,388 10,496,500 10,675,030
SA1nn Taxn..
Setee Tax 17,437,4S7 17,115,81M 17,860,000
Setes 7ax - Crlmine! JusUce 5,437,096 1,30q[+00 926,000
Setea Tau - Peblic Sofoty 7S8.078 750.C00 600.000
19,872,640 19,165,906 19,380,900
Gmblina Tnxes
Punch Boards 8 Pu0 Teas 62,596 150,000 EA,OCO
An:usememGames 2,003 10,000 2,000
Cars Gsmes 7710403 600.000 463,000
E3S.404 720,000 5c^5,000
LitEl1498 Petmltg
Busheee Uoeneea 76,36f 54,0013 60,070
FrancF&o Foas 8fi6.4i6 799A50 9D4.550
843,317 843,450 934.550
St.,ro 5harod RAtCenuC!
A4VET Crkninsl Jusifce - PopulaLbn 97,435 15,550 19,900
Crlmin9l.fustlce Aroe #1 • - -
GimUtal Jus2ico Ami #2 - - -
Criminal Ju;.~'ico Arca 03 - - '
Crimlral Jus:iw lwao 94 177,170 106.000 101,450
Crimiral JvVico Syodal Progrems 67,W 60,000 60,900
DUI - Cities 20,551 14,006 35,400
Lfauor 8oerd Ex;iso Tox 403,P,20 375,000 400,000
LlQuor Eoerd ProRa 636,426 600,000 65D,COO
CTED Grant - i50,000
Y.brk Stw-j Reimbureemetn 8.148 -
i ' 1,274,406 9,324,550 1,257,550
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/ Sarviao W_vetiW!9
BwJrJire Pemt7t8 5,286.845 1,109,000 1,200,000
Plunbing Pertnfls 53.69.'. 72,000 Sa,[oo
Gredirrg Partnit. 3,936 5,000 7,000
A6odiar+cal Pr.mite 97,483 99,000 99.000
Demelitian Petmile 4,265 3.000 5.000
PAise. Peam3!s 8 feea 120.C67 85.000 55,000
Plarts Clieclc Fea7 297.E.''iS 250,000 250,C90
plamin4 Fees 331.414 340,000 296.000
Z177,671 1,865,900 1,963,000
- Flnea and For!rs"tu,as
Firms & Fcrfcis - TtaHfe 580,458 SSO,OOD 510` ,000
Wicr Criminel Mm -Trettlc flnw 785,76e 750.000 750.000
7.346,714 1,300.000 1,3O.OQO
Rprraatinn PreCtnth Cft9fO99
1 ActMry Foas Ro u9e orectescotmi raainn 408,259 355,000 457,070
FYogram Fees (fo psrtic}aate in e pmqram) 5D,064 32,200 55,[O0
CYl.r 3fi798 159.80D 930.1]00
497.121 507,000 512,970
Mi^tall9neo,l8
Inwatmcrd Irr!etesl 480,836 312,300 300,0D0
Sales Tax Iniarest 79,007 85,000 40,4411
Property Tex Irooras: 29,353 29,000 25,000
hllscellanttcus Rrn,enue 90,305 7,806 52,600
637,501 414,100 08,241
Tn ra~,L
Tronsfer trom Stres: fund - avcncead 59,300 EO,UOD 25,000
TransiettromS[ortrn+a:ar 15.0Q0 55,000 15,070
Tranafcr from Siree! Fund - Idemberskp - - 44,900
Trensicr from FlofeDllUOI_I -GentarAlece 9D.000 ~,ooo
74,3L'0 165,000 174,4D6
Totel Genoral Fund Ravenue 5 37,02°.9011S 3&207.400 S 7.,s~2.319
Total Ceneral Fund Ravcnuo ana
8eptnning Fund Balance S <5.735.612 3 42„074 40D S 4~ 9~330.~~'S5
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
Detail Revonues by Type
2008 Amended 2009 Proposed
Other Fund Rovenues 2007 Actual Budget Budget
101 Street Fund
Beginning Fund Balance $ - $ 3,677,972 $ 1,797,000
Ptoperty Taxes 2,280 10,000 -
h9otor Fuel (Gas) Tax 2,099,519 2,156,000 2,100,000
Investment Interest 236,643 85,000 125,000
Laan from General Fund 900,000 - 1,175,000
Utifity Tax - - 3,000,000
Insurance Premiums & Recovedes 25,087 - -
Miscellaneous Revenue 15,858 - -
3,279,388 5,822,872 8,197,000
102 Arterial Street Fund
Beginning Fund Balance - 850,000 581,000
Contributions-DeveEopment & Planning 19.400 - -
Investment Interest 45,111 - 10,000
Improvements to Arierisls - - -
Transfer from CDBG Fund - - -
64,511 550,000 595,000
103 Trails & Paths Fund
, Beginning Fund Balanoe - 25,000 34,000
Matar Fuel (Gas) Tax 8,147 - -
Investment Interest 1,036 - 1,000
Transfer from Street Fund 5,000 8,000
9,183 30,000 43,000
105 HotellMotel Fund
- Beginning Fund Balance - 260,000 SU,000
MotellMotel7ax 461,578 400,000 512,000
Invesfinent Intarest 24,786 8,000 6,040 -
486,365 6E8,G00 600,000
120 nterPlace Ooeratin4 Reserve
Beginning Fund Balance - 325,000 330.040
Interfunai Transfer - - -
Investment Interest 97,269 10,000 10,000
17,269 335,000 340,000
121 Service Level Stabilizat'on Reserve
Beginnfng Fund Balance - 5,200,000 5,300,000
Transfer (rom Gsneral Fund 361,000 - -
Investment Interest 261,878 200,000 100,000
622,878 5,400,000 5,400,000
122 WinEer Weatlter Reserve
Beginning Fund Balanoe - 540,000 -
Interfund Transfer - Loan - - 500,000
Investment Interest 28,636 20,000 -
28,636 560,000 500.000
123 City Facililies Reoair 8 Realacement
Beginning Fund Balance - - 355,000
Investrnent Interest 4,257 - 5,000
Interfund Transfer 397,000 397,000 407,040
401,257 397,000 767,000
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
2008 Amended 2009 Proposed
Other Fund Revenues 2007 Actual Budqet Budget
204 Debt Service - LTGO03
Beginning Fund Balance - ' -
Facilities Districit Revenue 409,545 414,000 440,000
Qebt Service Transfer from Capital Prajects - - '
Transfer from Special Capital Projects 93,245 - -
and Special Capital Projec4s 93,245 186,000 210,000
596,035 600,000 650,000
301 Capital Proiect& Fund
Beginning Fund Balance - 3,30-0,000 4,948,000
REET 1- 1st.25 Percent 1,300,966 1,040,000 1,000,000
Investrnent Interest 213,937 120,000 -
1,514,902 4,420,000 5,948,000
342 Soecial Ca,nital Proiec% und
Beginning Fund Balance - 3,300,Q00 1,880,000
REET 2- 2nd.25 Percent 1,288,716 1,000,000 1,000,004
Investrr►ent Interest 226,705 120,000 100,000
1,515,420 4,420,000 2,980,000
303 St et Capital Proiect
Beginning Furtd Balanoe
Developer GontribuGons 33,621 '
Grant Proceeds 417,455 3,450,023 8,803,000
Transfar from Block Grant 161,028 - 300,000
Transfer from Capital Projects Fund 462,511 1,627,000 3,956,000
Transfer from General Fund - 50,000 -
Transfer from Arterial Street Fund - - 591,000
Transfer from Stormwater Pllanagement Fund - 200,000 200,000
Miscellaneous Revenue 6,838 - '
Transfer from Speaal Capital Projacts - 2,027,000 2,875,000
i ,081,a53 7,354,023 16,725,000
304 Mitabeau PtQject
' Beginning Fund Balance - 414,000 350,000
Investment Interest 19,097 40,000 10,000
Donations " -
Insurance Recoveries
Miscellaneous Revenue '
19,097 454,000 370,040
306 CD Block Grant Fund
Beginning Fund B2lance - 245,000 -
CDBG Grant Proceeds - - 360,000
Transfer from Street Bond Fund - ' '
I nvestmen4 I nterest '
- 245,000 300,000
307 Capita rants Fund _ _
8eginning Fund Balance '
Capital Grant Proceeds 202,528 2,876,000 1,098,000
Transfer from Street Bond Fund - -
Trsnsfers from Merial Street Fund 230.019 - ~
Transfers from Special Capital Projects Fund - 2,000,000 -
Transfers from Capital Prajects Fund - 6,471,000 475,000
Miscepaneous Revenue 1,200 - '
433,748 11, 347,000 1,573,000
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
Detail Revenues by Type
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2008 Amendcd 2009 Proposed "
Other Fund Revenues 2007 Actual Budget Budget
308 Barker erid4e ReconstruUion - Fed Grant
Festeral Grant Proceeds 355,428 5,552,800 5,165,000
Transfer irom Capital Projects Fund - 300,000 812,000
355,428 5,862,800 5,977,000
309 Parks Caoital Projects
Beginning Balance - 3,000,000 550,040
Investmentlnterest 53,555 40,000 -
Siate Rec & Conservation Crani Rev 248,910 - -
Parks Grant - 800,000 -
Confribution from Spokane County 148,391 - -
Transfer from Ute Capital Projects Fund - 400,000 600,000
Transfer (rom the General Fund 410,000 20,000 70,040
860,856 4,260,000 1,220,000
310 Civic Facilities Capikal Proiects
8eginning Balance - 5,055,0,00 5,800,000
Investment Interest 234,106 30,000 -
Transfer from General Fund 3.779,000
4,013,106 5,085,000 5,800,000
402 Stormwater Manaqement Fund
- Beginning Fund Balance - 1,500,000 1,800,000
Spokane Counry Reimbursment 25,040 - -
Stormwater Management Fee 1,660,038 1,600,000 1,600,000
InvestmentlnterasR 80,568 60,060 40,000
1,765,606 3,160,000 3,440,000
501 Eauioment Rental & Realacameni Futl~
Beginning Fund Balance - 700,000 700,000
Inve5lmentlnterest 2,612 29,753 30,000
Transfer from General Fund - 39,661 50,000
Transf8r from SUeet & Stormw2ter fund - 10,586 -
Vehicte Purchase Transfers - -
• 2,612 780,000 780,00
542 Risk Manaqernent Fund
Beginning Fund Balance - 15,000 30,000
Investmentlnterest 810 ' -
Emplayment Security Transfers - 7,100 8,000
Transfer from General Fund 176,903 195,0-00 192,000
177,713 217,100 230.000
Total Revenuo & Beginning Fund Balance 17,245,461 62,357,895 62,431,000
All Otfier Funds
Total Revonues S 54,274,461 $ 89,275,295_ $ 111,769,955
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
• Expenditures by Department
General Fund
Legislative Branch $ 330,900
Legislative & Executive Services 1,033,321
Public Safety 20,841,084
Operations & AdminisUative
Deputy City Manager 661,420
Finance 878,437
Human Resources 236,285
Public Works 817,068
Planning & Community Development Ad min 331,284
Planning 1,062,143
Building 1,325,213
. Development Engineering 870,199
Lib ra ry 20,000
Parlcs & Recreation
Administration & Pvlaintenance 956,933
Recreation 232,187
Aquatics 403,616
Senior Center 94,194
/GenterPla ce 1,125,110
r General Govemment 18,119,561
~ --Total General Fund 49,338,955
Olher Funds
lol Street Fund 8,197,000
102 Arterial Street Fund 591,000
ios Trails and Paths Fund 43,000
tios HoteUMotel Fund 600,000
120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund 340,000
121 Service Level Stablization Fund 5,400,000
122 Winter Weather Reserve Fund 500,000 - - - - ' - - " - -
123 Civic Faeilify Replacement Fund 767,000
204 Debt Service - LTGO 03 650,000
30i Capital Projects Fund 5,948,000
302 Special Capital Projects Fund 2,880,000
' sos Street Capitial Projects Fund 16,725,000
;oa Mirabeau Point Capftal Projec#s Fund 370,000
sas CD Block Grant Fund 300,000
307 Capital Grants Fund 1,573,000
3oa Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund 5,977,000
' 3oe Parks Capital Projects Fund 1,220,000
310 Civic Buildings Capital Projects Fund 5,800,000
02 Starmviater Management Fund 3,440,000
soi Equipment Rental & Replacement 780,000
, 502 Risk Management Fund 230,000
Total All Funds $ 111,769.955
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Ciry of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget
General Fund Expenditures by Department by Type
'/Vaqes & Capital
Benefits SuRplies Services Intergovernmontal Interfund Expenditures Total
General Fund
Legislative Branch 5 126,978 $ 19,0D0 $ 184,922 $ - S - $ - $ 330,900
Legisla6ve & Executive 891,331 18,60a 123,390 - - - 1,033,321
Public Safety - - - 20,841,084 - - 20,841,084
Operations & Administrative
Deputy City Manager 579,020 5,700 76.700 - - - 661,420
Finance 833,937 7,000 37,500 - - - 878,437
Human Resouroes 162,985 3,500 69,800 - - - 236,285
Public Works 626,765 46,308 140,875 - 3,120 - 817,068
Planning & Community Development
Admin 298,924 4,160 13,20D 15,000 - - 331,284
Planning 754,093 12,050 221,000 75,000 - - 1,062,143
Building 1,059,588 28,675 96,950 65,000 - 75,000 1,325,213
Development Engineering 661,299 8,800 155,100 45,000 - - 870,199
Library - - 20,000 - - - 20,000
Parks & Recre.ation
Parks Administration 178,212 54,540 714,181 10,000 - - 956,933
Recreation 143,9138 9,940 78,339 - - - 232,187
Aquatics - - 403,616 - - - 403,616
SeniorCenter 70,989 6,650 16,555 - - - 94,194
CenterPlace 355,641 76,293 303,176 - 324,000 66,000 1,125,110
General Government - 67,000 1,572,000 328,000 16,002,561 150,000 18,119,561
Total General Fund $ 6,743,670 $ 368,216 $ 4,227,304 $ 21,379,084 S 16,329,681 $ 291,000 $ 49,338,955
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: oil Legtslative Branch 2009 eudget
011 - Leqislative Branch
This department accounts for the cost of providing effective elected representation
of the citizenry in the governing body. The Council makes policy decisions for the
City and is accountable to Spokane Valley citizens by making decisions regarding
how resources are allocated, the appropriate levels of service, and establishing
goals and policies for the organization.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Continue monitorinq wastewater issues , including govemance of wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation
of wastewater discharges licenses.
Goal Accomplished: Council and staf{ oollaborated with dischargers, environmentalists and
regulatory agencies. A Niitigation Implementation Plan (MIP) associated with an acceptable
Total Maximum Daily Load ruling was accepted by the Washington Qepartment of Ecology.
Department of Ecology has renevred a public comment period on their proposal prior to
issuance of a discharge permit. P/leanwhile, City staff paRicipates on the
DesignlBuild/Operate vendor selection committee.
• Refined initial departments Six-Year Strategic Financial Plan , in order to identify and
incorporate fiscal impacts into a strategic financial plan.
Goal Aocomplished: The six-year financial forecast now inoorporates the projected expenses
related to departmental business plans.
• Formulated a Six-Year Strateqic Financial Plan that forecasts expected revenues and
expenses; incorporates the cost elements of departmental business plans; identified fiscal
constraints; and, proposed formulas for Council consideration that institute sustainable
budget-balancing approaches and itemizes necessary service reductions or revenue increase
or combinations thereof.
Ongoing Progress: The City Counal has engaged in a transportation funding Strengths,
Weaknesses, OpportuniUes and Threats (SWOI) assessment, a gap anatysis, a six-year
go21 setting exercise, and prioritiiation of funding options.
• Initiated implementation of the sub-area plan for the SpraguelAppleway revitalization.
Implementation efforts will begin once the sub-area plan is adopted by Council in September.
. Adopted area-wide rezonincl proposals conslstent with the Comprehensive Plan
that reflected appropriate adjustments in zoning designations.
• Identify and adopt future annexation areas.
Goal established on June 14; work to commence in the fall.
. Perform an inventorv analysis that will facilitate development of a Shoreline Master
.Program in 2010.
Goal established on June 14; work to commence in the fall.
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oept: o» Leglslative Branch 2009 Budget
011 - Lepislative Branch
Goals for 2009
. Continue monitorinct wastewater issues, including governance of wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation
of wastewater discharges licenses.
• Seek fundlnq sources for City Center that builds upon the City's initial investment in a
City Hall to spur further private investment in the development of a mixed used City Center.
• Identify performance measures for the Police Department and monitor pragress
in their attainment.
. Implement and evaluate requlations specified in the SpraguelAppleway Revitalization Plan
as adopted and amended by the City Council.
• Evaluate the availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road
maintenance for the City.
. Comqlete records indexina and phase in a document imaginq svstem City department
by City department with the goal of achieving city-wide implementation in 2010.
Budqet Summarv .
2008
,2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Persqnnel - F7E Equivalants
Mayor 1.0 1.0 1.0
Council 6_0 6_0 6.0
Total FTEs 7.0 7.0 7.0
Budpet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 119,270 $ 124,630 $ 126,978
Supplies 10,624 21,000 19,000
Services & Charges 99,247 174,361 184,922
Interfund Charges - - "
Total Legislative Branch $ 229,142 $ 319,991 $ 330,900
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Dept 013 Executive 8 Leglslative Support 2009 Budget
013 - Executive & Legislatlve Support
This department is accountable to the Ciiy Counal for the operational results of the
organization, effective support of eleetad officials in achieving their goals; fulfillment
of the statufory requirements of the City Manager, Implementation of City Council
policies, and provision of a communication linkage between ciNzens, tfiie Cify Council,
City departments, and other govemment agencies.
Accomplishments for 2008 '
. Continuo monitoring wastevrater issues, including govemance oi wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the confinuation
of wrastevrater discharges licenses.
GQeI Accomplished: Council and skaff collaborated wkh dischargers, environmentalEsts and
regulatory agencies. A Mitigation Implementatlon Plan (MIP) associated vrith an acceptable
Totsl Max(mum Daily Load ruling was aoceptaci by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Department of Ecology has renewed a public comment period on their proposal prior to
issuance of e discharge permit. Meanwhile, City staff partfcipates an the
Design/Bufld/aperate vendar selection committee.
• Refined Inftlal departments Six-Year Strateqic Financial Plan, in order to identify and
incorporate fiscal impacts into a strategic financial plan.
Goa1 Accomplfshed: The six-year financial forecast naw incorporates UtQ projeGted expenses
related to departmental business ptans.
• Formulated a Six-Year Strateqic Financial Plan that forecasts expected revenues anci
expenses; incorryorates the cast elements of departmental business plans; identified fiscal
constraints; and, proposed formulas for Council consideration tfiai institute sustainable
budget-balancing approaches and ftemizes net;essary service reductions or revenus increase
or combinations thereof.
Ongotng Progress: The City Council has engaged in a transportation funding Strengths,
Weakneues, Opportunities and Threats (SWO'n assessment, a gap enalys{s, a six-year
goal setting exerdse, and prloritizaUon of fundfng options.
. Initiated implementation of the sub-area plan for the SpraguelAppletvay revitalization.
Implementaflon efiorts will bogin once the sub-area plan is adOpied by Council in September.
• Adooted ar a wide rezoninc~aroposals consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
that reRected appropriate adjustments in zoning designations.
. Identifv and adopt future annexation areas.
Gosl established on June 14; vrork to wmmence in the feU.
• Perform an inventorv analvsis that will facalitate dsvelopment of a Shorefine Master
Program in 2010.
Goal established on June 14; work to commence in the fall.
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oept: 013 Executive & Legislative Support 2009 Budget .
013 - Executive & Leqislatlve Support
Goals for 2069
• Continue monitorina wasterrrater issues, including governance af wastewater facilities,
and pursuit of the most efficient and econornical methods to ensure the oontinuation
of wsstewater discharges licenses.
• Seek fundinq sources for CiN Center that builds upon the City's initial investmen# in a
City Hall to spur further private investment in the development of a mixed used City Center.
• Identify aerformance measures for the Police Department and monitor progress
in their attainment.
• Imptement and ovaluate renulations specified in the SpraguelAppleway Revitalization Plan
as adopted and amended by the City Council.
• Evaluate the availability, costs and effecks of private sector vendors performing vvinter road
maintenance for the City.
• Comqlete records indexinq and uhase in a document imaqinq svstem Ciiy departrnent
by City d2partment with ttie goal oF achieving city-wide implemenkation in 2010.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009 -
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents - • Ciry Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0
City Attorney 1.0 1.0 1.0
City Clerk 1.0 1.0 1.0
Depuiy City Attomey 1.0 1.0 1.0
Deputy City Clerk 0.5 1.0 1.0
Administrddve Assistant - Legal 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistani (CC) 1.0 1_0 1.0
Administrative Assistant (CAA) ],Q 0 1_0
Total FTEs 7.5 8,0 8,0
Interns 3.0 3.0 3.5
Budpet Detail ('1
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 704,320 $875,274 $ 891,331
Su pplies 10,145 14,898 18,600
Services & Charges 37,723 106,557 123,390
CapitalOutlay - - '
Interfund Charges - 347 -
Total Executive & Legislaave Support $ 748,189 $ 997,076 $ 1_,033,321
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Dept: 016 Public Safety 2009 Budget
016 - Public Safetv
The Public Safety department budget provides funds for the
protection of persons and property in the city. The City contracts
with Spokane County for law enforcement, district court,
prosecutor services, public defender services, probation
services, jail and animal control services. See following page for
detail information on each budgeted section.
Judicial System - The Spokane County District Court is contracted
to provide municipal court services. The contract provides for
- the services of judge and court commissioner with related support
staff. Budgeted amount also includes jury management fees.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 1,566,000
Law Enforcement - The Spokane County Sheriffs Office is
responsible for maintaining law and order and providing police
services to the community under the direction of the Police Chief.
The office provides for the preservation of I'rfe, protection of
- J property, and reduction of crime.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 17,302,309
Jail System - Spokane County provides jail and probation
services for persons sentenced by any City of Spokane Valley
Municipal Court Judge for violating laws of the city or state.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 682,400
Animal Control - Spokane County will provide animal control
services to include licensing, care and treatment of lost
or stray animals, and response to potentially dangerous animal
confrontations.
Budgeted contract amount: $ 333,575
Fines 8 Forfeitures State Remittance
Budgeted contract amount: $ 700,000
Communications
Budgeted contract amount: $ 176,800
Interfund Transfers
~ ~ • Budgeted contract amount: $ 80,000
~ Total $ 20,841084
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget .
016 - Public Safety
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Judfcial System:
District Court Contract 681,787 820,000 787,200
Jury Management Contract 1,059 5,000 5,000
Public Defender Contract 250,768 335,000 351,500
Prosecutor Contract • 333,003 350,000 374,900
Crime Victim Compensation - - -
Pretrial Services Cantract - 48,540 47,400
Probation Services Contract - - -
Subtotal Judicial System 1,266,617 1,558,500 1,566,000
Law Enforcement System:
Sheriff Contract 13,766,515 15,575,000 17,054,909
Emergency Management Contract 105,105 82,000 121,900
Pretrail Services 46,163
Communication 93,383
Copier Maintenance - 3,000 500
Law Enf. Bldg Maintenance Contract 18,298 120,000 120,000
Vehicle Decals - 4,800 -
Cloihing & Uniforms - - ' , Vehicle Usage Costs 5,463 5,000 5,000 . ~
0#her Miscellaneous Supplies 71,437 - - Cell Phones 345 - -
Travel and Mileage 20
Equipment Replacement Charge - - -
Subtotal Law Enforcement System: 14,106,689 15,7E9,800 17,302,309
Jail System:
Jail Contract 341,665 375,000 404,20D
Jail - Geiger Correctiflns Center - 292,000 278,200
Nlork Release (Geiger) 272,535 - -
Subtotal Jail System: 614,200 667,000 682,400
Other:
CapitalOutlayslCommunications (26,099) 104,000 176,800
Taxes and Assessments 715
Fines & Forfeitures State Remittance 719,022 688,000 700,000
Animal Confrol Contract 327,582 400,000 333,575
Building Replacement Casts - 80,000 80,000
ConNngency Reserve - ' '
. 1,021,220 1,272,000 1,290,375
Total PubNc Safety S 17,008,726 S 18,297,300 $.20,841,084
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Dopt: 018 Operations 8 Administrative Services 2009 Budget
018 - Onerations & Administrative Services
The Operations & Administrative Services Department is composed of thrEe
divisions, the Deputy City Manager Division, the Finance Division, and the
Human Resources Division. As of 2007, the Legal Division costs will be included in
the Executive and Legislative Support Division.
013 - Deputv Citv Manaqer Division
The Qeputy City Manager (DCM) supervises 1he Operations & AdministraGve
Services Department, assists the City Manager in organi2ing and directing the
other operations of the City and assumes the duties of the City Manager
in hismer absence.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Inoorporated Business Plan into Strategic Financial Plan.
• Finalized formal managed oompetition program.
. Implemented audit program for service contracts.
• Conducted community survey. '
. Planned and implemented community events for City Five-Year Anniversary.
Goals for 2009
• Implement and monftor City-wide perforriiance measures in Business Plan.
. Utilize the Contract Audit Program to ensure accuracy and value.
• UUlize PAanaged Competition Program to evaluate service options.
. Expand successful communication based on 2008 community survey data.
• Develop Human Resources intranet to provide information support to City employeas.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents
Deputy City Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0
Senior Administrative Analyst 0•0 1•0 1•0
Public Infarmation Officer 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Analyst 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 0.5 2.0 2.0
Office Assistant I 0.0 1.0 1.0
Office Assistant II 1_0 1_0 1_0
Total FTEs 4.5 8.0 8.0
Budaet Rekail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 4o1,394 $534,844 $ 579,020
Supplies 5,663 11,550 5,700
Services & Charges 16,958 76,700 78,700
CapitalOutlay - - "
Interfund Charges - 4,084 -
Total Deputy City Manager Division $ 424,015 $ 627,178
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Dept: 018 Operations 8 Administrative Services 2009 Budget 016 - Human Resources Division
Human Resources (HR) is administered through the Deputy City Manager (DCM).
The HR operafiion provides services in compensation, benefits, training and
organizational development, staffing, employee relations, and communications.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Updated Website: web based HR Center and on-line applications.
• Researched classification review system.
• Adopted City Safety Plan in conjunction with Safety Committee.
. Established initial employee development opportunities through online learning.
. Worlced with PIO on media strategy for recruitment.
Goals for 2009
• Expand new employee o(ientation and training.
• Develop processes that improve employee access to information.
• Finalize classification review system.
• Update Human Resources and Applicant Tracking modules.
• Enhance Employee Recognition Program.
Budqet Surnmarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
* Human Resource Manager 1.0 1.0 1.0
Human Resources Technician 1_0 1_0 1_0
Total FTEs 2.0 2.0 2.0
Budqet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 95,419 $ 129,980 $ 162,985
Supplies 1,838 4,500 3,500
Services & Charges 14,566 69,800 69,800
Capital'0utiay 11,324 - -
Interfund Charges - - -
Total Human Resources Division $ 123,147 $ 204,280 $ 236,285
• Human Resource Malyst posiUon was replaced vfith Human Resouroe p.lanager
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Uept 032 Pub1iC Works 2009 Budget
032 - Public Works
The Public Works Departmeni provides overall planning and oversight of public
viorks projects in the City of Spokane Valley. The department provides
engineering plan review, inspection, coordination of major public works capital
improvement projects, long-range transports8on ptanning and neighborhood traffic
management. The Public Works Street Malr►tenance Section is responsible for
maintenance of streets.
Accomalishments for 2008
. Worketl with the Caunty and DOE regarding the Wastewater
Treatment Facitity and TMDL. Completed design; build proposal selection.
• Designed and oonstructetf funded capital projects.
• Worked with Project Team an C+ty Center Imptementation.
• Campleted Ciry Hall faciliiy pragram & site design, servtces and constructian.
Goals for 2009
• Wor1c with ihe County and DOE on next phase of Wastewster & TMDL.
. Implement data base pragram to trac9c capital projects information and implement
Eden Capital Project module to tradc praject budgets.
. Implement approved capitaJ projects.
• Complete design of City Hall Facility,
Budaet Summa
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budgot Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivolents
Public Works Director 1.0 1.0 1.0
AdministrsUve Assistant 2.0 2.0 2.0
Senior Engineer (Development) 1.0 0.0 0.0
Assistant Engineer (Development) 1.0 0_0 0.0
SeniorEngineer(CIP) 1•0 1•0 1•0
Senior Engineer 1,0 2.0 2.0
Engineer (aevelopanent) 1.5 0.0 0.0
Assistant Engineer (CIP) 1.0 l•o 1•0
Limited Term Construction Inspector-Bridge 0.0 0.0 1.0
Construction Inspector (ROV1) 0.0 1.0 0.0 '
Engineering Techniaan I 0.0 1.0 1.0
Engineering Technfcian II 2_5 2_0 2_0
Total FTEs 12.0 11.0 11,0
Budaet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 872,045 $ 573,032 $ 626,765
Supplies 31,233 40,900 46,308
Services 8 Charges 190,428 146,fl60 140,875
Intergovernmental Payments - ' '
CapitalOuUay 21,596 28,500 -
Interfund Charges 2,945 3,120
Total Public Works $ 1.115,263 $ 7896437 817,068
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valloy '
oept: 058 Community Devolopment - Administrative 2009 eudgat
Administra6ve Division
The Planning and Community Development Department provides overall management and
oversight to development services, including current and long-range planning, coorcfina6on of
regional environmental issues, building permitting and inspections, and code enforoement.
The Permit Center provides coordinated, one-stop administration of all developmeni perrrlits.
Cade compliance is responsible for the enforcement of zoning regula8ons and nuisance
abatement.
Accomplishments for 2008
. Provided administrative support for Planning Commission and Staff in recommendation
of the Sprague Applevray Plan by formatting and mailing staff repoRs, responding to public
comments, preparing minutes, keeping vrebsite up to date, etc...
• Provided administrative support for Planning Comrnission and recommended changes
to the Spokane Valley Comprehensrve Plan and Spokane Vafley Municip2l Code by formatking
and mafling staff reports, preparing agendss and minutes, keeping website up to date.
• Participated in hiring process for 6 positions vrithin the city, including positions implementing
the customer servicz plan.
. Initiated staff training in team building and leadership, custorner service and the neVr UDC
requirements which has resulted in closer coordination between divisions, provided guidance
and techniques for better customer servioe arvd prepared staff for implementation of the UDC
requirements.
• The department met with permit praoess stakehalders to meke improvements to the permit
process which has resulted in pmposed changes to tfie UDC, better coardination benveen ths
divisions on plats, streamlining the boundary line adjustment pracess.
Goals for 2009
• Continue to provids department tivtde trafnirvg to facilitale teamwork and efficlency.
• Provid2 staff support to the Planning Commission.
• Prepare a file archive plan and Uain staff to archive electronic and paper files to meet
City specifications.
Budaet Summarv
• 2008
' 2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budgot
Pemannel - FTE Eauivalents
Communi9y Devebopment Director 1.0 1.0 1.0
AdministraUve Assistani 1.0 1.0 1.0
Office Assistani I 1_0 1_,0 10-
Total FTEs 3.0 3.0 3.0
Budaei Detail
Salaries, Wages, 8 Benefits 140,935 $ 241,112 $ 296,924
Suppfies 4,000 4,000 4,160
Services & Charges 15,585 15,585 13,200
Intergovernm2ntal Payments 25,000 10,000 15,000
CapitalOutlay - 25,040 -
Interfund Ch2rges - ' "
Total Building Division S 1 $ 25,.697 S 331,284
' DepoAment tntal is oortect. Posi[ions were roalbocated hy dlvlslons, no G-rcroase ln number of people.
Tatal is about the same as 2008. •
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. Dept: 0588059 Community Development - Planning Division 2009 Budget
Community Develoqment
Planninq Division
The Planning Division is responsible for providing professional policy guidance
on land use issues to the City Council and Planning Commission.
Plannirig staff participate at a regional level on issues such as annexations, growth targets,
water quality, etc. It is also responsible for processing land use permits, reviewing
enviromentalty sensitive areas, administering the State Enviromental Protection Act and
revie+,ving home occupation licenses.
Accompiishments for 2008
• Facilitated adoption of the Sprague/Appleway Plan.
. Coordinated Planning for City Center including the Purchase and Sale Agreement for City Hall.
. Selected consultant for preparation of a City Center Planned Action Ordinance.
• Facilitated adoption of Comprehensive Plan Updates through Planning Commission and City
Council.
~ . Prepared 4-5 amendments to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code.
• Participated in regional discussions regarding Urban Growth Area Boundaries (UGA) boundaries
in Spokane County.
• Administered the county grant for study of the UGA's.
. Processed requests for plats and rezones through the Hearing Examiner process.
Goals for 2009
• Work on implementation of the Sprague/Appleway Plan per City Council direction.
• Complete the Planned Action Ordinance for the City Center.
. Wortc wrth regional staff on Urban Growth Area Boundaries and complete Joint
Planning Agreements.
• Prepare an annexation pracess for the City of Spokane Valley.
• Select consultant to perform Shoreline Master Program inventory depending on funding
available.
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Dept: 058605 9 Comrnunfty Developmenk - Planning Division 2009 Budget -
Cornmuni Develo ment Services - Plannin Division
Budget SummarY
* 2008
' k LIJ07 J"Lrnended 2009
Af:t11al I.al[dget QIIdgPrt
Personnel - FTE E uivalents
Senior'Planner 1,0 1.0 2,0
Planning Manager 1_0 9.0 1.0
Associate Planner 1.0 1,0 2.0
Assistank Planner 1,0 1.0 3.0
Pla nning Technician 1-0 l-O 1=0
Total FTEs 5_0 5,0 9,0
Budqet Detgil
alarie~, 1Nages, & Benefi#s $ 234,891 $ 401,853 $ 754,093
Supplies 12,000 12,000 12,050
Setvices & Charges 235,000 350,004 221,000
fntergovernmenkal Services 90,000 60,000 75,000
Capital Outlay - - - .
Interfund Charges
Total Planning Division S 571,891 S 823,853 1,062,143
' Departmen# Rotal is oarrect. PosiGons were realEocaled by divisions, na increase ia nuer+ber of people, 7❑tal is sboU# the same as 2048_
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Dopt: 058 Community Development - Buitding Division 2009 Budget
Communitv Qevelopment
. 059 - Buildina Division
The Building Division implements the Washingtan State Building Code. It is
responsible for ensuring that buildings and structures comply with adopted building
code standards through professional plan review and inspection services. The Permit
Center receives applications and coordinates the review and processing of permits.
Code compliance staff enforce zoning and building regulations on a complaint-driven basis.
Accomalishments for 2008
. Prepared a clearview triangle compliance program.
• Issued building permits for major projects including: Lowe's, Kohl's and the Worthy
Riverview Office Building.
• Worked collaboraavely with the Fire District to update the Interlocal Agreement.
• Developed an interagency brochure with the Fire District, Dept of Health and Liquor
Board regarding smoking shelters. Goals for 2009
• Implementation of Clearview Triangle Compliance.
. Develop a permit timeline report that can be published on the City's website.
~ Budqet Summarv
2008
* 2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Building Official 1.0 1.0 1.0
Building Inspector II 3.0 3.0 4.0
Code Enfarcement Officer BP 2.0 2.0 2.0
Construcdon Inspector 2.0 2.0 1.0
Senior Permit Specialist 1.0 1.0 1.0
Permit Specaalist 3.0 3.0 2.0
Senior Plans Examiner 1.0 1.0 1.0
Plans Examiner 0.0 0.0 0.75
Maint/Const Inspector (ROU1J) 0.0 0.0 1.0
Office Assistant II 0_0 0.0 1_0
Total FTEs 13.0 13.0 14.75
Budpet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 610,717 $ 1,044,818 $ 1,059,588
Supplies 30,104 76,450 28,675
Services & Charges 110,000 113,180 96,950
Intergovernmental Payments 78,594 65,000 65,000
CapitalOutlay - 50,000 75,000
Interfund Charges - 11,313 - '
Total Building Division $ 80 $ 1,360,771 $ 1,325,213
Department total Is correct. Pos3tions were reallocated by dlvEslonS, no fncrease In number of people.
Total is about the same as 2008.
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oept: oss . Communlty Development - Dev. Engineering 2009 Budget Communltv Development
Enaineerinq Dlvlslon
Qevelopment Engineering provides the review and inspection for stormwater, access
management and other public works improvements in development applications and
provide policy recommendations for public works issues.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Facilitated adoption of the Stormwater Manual through Planning Commission and
City Council. .
• Facilitated adoption of Street Standards through Planning Commission and City Council.
Goals for 2009
• Improve coordination with the Building Division on driveway approach plan review and
inspection.
• Cross train within division to increase knowledge base and provide better staff coverage.
• Implement the public education piece by adopting new street standards.
Budqet Summanr
* 2008
* 2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents
Senior Engineer 1.0 1.0 1.0
Engineer 3.0 3.0 1.5
Assistant Engineer 2.0 2.0 1.0
Engineering Technician 2.0 2.0 2.5
Construction Inspector 0.0 0.0 1.0
Office Assistant I 3.0 3.0 1.0
Total FTEs 11.0 11.0 8.00
Budpet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 610,717 $ 1,044,818 $ 661,299
Supplies 8,000 8,000 8,800
Services & Charges 160,000 130,000 155,100
Intergovernmental Payments 60,000 50,000 45,000
Capital Outlay - - -
Interfund Charges - - -
Total Building Division $ 838,717 $ 1,232,818 $ 870,199
' Department total is cArrect. Positions were reallocated by divisions, no increase in number of people.
Tofal is about the same as 2008.
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Dept: 072 Library 20D9 Budge I
072 - Librarv
Library servrces to Valle}r residents are pravided by the Spokane County Library
Disteict (SC LD). An independent special purpose district, its sole pu rpose as
providing library se rvices to t h e u n i n corpo rated cou nty and a#filiated municipalities,
The appropriation reflec#s the amourit due to the Mrary distric# for delinquent
properky taxes in 2005,
Bud et surnma
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actuaf Budget Budget
8udget De#ail ~ -
Salaries, 1+Vages, & Benefits $ - $ - $ -
St,pplies _ _ _
Services & Charges 10,189 20,000 20,000
Capital Outlay - - -
~ Interfund Charges _ - ~ -
Total Librarl' ~ 1 0,l 99 $ 20,000 20,000
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Dept: 076 Parks & Recreation 2009 Budget
076 - Parks 8 Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department is composed of five divisions, the
Administration and Park Maintenance Division, Recreation, Aquatics, Senior Center,
and the CenterPlace Division. The overall goal of the department is to provide quality
recreation programs and acquisition, renovation, development, operation, and
maintenance of parks and recreation facilities,
000 - Parks Administration S Maintenance Dlvision
The Administration Division provides direction and leadership for the Parks and
Recreation Department in implementing the goals and objectives of the City Council
and facilitates the general upkeep of partcs and public areas of the City.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Completed design wortc on Valley Mission Park.
• Applied for recreation and conservation grant for design & development of Greenacres Park.
• Began design process for Childern's Universal Park.
• Celebrated Arbor Day.
• Investigated accreditation through National Recreation and Par1c Assaciation.
Goals for 2009
• Apply for additional state budget appropriation of Green Acres Park development.
• Complete construction oi Children's Universal Park.
• Begin design & construction of Green Acres Park.
• Celebrate Arbor Day.
• Complete renovation of Valley Mission Park.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009 Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents
Parlcs & Recreation Director 1:0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 1_0 1_0
Total FTEs 2.0 2.0 2.0
Budqet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 138,752 $ 186,866 $ 178,212
Supplies 41,550 48,295 54,540
Services & Charges 721,888 683,290 714,181
Intergovernmental Services 9,083 10,000 10,000
Capital Outlay 2,979 _ _
Interfund Charges - 1,084 -
Total Parks Adrninistration $ 914,253 $ 929,535 ~ 956,933 ,
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Fund: 007 General Fund Spokanevalley
Dept: 076 Parks 84 Recreation 2009 Budget
301 - Recreatian Division
The Recreation Division caordinates and facilitates the delivery of recfeatian programs
and servites throughaut the City and the C ity's park sy"stem_
Accornplishments.for 2008
•Coordina#ed iwo sumrner outdoar movie night in Mirabeau Meadows: 7197 and 8114, I
. Offereci adult scrapbooking programs, infant massage classes, mother-daughter ~i
safety classes. Dance Car Dance Camp and Lego camps all as new programs in 2008. '
.Caordinated Splashtacular pool safety day for July 12 at Valley Mission Pool
using Ci#y approved cvntr8ct for all contract program instruc#ors.
. Advertised City of Spvkane outdoar pTOgrams in our Parks & Recreation brochure,
{',oals for 2009
• Revisit the farma# of the S easanal Recf eation Brochure #o see if changes need ta be made_
.Create cansistent guide lines for contract re creation program iWructors,
~ .Go-hos# WA Recreatian and Parks Association Annual C onference in Spokane in Apri1200 9.
. Partner with the 1'M CA to hoEd an end of summer carnival at Nlirabeau Meadows_
. I nvestiga#e offering art pragrams fo r all ages,
Budqet SumTM
2008
2007 Arnended 2009
Ac#ual Budget Budget
Personnel- FTE E uivalen#s
RecTeati0n Goordinator 1,0 1_0 7.0
Budpet Detail.
Salaries, Wages, & Benefi#s $129,378 $ 128,5$1 $ 143,908
Supplies 5,145 9,630 9,940
Services ~ Charges 44,715 73,338 78,339
In#erFund Charges - -
Total Recreation Division S 179,238 $ 211,549 $ 232,187
' Direct casts o# new programs will.be record ed,
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valle .
Dept: 076 Parks 8 Recreation 2009 Budget 302 - AQUatics Div➢sion
The City of Spokane Valley owns three pools: Park Road Pool, Terrace View Pool, and
Valley Mission Pool. Services include open swim, swim lessons, swim team and
facility rentals. In addition, the City leases a portion of Valley Mission Park to Splashdown
Inc. for a water park.
The City currently is contracting with the YMCA for all aquatic activities within the
City. The YMCA provides the lifeguards and maintains the pools during the season.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Implemented cash handling plan.
• Began renovation construction of all three outdoor pQOls. • Hosted a Splashtacular Pools day event at valley Mission pool. •
Goals for 2009
• Complete renovatian/construction of the outdoor pools.
• Grand re-opening celebration.
• Evaluate and survey remodeled pools for enhanced programming opportunities.
Budqet Summary
2008
2007 Amended 2009
. Actual Budget Budget
Budaet Detail
Supplies $ 9,201 $ - $ -
Services & Charges 223,006 351,150 403,616
Intergovernmental Services 429
Capital Outlay - - -
Total Aquatics Division $ 232,635 $ 351,150 $ 403,616
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 076 Parks S Recreation 2009 Budget
304 - Senior Center Division
The City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department assumed operational
control of the Valley Senior Center in 2003.
Accomplishments for 2008
• Extended hours for the Senior Center to include evening and weekend activities.
• Presented seminars on Medicare Supplements and utilized the Wellness Center for flu shots.
. Encouraged retirement communities to become more interactive with the Senior Center.
• Negotiated with the HUB for senior pickleball three times a week.
Goals for 2009
• Enhance evening and weekend activities that will appeal to the 50+ population.
• Focus programming on changing shift in life styles of seniors for future programming.
• Provide programming that encompasses multiple dimensions of health and wellness.
Budaet Summarv
~ 2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE EQUivalents
Senior Center Supervisor 1.0 1.0 1.0
Budqet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 58,135 $ 71,010 $ 70,989
Supplies 1,163 6,650 6,650
Services & Charges 5,375 13,295 16,555
Interfund Charges - - -
Total Senior Center Division $ 64,673 $ 90,955 $ 94,194
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Fund: 001 General Fund Spokano Valley ' Dept: 076 Parks 8 Recreation 2069 Budget
305 - CenterPlace Dlvision
Construction of Mirabeau Point CenterPlace began in late 2003, and was completed
mid-year 2005. The project represents the culmination of eight years of planning
and fundraising by Mirabeau Point Inc. and the joint involvement of the City and
Spokane County. The approximately 54,000 square foot faality houses the City of
Spokane Valley Senior Center, a great room (banquet facility), numerous meeting
rooms, multi-purpose rooms, and a high tech lecture hall. The facility aombines with
Mirabeau Meadows Parks and Mirabeau Springs to form a regional focal point for
Northeast Washington and Northern Idaho.
Accomplishments for 2008
• The marketing plan was implemented. Advertising was done along with creating corporate
and hotel partner brochures were created and mailed.
• The website was updated so that it was more user fiendly and professional.
• The janitorial senrices were contracted to ISS facility services.
• Provided additional training for seasonal staff to improve customer service.
Goal for 2009
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• Research and install electronic marquees for the lobby to display events, CCS classes, _
senior center activities, and to market CenterPlace.
• Continue implementation of Business Plan.
• Contract the food senrices to one caterer so that we have the capability of better
service corporate customers.
Budqet Summary
2008
2007 Amendsd 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Eauivalents
Customer RelationsJFacilities Coordinator 1.0 1.0 1.0
Administrative Assistant 1.0 2.0 2.0
Custodian 0.0 2.0 2.0
Maintenance Worker 1_0 2_0 20
Total FTEs 3.0 7.0 7.0
Budaet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $199,962 $ 438,936 $ 355,641
Supplies 69,426 50,795 76,293
Services & Charges 251,827 249,500 303,176
CapitalOuUay (640) 5,000 66,000
Interfund Charges 106 317,000 324,000
Total CenterPlace Division $ 52~0,682 $ 1,061,231 $ 1,125,110 ,60
Fund: 001 Goneral Fund Spokana Valloy
Depk 090 General Government 2009 Budget
090 - General Governmont
The General Govemment Department comprises acNvitEes thst encompass services
to multiple departments. Included in this dopartment are the oasts of City Hall end
related utfUHes, management information servfces, (nsurance costs, miscellaneous
city intergovemmental oosts and capital cqu(pment costs that benefit more than
ane deparment, and outside agency fundirvg. Outside agencEes pmvide needed public
servioes on behalf af the Ciiy. The outsWe agencies must pravide an annual report of how
the money was spent.
Budaet Suimmary
2008
2007 Amendod 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Buduet Detail
Genera! Cityv.dde Costs
Accaunting 8 Audft Ssrvioes S 94,183 S 145.000 $ 130,000
Advertising 90,061 47,000 50,000
Business Registratlons 484 8,000 8,000
Copier 17,556 25,000 27,000
Election Costs 73,592 110,000 118,000
Employee Recagn[tfon Safery 8 Bicycle Ssfety 6,172 9,000 10,000
Equfinent Repait 8 PAaintenance 16
Filing 8 Recording Fees 33 - -
Gas, Oil, 8 Tlres 1,296 - -
IT Support - Network 89,655 95,000 102,000
Office SuppHes 1,902 - -
Office and Opera#ing Supplies 11,953 10,000 11,000
~ Printing and Binding 4,708 5,000 5,000
Registratlons 375 - -
Small Tools end Niinor Equipmsnt 39,756 12,000 38,000
Software Licenses and Maintenance 64,744 44,000 47,000
Student Advisory Councfl - 1,000 1,000
Telephone!DSL Charges 28,300 26,000 28,000
Veh(cle Replacement Cost 18,171 25,000 -
Web Site Servioes 1,840 6,000 20,000
Othor Govemmental ServEces 349 - -
Miscellaneaus 5,377 27,000 29,000
lnterfund
Interfund Loan Interest - .
Interfund Risk hAanagement Payment 176,903 202,1O0 230,000
Interfund Loan to Street Fund (winter weather reserve) - - 540,000
Fscififies .
Faality Repairs 8 hAaintenanoe 4,382 5,000 5,000
Computer Sofhvare/Hardware 8,624 115,000 123,000
Oifilce Furniture & Equlpment 27,044 19,888 • -
Trans(er to Capital Fund 410,000 20,000 70,000
Building Consuitant - 75,000 -
City Hall Leasing Costs:
City Hall Rent 366,745 440,000 450,000
Leasehold Improvements 13,714 25,0O0 -
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Fund: 001 General FUnd Spakano Valloy Dopt o9o Gcnoral Government 2009 Budgct
Budaet Summarv - continued
Outside Services
AlooholTreatment 20,465 20,000 21,000
Big BrathersJBig Sisters Inland NW 5,924 - -
City Economic Development 3,150 10,000 10,000
Community Survey - 20,000 -
Impact Fee Study - - 50,000
Interfund Gspkal Projects - 50,000 -
Memberships - SRTC 34,300 40,000 43,000
Professional Services - Lobbyist 27,308 - -
Records Potanagement - 500,000 440,000
Requests from Outside Agencies-Economic Development 85,000 106,000 115,000
Requests from Outside Agencies-Social Serv(tes 42,500 45,000 41,000
Ske Selector for Economic Development 20,306 - -
Spokane County Alr Pollution Authority 116,187 120,000 124,000
Voter Registrations 60,585 85,000 91,000
Conlingency & Ressrves
Reserve for Revenue Adjustments - 425,000 270,000
Transfer to Civic Building Reserve Fund 3,779,aoo - -
Transfer to Civic Facilities RepJacement 397,000 - -
Transfer to Service Level Reserve Fund 361,000 - -
Estimated Ending Fund Balance - - 13,224,561
Operating Transfer - Capital Projects - - 53,000
Operating Loan- Street Fund 900,000 - 1,175,000
Contingency - 500,000 500,000
$ 7.433,223 $ 3,417,988 S 18.119,561
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Fund: 101 Street Fund Spokane valloy
Dapt: 042 2009 Budget
101 - Street Fund
The Street Operating Program is established to provide efficient and safe movement
of both motorized and non-motorized vehicles, as well as pedestrians within the limits
of the City, and coordinate convenient interconnect to the regional transportation
system.
The transportation nehvorks, under this program, are designed, constructed, and
maintained to improve the quality of life while providing the effcient movement of
commerce.
Accomplishments for 2008
. Updated the 2007 Street Master Plan.
• Optimized traffic signais on selected comdors.
. Implemented the new Public Works Safety Program.
. Ongoing development of a long range plan for managing street maintenance,
street sweeping and landscaping services.
• Applied for grants and worked with various schools to install flashing beacons at crossvralks.
. Managed street contracts totaling $3.1 million.
• Locate facility for storage of material and equipment for street maintenance.
Goals for 2009
~ • Update the 2008 Street Master Plan.
' • Optimize traffic signals on selected corridors .
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• Apply for grants and wark with various schools to install flashing beaoons at crosswalks.
• Renew Contracts wiih private contractors for street maintenance services.
• Cons'rder transition from Spokane County to private contractors for snaw removal.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Equivalents
Senior Engineer - Traffic 1.0 1.0 1.0
Public Works Superintendent 1.0 1.0 1.0
Maintenance/Construclion Inspector 1.0 1.0 1.0
Assistant Engineer - TraffiGPlanning 0.0 1.0 2.0
Senior Engineer (Planning/Grants) 0_4 0_4 010 Total F7Es 3.4 4.4 5.0
Budget Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 237,889 S 373,792 S 413,113
Supplies 44,988 61,400 52,784
Services & Charges 2,110,401 2,299,339 1,880,383
Capital0utlay 25,650 13,888 40,000
Intergovernmental Payments 1,776,669 1,432,466 1,734,316
Interfund Charges and End Fund Bal 59,300 61,419 4,076,404
Total Street Fund $ 4,254,896 $ 4,242,344 81197,000
Ending fund balance was edded to tnis page.
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Ful1d: 1G2 Arteria! Street Fund 5pokane Vafley
Dept: 041 2009 Budget
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102 -Arterial Stree# Fund
The Arterial S#reet Fund accounts for the receip# and expencfi#ure of the State-Levied
M otor Vehicle Fue! Tax dkstributed ta the C i#y in accardance with State F2CW 82 _3 6_020.
These revenues will be transferred to the Street Capital Projects Fund for the canstruction.
Budget Summary
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Transfer to Street Capital Projects ~ - $ - $ -
Transfer to Capital Grants Fund 230,019 - -
Improvernents to Arterials - 850,OO0 5M,000
Total Arterral Street FLind ~ 230,019 $ 850,000 591,000
Fund: 703 Trails Paths Fund Sp~kar~e Valley
Dept: 103 2009 Budget
1 03 - Trails & Paths Ftind
The Trails & Paths Fund accountS for the receipt and expenditure of the State-Levied
Motor llehicle Fuel Tax distributed to the C ity in accordance with S tate RCW 47.30_05 Q.
These revenues originate from .42% af Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax a#tributable to Street
Maintenance. These funds are restricted for constructing new trails and
paths thfoughaut the City_ Expenditures af $43,000 are buclgeted for #his fund in 2009_
$43,000
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Fund: 105 HoteUMotel Fund -
Spokane Valley
Dept: 105 2009 Budge
105 - Hotel/Motel Fund
The HotelJMotel Fund accounts for the receipt and expenditure of a special excise tax of
two percent on the sale or charge made for the furnishing of lodging under RCW 82.08.
These funds will be used solely for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of tourist
promotion, acquisition or operation of tourism-related facilities, and mariceting of special
events and festivals designed to attract tourists.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budqet Detail
Tourism Promotion - $ 483,506 $ 578,000 $ 510,000
Interfund Transfers - 90,000 90,000
Total Hotel/Motel Fund $ 483,506 $ 668,000 $ 600,000
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Fund: 120 CenterPiace Operating Reserve Fund Spokane Valley ~
Dept: 120 2009 Budge
120 - CenterPlace Operatinq Reserve Fund
The CenterPlace Operating Reserve Fund was established to provide an emergency
revenue source for the recently completed facility.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budpet Detail
Reserve for CenterPlace Operations $ - $ 335,000 $ 340,000
Fund: 121 Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund Spokane Valley Dept: 121 2009 Budget
121 - Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund
The Service Level Stabilization Reserve Fund was established to provide an emergency
revenue source to maintain service levels in the event of a downturn in the local economy.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amentled 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budaet Detail
Reserve For Service Level Stabilization $ - $ 5,400,000 $ 5,400,000
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Fund: 1 zz Winter Weather Resenre Fund spokane variey
Dept; 922 200 Budge
122 -iNinter Wea#her Reserve Fund
The 1Ninter VVeatfner Reserve Fund was established to provide emergency services
during an unusually harsfn winter. Loan from General Fund, repaid fram Street Fund,
Budget Summarv
2008
-2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Bud et De#ail `
Reserve for VVinter Weather . $ $ 560,000 . $ 500,0.00
Fund; 123 C9vic Facility Replacement Fund Spnkane Valley
~ oept: 922 2049 Budge
123 -Civic Facili Re lacement Fund
7his fund was created to collect dollars for the eventual replacement of GenterPla,ce and
the Police Precinct Building on E, Sprague. I
Bud et Surrtrrta
' 2008
2087 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Bud et Detail Fteserve for Facility Replacement ~ - $ 397,000. $ 767,000
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Fund: 204 Limited Tax General Obligation - Debt Service Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 204 2009 Budget
204 - Limited Tax General Obliqation - Debt Service Fund
The LTGO - Debt Service Fund collects and distributes monies received and paid for
long-term debt obligations. Revenue to this fund consists of money received from the
Public Facility District and City revenue, which will be used to pay annual debt obligations
on outstanding bonds.
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budqet Detail
Debt Service on Mirabeau Bonds $ 409,545 $ 414,000 $ 450,000
Debt Service on Street Bonds 186,490 186,000 200,000
Total Debt Service Fund $ 596,035 $ 600,000 $ 650,000
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Fund: 301f302 Capital Projects 8 Special Capital ProJects Funds Spoknne Valloy
i21009 Budget
301002 - Capital Prolects & Spccial Capital Proiects Funds
Thess funds acr,ouni for the collection and expenditure oi the real estate excise tax levied
on all sales of real estate. The tax is levied in tvro phases of a quarter of a percent each.
The first quarter percen[ af the real estate oxclse tax (REkT 1) must be spent on capital
improvemerrts identified in a capital impravements plan. This REET 1 tsx is aocounted for
in the Capital Projects Fund 301.
The seoond quarter percent (REET 2) may onty be levied by cities Ihat are planntng under
the Grrnwth h4anagement Act. These funds must be used for a cap(tal project.
The REET 2 tax is accounted for in the Special Capital ProJeds Fund 302.
Revenues accumulated in these funds will be used as makching funds for aonstruction
projacts and will be transferred to other Capital Project Funds.
Budget Summarv
2008 '
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget 8udget
301 - Capital Proiects Fund
S - $ - $ -
Transfer to Capital Grants Projects (303) 462,511 3,900,000 3,956,000 " LINKED TO 2009 CapExp
Transfer to aebt Sarvice (204) 93,245 93,000 105,000
Transfer to Parks (309) - 404,000 600,000
Transfer to Capital Grants (307) - - 475,000
Transfer to Barker Bridge Fund (308) - 812,000
Total Capital Pro}ects Fund 555 756 $ 4,3 3.6011 S 5,94~8,Oa0
~ 302 - Special Cpokal Proiects Fund
Transfer to Capital Grants Fund (307) - 4,027,000 -
Transfer to Barker BridgO Fund - 300,000 -
Transler ro Street Capital ProJects (303) - - 2,875,000 Transfer to Debt Service (204) 93,245 93,000 105,000
Total Special Capital Projects Fund S~ $ 4,4 S 2.9
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Fund= 303 Street Capital ProjeCtS FUnd Spokane Va]ley
2009 Budge#
303 - Street.Capital Projects Fund
The Skreet Capital Rrajec#s Fund accounts for monies used to finance the 6-year
Tra nsportation Improvement Ple n, Revenues are tra nsfers from the Cap ital Projects Fund,
Special Capikal Projects Fund, arid the Starmwaker Fund.
Exp enditures a re often for matching funds for Transportation Irnprovemer7# Board and
other gr8nts_
Budqet SulrirriarV
2008
Amended 2009
2007 Actual Buclget Budget
Rudqet Detail
Road Design 9 Cons#ruct+on Projects ,
PinesfMansfield, Wilbur Rd, tb Pines ~ 466,913 S 4,091,193 $ 3,368,00
16th Avenue - Projeck 2 - 1 D,000 - .
Park Road - Project 2 - 5,000 $ 352,0(10
Evergreen Road 99,980 - -
Broadway Avenue Safety Projer-# Pines- Park - - $ 933,000
WSE)OT Urban Rarnp Projects - - $ 300,000
Appleway- Universi#y- Evergreen - - $ 937,000
Evergreenl.5prague lnlersection PCC - - S 1 ,933,000 ,
PinesfSprague In#erseG#ion PCC - - S 742,000 ~
fniiian8J3ulliV2n In#er5eCto4r1 PCC - - ~ 1,342,000 .
Sprague ResurfacinglUniversity - Evergreen - - $ 2,856,000
SullivanJSpregue PrC - - $ 861,001)
Broadway - Fancher - - $ 608,000 ,4oad Preservation Projects - - -
O#hef Preservatian Projects 3,248 2,677,$30 $ 1,293,000
EucrIdAvenue Rehab- SulUvan Rd ka Flora Rd
0 iSllmarr-nlim Rd Rel1a b - 16#11 Awe to Gity Limi#s
32nd Awe Ftehab - Uniwersity Rd ta Pines Rd
Contingency - 500,000 $ 5QD,oDO
Road Paveback (Septic Ekmina€ion)
Broadway Ave. - Repaving aE Lowes 78,064 - -
Ver'adale Heigh#s 99,872 - -
Vera Terrace 109,651 - -
Electric Rallraad 32 - -
P8rk5 Road 2,633 - -
GrandviewAcres 80,180 50,D06 -
24th Avenue - Sullivan ko 22nd 11,474 -
Trentwood 78,225 20,000 -
Misc, Raad Paveback Projec#s - - ~ 1,500,001)
Cl8ment, Rockford Acres. ►falfey VEow. and Wesk Pondvrosa
I Total Street Gepit~i l Projects Fund $ 7,034,475 $ 7,354,023 $ 16,7~~,Q00
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Fund: 304 Mirabeau Point Capital Project Fund Spokane Valley
- - "Dept: 304 2009 Budget
304 - Mirabeau Point Capital Proiect Fund
Mirabeau,Point is a multi-use regional project located at 2426 Discovery Place which
will be operated by the City. The bond sale proceeds were spent in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
CenterPlace provides space for a Conference Center Wing, Senior Center Wing and
a Great Room Wing. The portion of CenterPlace used for the Conference Center
Wing and Great Room Wing is being developed as a"regional facility" as defined
in RCW 36.100 and 35.57.020.
Budpet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Transfer to Civic Facility Replacement Fund $ - $ - $ 370,000
Reserve for Replacement $ - $ - $ _
Construction in Progress 36,933 454,000 -
~ Total Mirabeau Point Project Fund $ 36,933 $ 454,000 $ 370,000
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Fund: 306 CD Block Grant Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 306 2009 Budget
306 - CD Block Grant Fund
Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budqet Detail
Transfer to Street Capital Projects (303) $ - $ 245,000 S 300,000
Transfer to Capital Grant Fund - - -
i-1 Total CD Block Grant Fund $ - $ 245,000 $ 300,000
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Fund: 307 CapiWl Grants Fund SpokaneValley Dopt: 307 2009 Budget
307 - Caoltal Grants Fund
Tho CapHal Grants Fund aocounts for capital improvement prajects funded partiaJly by
grent proceeds from othQr govemmental agenaes, such as TI9, STA, SYP, end CDBG.
Revenues to this turvd are from grant proceeds and UansEers trom other special revenue
funds.
Budget Summarv
2008
20U7 Amanded 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
44th Ave Pathway: Woodruff Rd. to Sands Rd. 8,140 30,000 328,000
8th Avenue - Farc Road to Universiry Road - - -
81h Avenue - Havana to Park Road - - -
Applevray Blvd - 7schlAey Road to Hodges 157,715 5,540,000 -
ApptevraylSpragueldishman fTS 190-Dishman-066 124,004
Argonne Road Overisy - Indiana to Montgomery 58,881 - -
Barker Road - Baone to Spokane River $ 76,820 - -
Broadway Ave. Rehab - Bates to SuUivan 27,811 - -
Broadway Ave. Rehab - Fancher-Thairman-066 - - -
Broadway Avenue Inlay: I-90 EB Ramps to Park Rd. - 741,000 -
BroadwayFancherPCC-067 1,194 - 761,000
Broadvray - Moore to Flora - 400,000 60,000
Contingency - - 300,000
Dislunan Mica Rehab - 1st Ave to Sprague - 500,000 -
hAontgomery AvEnve Inlay 2: Argonne to Universify - - -
Park Raad - Bridging the Valley
Park Road - Project 2: BraAdway to Indiana - - -
Park Raad - Project 3: Sprague fo BroadvrAy - - -
. Signal Controller Upgredos - - Sullivan Rflad PCC: PAission to I-90 EB Ramps 49,292 - -
Sullivan Raad West Bridge -@ Spokane River - - -
7ransfer to the Street Bond Fund - - -
Universiry Road Inlay 1: Dishmen-D.1ica to 15th Ave. - - -
University Road Inlay 2: 15th Avenue to 41h Avenue - - -
Valley Corcidor Project-Environmental Study 71,261 - -
Valley Corridor, Project 02 - 100,000
Toial Capltsl Gr3nts Fund $ 451,113 $ 7,271,000 $ 1,573,000
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Depe 306 2009 Budget
308 - Barker Bridae - Federal Grent Fpod
The Barker Bridge - Federal Grant Fund was cxeated to accaunt far the revenues and
expendilures assaciated vrith the Barker Road Bridgo Replacement Projea. This project
is fully funded by BRAC grant proceeds and w(II oost approximately $8,000,000 over the
course of Ihe next few years.
Budaot Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budget Detail
Barker Road Bridge ReconsVuction 355 428 $ 5,862,800 S 5,977,00~~
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Fund: 309 Parks Capital Projects Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 309 2009 Budget
309 - Parks Capital Proiects Fund
The Parks Capital Projects Fund is an allocated reserve of monies specifically designated
for the Parks and Recreation Capital improvements.
Budqet Summarv
2008
Amended 2009
2007 Actual Budget Budget
Budpet Detail
Swimming Pools 147,371 1,866,475 $ 555,000
Various Improvements 142,371 1,111,525 115,000
Greenacres 571,944 57,000 200,000
Valley Mission Park - 225,000 150,000
University Park - 1,000,000 200,000
Total Parks Capital Project Fund $ 861,686 $ 4,260,000 $ 1,220,000
Fund: 310 Civic Facilities Capital Projects Fund spokane valley
Dept: 310 2009 Budget
310 -Civic Facilities Capital Projects Fund
The Civic Buildings Capital Projects Fund is an allocated reserve of monies specifically
designated for future construction of Civic Facilities.
Budqet Summarv
2008
Amended 2009
2007 Actual Budget Budget
Total Civic Buildings Capital Fund $ 873,477 $ 5,085,000 $ 5,800,000
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Fund: 402 Stormwater Management Fund Spokane Valley
Oept: 402 2009 Budgat 402 - Stormwater Management Fund
The Stormwater Management fund accounts for receipt and expenditure of the Stormvrater
fee. This fee is levied on an annual basis based upon a number of equivalent residential
units attached 4o the parcel.
The expenditures are used for stormwater construction and management through both
the Street Department and Spokane County. •
Accomplishments for 2008
• Implemented the Regional Stormwater Manual.
• Developed a six-year Stormwater Plan for compliance with Underground Injection Control Programs.
. Managed storinwater totaling $765,000.
• Completed stormwater tax rolls.
Goals for 2009
• Continue work on the (NPDES) Phase II Stormwater Permit (completion in 2012).
• Continue work on the DOE Underground Injection Gontrol Program (completion in 2013),
Develop long range Stormwater Plan in c)onjunction with completion of above programs.
• Construct a treafinent facility for the discharging of vactoring liquids.
• Renew contracts with prnrate contractors for stormwater maintenance services.
• Complete stormwater assessment rolls.
Budqet Summarv
2008
Amended 2009
2007 Actual Budget Budget
Personnel - FTE Epuivalents
Engineer 1.0 1.0 1.0
Engineering Technician 1.0 1.0 1.0
Assistant Engineer 0.0 1.0 1.0
Maintenance/Construction Inspector 1.0 1_0 1_0
Total FTEs 3.0 4.0 4.0
Budqet Detail
Salaries, Wages, & Benefits $ 204,193 $ 347,079 $ 360,317
Supplies 11,950 24,380 25,980
Services & Charges 702,881 980,962 1,040,259
Intergovemmental Payments 47,939 44,000 46,640
CapitalOutlays 376,118 370,825 393,075
Interfund Transfers & Ending Balance - 216,698 1,573,729
Total Stormwater Fund $ 1,343,081 $ 1,983,944 $ 3,440,000
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; Fund: 501 Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund Spokano Valley
Dept: 501 2009 Budget
501 - EQUipment Rental & Replacement Fund
The Equipment Rental & Replacement Fund (ERBR) accounts for the cost of maintaining
and replacing City vehicles and equipment for all City depanments. The ER&R fund is an
Internal Service fund.
The fund accumulates the resources for vehicle and equipment replacements in the fund.
The funds or departments using the vehicle or equipment pay the scheduled
replacement fee.
Replacement funds are being collected on the telephone system, computer network
system, desktop computers, and vehicles. Maintenance and service charges for cflpiers,
telephones, and the internet are also charged to funds through this department.
The fund also finances and administers a fleet of pool cars for use by City departments.
Accomplishments for 2008
Goals for 2009
• Combine this fund in the General Fund with funding intact.
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Budqet Summarv .
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Bud et Detail
Supplies $ 4,878 $ - $ -
Services & Charges 239 - -
CapitalOutlay - 780,000 780,000
Total ER&R Fund $ 5,117 $780,000 $ 780,000
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Fund: 502 Risk Management Fund Spokane Valley
Dept: 502 2008 Budget
502 - R1sk ManaQement Fund
The City of Spokane Valley Risk Management Fund is established to account for
insurance.costs, claims settlement and administration of a Risk Management Safety
Program.
This fund also accounts for the funding of unemployment claims through the
State of Washington.
Accomplishment for 2008 • Continued to administer and refine the risk management internal service fund
accounting system. ' Budqet Summarv
2008
2007 Amended 2009
Actual Budget Budget
Budqet Detail
Services & Charges $ 181,225 $ 217,100 $ 230,000
Total Risk Management Fund $ 181,225 $ 217,100 $ 230,000 76
City of Spokane Valley
General Fund
Capltal Expenditures for 2009
Department Capital Outlay Description Total
059 Building Voice Activated Inspection System 75,000
090 General Govemment Computer HardwareJSoftware 123,000
Office Furniture & Equipment 27,000
076 Centerplace Presentation System - Great Room 30,000
Electric Marqees 5,000
Sound System 15,000
Replace Carpet 16,000
101 Street 1 Ton truck with dump 40,000
Total Capital Expenditures $ 331,000
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CiEy ot Spokane Valley
2009 Budgeted Positlon
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Title UnRllod
ACCO U NTANTBU DGET ANALYST 3_0
P,CCOUNTING A7ANAGER 1.0
ACCOUiJTING TEGHNICIAN 1.0
A(}?A INISTRATNE AMALYST 1.0
ADMIAIISTRATIVEASSISTAPdT 3_0 2.0 1,0 0.0 2.0 1.0
ASSISTANT ENGINEER 1.0
ASSlSTANT PLAPdkER
ASSOCIATE PLANNER - CURREfdT
ASSOCIATE PIANN=R - LOAIGTERM
BUILDING IMSPECTOR I
BUILDING INSPECTOR II
BUILOIfdG OFFICIAL
CITY ATTORNEY 1 _0
CITY CLERK 1.0
CITY MIANAGER 1,0
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
COASASUNITY DEVElOPA9ENT DIRECTOR 1.0
CONS7RUCTIONINSPECTOR yo
CUSTODIAN
CUSTOMER RELA'i'IOfdSFi-ACIUTIES COORDINATOR
DEPUTY CITY ATTORIdEY 1,0
oEPUTY cITY CI.ERK 1,0
OEPUTY CITY MFNAGER 1.0
ENGINEER
0.0
ENGINEERInG TECHNICIAN I 1.0
ENGINEERING TECMNIC1A.N II 20 FINANCE DIRECTOR 1.0
GISlDATA6ASE ADPAIfdIS7RATOR 1,0
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MUTAAN RESOURCE A4AMGER 1.0
MUAAAM RESOURCE TECHNtCIAM ti p
IT SPECIALIST 2.0
MAINTENAMCE WORKER
NIAIPITENANCE/COidSf#2UCTION INSPECTOR 0.0
OFFICE ASSISTANT 1 1.0 1.0
OFFICE P.SSISTANT II 1.0
PARKS B RECREATION DIRECTOR
PERMIT SPECIAUST
PLANNING MANAGER
PLANNING 7ECHNICIAN
PLANS EXAMINER
PUBUC INFORPAATIOM OFFICER 1.0
PUBIIC WORKS DIR=CTOR 1.0
PU6LIC WORKS SUFERINTENDENT
RECREATION COORDINATOR SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST 1.0
SEMIOR CENTER SPECIAIIST
SENIOR EhGINEER 1.0
SENIOR EkGINEER - Tre.tflc~ CIP Pmnnirt;rGrarr„lProj IAgmt 2.0
SENIOR PERMIT SPECIALIST
SENIOR PLANNER
SENIOR PLANS EXA►AINER
Totals 8_0 8.0 10.0 2.0 11.0 3.0
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Capital ProJocts for 2009
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Stormwator Arteriat 301 Roal Estate Rrsal Estate Transportation
~artmcm _ Capital Outley DescrSpNon Total Fund Struet Fund Exciae Tax 1 Enciso Tax 2 Program
303 Sbeet Capital Fund
$oad Desian 8 Construc4ion ProlrrL
Broadway Avenue SatetyProject PinS S 933,000 S - S - g 187,a00 $ - 5
Pines ! Pdanstieid -005 3,388,000 - 85,000 174,000 -
AppOeviay-Univers(!y-Evergreen-023 937,000 - 121,000 - - 818,000
4lUSD0T- Ur6an Ramp Rrojocts 300,000 - - 300,000 - -
EvergreeNSprague Intersectian PCC 1,133,000 - 233,000
PineslSprague InEerseUionPCC 742,000 - 152,000 _
IndanalSullivan IntBrsection PCC 1,342,000 - - 275,000
Spregus ResurfacingNnlversity - Evf 2,L56,000 - - 2,E56,000
Park Road - Project 2• Broadway - Irn 352,000 - - 48.000
- 3oc,0pp
SulfNart/Sprague PCC 861,000 - • 116,000 - 745,000
A9isc. Road Preservation ProJects 1,293,000 - - - 1,293,000 -
Confin9ancY 500,000 - - - 500,000 .
Road Pavebadc (Seqtic Tenk EFimimtinn pmqram)
STEP Pavebatk (s) 1,500,000 200,000 -
B_oad Preservetion Prof~s - 1,OOQ,000 -
Broadaray Ave, Rehab-Fancher-Their 608,000 - _ _ 82,000 526,000
303 Strcot Capital Fund Subtotal 16,725,000 200,000 591,000 3,956,00,0 2,875,000 2,391,000
307 Gapital Grants Fund
Raod aasiun & ConstrucUon ProEeds
Appleway/SpragueJDishman ITS 190- 124,000 - - 17,000
44th Ave Pathway: sands•woodruH-[ 328,000 • - 44,000 - yga,ppt
Braadway Ave, A9mrr Flom-088 fi~,000 - - 12,000 -
cerry torward BroadHrey, ! Fancfier PCC-067 761,000 - - 162,0O0
CoailonBerbcY 300,000 - - 300,OQ0 _ . •
307 Capital G►ants Fund Subtotal 1,573,000 - - 475,000 - 284,000
308 Bnrkcr Bddgo - fed C,r+att Fund
BarkerRondBrEdgeRecanstrucEion 5,977,000 - - 812,000 - -
999 Parks Capital Projacts
Swimming Pods 355.000 - • 200,D00
Other Park Improvements 115,000
Greenacres 2`06,a00 - - 200,0OQ
Ursiversal 200,000 - - 200,000
ValEey 0.9ission Perk 150,000 -
307 Capital Grants Fund Subtotal 1,220,000 - - 600,0U0 - .
200 pobi 9ervice
Serv508 210•OOD - - 105,000 105,000 •
310 CWic Building Capital ProJmcta
F3cilities 5,800,01>0 - - _ _ .
Total Capital Expondltures S 31,506,000 S 200 000 S 591,001) S 5,948,000 $ 2 9E0,000 S 678 000
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City of Spokane Valtey
F7E Count by Year
2009 Budgot
' 2008 2009 Budget 2009 Budget ,
Authorized Changes to Proposed Intorns
Department FTEs FTEs FTEs for 2009
Executive & Legislative Suppart
City Manager 5.0 - 5.0 1.5
Legal 3.0 - 3.0 3.0
Operations 8 Administrative Services: _
Deputy City Manager 8.0 - 8.0 -
Finance 9.0 1.0 10.0 1.0
Human Resouroes 2.0 - 2.0 -
Public Works 11.0 - 11.0 -
Planning & Community Development 34.75 - 34.8 -
Parks & Recreation:
Parks Admin 2.0 - 2_0 -
Recreafion 1.0 - 1.0 -
SBnior Genter 1.0 - 1.0 1.0
CenterPlaoo 7.0 - 7.0 -
Street Fund 4.4 0.6 5.0 -
Stormwater Fund 4.0 - 4.0 2.0
TOTAL 92.15 1.60 93.75 8.50
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Appendix A
EMPLOYEE POSITION CLASSIFICATION
MONTHLY SALARY SCHEDULE
2009 Salary Schedule
Effective 11112009
Position Titte Grade 2009 Ran e
Ci Mana er Unclassified
De u Ci Mana er 21-22 S 8 013 - S11,415
Ci Attome 21 $8 013 -$10,274
Communi Develo ment Director 21 8,013 - 10,274
Finanoe Director 21 8,013 - 10,274
Public Works Director 21 8 013 - 10,274
Parks and Recreation Director 19 6,491 - 8,322
Fluma f2eso N1a"na eV. 1! VW18*1 W.5,1842,?~;7"489~
Plannin Mana er 18 5,842 - 7,489
Buildin Official 18 5,842 - 7,489
Senior En ineer - Ca ital Pro'ects Develo ment 18 5,842 - 7,489
De u Ci Attorne 18 5,842 - 7,489
Senior En ineer - Traffic CIP Plannin /Grants 17 5,258 - 6,741
Accountin Mana er 17 5,258 - 6,741
Ci Clerk 16 4,732 - 6,066
En ineer 16 4.732 - 6,066
Senior Plans Examiner 16 4.732 - 6,066
Public Works Su erintendent 16 4 732 - 6,066
Senior Administrative Anal st 16 . 4 732 - 6,066
Senior Planner . 16 _ 4 732 - 6,066
Associate Planner 15 4,259 - 5,460
_ CeriterP,lace?Coor-dinator'*Atg~V _ VW151* Ws4;259W-,KT*W,5;46fl'
Assistant En ineer 15 4,259 - 5,460
IT S ecialist 15 4 259 - 5,460
En ineerin Technician II 15 4 259 - 5,460
Human Resource Anal st 14 3,833 - 4,914
AccountanUBud et Anal st 14 3.833 - 4,914
Administrative Anal st 14 3,833 - 4,914
Assistant Planner 14 3 833 - 4,914
Buildin Ins ector II 14 3,833 - 4,914
Plans Examiner 14 3,833 - 4,914
Public Information Officer 14 3,833 - 4,914
En ineerin Technician I 14 3.833 - 4,914
Senior Permit S ecialist 14 3,833 - 4,914
PAaintenancelConstruction Ins ector 13-14 3,4~0 - 4,914
Recreation Coordinatar 13-14 3,450 - 4,914
C~slome ;Re"Iatlons/Facilitfes~Coordin"aio~~0.~~` nt~„13M -PA3'450kt.4-0m*4 422`
Code Enforcement Officer 13 3.450 - 4,422
Buildin Ins ector I 13 3.450 - 4,422
Plannin Technician 13 3,450 - 4,422
De u Cit Clerk 12-13 3,106 - 4,422
Senior Center S ecialist 12-13 3 106 - 4,422
Human Resources Technician 12-13 3.106 - 4,422
Administrative Assistant 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
Permit S ecialist , 11-12 2,794 - 3,980
Accountin Technician 11-12 2 794 - 3,980
PAaintenance Wortcer 11-72 2,794 - 3,980
Office Assistant II 10-11 2 515 - 3,582
Custodian 10 2,515 - 3,224
' Office Assistant I 9-10 2,264 - 3 224
' 'GIS/Database Administrator Pendin Pendin
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Appendix B
OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE
Tota I
Year Principal Interest Requirements
2009 205,000 401,173 606,173
2010-2014 1,200,000 1,885,112 3,085,112
2015=2019 1,655,000 1,612,068 3,267,068
2020-2024 2,480,000 1,135,250 3,615,250
2025-2029 2,090,000 519,250 2,609,250
2030-2033 940,000 112,500 1,052,500.
$ 8,760,000 $ 6,072,225 $ 14,832,225
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/ City of ,Valley
Patultiyear Financial Plan-General Fund - Problom Staiement # 1
8-4-08
. 2008 2009 2010 2011 . 2012 2013. 2014
Estimato Estimate Estimatc Estimate Estimate Estimato EStimato
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax $ 19,380,000 x$ 19,380,000 $ 18,500,000 $ 18,870,000 $ 19,247,400 $ 19,632,348 $ 20,024,995
PropoRy 7ax $ 10,Q00,000 $ 10,675,000 $ 10,881,750 $ 11,090,568 S 11,301,474 $ 15,514,489 $ 11,527,503
Gambling Tax $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 S 525,000 S 525,000 $ 525,000
Franchise Fees/Bus. Reg. $ 955,000 $ 964,550 $ 974,196 $ 983,938 $ 993,777 S 1,003,715 $ 1,013,752
State Shared Revenues S 1,222,000 $ 1,252,550 $ 1,283,864 S 1,315,961 $ 1,348,860 S 1,382,582 $ 1,417,147
Service Fees S 1,950,000 $ 1,965,000 $ 1,950,000 S 1,965,000 $ 1,965,000 $ 1,900,000 S 1,800,aU0
Fines & Forfeitures S 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,0D0 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,004
Recreation Program Fees S 507,000 $ 512,070 $ 517,191 $ 522,363 $ 527,586 $ 532,862 $ 538,191
Interfund Transfers s 165,000 g 174,900 $ 185,394 $ 196,518 $ 208,309 $ 220,807 $ 234,056
Investment Int. & N1isc. $ 414,100 S 418,241 S 422,423 $ 426,647 $ 430,913 $ 435,222 $ 439,574
Carryover from prior yr $ 13,523,612 $ 12.166,644 S 13,247,561 $ 12,429,028 $ 10,474,185 $ 5,918,791 $ (1,430,194)
Total Gener3l Fund $ 49,941,712 $ 49,333,955 $ 49,787,379 $ 49,625,023 $ 48,322,504 $ 44,365,816 5 37,490,023
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative $ 319,991 $ 330,900 $ 357,372 S 385,982 $ 416,839 $ 454,186 $ 450,166
Executtve & legislative $ 997,076 $ 1,033,321 $ 1,115,967 S 1,205,266 $ 1,301,687 $ 1,405,822 $ 1,405,822
Public Safety S 19,297,300 $ 20,941,084 $ 22,508,371 $ 24,309,040 $ 26,253,764 $ 28,354,065 $ 28,354,065
Deputy City Manager S 627,178 $ 661,420 $ 714,334 $ 771,480 $ 833,199 $ 899,855 $ 899,855
Finance $ 824,249 $ 878,437 S 948,712 $ 1,024,609 S 1,106,578 S 1,195,104 S 1,195,104
Human Resources $ 204,280 S 236,285 S 255,188 $ 275,603 S 297,651 $ 321,463 $ 321,463
PubliC Works $ 789,437 $ 817,068 $ 882,433 $ 953,028 $ 1,029,270 $ 1,111,612 $ 1,111,612
Dev. Engineering $ 2,627,5E4 $ 870,199 $ 939,815 $ 1,015,000 $ 1,096,200 $ 1,183,896 $ 1,183,896
Plannfng $ 636,322 $ 1,393,427 $ 1,504,901 S 1,625,293 $ 1,755,317 $ 1,895,742 $ 1,695,742
BuiMing $ 238,857 $ 1,325,213 $ 1,431,230 S 300,891 $ 324,962 $ 350,859 $ 379,036
Parks Admin $ 929,535 $ 956,933 $ 1,033,488 S 1,116,167 $ 1,205,460 $ 1,301,897 $ 1,301,897
Recreatfon $ 211,549 $ 232,187 $ 250,762 $ 270,823 $ 292,489 S 315,888 $ 315,888
Aquatics s 351,150 $ 403,616 $ 435,905 $ 470,778 $ 5Q8,440 $ 549,115 $ 549,115
Senior Center S 90,955 $ 94,194 g 101,734 $ 109,868 S 118,657 $ 128,150 $ 128,150
CenterPlace S 1,061,231 S 1,125,110 S 1,215,119 $ 1,312,328 S 1,417,315 $ 1,534,700 $ 1,530,700
Transler to Capital $ 70,QOU S 20,000 S 20,000 $ 70,000 $ 120,000 $ 129,600 $ 120,000
InC. Bus. Plans $ - S - S 393,005 $ 424,702 $ 535,087 $ 577,894 $ 700,000
General Govemment $ 3,437,998 ' $ 4,867,000 $ 3,250,000 $ 3,510,000 3,790,800 S 4,094,064 S 4,094,064
Total General Fund 32,775,068 36,086,384 37,358,351 39,150,838 $ 42,403,713 $ 45,796,610 45,938,593
Net 17,166,644 13,247,551 12,429,028 10,474,185 5,916,791 (1,430,134) (8,446,570)
Less Cash ttow reserv@ (5,Od0,000)
Carryover to next yr 12,166,644 13 247,561 12 429 028 10,474,185 5,918.791 (1,430.194) (8 4q5 570)
x Lavv enforcement sales tax ends after 2009
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Street Fund - Problem Statement # 2
9-10-2008
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimato Estlmate Estimato
Street Fund - #2
Beginning Fund Bal $ 3,735,000 S 1,542,000 $ 2,017,000 S 2,441,000 $ 2,502,120 $ 2,171,330 $ 1,417,276
Divertetl Road Tax 2,000 - _ _ _ _ _
Interestlncome 155,000 125,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000
UNlity tax - 7elephones - 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,150,000
Loan from General Fund' - _ _ _ _ _ .
Motor fuel bc & misc 2,050,000 2,054,000 2,054,000 2,050,000 2,050,000 2.050.000 2.050.000
5,942,060 6,217,000 7,092,000 7,516,000 7,577,120 7,246,330 6,642,276
Expenditures 4,400,000 4,200,000 4,536,000 4,898,880 5,290,790 5,714,054 6,171,176
Repay $500,000 Loan - - 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000 115,000
Ending Fund BalanCe $ 1,542,000 $ 2,017,000 $ 2,441,000 y 2,502,120 $ 2,171,330 $ 1,417276 S 356,698
$1.175 million authorized in 20a9 but may not be needed ,
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY ~Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEAA TITLE: Motion Consideration: 2009 Community Development Block
Grant Project Applications
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Staff presentation of potential project list on
September 23, 2008; public hearing on potential projects October 14, 2008.
BACKGROUND: Spokane County has estimated for planning purposes only, that the County
will receive $1,500,000 in CDBG funding for the 2009 program year. There are statutory limits
on the administration and planning allocation of 20% of new funds or approximately $300,000.
Also limited by statute is the human service allocation at 15% of available funds or
approximately $225,000. In May of this year Spokane County agreed to amend the CDBG
funding policies to establish a 20% set-aside of the County's annual federal appropriation for
City of Spokane Valley capital projects. This results in an estimated set-aside for Spokane
Valley projects of $300,000.
Ciry staff has identified the following projects and estimated oosts of each as CDBG eligible:
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_ J Street Projects Estimated Costs
1. Clement Sewer Project $ 236,493
(Full width paving in conjunction with County sewer project)
2. Various Street Projects with ADA component $ 168,609
(Dishman=Mica, Montgomery, Euclid)
CAPITAL PROJECTS SUBTOTAL $ 405,102
Planning Project
1. ADA Accessibility Self-Assessment Study $ 20,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS $ 425,102
OPTIONS: Apply for identified CDBG projects or alternative projects based on Council
direction.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to direct staff to prepare CDBG applications
for selected projects.
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Undetermined at this time.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Greg McCormick, AICP Planning Division Manager
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ATTACHMENTS:"
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motlon Consideration Proposed Shannon Ave. Cul-de-sac Parking
Restrictions
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A .
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND:
The City has rereived a request from the East Valley School District to restrict paricing in the
Shannon Avenue cul-de-sac east of Pines Road. The School District is using larger buses on
that route this year and they have experienced difficulty maneuvering in the cul-de-sac when
parked vehicles are present. When the cul-de-sac is empty bus drivers are able to complete a
turn-around without additional backing or maneuvering. However, when vehicles are parked in
the cul-de-sac, bus drivers experience difficulty. If there are many vehicles parked there, the
district is concerned the bus may have to back out over 800 feet to exit the dead end street.
The Model Traffic Ordinance gives author'tty to the Traffic Engineer to establish No Parking
zones for distances up to 100 feet. A No Parking zone exceeding 100 feet must be authorized
by City Council. The proposed No Parking zone in this cul-de-sac would be for 330 feet. .
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to restrict the parking in the Shannon Avenue
cul-de-sac to permit the safe and efficient maneuvering of school buses.
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Purchase and erection of signs would be paid from the street
fund.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director; Inga Note, Traffic Engineer
ATTAC H M ENTS:
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1. Graphic of cul-de-sac.
2. East Valley School District correspondence
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From: Paul 5ligll [ma1lta.lligp1P@evs4.oTgJ
5ent: 'S`uesday, Septefn'bea` €}9, 2008 2:59 Riwl
To: INa Nat!e
Subject: Re: No Parking cequest for Shannari cul•&-sac
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Transpoftation Supet`ti+lsor
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I'm workEng on your reque5t for #he Slaannan cul-de-sac. Urifortunate1y it exceeds eriy aukhocity tD pos# dis#ani~~es
grester th a n 100` for No P'ar king, so it kooks Iwkie we'll have #o add i# to csur CaLineil'5 agen+da. So I warht #ca mia ke
sure lhave the facts sLraight You are running lar~~r buses on the raute lhis year and are unable to lurrs arourta
in t:tie cttl-de-sac (wIkh4ut hacking and maneuvefirlg) whgrt theCe afB VehIcIes p2TkeCl aIoC1g the cUrb And Ff there
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11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 146
Spokane Valley Washington 99206
Attn: Inga Note
Inga
As you know, Mansfield east of Pines is very populated with apartment compiexes.
Because of that we have started to service Mansfiekl east of Pines back near River
Rock apartments. The cu{-de•sac at the end of the road is fairly large, but so are the
buses that use it to tum around. We have had some issues with vehicles, same semi-
trucks, parking in the cul-tfe-sac and forcing us to back our buses to tum around
Backing a school bus is extreme(y dangerous and whenever possible our drivers are not
allowed to back. Wheri students are on board, they must have an adult spot them +nfien
backing. This creates a problem when we are delivering studants and sometime there
are no adulis presant ar willing to assist.
East Val{ey School District would request that this cul-de-sac have restricteo parking.
Our buses access ihe cul-de-sac rnoming, mid-day. and aftemoon seven to nine times
per day. We would like rastricted paricing from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm This would help
with tfie tum around situation and make the pick-up and drop-off of thz students in the
area much safer.
Thank you for considering this request
Paul Vigil, ~
Transportation Suoerv;sor
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
MeeUng Dste: October 14, 2008 City Manager S19n-oM:
Item: Check all that appty: ❑ conssnt ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ infarmation ❑ admfn. report ❑ pending Iegls►ation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consfderation for Indiana/Arganrte Intersectlon
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N1A
PREVIOUS COUNClL ACTION TAKEN: NlA
BACK(3ROUND:
City staff presented infonnation on this intersection to Counal on June 3, September 16, and
October 7, 2008. Staff recommended extensien of the median and eliminatlon of the NB left
tum movement as shovm in attached option A. Council indicated a preference for signing the
intersedion as No Left Tum in lieu of the median. Befaw is a proposed option that Counal
coukl adopt.
Altemate Solution
The proposed signage ts shown below. We will discuss the recommended hours of the tum
restriction at the Courtcll meeting.
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7AM - 6PM
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Update on Collisians
Two additional collisions of this type have occurred since the last Council discuss,on. The
collision shov+m below happened on September 26", 2008 The ser.ond collision occurred on
October 1't, 2008 at 12-19pm.
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Comments from Affected Businesses
Two additional comments have been received. The attached email from Advanced
Dermatology and Skin Surgery was received on September 17ih, 2008. A letter was also
received from the West Valley School District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to extend the median in a manner that would
close off the NB left turn movement but still allow the SB left turn into the businesses access as
indicated in the attached drawing.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Construction of the improvement would be paid from the
street fund or Capital Projects fund as appropriate.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Worlcs Director; Inga Note, Traffic Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2"d Letter sent to affectetl businesses and residents.
2. Response email from Advanced Dermatology.
3. Drawing - Option A
4. Response letter from West Valley School District.
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Dear Spokane Valley Businesslitesident,
The Spoka.ne Valley Police and P«blie Works Dcpartrnents have been investigating a collision
pattern at the in4ersection of IndianalArgonne. At our last discussion with City Council oii
Septernbcr 16'', «e were asked to look ifito options f.or signing die intarsectian. VJe are still
recomrnenciing the median, but are proposing fln option to restrict the northbound Icft turns
tlu•otig,li signage during much of the day. The sign essembly Nvould include P supplemental
plaque d'u-ecting drivers to "use signal nt ICnox'S.
A public commeirt on ihis subject is scheduied for the.Octobcr 140'Ciry Council meetiug. Fublic
testimony -vvill be allowcd at the meeting. «'ritten cornments must ba receivecl by October 10'b to
be included in the Council packet far their review prior to ihis mccting. k'lease provide comments
vip email to in te s okanavalley.org, or send a letter to Inga A1ote at the address listed ~bove.
~ If you have any questiotis, pleare conEact me at (509) 688-0227.
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Inga Note From: Wendy Stuehr (WStoehr@advancederm.net) 1
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Sent: Wednesday, Septerrtber 17, 2008 12:14 PM
To: Inga Note -
Subject: Indiana/Argonne Callisions
Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery would like to express*their ooncems regarding the decision to block the
!eft turn from Argonne onto Indiana. This decision could impact our business at 1807 N Hutchinson Rd,
Spokane Valley, WA.
Pefhaps a large sign could be displayed showing the businesses on the back end of Hutchinson so
customers/patierrts can be assured they are on the right track to their destination if the decision becomes final
that traffic will need to proceed to Knox and back track,on Hutchinson to their destination.
Thank you for your consideration,
Wendy Stoehr, .
Clinic Administrator •
. Advanced Derma#alogy 8 Skin Surgery, PLLC .
1807 N Hutchinson Rd
Spo6cane, WA 99292
509-456-7414 Office
50M24-0763 Fax
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:Ihis electronic trursmissiun und any dvcumenls accompanying thLs electrnr7ic tran,cmi.s.sinn rrray cnntain ,
informatian 1hat is confideritial ar3dl6r legally privilegeti. 7-6re information is intended ondy for the use oJ'the _
individual or evttity r:arned nbove. If you are not the interrded reeipienl, you cu-e hereby notified lhut any
disclosure, copying, dfstributlon or the taking of any action in re.liance on or regarcting the contents of this
electronically traMSmitted-tnformcrtioa is strictlyprohihited ifyoat hme received lhis e-mail in erYor, please
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Inga Note
From: Larry Bush [Larry.Bush@tiwsd.comJ Sent: ' h4onday, October 06, 2008 8:55 AM To: inga Note
SubJect: Indlana/Argonne • ,
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I ain the principal at Spokane Valtey High School and have witnessed numeraus accidents at that •
intersection over the pasfi few years, one of which involved a SVHS studenY. Last year one af the '
accidents lctually sent a car ovcr the sidewalk traveling many feet and landing the vehicle paa-tially (
in the building on that corner. I arn amazEd that there has not been a fatality yet. In time, if left the
way it is noNv ar even with signs thcre wi11 be a fatal wreck. It woulci be my xeeommendatidn that the
median be put in place and force traffic to the light only pne black away. I personally used that
interserdan every day on my •,v1y to work but have changed my habits after watching how many
people have been hit and a huge amount that have almdst been hit_ Going on.e block to the light can
be a litkie of an inconvenience bat we11 worth it in regards to safety.
I have watched too many accidents and near misses for the intersection to remain open.. It is just a
matter of time before someone ldsses theix life and if a cement median can stap that from happening I
believe it is time to implement that decision.. I do not believe the sign prop4sa] wiLl have the intended
effect Eox safety. ;
If you have any questians or need any other information fram the schools perspectiae please feel f:rEe .
to contact me. Thazilc you for looking inta this i.ssue for our community. .
AKa.9 ~ue%► Principal :
Spokane Vallcy High School ~
2011 N. Hutchinson
Spokane Valley, WA 99212 .
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ~ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. repQrt ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration for Construction award for the Old Senior
Center Demolition Project
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Council received informational memorandum dated
July 21, 2008 conceming an update of the building.
BACKGROUND: This project is located at 11423 E. Mission Avenue at the intersection of
Bowdish Street and Mission Avenue. The scope of the work is the complete removal and
disposal of the single-story structure with a full basement, and all concrete foundations and floor
slabs. After removal of the building, the area shall be graded level to meet the surrounding
~ contour and slope of the parking lot.
Bids have been received and the low bidder for this contract is Larsen Demolition in the amount
of $101:179.36.
OPTIONS: Approve or Reject Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to Award the c4ntract to low bidder Larsen
Demolition in the amount of $101,179.36.
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: Funds totaling $109,000 are available from insurance funds
received from the stable and senior center damage in 2006. Finance will do a budget
amendment to transfer the $109,000 to the Park's Capital Fund.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Stone and Neil Kersten
ATTACHMENTS: Bid tabulation form from bids received on September 24, 2008.
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PROJECT N0. 08-021
~Valley' BID OPEIdlNG DATE September 24, 2008, 11:00 A.M. Local Tlme
BIpDERS Bng9noer s£stlmatn Larson'e OemolHion, Inc. O'Grgdy's Gonr,rnl Contracting MpQOrn Hamvs Canstrvcdon Co.
ALL RHQUIREO SUBPdIT7ALS YES YES YES
Total Including
8.695 Snles Tax & Tatal Including Total Includiug Total Including
Itam !t Descri 'on Unit otv Prico Cont(n enc Unlt PAee 8.69G Salaa Tax Unit Prtce 8.69G Safas Tax Unit PAee 8.69G Sales Tax
1 Old Senior Cent?r Demc:i6on and Oisposol L.S. L.S. $ 148 751.10 5 101,173.39 $ 101 178.39 S 105,342.00 5 105,342.00 $ 112,500A0 $ 172,504.00
TOTAL S 148,761.10 $ 101.179.39 $ 105,342.00 S 112,500.00
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
; Request for Council Action Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ Old business ❑ New business ❑ Public Wearing
($J Information ❑ Admin. Report ❑ Pending Legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: The Growth Management Act (GMA) RCW 36.70A.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None.
BACKGROUND: The Growth Management Act (GMA) allows local jurisdictions to update
comprehensive plans no more than once a year. The City codified this process in the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) in Section 17.80.140. Consistent with the SVMC,' staff
published notices at the end of August advising the public of the annual amendment process
and that the City will be accepting comprehensive plan amendment applications for the 2009
cycle through November 1, 2008. This notice was also posted in the main reception area of City
Hall, the Permit Center and at the Valley Library.
City staff has conducted three pre-application meetings with potential applicants.
~ - OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: NJA. BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A.
STAFF CONTACT: Greg McCormick, AICP - Planning Division Manager
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
-Request for City Council Action .
Meeting Date: October 14, 2008 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
[ information only ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Code Compliance Amendments 7.05
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVN1C 7.05
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On July 8, 2008, Council had a study session in which
it was briefed on the proposed UDC changes. The Council referred the proposal to the
Planning Commission, which held a public hearing and recommended approval on September
25, 2008.
BACKGROUND: This matter went to the Planning Commission on September 25, 2008, which
held a public hearing at which there were no comments, and the Planning Commission
recommended approval to the Council of the amendments.
Staff constantly reviews and takes in comments regarding its Code provisions in an effort to fix
things that don't work as intended, to make the Code work better in its application to real life
situations, and to remove those provisions that our experience shows us are unnecessary. We
have been accumulating a number of potential changes as they relate to code compliance-
related provisions, which are provided in the attachment.
The nature of the proposed changes are several. First, a defini4ion of "graffiti° would be added,
and a prohibition on having graffiti on private property. This is part of a broader City effort to
curb and abate graffiti. Second, three types of nuisance violations would be combined into one
violation due to the similarity of the offenses to make the code easier to understand and use by
staff and the public.
OPTIONS: Place on agenda for a first reading Novernber 18, 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: NA
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Kate Martin, Building Official; Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COLiNM'. WASAViGTOH
ORDLi4NCE NO. 08- -
AN ORDLNANCF OF'TEtE CTTY OF SPOKAN-F. VALLEY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDLNG SECTIONS 17.90.040 A.tr-D 17.100.080,17.100.090,
17.100.150, 17.100.250, 17.100180, OF THE SPOKAN-E VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATLNG TO CODE COMPLIANCF.
WREREAS, the City of Spokanc Vallcy previously adoptod Spokane Valley Municipal
Cade Chnptcr 17.90 and 17,100. regvlating nuisance conditions on public nnd private property;
and
WHFREAS, the existing provisions ccmtain somr sections that cantain vcrbiAgc no
longer consistent with City Caie and procodures, contain provisions that should be amended to
comph• %vith constitutional requirements, and require revisions to ensure clarity; and
W HEREAS, the following changes sre consistent with the Citys Camprehensivc Pixn.
aiid are neccc~ary to protect the bealth, safrty, and %vclfarc of the gcneral public zcnd the
environment.
NOW, TI-E-RF-FQRF, the City Council of the City of Spokane Vnlle}, Washington
ordains as follows:
Seerion 1 Spokane \'alleti• Aiunicipal Ccxie sec:tioa 17.90.020 is hercby amended as
sct forth bclow.
17.90.040 Time for and Contenb of an Appeal to the Hearin$ Eiamincr
1. Appcal to Hcaring Examiner. Any appeal to the Hearing Examincr must be rcreivcd no later
than fourteen (14) calendar days aRer writtan natice of the decision is mailed. Receipt of a
complete appcal submittal shall stay the original decision until s final dccision on the ttppeal
has bccn reac:hed. The appeal shall includc:
a. The ca9e number dosignated by the City and the namc of the applicFUit;
b. The name and signaturc of each petitionet or their authorized represtatativc tind a statement
showing thei ench petitimter bas standing ta file the appeal under this chapter. If multiplc
parties fife a single petition for revicw, the pctition shall designate one party as the contect
reprosentative;
c. 'fl2e specific decisian and specific portions of the decisioa or determination bcing Appcalyd,
and the spacific reasons why each aspcct is in emor as a matter of fact or law:
d. Evidence tbet the specific issues raised on appcal werc raised during the pcriad in vvhich the
recurd was open; and
e. The appeal fer as identified in SVMC I7.110. Tlie fee aiay be refunded, either wholly or
partially, only if the appellant requests withdrawal of the sppcal in wriring et least fourteen (14)
calender days before the scheduled appeal hearing date.
f. A nerson responsible for a cc>de connpliance!enforcement violation who succes$fuilv appeals
the Citv's administrative detcrminetion of a violation shnll be refunde-d the appral fee within 45
da%3-
ection 2. Spokane Valley Municipal Gode section 17.100.084 is hereby amended
ns set forth below.
17.100.080 Obligatioaa ot persons responsiblc tor code violadoo.
A. It shall be the respoasibiiiry of any person identified as msponsible for a code violation w
bring the property into a safe and rea5onable condition to actveve code camplisnce. PayYnent af
civil penalties, applicatians for parmits, acknowledgement of stop wark orders, and compliance
wiih other remedies does not substiwte fur perfortning the comctive woric rcquited and having
the propert}• brought into compliance to the extent reasonably possible undcr the cin:umstnnces.
B. Persons determincd ta be responsible fur s cade violation pursuant tu a aotice and order
shnll be liablc for the payment of any civii penalties and abatement costsl;.-% ided--hxek"e~ ef;
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17.100.090 DNlI'CIllt111l1ut1 l!f l U[I1F1Iluucc
After issuance of awarning. Voluntnry Compliance Agreement, notice and order, or stop wark
order, snd aRer the person(s) responsible for a violation has comt into compliance, lhe City
shali issue u%ritten determinetion Qf compliance. The City shall mail COp1C5 of the
determination af compliance to each person ori~tinully nsmed in the vvarning, Voiuntar},
I Campliance Agreemenl, nutice and order, or stop wori: order, as %vell as the complainant if the
compltijp-gmLrequests suc(1 nc+tification at the time the complAint was submitted to the City, by
C;ertificd Mail, five (5)-day rcturn rereipt requested.
Section 4. Spakenc Valley Municipa! Code section 17.100.150 is hereby ameaded
as set forth below.
17.100.150 Notice and Order- Content-%
The notice snd order shall contain the fullowing infornnation:
A. The address, whEn available, or location of the violatinn:
B. A legal dcscription of the rcal propcrty or thc Spokane County tax parcel number where the
violation occurnd ar is locatod, or a doscription idcntifying the property by commonty used
locators;
I C. A statemcnt that the City has found thc named person(s) Msoonsibte for a;6 hfi%v *OH
e violation and a bricf dcscription of thc Niolation(s) found;
D. A statement of the specific pcowisions of the ordinance, resolution, rcgulatioa public rule,
pe:mit conditiom notice and c►rder provision, or stap waric order thnt was or is being violeted;
F. A staument that a civil penalty is being assessed, including the dollar amaunt of the civil
penalties per separate violatinn, and that any assessed peaeltics must be paid within twenty (20)
clays of scrvicc of the noticx and ordcr,
F. A ststement advising that eny casts of enforcrment incurred by the City shall elso be
asscssad against the pcrsan to wham the natice and ordar is directed;
G. A statement that payment of the civil pena}ties assessed under this anicie does not mlieve a
person found to be responsible far a code violatian of his or her duty to carrect the violation
andJar to pay any end all civil penalties or athcr cost assessments issucd pursuant to this article;
H. A statemont of thc corrertive or abatemeai nction requircd to be taken and that all requind
permits to perform the cocmctivic ection must be obtainod from the pmper issuing agency;
A statement advising that, if any roquired work is not commencrd or completed within the
time specifie,d by the notice and order, the City mn}' proceed to seek a judicial uhatement arder
from Spokane County Superiar Court to ebate the violation;
1. A statemcat advising that, if any assessed penalty, fee or cost is not paid on or before the due
date, the Ciiy may charge the unpnid amount u a lian against the property wherc thc codc
violation occurnd if owncd by a person responsiblt foc a viotatioa, and as a joint snd several
penonal obligation of all persons respansible for a codo violatian;
K. A statement advising that any person named in the natice and order, or ha-ving any record or
equitable title in the property egainst which the notice and order is rocordod may appeel from
thc notice and order to the Hearing Examiner within twmty (20) days of the date of service of
the notice end nrder;
L. A statemcnt advising that e failure to carrect the violatioas cited in the notice and ordcr
could lead to the denial of subsequent Spakane Valley permit applications on the subject
ProPenY;
NL A statement advising that a failur+e to appcnl thc noticc and ordcr within thc applicable time
limits rcrtders the natice and ordtr a fnal determinatioa that the coaditions describcd in the
notice and arder existed and constituted a violation, and that the named party is liable as a
pecson respensibte for a violeuion;
N. A statemcmt actvising the person respwnsibte far a oode vialation of hieJher duty to notify thc
City of any aetians ta1►aA to achieve complience witb the notice and otder; and
0. A stniemeat sdvising that a willful and knowing violation may be referrcd to the Office of
the City Attorney for prosccutian.
~ec 'o S. Spokane Valtey Municipal C'ade section 17,100.250 is hcrz,by amcndcd
as srt fnrth bclaw.
17.I00150 Ch-il Penaltles - Assessment Schedule
1. Civil ptnahies fof code violations shall be imposed for remcdial purposcs and shAll t►c
~ assessed for each violation identified in a n~•:~::-=-s--~~•==:~~~~=. notice and arder, or stap work
order, pursuant to the following schcdule:
( Noticr and oraers snd stop work orders: basic inftial penalty.per violatian: $500.00
2. Additional initittl penalties may be added where there is:
n. Public health risk - amount depends on severity: $O - 2.500
b. Environmentnl damage - amount depends on severity: $O - 2,500
~ c. Damage to property o er - amount depends on severity :$0 - 2,500
d. History of similar violations (lcss than threc (3 $500
e. History of similar violatians (threc (3) or more): S2,500
f. Econamic benefit to person rcsponsible for violation: $5,000
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( --Civil pcnalties shnll bc paid within menty (20) days of service uf thc natice and order or stop
«•ork orde-r if not appealed. Payment of the civil penalties assessod under this article dces not
relievc a person found ta be cesponsible for a codc violation of his nr her dut}, to correct the
N-iolatian andlor to puy any and all civil pcnalties or othcr cost assessments issued pursuent ta
this ariicle.
c4. The City may svspend civil penalties if the person responsible for a cade violation has
entered iato and fulfilled ail requircents of s Voluntary Compliance Agreement.-Ptin:l4ir.,
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~ 7. Civil penalties assessed crcare a joint and several personal obligationt, in all persona
respansiblc for a codc violntion.
8. In addition to, or in lieu af, an}• other state or local provision for the recovery of civil
penatties, the City may file for record with the Spokane County auditur to claim a lirn agninst
the real propcrty for the civil penalties assessed under dhis articlc if the violation was
reasanably relaied to the real pmperty. Any such lien can be filed under this article if, after the
expiration of ihirty (30) days from when a person responsible for a code violation receives the
notiee end order ot stap work order (exclucling any appc:al) aad any eivil penalries remain
unpaid in whole or in part.
Stction 6. Spol:anc \'altey Municipal Code section 17.100.280 is hereby amended
as set forth belon'.
17.100.280 Civil PenAlties - Waivcrs
l. Civil pcnalties may be waived or reimbursed to the payer b}' the City, under the following
circumstances:
a. Ttie noticc and order or stop work ordrr was issueJ in errur:
b. The civil penalties wcre assessed in crrar;
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eT-New, mnierial informatiaa w•arranting wniver has been presented to the City since the notice
and ordcr or stop work ocder was issued; or
e. :Fiie-Pft . lf-ifi~t?-~'tN3}~~:}i3!~t'i'-~►fii►x-~t?-t~2E`-~~?t .Il';'::•.~:i: ! _
d As a,p=nriatc ta rcsolve litigatiocti
2. Thc City shall state in 'ATiting the busis for a decisinn to waive penulties, and such stattment
shAll become part of the public rccard unless priviieged.
Section Severabilitv. If f►ny, section, sealencr, clansc or phrase of this Oniinane:e
should be hold to be invalid or unconstitutional by acQUrt of competcnt jurisdiction, such invalidity
or unconstitutionaliri° shall not affect ttie validity ar cvnstitutionaliry• of any other sectioa, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
,fion Effective Date. This Ordinancc shsll be in full force and efferi ftve (5)
days after publication of the (7rdinance, or u summaiv thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of the
Cit}• as pravidsd by law.
PASSED by the Citv Council lhis dav of Nc>vemtx.r, 2005.
Mavor. Richard Munscn
A'iTEST: .
City Clcrk. Chris IIainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City AttorneNDate of Publication:
rfi'ec:ti%c Dptc,:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for City Council Action
Meeting Oats: Odober 14, 2008 Cfty Managsr Sign-offi:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ o!d buainess ❑ new business ❑ puDlic hearing
E information only ❑ admin, report ❑ pending legislabon
AGENDA tTEM TITLE: UDC/Code Compliance AmendmeMs
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 17.80.150, 17.90
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: On Juiy 8, 2008, Council had a study session in which
it was briefed on the proposed UDC changes. The CounUl referred the proposal to the
Planning Commission, wh(ch held a public hearing and recommended approval on September
25, 2008.
BACKGROUND: Thfs matter went to the Planning Commission on September 25, 2008, which
held a public hearing at which there were no comments, and the Planning Commission
recommended approval to the Council of the amendments.
Staff constantly reviews and takes in comments regarding its Code provisions In an effort to
amend things tfiat don't wortc as intended, to make the Code work better in its appllcatian to real
Iffe situations, and to remove those provisions that our experience ahows us are unnecessary.
We have been accumulating a number of potentiai changes as they relate to code compliance-
related provisions, whlch are provided in the aktachment.
SVMC 17.80.150(F) states that the City may epprove amendmertts to the UDC if it tinds that
(1) the proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan; and
(2) the proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to the pubtic health, safety, weifare,
and protec#ian of the environment.
The proposed changes are consistent with Chapter 10.3 of the Camprehensive Plan
(Nefghbofiood/Sub-area), Goals and Paticies. Specificatly, NG-2 requires code provisions that
"presenre and proted the character af Spokane Valley's residentiat neighbofioods. NP-2.1
states a6 tollows: "maintein and proted the character of exist9ng and future residential
neighborhoods through the development end enforcement of the City's land use regulations and
joint planning." Further, NP-2.7 states as follows: "encourage rehabilitation and improvement
programs to conserve and upgrade exlsting properties and buildings." Lastly, NP-2,8 states:
Encourage programs targeted at neighborhood preservation, induding Weed and Seed,
housing rehabilitation and crime prevention programs, such as Neighbofiood Watch, McGruff
Houses, etc."
Enhancement of the code complianoe pro+rrsions meet those goals, and are thus consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan.
OPT10N8: Place on egenda for a first reading November 18, 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOT10N: NA
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: NA
STAFF CONTACT: Mary Kate Martin, Bui{ding Official; Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attomey
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 08- - Amending SVMC 17 relating to Code Compliance.
CTTY OF SPOk.AhEYALLEY
SPOKANE COLTNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDIriANCE NO. 08-
A1V ORDLNA.NCE OF TAE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY,
WASAI\G'TON, AME1YDIh'G SEC7IONS 7.05.020 AND 7.05.040
OF THE SPOKAtiE VAI.L.EY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATMG TO COYTROL AND
ABATE'.VENT OF NUISANCE CONDITION5.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley previously adopted Spokane Valley Municipal
Ccxic Chapcer 7.05 ngulating nuisance oooditions on public end privete properry; and
WMEREAS, the eKisting provisions contain some sections that contain verbiage no
longcr consistent with City Codo and procedures or art othenvist no Ionger applicable, and
require revisions to ensure clarity; and
WHEREAS, the f'ollowing changes are consistent with tho City's Comprchensive Plan,
and are necessary to pmtect the health, cafery, and wclfttre of the general public nnd the
environment.
NOW. THEREFURE, the Citv Council of the Cin- of Spokanc Vallry, Washington
ordains as follows:
Sec i Spoknne Valley Municipnl Ccxle sectio❑ 7.05.020 is hereby amended as
set foith below.
7.03.020 Definitioas.
"Abatt" means to ta};e whatcver stcps are dcemcd nocessar}, by the directar to ensure
that the gropert}, complics with appliceble nuissnce ordinance requirements. Abatement
may include, but is nat limited to, rehabilitatian, demolition, removal, rcplacement or
repair.
"City" mcans the City of Spokane Vallcy, Washington.
"Code oomplinnce officer" means a regular or spocielly cammissionrd nflicer so
c4esignated b}• the director of communiri• development for the City.
"Days" will be counted as busincss days whcn fivc or fcwcr daya ere allowod to do
an act required by this chapter. "Days" will be considered calendar days w•hen morc
than five days aro allowed to do un act requirtd by this chaptcr.
"Dctermination nf complisncr" mcans a writtcn staUerncnt from thc dirwor that
cvidencc cxisis to dciermine that thc vialaiion(s ) has been sufficiently abnted as to the
nuisance vialaaon(s) stated in the voluotary cumpliance sgreement or notice and order.
"Director" means the comcnunity devetopment director far Spokane Valley, or
his/her designee.
"I'ound in violation" mesns tiuaL
1. A notice and order has bern issuod an+d not timely appealed;
2. A voluntary compliance agreement 6as been entered into; or
3. The hearing examiner has deteRnined thei the violadon hes occumad and
such determination has not been steyed or reversed on appeal.
"Graffiti" mcam unauthorizcd markinas inscriptions words fig=r¢csigns or Qt er
inwril+rd materia) visihle fmm premtsSS OQCII IO i}It i?UbI1C thal t18Vt been D18COd IiDOtI
Myprp~.oertv IhMsth the use of oainL ink dye or Anv ather substance caoable of
marl:ingpropem'.
"Hcaring exarniner" means the City af Spokane Vallc}• hearing examiner, as
providcd by Chaptcr 14.35 SVMC as adopted or hereafter amended.
"tmpound," far die purposcs of this chapter, means to take and hold s vohicle in
legal custody.
"Inoperable" means incapable of being operated legally on a public hig6way,
including, but not limited to, not having a valid, cwrent registraiian plate or cuRent
certificate of rcgistmtion.
"Junk vehicle" means a vahicle substantielly meeting at Icast three of the follaw7ng
c riteria:
1. Is threc years old ar ol@er;
2. is extensive(y dumaged, such damage inclucling but not limited to an}' of thc
following: a bmkcn window ar windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, or
transmission;
3. ls appnrently inaperable;
4. Has an approximnte fair market valuc equal only to the approximate value of
thc Scrap in it.
"Mitigate" means to tal►e measures, subject to City approval, to minimize the
hsrmful effects of the nuisance vioMon where remediatiun is either impossihle or
unrensonabiy burdensorne.
"Nuisance^ means the unrrasonable or unlaNvful use b}• a persan, of roal or personal
property, or the unreasonnble, indocent or unlewful personal conduct wtucb materinlfy
interferes with or jnopardizcs the health, safety, prospcrity, quiet eajoyment of property
or welfare of athers, offends camman decency or public morality, or obstructs or
interferes with the frce use of public ways, places or bodies of watcr.
"Person" metins any individual, association, parfiership, corparatian or (egal entity.
public or private, nnd the agents and assigns of such individunl, assoc+ation,
ptirtnership, corporation ar lcgal entih.
"Penon responsiblc for a nuisance violation" means the pencm who cnused thc
violation, if that can be detrrmined, and/or the ov►ner,lesscM, teoant or other person
entitled to control, usa and/or occupancy of the property where the nuisance violation
cxcurs.
"Person(s) responsible for a junk vehicie nuisance viofacian" means:
1. The l3nd anmer whcre the junk vchicle is locutrd as bhown on thc lasi
equalired assessment rvll: xnd
2. The last registered owmer of the vehicle, unless the o%,,ner in thc transfer of
ownership of the vehicle has complied with RCW 46.12.101; and
3. The legal uwner of the vehicle.
"Remediate" means to restore a site to a condition which dcies nat pose a probable
threat to thc general public health, safety or welfarc.
"Vehicle," for the purposes of SVMC 7.45.040(S), includes every device capat►Ie of
being moved upon a public highwey and in, upan, ar by which any pcrsons or propertv
is or may be transported or draa~n upon a public highway, including bicycles.l'he tecm
does aot incfude devices other than bicycles moved by human or animal power or used
exclusively upon staiionery rails ar tracks, as set farth in RCW 46.04.670.
Section 2. Spol:ane Valley Municipal Code saction 7.05.040 is hereby
amendcd as set farth bclow.
7.05.040 raixances prohibitcd.
No pcrson, firm, or entity shall oreci, contrive, cttuse, continuc, maintain, or permit
ta exisi any public nuisancrs within the City_ Prohibited public nuisancrs include, but
are not limited to:
A. Vcgexation.
1. Overhanging limbs or branches that are less than eight fcet above a public
,%val{,-way or sidewalk, or less than 14 foet above a public sbreet.
2. Vegetation that obswcts nr hinders the usc of aay public walkway,
sidcwalk, or strcei, or that obstrucis ar obscures ihc vicw of traffic or trsffic cuntrnl
devices, pursuant to cltar-view triangle policies adopted by the Ciry.
3. Any growth af nmdous weed.s or sny toxic vegetaiion shall be subject to
Chapter 16-750 WAC as currentty adopted snd hercaRer amended_
E3. Buildings, Structwes, Fences.
l. Buitdings or partiuns thercof which ere deemed dangerous ttursuant tc~ the
Spakanc Valley building code (cumnt}), adopted Intsrnational Prqperty Maintenance
Gode and the Intemafional in B ildin eL1*&Fff,•.=
provided, that such conditions or defects exist to the cxteot that
the life, health, property or safer}• of the public or the structure's occupants is
endangered.
2. Any fencc that obstructs or obscurzs the vicvv of traffic or treftic concrol
devices, puruant to clenr-view vinngic policies adopted by the City.
C. Sidewalks.
1. Any pruwsion, nwning, or overhung that inhibits or obswcts use of a public
n-alkway or sidewalk.
2. Any object, canswctian, or damage that inhibits or obswcts tht surface use
of n public walkway nr sidewalk.
3. Snow or ice nat removod from e public sidewalk within a reasonable time.
4. Aceumulauons of dirt or debri5 nat rcmovod from a public sidewalk.
D. Loauthorizcd SiLais. Any sip not in compliance with the Cih•'s currrntly
adopted sign code.
E. A,ccumuWotu ofmaterials. arbage. recyclablcs, fwniture. machintry,
1 Buildinst and ConSSt_ructiQn_Macrials_- Accumulations, stacks, or piles of
building ar cansdvction materials not assoeiated with a cument, in-progress projeci
including metal, wood, wire, ele+rtrical or plumbing matcrials in disnrray or exFwsed to
the elements on the properiy. This provision does not npply to a designated convnctor's
yard, as defined in the cumently adoptod Spokane Valley Zoning Code.
2 Garba$c Myclablcs Com.post and InfestaziQns
a Garbage not kgpt in e o[gpcr rcMtecle with a tiuht-fittingilid.
b Accumulations of br+oken or ngWcsted items !'mer snlma¢e materials,
ggdjunk not in ~n ~provad enclosed structure in the front, back or side vards of the
pmcertv.
c Recyclables aot pmKdv siQrod and rrgularly disposcd of
d rreating.or maintainin¢ eccumulatiQns of mattcr, including fo~tu ,
rhAc hAftr Qi a,*r An pr+*y+ction for the infesUrtion of insects or vcrmin: failina to
eliminate sucb ' fessations• or faitine to eliminate inbrusivo ins"u.
3. Furniture and Apnliunce5:
a. All broken ar discardeci housc ti ld furniture, furnashines or equiamcnc.
or anv appliances not in Bn apRroved enclosed structure, in the fron!, side. or back yard
of a MRSM:
b, All accessiblc rufrigemtioa aRpliances not having the doors sccured or
removed, or any enclosure that can entrap humans or animals.
4 Machinetv and Equ4pment Bmkcn inoperable accumulations of or pam of
machingn• or cquigmenc not in an aIIprovgd enclased structure. in thc front, back or
~ide yar~6 of the propertv is stction excludes nuisan~e vthic es thai sro regulated l-
subsertioa P of thiiiecuon.
F. Fire Hazards. 5tstc{cs or accumulations of newspapers, dead vegetaiion (excluding
properly mainwined compost piles), cardboard, or other paper, cloth, or wood products
left in a manner that could pose a substantial risk of cambustion or the spreAd af fire.
G. Taxic or Caustic Substances. Improper storing or keeping of sny to!cic,
flammable, or caustic substances or materials.
11. Smoke, Soot. or Odors. The escaping or emitting of any unnecessary or harrnful
sitzoke, soot, fumes, or gases or odors offensive or harmful to pecsons of ordinary
sensibili[ies.
1. Bodies of Water.
1. Except for City-approved structures rclated ta storm drainage systems, all
stagnant, pcwltd water in wfiich mosquitoes, flies or other insects may multiply.
2. Tha polluiing of any watenvay, wel1, or body of water not subject to the
jurisdiction of the Spokanc rcgional health district.
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~ ~.J. Holes, Pits, and Excavations. AU uncovered holes, pits, or escavations not
markrd or guarded that are in excess of 10 or more inches in width at the top and four
feet or morc in dcpth.
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Atirective Nuissnces. Any accessible aiuactive nuisance to children including,
hut not limited to, unattcnded machinery or equipment, unsecured abnndonod or vacant
buildings, open and unattended vehicle wnks, or other ungunrded conditions or
situatioas that could injure or trap a child.
~ OL. Naisc.
l. Any noise or sound thut inwdes inio the propcrty of another prrson that
excaeds the mnximum permissible noise lavcls es cstablished in WAC 173-60-040, ns
currendy adoptcd and hereafter atncndal.
2. The frcquent, repotitive or continuaus sounding of sny hvm or siren attached
to a motor vehicle, except as a waming of danger or as specifically permitted by lew.
3. The creation of frequent, repetitive or coMinuous sounds in connection with
the starting, opcratian, ropair, rebuilding or testing of airy• motor vehiclc, motorcycle,
off•highway vehicie or internnl combusrion enginr withln a residcntial wne, so as to
iinrcasonabl}• disturb or interfere with t,he peace and comfart of owners or possessors of
rcal property.
4. Thc noisy operation of any automobile, wck, moturcycle or othcc vchicle in
such a nonemergency mnnner to causo the squealing of tires by tfie rapid aceeleration
ot'ihe vehiclc; the luud and continuous grinding, thuuiping or grading no'tsos from
trucks or otler cnmmercinl vehicles; the engine compression noisc from the unmuffleJ
or poorty muPflcd compressian braking of wcks; thc sound from any motor vehiclr
sudio sound sy3tem such as tepe playats, radios, and compact disc players et volumes
so as to be audibfc greater than 50 feet fmm the vehicle iiself; nnd loud, ehcccssive
engiae or cxhausi noise from unmufIled vehicles or vehicles operaling with inadequate
mufflcr sysiems to prevent unreasonably loud noises,
~ PM. Dust Disturbing the tapsnil of any land area, or pcrmitting the sarrie, by anNperson without tal►ing affirmative measures to suppress and minimize the blowing and
scattering of dust so as w unrcasonably disturb or interfcrc with thc peace ead camfort
ot owners or possessors of real property. This provision daes not includc permitted
xgricultural activities as Icgal nonconforming uses or permiticd aFricultuml activities in
general agriculturel znnr,.
~ OZ1• Nuisance Premises. Any premises or structures allowing or mnintaining
prosiitution, lewd behaviot, underagc consump[ion of alcohol, the harboring of juvcnile
runaways or wantcd persans, or where ihore is the use, salc, manufacturing or
disuibuting of any narcotic or eonimlled substance, or at which there is a pattem of
criminal activity, nre prohibited nuisanccs.
I RQ. Yard Sales. The holdiag or pormitting of a ynrd sale on the same real propert}•
more than ser•en consecutive days, or more than tvvo consacutive werkands.
~ Sp, f111 junk vehicles, or parts thercof, placed, stored or permitted to be locased or
private pmperty within the Cit}• limits ere puhlic nuisances to be abated as provided in
this chapter. This chaptcr dces not apply to:
1. A vchicle or part thereof that is completcly enclosed within a building in a
tawful manner where it is not visible from thc strect or other public or privatr property;
2. A vehicle or pari thereof thAt is stored or parkerl in a lawful manner on
privatc propecty in conncciion with the business of a licensed dismantler or liccastd
vehiclc dcalcr, nnd is fcnced according to the provisians or RCW 46.80.130;
3. A junk vehicle dces aot include e vehicte which is in the process of being
repaired, as evidenctd by the good faith efforts of the vehicle owrer. This exception
shall include hnving up to one "parts" vehicle, fmm which parts are being salvaged
concurrent with the repair pracess for the vehicle being excepted from complinnce in
this scction. Good faith efforts of repair can includc producing invoiccs sho«•ing wark
or parts purchascd far rcpair or rcnav8tion within 30 dnys prior to issuance of the
notice af violation, or a declaration under penalty of perjury that the vehicle is in the
process of being repaired and has been worked on within 30 days prior to issuance of
the notice af violatian. This exception allows up to 60 days for good faith repair. Upon
good cause shown, the director shall have the discrction to grarjt ene additiona160-dny
exceptian period ta this chapter. Under no circumstance shull any good faith effor[s of
repair extend for mare thau 120 days, af3cr which time this exception shall no longer
apply. This excepdon shall apply to one vehicle and ono parts vehicle per parcel of land
pec calendar year;
4. There shall be allowed as exceptions to this chapter up to tw•a junk vehicles
~ in ~~-,J4=R-7,R-1. R-2, R-3 and R4 zanes* so lang as they are completcly sight-
screened by maintained Typr I or ll landscaping, a maintained lmndscuped berm, or
fencing, as may be required ia the currently adopted zoning code. Junk vehicles
I allowad by this exception sre rcstricted to only the R-1. R-21 R-3 aad R-4i
UR~~ zones.
~ Q. Graffiti All $ ffiti uponpublic or privateproperty is deemed a nuisance
Sectien 3. %-,verabili . if any section, sentenee, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
shauld be hcld to be im•alid or unconstitutional by a court of compcteni jurisdiction, such inrmilidity
or unconstitutionalit}• shcill not afl'eci the validity or eonstitutionality of any other sectian, sentcnce,
clnuse or phrase of this Ordinanoe.
Section 4. Effeciive Date. This Urdinancr shall be in full fon:c and effact five (5)
days ufttr publication of the Ordinance, or a summsry themof, occurs in the offieial nswspopcr of the
Cin- a!, provided by lnw•.
PASSFD by the City Council this day of Nc+vember. 2008.
Mayor, Richard Munson
ATTESI':
C'ity Clerk, Chrisiine Bainbridge
Approved a+ to Form:
Office of the Cit}, Attoruey,
Date of Publication:
Lffectivc Clate: