2006, 11-14 Regular Meeting MinutesMayor Wilhite called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., and welcomed everyone to the 104 meeting.
Attendance:
Diana Wilhite, Mayor
Steve Taylor, Deputy Mayor
Mike DeVleming, Councilmember
Dick Denenny, Councilmember
Bill Gothmann, Councilmember
Rich Munson, Councilmember
Gary Schimmels, Councilmember
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
City Staff:
Dave Mercier, City Manager
Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager
Mike Connelly, City Attorney
Ken Thompson, Finance Director
Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Marina Sukup, Community Development Director
Cal Walker, Police Chief
Morgan Koudelka, Administrative Analyst
Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer
Greg Bingaman, IT Specialist
Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk
INVOCATION: Pastor Chuck Wilkes of Spokane Valley Nazarene Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Wilhite led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed
to approve the agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: None.
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS:
Deputy Mayor Taylor: reported that last week he and the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met and
heard presentations from the applicants for the Hotel/Motel grants; that the committee met to discuss the
allocations; and this will be reported fully at the next council meeting
Councilmember Gothmann: stated that he attended the Appleway Open House on the improvement of the
east part of Appleway, and he complimented staff on their fine work.
Councilmember Munson: said that attended the recent Spokane Transit Authority Operations and
Administrative Committee meeting; and that this morning he went to University Elementary and read a
book to some of the fourth graders.
Councilmember DeVleming: explained that the 911 Board continues to work to research a way to bring
back Crime Check in some format, that they examined the volume of past calls where it was discovered
that two out of three calls did not result in a report generated; that the crime reporting center staff is doing
a survey to try to find out what are the calls that are not generating reports; and that he also attended the
SCAPA Board meeting where they are working on some solutions that might help in the rendering plant.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Wilhite reported that she attended the Appleway open house; she met
with members of both Chambers of Commerce to discuss legislative agenda items including our proposed
Universal Park; she attended a ground breaking ceremony for Intermountain Bank in front of Costco; and
she attended a housing seminar about the homeless and associated county -wide housing problems. Mayor
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VOUCHER LIST DATE
VOUCHER #s
TOTAL VOUCHER AMOUNT
10 -16 -2006
10166 - 10169, 10177
133,954.40
10 -19 -2006
10176, 10178 -10244
298,783.95
10 -26 -2006
10245 -10302
212,981.08
11 -02 -2006
10303, 10313 -10362
1,927,111.84
GRAND TOTAL
2,572,831.27
Wilhite then read the two proclamations: Youth Leadership Month; and National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week; with Amber Jackson and Nick Piger accepting the proclamation on behalf of the Youth
Leadership Program; and Sheila Morley of Spokane Valley Community Center accepting the National
Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Wilhite invited public comments, no comments were offered.
1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. A
Councilmember may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
a. Following Claim Vouchers:
b. Payroll for Period Ending October 31, 2006: $225,662.02
c. Minutes of October 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting
d. Minutes of November 7, 2006 Council Study Session Meeting
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent
Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 06 -024 Adopting 2007 Budget — Ken Thompson
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and
seconded, to adopt Ordinance 06 -024 adopting the 2007 Budget. Finance Director Thompson mentioned
that Council held several public hearings; and that this budget ordinance includes an increase in the
outside agency funding, and since the first reading, adds $21,000 as a place holder for the GIS Site
Locator program; and concerning street fund expenditures, as Council previously decided to go with the
option that would postpone the deficit in that fund until 2010, an adjustment to the ordinance reflects that
option. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered.
Councilmember Munson explained that he struggled with how to vote on this; that when the
representative from SCRAPS previously gave a presentation to Council, Councilmember Munson said he
made it clear he did not want an increase to the SCRAPS contract; that this budget indicates an $11,000
increase. However, he continued, there is the hope that the contract price will go down to 2006 levels
based on the 2006 experience of adjusting contracts; and that SCRAPS representatives said they had a
number of issues they would try to accomplish that would reduce our contribution and make this more of
a "pay as you go" operation.
City Manager Mercier reported that this morning's discussion between the Board of County
Commissioners and representatives from the City of Spokane concerning this issue lasted for
approximately 90 minutes; that cost estimates suggest that if a regional program were to assume
responsibility for animal control, it would require an annual operating budget of $1.3 million and likely
construction of an additional animal shelter of approximately $3.5 million; that the County
Commissioners discussed a variety of ways to change the funding to the community, and that fee
increased proposals are making their way to the Commissioners; it was also noted that in examining fees
around the area, no one charges less than $10.00 a day for boarding but SCRAPS charges $6.00. Mr.
Mercier continued to explain that an ordinance is moving forward whereby they look to fashion some
uniform licensing fee and allow jurisdictions to apply some surcharge; adding that there was also talk
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about trying to convert the animal control program to an enterprise account, and that enterprise amounts
must be self - funding. Councilmember Munson concluded by stating that he anticipates bringing the
animal control issue forward to Council in February to re- evaluate our position and make a decision about
going our own way if necessary. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None.
Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 06 -027 Amending Right -Of -Way Permit Process — Morgan
Koudelka
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and
seconded, to suspend the rules and adopt ordinance 06 -027. Administrative Analyst Koudelka explained
that staff previously presented a draft ordinance to Council along with a fee structure; that Council
requested extending the duration of right -of -way activities exempt from permitting requirements, from
one hour to two hours; that although this draft provides that requested time extension, staff would like to
further revise the ordinance definitions as it was discovered that some of the current definitions are
outdated. With that information in mind, Deputy Mayor Taylor withdrew his motion; and made a new
motion, seconded by Councilmember DeVleming, to advance ordinance 06 -027 to a second reading.
Mayor Wilhite invited public comments. Tim Mair, of Spokane Avista Utilities: thanked Council for
being allowed to be part of this committee and thanked Mr. Koudelka for providing the updates of this
process; said that when the fee schedule is ready, he would like to review that also. Mayor Wilhite
invited further public comments; no further comments were offered. Mr. Koudelka said the plan is to
implement the new fee schedule with the upcoming Master Fee Schedule to be effective January 1, 2007.
Council then briefly discussed frequent right -of -way users. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous.
Opposed: none. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. Deputy Mayor Regor asked, and Council
confirmed that an explanation of the new definitions will be part of the second reading rather than a
separate agenda item.
4. Proposed Resolution 06 -022, Repealing and Replacing Rules of Procedure, Governance Manual —
Councilmember DeVleming
It was moved by Councilmember DeVleming and seconded to approve Resolution 06 -022.
Councilmember DeVleming gave a brief overview of the process, a few procedural reminders, and the
proposed changes. Deputy Mayor Taylor suggested deleting the second sentence of 3.03(g) as he feels it
unnecessary as members of the public are interested in all the council activities, and that it is not
appropriate to dictate what should be in a report. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded by
Councilmember Munson, to amend the resolution by striking the second sentence under 3.03(g).
Discussion in opposition to the motion included the reason for the agenda item to relay what
councilmembers are doing in their councilmember position. Vote to amend the agenda: In Favor: Deputy
Mayor Taylor and Councilmember Munson; Opposed: Mayor Wilhite and Councilmembers Denenny,
Schimmels, Gothmann, and DeVleming. Abstentions: None. Motion fails. Vote on the original motion to
approve Resolution 06 -022: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
The Resolution is approved as submitted.
5. Proposed Resolution 06 -023 Establishing Three Revised School Speed Zones — Neil Kersten
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded, to approve resolution 06 -023 establishing three
revised school speed zones; establishing a new school speed zone; and revising two school speed zone
signs. Public Works Director Kersten explained the proposal as per his November 14, 2006 Request for
Council Action. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by
Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
6. Motion Consideration: Geiger Agreement — Morgan Koudelka
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded, to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute the Interlocal Agreement for Geiger Confinement, Work Crew, and Work Release Services in the
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City of Spokane Valley. Administrative Analyst Koudelka explained that the agreement has been re-
worked in the model agreement format; that the agreement will use the "settle and adjust" style dividing
the estimate costs into twelve equal payments that will be paid each month and reconciled to actual costs
after year -end. Mr. Koudelka added that rates have been adjusted to recover all costs of the current year;
that an operating loan from the County to cover a deficit was factored into the current year rates which led
to a substantial increase in rates, but that the rates for 2007 will be lower than the rates for 2006. Mayor
Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor:
Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
7. Motion Consideration: Professional Services Agreement — Lobbyist — Dave Mercier
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to
negotiate and finalize a professional services contract under the City Manager's purchasing authority.
City Manager Mercier explained that this is a two -part agenda item, with the first addressing items to be
advanced on behalf of the City during the upcoming session of the Washington State Legislature; and the
second part to address the prospective city lobbyist. Regarding the lobbyist position, Mr. Mercier
explained that $40,000 was allocated in the budget for that position, that two proposals were submitted
within that budget amount, and that staff is working on final revisions of the contract language and
anticipates having a the firm on board shortly. Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments
were offered. Brief Council discussion included that this is a one year contract and will be re- visited
again next year; that those legislative issues of council concern were incorporated into the scope of
service, and the agreement gives the lobbyist direction to promote the interests of the City. Mr. Mercier
added that he expects weekly contact from the lobbyist to be alerted to breaking issues. Vote by
acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Wilhite invited public comment; no comments were offered.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
8. Proposed Fee Resolution — Ken Thompson
Finance Director Thompson explained the draft fee resolution and the changes proposed as mentioned in
his accompanying Request for Council Action. After Council /staff discussion, staff will further research
why there is a different fee for the short plat; the exact meaning of "valuation exceptions" and will further
elaborate on the meaning of "based on value of project minimum $3,000," as shown on page 12 and in
other places in the fee resolution. Mr. Thompson mentioned that this item is scheduled for resolution
approval at the November 28 meeting.
9. Snow Plowing & Street Sweeping Level of Service — Neil Kersten
Public Works Director Kersten explained that several weeks ago, staff discussed a Request for Proposals
for street sweeping, and it was mentioned at that time that Council desired to discuss levels of service for
street sweeping and snow plowing. Mr. Kersten then went through his PowerPoint presentation
explaining those levels of service, the priorities, the 2006/07 Operations Plan, and the costs spent for
2004, 2005 and to date in 2006. Mayor Wilhite remarked that she had received mixed reactions from
members of the community where some people were happy to see their streets plowed where they had not
been done in the past, while others were not happy about having their driveway plowed in; and she voiced
a suggestion of perhaps raising the level of snow before plowing, to five inches. Mr. Kersten explained
that the plowing is a judgment call; it depends on the amount of snow and the weather forecast, as if the
weather forecast is warmer, they won't plow. Mr. Kersten also discussed the new granular de -icer
product that they previously used on Pines and Trent, that it works well in a lower temperature, and not
only melts the ice but breaks down the snow. In addition, use of that product will result in less sweeping
as the need for sanding would be less.
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Further discussion included unusual weather conditions were the exception rather than the rule; use of
discretion on plowing priority 4 areas; no specific limits on plowing neighborhoods with no hills; only
plow areas that need plowing; berms and plowing of major intersections. After further discussion, City
Attorney Mike Connelly suggested having a written policy, and Council concurred that staff should craft
the policy as appropriate.
Concerning the levels of service on sweeping; Mr. Kersten said they are at a minimum, bare -bones level
as that is all there are funds for; and while there are no specific requirements to keep in line with the
Clean Air Act, the goal is to keep areas clean and that is done by sweeping once in spring and once in fall;
and that staff tries to hit all areas in the spring to clean up the greater amount of sand and dirt. It was
determined there would be no change in the sweeping procedure.
10. Appleway Reconstruction Project — Steve Worley/Neil Kersten
Public Works Director Kersten discussed the Appleway Avenue Reconstruction Project; and explained
how the project ended up almost twice as expensive as initially thought, as the road was in much poorer
condition than originally thought. After council /staff discussion, it was council consensus to split the
project into two projects and to use STP funds from the Valley Corridor project to cover the Appleway
reconstruction Project's shortfall.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Land Acquisition; Pending Litigation.
It was moved by Councilmember Munson, seconded and unanimously passed to adjourn into executive
session to consider the acquisition of real estate, to review the performance of an employee, and to
discuss with legal council potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(b)(b)(g) and (i , that the
estimated time is 90 minutes; and there may be action related to the acquisition of real estate when we re-
convene into regular session. Mayor Wilhite announced there would be a ten minute recess prior to
convening into executive session; and council adjourned at 8:05 p.m. for that recess and subsequent
executive session.
At 9:34 p.m. Mayor Wilhite declared Council out of Executive Session. It was moved by Councilmember
Munson, seconded, and unanimously passed that the Mayor send a letter to the Spokane County
Commissioners requesting that they immediately acknowledge the City of Spokane Valley's right to
ownership of the Appleway corridor from east of University to the City limits. There being 110 further
business, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Taylor, seconded and unanimously passed to adjourn. The
meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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CIIAS (Community health elation of Spoisine) ; Clincs•
Downtown Medical Clinic: 1001 W. 2nd (83571205)-
Pharmacy Services: 343 -1116
1 -IIv' Support. 444 -8200 • il
Valley Medical Clinic: .9227 E .14airi (444 -8200)
NE Medical Clinic, 4001 N Cook (487 - 1604)
Maple St Medical Clinic: 3.919NMaple (444 -7801 )
Mapte St Dental .Clinic: 3919 W Maple (42182J)
. Highlight - Primary medical care for all,ages; dental care for tliildren'&
emergency dental care for adults; prenatal & obstetrics; wellness
education women's health },x -ray, laboratory, & plrarrmacy services; HIV
& other support groups; community outreach .& referrals. Hours vary
by clinic. **(SCVM)
Health Care for Homeless Veterans
. 705 W Second (462-2500)
Highlight - Health care for homeless veterans, access Co surplus Military
clothing for homeless veterans. M -F 8 am-no in anti 1 -4:30 prrr
Outreach Center (Spokane Regional Health District)
1103 W 1" (838
Highlight- One for one needle exchange, AIDS education, condones,
lubricant, bleach, alcohol pads, toiletries } 'some clothing provided; tree
anonymous, no questions asked, Open M -F from 3 -5 pin. -
House of Charity
32 W Pacific (624 -7821
Highlight-Medical clinic operinoon to 2 p.m. Toes'& Fri: F ree &Open
to all.
Health er es:
Spokane Falls Family Clinic `.
120 W. Mission .Ave. (326 -4343,
Highlight - Quality medical care for all ages ..Serves the under'served and
uninsured. Sliding fee scale. Provide help getting state insurance. M-F
8 am.- 6.30 F :m., by appointment only,
_People's C1iniC
829 W. Broadway (32377600
Highlight - Primary health care, women's health, immunizations, school
• sports physicals, mental health counseling and referral services for
ages regardless of ability to pay. Dental health bylrefe.rral. Accept'
Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance. M -F,, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. -
Union Gospel Mission
1224 E. Trent (535 -8510)
Highlight - Medical clinic open Norge - 5prn on Wed for _men. k
East Central Comm. Organization Primary~ Care
500 S. Stone (536 -9031)
:Highlight-Primary care with a nurse practitioner, For,lowincorrte - by
federal guidelines. Sliding fee. Wed-Thor -Fri 8.a l -5pm.
Other Social Services
American Indian Community Center
- 905 E. 31'' (535 - 08866)
Highlight- Variety of services for American Indian clients; food bank for
residents in 99202 zip code and all Native Americans. ** (SCVM)
Second. Harvest Food Bank
Call for nearest location (534 -6678) • -
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igbt- Provides emergency food to singles and families, Days and
hours vary by location.
Coalition of Responsible Disabled (CORD)
612 N. Maple. (326 - 6355
H g Inform tion and referrals for pec pie with'disabi:l ties.
Spokane Housing A.uthory'
55 W Mission, Suite 104 (328- 2953) TVD (509) -9502 •
Highlight- Provide permanent housing; Section 8 Vouchers
www__spokanehousingorg
YWCA/District 81 homeless Education •
829 W. Broadway (353 -7675)
Highlight -With District 81; for children, grades K--12, supportive
series, limited after school care.
Spokane Valley HEART
11016 E. Broadruay (228 -- 4114)
Highlight - With CV, EV, & WV School Districts. Grades K- l 2; Provides
supportive services, transportation, school supplies, etc. for students in
temporary and transitional housing situations.
Spokane Mental Health
107 S Division (S38 -4651)
Highlight- Provide Mental Health Services, to individuals and families.
First call for help -- 24 -hour communityinforniation, supportive listening:
and crisis response at 838- 4428. Toil Free: 1-877-678-4428. ** (SC E
Women's . Dearth (formerly Women *s. Drop -in Center)
920 W 2nd (455
For- women; housing status unimportant
Highlight- open M -F, 10 -5; dedicated to self detertninedand timely_
growth of women in a safe welcoming community; wide range of classes
and support • groups available; monthly calendar of events available at
the Center; Housing program, capacity is 4. (SCVM)
SAFeT - Sexual Assualt & Family Trauma
Response Center -..
210 W Sprague (747-8224)
Highlight- Provides a 24 -hour rape crises line, 624 -7273 (624-RAPE):,
Also provides sexual violence counseling & education for other,traun
related issues.
** (SCVM): Spokane Community Voice Mail
Highlight- A collaborative effort to provide homeless, phoneless,,arid .
low income individuals access to a telephone number to receive
messages concerning employment, housing, medical and social .serv ices,
etc., in a fimety fashion. See ** for participating agencies.
SPOKANE HOMELESS
COALITION
"Helping the homeless access the
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Mission Statement
'Spokane •I- Iorneless Coalition' is “a collaborative effort f
individuals and agencies who address the challenges of
hornelessness in bur community, Through educatwn,
advocacy, mutual support and the sharing of resources we strive'
to prevent hvrnelessness as well as increase the ability ,bf'the
community to respond to individual needs.
Emergency Shelters:
House of Charity
32 W. Pacific (624 - 7821)
Capacity-108 For- adult males
Available- Oct. 1 -Apr. 31
Highlight- Continental breakfast from 7:30 am -- 9 :40 ant Mon -Sat daily -
meal at 11 am_ (Sundays also in winter); clothing room ; - .1a ufarry
showers; property storage; wait drop. Free, open to all Medi :al lih`"rc
12 noon - 2:00 pm Tuesdays and Fridays_ Day Shelter cperr_7k am to
3;00 pm, Monday -Saturday, except Thursdays,, open. from 7 :30 am.to
2:00 pm.. * *(SC ) = r e
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- Anna Ogden Hail
2828 W Mvlarlon (327 -7737)
• Capacity -36 Rooms For- females & children; boys underage 1.0
Highlight- 3 daily rrieals;case management; life skills' classes; legal
-consultations by appt; clothing; mandatory Bible studies. Cali Mon -Fri
8:00 am to 5 :00 pm * *(SCVM) {
Union Gospel M ission
. 1224 E. Trent (535 -8510)
Capacity- 134 • For- adult males
Highlight- 3 daily meals; case Management : otanseliii r clothing;
,showers; eye care services; program ft ;r c:h naiL:a l_ dependence
rehabilitation; doctor appointments available; ho. to , limit.
Salvation Army Family Emergency Center
• 1403 W. Broadway (325-6814) �� ' ti
Capacity- 14 family units (48 beds) For- families
Highlight 3 daily meals; food bank; clothing; prescriptiians ;' furniture;
case managernerit; life skills classes; parenting; budgntin 2;
homemaking. Alcohol and substance free.
Family Services- (325 -6821) ** (SCVI
'COmmunity Detox Services of Spokane
165 S. Howard (838- 2771) .
• Capacity -12 -slot sobering unit ;- 14- beddetox unit; 25 SRO unite
For- intoxicated males and females; recovering substance users
Highlight- emergency transportation available within city limits;
meetings; adult &'adolescent case manager,. ediicatici'nal arid support
.groups.
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St. Margaret's (624-9788)
Capacity -7 For females & 'children . boys and ge 1_1
Highlight- Case lvlanagerment; support services; Clothing; confidential
address; safe environment. *-* (SCV1v1)
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VOA Hope House
111 W Third, (455 -2886)
Capacity-34 For Single women
Highlight - Hot showers. clean beds: nun: in a safe, carin
environrr°:ennt : * (SC 'NI;w
VOA- Crosswalk
525 W. 2"d (838 -6596)
Capacity -16 For- youth, age.l3 to 18 _
Highlight- Shelter; meals ;,clothing; rntedidal care d. €a r
counseling available.
SNAP hlornetess Office
• 500 S. Stone (456 -7106)
- pacity - 14 apartments ': , ., F
'Tor- 1- or 2- parent farnnilre;.. °eouplks w1 or- vv of t married or
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; pregnant 4vCa[1lCn • , •
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Hlghl glit� Cttse management, life w(_illw class st.. , emphasis;
lid c,ationall rt }f lurid I :i ;iLssnit nt;- ..City /Count d '(St '()
rrlsis ,Residential Center
. 2(f : 6', (624-7S68)
Capacty - I _
For. Youth, age 13 These ) oath are r t?ti :arid in .r:o►,il :a irh
theitfanuly.
'Highlight Counseling and Conflict tan igert en[ : goal l rintnon with .
appropriate legal guardian,
YWCA- Alternatives to 'Domestic Violence
Confidential Shelter'
5 329 W. Broadway (326 or .32t):
Shelter at alternate con, id.3ntral location.
Capacity -up to 40 ma nien & Lhildrt.n
For individuals &childr :n that are fleeing dornistic a' it rice
_highlight= 24 hour Crisis assistance; confidentiality, cast: man euk'.rit - :
rupint }rt groups. ..,
interfaith Hospitality , letwork
(747-5487) -
Capacity 5fatiti1ic
a' For- Single parents svkchildren or mother and father
Highlight; Referral by social servile ageriCy needed foremergezi
housing; scattered sits ** (C
** (CVM) Spokatne. Community Voice Mail.
See description on back page.
Meal Sites:
House of Charity
32 W Pacific (624- 7821)
Served—Coffee & donuts 7:30 ain - :00 am.M -Sat. Mid -€l2;y meal,
M -Sat ut 11 :00 am; Sundays also during winter.-
• St. U'S PalliSh
21,20 E. First (535- 3031)
Serwved - Mid - day meal; Sunday at 1 :00 pm. -
'The City _Gate
170 S. Madison (455- 9670)
Served—Saturday bre t:fast at 8:00 am;-Dinners each Wed & Fri at 7:00
pm. Dinner also served the 3rd & 4 Saturday nights &last Sunday
} { night of . the month at 7 :04 pm. A food �- clothing bank is also , . ,
'avaadable by appointment,
_'otmen`s & Children's Free Restaurant
162Q 2Q . Monroe (324 - 1995)
t Sr t`ved- Dinners, Tiles & Thu.rsr 4 :15 pm - 5.45 pm for wain and
a ltrl�lrt in caul +. Take -out meal on Fridays, 2:00 pm -4:00 prn;
525 ;V ,';:: (838 6596)
Seri d — Break t I' at[ 0 :0n r-nrrt l"uhc =a L? noon; dinner aLb;00 prn
seven days a t4' .' k. 1471 vv'uutli, 13 up 18. . - -
Shaloin Ministries
nistries
518 to .s'.'• 1 ._., 0191 -
er ed —1 rz°akIrt t 6 :30 am -,4: t am, '11, I1:_i_tmch,11 a n - noon,
1 Tlt; Dinner, 4- pin— 6 pm \1iNT ay;. fl qtly
: SNAP Sack° Ditinerr
;"t-'1..di5r:prn twd:d First i' 6- :106), a . , ,' �
Served.- .Pinner. (1 lint, on ` hursi;1; s it the old _ "Coa h
Re t4atrrant"
Unionrt Gospel! : -1 'i.issioin
1224 E Trent (5357
Served—Breakfast, 6 :30 am; lunch, 12 rto'n ;.dinner, 6;00 pm..
For the residents and the general public.-
Our Lady of Lourdes -
1115 W wc'rside'(358- 4290)
Served- S andiishes "at door: Lunch'11;O -1 rbvn,Dinner4 :00 -5 :00,
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National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week • November 13 172006
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Hunger Awareness Forum - Wednesday, Nov. 15
Salon Milistries, 518 W Third, 6- :{J p.m
Cnn�a ;a e: 570 -3951
Homelessness Awareness Walk • Thursday, Nov. 10
Begins at Women's Hearth, 9213 W. 2'Ave., 4-7 p.m
Contact A:.-1-4249
Homeless Memorial Dedication • Friday, Nov. 17
House at Charity. 32 W. P.ic:`c Ave., 1 :00 p.rn.
Contact A:624-7821
Donate:
Donate new or gontry used winter gear & sleeping bags
_Thursday. November 16 trorn 4-7.00 p.m
Dfive -`hru drop -fl 1119 W. 1' Ave., Contact tt: 280 -0506
Donato new socks & underwear for homeless children
Mondav - Friday (Ncrvenber 13 -17), 7 a.m. -7:30 o.m.
YWCA, 829 W. Broadway, Contact A_ 326 -1190 ox' 152
Donate size 4 & 5 diapers and baby wipes
Monday - Friday (November 13-17). 7 a,m, -7:39 p.m.
Si. Margaret's Shelter, 101 E Henson, Contact 4: 524 -9788
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Who is Homeless?
✓ Who arc living in motels,
hotels, campgrounds or RV
parks due to lack of alternative
adequate accomin daticros_
✓ Who are living in emergency
shelters or transitional housing.
✓ Who art abandoned in
hospitals.
✓ Who arc awaiting foster care
placement
✓ Who have a primary
nighttime residence that is a
private or public place not
designed taw. or ordinarily used
as, a regular slcxping
accommodation for human
beings i r. living in cars. parks.
public spaces. abandoned
buildings, hus or train stations,
or similar settings.
✓ Youth not residlne with their. ,.
legal parent or guardian_
✓ Runaway youth
Thc term "homeless child and
youth" means individuals who
lack a fixed, regular, and adequate
nighttime residence and includes
children and youth:
✓ Who arc shanng the housing
of other persons due to Toss of
housing, economic hardship, or
a similar reason.
Spokane Valley HEART Consortia
Dear City of Spokane Valley Council Members,
Leslie Camden Goold, MSW
School Social Worker
Lead Liaison
Spokane Valley HEART Consortia
228 -4114
Supporting CV. EV and WV students who are living in transitional or temporary housing
Main Program Office: Broadway Elementary School -11016 East Broadway - Spokane Valley, WA 99206 - 2284114 Fax: 2284109
Each year, one week before Thanksgiving, National Coalition for the Homeless and
the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co- sponsor
National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week. During this week, a number of
schools, communities and cities take part in a nationwide effort to bring greater
awareness to the problems of hunger and homelessness. This year National
Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week is November 12 — 18, 2006.
In observance of this week, Central Valley School District's HEART Program
(Homeless Education and Resource Team) is working together with the Spokane
Homeless Coalition to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness and how it
affects our community. Last year, 435 students in the Spokane Valley found
themselves in homeless situations; 237 of these students were from Central Valley
School District, 133 from East Valley School District, and 65 from West Valley
School District.
During National Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week, students throughout the
Central Valley School District, will not only be learning about hunger and
homelessness and how it affects our community, but will become involved in various
community action projects to benefit homeless students, families and/or individuals
in our community. .
We hope you will take a moment, during National Homelessness and Hunger
Awareness Week, to acknowledge the homeless and hungry citizens in the City of
Spokane Valley, and take action to do something in the coming months to help end
homeless and hunger in our community.
Sincerely,
Amen: an Indian Center
Anna Ogden Ha
Catholic Charities
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Department of ii:
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liOl'F. Partners
House Of Charit
interfaith HoyprtuJity Network -
Lutheran Community Services NW
New Ilorimn Carr Centers
North fast Washington Housuw
Solultnns
Nl`nh}WCSt Justice Project
Raymond Court Assi5cd Living
St MarrAret's Shelter
ti ikni Arms
SPARC Outpatient Services
Spokane AIDS Network
Spokane. Low In:ornc Hurling
Consortium (SI.1HC)
Spokane Sci ghbotbuud Action
1'mgrami (SNAP)
Spokane Count) Community
ServrcesiCon rnnoit De velopal
Spokane dousing Ventures
Spolknc Mental Health
Spokane Regional Hc:ihh District
The City Gate
The Satiation Army
Transitions,:
Miry1un ; House
Trartsisional Livtng Center
Weancn's Ilrartlt
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Crosswalk
!lope limos
Union Gospel Mi tten
VA Health Cart (nr homeless
Veterans
YWCA:
Alternatives to DV Shelter
Homeless Children' Educational
Program
c/o Human Services, City of Spokane
808 West Spokane Falls Boulevard
Spokane, Washington 99201 -3333
Telephone (509) 625 -6130
MISSION STATEMENT: Spokane Homeless Coalition is a collaborative effort of the
individuals and agencies addressing the challenges of homelessness in our community. Through
education, legislative advocacy, mutual support and the sharing of resources we strive to prevent
homelessness as well as increase the ability of the community to respond to individual needs.
November 6, 2006
Friends in the Fight to End Homelessness:
We invite you to help us end homelessness in our community and together we
can fight this grave dilemma. On behalf of the Spokane Homeless Coalition, we
have provided a resource packet that provides information and data regarding the
homeless situation in the Spokane region. It also lists collaborative efforts
between agencies and individuals.
The Spokane Homeless Coalition believes that we can only end or reduce
homeless through a joint effort of community partners. The Spokane Homeless
Coalition has been instrumental in bridging gaps, networking, and in bringing
service providers together for 20 years.
Join us!
Spokane Homeless Coalition Leadership Team
One Night Count Spokane
On one winter day early this year Social Service Providers and
Volunteers from the city and county set out to count and
connect with Homeless throughout Spokane County.
Armed with Clipboards and Buttons proclaiming "Everyone
Counts", workers all over the city faced the daunting task of
gathering information from Transient Individuals, .Families
and Individuals~ in the Shelter Network, as well as families and
individuals doubled up with friends and families.
The Numbers listed below represent the people we were able to
reach on just one day.
It is unknown how many homeless among us we were not able
to reach, or who were not able to reach us.
Doubled Up
Homeless Identify as Homeless
650- Men
536- Women
389- Children
17- Unidentified
Total Homeless
2 ,234
164- Men
273 - Women
205- Children
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REGIONAL ANIMAL PROTECTION SERVICE
NANCY KILL
ANIMAL PROTECTION DIRECTOR
Regional Animal Control Summary
Our mission:
To protect public safety and ensure animal welfare through compassionate, responsive,
professional enforcement of laws and public policy"
The regional concept is the ideal vehicle for providing animal protection service to the
Spokane Region. Under a regional plan, pet over - population can be controlled, care
can be consistent, and enforcement uniform. The cost will be the biggest obstacle in
establishing a regional program.
• Currently SCRAPS provides animal protection services to the unincorporated areas of
Spokane County and by contract the cities of Spokane Valley, Cheney, Millwood and
Fairchild Air Force Base. A regional program would increase the service area to include
the City of Spokane and any other of the small incorporated cities within the boundaries
of Spokane County that wanted to participate in the program.
• SCRAPS responded to an RFP in 2003 put out by the city of Spokane for animal protection
services. The proposal included significant start up costs for equipment and capital
improvements.
A committee was formed in 2004 to study a regional program. The committee was
comprised of representatives from Spokane County, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Deer Park
and SCRAPS staff. The committee met for a number of months and then lost momentum.
The Board of County Commissioners in a joint meeting with the Mayor and Spokane City
Council in spring 2006 formed an animal control committee to study a regional
collaboration.
• SCRAPS currently uses a time study to determine contract costs.
SCRAPS current facility is not large enough to take on the regional program - additional
equipment, staffing and an enlarged facility would be required. Expansion costs may be
reduced by partnering with the Spokane Humane Society and SpokAnimal for assistance
in placing unclaimed strays that are considered adoptable.
2521 NORTH FLORA ROAD • SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 99216
PHONE: (509) 4772532 • FAX: (509) 477 -4745
• SCRAPS must double (or more) it's current department in order to take over services for
the City of Spokane. SpokAnimal handled 8,432 animals in 2005 compared to 7,245
handled by SCRAPS. Additionally, SpokAnimal handles more requests for service than
SCRAPS - exact numbers have not been made available at this time. However, given
the density of population in the city of Spokane a higher number of complaints is to be
expected over the unincorporated areas of Spokane County.
• SCRAPS salary/wages /benefit costs are significantly higher than a private group like
SpokAnimal. Cost allocations also increase contract costs. The amount the city of
Spokane currently pays for animal services would increase in a regional program
provided by SCRAPS.
• Exact revenue numbers collected by Spokanimal are not known. Animal control
revenue collected in the city of Spokane would be credited to offset the cost.
• Time is of the essence as SpokAnimal director Gail Mackie has stated that SpokAnimal
would like to get out of the animal control business by as early as 2007. Spokanimal has
expressed a willingness to continue the contract until 2008 at a significantly higher cost -
but still does not want to provide the service long term.
Solutions:
• Research ways to increase revenue - particularly pet licensing to help offset costs of
service. Community must buy into program for this to occur as current license
campaigns have produced limited results.
• Utilize existing facilities and resources - partner with the Spokane Humane Society and
SpokAnimal for animal placement /housing needs to reduce capital building expansion
expenses.
• Create Level -1 and Level - 2 animal protection officer positions to reduce salary/wage
costs.
Encourage donations and bequests - informing the public that the opportunity for a
quality regional animal protection service exists but needs the help of donors to be
successful may help kick -start an increased level of support.
• Utilize community service and volunteers to a greater degree as well as considering the
• Reduce equipment start-up costs by purchasing surplus from SpokAnimal.
Summary:
use of part-time or seasonal help.
A regional animal program will assure a high and consistent level of service to all In the
community - both people and pets. However, the community must buy Into the program for
optimum results.
Salary & Wages Including Benefits
Based on 2007
Projected
Lead Animal Protection Officer (LAPO)
Eight Animal Protection Officers (APO)
Seven Animal Protection Assistants (APO)
Four Kennel Maintenance Assistants (KMA)
$52,608
$392,896
$265,678
$142,768
Total Salary & Wages
Additional Expenses
Maintenance & Operations
Cost Allocations
$853,950
$212,953
$853,950
$212,953
$238,422
Total Salary & Wages & Operating Expenses
$1,305,325
Start Up Costs
Uniforms 9 APO's $500 each
$4,500
Uniforms 6 APA's $100.00 each
$ 600
Uniforms 4 KMA's $200.00 each
$ 800
Training 9 APO's $3,000 each
$27,000
Vehicle: 9 4X4 Cab Trucks w /fiberglass Animal Ambulances
$240,000
Capture Cquip. For 9 APO Vehicles @ $1.000 each
$9,000
9 Truck mounted Two -way Radios @ $600 each
$5,400
9 Hand Held Two -way Radios @ $700 each
$6,300
9 Cellular Phones @ $60 each
$ 540
38 Cat Traps @ $60 each
$2,280
10 Dog Traps @ $275 each
$2,750
4 Skunk Traps at $70 each
$280
5 PC Workstations @ $1096 each + $625 Software Charge
$8.605
5 Telephones @ $275 each
$1,375
100 Dog Bowls, 64 Cat Bowls, 32 litter Pons
$3,000
32 New Cat Cages @ $360 each
$11,520
$323,950
Building Costs
Land Purchase
Building Addition Costs
Drain Field or Sewer Expense
Total Building Expense
$3,219,395
$3,219,395
Total Start Up Expense
$3,543,345
Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service
S.C.R.A.P.S.
Projection - City of Spokane Animal Control
Prepared November 6, 2006
$1,305,325
$3,543,345
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