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2004, 05-04 Study Session MinutesAttendance: Councilmembers: Michael DeVleming, Mayor Diana Wilhite, Deputy Mayor Dick Denenny, Councilmember Mike Flanigan, Councilmember Gary Schimmels, Councilmember Rich Munson, Councilmember Steve Taylor, Councilmember MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Study Session May 4, 2004, 6:00 p.m. Staff: Dave Mercier City Manager Nina Regor, Deputy City Manager Ken Thompson, Finance Director Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Mike Jackson, Parks & Recreation Director Marina Sukup, Community Development Director Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney Cal Walker, Police Chief Steve Worley, Sr. Engineer for CIP Greg McCormick, Long Range Planning Manager Tom Scholtens, Building Official Scott Kuhta, Long Range Planner Sue Pearson, Deputy City Clerk Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor DeVleming opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m., welcomed all in attendance, reminded everyone that this is a study session and requested that all electronic devices be turned off for the duration of the meeting. Employee Introductions: Building Official Scholtens introduced Kelly Sammeli, new Code Enforcement officer, most recently from Prescott Arizona. Council welcomed Kelly to the City. 1. Consultant Presentation of Community Survey Results — Greg McCormick Long Range Planning Manager McCormick introduced Gayla Smutny, Ph.D. of Clearwater Research, Inc. Dr. Smutny explained that Clearwater Research has been working with the Community Development Department in design and execution of a telephone survey with a random sample of 400 Spokane Valley adults. She explained that the survey was conducted as part of the City's comprehensive planning process, its major purpose was to gather representative community input on a variety of planning- related issues, and that the survey data was collected from March 18 to April 7, 2004. She added that the majority of respondents (83 %) indicated they thought Spokane Valley was headed in the right direction; however, respondents did identify a number of important issues facing Spokane Valley and concerns about the economy and planning - related matters were among top issues identified. After presenting the PowerPoint presentation, Dr. Smutny stated that overall results were positive, it appears respondents are happy with the quality of life here and are supportive of planning issues. Manager McCormick added that results from the survey will be used to develop priorities in the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan. 2. CenterPlace Construction Status — Mike Jackson Parks and Recreation Director Jackson gave a PowerPoint presentation which included topics of construction progress, possibility of finishing the second floor of the conference wing, college lease, locating Parks and Recreation at CenterPlace, reservation and scheduling, and the Senior Center Ad Hoc Committee. In response to a question concerning the suggestion of Parks and Recreation moving to CenterPlace, City Manager Mercier said that there are a number of individuals trying to conduct programs in a small space, that along with parking and the flow of material and people, the cost of occupation of the current building space must also be considered (about $14.00 a square foot), and that one scenario would Study Session Minutes 05 -04 -04 Page 1 of 3 Date Approved by Council: 05 -11 -04 be to avoid usage of square feet in this building by moving Parks and Recreation there, that there would be some loss of proximity in doing that, but we are wired by computer and phone and that of all departments, the one most easily severable would be Parks and Recreation; that this is merely in the discussion phase and staff wanted to bring the idea to Council attention. In response to a question concerning hiring a manager for CenterPlace, Director Jackson said he hopes to have someone hired approximately six months before construction completion. 3. Adult Entertainment Hours of Operation — Cary Driskell Deputy City Attorney Driskell gave a short recap of this issue, and included an update of case law including explanations of Renton vs. Playtime Theater; a case from the City of Los Angeles; and another example from an Arizona case from the 9 Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Driskell said that federal case law is in a state of flux concerning hours of operation of these establishments, that the City of Tukwila introduced studies of secondary adverse impacts, wanted certain businesses closed, but that the court disagreed. Attorney Driskell also stated that the Supreme Court offers a higher level of protection in this regard. Discussion ensued regarding the four facilities within our city limits, and that three of those facilities have voluntarily restricted hours of operation; and lack of calls or complaints to the police department. It was then moved by Councilmember Munson to ask staff to develop an ordinance that will restrict the operating hours of these facilities. Discussion continued on leaving the situation as it is or further addressing the issue, with several Councilmembers expressing a desire to leave the situation as is. The motion died for lack of a second. 4. Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT for Barker Road Bridge Replacement — Steve Worley Engineer Worley explained that the existing Barker Bridge needs to be replaced, and this Local Agency Agreement provides that the City, as lead agency, will commission the design work and provide for project construction. He stated that the City's work would be under the guidance and support of WSDOT, and that previously budgeted local match for this project will be saved since the project is now 100% funded by a Federal Bridge Replacement Grant. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve the local agency agreement with WSDOT for Barker Road Bridge. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. 5. Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreement with Transportation Improvement Board for Barker Road Project, and Bowdish /24 Avenue Project — Steve Worley Engineer Worley stated that we received a TIB grant for both projects, that TIB has given authorization to proceed with the preliminary design phase, and before we can request grant reimbursement for costs, the attached Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreements must be signed. Deputy Mayor Wilhite also mentioned that the crosswalk for crossing Bowdish to the school needs re- painting. It was moved by Councilmember Munson and seconded by Councilmember Flanigan to approve the Fuel Tax Grant Distribution Agreement with the Transportation Improvement Board for the Barker Road Project, and the Bowdish /24` Avenue Sidewalk Project. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: none. Motion carried. 6. Proposed Establishment of Salary Commission — Councilmember Munson Councilmember Munson said that in discussing the evaluation process for staff to make sure staff members are properly compensated, council felt it would be a good time to look at council's time and efforts, that the most efficient way to ensure citizen input would be to have a salary commission, and that this draft ordinance would accomplish that. However, Councilmember Munson added, he would like to see a specified period of time, perhaps one year or one and one -half years, for the term as other councils can re- establish a commission if they felt one was needed. After brief discussion, it was council consensus to move forward with this ordinance for a first reading May 11. Study Session Minutes 05 -04 -04 Page 2 of 3 Date Approved by Council: 05 -11 -04 7. Advance Agenda Additions — Mayor DeVleming Councilmember Denenny stated that he would like to add a presentation from the Health District regarding helmet safety. Councilmember Munson said he would like to place something on the next agenda regarding the Spokane Transit Authority proposed sales tax increase. It was agreed to also ask Joel Crosby to speak. 8. Council Check -in — Dave Mercier City Manager Mercier asked Council if they had any concerns to address, and the receipt of a letter from a University resource officer concerning flashing lights was mentioned. City Manager Mercier said he would like to consult with the Police Chief before proceeding on the issue. Other discussion included reimbursement to organizations in connection with the hotel /motel funds, in particular, use of funds for building issues and the potential liability issues for the City, compared with promotional services and the series of problems in an arrangement between one entity and another agency. Mr. Mercier said he anticipates the committee will meet again to hear a request for consideration, and that the committee will then make recommendation for full council consideration. 9. City Manager Comments — Dave Mercier City Manager Mercier reported on the meeting held today at the Ramada Inn concerning wastewater issues; that various entities participated including the City of Spokane, City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Liberty Lake, the Sierra Club, representatives from federal agencies, and some entities from Idaho; that everyone involved are working to identify options to deal with the various concerns, including a suggestion that EPA more forward faster to implement their TMDL study. In other issues; Mr. Mercier said he is in receipt of a letter from the Spokane Valley YMCA concerning the construction of their skate park and that they have requested a donation of 140 yards of top soil, which soil is in stockpiles across the road from them; that Mr. Mercier estimates the market value to be $10.00 per yard plus the cost to haul the material off site. It was moved by Mayor DeVleming and seconded by Deputy Mayor Wilhite to declare 140 yards of soil as surplus and make that soil available for use by the YMCA. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions: None. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor DeVleming stated that there would be no executive session for pending litigation. It was then moved by Deputy Mayor Wilhite and seconded by Councilmember Denenny to adjourn into executive session for approximately 40 -45 minutes with regard to employee performance, and that council expects to take no action upon return to the dais. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Abstentions; None. Motion carried. Council adjourned into executive session at 7:35 p.m.; executive session was extended another fifteen minutes, and at 8:50 p.m., Mayor DeVleming declared Council out of executive session; it was then moved and seconded to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Study Session Minutes 05 -04 -04 Date Approved by Council: 05 -11 -04 c,.. _ad Michael DeVleming, Mayo Page 3 of 3 ott Community L IMPACT f< A r F-- May 3, 2004 To: Spokane Valley City Council and City Attorney Cary Driskell From: Penny Lancaster, Community Impact Spokane Re: Adult Bookstore Hours of Operation Ordinance City Council and Mr. Driskell, It has been about three months since you have been considering the reams of material included in the Legislative Record submitted by Mr. Driskell and myself regarding the important issue of restricting the hours of operation for Adult Bookstores. You can see that there is legal precedence for restricting the hours for this type of business and that courts do not regard Adult Retail in a separate class from other sexually oriented Adult entertainment businesses. I am hoping that you will conclude that restricting the late night hours is in the best interest of public health and safety. Because the stores were awarded the right to stay where they are — close to residential areas — the Council must do everything they can to ensure that children, adults, business personnel, and property are not negatively impacted by their presence. At this time all but one store voluntarily closes, confirming the reasonableness of the proposed ordinance. Now is the time to enact this ordinance, while the businesses are complying, instead of waiting until they change their minds and then endure a challenge. "Xxx WOW DVDs 4.95 each; VHS $2.95 Lingerie (red), shoes, smoking goodies, hollywood cy -skin, novelties, pumps and more. Open 24 hrs. Must be 18 years old. 9611 E. Sprague 928 - 9499" The World Wide Video store identified in this newspaper ad is not complying and is, in fact, causing real and serious threats to the welfare and safety of the Plasma center next door, and the families in the neighborhood, because of their late night clientele. See the October 22, 2003 testimony of Paula Johnson, Manager of ZLB Plasma Services included in the packet of information submitted at the November 25, 2003 City Council meeting. Also see attached for the cover letter and our list of 16 significant points of evidence. Seventeen hours a day, seven days a week, is a sufficient and reasonable amount of time to distribute their merchandise, which in itself has been proven to damage relationships and destroy families. Please amend the zoning code now to include a restriction on the hours of operation for Adult Retail from 2 am to 8 am because the families and general welfare of this community deserve your protection. Thank you for your consideration. 1 7 v ) CL November 25, 2003 • To: Spokane Valley City Council From: Penny Lancaster, Director, Community Impact Spokane Re: Restricting Hours of Operation for Adult Retail Allowing legal Nonconforming Use status to the four Adult Retail businesses currently operating on or near Sprague Avenue is understandable. There are limited alternative sites and the City believes allowing the businesses to stay in their familiar location will stir up less complaints than requiring them to move into new territory. That doesn't mean they are entirely welcome where they are or the secondary harmful effects are reduced. Families living nearby will be affected. The City Zoning Code clearly sets out in its findings and preamble that "Concerns about crime and public sexual activity generated and/or occurring within or nearby the adult retail establishments are legitimate, substantial and compelling concerns of the City which demand reasonable regulation...." 1. Add "Adult Retail" to the Adult Entertainment Ordinance: Placing content neutral, time, place, and manner restrictions on Adult Retail businesses (as distinguished from Adult Live Entertainment Businesses) has been upheld in state and Federal courts. The Court made it clear in the case of ILO Investments and Z.J. Gifts, which Mr. Driskell has, that the City does not have to treat Adult Retail any different than Adult Entertainment businesses. And, in fact, excluding them from a comprehensive Adult Establishment Ordinance is unwise and short sighted. Therefore, I am asking the City Council to amend the Adult Entertainment ordinance by first renaming it "Adult Establishment Ordinance" and then adding the definition of Adult Retail. The only provisions that need to apply to Retail would be the hours of operation restrictions and the sections on enforcement. [An alternative approach would be to add the restrictions on the time that Adult Bookstores can operate to the Adult section of the zoning code, like Spokane City has done.] 1T. Restrict the hours of operation for Adult Retail: Adult Retail bookstores should only be allowed to operate between Sam and 2am (or earlier). This still gives them 17 hours a day to distribute their Constitutionally protected "toxic waste ". The following case laws and local testimonies support this restriction: 1. On July 28, 2003 our Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals provided the legal precedent for setting hours of operation for Adult Retail Establishments in Center for Fair Public Policy v. State of Arizona. In this case the Arizona Statute had an hours of operation provision which required ALL sexually oriented businesses, including Castle Bookstore, to close between 1 am and 8 am Monday through Saturday and 12 noon on Sunday. The Ninth Circuit found this constitutional. [I am including the first three pages (out of 24)] 2. The City of Spokane has included hours of operation restrictions in their zoning code under Section 6 and referring to SMC 10.08.190. Spokane Adult Retail may not operate between the hours of 2 am and 10 am. 3. DejaVu is prohibited from operating from 2 until 10am. Again, the courts do not see a distinction between businesses in the category of "Sexually Oriented Businesses." 4. The traffic and noise associated with these bookstores 24 hours a day is unnecessary. Other video and bookstores don't stay open all night. Taverns aren't even open all night. 5. On March 30, 2000 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court's ruling that Arizona's law closing Adult Retail businesses at lam is constitutional. Mr. Driskell has this case and review. The City of Phoenix used the Report of Attorney General 's Working Group on the Regulation of SOBS (Minnesota June 6, 1989) which found a link between 24- hour -a- day or late night operation of such businesses and the negative effects associated with them. 6. The US Supreme Court supported a 7 Circuit (Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana) ruling upholding a Wisconsin ordinance that restricts the hours of operation for sexually oriented businesses. [Mr. Driskell has.] 7. New Jersey State Legislature restricted hours of operation based on a decision by the US District Court for Delaware in Mitchell v. Commissioners of Commission on Adult Entertainment Establishments 802F. Supp.1112 (D.Del, 1992); which was also upheld by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals (No. 92 -7508, Nov. 24, 1993). 8. On August 28, 2000 the City of South Bend, Indiana passed a law requiring sexually oriented businesses to close at 10 PM. This ordinance was modeled after the Mishawaka ordinance, which was recently upheld by a federal court. 9. Paul McGeady, an attorney with the Obscenity Law Center in New York City, sent a letter of support for restricting the hours of operation for Adult Retail. (Mr. Driskell has.) He especially emphasized the importance of including Adult Retail in a general, or comprehensive, regulatory ordinance. 10. Mr. McGeady sent numerous supportive documents, which I made available to Attorney Cary Driskell. These included: ♦ "Validity of Laws Regulating the Hours of Operation of Sexually Oriented Businesses;" • A Guide to writing "Time Regulation- Hours of Operation;" ♦ "Hours of Operation Case Law (40 pages)," • A case summary of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Castle Superstore Corp. v. City of Phoenix and ♦ The case summary for ILQ Investments v. City of Rochester. ILQ Investments case relates to the question of whether Adult Retail should come under the same time restrictions that Live Entertainment does. Even if all of this case law and the policies and procedures of other cities, including Spokane City were not persuasive, hopefully the City Council will seriously consider the testimony and reports from people in the Spokane region, including: 1. Spokane arrived at this decision because of testimony from residences and businesses located in the neighborhood of these businesses. I have attached two of those testimonies. 2. Sexually Oriented Businesses are an enticement to some men and women who have been in taverns until 2 in the morning. Nearby closed and abandoned businesses are not secure when these people are parking and walking past their buildings late at night. There have been complaints about finding used condoms and video wrappers in the parking lot or yards the next morning. One testimony relayed how a woman was startled by a man looking into her window late at night showing her an obscene picture; prostitution, noise, and parties in the parking lot; a man masturbating at night in her yard. 3. In July a man high on drugs frequented an Adult Bookstore in Spokane Valley at 4:30 in the morning. He made sexual advances and asked the employee to smoke marijuana with him. The clerk had to call the police. See attached newspaper article. 4. Paula Johnson is an official with the Plasma Center, next door to the Hollywood Erotic Boutique on East Sprague. She expresses her disgust with finding the results of customers using the products from that bookstore the next morning in her parking lot. She said that it is unsettling for her employees who arrive at work at 6 in the morning to find men sitting in cars in the shared parking lot. See her testimony attached. 5. It isn't always just the unsavory customers we don't want to invite to the neighborhood in the middle of the night. Sometimes the employees can be a threat. Lana Vickery, a clerk at Castle Superstore was charged in the abduction and rape of two Japanese women from Mukogawa. She was allegedly part of a bondage and sadomasochist group. Castle sells items used in that type of activity. 6. Alex Texmo, the owner of Ms Kitties Adult Retail, expresses her support for limiting hours of operation because she says it's safer for her staff, the neighborhood, and good business practice. See her attached testimony. After you review the evidence that I submit, and you stand by the facts and findings in your own zoning code's preamble, you should conclude that the harmful secondary effects of Adult Retail businesses warrant restrictions on their hours of operation. Therefore, we are asking that it be incorporated in either your Retail zoning code (just as the Spokane City Council has done), or you add Adult Retail to a comprehensive regulatory Adult Establishment Ordinance at the applicable sections, immediately. Although the law requires our community to live with the harmful secondary effects of this type of egregious business, at the very least Spokane Valley should expect those effects to be contained during the early morning hours. Penny Lancaster Community Impact Spokane 14816 E. Farwell Spokane, WA 99217 * 922 -4825 Attachments 1. Testimonies: • Alex Texmo • Paula Johnson ♦ Jeannine Hansen ♦ Karen Rel ♦ Resident at E. 37 Hoffman 2. Newspaper articles ♦ "Police find evidence in trash near adult store" 11 -20 -00 ♦ "Abduction Case adds zoning twist" 11 -24 -00 ♦ "Erratic man arrested at erotic store" 7 -12 -03 3. Legal opinions • First three pages of Center for Fair Public Policy v. State of Arizona ♦ "Validity of Laws Regulating the Hours of Operation of Sexually Oriented Businesses" • • Centerplace at Nirabuau P{iint Park Pru)t'':I St�Li May ; or Project Status 1. Construction Progress 2. Possibility of Finislhing Second Floor of Conference vong 3. Lease with Community Colleges of Spokane W 4. Concept of locating the Parks and Recreation . at CenterPlace 5. Planning for Reservations/Scheduling 6. Update on S+2nior Center Ad Hoc Committee 1. Construction Contractor has surveyed building location Graded Site for buiiding and parking areas Drywells installed Basement excavated, footings poured, forms for basement walls Sewer service line installed 1 ewer Service Installed Work Schedule - May Pour basement t.'alls Foundations for remaining building winos Underground utilities /plumbing Basement Slab Water connection Finish site aradina Site electrical service or I: June Curbs and sidewalks - south Underground electrical and plumbing Undergrounding HVAC components Mechanical equipment in basement Joists/deck over basement Prepare for slab -on -grade 2. Finishing Second Floor of Conference Wing Completion of upstairs of conference wing was not bid with the project. Cost saving measure. Favorable bids an CenterPlace may allow for completion of upstairs in Conference Wing Architect will develop specifications. Contractor will provide cost estimates. Staff is working with architect and college to provide input for upstairs finish. 4 Second Floor of Conference Wing 3. Spokanf :3 Cornrrunity t_o11ege Lt-. S J 5e Draft ler,e rigs ' en J!Orded Cpmnnl:n{ty Coftege CoIleac is Current4 IrrtC.'ros#'.! in 5 ry =rii_ • Two CQrrlp..ter rooms T tiro Genera' Eduotio n roorns I They're -also cixisrdeMing reughng In a :yet Iai area so it coiid pazibty serve item in the fut«rr • Fo b1 .3. "c1c:4? Cr ri ISttlblitICIn of ptl ,Ine and claw lines • Also dr5Cy55 317D1.1;•a lounge area for sttldC'nn15 coming and g ?I!; Cepa has expr 'd interest in I:av ng the first right t*r refusal on future Ierg tern leas_ of f r*; /4. Concept of Locating Parks and Recrec:tion at: CenterPlace Parks and Recreation Department would be located in CenterPlace Meeting wall architect to deterrnine layout for office space and potential cost will be estimated. Some City recreation programming could be held in CenterPiace 5 5. Reservation /Scheduling Purchasird software to schedule space Will beainraking reservations in advance of building completion. Date to be determined. Tie same software will be utilized for all recreation; program needs 6. Senor fleilblr Ad Hoc Committee •The committee has met four times and the meetings have been very productive 6. Senior Center at Center Place Ad Hoc Committee Cont. The committee has identified four major areas to address: Clarification of We roles and responsibilities that We Senior Center Association and We City will have in the operation of the Senior Center Overall increased use that will occur in Senior Center at CenterPlace Shared use of facilities at CenterPlace Revenue -based expectations of CenterPlace 6 Senior Center at CenterPlace Ad Hoc Committee Cont. Tile next step is to conduct interviews to gather input from the Senior Center Association Board, general membership, city council and the general public. Ensure the committee is on the right track. Additional data gathering (questionnaires) will be based on interviews. Statement of operation of Senior Center will become a component of the Master Plan Summary CenterPlace construction is on schedule Operational el22ments are being addressed No major problems or concerns at this time Some upcoming CenterPlace issues include frnalizina recommendations for second floor of conference room, technology choices, marketing decisions, finalize job description /classification for CenterPlace Manager. 7 COMMUNITY PREFERENCE SURVEY FINDINGS M Clearwater Reitarch. Ins City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department STUDY GOALS • Obtain representative community input to inform the comprehensive planning process. • Understand how Spokane Valley residents view planning- related issues. • Describe demographic differences in attitudes toward issues and priorities placed on specific initiatives. • Enhance the comprehensive planning process. Telephone -based survey of Spokane Valley adults Calling hours pnmanly evening and weekend. Data collection period: March 18 — April 7. 2004 Response rate: 38% (409 completed interviews) DATA COLLECTION 1 SURVEY DESIGN AND CONTENT Questionnaire developed by Clearwater Research and Spokane Valley Community Development Department. Survey topics included: Community Development • Community Aesthetics - Public services - Transportation - Parks and Recreation • Personal Safety Community Development ohs / to t:u W Spo+ane vauej r(await; a rovogn,7. ' City !enter A Ili - Rt OW AK Amo Or. Sr 1...1 rw rar♦•a.111.1• RPM Wit 61% believe having a city center is important to future of Spokane Valley. Demographic groups most likely to indicate having a city center is important: Women Income Tess Than S35 K 1 & 2 person Households Community Development Support for Sper►Wrty Fut.fc Money to Create a City Ceninr • Overall: 741 supportive of City officials spending public money to create a city center. • Females more likely than mates to support spending public money to create a city renter suvPORt oaE SPEPOING MAIM YON!Y 70 CREATE A ctry CENTER OPPOS1 OR SUPP0R1 NEUTRAL GENDER AAfM 32 t`. 6T Y. Ferrol► 20 t-: 79 79. Community Development :unity idenritr Only 26% believe Spokane Valley has a distinct identity. However, 76% said having a community identity is important to the future of Spokane Valley Many respondents felt social changes would be the best way to develop a community identity. Transportation az:ggrt, r1 frorr, (Jrrfo,'54 10 1 A. ' eo•Way Traffic Majority (69 %) agreed that the Couplet has been a useful improvement to roadway system However. nearly 1t3 said Sprague. between University and 1 -90, should be returned to Iwo -way traffic. to Transportation SupperV[►trpou Appbuay 5ecton or Coup et Being Fx eni7ed East Past Univer3rty Read -- -- WI — -- >R 1% •` by re w fmb 1 .111 Minimal opposition to Appleway being extended East past University Road And, nearly hall (49 %) strongly support Appleway extension Transportation Suneatit)ppow Ctwwidf i3eulq E. tevxtett East To Evergreen Road 56% supportive of Couplet being extended East to Evergreen Road. But, another 35% opposed to Couplet being extended to Evergreen Transportation rcvey,:•rrcrl or Aden r . f mow W!Y Dspese r rowaltt Caup+ct • Generally speaking, mon were more supportive of Couplet-related inaialives. • For example, males were more Ilkoty than female to support extending the Couplet East to Evergreen SUPPOR r +OPPOSE E &TENDING COUPLET EAST TO EVERGREEN OPPOSE Oft NP111RAI SUPi•pf11 O .r PVD[ R Mare Jr Ir. 3: s f ornate 3'i r . SOT • Cortirnunrty Aesthetics Pronty 1 • _ • 1 Lam ro M.)° Streets 41'% consider adding trees and landscaping to major streots a low priority for City officials. However, another 59% believe addition of trees and landscaping to major streets should be a medium or high priority for City officials . ion ert ac Community Aesthetics Priority Le r& Metkim Aftyo► Streets Friendly far Aedestr J rrs and Bicyclists 711 indicated making streets friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists should be high or medium pnority for City officials. Results highlight likely concern over the safety of mayor streets in Spokane Valley. 11'1 l u ros rn 3A -um Oil wpm% 1100 rovl *PIN Community Aesthetics Prr,Nw't e.e' ;;rN tt ISIrLIS Wi Sgii ;4 AiNbchlrc1 us** W PA 1 004 1OS� 3A Sharp division regarding priority City officials should place on tighter sign and billboard control. However, majority likely supportive of stronger signlbillboard regulation given that 67% said tighter regulation should be medium or high priority.