2019, 10-29 Study SessionAGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION ITEM:
1. First Reading Ordinance 19-018 Amending Park Regulation —Cary Driskell, Mike Stone [public comment]
2. First Reading Ordinance 19-019 Regulating Public Camping — Erik Lamb [public comment]
3. Motion Consideration: City Hall/CenterPlace Holiday Closure — Mayor Higgins [public comment]
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
DISCUSSION LEADER
SUBJECT/ACTIVITY
GOAL
4. Morgan Koudelka, Chief Werner Mental Health Crisis Stabilization
Ariane Schmidt, Kirstin Gable Facility
5. Chief Werner
6. Gloria Mantz, Erica Amsden
7. Bill Helbig, Adam Jackson
8. Adam Jackson
9. Cary Driskell
10. Mayor Higgins
Police Department Quarterly Report
Barker/I-90 WSDOT Interchange
Project Update
Pavement Preservation Ad Hoc
Committee
Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation
Project, FMSIB Funding
State Lobbying Contract Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) Update
Advance Agenda
11. Information Only (will not be reported or discussed):
a. Election Night & Council Meetings History;
b. Police Dept. Monthly Report;
12. Mayor Higgins
13. Mark Calhoun
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c. Admin Quarterly Report
d. Customer Service Survey Report
Council Comments Discussion/Information
City Manager Comments Discussion/Information
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First reading — proposed Ordinance 19-018 amending chapter 6.05 SVMC,
park regulations.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 6.05 SVMC.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adoption of chapter 6.05 SVMC in 2003; minor
amendments in 2005, and minor amendments in 2009; administrative report August 21, 2018;
administrative report October 15, 2019.
BACKGROUND: The City's Parks and Recreation Department is charged with the care and
maintenance of the City's park system, which includes enforcement of relevant portions of the SVMC. It
has been many years since the City revisited the rules governing use of the parks. Staff has noted
instances where the adopted park rules are difficult to enforce due to ambiguity or because they don't
address conduct that makes use of the parks by others more difficult or less enjoyable.
Staff has reviewed chapter 6.05 SVMC for the purpose of revising areas that need to be updated. Staff
brought forward an administrative report in mid -2018 with most of these proposed changes. At that time,
Council asked staff to consider additional changes relating to certain uses by park patrons, including
drone usage, use of pinatas, and potential damage cause by metal detecting. Staff researched these issues,
and drafted changes to those sections. Around the same time, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued
its decision regarding enforcement of "no camping" and "no sit/lie" regulations in the case of Martin v.
Boise, 920 F.3d 584 (9th. Cir. 2019). This decision impacted language the City previously had in chapter
6.05 SVMC relating to prohibiting camping in parks. This then led into a larger discussion about
homelessness, including the City's position in the larger regional approach.
At the October 15, 2019 meeting where staff presented the updated park regulation draft, Council asked
staff a number of questions about particular language. The primary issue of discussion related to hours of
operation for parks. The last draft suggested 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or sundown, whichever occurred first.
It was unclear between the draft regulations and the RCA, whether it was intended to be whichever
occurred first or last, staff's intent was for the draft to say whichever occurred first.
As previously discussed, there have been a number of concerning events at parks after dark in the last
several years. There has been vandalism of park facilities, and of restrooms in particular, including at
Balfour Park, Sullivan Park, Valley Mission, and Browns Park. The damage at Browns Park was so
consistent and pervasive that the restroom was largely unusable for portions of the last several summers.
In Spring 2017, the City received many reports of people at Browns Park from mid-afternoon until deep
into the night most days each week making noise, drinking, taking drugs, fighting, committing property
damage, and generally acting to scare away other park users. The activities were the worst at night, but
often did not rise to a level of priority where City police could respond most times. As a result, the City
hired a private security company to patrol Browns Park each night for the summer of 2017 with the stated
purpose of being a constant presence, to interact with young adults who did not want the contact. This
contract cost approximately $10,000 for the summer. There have been several more serious events in the
recent past as well, with a rape occurring near the former horse arena at Valley Mission Park in 2017, and
an armed robbery at Browns Park in early 2019.
Nearly all of these events occurred after dark when people are harder to see, and were a primary focus in
proposing the new hours of operation. Staff understand that if adopted, this will impact citizens.
Unfortunately, citizen use in some parks is already impacted, and this draft is an attempt to regain more
control over use of our parks, and to make them more friendly for more people than they currently are.
Given this additional background, staff will look to Council for direction on new proposed hours of
operation. Council indicated specific hours of open and close would be easier for the public to understand
and use. Staff would suggest several possible options:
- Open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. (status quo, which currently results in safety issues);
- Open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.; or
- Open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m. from April 15 to October 15, and from October 16 to April
14, close at 7:00 p.m. to recognize seasonal changes of when darkness occurs.
Additionally, language was added to specifically permit use of the Appleway and Centennial Trails for
transportation purposes only after the approved hours of operation. This is to reflect that some people use
both Trails for alternative modes of transportation after hours to avoid vehicular conflicts.
Other questions related to what would happen if an officer saw somebody walking across a park after the
park is closed, and whether they would be arrested. In discussions with Chief Werner, our officers would
likely watch briefly to see if the person was simply cutting through the park and continuing on. If not,
and the officer had time to stop, they would ask the person why they were in the park, advise the park was
closed, and ask them to leave. If the person refused, or if the facts and circumstances led the officer to
have other concerns, the officer may interact further with the person, up to criminal enforcement if
necessary. Our law enforcement personnel have advised the office of the City Attorney that more
effective regulatory tools are needed in order to be able to police the parks better to make them safer.
Other questions related to how to handle such things as horses at petting zoos for special events, and
fishing at Mirabeau Springs for Valleyfest. Both activities are generally prohibited, except by a special
event permit issued by the City, which is contemplated by the current and proposed regulations.
A question was raised after the meeting relating to whether hot air balloons should be allowed as an
airborne vehicle. Previously, the City's liability provider, Washington Cities Insurance Authority, has
advised clients to be very cautious about allowing this type of use in parks where other users are enjoying
the park, and further advise that any such use should be accompanied by a requirement by the requestor
for $2 million insurance coverage for the event, naming the City as an additional named insured. Given
the apparent danger, that it is not a traditional or common use of a city park, and that there are ample
private property areas around the perimeter of the City from which the activity could take place, staff is
recommending that hot air balloon use not be a permitted use in City parks. If Council does want to allow
them, it should only be through a special event permit to attempt to address all safety concerns.
An additional question related to what a "disc" meant under the definition of "high risk activities." This
is intended to prohibit disc golf Frisbees, except where specifically allowed on a disc golf course. They
are designed for high speed travel, and are of a weight and configuration that they are unsafe for general
use in parks.
OPTIONS: (1) Advance Ordinance 19-018 to a second reading; or (2) take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move we advance Ordinance 19-018 amending park
regulations to a second reading.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Stone, Parks and Recreation Director; Cary Driskell, City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS: Draft Ordinance 19-018 — Park Regulations.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 19-018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 6.05 OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATION OF CITY PARKS, AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is a non -charter code city as provided in Title 35A RCW,
and is a municipal corporation pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington State Constitution and RCW
35A.11.020, the City of Spokane Valley (City) is authorized to regulate public property within the City,
including parks; and
WHEREAS, public park property is intended for, and should be available to the public for its
intended purposes, including park recreational use, and pedestrian and bicycle transportation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley adopted and subsequently amended Spokane Valley
Municipal Code Section (SVMC) 6.05 to regulate certain activities within the City park system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has not substantively amended chapter 6.05 SVMC since 2009, and
finds it necessary to do so now to provide for a safer, healthier park environment for all City residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the regulatory requirements established by the
proposed amendments are necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are hereby
adopted as findings for this Ordinance and incorporated herein as such.
Section 2. Adoption. Chapter 6.05 SVMC relating to park regulations is hereby amended as
set forth below:
6.05.010 — Definitions.
The following definitions shall be used in this chapter:
"airborne vehicle" means any vehicle, whether capable of carrying humans or not, which is designed for
the purpose of becoming and remaining airborne, including but not limited to airplanes, helicopters, hang
gliders, model aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drone vehicles), and hot air balloons.
"Aalcoholic beverages" or "liquor" shall include alcohol, spirits, wine, beer, and malted beverages as those
terms are be -defined pursuant toas set forth in RCW 66.04.010_ and shall include alcohol, spirits, wine and
beer.
_"Camp" or "camping" means erecting a tent or shelter or arranging bedding or both for the purpose of, or
in such a way as will permit, remaining overnight; or parking a trailer, van, recreational vehicle, bus,
camper, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.
"City" means the City of Spokane Valley, Washington.
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"commercial use" includes, but is not limited to the sale of any goods or services in City parks or facilities,
including food and beverage.
"Department" means the City of Spokane Valley Parks and (Recreation 4Department.
_"Department employee" means a duly appointed City of Spokane Valley parks department employee.
"Director" means the city manager or designee who is anticipated to be the director of the parks and
recreation department.
"Facility" or "facilities" means any building, equipment, sign, material, shelter, swimming pool, or other
physical property including but not limited to administered trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, play equipment,
benches, tables, picnic areas, athletic fields, trails, or parking and pedestrian areas (including curbs,
by the City of Spokane Valley."high-risk or damaging activities" means use of such devices which create
an elevated risk of harm to users or other park users, or which create an elevated risk of damage to the
facilities. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to inflatable play equipment, dunk tanks,
lawn darts, Frisbee golf discs, and slip -n -slides.
" M4motor vehicle" means any self-propelled device capable of being moved upon a road, and in, upon, or
by which any persons or property may be transported_ or drawn, and shall include,including but not be
limited to; automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, Class 2 or Class 3 motorized bicycles,
motorized foot -scooters, golf carts, all -terrain vehiclesjeeps or similar -type all€eur-wheel-drive vehicles,
and snowmobiles, whether or not they can be legally operated upon the public highways.
"Qopen space, trails or parks," collectively referred to as "City parks," means any recreation or similar real
property under the ownership, management, or control of the City.
"park facility" or "facilities" means any building, structure, equipment, sign, shelter, swimming pool,
vegetation, playground, or other physical property owned or controlled by the City for park purposes.
_" Pperson" means any individual, group, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or club. City staff are
excluded from this definition.
"pets" means any domesticated animal, with the exception of qualifying service animal.
"Ttrail" means any path, track, or right-of-way designed for use by pedestrians, non -motorized bicycles, or
other non_motorized modes of transportation.
6.05.020 — Purpose.
The City of Spokane Valley City parks, including facilities and programs of the ElDepartment, are
established and maintained by the City for public recreational purposes. Chapter 6.05 SVMC is an exercise
of the police power of the City, and its provisions shall be liberally construed for the preservation and
protection of the natural environment, public peace, health, safety, and welfare. Unlawful and inappropriate
behavior in the City's parks diminishes these precious assets and deprives citizens individually and as a
whole of the full use and enjoyment of the natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and peaceful repose
that parks are intended to preserve.
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6.05.030 — Hours of Operation.
Unless otherwise established or approved in writing by the dDirector, City parks shall have the following
hours of operation:
April 15 to October 15 — open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.; and
October 16 to April 14 — open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
Use of the Appleway Trail and Centennial Trail after these times shall be limited to non -motorized
transportation, and all other after -hour uses of these amenities is prohibited.
be open at dawn and closed for use at 10:00 p.m, in writing.
6.05.010 Facility and outdoor field lights.
Use of facilities Sunday through Thursday shall cease at 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved by the
director. Use of facilities on Fridays or Saturdays shall cease at 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise approved by
the director.
6.05.0540 — Special events permits.
A special event permit is required prior to holdinubefore the occurrence of a special event in any City park
pursuant to as defined in SVMC 5.15.010. If the parks and recreation dDepartment deems necessary, special
event permits may be required for events involving more than the routine use of a City park. Applicants
shall apply for a special event permit and such applications shall be processed pursuant to chapter 5.15
SVMC.
When deemed necessary by the City to mitigate anticipated impacts on the park, traffic, and general public
health and welfare, and when deemed appropriate to carry out other requirements set forth in this chapter
6.05 SVMC, the Directo may impose special conditions for athe special event, which
shallwill be established by the dDepartment and be included in the permit. The dDepartment reserves the
right to cancel a permit for good cause. If reasonably possible, the City shall provide notice of cancellation
.shall be given at least 24 hours in advance of the event.
A cancellation or denial of a special event permit for an event occurring in a City park may be appealed to
the city councilCity Manager by filing a written appeal with the city clerk within 10 days of the date of the
decision. Upon such appeal, the City Managercity council may reverse, affirm,. or modify the
dDepartment's decision pursuant to the criteria set forth in SVMC 6.05.040.
6.05.0650 — Sale of goods or services.
City parks are established for recreational purposes. Accordingly, commercial use, whether by for-profit
or non-profit entities, The sale of any goods or services in City parks or facilities is prohibited excepts
be allowed only through written agreement with the City or by permit issued by the 4Department. The City
may require appropriate compensation from any commercial use, which may include, but shall not be
limited to, a per -event fee. Such compensation may be in addition to any rental fee. Such compensation
shall be determined based upon the nature of the event, the public benefit of the event, and the impact to
the City and City park facilities from the event, including how much of the park facilities will be unavailable
to other users. Any agreement or permit for sale of goods or services in City parks shall include procuring
and maintaining liability insurance at least consistent with that required in SVMC 5.15.070.
6.05.0-760 - Rules governing use of City parks and facilities — Violation an infraction.
A. Camping. Camping in City parks and facilities is defined and regulated pursuant to chapter 7.50 SVMC.
No person shall camp in any City park or facility, unless otherwise designated.
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B. Fires. No person shall ignite or maintain any fire or participate in igniting, maintaining, or using any fire
within open space, trail, er-park, or facility except in a designated barbecue unit or in a designated fire pit
unless specifically authorized by the dDepartment.
C. Food Waste, Washing of Clothes or Animals. No person shall clean fish; or other food, or wash any
clothing or other articles for personal or household use, or any dog or other animal except at designated
areas.
D. Game Fish.
methods of fishing are applicable to fishing for game fish in park areas. No person may fish for, or possess
any fish taken from any river, lake, pond, stream or other body of water which area is posted with a sign
prohibiting fishing, except as approved by special event permit for Valleyfest.:
E. Horsesback Riding. Horses are prohibitednot permitted in any City parks ander facilities.y, unless
permitted by the director.
F. Littering. Littering in City parks and facilities is prohibited.not permitted. All waste and garbage shall
be disposed of in a garbage can or other receptacle designed for such purpose. Litter shall include excretory
waste from humans or pets.
G. Motor Vehicles - Operationon Park Property. No person shall operate any motor vehicle on open space,
trail, or park property unless such area has been specifically designated and posted for such use. No person
shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries of a City park except on roads, streets, highways,
parking lots, parking areas, or where otherwise permitted by posted notice or special event permit pursuant
to SVMC 6.05.040 and chapter 5.15 SVMC. This subsection shall not apply to emergency, maintenance,
or other authorized vehicles.
H. Motor Vehicles — Parking. No operator of any motor vehicle, trailer, camper, boat trailer, or other vehicle
shall park such vehicle in any City park or facility except where the operator is using the area for athe
permitteddesignated recreational purpose, and the vehicle is parked either in the designated parking area,
or in another area with the written permission of the dDepartment. No person shall park, leave standing, or
abandon a vehicle in any facility after closing time except persons using park facilities as part of an event
authorized in writing by the dDepartment. Any vehicle found in violation of SVMC 6.05.060 this subsection
may be towed away at the owner's expense. SVMC 6.05.060This subsection shall not apply to maintenance
and emergency vehicles or vehicles authorized by the dDepartment.
I. Motor Vehicles — Speed Limits. No person shall drive a motor vehicle within any City park or facility at
a speed greater than posted, having due regard for traffic, surface, and width of the road, and in no event at
a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property, or wildlife.
J. Parking Lots and Roadway — Games Prohibited. Games of any kind are prohibited in parking lots and
roadways except through a special event permit.
K. Pets.
1. All Degs pets, or domestic animals are prohibitednot permitted inon any designated picnic areas,
sporttennis courts. or play areas in any City park or in any building unless g llvspccifically
permitted by posted notice. This subsection shall not apply to animal guide dogs.
2. When allowed, PpetsDogs or other pets or domestic animals shallmust be kept on a leash no
greater than 15 feet in length, and shall be kept under control at all times.
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3. Any person whose dog or other pet is in any open space, trail, or park area shall be responsible
for the conduct of the animal and for removing feces deposited by thesueh animal.
4. No person shall allow his or her petdog or other pct or domestic animal to bite, disturb, or harass
any facility users, wildlife, or other pets. No person shall permit his or her petdog or other pet or
domestic animal to bark or make noise continuously or otherwise unreasonably disturb the peace
and tranquility of other park users. No person shall permit dogs, pets or domestic animals to
damage, destroy or remove park vegetation.
L. Presence in City Facilities When Closed. No person shall enter or be present in facilities when closed
except persons using facilities as part of an event authorized in writing by the dDepartment.
M. Skateboards and Rollerblades Permitted — Limited Exclusions. Riding skateboards and rollerblades is
generally permitted on pathways and sidewalks in City parks, except where posted by the Department.
Pathways and sidewalks includes only areas designed for walking, and does not include benches, railings,
walls, or other areas or facilities for freestyle stunts, which are prohibited.In Designated Areas Only. No
person shall be permitted to skateboard or rollerblade in park facilities unless otherwise designated by the
dDepartment.
N. Sound Amplification. No person shall use, operate, or play in a City park any radio, tape player, disc
player, television, musical instrument, record player or any other machine or device producing sound at a
volume that is audible at a distance of over 30 feet therefrom except pursuant to a permit issued by the
dDepartment.
O. Swimming. Swimming shall only be permitted in areas specifically posted for such use, and is otherwise
prohibited posted areas. Mirabeau Springs is closed to entry or swimming by humans and pets.
P. Tents and Shelters in Parks. _Unless authorized by the dDepartment, no person shall erect, maintain, use,
or occupy a temporary tent or shelter in any City park or facility unless there is an unobstructed view
through such tent or shelter from at least two sides; provided, however, that nothing in this subsection shall
be construed to authorize overnight camping.
Q. Trail Use.
1. For the purposes of this subsection, "trail use" shall be construed to include all forms of
movement or transportation on a trail, including but not limited to foot, bicycle, horse, skateboard,
rollerskates, and rollerblades.
2. Trail use is open to all non_motorized users unless otherwise designated and posted. Trail use
restrictions may be posted at park entrances, trailheads or, in some cases, on individual trails.
3. Every person traveling on a trail shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device
or trail sign unless otherwise directed.
4. No mMotorized vehicles are prohibitedshall be allowed on City trails, however. For the purpose)
of this subsection, "motorized vehicles" means any form of transportation powered by an internal
combustion or electric motor. This includes but is not limited to motor vehicles, golf carts, mopeds
and all terrain vehicles. This subsection shall not apply to wheelchairs and assistive mobility
devices powered by electric motors, ander authorized maintenance, police or emergency vehicles
are exempt.
R. Trespassing. No person, except an authorized City employee or emergency response personnel, or other
person duly authorized, shall enter or go upon any area or facility which has been designated and posted as
a "No Admittance" or "No Trespassing" area, ef-during any time when the park is closed to the public or
after law enforcement personnel have informed that person in writing that they are excluded from a
designated park facility or facilities.
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S. Washing of Vehicles. No person shall clean or wash any motor vehicle in any City park or facility, except
in areas specifically designated for that use.
T. Hitting Golf Balls. No person shall hit golf balls within a City park or facility.
U. Airborne vehicles. No person shall launch, operate, or land an airborne vehicle while standing on or in
any City park or facility, except in areas specifically designated and posted by the City for such use.
V. Signs. No person shall distribute or post any handbills, circulars, or signs in any City park, except by
written agreement or permit issued by the Department.
W. High-risk or damaging activities. No person shall engage in high-risk or damaging activities in any
City park except by written agreement or permit issued by the Department.
6.05.0470 — Violation.
Any person violating any provision of SVMC 6.05.030, 6.05.040, 6.05.050, or 6.05.060, or 6.05.070 shall
have committed a class 3 infraction. For violations of SVMC 6.05.050 and 6.05.060, the City shall have
all authority under the law to enforce violations, including but not limited to use of injunctive remedies
through Superior Court.
6.05.0840 — Rules governing use of City parks and facilities — Violation a misdemeanor.
A. Alcohol Consumption. No person shall knowingly allow, conduct, hold, maintain, or consume an
alcoholic beverage in City parks or facilities without first obtaining a permit from the 4Department.
B. Designated Areas. The city council shall, through resolution, designate specific areas in City parks and
facilities where alcohol may be consumed after obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit.
C. Application for Alcoholic Beverage Permit. Application for permits shall be in writing and filed with
the dDepartment. The application shall be filed no less than 10 days prior to the gathering at which alcoholic
beverages will be consumed. Fees for such permits shall be established by separate City Ceouncil
resolution. The 4Department shall prescribe the form of the application, which shall include name and age
of applicant, public place where permit is to be used, type of activity, date of activity, measures to control
the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and such other matters as deemed appropriate by the 4Department.
These permit requirements shall be in addition to those required by the Washington State Liquor and
Cannabis Board for a Liquor Permit.
The director shall review and either approve or deny the application within five days from receipt. The
director may impose reasonable conditions upon the permit. An applicant may appeal a decision to grant,
deny, or condition an alcoholic beverage permit to the City Manager, who can reverse, affirm, or modify
the Department's decision pursuant to the criteria set forth in SVMC 6.05.040. A denial by the director may
be appealed to the city council within 10 days from the date of the denial.
D. Damage to Property. No person shall remove, damage, or destroy any area or City property in a City
park or facility, including natural or man-made features, or excavation of any kind unless related to metal
detecting, in which case a small hole may be made,- provided it is entirely filled in with any turf replaced.
The hanging or anchoring of any items from park facilities, fences, trees, and other vegetation is prohibited.
The hanging of pinatas is permitted within picnic shelter structures provided it is done in a way that it is
not likely to result in damage to the facility or to any person.
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E. Damage to Wildlife. Except for fishing and shellfishing authorized by state law,in authorized areas and
,ubj ect to rules promulgated by the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission, it is unlawful in any
park to capture, attempt to capture, tease, annoy, disturb, feed, or strike any bird or animal, or to throw or
otherwise propel any object at or in the vicinity of any bird or animal.
F. Dumping in Water Prohibited. No person shall deposit any waste or refuse of any nature, including
human or animal waste, into any river, stream, lake or other body of water running in, through, or adjacent
to any City park.
G. Firearms, Weapons.
1. No person except duly authorized law enforcement personnel shall possess a bow and arrow,
crossbow, or air or gas weapon in a City park or facility. No person shall discharge across, in, or
onto any facility any weapon, including but not limited to a firearm, bow and arrow, slingshot,
crossbow, air or gas weapon (including paintball), or any device capable of injuring or killing any
person or animal, or damaging or destroying any public or private property. This subsection shall
not apply where the department issued a special event permit for such activity.
2. Possession of firearms in any stadium or convention center, operated by the City, county, or
other municipality, is prohibited except that such restrictions shall not apply to:
a. Any pistol in the possession of a person licensed pursuant toundcr RCW 9.41.070 or
exempt from the licensing requirement pursuant toby RCW 9.41.060; or
b. Any showing, demonstration, or lecture involving the exhibition of firearms pursuant to
RCW 9.41.300(2)(b)(ii).
H. Fireworks. No person shall possess, discharge, or cause to be discharged; in any City park or facility,
any firecracker, torpedo, rocket, firework, explosive, or similar device, unless so authorized by the
department.
I. Interference with Trails. No person shall place, deposit, or otherwise locate any object, structure or
device, whether natural or artificial, that threatens or endangers any trail, interferes with normal use of the
trail, or that threatens or endangers any person traveling thereon. This subsection shall not apply to City
employees in the performance of their duties or to persons acting pursuant to written direction of the City.
J. Outside Household or Commercial Waste. No person shall bring in or deposit household or commercial
garbage or other, refuse, waste, or rubbish which is brought in such form from any private property, in any
City park or facility garbage can or other receptacle.
K. Removal of Property. No person shall remove any City property from a City park or facility without
prior written the permission of the dDepartment.
L. Solicitation. No person shall solicit, sell, or peddle any goods, services, food or drink, or distribute or
post any handbills, circulars, or signs, or use any loudspeaker or other amplifying device, in any City park,
except by contract or by permit issued by the department.
M. Waste from Vehicles. No person shall drain or dump refuse or waste from any trailer, camper,
automobile, or other vehicle in any City park or facility.
6.05.090499 — Violation — Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of SVMC 6.05.0806.05.090 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
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6.05.1004-9 Administrative Other sanctions.
In addition to any prescribed penalty in chapter 6.05 SVMC, any person failing to comply with any
provision of chapter 6.05 SVMC or otherwise violates any criminal provision of state lawthis chapter shall
be subject to the loss of park or recreation facility use privileges for up to six months. Such exclusion shall
be initiated by a notice of trespass which identifies the nature of the conduct which resulted in the trespass.
A notice of trespass may be appealed to the director within 14 days from the date of issuance. A person
issued a notice of trespass may appeal the notice to the City Manager who, after consideration of the basis
for the appeal, may uphold the exclusion and determine an appropriate length of time for exclusion, or
overturn the exclusion.
6.05.1102 — Rules and policy.
The directorcity manager or designee may develop rules, policies, and forms to implement chapter 6.05
SVMC. All adopted rules, policies and forms shall be filed with the city clerk.
Section 3. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of chapter 6.05 SVMC not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. 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 affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or
phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley
as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this day of November, 2019.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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L.R. Higgins, Mayor
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval: El
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 19-019, regulating camping on public
property.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.11.020; Martin v. Boise, 920 F.3d 584 (9`h. Cir. 2019).
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: March 26, 2019 discussion on funding for homeless issues;
June 4, 2019 discussion on 2019 Point -In -Time Homeless count for Spokane County; July 9, 2019
discussion on no -camping enforcement, HB 1406, and proposed Spokane homeless shelter; October 15,
2019 Administrative report on proposed code to regulate camping on public property.
BACKGROUND: Like many of the larger communities on the west coast, Spokane Valley has been
experiencing significantly more impacts from the increasing issue of homelessness over the past several
years. The causes of homelessness are complex and varied. City staff continues to engage in discussions
with staff from Spokane and Spokane County regarding potential regional approaches and staff will report
back to Council at an appropriate time regarding those issues. At this time, however, there are no
homeless shelter beds available in the City of Spokane Valley. As previously discussed with Council on
March 26 and July 9, the City contributes at least $1.2 million annually to address homelessness issues in
the region, with those funds being routed through Spokane County, which then allocates them out to
various public and private providers.
The City is experiencing a number of consequences of the increase in homeless individuals within the
City. As many residents have noted, there are two City parks that have recently seen a number of people
camping or squatting on park property, specifically Balfour Park and Sullivan Park. Councilmembers and
staff have received comments that residents don't feel safe using those parks because individuals are there
with large amounts of personal belongings. Police have noted individuals using park restrooms as
temporary housing, which precludes their use by the public as restrooms. The police recently noted that
the sink in one restroom was being used as a fire bin, causing significant risk of property damage and
personal injury. Park staff have stopped issuing park reservations for Sullivan Park because removing
homeless people from the rental facilities have proven too difficult.
The City has also noted a number of instances where people are camping in RVs and camp trailers along
roadways. This is unsafe for a number of reasons, including risk of significant injury or death if another
vehicle hits the RV/trailer. Further, the lack of sanitary waste disposal facilities creates a significant risk
of disease and contamination.
Parks and rights-of-way are intended for shared use by the public for park or transportation purposes, and
are not intended for use for habitation. Like many communities, Spokane Valley seeks to further exercise
its police powers to regulate these public areas within the constraints of the law. As identified in the
recent case of Martin v. Boise, 920 F.3d 584 (9th. Cir. 2019), cities have authority to preclude such public
camping, with some constraints. The primary holding in the Martin case was that if there was no
homeless shelter bed space available at the time enforcement was sought, then the person could not be
cited. However, the Court went on to say that cities could identify certain areas where no public camping
could occur, provided there was not a total ban.
Staff presented proposed regulatory language for City Council review on October 15, 2019. City Council
gave consensus for staff to bring forward a proposed ordinance for first reading.
Staff has prepared an ordinance to adopt the proposed regulations that prohibit camping on public
property. The proposed ordinance will adopt the draft regulations as a new chapter 7.50 of the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code. Some important components of the proposed regulations include the following:
1. Generally prohibits camping on public property, including rights-of-way (roadways, sidewalks),
stormwater property, City Hall, parks and park facilities, and any other public property where
camping would materially interfere with the intended public use of the property. Based on a
comment from City Council during the administrative report, staff have modified the proposed
regulations to allow camping where specifically allowed by the owner of the property. This will
address instances such as the Fairgrounds when the entity that owns the property specifically allows
camping.
2. Prohibits encampments, which are characterized by accumulations and belongings typically
associated with camping. If an encampment is found on non -park public property, a 48-hour notice to
vacate would be issued, after which the belongings would be collected and stored for at least 60 days.
For park property, there would be no 48-hour notice, and instead the person must remove the
belongings immediately. If no person is present, then the City would collect and store the belongings
for at least 60 days, with notice posted near where the belongings were collected providing
information on where they could be collected.
3. Consistent with Martin v. Boise, the Code provision would not be enforced if shelter bed space is
not available. There would be certain areas where public camping is never allowed, including City
Hall grounds, Balfour Park, and Mirabeau Meadow/CenterPlace grounds.
As mentioned above, the City continues to explore potential regional cooperation for access to shelter
beds. Even if the City acquires a right to use a certain number of shelter beds, our Code will include a
provision stating that enforcement of the public camping prohibition will be suspended if the City/law
enforcement determine that a bed is not available at the time a citation is being considered. This will
require a good communication or system that will allow immediate checks. If this verification is unable
to be made, then a citation cannot be issued and the person would be allowed to camp in most public
space provided they did not significantly limit the intended use of the space for public purposes.
Additionally, staff is working to identify how transportation of people and belongings could occur in an
efficient manner. It is our intent not to use the police in this manner so they can continue to address other
public safety issue.
OPTIONS: Move to advance to a second reading, with or without further amendments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to advance Ordinance No. 19-019 adopting
regulations regarding camping on public property to a second reading.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Unknown.
STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS: Proposed Ordinance No. 19-019.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 19-019
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 7.50 TO THE SPOKANE VALLEY
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING REGULATION OF CAMPING ON PUBLIC
PROPERTY, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley is a non -charter optional code city as provided in Title 35A
RCW and incorporated under the laws of the state of Washington; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 11 of the Washington Constitution and RCW
35A.11.020, the City of Spokane Valley (City) is authorized to regulate public property, including City Hall,
CenterPlace, parks, public rights-of-way, and all other public property within the City; and
WHEREAS, camping on public property, including City Hall, CenterPlace, parks, public rights-of-
way, and other public property, is a public health and safety concern due to interference with other intended
uses, such as daily operations of the City, events at CenterPlace, park recreational activities, pedestrian, bicycle
and vehicular traffic, and other public uses; and
WHEREAS, camping without adequate sanitation services, such as sewer, water, and garbage,
presents a public health and safety concern due to increased risk of spread of disease and potential for citizens
contracting illnesses; and
WHEREAS, public property is intended for, and should be, available to the public for its intended
purposes, including daily City operations, park recreational use, pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular
transportation, and other public areas; and
WHEREAS, camping in such public areas does not allow the public to use those areas for the intended
purposes; and
WHEREAS, camping should only occur in designated campgrounds with proper facilities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Martin v. City of Boise, 920 F.3d 584 (9th Cir. 2019) the Ninth Circuit Court
of Appeals (1) determined that the United States Constitution prohibits imposition of criminal penalties for
sitting, sleeping, or lying outside on public property, on homeless individuals who could not obtain shelter; and
(2) identified that ordinances prohibiting sitting, lying, or sleeping outside at particular times or in particular
locations may be constitutionally permissible since other public space would still be available, regardless of
available shelter space; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the regulatory requirements established by the
proposed amendments are necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are hereby
adopted as findings for this Ordinance and incorporated herein as such.
Section 2. Adoption. Title 7 SVMC is hereby amended by adding a new chapter, to be
designated "Chapter 7.50 Regulating Public Camping," as set forth below:
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7.05.010 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this chapter to prevent harm to the health and safety of the public and to promote the public
health, safety and general welfare by keeping public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public property within
the City readily accessible to the public, and to prevent use of public property for camping purposes or storage
of personal property which interferes with the rights of others to use the areas for the purposes for which they
were intended.
7.50.015 Definitions.
The following definitions are applicable in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
"camp" means to pitch, erect or occupy camp facilities, or to use camp paraphernalia or both for the
purpose of, or in such a way as will facilitate remaining overnight, or parking a camper, recreational
vehicle, trailer, or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.
"camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, temporary shelters, campers, recreational
vehicles, or trailers.
"camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks or
cooking facilities and similar equipment.
"contraband" means any property that is unlawful to produce or possess.
"litter" shall have the same meaning as used in RCW 70.93.030(6) and (11) as adopted or may be
amended.
"park or park facility" means any real property, building, structure, equipment, sign, shelter,
swimming pool, vegetation, playground, or other physical property owned or controlled by the City for
park purposes. Park or park facility includes all associated areas, including but not limited to parking
lots for parks and pools.
"personal property" means an item that is:
1. reasonably recognizable as belonging to a person;
2. in its present condition has apparent utility and/or value; and
3. is not hazardous or unsanitary.
"right-of-way" shall have the same meaning as is stated in SVMC Appendix A.
"solid waste" shall have the same meaning as used in RCW 70.95.030(22) as adopted or may be
amended.
"store" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, to place or leave
in a location.
"trail" means a public path constructed for the primary purpose of allowing recreational non -motorized
transportation. The City currently has two trail systems, the Centennial Trail and the Appleway Trail.
"unauthorized encampment" means two or more camp facilities in an identifiable area which appear to
be used for unlawful camping. For purposes of this chapter an identifiable area includes areas where
the camp facilities are in sight of each other and/or areas where each camp facility is located within
300 feet of another structure.
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7.50.020 Unlawful camping.
It is unlawful for any person to camp in the following areas, except as otherwise provided by the Spokane
Valley Municipal Code or where specifically designated by the owner of such property:
A. Any right-of-way;
B. Any trail, park, or park facility;
C. Any publicly -owned parking lot or publicly -owned area, improved or unimproved; or
D. Any public area where camping obstructs or interferes with the intended public use of the property.
7.50.025 Storage of personal property in public places.
It is unlawful for any person to store personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, in
the following areas, except as otherwise provided by the Spokane Valley Municipal Code:
A. Any right-of-way;
B. Any trail, park, or park facility;
C. Any publicly -owned parking lot or publicly -owned area, improved or unimproved; or
D. Any public area where storage of personal property obstructs or interferes with the intended public
use of the property.
This section shall not apply to vehicles, including trailers, recreational vehicles, and campers, which are
unoccupied and parked in rights-of-way, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
7.50.030 - Unauthorized encampments.
Upon a determination by law enforcement that an area constitutes an unauthorized encampment, the personal
property, camping paraphernalia, camp facilities, and all other property, contraband, litter, and solid waste may
be removed subject to the following provisions:
A. If the unauthorized encampment is on park or park facilities, City Hall, or is at a location which
results in a significant risk of harm to any person, then police may immediately remove any personal
property, camping paraphernalia, camp facilities, and all other property, contraband, litter, and solid
waste, which shall be stored in the same manner as set forth in SVMC 7.50.030(B)(2).
B. Prior to removing property from an unauthorized encampment on public property other than park
property or park facilities, City Hall, or at a location which results in a significant risk of harm to any
person, the following shall occur:
1. The City shall post at least a 48-hour advanced notice, which shall include the following:
a. The address or location of the unauthorized encampment;
b. A statement that camping in the area is prohibited by SVMC 7.50.020, 7.50.025,
and/or 7.50.030;
c. A statement that any individual continuing to use the area for unlawful camping
may be subject to criminal penalties pursuant to chapter 7.50 SVMC.
d. A statement that any personal property, camping paraphernalia, camp facilities, and
all other property, contraband, litter, and solid waste remaining at the encampment
after the notice period is subject to removal by the City.
2. At the end of the 48-hour notice period, any personal property, camping paraphernalia,
camp facilities, and all other property, contraband, litter, and solid waste may be removed by
City personnel or agents thereof.
a. Any personal property that is removed shall be stored by the City for at least 60
days prior to being disposed.
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b. Notice of where personal property removed from the encampment may be claimed
shall be posted at the location.
c. If the name and contact information for the owner of a particular item of personal
property can reasonably be identified, the City shall attempt to contact the identified
owner and provide notice that the item has been removed and how to claim the item.
d. Any contraband located at the encampment shall be seized and properly disposed or
retained as evidence of criminal activity.
e. Any litter or solid waste found at the encampment shall be properly disposed.
C. Any individual who receives a notice under this section, or whose property is removed from an
encampment, has a right to meet with the City Manager or designee to raise any concerns, objections,
or extenuating circumstances. At the conclusion of the meeting, the City representative shall prepare a
written decision detailing the individual's concerns, as well as the City's response. Notice and
procedure to set up a meeting shall be posted at or near the encampment site.
7.50.040 - Penalty for violations.
Violation of any of the provisions of chapter 7.50 SVMC is a misdemeanor, and shall be punished upon
conviction of such violation by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by confinement not to exceed 90 days, or by
both such fine and confinement.
7.50.050 Enforcement suspended.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, enforcement of criminal provisions of this chapter shall be
suspended any time there is no space or beds available in regional homeless shelters that accept patrons from
the City, to the extent such available space or beds are required by law. In such circumstances, all provisions
of this chapter shall continue to apply to camping, storage of personal property, including camp facilities and
camp paraphernalia, and unauthorized encampments at the real property containing City Hall (Spokane County
parcel number 45201.0122) Balfour Park (Spokane County parcel numbers 45174.9061, 45174.9062,
45174.9031, and 45174.9059), and CenterPlace/Mirabeau Meadows (Spokane County parcel number
45105.9010).
7.50.060 Severability.
If any portion of this chapter, or its application to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the validity of
the chapter as a whole, or any other portion thereof, or the application of the provision to other persons or
circumstances is not affected.
Section 3. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of Title 7 SVMC not specifically
referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. 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 affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
Ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley as
provided by law.
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Passed by the City Council this day of November, 2019.
ATTEST:
L.R. Higgins, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
Ordinance 19-019 Regulating Public Camping Page 5 of 5
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019
Check all that apply: ❑ consent
❑ information
Department Director Approval: ❑
❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing
❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: City Hall Holiday Closure
BACKGROUND: The regularly scheduled holiday of Christmas Day and New Year's day are on
Wednesdays this year
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to authorize the closure of City Hall and
CenterPlace, at noon Wednesday, November 27, 2019, to allow staff time to prepare for their
Thanksgiving Holiday; to close City Hall and CenterPlace for the entire day on Tuesday,
December 24, 2019, and to close at noon Tuesday, December 31, 2019; that this closure will
affect only normal administrative functions of the City, however, all pre -planned events at
CenterPlace will take place as scheduled.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Facility - Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND: The Spokane County Jail is often not equipped to treat individuals with
mental illness and drug addiction. Often times incarceration in the jail can exacerbate existing
health issues and the lack of treatment greatly increases the likelihood of reoccurrence of a
physical crisis that often includes criminal activity or the endangerment of others. Arianne
Schmidt, Regional Project Manager for the City of Spokane and Spokane County, has been
working with both entities on the creation of a Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Center to divert
qualifying individuals from the jail, provide the opportunity to stabilize their condition, enter them
into treatment, and manage their conditions to reduce recidivism, and thereby allow for more
productive lives from the participating individuals, and reduce the demand on emergency
responders, the jail, and the criminal justice system.
Pioneer Human Services has been selected as the provider of operation services.
This presentation will go over the capital and operating cost estimates, the cost model, services
provided by the facility, steps in the process and timelines.
OPTIONS: Ask questions and provide feedback
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Unverified at this time.
STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Assistant; Police Chief Mark
Werner
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint
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HUMAN SERVICES
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A CHANCE FOR CHANGE
City of Spokane Valley Council -
October 29, 2019
Revised 10/24/19
Overview
• Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Facility for
First Responders
High Level Historical Overview
Metric -Based Facility
• Current - -*base
Spokane Commissioner approval of Operational
Profoma and Cost Matrix
• Next Step- Phase I!
Implement Project Plan
Site Readiness
• Separate funding sources from Operational Proforma
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MHCSF Phase 1: Project Status Report
Presented: October 22, 2019
Phase I —Initiation and Planning
August 2019 — October 2019
Project
Scope
Project
Schedule
Project
Budget
Phase II—Construction/Ramp–Up
November 2019 – October 2020
• Detailed Operating Proforma reviewed by Project
Team and presented to Sponsors (BoCC)
o Fixed 16 MHC Beds and 16 WM Beds
o Diversion/Holdover alternatives have been
developed and documented in the Project
Plan; risk will be reduced when an alternative
is selected.
• Draft metrics to measure success have been
developed.
• A Project Plan has been developed to document
program scope and requirements based on contract
Exhibit B.
• On track for meeting 90 -day milestone for Phase I
Deliverables.
• Phase I budget is not at risk.
• The final overall budget has been drafted and
reviewed; risk will be reduced when budget is
approved and Phase I is completed.
Key — Project Status:
Plot Started; Gn Hold Cr1 Track At Risk with Mitigation Strategy • At Risk with no Mitiga-:on Strategy
Project Risk
Stakeholder communication
Detox, diversion, and sobering beds
Funding sources
Program eligibility for Medicaid
Category
Stakeholder
Scope
Cost
Cost
Rank
High
Medium
High
Medium
Status
Open
Open
Open
Open
PIONEER
Phase III—Operational Readiness
November 2020 – March 2021
Phase I Project Deliverables
Project Plan – Final
Proforma – Final
Cost Allocation Matrix - Final
Schedule:
Status
Planned
Planned
Planned
Baseline Actual
10/30/19
10/30/19
10/30/19
as of October 16, 2019
Key Activities
Initial Discussion with HCA on funding eligibility
First draft of Proforma
Briefing to BoCC and City Council Public Safety
and Health Committee
SRUC
Interlocal Leadership Structure Meeting
Briefing to BoCC
Second draft of Proforma
Briefing to Council Public Safety Committee
Meeting with Spokane Valley for Diversion
concepts
Meeting with City of Spokane for Municipality Fee
Detailed Proforma and Cost Allocation Matrix
Exhibit B) Response complete – DRAFT project
plan
Briefing to BoCC
Briefing to City of Spokane Valley
Status
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Complete
Date
8/26/19
9/5/19
9/9/19
9/11/19
9/20/19
9/30/19
9/30/19
10/7/2019
10/8/2019
10/14/19
10/14/19
10/15/19
Scheduled 10/22/19
Scheduled 10/29/19
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Draft MHCSF Performance Measures
Jail diversion
Reduce recidivism
Number of people who are arrested,
needing SUD or MH treatment are
diverted from jail (including book and
release as well as long term jail stays).
Significant decrease in the rate of
recidivism for patients.
Address inefficient re-entry
100% of patients are referred to
appropriate level of care.
Lower ER utilization
Number of people arrested needing SUD
or MH treatment who were diverted
from the ER.
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Jail Booking
Spokane Current State
Individual in Mental Health
Crisis Incident
•
First Responder — Law Enforcement Incident
- Crisis Intervention (CIT)
- Co -Deployed Unit Referrals
Emergency Room by Law Enforcement
Escort (no hospital admittance)
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Pre -Trial & Public Defense
- First Appearance
- Mental Competency (Trueblood Class
Member Determinant)
Court Proceedings
- Often includes multiple Failure to
Appear (FTA) warrants
Likelihood of Recidivism
-45%-70% (Still under determination)
Approx. 20 % for Therapeutic Courts
& Other Diversion Programs
Spokane Future State with MHCSF
Individual in Mental Health Crisis
Incident
DRAFT
First Responder — Law Enforcement Incident
- Crisis Intervention (CIT)
- Co -Deployed Unit Referrals
Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Facility
(MHCSF) for First Responders
- Eligible Individual Criteria
- Medical Assessment
- Sobering & Withdrawal Management
- Mental Health Crisis
Diversion/Shelter/Holdover Beds
-Temporary reserved beds until longe rterm
case management resources become available
Likelihood of Recidivism
-10%
- Often up to 3 repeat visits before
life -readiness
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Results Snohomish Diversion Pilot
FIGURE 1
Pre -Post comparisons for SDP Participants Enrolled through October 31, 2018
Percent of .Average
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placed in
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3 months 3 months
prior after
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3 months 3 months
prior after
33%
3 months 3 months
prior after
Percent
of Persons
Housed
increased
from less
than 1
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intake to
almost half
90 days later
<
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Intake 90 days
later
SEPTEMBER 2019
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Olympia. Washington • RDA REPORT 11249R
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Results Snohomish Diversion Pilot (cont.)
TABLE 1
Pre -Post Comparisons for SDP Participants Enrolled through October 31, 2018
Jailed
Average Total Jail Days
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization
Non -Crisis Mental Health Outpatient Services
Crisis or Stabilization Mental Health Services
Substance Use Disorder (SLID) Treatment
Inpatient SUD Treatment
SUD Outpatient Treatment
Treatment with Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Detox
SDP Participants ;n = 191
3 -Month
Pre -Perim
43%
7.8
5%
18,
1 6%
33
16
12%
159
15%
Unless otherwise noted p-ialues were calculated using a chi-square lest of independence.
` Calculated using a paired t-test_
Calculated using fisher's exact test.
3 -Month
Post -Period
25%
4.5
13
41%
58%
57%
46%
5%
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Proposed Number of Beds per Service Type
KING COUNTY
■ MHCS Diversion
■ MHCS ® Withdrawal Management
Diversion
/Holdover
Diversion
/Holdover
10
24%
Withdrawal
Management
16
38%
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Diversion
Estimate Classes and Associated Contingency Values
Class 5 Estimate
Class 4 Estimate
Strategic
Concept.
Class 3 Estimate
Class 2 Estimate
Class 1 Estimate
P'CeI i [roar
Design
Construcljon
Project Duration
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Program Definitions & Scope
■ Core Services —Operated by Pioneer Human Services
(PHS): offered on-site at facility
■ Mental Health Crisis Stabilization (MRCS)
■ Withdrawal Management (WM -includes Sobering)
■ Value Added Services: Diversion/Holdover beds
Alternative 1 (preferred): include diversion/holdover
services as part of the core services on-site
■ Very low cost increase and may be funded by external entities
similar to Alterative 2, but with onsite benefits.
Alternative 2: provide diversion/holdover services at an off-
site location
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Proforma Summary —Core Services
■ Annual operating cost for the Core Services - $4,527,000
Based on 2019 estimate
Includes $90K for diversion (alt 1)
■ Medicaid estimates to cover $3,240,000 (75% of MHCSF, 82% WM)
MCO contract rates continue to be negotiated
■ Seeking Non -Medicaid Sources for remaining $1,287,000
Year 1: One Time
■ Set Aside, Dept. of Commerce Operational Grant, Trueblood (pending)
Ongoing
■ Third Party Insurance, Health Systems (Providence/Multi Care), Grants,
Discretionary Funds
■ Municipality Fee (10 -year commitment by based on State Capital Fund
requirement)
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Municipality Fee Construct - Criteria
■ Once MHCSF is operational, the calculation will be revised base on actuals
■ Charge eligibility criteria from MHCSF Implementation Report
■ The data pulled on 10/04/19 DOES NOT include the following:
4th Degree Assault (must include victim approval for eligibility)
Malicious Mischief (must include victim approval for eligibility)
Assault 3rd Degree (must include victim approval for eligibility)
The data regarding legal criteria may differ based on previous felony charges
■ The data regarding mental health/substance use was considered only if services
were provided while in custody (self report without services was not included)
■ *Data at time of booking:
Met legal criteria:
183
Met legal and mental health/substance use: 158
Charges may change from those in place at booking
Location based on booking charging document to create percentages
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Municipality Fee Construct
■ Baseline metrics derived from current jail inmates (ADP) eligible
■ Once MHCSF is operational the calculation will be revised base on actuals
■ Based on October 2019 Point in Time Counts: ESTIMATES ONLY * (baseline criteria on next slide)
■ (**)May increase due to other court proceeding related to mental health
Municipality
**
Point in Time Count See below *
Diversion
% of
Total
Booking
Fee & Dail
Rate
Stabilization
Est. Time in
Jail
Point in Time
Fee
Fee per year
Cost . er da
MHCSF
Municipality
Fee
Est Avg
MHCSF
Sta
Point in
Time Fee
Fee per year (cost
er da
City of
Spoka ne
Spoka ne
County
Spoka ne
Valley
Cheney
Airway
Heights
Liberty Lake
EWU
Kalispel Tribe
Other non -
local entities
6
99
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5
1
4
1
63% $ 133.00
25% $ 133.00
3% $ 133.00
0% $ 133.00
3%
$ 133.00
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$133.00 3 $ - $ -
0%
$ 133.00 3 $
0%
$ 133.00 3 $ 287.21 $ 7,467.39
3 $ 39,634.61 $ 4,822,210.39
3 $ 15,940.00 $ 414,440.12
3 $ 2,154.05 $ 56,005.42
3 $ 287.21 $ 7,467.39
3 $ 1,723.24 $ 44,804.34
4%
157
99%
$ 5.00 3 $ 1,490.02 $ 181,286.10
$5.00 3 $ 599.25 $ 72,908.54
$ 5.00 3 $ 80.98 $ 9,852.51
$ 5.00 3 $ 10.80 $ 1,313.67
$ 5.00 3 $ 64.78 $ 7,882.00
$ 5.00 3 - $ -
$ 5.00 3 - $ -
$ 5.00 3 $ 10.80 $ 1,313.67
$ 274,556.49
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Municipality Fee Breakdown
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
3.42%
25.28%
62.87%
• Kalispel Tribe
• EWU
• Liberty Lake
• Airway Heights
• Cheney
• Spokane Valley
• Spokane County
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Revenue Sources
External Partners Ask Construct
■ Base ask derived from current jail inmates (ADP) eligible October 2019 Point in Time Count
■ Once MHCSF is operational the ask may be revised base on actuals
Mental Health
Crisis
Withdrawal Mgt
incl. Soberin
Diversion/
Shelter
Beds
Core Service Core Service Value Add
Mental Health 1/10th Set
Aside (2018-2019)
Department of Commerce
(DOC) Operating Grant
$760,000
$817,000
$150,000
n Goin
Medicaid Reimbursement $2,200,000
Hospital Contributions
Grants (Housing, CDBG,
Foundations)
Integrated Managed Care
Discretionary (MCO, ACH,
BH -ASO)
Municipality Fee
$100,000
$50,000
$ 50,000
$800,000
$100,000
$1,577,000
$150,000 Grant concludes June 30, 2021. May apply for renewal
Current effort to open state IMC contract to include sobering
$3,000,000 reimbursement
Desired positive impact ED environment, Physicians Groups and
percentage of non -admitted persons brought in by First
$200,000 Responders (esp. Law Enforcement)
High Impact dollars for vulnerable populations not covered by
$50,000 $100,000 $200,000 Medicaid Reimbursement
High Impact dollars for vulnerable populations not covered by
Medicaid Reimbursement
$50,000
$100,000
$ 288,350.00 Delta to cover costs remaining after all other sources.
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DRAFT 15
Next Steps
■ Approval By Spokane County
Commissioners
■ Begin Phase 11
Develop Contracts/Agreements
■ PHS
■ MCOs
■ Municipalities
■ External Partners
Engage Architect
Collaborate on Building Requirements
■ Thank you!
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business
❑ information ® admin. report
Department Director Approval:
❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Police Department Quarterly Report
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Police Chief Werner will give an overview of the Police Department's quarterly
report.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: n/a
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS: Quarterly Report
SVPD Quarterly Report
3rd Quarter 2019
➢ SCOPE
➢ Patrol
➢ Investigative Unit
➢ Staffing
SCOPE
Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort
Admin Hrs LE Hrs Total Hrs
Central Valley 275 212.5 487.5
East Valley* 751 1,109 1,860
Edgecliff 669.5 54.5 724
Trentwood 378 247.5 625.5
University 1,139.5 212.5 1,352
West Valley* 928.5 167.5 1,096
Total 4,141.5 2,003.5 6,145
Volunteer Value at $30.46/hr $187,176.70
*Includes estimated volunteer service hours that are provided in the City of Spokane Valley.
These two locations cover both Spokane Valley and the unincorporated portion of the county.
Patrol
• Average Patrol Staffing* per Shift
o Dayshift = 6.55
o Nightshift = 7.13
o Power Shift = 3.08
*Does not include supervisors, Traffic Unit, or School Resource
Deputies.
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% Change
Patrol
3rd Qtr. Activity 2018 vs. 2019
Citizen Initiated CFS*
CFS Receiving Officer Response
12,856
7,877
14,004
8,534
+8.93%
+8.34%
Officer Initiated Incidents
5,205 4,947
-4.96%
Total Officer Involved Incidents
13,082 13,481
*Does not include Crime Check reports, cancelled calls, or Medics/Fire type codes.
+3.05%
Patrol
Citizen Complaints
Nine external complaints were received during the 3rd quarter of 2019
that included the following allegations:
o Four allegations of discourteous or disrespectful behavior
• Two reduced to inquiry
• Two are pending
o One allegation of excessive force
• Accused deputy was exonerated
o Two allegations of unlawful seizure
• One reduced to inquiry
• One pending
o One allegation of harassment
• Reduced to inquiry
o One allegation of conduct unbecoming
• Suspended (deputy no longer employed)
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Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
1St through 3rd Quarters 2019
• 250 Persons Charged
o 59 Booked
o 191 Charged by affidavit
• 394 felony and 207 misdemeanor charges
Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
YTD Through 3rd Quarter
48 Search Warrants
o 5 Residences
o 29 Vehicles
o 1 Storage Unit
o 1 Motel Room
o 9 Bank Records
o 1 GPS Tracker
o 3 Cell Phones
07
Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
YTD Through 3rd Quarter
Seizures and Recoveries
• $158,699 in stolen property recovered
• 12 stolen firearms recovered
• 10 firearms seized from felons
• $15,116 and 5 vehicles seized from drug dealers
• $500+ counterfeit currency seized
• Recovered over 300 stolen mail items
• Over 3,000 fraudulent/forged checks recovered
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Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
YTD Through 3rd Quarter
Controlled Substance Seizures
• 2.18 pounds of methamphetamine
• 1.07 pounds of heroin
• 14 grams of powder cocaine
• 21 misc. Schedule III+ pills and suboxone strips
• 28 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
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Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
YTD Through 3rd Quarter
SVIU Detectives reviewed 5,843 property crime incidents.
2,319 were handled by SVPD Patrol personnel
2,182 were unassigned due to lack of leads
985 were assigned and investigated by SVIU Detectives
357 were unassigned due to insufficient staffing
010
Spokane Valley Investigative Unit (SVIU)
YTD Through 3rd Quarter 2019
SVIU Detectives investigated 985 property crime incidents.
• 681 investigated and closed (44% by arrest or charging request)
• 304 are under active investigation (45 are cases from 2018)
• 96 incidents were referred to another jurisdiction or agency
• 27 were determined to be unfounded
• 6 were closed due to lack of victim cooperation
011
SVPD Staffing
• SVPD is assigned 89 dedicated
commissioned positions
• Additionally, there are 38 shared or grant
funded positions
SVPD Staffing
• Of the 89 dedicated commissioned
positions, 12 are currently unstaffed
• Two positions are "filled" by guardsmen who
are currently on long term military
deployments
• SVPD commissioned dedicated staffing
currently at 75 deputies or 840
013
SVPD Staffing
• SCSO has hired 33 new deputies thus far in
2019
o 32 remain:
• 7 have completed training
• 20 are in either the CJTC academy or
SCSO's pre -academy
• 5 are in various stages of field training
• 2 more in academy status hired in
2018
SVPD Staffing
• Attrition of new deputies has averaged 390
for the period 2014-2018*
• The factors contributing to the attrition rate
have not yet had an opportunity to fully
impact the 2019 new hires.
*Out of 116 deputies hired, 71 successfully completed training and their probation period.
•
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SVPD Staffing
• Currently, all but 6 funded commissioned
positions are filled. This includes the 14
funded pre -hire positions.
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SVPD Staffing
• 13 anticipated retirements in 2020
• Excluding trainees, there are an average of 5+
commissioned losses annually* due to causes other
than retirement.
• 18 total commissioned losses anticipated in 2020
*Average for the period 2014 to the present
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Questions?
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. Report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: WSDOT Barker Rd/I-90 Westbound and Eastbound Interchange Projects
Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
September 4, 2018 — Administrative Report on Project and WSDOT Interlocal Agreement
November 20, 2018 — Motion Consideration on WSDOT Interlocal Agreement
January 8, 2019 — Motion Consideration: Barker Rd/I-90 Westbound (WB) Interchange — Modified
WSDOT Interlocal Agreement
September 17, 2019 — Administrative Report on Project
BACKGROUND: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has secured
approximately $6.6 Million in funding to improve the eastbound and the westbound interchange
at Barker Road. Part of the funding includes Connecting Washington funds which includes
improvements to the 1-90 corridor from Barker Road to Harvard Road. WSDOT has hired HDR
Inc. to design the interim improvements for the eastbound interchange on the south side of the
freeway. Per WSDOT's request, the City is managing the engineering design of the interim
improvements of the westbound interchange, WSDOT is paying for the costs of the engineering
phase, including internal City costs. Interim improvements for both projects include a single
roundabout with additional approach lanes. This will temporarily increase the intersection level
of service to an A. Interim improvements are expected to begin failing based on the volume to
capacity ratio in 2027. Full buildout requires two lane roundabouts and adding capacity to the
Barker Road Bridge over 1-90.
On September 17, 2019, WSDOT discussed the design elements and purpose of the project with
Council. This included turn restrictions to Boone and Broadway (east of Barker), with right -in
right -out access only.
WSDOT held a public meeting on October 23, 2019 to provide information on the project.
Tonight, staff will discuss with Council the public feedback received at the meeting.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The Interlocal Agreement between the City of Spokane Valley
and WSDOT specifies that the City will design the westbound interchange on behalf of WSDOT
and that the City will be reimbursed for its costs up to $900,000. All construction costs for this
project will be borne by WSDOT.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, Engineering Manager; Erica Amsden, Project Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Power Point Presentation
rker Roads -90 Interchange
Erica Amsd PE, Spokane Valley Project Manager
Gloria Mantz, PE, Spokane Valley Engineering Manager
Scott Marshall, PE, HDR E gi eer n
WSDOT Project Location
October 29, 2019
Barker Road and I-90
Interchange (EB and
WB Ramp Terminals)
High Average Daily
Traffic (ADT)
Barker Rd — 13,700
I-90
Eastbound: 8,800 (off)
Westbound: 10,000 (on)
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October 29, 2019
Improve Safety
Improve Level of Service
Add Non -Motorized Facilities
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October 29, 2019
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Turn Restrictions at Broadway Avenue
October 29, 2019
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Public Meeting Summary
October 29, 2019
Approximately 70 People Signed in
Most People are in Favor of the Project
General Concerns
Boone & Broadway Access Restrictions
Bridge Capacity — Full Build Out Solution Wanted
STA Bus Stop Location Coordination
Temporary Traffic Control
Majority Prefer Shorter Duration with Closure Over Longer Duration with
Project Open to Traffic
Coordination with Liberty Lake Projects Required
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Next Steps
October 29, 2019
WSDOT Design Approval — early 2020
Construction Schedule — summer 2020
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative Report - Pavement Preservation Ad -Hoc Committee
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35A.11.020 — Powers vested in legislative bodies of
noncharter and charter code cities.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Street O&M and pavement preservation have been
topics of discussion for each City Council since shortly after the City's incorporation. On October
1, 2019, staff provided a historical review of 45 previous Council instances where street and
pavement preservation were discussed.
BACKGROUND: The City's street network consists of over 900 lane miles, almost 10 million
square yards of pavement area, and is valued at approximately $450 million. With all the
discussions, the City has been unable to identify a sustainable funding source for maintaining
City streets.
Nichols Consulting Engineers (NCE) April 2019 evaluation of the City's pavement program has
served as a starting point for staff's proposed public outreach efforts. These efforts will inform
citizens of the existing condition of our street pavements, the tools and methods available to
preserve and maintain our pavements, and the associated costs of completing such work. For
the remainder of 2019, and carrying into 2020, staff will request feedback from the public on
their understanding and acceptance of pavement conditions, pavement preservation
techniques, and the associated costs.
Staff researched how other cities successfully pursued public support for their pavement
management programs. It was found that most successful outreach programs included a
focused stakeholder group to provide direction and garner support on behalf of the program.
With this in mind, staff proposes the public outreach process include a Mayor recommended
and Council confirmed Pavement Preservation Ad -Hoc Committee (Committee) to complete the
following tasks:
1. Evaluate citizens' interest and support for maintaining city streets and establish
pavement condition goals.
2. Identify preference for maintaining city streets, types of treatments used, and long-
term levels of service.
3. Investigate funding sources for maintaining city streets at the recommended level of
service.
It is anticipated that the Committee will include a large enough membership to effectively
represent a wide -range of citizens and businesses within the City. Preliminarily, 15 members
are proposed plus one independent mediator. Of the 15 members, staff proposes including two
Councilmembers.
OPTIONS: Discussion.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Staff requests Council consensus to authorize the
formation of the Ad Hoc committee; and that staff bring this topic forward as a motion
consideration at a future council meeting for committee membership appointment, via the
Mayor's recommendation with Council confirmation.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Member participation will be voluntary. There is potential for
an independent mediator to require a fee. Costs to the City would include staff time and
materials necessary to help inform and support the progress of the Committee.
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Jackson, P.E. — Engineer — Planning & Grants
Bill Helbig, P.E. — City Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: Committee Outline
Outline: Pavement Preservation Ad -Hoc Committee
TASKS:
1. Evaluate citizens' interest and support for maintaining city streets. (i.e. Setting PCI Goals)
2. Identify preferences for maintaining specific streets, types of treatment used, and levels of service in
the next 5-10 years and beyond.
3. Investigate and recommend funding sources for maintaining city streets.
NUMBER OF MEETINGS: Between January and June of 2020, hold one meeting per month with each
meeting lasting approximately two hours. All meetings will be held at City Hall, be open to public, but
there will be no public comment, although ongoing public surveys/polls will be available. We require that
all members attend a minimum of four meetings, although attendance at all meetings is preferred.
Action/decisions will only be formally taken when a two-thirds majority is present, and those
recommended actions/decisions would then be forwarded to Council for final determination.
TENTATIVE MEETING SCHEDULE
• Meeting 1: January
o Introduction of topic
o History, Public Outreach Process, Existing Budget, Committee Tasks and Purpose
■ Staff will provide a topic summary that consolidates the last 2-3 years of
presentations
■ Desired outcome: June 30, complete the 3 tasks identified above
■ Deliver findings to City Council in June 2020
o Action Items:
■ Identify and prioritize street maintenance/condition levels (anonymous poll)
■ Evaluate funding sources (anonymous poll)
■ Members tasked to seek input from respective stakeholder groups
■ Member requests for more information from Staff
• Meeting 2: February
o Member Q&A with Staff (follow-up on items from previous meeting)
o Public Outreach: Gauge community status on pavement condition, treatments, funding
■ Staff outreach status/feedback
■ Member outreach status/feedback
o Task Discussion (anonymous polls used to gather input)
■ PCI Goals — network -wide, different goal for arterial vs local streets?
■ Types of pavement preservation utilized — chip seals OK?
■ Preferred funding mechanisms. Public vote vs Council action? Draft prioritization?
• Meeting 3: March
o Member Q&A with Staff (follow-up on items from previous meeting)
o Public Outreach -preliminary findings from public outreach process
o DRAFT Recommendations — Members provide input (polls?), staff develop final report
■ PCI Goals
■ Pavement treatment types, preferences for what is used
■ Funding source recommendation/prioritization
• Meeting 4: April
o Public Outreach -Staff to deliver preliminary findings from public outreach process
o Review/Discussion of Draft Recommendations report
• Meeting 5: May
o DRAFT Recommendations report delivered to members for review
• Meeting 6: June
o FINAL Recommendations report reviewed and approved for Council delivery
o Possibly advance this meeting into late -May or the first week of June in order to deliver
the final recommendations to City Council PRIOR to the June 2020 budget workshop
(usually held the second week in June)
MEMBERSHIP: 15 members + 1 Facilitator
Facilitator
(2) City Councilmembers
(1) Chamber director
(1) Chamber transportation chair
(1) Emergency Services
(2) Regional transportation rep.
(1) Industry rep.
(1) Residential Home Builder or Developer
(2) General/Small business owner/representatives
(1) Social services or nonprofit representative
(3) Neighborhood/community representatives
OUTREACH PROGRAM
One hour Program — Introduction with video (5 minutes), PowerPoint Presentation (15-20 min), small
group work (15 min), finish with reporting and survey (20 min). Open to the public, staff -directed.
1 Chamber -sponsored meeting open to all chamber members and general public
1 Chamber transportation committee meeting (date and location TBD)
1 all -community meeting sponsored by the City (location TBD)
3 school-based neighborhood meetings sponsored by the City
2 social service clubs (Rotary for example) sponsored by the City
Website — set up online webpage and story map/GIS maps with information and links to online survey
Promotion through advertising, social media, earned media.
• Including, but not limited to: quarterly newsletters, news releases, committee brochures flyers
for public distribution.
FUNDING SOURCES (Committee to recommend council action or a public vote?)
1. Transportation Benefit Districts (pending outcome of 1-976)
• Vehicle license fees
• Property tax
• Sales tax
2. Utility Taxes
3. Bonds (not recommended due to long-term payback impacts on funding)
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business
❑ information ® admin. report
Department Director Approval:
❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project - Freight Mobility Strategic
Investment Board Funding
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010 Six-year TIP; RCW 47.06A Freight Mobility
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
• March 27, 2018: City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for Surface Transportation
Block Grant Program funding for the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project (GSP)
• May 22, 2018: City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for Federal Railroad
Administration's (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program
(CRISI) FY 2017 grant program
• June 5, 2018: City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for United States Department Of
Transportation's (USDOT) Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) (FY
18) grant program
• August 21, 2018: City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for FRA's CRISI (FY 2018)
grant program
• November 13, 2018 and January 8, 2019: City Council adopted and amended its Legislative
Agenda which includes a funding request for the Pines Road/BNSF GSP
• June 4, 2019: City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for USDOT's BUILD (FY19)
grant program
BACKGROUND:
In 2000, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) submitted a funding request
to FMSIB for the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project (GSP). At the time of application,
the project's total estimated cost was $11.2 million. The WSDOT funding request was for $5.3
million, and FMSIB awarded funding in the amount of $3.36 million. After Spokane Valley's
incorporation, this project was transferred to a City -owned project, however, the project failed to
progress. In 2007, FMSIB placed the project on its "deferred" project list, which maintains the
project's priority, but does not include funding for the project. Once a project has been placed on
the "deferred" list for at least six additional years, FMSIB can then consider the project for
cancellation.
Looking forward, the November 15, 2019 FMSIB quarterly meeting will consider the project for
cancellation, which will remove the Pines Road/BNSF GSP from all funding consideration,
requiring the City to reapply for funding at the next opportunity. The "next opportunity" is not
scheduled, nor is it a guaranteed opportunity for the City to receive project funding.
Noteworthy Items:
1. The Washington State Legislature created the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
(FMSIB) with the following Mission Statement:
The Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board is held accountable to
create a comprehensive and coordinated state program to facilitate freight movement
between and among local, national and international markets which enhances trade
opportunities. The Board is also charged with finding solutions that lessen the impact of the
movement of freight on local communities.
The Board of public members:
1. Advocates for strategic freight transportation projects that bring economic
development and a return to the state
2. Focuses on timely construction and operation of projects that support jobs
3. Leverages funding from public and private stakeholders
4. Crosses modal and jurisdictional lines to create funding partnerships
5. Serves as the de facto freight project screening agency for state and federal policy
makers
2. RCW 47.06A.050(5) — Allocation of Funds includes the following text:
a) If the board identifies a project for funding, but later determines that the project is not
ready to proceed, the board shall recommend removing the project from consideration
and the next highest priority project shall be substituted in the project portfolio. Any
project removed from funding consideration because it is not ready to proceed shall
retain its position on the priority project list for six years.
b) The board may remove a project from consideration after six years for any of the
following reasons:
i. The project has been unable to obtain the necessary funding or financing to
proceed,
ii. The project priority in the jurisdiction where the project is located has been
decreased so that it is unlikely to be constructed within two years, or
iii. There are quantifiable issues that make it highly unlikely the project could obtain
the necessary permits or could be constructed as submitted in the original
proposal to the board.
c) To restore any project for funding consideration after it has been removed under (b) of
this subsection, the sponsoring public entity must submit a new application, which must
be considered by the board in the same manner as new applicants.
3. Spokane Valley currently has four City projects on the FMSIB list:
I. Barker Road/BNSF GSP — Active — $10 million max award (20% of total)
a) Anticipated FMSIB award is $5 million ($5 million savings)
II. Barker Road Corridor — Active — $1.68 million max award (20% of total)
a) Anticipated FMSIB award is $1.3 million ($0.38 million savings)
III. Pines Road/BNSF GSP — Deferred — $3.36 million max award (29% of total)
IV. Park Road/BNSF GSP — Cancelled by FMSIB on 11-18-2016
OPTIONS:
1. Staff can attend the November 15, 2019 FMSIB quarterly meeting and present to FMSIB on
the merits of the Pines Road/BNSF GSP. The presentation will update FMSIB on the status of
the project and how it relates to the subsections contained above in RCW 47.06A.050(5) (i.e.
funding, project priority within the City, and project feasibility). The presentation will include a
final request for FMSIB to reinstate the project on the active FMSIB project list and continue to
fund the project. The requested funding amount is to be established by City Council and staff
proposes the following options:
FMSIB Funding Request Option 1A: Original Award Amount of $3.36 million
FMSIB Funding Request Option 1 B: Original Requested Amount of $5.3 million
FMSIB Funding Request Option 1C: Propose an alternate amount.
2. Staff can attend the November 15, 2019 FMSIB quarterly meeting and present to FMSIB on
the merits of the Pines Road/BNSF GSP. Staff can refrain from making a proposal and allow
FMSIB to cancel the project or keep it on the deferred list.
3. Staff would not attend the November 15, 2019 FMSIB quarterly meeting and thereby allow
FMSIB to cancel the project or keep it on the deferred list.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Staff recommends Option 1B: attend the November
15, 2019 FMSIB quarterly meeting and proposing FMSIB Funding Request of $5.3 million.
Supporting elements behind this recommendation:
1. This is the original request amount from 2000 and shows that while the project cost has
tripled, the original request is maintained.
2. The $5.3 million request is 18.28% of the currently anticipated $29 million total project
cost. This is consistent with the City's previous awards for the Barker Road/BNSF GSP
and the Barker Road Corridor projects' FMSIB award amount equal to 20% of the total
project cost.
3. A $5.3 million request is almost equal to the amount of FMSIB awarded funds that are
anticipated to be saved on the City's two active FMSIB projects: Barker Road/BNSF
GSP is estimated to require $5 million of FMSIB funds instead of $10 million, and the
Barker Road Corridor is estimated to require $1.3 million of FMSIB funds instead of
$1.68 million; a total reduction of FMSIB award funds equal to approximately $5.38
million.
Staff requests council consensus to move forward with Option 1 B.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: FMSIB provides grant funds on a reimbursement basis once
construction billings have been received. Further, the dollar amount of an award is always
based on a percentage of the total project cost. With the Pines Road/BNSF GSP, given an
anticipated $29 million total cost, a $5.3 million request is 18.28% of the total cost. The
recommended action (if accepted by FMSIB) would result in a FMSIB award of 18.28% of the
total project cost, not to exceed $5.3 million. The City would be responsible for obtaining any
unfunded amounts of the total project cost. Without consideration of FMSIB funding, the Pines
Road/BNSF GSP has secured $7.85 million out of a $29 million total project cost.
STAFF CONTACT: Adam Jackson, Engineer — Planning & Grants
ATTACHMENTS: None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval: El
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative report — State lobbyist request for qualifications for replacement
agreement - update.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 3.46 SVMC.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The City has contracted with Gordon Thomas Honeywell
(GTH) since 2007 for state lobbying services.
BACKGROUND: The long contractual arrangement with GTH has taken the form of a series of renewable
one-year agreements. The cost of these basic services in 2007 started at $26,000, increased to $36,000 in
2009, $37,000 in 2012, and $40,000 in 2015. In each year of the contract from 2007, a maximum of $2,500
may be used for expenses such as travel. In 2016, the City requested an increase in the scope of work to
include a broader range of state administrative agency oversight and reporting to the City. The additional
cost for enhanced agency reporting is $15,000, for a total annual cost of $55,000. The nature and
complexity of the City's needs during contractual relationship has changed significantly since 2007,
reflecting the maturation of the City and its various policy and capital project needs.
The agreement with GTH represents the longest -term agreement the City has had with an entity without
going back out to a competitive process. Based on that, staff determined earlier this year that it would be
prudent to issue a request for qualifications to see if there were any other firms in the state that may be
qualified and interested in representing our City in Olympia. The decision to issue the RFQ was not based
in any way upon a dissatisfaction with the good work by GTH; on the contrary, the City has had an
excellent working relationship with GTH, and we have enjoyed many successes in Olympia due in large
part to that relationship.
The City issued the RFQ on September 6 by posting it on the City's website, by publishing it in the
Olympia newspaper, the Spokesman Review, and the Valley News Herald; and by providing a copy to an
organization called Third House Washington, a trade organization of nearly all of the firms licensed to
lobby in the state of Washington. Third House Washington then notified its members of the RFQ. The
closing date for response was September 26, 2019.
The City only received one response to the RFQ, which was by our current provider, Gordon Thomas
Honeywell. Given that we had one response, and our current agreement expires December 31, 2019, staff
intends to negotiate a proposed cost for the new agreement and then report back to Council. Staff has
looked at similar consulting agreements with other, similarly -sized cities to determine what an updated
number may look like. We anticipate there is likely to be some increase in the annual cost, and will report
back to Council in the near future.
OPTIONS: (1) Consensus for staff to negotiate financial terms with Gordon Thomas Honeywell and bring
back a proposed agreement to Council; or (2) take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus for staff to negotiate financial terms for a
renewal agreement for state lobbying services with Gordon Thomas Honeywell.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Current cost is $55,000 annually, paid from the General Fund.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: none
Nov 5, 2019 Meeting Cancelled (election night)
To:
From:
Re:
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of October 24, 2019; 1:45 p.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
Council & Staff
City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
Nov 12, 2019, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: #3 — Final 2020 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
3. Second Reading Ordinance 19-016 for Budget Amendment 2019 — Chelsie Taylor
4. Second Reading Ordinance 19-017, 2020 Budget — Chelsie Taylor
5. Second Reading Ordinance 19-018 Amending Park Regulations — Cary Driskell, Mike Stone
6. Second Reading Ordinance 19-019 Regulating Public Camping — Erik Lamb
7. Resolution 19-015 Adopting Parks & Rec MasterPlan — Mike Stone, Chaz Bates
8. Admin Report: Comp Plan Amendments — Mike Basinger, Chaz Bates
9. Admin Report: LTAC Recommendations to Council — Chelsie Taylor
10. Admin Report: Sidewalk Snow Removal — John Hohman
11. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins
[due Tue Nov 51
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 140 mins]
Nov 19, 2019, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue Nov 121
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Resolution to Set Hearing for Proposed Street Vacation STV -2019-0004 — Karen Kendall
2. Resolution to Set Hearing for Proposed Street Vacation STV 2019-0005 — Lori Barlow
3. Motion Consideration: Comp Plan Docket — Mike Basinger, Chaz Bates
4. Motion Consideration: 2020 State Legislative Agenda — Mark Calhoun, Cary Driskell
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
5. Spokane County Complete Count Committee — Chaz Bates, Alex Panagotacos
6. Proposed 2020 Fee Resolution — Chelsie Taylor
7. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins
Nov 26, 2019, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: Marketing & Communications Report —
3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins
4. Info Only: Department Reports
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 65 mins]
[due Tue Nov 191
(5 minutes)
L. Brassfield, J.Kleingartner, M.Basinger (15 mins)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 mins]
Dec 3, 2019, Study Session, Meeting Cancelled (due to Thanksgiving Week)
Dec 10, 2019, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Proposed Fee Resolution for 2020 — Chelsie Taylor
3. Motion Consideration: Lodging Tax Awards for 2020 — Chelsie Taylor
4. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins
[due Tue Dec 31
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting 45 mins]
Dec 17, 2019, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue Dec 101
1. Spokane Regional Emergency Communication (SREC) Board Update — Mark Werner (15 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins (5 minutes)
Draft Advance Agenda 10/24/2019 1:40:58 PM Page 1 of 2
December 24, 2019, and December 31, 2019 meetings cancelled
January 7, 2020, 5:30 p.m. Tentative Date: Swearing in of newly elected councilmembers
[Note: This is NOT a special meeting, but an opportunity to administer the oath of office to newly elected
councilmembers.]
Jan 7, 2020, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Council Officer Selections for Mayor and Deputy Mayor — Chris Bainbridge
2. New Employee Report — John Whitehead
3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
Jan 14, 2020, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Mayoral Appointments: Planning Commissioners
3. Mayoral Appointments: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Members
4. Mayoral Appointments: Councilmembers to various committees and boards
5. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
Jan 21, 2020, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. New Employee Quarterly Report — John Whitehead
2. Police Department Quarterly Report — Chief Werner
3. Advance Agenda
Jan 28, 2020, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Higgins
3. Info Only: Department Reports
Feb 4, 2020, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Admin Report: Advance Agenda
Feb 11, 2020, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
Tentative: Winter Workshop
*time for public or Council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
Accomplishments Report (2019)
Appleway Trail Amenities
CenterPlace Facility Rentals
Donation Recognition
Graffiti
Health District Re SV Stats
Land Use Notice Requirements
Law Enforcement Vacancy History
Mirabeau Park Forestry Mgmt.
Mobile Home Park (Pinecroft) Well Water
Naming City Facilities Protocol
New Employee Rpt (Jan, April, July, Oct)
Opposition to City Levied Income Tax
Park Lighting
[due Tue Dec 311
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Jan 71
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Jan 141
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Jan 211
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 25 mins]
[due Tue Jan 28]
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Feb 4
PFD Presentation
Police Dept Qtr Rpt (Jan, April, July, Oct)
Sign Ordinance
St. Illumination (owners, cost, location)
St. O&M Pavement Preservation
Tree City USA
Utility Facilities in ROW
Vaping
Water Districts & Green Space
Way Finding Signs
Draft Advance Agenda 10/24/2019 1:40:58 PM Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: October 29, 2019 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
® information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Council Election Night Meeting History
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this report is simply to convey to Council a history of whether
City Council has or has not met on an Election Night and, in general, the unwritten rules that
govern whether a meeting is held. Council agendas from week to week vary in length but we
typically meet on Tuesday evenings unless:
• There is a conflicting meeting that will cause a significant number of Councilmembers to be
absent.
• Tuesday corresponds with a holiday.
• It is an election day with Councilmember positions on the ballot.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 is Election Day and because we have 3 Council positions on the
ballot the meeting will be cancelled. Below is a history of Council meetings during election night
Election Date
Meeting Held
or Cancelled
Notes
2003 November 4
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot
2004 November 2
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot / Presidental Election
2005 November 8
- meeting cancelled
all Council positions on ballot (4 for 4 -years & 3 for 2 -years)
2006 November 7
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot
2007 November 6
- meeting cancelled
3 Council positions on ballot
2008 November 4
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot / Presidental Election
2009 November 3
- meeting cancelled
4 Council positions on ballot
2010 November 2
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot
2011 November 8
- meeting cancelled
3 Council positions on ballot
2012 November 6
- meeting cancelled
no Council positions on ballot / Presidental Election
2013 November 5
- meeting cancelled
4 Council positions on ballot
2014 November 4
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot
2015 November 3
- meeting cancelled
3 Council positions on ballot
2016 November 8
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot / Presidental Election
2017 November 7
- meeting cancelled
5 Council positions on ballot
2018 November 6
- meeting held
no Council positions on ballot
2019 Novembr 5
- meeting cancelled
3 Council positions on ballot
OPTIONS: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None, information only.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None.
STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, City Manager
Mirk Werner
Chief ofPolice
Ozzie Knezovnch
Sherif
Spokane Valley Police Department
Accredited Since 2011
Services provided in partnership with
the Spokane County Sheriff's Office and the Community,
Dedicated to Your Safety.
TO: Mark Calhoun, City Manager
FROM: Mark Werner, Chief of Police
DATE: October 16, 2019
RE: Monthly Report September 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Chief Werner attended meetings during the month for the Spokane Regional Emergency
Communication (SREC) Board.
Chief Werner joined other members of the Sheriff's Office Command Staff to discuss the
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs' grant for mental health.
Chief Werner also attended the quarterly Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force Board
Meeting with members of the Sheriff's Office and Spokane Police Department's Command Staffs.
Chief Werner hosted a table at the annual HUB All-Star Breakfast, which was held at the Mirabeau
Park Hotel. Later in the morning, he attended the monthly Joint Terrorism Task Force meeting.
The month ended with Chief Werner participating in the interviews at Airway Heights Police
Department, where the panel interviewed a number of applicants for a new police chief.
SHERIFF'S COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING EFFORT (SCOPE):
In the month of September, S.C.O.P.E. participated in:
• S.C.O.P.E. Basic Training (4 new • Greater Spokane Substance Abuse
volunteers started in September) Coalition Mtg.
• Spokane Interstate Fair (over 500 volunteer • S.C.O.P.E. Moving Forward Valley
hours provided) Meeting (Edgecliff, University, Trentwood
• Valleyfest Parade and Mirabeau Park and West. Valley S.C.O.P.E. stations)
events • East Valley Community Coalition Mtg.
• S.C.O.P.E. Emergency Radio Underage Drinking/Drug Prevention
Communication Mtg.
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September 2019 Volunteers Hours per Station
*Includes estimated volunteer service hours that are provided in the City of Spokane Valley.
These two locations cover both Spokane Valley and the unincorporated portion of the county.
Location
# Volunteers
Admin Hours
L.E. Hours
Total Hours
Central Valley
7
116.5
75
191.5
East Valley*
22
309.5
318.5
628
Edgecliff
10
266
31
297
Trentwood
6
109
89.5
198.5
University
20
371.5
45
416.5
West Valley*
19
281.5
40
321.5
TOTALS
84
1,454
599
2,053
Volunteer Value ($30.46 per hour) $62,534.38 for September 2019
The SCOPE Latent Fingerprint Team was given 53 cases for the month of September. Out of
those 53 cases, 26 were from crimes in Spokane Valley. The team located fingerprints on 11
vehicles; 6 of those were Spokane Valley cases. Great job SCOPE Latent Fingerprint Team!
S.C.O.P.E. Incident Response Team (SIRT) volunteers contributed 63 on -scene hours (including
travel time) in September, responding to crime scenes, motor vehicle accidents and providing
traffic control; 17 hours were for incidents in Spokane Valley. There were three special events in
September; two events were in Spokane Valley, namely the Spokane Interstate Fair and
ValleyFest. Numerous members of SCOPE volunteered their time during the fair, donating 261
hours. With only 17 active SIRT members available, they did end up using several SCOPE
members who had been trained in flagging to fulfill the commitment made to fair organizers. Due
to the scope of the task and long hours involved, they have shared that they likely will not be able
to provide the assistance in future years. Total volunteer hours contributed by SIRT, including
training, stand-by, response and special events is 1,557; total for 2019 is 13,169.
Abandoned Vehicles
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July 2019
August 2019
September 2019
Tagged for Impounding
84
56
41
Cited/Towed
1
1
1
Hulks Processed
14
22
14
Total Vehicles Processed
230
174
123
Yearly Total of Vehicles Processed
1101
1275
1398
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SCOPE DISABLED PARKING ACTIVITY REPORT
City of Spokane Valley
# of
Vol.
# of
Vol.
# of Hrs.
# of
Disabled
Infractions
Issued
# of
Warnings
Issued
# of Non -
Disabled
Infractions Issued
January
2
12
2
7
0
February
2
13.5
5
3
0
March
3
15
3
20
0
April
1
2
0
2
0
May
2
4
1
3
0
June
1
4
2
5
0
July
2
20
4
14
0
August
1
9
3
8
0
September
1
3
0
5
0
YTD Total
16
82.5
20
67
0
Spokane County
# of
Vol.
# of Hrs.
# of
Disabled
Infractions
Issued
# of
Warnings
Issued
# of Non -
Disabled
Infractions Issued
January
2
3.5
1
1
0
February
4
28
9
11
0
March
5
20.5
4
17
0
April
3
21
5
9
0
May
7
27
2
21
0
June
0
0
0
0
0
July
0
0
0
0
0
August
2
22
5
7
0
September
2
15.5
2
9
0
YTD Total
29
158.5
43
72
0
OPERATIONS:
Driver Arrested after NT Maneuver Safely Ends Pursuit: Spokane Valley and Spokane
County Sheriffs Deputies worked together to safely end a driver's attempt to evade arrest
. Spike strips were deployed causing two of the vehicle's tires to lose pressure and go flat,
slowing the vehicle. Shortly after, a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver was
used to end the pursuit safely. The adult female driver was arrested for a valid felony
warrant for her arrest and a new felony charge of Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle. In
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early September, just after 4:40 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff's Deputy Stephan Blaakman
observed no visible license plates on the gray Honda Odyssey in front of him. He also noted the
minivan drifted over the middle of the lane toward oncoming traffic. Deputy Blaakman activated
the emergency lights of his fully -marked patrol car to initiate a traffic stop at the intersection of 4th
Ave. and Havana. Instead of stopping, the 33 -year-old female driver chose to turn east on 4th and
increased speed in an obvious attempt to flee. Deputy Blaakrnan activated his siren as they
traveled east on 4th where McDonald merged onto 1-90. With additional deputies responding to
assist, the pursuit continued to the Argonne exit where the female suspect failed to stop at the red
light before turning south on Argonne. She continued to drive recklessly as she attempted to
escape. At the intersection of 4th and Farr, Deputy Blaakman observed the suspect stick her arm
out of the window and appeared to discard or dump a small baggie. Deputy Jessica Baken later
returned to the intersection after the female suspect's arrest and located two intact pills (one white,
one blue). In addition, several similar pieces of pills were found that appeared to have been
crushed by the tires of the pursuing patrol car. The whole pills were identified as Clonazepam
(2mg and Img), a Schedule -4 controlled substance. With little to no vehicle or pedestrian traffic,
deputies continued to follow the suspect as they worked together, via radio, to intercept her by
deploying spike strips. Now eastbound on Sprague approaching the intersection of Pines, Sergeant
Ron Miya positioned himself ahead of the female suspect's vehicle. He successfully deployed a
set of spike strips causing the controlled deflation of the minivan's passenger's side tires. Despite
two flat tires, considerably decreasing the suspect's ability to travel at higher speeds, she continued
to flee. Still on Sprague, just east of Sullivan, Deputy Blaakman surveyed the area for safety
before successfully conducting a PIT maneuver. With the minivan stopped, Deputy Chris Gunter
positioned his patrol car in a post PIT position, removing the female suspect's ability to continue
her attempt to evade arrest. She followed commands and was safely taken into custody without
further incident. Spokane Valley Fire personnel responded to the scene to medically evaluate the
suspect. After she was cleared, she was advised of her rights. She stated she understood and
agreed to answer questions. The female suspect explained she ran because she had a Washington
State Department of Corrections (DOC) warrant for her arrest, and she was scared. A warrant
check revealed she indeed had an active felony warrant, and her driving status showed as
suspended 1St degree. A baggie and a small pill, similar to the ones found at the intersection of 46
and Farr, were observed inside the minivan, which was impounded pending the application of a
search warrant. The female suspect was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for
her warrant and a new charge of Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle. She was also charged with
misdemeanor Driving While Suspended Pt Degree and issued an infraction for improper lane
usage. Additional charges are possible depending on the results of the search warrant and
continued investigation.
Two Suspects Charged for Damaging/Removing Election Signs: Spokane Valley
Investigative Unit (SVIU) Detectives charged two adult males for multiple misdemeanor
violations for intentionally damaging/removing political signs on private property near 24th
and Sullivan in Spokane Valley. In late August, SVIU Detectives began investigating reports of
damage to multiple Spokane Valley City Council candidates' political signs, which were placed
on private property. One of the victims provided images from a motion -activated camera of the
suspects on two separate occasions committing the criminal acts. All three of the candidates
wished to have the incidents investigated and the suspects, if identified, charged. While reviewing
the images, detectives observed one suspect, a 70 -year-old male, tear the top sign (one of three) in
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half. Additional photos from the next day showed the same male and two additional males
approach the signs. In this set of images, a different suspect, a 23 -year-old male, dismantled a set
of four signs, including the rebar, and tossed them in a vacant lot. Investigators went to the area
where the signs were placed and contacted the elder male suspect at a residence nearby. Detectives
immediately recognized this male from the pictures as one of the suspects damaging the signs. He
stated he tore down one of the signs because it obstructed his view when he pulled out onto the
roadway. He said he tore down all of the signs the next day because two new signs had been put
up in place of the one he removed. When confronted with the images showing two additional
suspects with him, he claimed not to know either of the males. Detectives explained the evidence
showed he didn't cause the damage the second day and in fact, it showed the younger suspect
tearing them down. Again, the elder male suspect said he caused the damage and removed the
signs. He also stated again he had no idea who the other two males were. He was advised the
images clearly showed his statements were false, and if he continued to provide false information,
he could be charged with an additional crime. The elder suspect stated, "I don't care, I'm 70 -
years -old. What are you going to do to me?" He again stated he didn't know the two males. A
few days later, detectives returned to the elder male suspect's address. As they arrived, a car driven
by a male was immediately recognized as the previously unidentified younger male who caused
damage on the second day. The elder male suspect was seated in the passenger's seat. The
younger male suspect identified himself and explained he is the elder male's grandson. He
admitted to tearing the signs down because they were bothering his grandfather. He stated his
grandfather had been complaining about the signs obstructing his view for about a week, although
he admitted they did not block his own view of the roadway. He said the removal of the signs was
not politically motivated in any way; he was merely trying to assist his grandfather. The third
male was identified and interviewed. He admitted he knew about the incident and witnessed it,
but did not participate in the destruction or removal of the signs. With the statements of each male
corroborating this and no evidence to the contrary, he was not charged with a crime. The elder
male suspect was issued criminal misdemeanor citations for two counts of Malicious Mischief 3rd
Degree, two counts of Removing/Defacing a Political Advertisement and one count of Making
False or Misleading Statements to a Public Servant. The younger male suspect was issued criminal
misdemeanor citations for one count of Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree and one count of
Removing/Defacing a Political Advertisement. The Spokane Valley Police Department and
Spokane County Sheriff's Office would like to remind everyone, the destruction, defacing, or
unlawful removal of a political sign/advertisement is a criminal act. Anyone caught committing
these acts, politically motivated or not, will be charged with the appropriate crime. We also
encourage anyone who witnesses this behavior to report it to Crime Check at 509-456-
2233. Please try to provide a detailed description, to include license plates of suspected vehicles
if possible, without placing yourself in danger.
Suspect's Attempt to Hide Foiled by K9 Bane: Spokane Valley Deputies, assisted by Deputy
Hilton and his partner K9 Bane, located a suspect who attempted to hide after he fled on foot
and in a vehicle. In mid-September, just prior to 2:00 a.m., Spokane Valley Deputy Sam Turner
observed a red Ford Mustang turn north on Argonne from Broadway. Deputy Turner, who had
just cleared a traffic stop, noticed the 27 -year-old male driver of the Mustang fail to stop at the
traffic light before turning. Deputy Turner checked the vehicle's license plate on his mobile data
computer, learned the car was registered, and the registered owner was not wanted. With this
information and his shift at an end, Deputy Turner decided not to stop the vehicle. However, as
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he approached Mission, the male suspect accelerated rapidly to an extremely high rate of
speed. Observing his aggressive and reckless actions, Deputy Turner activated his emergency
lights/siren and advised dispatch he was in pursuit of a reckless driver. The male suspect almost
lost control due to his high rate of speed while attempting to navigate the S -tum on the north side
of 1-90. The suspect tried to turn west on Knox and lost control causing the Mustang to spin 180
degrees in the middle of Knox. Deputy Turner pulled his fully marked patrol car, with his lights
activated, up to the front of the Mustang to prevent the male suspect from driving forward. Defiant,
the suspect chose to continue his attempt to evade the deputy and put the Mustang in reverse,
backing over the curb, sidewalk and a berm. The Mustang became high centered, but the male
suspect wasn't willing to give up. Deputy Turner pulled up to the car to block the suspect's
forward escape. He drew his weapon to a low ready position and ordered the suspect and the
female passenger to put their hands up. The female passenger immediately complied, but the male
suspect ignored the commands, opened the driver's door, and fled on foot. Deputy Turner ran
after the male ordering him to stop and yelling that he was under arrest, all of which were
ignored. Deputy Turner lost sight of the suspect after he rounded the comer of a house, and fled
into the darkness of the backyard. Assisting deputies arrived in the area and quickly established
a perimeter. With probable cause to charge
the suspect with attempting to elude a law
enforcement vehicle, reckless driving and
additional charges, Deputy Hilton and K9
Bane arrived to assist. Not knowing if the
male suspect was armed or what his
intentions were, Deputy Hilton deployed K9
Bane as perimeter units used their PA
systems to warn the suspect to surrender, that
a K9 would be used to track him, and, if
found, the K9 may bite him. K9 Bane began
his track and led deputies to the 2000 block of N. Marguerite. He began to pull harder as he went
through a gate, which led to the backyard of a residence. Deputy Hilton gave additional K9
warnings advising the male suspect to surrender as did the perimeter units, but the male did not
show himself. K9 Bane tracked into a carport, around a parked vehicle, through a pile of
brush/yard waste and into a small opening between some privacy bushes and the parked car where
he made contact with the male suspect. The suspect followed commands to show his hands and
was taken into custody without further incident. The male was provided medical treatment prior
to being transported to the Spokane County Jail. When asked for his name, he provided the
information and uttered he had warrants for his arrest, and that's why he ran. A check of the
suspect's name revealed he is a convicted felon and he indeed had a felony Washington State
Department of Corrections Escape Community Custody warrant for his arrest. Also, his driver's
license was suspended 3rd degree. The adult female passenger said she just met the male suspect
at a friend's house and asked him for a ride. She saw the marked patrol car without its emergency
lights on traveling behind the male. She said the male suspect suddenly accelerated at an extremely
high rate of speed. She said she told and screamed at the male to stop, but he ignored her. She
was in fear for her life due to his reckless actions. Deputies at the scene determined she was a
victim of the male suspect and she was released. When deputies retrieved personal items for the
female passenger from the trunk of the vehicle, they observed what appeared to be a handgun and
bag containing what they believed was a controlled substance. The car was seized pending a
search warrant. The male suspect was booked into jail for Attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle,
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Unlawful Imprisonment, Reckless Driving, Reckless Endangerment, Resisting Arrest, and Driving
While Suspended. He was also booked on the felony Washington State Department of Corrections
Escape Community Custody warrant. Additional charges are possible pending the outcome of the
search warrant and continued investigation.
SWAT Team Assist with Search Warrant, Robbery Suspects Arrested: The Spokane Valley
SWAT Team assisted Major Crimes Detectives and Deputies with the service of a search
warrant at a Spokane Valley residence. Several people were contacted at the residence, and
SWAT successfully and safely served the search warrant. Two of the suspects wanted for an
earlier robbery at Sprague and Manifold were arrested on robbery charges and unrelated
felony warrants. Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate. In mid-September,
Spokane Valley Deputies were investigating a stolen vehicle located in the area of 16th and
Evergreen. They gained information that suspects from a prior week's robbery were believed to
be at a residence in the 1800 block of S. Bolivar. Working with Major Crimes Detectives, deputies
surrounded the residence, and a search warrant was requested. Due to information the suspects
were known to be armed, the severity of the previous crime, and the suspect's criminal history, the
SWAT Team's assistance was requested. The SWAT Team safely and successfully executed the
search warrant after it was granted. Multiple people were contacted and detained at the residence
during this incident, including two of the suspects believed to be involved in Tuesday night's
robbery, a 25 -year-old male suspect and a 19 -year-old female suspect. Five people were arrested
at the scene and transported to the Spokane County Jail where they were booked for the charges
listed. Finding no warrants or new criminal charges, the other individuals detained were released.
Mental Health Field Response Teams Awarded Additional Grant Funding to Expand
Programs: In September, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs (WASPC)
awarded the Spokane County Sheriffs Office's, in partnership with the Spokane Police
Department, a $698,750 grant to continue and expand their Mental Health Field Response Team
capabilities. The grant was funded by the Washington State Legislature. The WASPC funds allow
the Spokane Police Department and Spokane County Sheriff's Office/Spokane Valley Police
Department to continue deploying their co -responder teams, comprised of a Frontier Behavioral
Health Mental Health Professional partnered with an Officer/Deputy. The grant also expands
current programs by adding additional Mental Health Field Response Teams to a total of two
Sheriff's Office/SVPD Deputies, two Spokane PD Officers, and four Frontier Behavioral Health
Mental Health Professionals. The grant also allows a supervisor to oversee and coordinate the co -
responder teams as one unit. This coordination will allow them to quickly respond to calls
involving people in crisis anywhere inside Spokane County. This increased presence and flexibility
enables these highly trained and specialized teams to respond to mental health-related calls for
service when needed, despite boundaries. This WASPC Grant allows the Police Department and
the Sheriff's Office/SVPD to continue their already established and successful Mental Health Field
Response Teams. It also enables both agencies to work together and expand their programs to
address our regional mental health crisis. People experiencing mental health crises are not
necessarily committing crimes, but communities continue to rely on law enforcement to respond
to these mental health crises. These funds will help effectively focus our limited mental health
resources by sending Mental Health Field Response Teams directly to people who are in
crisis. Frontier Behavioral Health Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Thomas said, "These additional
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resources from WASPC will further our partnership with the Spokane Police Department and
Spokane County Sheriff's Office and our combined efforts to use resources and services within
our community for individuals with behavioral health needs." Mental health professionals
working in the field partnered with law enforcement promotes positive interactions between the
public and law enforcement, deescalates volatile situations potentially reducing use of force
incidents, and improves public safety. The strength of these co -responder teams is their ability to
spend more time resolving a crisis and connecting persons in crisis with appropriate services based
on their needs. This ability increases the level of service during all levels of crisis and returns
Patrol Officers/Deputies to service as quickly as possible. Sheriff Knezovich stated, "We are
thankful WASPC awarded us this grant. It will allow us to continue deploying our existing and
effective Mental Health Team and expand upon it. This is an important step in addressing the
serious mental health crisis our community faces." Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl stated,
"Law enforcement continues to often be the first responders to those suffering a mental health
crisis. This partnership, strengthened through the new grant award, will enhance our officers' and
deputies' ability to bring focused and helpful solutions to those in need." On September 10, 2019,
the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners signed the resolution accepting the WASPC
grant, as passed down from the State of Washington, for the Spokane Regional Mental Health
Team Project. Mary Kuney, Chair of the Spokane County Board of Commissioners, stated, "This
is an innovative program that responds to some of our most in -need individuals experiencing a
behavioral health crisis in our community. The benefits realized by our current deployed units have
shown a tremendous value. The Board supported the proposal because it will expand the current
co -deployed teams by adding more mental health professionals and law enforcement officers
through funds under the WASPC grant. I am excited that this funding has been approved, because
now the regional teams will have the additional resources they need to make a greater impact in
our community."
Introducing Our Newest K9 Handler and Our Two New K9's:
Deputy Amber Tyler and her partner K9 Jager: Deputy Tyler joined the
Sheriff's Office in October of 2015 and previously worked as a Washington
State Trooper (July 2013). She was recently selected to be a member of the
K9 Unit where she and K9 Jager became a Washington State Certified
Canine Patrol Team this August. K9 Jager, born in February of 2018, is a
German Shepherd from the Czech Republic.
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Deputy Phil Pfeifer and his partner K9 Apache: Deputy Pfeifer started his
law enforcement career working in Spokane County and hired as a Patrol
Deputy in 2006. He has been a K9 handler with the Sheriffs Office since
2014 with his partner K9 Enzo. This August, K9 Enzo retired. He was
awarded by the Spokane County Board of County Commissioners to Deputy
Pfeifer allowing K9 Enzo to enjoy his retirement as a member of Deputy
Pfeifer's family. Deputy Pfeifer will continue serving Spokane County with
his new partner K9 Apache. They are a Washington State Certified Patrol
and Narcotics Odor Detection Team. K9 Apache, born in June of 2018, is a
Belgian Malinois from Chariton Iowa. Deputy Pfeifer is also a Washington
State Certified K9 Trainer.
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outside their home to go to the Sheriff's website and register their
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Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Burglary
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
72
55
51
33
February
73
53
26
20
March
75
42
33
37
April
87
49
36
35
May
73
47
34
57
June
93
59
29
34
July
89
51
44
48
August
103
56
51
56
September
91
78
38
50
October
71
37
48
November
92
32
49
December
63
33
47
Grand Total
985
592
486
370
* IBR Offense: Burglary/Breaking & Entering 220
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Murder NonNeg Manslaughter
1.2
1 •
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
FEBRUARY
•
A
■
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2
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SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
■
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
— - -2016
—U-- 2017
— A-- 2018
2019
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
1
February
March
1
April
May
June
1
July
1
August
1
September
October
November
1
1
December
Grand Total
4
2
1
*IBR Offense: Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter 09A
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriffs Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Identity Theft
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
9
20
19
February
1 1
24
16
10
March
22
13
13
April
16
22
19
May
32
21
13
June
19
17
5
July
23
14
1.2
August
9
13
14
8
September
7
17
13
12
October
7
15
21
November
10
19
23
December
8
25
15
Grand Total
42
234
210
111
*IBR Offense: Identity Theft 26F
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56,420
Spokane County Sheriffs Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Fraud
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
23
26
69
65
February
17
36
46
32
March
21
37
59
63
April
15
43
55
56
May
8
53
67
56
June
19
57
65
50
July
26
61
65
67
August
15
53
62
65
September
16
66
49
58
October
42
64
60
November
38
54
56
December
30
43
60
Grand Total
270
593
713
512
* IBR Offense: Fraud Credit Card/ATM 26B, Fraud - False
Pretenses/Swindling/Con Games 26A, & Fraud - Impersonation 26C
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: DUI
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
30
22
21
32
February
30
25
t8
21
March
31
33
39
21
April
22
18
13
27
May
27
19
33
18
June
31
28
23
27
July
19
26
15
25
August
18
24
28
23
September
20
19
37
40
October
19
24
33
November
28
18
31
December
27
20
22
Grand Total
302
277
313
234
* IBR Offense: DUI 90D
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriffs Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Drugs
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
5
19
42
51
February
3
30
38
42
March
2
30
64
58
April
1
37
56
67
May
5
23
35
40
June
2
20
56
30
July
1
21
57
45
August
16
26
43
54
September
28
25
33
39
October
18
24
52
November
20
39
41
December
27
25
48
Grand Total
128
319
566
426
* IBR Offense: Drug Equipment Violations 35B & Drugs/Narcotics Violations
35A
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Theft From Motor Vehicle
fvlonth Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
1.0a
99
75
51
February
76
104
32
44
March
72
94
78
72
April
134
130
62
120
May
108
78
69
140
June
177
"107
66
84
July
138
97
106
112
August
131
69
87
99
September
103
118
85
80
October
124
70
104
November
153
52
112
December
119
70
70
Grand Total
1436
1088
946
802
* IBR Offense: Theft From Motor Vehicle 23F
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriffs Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Motor Vehicle Theft
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
112
44
36
34
February
53
37
24
22
March
66
44
28
19
April
75
42
27
29
May
59
27
25
33
June
80
28
24
25
July
73
41
39
31
August
39
36
18
31
September
35
43
26
37
October
50
40
31
November
33
34
45
December
39
28
29
Grand Total
714
444
352
261
* IBR Offense: Motor Vehicle Theft 240
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42,56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Robbery
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
3
3
6
3
February
7
6
2
8
March
8
7
5
4
April
3
3
6
4
May
8
2
2
6
June
5
1
3
2
July
4
4
7
8
August
3
1
6
11
September
2
4
5
8
October
10
4
5
November
10
3
3
December
3
1
4
grand Total
66
39
61
54
* IBR Offense: Robbery 120
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Assault
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
FEBRUARY
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SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
--- 2016
- — 2017
— t-- 2018
2019
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
131
96
84
71
February
140
95
62
62
March
145
78
100
74
April
142
90
88
68
May
143
93
80
87
June
115
93
102
79
July
120
95
112
103
August
63
73
84
95
September
81
92
76
72
October
99
87
82
November
97
84
79
December
88
84
89
Grand Total
1364
1060
1038
711
* 1BR Offense: Aggravated Assault 13A & Simple Assault 13B
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Theft
Month Count
Year
2016 2017. 2018 2019
ianuary
240
205
238
238
February
208
199
165.
188
March
215
214
208
212
April
232
203
202
208
May
194
235
230
230
June
263
251
223
230
July
242
236
236
236
August
203
222
213
255
September
222
213
194
227
October
232
237
234
November
24d
219
198
December
225
198
251
Grand Total
2720
2632
2592
2024'
* IBR Offense: Theft - All Other 23H, Theft - Pocket -Picking 23A, Theft -
Purse -Snatching 23B, Theft - Shoplifting 23C, Theft From Building 230,
Theft From Coin -Operated Machine 23E, & Theft of Motor Vehicle
Parts/Accessories 23G
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56,420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Rape
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
7
9
16
3
February
7
2
4
2
March
9
3
8
4
April
6
7
6
5
May
13
9
9
2
June
9
2
7
5
July
4
6
5
4
August
2
5
3-
5
September
4
2
3
7
October
6
7
1
November
6
1
6
December
5
4
7
Grand Total
78
57
75
37
*IBR Offense: Rape - Forcible 11A, Sodomy - Forcible 11B, Sexual Assault
with Object - 11C
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 4236.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Counterfeiting Forgery
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
14
9
18
22
February
13
11
1.0
13
March
25
20
74
17
April
6
20
22
13
May
9
26
21
11
June
15
15
15
14
July
11
21
15
10
August
7
14
17
13
September
11
20
14
13
October
7
18
11
November
15
9
20
December
12
9
14
Grand Total
145
192
201
126
`IBR Offense: Counterfeiting/Forgery 250
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 4236.420
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Regional Intelligence Group
Spokane Valley Districts
IBR Classification: Destruction Damage Vandalism
Month Count
Year
2016 2017 2018 2019
January
133
159
146
124
February
111
148
95
67
March
148
136
121
122
April
151
173
127
144
May
134
139
142
161
June
176
143
140
133
July
154
178
141
156
August
160
149
132
145
September
118
160
155
142
October
165
119
165
November
196
131
155
December
161
105
125
Grand Total
1807
1740
1644
1194
IBR Offense: Destruction/Damage/Vandalism 290
Produced: 10/16/2019
For Law Enforcement Use Only
This document is confidential and may not be further disseminated or released to any unauthorized persons pursuant to RCW 42.56,420
Spokane
jUalley
Contract Administration:
Ad m in istrative
3rd Quarter 2019
• Reviewed Law Enforcement Reconciliation
• Reviewed County Cost Allocation Plan
• Successfully applied for State Office Of Public Defense grant
• Evaluated solid Waste collection and disposal rates
• Had meeting and discussions regarding homelessness with Spokane County, City of Spokane,
Spokane Valley Partners, House of Charity, Family Promise, Volunteers of America, United
Methodist Church, Frontier Behavioral, Jewels Helping Hand, Spokane County Sheriff's Office and
Spokane Valley Police Department
• Assisted in refining no -camping ordinance
• Reviewed and commented on 5 -year plan for Continuum of Care
• Attended 1406 Affordable Housing Sales Tax Rebate webinar, regional meetings, discussions with
Spokane Valley Partners, Housing Authority, Spokane County, and City of Spokane
• Evaluated SCRAPS cost methodology and animal control agreement proposal
• Reviewed and plotted historical staffing levels, overtime, and call for service for law enforcement
contract
Human Resources:
Recruitment
Filled or
Recruiting
Part -Time Recreation Assistant — Host
Recruiting
Senior Traffic Engineer
Recruiting
Office Assistant II
Filled
Permit Facilitator
Filled
Marketing/Graphic Design Intern
Filled
On -Call Snow Plow Operators
Recruiting
The City received 132 requests for
public records in the third quarter of 2019,
averaging 11 requests per week.
The City is required to respond to PRRs
within 5 business days and our average for the
third quarter was 1 day to respond and 3.69
days to fully complete the request.
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
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PRRs Received/Completed
58 57
44 43 40 40 42
34 34 32 34
2022 23 20
28
3739
2017 2018 2019 1 2017 2018 2019
# Received
Jul Aug Sep
# Completed
16
14
12
10 8.5
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11
10.75
2017
Average Processing Time
14.5
10
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2018 2019
Avg # Rec'd/week
8.5
1 1.68 0.6 1.43
0.94 0.84 0.75 0.91 0.68
2017 2018 2019
Avg # Days to Respond
Jul Aug Sep
4
8.13
3.95
5.88 5.87
4.95
2017
6.41
2.84
2.14
2018
2019
Avg # Days to Complete
There are several criteria tracked for reporting purposes, one of which is the demographic of the person
submitting the request. Spokane Valley residents submitted 17% of the requests received for the first three
quarters of 2019 while businesses and other agencies, including the media, made up 52% of the request
submittals we received.
2018 (FY)
Unknown
32%
Title
Company
2%
Other Organization
17%
SV
Citizen
19%
Employee
0%
Media
9%
Gov't
Agency
3%
Insurance
Agency
1%
Land Use
Review
Agency
13%
Legal Firm
4%
2019 YTD
Unknown
31%
Title
Company
2%
SV Citizen
17%
Employee
0%
Gov't
Agency
1%
.isurance
Agency
0%
Other
Organization
16%
Media
12%
Land Use
Review
Agency
16%
Legal Firm
5%
Staff members track the time they spend working on PRRs, providing us with the costs associated with
processing the requests. Because we can only charge for the actual costs of the copies and not for staff time,
the impact to the City and our taxpayers is significant.
Jul
Aug
Sep
# Staff Hours
$ Staff Time
Fees Collected
Impact
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
2018
2019
63.6
88.10
,842.08
$ 4,367.69
$ 35.37
$ 85.32
$ (2,806.71)
$ (4,282.37)
128.95
96.25
,216.72
$ 5,224.19
$ 56.35
$ 35.10
$ (6,160.37)
$ (5,189.09)
84.4
67.80
4,862.03
$ 3,934.30
$ 34.28
$ 32.75
$ (4,827.75)
$ (3,901.55)
Year to Date Totals
2018 (FY)
2019 YTD
965.97
$ 49,909.76
$ 703.10
$ (49,206.66)
768.68
$ 42,609.02
$ 877.92
$ (41,731.10)
PRR's of Note
• In June we received a follow-up request to the PRR we received from a legal firm in September,
2018, for records pertaining to WSAMA, an organization with which our attorneys are members.
Three installments of records have been provided thus far consisting of 1,395 records including
1,082 emails. We have recovered $45.00 in allowable copy fees. The request is still in process.
• In August we received a third request from the same legal firm pertaining to WSAMA records. This
request was completed in October and consisted of 118 records. The search produced 2,069 emails
to review, of which 81 were found to be responsive to the request. We recovered $4.70 in allowable
copy fees.
Council Meetings and Packet Materials
Council held 12 meetings in the third quarter: 6 regular meetings and 6 study sessions. There were no
special meetings during the third quarter.
On average, and not including the
special meetings, the meeting packet materials
consisted of 157 pages in the third quarter of
2019 compared with approximately 348 pages
for the same quarter in 2018.
2000
1000
0
COUNCIL MEETINGS QTR
3
Agenda Packet Pages
Jul Jul Aug Aug Sep Sep
2018 2019 12018 I 2019 2018 2019
Regular Study Session Special
3rd Qtr Regular Meetings
3rd Qtr Study Sessions
3rd Qtr Special Meetings
Totals
2019
2019
2019
2018
2019
. ,
acket
,ages
Total
pages
Total
pages
6
1,182
6
704
0
0
4,182
1,896
2018 Packet Pages
2019 Packet Pages
Regular
Study Session
Special
3 -Jul
145
10 -Jul
83
17 -Jul
636
20 -Jul
237
1
24 -Jul
687
103
31 -Jul
467
821
0
Total Jul
770
1602
1
14 -Aug
569
49
21 -Aug
179
104
2
28 -Aug
131
49
0
Total Aug
700
104
2
4 -Sep
232
118
11 -Sep
198
434
18 -Sep
400
390
25 -Sep
297
505
0
Total Jun
495
508
0
Q3 Total
1965
2214
3
2019 Packet Pages
Regular
Study Session
Special
2 -Jul
25
9 -Jul
230
16 -Jul
22
23 -Jul
237
30 -Jul
103
Total Jul
467
150
0
13 -Aug
83
20 -Aug
49
27 -Aug
179
Total Aug
83
49
0
3 -Sep
71
10 -Sep
232
17 -Sep
434
24 -Sep
400
Total Sep
632
505
0
Q3 Total
1182
704
0
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Customer Service Survey Report
January thru July 2019
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In an effort to better serve our citizens and customers, the City has instituted a customer service survey
for City Hall. Surveys were made available to those who have visited City Hall as well as those who have
applied for a permit in person or online.
Methods utilized for sending out surveys:
1. Electronic surveys sent to email addresses collected from City Hall sign -in sheet and permit
applications.
2. Paper surveys mailed to permit applicants.
3. Paper surveys handed out at City Hall front counter.
Please note:
1. The number of permits issued does not directly relate to the number of surveys sent out. This is
because a number of contractors and service companies pull multiple permits on a regular basis,
and for those contractors it was determined to only send one survey per contractor or company.
However, quarterly, the contractors will be sent a survey to continue to assess their experience
over time.
2. Spokane Valley Fire Department issues the SVFD (sprinkler system) permits so the contractors
pulling these permits were not sent surveys. In addition, ROW (right-of-way) permits were not
included since they are primarily pulled by utility companies.
3. Mailed paper surveys were sent with a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return.
4. If the respondent provides their name and has a question or concern, City staff has followed up
with a subsequent contact to the individual.
Results
Total Number of Surveys sent out and returned
Survey Responses
Reason for visit
Paper Surveys
Electronic Surveys
Totals
Number sent out
567
2172
2739
Number returned
36
108
144
Returned as undeliverable by the USPS
57
-
Residential Permit
Survey Responses
Reason for visit
Mailed
Emailed
General Information
3
15
Meeting
4
11
Code Enforcement
1
4
Commercial Permit
6
12
Residential Permit
19
18
Land Use/Planning
3
8
Development Engineering
1
4
Other
2
13
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The number of survey responses does
not correlate to the number of visit
reasons since some respondents choose
multiple reasons for their visit.
Customer Comments:
What did you like about the service provided?
The total number of survey
responses received does not
correspond with the numbers in
this chart since respondents did
not always select only one
response choice or choose to
only answer a few questions.
• Sarah Farr is very knowledgeable and patient with our questions. She also offered
information we needed to help submit a grant request. I am very grateful for her
expertise.
• Friendly workers
• Sarah Farr was very helpful letting us know if we were qualified for a grant
• prompt and courteous
• Quick
• Very quick
• everyone is great to work with
• courteous staff
• Very positive
• Direct and responsive
• quick
• Timely and knowledgeable
• Professional
• It was kind curious and prompt.
• It was very prompt
• Although the enforcement officer wasn't there the staff made sure I was able to have
my ? answered.
• Promptness
• I have the permit
• Receptionist was nice and helpful
• Answers were not Canned. The City Staff was clear, informative, well mannered
and thoughtful.
• It was good smooth transaction from start to finish even though some extra emails
were necessary to achieve the permit.
• Staff has always been professional, knowledgeable and courteous
• customer service.
• Courtesy and professionalism
• Friendly, helpful, efficient
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Excellent
Fair
Poor
Reception staff was friendly and courteous
99
4
0
Staff were available to assist me
96
7
0
Staff were helpful, knowledgeable, and professional
93
9
1
Staff provided clear information
91
11
1
Resources were available to address my needs
94
7
2
I am satisfied with the service provided
94
6
2
Customer Comments:
What did you like about the service provided?
The total number of survey
responses received does not
correspond with the numbers in
this chart since respondents did
not always select only one
response choice or choose to
only answer a few questions.
• Sarah Farr is very knowledgeable and patient with our questions. She also offered
information we needed to help submit a grant request. I am very grateful for her
expertise.
• Friendly workers
• Sarah Farr was very helpful letting us know if we were qualified for a grant
• prompt and courteous
• Quick
• Very quick
• everyone is great to work with
• courteous staff
• Very positive
• Direct and responsive
• quick
• Timely and knowledgeable
• Professional
• It was kind curious and prompt.
• It was very prompt
• Although the enforcement officer wasn't there the staff made sure I was able to have
my ? answered.
• Promptness
• I have the permit
• Receptionist was nice and helpful
• Answers were not Canned. The City Staff was clear, informative, well mannered
and thoughtful.
• It was good smooth transaction from start to finish even though some extra emails
were necessary to achieve the permit.
• Staff has always been professional, knowledgeable and courteous
• customer service.
• Courtesy and professionalism
• Friendly, helpful, efficient
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• Very prompt
• the staff with the city of Spokane valley are amazing. the pre-dev meeting was worth
our time and i found it to be very helpful. this was by far the most informative and in
depth pre-dev meeting i have attended. thank you.
• The person I met with really understood demographics
• The efficiency that everyone should. I was able to get my questions answered and
information provided in a timely manner. Everyone was extremely friendly and
helpful
• Easy to get it online
• Very knowledgeable and helpful
• Staff jumped directly on my request
• It went well
• Helpful personnel
• They were prompt, friendly and professional
• Response Time and Friendliness
• Very informative and patient with my many phone calls and visits
• I was on my lunch break, the lady at front knew i was on a time limit, and personally
made sure someone was able to help me as fast as possible.
• clear explanation of requirements
• Very friendly and a good process
• Told me what is needed to separate the lot that my home is on.
• Great one on help
• Fast and courteous
• Friendly and personable
• timely and courteous
• How friendly and really trying to help. Not phony!!! Was my first visit, so, we will
see how everything progresses, but, excellent first impression.
• Professional, prepared and courteous
• Friendly staff
• fast
• They asked if they didn't know
• Staff is great, best agency around to deal with.
• friendly and helpful
• professional and personable
• Person understood my concern and answered my question.
• Friendly environment at all stations
• Very professional / informative
• very fast friendly and courteous service
• (refer to list under item 5 above)
• PROMPT AND PROFESSIONAL
• Sorry I don't remember names, but one of the ladies that work on permits, and the
gentleman that reviews submitted plans, both very helpful...even the lady that took
my money was nice to deal with :)
• Very courteous and professional staff. Also very little if any wait time.
• A very nice lady was attentive and eager to assist with helping me source volunteer
opportunities
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• It was quick.
• The inspector was very knowledgeable
• My permit was approved
• Very Quick & Friendly
• Very outgoing friendly
• Everyone was friendly
• If staff didn't have an answer they would find the answer, awesome
• Easy online application
• Informative, professional and thorough
• Customer Service are friendly
• Quick & Efficient
• Everyone was very personable and helpful, and showed a lot of concern
• Scheduled deck inspections need to more dependable
• Prompt and Courteous service is the only service I have been provided with each
time I have reached out to you guys. Thank you!
• Quick & Easy
• The service was open and friendly
• The inspector was very knowledgeable
How can we improve our service?
• I was very impressed with her level of knowledge. Don't need to improve anything.
• I was told two exact opposite things by two different people regarding the process of
doing a BLA. The planner told me one thing and engineering told me just the opposite
I wish they would get their process down, rather than having it seem like it was the first
time they ever did this.
• No need for improvement. Sarah Farr is very knowledgeable and answered all
questions we asked and relieve some of our concerns
• it is great already
• Not needed
• you cant
• Better building codes, ie'; final inspections, occupancy permits etc they couldn't tell me
if a correction by the city was completed.
• Serve coffee
• Cookies and coffee
• good as is
• Keep on doing what you are doing
• Be prepared to backup answers with documentation
• Better access to inspectors for technical questions that compliment compliance.
• Service couldn't have been better.
• Nothing
• Permit people are not qualified enough in their jobs
• Don't change a thing
• When searching for addresses it can be problematic. It can be hard to distinguish the
zones of the territories between the Spokane valley, and Spokane city/county
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boundary, or other outlying areas. As the zip codes are still Spokane valley zip codes.
Perhaps if there was a site map that shows color highlighted coverage as a visual
reference for obtaining the permits.
• Nothing comes to mind
• no comment at this time
• Didn't really feel like my side of the property dispute mattered
• not sure
• Nothing comes to mind
• no comments
• Nothing
• I haven't seen anything that needs to be changed at this time.
• No comment
• Not sure
• Nothing that I can think of
• On the permit I purchased it was a straight forward permit I am not sure why it was not
issued at that time
• It would be hard
• I think it's pretty good. I do like when I could get a permit over the counter. But I am
happier with online service.
• Nothing that I can think of
• Hire more engineers that can be as responsive as you currently have.
• I WILL BE BACK.
• None
• you're doing great
• wanted more accurate info than you had/willing to divulge
• I can walk into Spokane County Office with proper documents and within 2 hours walk
out with permit in hand. Really, really is a time saver. Don't know how they do it, but I
sure love it.
• Not sure
• I would prefer not doing everything online
• don't know
• The online permitting isn't always accurate. I called in a final inspection that needed a
correction and I saw nothing on the online portal.
• completely satisfied
• I was quite pleased with my experience. Stay awesome.
• Not sure
• (no suggestions)
• CHARGE LESS :)
• Make sure you keep doing what you are doing.
• I am not sure there could be a service level beyond what I was involved with; excellent
job!
• Clearer and concise descriptions of permits online. They are very wordy and it's
unnecessary.
• provide more detailed information on what requires permits particularly when only
plumbing and mechanical renovation works
• kinda tricky scheduling deck & iceshield inspections- we tear off roofing and to dry in &
roof right away -waiting to get ice shield approval for eave can be Toss time -maybe we
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can take phone pictures to show inspector so we don't have to keep removing
shingles to expose ice shield
• maybe a text or email saying if we passed inspection
• Did great
• Have permits ready the same day so we don't have to come back
• Reception area too busy, phone answering skills can improve -they sound like they're
in a hurry
• Requiring a review (and wait time) for simple non structural remodels is kind of silly
• Giving more info with more specifications with law codes
• No Suggestions
Any other suggestions?
• No. I really appreciated Sarah Farr and the time she set aside for us.
• Be consistent
• No
• no
• No
• No, Thank you
• Nope
• I think people are scared about asking questions, maybe, I am there for you
campaign, prior problems can be fixed easily, it was the past, now let's get up to code,
without fines or big expenses. Need to bring buildings up to date, with grants etc.
• none
• Putting flowers in the lobby area and plants around would be nice.
• Keep up the excellent service.
• No
• Fire dept needs major help for permits
• No
• no
• For my first visit, and a new resident of Spokane Valley, it was a great impression.
• Nope
• none
• no
• None
• None at this time
• Teach the City of Spokane
• No
• None; I had an excellent experience.
• No thank you.
• Looks like you are really trying to service your community with the right attitude. Just
keep it up !!!
• No
• Having a person you can talk to about steps in opening a business.
• your on line permitting is great
• just online portal being fixed to accommodate what the inspector does.
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• Not at this time
• NONE
• No and Thank you
• None
• provide more best practices information for this area that is easily accessible for the
general public
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