2022, 03-15 Study Session Minutes MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session Meeting
Tuesday,March 15, 2022
Deputy Mayor Higgins called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting was held in person in Council
Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers Staff
Rod Higgins,Deputy Mayor John Hohman, City Manager
Tim Hattenburg, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Manager
Laura Padden, Councilmember Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Brandi Peetz, Councilmember Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Ben Wick, Councilmember John Bottelli,Parks,Rec&Facilities Dir.
Arne Woodard, Councilmember Dave Ellis,Police Chief
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Absent: Adam Jackson, Planning/Grants Engineer
Pam Haley,Mayor Jerremy Clark, Traffic Engineering Manager
Mike Basinger, Economic Development Dir.
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called roll; all Councilmembers were present except Mayor Haley.
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Mayor Haley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously
agreed to approve the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity: Spokane Regional Transportation Council—Adam
Jackson
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to
apply to the SRTC grant for those projects identified in ranked order as shown in Table 2. After Mr.Jackson
gave a brief recap of the grant and talked a little about the expanded chart showing the grant requests and
matching funds,Deputy Mayor Higgins invited public comment.No public comments were offered. Vote
by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
2. Motion Consideration: RAISE Grant-Adam Jackson
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to
apply for the RAISE Fiscal Year 2022 grant for the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project.After Mr.
Jackson gave a brief recap of the grant and talked a little about funds and REET projections,Deputy Mayor
Higgins invited public comment. No public comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor:
unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. Mr.Hohman noted that the Avista land donation agenda item
will be coming up in a few weeks.
3.Motion Consideration: Evergreen Preservation Project Bid Award—Gloria Mantz
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard and seconded to award the Evergreen Road Preservation
Project CIP #333 to Inland Infrastructure, LLC in the amount of$1,029,906.00 and authorize the City
Manager to finalize and execute construction contract documents. City Engineer Mantz went over the
background of this project, and its current estimated costs and budget; said that four bids were submitted,
and the lowest, responsible bidder was Inland Infrastructure, with a bid approximately 6.8% over the
engineer's estimate. Deputy Mayor Higgins invited public comment. No public comments were offered.
Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried.
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NON-ACTION ITEMS:
4. 2022 Construction Project Updates—Gloria Mantz
City Engineer Mantz gave an overview of the projects scheduled for construction this year including the
Buckeye Sewer Extension,Barker Road Corridor projects,intersection improvement projects,Balfour Park
improvements, pedestrian improvement projects, Sullivan Park Waterline project, Evergreen Road
Preservation Broadway to Mission, Sprague Avenue Preservation project Havana to Fancher,Local Access
streets in Summerfield east, Mission Avenue over Evergreen Road bridge deck seal, and the citywide
reflective post panels.
5. Transportation Impact Fee Rate Studies Update—Jerremy Clark
Via his PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Clark discussed the transportation impact fee rate study updates,
including the history of the impact fee, trip generation changes, impact fee rate comparison for different
land use groups, such as residential, services, industrial, etc. and showed the different areas on his map.
There was Council consensus to move this forward for an ordinance consideration.
6. School Zone Flashing Beacons—Jerremy Clark, Bill Helbig
Traffic Engineering Manager Clark went over the background of school zone flashing beacons; he noted
that nine locations have been identified without beacons, excluding high schools and virtual learning
centers, and that we have budgeted for 18 new beacons. Mr. Clark noted preliminary engineering is
underway in five locations including Greenacres Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Centennial Middle
School, Early Learning Center; and that the Greenacres Middle School zone needs to be adopted by
resolution. Mr. Clark noted Trent Elementary is strictly bussing and drop-off school with no walking
without parent authorization; for Ness Elementary, Broadway is the walk boundary line and no walking is
expected, and Pratt Elementary has been converted to a choice-in high school in the Spokane School
District. After discussion about the different schools, there was Council consensus to move forward to a
resolution to modify the City's Master Speed Limit Schedule to establish the two new school zones, and to
reduce the number of installations budgeted since not all schools would receive a flashing beacon.
7. Potential Grant Opportunity: Recreation& Conservation Office(RCO)—Erik Lamb, John Bottelli
Director Bottelli went over the information contained in his Request for Council Action concerning the
two-year grant cycle with the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). Mr. Bottelli
said that staff seeks Council consensus on whether to move forward submitting applications for grant
funding through the RCO's Land and Water Conservation fund, and the Washington Wildlife and
Recreation Program;which includes projects such sport courts,picnic shelters, play areas, spray parks, and
open areas as eligible projects; which he said could be used for Balfour Park Phase 2 construction. There
was general Council consensus to move forward as suggested.
8. Parking Prohibitions—Cary Driskell, Chief Ellis, Jerremy Clark
Mr. Lamb stated that tonight's discussion will be only about parking in the streets on the public right-of-
way, and in a few weeks, staff will bring Council a discussion concerning parking on private property; he
said proposed regulations would be city-wide and not just for an identified no-parking zone. Mr. Lamb
also stated that no decisions need to be made tonight, but staff will be presenting some aspects of parking
for Council's further consideration.After Mr. Driskell went through the proposed ordinance explaining the
function of each section, there was discussion about section 9.40.050 about how many days should occur
before a parking on public right-of-way violation would result in impoundment. Mr. Driskell said the state
law has 24 hours as its default, which could be problematic if someone were on vacation or otherwise
briefly away from home. Mr. Lamb added that there is flexibility for law enforcement to try to contact the
owner and/or allow additional time before a vehicle is impounded. It was noted this regulation would be
for a residence, whether a home or an apartment. Mr. Lamb added that if Council were to impose a no-
parking zone nearby apartments, it would be for everyone. Mr. Driskell further stated that enforcement is
always an issue and it will take manpower for whatever Council adopts. Concerning the amount of time
prior to impoundment, Chief Ellis stated the shorter the time period the better; said most complaints he
receives are about people sleeping in cars in front of residences. Mr. Lamb stated that trying to identify if
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a vehicle is associated with a residence would also be difficult to determine and difficult to enforce. Mr.
Driskell agreed the more workable number is a lower number as the Police Department can still exercise
discretion to some extent.
Chief Ellis said that these issues are usually complaint driven and people living in the neighborhood
generally knows who is and is not supposed to be there. It was also mentioned that we do not get complaints
about over-towing. Chief Ellis explained that SCOPE generally goes out twice a week, with the first time
placing a notice on the vehicle, and the second time scheduling it for impounding; so there are normally a
few days between the notice and the impound. Chief Ellis also said that there is no interest in towing a car
that belongs to a house; and again that these issues are completely complaint driven. Based on the
conversation,Mr.Driskell asked if Council would like to remove that provision in 9.40.050(A)and rely on
state law, and all members of Council nodded in agreement.
Mr. Driskell asked Council's preference for the amount of the fine, and said a fine of this type is usually
$30 as a basic parking violation, and if the vehicle gets impounded,the owner would get that fine too; and
a non-moving offense would go to District Court. Council agreed to keep with the$30.00 fine. Chief Ellis
went over the parking enforcement slides and SCOPE's responsibility; and said they towed 221 vehicles
last year in Spokane Valley.
Deputy City Manager Lamb asked for consensus to bring the draft ordinance forward for a first reading and
they all agreed. Staff mentioned that they will look at potential options to enhance what SCOPE is already
doing including having additional resources; if SCOPE members are willing to handle additional tasks and
if so, that means more cost; but staff will gather information and come back to Council for additional
discussion. Councilmembers nodded in approvement.
9. Advance Agenda—Mayor Haley
Councihnember Woodard suggested cancelling the April 5 Council meeting as he and two other
Councilmembers will be out of town. A majority of Councilmembers agreed.
10. Information Only
The (a) Independent Salary Commission Final Report, and the (b) Finance Monthly report were for
information only and were not reported or discussed.
11. Council Comments—Deputy Mayor Higgins
There were no further Council comments.
12. City Manager Comments—John Hohman
Mr. Hohman expressed thanks to Senator Murray for including the South Barker Corridor in the 2022
Congressionally Directed Spending,which was part of the omnibus spending bill that was approved by the
House and Senate last week, so it looks like we may be receiving $3 million for that corridor, which staff
will be bringing forward at a future Council meeting; said we received a request for 2023 projects from
Senator Murray's office and that too will be brought up at a future Council meeting; and said that any
Councilmembers interested in signing up for the Farmers Market,to please speak with Marci Patterson; he
said the Farmers Market will be held June through September every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.
It was moved by Councihnember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
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Pam Haley,Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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Table 2(Expanded).Recommended Project Applications,Grant Requests and Matching Funds
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Previously New Local New Local Funds
2022 SRTC Funding 2022 SRTC 2022 SRTC Total Project
Funding Total Project Secured$ Requested Funds Towards Towards SRTC
Rank Project Name/Description Total Request Request Match for 2022 Comments
Program Cost (Excluded from Phases (Request+Match) (%) ($) SRTC Match Match SRTC Request
request) (%) ($)
1 Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project CMAQ $ 34,784,000 $ 7,672,473 Final PE,CN $ 27,111,527 85.3% $ 23,130,199 14.7% $ 3,981,328 33.5%14.7%local match leverages secured funds for PE and
STBG ROW to achieve overall a 33.5%match.
Bigelow-Sullivan Corridor:Sullivan/Trent 25%local match leverages$380k(11.5%)of design
2 Interchange(PE) STBG $ 3,330,000 $ 380,000 PE $ 2,950,000 75.0% $ 2,212,500 25.0% $ 737,500 33.6%costs for 2021 alternatives analysis to achieve overall a
33.6%match.
Broadway Avenue Reconstruction(Havana 90k PE initiated,match Is similar to a typical 311 project
3 Rd.to Faucher Rd.) STBG $ 3,937,665 $ 90,000 CN $ 3,847,665 68.1% $ 2,618,547 31.9% $ 1,229,118 33.5%each year.
4 S.Barker Rd.Corridor:Appleway Blvd.to STBG $ 3,150,484 $ 67,488 ROW,CN $ 3,082,996 68.0% $ 2,095,072 32.0% $ 987,924 33.5%PE locally funded.
Sprague Ave.
5 S.Barker Rd Corridor:4th Ave. CMAQ $ 2,970,141 $ 58,924 ROW,CN $ 2,911,217 78.0% $ 2,272,158 22.0% $ 639,059 23.5%PE locally funded.
Roundabout
Spokane Valley River Loop Trail:Sullivan Project costs are too high for the program to fund
6 Park to Flora Park(excluding pedestrian STBG-SA $ 3,039,148 $ 134,007 PE,ROW,CN $ 2,905,141 69.6% $ 2,021,033 30.4% $ 884,108 33.5%bridge and path,apply to path only.
bridge at Flora Rd.)
7 S.Barker Rd.Corridor:8th Ave. CMAQ $ 2,572,069 $ 60,130 ROW,CN $ 2,511,939 78.3% $ 1,967,633 21.7% $ 544,306 23.5%PE locally funded.
Roundabout
8 Appleway Trail&Stormwater Upgrades: STBG-SA $ 1,283,305 $ - PE,CN $ 1,283,305 86.5% $ 1,110,059 13.5% $ 173,246 13.5%New project.
Farr Rd.to Dishman-Mica Rd. _
9 Argonne Rd.&1-90 Bridge(PE) STBG $ 1,500,000 $ - PE $ 1,500,000 86.5% $ 1,297,500 13.5% $ 202,500 13.5%Alternatives analysis and 30%PE.
10 S.Barker Rd.Corridor:Sprague Ave.to 4th STBG $ 2,049,399 $ 43,590 ROW,CN $ 2,005,809 86.5% $ 1,735,025 13.5% $ 270,784 15.3%PE locally funded.
Ave.
11 S.Barker Rd.Corridor:4th Ave.to 8th Ave. STBG $ 2,185,365 $ 47,457 ROW,CN 5 2,137,908 86.5% $ 1,849,290 13.5% $ 288,618 15.4%PE locally funded,
Total $ 9 $ 42,309,016 $ 9,938,491
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Table 2.Recommended Project Applications, Grant Requests and Matching Funds
2022 Funding New Local Total Project
Funding Total 2022 SRTC
Rank Project Name/Description Program Project Cost Total Request($) Funds Towards Match for 2022
(Request-I-Match) SRTC Match ($) SRTC Request
I Pines RoadBNSF GSP CMAQ
$34,784,000 $ 27,111,527 $23,130,199 $3,981,328 33.5%
2 Bigelow-Sullivan Corridor: STBG $ 3,330,000 $ 2,950,000 $2,212,500. $ 737,500 33.6%
Sullivan/Trent Interchange(PE) (rounding present)
3 Broadway Avenue Reconstruction STBG $ 3,937,665 $ 3,847,665 $ 2,618,547 $ 1,229,118 33.5%
(Havana Rd.to Fancher Rd.)
4 S.Barker Rd. Corridor:Appleway STBG $ 3,150,484 $ 3,082,996 $2,095,072 $ 987,924 33.5%
Blvd.to Sprague Ave.
5 S.Barker Rd Corridor: 4th Ave.RAB CMAQ $ 2,970,141 $ 2,91 I,217 $ 2,272,158 $ 639,059 23.5%
Spokane Valley River Loop Trail: STBG-
6 Sullivan Park to Flora Park(excluding SA $ 3,039,148 $ 2,905,141 $2,021,033 $ 884,108 33.5%
pedestrian bridge at Flora Rd.)
7 S.Barker Rd. Corridor: 8th Ave. RAB CMAQ $ 2,572,069 $ 2,511,939 $ 1,967,633 $ 544,306 23.5%
Appleway Trail& Stormwater STBG-
8 Upgrades:Farr Rd.to I7ishrnan-Mica SA $ 1,283,305 $ 1,283,305 $ 1,110,059 $ 173,246 13.5%
Rd.
9 Argonne Rd. &I-90 Bridge(PE) S IBG $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,297,500 $ 202,500 13.5%
10 S. Barker Rd. Corridor: Sprague Ave. STBG $ 2,049,399 $ 2,005,809 $ 1,735,025 $ 270,784 15.3%
to 4th Ave.
11 S.Barker Corridor:4th Ave.to 8th STBG $ 2,185,365 $ 2,137,908 $ 1,849,290 $ 288,618 15.4%
Ave.
Total $42,309,016 $9,938,491
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