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2021 Accomplishments Presentation 2021 Accomplishments Sjô1t " ' Valley ® Administration *Wane jValley% Includes • City Council • City Manager • City Clerk • Contract Administration 2 2021 Council Goals 1. Work with state and federal legislators towards advancing the concepts outlined in the Bridging the Valley study including obtaining financial assistance for the Pines, Sullivan, and Park Grade Separation Projects. 2. Actively pursue a plan to sustain the City's Pavement Preservation Program, to include sustained financing in Street Fund #101 and Pavement Preservation Fund #311. 3. Pursue state and federal financial assistance to address transportation concerns along the entire Barker corridor. 4. Sustain and expand where possible, economic development efforts including the retention and expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of new businesses. 5. Continue to foster relationships with federal, state, county and local legislators. 3 2021 Council Goals 6. Pursue financing for Balfour Park and Appleway Trail amenities, and continue the acquisition of park land. 7. Pursue financing for connections between the Appleway Trail, Balfour Park, Dishman Hills and the Centennial Trail creating where possible, a continuous loop for users. 8. Maximize the law enforcement contract to address staffing levels by enhancing recruiting efforts, minimizing out-of-service days, increasing retention, and taking steps to make the officer positions and the Spokane Valley Police Department increasingly appealing as a career path for those seeking to pursue a law enforcement career in Spokane Valley. 9. Increase community interactions, share information, and obtain feedback on current and future projects and priorities. 10. Prioritize involvement in public safety, in particular discussions regarding the jail and the criminal justice system, in order to maintain an understanding of options to keep costs under control. 4 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES: REGIONAL REPRESENTATION PARTICIPATION 1. Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington 2. Chamber of Commerce Board 3. Clean Air Agency 4. Continuum of Care for the Homeless, Spokane County 5. Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials (GMA) 6. Greater Spokane Incorporated Board (GSI) 7. Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC) 8. Mayors Association of Northeast Washington 9. Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council (SRLJC) 10. Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Spokane Valley City Council Committees 11. Spokane Transit Authority (STA) 1. Advance Agenda Committee 12. Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) 2. Finance Committee 13. Visit Spokane 3. Governance Manual Committee 14. Wastewater Policy Advisory Board 4. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) 5 Meetings _ Resolutions - Ordinances .111116- 81.1 1111L AN 01111eNANCI,OF "NVITgan(nrr: NI Total Meetings 50 WIERFAS.lie-e,15 :ceeZC''-"*Zie7'ZI ,. . ; ,,,:, . :'.?.,;1.1:,,. .:17 ,;:.,:!..,,,,:L.vi:,'.',..,:',,,,i°,1:'.1,,:;!,.,',,:i:11...,,-;,"..1.1.,;:t.,.... 22 .,..,z1,7,7-0" Regular Council Meetings -...., . Study Sessions 22 9- Resolutions passed Special Meetings 6 22 - Ordinances passed AVM:3.34,00-Ace .7,VW'1)611.7C Adele IA) ,C"".... "AMA,cm,am. sVIAIC3.1.010-AcCeptc 111111...1 eelemem leCOCAAAINaosclIrn 6 City Clerk • Public Records Requests - 406 ■ Contracts processed: 269 - Reported staff time spent processing • Recorded Documents: 110 requests: 1754 hrs - Allowable fees collected: $383.10 • Legal Notices published: 236 • Records Management • Liquor License applications: 31 - Records added to storage: 75 boxes • Special Occasion Liquor License - Records destroyed: 25 boxes plus 737 applications: 14 individual files • Marijuana License applications: 4 - File retrieval & return requests: 74 7 Contract Administration Homelessness ■ Processed, along with Legal, a revision to the City's Camping Ordinance, providing easier administration of homeless camps, greater opportunities for the homeless, and fewer conflicts between users of public space. ■ Actively participated in the recruitment of a new Housing and Homeless Coordinator. ■ Through mid-March, attended and participated in HCDAC, COC, Regional Governance Workgroups, and Spokane Valley Homeless Huddle meetings; coordinated with Spokane County and Spokane regarding the administration of homelessness funds; and performed regular field visits to engage the Spokane Valley homeless population. ■ Evaluated warming center proposal compared to land-use regulations. ■ Coordinated with Spokane County to renew arrangement with Spokane to continue managing Consolidated Homeless Grant funds while ensuring Spokane Valley is adequately served; gave presentation to Council. ■ Met with shelters to start process of establishing dedicated Spokane Valley beds, allowing greater resources for those in need and allowing enforcement of camping regulations. ■ Gave a presentation to the Greater Valley Support network on Spokane Valley efforts to address homelessness, providing an opportunity to correct misinformation and misperceptions that existed. ■ Ensured that budget shortfalls and Spokane Valley needs were addressed prior to committing funds to the Bridge Shelter. 8 Contract Administration Public Safety ■ Evaluated costs/benefits of law enforcement bodycams and presented to Council. ■ Evaluated potential causes of increase to Jail population and communicated impact to City Manager and Finance Director; identified cost mitigation strategies. ■ Presented update on Public Safety contracts to Council including cost trends, term specifics, challenges, and cost control measures. ■ Evaluated, monitored, and conveyed Valley position regarding training center and firing range; co-presented information to Council; final result is no capital costs for Valley and minor cost impact for operational costs. ■ Presented to Council (which was approved) an amendment to the Law Enforcement agreement that added a specialty unit for crowd control and updated exhibits to reflect staffing changes. ■ Attended and participated in the strategic planning session for the Sheriff's Office to allow enhanced coordination and communication. ■ Presented to Council the new Emergency Management agreement for adoption, outlining details and addressing concerns abouts Spokane possible withdrawal. The final result was a contract that provides specific support to the City's emergency planning efforts while lowering costs and protecting the City against large cost fluctuations. 9 Contract Administration Public Safety (continued • Processed and presented the Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of almost $30,000 that went toward the costs associated with implementing bodycams for the Spokane Valley Police. • Conducted an evaluation of SVPD fleet and presented options to update fleet and create replacement schedule. The end result was negotiating control over dedicated vehicles in the contract, processing an order for 24 new vehicles to modernize fleet, and implementing an enhanced replacement scheduled to ensure dependable transportation for dedicated Spokane Valley officers • Evaluated Animal Control Services and identified ways to improve service to Spokane Valley ,especially regarding dog-bite incidents. • Saved $30,000 in forensics costs for 2019 S&A and reduced overall costs by $279,000. • Saved $82,000 in pre-trial costs through review of salary costs while updating the cost methodology to provide fair and accurate costs while reducing the financial impact to the City. • Worked with front desk staff to ensure proper routing of concerns and complaints about public safety services. • In coordination with the Assistant Police Chief, updated the workload indicators and performance measures to better reflect the quality of service and value being received by the City for Police Services. • Received a state public defense grant in the amount of $39,000 to help mitigate the impact of caseload limits. • Successfully negotiated independent tracking and charging of fuel costs by officer and unit so the City will have better control over fuel costs and not subsidize fuel costs for larger geographic areas covered by the Sheriff's Office. 10 Contract Administration Other ■ Provided presentation to Council the full analysis of adding an in-house GIS FTE versus contracting for service; evaluated GIS Services needs and negotiated changes with Spokane County; processed new agreement. ■ Evaluated and recommended solid waste disposal rates, ensuring a low-cost, local , option for citizens to dispose of trash, recycling, organics, and hazardous waste. 11 HUMAN RESOURCES Spokane jUalley 12 Human Resources • Led the Management Team to arrive at a successful Labor Agreement effective January 1, 2022. • Managed 19 recruitments having an average of 15 applicants, interviewed 51 candidates, hiring 12 employees. • Successfully passed the annual Washington Cities Insurance Authority audit regarding Homelessness initiatives. • Assisted the Council in appointing a successor to fill the City Manager Vacancy. • Supported City departments in returning employees to traditional work locations. • Achieved the 2021 WellCity Award offering 6 separate wellness programs • Responded to employee Covid 19 exposures to prevent employee to employee transmission. • Reviewed over 200 City Contracts for Risk Management purposes. • Assisted the Eden replacement team in a City-wide needs l,,til►e ' Cl t�j1 assessment. • Processed over 134 employee action forms. 13 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY SiOgoo°°°.''%14..,an Valley® Office of the CityAttorney - Assisted and advised on numerous significant development and land use issues at the permitting and Council level, including conducting administrative appeals. Continued advising Community & Public Works regarding large development projects, including litigation in Superior Court and the Court of Appeals related to property acquisitions. - Assisted in numerous land acquisitions, including the Flora park property, the Ponderosa park property, the Summerfield park property, the Flora Road property for a pedestrian bridge on the south bank of the Spokane River, and property for future law enforcement purposes (former White Elephant site). - Assisted Council and other staff in establishing a process for distributing$16 million in ARPA/CLFR funding to individuals, businesses, and organizations in substantial need. - Assisted in addressing issues relating to homelessness, including camping regulations, trespass on public property, contracting for homeless shelter reservation slots for City homeless, assisting with issues related to funding options for affordable housing and homeless shelters, and regional collaboration. A portion of this work involved working with and training new City personnel and outreach Deputy. Assisted in the drafting of the City's Housing Action Plan for adoption by the Council. - Participated in redrafting the SRTC interlocal agreement to allow expanded membership. - Arranged for contract for second Hearing Examiner to ensure assigned matters can be timely decided. 15 Office of the CityAttorney - Continued - Assisted in drafting and accomplishing goals on the 2021 state and federal legislative agendas. - Assisted in responding to numerous Public Record requests. - Continued assisting in how the City implemented Governor Inslee's orders relating to operation of City facilities in the COVID-19 pandemic, including appropriate measures and timing for lifting of restrictions of use of City facilities. - Assisted in revising various contracts resulting from the pandemic (use of City facilities). - Assisted in preparing a Shoreline Master Plan update for Council approval. - Collaborated with regional partners to oppose Spokane's proposed imposition of a wastewater utility tax on County facilities that would be passed on largely to Spokane Valley residents. - Assist in the City Manager transition and recruitment relating to retirement of Mark Calhoun. 16 Office of the CityAttorney - Continued - Negotiated final franchise with Yellowstone Pipe Line relating to petroleum product transport. - Assisted in identifying scope of construction defect issues and potential remedies for City Hall, preparing for repair of the same. - Resolved 46 nuisance and code enforcement cases, including 4 abatements. Successfully resolved 3 administrative code enforcement appeals. - Assisted Code Compliance and outside agencies to successfully resolve 16 repeat and long outstanding nuisance properties, which are now fully cleaned up and in compliance. - Resolved and successfully abated 2 chronic nuisance properties. - Resolved the City's first unfit structure case under SVMC 17.105 to address a burned-out structure. - Assisted Council and staff regarding potential formation of a City-only Tourism Promotion Area. 17 Finance p. area , Ob te. .. ,, vw.-0. i 17 r. -_ �e ft, 4 33 ■ Effects of COVID-19: <s ,960 -4gy66BB 3Q67276 aa6y2�6 - Analyzed City revenues for potential impact due to the effect of COVID-19 restrictions on the economy. - Worked with the Office of the City Attorney, other departments, and community partners to plan for the City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocation in the amount of about $16 million. 18 Finance 2022 ANNUAL BUDGET • Completed the 2020 annual financial report and related a. ,_;; x :. audit process conducted by the State Auditor's Office. -` '' .= > Result was a "clean" opinion with few audit recommendations. '_ . ,�1 • Worked with the City Manager's office and all other .'- departments to complete the 2022 Budget development process. t 6 I 1 , -, t `f rl� EVF' • Worked with Engineering to evaluate capital project budgets t- and accommodate changes to construction schedules when ,,,,,;:,, 10210E.Sprague Avenue,Spokane Valley WA 99206 � kw Www.SpokunaVolley.org necessary. � • Worked with a consultant to document current financial software procedures and future needs. Issued an RFP for financial management software selection in 2022. 19 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORKS Engineering Division Economic Development Division Building and Planning Division Spokane jUalley � 20 Community & Public Works SpöJ " Engineering Division Valley® Capital Improvement Program Traffic Operations Stormwater Utility Street Maintenance 21 Community & Public Works Capital Improvement Program TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: Coordinated with SRTC's Technical Transportation Committee (TTC) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM: Continued work on implementing Street Preservation Program Utilized grant funds and City funds to maximize preservation program ➢ Implemented a preservation program for local access street funded by the Street Wear Fee Partnered with utility providers to maximize preservation funds, minimize impacts to the traveling public and minimize future pavement cuts 22 Community & Public Works Capital Improvement Program DESIGN PROJECTS: ➢ 4 Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation 4 ➢ Barker Road/Union Pacific Railroad Crossing h _- —� , ➢ Wilbur Sidewalk - Boone to Mission f � + C ➢ Sprague & Barker Intersection Improvement ;y ➢ Loop Trail Project - Plantes Ferry Park to Flora Roadjit d� ® - ee, .__.,. . ,____ ,„` ' r.._ ➢ Sullivan & Wellesley Intersection Improvement ➢ Pines & Mission Intersection Improvement -..".'� _ y= - if: i \ \\_ ,--\'-__ -I- -- , \-) ".... . (- 1-: .-- - 1 , 11 i - r Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation 23 Community & Public Works Capital Improvement Program DESIGN PROJECTS: MAIN,A NE Industrial Area Sewer Improvements } • i a�a sva a I— t Retroreflective Post Panels ; - - 0 -'. Ampnit^.eater Balfour Park Improvements - Phase 1 2 spbP,° f ,1 ' Broadway Avenue Preservation - Fancher to Havana -- < 1 ,a , �, o Sullivan Avenue Preservation - Sprague to 8thf s9_ Is y9_eut,d apenSpac, 1= 2 1 . E Evergreen Preservation - Broadway to Mission0..� " ,tgta�s �na PROPOSEQLIBRARY " ev Plexa • 2022 Local Access Streets - SPRAGUE AVENUE 1 — Balfour Park Improvements - Phase 1 24 Community & Public Works Capital Improvement Program CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: Argonne/Montgomery Concrete Intersection Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation , r. -,k,:.,„:_. _ 7Park Road Sidewalk . . Sullivan Bridge Deck Repair p Brown's Park Improvements y'zie; `t, ' Appleway Stormwater Improvements �. _ s ., ' - ery , Concrete ion r Balfour Park Frontage Improvements alIV " `« _ Park Ro Sidew YYliivafldoverc ,�;. � � �.� ` �, �.� ,r Deck Repaid "� �� ' f„ a ^� r = r , . ' � � a AILA Appleway Stormwater ,n, Yy.",' Brown's Park Improvements Improvements 25 Community & Public Works Capital Improvement Program 2021 Street Preservation Projects Project Cost Lane Miles Evergreen Road Preservation - Sprague to Broadway $1,960,000 0.9 Mullan Road Preservation - Broadway to Mission $1,870,000 0.3 2021 Local Access Street Preservation $1,723,000 2.62 2021 Totals $5,553,000 ._, Evergreen Road Preservation Nir4.*11141, f V ell. fir. _ yis 2021 Local Access stye141 Amimmea %CZ1 os 18 Mullan Road Preservation 26 Community & Public Works Traffic Operations ,5; � w= - opi PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: � ° NE Industrial Area PAO.$2,831{ a Mvabgau Responded to 496 Citizen Requests ziebir a E° 'a74G/Tci�$6981Trip -�-- � See Mastei-� Fee Schedule — Reviewed 17 Special Event permits �� m N Pmes Rd \\ Subiareae$ p S.Barker Corridor 2,195/Tri ppp���/ mlmpact Fees ' Reviewed and approved Traffic Control Plans for 375 Se at irem Schedule See Master right-of-way use permits for private projects Ave U Fee ed'ule CAPITAL PROJECTS & DATA COLLECTION: 117: ,Ave Conducted 158 traffic counts throughout the City �.._ '�4 _s" 20 CIP projects developed traffic control & signing plans (fees updated in April 2022) DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: Determined Traffic related analysis requirements for 248 land use submittals, reviewed 43 traffic studies with 14 developments within the impact fee areas Developed two additional transportation impact fee areas 27 Community & Public Works Traffic Operations mg - 7..-li • TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Y� .�\oi . �' - Added 4 intersections to the ITS network1117 Signal timing modifications on 2 arterial corridors R �; , v_ ki _ __,,_>'3` `I :=�=4 `` Added ATSPM collection at 3 intersections • - • _ ; , ; TRAFFIC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: ,�„ __4 Upgrades to signal controllers at 8 intersections it Upgrades to signal wiring and equipment at 1 location Installed School Zone beacons at 3 schools Worked with County & WSDOT signal shops to replace :1 il L,_ _ J. ,_ damaged signal pole at Appleway & Thierman. Extensive �_, J repair was complete in matter of days rather than weeks Repaired and/or replaced signal equipment or luminaires damaged in crashes at 15 locations Community & Public Works Stormwater Utility :$ OPERATIONS: a� 'I U°ti - Responded to 125 storm drainage calls Swept over 1,000 cubic yards of street debris Cleaned over 1,800 storm structures Maintained 13+ acres of irrigated turf INSPECTIONS: pm ,a Investigations of 21 reported spills sg � _ T Over 700 drywell inspections IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Maintenance - 5 project sites w � 4 . 29 Community & Public Works Stormwater Utility � _ Y E WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS: Risk Assessment Point Reduction (UIC Retrofits) - 221 pts Installation of Bio-Infiltration Swales - 20 Pretreatment with CDS Units - 2 vw. Pretreatment with Silva Cells - 5 4tve,„ r ` � ` CONSTRUCTION - STORMWATER GRANTS: Spokane Regional Decant Facility Canopy ol 40i; Appleway Avenue Improvements - University to Farrif UIC Retrofit with Preservation Projects EXECUTION AND DEVELOPMENT - STORMWATER GRANTS: fit it' UIC Retrofit Improvements with Preservation Projects Sprague Avenue Improvements - University to Park 2021 - 2023 Stormwater Quality Capacity Grant 30 Community & Public Works Street Maintenance STREET MAINTENANCE: Managed Street Maintenance Contracts Completed $1.4M toward Pavement Preservation • y 4 +1 Placed 8,800 tons of asphaltCt' Air Crack sealed approx. 50 lane miles of roadway "- i u Maintained over 50 miles of gravel shouldered , � , roadways �����0 '� Sidewalk, ADA pedestrian ramp and curb repair Completed $180,000 in stormwater repair projects Managed sweeping and vactor services contracts 31 Community & Public Works Street Maintenance GEIGER WORK CREW - (2,970 MAN HOURS WORKED) 4 . Mowed and maintained 105 acres of dry land grass Removed 123,180 lbs. of garbage and vegetation from -= City right-of-way -_ Cleared ice and snow from City sidewalks and Safe Route to School Sidewalks "- SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL: ' 58 snow days with at least a trace of snow - 35.0 inches of snowfall total Completed one full-city residential plow Applied 162,630 gallons of liquid deicer and 1,520 tons of granular deicer 32 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Sjö1t ' Economic Development Business Development • Northeast Industrial Area/Spokane Business Park - Mercer Mass Timber - CarbonQuest ($350,000 grant from state commerce) ERCR SStirnbr - Barker Logistics Center ,9zO2E Ga rland:e - Triad Machinery - ■ Retail and Leisure recruitment/development - Performing Arts Center - We Play(Spokane Valley Mall) - Birkenstock (Spokane Valley Mall) ilk _ ' Lim-H1 - Ashley Furniture } ■ 10,000 Business licenses in the City 7 on„ - Provide email/print brochure with resources to every business V " - Processed 398 home business permits • Economic Development website - New industries 34 Economic Development Long Range Planning • Comp. Plan Amendments (Homeless & Housing) • Housing Action Plan ■ Shoreline Master Program . �,. Anfr ti � ��_n ens 4 ■ Interim chapter 19.45 SVMC ® �. A.. AWE '' 11 [L� 35 Economic DevelopmentCrhy ,pok Valley __ v,�SWkareYliry.T!•E 5. thz�,h "ke ativaniage¢f k:l tlworkfcr� a,nest #' r y� g M a r ket i n : city of Spokane Valley-Municipal ! - f'"' Government sorea Gj (More than 120 marketing media materials created) Are you are ready to go beyond your backyard? %MN l 4 Make Spokane Valley your next destination. . Business Development Marketing -�- �� ss in Spokane Va:iey! �Lea-n mere�i • Multiple digital media and video campaigns: smin YOlik - Skilled labor/workforce recruitment MCf .l' 411 - Business recruitment & retention _ • Print media -trade/tourism magazines Explore our many local Ped 1RE craft yr�yye�egx [LEARN MORE MP -- Plan VOUS Stay! Plan • Video projects - Buy Local, Tru Hilton, Streets Sustainability, CenterPlace, Barker/BNSF Grade Separation Project, street improvement projects Q�you and lfi others 2Comments Tourism Marketing °" ` ja._411.' VAL ' • 'Go beyond the Backyard' digital campaign, SHOP LOCAL AND early summer through early fall REGIONAL VENDORS FRIDAY'S 4-8PM • Regional event promotion - Farmers Market, SV Summer at Theatre, W i nterfest CEO TERPLACE IN SPOKANE VALLEY• 36 . r , Economic Development Spokane Valley 2021 .� ,a w Public Relations -�, cinf STATE OF THE SP: " ; ` • Hosted 5 special events, including the State of the City, which had 1 .,, more than 200 in attendance. VALLEY r4._ -- —i, �oHAMBER • Produced semi-annual city newsletters and 76 media releases. • 404 total media stories; 161 earned media stories • Produced videos for CenterPlace, snow removal, Browns Park, PMP, road construction projects and Senior Center. view OILY OF SPOKANE VALLEY spre.e/su.....xz1 N ... • Social Media Improvement :16 / - Facebook: gained 4,317 followers fj - Instagram: gained 1,079 followers, posted 176 times Funding - Linkedln: gained 1,440 followers Our Streets - Twitter: gained 1,317 followers, tweeted 511 times Sptilune - YouTube: reached 100 followers '== 7= 37 Economic Development Partners • Attended 72 meetings with regional partners • Greater Spokane Incorporated — l !Win - ADO Working Group ::: A �.a, a - Advantage Spokane Working Group T - Ala __-411111Pir - Public Policy Committee - Community Economic Development Study Y' ) • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce - Let's Talk Shop - Shop Local/Shop Small holiday campaign fforl • Visit Spokane - Tourism & Event website for event planners '= .zf • Spokane County - Expo Center expansion • Inland Northwest Partners - Advisory Board i =r 38 Economic Development Housing and Homeless Accomplishments • Received funding to hire a FT Outreach Specialist and a Homeless Outreach officer to respond to community concerns and engage individuals experiencing homelessness. • Developing data collection tool in partnership with SVPD to gain an understanding of who/how many are experiencing homelessness in our community. • Facilitated the removal of tens of thousands of pounds of trash from camp locations in partnership with DOT, State Parks, DNR and others. house, • Connected 31 women to shelter at Hope House, 5 individuals to a Stabilization services, and 11 individuals to other shelter options. • Established a Valley Huddle to bring area stakeholders together to communicate and coordinate regarding issues surrounding homelessness in Spokane Valley, including case conferencing to discuss specific individuals and the work of moving them towards housing solutions. • Developed resource lists and information guides for distribution to those experiencing homelessness. 39 Economic Development __„.1 ___, I G IS 1 ._.._ ,..._.. • Front desk ROW application creation >®e e -�� r-- j _ ----: " - Empowering our staff „m _, em�a - Quicker data turn around ,..,;-� - More informed data entry • Scripting - Automatic/nightly County data import -',,,. r., - Current data for our permitting staff - v1:�7 eptrve `ap - 4 • Land Capacity Analysis \HIF i■ =x f' =! 2021 Vaunt Parcels _ Pertel Number 4516203J61in4ro4 s�t"I - Creating new datasets to isolate property more ,` I Z" ` .-:`-` Zan ng Dec 9nation.5'ngle Family den I (R 3) accurately which is also more reflective of reality g 2 plop Allows brie ales .ly dental devebpmentthet provtl fie b lay end promotes re,nuestmem.n adngaingle.femiy neighborhoods . — Propetty5ize.eelft (2.410000 eves) - Permitted Uses:Spokane Valley Muniopel "l Goole 1960050 Zoom, ... 40 Community & Public Works Spok Valleyg Building & Planning ApCplicationsontactUs I ick earch applications by #, address, or name N I View Applications l $ A0active 0 expired 1 inactive 2 closed Apply Online Pay Online My Inspections My Applications Apply online with our Pay your applications Request an inspection Review your applications quick and easy process quickly and securely when you are ready and inspection results APPLY• PAY x REQUEST s VIEW• 41 Community & Public Works Building & Planning CONSTRUCTION PERMITS ISSUED: 6,471 7,000 5,136 4,935 6,000 4,349 4,763 4,908 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 42 Community & Public Works Building & Planning $350450.0 PERMIT VALUATIONS: $500.0 $469.2 $ .0 In Millions $400.0 $299.04 $300.0 $262.5 $273.5 $264.82 $250.0 $220.1 $200.0 $150.0 $100.0 $50.0 $- 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 43 Community & Public Works Building & Planning 2021 MAJOR PROJECTS INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING/WAREHOUSE: Amazon (aka Fireball GEG 2) - 1.5 mil sf warehouse shell and tenant build-out Amazon (aka Fireball GEG 2) - conveyor system in new warehouse Barker Logistics Center - 132,000 sf warehouse shell for 8 tenants Triad Machinery - 17,875 sf heavy equipment sales, rental, and service facility Kreuger Warehouse - 40,500 sf warehouse for sheet metal company MULTI-FAMILY: Quarry Apartments South - 6 buildings, 192 units Carnahan West Phase 1 - 4 buildings, 126 units Barker & Sprague Apartments - 3 buildings, 72 units Jack's Villas - 4 buildings, 46 units Dishman Multi-Family - 1 building, 32 units 44 Community & Public Works Building & Planning 2021 MAJOR PROJECTS RETAIL/GENERAL BUSINESS: Magnolia Place - 123,450 sf assisted living/memory care community Evergreen Commerce Park Phase 2 - 42,245 sf in 3 multi-tenant buildings Camden Homes Office & Training Facility - 23,719 sf in 2 buildings Spokane Conservation District - 15,000 sf office building Mansfield at Mirabeau Office Building - 12,900 sf medical office building 45 Community & Public Works Building & Planning ONLINE PERMIT PORTAL USE Total Permits Received vs. Permits Received Online 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 •Total Applications Received ■Total Applications Received Online 46 Community & Public Works Building & Planning PLANNING 158 Land Use Applications Processed 45 40 35 30 25 20 43 44 35 15 10 18 5 6 1 3 0 BLA SHP SUB BSP FINAL CPA SEPA ADE 47 Community & Public Works Building & Planning CODE ENFORCEMENT 701 Cases Processed stop work , 1 — General, 37 Property, 169 Enviro 5 Nuisance, 489 48 Parks , Recreation & FacilitiesS4iô1 ' Valley • Administration and Maintenance � ' ss • CenterPlace Regional Event Center Y �w�� f � �1 {.'�` • Recreation and Aquatics .. ,„0„, ot .. . A r , . • Senior Center .. ... ,..,7i,. .#. 1 - ---- ' '- ,air, „ .,„,. , ., . , ,„ ,v ,..., -- - , .1,,, , - zi .._,,-,- - . -_,,,, .._ , . ..._ , , . ., , ,. ,1 , , , 4/,, 49 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE ' Our department received a new Parks, Recreation and Facilities Director, John Bottelli, following the retirement of Mike Stone. WASHINGTON'S PHASED APPROACH Reopening Business and Motlitying PM1ysical Distancing Measures The Facilities division was added to the position to now oversee 0 © D 4 the maintenance of all City-owned facilities. Phasel Phase3 Phase3 Phase4 • The COVID-19 global pandemic continued to alter what wea�:a' needed to do on a daily basis across our department - following � the various phases of re-opening, educating the public, changing � ��..,, . .. teams "�:�.�w -";" our forms and programs, and frequently making changes to our website with updates. • The "Homeless Huddle" - a bi-weekly coordination of City staff, % 4: k law enforcement, and social service organizations - was _ beneficial for addressing and helping the homeless/transient population in our City. • We continued to coordinate with WA State Parks and other area jurisdictions under the inter-agency agreement for the , maintenance and operation of the Centennial Trail. 50 Parks, Recreation & Facilities ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE $ , �. 4 %. e r ■ January brought a powerful windstorm and we lost a nine trees in the parks. Hazardous areas were sti ' secured, and all trees and debris were removed quickly. We continued to incur broken limbs of trees from subsequent, less hazardous windstorms. AP- .r • , A r . �, k.$` .,, , "aru�c Y z..n��!I!!1E���as g r f , _.• p� r : ■ Maintenance and repairs of p our parks and trails increased .` with the significant increase in park use by the public. .; ; 51 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE A ■ The public was eager to resume their ass: 's `'� Jj p g `" gatherings in the parks. For shelter reservations alone, des p y ite the mid- ear re- " " opening, we were back upto 279, compared _ , - f'� r �� '= " p R.:. , to 300-350 in prior years. $ b` , � . u ■ We administered 18 Special Event Permits with an �,6 ' �i Y,4y�"f �. � 1 E v��<� �. f ;_ estimated 29,000 total participants. Events included four walk/runs, two bike rides, three car shows, OODBA Crave!, the Spokane Valley Farmers Market, Western `-� FOOD BANK �` � �' �' &FAMILY SERVICES. L ` it. } = -. ?. PREVENTING GE2ANbW�JVFRTY Dance Hall salmon BBQ feed, radio-controlled car L Ida .� . #, race, an outdoor Spokane Valley Summer Theater on limpt i w . the West Lawn Plaza, multiple mobile food bank --� — re4 distributions, one winter parade, and more. 52 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE • The final construction phase of the Browns ° . &4 Park Master Plan was completed with the �,x °J , new playground and additional shelter and restroom. We held a dedication 4. i 1 -a ceremony/ribbon cutting, and the public is - l !' A i ' .1 ''�"' really enjoying all the improvements! a. • We participated with Public Works and the selected design team on the Balfour Parkg � j o, Master Plan and held a community workshop and online public input survey. it., . .. ,i Based on that input, the construction ) - t~ design plans were then completed. Al� r 53 Parks, Recreation & Facilities . PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE . ■ We collaborated with partner agencies and landowners regarding the envisioned " s Spokane ValleyRiver LoopTrail. One part of -� � �� � -. � this project included the City acquiring a �,0,4 , t":54,,Oolp small parcel of land on the south side of the 14, Pi ' ( ;,, �,, „'`� Y,, 'aJ river at Flora Rd and the Centennial Trail for '« � r,,�, 1 , �, ''� ' `,�' 0, '���� ' a future pedestrian suspension bridge. 1,4 Kota r • We acquired a 17-acre property in ,£, '�`` the Ponderosa neighborhood from , , r '.. - CVSD. We completed GIS mapping current conditions on the property to 'ti help us plan for the future. r _ ys.. gifirtilktolifseintt 54 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • FACILITY MAINTENANCE • Improvements were made to the maintenance shop exterior lighting, . R electrical outlets and job shed to improver-r gr," _ 1 outdoor working conditions under COVID-19 -- -.�--- f workplace safety requirements. • Research was conducted on UV light air ,`{a J purification systems for potential upgrades ,, for safety at City Hall, CenterPlace, the ° - Maintenance Shop and Police Precinct. SPOKANE VALLL, . e¢ SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 12710 4 55 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • FACILITY MAINTENANCE Ii. II AEI' --A ' ..._.,. , '-...1 VALLEYCITY -L l'. n 4 II _ �. _ _ SP(3<AIVE r—r ■i �■ .s Dili �e ` 1 a c f m ", t4, � r am :_ ■ Worked with McKinstry • Made modifications to • Brought City Hall to find and repair room layouts and janitorial services HVAC deficiencies at workspaces to enable in-house for an City Hall. city staff and City improved level of Council to return to service. City Hall. 56 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • CENTERPLACE REGIONAL EVENT CENTER • Groups were excited to be back in CenterPlace! There were 397 events held in 2021, and we are picking up the pace for , ,° j "uJs,NESS 2022 bookings. a��EA a�=nE�� NE a,E 20 SPOKANE BEST IN • CenterPlace received two Best in Business to Business (B2B) Awards this year from the B2B AWARDS readers of Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living magazine. The categories were "Best Place CenterPlace West Lawn Plaza to Host a Company Party" (silver) and "Best Business Event Facility (bronze). • 0111114. • The Great Room sound system was updated including programming of the A/V system and additional stage-fill speakers. 57 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • CENTERPLACE REGIONAL EVENT CENTER • We had a ribbon cutting for the new West Lawn Plaza. The first ever American Asian Pacific Islander 0 CENTEAPLACE REGIONAL 41141 WTPLAC4'414R (AAPI) Heritage Day was held on the plaza. The Spokane Valley Farmers Market expanded from the 4 parking lot to include monthly food truck rallies on .. M the plaza. �i ,P �y It. �u ®! 6I� ;tl • With assistance from the Economic Development r`J A i i , - Dept., we contracted with Atlas to create a brand _ _- new fully interactive website to assist in promoting CenterPlace Regional Event Center. Check it out at: � � SPokeneva ey wa ( � q ...e_,__.._.. vvvvvr.i.:eiiLW WdL.t6puw\caHevcaiiey. :u` i r • A much-needed, new security camera system was 40 > installed with many cameras throughout and around CenterPlace Regional Event Center the perimeter of the building. This has significantly °„9, % w�a,P..tl. . improved safety at the facility with better quality r o= .: images and more vantage points, allowing us to better monitor the CenterPlace campus. 58 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • RECREATION • The Spring and Summer Recreation Guide went 1 virtual this year and we were able to have modified SPOKANE PARKS activities based upon the Governor's re-opening phases. FOUNDATION Planting Aoo"J'.Gronung Community. • We were successful in obtaining a grant from Spokane Parks Foundation to provide funding for ;, scholarships for Summer Day Camp participants. z 'id 1 • We hired and trained nine summer staff for our programs. We were able to have 30 campers in two pods for our down-sized, weekly-themed camp with b ` games, crafts, and exercise. 59 Parks, Recreation & Facilities . RECREATION • The free Summer Meal Program through EVSD Fx1,MlHPDF,x"F gopAakti was at three parks with to-go breakfast a n d Mti DEAREST BE9U, dd ie elves have lunch meals and to-go fun activities. Spokane h Noe Sant psouSosoujoa,aero ae y�nngrfmmce arhya2 uvmmmte.+dwm roar m� Men=M1tinµ la w7'°^an Wflva far leatvipgyom rldingskill%.?Sn.Oaur and9 ant,pra plf[r andeaa'etSnµ mxa' County Library District also offered books for ®a9hearawallbes.aOstRcnlp kwmagmPtereatroe S(orfi'Pole.a'e've.all beepbard of wotkCemnC r©bv foi roe.big daYl -ihe TOY sMµ is fill of toys tongs to he piled low the sleigh ma the .k0eL checkout at each site. llm°r°"°°'°Md'°ro"r�°�`aln mJing my Ilsean d v ueYnanskegfnr tawmt rave die,,.feet�nfmyaw I hotter._..`�,,(i.;,mllnµfar—totryonrayrrm.she. nam rflr apu all robe aillGa,ry�wle,h�rr�rla he�, • We offered two outdoor Drive-In Movies. Movies farwar�, ;tdagy� � m,rom ;°°N° yourbeclbeharbralSd°ii cf°rgn P� HO HO HO:HAPPY"HOLIDAYSI were sponsored in part by WSECU. a,tA. eaw, ' Because Santa wasn't available for �� 1. •P u' K the Breakfast With Santa event this a , ` w year, we teamed up with him and his elves to provide Letters From Santa. This program is catching on and fun 4 `F for all involved, including adults! 60 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • AQUATICS ' Working within Washington's safe start COVID-19 guidelines, we were able to offer limited open swim, swim lessons, Drowning Prevention Courses, swim team, water exercise and lap swim options for our community. With that, there were 584 children in swim lessons and 102 in swim team, and 589 who participated in the ever-popular water exercise! ' With the help of the Make a Splash in a Kid's Life program with the Spokane Parks Foundation, we were able to offer free swim clinics at each pool and scholarships for swimming lessons. ' Our 10th annual "Paws in the Pool" dog swim event was held with 36 happy dogs participating. Pet Vet helped to sponsor the event and provided the required veterinarian in attendance at the event. 24; s p- POKANE ARKS OUNDATION o 2!!L! "rifp � s in a kids life 61 Parks, Recreation & Facilities • SENIOR CENTER ■ While the building was temporarily closed due to r COVID-19, new carpet was installed at the front i ' F ..; _ , AA &. desk and copier room. z '_ ■ The seniors were so excited when they were able to open their doors again, and plan and participate in activities together, despite modifications due to COVID-19 such as facial coverings and limited numbers. Several new ,� ti' volunteers came to helpwith front desk ''' _IT:mowassistance and as activity leaders. =- ■ Meals on Wheels was back to serve lunchtime .;FAlt " ■ meals again. ,LL _ �. ■ Spokane Community Colleges ACT2 art and 640„... may , exercise classes resumed. 62 , . , 0- o . , . ..'4-4' b5 tCt p:il 4+ {P.... � i}dM„5 f 1`j: 3fi s Y f 5 ,„..,...„.. , ,, 2,„,„,,,, t ry , .. .. • .. , • ,5,, 1¢^'11N Sidi}{y(t ; ��„�5� SPOKANE VALLEY f 'NC'16, POLI C E D E PA RT ME N T „, .. '+lAVA q,3,4�A.. ;,.. ,,,,,.. . 0 2 21 1 CITY OF Spokane Valley ''''' 63 .-----ci 04.. ':', 47,; A Spokane Valley Police Department '‘omir, " ,Att,41: Patrol Division 'wd W ""t- \ �kPot ❖ Total citizen-initiated calls for service (CFS) increased from 46,284 in 2020 to 51,038 in 2021. ❖ CFS receiving deputy response decreased from 29,567 in 2020 to 28,940 in 2020, likely as a result of legislative changes and increased call volume. ❖ Deputy-involved incidents decreased from 44,719 in 2020 to 40,073 in 2021, to include deputy-initiated incidents. Again, this is likely due to legislative changes and increased call volume. 64 ph Spokane Valley Police Department Y ; Patrol Division 73 444 fix ❖ Creation of Homeless Outreach Officer position ❖ Additional Behavioral Health Unit Officer (Grant- Funded) ❖ Return of Bike Patrols ❖ Relocation of SWAT to a facility in Spokane Valley, allowing for quicker response to emergency situations 65 ,OLIO = � � a sS o ka n e Valley Police De a rt m e n t '4 , Traffic Unit ❖ The Traffic Unit in Spokane Valley made 5,658 traffic stops and responded to 1,771 accidents. ❖ DUI arrests increased in 2021 with a total of 216, compared to 120 in 2020. ❖ The Traffic Unit investigated 3 fatalities and 16 serious injury traffic collisions in 2021 compared to 10 fatalities and 6 serious injury collisions in 2020. They assisted with 11 Major Crimes incidents. ❖ The unit assisted with 7 line-of-duty escorts, and 2 dignitary-type escorts through Spokane Valley (one for Tyler Johnson MHL Stanley Cup Winner and the other for the Gonzaga Men's Basketball Team). ❖ Traffic School was resumed in May, and 354 applicants were processed for classes from May through December 2021. 66 ' otiz4v---:r Spokane Valley Police Department Traffic Unit Speed Emphasis Patrols ❖ Three new speed-measuring trailers purchased in 2021, with two assigned to Spokane Valley. ❖ Number of speed trailer requests received: 132* ❖ Number of trailer deployments: 25 ❖ We've determined that the trailers are a good deterrent, and with the ability to record data on a 24/7 basis, it provides great information on how we can direct traffic emphasis patrols with a deputy at high violation times. *this includes duplicate requests for the same location 67 9 tt Spokane Valley Police Department Investigations: Intelligence-Led Policing ❖ Search Warrants: In 2021, SVIU served 45 search warrants, recovering $1,575.416 in stolen property and currency. ❖ In 2021, SVIU detectives investigated 2,095 of 6,107 cases, which is 34.3%, the highest average over four years. ❖ SVIU arrested 181 persons charged with 308 felonies and 104 misdemeanors. ❖ Detectives recovered and/or seized 11 firearms, 4 of which were stolen. ❖ Detectives seized 3 vehicles, 1 firearm, and $5,467 in currency as proceeds of the Delivery of Controlled Substances. ❖ SVIU served 53 Chronic Nuisance Property Notices and 4 properties were abated. 68 ic,t, Spokane Valley Police Department Crime Prevention ❖ In 2021, SVPD Crime Prevention Deputy Louis Acosta provided the following training and assessment services to the community: ■ Active Shooter Training - Canopy Credit Union branches and Inland Power Company ■ Retail Theft Prevention Training - Cinder ■ Handgun Safety - First Light Wilderness Group ■ Local laws and crime trends - Fairchild Air Force Base ■ Security Assessment - FedEx Ground ❖ The Crime Prevention Unit assisted and participated in the following community activities: ■ 1st Annual Parade of Lights ■ 7th Annual Dia de Los Muertos ■ Spokane Valley Rotary Celebration of Lights ■ Sun City Trunk or Treat ■ Spokane Valley Fire Bike Rodeo ❖ Assisted in the design and security plan for the development and construction of Balfour Park integrating Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). 69 1.4;4)-171 -c Spokane ValleyPolice Department t Hiring/Recruitment ❖ Additional staff added to SVPD in 2021: • 2 New Major Crimes Detectives • 1 New Homeless Outreach Officer ❖ Complete overhaul of our recruiting efforts nationally including videos, website, and outreach ❖ Hired 31 deputies (15 entry level and 16 laterals) out of 758 completed applications received. 70 ['RAI Spokane Valley Police Department \'‘w Technology fi ❖ Addition of Live 911 Software ❖ Equipped Patrol cars with the Perimeter Alert System for increased officer safety ❖ Night vision program expanded significantly for SWAT ❖ ASU Drone with FLIR technology ❖ Radiological detection equipment for EDU ❖ Addition of Livescan fingerprint machine for Valley Precinct ❖ New Advanced Fingerprint Evidence processing equipment ❖ Body cameras purchased, tested, trained and equipped for all commissioned officers ❖ Five additional pole cameras for investigations 71 ,OLIO , Spokane Valley Police Department .r" b Purchases ❖ White Elephant property purchased for future precinct replacement along with purchase of vehicle processing building next door ❖ Completion of new gas mask and ballistic helmet/face shield deployments ❖ New Glock 45X 9mm pistols and equipment ❖ New Glock 45X UTM training pistols ❖ New Axon tasers ❖ Pepperball less lethal weapons for all Patrol deputies and tactical units ❖ Ballistic Shields for Patrol sergeants ❖ Response Vehicle/Command Post for Crisis Negotiation Unit ❖ Replacement of all Traffic Unit digital cameras 72