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2022 Accomplishments Presentation 2022 Accomplishments Sjô > ' Valley ® Administration *Wane jValley% Includes • City Council • City Manager • City Clerk • Contract Administration 2 2022 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. Too, actively partner with local, state and national partners to support the economic and community recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5. Continue to foster relationships with federal, state, county and local legislators. 3 2022 Council Goals 6. Pursue financing for Balfour Park and Appleway Trail amenities and continue the acquisition of park land. 7. Pursue financing for design and construction of connections between the Appleway Trail, Balfour Park, Dishman Hills, the Centennial Trail and Spokane Valley Riverloop Trail, creating where possible, a continuous loop for users. 8. Maximize 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 major policy considerations from the 2021 State Legislative Session, the jail and the criminal justice system, in order to maintain an understanding of options to keep our 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 "NVITgin(nrr: WIERFAS.WV,: Total Meetings 55 Regular Council Meetings 22 Study Sessions 23 23- Resolutions passed Special Meetings 10 24 - Ordinances passed SVIA1C3.34,00-Ace .7,VW'1)611.7C Adele (A),,,,C"".... 31A.050,cm,ceg. SVIAIC3.1.010-AO,' 111111...1 eelemrc•leCOCAmneaosclIrn 6 City Clerk • Public Records Requests - 407 ■ Contracts processed: 278 - Reported staff hours/costs processing • Recorded Documents: 123 requests: 689 hrs/$27,110 • Legal Notices published: 185 - Allowable fees collected: $800 • Records Management • Liquor License applications: 34 - Records added to storage: 73 boxes • Special Occasion Liquor License - Records destroyed: 69 boxes plus 1,427 applications: 18 individual files • Marijuana License applications: 5 - File retrieval & return requests: 29 7 Contract Administration ■ Completed evaluation of police services and processed contract renewal for second five-year term. ■ Completed evaluation of electronic home monitoring services options including cost saving estimates. ■ Prepared and presented multiple amendments to the Data Processing Interlocal Agreement to account for change to GIS services. ■ Identified recommended changes to the agreement for police services to enhance control over budgeted expenses and dedicated vehicles. ■ Evaluated changes and impacts from Sheriff's Office collective bargaining agreement. ■ Prepared Police consultant RFP and managed selection of consultant. ■ Finalized annual report of police services. ■ Evaluated options for police vehicle purchase due to order delays and supply chain disruptions. ■ Completed outstanding 2019 and 2020 law enforcement settle and adjust reconciliations with a net credit to the City of $1,284,911. 8 HUMAN RESOURCES Spokane jUalley Human Resources • Assisted the City Council with the appointment of a new City Manager • Implemented changes to the City's personnel systems to implement the new Collective Bargaining Agreement • Managed 27 recruitments having an average of 11 applicants, interviewed 89 candidates, hiring 33 employees • Successfully passed the annual Washington Cities Insurance Authority audit regarding the City's personnel and supervisory processes • Achieved the 2022 WellCity Award for the 12th year, offering 12 separate wellness programs • Reviewed over 235 City Contracts for Risk Management purposes • Assisted the City's financial software and website replacement teams to identify new automated systems • Processed over 246 employee action forms • • Provided support to the City's Salary Commission in reviewing 1N�' C1t�1' compensation changes for elected officials 10 OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Sikikane� 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, as well as a significant Hearing Examiner appeal relating to payment of transportation development impacts involving a neighboring jurisdiction. - Assisted finance in contracting for new organization-wide finance software package. - 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. - Collaborated with regional partners to oppose Spokane's proposed wastewater utility tax on County facilities that would be passed on to Spokane Valley residents. - Adopted new Hearing Examiner rules of procedure to clarify requirements for development and appeal hearings. 12 Office of the City Attorney - Continued - Assisted in addressing issues relating to homelessness, including camping regulations, 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 drafting permanent community services regulations in chapter 19.45 SVMC. - Assisted in responding to numerous Public Record requests. - Drafted comprehensive street vacation manual and flow chart for staff use. - Drafted City procedure for trespassing someone from City property. - Drafted no parking codes and implementation with City Police and SCOPE, including drafting comprehensive new parking tickets for use in Spokane Valley. - Assisted in negotiating Law Enforcement Agreement renewal. 13 Office of the CityAttorney - Continued - Assisted in identifying scope of construction defect issues and potential remedies for City Hall, preparing for repair of the same. - Resolved 41 nuisance and code enforcement cases, including 8 abatements, which are now fully cleaned up and in compliance. - Prevailed against Union Pacific Railroad on crossing maintenance fee litigation for Barker crossing. - Advised Council regarding opioid litigation. - Assisted Council and staff regarding formation of a City-only Tourism Promotion Area. 14 S'0 " 2023 Annual Budget Finance ,,,,,Valley- _ ■ Completed the 2021 annual financial report and - . 'O related audit process conducted by the State Auditor's 4 Office. 7. F' .mq 0: - .-' )v A• > Result was a "clean" opinion. Lir : 71', I _ ft minnimpw=_ • Worked with the City Manager's office and all other departments to complete the 2023 Budget development process. ]tl21a E.Sprague AvenueSpakane Valley,WA 99 o6www.SpokaneValley.arg • Evaluated and selected vendors to replace the City's financial management and timekeeping software systems. Entered into contracts with those vendors and began the implementation process. 15 Finance Jr 0 33 T2 �99���eJJ T� a9 33 • Worked with the Office of the City Attorney, other departments, and ss 33T % �Q98 community partners to administer the City's American Rescue Plan ay y 612?s 306,2 Act (ARPA) allocation in the amount of about $16 million. as 6y2Ts - Developed and executed contracts with Spokane Valley Partners and Innovia Foundation. - Hired a consultant to create and administer the City's ARPA Portal. - Developed an RFP for Affordable Housing and Homeless Services. 16 COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC WORKSSjoia�� Valley® Engineering Division Street Maintenance Division Building Division Code Enforcement Division Planning Division Community & Public Works SpöJ " Engineering Division Valley® Capital Improvement Program Stormwater Utility Traffic Operations 18 CPW - EngineeringDivision Capital Improvement Program TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: Coordinated with SRTC's Technical Transportation Committee (TTC) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Received $33.1M in federal and state grants to fully fund the Pines Rd/BNSF Grade Separation project Received $6.6M in federal funds for the Sullivan & Trent Interchange PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM: Continued to implement Street Preservation Program Utilized grant funds and City funds to maximize preservation program Partnered with utility providers to maximize preservation funds, minimize impacts to the traveling public and minimize future pavement cuts 19 CPW - EngineeringDivision Capital Improvement Program DESIGN PROJECTS: �ti ti a Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Barker Road Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Sullivan & Trent Interchange -Alternative Analysis Loop Trail Project - Plantes Ferry Park to Flora Road • Sullivan & Wellesley Intersection Improvement a � `• . Sprague & Barker Intersection Improvements Pines & Mission Intersection Improvements Sullivan Park Waterline - South Barker Corridor Projects I c _ � — r ' '; 1 I v -- Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation 20 CPW - EngineeringDivision Capital Improvement Program DESIGN PROJECTS: NE Industrial Area Sewer Improvements Retroreflective Post Panels Balfour Park Improvements - Phase 1 MAIN AVENUE11111 Broadway Avenue Preservation - Fancher to Havana _ " _ Open Space I W t • Sullivan Avenue Preservation & Sidewalk- Sprague to 8th _ - 14111 ry Evergreen Preservation - Broadway to Mission A a � Mission Bridge Deck Repair - �yy ' :( � 5 Ore .aY9ro..nd pan Spaca ' S 2022 Local Access Streets Preservation - Summerfield D 'R East - v—„,nrro.* PROPOSED LIBRARY Ev..r-:Pima Sprague Avenue Stormwater w y, 4` Park Road Sidewalk - Broadway to Cataldo - `a" • SPRAGUE AVENU Park Road Sidewalk - Nora to Baldwin Balfour Park Improvements - Phase 1 8th Avenue Sidewalk - Park to Coleman 21 CPW - EngineeringDivision Capital Improvement Pro ram g CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: � sullivanlwellesley Barker Rd./BNSF Grade Separation ,, '='� Intersection Improvements Sullivan Rd. & Wellesley Ave. Intersection , ,,,?•• ...,:!pr ,- Improvement ,,,,,,o..pt--.,.._ lieu Sprague/Barker Intersection Improvement . Barker Road at Union Pacific Crossing- Phase 1 �� (shared use path) r ➢ Buckeye Sewer Extension _ ➢ Wilbur Road Sidewalk -� - ' Buckeye S t x n 1 ilbur Rd.S walk • ✓ 1 'LLa Sprague Barker n ersection Barker Rd. at IJPRR Crossing- Ph. 1 Improvements Shared Use Path CPW - Engineering Division Capital Improvement Program 2022 Street Preservation Projects Project Cost Lane Miles Evergreen Rd. Preservation - Broadway to Mission $1,400,000 1.9 Sprague Ave. Preservation - Havana to Fancher $2,500,000 5.6 2022 Totals $3,900,000 7.5 71.4 W -ve ice'`, Evergreen Rd. Preservation S. 23 CPW - EngineeringDivision Stormwater Utility OPERATIONS: PROGRAMMING & ADMINISTRATION: Responded to 144 storm drainage calls Developed the Stormwater Utility Master Swept over 750 tons of street debris Plan & Rate Study Cleaned over 2,600 storm structures Council approved annual rate increase Maintained 13+ acres of irrigated turf from $21 to $58 INSPECTIONS: E ' Investigations of 19 reported spills ,4 400 inspections in MS4 areas y+ IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: . � .- Maintenance - 16 project sites ill - ;,, - WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS: 11 new Bio-Infiltration Swales at 3 project sites ` P M 24 .r CPW - EngineeringDivision Traffic Operations PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: Responded to 510 Citizen Requests Reviewed 26 Special Event permits Reviewed and approved Traffic Control Plans for 370 right-of-way use permits for private projects CAPITAL PROJECTS & DATA COLLECTION: Conducted 158 traffic counts throughout the City Developed traffic control & signing plans for 18 CIP projects DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: Determined Traffic related analysis requirements for 196 land use submittals, reviewed 35 independent traffic studies, and completed assessment of 12 developments within the impact fee areas Successfully pursued mitigation funding through adjacent agencies 25 CPW - EngineeringDivision Traffic Operations TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: Added 4 intersections to the ITS network Modified signal timings on 2 arterial corridors Nk7,41 Added ATSPM collection at 2 intersections TRAFFIC SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS: i ;' 'ice`~ ,; Upgraded signal controllers at 3 intersections :-4; Upgraded cabinets and signal controllers at 2 intersections =�� Installed School Zone beacons at 4 schools Upgraded school zone speed signage at 56 locations • Installed 131 pushbuttons to complete the upgrade project to remove old SCHOOL DAY style pushbuttons 7.30 - 10.00 Repaired and/or replaced signal equipment or luminaires damaged in 2'15 - 3:45 crashes at 27 locations 26 Community & Public Works SpöJ " Street Maintenance Division Valley® Street Maintenance Winter Operations 27 CPW - Street Maintenance Division Street Maintenance _.. , STREET MAINTENANCE: 7. ' > Managed Street Maintenance Contracts ::. � �.. ,. w > Completed $1.4M toward Pavement Preservation .y[ IF ,, a 5 > Placed 7,227 tons of asphalt including Broadway _ . . -. . , ,„Ili (Walnut to Bowdish & Pines (32nd to 22nd)) `,; > CrackSeal/MasticArterials �. - C ac Maintained over 50 miles of gravel shouldered r ' s 0,44 z 1 y___, ' � c' �i '- +��, �. roadways J ' Cr4. „ ,. -.,, i • Sidewalk, ADA pedestrian ramp and curb replacement —' : .f _s > Completed 233 000 in stormwater repair projects '� p $ p p J �.. > Managed sweeping and vactor services contracts iws'';;:" 28 CPW - Street Maintenance Division Street Maintenance CONTRACTED WORK CREWS , ➢ 4,100 Man Hours Worked (Approx. 4 FTE) th ➢ Mowed and maintained 105 acres of dry land grass ➢ Removed 168,940 lbs. of garbage and vegetation from City Right of Way ➢ Cleared ice and snow from City sidewalks and Safe Route to School Sidewalks v * T 44, 29 CPW - St reet Maintenance Division Winter Operations _ . . .. , 3,. '-....m.-.,,,,.. 4m,,,r SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL.. • , t, ��,.,7, s� r 67 snow days with at least a trace of snow - 54.5 i _ o +"e ' .` ' � inches of snowfall total `III `, �' > Completed four full-city residential plows { ' ` > Applied 139,830 gallons of liquid deicer and 2,150 " tons of granular deicer - .. i t 1} i V 30 S4ö1t � Community & Public Works Valley® Building & Code Enforcement Division Building & Permitting Code Enforcement 31 CPW - Building & CE Di visionsoi a #s* , ne Building & Permittin Valley g ApplicationsontactUs lI. ick earch applications by it, 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 r PAY x REQUEST s VIEW• 32 CPW - Building & CE Division Building & Permitting CONSTRUCTION PERMITS ISSUED: 6,471 7000 5,925 5,136 6,000 4,763 4,935 4,908 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 33 CPW - Building & CE Division Building & Permitting PERMIT VALUATIONS (in millions): $500.0 $469.2 $450.0 $400.0 $356.4 $350.0 $299.04 $300° $262.5 $273.5 $264.82 $250.0 $220.1 $200.0 $150.0 $100.0 $50.0 $- 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 34 CPW - Building & CE Division Building & Permitting 2022 MAJOR PROJECTS INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING/WAREHOUSE: Greenacres Euclid Warehouse - 192,078 sf concrete tilt-up building ($17 mil) PODS Warehouse - 138,104 sf office & warehouse building ($12 mil) Flight 509 LLC - 11,875 sf building addition for recreation facility ($4 mil) SVFD Maintenance Facility - 14,400 sf tilt-up building for vehicle repair ($4 mil) Havana Well Stations - (2) 3137 sf buildings to house water wells & pumps ($5 mil) MULTI-FAMILY: Derek Apartments - 2 buildings, 251 units Carnahan West - 4 buildings, 126 units Riverside Place - 4 buildings, 64 units Skyline Valleyway - 2 buildings, 51 units Cottages On The Green - 44 detached cottage units 35 CPW - Building & CE Division Building & Permitting 2022 MAJOR PROJECTS RETAIL/GENERAL BUSINESS: Spokane Valley Library - 27,447 sf community library The Oaks Academy - 42,416 sf education facility Greenacres Residential Care - 8774 sf assisted living - 16 beds ICCU Spokane Valley Branch - 6,000 sf credit union HZCU Facilities Building - 4,570 sf facility building 36 CPW - Building & CE Division Building & Permitting ONLINE PERMIT PORTAL USE Total Permits Received vs. Permits Received Online 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 •Total Applications Received •Total Applications Received Online 37 CPW - Building & CE Division Code Enforcement 707 CASES PROCESSED Stop work , 1 — General, 17 Property, 140 Enviro, 3 Nuisance, 546 38 CPW - Building CE Division Code Enforcement 9 ABATEMENTS PERFORMED: ; 4216 N Best - 1/27/22 ;°` ' 1203 N Herald - 4/12/22 9u".` " 18505 E court land - 5/3/22 1322NBowdi•sh - 5/10/22 605 N Marguerite - 5/17/22iN • _ 12402 E Valleyway - 6/7/22 7518 E Bridgeport - 11/14/22 11808E Main - 11/18/22 39 Community & Public Works Sjoiii �- Planning Division Valley Long Range Planning Current Planning 40 CPW - Planning Division LongRange Planning COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (4) Community and Public Works Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan Update One Privately-Initiated Map Amendment Comprehensive Plan Two City-Initiated Map Amendments for Park Property The Comprehensive Plan isthecity's official statement regarding its vision for future growth.and development over the next 20 years.A comprehensive plan is a Update to Comprehensive Plan Bikeway Maprequired document for the largest and fastest-growing cities and counties in p p Y Washington State. CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS (4) The Comprehensive Plan and FEIS are an integrated document and Intended to meet the Ciiity's mandated periodic update requirements. These documents are Permanent Version of Community Services SVMC 19.45 avail ble below. Comprehensive Plan Adjustments to Parking Ratios Appendix A-SEPA Analysis(FEIS) Appendix B- 11"x 17" Maps Process Update to Stormwater Regulations Appendix C-20-year Transportation Project List The subdivision,zoning and other supporting development regulations can be Land Use Rezone Criteria found in the Spokane Valley Municipal Code, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING POLICIES UPDATE 2022 Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendments Chaired Planning Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) for the Steering Committee of Elected Officials (SCEO). REVIEWING HOUSING ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 41 CPW - Planning Division Current Planning 93 Pre-Land Use Applications Reviewed and Processed 407 Total Planning Permits Recorded 29 Final Subdivision Applications (218 new residential lots & 149 pending) Recorded 16 New Commercial Lots Preliminary Subdivision Actions 33 Short Subdivisions (Less than 9 Lots) 9 Long Subdivisions (Greater than 9 Lots) Separate Environmental Review Actions 6 Floodplain Permits 14 SEPA Reviews 3 Shoreline Permits/ Reviews 42 CPW - Planning Division 120 407 Total Planning Permits/Applications Processed 100 93 96 80 60 54 46 40 33 20 15 14 I ,2 8 6 3 I 4 4 4 6 1 3 9 2 2 2 0 ■ ■ ■ 1 J , �° cc.,0 �e\ ate° te° \e �° te � e �\\ S �, Ja � & ° +c �°� � aP� a5� ee e am e � ` \� Po e �° , < o6 ° \ �40 Pi Pi e 69 e ••• `�` ``o + �� \-() 1 & e e • e Pd �efi �` �� Q \kN K,< °e ooa � �e e �e sk \ � e� \2> J � te g o e cor 43 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Development iiiWashington Slate Department of • Business Licensing % FCommerce - Processed state business license endorsements in the City - Provided resources to new businesses - Processed home business permits 70• Provided outreach to more than 30 Spokane Valley businesses II - Tracked business engagements using GIS application reta i I strategies • Made referrals to WA State Department of Commerce (DOC) small business programs, housing, energy, aerospace, life sciences and export team • Connected businesses to Greater Spokane Valley Chamber (GSVCC) and Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI) • Worked intently with Retail Strategies to bring unique businesses and attractions to Spokane Valley • Worked closely with local developers and leasing agents to identify available properties and locally-owned and national retailers • Collaborated on creative mixed-use concepts for retail and attainable housing 44 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMBERRegional Collaboration OF COMMERCE • Participated in partner assemblies such as the Government Action Committee (GSVCC) and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy/Thrive Spokane (GSI) GRE TER • Collaborated with Spokane Public Facilities District PONE • PUBLI • Worked on attainable housing developments (Land Bank and pilot projects) and community assets (credit unions and retail banks) • Coordinated with WA DOC programs and divisions including Local Business, Housing, Small Business Programs, Clean Energy/Technology, Community Engagement and Outreach, Manufacturing, Workforce, Life Sciences and Global Health and Aerospace S C P OF KA ACI N LE FACILITIES DISTRICT • Worked in partnership with Spokane Homebuilders Association, Spokane Association of Realtors, Rotary, entrepreneur/angel investors and future innovation, district and/or cluster partnerships possibilities (including a Creative Arts District) GREATER 5Pt3KANE VALLEY 45 -.. , , Economic Development 1 ry 1 , , 1411, facebook a EVERY FRIDAY d�Like Qom e t p share ;, _. 4TO8P.M. - Crave Northwest ••• x C m Marketing n a .. �VmW THROUGH � s°°"Safe°o Tourism 1-,�r�Vtl� Ig i SEPTEMBER I6 July141s m Spokane Valley Washington • Event Promotion - targeted digital marketing campaigns X` ° :len / - Farmers Market, Crave!, Cycle Celebration, Valleyfest and Winterfest ",`y 7 % • Fall Tourism - targeted digital and video campaigns to = a generate day and overnight trips to Spokane Valleya ' ' VPalley. Cn lnarytle lghts anG July Yes' - tastyspirits! Lammers Evei r ,/ fit_ • Print media - included in trade and tourism journals �Cemmet=.,a=hare= �L-� LEARN MORE 4 Like Q Comment Share Video services START HERE.GROW HERE. • 3 State of the City videos PROSPER. • Videos for capital improvement & transportation projects -vr. - 4 :i mil Website Enhancement ' ` �� es ;_r<«:o, • LEARN MORE 4 .e..-, • Worked toward the design and development of new city ; b...-.e .— website (continuing project with CivicPlus through June ;°— '�-- + , ,14 - ►�ArlrLfTw®a 2023) , - 46 _ , Economic Development e f Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) -` p n '~ • Collaborated with hoteliers to establish a new City-Wide ,, TPA that generates a $4 per room night fee to support ::destination tourism marketing V • Worked towards the Establishment of TPA Commission to : 8, y. begin development of destination marketing/businessk: , • plan ` - ,., ,. • . Tourism Study Update .. - • Worked with consultant to update the 2016 Tourism Plan :,;:' .t • Reviewed existing tourism asset strategies and analyze new assets for potential developmentF � "s - • Prepared cost analysis and analyze revenue streams p �" ; 7:-: ---: . _. and marketing potential • Provided full report and presentation in spring 2023 ,r, 47 Economic Development V1ew raa .Y view Public Relations Co uty N p .VONA.VALLEY ommni Events 2221Ne a. Return this Summer! ��- t� "" r 111 ' Winter fun , • Issued 2 View Magazines, each reaching 50,000 Nt �3` is here' s plus city households • Provided 90 digital media releases and news announcements • Social Media Engagement in 2022 - Facebook: 202 posts eityspeksnevaaey - Instagram: 176 posts --. - Twitter: 346 tweets �go � �' •'� - YouTube: 129 channel subscribers zn�ens aye aa. a.. 2 Iikea C.ityepakenevalley D.on't miss the Celebration of Lights o c.om,T,.�.. and annual Tree Lighting at Spokane Valley arty...more cityspokaneYalley 48 Economic Development Partners +. • Attended meetings with regional partners • Greater Spokane Incorporated • , -% , o - ADO Working Group .Y :, - Advantage Spokane Working Group a;^ - Public Policy Committee \I\ W - Community Economic Development Study • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce - Let's Talk Shop - Shop Local/Shop Small holiday campaign • Visit Spokane - Tourism & Cvent website for event planners • Inland Northwest Partners - Advisory Board 49 Economic Development Housing and Homeless Accomplishments • Completed draft of Spokane Valley Homeless Action Plan and distributed to stakeholders for feedback • Worked with providers to bring needed services to Spokane Valley, such as Pioneer Human Services, Reclaim Project, housing development agencies, and Family Promise • In partnership with Spokane Valley Partners, secured funding for a second Outreach Specialist/Case Manager to improve response to community --_ �hoPeho�se concerns and engage individuals experiencing homelessness • Deployed data collection tool in partnership with SVPD and collected 7 months of data to gain an understanding of who/how many are experiencing homelessness in our community • Led conversations with partner agencies such as Commerce, Department of Transportation and Department of Natural Resources to address encampments and impacts • Participated with a variety of boards to prioritize interventions and distribute funding related to homelessness 50 t An GIS CEEconomic EDDevelopment X Homeless Da-.-ted-SCOPE 4 X Intake Survey t Homelessness Collection n Surveyors Name Q /� O O Eric Robison r.,y © Amanda Boyer ^ Abndremty Occupied OtherVcle Deputy Pratt GI` Other v O 45 0 * 0 Date of Interaction Abnd Veh Garbage Cate is auto-captured.Adjust date if entering • Housing and Homeless Applications Pre °esen°°nter. O :d 0 a Q N, Tuesday,January 24,2023 x0 Vandalism Trespass Grt - Survey application for homelessness encounters o nteractiotn ty Contact or Homelessness 0 Homelessness Interaction - Homeless Camp status - Are they occupied? Do other Community Contact Is Outreach Present? they need cleaned up? Where are they Yes No - Graffiti tracking - photo inventory and notes communicate •GPS accurary l.9 mi to officers: where is it, so they can begin cleanup efforts azzmas • Business Contacts Collection Application x Business Contacts-Spokane Valley • Collection tool(or compiling Business information wkhin Spokane Valley. - GIS-centric spatial system for documenting businesses in our area °ate ( Tuesday,January 24,2023 0 - Supporting cross-collaboration efforts between businesses Business Name Is the Parent Corporation Name the same? • Small Business Enterprise Account Yes No Is this business a Governmental Entity? - Acquired robust GIS tools and systems we need citywide to lead with No rich applications to help our citizens make better spatial decisions Business Address 51 Information Technology • Maintained computer hardware, software, network, and cybersecurity systems O 174 Desktops/Laptops, 31 Servers, network infrastructure, firewalls, end user software applications o Replaced 16 Network Access Switches between City Hall, CenterPlace and Street Shop • Provided 99.983% Internet Uptime at City Facilities • Responded to and closed 1694 helpdesk cases • Began providing support for Planning Commission on-site and Zoom meetings twice a month while maintaining City Council Zoom meetings • Provided increased staff knowledge of Cybersecurity threats via training curriculum • Improved physical security control with surveillance improvements and card access management at City Hall and CenterPlace • Selected and delivered Password Manager solution to staff • Reviewed 43 Technology related contracts • Assisted in Website replacement selection process 52 Parks and RecreationSjô1 Valley yx • Administration and Maintenance s • CenterPlace Regional Event Center ;;;s' „ _ _ ; z . Y = • Recreation and Aquatics . _ • Senior Center • . • , 1.4.1,75 • ✓ �' a fi�:x�re c ��9 '= ' r f{ J tk s,� 4• '� `'1k ii y "a ,� s)dr (x '� w t 'fin R, i k1• 1Ky }?n ' rlJ .iyEhJ �3q ',Y t J R 53 Parks and ecreation ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE : Progress Forker Road �•_ It Road • A 24.5-acre section of undeveloped land (four parcels) was donated to the City by developer Ken Tupper and his partners. k,-,-,,,,H.k'y ', � �. This can be developed as park land in the future. In the 4 �� 'vv . meantime, we are maintaining it with mowing and weed control. , 4 $bass • We completed a public outreach process to update the Master , Plan for Greenacres Park and applied for Recreation & _..... Conservation Office (RCO) grant funding for Phase 2 .`. m ='-. 1 improvements to the park. The City may receive a combined :. µ $1.5M in grant funds in 2023 through the Federal Land & Water ' - 0 reenac Conservation Fund (LWCF) and Washington Wildlife and , , �, k. Recreation Program (WWRP). m 54 Parks and ecreation ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE �_ ■ We completed a Cultural Resources Survey of the 46.5- � Y acre Flora property as part of our obligations under the �` - RCO WWRP - Local Parks Grant for the Flora Road �_- ' 4 " ' property acquisition and engaged a surveyor to ,� '� {y�, p p Y qY ,. T_ complete a property boundary description and pending ,,A :,z . t boundary line adjustment for the future park property. • We worked with Public Works on the Balfour Park project to re-tool the Phase 1 design and 4 s- I. construction strategy in order to re-bid the project }„ ,. -` for potential construction in 2023. The multi- purpose building in the middle of the park will be ,-, ' � � acquired as a pre-fabricated unit from the Public \ --,-,Itr -- �. Restroom Company and bid alternates may allow I for completion of the Events Plaza, Veterans' Memorial and Food Truck lighting and electrical. 55 Parks and ecreation ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE ■ We tracked and compiled a year's worth of tree care activities and submitted our application for the City of Spokane Valley to be designated as a "Tree City USA" for the first time ever. k.. ' u,n it A i m �-14E .� [.� ��.cRo • We continued to coordinate with WA State Parks and .� �_ other area jurisdictions through the Inter-Agency Agreement for the Maintenance and Operation of the Centennial Trail. triP11111111 • We participated with the City's homeless outreach team in the monthly "Valley Huddle" meetings to ��, �`' �� � �� ` mil. ilk coordinate efforts to address and help thell " ' homeless/transient population in our City parks. 1 - .v am -, 56 Parks and ecreation ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE • Park facility reservations were on the rise � � �� ,c o . ..a � again in 2022, with citizens resuming many � � ' A"� : A activities after the COVID-19 pandemic. ,''_ "N* .. "` i �l.j : 1r°4°� a : 11°'1 There were 343 park shelter reservations � e.,. - ;F - ' w' alone, not including ball field rentals or r ' '.' � '� , special events. °, • We worked with event organizers to process and ' T issue 26 Special Event Permits with an estimated = 58,000 participants. Events included 9 walks/runs c1:,ttik r 2 bike rides, 4 car shows, CRAVE!, the Spokane Valley Farmers Market on 16 Fridays throughout the summer, the Western Dance Hall Salmon BBQ Feed, *.. � TOME ` the Memorial Day Radio-Controlled Car Club Race 2 �.t young adult outdoor concerts/dances on the West �� -14,v Lawn Plaza, multiple mobile food bank food distributions, a Winter Parade of Lights, and more. 57 Parks a nd Recreation..,. ■ PARKS ADMINISTRATION & CENTERPLACE VALLEYFEST 2022it ;l71Itii+� on snocon., o ::::a '''F:o'ne'[.Z F":."^:'........ , , 0, Fred Meyer ( • - i - ti.,- _....*- ... ,rtv ,.0-'4 - ' - — " '-'''' ' ' aFAac ilK 4. ,rkt ' 1 'y.d,., ls- ,F#. <.� q ;'CF Ile r ,--iid ,p-, "y� idas � ��� if p_ _Adu 1.a € A , ,. . ti. ■ The Valleyfest community event was back in full force in 2022 and was a focus for our entire staff, who were all all-hands-on-deck for the big weekend. Mirabeau Point Park, CenterPlace, and the new West Lawn Plaza once again proved to be excellent venues for families and visitors to enjoy the many activities, vendors, entertainment, and more! This year's Valleyfest Car Show was the biggest yet with over 350 entries! 58 Parks and ec reati o n ■ CENTERPLACE REGIONAL EVENT CENTER • 2022 was a year of re-growth at CenterPlace. Despite COVID restrictions still being in place during the 1st quarter of the year, we held over 820 events in 2022 - more than twiceOW the previous year and almost 77% of 2019 pre-COVID levels , _1' w - and through strict adherence to the Master Fee Schedule, pitk ;' z we collected more than 90% of 2019 room rental revenues. ; ;' 1 ' , • We promoted Nicole Ulmer to CenterPlace Coordinator and - -� �,a ` welcomed two new Office Assistants to our team. We welcomed large banquets back into the facility, added a variety of new table setup options and expanded our outdoort 4 '= ....,„ offerings. And the entire CenterPlace campus looked ' especially festive for the holidays! — 6 • Our team was back to attending trade shows and bridal fairs and collaborating with the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber mi. CENT, LAU 4 of Commerce. We continued our partnership with our in- ,' 11,1 house caterer, LeCatering, and extended the catering 4 �.y b agreement for an additional year while evaluating overall � n ; _r P' ' operations. • Various repairs were made throughout the building, including the replacement of three large windows in the F , �' ,- Pis entrance atrium, upgrades to the HVAC software system, . _ foy elevator maintenance, kitchen exhaust hood and duct work, = ' and security camera upgrades. 59 Parks and Recreation ■ CENTERPLACE REGIONAL EVENT CENTER ■ In addition to the events inside CenterPlace, we ., dramatically increased events outside on the new °` 1, West Lawn Plaza and North Meadow by Mirabeau ;;; .� q it X� ,. Springs. `- `f ',I 5 •,lit o Ronald McDonald House fundraiser moved to 4, _ an I. _ CenterPlace from Northern Quest i o CRAVE! food and beverage celebration returned . . I. ; • . for a three-day event and was sold out for two , ,5 . " ' . i. $. �.' ��k a The Spokane Valley Farmers Market was held in ; ''., 0 '' ''�: f N the parking lot every Friday night throughout the f �- '� try summer and food truck nights were held on the ., n F '' L a , , ; :-1 plaza Tilr .. �, • y,l-u=*lillitu ' 'io o Two young adult, non-alcoholic concert/dances li � ' � .of:� �` 4 Viiii o Weddings, in various locations a And more! 60 Parks and Recreation ■ RECREATION ■ Seasonal recreation staff were recruited and trained i for the summer season. We hired two recreation interns, seven camp counselors, including a lead and R _ , d ,-fp•I' �� V' e two assistant lead counselors, and three park � �� ' � � �� ` -�` program leads. 5 .44 j� ■ The popular Summer Day Camp program was back in - : �' * ,.,,_ It full force this summer. We served 552 happy "''' ,_, ,n��� campers aged 6-11 during the 10-week camp. :... — _ -7- ■ We were successful in obtaining a grant from 7 m -AL. j_ � t o =L Spokane Parks Foundation to provide funding for . ,> ,� scholarships for camp participants. . 4 It � t'.. �: -.A. SPOKANE PARKSA�� FOUNDATION - _,�A,° ,�j Planting Rootr.Growing Conwnxxity. :�''" '`��'- q 61 Parks and ecreation ■ RECREATION ry ■ The Free Summer Park Program continued at three parks and in conjunction with the Free Summer Meal Program provided by East Valley School District. A total of 2,326 meals were served. R� • We partnered with Spokane _ ►� Y0k • t r, County Library '`�� ''* � • Three Free Outdoor Movies in District, who �_: the Park were enjoyed by over provided 600 viewers. The movies entertainers, imam were sponsored in part by storytelling, WSECU and TDS Fiber. "kick-off" � } � i events and .. i� ` ti more. `� 62 Parks and Recreation ■ RECREATION ■ Our new Recreation team hit it out of the park with many new ideas, new adult classes, and new community events this year: A , - a Arbor Day celebration on the Plaza with vendors - ^ ALL '" a Earth Day celebration with Spokane County Library District ,, �, , - - ' a Halloween and Holiday Charcuterie Boards (sold out!) a Wreath making class (sold out!) r� OF 0 3 Winter Markets outside on the West Lawn Plaza, an ''� , extension of the Spokane Valley Farmers Market a Winter Palaa-za! - a one-day event with dozens of vendors .�'_ both inside and outside of CenterPlace ' 10117 , r ,am ... ± � l l� I j 1 °� :f r". _ �. w ca c- ilil.. o''��r y( .T,- ;4 � .�•. __ 4111 ji I ' 63 Parks and Recreation ■ RECREATION • Santa's elves provided letters from Santa again, and this year, 95 letters were mailed out. • We partnered with the Greater Spokane Valley Rotary Club to host the annual Breakfast with Santa event. A total of 320 participants attended. • "Cool Camp" - our Winter Day Camp - returned this year for participants aged 6-11, for nine days over the Christmas and New Years break. We served 153 kiddos who attended for fun, festive activities and a field trip to Riverfront Park for ice skating, and a snowy journey on the skyride over the Spokane Falls. HM'I kK OT,9L ilk ME I9 . rek t ,r � I f— y, xic. y ar6eu4, _yN N .4}!,lY ' HU Ho HO �avI im ye ,s,�.�m�.�,a. � ..-!/���I.Lro� HAYY)'HOI.IL aye �� wyt eoGa 64 Parks and Recreation • AQUATICS ' We experienced low staffing levels for the pools, but we were still able to have two pools open daily and offered programs at all three pools. All activities were still offered - lessons, swim team, lap swim, and water exercise. There were a total of 590 children who participated in swim lessons and over 10,000 participants visited our pools overall. ' With the help of the Make a Splash in a Kid's Life program through the Spokane Parks Foundation, we were able to offer scholarships for swimming lessons, swim teams, and provide free water safety clinics. 1 el 0 iiii."- a ,il,"14:s:,4. It Ir c POKANE 'ARKS OUNDATION t 4. ,4_.- :42/ --:, ,, r� ` MAKE A SPLASH ,. in a kids life ' � 65 Parks and Recreation • AQUATICS 9,249 open swim visitors utilized Park Road, Terrace View erry �LI P and Valley Mission pools this season. Pool World also sponsored free open swim on Saturdays at Park Road11,1 Pool. ` ' Our 11th annual "Paws in the Pool" dog swim event was ` held with 86 happy dogs participating! Pet Vet helped to �' y sponsor the event and provided the required Veterinarian in attendance at the event. r _ .6• �► pETIFET ACCREDITED.: HOSPITAL AND WELLNESS CENTER 66 Parks and Recreation ■ SENIOR CENTER 1 ' t ■ Spokane Community Colleges ACT2 classes resumed, including a variety of art classes, ` � �� i ; Pilates, and aerobics. ilk 't , ' * , t ■ More new popular activities were added to the 1' W A Senior Center schedule, includingwood carving, g, 4iiiiik beginners line dancing, and a walking group. ■ The Senior Center continued to provide a wide variety of other programs, events, activities, as 1 1 - well as general information for services and/or k' h f', � - assistance for our community's senior citizens. ■ Meals on Wheels served lunch on weekdays at the "Silver Café" in the Fireside Lounge. There ilia. _ were 5,415 meals provided to patrons in 2022. I 67 Parks, Recreation & Facilities ■ SENIOR CENTER 1 • Back by popular demand, after two years absent ., , . due to COVID-19 restrictions, we were able to host the Senior Resource Fair again. We had a471,.. _ great turnout with 38 vendors and over 200 attendees. SPOKANE VALLEY SENIOR CENTER • .in The Spokane Valley Senior Citizens Association - r held successful fundraisers, such as a money � f -.S...,. ...t, ,..,- ,. match campaign, several raffles, and the annual Christmas Basket Silent Auction. There were 39 r, � �� ��� � + different baskets created and donated for the �� � �� � _ ��� auction. The monies collected went into the A SCSVA General Fund. ler 68 , . , 0- o . , . ..'4-4' ., .„,,,,:„....„.„,„,.., . „„...,....„„,„, , b5tCt p:il... .. • .. , • ..„,,,..„„„.....„:„:, .,.. 5 ,„..,....„4.. , ,. ..„,„,,,, , ,,....,5,, t „. ,,,,,�¢„�5t,. ,.,$ . ,„,.. SPOKANE VALLEY i ,,i_M14irlte 1, , ¢ ... ya9 � POLI C E D E PA RT ME N T S,,,,.......,. ,„ .,",' .t. „, x tfi S. 0 2 22 ,... :,. .. .. :,.. CITY OF Spokane Valley ''''' 69 Spokane Valley Police Department j t1 Patrol Division \ �kPot ❖ Total citizen-initiated calls for service (CFS) increased from 51,038 in 2021 to 51,193 in 2022. This is an all time high. ❖ CFS receiving an officer response increased from 28,940 in 2021 to 29,217 in 2022. ❖ Officer-involved incidents increased from 40,073 in 2021 to 42,152 in 2022, to include officer-initiated incidents. ❖ Responded to three homicides, a decrease from nine in 2021. 70 7 O L f phA Spokane 314 Valley Police Department sfAr Patrol Division FppY p ❖ 22 New patrol Ford Explorers were ordered (to be delivered in 2023) ❖ 1 New Ford F150 truck was ordered and delivered for the Homeless Outreach officer 71 ,OLIO = Spokane Valley Police Department vu r 1 Traffic Unit f ❖ The Traffic Unit in Spokane Valley made 5,791 traffic stops and responded to 1,767 accidents. ❖ DUI arrests for 2022 totaled 122. ❖ The Traffic Unit investigated 6 fatalities and 7 serious injury traffic collisions in 2022 compared to 3 fatalities and 16 serious injury collisions in 2021. They assisted with 8 Major Crimes incidents. ❖ The unit assisted with 3 line-of-duty escorts, and 4 dignitary-type escorts through Spokane Valley (AG Sec, Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and one assist for President Biden in the Seattle area). ❖ Approximately 927 Traffic School applicants were processed for classes in 2022. 72 =p ::r Spokane Valley Police Department 1/ Traffic Unit Speed Emphasis Patrols ❖ Two more speed-measuring trailers were purchased in 2022, for a total of four assigned to Spokane Valley. ❖ Number of speed trailer requests received: 104* ❖ Number of trailer deployments: 78 ❖ 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 73 k:47 teL: Spokane Valley Police Department \cHt, Investigations: Intelligence-Led Policing ❖ Search Warrants: In 2022, SVIU served 128 search warrants (up from 45 in 2021), recovering $447,728 in stolen property and currency. ❖ In 2022, SVIU detectives investigated 2,383 of 6,321 cases, which is 37.6%, the highest average over five years. ❖ SVIU arrested 111 persons charged with 464 felonies (up from 308 in 2021) and 271 misdemeanors (up from 104 in 2021). ❖ Detectives recovered and/or seized 29 firearms, 10 of which were stolen. ❖ Detectives seized 12 vehicles, 14 firearms, and $25,785 in currency as proceeds of the Delivery of Controlled Substances. ❖ SVIU served 39 Chronic Nuisance Property Notices and 4 properties were abated. 74 (leio}too„,-.\t�rsce17 Spokane Valley Police Department ' =v Crime Prevention ❖ In 2022, SVPD Crime Prevention Deputy Louis Acosta provided the following training and assessment services to the community: • Active Shooter Training - Transitions (women's shelters/5 locations), St. John's Vianney Catholic School, several senior care facilities, New Horizon Care Centers, Pioneer School, NW Orthopedic Specialist (11 locations) • CPTED/Security Assessment - Spokane Co Public Works Bldg, FedEx Ground, Amazon Fulfillment Center (2 locations), Travoto's, 7th Day Adventist Church, Spokane Valley Library, Max Storage, CenterPlace, St. David's Episcopal Church, Veradale Church of Christ, Integrated Health, Magic Touch Spa, and Nightingale Family Dentistry. ❖ The Crime Prevention Unit assisted and participated in the following community activities: • 2nd Annual Parade of Lights • 8th Annual Dia de Los Muertos • Spokane Valley Rotary Celebration of Lights • Sun City Trunk or Treat • Spokane Valley Fire Bike Rodeo • 5.11 Tactical Grand Opening • National Drug Take Back Day • St. Mary's Catholic School Fun Run • Salvation Army Shop with a Cop 75 ROL!Cti\ Spokane ValleyPolice Department dli�� t Hiring/Recruitment ❖ Additional staff added to SVPD in 2022: • None ❖ Hired 38 deputies (14 entry level and 24 laterals), which is the most hired in agency history. 76 (Ro -, Spokane Valley Police Department A Ai OY Technology fi ❖ ASU Drone with FLIR technology ❖ Body cameras deployed for all commissioned officers ❖ Camera trailer purchased for the deployment to areas experiencing spikes in crime 77 rill[ _. 5. { `=x f . Spokane ValleyPolice Department °f' 1, Purchases ❖ Covered awning that will allow for a rescue boat to be stored at the Spokane Valley Police Department precinct, which will help reduce response times for water rescues occurring in the City of Spokane Valley 78