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2024, 03-26 Formal MeetingMINUTE'S City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Format Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Mayor Haley called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. The meeting was held in person by Council and staff in Council Chambers, and also remotely via Zoom meeting. Attendance: Council members Pam Haley, Mayor Tim Hattenburg, Deputy Mayor Rod Higgins, Councilmember Jessica Yaeger, Councilmember Al Merkel, Councilmember Laura Padden, Councilmember Ben Wick, Councilmember Staff John Hohman, City Manager Erik Lamb, Deputy City Manager Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator Kelly Konkright, City Attorney Jill Smith, Communications Manager Bill Helbig, Community & PW Director Tony Beattie, Sr. Deputy City Attorney Dave Ellis, Police Chief Virginia Clough, Legislative Policy Coordinator John Bottelli, Parks & Rec Director John Whitehead, HR Director Mike Basinger, Economic Development Director Deanna Horton, Administrative Assistant Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager Deputy Pratt, Homeless Outreach Officer Chad Knodel, IT Manager Marci Patterson, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Manuel Denning with Fountain Ministries Church gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council, staff and the audience stood for the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL City Clerk Patterson called the roll; all Councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg to approve the presented agenda, seconded and agreed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS n/a COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS Councilmember Yaeger: attended a Meals on Wheels event. Councilmember Padden: spoke about the recent trip to Washington DC and noted that they met with Representative McMorris Rodgers, Senator Murray and DOJ. Councilmember Higgins: attended the steering committee of elected officials meeting. Councilmember Wick: attended a ribbon cutting for travelers insurance, attended an East Valley School strategic core planning meeting, Spokane valley fire department strategic planning meeting and a FMSIB meeting six year investment plan meeting. He also attend an HCDAC kick off meeting and a Kiwanis club meeting. Deputy Mayor HattenbuM: spoke about STA related projects in our area and the importance of STA in our area for all our residents. He also spoke about the STA funding and the benefits of having such a robust transit system in our area. Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 03-26-2024 Pagel of 5 Approved by Council: 04-23-2024 Councilmember Merkel: spoke about his meeting with the Opioid Abatement Board. He also spoke about his concerns over the Sprague Stormwater Project and produced nearly 100 emails from people against the stormwater project. He noted that he would submit the emails as part of the packet. MAYOR'S REPORT The Mayor attended the STA committee meeting as well and provided an update on the para transit opportunities for the residents of the city. PROCLAMATIONS: GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY: After Mayor Haley explained the process, she invited comments from the public. _Mr. Mike Dolan, Spokane Valley: spoke about the reprimand that was given to Councilmember Merkel, the Governance Manual and car tabs. Ms. Mary Lloyd, Spokane Valley: spoke about the Mirabeau Transit Center and that she is excited to see the newest STA project grow the area. W. Dan Allison, Spokane Valley: spoke about the Pines GSP and the railroad group that has left the area and asked about the Raiding. City Manager Hohman provided clarification on the project for Mr. Allison. Ms. Kim Pollari, Spokane Valley: spoke about the SCRAP contract review. Mr. Tim_ Malick, Spokane: spoke about SCRAPS not being an animal shelter. Ms. Kendra Dinning_ Spokane Valley: spoke about SCRAPS employment and the lack of skills for an animal shelter or agency. Mr. Jason Schriver, Spokane Valley: spoke about SCRAPS Executive Director and the incorrect information he feels was presented to council at the previous council meeting. Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley: spoke about the repeat felons, a possible roundtable event for a jail discussion and addressing judges, and processing issues. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. Proposer,[Motiotr: I move to itpprove tale ConsettiAgetr. a. Approval of Claim Vouchers on January 23, 2024, Request for Council Action Form: $260,394.85. b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending March 15, 2024: $562,129.92. c. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 9, 2024 d. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 17, 2024 e. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2024 f. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2024 It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. 2. Resolution 24-007: Commitment to Safe Communities — Councilmember Yao er 1t was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to approve Resolution 924-007 declaring our commitment to a Safe community and the elimination of any and all activities that contrihute to the influx of illegal activities. Councilmember Yaeger read the resolution aloud and provided a brief summary on why she requested the resolution be adopted. Councilmember Merkel questioned the legal impacts of the resolution, the statements of facts and how we would summarize the intent of the resolution. Mayor Haley invited public comment. Mr. Mike Dolan, Spokane Valley stated he supported the proposal, but felt it should have been a proclamation. Vote by acclamation: infavor: Mayor Haley, Councilmembers Wick, Padden, Yaeger, and Higgins. Opposed: Councilmember Merkel. Motion carried. 3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Appointment --- Planning,Commission — Ma or Hale It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to confirm the Mayor's nomination of Michael Kelly to the Planning Commission for a terra beginning March 26, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025. Mayor Haley stated that she had an hour-long conversation with Mr. Kelly and felt that he would be a qualified resident to add to the Planning Commission. Councilmember Merkel questioned why the previous applicants were not considered. Mayor Haley stated that they were offered the chance to submit an Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 03-26-2024 Page 2 of 5 Approved by Council: 04-23-2024 application and only one previous individual applied. Mayor Haley invited public comments; no public comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor.Haley, Councihnenabers Wick, Padden, Yaeger, and Higgins. Opposed.• None. Councihnernber° Merkel chose to abstain as he stated he did not have the opportunity to talk to Mr. Kelly. Per the Governance Manual, abstaining is not permitted. Clerk Patterson did not correct the abstention. Motion carried 4. Motion Consideration: Street Maintenance Interlocal Agreement - Bill Helbi It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Interlocal Agreement for Road and Traffic Maintenance and Miscellaneous Services between Spokane County and the City. Mr. Helbig reviewed the background information provided in the RCA and reviewed the current interlocal considerations. Council briefly discussed the terms of the interlocal. Mayor Haley invited public comments. Mr. John Harding, Spokane Valley: stated he had concerns about traffic, several intersections where they have to wait for multiple lights to travel through traffic. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Councilinembers Wick, Padden, Yaeger, and Higgins. Opposed: Councilnnember° Merkel. Motion carried 5. Motion Consideration: FMSIB Grant Applications — Adam Jackson Prior to the motion, Councilmember Wick requested to recuse himself as he is on the FMSIB Board and will be a part of the grant application approvals with FMSIB. Mayor Haley approved the request and Councilmember Wick excused himself out of chambers until the item was completed. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Hattenburg and seconded to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board's call forprojects for those projects identified in Table 1. Mr. Jackson spoke about the meeting that he had with FMSIB today and the need to revise table I was based on that conversation. He also provided background on the FMSIB call for projects and what is needed to be considered eligible for the projects. He stated that staff reviewed the grant scoring criteria and compared to our legislative agenda and the other city programs and came up with the Table of recommendations for projects. Council briefly discussed the projects listed and the funding that would be requested. Mayor Haley incited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by acclamation: in favor: Mayor Haley, Council7nen7bers Padden, Yaeger, and Higgins. Opposed: Councilnzernber Merkel. Councilmember Wick was recused. Motion carried. Councilmember Wick was invited back into the meeting after the vote on the grant applications. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6. Admin Report: Regional Stabilization Center Potential Expansion — Erik Lamb Justin Johnson Mr. Lamb introduced the Director of Spokane County Community Services Department, Mr. Justin Johnson, Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Manager, Ms, Ashley Magee, Integrated Care Coordinator, Ms. Jessica Thompson and Spokane County Homeless Services Deputy, Mr. Josh Pratt. Mr. Johnson spoke about the Spokane Regional Stabilization Center and the services that are provided at the facility. Currently, there are 45 beds total and they provide 23-hour crisis relief and sobering services. Ms. Thompson provided additional details on what the crisis relief center is and what the requirements are for the facility. Ms. Magee explained the details on the expansion project and that it would all for more individuals to access services and assist in the prevention of future behavioral health crises and divert from hospitals and the criminal justice system. Allowing these services in a single location helps to address multiple needs in a seamless transition from one service to another. Mr. Johnson stated that the partnership for the center is critical in getting the funding support that is needed and will allow the growth for the center that is also needed. Council discussed the collaboration with the surrounding community and agreed the center has greatly assisted with those in need of assistance. The council provided a consensus to allow the Mayor to sign support letters to assist the county with requesting federal funding for expansion of the center. 7. Admin Report: Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal — Morgan Koudelka Mr. Koudelka discussed the state required program that Spokane Valley has historically had an interlocal agreement with Spokane County for providing the required services. There are currently 18 affected Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 03-26-2024 Page 3 of 5 Approved by Council: 04-23-2024 employers that must comply with the program requirements, the city being one of the employers. Mr. Koudelka stated that there were not any substantive changes from the previous agreement and that the county would retain the funding to administer the program and facilitate all the requirements from the state. Council discussed various topics to include the CTR board representation, how the state handles the funding, and reporting of the data that is compiled. The council provided a consensus to bring the interlocal agreement forward to a future council meeting for approval. &. Advance Agenda — Mayor Haley Councilmember Yaeger asked about a community clean up event for Earth Day for next year as it was too late for this year. Councilmember Wick noted that while the city may not be able to do an Earth Day event, the Kiwanis group was cleaning the Appleway Trail on the 20°i of April and invited the community to participate. City Manager Hohman stated the city was collaborating with WSDOT for litter clean up as well and would follow up with an admin report on the details if council approved. Consensus was provided to bring back an admin report with an update on the WSDOT collaboration. Councilmember Merkel asked about considering having a town hall on Sprague Stormwater project and admin report to cancel the report. There was not consensus to move that item forward. Councilmember Merkel requested that committees being open to the public. There was not consensus to move that item forward. Councilmember Merkel requested to have an ordinance to have minutes to get it done at the following meeting. There was not consensus to bring that item forward. Councilmember Merkel spoke about changing the city code regarding the trees along the street line as he believes they are covering the business signs. There was not consensus to bring the item forward. Councilmember Merkel requested the city submit an amicus brief regarding supreme court Johnson v grants pass. Deputy City Manager Lamb stated that it may be too late to sign on at this time, but would look into a summary of arguments that AWC will come out at a later date. Councilmember Merkel amended his request to be an admin report covering the summary of arguments from AWC. Council provided consensus to add that item to the advance agenda. INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed) 9. Department Monthly Reports 10. Fire Dept Monthly Report COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Merkel made a general comment about a youth volleyball tournament in town and felt it should be posted on the website. He also questioned the marketing services RFQ and wanted to know what it was for. Councilmember Merkel submitted his own changes to the RFP for homeless outreach services and submitted it for the record. Councilmember Merkel spoke about the Sprague Stormwater project. Deputy Mayor Hattenburg stated that the Sprague Stormwater project is for just over a block and not 10 miles and there is state funding involved. City Manager Hohman noted that staff spoke with property and business owners when the project initially started. Councilmember Higgins cautioned that opening the SCRAPS contract to review it could double or triple our funding requirements. Councilmember Padden stated that she may be gone for the meeting next week but may be able to Zoom in and was looking for approval for the absence. Permission was granted for the absence. Councilmember Merkel brought up the Sprague Stormwater project once again. Councilmember Higgins poised a Point of Order. Mayor Haley asked that he speak to the point. Councilmember Higgins noted that the topic had already been discussed. Mayor Haley noted that point and agreed and asked to move to city manager comments. Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 03-26-2024 Page 4 of S Approved by Council: 04-23-2024 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Flohman stated that the Right -Sizing Police Project presentations will begin next week and provided dates and locations for each of the presentations and open hOUSCS. He also stated that the meeting for April 9th will be a special meeting and wild. begin at 5Mpm - Andrew Ballard will be facilitating that ineeting as well. It was move(I bj) Delmd)) Allq)m, Rattenburg, secon(iled and unaniniously agyreed to a&urn. The ineeting acfjourneclal 8:10pm, AT EST: M ai ci gatterson, City Clerk Pain Haley, Mayor-" Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 03-26-2024 Approved by Council; 04-23-2024 Page 5 of 5 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2024 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity —Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) GOVERNING LEGISLATION: NIA PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: • March 05, 2024 — City Council authorized the City Manager to submit the City's federal legislative agenda projects to the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Directed Spending (CDS) request process to our federal delegates. Projects included the Sullivan/Trent Interchange, South Barker Corridor, Barker/1-90 Interchange, and the Argonne/1-90 Bridge project. • June 20, 2023 — City Council adopted the 2024-2029 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). • March 14, 2023 — City Council authorized the City Manager to submit funding requests to Spokane Regional Transportation Council's (SRTC) preservation call for projects. Projects included Sprague Preservation (Bowdish-McDonald), N. Sullivan Preservation (Spokane River to Kiernan), and Fancher Preservation (Sprague to Trent). • March 15, 2022 — City Council authorized the City Manager to submit funding requests to the SRTC regional call for projects. Projects included the Sullivan/Trent Interchange, South Barker Corridor, Argonnel1-90 Bridge, and the Broadway Avenue Reconstruction (Havana to Fancher). • March 13, 2018 — City Council authorized the City Manager to submit funding requests to FMSIB's call for projects. Projects included the N. Barker Corridor (Spokane River to Trent) and Argonne Concrete Reconstruction (1-90 to Montgomery). BACKGROUND: On March 6, 2024, the Washington State Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) issued a call for projects that will improve the movement of freight and/or mitigate the movement of freight through local communities. This call for projects will help FMSIB create a Six -Year Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Program that includes the highest priority freight projects for legislative consideration. FMSIB's complete program of projects must be delivered by December 1, 2024. A secondary goal of this call of projects is to create an unconstrained plan for statewide freight needs to aide in the programming of future biennia. This call for projects is intended to fund the six -year period from July 2025 to June 2031: three biennia of July 2025 - June 2027; July 2027 - June 2029; FY July 2029 - June 2031. Approximately $30 million is anticipated to be made available statewide during each of the three biennia, totaling $90 million statewide over 6 years. To be eligible for consideration, the proposed project or project phase(s) must be located on or directly connected to a Designated Strategic Freight Corridor and ready for construction within six years (i.e. June 30, 2031). Designated Strategic Freight Corridors are high volume truck, rail, and waterway routes in the State's Freight and Transportation System. These routes equate to our City's arterial and collector street network. Staff reviewed the grant scoring criterion and compared it to the City's legislative agenda, 2024- 2029 TIP, Pavement Management Program, and recent arterial preservation and reconstruction needs. Staff recommends submitting the projects in Table 1 because they are eligible, align with the funding program's criteria, and have regularly been identified by the City Council. Further, some projects are already underway in design and/or have received partial funds. FMSIB applications are due April 19, 2024, This FMSIB call for projects has a condensed timeline that provides six weeks total. The recommended projects in Table 1 are established projects that have been recognized for multiple years as priorities for the transportation network. OPTIONS: Move to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the FMSIB call for projects for those projects identified in Table 1 or take other action. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board's call for projects for those projects identified in Table 1. BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS: There is no required local match, however, funded project phases are expected to be delivered as awarded per the FMSIB application submittal. 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Ln H5 L'- U) (A tn b) E -0 --6 ou a) > M (D r 0 0- D- W -0 m 0 (W- CL th 0 CL 0 U) (T 0) -0 Ln , 0 a) L -L 0 � � . � , \ m SPOKANE COUNTY REGIONAL BEHAVIOPAL �HEALTH (ASO) 111milly "I 1 111111 I�ll '31111illif 1111 "1 11,11 11, '111 1 1 �� I 11111MR! IF Mill FMA Effective January 1, 2024, the Washington State legislature passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5120 establishing 23-Hour Crisis Relief Centers in Washington State. 23-Hour Crisis Relief Centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and offer behavioral' health care for adults, including walk-in as well as first responder drop offs and those referred through 988, Services include minor wound care, prescriber services, mental health and substance use care, 23-Hour Crisis Relief Centers will offer each individual services for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes with some exceptions being made related to an individual awaiting an Involuntary Treatment Act investigation under RC' 71.05. All individuals will be screened for physical health needs, suicide risk and violence risk, with more comprehensive assessment services available if needed, 23-Hour Crisis Relief Centers must accept 90% of all individuals referred and must track instances of refusal. To establish a 23-Hour Crisis Relief and Sobering Center in Spokane Washington as an expansion of the Crisis Stabilization Facility, funding to support a capital investment is needed to create the space and acquire appropriate equipment, Funding for capital improvement and expansion is envisioned through braided funding, including state, local, and federal earmarked funds, Once the facility is established, ongoing sustainability would be funded through billing Medicaid and other commercial insurance plans as well as through the utilization of existing Federali Block Grant Funding for those who do not qualify for Medicaid. A N ff, 2 10, N U01 To improve access to necessary behavioral health services and improve care coordination, the Spokane Regional Crisis Stabilization Center (SRSC) could be expanded to include a 23-Hour Crisis Relief and Sobering Center, In addition to the services noted above, the service array would also include sobering services, which has been identified as a gap and needed service in Spokane County, Sobering services provide a safe environment for intoxicated individuals to withdrawal from the substances they are using as well as allowing for care coordination services and connection to resources once the person is functionally sober. The SPSC currently provides a wide array of services including co-occurring residential treatment, substance use disorder residential treatment and crisis stabilization. The addition of a 23-Hour Crisis Sobering and Relief Center would allow for more individuals to access necessary services to prevent future behavioral health crises and divert from both hospitals and the criminal justice system. Having all these services in one location creates an innovative way to address behavioral health needs while reducing barriers and allows for seamless transition from one service to another as medically necessary, SCITY COUNCIL 10210 E Sprague Ave Spokane VaiieyWA 99206 ,,;wOValley Phone: (509) 720-5000 1 www.spokanevalleywa,gov 9%111011YliimmmdONEM March 26, 2024 The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers 2188 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Rep. McMorris Rodgers�: On behalf of the City Council, I'd like to express the City of Spokane Valley's support of Spokane County's Congressional Directed Spending request for projects at the Spokane County Regional Stabilization Center (SRSC) in Spokane. This facility is important to our region as it provides a real solution to address the opioid crisis by providing immediate intervention for individuals impacted by substance use involvement and expanded resources for first responders and community members. It also reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, By expanding and enhancing the SRSC to provide 23-hour crisis relief and sobering services, the proposed 16-bed, 20 crisis ",c hair" relief centers would provide community walk-in and expanded first responder drop off relief as well as stabilization services which is a known gap; for the region. With the current limited availability of specialized facilities to provide care for stabilization and diversion of individuals with complex behavior, medical, behavioral health needs from community hospitals and incarceration centers, an expansion of this valuable resource is not only prudent, but necessary to ensure an adequate network of care for the most vulnerable Individuals in our communities. The facility is an important resource and diversion center for our community, and it provides a tangible resource to address the mental health and substance use related challenges impacting our region. This support request aligns with Our City's federal legislative agenda for funding opportunities that increase drug treatment programs. The City supports the infrastructure investments needed to enhance and expand the SIRCS facility and looks forward to continuing the positive and productive relationship between City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, and the Regional Service Area, The City of Spokane Valley is committed to working with all our regional partners to ensure a stable, sustainable, and adequately resourced behavioral healthcare system. Sincerely, Pam Haley, Mayor on, behalf of Spokane Valley City Council S'10TV01' CITY COUNCIL a& � ..;P10210 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley WA 99206 oOValley Phone: (509) 720-5000 www,spol(anevalleywa.gov March 26, 2024 The Honorable Patty Murray 154 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Murray: On behalf of the City Council, I'd like to express the City of Spokane Valley's support of Spokane County's Congressional Directed Spending request for projects at the Spokane County Regional Stabilization, Center (SRSC) in Spokane. This facility is important to our region as it provides a real solution to address the opioid crisis by providing immediate intervention for individuals impacted by substance use involvement and expanded resources for first responders and community members. It also reduces unnecessary hospitalizations. By expanding and enhancing the SRSC to provide 23-hour crisis relief and sobering services, the proposed 16-bed, 20 crisis "chair" relief centers would provide community walk-in and expanded first responder drop off relief as well as stabilization services which is a known gap for the region. With the current limited availability of specialized facilities to provide care for stabilization and diversion of individuals with complex behavior, medical, behavioral health ineeds from community hospitals and incarceration centers, an expansion of this Valuable resource is riot only prudent, but necessary to ensure an adequate network of care for the most vulnerable Individuals in our communities. The facility is an important resource and diversion center for Our community, and it provides, a tangible resource to address the mental health and substance use related challenges impacting Our region. This Support request aligns with our City's federal legislative agenda for funding opportunities that increase drug treatment programs. The City supports the infrastructure investments needed to enhance and expand the SIRCS facility and looks forward to continuing the positive and productive relationship between City of Spokane Valley, Spol<ane County, and the Regional Service Area. The City of Spokane Valley is committed to working with all our regional partners to ensure a stable, sustainable, and adequately resourced behavioral healthcare system. Sincerely, Pam Haley, Mayor On behalf of Spokane Valley City Council S1cril, oF, 0 4ne CITY COUNCIL 10210 E Sprague Ave Spokane Valley WA 99206 ,,;o0VaHey Phone: (509) 720-5000 www.spol<anevalleywa.gov March 26, 2024 The Honorable Maria Cantwell 511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senator Cantwell: On behalf of the City Council, I'd like to express the City of Spokane Valley's support of Spokane County's Congressional Directed Spending request for projects at the Spokane County Regional Stabilization Center (SRSC') in Spokane. This facility is important to our region as it provides a real solution to address the opioid crisis by providing immediate intervention for individuals impacted by substance use involvement and expanded resources for first responders and community members. It also reduces unnecessary hospitalizations. By expanding and enhancing the SRSC to provide 23-hour crisis relief and sobering services, the proposed 16-bed, 20 crisis "chair" relief centers would provide community walk-in and expanded first responder drop off relief as well as stabilization services which is a known gap for the region. With the Current limited availability of specialized facilities to provide care for stabilization and diversion of individuals with complex behavior, medical, behavioral health needs from community hospitals and incarceration centers, an expansion of this valuable resource is not only prudent, but necessary to ensure an adequate network of care for the Most Vulnerable Individuals in Our communities. The facility is an important resource and diversion center for our community, and it provides a tangible resource to address the mental health and substance use related challenges impacting our region. This support request aligns with our City's federal legislative agenda for funding opportunities that increase drug treatment programs. The City supports the infrastructure investments needed to enhance and expand the SRCS facility and looks forward to continuing the positive and productive relationship between City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, and the Regional Service Area, The City of Spokane Valley is committed to working with all our regional partners to ensure a stable, sustainable, and adequately resourced behavioral healthcare system. Sincerely, Pam Haley, Mayor On behalf of Spokane Valley City Council PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN -IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. GENERAL P(JBI,IC COMMEN'I" OPPOR"I"1JINITY THIS IS FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES Y011 may sign in to speali but it is not necessary, as the Mayor will afford the pumic the opportunity to speali. - — - - — - - --------------- F---- NAME TOPIC OF CONCE RN YOU PLEASE PRIJ�J' � WILL SPEAK ABOUT YOUR CITY OF RESIDENCE m UJI6 ve r Sc i C/ A I 11kase note thal once h(formation is enfinred on thisfiorm, it becomes a public, record,.vedjeef to public disdosure� Sci I"Y 01it 000114� po Zane ..;ooOValley, 10210 FSprague Avenirc 4 Spokane Valley WA 99206 Phone: (509) 720-5000 0 Fax: (509) 720-5075 0 www.spokanevailcywa.gov Fmail: ciiylialf(i{isl)okanev,,illeywa.gov CI'I'Y OF SPOKANE VALLEY REQUES'FFOR PROPOSALS Homeless Outreach Services Due Date: 10:00 a,tn., Monday March 25,2024 The City of Spokane Valley (the "City") is seeking to enter into a Contract Agreement with an organization to provide homeless outreach services to the community, The City has allocated a total of $200,000 of funds for these purposes, The City will consider all proposals for the services related outreach and homeless relief efforts and anticipates awarding to one entity based on the quality of su bmissions to this Request for Proposals (RFP) 24-069.00, City of Spokane Valley The City of Spokane Valley is a non -charter code city organized under Title 35A RCW, and has a Council - Manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members elected at -large. The Mayor is elected by their fellow Councilmembers and serves as the Chair of the Council. The City Manager directs all City operations. The City Manager seeks at all times to develop and implement a "best practices" approach in operating the City government and to achieve a balanced, efficient, economical, and quality service delivery, The City of Spokane Valley incorporated March 31, 2003, and is currently the ninth largest city in Washington, encompassing 38.5 square miles. Its current population is approxrrnately 106,000, The City is part of the larger Spokane metropolitan area of approximately 550,000. The City generally considers itself to be a "contract" city, with many core services provided by contract with private or, other public entitles. General gWdlqj!nes and Eli ibilit ; •Funding is open to for -profit organizations, non-profit organizations, faith -based institutions, and local jurisdictions to provide SeCUiar homeless outreach and relief services, • The term and Period of Performance for this contract is anticipated to be for 12 months, May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. The applying organization may be required to deliver an in -person presentation to highlight their proposal or be asked to participate in an interview. All required sections must be completed to be considered for funding, For questions, please contact Eric Robison, Housing & Homeless Coordinator at _y or (509)720-5048. . ...... . ... . ............. ...... .............. ........................... �Commented [amll: lrrw are or &,r, for pTom, aw me -sking urgpnixalions (0 specificalIN Mking losepamw tall prol , IN iWO 4 Sepqrale Cosl calugury? . . ................ RIFIR process Submission will be accepted by emailing the completed packet to Sarah Farr, Accounting and Finance Program Manager, at sf rar Ada ala,i, prior to the deadline of Monday, March 25111 at 10-00 A t Tirile arW Materials Cf t T kaf Officer Josh Pratt Proposals received after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 251". shall not.be considered by thp_IPi Background FT us Pirritei t: The City currently contracts for an Outreach Team consisting of two Outreach Specialist, and one Homeless Outreach Officer. Combining these two specialties into a single Outreach Team has been a unique and effective strategy that is central to the City of Spokane Valley's approach to providing outreach services. Aicing with the City's Housing and Homeless Coordinator, this team is responsible for conducting pro -active outreach activities to contact and engage those who may be experiencing homelessness. The Outreach Team is also responsible for helping to respond to concerns directed to the City regarding issues related to homelessness. This requires close coordination and cooperation with City staff and the Homeless Outreach officer through texts/emaiis/calls to make sure that the follow-up needed to address the situation is occurring. Outreach Specialists regularly ride with the Homeless Outreach Officer and work as a single unit while in the field, each specializing in and focusing on their respective roles to provide more versatile and responsive services both to those experiencing home'{essness, and to the, community at large. In addition to proactively responding to emergent needs, the Outreach team is also responsible for seeking out and fostering relationships with other area providers to coordinate services and bring additional expertise in to assist as needed. This includes managing a reguiar Spokane Valley case conferencing meeting with other area providers, and keeping an up-to-date client list that includes needed next steps, assignments, and basic notes about what work has been/is being done with clients. It also includes participation in and knowledge of the homeless response system in the Spokane County area, and an understanding of what resources are available to help in different situations. Ail members of the Outreach team are aiso expected to participate in data collection. Collecting client survey data (sirnflar to Point In Time count surveys), and data about occupied or abandoned camps, trash, or occupied vehicles is critical, as this data Is used to analyze needs and direct resources. 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T evidence tf �Viqwflil _r_ evklonc�,? c4 Oilff,Jol haft JIkolposr� a plan for transf� � ol CM inclMduals to 41ew0kNl tted: NorrnaI, Indent: Left_ 0"' (Forrun (� . . . .. . . . . . . sfm H !I I Ic I ude a dvsl:�O,Pt,Oiq q'O A, hons fw I a nsl2�, orniatteM Font: (Default) +Body (Calibri), II pat tly Formatted. List Paragraph, Indent Left: I" Evaluation and Selection The City reserves the right to enter Into a contract with the responding entity which best meets the needs and interests of the City, or to reject all responses as set forth below. The City will consider all proposals for homeless outreach services and anticipates awarding one entity to provide these services based on the quality of submissions to this Request for Proposals (RFP). The combined amount of the agreernenL will not exceed $200,000. The City makes no guarantee that a contract will be issued and makes no guarantee that proposals will be funded. All applications are subject to administrative review to ensure they are complete and eligible. Following administrative review, all complete applications will be provided to the City's Interim Homeless and Housing Task Force ("Homeless Task Force") for review and recommendation to City Council. City Council will make a final determination to award the funding at a public meeting. The City anticipates that City Council consideration and award for the contract will occur in April 2024. Evaluation and Selection Criteria The City is focused on provlding homeless Outreach services and connecting homeless individuals to available resources including housing programs, shelters, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, behavioral health resources, food and clothing banks, among others. Evaluation of proposals will include consideration of applicants' prior successful projects, experience in implementing proposals, and experience in operating proposed projects. The Homeless Task Force and City Council will consider and evaluate projects with those goals in mind and will consider the following criteria as part of the evaluation process: A7 --- a*--rEi-aind••r-plua'-'6-4;ff4-mr16i",�lR.uv4d,e(,tt-rf*-tll:o�-.pol(4no-Valdc�y,�rel�.�ri,ufiiLivna.t,:V7 Commexited [anv3l]t Why aie dieqe goals soopen ended? Why d i'l wefecusan svhar,,e are look ing for? . .......... - Pei N)d rrwiwe Criteria '100 lmr4s & Lvziluahon 0 Rkle A riNi �-, a iiduar;sswiLii ini) , �i , quahficaOw n inervew asi W i........ . .... .... B, LvfluaUon ol In'.0iffice Ups: M n", _e flaa iffli --pL ,j r !rnql� and dertwnSU,at d.sLfl 4: n nagg�(n�� accc��s to GAS data !u,'maji!M�ePt sy�Aem and 0,,wrffinm(.,�d W�tlhe re ii,�ns Hom(flessness �Iqs'x ww sy,�!,qm, 1:mrri2iii, apiUil� Jne%i and troAd ch --- i A a r_ A? Q 9� Costs ShA be cis ,duaisNJ sc,'Pq! 011trfly, criturk)vViLIli Lhe h)webt cosuffel(p uece ivinp fig H points and offiers cgsl Recann"IeruhM offmor shafl be the best value oNeiror wfl.h the qyq�� gjpcLplrjcfi,it4 The City Council retains sole authority to award funding to one, multiple, or no proposals at its discretion. Propq!A Re qAurements _ To respond, submit the required documentation listed below: 1. Cover page on organization letterhead, and brief description of organization, mission statement, and primary function. (1-2 pages) 1 Detailed Project Budget — Propose an award amount up to $200,000 that will allow your organization to fulfill the objectives of the outreach project, and describe other funding sources, including the status of those funds, that will be utilized in operating your proposed program. Please provide a plan for addressing any remaining budget gaps. if the proposal is flexible on the amount of funds needed, please indicate how to include a specific, alternative plan for consideration. 3, Annual Operational Budget - Most recently adopted overall organizational budget. 4, Project Summary and Scope of Work— Provide a concise summary Of Your request and how it will accomplish the goals for the City's homeless outreach program. If it is part of a larger project, you may briefly describe the overall project. Fully describe the scope of the project. a. Metrics —List specific goals related to the number of clients to be served per month, and the number of clients each month who will receive case management services such as assistance restoring identification documents, housing referrals, relocation assistance, etc. b. Data collection— Describe bow your outreach team will ensure that data is collected and submitted through the City's existing data collection apps, and weather your team has any experience collecting data during the course of their regular outreach activities. Fdrrnattetk Font' (Defauft) Calibri,�Ll p't ..... ..... ------ ..... .. Formatted; NormaI, No bullets or numbering . .... . . .... . . ................... ..... Formatted: Font: (Default) Calibri, I I or Formatted: List Paragraph, Add space between of the same style, Numbered + Level: 1 + N . NT,,,rag' Style: A, B, C, — + Start at: I + Alignment: Left + Indent at: 03' c. Case Conferencing —Describe the ability and experience of the applicant to maintain an active list of clients, and to use the list in regular case conferencing meetings with other area providers. Describe the applicant's participation in regional case conference meetings, if any. d. Stakeholder coordination — Describe your approach for coordinating with partners/stakeholders to ensure that needed services and expertise are brought to bear when working with unhoused individuals. This includes direct collaboration and communication with the City staff, homeless outreach officer, other regional outreach teams, and service providers. e. Homeless Outreach Team and services — Describe the composition of the proposed outreach team, available schedule, and approach to reaching out to unsheltered individuals and connecting them to services. 5. Management and Operations — Address the project administration from award date through completion including the team composition and costs for operation and management. 6. Owners/Principals -A list identifying the names of the organization's owners, Board of Directors members, officers, and principal staff. Finalize a Scope of Work Entities awarded funding shall be required to enter into an agreement as a pre -condition to receive funds. The funding for the outreach program will be provided on a reimbursement basis upon submission of monthly requests and supporting documentation. City representatives and the selected entity(les) will review and finalize a Scope of Work as part of finalizing and executing agreements. If any recipient and the City do not agree on the terms of the agreement, then the recipient will not receive the funding. Contract Agreement Terms The City's proposed grant agreement, with the terms and conditions, will be required for any awarded project. The proposed contract includes standard terms and conditions, including certain federal requirements. Some key contract terms are provided below. Please note that the City expects al1 submitting entities to consent to the City contract identified terms and conditions below, including without limitation all federal requirements, and does not anticipate agreeing to any modifications or exceptions. Any proposed exceptions or modifications to the contract terms and conditions provided below must be noted in the responsive submittal. The exception to this is in the drafting of the Scope of Work. The City reserves the right to negotiate and revise any or all contract terms and conditions prior to contract signature. Key contract terms include, but are not limited to, the following: I. Recipient may not use the funds for any purpose other than the agreed upon Scope of Work. 2. Recipient must use the funds for secular purposes in compliance with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Revised Code of Washington, the Washington State Constitution, and the United States Constitution. Insurance Requirements As part of the agreement, the City requires recipients to maintain commercial general liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 General Aggregate and $2,000,000 per occurrence, automobile insurance, and Worker's Compensation insurance for Washington State as required. An ACORD certificate and Additional Insured Endorsement showing the City as an additional insured on the policy must be submitted with the contract. Resection of Proposals The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, portions, or parts thereof. The City reserves the right to obtain services through other means. Non -Collusion Submittal and signature of a proposal swears that the document and proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive, and not made in interest of any person not named, and that the responding entity has not induced or solicited others to submit a sham offer, or refrain from proposing. No Costs The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by any respondents in preparing, submitting, or presenting its response to the RFP or interview process, if applicable. The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the responding entity selected by the City prior to the date of the contract. Non -Endorsement As a result of the selection of a responding entity, the City is neither endorsing nor suggesting the responding entity's services are the best or only solution. The responding entity agrees to make no reference to the City in any literature, promotional material, brochures, sales presentation or the like without prior express written consent from the City. Ownership of Documents Any reports, studies, conclusions and summaries submitted by the responding entity shall become the property of the City. Public Records Under Washington State law, the documents (including all such items as described in RCW 42.56.010 for the term "writing') submitted in response to this RFP (the "documents") become a public record upon submission to the City, subject to mandatory disclosure upon request by any person, unless the documents are exempted by a specific provision of law. If the City receives a request for inspection or copying of the documents, it will promptly notify the person submitting the documents to the City (by U.S. mail and electronic mail if the person has provided an e-mail address) and upon written request of such person, received by the City within five days of the providing of such notice, will postpone disclosure of the documents for a reasonable period of time as permitted by law to enable such person to seek a court order prohibiting or conditioning the release of such documents. The City assumes no contractual obligation to enforce any exemption. Albert Merkel Frod m: E Productions <himsheart@hotmaiLcom> Sent, Thursday, March 14,2024 4:27 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: II VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always Use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Kyle E., Dishman, Spokane 'alley 101 Albert Merkel From, Marc Muillenix <mmullenix49@grnail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:29 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road diet [EwERNALI This email originated outside the it of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. p vote no on the Spraguie Road Diet. Marc MulLenix S. Bowdish and 17th neighborhood Spokane Val(ey, WA. BE r Jroy--MTR= From: Diana Leslie <budabLiddy@webtv.net> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 4:39 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: valley diet: It would cost too much money, the whole idea stinks to high heaven. Give the tax payers a break, [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use CaUdOn when opening attachments or clicking links., vote no on the Valley Diet plan. Diana Leslie Edgecliff area, Spokane Valley 99212 Sent from M..ai! for Windows 99 Albert Merkel From: Michael Gilbert <mj42087@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 5:01 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on the Sprague road diet Michael Gilbert, Terraceview Park neighborhood, Spokanevalley Washington Sent from my iPhone 98 Albert Merkel 7-77- From: Carl Staib <rnotherfrecI@gmail.corn> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 5:43 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave. [EXTERNAL] 'Phis email originated OuLside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening aLtachments 01' clicking links. I U161 I I a 10 Wei 0116*3 W Name, Neighborhood, City of Residence Carl Staib The Ponderosa Spokane Valley 97 Albert Merkel From: Rich Sorenson <richsorenson@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 6:45 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave. Reduced Lanes (EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE RD. DIET Rich Sorenson, Riverwalk , Spokane Valley Sent from my iPhone 96 Albert Merkel From: lames Huskinson <hundrey03@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:04 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. To whom it may concern. I am against the City of Spokane Valley reducing the west bound lanes of E Sprague down to 3 lanes. After the City has paid to update crossings at intersections it makes zero sense to spend money to remake them after reducing Sprague down to 3 lanes. The monies used for this project needs to go to our police department enabling our community to be better protected and served. Michelle Huskinson E. Frederick Ave Spokane Valley Sent from my Whone 95 Albert Merkel From: Rory Hertlein: <roryhertlein@0Utlook,corn> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:11 PM To, Albert Merkel Subject: I vote NO on Sprague ave road diet! [EXTERNAL] This effiail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use CaUtiOD when opening attachments or clicking links. Rory HertLein Morningside/Ridgemont Spol<ane Valley. Waste of money that needs to be spent for more serious, impactfu�L needs in the valley! And especially with the growth going on in the valley this is just a hair -brained ideal Rory Hertlein (25+ year resident in the valley) Get QuttoloR for AridrQW 94 Albert Merkel From: Kimberly Pollari <kim.pollari@corncast.net> Sent: Thursday, March '14, 2024 7:32 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No to s,prague [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 0 It MR= Thank you Kimberly and Derrick Pol�lar' 93 Albert Merkel .................. 7---= . ...... . . . .. From: John Lazzaro <joh0azzaro509@gmaiI.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 7:35 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ONI SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This: email originated outside the City of'Spokane Valley.. Always use caution when opening attachrnents: or clicking links. — ------ 92 Albert Meir�kel . ............. ..... . ..... From: K Scott <kscotfi2000@gmail.corn> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 819 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Vote [EXTERNALI This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments of" clicking links. I vote NO on sprague road diet HI Albert Merkel .. ........... ......... From: Bob West <rageonthefield@gmaiLcom> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:06 PM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] Uiis email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attach inents or clicking links. I vote no on Sprague diet. Waste of money, time, and resources. 90 Albert Merkel From: ddconga <ddconga,@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:12 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprague road diet [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments oar clicking links. "111M Opportunity lu"Umi fsomSMISIAIag GO(OXY SQUHIt)h0fle, 99 Albert Merkel ............ ... . From: briggs2638 <briggs2638@grnail.corn> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:31 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: li vote NO on the Sprague road diet. [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokarle Valley. Always use caution when opening attachinents or, clicking links. Shawn Briggs Morningside:/Ridgemont Veradate S e , mt frorn my Verizori, Sarnsting GaWxy WI,9111)110110, HE Albererkel From: andrea berndt <aberndt67@hotrnaiI.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 11 ;51 PM To: Albetl Merkel Subject: sprague [EXI'ERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spollcane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or, clicking links, I vote NO on the sprague road diet andrea berndt M Albert Merkel F'rom: Ehrhart, Edward K <Edward.Ehrhart@providence.oi-g> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 6:43 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave, Project [EXTERNAL] This einail originated OLItside the City of Spokane Valley. Always Use caution when opening attacl-nnents or clicking links. 'VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET Ed Ehrhart 13408 E. 4 1h Ave Spokane VLy, WA 99216 Eld Ehrhart Security Iviariages, ProJ1eCtS/SLJpp()rt Sacred Hal fart lqedical, Cent(N, 0 509-474-5310 C 509-435-2676 .. ro q OE�nce,or ....... . g "Be the change you wish to see in the world" Oj#E Pr(yvidenc-e This message is intended for the sole use of the addressee, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediateIy advise the sender by reply email and delete this message. M.- Albert Merkel From: Vickie YBARRA <Isvy12@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:55 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Reconsideration of the Sprague Road project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution'when opening attachments or clicking links. Updated email to reflect neighborhood and City. I VOTE NO ON THE SPRAGUE ROAD DIET Vickie Ybarra Opportunity Spokane Valley Sent from my Wad 85 Albert Merkel , ,1,1,, 1 1777W��e-, -, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From: Theresa Briggs <rnilIatese@grnaiI.com> Sent: Friday, March '15, 2024 7:21 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Spokane Road Diet [EXTERNAL] This email odginated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or - clicking links. Instal photo radar and red light crosswalk instead. RE Albert Merkel 1 11 1 - -11 11, -,-. ... . . .... From: JOAN WOLFE <jaws poka ne9@comcast. net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 8:59 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague RD [EXTERNALI This email originated outside the City of Spokane, Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or dicking links. r � IMAI010119 1 88 Albert Merkel From: JOAN WOLFE <jawspokane9@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 9:02 AM To: All Merkel Subject: Sprague [ExTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET My name is Joan Wolfe and I live in the Ponderosa neigihborhood on Woodruff road for the last 51 years in Spokane Valley. M Albert Merkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . From: bcnyaa <bcnyaa@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 9:40 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Sent fl'on I Illy Vol'izon,' Sarnsong Galaxy smartpl-ione 81 Albert Merkel . .. . .... From: JANICE BERGHAMMER <bergl)ami-nerjaiiice@gmaii.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 939 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Road [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on Sprague Road Diiet. Janice Berghammer Guthrie drive neighborhood Spokane Valley WA Sent from .M..ail for Windows 80 Albert Merl(el ... ....... From: Irm7923 <Irrn7923@earthlink.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 9:41 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City ol'Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on the Sprague road dietHHH! Larry L Miller Senivia the Ss n1sung Gmtaxy,W U(tra 6(3,,an A7`&'1'5G smaitphone Wo Albert Merkel From: bobbi collect <bobbcollett@1grnail.corn> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 10:57 AM To, Albert Merkel Subject: I vote NO on Sprague Ave diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. W" Albert Merkel From: Kathy Lawhead <kathylawhead@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:06 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on the reconfiguration of Sprague avenue Kathy Lawhead Pine Valley neighborhood 77 Albe,rt-Merkel From,: Roger Croorn <rogercroom1O@grnail.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:16 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links, MIN Roger Croom 322 S Steen Rd Spokane VatLeyWA 99037 Veradale Albert Merkel - '- ..... . - -- -- -- From: Roger Groom <rogercroorn1O@grnail.corn> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:17 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprague Ave diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spolcane Valley, Always use caution, when opening attachments or clicking lin](s. Shari Hicks 13923 E 8th Ave S po ka n,e: Va Itey WA VeradaLe Albert �Merkel From: Roger Croorn <rogercroom1O@grnail,com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:19 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] Tbis email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when openi rig attachments or clicking links. 0 "1 # ' I - IDNM- QoLe Bossard 13923 E 8th Ave Spokane Va(Ley WA 99037 VeradaLe 74 From: Roger Croom <rogercroom10@gmail,com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:20AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokaue Valley. Always use caution when openh)g attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on Sprague Ave Diet Ricki Bossard 322 S Steen Rd Spokane Valley WA Veradale: 73 Albert Merkel From: Roger Croom <rogercroom10@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:21 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email ofiginated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments 01' clicking links. I vote NO on Sprague Ave Diet Gary Osgood 322 S Steen Rd Spokane Valley WA 99037 VeradaLe 72 Albert Merkel , -77777= '77 From: Roger Croorn <rogercroorn1O@grnail.corn> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:26 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use cant on when opening attachments or clicking links. Micki Whitaker 8605 E CataLdo Ave Dishman 71 Albert Merkel From: Carolyn Aked <carolyn_aked@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2424 12:40 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague avenue [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote No in reducing Sprague Ave from 4 lanes to 3 lanes NO, NO, NO, NO, NO !Hill Carolyn S aked Greenacres, WA Spokane Va Iley, WA Sent from my Wad 70 Albert Merl(el From: Mike Dolan <dolan.mike.s@grnaH.corn> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 2:36 PM To: Albert Merkel Subjet: I vote NO on Sprague road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Mike Dolan Mc Donald Neig�hborhio&i Spokane Valley Albert Merkel From: Madison Andrus <maddie.mae1994@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 1 S, 2024 2:47 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprague road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Madison Andrus Ponderosa neighborhood Spokane valley Also, I've very pro roads and such, but I think this is unnecessary to change right now when the roads are perfectly fine the way they are right now. Sent with my Whone 68 Albert Merkel From: Audrey L Forsberg <saforsb@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 1 S, 2024 2:49 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Absolutely no. Waste of money! Sent from my iPhone 67 Albert Merkel From: Dakoda Motes <dmates@ghostelectric.co> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 3:01 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on sprague road diet Dakoda motes, dishman hills, spokane valley 66 TAILT-1—Tran= From- Todd Belangie <todddb@msn.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 1:58 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on the road diet. Total waste of money . There will be a bottleneck of traffic at University and Sprague westbound and a bottle neck at the end near Harvard road. I thought we were looking to the future not backward in firne.Thank you, [EXTERNAL.]'rhis ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or, clicking links, Todd Belangie Greenacres WA N-P Albert Merkel From: Vickie YBARRA <lsvy12@msn.com> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2024 9:35 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Reconsideration of the Sprague project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I VOTE NO ON THE SPRAGUE ROAD DIET Vickie Ybarra Sent from my Wad 64 Albert Merkel From: Elisa Belangie <ebelangie@msn.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 1:21 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprague Rd diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on reducing the lanes on Sprague Road. Elisa Belangie Greenacres, WA 63 Albert Merkel ... .. ....... From: Bryanna Franzen <bryanna23@1Iive.conn> Setit: Friday, March 15, 2024 3:34 PM To: Albert Merl<el Subject: I VOTE NO ON THE SPRAGUE REDUCTION tEXTERNAL] This eumil originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opeuing attachments or clicking links. Bryanna Franzen, Pines and Broadway Neighborhood, Spol<ane Valley Resident This is a waste of funds, time, and manpower. PLease, stop this nonsense. Thank you, Bryanna Franzen Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone Get Outlook f o r A nd roJ d 62 Albert Merkel Frain: Jenny Barth <mandjbarth@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 3:49 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on Sprague Road diet Name: Jenny Barth Neighborhood: Kokomo City of residence: Spokane Valley Sent from my Whone 61 Albert M-er-Icel From: Richard B <rdbates88@msn.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 4:�27 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Richard Bates 60 Albert Merkel From: Shannon Davies <kschoolteacher@msn.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 4:01 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Keep Sprague the way it is! [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Al, Please keep sprague 5 lanes Smiles, Shannon Davies 59 Albert Merkel . . .. ....... From: Terry Lewis <terrylewis550hotrnaiLcom> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 5:05, PM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always tise caution when opening attaclu-nents or clicking links. No on Sprague Get Outlook for Android W. Albert Merkel From: Karen Turley <nigirl@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 5:52 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave closure [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. My husband told me he does not agree with this closure and i don't either. Hasn't been that long ago they made it one way for a ways. Leave it alone. Traffic isn't going to improve. Thank you Sent from my Whone 57 Albert Merkel From: tmrsar <tmrsar@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 6:20 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: SPRAGUE AVENUE [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET. SUSAN RYAN, PONDEROSA, SPOKANE VALLEY, WA 56 Albert Merkel From: Patti Powers <patti1213powers@grnail.com> Snt: Friday, March 15, 2024 7:20 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DlET [EXTERNAL] This email, originated outside the. City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 61d Albert Merkel From, Patti Powers <pattil2l3powers@gt-nail.c,omi> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 7:25 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Patti Powers Spokane'Valley resident for 69 years. North Evergreen and Main Ave neighborhood Sent from Gmail, Mobile 54 Albert Merkel From: Karen Turley <nigirl@icloud.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 7:50 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprague avenue closing one lane Kay Turley 16720 E 32nd Ave. Greenacres Washington 99016 [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Sent from my iPhone 53 Albert Merkel From: Sandy <sandyIm@comcast.net> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 8:00 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Rd [EXTERNAL] This email originaLed outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on Sprague road diet, M Albert Merkel From: Packer Boy <packerboytomm@gmaiI,com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 8:23 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [Ex,rER NAL] I'his email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. ....... . ... .. ..... . .. W Albert Merkel From: Dennis Beringer <beringercIr@yahoo.corn> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 8:29 PM To: Albert Merkei Subject: Road Project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley,, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. l am 100% against the" idea and project. Yahoo Mait;-Sea,rch, Organ*ll--("Ionql.,jer KII Albert Merkel From: colette.seubert@gmail.com Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 8:36 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague road project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on the Sprague road diet. Sent from my Wad 49 Albert Merkel From: Paul Genovese <paLil-genovese@outlool(.c�ou-n,> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:01 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject* I VOTE NOOOO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [LXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links, Thank you for all, your efforts,! There's never reasonable justification to spend millions on reducing traffic flow. Enormous waste of money! Paul Genovese . x 48 Albert Merkel From: Kira Ybarra <Alphatimberwolf@outlook.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 11:14 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague RIB project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote no on the Sprague DIET Kira Ybarra Opportunity Spokane Valley 47 Albert Merkel ...... . .. From: Pat Belair <pbsirni00@grnail.corn> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 9:32 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague avenue change [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening atLachrilents 01' clicking links. I vote NO on changing Sprague avenue to 3 Lanes, M. Albert Merkel " .. ....... . . �_- From: Kathie Stafford <rnikeandkathie@gmafl.com> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 1112 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road Diet [EXTERNAL'] This eniail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I ITLO1,114112 NX011011,81 11 IWIZI if you've got so much money that you need projects, here are a few: Concentrate: on removingthe graffiti on our public buildings, roads, signs, etc. It is unsightly and makes us took Like we just don't care anymore. Get busy repairing the multitude of pothotes that are on our city streets. Hire crews to pick up the garbage that is all over the sides of our roads. Most of us are having to adjust our budgets due to the massive inflation we have experienced in the Last few years., (Please don't offer me a handout, I don't qualify and I don't want the public dote to increase.) Maybe if you have surplus funds, save something to use at a time when you have a real problem instead of just endlessly increasing our taxes. Don't even get me started on that ridiculous "city hall" disaster that you built. There were perfectly good buildings (vacant and for sate) in the same parking Lot as that monstrosity that you had built; thus far it has been nothing but a money pit and will continue to be. Thanks Al, sorry for the rant. Kathie Stafford Ponderosa Spokane VaLley WA 45 Albert Merkel From: N S <nancystrorn61@grnad.com> Sent Saturday, March 16, 2024 11:44 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject I VOTE NO, ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated OUtside the City of Spokane Valley. AlwayS Use caution when opening attachnients oi- clicking links. Nancy Strom Pines Spokane Valley 44 Albert Merkel From: Mary Orcutt <rndowney195S@aol,corn> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12A9 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Lane Reduction [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments 01' clicking finks. ITIWI� Mary OrCLI!tt Flora Meadows in Green Acres Spokane Valley Resident 2009 N BeLL St. tfl,e iL nevvAOL,r,ipp forAndr( id 43 Albert Merkel From: Anna Berg <twobergs@earthlink.net> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 1:40 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on Sprague road diet. Anna Berg, Progress & Adams Spokane Valley 42 Albert Merkel From: Erin Louthian <erinlouthian@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:06 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi, I vote No on the sprague road diet. Erin Louthian Ponderosa neighborhood Spokane Valley WA Sent from my Phone 41 Al�bert Merkel ....... . ... From: Darren Corneliusen <darrentori@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:19 AM To,: Albert Merkeli Subject: Sprague road [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Alwaysuse caution when opening attachments or clicking links, Darren C!orneLiusen Kokomo neighborhood Spokane Valley 10-jOi,o-ol-Mail: Search, OrgarOze, Conquer 0 Albert Merkel From: Tandie Dahnke <tldahnke@comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:1S PM To: Albert Merkel Cc: Dave Dahnke Subject: Sprague project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Al, My husband and I are both against the Sprague project. Thank you. Tandie Sent from my Whone Albert Merkel From: Tandie Dahnke <tldahnke@comcast.net> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:17 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague project [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Vote no on sprague diet Tandle Dahnke 32nd and Highway 27th Tandie Sent from my Whone 38 Albert Merkel From: Carl Staib <rnotherfrecI@grnaiLcorn> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 12:35 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject* Sprague Ave, [EXTERNAL] This email originated OUtside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachinents or clicking links. Joanne Dean Pondeirosa M Albert Merkel Frorn: Carl Staib <rnotherfred@grnail,corn> Sent. Sunday, March 17, 2024 1235 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave. [EXTERNAL] This email orig[nated outside the City of Spokane Valley., Always use caution when opening aLLach"Ients or, clicking links. I&TWO11 CIL' IOX41 LIE IN": I ZW .ems Your name, neighborhood, city Carl Staib The Ponderosa Spokane Valley W. Albert Merkel . .. ..... ....... From: Carl Staib <rnotherfred@gmaiI.corn> Sent: Sunday, March 17,20,24 12:37 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Ave. [EXTERNALI This email originaLed outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always Use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 99 Albert Merkel Frorn: Theresa Borhauer <tborhauer33@grnail.corn> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 3:07 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote INo on Sprague ird diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. If you need more information from me pteas,e, let me know. I vote No on Sprague Rd Diet. I believe it's a total waste of funds! 34 Albert Merkel From: Eileen Davis <eileens54@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 4:04 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No on Sprague Avenue reduction [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote NO on reducing Sprague Avenue to three lanes. As population grows, three lanes will not be sufficient to allow for the increase in traffic. Sincerely, Eileen Davis Opportunity, WA Sent from my Phone 33 Albert Merkel Frc►m: Stephanie Hudson <steph.hudsonsh@grnail.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17,2024 4:20 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No to Sprague Ave chang [EXTERNAL],rhis email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. My opinion is a firm NO tochanging Sprague Ave into 3 lanes. I see people driving the wrong way all the time on especially if they don't make it to the valley often. Changing Sprague to three lanes will cause more wrecks. I firmly believe that using the money for this project on fixing the streets that have deep potholes would be more beneficial. Thank you foryour time. Stephanie Hudson M Albert Merkel From: Lisa Kane <zeplin8016@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 5:29 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on the Prague road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I'm a life long Spokane Valley resident and am tired of the money spent on non -essential crap. Spend the money on fixing/maintaining the existing roads as they are ie pot holes. Lisa Kane Sent from my Wad 31 Albert Merkel From* 0 M <oIgarnJIlSS@grnaiI.corn> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7D5 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This einall originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Olga MUL Spokane WA 99212 cl Albert Mericel From: Susan Kilgore <susanbishop3784@msn.coiTi> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:06 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road Diet Proposal [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley -Always use caLition when opening attachments or clicking links. Susan r\jlgore South University Area Spokane Valley, WA 99206 29 Albert Merkel From: Libby Moore <librnoore62@msn,corn> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:14 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Against the Project [EXTERNAL] This lerflail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. My husband and I are against this project. Sent via the Samsung Gala xy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone Get Android 28 Albert Merkel From: Mike �sensee <walrus1978@rnsn,com> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2024 *10:44 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road Project [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. 27 Albert Merkel From: Dan <danie1jarnesrnoeller@gmail.corn> Sent: Monday, March 18, 20,24 10:21 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. . ........... - Daniel Moeller Neighborhood of 25th & Blake Spokane Valley, WA 26 Al�bert Merkel From: Margaret Stewart <gretastew@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 10:53 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD MET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caUdOn when opening attachments or clicking links. Elms= Yahoo C o I U r W Albert Merkel From,: Richy Sharshian <6chy@sharshan.corn> Sent: Monday, March, 18, 2024 11 ;42 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no, [EXTERNAL] This einail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments ot, clicking links. GUE ROAD DIET Richy Sharshan Spokane, Washington 99224 24 Albert Merkel From: joyce smith <joysmith941 @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 20�24 12:50 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No, on Sprague road diet [EXTERNALI'mis email originated OUtside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caUtiOII when opening attachments or clicking links, Mr. Merkel, they are going to start charging an additional $20.00 a year to Spokane Valley License tabs, for road maintenance (which had no opinions or verification from Spokane Valley residents) and now they propose we tear up the only main road that isn't pothole filled. This just boggles my mind, please work to stop this madness. Thankyou, Joyce E. Smith 23 Al�bert Merkel From: Sharae Garro <sharaeannegarro@grnail.corn> Sent: Monday, March 18,2024 1:02 PM To: Albert Merkei Subject: Vote no on Sprague lane reduction [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated OLItSide the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attach vents or clicking links. 22 Albert Merkel From: Jean Gulden <jeangulden@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 1:33 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague lanes [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I honestly can hardly believe that anyone is talking about reducing the lanes on spray. Is simply going to cause a lot of small accidents by cars restrict traffic in a in an area that doesn't need restricting. Put in flashing yellow lights for pedestrians. Or higher more police officers to give tickets for speeding, which we all know reduces speeding. When we moved here years ago, nobody dared speed because officers were everywhere. Now they are very few, they are often clumped together for more dangerous, incidences and people speed constantly because they don't think they're going to be caught. Don't restrict traffic in one area, Fix the problem throughout the city. Fix it in front of my house! Don't waste our tax dollars, which many of us are finding it hard to afford, by getting rid of a perfectly good lane which you're going to end up wanting to put back in place a few years from now with all the same arguments that were put forth years ago. Please listen to us, the people. I have been following this on Facebook and our neighbor site, and I seriously have seen virtually no one in favor of this. Jean Gulden 509-499-2670 Sent from my iPhone 21 Albert Merkel From: Barbara Paz <barbara509wa@grnail,corn> Sent: Monday, March 18,2024 2:53 PM To: Albert Merkel Wbject* Spokane Valley Project [EXTERNAL]This email originated Outside the City ofSpokane Valley. Always use caution when operflng attachnients, or clicking links. Al, My name is Barbara Paz, I Live in Madison Hill. Addition in Spokane Valley. We do not want this misguided project to take place. This is a, imajor thoroughfare through town. It would be a waste of taxpayer money. We live here and I'm not sure if you do. Are you privileged enough to Live above your m,eans? We aren't. Please put the money toward more Law enforcement officers. That is need far more than the construction ans disturbance to, everyone. Albert Merkel From: Lisa Wells <Iisamarie00@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 4:01 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIETH [EXTERNAL.] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Lisa Wells Pines/Mansfield Spokane Valley Sent from my iPhone 19 Albert Merkel From: electricsficlei2000 <electricsHder2000@gmaH.corn> Senit: Monday, March 18, 2024 437 PM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNALYrhis email originated outside the City of Spoicane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments oi„ clicking links. Kevin Stone Painted HiLLs Spokane ,E',ent fro in rnyVerizon, Samsung(,alaxy smartphone 18 Albert Merkel From: Lisa Cole <lisa.a.cole67Ca)gmail.corn> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:29 P,M To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote NO on Sprague Road Diet I EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments 01' clicking links. I vote NO on Sprague Road Diet Lisa CoLe Spokane "Valley Opportunity Neighborhood 17 Albert Merkel From: Paul Colkitt <paulcolldtt@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 1:05 PM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Paul. CoWitt, Ponderosa Neighborhood , Spokane VaUey W., Albert Merkel From: Blake Buckner <bLIcknerbr@grnail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 7:43 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No on, Sprague [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attach-ments or clicking links. III WYM 72 Wei N W OTNIM5 11�0.10 -A 0 �* �-W I =9 � � � I � � � i 1 13 1 117; 3 1. i -I -«i - 15 Albert Merkel From: Bev Hind <bhind@msn.com> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2024 5:18 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: No [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Not In favor of closing lanes Sent from my Phone 14 Albert Merkel From: ed fettig <edfettig@hotrnaH.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1 2:S9 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL]This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments 01" cl i c ki ng links, Edward Fettig / Opportunity /Spokane Valley Thank you Ed 13 Albert Merkel From Robert List <robli@live.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 19,2024 410 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road [EXTERNAL] This ernail oHginated oUtside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use cauLlon when openingattachments or clicking links. l;M'W*'IWT&.TJJk= 28th Avenue W Albert Merkel From: Janet Schneider <janetdennis73@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:40 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Do not reduce to 3 lanes Sent from my Whone 11 Albert Merkel From: Gerri Vance <grec1210S0@msn.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:17 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I VOTE NO ON SPRAGUE ROAD DIET [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Sent from my !Phone 10 From: Carlene <carrOUes@grnail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 829 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road Diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments 01, clicking links. CarLene Arroues, VeradaLe, Spokane Valley With the growth we are seeing, the last thing we need to do is decrease ouir traffic lanes! We need more arteries to deal with the traffic and reducing them to need them back is a total waste of taxpayer dollars! Build more roads, don't take them away! Oj Albert Merkel From: Snow <Iilsnowflakes@comcast.net> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 10:39 AM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I vote No on reducing lanes on sprague in the Spokane valley! We have other things money needs to be spent on. Snow Nix 9631 E empire ave Spokane valley, Washington 99206 Sent from my iPhone Albert Merkel From: Sandy & Kevin Anderson <kands@cet.comi> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:14 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Stormwater, Lane Reduction [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Councilmember Merkel: I do not support the Lane Reductions proposed for the Stormwater project on Sprague Avenue, I have no neighbors or friends who support this project. Sincerely, Kevin Anderson Spokane Valley, WA Albert Merkel From: Daniel Szambelan <dszambelan@googlemail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 5:45 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: I vote no on Sprauge road diet [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. Hello I live in Spokane valley painted hills. I vote no on the Sprauge valley diet. I don't agree with closing more lanes and spending all the money on a project that doesn't appear to help the citizens of the community. Sent from my iPhone Albert Merkel From: Michael Pentico <rnichaelpentico@grnail.corn> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2024 631 PM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Fw& I vote no on Sprague road diet [EXTERNALI mis email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. A]WaYS Use caution when opening,attachinents or clicking finks, ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michwl Pentico <rriicllil,ale�.pe,ritico@grria:11.coi-i'�> Date: Thu, Mar 21, 2024, 5:47 PM Subject: I vote no on Sprague road diet TO: <a,uT'IeTklel It,@ p o ka neva (tey. gov> We made Sprague a one way about 20years ago using the appLewaycoupLet to move traffic. This road diet idea is a step backwards. There's afine crosswaLl< already at university street for atL of the people (at( five of them) who are going to walk to the city h,atL or Library, Sincerely, Michael Penitico Lysistrata Book Co. McDonatd neighborhood 0 Albert Merkel From: Ed Notson <sixchuter200l @yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2024 8:59 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague Road Narrowing [EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening attachments or clicking links. I am opposed to restricting the number of lanes on Sprague for multiple reasons outlined below. 1) The rational for widening the road to its current configuration has not been reviewed. 2) If the rational has been reviewed, it has not been discussed or explained why that rational is no longer valid. 3) It is simply an unproven, false assumption that narrowing the lanes magically improves safety. Especially if the laws continue to not be enforced. In fact, it makes it even less safe as it would concentrate the traffic into a smaller area. 4) With regard to "safety". Pedestrians should obey the laws. Drivers should obey the laws. 5) The laws should be enforced. If an officer needs to be assigned to write tickets to jaywalkers and speeders, on a full time basis, then do that. Enforcing the law has the effect of making people obey the law. Writing hundreds of tickets, easily funds further law enforcement. I drive that road multiple times a week. Of the hundreds of times that I have been on it, want to know how many times I have witnessed a pull over? Zero You cant complain about people breaking the law if you are not willing to enforce the law. That would be silly. Ed Notson 3221 S Robie Rd Spokane Valley 4 Albert Merkel From: Ryan Davey <rldavey3@gmail.corn> Sent: Saturday, March, 23, 2024 4:45 PM To: Albert Merkel [EXTERNAL] This ernail originated Outside the City of Spokane Valley, Always use caution when opening attachrnerrjtS 01, clicking links. l vote no on Spokane valley roads. Albert Merkel From: luz merkel <luz,merkel@gmail.corn> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:10 AM To: Albert Merkel Subject: Sprague [EXTFR.NAL] This ein ail originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when Opening attachments or clicking links. Thanks, Luz MerkeL Ponderosa, Spokane Vattey From: Sent; To: Subject: Attachments: WXTERNAT I `PJ""_,'J Ted DeRuyter <ted@decadeawards.net> Tuesday, March 26, 2024 12:48 PM Albert Merkel Sprague Avenue construction OLItlook-tqxvqckv ' — 16M11 LU. 'JLJLNJae me (AtY of Spokane Valley, Always Ll -if clicking 1,111(s, se Caution when opening attachments or Hello Al, Thanks fOr stopping by Decade Awards yesterday, It was great meeting YOU, "rhOught I would pass along a good point from one of my managers regarding the Sprague Ave COnStrUCtiol CU �C, t y With 5 lanes and bilsilless oil both the left & right side; drivers 1.1 11 1 nlove to tile far left & right to turn into the businesses and the rest of the traffic moves through fteely in the center 3 lanes; thus not blocking or siowillg tiaffic, YOU will still have people turning lefl' & 1-ight in the outer lanes but will only have I lane 'low for traffic to flow through. Thus causing a traffic flow problem, If it goes to 3 lanes, The more I think about the issues with tile current plan, for new police offices for tile area, tile 11101-e I agrec it should be canceled and have the money used mm3rzm= Aim 1