2024, 02-06 study session
AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM Meeting and
In Person at Spokane Valley City Hall, Council Chambers
10210 E. Sprague Ave.
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
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is not required. A sign-in sheet will be provided at the meeting.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Ordinance 24-001 Amending Planning Commission Meeting Requirements Tony Beattie
\[public comment opportunity\]
2. Motion Consideration: Bridge Investment Program Adam Jackson, Dan Baker
\[public comment opportunity\]
3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Appointment, Planning Commission Mayor Haley
\[public comment opportunity\]
NON-ACTION ITEMS:
4. Admin Report Recruitment and Retention Plan Chief Ellis
5. Admin Report: Pines Rd Grade Separation Project Update Erica Amsden, Bill Helbig, Gloria Mantz
6. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opportunity, HUD Gloria Mantz, Eric Robison
7. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation \[RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)\]
(Proposed motion: I move Council adjourn into executive session for approximately 40 minutes to discuss
pending litigation, and that no action will be taken upon return to open session.)
ADJOURN
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 6, 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: First Ordinance Reading: Ordinance 24-001 Amending Planning
Commission Meeting Requirements
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 18.10 Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC); chapter
36.70A RCW; RCW 35A.63.140; RCW 35.63.040
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Approval of Ordinance 07-015 § 4. Administrative
Report re Ordinance 24-001 on January 9, 2024.
BACKGROUND: Ordinance 24-001 is a city-initiated code text amendment (CTA-2023-0004)
revising SVMC 18.10.030 to provide flexibility in the number of required Planning Commission
meetings. Currently, SVMC 18.10.030 requires the Planning Commission to meet at least one
time every month. If passed, this change would require the Planning Commission to hold at least
one regular meeting each month, not less than nine months in each year. Further, it would ensure
that there are not two consecutive months without a meeting.
The Planning Commission considered CTA-2023-0004 at a study session on October 12, 2023,
and held a public hearing on November 9, 2023. Along with a draft ordinance, City Council is
provided with the Planning Commission’s signed Findings and Recommendation.
This draft ordinance also takes into account the minor language change proposed by Council at
the January 9, 2024 Administrative Report, which would cancel the first regularly scheduled
Planning Commission meeting in a January that follows City Council elections.
OPTIONS: Move to advance Ordinance 24-001 related to Planning Commission meeting
requirements to a second ordinance reading; or take other action deemed appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to advance Ordinance 24-001 related to
Planning Commission meeting requirements to a second ordinance reading.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There are no anticipated financial impacts.
STAFF CONTACT: Tony Beattie, Senior Deputy City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS: 1) Presentation
2) Draft Ordinance 24-001
3) CTA-2023-0004 Findings and Recommendation of the Spokane Valley
Planning Commission
DRAFT
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 24-001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18.10.030
RELATED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING RULES, AND OTHER MATTERS
RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission was created pursuant to chapter
18.10 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is tasked with determining its meeting schedule within the
bounds set by SVMC 18.10.030; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure, the Planning Commission
meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month unless a meeting is cancelled; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to SVMC 18.10.030(B) the Planning Commission is currently required to
meet at least one time every month; and
WHEREAS, decreasing the required meetings of the Planning Commission provides flexibility
without compromising efficiency; and
WHEREAS, CTA-2023-0004 is a City-initiated code text amendment to revise SVMC 18.10.030
to decrease the number of required meetings to one regular meeting each month not less than nine months
in each year; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2023 the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing a 60 day notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley
development regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Study Session related to CTA-2023-0004 on October
12, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2023 and October 27, 2023, notice of the Planning Commission public
hearing for CTA-2023-0004 was published in the Spokane Valley News Herald; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive
evidence and information, and to provide an opportunity for public testimony. The Commissioners
subsequently voted 7-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the CTA-2023-0004 with the
modification that there never be two consecutive months without a meeting; and
Ordinance 24-001, amending SVMC 18.10.030 Page 1 of 3
DRAFT
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission approved the Findings and Recommendations as presented
on December 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to SVMC 18.10.030 are in the best interests of the health,
safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,
Washington, do ordain as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend section 18.10.030 of the
Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) so as to provide for flexibility in the number of required meetings
held by the Planning Commission.
Section 2. Findings and Conclusions. The City Council acknowledges that the Planning
Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the proposed
amendments, and recommends approval of the amendments. The City Council has read and considered the
Planning Commission’s findings and recommendation, and makes the following findings:
A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan:
Findings: The Comprehensive Plan does not identify specific goals and policies relevant
to the Planning Commission procedures but identifies specific goals and policies to be
considered in the development of the comprehensive plan and development regulations. A
review of the goals and policies did not identify anything inconsistent with the proposed
CTA. The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as the
amendment establishes the minimum number of meetings required for the Planning
Commission to conduct its business as it relates to Comprehensive Plan amendments and
other matters such as code text amendments.
B. The proposed amendment does bear a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare,
and protection of the environment.
Findings: The proposed amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety,
welfare, and protection of the environment. The proposed amendments clarify the required
number of meetings the Planning Commission must hold consistent with state law and does
not reduce the number of meetings necessary for the Planning Commission to conduct
business, nor does it reduce the number of regular meetings scheduled pursuant to the
Planning Commission Rules of Procedure.
C. Conclusion:
The proposed text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and bears a
substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment.
Ordinance 24-001, amending SVMC 18.10.030 Page 2 of 3
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Section 3.Amendment.SVMC 18.10.030 is hereby amended as follows:
18.10.030 Meetings – Rules.
A. The planning commission shall every year organize and elect from its members a chair, who shall
preside at all meetings of the planning commission and perform such other functions as determined by
rule. A vice chair shall be elected to preside in the absence of the chair. A majority of the planning
commission members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of
those present shall be necessary to carry any proposition.
B. The planning commission shall determine a regular meeting schedule (time, place and frequency) and
shall meet hold at least one regular meeting each time every month not less than nine months in each year,
provided that there are never two consecutive months without a meeting. Provided further thatthe
Planning Commission shall not meet on the first regularly scheduled meeting date in any January which
follows City Council elections. All meetings shall be open to the public.
C. The planning commission shall adopt such rules and procedures as are necessary for the conduct of
business, subject to the approval of city council, and shall keep a recording of its proceedings.
D. All hearings before the planning commission shall be conducted in the manner set forth in Appendix
B.
Section 4. Other sections unchanged. All other provisions of chapter 18.10 SVMC not
specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after
publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley
as provided by law.
Passed this day of , 2024.
Pam Haley, Mayor
ATTEST:
Marci Patterson, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Publication:
Effective Date:
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Draft CTA-2023-0004Page1/1
SVMC 18.10.030
18.10.030 Meetings – Rules.
A. The planning commission shall every year organize and elect from its members
a chair, who shall preside at all meetings of the planning commission and perform
such other functions as determined by rule. A vice chair shall be elected to preside
in the absence of the chair. A majority of the planning commission members shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote of those
present shall be necessary to carry any proposition.
B. The planning commission shall determine a regular meeting schedule (time,
place and frequency) and shall meet hold at least one regular meeting time every
each month not less than nine months in each year. All meetings shall be open to
the public.
C. The planning commission shall adopt such rules and procedures as are
necessary for the conduct of business, subject to the approval of city council, and
shall keep a recording of its proceedings.
D. All hearings before the planning commission shall be conducted in the manner
set forth in Appendix B.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 6, 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 - Bridge Investment
Program FY24
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
January 23, 2024, City Council consensus to develop the Sullivan/Trent Interchange project
application for the FY24 BIP call for projects.
January 23, 2024, City Council motion consideration to submit the project to FY24 RAISE.
January 2, 2024, Council consensus to develop the Sullivan/Trent Interchange project
application for the FY24 RAISE call for projects.
December 12, 2023, City Council approved its 2024 legislative agenda.
September 26, 2023, City Council approved staff to contract with KPFF Consulting
Engineers for the project’s design phase.
January 31, 2023, Council authorized the City Manager to apply to RAISE 2023
December 20, 2022, City Council passed a motion to advance Alternative 2 – Diamond
Interchange w/ peanut Roundabouts to final design.
December 20, 2022, City Council approved its 2023 legislative agenda.
December 13, 2022: Administrative report: Consensus to bring forward the Alternative #2-
Diamond Interchange w/ Peanut Roundabouts to final design.
October 4, 2022: Administrative report providing a project update.
March 22, 2022: Administrative report providing a project update.
In 2021, the City partnered with Spokane County to submit a joint application to the United
States Department of Transportation. The application was not awarded funding.
Since 2019, the City has identified the Sullivan & Trent Interchange project as a City priority
project and included it on its federal agenda.
BACKGROUND: The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a call for projects in
December 2023 for the BIP (Bridge Investment Program) discretionary grant program. Bridge
rehabilitation, preservation, and protection projects will be funded on a competitive basis with
respect to the following criteria: improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of
people and freight over bridges. Projects are scored based on their merits with respect for the
following: environmental sustainability, equity and proportional impacts that improve quality of
life, and workforce development addressing local inclusive economic development. Projects are
also scored on project readiness and cost effectiveness.
Critical Bridge Program details are:
Total Available Program Funds: $9.62 billion nationwide (rolling, 2023-2026)
$2.41 billion available FY24
Award Range (Min-Max): $2.5 - $80 million
Match Amount: 80% BIP Program max funding
86.5% Federal max. participation
13.5% Non-Federal min.
Application Due Date: March 19, 2024
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Obligation Date (if awarded):No later than September 30, 2027
Staff recommendsubmittingthe Sullivan& Trent Interchange Projectto this call for projects. To
date,the City has secured roughly $6.6Moffederal grant funds for the project.The city has also
set aside $1M of local funds.The securedfundingfully fundsthe engineering and right-of-way
phases,leavingthe construction phase of theproject unfunded.
For the BIPprogram, applicationrequests can only seek funds for “future eligible expenses”and
awards cannot be used to reimburse applicants for funds/phases already obligated. For
example, in 2023, staffinitiated theengineering phase of the project. Therefore,thecosts for
the engineering phaseare not considered when calculating the application’s “future eligible
expense”for theproject. Related, the City has secured funding for theright-of-way phase of the
project but has not initiatedthat phaseyet; therefore, those secured funds can be considered
when calculating the application’s “future eligible expense”for theproject.Table 1shows the
projected application funding breakdown.
Table 1. Project Application Funding
OPTIONS:Move to authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for the BIPFiscal Year
2024grant for the Sullivan & Trent Interchange project or take other action.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager or designee, to
apply for the BIPFiscal Year 2024grant for the Sullivan & Trent Interchange Projectin the
amount of $33,587,992.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:The City has allocated $1,000,000 towards this projectin past
budgets. All of these local funds are allocatedas local match to secured federal funds forthe
engineering and right of way phases.Given the $5.24M of “Not Secured”funding, the City would
need to secure those additional funds before any BIPfundsare obligated. To comply with the
BIPprogram, none of the $5.24Mcanbe Federal funds.
The City has contracted with an outside consultant for the developmentof a Benefit Cost
Analysis(BCA)document for the FY24 RAISE application.Thedevelopment ofaBCA for the
BIP application is not expected to have any additional cost.
STAFF CONTACT:Adam Jackson, Engineering Manager
Dan Baker, Assistant Engineer –Planning &Grants
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ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 6, 2024 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing
information admin. report pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:Motion Consideration: Planning Commission Mayoral Appointment
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Spokane Valley Municipal Code 18.10.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Planning Commissioners are routinely appointed to a three-
year term.
BACKGROUND: According to SVMC 18.10, members of the Planning Commission shall be nominated
by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of at least four members of the City Council. Planning
Commissioners shall be selected without respect to political affiliations and shall serve without
compensation. There was a resignation submitted by Mr. Val Dimitrov in January 2024. The applications
received for the previous openings will also be considered for the vacancy in Mr. Dimitrov’s position. That
position will be for a term of almost two full years from February 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.
Eight applications were submitted. Copies of all applications were distributed to the mayor.
Announcements of the previous vacancies were posted on the City’s webpage, the City issued press
releases, and the notice was published in the Valley News Herald and The Exchange. The deadline to submit
an application was 4:00 p.m. December 22, 2023.
OPTIONS: Confirm or not confirm, the Mayor’s nomination. If the Mayor’s nomination is not confirmed
by Council, the Mayor may either make another nomination or the matter can be postponed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: “I move to confirm the Mayor’s nomination of Matthew
Hurd to the Planning Commission for term beginning February 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2025.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: n/a
STAFF CONTACT: Mayor Haley
____________________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: Planning Commission Applications
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 6, 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: Spokane Valley Police Department Recruiting and Retention Plan
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Police Chief David Ellis will give an update on the Spokane Valley Police
Department’s new recruiting and retention plan for 2024-2027.
OPTIONS: Discussion/information
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion/Information
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A
STAFF CONTACT: Police Chief Ellis
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation
Recruiting and Retention Plan
Historical and current trendsRecruitingMaking Hiring Easier, Faster, and More EfficientProviding the Most Efficient and Effective Initial TrainingEmployee RetentionHiring Goals and Benchmarks
PROVIDING THE MOST EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE INITIAL TRAINING
RECRUITING AND
RETENTION PLAN
2024-2027
Spokane Valley Police Department
Chief David Ellis
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Recruiting and Retention Plan
Executive Summary
/Spokane Valley Police Department
conducted a three-day strategic planning session in December of 2023. As part
of that session, various opportunities and threats were identified that project to
have significant impacts on the agency in the future. The biggest threat
identified was the difficulty law enforcement agencies both locally and
nationwide face when hiring and retaining officers.
As a result of identifying recruiting and employee retention as the highest priority
Historical hiring and retention trends
Recruiting efforts
Streamlining hiring processes
Employee training
Employee retention
During this review, efficiencies have been identified in each of these above-
listed areas, as well as recommendations for improvement.
short- and long-term strategies to reflect these recommendations. This plan will
continue to evolve and improve as we evaluate successes and challenges
based on historical data and real time results.
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Historical and Current Trends
According to the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), agencies similar in size to
This factors in only the number of budgeted positions filled and does not reflect
further manpower issues related to some of those filled positions being unavailable
due to being assigned to the academy for initial training, injuries, PTSD, or family
medical leave.
A 2023 PERF survey asked agencies to provide their total sworn staffing numbers
on January 1 of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Respondents reported that in
January 2023, sworn staffing was 0.9 percent lower than in January 2022 and 4.8
percent lower than in January 2020.
Recruiting and Retention Plan
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Also,
consistent from 2019 to 2020 but then jumped by more than 35 percent in 2021
and another 9 percent in 2022. There were 47 percent more resignations in 2022
than in 2019.
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Lastly, Ps study found that sworn officer retirements increased more than 12
percent from 2019 to 2020 and more than 14 percent in 2021, then fell more than
7 percent in 2022. There were 19 percent more retirements in 2022 than in 2019.
Looking internally
separating from the agency due to retirements, terminations, changes in careers, or
accepting positions with other law enforcement agencies. It is important to note
this number does not reflect probationary officers who did not complete their
probation period, which represents an additional attrition number.
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Recruiting
will bolster its recruiting efforts through a
combination of targeted advertising, its use of a strengthened recruiting team, an
enhanced compensation package, and a clearly defined chain of command. These
initiatives include:
Advertising:
$30,000 annual budget for billboards in the north Idaho and eastern/central
Washington areas, targeting lateral officers who could potentially transfer
easily without moving expenses.
$70,000 annual budget for a targeted social media campaign on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
-of-the-
art training center, which will provide premier training for members of this
agency.
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center hosts thousands of officers from other agencies annually. To capitalize
on that networking ability, the following opportunities exist:
o Issue prox card lanyards that are wrapped in a graphic stating that the
takes visiting officers to our hiring website.
o Play our recruiting video on a large television in the main waiting lobby.
o Affix large hiring banners to the exterior fence facing Highway 902, so
that visiting officers see them when training at the regional training
center.
o Hiring literature will be displayed in each classroom.
Public Information Officer (PIO). The PIO position is stretched thin with its
responsibilities of responding to media requests and drafting press releases.
Due to this, there is a gap in our ability to provide timely positive social media
posts that could help engage the interest of a prospective applicant. To
address this, the Spokane County Sheriff
vetted group of employees who will be authorized to post short and positive
LinkedIn,
and Twitter accounts.
lateral officers, and $10,000 for entry level officers. That offer expires in June
of 2024, and needs to be renewed by the Board of County Commissioners.
conduct in-person and online testing, allowing for the agency to reach
applicants throughout the country. This has been an effective partnership and
allows applicants to test for multiple agencies at the same time. The Spokane
must pay for each agency they decide to test for. This practice should
continue, but there are opportunities to enhance the partnership with PST.
This includes:
o The PST website shows current vacancies for each agency. For
shows that they currently have 32 vacancies. However, when you click
when there are significantly more. This needs to be corrected, as it
could potentially discourage applicants from hiring if they think there is
only one vacancy.
o There is no link on the PST website for laterals to apply with the
o The PST website needs to be updated to reflect 2024 salary tables
(currently shows 2023 salary tables).
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o The PST website benefits section needs to be updated to reflect the
take-home car benefit.
o The PST website should also show our recruiting video, like other
agencies currently are.
o Our $25,000 lateral hiring bonus information should also be listed on
the PST website, as well as the $10,000 entry-level hiring bonus.
o PST conducts tests in eastern Washington but is hosting them at the
its state-of-the-art new training center,
serve as an additional reason to apply with the Spokane County
Office and enhance in-person contact with applicants.
Recruiting Team:
The recruiting team consists of a pool of approximately thirty deputies who
assist with recruiting efforts as an auxiliary duty to their primary assignment.
They will have a travel budget of $100,000 in 2024, which is used for
attending recruiting events (travel costs, registration fees, and equipment).
They have recently acquired a recruiting SUV along with a trailer that they tow
to events and display out of.
o The new recruiting trailer needs to be completed before being put into
service, including a vinyl graphics wrap highlighting the agency. It also
video on a loop.
o
and transferred temporarily to the recruiting SUV or any other patrol
vehicles that are on display for recruiting events. This will be more cost
efficient than putting permanent graphics on numerous recruiter
vehicles.
A referral bonus should be implemented, that rewards not just the recruiting
team, but the entire agency for successfully recruiting a new employee. This
has become a more common practice, with bonuses up to $3,000 (Springfield
Police Department). Locally, the Washington State Patrol offers a $250 bonus
a $500 signing bonus. If implemented, $250 will be paid to the referring
employee at the time the recruited individual is commissioned, and the other
$250 will be paid to the referring officer upon the new hires successful
completion of probation. It is believed that this will also have a secondary
benefit to the agency, as it will help provide mentors who have an even more
vested interest in assisting new hires in successfully completing their training
period.
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The core of the recruiting team, along with Civil Service, should attend
The recruiting team needs a coordinator who can focus on hiring, which has
a non-commissioned civilian operating under a yearly contract. This will be a
cost savings versus a commissioned employee and does not pull a deputy
away from law enforcement duties. This employee will also be responsible for
providing formalized quarterly and annual reports that detail our hiring efforts
and progress. This position can be funded by temporarily converting a vacant
unincorporated position. When vacancies are mostly filled, this civilian
recruiting position can be converted back to its original commissioned
position.
The Training Unit recently staffed a new support staff position. This position
will assist the recruiting team by researching job fairs, registering for them,
coordinating travel arrangements, and scheduling recruiters to attend. These
events should include:
o Career fairs, including military, colleges, county fairs, and all in-person
PST tests.
Establish a criminal justice liaison to local colleges, who will assist with
teaching classes and highlighting opportunities within the agency for criminal
justice students.
The responsibility for recruiting has been fluid and changed multiple times
within the agency. A clearly defined chain of command needs to be
established, which will assist in communication and accountability.
houses. This was an opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more
about the agency, as well as how to navigate the hiring process and become a
better applicant. The hiring open houses should resume at our new training
center and be held quarterly at a minimum.
To
Office should engage in long-term strategies. These should include bolstering
the Explorer program, which provides teenagers with an opportunity to
volunteer with the agency, learn basic policing skills, and become better
prepared for a career in law enforcement. The Explorer team should also host
a career day for the local high schools, where students will have the
opportunity to see the different opportunities and career paths at the
Explorer program as well.
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program, but eventually was discontinued due to a multitude of factors
including COVID, state legislative difficulties in training, etc. The reserve
deputy program can serve as a workforce multiplier, and as an alternative
pathway to becoming a full-time Spokane County deputy. The Spokane County
host a reserve academy and reinstate this program.
The state of Idaho has a self-sponsored program, where people interested in
a career in law enforcement can self-sponsor themselves through the Idaho
Peace Officers and Standards (POST) Academy. Self-sponsored students pay
for themselves to attend the academy, and then are eligible to work with
whatever agency recruits them. The benefits of this program from an agency
perspective are to better know an applicant before hiring them, being able to
speak to academy staff about their performance and knowing that they have
successfully completed the academy. Agencies frequently send recruiters to
the Idaho POST Academy and target self-sponsored students. The Spokane
,000 signing bonus to lateral
officers, and a $10,000 signing bonus for entry-level officers. Historically the
Spokane County Detention Services has served as a strong feeder ground for
policy prohibits current Spokane County employees from being eligible for the
$10,000 entry-level bonus. As a result of this policy, current Spokane County
Detention Services corrections officers are no longer applying with the
Department (seven in 2023) which still offers them a signing bonus. This
policy needs to be changed, as it is having the effect of discouraging current
Spokane County Detention Services employees from working at the Spokane
lice
Department.
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Making Hiring Easier, Faster, and More Efficient
utilizes the Spokane County Civil Service for the
testing and promotion of all employees, and all tests are given under the jurisdiction
of the Spokane County Civil Service Commission. Once an eligibility list is certified by
the Spokane County Civil Service Commission, the Training Unit is tasked with
coordinating interviews, background investigations, and other selection criteria like
polygraphs, psychological evaluations, and a medical evaluation.
As part of this review, these suggestions are offered to streamline the hiring process
and shorten the length of time needed from initial testing to the date of hire:
Reduce the burden on applicants to travel to Spokane County for testing and
processing by:
o Continue to use PST for initial testing of entry level applicants.
o Move to virtual interviews (integrity interviews and oral board), which
will speed up the hiring process by weeks.
o Eliminate the agency entry-level obstacle course physical agility test
(PAT), as the WSCJTC test is already completed at two other levels (first
via PST, and then second by the Washington State Criminal Justice
Commission as part of the admittance process to the Basic Law
Enforcement Academy). This will potentially eliminate up to a month of
processing time.
o For lateral applicants, conduct virtual physical agility tests or allow them
(identical to how PST currently conducts entry-level PATs).
o Allow for the fingerprint process to be conducted at a venue close to
where the applicant lives, versus the current process of having to come
to Spokane County for fingerprinting.
Currently the Training Unit has one commissioned deputy and three part-time
contract background investigators. There are currently three vacant
background investigator positions, which is having an impact on the ability of
the Training Unit to quickly process applicants. Moving forward, we will be
converting the full-time deputy position into a full-time civilian position, with
the benefit of creating salary savings as well as freeing up a commissioned
officer to focus on law enforcement duties. It will also be a priority to fill the
vacant contract background investigator positions.
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o
background investigator positions, we will backfill that workload by
contracting with PST to conduct background investigations on non-
commissioned staff. This will allow for critical support staff positions to
be staffed quicker and
background investigators to focus on processing commissioned
applicants. Once capacity is built back up in the background
investigators cadre, we can resume processing non-commissioned
applicants in-house.
o To help shorten the time needed to hire applicants while also making it
more convenient for applicants, background investigators will be
encouraged to offer interviews in the evenings and weekends. This will
prevent the applicant from having to take time off from their current job
to attend our interview process.
It is common to hear from applicants that they go months without any contact
from the agency (even though processing may be going on behind the
scenes). As the background investigator cadre is returned to full staffing, they
will be tasked with reaching out to applicants weekly, confirming to them the
the hiring process. This will keep the applicant engaged and committed to
applying
elsewhere.
Years ago, Civil Service consisted of three full-time employees, but now is
budgeted for 2.6 full-time employees (FTEs). It is recommended that Civil
Service be restored to three full time employees to ensure the quick
processing of applicants.
In the past, it has been determined that there has been a delay from when
the Civil Service Commission has certified a hiring list, to the time that
affected non-commissioned units became aware of applicants needing to be
scheduled for interviews. It is recommended that once a list is certified by the
Civil Service Commission, the Training Unit is immediately notified. The
Training Unit will then send an email to affected non-commissioned units,
instructing them to schedule oral boards immediately.
o As capacity is increased in the background investigator unit, that unit
will now start the background process immediately, versus waiting for
the hiring interviews to occur (which should also occur virtually).
Spokane County Civil Service currently uses NeoGov as its online application
portal. It has been described as clunky and not user-friendly by applicants. In
2025, Spokane County is switching to a new online application portal called
Workday. This will hopefully simplify the application process.
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For lateral applicants, Civil Service requires that they submit their academy
curriculum at the time of application. This can be difficult to obtain at the
initial point of application, and could serve as a discouraging factor. This
should be changed so that it is later obtained as part of the background
investigation process, giving the applicant more time to obtain the curriculum.
In 2023, the Spokane County Civil Service reported 25 percent of all
applications were rejected (incomplete, duplicates, did not meet
qualifications). An additional 21 percent of applicants did not turn in the
required paperwork within the required fourteen days (transcripts or personal
history forms). Lastly, five percent of all applicants withdrew their
applications. This equates to 46 percent of all applicants not being processed
for various reasons. Spokane County Human Resources has offered to survey
those applicants to determine why this occurred. This information will help us
identify if our process is too complicated, too slow, if our salary and benefits
package was not competitive, or any other reasons.
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Providing the Most Efficient and Effective Initial
Training
Training Unit is tasked with conducting the
initial training for all newly commissioned officers. This process can take up to a
year or longer to accomplish. Required training currently includes:
Enforcement Academy (BLEA) approximately five months (720 hours)
Post academy approximately six weeks
Field training program approximately four months (can be extended if the
trainee needs additional field training)
In addition to this near year-long process, the Washington State Criminal Justice
Training Commission has a waiting list of approximately four months for admittance
into the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. This means that when a deputy is hired
by the , they are caught in a limbo situation where
they are unable to begin the field training program because they have not
completed the BLEA.
To streamline the initial training process, the will
implement the following recommendations:
Host up to four BLEA sessions at our new training center. This will increase
capacity for eastern Washington BLEA students, shortening the wait time for
admittance. This will also allow the Training Unit to more closely monitor our
trainees learning and growth and be able to better tailor their field training
program upon graduation from the academy.
Conduct a review of the post-academy training curriculum, and determine
what is essential and what can be eliminated or deferred to the field training
program. A review of the new WSCJTC BLEA curriculum should occur and
determine if there are any redundancies that can be eliminated that would
shorten the post academy.
WSCJTC continues to delay our trainees from attending the first available
BLEA, choosing to delay them until the Spokane BLEAs are held. Clear
communication needs to be had with WSCJTC executive staff, instructing
them to register trainees for the first BLEA being held in the state, regardless
of the location.
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Formalize a -training program for new hires who are waiting to
be admitted to BLEA. This will include shifting portions of the post academy to
this waiting phase (i.e. unit briefings like DSA, OPS, K9, SWAT, ASU, EDU, etc.).
This could include structured ride-alongs or formalized training programs at
the front desk or Rig 9, with the goal of making the trainee better prepared to
complete the field training program.
A complete review of the field training program, with the goal of increasing our
current training completion rate of 47.3 percent since 2014.
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Employee Retention
Th
years and will likely continue that trend for the next five years. The Spokane County
another 23 will be eligible in the next three years or less.
Total number of Commissioned Staff = 229
Average age is 40.6
Average
Average service time is 11 years
% of
Service
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28 eligible for retirement (53+ & vested) 24.18
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23 could retire in next 3 years (50+) 21.57
27%
62 in their 40s 12.39
38%
88 in their 30s 5.39
12%
28 in their 20s 3.18
When reviewing the total non-probationary attrition (retirements, terminations,
accepting employment elsewhere, etc.
averaged a loss of 25 deputies per year for the last decade.
To help increase employee retention, as well as become a more attractive location
for prospective applicants, numerous opportunities were evaluated including
compensation, morale, and internal opportunities. These recommendations include:
Overall salary benefits should be reviewed to ensure the Spokane County
remains competitive in its job market. An area of concern is
illustrated by the number of lateral applications received over the last ten
years, and the possible correlation in a steep decline in 2023 after the
Spokane Police Guild settled their labor contract and received a significant
applications from 135 deputy sheriff lateral (DSL) applicants in 2021, and
105 in 2022. Once the Spokane Police Guild contract was settled for 2023,
Although not as dramatic, a drop was also seen in 2023 in the number of
applications for the Officer Candidate Deputy Sheriff (OCDS) position,
commonly referred to as entry-level deputy.
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Deputy Sheriff Applications Received 2013 - 2023
OCDS DSL-I DSL Total Apps
2013 179 0 17 196
2014 343 29 46 418
2015 480 24 44 548
2016 326 16 32 374
2017 360 16 56 432
2018 395 20 62 477
2019 391 21 50 462
2020 422 20 65 507
2021 582 41 135 758
2022 459 28 105 592
2023 415 25 38 478
Implementation of a medical VEBA plan should be explored as an incentive
that could help retain employees after they are eligible for retirement. An
example of this could be to offer any employee who has more than twenty
years of service an employer medical VEBA contribution of $150 per month.
This could entice senior employees to extend their careers with the Spokane
This would help provide post-retirement health care,
which could be appealing.
Offer lateral applicants to transfer their years of service to the Spokane
example, an officer with ten years of service from another agency would be
allowed to accrue vacation and sick leave at the same rate as a ten-year
Spokane County employee.
Establish a starting vacation and sick leave balance for lateral officers of 40
hours. This could be appealing for lateral officers who are more likely to have
families already, and could potentially need a starting leave balance to care
for their family if they left their current agency.
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Provide tuition reimbursement of one course per quarter at a college to be
determined. The courses would need to be approved in advance by the
agency, and would be chosen as ones that would benefit the Spokane County
Maintain existing employee wellness programs like heart screening and
mental health services. Human Resources suggests that the costs for heart
screening could be funded by insurance offsets.
Maintain the $25,000 lateral signing bonus, and the $10,000 entry level
st
signing bonus, which is currently set to expire July 1, 2024.
Establish monthly drop-in shoots at the new training center, both for a
proficiency purpose and also as a morale builder.
Provide opportunities to probationary employees who have good aptitude, but
are unable to handle the demands of being a commissioned officer, to move
into non-commissioned spots within Spokane County. This could include
support staff positions, or even assignments at the Spokane County Detention
Services. This benefits Spokane County by quickly moving a willing employee
to another critical position without the need for another hiring process,
background investigation, and reduced training. This could even take the
look of a temporary loan to Spokane County Detention Services, allowing the
employee to gain experience and seasoning. At the completion of the loan,
provide another opportunity to that employee as a patrol deputy, or they could
decide to stay as a corrections officer permanently.
Encourage legislators to pass House Bill 2167, which would allow retired
officers to return to work for up to 1040 hours per year while still being
eligible for retirement benefits. This could extend the length of employees
https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-
24/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2167.pdf?q=20240114190354
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Hiring Goals and Benchmarks
It will be important to have performance benchmarks for our recruiting and
retention plan, as this document needs to be a living document that can change
depending on our successes and challenges. Some of these metrics will include
identifying how many applications are needed per year, what our attrition rate is,
what our training completion percentage is, and how many vacancies the Spokane
vacancies, and it is anticipated that the Spokane Valley Police Department desires
to increase their staffing by approximately thirty officers over the course of the next
four years, for a total of 65 commissioned vacancies.
averaged a loss of 25 deputies per year due to retirements, change of careers,
lateraling to other agencies, etc. If this trend continues, that equates to 100
combined with the 65 current vacancies, it equates to 165 deputies needing to be
hired before the end of 2027.
Another factor to be considered is the ten-year average of new hires successfully
completing probation, which is 47.3 percent. The Training Unit is reviewing their
new hire training program in an effort to increase that rate, but historical data
should not be dismissed either.
applications for the deputy position, and hired 264. This equates to an average of
approximately 20 applications needed to hire one employee. If that number is
extrapolated over the projected need to hire 165 deputies, it is anticipated that the
,276 applicants before the end of 2027.
If you factor in the 47.3 successful completion rate for new applicants, the Spokane
fice would need to hire approximately 330 deputies, and receive
6,550 applications.
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Deputy Sheriff Applications Received 2013 - 2023
OCDS DSL-I DSL Total Apps
2013 179 0 17 196
2014 343 29 46 418
2015 480 24 44 548
2016 326 16 32 374
2017 360 16 56 432
2018 395 20 62 477
2019 391 21 50 462
2020 422 20 65 507
2021 582 41 135 758
2022 459 28 105 592
2023 415 25 38 478
Deputy Sheriff Hires 2013 - 2023
OCDS DSL-I DSL Total Hires
2013 7 0 2 9
2014 11 3 7 21
2015 12 2 5 19
2016 19 0 6 25
2017 13 0 5 18
2018 23 0 9 32
2019 24 0 8 32
2020 16 0 7 23
2021 15 1 14 30
2022 14 2 22 38
2023 11 0 6 17
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With those parameters established, and recognizing the time needed to scale up
the Recruiting and Retention Plan in 2024
hiring goals are:
Year Applications Deputies Hired
2024 1300 65
2025 1500 75
2026 1800 90
2027 1950 100
It is important to note that these hiring goals are based on the historical hiring and
retention data for over last ten years. If there
are improvements in the trainee probation completion rate, a decrease in
retirements, or increased retention, these goals could be adjusted downwards and
be easier to attain.
Recruiting and Retention Plan
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date:February 6, 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: Administration Report- Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project
Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
May 7, 2013: Administrative report, Bridging the Valley,
June 23, 2015: Council passed Resolution No. 15-005 adopting the 2016-2021 Six Year
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), which included the project
January 10, 2017: Motion consideration to acquire Pinecroft property
February 28, 2017: Council passed Resolution 17-006, amending the 2017 TIP which
included the project
March 28, 2017: Administrative report seeking Council consensus to move forward with
project design
May 23, 2017: Resolution No. 17-011 adopting the 2018-2023 Six-Year TIP, which
included the project
July 11, 2017: Motion consideration to select a Consultant for Phase 1 Design
October 17, 2017: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
March 27, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Spokane Regional Transportation
Council’s (SRTC) federal grants, including the project
May 22, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements Program, FY2017, (CRISI #1) grant for the project
June 5, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage
Development (BUILD) grant
August 21, 2018: Motion consideration to apply for Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and
Safety Improvements Program, FY2018, (CRISI #2) grant
December 4, 2018: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
June 4, 2019: Admin Report on Design Alternatives
June 4, 2019: Motion consideration to apply for BUILD grant
June 18, 2019: Motion consideration to advance Alternative 2 to Phase 2 design
April 14, 2020: Motion consideration to apply for BUILD grant
May 5, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to execute design
agreement with HDR
July 7, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to acquire the DeWitt
Living Trust property
July 7, 2020: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to acquire the DeRuwe
property
April 12, 2022: Motion consideration to authorize city manager to accept Avista Property
Donation
July 18, 2023: Admin Report for Project Update
August 22, 2023: Motion consideration for Final Action Ordinance for Condemnation
BACKGROUND: Since 2017, the City has been working on the Pines Road/BNSF Railroad
Grade Separation Project. The project will grade separate the BNSF tracks from Pines Road
(State Route 27) by constructing an underpass, realign Pines Road to the east, replace the
signalized intersection of Pines Road and Trent Avenue (State Route 290) with a double lane
roundabout, and construct a new trailhead for the Centennial Trail. Design is nearing completion.
Staff is actively coordinating utility relocations with several purveyors including Phillips
66/Yellowstone Pipeline, Avista Utilities, Irvin Water District, Lumen Technology, Cogent
Communications, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, and Zayo.
Seven properties were acquired using the early ROW acquisition process, including three that
were donated from Avista Utilities. The final ROW phase includes partial acquisitions from twelve
additional property owners. The city has reached agreement with eleven property owners.
Negotiations have been unsuccessful to date with one property owner, so the city is proceeding
with condemnation efforts.
The project has secured full funding from several different funding sources and agencies including
the following:
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements (CRISI) $ 1,246,500
Surface Transportation Program (STP) $ 3,795,000
Congressional Discretionary Spending (CDS) $ 5,000,000
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) $ 4,879,000
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) $ 1,525,600
Rebuilding American Infrastructure w/ Sustainability & Equity (RAISE) $ 21,689,221
Move Ahead Washington State Funding $ 5,000,000
The funding sources have different requirements and processes. The USDOT grants (CRISI and
RAISE) have lengthy approval processes. For example, the CRISI grant was executed
approximately 10 months after receiving the award letter. The City received the award letter for
RAISE agreement in October 2022 and is still working through the approval process. FRA granted
pre-obligation authority in January 2024 which allows the City to pay for the bridge construction
by BNSF forces and utility relocations prior to execution of the RAISE agreement. Cardinal
Infrastructure, the City’s federal lobbyist, and the federal delegation advocated for the City to
receive the pre-award approval. They have also offered their assistance to expediate the next
necessary approvals. The City received FHWA grants which are typically administered by
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Local Programs. Staff requested to transfer
the administration of these FHWA funds to FRA. FRA has indicated that funds transfer will
require a separate grant agreement as the FHWA funds cannot be combined with RAISE funds
in a grant agreement. The funds transfer will streamline the construction approval process by
limiting conflicting requirements from the two federal funding agencies. The RAISE agreement
and FHWA funds transfer agreement need to be executed prior to soliciting bids for the roadway
construction project.
Staff has extensively coordinated with BNSF and is negotiating a Construction and Maintenance
(C&M) agreement. This agreement currently includes the construction of the railroad bridges by
BNSF forces, property rights for the permanent roadway easement across BNSF property, and
project construction and maintenance requirements. BNSF can construct the bridges more
efficiently than a city contractor, since work by BNSF forces does not require continual submittals
with lengthy review times. BNSF has some concerns with RAISE provisions included in the
agreement that are required to fund the bridge construction. City staff and BNSF have been
working with FRA attorneys, and consultants to understand the obligations of BNSF and develop
a level of comfort with the new RAISE provisions. This is the first agreement with RAISE
provisions that BNSF is attempting to work under, requiring more coordination between FRA and
BNSF.
The project tentative schedule and next steps are:
Winter and Spring of 2024
o Finalize the BNSF C&M Agreement
o Hire a construction management consultant
o Execute the RAISE agreement
o Certify ROW
o Complete utility relocations
o Execute FHWA funds agreement
o Finalize construction documents
o Obligate all federal and state funds
Summer/Fall of 2024
o Construction of BNSF railroad bridges
o Advertise roadway & trailhead project for bids
OPTIONS: Discussion only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The project is fully funded with a combination of local, state
and federal funds.
STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, PE –Public Works Director
Erica Amsden, PE – CIP Engineering Manager
Gloria Mantz, PE – City Services Administrator
___________________________________________________________________________
ATTACHMENTS: Presentation
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 6, 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: Housing & Urban Development (HUD) 2024 Program Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: CDBG – Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) 24 CFR § 570; Chapter 39.34 RCW
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: In 2023, Council elected to defer its entitlement and to
participate as part of the urban county consortium for the next three-year cycle (2024-2026).
BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley is a member of the Spokane County urban
consortium for the HUD Entitlement Funds including the Community Development Block Grant,
the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG).
Each year the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development provides HUD entitlement
funding to Spokane County.
In 2023, the City entered into a new cooperation agreement (attached) that increased the City’s
set-aside for CDBG, HOME and ESG based on its share of Consortium population. In previous
agreements, the City did not have a set-aside for the HOME and ESG funds.
Currently, Spokane County is accepting requests for proposals for the use of HUD entitlement
funds for the program year 2024. Tonight, staff will present an overview of the CDBG, HOME,
and ESG funding and potential opportunities for city-initiated applications or for supporting
providers that provide services to Spokane Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There are no expected budget impacts directly to the City.
STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, City Services Administrator and Eric Robinson, Housing and
Homeless Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS:
PowerPoint Presentation
2024-2026 Urban Consortium Agreement
CDBG Application and Award History
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Objectives
Funding Criteria
–
CDBG
CDBG Project Types
Spokane County Priority Projects
–
CDBG
Historical Awards
–
CDBG
income people
-
aside $290K
-
Building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownershipDirect rental assistance to lowPermanent supportiveMulti family serving LMI individualsSenior housingTransitional
housing$2.75M regionwideCity set
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HOME Project Types & Funding
housing activity
-
aside $45K
-
Rehabilitate or convert buildings for use as emergency sheltersCertain expenses for the operation of emergency sheltersEssential services related to emergency sheltersStreet outreach
for the homelessHomeless prevention and rapid re2024 is the first year that Spokane County is eligible for ESG$225k regionwideCity set
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ESG Project Types & Funding
COMMENTS Did not apply supported catherine Johnson apptmnets applicationIncluded in Project 0347Did not apply. City's funds were directly used by county for project.Did not apply. City's
funds were directly used by county for project.City match includes SW funds. Awarded funds less than requested due to PE + Inspection request conflictCity match includes SW funds. Awarded
funds less than requested due to PE + Inspection request conflictCity turned back funds. Blake Rd. residents did not want project.Started as resurfacing plus ADA, scope reduced to ADA
only
89,376
253,772425,863 154,605 458,616 467,961 439,268 391,782 263,718 232,038
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
PROJECT COST
- - - -
45,78644,60610,17351,81956,26531,956
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
CITY MATCH
72,138
358,076358,133287,426343,206453,895358,790261,794183,609115,410
AWARD
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
72,138
308,296358,076358,133294,533350,849337,075453,895358,790261,794337,075183,609387,500
REQUEST
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
85,784
348,551 403,862402,739 339,245 399,471 348,655 485,851 389,987 287,094 348,655 216,720 391,340
ESTIMATE
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
NoNoNoNoNo
YesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
AWARDED
CDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBG
CDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBGCDBG
FUNDING SOURCE
PROJECT 4th Ave. Sidewalk - Eastern to Catherine Johnson AptsPark Road Sidewalk (Broadway to Cataldo)Barker Road Homes (Street Reconstruction + Sewer Extension)Barker Road Homes (Street
Reconstruction + Sewer Extension)Ella Road Sidewalk - Broadway to AlkiConklin Road Sidewalk - Appleway Trail to Riceland LaneKnox Ave. Sidewalk - Sargent to HutchinsonWilbur Road Sidewalk
- Boone to BroadwayBlake Road Sidewalk, 8th to Appleway Trail8th Ave Sidewalk Improvements - Dickey to Thierman - North SideSeth Woodard Elementary Sidewalk Improvement Mission & ParkSprague/Long
Sidewalk Project (Greenacres SW project)Blake Road Sidewalk, 8th to Appleway TrailAdams Rd Resurfacing, Sprague to 4thSprague ADA Ramps, Havana to Fancher
PROJECT #0344030203030279027802640234020601860171
YEAR 2023202220212020201920182018201720172016201620152014201320122011
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of February 1, 2024; 10:00 a.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
To: Council & Staff
From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
February 13, 2024 Strategic Planning Workshop, 9:45 a.m. -2:45 p.m
Agenda to be provided Special Meeting
February 20, 2024 Study Session, 6:00p.m. \[due Tue Feb 13\]
1. Admin Report: RCO Grant Opportunity, Balfour Park - John Bottelli (5 minutes)
2. Admin Report: RCO Grant Update, Flora Park John Bottelli (15 minutes)
3. Admin Report: 2024 Capital Improvement Projects Erica Amsden & Robert Lochmiller (15 minutes)
4. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
\[*estimated meeting: 40 mins\]
February 27, 2024 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Feb 20\]
Proclamation: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity, HUD Gloria Mantz (5 minutes)
3. Admin Report: Franchise Agreement, Wholesail Networks, LLC Tony Beattie (5 minutes)
4. Admin Report: Franchise Agreement Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC Tony Beattie (5 minutes)
5. Admin Report: Public Safety Discussion Erik Lamb (30 minutes)
6. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
7. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
March 5, 2024 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue Feb 27\]
1. Admin Report: Capital Projects Grants Review Adam Jackson, Dan Baker (15 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
March 12, 2024 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue March 5\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
March 19, 2024 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue March 12\]
1. Admin Report: Arts Council Contract Virginia Clough, Sarah Farr (5 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
March 26, 2024 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue March 19\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
April 2, 2024 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue March 26\]
1. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
April 9, 2024 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue April 2\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
April 16, 2024 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue April 9\]
1. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
April 23, 2024 Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue April 16\]
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
Draft Advance Agenda 2/1/2024 2:53:34 PM Page 1 of 2
2. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports; Fire Dept Monthly Report
April 30, 2024 Study Session, 6:00 p.m. \[due Tue April 23\]
1. Advance Agenda Mayor Haley (5 minutes)
*time for public or council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
9-1-1 calls (delays, holding, etc.)
Appleway Trail Amenities
CTR Agreement
Ethics Code
Gang Task Force Update
Mirabeau Park Forestry Mgmt.
ORV usage on streets
Park Camera Update
Park Lighting
Peer Court
PFD Presentation
Public Safety Comparison
Protection of Utility Infrastructures
SCRAPS
Street Scaping, signs, trees, etc.(info)
Vehicle Wgt Infrastructure Impact
Yellowstone Franchise Agreement
City Brand Update
Draft Advance Agenda 2/1/2024 2:53:34 PM Page 2 of 2