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2011, 09-27 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meetings Formal Meeting Format Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Citv Staff Tom Towey, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Bill Gothmann, Councilmember Mark Calhoun, Finance Director Dean Grafos, Councilmember Neil Kersten, Public Warks Director Brenda Grassel, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Dev. Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks & Recreation Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember Carolbelle Branch, Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Bill Dropko, of Greenacres Christian Fellowship gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Towey led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll; all councilmembers were present. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a COMMITTEE. BOARD. LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS• Councilmember Hafner: reported that last week's STA (Spokane Transit Authority) meeting included five or six hours discussing proposed new and cancelled routes, and said the discussion continues. Councilmember Grassel: said she attended a workshop on economic recovery concerning the resurgence of manufacturing in the Inland Northwest, with the President of Schweitzer Engineer discussed the topic of manufacturing coming back to the United States, and mentioned the changing labor force in China due to increasing expectations by employees; that she attended another warkshop with the Spokane Convention and Visitor's Bureau and discussion concerned funding tourism in the state, and said at the last state budget discussion, tourism funding was removed. Deputy Mayor Schimmels: said he attended the Spokane Transit Operations meeting; the Council of Governance meeting at the Fairgrounds; opening day of the Fair; the 9-1-1 ceremony at the fire station off Mansfield and Montgomery; the SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) meeting; went to an Inland Pacific HIJB meeting in Coeur d'Alene; and said he did not ride in the Valleyfest parade but attended the parade. Councilmember Grafos: said he went to the Greater Spokane, Ina "Courage to Compete" 2011 annual meeting and said the keynote speaker was a representative from the Bill Gates Foundation where the discussion was about the challenges we face competing with the rest of the world and how we are losing our edge in the world with our education system; said he went to the Growth Management Steering Committee meeting where they are working on updating the urban growth boundaries; said he met with the Fire Commissioners at Station 8 and discussed challenges of response times of Station 1; and said he participated in the Valleyfest parade. Councilmember Gothmann: reported that he attended the Board of Health Executive Meeting; the Chamber of Commerce meeting and a barbeque honoring Larry Stucker, who served far forty years working for SNAP; attended the memorial for Dick Behm; went to the Transportation Improvement Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 1 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 Board meeting last week in Pasco where they discussed project schedules and compressing the process, and said there will be a new selection process which the Board approved, and he distributed copies of "Draft Criteria Banding Categories." Councilmember Gothmann reported that he also attended Valleyfest; and today's 9-1-1 Board meeting where they approved a GPS system to map every driveway in the county so when people ca119-1-1, they will be able to be located. Councilmember Woodard: said he attended the Council of Governance meeting; the opening of the Fair; went to a dedication of new equipment in Fire House #8; spoke at the Home Based Business meeting; went to the Inland Northwest Community Foundation Annual awards; attended Dick Behm's memorial; went to the Chamber business meeting; the Spokane Association of Realtors' 100` anniversary fall forum and convention; went to a"Smart Growth" forum; and attended Valleyfest and the parade. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported that he attended the National Board of Health Conference in Coeur d'Alene where they explained their history and how they impact the community; went to the SRTC meeting; the Regional Council of Governance meeting; he read a proclamation of "People First" at the convention center; went to a car show at CenterPlace where he handed out the Mayor's trophy; went to the Tenth Anniversary for 9-1-1; went to Mukilteo for a Mayor's conference where they discussed planning and acting today for the future; was invited by Greater Spokane, Inc. to meet with representatives from a small business forum where they discussed the difficulties small businesses have in today's economy; and also attended the Association of Realtors meeting. Mayor Towey then read a proclamation in memory of Dick Behm, which proclamation was accepted with thanks from Dick Behm's son and other family members. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited general public comments. Jack Marr, 16201 E. Indiana Avenue• said he is employed by Walt Worthy, and spoke concerning the speed limit on Indiana east of Sullivan, mentioned the recommendation from City Traffic Engineer Inga Note to change that to 35, and of council's subsequently not passing that recommendation; and said he would like the speed limit determined in a fair and equitable manner, and said the road was designed for 35 and feels the situation should be reviewed and to avoid the speed trap and $154 ticket. Mr. Marr also distributed a copy of a letter from Robert Boyle of Hanson Industries concerning the same topic. City Manager Jackson said council is scheduled to discuss speed limits during their October 18 council meeting. Jim Sjothum, 12925 E. Alki: spoke in support of the traffic safety school and encouraged Council to consider Spokane Valley's participation. Randv Chapman Vice President of Association of Manufactured Home Owners PO Box 142173 Spokane, WA, 99214: said he is here tonight to talk about zoning of manufacturing housing communities; that he is aware the process is coming up to make zoning changes through ordinances and wanted to get this information to council; he said their association formed about four years ago because a manufacturing home park was in dire straits and was going to be closed by a new owner; that the current law RCW 59.20 states that an owner wanting to do something else with his land, must give the tenants a one-year notice to move; he said many homes are over forty years old and it would be very expensive to move them; so he is asking council to create manufactured housing zoning so it would protect the interests of those people in their own homes, who rent the land in a manufacturing home park. Others who spoke concerning the same topic and in support of Mr. Chapman's concerns included L n�g i�ns, 11303 E., Jackson; Dolores Brown, 16300 E. 2 and Naomi Eisenhaueer, 2601 N Barker Road. Melissa Bolton, 1107 N TShirlev: said she sent an e-mail to council several weeks ago but only heard from one councilmember in regard to the speed limit on Indiana Avenue Extension; she said it appears that the belief is that the new couplet runs through a densely populated neighborhood but that really it expands a vast, open area; that when headed east through the new round-about, it does lead to a residential area, but that area is east of the new couplet; she said the speed limit east of the area remains at Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 2 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 35, so the vote that the council took previously did not affect that area; she said it is incredibly disheartening that a city councilmember would presume to know more than a traffic engineer, and base their vote on a personal belief that a speed limit of 35 mph is for a lunatic; she said she struggles more with the fact that city councilmembers would intentionally set a speed too low to speed trap the very tax paying citizens who they are supposed to represent; she said she uses this new thoroughfare almost daily, and she urged council to reconsider their position when it is time to vote again on this issue; and said she respectfully requests that the city council follow the suggestion of the traffic engineer and set the speed limit to the appropriate speed of 35 mph. Martin Houser Vice President Citizens Alliance for Properi��: said he was here previously about an initial presentation on the Shoreline Management Act, and explained about an upcoming free workshop/forum scheduled for October 1 at the New Life Assembly of God Church, concerning how to legally counter threats to your property rights, and he gave flyers to the City Clerk for distribution to councilmembers. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2012 Bud�et — Mark Calhoun Mayor Towey opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Finance Director Calhoun explained that tonight marks the fifth occasion for discussion on the upcoming 2012 budget, and via his PowerPoint presentation, gave a summary of the funds included in the budget, general fund revenues, the revised figures for new construction estimates, mentioned that we anticipate no impact should Initiative #1183 receive voter approval; that this initiative would privatize the distribution and retail sale of liquor in Washington; mentioned other expenditures including recurring and nonrecurring; went over some significant sources of revenues of other funds such as telephone taxes, motor vehicle fuel tax, and real estate excise tax; briefly mentioned the prioritization of capital projects discussed at the June 14 council retreat, and reminded everyone of the upcoming 2012 budget schedule. Mr. Calhoun said we anticipate revenues will be flat for 2012; and while we don't have a sense that things are getting better, neither are they getting warse. Councilmember Grassel, in referring to a city policy or part of a document she got out of the City's Laserfiche repository, asked about the step and COLA (cost of living allowance) increases for staff as noted in Article 9.3 and said she was not aware of step increases, which led to discussion concerning some staff receiving a 2.5% COLA and a 4% to 6% step increase. City Manager Jackson said a typical step increase is 4%, and said it is very unlikely for a staff member to receive 6%, adding that in the city's history, perhaps there were only two or three increases which exceeded the 4%, so it has rarely if ever been used, and said the City Manager approves all salary increases, and the supervisor or department director cannot make that salary adjustment; and stated that if an employee receives a satisfactory annual review, they would receive a 4% increase until they reach the top of the range, at which point no further merit increases are granted to those employees, and the only wage increase they would receive would be the COLA; and Mr. Jackson confirmed that policy for COLAs and step increases are applied to all staff, whether or not the staff is a member of the union. Councilmember Grassel said she was seeking clarification on the rationale of the large increases, and she read a portion of Mr. Calhoun's September 22 memorandum regarding the 2012 budget: "The health insurance line item which is a result of health insurance premium increases of 9.6% in 2010 and 10.41% in 2011 (which were shared between the City and employees at the ratio of 60%; 40% respectively)." Further Councilmember Grassel said under the medical insurance program as stated in the document she shared with councilmembers: "In 2006, the City paid up to the following amounts for full-time eligible employees based upon the coverage chosen by the employee. ... Should the 2007 contribution rates as required by AWC or any future plan provider exceed the 2006 rates set forth above, the City will pay sixty percent of the increase and employees will pay forty of the increase." Councilmember Grassel said it appears the City covers the base amount 100%, and it is only the rates above that 2006 where the 40/60% enters; and Mr. Calhoun confirmed that is correct. Mr. Jackson said in looking at the dates of the document shared by Councilmember Grassel, it appears it is an excerpt from the original contract which ran through the end of 2006, and for 07, 08 and 09, and said there is a new contract for 10, 11 and 12; but Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 3 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 said these clauses did not change and said he would be happy to share a copy of the current union contract with all councilmembers, and they indicated they would appreciate receiving the document. Mayor Towey invited public comment; and no comments were offered. Councilmember Woodard mentioned page 2 of the 2012 budget development process, and said it concerns him that we use an "incremental budgeting approach that assumes for most functions of government, that the current year's budget is indicative of the base required for the following year. Any increases for incremental and based on need defined by the organization's budget policies, emerging issues, Council goals, and available resources." Councilmember Woodard said he is concerned with the incremental budgeting approach as you never get back to what is actually needed. Councilmember Gothmann said he asked for some information from Mr. Calhoun on how much we actually spent because a budget is an allocation process; in comparing actual expenses since 2006, he explained that the average actually spent budget went up by .96% annually; and it was agreed that Mr. Calhoun would also share that information with the other members of council. Councilmember Grafos said he received information from Councilmember Gothmann that our general fund budget did increase 7% a year, but we didn't spend all the money; and said between the years 2005 and 2009, it increased in actual dollars about 13%; and in 2009 to 2010 when council and the finance committee started discussions about a new direction for the city, that it only went up 2.7%, and said the proposed budget is 1% or less; and said even though all the dollars weren't spent, it is important to set the direction that we are using actual figures and not exceed that; and said if the budget were to increase by 7% every year, the budget would double in about ten years. Regarding the incremental budget, Mr. Jackson said staff will review that line as it doesn't really reflect our last couple years of budgeting; and said we have reduced about 9.5 positions and reduced spending substantially and not added an incremental increase for 2012. In regard to the step program, Councilmember Grafos said he understands that the step program can only be changed by an action of the city council, but what happens is, that if a 2.5% increase is granted as a COLA, it also moves the entire matrix up 2.5%; so in reality if there is a good employee, they automatically get another 4%; so in 2009 there was a 4% step increase for everyone not at the top of the matrix, plus another 3% which was the COLA increase for the union and the non-union employees, and then in 2010 the non-union employees did not get the 2.5% increase because council asked that it be reviewed a year down the line; so the nonunion employees would have received a step increase of about 4% in 2010; so in 2009 and 2010, there was at least a 6.5% increase for union employees, and at least a 4% increase for non-union employees. Mr. Jackson said the actual reduction occurred in 2011; therefore they would have been identical in 2010; and said provided the employee wasn't at the top of the matrix, they would have received the step increase. Councilmember Grafos asked if someone was at the top of the matrix, and a 2.5% COLA was granted, would they stay at the top of the received 2.5%; and Mr. Jackson explained that the employee would receive the 2.5%., and that adjustment would be made to the entire matrix. Councilmember Gothmann added that COLA stands for cost of living allowance, that it is not a raise but an allowance for the fact that the cost of living has gone up and is considered separate from a raise. There being no further discussion, Mayor Towey closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m., and called for a recess. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m. 2. 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. a. A roval of the followin claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS: TOTAL AMOUNT 08-16-2011 3643 — 3464 $59,695.13 08-17-2011 23634 — 23683 (refunds) $2,379.00 08-19-2011 23684 — 23708 $65,088.14 08-23-20] 1 23709 — 23736 (minus 23729); 815110011 $342,868.19 08-23-2011 23737 — 23738 $448.75 Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 4 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 08-26-2011 23739 — 23757 $138,460.43 08-26-2011 23758 — 23802 $303,524.36 09-01-2011 5316 — 5338 (refunds) $2,874.40 09-07-2011 23803-23815 (minus 23811); 8311100015 $2,081,891.40 09-07-2011 23816; 902110014 $574,150.38 09-07-2011 3663-3681; 23817-23821 $221,070.99 09-07-2011 23822-23837 $180,052.71 09-09-2011 23838-23877; 907110129 $84,185.87 09-13-2011 23878-23911 $111,962.79 09-16-2011 23912-239389 $228,994.89 GRAND TOTAL: $4,397,647.43 b. Approval of Payroll for period ending August 31, 2011: $372,482.20 c. Approval of Payroll for period ending September 15, 2011: $255,280.74 d. Approval of Commute Trip Reduction Interlocal Agreement e. Approval of Minutes of August 15, 2011 Special Council Meeting f. Approval of Minutes of August 23, 2011 Formal Council Meeting g. Approval of Minutes of August 30, 2011 Study Session Format Council Meeting h. Approval of Minutes of August 31, 2011 Special Joint Council Meeting (with noted revision) i. Approval of Minutes of September 6, 2011 Study Session Format Council Meeting It was moved by Depury Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 3. First Readin� Pronosed Ordinance 11-013 Amendin�Spokane Vallev Municipal Code Relative to City Treasurer — Cary Driskell After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded, to advance Ordinance 11-013 to a second reading. City Attorney Driskell explained about the provisions referring to city treasurer or finance director and as we do not have a treasurer, it was determined it would be good to make the designation to keep in line with our city's position of finance director; and said that this is mostly a housekeeping item. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Mayor Schimmels, and Councilmembers Hafner, Grassel, Grafos, Gothmann and Woodard. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 4. Motion Consideration: Allocation of Funds to Outside A�encies — Mark Calhoun It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to express final funding allocation shown as the averages on page trvo. Finance Director Calhoun explained the process far funding local social service and economic development agencies, and that the accompanying spreadsheet represents individual councilmember's recommendations, but that they are not necessarily indicative of which councilmember gave which recommendation. Mr. Calhoun said that $150,000 is included in the 2012 budget for this purpose. Mayor Towey invited public comment. Dr. Jim Harken. 11525 East 20` said he is the President of Spokane Arts Council, and that he spoke with a few councilmembers who suggested he come to the meeting tonight to express his concerns; he said in the past the City has graciously granted the Arts Council $5,000 each year, even though they asked for $10,000; he mentioned the sculpture the Arts Council gave to the City which was placed at CenterPlace, along with the second sculpture, and of the newly landscaped area; he said he understands that letters went out informing entities of this granting process, but that he did not receive a letter so he did not know if the letter was actually mailed or if he was left off the list; but that he received no indication of this process for this year; he said they have a post office at the Chamber of Commerce, but no one received this letter, although he said he spoke with Ms. Davenport and Mr. Calhoun who indicated the letters did get mailed; he said he was warking diligently to make the city a better place to live but was left out of this Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 5 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 process they are about to vote on; and he is not sure of the protocol, but he asked for the ability to insert this into the budget; and said so far, they have donated goods to the city over a three-year period, in excess of $200,000. Fred Aronow, Spokane Veteran's Forum• said that any amount of funds they receive will help them; that this is the first opportunity they have had to apply for a grant as formerly they were part of the Spokane County Veteran's Forum; and he asked Council's consideration in funding assistance Finance Director Calhoun explained the advertising process for these grants, including newspaper legal ads, advertising on our website, mailing out letters, and press releases. It was moved by Councilmember Gothmann and seconded, to make the following amended allocations: Project Access: $20, 000; Spokane i�alley Partners: $30, 000; Tjalley Meals on Wheels, $8, 500; YWCA $3, 500; Greater Spokane, Inc. $40, SDO; Greater Spokane T�alley Chamber of Commerce $9, 000; International Trade Alliance $10, 000; Heritage Museum $3, 000; the HUB Sports Center $4, 500; and Valleyfest $20, 000. Discussion included Councilmember Hafner speaking of the importance of Greater Spokane Substance Abuse and the other social service agencies; mention by Councilmember Woodard of including the Arts Council; and at the request of Mayor Towey, City Attorney Driskell explained the City's adopted process of having established deadlines and of past situations of not accepting any late applications. City Manager Jackson said that perhaps we could offer another round of grants later; and said we send out letters as a courtesy as the opportunity is advertised in the newspaper and on our website; and said he cannot think of any time we ever made an exception. Councilmember Hafner agreed not to make exceptions to the deadline as there are many other agencies that perhaps would have considered this grant opportunity. Councilmember Gothmann agreed and said as a City, we must be fair to all. After further discussion on the allocations, Councilmember Hafner called far the question, with two councilmembers in favar of calling the question, and five against. The motion failed and discussion continued. After further discussion, Deputy Mayor Schimmels withdrew his motion. Councilmember Grassel then made an amended motion by substitution as follows: Big Brothers/Big Sisters $1, 000; Coalition of the Responsible Disabled $400; Greater Spokane Substance Abuse $2,000; Project Access: $16,500; Spokane Yalley Partners $30, 500; Spokane Yalley Veterans Forum $600; Valley Meals on Wheels: $9, 000; YWCA $3, 000; Greater Spokane, Inc. $41, 500; Greater Spokane Yalley Chamber $9, 000; International Trade Alliance $10, 000; Heritage Museum $2, 000; HUB Sports Center ,$5, 000; and Valleyfest $19, 500. The motion was seconded. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation on the amended motion by substitution: In Favor: Mayor Towey, and Councilmembers Hafner, Grassel, Grafos, Gothmann, and Woodard. Opposed.• Deputy Mayor Schimmels. Motion carried. Deputy Mayor Schimmels asked that for the next time we go through this grant process, for staff to research other possibilities for funding allocation options, and for council to consider some ground rules to ensure we have a smooth process. 5. Motion Consideration: Confirmation of Mayoral Appointment to Lod�g Tax Committee M�or Towev Mayor Towey said this was a tough decision, and thanked both people for applying; and he recommended Jeff Fiman as the new member of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to confrrm the Mayoral appointment of Jeff Fiman to the Lodging Tc�,z Advisory Committee for a term beginning immediately and ending December 31, 2012. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Mayor Schimmels, and Councilmembers Hafner, Grassel, Grafos, Gothmann and Woodard. Opposed: None. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 6 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 Sa - HCTD Sustainable Communities Re�;ional Planning Grant - John Hohman (added agenda item) Community Development Director Hohman explained that SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) was approved to apply for a$2 million grant under the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Agency's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant, and seeks commitments from local agencies and jurisdictions to participate; he said the grant stems from a partnership between H[JD, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency to support multi- jurisdictional efforts to increase economic and warkforce development, improve access to housing, provide affordable and varied transportation choices, and preserve local environments and communities. Mr. Hohman said SRTC has requested letters of commitment from participating jurisdictions and needs them by September 29 in order to meet the application deadline of October 5. To clarify, Mr. Hohman explained that if we participate, it would mean in-kind donations such as uncertain amount of staff time, and/or such things as making meeting rooms available. Mr. Jackson said staff seeks council consensus to move forward with the letter, and if we are awarded the grant, we would bring back a formal Memorandum of Understanding for council approval consideration. There were no objections from council for staff to move forward with the letter. 6. Advance Agenda - Mayor ToweX Councilmember Grassel said it appears the neighbors and business owners have an agreeable solution to the speed limit for the Indiana/Mission couplet area; and she asked about the discussion of speed limits for the October 18 meeting. Mr. Jackson said he would like to have a review of the speed limits in general to begin with, and after that staff could come back later for a motion consideration; and said Mr. Kersten will be able to provide a general overview of speed limits, then move into that specific question. Councilmember Hafner asked if we have other complaints about speeds in other areas, and Mr. Jackson replied that we do get complaints occasionally, and said he'll ask that Public Works bring those up at the time of discussion. It was suggested that Chief VanI,euven might be included concerning enforcement information; and Mr. Jackson said Chief VanLeuven can be included in the discussion. Councilmember Woodard indicated he would like an update on quiet zones, and Mr. Jackson noted that Interim Deputy City Manager Crum is working on that and will give council an update upon his return. INFORMATION ONLY: Department Reports, Sullivan Bridge Tiger Grant, and Allowed Uses of Lodging Tax Funds were for information only and were not reported or discussed. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. � ATTES : Thomas E. Tow y, Mayor ,- . hristine Bainbridge, City Clerk � Council Regular Meeting 09 27-2011 Page 7 of 7 Approved by Council: 10-11-2011 r' " �� `� GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN SHEET SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 27, 2011 GENERAL CITIZEN COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE Please si n in if ou wish to make ublic comments. 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September 27, 2011 City Council City of Spokane Valley Spokane Valley, WA RE: Speed Limits for Indiana Avenue, Indiana Parkway, Mission Parkway, Mission Avenue � Dear Council Members: We are requesting a review of the speed limits on the above referenced streets. Indiana Avenue from Sullivan Road eastward to the beginning of Indiana Parkway has been at 25mph. This area is for commercial uses. The recently constructed Indiana Parkway and Mission Parkway were set at 25mph by Council in August. This area is vacant but has the same zoning as Indiana Avenue and is suited for commercial uses. Mission Avenue from Flora Road eastward to Barker Road is set at 25mph although the speed limit sign is posted at 35 mph. This area is residential and mostly built out. The design of Indiana Parkway and Mission Parkway as a one lane roadway leading into (eastbound) or exiting (westbound) a 20 mph roundabout will slow down traffic. 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John Groen - Attorney Experience in land use, real estate development, environmental law, appellate advocacy and civil litigation, representing clients who have been subjected to a wide variety of forms of government red tape, as well as advising clients in how to avoid potential pitfalls. Our team has an extensive background in these areas and a successful history of ob- taining permits, challenging illegal government regulation, and defending individuals. David Taylor - State Representative, 15th District (R - Moxee) Director, Kittitas County Community Development Services Department, Planning Director, Kittitas County Planning Department, Owner,Taylor Consulting Group, specializing in land- use, water and agriculture issues, policy development and government relations,Owner, Taylor Angus Ranch, Co-owner, D Bar D Custom Fabricators DOH'T MISS TNIS IMPORTANT PRESENTATION! SATUBDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2011 - 8 am to 4:30 pm LOCATION: NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 10920 E Sprague Aue SpoKane Valley, WA A DVD COPY OF THE PRESENTATION WILL BE AVAIIABLE AT THE EVENT FOR PURCHASE - ONLY $5 INTRODUCTION I. Retired law enforcement I1. Long history of traffic safety A. Medical Lake's reputation 1. Fairchild and State worker's knew not to speed in city 2. No fatalities / serious injuries within city limits a. Both just outside city limits III. Traffic Safety more than writing tickets TRAFFIC SAFETY I. The three E's of traffic safety A. Engineering— relies on compliance and/or enforcement B. Enforcement 1. Requires manpower/equipment/time that drains resources from other functions 2. Usually perceived as a negative role of law enforcement — okay to go after criminals but not a"good, law-abiding taxpayer" even though they just broke the law C. Education 1. Positive interaction with law enforcement 2. Refreshes things forgotten 3. Corrects myths and misconceptions 4. Explains reasons 5. Teaches new skills a. What to do when sliding on ice when trying to stop? 6. Leads to voluntary compliance TRAFFIC SAFETY SCHOOL I. Department saw a need for another option A. First program of its type in State — national award from NHTSA 1. Minor offenders only 2. One-time only 3. Pay same to attend as would pay for fine 4. Dismissed by court, no impact on insurance rates B. Citizen Wins 1. Stays off their record while holding them accountable 2. Educates for future compliance 3. Gives them a second chance and recognizes that they are not "criminals" C. Law enforcement Wins 1. Chance to interact in non-confrontational / non-emergency situation — especially with teens and young adults 2. Chance to educate and gain voluntary compliance 3. Proactive D. Council Wins 1. Budget neutral 2. Keeps money locally, rather than paying to the State E. Community Wins 1. Voluntary compliance tends to spread whereas forced compliance tends to breed resentment SUMMARY Strongly recommend the Council's support to begin a program that will likely have a very positive, long- term impact on the community that is paid for by the "user's" rather than everyone else. It is a very positive way to enhance everyone's safety without raising taxes. Thank you for your attention. �m � N~ � � � � O t!) � �, � p � o C (�j � +r � � � '' � � � � � :� � C � � � ( � �. N��,_� C �� N C�° o �� LL � N '� p t/� a C O ` �` ( �C � � U a�a U c�j U �' U � � 'O p� � � � � a o � � � � � '� a £ m O � O A � v� °�� W L v � 1 � a � N �� - j � � vu�i W � _ � .� p O L � C L - O (a N � �6 V O• N � tn C� „' V N Q � fB � � U C Q •� � � _ � � � � � U � � w �. � � N L ""�' � � y � � C � .� N � r.�. 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' sus�pension a.r termin��i�n. �rnployees �v�o �Za��e been deEnotcd suspea�ded or temunated hav� � tF�e. r�,�ht ta a�peal sucla acti�r�s thro�� the Set#1en��ut of'.L}ispute proccdi.zre i�th�y s�bmit t�eiz grzei�ance in writing tv t�le Ghie.f T-�uman Resourc�s �fficer wF�hi.t� ten (1(1� ��orking days of �lie clate khe disciplir,e ti��as iss�.zed, Oral rzprin3anc�s are not subjec# to tbe Se�Element af �7ispute proc�d«re. WziEt�� rep�m�ds ��i oi�ly b� processed through Ste� 2 of tlie S�filerx,ent of pispute �racedure, and ��ay nat be tak�n to a�•bit�ation. fLR'��Ci�� 9 � �'VAG�S 9.1 Salaty iVlar�1�. A. scF�ed`uie ofall� job classifications their salary rang�s �ud , possible �eps .fax progression xrE set fortb. i�, x}�e Appendix �1. to ttus Agreemez,t. As set forth in t-Lrticle 9.3, the Cify retains the discrEtion to g�Fant or deny a step incr�ase 6sased upoz�. a� � employee's perform��ce, as de�fer.�rr�unec� l�y t�ie City. The �a�a�y M�t�`i�x far p�sitions cov�red by . this Agreeixie.�x� znay be amended froin time to time b�+ munial ap�eemen�. o:(' bol'� par�ies. Heginning Z-I-2407, tlxe sa�aiy zu�nix as a�'I3ecember 31, �UOG wiil b� incr�asccE across �he ba�rd t� ��e�lecfi a�.5°!o increase. 13e 1-�-2p�8, the sxlary matriX as o.f ]7ecembe� 31, 2{147 wi11 be in.creaseci aeross tlae board to rcflect a 2.5°fo iat�rease. - . , , � '`-'' �e inr�ing 1-1-�009, tt�e salar n,atr�x as of Deccrnber 31 ?008 will be inorEasccE across � Y the boazd to re�lec� a 2.5% incr�ase. . 9.2 SalanT Steps. �at e�x�pic�y�ee tiuil! eypi�ally be hired at Ste�� in their job cl�.��ificatian range of the Cxty's Sala�y Nlat�iac, t1t the City's c�iscr.etion, employees may b� hired at a. step higtier �kian �tep J: in the Sxlary i�iarrix, � 9.3 �tet� Iricrease. Anuually o,x the f�rst day follo�7n� the emi��oyee's anni�versary date, the eniployee's znonth�y base sal�y will be increasec�, at a rr�inunu�n, to the nE.�tt s�ep a_n the ,S�lary Iv,fatrix if the einployee's aniival 1'1��Ivc �12) i�onth perfonnatice evalua�iQn indica�es � satisf�c�;ozy job perforrnance as determuied by E1ie C`i�y. �nc� an employee's sala.iy xeacbE:s ��.e open range in rhe Sa.lary �Vlatrix, thc City ma}J gran# tb.� enn.p�oyeti a zero to six percent inc��ease � basec{ u�on t�e employe�'s performanee as cietern�ineci by ibe City. 1��{ithu� ten days of rec;eivina . hislher annual per.�oxma,nce eva�uatian, the eiuployee m�y x��eet ti�rirli �f�'utrtan 1'�esources ta � discltss the ann�aal per.Forniance e to pibvide a��p .infoa�narion thEy ma}r Zti�ant the �ity to � consid�r prior ta a dec.is�o� an the step iner�asc. The Gity ret7ins the sole right to dc#�rinine tlie � ' amount of th.e �percent incr.�ase. � An employEe's aru�iversaay da#e is de��ed as Fheir datE af fiire .- or inast rece.n�r da.te nf reclassific�tioii. If the �mployee's annual perforir�ance evaiva�.ion indicates bElow-satisfactory performance as determined by the City, tile ei�ployee zr�ay riot be iucreased to the next step im tlie Salaxy iVCatrix, The Cify may ree�a,�uate the rto�n-incrcased ernployee a#ier 18a da��s and if a non-increased employe�'s nerf.orrnance is satisfactory at �l�e �'� �d bf'tb.af .review period, the City iriay in.cxease tbe employee's monthly b�se sa.Iary to t�ie r�ext ��-J step in �he Salary Matrix. .I�'a nori-i�creas�� Employee's �erforniance re�ai.ns below satisfactory I � at the enrl of the 180 day perioc� as deteiznined by �e Ciky, tlie cmployee tivill rein�in �.t l'heu c�u�z�`ent stEp i.uitii their naxt xege�lar twel�+e (22) rnonth perfom�RCe �valuatiot�. 'T7�e City shall � �- 9 , . " - � 5 of 6 9/27/2011 12:19 Pl� g��/�/ have che excl.us.ive right to evaluate an employee's perforcnance, and such performance evaluations will not be subject lo the Settlement of'J�isputes procedure set forth in rlrticle 4. �� 9.4 O<<ertime. Fermanent�hourly en�ployees shaJl be compensated at tim� and onc- half (1-112) the employee's hourly rate of pay fo.r all work perforn�ed in excess of forty (4�) hours in any workwe�k. All overtime must be pre-approved in wTiti�g by the Fnnployee's Supe�visor except in emergency situations, in which case the over�me must be approved in ��7iting as soon as reasonably possible. Employees �Trill not be allowed to receive more than one ove.rti.me zate or premium pay for the same hotus worked. � 9.5 Fxempt .Personnel. Each exempt emplo}�ee shall bc crEdited with foriy hotus of act�ninistrative leave at tlle begin.nin� each calendar year. Emp(oyees hired after .�anuary 1 shall reccive a prorated amount of such leave. 9.6 Social Security Substitute Plan. The City has chosen not io opt into the federal ' Social Security System for eligible em.ployees �vho were otherwise covezed by a quali:�ed retirement system. Tnstead, ihc City participates in a 401A social security substitute plan. The � City will make benefit conti as provided for in City Resolution 03-020 as may be amended from iimc to time. 9.7 Pension. The City and �mployees shall participate in the DVashingtoa Public Employees' Retirement System as set for�h in RCW 41.44. . ... A!t'�'TCL� 10 — HO�CTl�S OY+ �VORK 10.1 �Vork Sc.hedules/Shifts. 'The wo.rkweek 1�or purposes of computing overtimc for hourly Employees shall begui at 12:01 a.m. Monday axld shall conclude Sunday at 12:00 midnight. T'he City may assi�i appropriate ��ork schedules and shi.fl:s. The City may all•er wor.k schedules and shifts with seven. days advance notice to the employec. 10.2 �Vork .Dav. Tl�e non»al working hours £or fuU employees are eight hours, • :&'Om 8:00 atn to 5:00 pin vtonday tlirough F�iday wifh a�1 unpaid ane h�ur lunch period. The City retains the iight to schedu.le F'nlpl�}.�ees outside dlese hours and days to meEl Dcpartment twd C.ity needs. � 10.3 Department Directors also havc the discretion to grant au e.Riployee's i�equest to adjust his/her ho�urs ofwork sa that the employee begins his/Y�er work schedule up fo an hour earlier or later thau the nornia18:00 am startin� time and conipletes his/lier �vork day up to an hour earlier or later than 5:00 pm. far a tofal of ei�it hours of work. .In exercising this disc.r.etion, Deparhuent l�ir.ectors may consider a number of factors, which may include the cinployce's preference, custorner needs and the City's ability to best serve the public. The Department . Director's decision ta grant or de.ny a cequest to a�odi.fy the work hours as set forth in this section is not subject to the Setticment of ]7isputes �procedl�re. 10.4 Meal ar�d Rest .Periods. Employees will reccive one hot�r off, without pay, for a � � meal dw•ing any sliift Iastuib longer than five (5) hours. Meal periods shall be scheduled by the � 10 � i` �� . .% su�ervisor in Iight of a number of faciors, wl�,ich �nay i�iclude tl�e en�pioyee's prefer.ence, et�stomer needs and the City's ability to Uest se�ve t11e public. 10.5 Lmployees shall receive a fi:(�een (15) mi.nute paid rest pe.riod foz each four (4) hours worked. �"mployees need nat be given � scheduled rest period �vt�en t}�e z�atu��e o�the work allocvs intermit[ent rest periods that total fil�een niinutes during eacl� four hours of w�ork. Tnte.nnitte.n.t i.s defined as i.nter.vals of s.hort duration in ��vhich employees are �llo�vcd to relaY and zest, c>r a brie.f inactivity fron� ��rork or exertion such as tlie tune speut on a personal phone call, or t��.ldng a sinol.iug breal:. Such rest time shall total fi�?ecn minutes per four hot�rs of� �vor.k. Rest breaks may not be skipped and bankeci to be used f'or late an or early deparh�re from work or for purposes of receiving ovErtime. �1RTiCLF 1.1. — GFi�iTaRA.L� �'ROVT.SIO�TS 11.1 No 17iscriminadon. The City and ihe Union mutually ��•ee thai chere slzould be. no unlar��i�l discriminatiori against any Employee or applicanl for employment because o�age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, n�.tional ori�in, mental ar physical disability, ivarital staYus or Uni.on activity. All re.f.zrences to Fmployees ui tlus �1�reement dcsignatc both sexes. � 11.2 Rules. The City �•easonably �spects its employees to mcet high standards of . pet-f.orn.�ance to eusuz•e fhe City provides quality p�zblic service. "I�he Union recognir�es [he City's uille:rent and traditional ri�ht to establisli reasonable worlc rules, and require their observance. Copies of any uew rules or a�ncndments to eaisting rules shall be pro��ided to the Un.ion 14 days � prior to thcir implcmentation except in emergency circumstances. 113 ��I'ew and Terrninated Fmplo,r� ees. Tlie City aa •ees to notify the Uuion a� flie end of each calendar quarler i f new eligible ba�•;a.iniug unit employees are hircd or tcrminated during ' thal c{uarter. Such listuig sha11 contain tEic names of thc cmployees, along 1�ith their job classifications, and �vork iocations. . 11.4 Labor'M'ana�ement M.eetin�s. It is inutually a�reed that the nEgot�ating eommielee f�r Loca1270=V and �I�e »egoti.at:ing coiiunittee for the City shall conduct regular labor/rnanagement mee[ings for th.e pulpose of resoh�uig problems that may arise. Safety items sh.al.l be inc.luded as e.ligible topics for discussiou ui labor/inanagement meetings. A�teetin;s sha.11 be c:anducfed quarterly, but they nzay be schedt2led more ofren by mut�tal agreemene. . r�RTIC.LE 1� — H�AL'1"T� AiV'17 ��Vl+",LL=f31;TYG 12.1 Insurance Plan. �For. the duration af this A�re�inent, the City shall make avaiIable the insurance pro�am offered tluough �lie flssociation of ��ashingtoz� Cieies tn regular full-timc arad regular part-time employees and Fheir eligible spbuses/dependents, including medical, �,- i dental, vision, and employee long-ternn disability insurance coverage. This uLSluance program . incJudes the .f.ollo�viug plans as they currently c,tist or as may be amencied fYOm time to tin�e. il � � �3 1,2.1.1 Mcctical Insurance. E.mployees may choose between the followiug medical �. � plans: AWC Regence Blu�Shield/Asuris Northwest Preferred Provider Plan or A��C Group � Health Cooperative Copay Plan 1 as may be amended from time to tuue. In 2006, ihe City paid up to the .following amounts for full-time ctigible employees based upon t}te coverage chosen by the employee: � $366.72 for �mployee coverage �54830 for empioyee and one c�ependent coverage • �723.59 for employee and spouse coverage $729.88 for employee and two or more dependent coveza�e $905.17 for employee and spouse and ooe dependent coverage $1,020.20 for employee and spouse a�id t��o a.r more depcndcnt covera.ge Shoutd the 2007 contribution rates as zequir.ed by A��VC or any futur.e plan provider ex.ceed the 2006 rates se# forth abovc, t�ie City will pay sixty percent (60%) ofthe increase and einployees will pay forty (40%) oFthe increase. . . Should the 2008 coutribution rales as rec�uired by A�VC or any future �plau pzovider exceed tl�e 20�6 rates, the City �vill, pay si�fy perccnt (60%) of the increase and Emplo}�ees wi11 pay forty (40%) o��the increasc. Should the 2009 contribution rates as required by AWC or any future plan providcr exceed the 2006 rates, the City will pay siYty percent (60%) of the increase and employecs will ' pay forty (40% of the i.ncr.e�.se. �'� % 1`he cmployee's share of lhe premiuin iucrease as set forth above u�ill be made as a lump sum deduction from the employee's paycheck. 12.1.2 TZe�ialar Part-T�ime Emplovices. The City ��rill contribute a pro-rata amount o�f the cost of employec: and dependent healtli cover.abe :for �art-time euiployees based u�pon the number of haurs worked and according lo the fierms of the provider. Sueh eontribution shall not exceed the curxent pro-rated contribution ratc consistent �vith the terms of 12.1. l. 12.1.3 Dental insurance. The Cil•y will provide eli.gible £ull lime emplo}rees and rheir dependents, i�' any, covered under, their med.ical plan, with dental cqverage through A�VC �Vasl�ington Dental Sen�ice k'lan .F3 as may be amcnded from tin�e t� time. 12.1.4 Vision Jnsurance. 1'he City �vill �rovide eligible full �time employees and their dependents, if any, covered under their medical �plan �vitt� vision insurance i:hraugh the A��C Vision Ser<<ice .Plan as may be ainended from time to time. 12.1.5 �on�-Temi Disabilitv Insurance. 't'he City �vill provide long-term disability insurance for eli�ible �'ul.l ti.me employces through Lhe ta.�VC Standard Inst�rance L�ong � Term Disability Option 1, as may be amended &on1 time to time. 12.2 Life Jnsur.ance. The City will provide a li fe instu'ance benefit equa.l to one-times ' ' �ie employee's annual salar}� for all regular ful.l time �mployees. �� , � l ?, tz �� J � . �- /