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2012, 05-08 Regular Meeting AGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FORMAL FORMAT MEETING Tuesday,May 8,2012 6:00 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers ll707 E Sprague Avenue Council Requests Please Silence Your Cell Phones During Council Meeting CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Pastor Steve Williams,New Life Assembly of God Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: MAYOR'S REPORT: PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except those on this agenda as action items. (Action items include public hearings, and those items under NEW BUSINESS. Public Comments will be taken on those items at the time those items are discussed.) When you come to the podium, please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a. A roval of the followin claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS; TOTAL AMOUNT 04/24/2012 25771-25801 $438,393.47 OS/O1/2012 25802-25834 (-25803 and 25815) $125,47937 GRAND TOTAL $563,872.84 b. Approval of Payroll for period ending Apri130: $384,262.42 c. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2012 Study Session Format Council Meeting d. Approval of Minutes of April 19, 2012 Joint Spokane Valley/Spokane City Council Meeting e. Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2012 Formal Format Council Meeting £ Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2012 Study Session Format Council Meeting NEW BUSINESS: 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-014 Amending Comp Plan—Mike Basinger [public comment] 3.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-015, Zoning Map Amendments—Mike Basinger [public comment] 4. Motion Consideration: Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)—Morgan Koudelka [public comment] Council Agenda OS-08-12 Formal Format Meeting Page 1 of 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except those on this agenda as action items. (Action items include public hearings, and those items under NEW BUSINESS. Public Comments will be taken on those items at the time those items are discussed.) When you come to the podium, please state your name and address for the record and limit remarks to three minutes. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 5. Animal Control—Mike Jackson/Morgan Koudelka 6. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey INFORMATION ONLY n/a CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT General Meetin�Schedule(meeting schedule is always subject to change) Regular Council meetings are generally held every Tuesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Fonnal meetin� forinats are �enerally held the 2°d and 4`h Tuesda,ys. Fonnal meeting have time allocated for general public comments as well as coininents after each action item. The Study Session formats(the less formal meetin�) are �enerally held the 1 s` 3ra and 5`h Tuesda,ys. Study Session forinats DO NOT have tiine allocated for general public comments; but if action items are included, comments are permitted after those specific action items. NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impainnents, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 921-1000 as soon as possible so that arrangeinents may be made. Council Agenda OS-08-12 Formal Format Meeting Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 8, 2012 Department Director Approval: � ' Check all that apply: � consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval of the Following Vouchers: ' VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS• TOTAL AMOUNT 04/24/20l 2 25771-25801 $43 8,393.47 ' OS/O1/2012 25802-25834 (-25803 and 25815) $125,47937 GRAND TOTAL $563,872.84 Explanation of Fund Numbers found on Voucher Lists #001 - General Fund Other Funds 0O1.O11.000.511 City Council l Ol —Street Fund 001.013.000.513. City Manager 103 —Paths &Trails OO l.O l 3.O 15.5 l 5. Legal 105—Hotel/Motel T� OO 1.O l 6.000. Public Safety 120—CenterPlace Operating Reserve OOl.Ol 8.013.513. Deputy City Manager 12l —Service Level Stabilization Reserve '' 001.018.O14.514. Finance 122—Winter Weather Reserve 001.018.016.516. Human Resources 123 —Civic Facilities Replacement OO l.032.000. Public Works 204—Debt Service 001.058.050.558. Comm. Develop.-Administration 301 —Capital Projects (15` '/4%REET) 001.058.055.559. Comm. Develop.—Develop.Eng. 302—Special Capital Proj (2"d '/a%REET) 001.058.056.558. Community Develop.-Planning 303—Street Capital Projects 001.058.057.559. Community Develop.-Building 304—Mirabeau Point Project 00].076.000.576. Parks &Rec—Administration 307—Capital Grants 001.076300.576. Parks & Rec-Maintenance 309—Parks Capital Grants 001.076301.574. Parks & Rec-Recreation 310—Civic Bldg Capital Projects 001.076302.576. Parks & Rec-Aquatics 311 —Street Capital Improvements 2011+ OOl.076304.575. Parks&Reo- Senior Center 402—Stormwater Management 001.076.305.574. Parks & Reo-CenterPlace 403 —Aquifer Protection Area 001.090.00O.SI l. General Gov't-Council related SOl —Equipment Rental &Replacement 001.090.00O.S l4. General Gov't-Finance related 502—Risk Management 001.090.00O.Sl7. General Gov't-Employee supply 001.090.000.518. General,Gov't-Centralized Services 001.090.000.519. General Gov't-Other Services 001.090.000.531. General Gov't-Natural Resources 001.090.000.550. General Gov't-Economic Dev. OOl.090.000.560. General Gov't-Social Services 001.090.000.594. General Gov't-Capital Outlay RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve claims for vouchers as listed above. STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, Finance Director ATTACHMENTS: i/oucher Lists vchlist Voucher List Page: 1 04/24/2012 8:16:49AM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date V/endor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25771 4/24/2012 003017 AAA SPOKANE VALLEY CRYWOLF:899862 001.000.000.342 CRYWOLF REFUND: PERMIT#V27' 10.00 Total : 10.00 25772 4/24/2012 002890 ALTUS INDUSTRIES INC Z-11043B 303.303.115.595 ALTUS INDUSTRIES QUOTE#2101 6,952.65 25773 4/24/2012 000101 CDW-G 25774 4/24/2012 000322 CENTURYLINK 25775 4/24/2012 000729 CH2MHILL INC 25776 4/24/2012 000409 DEPT OF REVENUE 25777 4/24/2012 000912 DEX MEDIA WEST 25778 4/24/2012 002157 ELJAY OIL COMPANY 25779 4/24/2012 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC 25780 4/24/2012 000007 GRAINGER Z-11045B H999041 J084982 J110746 APRIL 2012 kI:3�•L:3�I:�:] 1 st QTR 2012 APRIL 2012 APRIL 2012 4194421 37752 37756 37757 37758 37759 9796629385 9800482847 303.303.115.595 WSDOT CONTRACT: BOLT SETS Total : 001.058.050.558 BLACKTONER:CD 001.058.050.558 MAGENTA&CYAN TONER:CD 001.058.050.558 YELLOW TONER:CD Total : 001.076.302.576 APRIL2012: PHONE SERVICE Total : 303.303.155.595 0155-SULLIVAN RD W BRIDGE Sl. Total : 001.076.301.586 LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX RETURN Total : 001.076.305.575 ADVERTISING: CP 001.076.304.575 ADVERTISING: SENIOR CENTER Total : 101.000.000.542 MARCH 2O12: OIL PRODUCTS FOR Total : 402.402.000.538 LEGAL PUBLICATION 402.402.000.538 LEGAL PUBLICATION 001.058.056.558 LEGAL PUBLICATION 001.058.056.558 LEGAL PUBLICATION 001.013.000.513 LEGAL PUBLICATION Total 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 402.402.000.538 SUPPLIES: PW 4,341.48 11,294.13 163.35 312.91 156.97 633.23 491.62 491.62 61,492.35 61,492.35 1,682.35 1,682.35 158.90 39.55 198.45 667.85 667.85 56.95 61.20 68.85 67.15 25.00 279.15 105.88 53.58 Page: 1 vchlist Voucher List Page: 2 04/24/2012 8:16:49AM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25780 4/24/2012 000007 GRAINGER (Continued) 9800860604 402.402.000.538 SUPPLIES: PW 10.72 25781 25782 25783 25784 25785 25786 25787 4/24/2012 �02538 HYDRAULICS PLUS, INC 14913 4/24/2012 002901 IMSA NW CHAPTER 4/24/2012 000864 JUB ENGINEERS, INC. Total : 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW Total : 42467543 001.032.000.543 2012 QUAD CONFERENCE: INGA N Total : 0075228 101.042.000.542 TIP DATA MAINTENANCE AND UPD Total : 4/24/2012 002676 KAMAN INDUSTRIALTECHNOLOGIES G361357 4/24/2012 002466 KENWORTH SALES 4/24/2012 002948 NA DEGERSTROM 4/24/2012 002203 NAPAAUTO PARTS f i L i�i Z�Z��i Z�Z��.�y�Y�1�7�1_��►��l Total : 100586 101.000.000.542 TRUCK SUPPLIES: PW 100589 101.000.000.542 TRUCK SUPPLIES: PW 100604 101.000.000.542 TRUCK SUPPLIES: PW 100823 101.000.000.542 TRUCK SUPPLIES: PW Total : PAYAPP 2 303.303.157.541 CN SERVICES FOR 0157 SULLIVA� Total : 463852 463942 464349 464412 464498 467041 467102 467349 467366 467414 467645 468022 468862 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 170.18 270.00 270.00 150.00 150.00 4,613.91 4,613.91 71.75 71.75 141.77 40.96 10.28 101.73 294.74 52,747.07 52,747.07 47.78 16.04 71.55 5.84 -11.18 293.47 6.50 17.92 75.07 -17.92 40.37 -1.57 59.62 Page: 2 vchlist Voucher List Page: 3 04/24/2012 8:16:49AM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25787 4/24/2012 002203 NAPAAUTO PARTS (Continued) 699741 101.000.000.542 SUPLIES: PW 7.60 Total : 611.09 25788 4/24/2012 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 604637923001 001.076.000.576 OFFICE SUPPLIES:CP 23.35 604839406001 001.076.000.576 OFFICE SUPPLIES:CP 40.93 Total : 64.28 25789 4/24/2012 002844 ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC 1203313 001.058.050.558 LOCATOR TICKET MGMT SYSTEM 50.00 Total : 50.00 25790 4/24/2012 002424 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL 1428301-AP12 001.090.000.518 APRIL 2012: POSTAGE METER RE� 275.00 25791 4/24/2012 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC 25792 4/24/2012 000041 PROTHMAN COMPANY 25793 4/24/2012 002616 ROADWISE, INC 25794 4/24/2012 000318 SHAMROCK PAVING CO. 25795 4/24/2012 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 25796 25797 25798 4/24/2012 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER 4/24/2012 002978 SPOKANE SODA WORKS 4/24/2012 001875 STRATA Total : RETAINAGE RELEASE 101.223.40.00 2011 RETAINAGE RELEASE Total : 2012-3327 001.013.000.513 RECRUITMENT PYMT#2: PW DIRE Total : 70761741 1974 5-631241 5-631759 51501069 51501104 M12149 S120062-IN 101.000.000.542 FEEZGARD ZERO: PW Total : 101.042.000.542 MATERIALS: PW Total : 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW Total : 001.229.51.23 2011 SETTLE AND ADJUST HOUSI� 101.042.000.542 MARCH 2O12:WORK CREW Total : 101.000.000.542 SNOW PLOW REPAIR: PW Total : 303.303.160.595 0160 GEOTECHNICAL EXPLORATI( 275.00 72,376.57 72,376.57 2,438.01 2,438.01 13,390.04 13,390.04 1,353.32 1,353.32 571.22 24.85 596.07 199,255.65 6,047.83 205,303.48 2,017.50 2,017.50 2,383.80 Page: 3 vchlist Voucher List Page: 4 04/24/2012 8:16:49AM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25798 4/24/2012 001875 001875 STRATA (Continued) Total : 2,383.80 25799 4/24/2012 001895 TAYLOR ENGINEERING INC 1 303.303.141.595 EUCLID SULLIVAN PCC INT SURVE 1,088.43 25800 25801 4/24/2012 002059 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 4/24/2012 001792 WHITEHEAD,JOHN 31 Vouchers for bank code: apbank 31 Vouchers in this report I,the undersigned,do certify under penalty of perjury, that the materials have been furnished,the services rendered,or the labor performed as described herein and that the claim is just,due and an unpaid obligation against the City of Spokane Valley,and that I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim. Finance Director Date Mayor Date Council Member Date Total : APRIL 2012 303.303.005.595 PINES/MANSFIELD:CROSSING AG Total : EXPENSES 001.018.016.516 COSTING LABOR CONTRACT TRAI Total : Bank total : Total vouchers : 7,088.43 1,000.00 1,000.00 379.10 379.7 0 438,393.47 438,393.47 Page: 4 � vchlist Voucher List Paye: 1 05/01/2012 2:23:44PM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25802 5/1/2012 001081 ALSCO LSP01131739 001.058.057.559 FLOOR MATS: BUILDING 37.97 Total : 37.97— 2� 5/1/2012 000135 APA 1 42 -1225 001.Q58.05�58 2012� MEMBE�iP�KENDALL ?�81.°0 � '/ 1 14-1225 001 0�8 �'S6.558 2012 APAA L MEMBERSHIP: F Io 22-.00' V � � - �Q ��0��6�558-201r -P ANrotT NIl':: Y � �� 2 0�00� __ . Total : /756.OQ — 25804 5/1/2012 000030 AVISTA March 2012 001.076.300.576 UTILITIES: PARKS MASTERAVISTA 8,287.30 March 2012 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES: PW MASTER AVISTA 26,072.36 Total : 34,359.66— 25805 5/1/2012 000694 AVISTA UTILITIES 35817 001.090.000.519 HOME ENERGYAUDITS-MARCH� 2,805.00 Total : 2,805.00 —' 25806 5/1/2012 001606 BANNER BANK 0618 001.011.000.511 MARCH 2O12:0618 35.30 4064 001.058.057.559 MARCH 2O12:4064 2,495.00 4458 001.011.000.511 MARCH 2O12:4458 243.53 8861 001.076.300.576 MARCH 2O12:8861 2,105.62 9048 001.032.000.543 MARCH 2O12:9048 2,696.30 Total : 7,575.75 25807 5/1/2012 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC 9321925 001.076.305.575 LINEN SERVICEAND SUPPLYAT C 154.27 • S0003000 001.076.305.575 LINEN SUPPLYAND SERVICE AT C 67.50 � S0029732 001.076.305.575 LINEN SUPPLYAND SERVICE: CE� 39.07 • Total : 260.84 — 25808 5/1/2012 002615 BULLOCK,SUSAN Expenses 001.013.015.515 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 26.95 Total : 26.95 — 25809 5/1/2012 001169 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Aprii 2012 001.058.055.559 PEITY CASH:7620,21,23,24,76,78,i 16.89 Total : 16.89— 25810 5/1/2012 000683 DAVID EVANS&ASSOCIATES 317412 001.058.055.559 SPOKANE VALLEY PLAT REVIEW 1,143.50 Total : 1,143.50 — 25811 5/1/2012 000823 DEPT OF L&I 219893 001.076.305.575 BOILER INSP:CP, PRECINCT, DAN 398.40 — Page: 1 vchlist Voucher List Page: 2 05/01/2012 2:23:44PM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25811 5/1/2012 000823 000823 DEPT OF L&1 (Continued) Total: 398.40— 25812 5/1/2012 000900 DEPT OF L& I 135414 001.076.305.575 ANNUAL OPERATING CERTIFICATE 109.40 Total: 109.40 "- 25813 5/1/2012 000858 FOOD EQUIPMENT INT'L, INC. 9345 001.076.305.575 SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPLACE 296.75 Total: 296.75�- 25814 5/1/2012 002712 GTFX INC. 26099 001.076.305.575 SERVICE GREASE TRAP:CP 108.70 Total: 108.70 '-' �'�°o'� cie�nn�`�v�v�-�r3--i�u n��,rr�crrmv�viiT�'i�ic�7-Ti—r�c�r �%%i \ //��1. �A�e� . �� T-atal�'-25�0� 25816 5/1/2012 002994 INTELLICEPT 15684 001.076.300.576 PARK-SKATE STOPPERS FOR SK, 297.96 Total: 297.96.— 25817 5/1/2012 000388 IRVIN WATER DIST.#6 March 2012 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES: PW 67.50 Total: 67.50� 25818 5/1/2012 001635 ISS FACILITY/EVENT SERVICES 296066 001.076.305.575 EVENT SVCS:MARCH 2O12 124.03 - 296067 001.076.305.575 EVENT SVCS:MARCH 2O12 59.10 ' 296552 001.076.305.575 EVENT SVCS: MARCH 2O12 157.60- 302156 001.076.305.575 EVENT SERVICES:MARCH 2O12 136.07- 306719 001.076.305.575 EVENT SVCS: FEBRUARY 2012 39.40. Total: 516.20� 25819 5/1/2012 000275 KERSTEN, NEIL Expenses 101.042.000.542 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 95.12 Total: 95.12�" 25820 5/1/2012 002289 NICKERSON, DEVEN Expenses 001.032.000.543 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 324.00� Expenses 001.032.000.543 EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 24.00� Tota): 348.00 25821 5/1/2012 000193 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC 1st QTR 2012 CAM 001.090.000.518 1ST QTR CAM CHARGES 1,211.86 • May 2012 001.090.000.518 CITY HALL RENT 39,566.35 • Total : 40,778.21 � Page: 2 vchlist Voucher List Page: 3 05/01/2012 2:23:44PM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25822 5/1/2012 002836 PALADIN DATA SYSTEMS CORP. 33654-33655 001.058.057.594 PERMIT SOF7WARE:SMARTGOV I 17,612.08 Total : 17,612.08 � 25823 5/1/2012 001860 PLATT 1464465 001.076.305.575 SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPLACE 141.64 ' 1485583 001.076.305.575 SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPLACE 34.18 • Total : 175.82 ./ 25824 5/1/2012 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE(NC. 4632418 001.016.000.521 SNOW REMOVAL SCVS:MARCH 2( 190.23 ' 4638933 001.076.300.576 TRASH PICKUP AT PARK PRIOR TC 54.35 • Total : 244.58� 25825 5/1/2012 000323 SPOKANE CO UTILITIES April 2012 101.042.000.543 SEWER CHARGES NOT ON MASTE 50.09 Total : 50.09 � 25826 5/1/2012 001992 SPOKANE HOTEL MOTELASSOC 1122 001.076.305.575 DUES AND MONTHLY MEETING LU 80.00 Tota) : 80.00� 25827 25828 25829 25830 25831 25832 25833 5/1/2012 000420 SPOKANE REGIONAL HEALTH DIST 1st Qtr2012 5/1/2012 000404 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM April 2012 5/1/2012 000405 SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERS April 2012 5/1/2012 001083 STANDARD PLBG HEATING CONTROLS 30889 5/1/2012 001472 TESTAMERICA LAB 5/1/2012 001911 THE GLOVER MANSION 5/1/2012 000167 VERA WATER& POWER 59004525 CP507 March 2012 001.076.300.576 1 ST QTR 2012 Total : 001.090.000.550 2012 OUTSIDE AGENCY ECO. DEV Total : 001.090.000.550 2012 OUTSIDE AGENCY SOC SER\ Total : 001.016.000.521 MARCH 2O12 MONTHLY MAINT PRE Total : 001.076.300.576 ENVIRONMENTALTESTING: PARK: Total : 001.076.305.575 EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLAI Total : 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES:MAR 2012 Total : 268.00 268.00 � 432.13 432.13� 13,905.10 13,905.10� 573.60 573.60� 30.00 30.0(i�" 152.18 152.18-- 2,690.99 2,690.99-- Page: 3 vchlist Voucher Llst Page: 4 05/01/2012 2:23:44PM Spokane Valley Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 25834 5/1/2012 001409 WORLD CLASS COMMUNICATIONS 120401164 001.076.305.575 ANSWERING SVC:CENTERPLACE 22.00 Total : 22.00� 33 Vouchers for bank code: apbank �-�k� • � �`"- 33 Vouchers in this report I,the undersigned,do certify under penalty of perjury, that the materiais have been furnished,the services rendered,or the labor performed as described herein and that the claim is just,due and an unpaid obligation against the City of Spokane Valley,and that I am uthorized au e ticate and certify said claim. _ �t -- , Z _.._ Finance Director Date Mayor Date Council Member Date � : V� �-Z5�3 �55 : v�i� # zs81s � 756•� 2sc�.u� �a�,�� 37 -� lZ6,�u°5. 3� � . ♦ � � ZS��.�j� Page: 4 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 05-08-2012 Department Director Approval : ❑ Item: Check all that apply: � consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Payroll for Period Ending April 30, 2012 GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Budget/Financial impacts: Gross: $ 242,550.64 Benefits: $ 141,711.78 Total payroll $ 384,262.42 STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri DRAFT MINUTE S SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION FORMAT Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers Spokane Valley,Washington April 17, 2012 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Tom Towey, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir. Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Neil Kersten,Public Works Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Mark Calhoun, Finance Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks &Recreation Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, Deputy City Attorney Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. It was then moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the amended agenda. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Memorandum of Understandin w� ith S�okane Coun Library District—Carv Driskell It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize the City Manager to execute the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Allocation of Ti^affic Study Costs Related to the Park Property Acquisition with the Spokane County Library District. City Attorney Driskell explained that the purpose of the memorandum of understanding is to stipulate to splitting the cost of the traf�c analysis between Spokane Valley and the Library District, with a cap of $16,000, or $8,000 each as neither the City nor the District wants to commit to a project of this scope without having a reasonable idea of the costs. Mr. Driskell added that the interlocal attached to the Memorandum of Understanding is a draft and subject to change. Mayor Towey invited public comment no comments were offered. T�ote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 2. Letter of Intent to Purchase Pro�ertv—Mike Jackson It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute a letter of intent to Pring Corporation regarding th�e potential purchase of Spokane County parcel numbers 45174.9053, 45174.9054, 45174.9055, and 45174.9056, and to expend public money not to exceed $30,000 for preliminary title work, Phase I Environmental Site assessment, a survey, a traffic study, and a fair market appraisal, and that these funds will be taken fi^om Fund 310, the Civic Facilities Fund, which will be appropriated through a future budget amendment in 2012. City Manager Jackson went over the timeline and process of this potential property purchase, adding that the unknown is whether the library's ballot bond measure would pass; he said they note that ballot issue will likely appear on the 2015 ballot and even if the measure fails, the area could be a highly successful park Mr. Jackson stated that should this motion pass, a traffic study will be commenced with anticipation of completion within forty-�ve to sixty days, and said staff will come back to Council with those results; and further Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 1 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT explained that we will continue to work with the Library on the draft interlocal as their Board must also approve the document. Mr. Jackson said in the meantime, he will negotiate and work with the Pring Corporation on the terms and conditions of the purchase, and come back to council to get authorization to move forward and spend the funds to finance the project. Mayor Towey invited public comment no comments were offered. T�ote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. NON-ACTION ITEMS 3. HUB Sports Center Update—Phil Champlin HUB Sports Center Executive Director Phil Champlin extended thanks for Council's appropriating Lodging Funds for the HUB; he said they have two hotels which issue reports consistently over the last two years, and the HUB had 401 hotel room nights for last year's last quarter and this year's first quarter, which is an 8% increase in hotel rooms, and that they had 7.5% increase in attendance; he said they have started to run some of their own events such as indoor soccer, volleyball scrimmages, basketball tournaments and pickleball; as well as camps and clinics offered on days when students are out of school, such as Presidents' Day, and during spring break; and he said things are going well and they enjoy having a positive impact on youth and the community. 4. Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP) 2013-2018—Steve Worley Senior Engineer Worley explained that this is an opportunity to discuss the upcoming six-year TIP; that in the past, staff prepared the plan based on what they felt was needed and on potential grant funding; he said this year with so much discussion about street projects and preservation, he thought it would be good to have a discussion with council to see if there are common goals, priorities or projects to include, consider, and otherwise discuss before this is put into a first draft. Mr. Worley explained that the list of projects included in the Six-Year Plan are projects that are unfunded; and said projects will be removed from the TIP which have been funded or will be completed this year; and he said this is just a starting point and he is open to suggestions and comments. Mayor Towey asked if project#7 and #21 reference the same $10 million FMSIB (freight mobility strategic investment board) grant funds and Mr. Worley indicated it is and said this project is split between design and right-of-way phase and the construction phase and said the $10 million would span both. Mr. Worley stated that in the past,preservation projects have been included in the plan, and because of past funding issues, we have taken that out of the year six TIP because there wasn't a source of funding for the preservation program; and said the six year TIP must be fiscally constrained, which means we look at what we typically receive in grant funds, whether state or federal, and based on that amount, that is the amount we work towards; so we limit this to what we can afford and the amount of grant funds received in the past. Councilmember Grafos asked about the list and whether it is prioritized. Mr. Worley explained that the list is not prioritized, but the items on the list are those items which have not been funded, that staff feels they are important but would need additional funding from somewhere to get these projects going, or we could substitute projects from the unfunded list to the funded list. Councilmember Grafos said in reference to the Appleway Extension, Evergreen to Tshirley and Appleway University to Evergreen, that that's a lot of money for those two projects; and said he thought we were not moving ahead on those projects but were discussing the trail project, and he asked about substituting some projects on Sprague Avenue in lieu of extending Appleway. Mr. Worley agreed and said we should remove those from the list and add the trail project on the six-year TIP. Councilmember Grafos further stated that because Sprague Avenue has an economic development element, he would like to see from University Road down to Thierman or Fancher, or at least examine those to see if they should be on this funded list as welL Mr. Worley said he believes what Mr. Grafos is referring to is the Pavement Preservation part of Sprague Avenue; and said that specific project would be under the pavement management program; that it is not in this year's program for that portion of Sprague but it will be in either next year or the year after, and said staff would need to examine where the funding would come from for those preservation projects; he said we could add some of those to the TIP and when a call for projects is issued from either the state or the Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 2 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT federal government, staff always looks to see if preservation projects qualify for those grants, and if so, staff tries to get as much funding as possible; and again stated that if a project is not specifically noted in the TIP, it can be added after the project gets funded. Mr. Worley said Sprague reconstruction is an example of that scenario; it was in the six-year TIP, we thought we were going to get funding under the federal process but we ended up getting funding under the state process; and said we can mix and move those types of preservation projects in and out as funds become available, or can treat the preservation project as a whole and include it in the six-year TIP and instead of picking each individual project out of the recommended plan, take the 2013, 2014, 2015 recommended projects and put the totals for each of those years into the six-year plan. Councilmember Grafos agreed with that idea. Councilmember Wicks asked if perhaps we should pick out some of the bigger projects and specify them individually; and Mr. Worley explained that staff would do that anyway if a grant opportunity becomes available. Councilmember Grafos stated that with approving more funding for the roads,it allows the opportunity to look at some of these projects and prioritize them within the pavement management program. Engineer Worley said that council did that just last week to provide funding for this year's projects; and said this six-year TIP starts next year. Councilmember Wick said council discussion prior to this has resulted in preferring preservation projects over reconstruction projects; and said if council were to try to prioritize this list, it would be difficult to try to fund preservation above reconstruction; and Mr. Worley agreed that is what staff has heard before and that the purpose of this discussion to get a feel from Council on priorities. Councilmember Hafner said he feels that has not changed as the roads that need immediate attention should be taken care of first and Councilmember Wick said he preferred to break out the larger preservation projects instead of lumping them together in order to get a better idea of which projects on the list are preservation. Mr. Worley said another suggestion would be to perhaps add to this list, those projects that were in the pavement management program that were identified as full reconstructions as that is an area not discussed last week in terms of funding, and said grant opportunities may become available for full reconstruction of some of those which would allow us to catch up a little, and he gave Sprague as an example; he said we could look at those streets which have fallen below the preservation level, add them to the six year plan and look for funding to do the full reconstructions, and he asked if that would be something Council would agree with and several councilmembers appeared to agree. Mr. Worley said another option is to take the entire six-year plan and just focus on pavement preservation; but said he recommends there are a few projects in the six-year plan that address improvements; and said as an example,when a call for projects is issued, especially from SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) for federal funding, they will identify categories of projects in which to submit, such as preservation, or full reconstruction and then improvement projects, and they put some funding within each of those categories; so if we focus completely on preservation or reconstruction, then we could miss out on funding for improvement projects such as widening, curbs, sidewalks, and storm drainage; and he encouraged keeping a few of the improvement projects in the Plan. Councilmember Wick asked if perhaps we could align those categories in our six-year TIP and Mr. Worley agreed and said we could probably change the database to show those categories. Councilmember Woodard asked about specific projects and funds in relation to Sprague Avenue, and Mr. Worley said that portion of Sprague Avenue from University to Fancher is still on the preservation portion of the list and not reconstruct, and Councilmember Woodward said that becomes a huge priority to him as it entails an enormous amount of asphalt. Mr. Worley said there are certain grant opportunities that have an economic development criteria as part of the grant, and there are other grants that focus strictly on economic development, and he mentioned our successful CERB grant of a few years ago; that the Community, Economic and Revitalization Board put out a call for projects, the entire purpose of which was do projects that encourage economic development and he said staff looks for all those opportunities Councilmember Grassel asked if we were able to coordinate any of the projects on this list with other programs and projects, such as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, or with utility companies such as Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 3 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT we have done recently with Vera Water as that might be a factor in prioritizing the projects. Mr. Worley explained that we coordinate with those groups and that our coordination comes after we ha�e a project funded;but said if Council wants to do projects that are more bicycle/pedestrian friendly, staff could look to prioritize projects that are part of the bicycle/pedestrian program and see how those projects fit together and then include those in the six-year TIP, and said then if we do receive funding, we coordinate with as many of those groups as we can; and said for every project, notices are sent to the utility companies so they can have an opportunity to do their road work before we commence our project and said the Vera project was a case where the utility company came to us first as we normally don't know their work schedule; although there are the instances where the utility company will give us notice that they would be working on such a section of road at a given date. Councilmember Grassel said her point is, not necessarily making the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan the priority, but if there were some projects that tied in with preservation,it enables us to leverage our money more as it becomes an economic development and Mr. Worley said staff does that as bicycle/pedestrian facilities could be a scoring element or a criteria within a grant and that staff looks at all the criteria in each grant and then determines what would fit that criteria and give the best fit for any one particular project. Councilmember Grassel asked how much we could tie in with beauti�cation projects. Mr. Worley said TIB (Transportation Improvement Board) allows up to 3% of their funds to go toward landscaping; he said the street trees that were put in on Appleway east of Sullivan is an example of landscaping we did for that proj ect and said typically cities ha�e to have a plan showing what the landscaping would be for any particular corridor; and said the reason we were able to get street trees on Appleway is because there was a plan at that time that showed trees on that portion of Appleway; and he said currently the City does not have a policy on whether to incorporate street trees, landscaping, lighting, etc. on any of our projects; and said we were fortunate on that proj ect that it was in the development of the Sprague Appleway Revitalization Plan. Mr. Worley said without a plan, idea or policy, it is difficult for us to convince grant agencies that this is something we'd like to do. He said we don't do it a lot because we don't have a policy, and we haven't looked at that as to how to make our projects a little more beautiful, but perhaps that is something we should start looking at. Councilmember Grassel said she was looking at beautification also in conjunction with what the Ad Hoc Economic Development Committee might be working on for local beauti�cation; and said if it all tied together, it would be beneficiaL Councilmember Hafner asked Mr. Worley if he was suggesting we have a policy and Mr. Worley said it would help. Councilmember Hafner said this is the first time council has been aware of such an item and he asked Mayor Towey if he would start looking at a policy that would address that. Councilmember Woodard added that at the least, this is something for Council to discuss including what corridors to include and concurred that this is the first time he has heard that we don't have a policy. Mr. Worley explained that this is similar to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Policy, that once there is an adopted plan, that it is easy for us to use that plan as justification when we submit grants. Mayor Towey said he feels the Ad Hoc Committee will be making recommendations along this line; and he suggested we let them make those recommendations and at that time we can discuss policies and procedures we might want to have to complement those recommendations. Councilmember Grafos said that last week Mr. Jackson mentioned that we have been awarded funding for the stormwater project on Sprague Avenue, and Mr. Jackson said yes, that funding award has been confirmed. Councilmember Grafos asked Mr. Jackson at what point would staff bring that information back to Council to let Council know what the cost of the project is, how much we will receive in grants, and said if we get those funds on that project, perhaps we could continue down the street and do something else on that corridor which would help from en economic standpoint that on the TIP, he said he wants to make sure that on some of those main corridors as we come out of this economic recession, that we make sure we're just not chasing grants and setting aside projects waiting for grants; he said council approved a considerable amount of money last week regarding the corridors, and said he would think Council would want staff to bring back something showing where we are on Sprague, from Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 4 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT University on and the condition of the roads, and tell us what we can do on those roads with the available funds. Mr. Worley asked if Councilmember Grafos was referring to the pa�ement management program and Councilmember Grafos concurred. To summarize, Mr. Worley said he is hearing that council wants to include a pavement management element in the TIP, and maybe pulling some of those projects out of the Pavement Management Program and identify them speci�cally in the six-year TIP; some of which could be reconstruction that currently are not funded; and some specific corridors that we might look at having some economic development aspect to them and pulling them out separately as well. Council agreed with Mr. Worley's summation. City Manager Jackson added that the TIP can always be changed, and suggested as well we let the recommendations come from the committee, or he asked, does Council want to let staff suggest a beautification element? Councilmember Grafos said he would like to see the recommendation from staff, and at the same time, the committee will discuss that and said this is the first time he understood that we could get some grant funds if we have that element and as Mr. Worley stated, we could have the committee look at it and after they make their recommendation on certain corridors, as we reconstruct those streets that we ha�e an element for landscaping, or as Councilmember Grassel suggested, for street lighting. Mayor Towey agreed it would be beneficial to break this out into categories and let the Ad Hoc Committee make their recommendation and Council can then merge the recommendations form the Committee with the categorized projects. Mr. Worley said the TIP will identify projects that we would look to make transportation improvements within the city, and a separate idea is this policy or guideline as to how we want to make aesthetic improvements to the roadway; and said whatever policy gets developed, whether by the Ad Hoc Committee or otherwise, once that gets developed and approved, we can incorporate that into any project we want in the TIP, but we can still move forward with the TIP and have this policy development working on the side; and said that won't hold up the TIP process. Mayor Towey agreed we have to have policies and procedures in place that will enhance the TIP. 5. Safe Routes to School Projects Local Match—Steve Wor1eX Senior Engineer Worley explained the history of the latest 2012 Call for Projects for the Safe Routes to School Program, and of this Council's discussion during the March 27, 2012 meeting concerning our City's ability to provide matching funds. Mr. Worley reminded everyone that a local match is not required, but preference would be given to projects that include a local match when ranking projects that otherwise score equally. After brief discussion, several councilmembers agreed with the 5% match for each project listed (Bowdish Road 8"' to 12, Park Road from Sinto to Indiana, and Park Road from Marietta to Buckeye). City Manager Jackson said we have to keep in mind that it is money that could go to preservation or other proj ects, that the pool of funds is limited, that the 5%is the amount vested by him and our finance directors, but that Council is free to adjust that if that if desired. Mayor Towey agreed with the statement about limited funds and said he feels 5% is compatible. Councilmember Grassel said she would like to know the road condition of those three projects and that it would be helpful for all future projects to know the condition of roads as we1L In response to comments concerning the pavement management program and these projects, Mr. Worley said these projects are strictly for sidewalks and not road preservation. There was apparent consensus to go with the 5% match, with mild objection from Councilmember Wick that he feels the projects have a good chance on their own without the match. 6. Animal Control—Mor�an Koudelka Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka explained that Council had asked that certain questions be provided to Spokane County concerning various aspects of the County's Proposed Regional Animal Shelter; and he went over the questions and the answers from the Commissioners. Mr. Koudelka stated that this focus is on a regional model only and that Council can look at other options for future animal control needs as desired. After Mr. Koudelka explained the answers to the questions as noted in his PowerPoint presentation, City Manager Jackson said that the County Commissioners are looking for at least a nod from this Council on whether it would be viable for them to move forward and continue researching the regional option. Mr. Koudelka added that if Council wants to pursue this regional model, Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 5 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT he'll bring back more details of all the costs and proposal details, but tonight's focus is on whether to go with a regional model. There was discussion concerning treatment, care, and facility from the standpoint of SCRAPS and of SpokAnimal, and while a few councilmembers voiced their preference to get more information on SpokAnimal prior to making a decision, others spoke of a hesitancy to consider SpokAnimal due to a lack of facility space, and the idea was mentioned of putting out an RFP (Request for Proposal). Mr. Koudelka said gathering data from SpokAnimal could prove di�cult as we would need to gather the data and look at their finances and the state of their facilities including any capital facilities plan, and said it wasn't too long ago they said they were getting out of the business, then they changed their mind. Councilmember Grassel said the concern is not hearing what Spokane City will do, and Mayor Towey said this Thursday's joint meeting with Spokane City will be an excellent venue to ask questions about how they feel about SpokAnimal and their service. City Manager Jackson said we will ask the City of Spokane for a copy of their contract and information, and Councilmember Grassel also voiced her opinion of ha�ing SpokAnimal speak for themselves as we1L Mr. Koudelka said when he brings back further information, he will also look at present values, and include options for consideration on how to pay for this,whether annually or at the onset, or by another method. Mayor Towey called for a recess at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:30 p.m. . previously removed from agenda. 8. Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee—Mayor Towey,John Hohman Concerning the application process for committee members, Mayor Towey reported that we received nineteen applications, and that it will be a difficult job to limit the membership. Community Development Director Hohman added his concurrence and said he feels this will be a very viable committee. Mayor Towey said if we proceed to make the appointments at the April 24 meeting, there isn't enough time to interview each applicant, therefore council will need to rely heavily on the applications; he mentioned that Councilmembers Grassel and Wick have indicated they would like to be on this committee; asked if anyone else was interested, and said there were no applications received from a youth; and that the date for applying could be extended, or the committee make-up could be modi�ed; and said he feels comfortable about giving a recommendation at the April 24 meeting. After further discussion, council determined that the makeup of the committee would include two councilmembers, three business representatives, three tourism representatives, and two citiaens at large. Community Development Director Hohman said the advertised timeframe for this committee to complete their work is four months, and it is his hope that after a few initial meetings, they will have a draft scope of work, then reconvene and eventually come up with a report to council; and said he envisions the committee perhaps meeting at least every other week or once a week, but not as infrequent as monthly as the momentum would be lost. After council discussion concerning whether to continue to find a youth representative, it was determined that Councilmember Hafner would contact the high school principals to see if they might suggest a student from a leadership class, or to get input from leadership classes, or even of the idea of having the youth as a sub-committee, then having their sub-committee send a report to the main committee. Councilmember Hafner said he will contact the schools as soon as possible. 9. Solid Waste Review—De�utv Mavor Schimmels,Mike Jackson City Manager Jackson said that last November our interlocal was extended so it now runs through November 2014; that there was a series of ineetings recently which were well attended and where there was discussion concerning doing a study of the e�sting system in order to provide information to city leaders; that a smaller committee was formed which is currently working to prepare a scope of work for a consultant to look at a broad span of options, including examining the idea if the cost to operate the current system could be reduced; or perhaps joint alternatives of long haul as well as issues concerning the waste-to-energy plant and said the discussion included whether other materials such as wood chips could be burned to keep the plant running; and to look at options for the smaller customers; and he said Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 6 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT the committee prepared the scope of work and will review it in a few weeks; then bring it back again for further discussion. He said much rests on the City of Spokane if they will or can come back, and also of the mention of the need to examine the transfer stations, including the cost to acquire, or build or re- locate; and said the challenge will be to narrow the scope. Mr. Jackson said the objective is to have an RFP (Request for Proposal) issued to put out a bid to determine the actual costs; and said what cities are going to consider is what kind of premium would it be for all the cities to stay with what we have versus starting a new venture. Mr. Jackson said he is comfortable the committee will get the information needed, and when that happens, there will be another report to Council to see if anything was missed; and he said there has been a re-commitment to work toward a regional system instead of a fractionalized system. Deputy Mayor Schimmels said the waste management contract is well run; that he's a little leery of going through all the data; that he's determined to gather some people to try to get the City of Spokane to give us the cost of doing business; he said he has been on this board since 2003 and the board still doesn't know what it cost to do business at the waste-to-energy plant. There was some discussion about the tipping fee and Mr. Jackson said staff can pull that information together; that at the previous meeting at CenterPlace everyone was informed that the price would continue to go up, and we also know that long haul is the least expensive method. At approximately 9:00 p.m., it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the meeting thirty minutes. 10. Advance A�enda—Mayor Towey Councilmember Hafner asked about the negotiations with the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) and the County concerning the extension of Appleway, and Mr. Jackson said concerning the Old Milwaukee Trail, a meeting is scheduled for tomorrow and depending on that meeting's outcome, he might be prepared to come back to discuss this, and said in any event, he will bring this to council as soon as he can. ll. Information Only Items: The (a) Graffiti Policy and (b) Public Works Comparison Centennial Colorado were for information only and were not discussed or reported. 12. Council Check-in—Mayor Towey Councilmember Grafos said councilmembers received a letter from ProSign regarding the sign ordinance and suggested changes; he said the correction that Mr. Wineinger asks in the letter concerns the electronic message centers, and regarding the suggestion to add that"No Electronic Message Centers are allowed in office or non-commercial zones except on arterial streets," asked if that change could be made so the work on the ordinance could be completed upon the second reading. Community Development Director Hohman said he also received a copy of that letter and that correction can be made and included in the packet for council's consideration at the second reading, or it could be combined with the other changes to the monument signs and other sign issues for later consideration. Mr. Hohman said staff intends to follow-up on those remaining items relatively quickly. 13. City Mana�er Comments—Mike Jackson City Manager Jackson said he received and council should have as well, an end-of-session summary from our Consultant Briahna Taylor about the key items addressed during the legislative session; he said the state operating budget was finalized and they will be re-directing some of our liquor excise taxes with a loss to us of about $477,000, half of which will occur in 2012 and the other half impacting the 2013 budget and on a permanent basis, said the $10 million per year in liquor excise taxes will be diverted to the state; that in 2014 that represents an estimated loss to us of$166,000; with half of that split between 2014 and 2015; and from that time on,it would be a permanent reduction of approximately $166,000, and said this will definitely make a dent in the budget and will be a big consideration in future budgets; and said he hopes to be able to adjust to those �gures this year. Mr. Jackson said the SEPA form bill passed Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 7 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT which will help loosen the categorical exemption threshold and help speed up our processes for such things as code and comprehensive plan changes, and said Mr. Hohman estimates it will save us about six weeks on those processes. Mr. Jackson said a stakeholders group will be formed in connection with the Department of Ecology, to go through a series of rule-makings. Mr. Jackson said he asked Ms. Taylor to see what she can do to have a city representative on that committee. Further, Mr. Jackson said that previously Councilmember Grafos mentioned the stormwater project, and said we have confirmation that we have been fully funded in that proj ect that we had budgeted $630,000, and the grant,with credit to the Public Works Department, is $666,000; he said he realizes we want to complete the project as soon as possible; he said he asked Ms. Taylor to see if there is any chance this particular grant is retroactive, and will also look to see if there is any initial element of the project we could initiate now, and if we do, and said this will be discussed with council later, that we'll go into it knowing we may not be reimbursed for that portion; and he said he'll weigh how much time that will save, if any, and examine that fully. Mr. Jackson said the other project for the decant facility for the street sweepings at $735,000 has also been funded. Mr. Jackson said this is for the 2012-2013 �scal year, and said he is hopeful we'll know in about sixty days of the process. There being no further business, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Thomas E. Towey, Mayor ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Study Session Minutes 04-17-12 Page 8 of 8 Approved by Council: DRAFT MINUTE S Special Joint Meeting Spokane Valley City Council and Spokane City Mayor and Council Thursday,April 19, 2012 8:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m. Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers ll707 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, WA Attendance: Ci .t�pokane Valley Spokane City Tom Towey, Mayor David A. Condon, Mayor Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor Ben Stuckart, Council President Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mike Fagan, Council Member Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Steve Salvatori, Council Member Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Amber Waldref, Council Member Ben Wick, Councilmember Arne Woodard, Councilmember Staff: Snokane Citv Staff Mike Jackson, City Manager Mike Piccolo, Attorney to Council Cary Driskell, City Attorney Gerry Gemmill, Acting Public Works Director Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Rae-Lynn Conger, LA*to Council Member Allen John Hohman, Comm Dev. Director Sheryl McGrath, LA*to Council Member Fagan Mike Stone,Parks &Recreation Director Lenore Stark, LA*to Council Member Salvatori Kelly Konkright, Deputy City Attorney (*Legislative Assistant) Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor Towey called the meeting to order welcomed everyone, and explained that Spokane City Council Members John Snyder and Mike Allen had a scheduling conflict with today's meeting, and Spokane City Council Member Nancy McLaughlin was feeling ill and sends her regrets. Mayor Towey said that today's meeting is informal, and after everyone at the table introduced themselves, discussion began on the topic of regional animal control. 1.Animal Control Mayor Towey began by explaining that the Board of County Commissioners had requested our city join in the coalition for regional animal control, and that we understood the City of Spokane was considering what would be best for their city and their citizens regarding animal control. Councilmember Woodard added that concern for the animals' welfare should also be considered. Council Member Salvatori said they would like to work together and hopes that it makes sense to do so; that they remain open to the idea while they await overall financial information, and said it is appealing to have one place to go instead of multiple places, adding that their reservations are more economical than anything else. Mayor Towey explained that Spokane Valley uses SCRAPS, and said the contract has worked well,that the overall costs have actually gone down over the years, and the problem is their facility; that it has no sewer, can't expand and is simply no longer workable; and in contrast, he said relatively little is known about SpokAnimal and said they would like to know more. Mayor Towey said SpokAnimal approached our Special Joint Meeting: 04-19-2012 Page 1 of 5 Approved by Council: DRAFT city about talking with them about adding the responsibilities of our city's animal care, but he is concerned about their ability to handle the capacity now and in the future; he said the question for our council is whether we want to own a facility, even if it were in a partnering capacity. The discussion continued with comments about the pros and cons of a regional facility, including service, space, and overall financial concerns, with Council Member Waldref inentioning that over her last two years on council, she hasn't received any complaints and their relationship with SpokAnimal is good, although she shares some concerns about their facility size and that it appears costs increase annually. Several members from both councils mentioned they thought it a good idea to have one location, but also want to know the long-term costs, and it was mentioned by Councilmember Woodard that SCARPS' use of volunteers helps keep those costs down. Councilmember Grassel mentioned Spokane Valley Council sent a list of questions to the Board of Counry Commissioners, and asked if Spokane City had done likewise. The answer was they had not and copies of the list of questions and answers were distributed to members of Spokane City Council. Councilmember Hafner also noted that at a previous Spokane Valley Council meeting, the issue came down to whether Spokane City will participate, and said it appears the Board of County Commissioners needs a decision by July ls`, which he said is a short timeframe. Council President Stuckart said the Board of County Commissioners informed them that Spokane City's operational expense would stay level; so this becomes a value-based decision; and he said that Spokane City is doing an inventory of all the buildings they own and said he is not interested in owning another building which leaves them talking about a long-term lease, which would be on top of their current operational cost of about $160,000; and he asked rhetorically how that weights with a $10 million deficit, and to also weigh all that with services. Council Member Salvatori said they did not realize that SpokAnimal approached Spokane Valley, and he asked about putting out a county-wide RFP (request for proposal) and Councilmember Grassel said she too likes that idea; that at one time the County Commissioners were talking about a much more expensive building and the issue failed at the ballot box; but said now they have identified a building for $2 million with $2.5 million in upgrades; and said she is also not interested in owning a building, but that the main goal is to provide excellent service for citizens, and excellent care for the animals. There was further discussion about issuing an RFP, and seeking input from the Veterinarians as well, with President Stuckart mentioning that an RFP would force the parties that want the business, to lay out the proposals so that all options could be considered and evaluated including cost and capacity now and long-range; and suggested perhaps working together on writing the RFP. In asking City Manager Jackson about that possibility, he responded that staff had not considered the issue from that perspective, and that perhaps members from both staffs could get together, adding that this would also depend on whether the Board of County Commissioners views themselves as a vendor to simply respond to an RFP; and said the staff members can explore that suggestion and report the outcomes to both councils. The July 1 deadline was mentioned and Mr. Jackson said he feels staff could come back within a few weeks, but will research the issue further. The question arose whether SCRAPS has a deadline to be out of their building, and Mr. Jackson said eventually they will be charged rent from the County Road Department. At approximately 9:10 a.m., Mayor Towey welcomed Mayor Condon and gave a brief a synopsis of what had been discussed thus far. Mayor Condon gave his apologies for his late arrival, said one issue they need to decide is what they want, then put it into an RFP; he said they have a task force with three key staffers looking at all the options of a consolidated cooperative model and there is some concern in looking at what they have been paying and starting from there, and said that he prefers to start fresh and not make a determination based on what they have been paying. Council Member Fagan added that since Spokane Valley has a July 1 date to make a decision, he feels this has been elevated as far as a sense of urgency. Mayor Condon talked about the idea of doing a capital campaign in the private, non-profit sector; to perhaps have a non- profit own the building and we pay for services within the building; or suggested the idea of raising some money for the capital expenditure and said some might be willing to donate on a capital facility. When Special Joint Meeting: 04-19-2012 Page 2 of 5 Approved by Council: DRAFT the question of donations was asked of SCRAPS Director Nancy Hill, she replied through their SCRAPS Hope Foundation, a SO1C3 non-profit organization, they receive about a quarter of a million dollars in donations. Ms. Hill also stated that the SpokAnimal facility is smaller than the present SCRAPS facility; that she doesn't know their exact count on the number of animal runs, but SCRAPS is larger. Council President Stuckart replied that means either option would require some capital expenditure, and perhaps it would be good to timeline out the RFP process or see if there is consensus for that. City Manager Jackson suggested the two staffs get together and see what might be worked out. Ms. Hill also noted that County Commissioner Mielke is currently working to develop two draft interlocal agreements, one for building acquisition and retro�tting, and another with animal operational costs and said those are being reviewed by Attorney Emacio; she said those agreements will outline the financial aspects of what a regional agreement could look like, and said at least that is a starting point. In response to a question about how soon the staff inembers could get together, City Manager Jackson suggested a time frame of appro�mately two weeks and then determine if it is feasible to move forward. 2. Solid Waste Svstem Council Member Fagan stated that he has another appointment and must leave at 9:30, and explained that they have been approached by the Board of County Commissioners about taking a regional approach to this issue; that the Waste-to-Energy Plant is paid for this year and said it would be a shame to see those services go to waste; that he is a proponent for regionalization but the Waste-to-Energy plant is an important asset that should be protected; and said if that is not the case, Spokane needs to do some serious thinking of alternatives; he said he understands other cost effective methods have been explored, such as trucking the waste to a different county; and said he realizes they will have to compete; but that he feels it would benefit the County as a whole and help keep garbage disposal costs down. Council Member Fagan then excused himself and left the meeting. Council Member Waldref asked about the status of this issue, and said the last she heard was that all jurisdictions were discussing potentially creating a consortium, or a bid for services,but said she hasn't seen a proposal or anything official. Council Member Salvatori explained that he is on the liaison committee and on the SWAC (Solid Waste Advisory Committee) Board, and mentioned the concern about determining the tipping fees; he said there is now a separate sub-committee task force to come up with a scope document for a consultant to determine if the plant operates 100% efficiently as possible, from transfer station to burners, what would the tipping fees look like; or even at 90% or 80% efficient he said it is difficult to discount long-haul if the tipping fees are unknown and feels the top priority is to examine the pricing, then discuss some of the other aspects such as hazardous waste or recycling. Deputy Mayor Schimmels said that the task force is moving but is close to running into a wall and that they feel they should back up a little and insist the City look at that plant as an affordable service to the public; he said they can't hire a consultant without an educational process and do the findings for that consultant and said if they did the �ndings,it would cost money and "take forever." Deputy Mayor Schimmels also stated that the information needs to be graded by importance; he said they are losing tonnage because of recycling and they need to figure out how to reconvert that he said the plant is a good plant and perhaps would be good for another ten years or perhaps even 20; and said there has always been the doubt about what it really costs and now since the debt is gone, the question is open; he said the tipping fees were raised $4 this year. Council Member Salvatori said they want to find a way to run the place efficiently and competitively to attract business; that the contracts will soon expire; he said he believes in the plant that it is paid off and in good shape and he doesn't want to walk away from that lightly; he said he feels the plant will be even more ef�cient or the partners could make another decision, although about two and one-half years remain on the interlocal agreements; he said it is not the ownership that is so much controversial,but that it comes down to is this a good deal for the taxpayers and citizens. There was further discussion on the efficiency of the plant and that it has been consistent for years without needing any major upgrades; and that perhaps of more concern is the amount paid to Wheelabrator; and mention that many questions remain including options with the ash, steam, and several concerns of the transfer stations including rates and hours of operation. Special Joint Meeting: 04-19-2012 Page 3 of 5 Approved by Council: DRAFT Concerning regionalization, there was talk about having one study and of the benefit to consolidate that information to attain viable options. Councilmember Salvatori added that they also want to explore options that do and don't involve their city. Mr. Gemmill said everything is now "on the table;" that the alliance went from a very focused governance issue to a very financially focused discussion; he said the options are unlimited as the goal is,what makes the most sense for the consumers, adding that many years showed no rate increases. Mayor Condon said people buy services from companies, and the issue is whether it makes sense to combine them or sell them; he said there are three major services: recycling, transfer station/transportation service, and a burner, and said sometimes businesses are more efficient when combined, and sometimes they are not he said the City is examining all its assets; he said when it comes to businesses, the question is do we care who runs it or who owns it, and what is the risk and the cost, and then examine the public value of whatever choice is made; he said they want to look at the three different structures and then ask themselves if they need to own the transfer station, or does Spokane Valley want to own and operate it or own certain portions of it. Mayor Condon said these are large financial issues and they are compiling a complete review of all their assets as they are now asset rich and cash poor, not unlike many homeowners; and said to classify that as a renewal source of energy, the risks must be weighed against the rewards; and explained that they are waiting for staff to examine those three businesses and decide which the city should have, and if need be, separate them, determine the cost drivers, and recover the costs. Councilmember Grafos said he agreed with Mayor Condon's remarks and thinks it is time to look at those issues and break those business models down to see exactly what are the costs, and then make a sensible decision. There was further discussion about costs; that perhaps the system is an outdated way of handling solid waste disposal; whether private vendors would be appropriate, and mention from Mayor Condon that the value of the plant is the value of the cash flow and there would be no value unless it has a revenue stream. Council Member Salvatore said that Spokane Valley should do what it is most comfortable with, and that no one has these cost comparison factors on hand so it's difficult to come up with conclusions; but at some point we will need figures. It was again mentioned that the ideal is for a plant that runs as efficiently as possible without losing money on the operation. Mayor Towey called for a recess at 10:15 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at appro�mately 10:32 a.m. 3. Transportation Benefit District(TBD) Mayor Towey said Spokane has initiated a Transportation Benefit District and that our City is wrestling with the concept he explained that the County has been pressuring us to form a regional TBD; he said we have weighed our revenues needed for roads, and just passed an ordinance whereby we will take 100% of our ending balance over a certain amount, and put that toward road preservation; he said it amounts to about $2 million. Mayor Towey said we realiae most Washington Cities face the same concerns about road preservation and to our knowledge, there is nothing out there to solve the whole problem, but that instead we put short term money on a long term problem, analogous to plugging holes; he said the legislature this session was discussing raising the $20 car tab fee to $40 but that did not reach fruition; he said we realiae we could initiate a $20 tab without going to the ballot but the question remains, what is most beneficial for Spokane Valley, and said the idea of a regional TBD is still being debated. Mayor Towey said Spokane Valley needs to decide if we need a TBD and if so,in what form, either city-wide or regional; and said he realizes there are pros and cons for each option; and he asked if the idea of a regional TBD is something Spokane is researching. Council President Stuckart mentioned he previously spoke with County Commissioner Mielke to try to ascertain where they are in the process; and he said they are waiting for Spokane Valley to send a letter to move forward with exploring the possibility; and once the letter is received, they would form the TBD and see if there was interest in going to the voters, but said until they receive the letter from Spokane Valley, they can't make a determination. Council President Stuckart said he feels we need sustainable, long-term funding for roads, and he asked if Spokane Valley would be willing to explore that plan, adding Special Joint Meeting: 04-19-2012 Page 4 of 5 Approved by Council: DRAFT that he would like to get together to see what such a plan might look like. Mayor Towey mentioned that having a plan and working out the details later is of major concern and said he prefers seeing the details prior to making a commitment. The revenues generated from various tab fee amounts was discussed as well as having a concentration on roads just in Spokane Valley, or region-wide, with pros and cons associated with that as well, and mention that citizens travel through the area instead of just staying in one municipality, and that we all own all the assets and as such, are responsible for their upkeep. Further discussion included costs to manage the TBD and of the distribution and management of funds, and that it would be another layer of bureaucracy, and that there is no clear definition of how this would be administered. Councilmember Grassel said she prefers identifying regional proj ects and forming a coalition for those speci�c regional projects as they come up and not be intertwined with an interlocal. Mayor Towey said in regard to the county getting a letter from Spokane Valley, we are not in favor of putting a plan together then discussing the numbers, and again stated his preference to have better information and once the information is gathered, to put the question to the voters. Council Member Waldref said if a regional TBD is formed, regulations require a board be formed and projects identified; and she said if there were a regional TBD, there would obviously be a need to discuss the projects; she said she felt Commissioner Mielke's discussion points were starting points for discussion to consider if it warrants further investigation, and said she prefers going out to a regional vote; that for their city, their thought was to put it out there and produce some good values and get some streets re-paved and maintained in the hope they will pave the way for Spokane Valley to show their citizens the benefits of a TBD; and said she hopes that will enhance the conversation of a regional option. Mayor Towey said that earlier last year a letter was sent to the Board of County Commissioners that we would be willing to pursue the idea of a regional TBD but at the time we were in the midst of budget discussions, and explained we would encourage discussion of a regional TBD later; and said we needed to know what our revenue stream would be for roads, and not knowing that makes discussion difficult. Mayor Towey said we would be in favor of discussing a regional TBD and realize that Commissioner Mielke's original �gures were just a starting point he said Spokane Valley will have to determine if we need a TBD and if so,whether it should be city-wide or regional. Councilmember Grafos said he is not in favor of a regional TBD at this point as he is not in favor of creating another revenue source or tax on the citizens. Council Member Salvatori mentioned one of the problems with their TBD is that it applies to everything, including trailers,pickups, motorcycles, etc., which amounts to $20 each, and said there is no flexibility in that regard, that they must tax anything with a license plate the same way. Further discussion included mention that a regional TBD could be a tool for street preservation but it won't solve all the problems; some discussion of a port district which would have to be placed before the voters; mention from Council Member Waldref that no fee or tax will ever be popular or perfect and Mayor Towey explaining that he would be concerned with giving up tax authority to others. The Sullivan Bridge was mentioned and several council members said they felt that would qualify as a regional project. Other suggestions included urging the legislature to cap any TBD, and to include a sunset clause. There being no further business, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at ll:35 a.m. ATTEST: Thomas E. Towey, Mayor Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Special Joint Meeting: 04-19-2012 Page 5 of 5 Approved by Council: DRAFT MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meetings Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,April 24,2012 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 Dean Grafos, Councilmember Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Dev. Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks &Recreation Director Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager ABSENT: Lori Barlow, Senior Planner Ben Wick, Councilmember Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Gary Hebden of the Intersection Church, 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 except Councilmember Wick It was moved by Councilmember Grafos, seconded and unanimously agreed to excuse Councilmember Wick fi^om tonight's meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Woodard: reported that he attended a city forum meeting downtown on teenage homelessness and of how to assist high school students who are homeless; he participated in our joint City meeting with the City of Spokane Council and Mayor; and went to the Spokane Valley Planning Commission meeting and listened to testimony regarding shoreline management. Councilmember Grafos: reported he attended the GMA (Growth Management Act) Steering Committee concerning the update of the UGA (Urban Growth Area), which is required every ten years, and that they went through all the properties and will have another meeting in about another week;went to our Mayor's State of the City address, and participated in our joint City meeting with the City of Spokane Council and Mayor. De�uty Mavor Schimmels: said he attended the Mayor's State of the City address; said it was a good meeting with the Spokane City Council; and that he continues attending solid waste meetings every couple of weeks. Councilmember Grassel: reported that she participated in the Joint Meeting with the City of Spokane; that she also attended the Mayor's State of the City address and said the final presentation will be tomorrow at 12:30 at the Spokane Valley Mall; attended a meeting with the Sports Commission concerning sports facilities and of the possibility of building a future multi-use sports facility, said they discussed identifying about eight possible locations, and they have been asked to come back next month with possible locations in Spokane Valley. Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 1 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT Councilmember Hafner: said he went to the GMA review where they heard testimony from those desiring to be in or out of the UGA, and said the Board of County Commissioners makes the final decision, and said the Technical Planning Committee also had recommendations as did the City of Spokane and the County Planning Committee; concerning the homeless, said he spoke with the Principal of Central Valley and learned they have forty-five homeless students; attended the Joint Meeting with the City of Spokane; went to the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) meeting where they discussed seeking funds to do a study on Division and of asking for US Funds to improve how they transport people on Division, which would be a model for other areas in the county; and said he went to the Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Teachers presentation,where he was asked to give a welcome speech. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey said the two councils had a good meeting when they met jointly April 19, and said we will be working on those issues in the future; went to the Chamber business connections meeting honoring the military; and in connection with weeklong events last Saturday read a proclamation in downtown Spokane honoring Japan Week. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. 1. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a. Approval of the following claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS; TOTAL AMOUNT 03-30-2012 25602-25624; 330120028 $1,380,768.92 04-OS-2012 3884-3887; 3898; 25625-25630 $260,81418 04-06-2012 25631-25661 $68,ll 730 04-11-2012 25662-25701; 405120017 $447,905.83 04-13-2012 25702-25720 $35,789.68 04-13-2012 25721-25770 $164,561.88 04-18-2012 3899-3902 $57,451.57 GRAND TOTAL $2,415,409.36 b. Approval of Payroll for period ending April 15: $263,056.23 c. Approval of Minutes of April 10, 2012 Council Formal Format Meeting It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Second Readin� Ordinance 12-013 Si�n Code Amendments—Lori Barlow After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve Ordinance 12-013 amending Spokane T�alley Municipal Code 22.110 sign regulations. Community Development Director Hohman explained that relative to Councilmember Grafos' previous statements about comments from ProSigns, that staff has analyzed that proposed change and it appears it would be more restrictive than our current code, and said therefore,that is not included at this time; he said there was a lot of previous discussion about free-standing signs and spacing and those recommendations are included in this ordinance, as well as changes to the temporary sign regulations. Director Hohman said Ms. Barlow will show examples of those proposals and if there are minor suggested changes from Council, that can be done, or if Council wants to look at other suggestions like the monument sign height, it can be referred back to the Planning Commission, or council could hold a public hearing, adding that it would take a while to schedule; and said if Council is comfortable with this ordinance,it can move forward tonight and other suggested changes can be addressed later. Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 2 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT Senior Planner Barlow highlighted the intent of the changes and explained about ProSigns' last additional suggestions; and said if Council wants to make any substantial changes,those must be referred back to the Planning Commission; and she reiterated Council's options as explained previously by Mr. Hohman. Councilmember Grafos asked about the possibility of having the temporary permit last for sixty days instead of thirty and it was determined such a change would not require further review by the Planning Commission. After Ms. Barlow went through her PowerPoint presentation, Mayor Towey invited public comment. Steve Winein�er of ProSi�ns, 10021 E. Knox: said he believes the current draft ordinance looks good; that the intent concerning the monument signs was not to eliminate them but to keep them on arterials; and he spoke of perhaps having the increased permitted height of 8.5' be addressed by the Planning Commission. There were no further public comments. After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Grafos and seconded, to amend the motion to change the temporary permit fi^om thirty days to si�ty days. Mayor Towey invited public comment no comments were offered. T�ote by acclamation on amending the motion: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. T�ote by acclamation on the amended motion to approve Ordinance 12-013 amending Spokane T�alley Municipal Code 22.110, Sign Regulations, and to change the allowed permit time on temporary signs fi^om thirty days maximum of two times a year, to si�ty days maximum of two times a year. T�ote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Councilmember Grassel said she also wants to pursue those other changes mentioned previously, after further review by the Planning Commission. 3. Ma, o��ointments: Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee—Mayor Towey Mayor Towey said it was a difficult decision to choose among nineteen applications; and said he hopes those not chosen will avail themselves to this committee as a resource. Mayor Towey recommended the following individuals for the committee: Councilmembers Grassel and Wick; Keith Backsen, Julie Cohen, and Robin Toth representing tourism; John Miller, Wayne Frost and John Gaurisco representing businesses; and Ben Small and Grant Person as citizens as large. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded that Council confirm the following Mayoral appointments to the Economic Development ad Hoc Committee, with an approximate time fi^ame of four months fi^om date of appointment: Councilmembers Grassel and Wick,� Keith Backsen, Julie Cohen, and Robin Toth representing tourism; John Miller, Wayne Frost and�Iohn Gaurisco representing businesses; and Ben Small and Grant Person as citizens at large. Mayor Towey invited public comment no comments were offered. After discussion on the motion, it was moved by Councilmember Grassel and seconded to amend the motion to include Erin Gurtel to represent tourism, and to move Robin Toth fi^om tourism to citizen-at-large thus increasing the committee by one more person. T�ote by acclamation to amend the motion: In Favor: Mayor Towey, and Councilmembers Hafner Grassel, Grafos, Wick and Woodard. Opposed: Deputy Mayor Schimmels. Motion carried. T�ote by acclamation on the amended motion that Council confirm the following Mayoral Appointments to th�e Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, with an approximate time fi^ame offour months fi^om date of appointment: Councilmembers Grassel and Wick Representing business:.Iohn Miller, Wayne Frost and John Gaurisco Representing Tourism:Keith Backsen, Julie Cohen, and Erin Gurtel Citizens at large:Ben Small, Grant Person, and Robin Toth. In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Councilmember Hafner said in reference to a youth representative, he spoke with all four high school principals and said they will select a junior from each school, and upon that selection, those four could meet with Mr. Hohman to decide on who should be on the committee, or if all four should be on the committee with perhaps one representative reporting back Mayor Towey said once we have names, that the process will need to be brought back to council for confirmation on the appointment. Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 3 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comment. Mr. Joe McGrath, 9320 E. Mont�omerX, said he recently attended a dinner associated homeless teens, and he was impressed with how the kids who have turned their lives around. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 4. Le�islative U�date—Mike Jackson, Briahna Ta,� Ms. Briahna Taylor with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, thanked council and staff for their assistance during the legislative session, and she encouraged everyone to read her full report but explained that in the interest of time, she will give the highlights, and Ms. Taylor gave the following report: The main concern was the efforts for the Sullivan Road Bridge, SEPA reform, and revenue cuts. There was a short legislative session of sixty days, book-ended by special sessions, with one starting November 2011 and concluding in December in time for the regular session. The first special session passed a $400 million cost savings bill that made savings to the operating budget, leaving a $1 billion deficit. After the sixty days, they went into a thirty-day subsequent session, but couldn't complete the work and needed an extra day, which is now concluded. After a long trek, they passed an operating budget that fully funded education, a package of reform bills, and a$1.1 billion Jobs Package. This council's top legislative agenda item was protecting state shared revenues. In November, the Governor put out a proposal that would cut state shared revenues; if that had happened, we would have lost about $1.78 million. We started actively lobbying opposition to those cuts and on the last day of the last special session, HB 2823 was passed, which made changes to two different revenue sources: liquor profit and liquor tax. The tax generated as an additional tax and profit are the licenses, fees, permits and penalties, and the other revenue-generated revenues via liquor. This resulted in short term and long term changes. Short term, all the taxes were cut for 2013 fiscal year, about $477,000 to this city which will be split between two years. Pro�t revenues went up $10 million statewide plus the $166,000 positive impact meant an overall fiscal year cut of$311,000, spread out over two budget years. Long term, two cuts were made: a permanent reduction in liquor excise taxes moving forward in 2014 fiscal year, which reduced revenues by $166,000; in opposition to Initiative ll83, which granted the additional $10 million, so it counteracts the above and we will get no more than what we got in 2011 in liquor profit revenues. In future years, that is a cut as that revenue source grows in population, there will be an increasingly smaller percentage of what we get from the State. There are actions we can take to address the permanent changes on the $10 million as the Governor has not signed the bill into law yet, but is set to do so next Wednesday. The Association of Washington Cities sent a letter to address those permanent reductions. City Manager Jackson said we have a draft letter to ask the Governor to veto that section of the law dealing with the permanent cuts to local governments, and he asked council to take a few minutes to read the draft letter. A question of why not request a veto of the entire bill was posed to Ms. Taylor, and she explained that it would undo the budget they just enacted, that there is no feasibility in making that request as it wouldn't be carried through, but that this section has the potential to be successful and is reasonable. There was no objection from members of council to have the Mayor sign the letter and send it to the Governor. Concerning our funding request for the Sullivan Road Bridge, she tried to find funding for this project, but there were no opportunities for a project of this magnitude and type. The transportation budget would have been the most logical; over the interim, the Governor developed a large transportation revenue packet that never materialized, so she put forward a small fee package and funneled that revenue into grants instead of earmarks, grants like FMSIB (Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board), so the remaining dollars in the transportation budget were minimal, and the largest project they funded was $1 million, and this City's request was for $10 million. They look for some funding opportunities in the design and preliminary engineering funding stage, but that is something they hope to bring forward in Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 4 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT 2013 or 2014, and said we didn't meet the criteria to fund the project. She looked through the capital budget and the jobs packet and spoke with several budget chairs and committee members, and said they received a number of bridge funding requests; that they normally fund those in the transportation budget, so it was decided to leave them in there, so the capital budget is not an option. They tried to reallocate FMSIB money and that didn't work either as once a project is allocated funding, it's project speci�c and this project didn't meet the criteria of funding sources in Olympia. City staff were incredibly helpful concerning the SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) reform; they started from the last legislative session where the bill failed; so an interim work group was established and several city staff participated in conference calls, resulting in House Bill 2253, which she said is outlined in her report. The goal was to streamline the SEPA provisions. House Bill 2253 was amended into Senate Bill 6406 which is an omnibus natural resources reform bill. The bill did not pass during regular sessions and became part of the final budget negotiations and was finally passed on the last day of the special session. House Bill 2417 dealt with dock legislation. She said she testified in support of the bill in both the house and the senate and it did not pass out of the senate. The plan is to pursue this again the next legislative session. Ms. Taylor thanked the delegation who worked so hard on city priorities. Councilmember Grassel asked about the lodging tax legislation and Ms. Taylor explained that prior to 2007 funds could only be used on tourism promotion operations; but in 2007 the bill allowed funds to be spent on special events and festivals, but that had a sunset date of June 2013, at which time it will revert back to the way the bill was previously. Senate Bill 6446 was introduced to eliminate the sunset date and then to amend it, but it didn't pass. She expects that to be brought up again next year. Mayor Towey asked if funds were distributed to special events, would those funds have to be reimbursed, and Mr. Jackson said the recipient of those funds would have to spend them prior to the sunset and said our legal team can come back with a discussion for city council if desired, and he asked if council wanted to take a stand, adding that we normally try to remain neutral on these issues as some in the community support the sunset and others don't. Ms. Taylor said this was a controversial issue and the tourism industry lobbied against it. Mayor Towey called for a recess at 7:40 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:55 p.m. 5. Gateway Si�n Update—Mike Stone Parks and Recreation Director Stone gave a brief update on the Gateway Sign project and of the history leading up to the February 14 meeting wherein council concurred with the preferred option 4. Mr. Stone said Council also amended the budget to include $120,000 from Fund 310 for this project. Director Stone said he anticipates going out for bid mid-May, that we will have to have surveys done to locate the utilities; and said he expects award of the construction bid by July 1, with the project completed no later than September. There was some discussion about ha�ing volunteers to help offset the cost, and Mr. Stone explained that they are not looking at donations; that if we want to construct this project this year, we can't stop and take donations; but that perhaps we might use volunteer labor to help on some installation or we could ask for donation of materials such as trees, or grass, but this there appears to be some urgency to get this project completed, and said he anticipated proceeding as planned. Mayor Towey agreed it would be beneficial to get this completed this year; and Councilmember Woodard said he would love to see citizen participation if not on this, then perhaps as part of our City's Tenth Anniversary. City Manager Jackson stated that staff is also working on a policy for donations. 6. Com�rehensive Plan Amendments for 2012—Mike Basin�er Senior Planner Basinger and Assistant Planner Janssen went over the seven requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan Amendments as contained in the PowerPoint presentation, as well as the text amendments included in the various chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. There was council consensus to proceed with a first reading scheduled for May 8, 2012. Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 5 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT 7. Advance A�enda—Mayor Towey Councilmember Grafos asked about adding the Sprague Stormwater Project and Mr. Jackson said that will likely be brought back at the May 15 meeting. Mr. Jackson also mentioned that at the joint meeting, both councils discussed SpokAnimal, and he said he anticipates having a report at the May 8 meeting. Council concurred. Councilmember Grafos mentioned the grant on the decant facility and said he got a letter the Stormwater Environmental Policy manager and that WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) has an interest in locating this at their facility, and Councilmember Grafos said he favors them having the facility on their property. Mr. Jackson said at the time we moved forward on the grant, no conclusion had been reached on where to locate the facility. Concerning trucks in residential areas, City Manager Jackson said code enforcement is taking a tally on where they notice trucks in residential areas and he brought council's attention to the material in the "Information Only" portion of tonight's council packet. INFORMATION ONLY Department Reports (8), JAG Grant (9), and Trucks in Residential Areas (10) were for information only and were not discussed or reported. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Concerning the potential Sprague property, City Manager Jackson said both parties have executed the letter of intent and staff is moving forward to acquire an appraisal and traf�c study. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. ATTEST: Thomas E. Towey, Mayor Christine Bainbridge Council Regular Meeting 04-24-2012 Page 6 of 6 Approved by Council: DRAFT MINUTES SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION FORMAT Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers Spokane Valley,Washington May 1,2012 6:00 p.m. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Tom Towey, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels, Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir. Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks &Recreation Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, Deputy City Attorney Arne Woodard, Councilmember Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst Doug Powell, Acting Building Of�cial Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Chris Bainbridge, City Clerk Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked the City Clerk to call the roll. ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll. All Councilmembers were present. 1. Emer�encv Mana�ement U�date—Tom Mattern Mr. Tom Mattern of the Spokane Department of Emergency Management was joined by Spokane Sheriff Knezovich. Mr. Mattern said that it is time to update the current interlocal agreement, which was initially established in 2005 and per his PowerPoint presentation, explained some of the functions of the Emergency Management System and some of the proposed changes to the interlocal, including the formation of an Emergency Management Operations Group as well as a policy board, and who would be included in such membership. Mr. Mattern stated that the mandatory function is to coordinate and facilitate the process so we have a common goal at the end; and Sheriff Knezovich explained the importance of having the private sector involved. City Manger Jackson stated that there would likely be some minor revisions to the draft interlocal and that although scheduled for approval consideration next week, might be slightly delayed. 2. Revisions to Title 24, Buildin� Code—Dou�Powell, John Hohman Community Development Director Hohman explained that revisions to this Title began briefly last fall, and that staff wanted to walk Council through the proposed changes; he said the code is somewhat outdated, and as they looked at the issue of applications and expirations of building permits, they felt the time is right with the current economy to address some issues to determine some reasonable timeframes. Mr. Hohman said the code language can be confusing as well especially in trying to tie the code to the application and permit process. Via their PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Hohman explained that the building code is not a land use regulation and therefore can be handled directly through council. After Mr. Hohman and Powell's explanation of the proposed changes, there were no objections from council to proceed with the amendments as noted. Council Study Session Minutes OS-01-12 Page 1 of 3 Approved by Council: DRAFT 3. Grou�Housin�—Scott Kuhta Planning Manager Kuhta explained that this agenda item is in response to Council's request for review of the zoning regulations for the various types of group housing. As per his May 1, 2012 Memorandum, Mr. Kuhta explained about the definitions, in particular the definition of family and some of the state and federal regulations surrounding homes such as "adult family homes" and structures occupied by people with handicaps. After going over the summary of group housing types and the accompanying matrix, Mr. Kuhta said that he and Deputy City Attorney Konkright are working on these definitions and the housing amendments in general, adding that definitions are lacking for such things as boarding or rooming houses; and said they are working on taking apart the different types of licenses to make sure everything is consistent with the Federal Fair Housing laws. It was also agreed that senior housing will be included in the next discussion and Mr. Kuhta said the process will proceed through the Planning Commission and then back to Council. At 7:23 p.m. Mayor Towey called for a recess; he reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. 4. 2012 Federal Brid�e Pro�ram Call for Projects—Steve WorleX Senior Engineer Worley asked for council consensus to submit a grant application for resurfacing the Sullivan Road Bridge; he said the estimated cost for this resurfacing is $250,000 and the Bridge Program funds cover 80% of the cost that the city's 20% match of about $50,000 would be paid from the Street Fund, and said the bridge deck needs to be re-surfaced, that this project has been identified by SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) as a regionally signi�cant project and the high traffic and truck volumes, along with the current condition, warrant a new surface. There were no objections to moving forward. 5.JAG Grant—Mor�an Koudelka Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka briefly explained about the opportunity to apply for the Justice Assistance Grant as part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and that Spokane Valley Police Chief recommended purchasing four mobile data computers, and several office chairs. Mr.KoudeLka said no match is required for this grant, and he noted the total allocations have been diminishing over the years. After brief conversation about the idea of leasing computers, with response from Chief VanLeuven that they are at the preliminary stage of examining that option, there was no obj ection to staff bringing this item back next week for council to consider approving applying for the grant. 6. Advance A�enda—Mavor ToweX Councilmember Woodard mentioned senior housing and Mr. Jackson said although that topic is currently on the pending list, and it will be included in the next discussion in connection with tonight's agenda item, on the various types of group housing. Councilmember Hafner asked about the status of the City Hall renovation and Permit Center, and Mr. Jackson said we continue to work with the landlord but it is difficult to get a definitive answer; and said he will set a deadline to come back to council in the next few weeks with an update. It was also determined that there will be no council meeting June 19 as a majority of Councilmembers will be attending the Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference in Vancouver, Washington. 7. Information only items Administrative Quarterly reports, Parks and Recreation Quarterly Report, SRTC Quarterly Report, Greater Spokane, Inc. First Quarter Report of Activities, and the update on the Heritage Museum were all for information only and were not reported or discussed. Council Study Session Minutes OS-01-12 Page 2 of 3 Approved by Council: DRAFT 8. Council Check-in—Mayor Towe� There were no comments. 9. City Mana�er Comments—Mike Jackson City Manager Jackson said that last week Mayor Towey signed the letter to the Governor requesting that she veto that portion of HB 2823 making permanent reductions to the liquor excise taxes, and that we should know something after tomorrow afternoon whether she vetoed or signed the bilL Mr. Jackson said it is his understanding that many letters were sent to the Governor requesting her veto of the bilL Mr. Jackson also explained that work has begun on Appleway and University, and that Public Works is completing those preservations projects and that they are preparing a list of additional preservation projects to bring to council for discussion; and he commended Public Works for their work on the project. Councilmember Hafner asked about the safety poles on Pines and 16"' and suggested more information to the public might be beneficial as many people have contacted him asking the purpose of the poles. Councilmember Woodard asked about the possibility of posting signs about the "safety project." There being no further business, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ATTEST: Thomas E. Towey, Mayor Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Study Session Minutes OS-01-12 Page 3 of 3 Approved by Council: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Review Meeting Date: May 8, 2012 Department Director Approval ❑ Check all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business �new business ❑public hearing ❑ inforination ❑ adinin.report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-014: Comprehensive Plan Amendments (includes text and map amendments) GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 1930.010 PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: On April 24, 2012, no action was taken by City Council BACKGROUND: The Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC 17.80.140) establishes an annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle that runs from November 2nd to November lst of the following year. The Planning Commission considers applications received prior to November lst in late spring of the following year, with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer. All parts of the Comprehensive Plan can be amended during the annual cycle. The Community Development Department received seven requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2012. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will automatically receive a zoning designation consistent with the new land use designation. The 2012 Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to four Comprehensive Plan Elements: Chapter 2 - Land Use, Chapter 3 — Transportation, Chapter 4 — Capital Facilities and Public Services, and Chapter 7 —Economic Development. The amendments may also entail minor changes to other elements referencing the proposed amendments. Staff presented the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission at a study session on February 9, 2012. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendments on February 23, 2012. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing to March 8, 2012 for further deliberations. Staff presented the proposed amendments the City Council on April 24, 2012. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSALS: Comprehensive plan amendment proposals are organized into individual reports consisting of application materials, staff reports, maps, and comments submitted to date to assist the City Council in their review. OPTIONS: Advance the ordinance to second reading with or without modifications, or take other action deemed appropriate. 1 of 2 RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to advance ordinance 12-014 to a second reading STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: [Note: Also reference yellow notebook "2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments."] Exhibit 1: Signed Planning Commission Findings and Recommendation Exhibit 2: Draft Ordinance 12-014 (for text changes, see yellow notebook tabs 15, 16, 17, 18) 2 of 2 �°`��[il�a.ne ��V�l le�, ``'`" "`:'SP°`� ' Department of Community Development Planning Division ��s� . om re ensive an . . men ments evlew esslon Ma 8, 2012 Y � � �n� '� "` '��"�` '' Department of Community Development r�„ � � V�lle �� , �' �...� Planning Division ,�.� � Application Description: Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Privately initiated map amendment Low Density Residential to High Density Residential Scott & Sarah Creighton 815 S. Marigold Spokane Valley, WA 9903 7 Change CP to HDR and Zone MF-2 �i [:!T`7HnlL�+75PQ�C:.'.I-`: • � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ :.. . _ � ;. _� • • • • ' • I�k•�. ;� ��1�� : Planning Division �� ,_ � „ - � ;y.-.: iic'S.^it:....�.- . � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . � . ��V�l le : :. i�k� �' Planning Division ! �.�. , �,�� _ ,. Application Description: Privately initiated map amendment Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Low Density Residential to Mixed Use C enter Monty Lewis 11006 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Change CP to MUC and Zone MUC 6 r� �,�,�kar�� 4'�Y�e�� `'iY"�"�5P°��, ' Department of Community Development Planning Division �. �-� E'? . � � �n� '� "` '��"�` '' Department of Community Development r�„ � � V�lle �� , �' �...� Planning Division ,�.� � Application Description: Privately initiated map amendment Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial Ibrahim F arraj 805 N. Park Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Change CP to NC and Zone NC �� k�� '' " ��"- ' Department of Community Development � ,,.��'�Y��' � Planning Division -,� LI�R � � �.+ �� C� IJ .,�, �� +� � - }1�'. � C.�' Ji-.� � �:..,e.:�. Comprehensive Plan �:,��_ i\417"l(��. �� F s]lhz - - ';.. "f � �.�.�..:.:�_ .� 10 ��k�� `'iY"�"�5P°��. ' Department of Community Development 1[I1�4 l ��'�'��' � Planning Division Zoning fr-� _^,� - _ I4-4=-=--_��=_- i�� i �:��: ��:Ea��. 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View Lane Spokane, WA 99218 Change CP to O and Zone GO 12 � �� ir �__ �� I.�._ -�' �, � �� ' �� __ _� �� i r �' �� N � ` ' � � J� - -� I , �� _ N �� .-,. �, � -�----�� .-�_. .. .._ -- .,.: ��, � r ; � �� , � � '. ��'i i� ` 11�1� • . . . . � � , � ,� �=.�� ■ � r . � �� . a � �� ' ' � r ■ ■I,�,� - �� , . �- �y �I�w a� �. , '' � . ,� �,■�■!! y�'�j��;�� _�-�� +� �—��-: _ � � � _ �. � � _ .�. w_ _ � �,�� ' �N , ■ n ir� � �� p�� . �. �� ,� � ,� �� . ._ . . � � � � �:�L �7_�I�� -r r r �1 ��. _� � i ilN� dYr_..iM=-i . �- �� L.� �� -- �� i ��i �� ■■1��`��: :: �_■!�— ��11�.'��...—�r � _ � � �n� '� "` '��"�` '' Department of Community Development r�„ � � V�lle �� , �' �...� Planning Division ,�.� � Application Description: Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Privately initiated map amendment Office to Community Commercial Sonrise Land, LLC 11219 East Sundown Drive Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Change CP to C and Zone C � C:IiYHA�L[�SPp�K.�.,'..I`.' • � , ��k��, Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . _ � ;. _ � I�k ��'��' ��,r Planning Division � � � ��,_ � „ - 17 �°`��[il�a.ne ��V�l le�, `''�'"rt"��SP°`� ' Department of Community Development Planning Division ��s� �iE'? . � � �n� �`' "` '��"�` '' Department of Community Development r�„ � � V�lle �� , �' �...� Planning Division ,�.� � Application Description: Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Privately initiated map amendment Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential Land Use Solutions & Entitlement 9101 Mt. View Lane Spokane, WA 99218 Change CP to HDR and Zone MF-2 subject to conditions (Dev. Agree.) �� r�;....: iit�.}.^it:....�.- . � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . � . ��V�l le : :. i�k� �' Planning Division ! �.�. , �,�� _ ,. Application Description: Proposed Amendment: Applicant(s): PC Recommendation Privately initiated map amendment Office to Community Commercial Ronald Steiger 7917 East Gunning Drive Spokane, WA 99212 Change CP to C and Zone C 22 23 24 t:°:��YHnlL�+75PQ�C:.'.I-`: • � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . � . ��V�l le : :. i�k� �' Planning Division ! �.�. , �,�� _ ,. . . . lt nitlate ext men ment • CPA-08- 12 Cha ter 2 : Land Use p — Updated population estimates • OFM' s population estimate for 2011 = 90, 110 — Updated Figure 2 . 1 LU by Comp Plan Category — Revised Potential Annexation Area Language — Update Map 2 . 1 to reflect approved changes 25 f'ITYHAlL�+75PQ�C�.'-I-`: • � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . � . ��V�l le : :. i�k� �' Planning Division ! �.�. , �,�� _ ,. . . . lt nitlate ext men ment • CPA-09- 12 (Chapter 3 — Transportation) — Delete non- motorized component — Reference Chapter 11 Bike & Pedestrian Element Update Map 3 . 1 Arterial Street � t:°:��YHnlL�+75PQ�C:.'.I-`: • � �i31��n� Department of Community Development ,.,�„ ;:.. . � . ��V�l le : :. i�k� �' Planning Division ! �.�. , �,�� _ ,. . . . lt nitlate ext men ment • CPA- 10- 12 Cha ter 4 — CFP & Public Services p — Updated 6-yr TIP — Updated Population Projections (Table 4 .4) — Updated facility and service data • Community Facility Finance Plan (Table 4.6) • 6-year Sewer CIP • Fire Department Capital Projects Plan (Table 4. 11 ) • Parks (Table 4. 13 , 4. 15 & 4. 17 27 `�'T�"rt"��SP°`r. ' De artment of Communit Develo ment �: � ��l�a.ne p Y p ,:,�. . , ��1��' �,�...� Planning Division � ! Y ..� � „ �� . . . lt nitlate ext men ment • CPA- 11 - 12 (Chapter 7 . Economic Dev. Updated entire Economic Development Chapter — Updated Map 7. 1 Development Activity �., �°`��[il�a.ne ��V�l le�, '"`." "`:'SP°`� ' Department of Community Development Planning Division ��s� . . econ ea ln ls sc e u e or a � �� CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 12-014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 06-010 ADOPTING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, through Spokane Valley Ordinance 06-010, the Ciry of Spokane Valley adopted Land Use plans as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and maps as the Comprehensive Plan of the Ciry of Spokane Valley; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) allows comprehensive plans to be amended annually (RCW 36.70A130); and WHEREAS, amendments to the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the Planning Commission (Commission), the City Council (Council), Citizens or by the Community Development Director based on citizen requests or when changed conditions warrant adjustments; and WHEREAS, the GMA requires comprehensive plans to be implemented with development regulations, including the zoning of property consistent with land use map designations; and WHEREAS, consistent with the GMA, City of Spokane Valley adopted Public Participation Guidelines to direct the public involvement process for adopting and amending comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) provides that amendment applications shall be received until November 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, applications were submitted by the applicant, owner or by City staff to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map for the purpose of beneficially using the property described herein; and WHEREAS, following the application to the City, staff conducted an environmental review to determine the potential environmental impacts from the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, on February 3, 2012, 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 the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, after reviewing the Environmental Checklists, staff issued Determinations of Non-significance (DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 1 of 7 Valley News Herald, and where appropriate posted the DNS on the sites and mailed the DNS to all affected public agencies; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2011, notice of the Commission public hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, notice of the Commission hearing was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject property ; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, notice of the hearing was posted on the subject properties; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2012, the Commission conducted a briefing to review the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2012, the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony and a staff report and recommendation at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2012, the Commission conducted a public hearing on to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan map and Zoning map. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on comprehensive plan map amendments CPA-01-12, CPA-02-12, CPA-03-12, CPA-04-12, CPA-06-12, CPA-07-12, CPA-08-12, CPA-09-12, CPA-10-12, and CPA-11-12. The Planning Commission voted to continue the deliberations on CPA-OS-12 to March 8, 2012 to further discuss public testimony and develop a recommendation for City Council; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2012, the Commission continued deliberations on Comprehensive Plan map amendment CPA-OS-12 and recommended approval subject to a development agreement; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2012, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2012, Council considered a second ordinance reading at which time Council approved written findings of fact setting forth their basis for recommending approval of the proposed amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Comprehensive Plan adopted through Ordinance No. 06-010. Section 2. Findin�s. The City Council acknowledges that the Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study and held a public hearing on the proposed amendments to Comprehensive Plan, and the City Council hereby approves the amendments to the Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 2 of 7 Comprehensive Plan map and text. The City Council hereby adopts the Commission's findings, specifically that: 1. On February 8, 2012, notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald and each site was posted with a"Notice of Public Hearing" sign, with a description of the proposal. 2. On February 8, 2012, individual notice of the map amendment proposals was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of each affected site. 3. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA —RCW 4321C) environmental checklists were required for each proposed comprehensive plan map and text amendment. 4. On February 8, 2012, Determinations of Non-significance (DNS)were issued for the requested Comprehensive Plan amendments. 5. On February 8, 2012, the DNS's were published in the ciry's official newspaper consistent with the City of Spokane Valley Environmental Ordinance. 6. On February 23, 2012, the Spokane Valley Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on Comprehensive Plan map amendments CPA-01-12, CPA-02-12, CPA-03- 12, CPA-04-12, CPA-06-12, CPA-07-12, CPA-08-12, CPA-09-12, CPA-10-12, and CPA-11-12. The Planning Commission voted to continue the deliberations on CPA-OS-12 to March 8, 2012 to further discuss public testimony and develop a recommendation for City Council. On March 8, 2012, the Commission continued deliberations on Comprehensive Plan map amendment CPA- OS-12 and recommended approval subject to a development agreement. 7. The planning goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) were considered and the proposed amendments are consistent with the GMA. 8. The goals and policies of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 9. The proposed zoning designations are consistent with the current use of the properties. 10. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.140 H. (Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones). 11. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and text amendments will not adversely affect the public's general health, safety, and welfare. Section 3. Pro er . The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in Attachment "A." Section 4. Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130 the Ciry of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan as adopted through Ordinance No. 06-010, is hereby amended as set forth in Comprehensive Plan Attachment "A" (maps) and Comprehensive Plan Attachment "B" (text). The Comprehensive Plan Amendments are generally described as follows: Map Amendments File No. CPA-01-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 3 of 7 a Single Family Residential District(R-3) zoning classification to High Density Residential (HDR)with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Scott and Sarah Creighton; 815 S. Marigold; Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45153.1819, addressed as 12510 & 12512 E. Olive Avenue, generally located on the southwest corner of Collins Road and Olive Avenue; further located in the NW �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane Counry, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcel 45153.1819 to High Density Residential (HDR) File No. CPA-02-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single Family Residential District (R-3) zoning classification to Mixed Use Center(MUC) with a Mixed Use Center(MUC) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non- project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Monty Lewis; 11006 E. Sprague Avenue; Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45124.0204, addressed as 16913 E. Mission Rd, generally located approximately 240 feet west of the intersection of Flora Road and Mission Avenue; further located in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 12, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcel 45124.0204 to Mixed Use Center(MUC) File No. CPA-03-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Office (0)with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification to Community Commercial (C) designation with a Community Commercial (C) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Sonrise Land, LLC; 11219 East Sundown Drive; Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0213, 45133.0214, & 45133.0215; addressed as 15922 & 16002 East Broadway; generally located on Broadway Avenue east of Moore Road; further located in the NE �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0213, 45133.0214, & 45133.0215 to Community Commercial (C) File No. CPA-04-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single Family Residential District (R-3) zoning classification to Neighborhood Commercial (NC)with a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Ibrahim Farraj; 805 N. Park Rd; Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 35131.1141, addressed as 923 N. Park Road, generally located on the southwest corner of Park Road and Broadway Avenue; further located in Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 4 of 7 the SE �/4 of the NE �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 43, East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parce135131.1141 to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) File No. CPA-05-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Medium Density Residential (MDR) with a Medium Density Multifamily Residential (MF-1) zoning classification to High Density Residential (HDR) designation with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Land Use Solutions & Entitlement; 9101 Mt. View Lane; Spokane, WA 99218 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0109, 45133.0118 & the northern 68 feet of 45133.0846; generally located south of Broadway Avenue west of Conklin Road; further located in the NE �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0109, 45133.0118 & the northern 68 feet of 45133.0846 to High Density Residential (HDR) File No. CPA-06-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single-Family Residential district (R-3) zoning classification to Office (0)with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Land Use Solutions & Entitlement; 9101 Mt. View Lane; Spokane, WA 99218 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45152.1213, addressed as 1114 N. Vercler Road, generally located on the southeast corner of Vercler Road and Boone Avenue; further located in the SE �/4 of the NW �/4 of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcel 45152.1213 to Office (0) File No. CPA-07-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Office(0)with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification to Community Commercial (C) designation with a Community Commercial (C) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Ronald Steiger; 7917 East Gunning Drive; Spokane, WA 99212 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0308, 45133.031 l, 45133.0312 and 45133.0427; generally located on Broadway Avenue west of Moore Road and east of Sullivan Road; further located in the NW �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0308, 45133.031 l, 45133.0312 and 45133.0427 to Community Commercial (C) Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 5 of 7 Text Amendments File No.: CPA-08-12 Description of proposal: Chapter 2 — Land Use: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update Figure 2.1, Land Use by Comprehensive Plan Category to reflect the Ciry's allocation of property by land use designation. Table 2.1, Spokane Valley Urban Growth Area (UGA) Land Capacity Analysis, will reflect new population numbers within the City of Spokane Valley. Map 2.1, Land Use, will display land use designation changes approved through the 2012 amendment process. Applicant: City of Spokane Valley Amendment Location: Not applicable Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 2—Land Use as proposed by staff. File No.: CPA-09-12 Description of proposal: Cha�ter 3 — Trans�ortation: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update Map 3.1, Arterial Street Plan to display the reclassification of 4th Avenue east of Sullivan and Conklin Road south of Sprague from a Local Access Street to an Urban Collector. Text associated with section 33 Non-Motorized Transportation will be removed along with Map 32 Bike and Pedestrian System. References will be made to Chapter 11 — Bike and Pedestrian Element and Maps 11.1 through 11.5 for the City's non-motorized transportation component. Applicant: City of Spokane Valley Amendment Location: Not applicable Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 3 - Transportation as proposed by staff. File No.: CPA-10-12 Description of proposal: Cha�ter 4 — Ca�ital Facilities and Public Services: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will incorporate changes in the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) into the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) to ensure consistency. Amendments will update special purpose districts' and other City service providers' faciliry and service data. Capital projects will be included for the use of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funding. Map 4.5 will display updates to reflect the County's 6-year sewer construction Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Amendments will also update the growth assumptions to reflect the Office of Financial Management's (OFM) latest population estimate and the City's land capaciry analysis. Applicant: City of Spokane Valley Amendment Location: Not applicable Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 4—Capital Facilities and Public Services as proposed by staff. File No.: CPA-11-12 Description of proposal: Chapter 7 — Economic Development: City initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments will update Map 7.1 to display new building permits and land use actions in the 2011 development cycle. Employment statistics, wages, employment forecasts, permit activiry and other local economic data will be updated. Economic Goals and Policies will also be evaluated and revised, as necessary, to address forecasted economic conditions. Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 6 of 7 Applicant: City of Spokane Valley Amendment Location: Not applicable Council Decision: Adopt amendments to Chapter 7 —Economic Development as proposed by staff. Section 5. Copies on File-Administrative Action. The Comprehensive Plan (with Maps) is maintained in the office of the City Clerk as well, as the Ciry Department of Community Development. The City Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to modify the Comprehensive Plan in a manner consistent with this Ordinance. Section 6. Liabili . The express intent of the City of Spokane Valley is that the responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall rest with the permit applicant and their agents. This ordinance and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health, safery, and welfare of the general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals or organizations. Section 7. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionaliry shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 8. 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 Ciry of Spokane Valley as provided by law. PASSED by the City Council this day of May, 2012 �- Mayor, Thomas E. Towey ATTEST: City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge Approved As To Form: Office of the City Attorney Date of Publication: Effective Date: Ordinance 12-014 Comp Plan Amendments Page 7 of 7 I+INDIlVGS AND RECf]MM�NDATI�NS OF THE SFOKAt'�i� VALL�Y PLAiNNING CQ1Vl_M_ISSION Mtit�cli 22,2f112 A. Baekg��ou�►[�: 1. `The Spokane Valley Comi�rehesisive Plan includes aEi annual amendmei�t cyele that rEms fi•om Noveiuber 2nd to�Tovember Ist af the following year. A�plicatic�izs reeeived pi-io��to Noveinber 1 st are eo�7sidere:i by the Pla��nin� Co�ncnission i�i late �vinter/e�rly spi•ing af the fallowing year, with a decision by City Coimcil i» late springlearly summer, 2. The COltlilllllll�� Develop�nei�t Dep�rt�nenf received seve�� (7) requesfs for site-s�aecific Cait�l�rehe»sive Plati a�7�enc�mei�ts for 2012. Sites a��roved for a Coa��E�rehettsjve Plar� ac��endme►�t «il1 automatically receive a zoning desigi�ation coEtsistent �vith t6�e ne�� la»c1 �ise desi�nation. The 2012 Cc�itYprehei7sivve �1a�3 te�t aiZtencln�e�tts include a:inezid�neirts to foue CarnpreEie��sive Plan Eiements: Cl7apter 2 - La�tc3 Use, Cltapker 3 — T��anspo��katioti, Chapter 4 — Capital �'acilities a�id Public Se�vices, and Cl�apte3� 7 — Ecoi�o9nic D�V�ID}][tl0ilt. TIl� amenelments rnay alsa entail ayiinor changes to other elernents refei•encing ti�e �roposed arnei�dmenis. B. Fivdings;. 1, Natice for the proposed ameii��lieoits ��as placecl ii� ti�e Spohane Valley Ne�vs Het�ald an Fe}�raiaiy 8, 2�12 and eacli sike lvas posted witlt a"Notice of PuE�lic HeaE•ing" sign, «�itti a �lescri�3tic��t �f tl�e prop�sal. 2. Indivic�ual notice oF tiie site-specific map amenciment pro�osals �vere otlailed to all properry o�vners �vittiin 400 feet of eac13 affectecl srte. 3. Piirsua�it to the State E��viranmental P�licy Act (SEPA—RCW �13.21C) env�roa3mental cllecklists ��vere reqt�ired fae each proposed cam�rel�ensive pEau Fnap ai�d t��t amend�nent. �. Staff ��ev�etiaed tl�e environmental cl�ecklists and a tEi3�esliold deter�a�i��atio�� vas mac�e far �acEi comp�•elte�is�v� pla�l alne�id��3�t. Optiona�l Dete�•n�i�lations af Noi�-sipi�ificance (DNS) �ve�'e issued for tfle requasted compr�ehensive plan amencfinents oi� Febr�iary 8, 2412. 5, Tf7e DNS's ��ere �ublisfied i�l the city's ofFcial »e�vspaper• or7 Febr�Ea9y $, 20I? consfstent tvith Spoka��e Valley MLmicipal Code, Title 21, Environs��ental Contrc�ls. G. Tk�e Planning Coj��mission Ileld � �t��lic Ele�ri��g on Febi•ua�y 23, 2012. After 1•eceivicl� ��fblic testimoE�y, tlae Pkaa�izing Cailimission �eli�aerated a�ad votec� to fc�r4vard CPA-0l-12, CPA-02-12, GPA-03-l�, CPA-a�l-12, CPA-06-I2, CPA-07-12, CPA-DS-l2, CPA-09-12, CPA-l0-i2, anc� CPA-1 1-I2 ta City Council �vith a recommendation for approval. 7. The Planning Coln�nissiall voted to contiEiue the deiibej��tiarls on CPA-OS-12 ta tkle Marc17 St�� meeti�ig to furtl�er discuss p��blic testisno�7y and develo� a recom�Ytenclation for City CQUncil. 8. On Fek�ruat�� 2$, 2012, tl�e Fla��ning Commission �vas pravided via ei�lail the recarded develapntent agreement far CPA-Ol-09 (4th Aventie Apartmei�ts), residential zone dimensional standartis, and screening aitd �tiffering stai�dai•cls. 9. Tl�e Pl�iming CoEnmissioet continued the deliberations on M�rch $, 2012. T}te �'lanning C01711111SS10[1 deliberated �itc� vated to F�r�v�rd CPA-OS-�2 to Cit�� Council �vith a recomrtne��td�tion for ap}��•ova! subject lo the fo�lo�ving co�idit�o��s: a. Parcel �5133.01 a9 �e desig7�ated �s Com�nunity Co�n�»ercial Finc�ings ane�Recomrnenciatioi7s of tlie Spol<aa�e Valley Planeiing Coznr��ission Foi-2CI12 CPAs Page 1 af 2 b. Tlie successftil negotiation of a "Developclle��t Agreeene37t" that Il1C�LlC�eS: c�tl e��ai�ded ]a�ldscape huffer het�ve�en tl�e prc�posed deve[opmedit a«d aGljacent residence� oEi Moore, Alki, and Sonoe�a st�°eets. Appropr•iate rest�'ictions on ciensiry and lieigklt to l�etter' ble;iid the h4�o neighborhoo�f�s. I0. Tlie Plaiming Com�nissio�i finds tite pE•t�cedural require�»ei�ts of tlie State Environi��ental Policy Act(SEPA)ai�d Spokane Valley M�u�ici�al �ode(�VMC) Title 21 l�ave been fii�fitled. 11. Tl�e Planning Com�i�ission finds compli�Etce �vith SVM� 17.80.140(H) Com��rehensive Plaai Arne�tdmen�Approva] Criteria. Conelusions: TE�e proposecE 2012 Co�nprefie�isive Plaii a�neiid��ents are caiisiste�it �vith the goa[s a�id polreies of tl�e Spo�a��e Valley Compre�iei�sive Flaiti, and tivill pi�omote tife public I�ealt}�, safety, �welfai�e, anei peotectian of tite e�tvira��ment. Recommenclations; The S�okan� Valley Planning Can�iZ�issiou recUminend5 ilie City Cc��mcil approve tlle prapaseci 2012 Comprehensi�c Plan arYier�ciments, as attachecl. 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I � , 0' �� . � . • . - � � ■�� o ./ . • � _ � � " • � � . _ � � . , - � � ■ �, . ■11, . ! �1 �1. ■ ■ . , e _� . 1 � � � 1 : �� 1 �` 1� � �- �■ � - ■ ■ �= ��.::� ! ■ �� - I ' � ' ;�s — ' c � " ��1 ,�� : i� 1 K� ��y ■ �. ;�w� � ��1 ' ■ ' �w�\��\�i ' , �,w�� , s ;.�,, � � .o o .o � �� , , , �� ,�a , e r, � h i 1 � ' � . � � i�� ' ' ti� � �i �. ��I�� -- -- J_�� • . � --. �- � . � .. � •� .� � � � • � • �. � � � �• �• �•�. �� • � � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 2 — LAND USE 2.0 Introduction The Land Use chapter serves as the foundation of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (SVCP) by providing a framework for Spokane Valley's future physical development and by setting forth policy direction for Spokane Valley's current and future land uses. Development of land, according to adopted policies and land use designations discussed in this chapter, should result in an appropriate balance of services, employment, and housing. The land use policies are supplemented by a Comprehensive Plan Map (Map 2.1) that provides a visual illustration of the proposed physical distribution and location of various land uses. This map allocates a supply of land for such uses as retail, office, manufacturing, public facilities, services, parks, open space, and housing to meet future demand. 2.1 Planninq Context State and county land use policies provide a statutory framework for the development of City land use policies. It is important to briefly review state and county level policies to better understand historical conditions that have shaped the goals and policies in this chapter. 2.1.1 Growth Management Act The Growth Management Act (GMA) acknowledges that, "...a lack of common goals expressing the public's interest in conservation and the wise use of our lands pose a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development, and the health, safety and high quality of life enjoyed by residents of this state'." The GMA provides a framework for content and adoption of local comprehensive plans. The GMA provides 14 goals to be, "...used exclusively for the purpose of guiding development of comprehensive plans and development regulations." GMA goals pertaining to land use include: • Urban Growth — Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. • Reduce Sprawl— Reduce the inappropriate conversion of undeveloped land into sprawling, low density development. • Housing— Encourage the availability of affordable housing to all economic segments of the population of the state, promote a variety of residential densities and housing types, and encourage preservation of existing housing stock. • Open Space and Recreation— Encourage the retention of open space and development of recreational opportunities, conserve fish and wildlife habitat, increase access to natural resource lands and water, and develop parks. • Environment — Protect the environment and enhance the state's high quality of life, including air and water quality and the availability of water. • Public Facilities and Services— Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. • Historic Preservation — Identify and encourage the preservation of lands, sites, and structures that have historical or archaeological significance. � RCW 36.70A.010 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 1 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan • Property Rights — Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation having been made. The property rights of landowners shall be protected from arbitrary and discriminatory actions pursuant to state and federal law. The GMA requires that Comprehensive Plan land use elements include the following: • Designate the proposed general distribution, location and extent of the uses of land for housing, commerce, industry, recreation, open spaces, public utilities, public facilities, and other appropriate land uses; • Population densities, building intensities, and estimates of future population growth; • Provide for protection of the quality and quantity of ground water use for public water supplies; • Review drainage, flooding, and stormwater runoff in the area and nearby jurisdictions and provide guidance for corrective actions to mitigate or cleanse those discharges that pollute water of the state. 2.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies The County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) required by GMA2 provide a regional framework to achieve the goals of the GMA. The CWPPs are a refinement of policy direction contained in the GMA and are a result of a collaborative process between Spokane County and the cities and towns within the County. The CWPPs provide a policy framework for both the county and its respective cities. Adherence to these policies ensures that plans within the county are consistent with one another. These policies address such issues as the designation of urban growth areas, land use, affordable housing, provision of urban services for future development, transportation, and contiguous and orderly development. The following are specific CWPPs that relate to the Land Use Element3: Policy Topic 1 -Urban Growth Areas Policies 1. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) are areas within which urban growth shall be encouraged and outside of which growth can occur only if it is not urban in nature. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) shall include areas and densities sufficient to permit the urban growth that is projected to occur in the county for the succeeding 20-year period4. "Urban growth" refers to growth that makes intensive use of land for the location of buildings, structures and impermeable surfaces to such a degree as to be incompatible with the primary use of such land for the production of food, other agricultural products or fiber, or the extraction of mineral resources5. Urban growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that have existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, and second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination of both existing public facilities and services, and any additional needed public facilities and services that are provided by either public or private sources. Further, it is appropriate that urban government services be provided by cities, and urban government services should not be provided in rural areas6. Rural government services may be provided in rural areas. However, Urban Growth Areas may be established independent of incorporated areas. Within these independent Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), urban governmental services may 2 RCW 36.70A.210 3 Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non-sequential numbering in this document. 4 RCW 36.70A.110 5 RCW 36.70A.030(17) 6 RCW 36.70A.110(3) Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 2 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan be provided by other than cities. Some cities may rely on contracts from Spokane County for provision of urban services. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) include all lands within existing cities, including cities in rural areas. 9. Within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), lands that fall within planned high-capacity transportation corridors should be designated for sufficient intensity of land use to support the economic provision of multimodal transportation. 11. Where applicable, comprehensive plans should contain land use policies which provide protection for the continued viability of Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, Deer Park Airport and other publicly owned airports within Spokane County. 12. Jurisdictions should work together to protect critical areas and open space within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Policy Topic 2 -Joint Planning within UGAs Policies 1. The joint planning process should: a. Include all jurisdictions adjacent to the Urban Growth Area and Special Purpose Districts that will be affected by the eventual transference of governmental services; b. Recognize that Urban Growth Areas are potential annexation areas for cities; c. Ensure a smooth transition of services amongst existing municipalities and emerging communities; d. Ensure the ability to expand urban governmental services and avoid land use barriers to expansion; and e. Resolve issues regarding how zoning, subdivision and other land use approvals in designated joint planning areas will be coordinated. 2. Joint planning may be accomplished pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into between and/or among jurisdictions and/or special purpose districts. Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban Services Policies 5. All jurisdictions shall coordinate plans that classify, designate and protect natural resource lands and critical areas. 7. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall include, at a minimum, the following policies to address adequate fire protection: a. Limit growth to areas served by a fire protection district or within the corporate limits of a city providing its own fire department. b. Commercial and residential subdivisions and developments and residential planned unit developments shall include the provision for road access adequate for residents, fire department or district ingress/egress, and water supply for fire protection. c. Development in forested areas must provide defensible space between structure and adjacent fuels and require that fire-rated roofing materials be used. 10. Each jurisdiction shall include provisions in its comprehensive plan for equitable distribution of essential public facilities. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 3 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 13. Each jurisdiction shall plan for growth within UGAs which uses land efficiently, adds certainty to capital facilities planning and allows timely and coordinated extension of urban governmental services, public facilities and utilities for new development. Each jurisdiction shall identify intermediate growth areas (six to ten year increments) within its UGA or establish policies which direct growth consistent with land use and capital facility plans. Policy Topic 4— Parks and Open Space Policies 2. All jurisdictions should cooperate to identify and protect regional open space lands, natural areas and corridors of environmental, recreational and aesthetic significance to form a functionally and physically connected system which balances passive and active recreational uses. Each jurisdiction shall identify open space corridors within and between urban growth areas. All jurisdictions shall identify implementation, management, preservation and conservation strategies through both regulatory and non-regulatory techniques, to protect identified lands and corridors to sustain their open space benefits and functions. Implementation and management strategies should include collaboration and coordination with land trusts and other land preservation organizations. 3. Each jurisdiction shall require the development of parks and open space as a means to balance the impacts associated with higher-density development. 5. Each jurisdiction shall make appropriate provisions for parks and recreation areas. Policy Topic 5-Transportation Policies 5. Local jurisdictions shall develop and adopt land use plans that have been coordinated through the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)to ensure that they preserve and enhance the regional transportation system. These plans may include high-capacity transportation corridors and shall fulfill air quality conformity and financial requirements of Federal Transportation Laws and Regulations, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and the GMA. 6. Local jurisdictions shall designate within land use plans areas that can support public transportation services. These areas shall include existing as well as new development. Each jurisdiction's land use plan, the regional transportation plan and the Spokane Transit Authority's (STA) Long Range Transit Plan shall support, complement and be consistent with each other. 11. Each jurisdiction shall address land use designations and site design requirements that are supportive of and compatible with public transportation, for example: a. pedestrian-scale neighborhoods and activity centers; b. mixed-use development; and c. pedestrian friendly and non-motorized design. Policy Topic 7—Affordable Housing Policies 2. Each jurisdiction's development policies, regulations and standards should provide for the opportunity to create affordable housing in its community. Such policies may include regulatory tools, such as inclusionary zoning, performance/impact zoning, mixed-use development and incentives for increasing density to promote greater choice and affordable housing in its community. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 4 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 6. In conjunction with other policy topics, coordinate housing, transportation and economic development strategies to ensure that sufficient land and densities for affordable housing are provided in locations readily accessible to employment centers. 2.2 Land Use Plan . As shown in Figure 2.1 below, the majority of land is designated residential (�63%) under this Plan. Of the land designated residential, �855% is designated as Low Density Residential with densities up to six dwelling units per acre. Nearly�21% of the land area is designated as Heavy and Light Industrial. The remaining land is designated as commercial, office, mixed use or ��as+ �lisparks/open space. Figure 2.1: Land IJse by Comp Plan Category � Parks and Regional Neighborhood Community Commeroial Open Space Commercial Commercial 0.01% Office 1% 3% 20�o CorridorMixedUse Mixed Use Center 2% � �� 4% 4% � � Hlgh Density Medium Density ' _ �� Resid�ential Residential ��` � 4/o 4% "'�-•_, Heavy � �_Industrial Light lndustrial f 15% 6% Low Density Residential 55% �� Comprehensive Plan Designations - Land Area PublidQuasi-Public ParWOpen Space 7% City Cen�r Community Commercial 3� RegionalCommerdal �� 2� Neighborhood �ce 3% Corridor Mixed Use �� Heavy Indushial 14% Mixed Use 3% HDR MDR 3� 4% Light Indushial LDR 5� 50% Ir�,.��.e� �� i �..,� i i�e H„ r,,,,, .ehe.,��„e oi�.,r�+e,.,,.,, Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 5 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.2.1 City Center Plan This scenario presents concepts and strategies for creating a definable and vibrant"City Center" for the City of Spokane Valley. The purposes of creating a Spokane Valley City Center are: 1. Create an identifiable city center that is a social and economic focus of the City; 2. Strengthen the City overall by providing for long-term growth in employment and housing; 3. Promote housing opportunities close to employment and services; 4. Develop land use patterns that support the development of a more extensive regional transportation system, whatever the ultimate configuration may be; 5. Reduce dependency on automobiles; 6. Consume less land with urban development; 7. Maximize the public investment in infrastructure and services; 8. Provide a central gathering place for the community; and 9. Improve the quality of design for development throughout the City. There are several reasons why a definable, vital City Center is important to Spokane Valley's future. These include: 1. The development of a more intensive, multi-use city center is a natural step in Spokane Valley's evolution. Most new urban areas start out as bedroom communities. Retail and commercial uses then develop to serve the new residential population. Office and industrial activities next begin to locate at key transportation crossroads, adding jobs and strengthening the employment base. Spokane Valley has experienced these evolutionary phases and is now ready for a defined City Center. 2. Economic Development — Spokane Valley has an opportunity to transform itself from an essentially residential community with retail and service based economy to a sub-regional economic center with an expanded, more diverse employment base. 3. Community Support — A survey of Spokane Valley area citizens prior to incorporation overwhelmingly indicated that the lack of identifiable "downtown" and a community gathering place was of concern to a majority of respondents. Community support was tested again when the city conducted a statistically valid survey in the spring of 2004. The support to create a City Center was reiterated throughout the community meetings held during the development of the comprehensive plan and the city's informal community survey. A discussion of the results of the city's survey is included in Section 2.10. The following could be components of the City Center: 1. Location: Generally located along the Sprague/Appleway corridor. 2. Size: Between 300 and 400 acres in size. 3. Streets: New streets could be added at every 200 to 400 feet to create an internal grid street system to provide an urban atmosphere. 4. On-street parking would be provided on internal grid streets. 5. Ground floor retail on both sides of streets. 6. Building out to the edge of the right-of-way and include wide sidewalks to encourage a lively street scene. 7. Office/Employment uses provided in high visibility locations with adequate parking and adjacent to pleasant surroundings such as open space, retail shops and services. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 6 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan � 8. ""��+�f�m��MultifamilV housing that is safe, secure, and located so that it is buffered from traffic noise and provides a pedestrian friendly streetscape with connections to parks, schools, shopping, services and transit. 9. Civic/public uses such as city hall, community library, performing arts center, city center, park, green space or other public uses that would attract people to downtown over an extended portion of the day. Other characteristics of this land use scenario include the following: 1. Neighborhood/community retail centers - current land use patterns dictate that residents travel to the Sprague Avenue corridor to access some of the most basic goods and services. This scenario would provide for smaller scale, less intensive retail/commercial centers in the south end and northeast portions of the city. Potential locations for these centers would be focused at intersections of arterials at the periphery of the city, such as Highway 27/32�d Avenue, Dishman Mica Road/Bowdish Road and Barker Road/Boone Avenue. 2. Office zoning districts — currently, there is no specific zoning district or comprehensive plan designation for professional office uses. The county has used the UR-22, Multi-family zoning district as its office district, which has resulted in a number of issues related to rezones and appropriate development standards. Areas that are currently developed in predominantly office uses would be re-designated to an "Office" comprehensive plan designation and zoning districts developed to implement this plan designation would include development standards to implement the policies of the comprehensive plan. Specific areas in the city include the Evergreen corridor north of Sprague Avenue; Mission east of Pines Road in the Valley Hospital/medical office area; near the intersection of Pines Road and Broadway; and other areas identified through the land use inventory process. 3. "Auto-Row" Overlay — The city has several new auto dealerships located along Sprague Avenue. The majority of these dealerships are located between Argonne Road and Thierman Road. Two dealerships are located just west of Dartmouth Road, near the U-City Mall. New car dealerships provide the city with substantial sales tax revenue on one hand, on the other hand auto dealerships can have a significant visual impact on a community and have somewhat unique needs related to development standards, such as signage and street frontage landscaping. This scenario recognizes these circumstances and designates the areas identified above appropriately, and provides policy direction for the implementing development regulations. 4. Mixed-use — this scenario suggests reducing the strip commercial on Sprague Avenue by maintaining Community Commercial zoning only at major intersections such as Pines, Evergreen and Sullivan Roads. Areas in between these commercial "nodes" would be designated as Corridor Mixed-use or some other appropriate designation, which would encourage conversion of these vacant and/or dilapidated commercial areas into areas of office/employment, residential and specialty retail. 5. Industrial areas would not be significantly changed or altered under this or any other scenario. Permitted uses and development standards would be reviewed for appropriateness and changes proposed based on policy direction of the comprehensive plan. 6. The majority of land in the City of Spokane Valley is dedicated to single family residential zoning and land use. The majority of the single family residential areas are designated Low Density Residential under the interim comprehensive plan. This plan designation allows for residential densities from one to six dwelling units per acre. Under this scenario, the existing single family residential zoning districts would be evaluated, and a series of single family districts with minimum lot sizes ranging from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet would be considered. Reducing overall lot sizes would enable the city to maintain its existing single family character, and minimize land needed for multi-family zoning to accommodate the city's 20 year population growth projection. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 7 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 7. Areas previously platted in 1+/- acre lots — There are areas in the City that were platted as approximately one acre lots. These areas would be rezoned to an R-1 zoning designation with the intent to preserve the original intent of the zoning for these areas. Moreover, these areas would be allowed to maintain a small number of livestock such as horses, cows, or Ilamas in keeping with the rural character of these neighborhoods. 2.3 Relationship to Other Comprehensive Plan Chapters The land use concept set forth in this chapter is consistent with all SVCP chapters. Internal consistency among the chapters of the SVCP translates into coordinated growth and an efficient use of limited resources. Below is a brief discussion of how the Land Use chapter relates to the other chapters of the SVCP. 2.3.1 Economic Development Spokane Valley's economy is disproportionately divided. Dr. Grant Forsyth, Assistant Professor of Economics at Eastern Washington University prepared a report based on year 2000 Census information for the Spokane Valley area. This report, "A Demographic and Economic Analysis for the City of Spokane Valley" indicates that there were nearly 3,000 employer firms employing approximately 43,305 people in the year 2000 with an average annual payroll per employee of approximately $29,000 (in 2000 dollars). Dependence on retail trade and service occupations stems primarily from the City's evolution into a regional shopping destination for eastern and southern Spokane County and counties in northern Idaho. Increased regional competition from other retail areas, such as Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene and the City of Spokane, may impact the City's ability to capture future retail dollars. To improve Spokane Valley's economic outlook, the economic development strategy is to promote a more diverse economy. A diversified economy would achieve a better balance between jobs and housing and support the City's desired quality of life. In conjunction with the Economic Development chapter, this Land Use chapter promotes the following: 1. A City Center composed of mid-rise office buildings, mixed-use retail, and housing. 2. Redevelopment and development of the Sprague Avenue/Appleway Boulevard corridor into an area of quality commercial and Mixed-use development. 3. Establishment of design standards. 4. Preservation of existing single family neighborhoods. The land use map designations support development necessary to achieve the above (see the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map 2.1). A complete discussion of economic development is set forth in the Economic Development chapter. 2.3.2 Capital Facilities Capital facilities provided by the City include: transportation and streets, parks and open space, and surface water management. The amount and availability of urban services and infrastructure influences the location and pace of future growth. The City is responsible for the construction and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, streets and transportation improvements, and surface water facilities. Providing for future growth while maintaining existing improvements depends upon the community's willingness to pay for the construction and financing of new facilities and the maintenance of existing facilities. As outlined in the Capital Facilities Plan, new infrastructure and services may be financed by impact fees, grants, designated capital taxes (real estate excise tax, fuel tax, utility tax), money from the City's general fund or voter approved bonds. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 8 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan To capitalize on the City's available resources for urban services and infrastructure, this Land Use chapter recognizes that concentrating growth is far more cost effective than allowing continued urban sprawl. Concentrating growth also supports the enhancement of future transit improvements. Annexation of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) to the City of Spokane Valley may be a logical progression to ensure centralized planning and prevention of urban sprawl. A major goal of the GMA is to reduce urban sprawl by encouraging development in urban areas where adequate public facilities exist. GMA further states that cities are the logical provider of urban government services. Prior to annexation, the City of Spokane Valley will consider the economic impacts of providing municipal services at a level consistent with other areas within the City. The City will not provide a lower level of service in areas being considered for annexation that were in existence in the proposed areas at the time immediately preceding the annexation process. The City will consider PAAs' topography, land utilization, and population density when determining service levels. Water Availability — Potable water is provided to residents of Spokane Valley by thirteen water and irrigation districts. All drinking water used by residents in Spokane Valley is drawn from the Spokane Valley/Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. Water Quality - Maintaining a clean source of water is vital to the health and livability of the City. Preserving water quality ensures a clean source of drinking water and continued health of the City's streams and lakes. Maintaining water quality is also important for maintaining the health of the aquifer that relies on surface water for recharge. Contamination of an aquifer by contaminated surface water can lead to serious health concerns and/or expensive treatment requirements. To address this concern and impacts of new development, the City has adopted a Stormwater Management Plan. The plan specifies actions to ensure water, quality including the development of detention/retention facilities to control rate and quality of water runoff. Furthermore, development of a wellhead protection program with the various water providers should provide guidelines to avoid possible contamination. Policies contained in the Natural Environment chapter provide direction for development near wellheads and in aquifer recharge areas. For a complete discussion of water resources and water purveyors in the City of Spokane Valley, refer to the Capital Facilities chapter. 2.3.3 Parks and Open Space One of the most important and valued elements of a high quality living and working environment is a parks and open space system. Providing parks and open spaces contributes to a reduction in environmental impacts such as noise and air pollution; increases the value of adjacent properties; provides areas for passive and active recreation; and helps preserve the natural beauty of the City. 2.3.4 Natural Environment Spokane Valley's natural beauty is apparent. Streams, wetlands, surrounding mountains and the Spokane River provide a scenic backdrop as well as a source for active and passive recreation for the citizens of Spokane Valley. The Land Use chapter seeks to protect Spokane Valley's unique natural resources through policies that support the preservation of these areas for future generations. The Natural Environment chapter also includes a discussion of critical areas as defined by GMA. For a complete discussion, please refer to the Natural Environment chapter. 2.3.5 Housing Housing is a basic human need and a major factor in the quality of life for individuals and families. An adequate supply of affordable, attractive, and functional housing is fundamental to achieving a sense of community. The central issue related to land use is supplying enough land to accommodate projected growth for a range of incomes and households. Presently, housing is provided primarily in single-family subdivisions. This plan sets forth strategies to increase housing options and choices. The Land Use chapter advocates changes to current development codes to increase flexibility in platting land and encourage housing as part of mixed-use developments in commercial areas. The latter provides an Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 9 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan opportunity to locate housing closer to employment and shopping, and to create affordable housing. A complete discussion of housing can be found in the Housing chapter. 2.4 Potential Annexation Areas 2.4.1 Projected Growth 4 r�r;��tivc +�c +„ st 2�9^�'R�e��1W�v��;T,ycG^ Crr-cc'c°c�^v,f,f;v�e# Future population qrowth is forecasted at the city, state and county level by Office of Financial Manaqement (OFM). The most recent OFM estimate for Spokane Valley is 90,_�110 as of April 1, 20118. . _ a . . �FS {�SUsing —a compounding °^ ��°' ^rowth rate ^f�°�, the estimated �'�2032 population e�for Spokane Valley is "n '^5 ^r ° ^' 'Q °'�y ^° ^°106,603. RCW 36.70A requires that at least every ten years the incorporated and unincorporated portions of the designated ��r"�^ ^r^,•,+" ��^�°UGAs and the densities permitted therein, be reviewed and revised �Tto ensure that the UGAs are sufficient to accommodate the urban growth that is projected by OFM to occur in the county for the ��subsequent 20 year period. On June 9, 2009, the Board of County Commissioners �eSGapproved via Resolution 09-0531 a population allocation of 18,746 for Spokane Valley for planning purposes. The Citv's Land Capacity Analvsis estimated a population capacitv of 16,493 leavinq 2,253 people to be accommodated within the existinq Countv UGAs. 2.4.2 Land Capacity Analysis �The GMA�I-s�requires a Land Capacity Analysis, or the theoretical holding capacity of the designated Urban Growth Areas, which by definition includes cities. By assigning the expected population growth to the results of the Land Capacity Analysis, the area required to accommodate the population growth is shaped. Countywide population forecasts are identified by the CWPPs, as one criterion for consideration in developing a regional methodology or countywide population allocation. The countywide growth target is based on the OFM growth management population forecast for Spokane County. The Land Quantity Analysis Methodology for Spokane County was developed through the efforts of the Land Quantity Technical Committee between March 1995 and October 1995. The Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials adopted that methodology on November 3, 1995. The adopted methodology is patterned after the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development's (CTED) land quantity inventory guidebook entitled /ssues in Designating Urban Growth Areas Part 1-Providing Adequate Urban Area Land Supply. Use of that document was specified by the adopted Countywide Planning Policies (Policy Topic 1 (Urban Growth Areas Policy#3). However, the step-by-step CTED process was modified somewhat by the Land Quantity Technical Committee to reflect unique circumstances in Spokane County. The following steps of the regional methodology were followed by Spokane Valley in conducting the land capacity analysis: Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 10 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 1. Identify lands that are potential candidates to accommodate future growth - vacant, partially-used and under-utilized land (in other words, subtract all parcels committed to other uses). 2. Subtract all parcels that the community defines as not developable because of physical limitation. 3. Subtract lands that will be needed for other public purposes. 4. Subtract all parcels that the community determines are not suitable for development for social and economic reasons. 5. Subtract that percentage of land that the community assumes will not be available for development within the community plan's 20-year time frame. 6. Build in a safety factor. 7. Determine total capacity. I Spokane Valley prepared a land capacity analysis of the city � based on the above regional methodology. —The results of the land capacity analysis are contained in the table below: Table 2.1 Spokane Valley UGA Land Capacity Analysis (updated October 2010) Vacant and Net Developable Potential New Population Area Partially Used qcres Dwelling Units Capacity Land Spokane Valley 3,314 1,370 7,412 16,493 (Incorporated Area) o�+��o+�r,., r or.J�.,�. o .,�+or�� o r+hrr,��..hr,��++ho o.,+�ro C.,r,Lo.,o r Y,i+or�� o r,I��o.J 2.4.3 Potential Annexation Areas As part of the implementation of the Growth Manaqement Act (GMA), Spokane County established the Urban Growth Area (UGA) in 2001. Land inside that boundarv is defined as urban, and must have urban densities, and land outside the UGA is to remain rural. UGAs are established bv Spokane County, in cooperation with cities and towns, to accommodate proiected population qrowth, both residential and commercial, throuqhout the Countv over the next twenty (20) years. These areas are under Spokane County's lurisdiction until they are annexed into an adiacent iurisdiction. The purpose of this section is to identify the unincorporated areas within the existing Spokane County UGA that are adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley, which would comprise potential annexation areas for the City. Map 2.2 indicates potential annexation areas (PAAs) for the City of Spokane Valley. I , , Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2– Land Use Page 11 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan rovio�ni r on+c nf+ho r�lon innli irJinn +ho rJocinno+orJ I I(`_� .r,iloo\ iY, IoY,rJ o o fr,r I ihor+�� I oLo Several UGAs are contiguous to Spokane Valley and would be logical areas for future annexation to the City of Spokane Valley. When a citv annexes new areas, the new residents and businesses maV be sublect to the same taxes that are in place in the city at the time annexation takes place. If annexation occurs, the Citv would likely provide a consistent level of service throuqhout its new boundaries. Subsequently, the city would need to determine the cost of providinq the current service levels to the annexation area. This process would include identifyinq public services and capital improvements that would need to be in place to serve the PAAs current and future land use Lo.,o (` �.,+�� o.,.J +ho '+io f C.,r,Lo.,o Ilo�� L�.,o Lo .J pattern. �,�e� ��r�-�,� „� �� e#� �a .,rJ ��rho., o o .Jol��or�� 2.4.4 Development of Goals, Policies, and Actions for Annexation The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires counties to designate Urban Growth Area (UGAs) within which urban growth shall be encouraged RCW 36.70A.110 (1). UGAs are to include sufficient land to accommodate the twenty-year population growth projected for the county. The GMA imposes planning requirements to influence the ability of a city to annex UGAs. A city is required by GMA to adopt policies for land use, housing, capital facilities, utilities, and transportation within the city's UGA. In order to meet this requirement the City � � of Spokane Valley has developed '� � �-�_ policies and goals to provide policy ='�'. `��' ,`�I� � N� i: a• ,.�,�'`_, guidance for annexation of territory - _ ' ' �" `� - ��' - . within UGAs. Annexation will have -� �� financial impacts on the city; it may be a� positive or negative. The City may need �. � ' � �,�;�; to develop an annexation study to �-,, 'r � , s�;r.�Y ==�° assess the financial impacts especially �� »'�` ' v�� : e��, �`�' for larger annexations. The Capital a�.� ., -. � "" s��`�' � Facilities chapter identifies current service providers within the Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs) as a starting point for the detailed analysis that may be needed prior to annexation. 2.5 Land Use Desiqnations The land use designations in the SVCP recognize the relationships between broad patterns of land uses. The designations set forth locational criteria for each specific class of uses consistent with the long-term objectives of the SVCP. These designations provide the purpose and intent for specific zoning districts. The location of the comprehensive plan land use designations are shown on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Map 2.1). 2.5.1 Residential Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 12 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The demand for and development of single-family housing is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Single-family development will occur as in-fill development of vacant or under developed lots scattered throughout existing neighborhoods, and as subdivisions on vacant tracts of land. To address future housing needs, the Land Use chapter encourages new techniques for developing single-family housing. Such techniques include clustering, planned unit developments, lot size averaging, zero lot line development, accessory dwelling units and special needs housing. Low Density Residential The Low Density Residential (LDR) Comprehensive Plan designation addresses a range of single family residential densities from one dwelling unit per acre up to and including six dwelling units per acre. This designation would be implemented through a series of zoning designations as described below. Implementing zoning for the LDR designation will include a series of zones allowing a range of minimum lot sizes. Existing lot sizes and community character ,_ � .t will be strongly considered when - - developing the City's zoning map. For ' :�'= � .�: ,� example, areas such as Rotchford Acres �.� � i��. "�{r�' '� ,s� � � and Ponderosa will likely require minimum ��,--s- ,� _��- .-��%'_�� _ �. lot sizes close to an acre in size. These ,r r--== �°_ � � �� large lot developments currently allow for — -- * �"-`� horses and other large animals and have a � - distinct character that should be preserved to the greatest extent possible. The - majority of the LDR designation will provide for densities ranging from four to six dwelling units per acre. Typical lot sizes will range from 7,000 to 10,000 square feet. Some areas designated as LDR still lack necessary urban services and infrastructure, mainly sanitary sewer facilities. Upon provision of urban services, such as water and sewer, and transit services, an increase in density in some areas may be warranted. However, the City will adopt strict criteria to evaluate zone changes to ensure that future development is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Medium Density Residential The Medium Density Residential designation represents an opportunity to provide a range of housing types to accommodate anticipated residential growth. The increase in population, decline in average family size, and increased cost of single-family homes have created increased demand for new housing types. The Land Use chapter encourages the development of housing types, such as duplexes, townhouses, and condominiums in existing multi-family areas and within mixed-use development in commercial areas. Multi-family uses, in large part, are in areas currently zoned for multiple-family development. Zoning will allow densities up to 12 dwelling units per acre in the Medium Density Residential designation. Opportunities for new development will occur through redevelopment and build-out of remaining parcels. Multi-family residential zones should be used as transitional zoning between higher intensity land uses such as commercial and office, to lower density single family neighborhoods. Additionally, Medium Density Residential areas should be located near services and high capacity transit facilities or transit routes. Residential design guidelines that address design and appearance of multiple-family developments should be considered. The primary goal of residential design guidelines is to develop multiple-family housing that is reflective of the community's character and appearance. High Density Residential Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 13 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan This designation provides for existing multi-family residential development developed at a density in excess of 12 units per acre. Additionally, High Density Residential (HDR) designated areas are also located in areas near higher intensity development, such as a City Center. HDR provides housing opportunities for younger, lower income households in the City who may not yet be able to afford a home of their own. Moreover, this designation provides housing options for people looking to "downsize" from a single family dwelling on an individual lot, or for those known as "empty- nesters" whose children have moved out of the household and a large single family home is no longer needed. Generally, this designation is appropriate for land which is located adjacent to the arterial street system served by public transit, and is in close proximity to business and commercial centers. I 2.5.2 Commercial Designations Existing commercial areas are auto-oriented and characterized by one-story low intensity development. In the future, these areas will become more intensively developed and pedestrian oriented, and in some designations, accommodate housing. Transforming existing areas into places where people want to live, shop, and work requires changes. Commercial areas should contain street furniture, trees, pedestrian shelters, well marked crosswalks, and buildings oriented to and along the street to provide interest and allow easy pedestrian access. Regional Commercial � The Regional Commercial � � designation encompasses two major �� retail areas of the City. It covers the ��-�� ,�'�', "strip" retail areas along Sprague �..- ,� ��.. � ,�i _ Avenue which includes the __�� ';— automobile dealerships located along , the western end of the Sprague r�1' ' -�� _,��., � , �_��. "�"��r� Avenue corridor and the "big box" ��.., � ,_ retail area found in the Sullivan Road ��'�! . ,:�;�� k-- � • area from Sprague Avenue north to -„• ,� -''�'�" `- the Interstate 90 interchange, and ` , - � - includes the Valley Mall and Wal- Mart. Regional Commercial allows a --' 4. �,� � large range of uses. A wide range of - ' �:� - ` development types, appearance, ages, function, and scale can be found along Sprague Avenue. Older, single-story developments provide excellent opportunities for redevelopment. To create retail areas that are aesthetically and functionally attractive, revised development - standards should be applied through Regional Commercial zoning, along with the adoption of Community Design Guidelines which address design quality, mixed-use, and the integration of I auto, pedestrian, and transit circulation. Site 'f � ` - - � �, � d e s i n, m o d u l a t i o n, a n d s e t b a c k r e u i r e m e n t s �`�� -- - �� - 9 q ' .,�,� t �_� �,, are also addressed. - �`�"'�'�"�'``��` ' Community Commercial The community commercial classification designates areas for retail, service and office establishments intended to serve several neighborhoods. Community Commercial areas should not be larger than 15-17 acres in size and should be located as business clusters rather than arterial strip commercial development. Community Commercial centers may be designated Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2- Land Use Page 14 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan through the adoption of the comprehensive plan, comprehensive plan amendments or through sub- area planning. Residences in conjunction with business and/or multifamily developments may be allowed with performance standards that ensure compatibility. In addition, light assembly or other unobtrusive uses not traditionally located in commercial zones may be allowed with appropriate performance standards to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses or zoning districts. Neighborhood Commercial The neighborhood commercial classification designates areas for small-scale neighborhoods serving retail and office uses. Neighborhood business areas should not be larger than two acres in size, and should be located as business clusters rather than arterial strip commercial developments. Neighborhood business centers may be designated through the adoption of the comprehensive plan, comprehensive plan amendments or through neighborhood plans. Auto-Row Overlay The City of Spokane Valley is home to several major new automobile dealerships. While these land uses provide a positive economic impact on the community, they can also have less positive impacts on the aesthetics of the community. Auto dealerships typically have vast areas of pavement to store new and used vehicles for sale. These land - uses also have unique requirements for �,�'=` �� 'i"�' " "",`�� ` � �` ,�.,�-.�' _ -�� landscaping and signage. Unlike many - , °- - � - - commercial uses whose stock in trade is contained within a buildin -��`'�4 �= g, it is necessary ��• .��,�._,�� for auto dealerships to have their vehicles ,—" _ � � �� clearly visible from the street. This makes ,: --- _Y� traditional street side landscaping ��Y�'' _..��__- ..-. (consisting of low growing shrubs and ;;Q � �� -�= `:- �m bushes, and trees) not viable for these ,r,-: - -�,,, uses. �'+��' �- '�; �` An overlay designation is being suggested ,�� '�'"�` �� rather than a zoning district because the negative affects on the non-auto dealer uses in the area will be minimized or eliminated. 2.5.3 City Center The intent of establishing a City Center in Spokane Valley is to create a higher density, mixed-use designation where office, retail, government uses, and residential uses are concentrated. The City Center will also be located at one of the major hubs of the region's high capacity transit (HCT)system. The City Center encourages higher intensity � w '?�;'+t ' �,. -��.�` .� ��.�.�t„� � land uses. Traditional city centers are places _,�-��°� d. :.� � <.:�-� -,_ ,, �_ where diverse office, retail, and government • �"-� -�;� -�-. � ,,- ., . _ ��::,;4�-_�. ........ uses are concentrated, as well as cultural "�� ' +�� and civic facilities, community services and ---� �,l� ��`�; �-, housin . Nationall man cities are ��+ �`� �--� 9 Y, y �`,�,J,.._ ,�_ w -:� � N � �- -'.'� advocating mixed-use development in city ;.�, � �'� '�'' �' �fl�� ,� �" �' A`y'�'-�+�.�a'". { <1� � r.� c e n t e r c o r e a r e a s f o r a n u m b e r o f r e a s o n s, - � � .�� ,� �»,; — including: . - 2; �.:, � � ' �,��"` � � � �� ',� , N ;,.� • Providing new housing, increasing �a;' � �� '� , �' H �`a� the range of housing choices, and ""�'';��,�`.�: 4 ; +, F-- reducing dependency on the � �" '" _ „�► !.��.7r automobile by bringing work places ,� - � r , • _ ��" and residences into close proximity; Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 15 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan • Providing retail and service needs in close proximity to residential and employment centers; • Improving feasibility of a development project. The proximity of urban services makes housing projects more desirable and a nearby source of consumers help make a commercial project more viable. Residents choose to live in higher density housing for a variety of reasons. First, higher density housing is more affordable than traditional single family housing. Second, the convenience and proximity to work, needed services and cultural activities is very desirable for many people. Finally, many people find that they do not need a large, single family detached house. Given their lifestyle, they appreciate the low maintenance and security of higher density living. There is a mutually supportive relationship between higher density residential uses and commercial and retail activities. The presence of housing the core area also activates the streets in the city center, day and night. Concentrating growth in a specific area also supports investment in public infrastructure including the regional HCT system. Existing low density development does not generate sufficient levels of demand to optimize the return on investment in transit. Promoting higher density uses within walking distance of transit facilities will improve the viability of this significant infrastructure investment. Moreover, concentrating the highest density of development in the City Center, where a significant number of jobs and residences will be within walking distance of a transit station, helps reduce the dependency on the automobile and improves "�'�i� pedestrian mobility. The City Center emphasizes ��.- �V � �., � pedestrian, bicycle, and transit mobility but will not be a . ��'�`�* ,�.;. � � { ,•� unfriendly to the use of automobiles. i� � � "� ' �' ``� The City Center area will also be the central gathering " . �. --a; !�L -�-..,�„ �_:� place for the community — a place where the whole � �'��'� community can congregate and celebrate. Accordingly, "� F'� "� � �� ~.� - the City Center should include an outdoor square, park, �,,� . - ..- � '> � ��.•,.�-' � --�,'u;�';�--. - or commons with amenities such as fountains, . �� a"�'�Y"�`�. - ,•�� sculptures, and unique landscaping. Other civic ��, �� r amenities or buildings including city hall or a performing ��. � ; � ,.� } .;, ,��41 � _ arts center could be grouped around the core area :��"� ��==� f `{t� r ,.r_:``: . - square or park. The City currently holds an annual -.�,. ,, _�� , �� ,�� ;f�'� `� �, ��:� {'�;�� Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the area �-�' rw'"�"�" ��`��-. � ,,�»�� .� desi nated as the Cit Center. Additional such events �� •�� 'i` ��''a�'�` '`' throg hout the ear will enhance the feelin of - i r '"'1��' � 9 Y 9 community in Spokane Valley. An appropriate street network is a critical component of the City Center. The current network of collector streets and arterials, the disjointed grid, and large block sizes contribute to a lack of identity in the City. The solution is not necessarily to construct wider streets. Streets become less efficient as the number of lanes increases. Building new streets versus widening existing streets can be more cost effective, yields greater capacity, and will have a more positive impact on the City Center. Automobiles are likely to continue as a dominant mode of transportation for the foreseeable future. A comprehensive network of streets must be developed to distribute this traffic and create more driving choices. To the extent possible, the City should connect streets and construct new streets to form a tighter grid system within the City Center, especially in the core area, by negotiating new public rights-of-way and building new streets. This "interconnectivity" serves to shorten and disperse trips, and consequently reduce travel on existing congested arterials. Pedestrian and bicycle mobility is a vital part of the future City Center transportation system. Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists should support increases in transit services and promote the development of the City Center. As the street system is developed to better accommodate the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists, a network of facilities for people on foot and bikes should be established. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 16 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Reducing the size of the street grid, improving auto circulation and creating : pedestrian linkages through larger parcels is critical to establish walking _•�._._e patterns that reduce dependency on the - - �°�t' � � auto. As individual sites are designed � �,' and developed to be more pedestrian _ � s 4f�,boy friendly and improved pedestrian � linkages are provided, the pedestrian _ -�,_��_ system will handle an increasing share f � ` � of trips. Special street design ,.`_ __:_. _ standards should be developed for the -��-r '�� City Center. Special standards for _ � extra-wide sidewalks (12 to 20 feet in =-��R..��- width), pedestrian-scale street lighting, ��fF": ,, . and additional amenities including benches, trash receptacles, and landscaped corner treatments should be included. Transforming the existing commercial core area into the proposed City Center is an ambitious task. It requires a significant transformation from a low-density, automobile oriented, largely retail area, to a higher intensity, more pedestrian oriented Mixed-use area. The City Center section of the Plan acknowledges that the City Center will take some time to develop. The City can facilitate these changes through a series of small steps taken over time. This is especially true if the steps are consistent with emerging economic, social and demographic trends. As is the intent of this Plan, the phasing scenario presented here accounts for ��.�'�,;�' �M �,�,�'�_.-� the timing of market projections and �# `��-t, � � � future actions. _ �� -��.- � �Yj �" � As noted above, the implementation � � ,.- �fj �I f�i r'-=� '� strategy is keyed to projected trends ` � il and regional planning goals. Its form �'� ''�'�' I" and character, as envisioned in this �,e,,,,t� r,u,�,a �,,,�, Plan, are dramatically different from �""E """�"" `""� p an thin that now exists in the r•-� �d r ro r-6 Y 9 � rz aa-o"��. � �� 5 r� proposed City Center area. It will take some time for the development �'y°� �T��N� community to redirect its energy and investments to produce development that responds to the direction of the Plan. The demand for more intense development opportunities in the City Center is not forecasted within the next few years. In the meantime, the City should discourage continued low-scale investment in this area since new development will take several years to be amortized, and will delay the accomplishment of preferred development. As regulations are applied to modest renovations, it should be possible to gain some basic improvements. However, the City should not expect full implementation of the vision for the City Center until major property owners in the area are ready to install long-term, major development projects. The figures (computer generated as part of the TOD Study) at the beginning of this section first show the existing conditions of the City Center; the second figure illustrating potential redevelopment of the area over time. The pictures are taken from approximately Farr Road looking east toward the U-City Mall area. The photos do not necessarily indicate specific recommendations for the area, but are merely an illustration of how a viable City Center could evolve through several coordinated, incremental steps taken over time. I Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2- Land Use Page 17 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.5.4 Office Designation Spokane Valley has areas of quality office development. Several developments within the Argonne/Mullan Couplet, Pines Road, 4 --- - '�� and Evergreen Road corridors � � :�.�,,,r y'�` embody good design and are ;�, � ,,, F ,�,��-�� i �� : representative of desired future office �„ � �: �; �� "�; ! ` development. Office development � . ° � �' .. = ��,; y�. 0.._ �.. .. � .IIOij 6. �'�i_.- �.r .. will provide new job opportunities f �.�s;5 � ,.�- �� ;,�- � � � . - within the community. �� " - This comprehensive plan designation is intended primarily for office development with limited retail or commercial uses. Retail and commercial uses are limited to those that are clearly subordinate to the primary office use, or the retail �,,�., �,;, • function primarily serves the office !-! uses in close proximity to the retail or _ commercial use. Primary uses which � � -- 4, _ ; ., * � r■ �, 'wC�� are representative of this +� - ' ----- �^'^ �, � , comprehensive plan category, include �'r, �` �^" � �'-_ � medical and dental facilities, education _ �„ � ,�� „�_; �„�,�� =ii�� services, insurance, real estate, __:,�, _ �,� � 3�� _ :� } ., _- financial institutions, design firms, and '�- �� l '-°-- . . ._ , . legal services. � Areas designated as Office can serve a variety of functions. They can stand alone as major employment centers. They can also act as buffers or transition areas between higher intensity land uses and lower intensity land uses. For example, Office areas can provide a transition between industrial or commercial uses and residential areas. Office uses work well for this because they tend to generate less traffic and noise, operate shorter hours and are often smaller in scale then industrial or commercial areas. The Office comprehensive plan designation will be implemented through a series of office zoning districts. 2.5.5 M ixed-use The concept of "Mixed-use" has been around for centuries. Prior to the advent of the automobile and the proliferation of the road and highway system, Mixed-use was a predominant urban form. The Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2- Land Use Page 18 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan "rediscovery" of this development type may be due in part to the negative impacts of sprawl, which have resulted in traffic congestion, decline in air quality, and inefficient use of resources and infrastructure. Mixed-use development has several potential benefits: • Land and infrastructure resources are used more efficiently; • Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods; • Jobs are located near housing; • Opportunities to revitalize commercial corridors; • Opportunities for infill residential development (primarily in corridors); • Encourage new housing and innovative retail that is less auto dependent; and • Compatibility with existing transit access along local corridors. Mixed-use may be either "horizontal Mixed-use" or "vertical Mixed-use." Horizontal Mixed-use means that residential, commercial, office and other uses are adjacent to each other typically as part of an overall master plan for a site. However, not all projects within a "Mixed-use" designated area must be Mixed-use to achieve the goals of this plan. For example, a new residential-only project that is appropriately designed and located adjacent to an older existing commercial building may help stimulate renovation and reuse. This would be a more likely scenario in the Corridor Mixed-use area rather than the Mixed-use area. Vertical Mixed-use means that residential and nonresidential uses are stacked over each other. Typically, residential uses are placed over ground level retail, offices and/or restaurant uses. This development type would be more likely to occur in the City Center or in the areas designated as Mixed-use. Corridor Mixed-Use Corridor Mixed-use is intended to enhance travel options, encourage development of locally serving commercial uses, multi-family apartments, lodging and offices along major transportation corridors identified on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map (Map 2.1). Corridor Mixed-use recognizes the historical low-intensity, auto-dependent development pattern, and focuses on a pedestrian orientation with an emphasis on aesthetics and design. The Corridor Mixed-use designation is primarily used along Sprague Avenue in order to space the areas designated commercial. Mixed-Use Center The Mixed-use Center designation would allow for two or more different land uses within developments under this designation. As described above, Mixed-use developments can be either vertical or horizontally mixed, and would include employment uses such as office, retail and/or lodging along with higher density residential uses, and in some cases community or cultural facilities. Mixed-use developments in this designation are characterized by differing land uses which are developed pursuant to a coherent, approved plan of development. Compatibility between uses is achieved through design which integrates certain physical and functional features such as transportation systems, pedestrian ways, open areas or court yards, and common focal points or amenities. � Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 19 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.5.6 Industrial Designations Providing for industrial land is important for the ` =.� ; , 4' �°�s^. --- -- economic health of Spokane Valley. Industrial - - -- �- � ' _ ._ l� businesses help drive the local economy and .� ' create an economic multiplier effect throughout the " f �'' region. Providing an adequate supply of usable v - . �-` • land with minimal environmental constraints and �e� �i ��F �'��"�` ��' - infrastructure in place helps ensure that Spokane � ' �� . Valley will be an attractive place for industrial businesses to locate and prosper. (See Chapter 7, Economic Development, for additional policies that encourage recruitment and retention of industrial business.). Heavy Industry Heavy industry is characterized by intense industrial activities which include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly/disassembly, freight-handling and similar operations. Heavy industry may have significant noise, odor or aesthetic impacts to surrounding areas. Commercial, residential and most recreational uses should not be allowed in areas designated for heavy industry, except for small-scale ancillary uses serving the industrial area. The conversion of designated industrial lands to other uses should be limited. Limiting incompatible uses ensures a competitive advantage in business recruitment by providing adequate industrial land supply, reducing land use conflicts and preventing inflation of land prices. Moreover, allowing a wide variety of commercial, retail and other uses in the Industrial areas would be in conflict with other portions of this Plan related to concentrating major commercial growth in nodes at the intersection of major streets. Light Industry The Light Industry designation is a planned industrial area with special emphasis and attention given to aesthetics, landscaping, and internal and community compatibility. Uses may include high technology and other low-impact industries. Light Industry areas may incorporate office and '��' '" 'k -€_ commercial uses as ancillary uses within an overall �°' � Mi�` plan for the industrial area. Non-industrial uses �'`- � ;. should be limited and in the majority of cases be � �'�` _T�associated with permitted industrial uses. __ The Light Industry category may serve as a - � " �� ' t r a n s i t i o n a l c a t e g o r y b e t w e e n h e a v y i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s °:'` 1 A ,��{,��5 , and other less intensive land use categories. The __ ��'`l - category may also serve as a visual buffer for heavy � f"�,� i �` industrial areas adjacent to aesthetic corridors. ��- ��; �� 2.5.7 Parks/Open Space . . The Parks and Open Space designation is intended to protect parks, open space, and other natural ` - physical assets of the community. • 2.6 Development Review Process The Land Use chapter provides the policy foundation for implementing zoning and development regulations. In developing policy concerning future land use regulations, or revisions to existing regulations, every effort has been made to instill certainty and efficiency in the development process. State legislation has focused on developing streamlined and timely permit processing. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 20 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Through the goals and policies of this Plan, the City will continue to strive to provide an efficient and timely review system. 2.7 Urban Desiqn and Form In addition to guiding development, the Land Use chapter also guides the quality and character of the City's future development pattern through goals and policies related to the form, function, and appearance of the built environment. These priorities and implementation strategies, related to quality development, serve and will continue to serve as a basis from which to develop appropriate implementation measures. The design of our urban environment has a significant effect on community identity. Well designed communities contribute to a healthful, safe and sustainable environment that offers a variety of opportunities for housing and employment. An attractive and well planned community is invaluable when recruiting new business and industry to an area. Some of the concepts considered include: Community appearance, including signs and placement of utilities; • Neighborhood considerations in the review of development projects; • Integration and linking of neighborhoods including bicycle and pedestrian facilities; • The effect of traffic patterns and parking on neighborhood character; • Encouragement of high quality development through the appropriate use of planned unit developments; and • Consideration for public art. �� 2.7.1 Aesthetic Corridors Aesthetic corridors are intended to protect the visual appeal of Spokane Valley along major transportation routes entering and exiting the city. Aesthetic corridors provide special design standards for aesthetics along major transportation routes to help create a quality image of Spokane Valley. Another component of aesthetic corridors is the "gateways" into the city. There are several entrances into the City of Spokane Valley along major transportation corridors, including Sprague Avenue, Trent Avenue, State Route 27 and a number of interchanges on Interstate 90. Design elements and landscaping treatments should denote a sense of arrival into the City, a neighborhood or special area such as the city center. 2.7.2 Planned Unit Developments Building flexibility into the subdivision process is important to allow for new concepts and creative site design. Planned residential developments (PRDs) provide the city a tool for allowing flexibility, while ensuring a design meets overall health and safety standards, and is consistent with neighborhood character. PRDs allow for deviations from the typical zoning standards in exchange for designs that protect the environment, provide usable open space, and exhibit exceptional quality and design. 2.8 Historical and Cultural Resources 2.8.1 Background In many ways, Spokane Valley's historic and cultural resources are similar to our rich natural resources. Like wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams and other natural resources, historic properties are a finite and endangered resource. Also like our natural resources, once an historic or archaeological property is destroyed, it is lost forever. Cultural resources such as historic buildings, monuments of historic events and archaeological sites are statements of Spokane Valley's identity. People especially value our authentic, homegrown cultural resources that set us apart from other areas of the state. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 21 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokane Valley is the location of several "Firsts" to occur in the Spokane Region. The first permanent settler in the Spokane area was Antoine Plante, a retired French-Canadian trapper. Plante built a cabin near the Spokane River in 1849, from which he operated a small Hudson's Bay Company trading post. Plante also constructed and operated the first ferry on the Spokane River. Other settlers began arriving in this area between 1865 and 1882. "Firsts" to occur in Spokane Valley include the first settler in 1849, first business and ferry in 1850, the first store and bridge in 1862, the first house in 1866 and the first post office in 1867. All of these "firsts" occurred before the arrival in 1873 of James Glover who was considered the "Father of Spokane." A large part of Spokane Valley's identity is derived from its heritage. From the Native Americans who first established trading centers to the continuing waves of newcomers from around the world, all have left their mark. Cultural resources include historic structures and landscapes engineered and built by man: a. Historic buildings - houses, barns, commercial buildings, churches, schools. b. Historic structures- bridges, dams, stone fences. c. Historic districts -a grouping of buildings with related historic character. d. Historic objects -statues, monuments, sculpture. e. Landscapes—gardens, parks, urban and rural. Cultural resources include properties that were held in spiritual or ceremonial honor or by a cultural group or tribe. Cultural resources include properties which may no longer show evidence of man- made structures, but retain an historical association with an event or period. Archaeology sites include such areas as battlefields, campsites, cemeteries, burial sites, rock carvings, pictographs, trails, village sites, fishing sites, trading sites, religious and ceremonial sites. 2.8.2 Cultural and Historical Resource Issues Documenting Cultural Resources Many historic homes, farms and sites exemplify the history and culture of the Spokane Valley area, but proportionally few have been written in historic register nominations. Designation requires owner consent, does not pose undue restrictions to the � . �_ property owner, and can be a planning tool for government by ��' identifying significant properties. `. '' �, a`�uY�.R � � F� - Archaeological Sites and Security 1 � �,�-`�,�._ State laws require the protection of archaeological sites on both � �. �� public and private land by directing that the locations of sites be ''�'= � �;,��' `; �-- '';;� kept confidential within the assigned office because ` �k - archaeological sites are highly susceptible to "treasure hunters and grave robbers." Existing lists need to be checked to confirm 5 that evidence of the site/building remains, and a better means to �-' identify and preserve evidence of significant archaeological sites �_ ,�' is needed. ^ �'�`�`' Cultural resources are deemed important when they are over 50 years old, so identification and evaluation of them is a constant, ongoing process. Moreover, cultural resources are perceived as less important than other immediate, short-term City programs; therefore, funding and support for the preservation program is provided on an annual rather than an ongoing basis. � Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 22 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.8.3 Spokane Valley Historic and Cultural Resources The Spokane Valley developed as irrigated agricultural tracts in five and ten- . acre lots. The apple orchards of Otis �� . � Orchards were supported by warehouses, °�' � � ��'�� `�� packing plants, and box manufacturers. � s The apple industry which thrived in the = �- early century was destroyed by killing � � � �� ;�, , frost of the 1950s. Newman Lake supplied the water that irrigated these � � � �'°'�` '� orchards via the Spokane Canal � �� `� �; Company. The flow control gate at �,;,� Newman Lake (a great fishing spot) _ � �` -- _� --- — remains as a ruin with its story only in fading memory. Open canal ditches, concrete flues, cultivated fields and apple orchards were part of growing up in the valley until the late 1950s. A canal ran behind Otis Orchards High School, neither of which now exists. The picture on page 25 shows an Otis Orchards irrigation canal. The Opportunity Township Hall was designed by Opportunity resident and noted Spokane architect C. Harvey Smith and constructed in 1912 by Opportunity builder and businessman C.E. Johnson. Built as Opportunity's government seat, the Opportunity Township Hall also served as the area's community hall and a meeting place for various philanthropic and other organizations including the Opportunity Moose Lodge, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church groups, dance studios, and wedding parties. The Opportunity Township Hall is significant as a rare local example of Spanish- Mediterranean style architecture and for its association with the early settlement and development of the Spokane Valley and the town of Opportunity. 2.9 The Land Use/Transportation Connection 2.9.1 Street Connectivity Street design can have a significant impact on community development. It is important that neighborhoods be connected is such a manner that cars, bicycles and pedestrians can pass with ease from one neighborhood to an adjacent neighborhood via collectors and arterials. Such a pattern promotes a sense of community. All new developments should give special consideration to emergency access routes. 2.9.2 Traffic Calming Traffic calming can be defined as measures that physically alter the operational characteristics of the roadway in an attempt to slow down traffic and reduce the negative effects of the automobile. The theory behind traffic calming is that roads should be multiuse spaces encouraging social links within a community and the harmonious interaction of various modes of travel (i.e., walking, cycling, auto, transit). 2.10 Citizen Participation The City of Spokane Valley adopted a Public Participation Program for the preparation of the comprehensive plan. This program identified actions the city would take to meet the GMA requirements of "early and continuous" public participation in the development of the city's plan. Two of the public participation techniques identified in the Public Participation Program is citizen survey and a series of public meetings hosted by the city's planning commission. In the spring of 2004, the City hired Clearwater Research to conduct a statistically valid survey of Spokane Valley residents on a number of issues. Clearwater Research conducted a telephone survey with a random sample of 400 Spokane Valley adults. Survey data was collected from March Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 23 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 18 to April 7, 2004. The majority of respondents (83%) indicated they thought Spokane Valley was headed in the right direction. However, respondents did identify a number of important issues facing Spokane Valley. Concerns about the economy and planning related matters were among the top issues respondents identified as facing the City. 2.10.1 City Center/Community Identity 14d°�0 I � ■r�=395 Citv Center. Sixty-one percent of S�°Ia respondents indicated that having a S�o'o recognizable downtown or city center was �50� important to the future of Spokane Valley 4dQlo ��e'a (figure right). Female respondents, i�o�a respondents at lower income levels, and ZO% ° b respondents residing in one or two person households were most likely to report that �°�6 � � having a recognizable downtown was ve�y &amewhat Neutral Somewhat ve�y important to the future of Spokane VaII2y. unEmpartant ur�imparta�M importar�t important There was strong support among respondents for spending public money to create a city center. Seventy-four percent of respondents either somewhat or strongly supported Spokane Valley officials using public money to develop a city center. Only two percent strongly opposed the use of public money to create a city center. Most Ideal Location for a City Center Other 5% Over half of the respondents (52%) ■n=233 felt the University City area would be Everygreen and Sprague �2 0 the most ideal Spokane Valley p�nes and Sprague �5% location for a city center. Other areas considered appropriate for the Mirabeau Point �s��o City Center included Mirabeau Point, Pines and Sprague, and Evergreen University City area 52 0 and Sprague. 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Importance of Spokane Valley Having Community Identity Community Identity. Only 26% of respondents thought Spokane 100% Valley had a distinct identity or ■n=396 something that made it unique. 80% Interestingly, almost the same percentage of respondents who 60% said Spokane Valley does not have 40% o a community identity (74%), 21% 22% 15% indicated that having a community 20% o identity was important to the future of Spokane Valley (76%). 0% Strongly Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Strongly oppose oppose support support I Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 24 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Development of Community Identity Best Accomplished Through Physical or Social Changes While many respondents (47%) ��% felt community identity could be �n_�$� developed through social changes, g�p% others believed physical changes 0 (28%) or a combination of both ° a physical and social changes (25%) ,�po10 0 2 40 were the best means for accomplishing the development of �a°ro community identity. �°/o Fhysiaal changes Sooiai changes Both important 2.10.2 Community Aesthetics The typical pattern of development along the major streets of Spokane Valley did not appear to be of great concern to respondents. Just 22% expressed dissatisfaction with the current type of development along major streets. Further underscoring the general lack of concern about the typical pattern of development along major streets, only 23% of respondents indicated adding street trees and landscaping to major streets should be a high priority for City officials. Lower income respondents were more apt than higher income respondents to report that making streets pedestrian-friendly should be a high priority for City officials. Support/Opposition to Development of Small Commercial Centers Close to Residential Neighborhoods Respondents' opinions (graph right) ��a��a � regarding the development of small ■I1=�s� commercial centers close to residential gao�e neighborhoods, were also sharply 6a°lo divided. Just under half of the 41°Io 3�� respondents (46%) were supportive of 4�a�� developing small commercial centers close to residential neighborhoods. ��ojo 0 �°fo � Very 5omew�hat Neutral 5omewhat Very � unimpartar� unimportant important inrportar� Priority Level: Stronger Controls on Signs and Billboards in Spokane Valley Opinions regarding the priority City officials should place on 100% stronger sign and billboard ■n=398 controls were very mixed. $�% However, 67% of respondents sp% indicated that Spokane Valley 34% o officials should place a medium 400�0 33°�0 33/o or high priority on stronger sign and billboard control and as 20% such, it is probable that the majority of residents would be 0% supportive of stronger billboard Low priority Medium priority High priority control and sign regulations. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 25 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.10.3 Results of"Unscientific" Survey During the community meetings held on the comprehensive plan, city staff made available the survey questions contained in the city's community survey. Meeting attendees were asked to complete the survey and either return it before the end of the meeting, or to complete the survey at home and mail it to the city. In many cases the responses to the questions were similar to the responses of the formal survey conducted by Clearwater Research. These question numbers are right of the survey itself. The following are the results �oo��° ■n=177 of the "unscientific" survey: ao�io How important to the future of Spokane Valley is so�io having an area of the City that is recognized as 400�0 33% the "downtown"? Would you say...? 26% �so�o �s% zo�io The responses to this question are very similar to oo�0 4°�° I those received during the formal community survey. very Somewhat Neither Somewhat very The r2SUItS above reflect that OUt Of the tOtal important important important unimportant unimportant responses of 177 on this issue, 102 or nearly 58 no� percent felt that Spokane Valley having an identifiable unimportant downtown or city center was either somewhat important or very important. This is compared to 40 responses or 22% indicating that an identifiable city center was either somewhat or very unimportant. If you feel a developing a "downtown" is important, which of the following areas of Spokane Valley would be the most ideal location for a downtown? Those respondents who indicated that having an identifiable city center overwhelming (73%) felt that the University City area was the most appropriate location for establishing a city center for Spokane Valley. In your opinion, does Spokane Valley have an identity or something that makes it unique? The result of this survey question is somewhat different from the results of the formal community survey. In the formal survey only 26% of the respondents felt that the City of Spokane Valley has an identity or something that makes it unique. The results in the graph at the right indicate that a majority of those surveyed at the community meetings (52%) felt there was something unique about Spokane Valley. 100% ■ n=170 $�% � 60% 39% 34% 40% i 13% 20% 50�0 9% �% Very Somewhat Neither Somewhat Very important important important nor unimportant unimportant unimportant Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 26 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan How important to the future of Spokane Valley is having a "community identity? Would you say...? When asked how important to the future �oor of Spokane Valley is having a distinct ■n=155 community identity, an overwhelming 80� majority of the respondents (73%)felt it is sor either somewhat important or very aar szr important that Spokane Valley have a aor distinct identity. This is consistent with the results of the formal community 20� survey where 76% of respondents felt it is or important for the city to have a community No Yes identity. Would development of a "community identity" best be accomplished through physical changes, such as the development of a city center or the building of gateways at the major points of entry into the city, or through social changes, such as more community events like Valleyfest? 100% When asked what types of changes ■n=150 would be needed to develop a community $oi identity, a majority (57%) felt that both s�r social and physical changes would be sor necessary to accomplish developing an aor za r identity for the city. This is somewhat �sr different than the formal survey where 20� only 26% of the respondents felt that both oi physical and social changes were equally Physical Changes Social Changes Both Changes important to develop the city's Idelltlty. equa��y�mportant Do you consider adding street trees and landscaping to major streets in Spokane Valley a high, medium, or low priority for city officials? In terms of community aesthetics, a majority of the respondents (59%) felt that �oo�io adding street trees and landscaping to the ■n=166 major streets in the city should be either a 80��° medium or high priority for city officials. so�io This result was identical to the result of 41°io 41°io the city's formal community survey where ao�io 59% of respondents felt this should be 18��° zo�io either a medium or high priority for the city. o�io Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 27 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2.11 Goals and Policies Residential Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. Policies LUP-1.1 Maintain and protect the character of existing and future residential neighborhoods through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. LUP-1.2 Protect residential areas from impacts of adjacent non-residential uses and/or higher intensity uses through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint planning. LUP-1.3 Review and revise as necessary, existing land use regulations to provide for innovation and flexibility in the design of new residential developments, accessory dwelling units and in-fill development. LUP-1.4 Encourage the development of transportation routes and facilities to serve residential neighborhoods. Special attention should be given to pedestrian circulation. LUP-1.5 Encourage the development of parks and the dedication of open space in and adjacent to residential areas. Open space dedication shall be proportionate to the size of the development. LUP-1.6 Preserve site characteristics that enhance residential development (trees, bodies of water, vistas, and similar features) using site planning techniques such as clustering, planned unit developments, transfer of development rights and lot size averaging. LUP-1.7 Allow zone changes within the Low Density Residential category only when specific criteria are met. Criteria may include: • Substantial changes within zone change area. • Clear mapping errors. • Adequate facilities and services (e.g. sewer, water capacity). • Consistency with densities in the vicinity of the zone change. LUP-1.8 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments may be used where the project is larger in scope and has potentially larger impacts than normal, or where the city council may desire to place certain restrictions on proposal. LUP-1.9 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments shall not be used to waive requirements associated with a proposed use. Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities commensurate with the community's needs and preferences. Policies LUP-2.1 Allow and encourage a variety of housing types in designated Mixed-use areas, especially in the City Center area. LUP-2.2 Use design and performance standards for residential developments to achieve integration in commercial and Mixed-use developments. Performance standards should focus on scale, appearance, and compatibility. Encourage variations in facades and rooflines to add character and interest to multi-family developments. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 28 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan LUP-2.3 Encourage the development of transportation routes and facilities to serve residential neighborhoods. Special attention should be given to walking, biking and transit uses. LUP-2.4 Residential development should be designed to provide privacy and common open space. Open space areas shall be proportionate to the size of the residential development. LUP-2.5 Consider special development techniques (e.g., zero lot lines, lot size averaging, and planned unit developments) in single-family areas, provided they result in residential development consistent with the quality and character of existing neighborhoods. LUP-2.7 Consider and possibly implement programs facilitating purchase or retention of existing open space lands, such as transfer of development rights (TDR) or purchase of development rights (PDR). Commercial Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-3 Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the community image and economic vitality. Policies LUP-3.1 Encourage transformation of Sprague Avenue Regional/ Community Commercial corridor into a quality mixed-use retail area. Retail development along the corridor, exclusive of the City Center, should be concentrated at arterial intersections and designed to integrate auto, pedestrian, and transit circulation. Integration of public amenities and open space into retail and office development should also be encouraged. LUP-3.2 Encourage large bulk retailers to locate in the designated Regional Commercial nodes around arterial intersections. LUP-3.3 Development agreements in conjunction with comprehensive plan amendments may be used to ensure compatibility between non-residential developments and residential zones by regulating height, scale, setbacks, and buffers. Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the City's neighborhoods. Policies LUP-4.1 Integrate retail developments into surrounding residential areas with attention to quality design and function. LUP-4.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle access to neighborhood shopping and services. LUP-4.3 Encourage retail and personal services to group together within planned centers to allow for ease of pedestrian movement. LUP-4.4 Encourage Mixed-use residential and commercial and office development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby uses can be demonstrated. LUP-4.5 Ensure compatibility between mixed-use developments and residential areas by regulating height, scale, setbacks, and buffers. LUP-4.6 Develop community design guidelines to promote common open space, public art, and plazas in commercial and office developments. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 29 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan LUP-4.7 Develop design guidelines that encourage quality design and pedestrian and vehicle circulation in commercial, office and Mixed-use developments. LUP-4.8 Develop design guidelines to encourage commercial development to locate along the street edge (where deemed appropriate)to provide pedestrian street access. LUP-4.9 Identify and designate streets where on-street parking can be safely provided without unduly slowing traffic flow orjeopardizing traffic safety. LUP-4.10 May provide incentives to encourage developers to include housing in mixed-use projects. Goal LUG-5 Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation. Policies LUP-5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row Overlay designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships. LUP-5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto Row Overlay designated area. City Center Goal LUG-6 Create an identifiable City Center that serves as the social, cultural, and economic focus of the City of Spokane Valley. Policies LUP-6.1 Define a City Center with distinct boundaries, unique building types, and special features. LUP-6.2 Strengthen existing connections of the City Center area to the region's high capacity transit system. LUP-6.3 Focus on improving the existing character and image of the City Center area through appropriate development regulations and design standards. LUP-6.4 Develop land use regulations that allow higher intensity development in the City Center including, but not limited to, taller buildings, increased floor area ratios (FAR)and permitted uses. LUP-6.5 Coordinate with urban service providers to ensure sufficient capacity is available for anticipated development. LUP-6.6 Allow for a variety of uses and mixed-use development within buildings or complexes. Ensure that mixed-use development complements and enhances the character of the surrounding residential and commercial area. LUP-6.7 The City should always consider City Center sites regarding potential civic and cultural uses the City develops, such as a City Hall. LUP-6.8 Provide incentives to attract cultural and civic uses to the City Center over which the City does not have direct control, such as libraries or recreation facilities. LUP-6.9 Develop land use regulations that encourage higher density residential uses on the periphery of the City Center area in close proximity to high capacity transit. High density housing should be accompanied by residentially oriented retail and service uses. LUP-6.10 Provide amenities such as community services, parks and public spaces to meet the residential needs in the City Center. LUP-6.11 Provide an effective transition between the periphery of the City Center and nearby lower density residential development. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 30 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Goal LUG-7 Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates public transportation, high occupancy vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and integrated parking. Policies LUP-7.1 Improve traffic circulation around and through the City Center by extending the street network and creating smaller blocks. LUP-7.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation by providing public sidewalks, street trees, street furniture and other amenities. LUP-7.3 Require clear and safe pedestrian paths to enhance the pedestrian network. LUP-7.4 Connect the main entry of buildings to public sidewalks by an identifiable walkway. LUP-7.5 Allow for on-street parking on the internal City Center street network. LUP-7.6 Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the existing and future transit system. Office Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-8 Create appropriate development standards for Office designated areas. Policies LUP-8.1 Allow commercial, residential and recreational uses in conjunction with permitted uses in Office designated areas. LUP-8.2 Integrate sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping, and area lighting in office areas to provide a safe and attractive working environment. Mixed-use Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-9 Encourage the development of Mixed-use areas that foster community identity and are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle and regional transit. Policies LUP-9.1 The characteristics of a Mixed-use area should include: • Housing and employment densities to support regional transit service; • Public transit connections; • Safe, attractive transit stops and pedestrian and bicycle ways; • Buildings that front on wide sidewalks with attractive landscaping, benches and frequent bus stops; • Multi-story buildings oriented to the street rather than parking lots; and • Parking space located behind or to the side of buildings or in parking structures. LUP-9.2 The mix of land uses allowed in either the Corridor Mixed-use or Mixed-use Center designation should include: • A variety of housing types including apartments, condominiums, town houses, two-family and single family dwellings on small lots; Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 31 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan • A full range of retail goods and services including grocery stores, theaters/entertainment, restaurants, personal services and specialty shops; • Public/quasi-public uses and/or open space; • Professional Office and other employment oriented uses; and • Commercial uses that require large land areas but have low employment density and are auto-dependant, such as lumber yards, plant nurseries, warehouses, and auto dealerships, should be prohibited from either Mixed- use category. Industrial Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-10 Provide for the development of well-planned industrial areas and ensure the long-term holding of appropriate land in parcel sizes adequate to allow for future development as industrial uses. Policies LUP-10.1 Plan capital facility expenditures to assist the development of lands designated for industrial uses. LUP-10.2 Encourage a diverse array of industries to locate in Spokane Valley. LUP-10.3 Encourage shared-use parking, pedestrian access and transit incentive programs in industrial development projects. Goal LUG-11 A variety of strategically located heavy industrial areas should be designated and protected from conflicting land uses. Policies LUP-11.1 Commercial, residential and recreational uses should be limited or not allowed in areas designated for industry, except for small-scale ancillary commercial and recreational uses intended to primarily serve the industrial area. LUP-11.2 Conversion of designated industrial lands to other uses should be strictly limited to ensure an adequate land supply. LUP-11.3 Provide appropriate buffering, landscaping and other development standards for industrial areas. LUP-11.4 Retail outlets shall be allowed for industrial businesses that manufacture and/or assemble products on-site. Goal LUG-12 Designate and protect a variety of strategically located light industry areas. Policies LUP-12.1 Commercial, residential and recreational uses shall be limited or not allowed in areas designated for light industry except for small-scale ancillary commercial and recreational uses primarily to serve the industrial area. LUP-12.2 Light industry areas shall include lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes and landscaping to provide a safe and attractive working environment. LUP-12.3 Retail outlets shall be allowed for industrial businesses that manufacture and/or assemble products on-site. Development Review Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-13 Develop and maintain an efficient and timely development review process. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 32 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Policies LUP-13.1 Maximize efficiency of the development review process by continuously evaluating the permitting process and modifying as appropriate. LUP-13.2 Assist developers with proposals by continuing to offer pre-application meetings in order to produce projects that will be reviewed efficiently. Urban Design and Form Goals & Policies Goals LUG-14 Improve the appearance and function of the built environment. Policies LUP-14.1 Use performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive and desirable commercial and office developments. LUP-14.2 Adopt specific regulations for designated aesthetic corridors that: • Provide incentives for aesthetic design; • Require landscaping buffers adjacent to roadways; • Limit sign height and size; • Provide performance standards to adequately screen intensive land uses that have exterior clutter such as outdoor storage, exterior heavy equipment and/or exterior fabrication/assembly. • Prohibit off-premise signage and billboards. LUP-14.3 Establish standards for the scale and intensity of commercial, retail and industrial signage that protect views and minimize signage clutter while allowing adequate business identification. LUP-14.4 Establish a "cap and replace"system for billboards. LUP-14.5 Designate aesthetic corridors along major transportation routes to provide a positive image of Spokane Valley. Aesthetic corridors shall be located along the following routes: • State Route 27 from 16th south to 32�d and Mansfield to Trent; • Appleway Boulevard (south side from Park to Dishman Mica); • Mirabeau Parkway from Pines to Indiana; • Dishman Mica Road from 8th Avenue, south to City limits • 32�d Ave. within the City limits • Appleway Blvd. from Barker to Hodges Historic and Cultural Resources Goals 8� Policies Goal LUG-15 Identify and protect archeological and historic sites and structures. Policies LUP-15.1 Continually identify and evaluate archaeological and historic sites to determine which should be preserved. LUP-15.2 Link cultural resource preservation with local economic development strategies. LUP-15.3 Establish and maintain relations with Native American tribes for the preservation of archaeological sites and traditional cultural properties. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 33 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan LUP-15.4 Publicize the community's heritage through interpretive trails, historic plaques, art and other public displays. Land Use/Transportation Connection Goals & Policies Goal LUG-16 Provide a street system that connects neighborhoods. Policies LUP-16.1 Encourage new developments, including multifamily projects, to be arranged in a pattern of connecting streets and blocks to allow people to safely get around easily by foot, bicycle, bus, or car. LUP-16.2 Develop street, pedestrian path and bike path standards that contribute to a system of fully connected routes. LUP-16.3 Require adequate emergency evacuation routes prior to approving new development or redevelopment. LUP-16.4 Connect neighborhood services, public open space and parks with multi-modal paths. Joint Planning Goals and Policies Goal LUG-17 The City of Spokane Valley should continue to coordinate with Spokane County and neighboring cities for adjacent urban growth areas. Policies LUP-17.1 The City should coordinate with Spokane County to ensure appropriate service provision and land development prior to City annexation. Methods to allow for coordination may include, but are not limited to, execution of an interlocal agreement between the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County to: • Establish guidelines for development plan review, impact fees and SEPA mitigation; and • Define service delivery responsibilities, level of service standards and capital facility implementation consistent with the goals and policies of this Plan. LUP-17.2 Through regional planning efforts, the City and County should ensure that planning is compatible with the Cities of Spokane and Liberty Lake. LUP-17.3 The City should continue coordinated planning efforts between Spokane County, appropriate fire districts, school districts, and water service providers to assure managed growth in urban growth areas. Potential Annexation Area Goals and Policies Goal LUG-18 Identify Potential Annexation Areas for the City of Spokane Valley that are consistent with the Spokane County regional urban growth area boundary. Policies LUP-18.1 Within the existing urban growth area, identify potential annexation areas that are contiguous to the city limits and not assigned to another city. LUP-18.2 Coordinate with adjacent cities and Spokane County to review and update the regional urban growth area boundary consistent with the Countywide Planning Policies and RCW 36.70. LUP-18.3 Propose changes to the regional urban growth area boundary necessary to accommodate Spokane Valley's 20-year population allocation. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 34 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan LUP-18.4 The City will not accept requests to annex unincorporated territory located outside the designated urban growth area. LUP-18.5 Complete necessary capital facilities planning for any newly proposed urban growth areas in accordance with the Countywide Planning Policies. Goal LUG-19 Collaborate with adjacent cities, Spokane County, and affected residents. Policies LUP-19.1 Pursue interlocal agreements with Spokane County to support collaborative joint planning within potential annexation areas to ensure consistent development. LUP-19.2 Inform affected residents, property owners, and businesses in the annexation process. LUP-19.3 Include language in an interlocal agreement utilizing the tool of annexation, prior to urban development, to control the type, quality, and location of development in potential annexation areas. LUP-19.4 Coordinate with Spokane County to work with affected neighborhoods upon annexation to provide a smooth transition from Spokane County to the City of Spokane Valley administration. Goal LUG-20 Promote orderly growth within potential annexation areas. Policies LUP-20.1 Perform a fiscal analysis and provide a service plan for all areas proposed for annexation. Lup-20.2 Incorporate potential annexation areas in the Capital Facilities Plan including proposed locations for new capital facilities. LUP-20.3 Strive to retain neighborhood integrity in adjusting potential annexation areas boundaries. Goal LUG-21 Develop an annexation process for potential annexation areas Policies LUP-21.1 Evaluate annexations within the potential annexation areas based on the following criteria: • The City's ability, either in house, by contract, or by special purpose district, to provide public services at the City's adopted level of service • The annexation boundary should provide a contiguous and regular boundary with current City limits • The annexation boundary, where appropriate should use physical boundaries, including but not limited to, bodies of water, existing or future right-of-way, roads, and topography • Assessment of staff time and expense involved in processing the annexation request • Review right-of-way issues prior to defining boundaries of individual annexations to determine logical inclusions or exclusions • The annexation boundary, where appropriate, should adjust any impractical or irregular boundaries Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 35 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan • When the proposed annexation is located in the vicinity of a public facility, the City should evaluate the feasibility of modifying the annexation boundary to include the public facility LUP-21.2 Process annexations in accordance with State annexation laws in a timely and efficient manner. LUP-21.3 Generally, the City of Spokane Valley prefers the Petition Method of Annexation. LUP-21.4 Ensure that newly annexed territory accepts its equitable share of the City's bonded indebtedness. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 2— Land Use Page 36 of 36 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan CHAPTER 3 — TRANSPORTATION 3;0 Introduction Transportation systems should provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Modes of transportation which impact Spokane Valley include roadway, transit, air, rail, bicycle and pedestrian. Each of these modes is addressed independently, although the development of an efficient and truly multimodal transportation system requires an evaluation of the interaction and interdependency of each mode in relationship to others Airport, rail and arterial roadways have implications for regional freight mobility. Transit, pedestrian and bicycle systems form part of larger systems with localized implications for the movement of people. Citizens should have a variety of viable transportation choices and the plan focuses on providing citizens with transportation options and reducing dependency on driving because: • The transportation preferences and needs of all people should be respected. All citizens, including those who cannot or choose not to drive, should have viable transportation options; • In the future, increasing numbers of people may not physically or financially be able to drive; • All people are pedestrians at some point; and • Continued dependency on driving may not be sustainable in the future, either economically and/or environmentally. Alternatives to driving must be truly viable. All transportation options must be safe, accessible, convenient and attractive. For instance, people might be more likely to use public transportation if service is frequent, routes to transit stops are pedestrian friendly and shops and services are located near stops. Safety is a critical factor; people will not choose transportation options they perceive to be unsafe. Safety is similarly important in the efficient movement of goods since they share road and rail transportation corridors. System design, direct routes and conflict reduction are key considerations in establishing a multimodal transportation system which provides mobility choices, moves people and goods effectively and safely, is coordinated with land use, maintains or improves air quality and mitigates impacts to the environment. 3.1 Planninq Context The Transportation Element of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (SVCP) establishes the framework for providing a transportation system (facilities and services), and focuses on actions needed to create and manage the transportation infrastructure and services. 3.1.1 Growth Management Act The Growth Management Act (GMA) (RCW 36.70A.020 [3]) "...encourages efficient multimodal transportation systems that are based on regional priorities and coordinated with county and city comprehensive plans." In addition, the act outlines guidelines for the preparation of the transportation plan, which is a mandatory element of the Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, these guidelines (RCW 36.70A.070 [6]) include: • The land use assumptions used in the plan; • Facility and service needs, including: 1. An inventory of existing facilities; 2. Level of service standards for all facilities and services; Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 1 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 3. An action plan for brining system deficits up to standard; 4. Forecasts of future traffic growth; and 5. Identification of system expansion and transportation system management needs. • A financing plan which includes: 1. A comparison of funding needs versus available resources; 2. A six-year financing strategy; and 3. An assessment of how funding deficits will be managed. • Intergovernmental coordination efforts; • A demand management strategy; and • A concurrency management strategy. Moreover, the GMA requires that the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) certify the transportation elements of local comprehensive plans. Certification is based upon conformity with state legislation related to transportation elements, and consistency of the City's element with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. 3.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies Regional transportation planning services are provided by the SRTC, and coordinated by the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) and local jurisdictions, in accordance with federal and state planning requirements, and the Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County (CWPPs). The CWPPs provide a policy framework for the County and its respective cities. Adherence to these policies ensures that plans within the County are consistent with one another. These policies address such issues as the designation of urban growth areas, land use, affordable housing, provision of urban services for future development, transportation, and contiguous and orderly development. The following are specific CWPPs that relate to the Transportation Element:' Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban Services Policies a. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to address how urban development will be managed to promote efficiency in the use of land and the provision of urban governmental services and public facilities. The [GMA] Steering Committee has accepted a regional minimum level of service standards for urban governmental services with the exception of police protection within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Local jurisdictions may choose higher standards. In its comprehensive plan, each jurisdiction shall include, but not be limited to, level of service standards for: a. fire protection; b. police protection; c. parks and recreation; d. libraries; e. public sewer; f. public water; g. solid waste disposal and recycling; h. transportation; and i. schools2 ' Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non- sequential numbering in this document. 2 (Spokane County has not proposed a level of service for school districts to be adopted as part of the comprehensive plan. Individual school districts determine their own level of service standards. However, if any jurisdiction within Spokane County [itselfJ chooses to implement impact fees for schools at any future time,each school district must develop a capital facilities plan consistent with the GMA). Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 2 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 3. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure that obstructions to regional transportation or utility corridors are not created. In addition, each jurisdiction should include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable growth beyond the 20-year planning horizon. Policy Topic 5—Transportation 1. Regional transportation planning shall be conducted by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC). The SRTC shall coordinate with local jurisdictions and the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) to ensure that the regional transportation plan and local jurisdiction's land use plans are compatible and consistent with one another. 4. Comprehensive plans shall include, where applicable, the master plans of identified major transportation facilities to ensure that they are reasonably accommodated and compatible with surrounding land uses. Such facilities shall include, but not be limited to, airports, state highways, railroads and major freight terminals. 5. Local jurisdictions shall develop and adopt land use plans that have been coordinated through the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC)to ensure that they preserve and enhance the regional transportation system. These plans may include high-capacity transportation corridors, and shall fulfill air quality conformity and financial requirements of the Federal Transportation Laws and Regulations, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and the Growth Management Act (GMA). 7. In the long term, growth and change will necessitate the designation of specific transportation corridors which can support high capacity transportation. These corridors shall: a. be identified for the specific purpose of preserving the right-of-way necessary to implement a high-capacity transportation system and to provide a development density that will support such a system; b. be recognized in each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan and development regulations. These plans and codes should provide the authority to establish high- capacity transportation activity centers and urban villages having a land use pattern of mixed use density and intensities; c. be incorporated into capital facilities programs to provide a unified approach for preserving the character and quality of neighborhoods; d. be evaluated to identify both interim and ultimate transportation strategies for each corridor; e. encourage capital infrastructure investment to facilitate high-capacity transportation and supporting land uses; and f. be supported through a public education process. 8. The regional transportation plan and comprehensive plan of each jurisdiction shall include roads, air and rail service that accommodates the need for freight and goods movement. 9. Recognizing the need to maintain existing rail lines for shipments of commodities, which reduces the impacts of shipping commodities by roads, local jurisdictions should protect rail facilities to the extent possible. 10. Each jurisdiction should coordinate its housing and transportation strategies to support existing, or develop new, public multimodal transportation systems. 11. Each jurisdiction shall address land use designations and site design requirements that are supportive of and compatible with public transportation, for example: a. pedestrian scale neighborhoods and activity centers; b. mixed use development; and Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 3 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan c. pedestrian friendly and non-motorized design. 13. Each jurisdiction's transportation facilities shall be planned within the context of countywide, multi-county and bi-state air, land and water resources and shall not cause or contribute to exceeding federal or state environmental quality standards. 14. Each jurisdiction shall strive, through transportation system strategies, to optimize the use of and maintain existing roads to minimize the construction costs and impacts associated with roadway facility expansion. 15. In accordance with regional minimum level of service standards specified by the Steering Committee, each jurisdiction shall establish roadway standards, level of service standards and methodologies and functional road classification schemes to ensure consistency throughout the region and to support the use of alternative transportation modes. 16. Each jurisdiction shall address energy consumption/conservation by: a. designing transportation improvements for alternatives to the single-occupant vehicle; b. locating and adopting design standards for new development to support pedestrian or non-motorized travel; c. providing regulatory and financial incentives to promote efforts of the public and private sector to conserve energy; and d. reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled and number of vehicle trips. 17. The transportation element of each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan, where transit service exists, will include level of service standards for transit routes and services. Each jurisdiction will coordinate the level of service standards with all adjacent jurisdictions and appropriate agencies. 18. Each jurisdiction shall use its adopted level of service standards to evaluate concurrence for long-range transportation planning, development review and programming of transportation investments. 20. Transportation elements of comprehensive plans shall reflect the preservation and maintenance of transportation facilities as a high priority to avoid costly replacement and to meet public safety objectives in a cost-effective manner. 21. Each jurisdiction, Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) and other transportation agencies shall identify significant regional and/or countywide land acquisition needs for transportation and establish a process for prioritizing and siting the location of transportation corridors and facilities. 3.1.3 Concurrency and Level of Service Concurrency as defined in the GMA3 means: ".."local jurisdiction must adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development approval if the development causes the level of service on a locally owned transportation facility to decline below the standards adopted in the transportation element of the comprehensive plan, unless transportation improvements or strategies to accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with development. These strategies may include increased public transportation service, ride share programs, demand management, and other transportation system management strategies. For purposes of this subsection (6) "concurrent with development" shall mean that improvements or strategies are in place at the time of development or that a financial commitment is in place to complete the improvements or strategies within six years. (emphasis added) 3 RCW 3670A070(6) Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 4 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan SRTC has been appointed by the Spokane County Growth Management Steering Committee to coordinate the development of regional transportation Concurrency Management Systems (CMS). Spokane County's CMS consists of regional and local concurrency reviews as described below. Regional: SRTC is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of regional transportation facilities as affected by land use and transportation improvement decisions. SRTC uses travel times to assess performance or regional transportation corridors. A review of regional concurrency occurs on an annual basis. Local: Local jurisdictions are responsible for reviewing land use proposals within their jurisdiction and making determinations as to whether concurrency requirements are met as specified by their ordinance. The state is responsible for establishing performance standards on all highways of statewide significance, which are not subject to local concurrency requirements. Additional discussion of roadway concurrency is included in Section 3.2 below and in Chapter 4 Capital Facilities. 3.2 Streets & Roadwavs 3.2.1 Highways of Statewide Significance &Connectivity Spokane Valley is served by a network of publicly maintained streets and highways connecting local communities and urban centers in the greater Spokane region. Interstate 90 runs easUwest through the city and provides direct linkages from the Spokane region west to the Seattle/Puget Sound region and east across the country. Spokane Valley also has two (2) state highways, State Route 27 (Pines Road) and State Route 290 (Trent Avenue). SR-27 provides access from Spokane Valley south into southeastern Spokane County and Whitman County. SR-290 provides Spokane Valley access to the east into areas around Rathdrum, Idaho. Both of the roadways provide important regional access to Spokane Valley. 3.2.2 Roadway Inventory and Functional Classification Functional classification is the grouping of highways, roads and streets by the character of service they provide, and was developed for transportation planning purposes. Basic to this process is the recognition that individual routes do not serve travel independently. Rather, most travel involves movement through a network of roads. Comprehensive transportation planning, an integral part of total economic and social development, uses functional classification to determine how travel can be channelized within the network in a logical and efficient manner. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has the primary responsibility for developing and updating the statewide highway functional classification in rural and urban areas to determine functional usage of the existing roads and streets, and must cooperate with responsible local officials in developing and updating the functional classification. The results of the functional classification are mapped and submitted to FHWA for approval. Once approved, the map serves as the official record for Federal- aid highways and is the basis for designation of the National Highway System.4 Interstate Freeway: The interstate is a controlled access, multi-lane, high speed, high- capacity roadway intended exclusively for motorized traffic. All access is controlled by interchanges and bridges separating local road crossings. Interstate 90 is the only freeway within the Spokane Valley city limits. Principal Arterials: Principal arterials serve the major centers of activity in urbanized areas and include the highest traffic volume corridors, serve the longest trips and carry a high proportion of the total urban travel, even though they constitute a relatively small percentage of the total roadway network. 4 23 CFR 470 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 5 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan '� ROAD RIGHT OF WAY '� �� BANE� LE LANE R� ��,4NE� L��<..�. �� }}} � .��:<_. SIDEWALK� � � SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE AND DRAINAGE C�LLECT�R ARTERIAL TYPICAL SECTION - N.T.S The principal arterial system carries most of the trips entering and leaving the urban area, as well significant intra-area travel, such as between central business districts and outlying residential areas. The system also carries important intra-urban and inter-city bus routes. Service to abutting land is subordinate to travel service to major traffic movements.5 A ROAD RIGHT OF WAY A IBiNEI LE�ANERN - �'� IBNEI SIDE�� SIDEWALK LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING AND DRAINAGE AND DRAINAGE PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL TYPICAL SECTION - N.T.S Minor Arterials: The minor arterial street system interconnects with and augments the principal arterial system. It accommodates trips of moderate length at a lower level of travel mobility than principal arterials. This system places more emphasis on land access than the principal arterial system. Such a facility may carry local bus routes and provide intra- community continuity, but ideally does not penetrate identifiable neighborhoods. The spacing of minor arterials may vary from one tenth to one half mil (1/10 — 1/2) in central business districts, and two (2)to three (3) miles in suburban fringes, but is normally not more than one (1) mile in fully developed areas. Collector Streets: The collector provides both land access and traffic circulation within residential neighborhoods and commercial and industrial areas. It differs from the arterial system in that facilities from the collector system may penetrate residential neighborhoods, distributing trips from arterials through the area to their ultimate destinations. Conversely, the collector system also collects traffic from the local streets in residential neighborhoods and channels it into the arterial system. In a central business district or other area of similar development and traffic density, the collector system may include the entire street grid. The collector street system may also carry local bus routes. Collectors may be separated into principal and minor designations, or into industrial or neighborhood classifications. Local Access Streets: The local access street system includes all facilities not designated as either an arterial or collector. It primarily permits direct access to abutting lands and connections to higher order systems. It offers the lowest level of mobility and usually contains no bus routes. Service to through-traffic movement is usually deliberately discouraged. 5 FHWA Functional Classifications Guidelines Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 6 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 3.1 Roadway Mileage Summary for Spokane Valley STATE CITY TOTAL Functional Class Miles % Miles % Miles % 11 Urban Interstate 10.11 2.22% 10.11 2.22% 14 Urban Principal Arterial 11.46 2.52% 29.37 6.46% 40.83 8.98 All Principal Arterials 21.57 4.74% 29.37 6.46% 50.94 11.20% 16 Urban Minor Arterial 1.60 0.35% 59.53 13.09% 61.13 13.44% All Arterials 23.17 5.10% 88.90 19.55% 112.07 24.65% 17 Urban Collector 43.81 9.63% 43.81 9.63 All Collectors 43.81 9.63% 43.81 9.63 19 Urban Local Access 298.85 65.72% 298.85 65.72% All Local Access 298.85 65.72% 298.85 65.72% Totals 23.17 5.10% 431.56 94.90% 454.73 100.00% Source: Spokane Valley Public Works Department The procedures for classifying all roads and streets into functional systems are based on the most logical use of the existing facilities to serve present travel. A "future year" functional classification plan is based on projected "future year" population, land use and travel and will include, in addition to existing facilities, such new facilities as will be needed to serve "future year" land use and travel. Some of this new mileage will consist of new streets in expanding urban areas. Additional "new streets" may be identified in cases where adequate standards cannot be provided on the original location, or where an existing routing is excessively circuitous. In developing a "future year" classification, consideration has been given to the impact of foreseeable developments in other modes of transportation including high-speed rail service and improved air service. Population estimates for 2025 were made using the SRTC Visum model. The base for the Spokane Valley "future year" population is the 2000 Decennial Census. A basic assumption in assigning facilities to logical functional groupings is that higher order systems should generally serve the longest trips. Only comparatively few miles or urban streets and highways serve trips of any great length; a somewhat greater mileage serves trips of moderate length; and a substantial mileage serves comparatively short trips. Facilities which serve relatively long trips (including trips passing through urban area, trips between the suburbs and central city, trips between outlying communities, and long trips occurring within the central city) are likely to be functioning as arterials and should be considered for inclusion in the preliminary arterial system. The mileage for the functional classification is summarized on Table 3.4: The functional classification system is illustrated on Map 3.1. 3.2.3 Safety Street design and construction standards should accommodate the characteristics of vehicles utilizing the roadway, making adequate provision for weight, size and turning radius requirements. The four (4) general classes of design vehicles include passenger cars and light trucks, buses, large trucks and recreational vehicles. Bicycles are to be considered a design vehicle where bicycle use is allowed on the roadway. Traffic safety must consider roadway capacity, the type of traffic utilizing the roadway, terrain, access management, traffic volumes and congestion. Access management requires the management of access to land development while simultaneously preserving the flow of traffic on surrounding road systems in terms of safety, capacity and speed. The capacity of an arterial is Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 7 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan often dominated by the capacity of individual signalized intersections. Intersection design improvements and signalization modifications should be considered as cost effective alternatives to the addition of additional travel lanes. Intersections must be designed to maintain visibility for the safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Particular care is exercised at school crossings and in areas frequented by the elderly and disabled. 3.2.4 Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Transportation Systems Management (TSM) focuses on maximizing use of the existing systems travel capacity. The concept was first originated in the mid-1970s by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Since that time, it has been applied in a host of different ways in cities and metropolitan areas around the country. More recently, the 199 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) expanded the vision of TSM, introducing the term Congestion Management Systems (CMS). TSM options can be grouped into the following categories: ., • Geometric Improvements • Signalization Improvements (including synchronization) • Access Management • Capacity Enhancements • Circulation � 3.2.4.1 Geometric Improvements The term Geometric Improvements refers to projects intended to "re-shape"the physical layout of roads. Through reported problems and periodic monitoring, isolated improvements can be defined which will improve the operation of traffic and increase safety. Such improvements are under the City's control. While there are national and state level guidelines, the City's adopted design standards guide the design of these improvements. Sometimes called Spot Improvements, their low cost and net increase in efficiency make them particularly popular. 3.2.4.2 Signalization Improvements Signalization Improvements include traffic signal installation or removal, and operational strategies. To date, the City has relied on other agencies to service its traffic signals. Spokane County has maintained all signals that were previously under County control, while the state has operated those on certain state routes. This has produced a fragmented approach to traffic control. Traffic along Spokane Valley's major transportation corridors such as Sprague, Broadway, Argonne/Mullan and Sullivan would benefit from synchronization and improvement to signal timing and phasing. The cost of such improvements would likely be recovered by reduction in delay to drivers. Air quality would also be enhanced due to fewer unnecessary stops. In addition, � transit reliability would increase as a result of these actions. Map 3.43 shows existing signalized intersections. 3.2.4.3 Access Management Access Management is another means to manage traffic flow efficiency, controlling intersection and driveway spacing to improve the safety and preserve capacity of major streets. Traffic conflicts are responsible for a high percentage of roadway crashes. By reducing the number of driveways and turning movements through shared access to multiple parcels, and restricting turning movements in congested areas, the safety and efficiency of the City's streets can be maintained. Access to adjacent property is one (1) of the major factors influencing functional classification. The State of Washington requires that access onto state facilities be granted by permit, and that Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 8 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan such access conform to an access management classification system.6 Access management may reduce the number of driveways, the allowable movements or modify existing access points where recurrent problems have been observed, including those related to safety, traffic flow and maintenance of roadway capacity. 3.2.4.4 Capacity Enhancements Capacity Enhancements typically include road widening and/or redesign to assure an existing road segment operates as efficiently as nearby segments. For example, where a section of freeway carries more local, short tips than long distance through trips by adding a parallel frontage road, the freeway might operate more efficiently. Another example might consist of two (2) heavily-used streets being grade-separated at their intersection point to accommodate flow. Capacity enhancements typically are higher in cost than other TSM strategies. Funding from outside sources is limited. Therefore, such projects must be carefully justified. 3.2.5 Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is an approach to solving transportation problems that focuses on reducing the demand for automobile travel rather than increasing the system capacity (supply) for automobile travel. TDM strategies should be particularly aimed at reducing the volume of single-operator vehicles. TDM is a valuable tool with which to address transportation problems because it generally avoids the high environmental, financial, and human costs associated with capacity-oriented solutions, such as road construction. The Commute Trip Reduction Program provides TDM techniques locally. TDM involves two (2) types of strategies. One (1) strategy reduces the demand for single- operator vehicles (SOVs). This is accomplished through programs such as: • Employer-subsidized bus passes and other financial incentives for transit use; • Infrastructure changes, such as providing safe and convenient bicycle parking and safe and convenient bikeways from residential to work locations, or increasing the use of non- motorized modes of transportation; • Parking management that reduces the amount of easy and inexpensive parking for employees, provided this does not lead to an unacceptable reduction in available parking for residents in adjacent areas; • Preferential parking for car pools and vanpools; • Park and Ride facilities convenient to Interstate 90; • Construction of shelters at transit stops; • The building of lockers, change rooms, and shower facilities for bicyclists; and • Ride match services. The other TDM strategy reduces the overall need for travel by any means. This is accomplished through programs, such as: • Flexible work schedules, including four(4)-day work week; and • Tele-working (using telecommunications and computer technology to work from home to another location). Several pieces of legislation have led the City into the realm of TDM. These include the State GMA, Commute Trip Reduction Act (CTRA), and federal level requirements under both TEA-21 and Clean Air Act Amendments as reflected in the State Implementation Plan. The GMA cites the need for a variety of "management actions" including the requirement that the transportation 6 RCW 47.50,WAC 468.51 and 468.52 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 9 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan chapter of each plan include an identification of system expansion needs and TSM needs to meet current and future demands. The Act goes on to note: "After adoption of the Comprehensive Plan...local jurisdictions must adopt and enforce ordinances which prohibit development approval if the development causes the level of service on transportation element of the comprehensive plan, unless transportation improvements or strateqies to accommodate the impacts of development are made concurrent with the development. These strategies may include ...demand manaqement and other transportation systems management strategies(emphasis added)." While TDM actions are aimed at reducing travel demand or, at least, shifting it to more opportune travel times, several focus on consolidating person trips to fewer vehicles. The City views transit/HCT use as key to reducing travel demand over the time horizon of this plan. 3.2.5.1 Commute Trip Reduction Act The Commute Trip Reduction Act (CTR) was passed by the State Legislature in 1991, and revised in 1997. It is also a part of the State Clean Air Act. The intention of the law is to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and decrease fuel consumption. It focuses attention on larger employers with the intent or reaching concentrations of workers who might use shared-ride and non-motorized modes to travel to and from work. Working from 1992, or employer's survey year data as the base year, employers are encouraged to reduce SOV use and vehicle miles of travel (VMT) by 15 percent (15%) in the first two (2) years, 20 percent (20%) in four years, 25 percent (25%) in six (6) years and 35 percent (35%) in twelve (12)years. The City adopted Ordinance 03-087 in November of 2003, to address the requirements of CTR. The ordinance establishes the requirements for employers with over 100 employees (affect employers) under CTR. 3.2.6 Roadway Concurrency Level of service (LOS) is a quantitative standard for the operating characteristics of the transportation system. The definitions for each level of service and methodologies for calculating LOS are contained in the Transportation Research Board Special Report 209, Highway Capacity Manual (2000). The GMA requires LOS standards for all arterials and transit routes and also requires that the standards be coordinated regionally. GMA does not define the procedure for measuring LOS. Many communities rely upon Highway Capacity Manual procedures, measuring LOS in terms of vehicle delay at intersections. This methodology does not account for the impact of mid-block left-turn lanes, curbs and gutters, sidewalks and other facilities. Levels of Service for Roadways are defined below: Level of Service Flow Characteristics A ��, Free flow operations at average travel speeds, usually about 90% of the free-flow speed for '" the arterial class. Vehicles are completely unimpeded in their ability to maneuver within the traffic stream. Stopped delay at signalized intersections is minimal. B � Reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds usually about 70% of the free - flow speed for the arterial class. The ability to maneuver within the traffic stream is only slightly restricted and stopped delays are not bothersome. Drivers are not subjected to appreciable tension. C ��a� Stable operations. The ability to change lanes and maneuver in mid-block locations may be more restricted than in LOS B, and longer queues and/or adverse signal coordination may contribute to lower average travel speeds of about 50%of the average free-flow for the arterial class. Motorists will experience appreciable tension while driving. D � Small increases in flow may cause substantial increases in approach delay and decreases in � arterial speed. This may be due to adverse signal progression, inappropriate signal timing, high volumes, or some combination of theses. Average travel times are about 40% of free- flow speeds. E �r'�.�C.,�' Characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-third (1/3)the free-flow speed or lower, cause by adverse signal progression, high signal density, extensive queuing at critical intersections and inappropriate signal timing or some combination of these. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 10 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Level of Service Flow Characteristics F �-=;;'3� Arterial flow at extremely low speeds below one-third to one-quarter (1/3 — 1/4) of free-flow speed. Intersection congestion is likely at critical signalized locations, with high approach delays resulting. Adverse progression is frequently a contributor to this condition. Many of the roadways in Spokane Valley were built as rural facilities. Some have been improved using rural road design standards to carry higher traffic volumes, but are not supporting of the character and desires of an urban community. Therefore, the City will pursue a two (2)-tiered LOS standard: • Intersections. Intersection LOS is calculated using standard Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis procedures for the AM or PM peak hour, whichever is worse. • Roadway Segments. Roadway segment LOS will be based on allowable average daily traffic (ADT) on a roadway segment as a function of roadway characteristics. The allowable volumes will be developed following completion of the Comprehensive Plan. SRTC is tasked in the adopted countywide planning policies with establishing level of service standards for the regional street network. SRTC establishes travel time standards in the principal travel corridors. Table 3.2 indicates the corridors within the City of Spokane Valley for which travel time LOS has been established. Table 3.2 SRTC Congestion Management System travel Times 1999 TModel2 2020 Roadway AVI From To Average SB NB EB WB Sullivan Havana 7:45 8:41 I-90 Havana Sullivan 8:03 10:46 Sprague I-90 2:23 2:13 Argonne/Dishman/Mica I-90 Upriver Dr 5:59 6:34 Sullivan Argonne 7:00 6:37 Sprague Avenue Argonne Sullivan 6:45 7:10 University Road Sprague 32nd Ave 3:34 3:46 Sprague I-90 2:41 2:23 Pines Road I-90 SR 290 2:28 3:11 Sprague I-90 2:03 1:40 Sullivan Road I-90 SR 290 4:12 4:25 Upriver Drive Frederick Sullivan 12:46 12:17 Source: Spokane Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan, November 1999. Updated 2002. The Washington State Transportation Commission sets the level of service standards for highways of statewide significance. The Commission coordinates the SRTC to establish level of service standards for state routes not on the highways of statewide significance system. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 11 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 3.3 Roadways Exceeding 80% of Capacity 2025 Roadway From To Functional V/C Ratio Class I-90 Sullivan Barker Freeway 0.83 I-90 Havana Carnahan Freeway 0.84 I-90 Sprague Argonne Freeway 0.84 I-90 Broadway Argonne Freeway 0.84 SR 27 Urban Boundary 32nd Ave Collector 0.97 Barker Road Sprague 4th Ave Minor Arterial 0.99 Source: SRTC 2025 Forecast 11/2004 The specific levels of service and resulting capital facilities plans are included in the Capital Facilities Element of this plan. Please refer to the Capital Facilities Element for a more detailed discussion of level of service, concurrency and the city's transportation facilities plan. SRTC has identified roadway segments expected to exceed 80% of volume/capacity ratio by 2025 (Table 3.3). Planning for additional capacity should be considered when traffic volumes reach this level. The SRTC Metropolitan Transportation Plan notes that intersection deficiencies impede the flow of traffic, even when sufficient capacity is otherwise available. Table 3.4 shows intersections expected to exceed 90% of capacity by 2025. Table 3.4 2025 Intersection Deficiencies Exceeding 90%of Capacity Roadway Cross Street Functional Class V/C Ratio I-90 Sprague Expressway 0.91 I-90 Argonne EB On-ramp 1.01 I-90 Pines EB On-ramp 092 I-90 Pines EB Off-ramp 096 I-90 Evergreen EB On-ramp 096 I-90 Sullivan EB Off-ramp 091 Sprague University Principal 0.91 Barker Sprague Minor Arterial 1.04 SR 27 Belle Terre Collector 1.22 Appleway Park Principal Arterial 0.96 Appleway Thierman Principal Arterial 1.01 Source: SRTC 2025 Forecast 11/2004 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 12 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 3.2.7 Land Use & Local Circulation 3.2.7.1 Land Use The transportation system should be adequate to serve existing land uses and planned to meet future transportation demand. The adequacy of the system to meet local circulation needs, as well as regional transportation objectives, will be determined by existing and future land uses. The City of Spokane Valley street system is primarily a traditional grid with principal arterials laid out at approximately one (1) mile intervals, and minor arterials located approximately midway between principal arterials. Deviations from the grid result primarily from topographical limitations. Except in these areas, the grid distributes local residential traffic relatively evenly to the arterial network, although there is more direct access (properties fronting arterial roadways) than is desirable for the functional classification. The roadway network in non-residential areas is well developed, with little or no segregation of freight and passenger traffic. As the city grows, it should be anticipated that conflicts between the two (2)will increase. In commercial areas, the lack of access management on arterials has reduced roadway capacity significantly. At intersections in particular, placement of driveways may limit the effectiveness of design or signalization improvements. Local circulation and access along commercial corridors such as Sprague Avenue will be improved substantially by requiring shared and cross access between commercial properties as part of redevelopment. Changes in residential densities will increase the demand for transportation services. Encouraging higher densities along transit corridors will expand the mode choice, provided that pedestrian connections are planned appropriately. Safety and accessibility are primary concerns in providing access to schools and in providing for the elderly and the disabled. Expediting the flow of freight traffic and improving intermodal connectivity are important in creating attractive venues for business and industrial development. Land use plans should consider strategies for segregating freight movement from passenger traffic where possible. 3.2.7.2 Neighborhood/Sub-area Circulation Plans: Much of the future growth within Spokane Valley will occur as infill development or redevelopment. As neighborhoods make a transition from large lots and a rural character to smaller lots and higher density, it will be important to ensure connectivity of local roads and neighborhood collector streets. The purpose of developing neighborhood circulation plans is to determine the location of future local roads while the properties are undeveloped or underdeveloped. 3.2.7.3 City Center Through the public participation process, a _ "Preferred Land Use Alternative" was developed that includes the development of an identifiable city center in Spokane - - -- - _,-�, Valley. A major component of the City � Center Alternative is the development of a �� , �,� grid street pattern within the city center. As ` `f''�""� the illustration indicates, a possible grid r -�,__�_ pattern of approximately 300-400 feet would = � be ideal for the development of a city . �---�- - � center. -� � -- Pedestrian and bicycle mobility is a vital =:.:.R:�-.;.� part of the future City Center transportation � r":"`-,;: system. Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists should support increases in transit services and promote the development of the City Center. As the street system is developed to better accommodate the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists, a network of facilities for people on foot and bikes should be established. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3–Transportation Page 13 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Reducing the size of the street grid, improving auto circulation and creating pedestrian linkages through larger parcels is critical to establish walking patterns that reduce dependency on the auto. As individual sites are designed and developed to be more pedestrian-friendly and improved pedestrian linkages are provided, the pedestrian system will handle an increasing share of the trips. ROAD RIGHT OF WAY BUILDING q p BUILDING FACADE FACADE II ON STREE7 _ ON S7REET PARKING PARKING SIDEWALK � � � � SIDEWALK 7REE WELL 7REE WELL CITY CENTER TYPICAL SECTION - N.T.S On-street parking and wide sidewalks, with street trees and other pedestrian amenities are important assets in promoting a pleasant shopping experience. Landscaped medians should be incorporated into the roadways �.� adjacent to the City Center to channelize and control traffic �.-' movements. Block lengths within the City Center should be �� ,.�"y�,�� relatively short. Intersections should be landscaped with decorative �;: � f;, � �'' '� ' pavement treatment to create a sense of place. � �� "�'' � � � 4 L �. 4.` Special street design standards should be developed for the City �; '�� : �,y ' Center. Special standards for extra-wide sidewalks (12 to 20 feet in � - ��,---.-.� ��.'.;, width), pedestrian-scale street lighting, and additional amenities �f �.g�, �. � including benches, trash receptacles and landscaped corner - �:��:---�` _ treatment are typically included. '� �` 3.2.7.4 Freight& Goods Roadways should be designed for the type of traffic they serve. Designation of truck routes will expedite the flow of commercial traffic in other areas of the City and limit adverse impacts on residential neighborhoods. In order to prolong pavement life, minimizing the number of stops and starts along these routes and interconnecting signals for progressive movement should be considered. An important consideration in the establishment of truck routes is connectivity with sources of supply and distribution located outside the City, as well as major freight terminals and intermodal Iconnections. Map 3.�2 identifies truck routes within the City of Spokane Valley. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) classifies state highways, county roads and city streets according to the tons of freight that are transported each year. The freight and goods transportation system (FGTS) identifies the highways and roadways most heavily used by trucks and provides factual data to support funding for projects that improve conditions for freight transportation. The information is updated every two (2) years, and inclusion of data may be requested by the City Engineer. The tonnage classifications used for designating the FGTS are as follows: T-1: More than 1 million tons per year T-2: 4 million to 10 million tons per year T-3: 300,000 to 4 million tons per year Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 14 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan T-4: 100,000 to 300,000 tons per year T-5: At least 20,000 tons in 60 days For purposes of this analysis, trucks are defined to include all trucks with two (2) rear-axles (six (6) tires) or larger. They also include larger two (2) rear-axle (four (4) tires) delivery vehicles such as express package delivery vans, bread trucks or any commercial vehicle. Private pickups, vans or recreational vehicles are not included. To aid in calculating annual tonnage, trucks are divided into categories, as shown below: Single Units —A single vehicle including dump trucks and mixers, regardless of the number of axles. - Double Units — A two (2)-unit vehicle, normally a " truck and trailer, generally with four (4) to six (6) axles. This category is basically any truck up to 80,000 Ibs.; older double trailers can be included in �'-' this category. i Trains — Normally a tractor and two (2) trailers. Trucks rated from 80,000 Ibs. to 105,000 Ibs.; except gasoline tankers. In calculating the approximate freight tonnage, the following average weights were used: Singles: 7 tons Doubles: 27 tons �� Trains: 42 tons Truck routes regulate throuqh truck traffic and do not apply to freight movements with origination or destination on any roadway. The designation of truck routes is intended to direct through-truck movements to arterials designed for such traffic, and to limit the adverse impact of such traffic on adjacent land uses. Residential land uses are particularly sensitive to heavy truck usage. The designation of freight corridors generally improves traffic flow and freight mobility. 3.3 Non-Motorized Transportation (See Chapter 11 — Bike and Pedestrian Element) ;�e�f�se-r�ea�;z f+ho � � „h,o,.+;"o� 4 4 � De.Je�+.'�.�,� • � , � �� Lo ��ol�� Qn .J lo ��+ h�/� ��+ p�+ l,ho+r��f�.,., fl, +ho /�.� f �TT� I OC�ClArl�O�Cl�LRTIPri OORT�CIO li�c CCIT Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 15 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan � ; a�e��,�;��s ��,�be�^�s, s#�ers a�� ni�.,+�.,,.� .. o�+o� � „f ni�..o �.,.� �+�„-,��i�+o� �.�oIL�.,.. fr,r ro oo+�l,., o oll oo +r�.,o.,l,.+o+�r,., � !'`roo+�.,.. o.Joo+r�o., o.,+ +ho - . - � e�cT��rv�� #h�np��ol�anfro�-i irti izrvcaT��. �� -- � . . .. o�.Jo�.�olLo � o rr,�oo�.,.. /r,r l,ho+r� .�+o.J\ r,r .�rl,00�.,..o -� ' , �ro rJiffiri il4 4hoco fi inrtinnol rlofirionrioc hornmo - � i�m��irm�##n�n�olUinn Tho r�orloctrion nofininrl� --- -.�N' +� ^ �� . �.'�` -r; � ,,+ I h �r,�r,.,., +� .J +hor,� + h � .��t�r'r�� rwrn��r '�rm" --crtcr�. miivs�°c ��`.. �� . . � � _�� I�. � . �c�i�ti�7n nii#hin �nioll�inn rJic#on��o ' oll�i�� .:�'� . . - h .� I �r � r�orloc+rion o on+ m ic+ ho n mfr.r+ohlo onr! � �. � � i� � i o4�c .�'`_. �_.� I - �- � — - --�— - -- I I -'1 � Ci.Je..��IL� o oIL�.�o��o +ho+ ., rollol o o+roo+ r, � � �'i..��.- j� . ^n�'�vru3 �nii+��'ka=vv=a�'r-cvrc� �niirl�rrair��°c - �e�r�--ge� 12Ft�i°c8 ro+o.J /hl,r��r,.,+oll�� . �1•JcrrvrP21#inoll�i\ o.,.J r,o�i2� �rruv��E.1W'rc'mi�v-Ir'�r - I -� . � . � . +ho .,��hli.� r..h+ r,f�.�o l,o+ .�1,.,�,r,�.l,.,l�� hr,r.Jor oY,rJ p I. �. � �42-�ho oll,.,o l,f o.Jio.�o.,+ rr,�.J�.�o��o t.� 4 '".II�',�i.,. 1 r nrininc onrJ rJoc+ino+innc i+ m �c+ ho o cihlo r�o.Joc+rion fonilitioc o ci.Joro.J o tro..cr,n.+otir,m m�.Jo � � rvroo+or.Jo+o�l �., !'`hor,+or Q DorLo R. 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In the spring of 2004, a local option election authorized an additional three tenths of 1% sales tax for transit, with a sunset clause of June 2009. The STA currently operates two (2) Park & Ride facilities within Spokane Valley; one (1) located at University Road and Appleway Boulevard and the other on Indiana Avenue at Mirabeau Parkway. Facilities and routes are shown on the diagram below. STA Transit Routes in effect January 2007 Schedules (Levels of Service) for Spokane Valley fixed routes presently vary between 30 to 60 minutes as shown in Table 3.4-1: The STA evaluates its system on a regular basis to consider more direct routing, better connectivity and improved travel times to increase ridership. Table 3.4-1 Transit Levels of Service No. Route Name Weekday Saturday Sunday 31/32 Garland/Trent/Indiana 30 60 60 72 Liberty Lake Express 30 None None 73 VTC Express 30 None None 74 Valley Limited 30 None None I � Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 17 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 3.4-1 Transit Levels of Service Sunday/holiday service is operated 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. New Year's Day 91 Mission 60 60 60 New Year's Federal/State Holiday 94 E. 5`h Street 30 30 60 Observed(January 1.) Memorial Day 95 Millwood 30 60 60 Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 96 Pines 30 60 None Christmas Federal/State Holiday 97 South Valley 30 60 60 Observed(December 25) A special schedule is in effect for Independence Day 8:00 AM to approximately 10:30 p.m. (Service after the fire works). The STA evaluates its system on a regular basis to consider more direct routing, better connectivity and improved travel times to increase ridership. ��., �„ � s - °;`_-- � Mfllwaoq? .� 6� , F.,�:.< a. a E E.��a >.. �,. �. ,;, f o' � I � ..+�'�' � S� �::z;''� _ �.,,,a,� Q M � ...,... .. �� a � a x a..4�xe.� w. Spnk�,i3a iS�OE�o , �. _ ��. . — � .. -., _. �,�•. . �_ , ::� �, � .... .- {�4E M„m o,. � o � �;o� . ��, .�- ��„s r � `w '"`. �s�u °�� „ �� ¢ s . F �,,. � �_...__ �} �� a�r.r '',..,� �� f a y� � c ,..n,.� 'M �-.�p`ct�t a f' - L9 .`. . r = _ _ _ � .�� ,� . m :............... �. _ t-±�—�-- -o ' 8 .,... �� f E 4� a o� � E �« a �. a g —° - � g - � �_� �,_,n h,. ,o, 9 .w � � ,+: .. E o. Fw ¢ � � � � � w �. � � a, �, ,.� w w � s�,� ;" _z�, .. � K _ � a � _ . „ zrc o pw . c E,�, 4 . �=�": ��a Paratransit van service is for individuals whose disability prevents them from using the regular fixed route buses. This means that a person must be unable, due to a disability, to get to or from the bus stop, get on or off the bus, or successfully travel by bus to or from the destination. Currently, paratransit service is provided Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., with service on Sundays and holidays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last pickup at 7:00 p.m.) throughout the paratransit service area. All paratransit trips must begin and end within the Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA). Currently, all of the area within the corporate limits of the City of Spokane Valley is within the PBTA. This area also includes Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Millwood, Fairchild Air Force Base, Liberty Lake and the City of Spokane. STA provides bike racks on all their buses with the exception of the streetcars used on the Plaza/Arena Shuttle. The racks hold two (2), single-seat, two (2)-wheeled, non-motorized bicycles. Each bicycle can be secured independently. The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) provides for a high capacity transportation (HCT) system to be developed in the future, that would extend from the City of Spokane's central business district through Spokane Valley to Liberty Lake. "High-capacity transportation system" means a system of public transportation services within an urbanized region operating principally on exclusive rights or way, and the supporting services and facilities necessary to implement such a system, including interim express services and high occupancy vehicle lanes, which taken as a whole, provides a substantially higher level of passenger capacity, speed and service frequency than traditional public transportation systems operating principally in general purpose roadways. RCW 81.104.015(1). Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 18 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The future route begins at the STA Plaza and the downtown alignment runs less than a mile along Riverside Avenue. The Convention Center and the Spokane Intermodal Center are within walking distance to the nearest station. East of Downtown, the alignment shares approximately six (6) miles of existing railroad right-of-way (BNSF and UPRR) to Dishman Mica Road. The route continues east from Dishman Mica Road the alignment is along the existing Appleway Boulevard right-of-way to its terminus in Liberty Lake. Appleway Boulevard is improved east to University Road where unimproved right-of-way exists to Tschirley Road. Portions of the Appleway right-of- way east or University Road is not of sufficient width required to accommodate both the future HCT facilities and planned improvements by the City. � __ � � I �� :, ,"i �" Along sauth$i�e� � I� ' � � Appl�ray Blvd � �� - 1 :��, a . . , i _ ,�;� �� nv �� SP � ER4� , -� � _ ' � ��' � `f r � -F.._ �.� . '. + li.. . br I � ..m �� d .-i ! 1 +.... �,` �, � .+0.� z _ 'lFY I- 1� � � . 1�~��+,— . �� e i�F r� i�iS �� . '�Q q�_ u ��y .,. `� ��, Lw��t�nn�f recammer�d�d operatla�s wc � Shating a�a�lrr`anW �� --T��-� I ersd r�alnt��ac�eank�r�t S�wd��h Ra��rt �f UPI�R TtarJca �y`, zeG€�a {�,} l,ghi k:s�:�t,�a,nr, Gihy�sA Lihvrty L�ko GIIV+'�SPnkOnf� frY Li�hl Ra�51ac;cns wiln Fark e.Fi�do ��.ity af Spokone'a�iie}• ��•l�nri"h.7U�I��rrrinnY � 7 7 r d i� RNle9 HCT Stations and Preliminary Alignment through Spokane Valley If approved, the long range success of HCT will depend on redevelopment of commercial corridors and location of higher density housing in close proximity to transit routes. There are new park and ride facilities proposed within Spokane Valley at the Fairgrounds, Argonne, Pines, Sullivan and the Appleway/I-90 Interchange. They range in size from 50 to 200 spaces. The Appleway Park and Ride could eventually be expanded to accommodate up to 1,000 cars. 3.5 Aviation Spokane International Airport, the Airport Business Park, and Felts Field Airport are owned by the city and county of Spokane, and are operated and maintained by the Spokane Airport Board. Felts Field Airport's history traces back more than 85 years with its beginning as a landing field in a park area next to the Spokane River in the Spokane Valley. The airport's heritage includes the original site of the Washington Air National Guard. In the 1930's and 1940's, Felts Field served as Spokane's municipal airport with scheduled airline service from the airport terminal. That building, along with others at the airport is now on the National Register of Historic Places. All but approximately 10 acres of the 410-acre Felts Field is located in the City of Spokane. Ten acres are located within the City of Spokane Valley. The airport is located at the North end of Fancher Road in the western Spokane Valley, and is now an active General Aviation airport with 320 based aircraft and more than 72,000 annual aircraft operations. Information for the combined Spokane Airport System is summarized in the table below: Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 19 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 3.5 Spokane Airports Data % Dec-06 Dec-05 % Change YTD 2006 YTD 2005 Change Total Passengers 283,078 278,986 1.47% 3,224,423 3,197,440 0.84% Enplaned Passengers 141,283 140,147 0.81% 1,612,457 1,600,258 0.76% Deplaned Passengers 141,795 138,839 2.13% 1,611,966 1,597,182 0.93% Total Cargo(U.S Tons) 4,913.20 5,918.50 -16.99% 57,369.30 57,623.00 -0.44% Total Freight 4,891.30 5,080.10 -3.72% 49,947.50 50,459.00 -1.01% Freight On 1,970.00 2,212.10 -10.94% 20,867.20 21,768.00 -4.14% Freight Off 2,921.30 2,868.00 1.86% 29,080.30 28,691.00 1.36% Total Mail 21.9 838.4 -97.39% 7,421.80 7,164.00 3.60% MailOn 5.3 311.4 -98.30% 2,495.90 2,919.00 -14.49% MailOff 16.6 527 -96.85% 4,925.90 4,245.00 16.04% TotalOperations 7,036 6,588 6.80% 95,168 98,545 -3.43% Air Carrier Operations 3,315 3,589 -7.63% 39,539 42,081 -6.04% Air Taxi Operations 1,467 1,620 -9.44% 19,417 19,580 -0.83% Itinerant General Aviation 1,010 859 17.58% 19,419 18,958 2.43% Local General Aviation 1,168 450 159.56% 15,508 16,019 -3.19% Military Operations 76 70 8.57% 1,285 1,907 -32.62% As of September 2001, FedEx began carrying mail,which is reported as freight. Freight, mail and cargo are reported in U.S.tons Source: Spokane Airports-Updated February 5,2007 Felts Field is classified as a reliever airport in the Washington State Aviation System Plan. The airport is located adjacent to the city boundary; a portion of the southeast corner lies within Spokane Valley city limits. Felts Field has 361 based aircraft, including 289 single-engine aircraft and 24 multi-engine piston-powered aircraft. Annual general aviation operations totaled 29,000 in 2002. Airport facilities and affiliated properties support the local economy through a variety of activities. For example, a recent study estimated that the average general aviation trip generates approximately $700 in food, lodging and entertainment spending. According to the 2001 WSDOT Aviation Forecast and Economic Analysis study, the airport generated about 250 jobs with an annual payroll of$4.5 million, and 16.5 million in total annual sales output. Felts Field has two (2) runways, Runway 3R/21 L. Information about each runway is shown in Table 3.6. Table 3.6 Runway Attributes 3L/21 R 3R/21 L Length 4,500 3,059 Width 150 75 Elevation 1,952.9 1,946.5 Surface concrete asphalt Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 20 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Runway, 3L has runway end indicator lights, visual approach slope indicators (VASI) providing vertical guidance, and VOR and GPS and NDB non-precision approaches. Runway 21 R is equipped with VASI's, as well as a medium density approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights (MALSR), which, in conjunction with an instrument landing system, provides a CAT I precision approach to this runway end. The MALSR is pilot controlled when the tower is not in operation. There is a published non-precision approach to Runway 3R/21 L rather than a specific runway end. The Felts Field Airport Master Plan, adopted in October 2005, is a 20-year needs assessment providing recommendations for improvements. The major recommendations of the master plan include construction of new taxiways, new development to the north along the river, and an extension of 550' to the main runway in the next 15 years to accommodate larger aircraft. The master plan also provides recommendations for the seaplane base located on the river adjacent to Felts Field. It is the only one (1) of its kind in Eastern Washington. The water landing is 6,000' long and 100' wide and accommodates approximately 450 landings annually. The Felts Field Master Plan calls for expansion of the airport's seaplane facilities over the next 20 years, including the construction of an additional dock, upgrades to existing docks, and improvements to the ramp. � Map 3.�-4 Airport Hazards identifies regulated airspace pursuant to the Felts Field Airport Master Plan and 14 CFR Part 77 Subchapter E, Objects affecting Navigable Airspace and RCW 36.70A.510, RCW 36.70.547 within which structures exceeding specified heights and incompatible land uses may represent a threat to airport operations and the safe operation of aircraft utilizing � Felts Field. Map 3.�5 Land Use Compatibility identifies areas where restrictions on incompatible land use serve to protect persons and property adjacent to the airport. 3.6 Rail 3.6.1 Freight Freight rail service is provided - � � I � Y �_.., u- - . -- - 4, - - f �� r by Burlington Northern Santa Fe -�- �= i ,'°' i (BNSF) and Union Pacific �-_ ° f �_. � _,,.�_.P � �._ � _��; � � � ,, �� Railroad (UPRR). BNSF ' � �_ �.._ y!�ti � �• �, -- �. , ,s �? � services an east-west route � �_� 'i�:` � -_----�-�, ``,� _ � � ��..� i �� r , � , , _L__I from Chicago to Seattle and � � t —� }` _,01� �f°` ��s_ �, , � Portland. The UPRR provides _ _____ _`. ;`� i `} . .,��., service to Canada, the Yakima ��-_�__�--' _ �i Valley and Portland. �� - f`� ��.,;--- :-- +��--�_�''� _ __ =I'� � 'y,°-'' -- �---�- 3.6.2 Bridging the Valley � ` - =�m `�;-`� _ < < ',,-�•� ''I _ ''� � } --- ',, _ �5. -� �� .. The Bridging the Valley (BTV) ---� - -� � � �-- ----� project is a community-initiated �- � " - i ;-° � �.� � , _ m�ti _,,,� - . 0 ..�,- . � project to explore the creation of -J� � � ;r �, ' '" " �' .tl- ' � �i !.� ' � ..`�� , one (1) common railroad °"J � �L______ _ -I �-�L-.-i�� ---. corridor from which BNSF and �r`�°!- ; UPRR would operate between �,Y,,, _ _� -��sH�ti�ra�v STATE Spokane, Washington alld • � RAIL SYSTEM ., r . , . ,..: ... Athol, Idaho. This 42 mile - ""'"�"�""" corridor presently has 72 railroad crossings (46 in Washington) with over 494 trains in operation per week. Growth in train traffic is forecast to increase annually by 3.4% over the next 20 years. Traffic accidents, traffic congestion from roadway closures, increased carbon monoxide emissions in the serious non-attainment area and noise significantly affect the economy, health, safety and general welfare of the public in Spokane and Kootenai Counties, and therefore, the Inland Northwest. The BTV project would eliminate approximately 51 at-grade crossings through closure (35 in Washington), and relocation of the Union Pacific Railroad mainline into the Burlington Northern Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 21 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Santa Fe Railway corridor. The remaining twenty-one (21) crossings are wither currently grade separated (five existing grade separations in Washington) or would be - grade separated (six in Washington) as part of this -.,_.�,,,;,»` . project. This approach would concentrate public 'i �" �_ -- investment into eight (8) railroad grade separations within � �' �'�° Washington State into one (1) corridor to cross two (2) ._ _�i;�� railroads rather than spread out public investment into 61 �_--• ,�, railroad crossings spread across 87 miles or railroad '' S'"�p°'°`°�e' . track. With an estimated total project cost of $252 million " ��:`"�1en'�'� ' 6.rnees�lstnct TPAI•�radn + Crossm =m in 2001 dollars ($165 million in Washington/$87 million in �r`� ��aC"afle ya�BeF "'°,°�� qc",i��,s Righ[s ��e �2.9 iniles Idaho), the BenefiUCost ration of 1:4 indicates that the 5�v.3;5 "`=� project makes economic sense and has benefits far � �' � Fa��s �A,e`�� exceeding its cost to the public ($80 million in net present ��g° �cp� I•96 ��. value). �, ,�, 4% i� � Ultimately, by 2008 this project will create a triple track '.r� ,,�� railroad corridor with a completely grade-separated _,9��;,�4�0��,o�h��;a��u�eR,;�:�� unio7 Pacific on Eudin ten roadway system. Both railway and roadway systems will —��o�,P��f��fi��.oa� "��.��1�,,F�R��^ be able to operate more efficiently and effectively throughout the corridor. The public can expect a significantly safer transportation system with less congestion and delay, as well as an environment with less carbon monoxide and substantially less noise pollution from train whistle blowing at the 35 at-grade crossings that currently exist in Washington. A summary of the crossings within the City of Spokane Valley affected by this project are shown in Table 3.7. Table 3.7 Bridging the Valley BNSF Crossing Proposal Current Proposed Havana At Grade Grade Separated Park At Grade Grade Separated Vista At Grade Close Argonne Crrade Separated Modify Crrade Separation University At Grade Close Pines At Grade Grade Separated Evergreen At Grade Close Sullivan Grade Separated Modify Crrade Separation Flora At Grade Close Barker At Grade Grade Separated Wellesley Crrade Separated Remove Crrade Separation Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3–Transportation Page 22 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 3.6.3 Passenger Rail Passenger rail service is provided daily by the Amtrak Empire Builder, with service to Seattle and Portland to the west and Chicago and Minneapolis to the east, as shown in the graphic below. Empire Bui#der � �� . . 4 * . , . . t . . . . • Wvlf Poirn,Mr �' 5esitle,hNA ---•-�� Spokane,WA � Far9t�,IJD" � �- - . �ar�� ..��--"�. • � �� Portland,OR � MinneapolisSt.Paul,h9N . • � «� . � Empire Builder Route ; Chicago,IL 3.7 Pipelines Pipelines are an integral part of the overall transportation picture. A number of pipelines are located within Spokane County and the metropolitan area. Yellowstone Pipeline Company (operated by Conoco/Phillips) maintains a high pressure petroleum pipeline and intermodal facilities located within Spokane Valley. Williams Pipeline and Pacific Gas & Electric transmission natural gas pipelines are located in within the unincorporated area of Spokane County. (See Map 6.1'�). 3.8 Multimodal/Intermodal Transportation The CWPPs, Policy Topic 5, Policy 3 states that "alternative modes of transportation to the automobile, including public transportation, pedestrian facilities, bikeways and air and rail facilities" shall be included in the regional transportation plan. "Multimodal transportation planning focuses on system choices, and adapts a generic, non-mode specific approach to defining and evaluating transportation problems. It then attempts to provide an unbiased estimate of each mode's contribution, singly or in combination, to solve the problem. Intermodal transportation planning, on the other hand, examines the policy and service interactions between modes, focusing on ensuring ease of movement for both people and goods when transferring from one (1) mode to another"9 1. Multimodal Transportation: a. Market preferences for low density residential development results in increased amounts of auto-dependency, particularly in suburban areas with a large number of commuters. The lack of transportation system connectivity in many residential areas often obviates alternative transportation options available to individuals, including walking, bicycle and public transit. This is particularly the case where the lack of infrastructure for such alternatives is limited or non-existent. b. Public transit depends on ridership to remain a viable option, since systems depend on revenues generated by fares. Low density development and access limitation impede the attractiveness of transit in many suburban areas, both for the individual and the service provider. Bus transit utilizes the same street system utilized by automobiles, and the location of transit stops is an important consideration in evaluating mobility within the street network, particularly on two (2)-lane roads without bus pull-outs. HCT overcomes the adverse impact on the roadway system where located within a dedicated right-of-way. *SEE CHAPTER 6-UTILITIES 9 Technical Assistance Report, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN VIRGINIA:, PAST PRACTICES AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES, Stephen C. Brich and LesterA. Hoel. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 23 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan c. Bicycles also utilize the street network, although bicycle access can be supplemented with trails and shared pathways. Both bicycle routes and pedestrian ways should be separated from roadways designed for heavy commercial traffic as a safety measure. Regulations which prohibit parking in bicycle lanes is necessary to maintain the functionality of a bicycle system. d. Pedestrian mobility depends on the availability of well-maintained sidewalks and/or linked trails to destinations such as schools, employment and shopping. The utility of both pedestrian ways and bicycle routes may be compromised by inclement weather, particularly in areas of snow accumulation. Distance from schools, shopping and employment again is a significant factor in the effectiveness of the pedestrian network, as are pedestrian comfort and perception of safety. e. Truck acceleration and movement differs significantly from that of passenger cars and light trucks using the roadway. Truck acceleration/deceleration is generally slower, particularly in hilly terrain, and turning movements require additional space. It is advisable to segregate freight movement on the roadways from commuter routes on arterials with numerous stops or those without carefully synchronized signals. Trucks are usually the only alternative for the local delivery of commodities, and unlike passenger vehicles, are especially dependent on intermodal facilities such as airports, rail hubs or pipeline terminals. Adequate roadway access to these modes of freight transportation is a key consideration in improving overall mobility. f. Rail and pipelines operate within dedicated rights-of-way. Both modes are best suited to the movement of large quantities of particular types of goods. They necessarily rely on efficient linkages with other modes to make local deliveries. They generally represent conflict with other modes of transportation at the point on intersection, such as in the case with at-grade railroad crossings. These conflicts can occasionally cause serious issues of both mobility and safety. g. Aviation relies on successful and efficient links with other modes of transportation serving both passenger traffic and freight movement. The nature of aviation is such that flight corridors have significant effects on adjacent land uses and the transportation serving those uses. 2. Intermodal Transportation The importance of the various types of intermodal transportation depends to a high degree on the service required and the land uses served, and the length of trips involved. a. In residential areas, a choice of mode favoring the individual is of greater importance. Transportation system choices for individuals will depend on the relative convenience, access and pricing of the alternatives. Public policy may seek to change the relative value of individual choices. They could no this by various means, including public improvement, offering financial/non-financial incentives, or adopting regulations. i. Public improvements. Improved pedestrian access to transit corridors, shopping and schools makes walking and public transportation more attractive to individuals using those facilities. Planning for higher density land uses adjacent these mode alternatives. Similarly, bus shelters and similar amenities which increase individual comfort and convenience will encourage additional utilization of alternative modes of transportation. ii. Incentives. The Commuter Trip Reduction (CTR) program encourages car and van- pooling through corporate sponsorship. Additional incentives include telecommuting, company sponsored bus passes, and flexible work scheduling, which allows workers to avoid peak traffic periods. Where High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are in place, vehicles with at least two (2) occupants benefit from reduced travel time. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 24 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan iii. Regulation. Local governments adopt regulations which have the affect of encouraging alternative modes of transportation. a. Decisions concerning freight movements are determined almost exclusively by the needs of suppliers and markets, but competitive pricing is probably the most significant factor in mode choice. "Just in time" delivery has replaced warehousing in most commodity markets, where delay is a cost factor. The efficiency of intermodal connections, loosely defined as that point where two (2) or more modes of transportation come together, e.g. roadways connecting airports, railroad loading facilities and freight terminals, pipelines and terminal facilities, depend more on the availability and adequacy of infrastructure and linkages. Through freight traffic should be segregated from origination/destination traffic to improve flow. iv. Signalization on roadways should be synchronized for commercial trucks to limit stopping and starting. v. Infrastructure in commercial and industrial areas should be designed to facilitate freight movement, including wide radii at intersections. vi. For goods moving on dedicated rights-of-way; reducing or eliminating points of conflict with other modes will facilitate mobility. 3.9 Citizen Participation The City conducted a citizen survey in the spring of 2004 to solicit community opinion on several general and other more specific transportation issues. The survey was a telephone survey conducted by Clearwater Research and was a statistically valid survey contacting over 400 households within the City of Spokane Valley. The majority of survey respondents (92%) traveled less than fifteen minutes �d�°�� to work and nine out of ten drove to rne spragueiappleWay ■n=3�3 WOfk. A 171aJOflty Of th2 f2SpOC1d21ltS �� Couplethasbeenauseful � (69°/o� b2�12V2d that th2 COI1StfUCtl011 Of o improvementtotheoverall ��o roadway system. the Sprague/Appleway Couplet had 44°la been a useful transportation 4Q��o 25°� improvement and should not be returned to two (2)-way traffic. The �0°I4 Q graph right indicates responses rating _ - -I I the statement "Sprague/Appleway �°�� ' ' Couplet has been a useful improvement Strongly somewnac Neu�ra� 5omewhat Strangly to overall roadway system." disagree disagree agres agree Further, 69% of the respondents indicated either strong support or somewhat supported extending Appleway Boulevard east beyond its current terminus at University Road. ��o�o . Although 56% of the respondents indicated that they either strongly or gpo� snoulam��ngtne5treets I ■n=�� ° friendlier for pedestrians and somewhat supported the extension of bicyclists a low,medium,or the Couplet to Evergreen Road, �Q°�o h;oh,,,;,,r;n,+�rr,,Pc;n,� ��o�o another 35% were either strongly or 4Qo�o 4 somewhat opposed to this ��4�� proposition. ��a�a Surveyors also asked citizens about Q°fo � � the priority level for making major streets friendlier for pedestrians and Low priorityr Medium priarity High prkority bicyclists. Forty-four percent of the Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 25 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan respondents said that the City should make this a high priority, while 22% stated that this should be a low priority for the City as indicated in the graph above. At the eight community workshops that were conducted during the spring and fall of 2004, an informal survey was taken which was based on the survey discussed above. The results from this informal survey generally supported the results of the statistically valid survey conducted by the Clearwater Research. The Spokane Valley Planning Commission held five (5) public hearings in June, July and September 2005. The Spokane Valley City Council held eight (8) public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan, concluding their deliberation on April 25, 2006. 3.10 Goals and Policies Streets and Roadways Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-1 Establish appropriate design standards for transportation facilities. Policies TP-1.1 Street design should provide for connectivity between residential neighborhoods and collectors. Discourage cut-through traffic. TP-1.2 Develop access management standards for each functional classification of roadway. Work to consolidate or remove existing access points when a roadway does not meet appropriate standards. Goal TG-2 Ensure that roadway systems are designed to preserve and are consistent with community character. Policies TP-2.1 Street design should complement adjacent development. TP-2.2 Discourage private roads as a principal means or access to developments. Private roads should be designed and constructed to public street standards. TP-2.3 Encourage landscaping, street lighting and beautification in the design standards for local access streets, collectors and arterials. TP-2.4 Ensure that Appleway Boulevard right of way is the minimum width necessary to accommodate future street and regional high capacity transit improvements. Goal TG-3 Improve local circulation and emergency access consistent with community character and safety. Policies TP-3.1 As funding allows, bring unimproved and rural cross sections up to adopted street standards. TP-3.2 As funding allows, make intersection improvements and increase storage capacity where appropriate. Goal TG-4 Minimize the negative impact from transportation systems on the natural environment, air quality, noise levels and fuel consumption. Policies TP-4.1 Restrict high-speed traffic from residential neighborhoods and utilize traffic calming strategies to reduce vehicular speeds where appropriate. TP-4.2 Complete local traffic circulation plans for areas experiencing new development. TP-4.3 Continue the retrofit of signal lights to lower-energy LEDs. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 26 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan TP-4.5 Reduce the amount of vehicle idling within the City through implementation of signal synchronization and driver awareness. Transportation System Management (TSM) Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-5 Extend the functional life of the existing transportation system and increase its safe and efficient operation through the application of TSM strategies. Policies TP-5.1 Implement traffic signal synchronization projects as the primary component of a TSM program. As funding permits, monitoring or traffic operation should be carried out to assure efficient timing of traffic signals. TP-5.2 Use Access Management measures, such as placing restriction on left turns across major arterial streets to reduce accident rates and extend capacity of major arterials. TP-5.3 Consider grade-separated railroad crossings where appropriate. TP-5.4 Ensure that pedestrians, bicyclists and the physically handicapped are taken into account when developing signalized intersections. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-6 Encourage all Commute Trip Reduction affected and voluntary employers in Spokane Valley to achieve the CTR Act travel reduction goals. Policies TP-6.1 Encourage car-and van-pooling, telecommuting, flexible work schedules and other strategies identified in the CTR to reduce overall travel demand. TP-6.2 Use video-conferencing and conference calling for off-site meetings where feasible. Freight 8� Goods Goals & Policies Goal TG-7 Provide for safe and efficient freight mobility. Policies TP-7.1 Discourage development of low-density residential development in close proximity to designated freight corridors and intermodal freight facilities. TP-7.2 Designate appropriate truck routes in the City of Spokane Valley. TP-7.3 Design designated freight corridors to improve traffic flow and freight mobility. TP-7.4 Disperse traffic throughout commercial districts rather than concentrating it on a single arterial. Goal TG-8 Adapt street and roadway design and facilities to manage traffic demand, address the need for freight movement, resolve traffic conflicts, and complement land use and urban features. Policies TP-8.1 Use the City's transportation system and infrastructure to support desired land uses and development patterns. TP-8.2 Allow for variety of services within neighborhoods that are convenient to and meet the needs of neighborhood residents, decreasing the need for driving. 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TD Q��\A/��rL �ei�+h +ho !'`TD Drr,..rurr'Trcv-prv=Piv2-Ii=rv2RirP2-�FA��ri�oz'�rY'rc�rc2V°clr,r,�s8 +., o .,Ir,��000 +r, hi.��.�lo+r, �.r,rL Transit Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-10 Support the provision of a safe, efficient, and cost-effective public transportation system. TP-10.1 Work with STA to ensure that transit shelters, bus benches and other amenities that support transit use are provided in appropriate locations for users of the system. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3-Transportation Page 28 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan TP-10.2 Work with STA in planning and developing safe and efficient bus loading and unloading points. TP-10.3 Support the continued planning and development of other transit options, including but not limited to a high-capacity transit system. TP-10.4 Encourage use of fuel-efficient vehicles in the public transportation system. Goal TG-11 Encourage land uses that will support a high-capacity transportation system. Policies TP-11.1 Ensure that street standards, land uses, densities and building placement support the facilities and services needed along transit routes to make transit viable. TP-11.2 Work with STA to facilitate neighborhood business areas are served by transit. TP-11.3 Ensure that Appleway Boulevard right-of-way is the minimum width necessary to accommodate future street and high-capacity transit improvements. Aviation Goals & Policies Goal TG-12 Support the expansion of general aviation and freight uses at Felts Field in accordance with the approved Airport Master Plan. Policies TP-12.1 Encourage the full development and utilization of airport properties at Felts Field. TP-12.2 Encourage commercial, educational and logistical support industry in close proximity to the airport. Goal TG-13 Encourage land use and development compatible with airport uses and regulated airspace. Policies TP-13.1 Enforce regulations protecting airspace from encroachment. TP-13.2 Discourage incompatible land uses and residential densities adjacent to the airport. Rail Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-14 Support and encourage the continued viability of the passenger and freight rail system in the region. Policies TP-14.1 Participate with other jurisdictions to facilitate safe and efficient rail systems. TP-14.2 Support the "Bridging the Valley" project to reduce the number of at-grade railroad crossings in the City of Spokane Valley and to reduce the adverse noise impact on adjacent properties of railroad operations. TP-14.3 Discourage incompatible land uses and residential densities along rail corridors. Pipeline Goals & Policies Goal TG-15 Cooperate with pipeline operators to maintain safe operating conditions at intermodal facilities and along pipeline easements. Policies Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-27-2010) Chapter 3—Transportation Page 29 of 30 � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan TP-15.1 Establish guidelines for the developmenUredevelopment of properties adjacent to pipeline corridors. TP-15.2 Develop regulations governing the use, handling and transportation of pipeline products. TP-15.3 Evaluate the need for designation of hazardous cargo routes associated with pipeline products as well as other hazardous materials. TP-15.4 Include provisions in the Hazard Mitigation Plan for mitigation of and response to product leakage, spillage and explosion. Intermodal/Multimodal Goals 8� Policies Goal TG-16 Encourage improved intermodal connections to facilitate freight movements in and between strategic commercial and industrial locations, and to provide mode choice for citizens and businesses. Policies TP-16.1 Remove obstructions and conflicts between roadway corridors and bicycle/pedestrian/transit modes. 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Locally established LOS help to define and contribute to Spokane Valley's quality of life. 4.1 Planninq Context This section provides a review of the policy directives included in the State's Growth Management Act (GMA)and the Countywide Planning Policies relating to capital facilities planning. 4.1.1 Growth Management Act The GMA refers to capital facilities planning in two (2) of the thirteen (13) statewide planning goals. The two relevant goals are: • Urban Growth. Encourage development in urban areas where adequate public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient manner. • Public facilities and services. Ensure that those public facilities and services necessary to support development shall be adequate to serve the development at the time the development is available for occupancy and use without decreasing current service levels below locally established minimum standards. More specifically, the GMA mandates that the City prepare a capital facilities plan which contains the following components: • An inventory of existing facilities owned by public entities, showing the locations and capacities of the facilities. • A forecast of the future needs for such facilities. • The proposed locations and capacities of expanded or new facilities. • At least a six-year financing plan that will finance such facilities and clearly identify sources of public money for such purposes. • A requirement to reassess the Land Use chapter if probable funding falls short. 4.1.2 Countywide Planning Policies The Countywide Planning Policies (CWPP), originally adopted in 1994, contain a number of goals and policies regarding capital facilities and the provision of urban services. Those CWPP relevant to capital facilities planning are as follows:' Policy Topic 1 —Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) Urban Growth Area Designation Process for New Incorporated Cities: 1. The Steering Committee of Elected Officials will assign new incorporated cities an interim population allocation based on the Office of Financial Management population forecasts and previous allocations to the former unincorporated area. ' Note to reader: The following policies are numbered according to the policy number in the CWPPs, resulting in non-sequential numbering in this document. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 1 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 2. The new city will conduct a land capacity analysis using the Land Quantity Methodology adopted by the Steering Committee. a. The city will first determine land capacity inside its limits and then will examine the capacity of unincorporated UGAs adjoining the jurisdiction's boundary. 3. The new city will develop the Urban Growth Area proposal as part of its comprehensive planning process. a. The proposed UGA shall be presented to the Steering Committee at a public meeting. The new city must justify its UGA proposal, showing how the interim population allocation will be accommodated. b. The city must show how the area will be providing a full range of urban services within the 20-year timeframe of the comprehensive plan. c. All Urban Growth Areas lying adjacent to the new city should be analyzed and either proposed as the jurisdiction's UGA, a Joint Planning Area (JPA), or proposed to be removed from the UGA and converted to rural land. d. The city will show its work by presenting its land capacity analysis, urban service analysis and other information as appropriate. 4. The Steering Committee will conduct a public hearing on the population allocation and the Urban Growth Area and/or the (or Joint Planning Area) proposal. The Steering Committee will vote on the proposal and will forward a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners via minutes from the public hearing. 5. The Board of County Commissioners may conduct a public hearing on the proposed Urban Growth Area, and/or the proposed Joint Planning Area, and population allocation. After the hearing, the Board will approve and adopt, modify or return the proposal to the city for revision and/or adoption. a. The new city shall include the approved or modified UGA and/or the JPA in its comprehensive plan. b. The new UGA or JPA will become an amendment to the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan by incorporation. Policies 1. Urban Growth should be located first in areas already characterized by urban growth that have existing public facility and service capacities to serve such development, and second in areas already characterized by urban growth that will be served by a combination of both existing public facilities and services and any additional needed public facilities and services that are provided by either public or private sources. Further, it is appropriate that urban government services be provided by cities, and urban government services should not be provided in rural areas. Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) include all lands within existing cities, including cities in rural areas. 2. The determination and proposal of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) outside existing incorporated limits shall be based on a jurisdiction's ability to provide urban governmental services at the minimum level of service specified by the Steering Committee. Jurisdictions may establish higher level of service standards in their respective comprehensive plans. 5. Each jurisdiction shall submit proposed interim and final Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries to the Steering Committee, including: a. Justification in the form of its land capacity analysis and the ability to provide urban governmental services and public facilities; b. The amount of population growth which could be accommodated and the analytical basis by which this growth figure was derived; and Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 2 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan c. How much unincorporated land is required to accommodate growth, including maps indicating the additional areas? 8. Each municipality must document its ability to provide urban governmental services within its existing city limits prior to the designation of an Urban Growth Area (UGA) designation outside of existing city limits. To propose an Urban Growth Area (UGA) designation outside of their existing city limits, municipalities must provide a full range of urban governmental services based on each municipality's capital facilities element of their Comprehensive Plan. 11. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall, at a minimum, demonstrate the ability to provide necessary domestic water, sanitary sewer and transportation improvements concurrent with development. Small municipalities (those with a population of 1,000 or less) may utilize approved interim ground disposal methods inside of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) until such time as full sanitary sewer services can be made available. Each jurisdiction should consider long-term service and maintenance requirements when delineating Urban Growth Areas (UGAs)and making future land use decisions. 12. Within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs), new developments should be responsible for infrastructure improvements attributable to those developments. 18. Extension of urban governmental services outside of Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) should only be provided to maintain existing levels of service in existing urban like areas or for health and safety reasons, provided that such extensions are not an inducement to growth. Policy Topic 2—Joint Planning within Urban Growth Areas Policies 1. The joint planning process should: a. Include all jurisdictions adjacent to the Urban Growth Area and Special Purpose Districts that will be affected by the eventual transference of governmental services. b. Recognize that Urban Growth Areas are potential annexation areas for cities. c. Ensure a smooth transition of services amongst existing municipalities and emerging communities. d. Ensure the ability to expand urban governmental services and avoid land use barriers to expansion; and e. Resolve issues regarding how zoning, subdivision and other land use approvals in designated joint planning areas will be coordinated. 2. Joint planning may be accomplished pursuant to an interlocal agreement entered into between and/or among jurisdictions and/or special purpose districts. Policy Topic 3 — Promotion of Contiguous and Orderly Development and Provision of Urban Services Policies � 1. -Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to address how urban development will be managed to promote efficiency in the use of land and the provision of urban governmental services and public facilities. The Steering Committee shall specify regional minimum level of service standards (see Table 4.1) for urban governmental services with the exception of police protection within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Local jurisdictions may choose higher standards. In its comprehensive plan, each jurisdiction shall include, but not be limited to, level of service standards for: Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 3 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan a. fire protection; b. police protection; c. parks and libraries d. libraries; e. public sewer; f. public water; g. solid waste disposal and recycling; h. transportation; i. schools. Table 4.1 Regional Level of Service Standards FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD(LOS) Domestic Water Supply - Minimum Levels of Service for storage capacity and flow shall be consistent with the Washington State Department of Health requirements and the Spokane County Coordinated Water System Plan requirements(where applicable). System Design — Minimum Levels of Service for pipe sizing, flow rate, and systematic grid Domestic Water development shall be consistent with the Washington State Department of Health requirements and the Coordinated Water System Plan requirements(where applicable). Fire Flow— Fire flow rate and duration as well as fire hydrant specifications and spacing shall be consistent with local fire authority requirements or the Fire Code,whichever is more stringent. Incorporated areas will be provided with wastewater collection and transport systems in accordance with the adopted sewer concurrency requirements of the jurisdiction. Unincorporated urban growth areas will be provided with wastewater collection and transport systems in accordance with the requirements for sewer concurrency as set forth in Spokane County's Development Regulations. Collection systems and transport systems will be designed for peak flow conditions so that overflows, backups, and discharges from the system do not occur under normal operating situations. Specific design criteria shall conform to the requirements of the Washington State Department of Ecology and local regulations. Wastewater collection and transport systems will convey wastewater to centralized wastewater treatment facilities. Centralized wastewater treatment and effluent disposal facilities will be planned, designed, and Sanitary Sewer constructed to provide effluent that does not adversely impact the quality of surface or ground water of the State of Washington. Planning and design for wastewater treatment and effluent disposal facilities will be based on 20 year projections of population growth and current water quality criteria as established by the Washington State Department of Ecology. (Centralized wastewater treatment facilities shall be a part of a sewage system owned or operated by a city, town, municipal corporation, county, political subdivision of the state or other approved ownership consisting of a collection system and necessary trunks, pumping facilities and means of final treatment and disposal and approved or under permit from the Washington State Department of Ecology.) Transportation Maintain travel corridor time as established by Spokane Regional Transportation Council. Flooding of property outside designated drainage-ways, de-facto drainage-ways, easements,flood zones or other approved drainage facilities, during the design precipitation or runoff event prescribed in the standards of the governing local agency or jurisdiction, shall be prevented within the reasonable probability afforded by such standards. Impact to buildings and accessory Stormwater structures shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable by evaluating the effects of a 100- year rain event, and implementing measures to ensure that the runoff attendant to such event is directed away from such buildings and accessory structures. Any stormwater discharge to surface or ground waters must meet federal, state, and local requirements for water quality treatment, stormwater runoff and infiltration. Each jurisdiction shall specify in its Comprehensive Plan a level of police protection that addresses Law Enforcement the safety of its citizens. Libraries Each jurisdiction will specify its own level of service. Parks Each jurisdiction will specify its own level of service. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 4 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.1 Regional Level of Service Standards FACILITY LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD(LOS) Solid waste processing will meet Federal and State regulations, including maintaining any required Solid Waste facilities licenses. Each jurisdiction within the non-attainment area shall develop and use a street cleaning plan, coordinating with Spokane County Air Pollution Control Authority (SCAPCA) as the oversight agency, to meet mandated Particulate Matter dust standards. Each jurisdiction's street cleaning plan will describe the programs and methods to be used to reduce particulate matter emissions from paved surfaces. Each plan shall address but not be limited to the following: 1) Street Street Cleaning sweeping frequency and technology to be employed. 2) Factors for determining when and where to initiate street sweeping following a sanding event, with the goals of expeditious removal when safety and mobility requirements have been satisfied. 3) Sanding reduction goal. 4) Sanding materials specifications to be employed. 5)Locations, application rates and circumstances for use of chemical de-icers and other sanding alternatives. 6) Identification of priority roadways (over 15,000 average daily traffic count). Public Transit Jurisdictions within the Public Transit Benefit Area (PTBA)shall have policies consistent with the level of service adopted by the Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors. Urban areas jurisdictions in excess of 5,000 population, or once a population of 5,000 persons is achieved, shall be served by Fire District with at least a(Washington Survey and Rating Bureau of Insurance Services Office)Class 6 Insurance Rating or better. For the purposes of GMA minimum Levels of Service, Class 6 or better shall be based on the ISO Grading Schedule for municipal fire protection, 1974 edition,as amended, by using the fire district, fire service communication, and fire safety control portions of the grading schedule. The total deficiency points identified in these portions of the ISO or Washington Survey and Rating Bureau schedule shall not exceed 1,830 Fire and Emergency points. All jurisdictions, regardless of size,shall ensure that new development has a Fire Flow and hydrant placement per the International Fire Code adopted by that jurisdiction. Urban areas must Services be within 5 road miles of an operating fire station that provides service with a "Class A" pumper, unless structures are equipped with fire sprinkler(s)that are rated in accordance with the edition of the International Fire Code adopted by the jurisdiction, and is located within 5 road miles of an operating fire station that provides service with a Class "A" rated pumper. Urban areas shall be served by a state certified basic life support(BLS)agency. Urban areas should be served by an operating basic life saving unit within 5 miles; and an operating advanced life support unit within 6 miles or 10 minutes response time for those jurisdictions with urban areas in excess of 5,000 in population;and basic life support and advanced life support transport service. Public Schools To be determined by individual school district CFP. 2. Each jurisdiction and other providers of public services should use compatible information technologies to monitor demand for urban governmental and regional services and the efficiency of planning and services delivery. 3. Each jurisdiction shall include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure that obstructions to regional transportation or utility corridors are not created. In addition, each jurisdiction should include policies in its comprehensive plan to ensure sustainable growth beyond the 20-year planning horizon. 7. Each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan shall include, at a minimum, the following policies to address adequate fire protection. a. Limit growth to areas served by a fire protection district or within the corporate limits of a city providing its own fire department. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 5 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan b. Commercial and residential subdivisions and developments and residential planned unit developments shall include the provision for road access adequate for residents, fire department or district ingress/egress and water supply for fire protection. c. Development in forested areas must provide defensible space between structure and adjacent fuels and require that fire-rated roofing materials be used. 9. Wellhead protection plans should be coordinated with water purveyors and implemented by local jurisdictions. The Steering Committee shall pursue strategies for regional (to include Idaho jurisdictions) water resource management, which sustain projected growth rates and protect the environment. 10. Each jurisdiction shall include provisions in its comprehensive plan for the distribution of essential public facilities. 13. Each jurisdiction shall plan for growth within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) which uses land efficiency, adds certainty to capital facilities planning and allows timely and coordinated extension of urban governmental services, public facilities and utilities for new development. Each jurisdiction shall identify intermediate growth areas (six to ten year increments) within its Urban Growth Area (UGA) or establish policies which direct growth consistent with land use and capital facility plans. Policy Topic 9—Fiscal Impacts Policies 1. Each jurisdiction shall identify, within the capital facilities element of its comprehensive plan, capital resources that will be available to accommodate the additional development which is anticipated within Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). 4.2 Essential Public Facilities The City of Spokane Valley is required to plan for essential public facilities (EPFs) pursuant to GMA. Spokane County adopted through the CWPPs "Growth Management Essential Public Facilities Technical Committee Report" in 1996, which set forth a model project review process for the siting of EPFs. All jurisdictions within the County are required to provide a mechanism in the Comprehensive Plan to utilize the model project review process either verbatim or as a model. More recently, the Washington State Legislature passed two laws addressing siting of EPFs. In June 2001 the state enacted ESSB 6151, and in March 2002 the state enacted ESSB 6594. These laws require counties and cities fully planning under GMA to include a process in their Comprehensive Plans to provide for the siting of Secure Community Transition Facilities (SCTFs). A"secure community transition facility" (SCTF) is the statutory name for a less restrictive alternative residential facility program operated or contracted by the Department of Social and Health Services. As stated in RCW 71.09.020, "...a secure community transition facility has supervision and security, and either provides or ensures the provision of sex offender treatment services." The program offers 24-hour intensive staffing and line-of-sight supervision by trained escorts when residents leave the facility. A less restrictive alternative (LRA) placement is defined in the state law as a living arrangement that is less restrictive than total confinement. In response to these new state laws, planning staff from all jurisdictions in Spokane County formed a task force to cooperatively develop a regional siting process for all essential public facilities, including SCTFs. The Essential Public Facilities Task Force, with assistance from the Washington State Office of Community Development (OCD), the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), and technical staff from the jurisdictions developed a regional siting process for essential public facilities titled Spokane County Regional Siting Process for Essential Public Facilities. Table 4.2 below lists EPFs that are either wholly or partially located within the City. The regional process provides for a review process with a location analysis. Public involvement takes place throughout the process with public comment periods as well as public hearings. The Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 6 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan review process requires the applicant for an EPF to assume responsibility for the bulk of the analysis and processing of the proposal. The analysis includes two parts. First, an analysis of functional criteria of all potential sites is conducted to select the highest-ranking ten (10) semi- finalist sites. Second, these ten semi-finalist sites are analyzed using more qualitative criteria and resulting in selection of at least three (3) preferred sites. Both analyses include public comment periods. Next, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) conducts a public hearing on the Preferred Site List to allow for further public comment, identify strategies to address any issues associated with particular sites, and rank the finalist sites. The BoCC ranking is advisory to but not binding on the applicant. Last, the applicant, after selecting a specific site, will work directly with a local jurisdiction and its regulatory requirements to permit construction and operation of the EPF. The regional siting process is based on a coordinated inter-jurisdictional approach, which in combination with consistent development regulations among the jurisdictions will implement the requirement of equitable distribution of EPF of a statewide or regional/countywide nature. Table 4.2 Inventory of Essential Public Facilities Significance Category Name Address Statewide Regional Transportation Facilities Interstate 90 N/A Statewide Regional Transportation Facilities Centennial Trail N/A Regional Regional Transportation Facilities Pence-Cole Valley Park&Ride and 414 S. University Rd Transit/Transfer Center Regional Regional Transportation Facilities Pines Road/I 90 Park&Ride E. Montgomery, Pines Rd&I 90 Regional Regional Transportation Facilities STA Maintenance—Bowdish(Fleck 123 S. Bowdish Service Center) Regional Regional Transportation Facilities SR-27(Pines Road) N/A Regional Regional Transportation Facilities SR-290(Trent Avenue) N/A Regional Solid Waste,Wastewater&Water Facilities Valley Recycling-Transfer 3941 N. Sullivan Rd Regional Social Service Facilities Valley Hospital&Medical Center 12606 E. Mission Ave Regional Social Service Facilities American Behavioral Health 12715 E. Mission Ave Systems 4.3 Goals and Policies The following goals and policies are consistent with the goals and policies of the GMA and the Countywide Planning Policies. The City of Spokane Valley will implement the goals and policies for services provided by the City. Special purpose districts, such as water, school, and fire, are encouraged to implement the goals and policies that are under their control. Spokane Valley intends to coordinate with special purpose districts when they adopt and amend their own system plans and capital improvement programs. General Goal CFG-1 Provide facilities and services that the City can most effectively deliver, and contract or franchise for those facilities and services that the City determines can best be provided by a special district, other jurisdiction, or the private sector. Policies CFP-1.1 Review plans of service providers within Spokane Valley to determine consistency with the SVCP. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 7 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan CFP-1.2 The City should seek a balance between the quality and cost of providing public facilities and services. CFP-1.3 Optimize the use of existing public facilities and promote orderly compact urban growth. CFP-1.4 Coordinate the construction of public infrastructure with private development to minimize costs whenever practicable and feasible. Capital Facilities Planning and Level of Service Goal CFG-2 Adopt and implement a Capital Facilities Plan to ensure public facilities and services meet Level of Service Standards. Policies CFP-2.1 Facilities and services shall meet the following minimum Level of Service standards: Table 4.3 Spokane Valley Level of Service Standards Facility or Service Level of Service Standard Domestic Water Meet the minimum Regional LOS� Sewer Public sewer required for new development LOS D for Signalized Intersections Transportation LOS E for Un-signalized Intersections Stormwater Meet the minimum Regional LOS� Law Enforcement No minimum LOS adopted Parks 1.92 acres per 1000 residents Libraries Library District to set LOS Solid Waste Meet the minimum Regional LOS� Street Cleaning Meet the minimum Regional LOS' Public Transit Meet the minimum Regional LOS� Fire and EMS Meet the minimum Regional LOS� Public Schools School Districts to set LOS *See Page 4 for Regional LOS standards CFP-2.2 Update the City's Capital Facilities Plan annually to ensure that services and facilities are provided efficiently and effectively and to help establish budget priorities. CFP-2.3 Planned expenditures for capital improvements shall not exceed estimated revenues. CFP-2.4 If adopted level of service standards cannot be maintained, the City shall increase funding, reduce level of service standards or reassess the Land Use Element. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 8 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Public Safety - Fire and Police Goal CFG-3 Provide police protection efficiently and cost effectively to Spokane Valley residents. Coordinate with fire districts to ensure adequate fire protection and emergency services for Spokane Valley citizens. Policies CFP-3.1 Encourage inter-jurisdictional cooperation among law enforcement agencies and fire districts to further develop, where practical, shared service and facility use. CFP-3.2 Develop a comprehensive emergency management plan that meets the needs of the City and coordinates with regional emergency planning efforts. CFP-3.3 Require adequate emergency vehicle road access and water supply/pressure for new development within the City. CFP-3.4 Encourage property owners to create a defensible space between structures and adjacent fuels and require that fire rated roofing materials are used on buildings in forested areas. Water and Sewer Goal CFG-4 Plans for water and sewer service should be consistent with the SVCP. Policies CFP-4.1 Review water and sewer plans to determine consistency with anticipated population growth, future land uses, comprehensive plan land use policies and development regulations. CFP-4.2 Coordinate sewer planning with appropriate jurisdictions for consistency with the SVCP. CFP-4.3 Support continued planning for domestic water needs in partnership with water purveyors, the Joint Aquifer Board, Washington State Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Ecology. CFP-4.4 Encourage public and private efforts to conserve water and to provide public education regarding the safe and appropriate use of the waste treatment system (i.e., NOT using drains and toilets for pharmaceuticals, grease, diapers, etc.). CFP-4.5 Discourage new, private domestic wells within the Spokane Valley City limits. CFP-4.6 New development must connect to public sewer and water. CFP-4.7 Consider grey water re-use and rainwater harvesting technology when and where appropriate and feasible. CFP-4.8 Encourage use of less water-intensive, native vegetation where possible. Solid Waste Goal CFG-5 Promote the reduction, re-use and recycling of solid waste. Policies CFP-5.1 Establish a City Hall recycling program to present a positive example of civic and environmental responsibility. CFP-5.2 Participate in updates to the Spokane County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management plan and support its implementation. CFP-5.3 Work toward reducing waste at City-sponsored events through the provision of recycling canisters and other means. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 9 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan CFP-5.4 Provide links to reduction, re-use and recycling information on the City web site. CFP-5.5 Encourage the recycling of construction site waste. Stormwater Goal CFG-6 Ensure the provision of stormwater facilities and related management programs that protect surface and groundwater quality, prevent chronic flooding from stormwater, maintain natural stream hydrology, and protect aquatic resources. Policies CFP-6.1 Require stormwater management systems for new development. CFP-6.2 Create and implement a stormwater management plan to reduce impacts from urban runoff. CFP-6.3 Best management practices should be utilized to treat stormwater runoff prior to absorption of runoff into the ground. CFP-6.4 New development should include the multiple uses of facilities, such as the integration of stormwater facilities with recreation and/or open space areas, when possible. CFP-6.5 Encourage the use of alternatives to impervious surfaces, including permeable pavers, pervious pavement, subsurface drainage chambers and garden roofs. CFP-6.6 Consider programs limiting the use of herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers containing phosphates or other harmful chemicals. Library Service Goal CFG-7 Promote efficient and cost effective library service to Spokane Valley residents. Policies CFP-7.1 Encourage continued free, reciprocal library services among all libraries within the Spokane region. CFP-7.2 Land use regulations should allow siting of library facilities in locations convenient to residential areas. CFP-7.3 Work collaboratively with the Spokane County Library District to develop long- range library plans consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Schools Goal CFG-8 School sites and facilities should meet the education needs of Spokane Valley citizens. Policies CFP-8.1 Develop land use designations that allow new schools where they will best serve the community. CFP-8.2 Consider the adequacy of school facilities when reviewing new residential development. CFP-8.3 Assist school districts in their planning processes. CFP-8.4 Encourage educational and vocational institutions to develop programs that will result in local employment opportunities for graduates. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 10 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan CFP-8.5 Coordinate with school districts to use school facilities as community centers where appropriate. Concurrency Goal CFG-9 New development shall be served with adequate facilities and services at the time of development, or within the time frame consistent with state law. Policies CFP-9.1 Implement a concurrency management system for transportation, water and sewer facilities. Financing Growth Goal CFG-10 Consider a variety of revenue sources and funding mechanisms including, but not limited to, impact fees. Policies CFP-10.1 Identify and pursue sources of revenue for financing public facilities. Essential Public Facilities Goal CFG-11 Collaborate with all Spokane County jurisdictions in determining the best locations for public and private essential public facilities. Policies CFP-11.1 Follow the process for siting essential public facilities as set forth in the Spokane County Regional Siting Process for Essential Public Facilities. Potential Annexation Areas Goal CFG-12 Provide capital facilities to serve and direct future growth within the City of Spokane Valley Potential Annexation Areas Policies CFP-12.1 Plan and coordinate the location of public facilities and utilities in the potential annexation areas CFP-12.2 Considering, in advance, property acquisition opportunities for future facilities including but not limited to parks, police facilities, stormwater facilities, greenbelts, open space, and street connections CFP-12.3 Coordinate with adjacentjurisdictions in developing capital improvement programs and studies addressing multi-jurisdictional issues 4.4 Capital Facilities Plan 4.4.1 Introduction The Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) provides an analysis of the facilities and services required to support the future land use and growth projected in the Comprehensive Plan. The CFP includes a six year capital projects and a financing plan for facilities provided by the City. The finance plan identifies specific revenue sources that the City reasonably anticipates will be available in the year the project is scheduled to be constructed. The CFP includes Level of Service (LOS) standards for each public facility or service and requires that new development be served by adequate facilities. The purpose of the CFP is to use sound fiscal policies to provide adequate public facilities consistent with the land use element and concurrent with, or prior to, the impacts of development. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 11 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 4.4.2 Growth Assumption On June 9, 2009, the Spokane County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) approved a population allocation of 18,746 people for the City of Spokane Valley. The allocation is the amount of people the City can accommodate within its current municipal boundary. In addition, the BoCC approved a population allocation of 8,138 people for the unincorporated Urban Growth Areas (UGAs) adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley. The City of Spokane Valley has identified the adjacent UGAs as Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs). The City has identified existing service providers to help determine the effects on existing levels of service in the event of annexation. Capital facilities planning activities within these UGAs continue to be the County's responsibility. The following population data is used for capital facilities planning purposes: Table 4.4 Population Projection IYear �2012 �2018 �93�2032 IPopulation �3690,110 �Z95,303 �97�94106,603 4.4.3 Level of Service Cities are often defined by the quality of facilities and services that are provided to its residents. Good road, sewer and water infrastructure are typical criteria used by businesses considering relocation. Park and recreation facilities are increasingly used to judge the quality of a City. Businesses want to locate where they can attract the best employees, and quality of life issues are often the deciding factor for a person to move to a new area. Level of service standards are quantifiable measures, such as acres of parks per 1000 people, or the amount of time it takes to travel a road segment during peak morning and afternoon "rush hours," the higher the level of service the higher the cost. This element establishes levels of service which will be used to evaluate the adequacy and future cost of urban facilities and services. 4.4.3 Concurrency The Growth Management Act introduces the concept of concurrency, which requires new development to be served with adequate urban services at the time of development, or within a specified time thereafter. The GMA allows six years for necessary transportation improvements to be constructed as long as a financial commitment is made at the time of development. The GMA strongly encourages concurrency for water and sewer, and it is good public policy to require the same. 4.4.4 Financing Facilities and Services The City is limited in its ability to finance all desired capital facility projects. Options must be available for addressing funding shortfalls or decisions must be made to lower levels of service for public facilities. In deciding how to address a particular shortfall, the City will need to balance current needs versus future growth requirements; existing deficiencies versus future expansions. Capital facilities plans must be balanced. When funding shortfalls occur, the following options should be considered: a. Increase revenues, b. decrease level of service standards, c. decrease the cost of the service or facility, d. decrease the demand for the service or facility, e. or some combination of the above. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 12 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The following table presents possible financial resources available to the City for capital projects. Table 4.5 Funding Resources Funding Category Funding Source General Fund(Sales Tax,fees, property tax, utility tax,etc.) Current Revenues Real Estate Excise Tax(REET) Impact Fees Non-voted General Obligation Voted General Obligation Bonds Revenue(payable from a particular utility or enterprise) Local Improvement District(Assessment Bonds) Surface Transportation Program Bridge Replacement Funds Federal Grants Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) Land and Water Conservation Fund Community Development Block Grants Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account(ALEA) Transportation Improvement Account Centennial Clean Water Fund Public Works Trust Funds State Grants/Loans Interagency for Committee for Outdoor Recreation(IAC) Arterial Street Fund(Motor Fuel Tax) Urban Arterial Trust Account(UATA) Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Hazardous Bridge Replacement Developer Contributions Other ponations Local Improvement Districts 4.4.6 Impact Fees New growth creates a demand for new and expanded public facilities and services. The GMA authorizes local governments to impose and collect impact fees to partially fund public facilities to accommodate new growth. Impact fees can be used to pay for new or expanded facilities and cannot be collected to address existing infrastructure deficiencies. The GMA allows impact fees to be assessed on the following: • Public Streets and Roads • Public Parks • Schools • Open Space • Fire Protection Facilities • Recreation Facilities The City has not enacted impact fees as a funding mechanism for capital facilities, but may study the issue as directed by future City policy. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 13 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 4.4.7 Community Facilities This section of the CFP includes civic buildings such as government offices, community centers, and entertainment facilities. As a new City, Spokane Valley does not have a significant inventory of community facilities. Inventory of Existing Facilities Spokane Valley completed construction of CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park, in the summer, 2005. The facility houses the Spokane Valley Senior Center, conference facilities, classrooms and a "great room" for events. CenterPlace has a dining capacity of 400 and includes a full commercial kitchen. Spokane Valley leases office and meeting space for employees and City Council in the Redwood Plaza office building, located at 11707 East Sprague Avenue. Spokane Valley also leases precinct and court space at the Valley Precinct Building located 12710 East Sprague. Level of Service Spokane Valley does not propose to adopt a level of service standard for community facilities. Forecast of Future Needs The need for new community facilities is difficult to quantify and depends on the future structure of City government. If Spokane Valley continues to contract for services such as police, parks and road maintenance, the need to acquire and maintain facilities will be minimal. However, if Spokane Valley begins providing these services, there will be a corresponding need for administrative office space and other facilities. For example, if Spokane Valley assumes responsibility for parks maintenance, a new maintenance facility would have to be constructed to house equipment and employees. At some future point, Spokane Valley will likely purchase an existing building or construct a new building to house City Hall. This decision must be made with thought and vision. In the right location, City Hall will be the center for civic affairs and community events and will influence economic development and the creation of a City Center. The location should be centralized and accessible to all citizens. Nearly three-quarters of the Citizen Survey respondents support using public money to help create a City Center. Locating a civic building, such as City Hall, in the City Center would be a significant catalyst to creating a distinct center and identity for Spokane Valley. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Spokane Valley currently has no specific plans to construct new community facilities. The City must decide the location of a permanent City Hall and/or other civic buildings. Future updates to the Capital Facilities element will include information on locations and capacities for community facilities. Capital Projects and Financing Plan Spokane Valley anticipates either constructing a new City Hall building, or purchasing and remodeling an existing building within the six year time frame of this CFP. The following table shows that Spokane Valley will use approximately $1,000,000 of Real Estate Excise Tax revenue for Civic Buildings. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 14 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan IT�hln A G(`nmm��nifii C�nili*inc Fin�n n Dl�n/Ilnll�rc in Thnnc�nrlcl I �K8}26E �'� �� 4 ��J �� I �IV+6-�264�#�12& �a �a Q�a �a Q�a �a �a I D��hli..��A/.,.L� �A�i..+e..�.,..e C�..ilrt�� r � I �e'}� �� 8 �8 �8 Q�8 �8 z-�� IDe e Ci. IDe�l C�+�+e C....��e T�.. �A �A �A �A �A �A �AA I /'_e.,e.��l C��.,.d 8 8 �8 �8 �8 z�8 �� IC+.Da��C��.,.J z�8 z�� I �d8 �d� I �� a �a �a �a �a �a s�--�a Table 4.6 Communitv Facilities Financinq Plan(Dollars in Thousandsl Proiect 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Civic Facilities 397 400 400 400 400 400 2397 Revenue Source GeneralFund 397 400 400 400 400 400 2397 4.4.8 Domestic Water The City of Spokane Valley does not own or operate a public water supply system. Rather, water is provided to Spokane Valley residences and businesses by special purpose districts, associations, and public and private corporations. Water service is coordinated by Spokane County through the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP), which identifies service boundaries, establishes minimum design standards and promotes the consolidation of regional water resource management. The CWSP is updated as needed at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners or the Washington State Department of Health (DOH). The City of Spokane Valley is supportive of existing regional water supply planning, water use efficiency programs and plans, watershed planning, wellhead protection plans, water quality plans, and planning for reclamation and reuse. .�� ' �.,�:� �:`•� Water Systems r ��,�, �.` Water systems are categorized generally �F,�°�� by the number of connections served; � '� ,� �`"`� -- ' Group A systems provide service to 15 or f.., �� °��`� ��'��`��4`; more connections while Group B systems F ��:,• � �- ; � �- serve 2 to 14 connections. Spokane '� �', �� `�- � �,. Valley has 25 Group A systems and 13 � . i��r, ' � r � r � -�� Group B systems providing water service - �„ ' ��. _ � within the City. A detailed inventory of -�� .,;.,L � �;� � water systems is shown below in the - -� _v'' . , inventory section. " _ �` . � - .� Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 15 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Water System Plans The Washington State Department of Health recommends that all water purveyors prepare a water system plan to determine future needs for water facilities within their service areas. The plans must include an existing facility inventory, project future needs for water supply, conservation strategies, and identify and provide for the protection of aquifers against contaminates. Once a water system plan is adopted, it must be updated every six years. The Department of Health is the approval authority for water system plans. Water purveyors meeting the following criteria are required to have water system plans approved by DOH. 1. Systems having 1000 or more connections. 2. Systems required to develop water system plans under the Public Water System Coordination Act of 1977 (Chapter 70.116 RCW). 3. Any system experiencing problems related to planning, operation and/or management as determined by the Department of Health. 4. All new systems. 5. Any expanding system. 6. Any system proposing to use the document submittal exception process in WAC 246-290- 125 (documents such as project reports and constructions drawings). In 2003, the Washington State Legislation passed what is commonly referred to as the "Municipal Water Law" (MWL), amending sections of the State Board of Health Code (RCW 43.20); the laws governing Public Water Systems (RCW70.119A); and sections of the state's Water Code (RCW 90.03). The MWL requires that water system planning documents must be consistent with Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan and development regulations. The Department of Health is developing procedures that water systems must follow to ensure coordination with local jurisdictions and consistency with growth planning. Water Rights Washington State water law requires all prospective water uses to obtain a water right permit from the Department of Ecology (DOE) before constructing a well or withdrawing any groundwater from a well. However, the law does allow a water right permit exemption, referred to as the domestic exemption, which states that no water right permit is required for the withdrawal of up to 5,000 gallons of water per day from a well when the water is being used for the following: 1. Livestock watering. 2. Single or group domestic water supply. 3. Industrial purposes. 4. Irrigation of no more than one half acre of lawn or noncommercial garden (RCW 90.44.050). For many years, Ecology issued water right certificates to water suppliers based on projected future use, rather than actual "beneficial use." The unused portions of those certificates or rights are known as "inchoate" rights, which could potentially be taken away by Ecology if not put to beneficial use. This situation was troubling to municipal water suppliers. Public water systems need a level of certainty to obtain financing for capital facilities as well as to issue letters of water availability to development interests. The "Municipal Water Law: of 2003" clarified that cities are entitled to inchoate (unused) water for the purpose of serving expanding areas. This ensures that municipalities have sufficient water for anticipated growth based on the communities' comprehensive plans and water and supply plans. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 16 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Watershed Planning In 1998, Washington State passed the Watershed Management Act to develop a "thorough and cooperative method of determining what the current water resource situation is in each Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) of the state and to provide local citizens with the maximum possible input concerning their goals and objectives for water resource management and development" (RCW 90.82.005). In late 1998, a Planning Unit was formed for WRIAs 55 and 57, or the Middle Spokane-Little Spokane River watersheds, with Spokane County designated as the lead agency. The Watershed Management Act requires the Planning Unit to address water quantity issues and allows water quality, habitat and in-stream flows to be considered in the process. The watershed planning effort is expected to produce information on how water is used in the Water Resource Inventory Areas and recommendations for how it should be used in the future. The Planning Unit may also formulate a recommendation for in-stream flows for the Spokane and Little Spokane Rivers. The Department of Ecology may establish minimum water flows or levels for streams, lakes or other public waters for the purpose of protecting fish, game, birds or other wildlife resources, or recreational or aesthetic values of said public waters whenever it appears to be in the public interest to do so. The data, information and recommendations generated by the Planning Unit may be used by the Department of Ecology to assess the ability to issue new water rights for the Spokane Valley- Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer. The WRIA 55 and 57 planning process will provide a basis for better understanding of potential water resource limits and will be incorporated into future updates to this capital facilities plan. Inventory of Water Systems Most of the water used by Spokane Valley residents and businesses is provided by water and irrigation districts and small water systems, listed in Tables 4.7 and 4.8 and shown on the Water Districts and Wellheads map, located at the end of this chapter. The City of Spokane provides water to the western portions of Spokane Valley, totaling approximately 620 connections. Group A water systems are those which have 15 or more service connections or regularly serve 25 or more people 60 or more days per year. Group B water systems serve two to 14 connections and are not subject to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Instead, they must meet state and local requirements for water quality and operations. Table 4.7 Spokane Valley Water Purveyors-Group A Systems Current Residential Current Non Residential Storage Group A Systems Connections Connections Capacity (gallons) Bayou On Barker 0 4 0 Burger Royal 4 1 50 Carnhope Irrigation District 7 495 31 0 Central Pre Mix-Sullivan Rd 4 4 0 City Of Spokane� 59700' 0 Not reported Consolidated Irrig Dist 19 System 1 3349 196 2,750,000 Consolidated Irrig Dist 19 System 2 5168 125 2,200,000 East Spokane Water Dist 1 1700 94 1,277,000 Hutchinson Irrigation Dist#16 790 0 1,200,000 Honeywell Electronic Mfg LLC 0 1 0 Irvin Water District#6 1597 154 1,900,000 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 17 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.7 Spokane Valley Water Purveyors-Group A Systems Current Residential Current Non Residential Storage Group A Systems Connections Connections Capacity (gallons) Kaiser Alum-Trentwood Works 0 2 21,200 Model Irrigation Dist#18 2518 6 550,000 Modern Electric Water Co 7424 824 1,500,000 Orchard Avenue Irrigation Dist 6 1255 4 0 Pinecroft Mobile Home Park 143 0 400 Puerta Vallarta 0 1 0 Spitfire Pub And Eatery 0 2 87 Spokane Business&Industrial Park 0 252 478,000 Spokane Co-Mirabeau Park 0 2 200 Spokane Co Water Dist#3 9788 426 6,880,000 Trentwood Irrigation District 3 1727 162 1,120,000 Vera Water&Power 9259 390 8,650,000 Woodland Park Trailer Court 30 0 0 *Approximately 620 connections within City of Spokane Valley Source: Washington State Department of Health Table 4.8 Group B Systems Group B System Connections Holiday Trailer Court 12 Janzen&Janzen 1 Levernier Const.Water System 1 Mercer Trucking Co Inc 1 Middco Tool&Equipment 1 Systems Transport Inc 1 Tci Water System 6 Tds 2 Union Pacific Railroad-Trentwood 1 Westco S Apparel Service 3 Western Structures Inc 2 WSDT-Pines Road Maintenance 1 Source: Washington State Department of Health Level of Service The Countywide Planning Policies were amended in 2004 to defer level of service standards for water supply and fire flow to the requirements of the Department of Health and local fire codes respectively. Forecast of Future Needs Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 18 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokane Valley adopts by reference water system plans for all water purveyors providing service within the City of Spokane Valley. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Spokane Valley adopts by reference water system plans for all water purveyors providing service within the City of Spokane Valley. Capital Projects and Financing Plan Spokane Valley adopts by reference capital project and financing plans for all water purveyors providing service within the City of Spokane Valley. Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service Fire protection and emergency medical services - (EMS) are provided by Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) and Spokane County Fire District No. 8. SVFD serves over 90% of the Valley, while District 8 serves a few small areas in the southern part of the City (see Fire Districts Map at the end of this chapter). Both districts serve the �'��i _ City with a full range of fire suppression and EMS -- �� ;� � :..: ��' services. Spokane Valley voters chose to annex "" _�� _x into SVFD and District No. 8 in September, 2004. - -�—��-- � -- --- Insurance Rating Fire departments are assigned a numerical fire protection rating by the Washington Surveying and Ratings Bureau. Insurance companies fund the Bureau to perform on-site inspections of fire districts to determine the rating. The Bureau analyzes five main areas: average response time, water supply, communication network, schedule of fire inspections and fire station evaluations (which focus on age of vehicles), personnel training and staffing of facilities. Insurance companies use the fire protection rating to help determine insurance rates on all fire insurance policies. The rating is on a scale of one to ten, with one representing the best score. Quality of fire service can have a significant impact on fire insurance rates, particularly for commercial businesses. SVFD has a Fire Insurance Rating of three (3) and District No. 8 has a Rating of five (5), both indicating excellent fire protection services. Inventory of Existing Facilities and Apparatus The Fire Districts Map shows the location of fire stations and service area boundaries for SVFD, District No. 8 and surrounding fire protection districts. All fire agencies have mutual aid agreements to assist each other in major emergencies. SVFD 2011 apparatus inventory includes 10 Type I Engines, 3 Type II Engines, 3 Class A pumper/ladders, three brush trucks and other miscellaneous vehicles for staff, training, rescue, maintenance, prevention and command. SVFD has ten stations, including seven within the City of Spokane Valley. Locations of the stations are as follows: Table 4.9 Spokane Valley Fire Department Station Locations Station 1� 10319 East Sprague Station 2 9111 E Frederick Station 3 2218 North Harvard Station 4 i 22406 East Wellesley Station 5" 15510 East Marietta Station 6� 6306 East Sprague Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 19 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.9 Spokane Valley Fire Department Station Locations Station 7� 1121 South Evergreen Station 8' North 2110 Wilbur Station 9" East 12121 32nd Greenacres Station� East 17217 Sprague � Inside Spokane Valley City Limits Fire District No. 8 has one fire station inside the City limits, station 84 in the Ponderosa neighborhood, located at 4410 South Bates. The District has two stations located outside the City limits providing additional coverage, No. 81 at 6117 South Palouse Highway and No. 85 at 3324 South Linke Road. Stations 81 and 84 each have two Class A engines and two wild land brush engines. Station 85 has one Class A engine and one wild land brush engine. Level of Service The Level of Service goals for response time are described in SFVD's Standard of Cover. SVFD's Standard of Cover is consistent with the regionally adopted minimum level of service for fire protection and emergency services. The following table shows the number of calls per year. Table 4.10 Spokane Valley Fire Department City Responses Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 City Responses 8270 9144 10080 9480 9394 The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County establishes minimum levels of service for fire and emergency medical services as follows: Urban areas are required to be serviced by a Fire District with at least a Class Six Insurance rating. • Urban areas must be within five road miles of an operating fire station that provides service with a "Class A" pumper, unless structures are equipped with fire sprinklers. • Urban areas shall be served by a state certified basic life support (BLS) agency within five miles and an operating advanced life support unit within six miles or ten minutes response time. Both SVFD and 8 meet the minimum countywide level of service standards. Forecast of Future Needs The northeast area of the City is underdeveloped at present but as the City grows over the next ten to fifteen years, SVFD recognizes that a new station will need to be constructed to provide an adequate level of service. Station 11 will be constructed at Barker and Euclid. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Station No. 11 will be located in the vicinity of Barker and Euclid and will have 3 bays with fire apparatus. Construction for Station 11 is tentatively planned for 2016 or when growth in the area will support the investment and ongoing costs. Capital Projects and Financing Plan Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 20 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan SVFD is a junior taxing district and supplements its regular taxes with special levies. As the restrictions on the taxes generated from the regular tax go down, special levies are proposed to maintain needed funding. Special levies must be approved by voters served by SVFD. The Department does not use its bonding capacity to fund capital projects. The Department's philosophy is to reserve funds generated through its regular revenues for future capital needs. The following table represents SVFD planned capital expenditures. IT�hle A.44 C\/Cll/"�ni4�1 Dri.ien4c Dl�n I �e�e� �4 �� 3 �4 �a �6 �e�a� 4.dw.�.,��+.�+�.,.,R��I.J�.,.. � � {Ple�v-ser�s�r�sEFea� Ci.e C+�+i...,�I., � � � /De...,.,�+.��..A.,.,\ �°'TT Ci.e C+�+i.,.,�I., 4 4 .. � � /�le�.�.. .,�+.��..+i.,.,\ I �2� � I /4w..,��.,+��e+iw.e�@4 nnm I � Table 4.11 SVFD Ca ital Pro'ects Plan � Pro'ect 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total I Fire District No.6 (Reconstruction) 1600 � � � � � 1600 I Fire Station No. 11 New construction � � � � 1 800 � 1 800 � Total 1 600 0 0 0 1 800 0 3 400 � (Amounts are times$1,000) 4.4.9 Library Service � Library services are provided by the Spokane County Library District, which serves the unincorporated county and eleven of its thirteen cities and towns. The District has a long history of excellent service and upon incorporation, the City of Spokane Valley contracted with the District for continued service for its residents. In a May 2005 special election, eighty-seven percent of voters VALLEY approved annexing back into the District, with the annexation effective January 1, 2006. � o E Breadw�y Ay Inventory of Existing Facilities � ,��,�Yg,�� ES ea ueA Spokane Valley has one library located inside its � � � � � boundary, the District's Valley Branch, located at 12004 ; � _ � East Main. This resource library is the District's largest = � i � �ifitihAw facility, measuring 22,950 square feet, including branch 4� administrative space. The District has two other libraries within the greater Valley area located at 4322 North Argonne and 22324 East Wellesley in Otis Orchards. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 21 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan As of May 2010, approximately 33,000 Spokane Valley residents were Library District cardholders. Valley Library was the primary branch of registration, with Argonne second and Otis Orchards third. Spokane County Library District has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the City of Spokane with over 1,500 Spokane Valley residents having a Spokane Public Library card. Library Facility Master Plan In March 2008 voters defeated a proposal to establish a proposed Greater Spokane Valley Library Capital Facility area to issue General Obligation Bonds for construction of a new main library and a new neighborhood branch in the eastern area of the City. The District subsequently undertook a capital facilities planning process for its entire service area, resulting in the July 2010 Board of Trustees approval of a 20-year Library Facilities Master Plan (LFMP). Using 2031 population estimates based on Spokane County GMA population allocations, the LFMP addresses current and future facility needs in each of its five geographic service areas: the Greater Spokane Valley, North County, Southeast County, Southwest County, and Moran/Glenrose Prairie. LFMP development included community research (customer and community telephone surveys, focus groups, and community leader interviews); population growth estimating by geographic area; evaluations of existing facilities and sites; and a public input process. The plan proposes replacement of three existing libraries with new facilities, the addition of three new branches, and remodeling/expansion of five others at a total cost of$50.8 million (2010 dollars). Level of Service The Library Facilities Master Plan establishes a Level of Service (LOS)of 0.5 square feet per capita for the overall District, with a target 0.5 square feet per capita within each of the five geographic regions served. Forecast of Future Needs The LFMP uses a 2031 Spokane Valley population estimate of 108,000 for its future projections, consistent with the City of Spokane Valley's GMA population allocation for growth within the existing City limits. The District recognizes that new library facilities need to be built inside Spokane Valley to provide adequate library services to its residents. Future facilities will be divided between a main branch and two future neighborhood branches. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities A new main branch to replace the existing Spokane Valley Library should contain about 50,000 square feet of space and should be located on an arterial street within about one-half mile of the Sprague corridor between Dartmouth and Evergreen Roads. To better serve the Veradale and Greenacres areas, a new neighborhood branch of approximately 12,000 square feet should be built on District-owned property on Conklin Road, immediately south of Sprague Avenue. A second new branch to serve the South Valley should be built between Dishman-Mica and Evergreen Roads on or immediately south of 32�d Avenue. Capital Projects and Financing Plan The future main branch is estimated to cost$15.56 million in 2010 dollars; the neighborhood branch would cost about $5.1 million each. Besides construction costs and fees, the estimates include library materials, furnishings, and equipment. Voter-approved general obligation bonds are the normal financing method for library projects of this size. The District's Library Facilities Master Plan proposes a three phase capital improvement schedule that includes all Spokane Valley projects in the first two phases. The earliest feasible date for a District-wide bond election to carry out the proposed projects is early 2013, which for purposes of the schedule is Year 1. Phase 1: Years 1 to 4 • Complete property purchases (Year 1) • Design, construct, and open replacement Spokane Valley branch (Years 1-4) Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 22 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Phase 2: Years 3 to 8 • Design, construct, and open new Conklin Road branch (Years 3-5) • Sell existing Spokane Valley branch (Year 5) • Design, construct, and open new South Valley branch (Years 6-8) I Table 4.12 Spokane County Library District six year Capital Projects and Financing Plan (Assumes a 2013 bond issue approval) IProject 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total I New Spokane Valley �0 $1,250" $800 $7,380 $7,380 �0 $16,810 Library I New Conklin Road �0 �0 �0 $200 $2,450 $2,450 $5,100 Library I New South Valley �0 $250� �0 �0 �0 �0 $250 Library�� ITotal �0 $1,500 $800 $7,580 $9,830 $2,450 $22,160 IRevenue Sources IDistrict Funds �0 $1,500 �0 �0 �0 �0 $1,500 IGO Bonds �0 �0 $800 $7,580 $9,830 $2,450 $20,660 ITotal �0 $1,500 $800 $7,580 $9,830 $2,450 $22,160 I �These expenses are reimbursable from voter-approved bond funds. ��The South Valley Library's design,construction,and opening is in 2018-2020,outside the Six Year Plan I The Library District will coordinate with the City of Spokane Valley in identifying and procuring building sites, planning the bond issue election, in carrying out design and construction of the new libraries. As the LFMP is updated, this Capital Facilities Plan will be amended to incorporate future changes. Operational Costs The Library District assumes that with efficient building design and continuing staff productivity improvements, a larger Valley Library and an eventual new branch can be operated at normal District funding levels of 50 cents per$1,000 of assessed valuation. 4.4.10 Parks and Recreation Spokane Valley has a wide range of � � , , recreational opportunities available to residents '� ' � and visitors. City parks, school play fields, golf � a:�- �,�,f`.. courses, trails, County parks and conservations ��. ;�" a,__ areas are all within close vicinity to Spokane �► ,z� :;�?": �. ��° Valley residents. , � „ ';` `'�` � = � The City provides a system of local parks that � = � �!i� �� is managed by the Spokane Valley Parks and ' � °�� fi � �� _ �� ' — � �:��I, - - Recreation Department. The Parks � - � � � � Department is in the process of developing a -- - �---- new Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces - Master Plan. When finished, this plan will offer a detailed picture of the park, recreation and open space system, including changes and ' �"---�;,�; improvements that will be made in the future. � '`` Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 23 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan This section of the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) provides summaries of the parks inventory, level of service (LOS), future park needs, proposed projects, and a financing plan for the next six years. Park Types Parks are classified by their size, service area and function. Spokane Valley uses the nationally recognized Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, to establish standard for parks planning. Major classifications include mini-park, neighborhood, school-park, community, large urban, various trail designations and special use facilities. The Parks Element, Chapter 9, provides a thorough description of park types used for planning purposes. Inventory of Existing Facilities The Parks Map, found at the end of this Chapter, shows the location of all parks within Spokane Valley. Table 4.13 provides an inventory of park and recreation facilities owned by Spokane Valley. These parks are used to calculate Spokane Valley's level of service for parks. The Parks Master Plan provides the most detailed inventory of parks, including equipment, structures and other miscellaneous park facilities. Table 4.13 Spokane Valley Park Facilities Spokane Valley Parks Acreage Status Neighborhood Parks Balfour Park 2.86 Developed Browns Park 8.03 Developed Castle Park 2.71 Minimally Developed Edgecliff Park 4.74 Developed IGreenacres Park 8_3 � Developed Terrace View Park 9.24 Developed ISubtotal ��35.88 Community Parks Valley Mission Park 21.91 Developed Subtotal 21.91 Large Urban Parks Mirabeau Point Park 41.91 Developed Subtotal 41.91 Special Use Areas Park Road Pool 2.00 Developed Sullivan Park 16.07 Developed I �i�iie„ce„�.,,re„+e. �-9$ n°��°� CenterPlace 13.60 Developed ISubtotal 33�631.67 Undeveloped Park Land Myrtle Point Park 31.07 Undeveloped Valley Mission Park(South) 7.22 Undeveloped IVallev Senior Center 2.09 Undeveloped ISubtotal 3�E40.38 ITotal Park Acres �63-45171.75 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 24 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Level of Service The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County requires all jurisdictions to adopt a level of service (LOS) standard for parks. Spokane Valley has the flexibility and freedom to adopt a LOS standard for parks that reflects the �y=;�;, expressed need and desire of our community. �� The National Recreation and Parks Association ,'`, �" , �' �� F ��. -�f`� suggest that cities adopt LOS standards for �F, ��'�`� �_ � w�`. t different park types, such as mini (pocket), �y,��-, „�^<,�'�,,,� ;� '" ] -" �� - . � - neighborhood, community and major parks. �: 1vL4��+ti��„�;� i��, � '� "�:� Spokane Valley does not have a well-developed ��- � __�<__`. park system and will use total City-owned park ,� ,w;�. acres for its LOS measurement. � � '� `' , . In 2006, Spokane Valley adopted a LOS of 1.92 � �:��. acres/1000 people as its minimum LOS standard. k �^�'�" � �"� ;,i �ti�.�^` ,z�T 4i*- Spokane Valley recognizes that schools, churches, natural areas and commercial enterprises all provide recreation opportunities for Spokane Valley residents. These will all be taken into consideration when Spokane Valley determines the best location to purchase new park land. Forecast of Future Needs Spokane Valley has the capacity to accommodate an additional 16,493 people over the next 20 years within the current City limits. In order to maintain the adopted LOS of 1.92 acres/1000 people, Spokane Valley would have to add about 35 acres of park land over the next 20 years, with 13 acres in the first six years, as shown in Table 4.15. The Parks Master Plan provides a more detailed analysis of park and recreation needs by dividing the City into smaller service areas. IT�hle A.4R Cn4nre D�r4 Ilerr.�n.! I Ti.MI D�r4 Anrec Anrec Dennire.!�4 4.09 V��r �� Ale4 Ilefinien i Anrec A.i�'n.-miav.v�hle �� I �-�-�- �� -�d I �Z � �� -a-� I �4 �8�04 �� 8Z -�5 I *Acc��r..ec 9!1. ui*h i.f 4G A04 n i.nle I � Table 4.15 Future Park Demand I Total Park Acres Acres Required at Year Po ulation Available 1.92 acres/1000 Net Deficienc Acres � 2012 90,110 171.75 173.01 -1.26 � 2018 95,303 171.75 182.98 -11.23 � 2032 106,603 171.75 204.68 -32.93 � *Assumes 20- ear rowth of 16 493 eo le Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities In order to maintain the adopted 1.92 acres/1000 level of service standard, Spokane Valley would need to add 13 acres of park land by the year 2017. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 25 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Capital Projects and Financing Plan The following table details Spokane Valley's six year Parks and Recreation capital improvement financing plan. The table details projects that address level of service deficiencies (capacity projects) and other capital improvements (non-capacity) projects. T�hle A 47 D�r4c/"�ni*�1 C�nili*iec Dl�n AI�*e� Arr.i.��n*c in @4 !1!1!1 . � I �6� �� 4 ��2 �� T�4�1 ID�.L Iw.....,��e e.,+� a--� �8 �a �a �a �a �a � � �� 8 �� IDe e Ci. i I /'_e.,e.�l C��.,.d �Q � � � � � � � IDC�TT+f� - � � � � � � � I �& �88 � I �� -99 a-99 C�99 �-99 �-99 a-99 $3�5� � Table 4.17 Parks Capital Facilities Plan � Note:Amounts in 1 000 I 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Pro'ect Total � Park Improvements 100 100 100 100 100 100 600 � Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 600 � Revenue Source _ _ _ _ _ _ _ � General Fund 50 50 50 50 50 50 300 � REET#1 50 50 50 50 50 50 300 � Grants � �0 � � � � � � Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 600 4.4.11 Public Safety The Spokane Valley Police Department is a contract law enforcement agency, partnering with the Spokane County Sheriff's Department to provide a safe environment for the citizens, businesses, and visitors of the City of Spokane Valley. This unique contracting relationship allows for the sharing of many of our resources, allowing both agencies to operate at peak efficiency without duplicating services. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 26 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokane Valley also contracts with Spokane County for judicial, jail and animal control services. The total contract for public safety for 2011 totaled over $$15.3 million, including approximately 100 commissioned police officers. Spokane Valley supports community oriented policing and recognizes it as an important complement to traditional law enforcement. In Spokane County, community policing is known as S.C.O.P.E., or Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort. The community policing model balances reactive responses to calls for service with proactive problem-solving centered on the causes of crime and disorder. Community policing requires police and citizens to join together as partners in the course of both identifying and effectively addressing these issues. About 364 Spokane Valley citizens are S.C.O.P.E volunteers. Community Survey The Community Preference Survey included questions to gauge the public's perception of police services. Results show that 85% of Spokane Valley residents believe police services are good, very good, or excellent, indicating a generally high level of confidence in the police force. Only 27% of respondents expressed a willingness to pay additional taxes to have improved police services. Inventory of Existing Facilities The Spokane Valley Police Precinct is located at 12710 E. Sprague and houses patrol and detective divisions, the traffic unit and administrative staff. The Precinct also includes a Spokane County District Court. Spokane Valley is served by four S.C.O.P.E. stations, shown in the following table. Table 4.18 Spokane Valley S.C.O.P.E stations Neighborhood Location Neighborhood Location University 10621 East 15 Trentwood 2400 N.Wilbur#79 Edgecliff 522 S.Thierman Rd. Central Valley 115 N. Evergreen Rd. Level of Service Public safety is a priority for the City of Spokane Valley. It is difficult to determine at this time, an adequate and measurable level of police protection. Spokane Valley will monitor the performance of the Spokane County Sheriff's Department and will adjust the contract for services as necessary to ensure an adequate level of police protection. Forecast of Future Needs Future needs for police protection will be determined as a part of the annual budget process. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Spokane Valley is not planning to construct any new law enforcement facilities at this time. Capital Projects and Financing Plan Spokane Valley is not planning to construct any new law enforcement facilities at this time. 4.4.12 School Facilities Four public school districts provide service within Spokane Valley: East Valley, West Valley, Central Valley and Spokane School District 81. Spokane Valley must coordinate with each district to ensure consistency between the City's plan and school districts' plans. There are also a number of private schools that provide service to Spokane Valley area children. Inventory of Existing Facilities Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 27 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The School District Map, found at the end of this Chapter, shows district boundaries and locations of all public schools within Spokane Valley. Tables 4.19 through 4.21 shows capacities of all schools located within Spokane Valley. School districts use portable classrooms at some school sites as interim measures to house students until permanent facilities can be built. Portable units are not included in capacity figures. School capacity figures are reported by the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction and are based on square footage per student. Table 4.19 Central Valley School Inventory Elementary School Sq. Ft.Area Capacity Adams 46,879 521 Summit(Formerly Blake) 34,823 436 Broadway 40,648 499 Chester 38,388 480 Greenacres 55,875 680 Keystone 33,669 421 Liberty Lake 60,477 756 McDonald 46,504 563 Opportunity 42,388 � 521 Ponderosa 51,377 642 Progress 37,573 452 South Pines 45,956 499 Sunrise 53,673 662 University 37,867 455 Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 626,097 7,587 Junior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity Bowdish 74,738 743 Evergreen 76,075 751 Greenacres 91,803 = 908 Horizon 84,795 838 North Pines � 105,368 1,044 Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 432,779 4,284 Senior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity Central Valley 239,540 1,988 University 239,540 1,986 Total Senior High Facilities 479,080 3,974 Source: Central Valley School District Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 28 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.20 East Valley School Inventory Elementary School Sq. Ft.Area Capacity East Farms 47,047 579 Otis Orchards 51,789 629 Skyview 42,140 509 Trent 58,482 713 Trentwood 47,274 573 Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 246,732 3,003 Junior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity East Valley 84,561 831 Mountain View 82,544 816 Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 167,105 1,647 Senior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity East Valley 203,248 1,686 Total Senior High Facilities 203,248 1,686 Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Table 4.21 West Valley School Inventory ElementarySchool Sq. Ft.Area Capacity Millwood Early Childhood Ctr. 27,164 340 Ness 33,440 418 Orchard Center 34,094 426 Pasadena Park 34,002 425 Seth Woodward 35,941 449 Total Elementary Permanent Facilities 164,641 2,058 Middle Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity Centennial 89,870 875 West Valley City School 30,258 307 Total Junior High Permanent Facilities 12Q 128 1,182 Senior High Schools Sq. Ft.Area Capacity West Valley 149,128 1,207 Spokane Valley 13,902 116 Total Senior High Facilities 163,030 1,323 Source: WestValleySchoolDistrict Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 29 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Level of Service The Countywide Planning Policies for Spokane County requires that all jurisdictions adopt a Level of Service standard for schools. Spokane Valley defers this responsibility to the individual school districts providing service within the City. Individual school districts may request that Spokane Valley adopt a Level of Service standard in future updates to the Capital Facilities Element. Forecast of Future Needs Central Vallev School District The Central Valley School District (CVSD) is experiencing a period of high growth in student population, particularly towards its eastern boundary. Liberty Lake and Greenacres Elementary Schools are currently over capacity. In response to this growth, the District initiated its "Community Linkages" planning process in the fall of 2004 to develop strategies and alternatives for accommodating its present and future students. The committee developed student population projections through the 2008/2009 school year for the entire district by analyzing growth trends in student population, building permit activity and proposed housing developments. The data will be used to guide decisions on where to locate school facilities. Table 4.23 shows the number of students enrolled in Central Valley Schools in 2005 for each school in the District and projections through the 2008-09 school year. In 2005, 11,480 students were enrolled in CVSD schools, with 9,363 of those students living within the City of Spokane Valley. Table 4.23 Central Valley Enrollment Projection Student New Projected Student Student School Attendance Area Enrollment 2005 Enrollment in 2008-2009 Increase Elementary Schools Broadway 492 517 25 Progress 291 311 20 Opportunity 339 366 27 Adams 466 503 37 University 419 435 16 South Pines 331 332 1 McDonald 356 364 8 Sunrise 490 532 42 Ponderosa 334 337 3 Chester 322 352 30 Greenacres 588 686 98 Liberty Lake 727 876 149 Total 5155 5611 456 Middle Schools North Pines 525 551 26 Bowdish 574 589 15 Horizon 440 462 22 Evergreen 578 630 52 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 30 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.23 Central Valley Enrollment Projection Student New Projected Student Student School Attendance Area Enrollment 2005 Enrollment in 2008-2009 Increase Greenacres 644 757 113 Total 2761 2989 228 High Schools I University High 1922 2055 133 Central Valley High 1642 1804 162 Total 3564 3859 295 Total Student Enrollment 11,480 12,459 979 Source: Central Valley Linkages Committee-John Bottelli, Spokane County GIS The following table shows enrollment projections for Central Valley School District from the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The table provides historic and projected school enrollments for the years 2001 through 2010. Table 4.24 Central Valley School Enrollment Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 K-6 5,873 5,817 5,965 6,272 6,433 6,686 6,980 7,332 7,697 7,985 7-8 1,800 1,823 1,819 1,817 1,899 1,942 1,900 1,897 1,926 2,090 9-12 3,410 3,544 3,555 3,602 3,653 3,695 3,788 3,789 3,828 3,862 K-12 11,083 11,184 11,339 11,691 11,985 12,323 12,668 13,018 13,451 13,937 Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction East Vallev School District East Valley School District has experienced a significant decline in enrollment in recent years. In 1999, enrollment peaked at just under 4,700 students down to 4,355 students enrolled in the fall of 2004. The following table indicates that East Valley will continue to lose students through the year 2010. Table 4.25 East Valley School Enrollment Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 K-6 2,355 2,288 2,167 2,139 2,082 2,022 1,974 1,964 1,931 1,917 7-8 743 735 732 716 690 681 659 599 572 564 9-12 1,592 1,565 1,544 1,500 �� 1,396 1,354 1,322 1,337 1,292 1,217 K-12 4,690 4,588 4,443 4,355 4,168 4,057 3,955 3,900 3,795 3,698 Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 31 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan East Valley School District estimates that out of 4,240 total students enrolled in the District in September, 2005, 2,378 lived within the City of Spokane Valley. West Vallev School District West Valley School District has grown in student population consistently since 1998 and is projected to continuing growing through the year 2010, as shown in Table 4.25. Table 4.26 West Valley School Enrollment Actual Enrollment Projected Enrollment Grade 2001 2002 2003 2004 � 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 K-6 1,591 1,552 1,614 1,581 1,605 1,610 1,632 1,710 1,728 1,750 7-8 545 566 575 528 542 560 567 503 519 589 9-12 1,469 1,502 1,503 1,534 1,510 1,538 1,554 1,559 1,576 1,493 K-12 3,605 3,620 3,692 3,643 3,657 3,708 3,753 3,772 3,823 3,832 Source: Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Central Vallev School District The most urgent need for the CVSD is to add more elementary classroom space in the east end of the District. The District recently acquired two properties in the north Greenacres area for a new elementary school. The District will need to construct a new high school and middle school in the 20-year time frame of this comprehensive plan. The district has a site for a middle school adjacent to the Liberty Lake Elementary School. A number of elementary schools need to be completely remodeled, including Opportunity, Greenacres and Ponderosa. East Vallev School District East Valley is not planning to construct any new facilities within the six year time frame of this capital facilities plan. Future updates to this plan will incorporate new capital projects. West Vallev School District West Valley is remodeling its High School and will add elementary school classroom space. Capital Projects and Financing Plan West Valley School District passed a $35 million bond measure in 2004 that is being used to remodel West Valley High School, construct new elementary school classrooms and a new gymnasium. 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De�e.��e� �r+ � �* � � am�r � � � � � � � � � � I *Tln+c� Thic+nhlc rcr�rcmn+c r� cr+c hn+h incirlc nnrl ni i+cirlc+hc f i4v nf Cr�nL�nc\/�Ilcv o,,,,,��.,+� �e+�,,,e�e� nnn 4.4.13 Sewer Service Backqround In 1980, Spokane Countv initiated the Septic Tank Elimination Proqram (STEP) to brinq sewers to houses and businesses located in the Aquifer Sensitive Area (ASA). Since that time, approximatelv 25,000 residences and businesses in the qreater Spokane Vallev area have been connected to the Countv's sewer svstem. The STEP will be completed in 2012. Residences and businesses with sewer available will be required to connect to the public sewer svstem bv 2015. Upon incorporation, the Citv of Spokane Vallev entered into an interlocal aqreement qivinq Spokane Countv lead aqencv authoritv to provide sewer service. In 2009 another interlocal aqreement was adopted which established a wastewater manaaement advisorv board and qave Spokane Countv the exclusive authoritv to provide sewer service to the Citv of Spokane Vallev. Comprehensive Wastewater Manaqement Plan In 1996, the Countv adopted the 1996 Comprehensive Wastewater Manaqement Plan Update (1996 CWMP). The intent of the 1996 CWMP was to develop strateqies to expedite the sewer proqram for protection of the Aquifer, and to satisfv repulations established bv the Washinpton State Departments of Health (DOH) and Ecoloqv(DOE)and the Spokane Countv Health District. In 2001, Spokane Countv aqain updated the CWMP, which focused on reprioritizinq the remaininq STEP proiects under an accelerated construction schedule, policv updates, and addressinq conformance with the requirements of the Growth Manaqement Act (GMA). Most siqnificantiv, the CWMP updated population and wastewater flow forecasts and produced a revised Capital Improvement Proqram (CIP). Spokane Countv will update the CWMP in 2012. Spokane Vallev adopts bv reference the most current CWMP. Wastewater Facilities Plan Spokane Countv adopted a Wastewater Facilities Plan (WFP) in 2002 that identified wastewater facilities and proqrams required to meet the lonq-term wastewater treatment needs of the Countv. The WFP focuses on developinq a lona-term wastewater manaqement strateqv for the Countv. The WFP provides an in-depth analvsis of various wastewater treatment technoloqies available, in addition to explorinq the wide ranqe of related environmental considerations. Public participation was fullv inteqrated into this extensive planninq effort. The WFP was updated in 2006, 2007. It was approved bv the Department of Ecoloqv in 2008. The Plan was aqain updated in 2010. This Plan is in its implementation phase, with the recent completion and start-up of a new repional water reclamation facilitv. Spokane Vallev adopts bv reference the most current WFP. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 39 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Wastewater Treatment In 1980, Spokane Countv and the Citv of Spokane siqned an interlocal aqreement wherein the Countv aqreed to purchase ten million qallons per dav (mqd)of capacitv in the Citv's Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facilitv (RPWRF). Spokane Countv is currentiv usinq approximatelv 3 MGD of this capacitv, as a result of the new Spokane Countv Reqional Water Reclamation Facilitv (SCRWRF)cominq on line recentiv. Wastewater from the Citv of Spokane Vallev is now conveved throuqh Spokane Countv's sewer svstem to the recentiv completed SCRWRF. This facilitv is at the old Stockvards site north of I-90 and east of Freva. The SCRWRF has a capacitv of 8 million qallons per dav (MGD) and produces effluent meetinq Class A Reclaimed Water Standards prior to discharqe into the Spokane River. In the future, when the flow from the Spokane Valley area exceeds 8 MGD, the additional flow will be directed to the Citv of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facilitv (RPWRF) for treatment and discharqe into the Spokane River, until the capacitv of the SCRWRF is expanded. The site will support expansion of the SCRWRF up to 24 MGD in 4 MGD increments. The SCRWRF was desiqned and constructed bv CH2M Hill, pursuant to a "Desiqn-Build-Operate" contract with Spokane Countv. The contract provides for up to 20 vears of facilitv operation bv CH2M Hill. Inventory of Existinq Facilities Sewer facilities within Spokane Vallev are a svstem of pipes and pumpinq stations that move untreated sewaqe to two main interceptor lines. The interceptors are known as the Spokane Vallev Interceptor (SVI) and North Vallev Interceptor (NVI). These interceptors then convev the sewaqe to the Countv's SCRWRF throuph pumpinp stations or to the Citv's RPWRF bv pravitv flow. Maior elements are summarized as follows: Interceptor Sewers: 32 Miles Maior Pump Stations: 6 Collector Lines: 455 Miles Local Pump Stations: 10 Level of Service The Reqional Minimum Level of Service Standards state that incorporated areas will be provided with wastewater collection and transport svstems in accordance with the adopted sewer concurrencv requirements of the iurisdiction. Spokane Vallev requires all new development to be served with public sewer. Onlv existina residential, commercial and industrial lots mav be served bv septic svstems/drain fields (approved bv the Spokane Countv Health District) and onlv if public sewer is unavailable. Forecast of Future Needs Spokane Countv currentiv has about 37,500 customers within its sewer svstem area. Since some customers qenerate more flow than others, it is common to define an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) as a wav to proiect future flows and to set the sewer service rates. Spokane Countv assiqns one ERU to each 800 cubic feet of water use per month, or about 200 qallons per dav. The 37,500 customers account for about 52,900 ERU's, based on an averaqe of 1.41 ERU's per account. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 40 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The followinq table shows that there are about 24,800 accounts within the Citv of Spokane Vallev, representinq approximatelv 71% of the Countv's total ERU's. ITable 4.30 Current Spokane CountvSewer Customers and ERU's I Customer Tvpe Citv of Spokane Other Countv Service Total for Countv Vallev Areas Service Areas IAccounts ERU's Accounts ERU's Accounts ERU's ISinqle Familv 20,860 20,860 11,820 11,820 32,680 32,680 Duplex and 2,160 9,220 610 2,290 2,770 11,510 Multi-Familv ICommercial 1,767 7,210 270 1,230 2,037 8,440 I Mobile Home 13 270 0 0 13 270 Parks ITOTAL 24,800 37,560 12,700 15,340 37,500 52,900 ISource: Spokane Countv Utilities Department Note that the number of accounts in the next three vears is expected to increase substantiallv, due to the Countv's continuinq emphasis on the enforcement of sewer connection deadlines within the Septic Tank Elimination Proqram areas. Anticipated prowth in the number of accounts for the Spokane Countv sewer svstem overall is reflected bv the followinq proiections: YEAR No. of Accounts No. of ERUs 2012 38,900 54,800 2013 40,500 57,100 2014 42,100 59,400 Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Sewer Construction The Countv's Septic Tank Elimination Proqram (STEP)will be completed in the late sprinq of 2012. The purpose of the STEP is to expedite the construction of sanitarv sewers and dramaticallv reduce the number of on-site sewaqe treatment facilities over the Spokane-Rathdrum Aquifer; and to satisfv repulations established bv the State Departments of Heath and Ecolopv, Spokane Countv Health District and other requlatorv aqencies. The Sewer Proiects Map found at the end of this chapter shows the areas where sewer has been extended as a qart of the STEP proqram. The industrial area in the far northeast corner of the Citv currentiv does not have public sewer service. To encouraqe economic develoqment and iob creation, Spokane Vallev mav consider proiects that would extend public sewer to this area. New Wastewater Treatment Plant The Spokane Countv Water Reclamation Facilitv (SCRWRF) was completed in 2011. The new plant has a current capacitv of 8 MGD. It is proiected that this capacitv will last until approximatelv 2030. Additional phases will likelv be made in 4 MGD increments. The SCRWRF site can be expanded to 24 MGD to accommodate up to 50-vears of anticipated future qrowth. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 41 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Capital Proiects and Financinq Plan Wastewater Treatment Spokane Countv has proqrammed capital expenditures for its share of upqradinq the Citv of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facilitv(RPWRF)for the vears 2011-2016, per the Six- Year Sewer Construction Capital Improvement Proqram. The upqrades must be undertaken to meet State and Federal effluent qualitv requirements. In 2011, Spokane Countv completed Phase 1 of the SCRWRF at a cost of$173 million. Phase 2 is estimated at$42 million (in 2011 dollars)for an additional 4 MGD of capacitv. Spokane Vallev adopts bv reference the most current Spokane Countv Six-Year Sewer Construction Capital Improvement Proqram. Sewer Construction The Sewer Prolects Map, as presented in the County's Six-Year Sewer Construction Capital Improvement Proqram, shows the location of the sewer proiects planned in the Spokane Vallev, both inside and outside the Citv boundarv. Note that no specific new proiects are currentiv planned, due to the completion of the Septic Tank Elimination Proqram in earlv 2012. Spokane Vallev will continue to support the replacement of septic svstems with public sewers and will consider the feasibilitv of extendinq public sewer to currentiv un-served commercial and industrial areas to encourape economic development and iob creation. 4.4.14 Solid Waste In 1988, the intergovernmental agency known as the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System (System) was formed by interlocal agreement between the City of Spokane, Spokane County and all other cities and towns within the County. The System is responsible for implementing solid waste management plans, planning and developing specific waste management programs and updating solid waste plans for the entire County. The System is managed by the City of Spokane, which uses its structure to carry out the various solid waste management programs for our region. In Spokane Valley, solid waste services are provided by private haulers licensed by the Washington Utility and Transportation Commission (W.U.T.C.) through franchise agreements. Waste Management of Spokane provides residential and commercial garbage services and weekly curbside recycling collection; Sunshine Disposal provides only commercial services. At this time, Spokane Valley residents are allowed to self-haul their garbage to an appropriate dumping site. Inventory of Existing Facilities The Regional Solid Waste System includes a Waste to Energy facility located at 2900 South Geiger, and two recycling/transfer stations. One of the stations is located within Spokane Valley at 3941 N. Sullivan Road south of Trent and across from the Spokane Industrial Park; the other is located in north Spokane County at the intersection of Elk-Chattaroy Road and Highway 2. Landfills are necessary to provide disposal for solid waste that cannot be recycled or incinerated, or that exceeds the capacity of the WTE Facility. The Spokane County Regional Health District licenses six privately owned landfills in Spokane County. Level of Service The minimum Regional Level of Service Standards requires solid waste services to meet all State and Federal regulations. Forecast of Future Needs Spokane Valley is participating on the update of the Spokane County Waste Management Plan (SCWMP). The SCWMP update process will determine future needs for solid waste disposal. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 42 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities The updated Spokane County Solid Waste Management Plan will provide information on future regional solid waste facilities. Finance Plan The updated Spokane County Solid Waste Management plan will include a financing plan for future regional solid waste facilities. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 43 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 4.4.15 Stormwater Facilities Stormwater runoff in Spokane Valley flows to a combination of public and private facilities. In developed areas, runoff infiltrates into the ground or flows to drywells in public road rights-of-way, drywells on private property and grassy swales with overflow drywells in easements on private property. There are advantages and disadvantages to relying on on-site facilities for all stormwater management. One advantage is that on-site facilities are typically constructed with private funds and can be integrated into the development as a green space amenity. However, on-site facilities are sometimes not well maintained. Their capacity may be diminished over time or they may fail entirely during large runoff events. On-site facilities may take up large portions of a development site, thereby reducing the effective density that can be accommodated in that area. In 2004, the Spokane Valley City Council created a stormwater utility to develop and maintain storm drainage systems on City owned land. To create revenues for the stormwater utility operations, the Council adopted an annual fee per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). Residential ERUs are based on the number of single-family dwellings, while Commercial ERUs are based on the square footage of impervious surface associated with a business or commercial development. Inventory of Existing Facilities Spokane Valley's inventory of stormwater facilities, most of which are integral to the safe function of our street system, consists of about 7,200 drywells, 1900 bio-infiltration swales, 61 detention ponds, and one retention pond. Other facilities include curb inlets, bridge drains, and culverts, all of which require monitoring and maintenance. The retention pond, located at Dishman-Mica Road. and 32�d Ave., was constructed as a part of a road project and provides a disposal point for water flowing from Chester Creek. The inventory does not reflect stormwater structures located on private properties that do not serve the public street drainage system. Level of Service The Spokane County Board of Commissioners adopted new regional level of service standards for stormwater in 2004 as a part of the Countywide Planning Policies update: `Flooding of property outside designated drainage-ways, defacto drainage-ways, easements, flood zones or other approved drainage facilities, during the design precipitation or runoff event prescribed in the standards of the governing local agency or jurisdiction, shall be prevented within the reasonable probability afforded by such standards. Impact to buildings and accessory structures shall be avoided to the maximum extent practicable by evaluating the effects of a100-year rain event, and implementing measures to ensure that the runoff attendant to such event is directed away fi^om such buildings and accessory structures. Any stormwater discharge to surface or ground waters must meet federal, state and local requirements for water quality treatment, stormwater runoff and infiltration." The standards reflect current best practices that are established in adopted stormwater design guidelines. Spokane Valley follows said guidelines in reviewing and approving new development and is therefore in compliance with the regional LOS standards for stormwater runoff. Forecast of Future Needs Spokane Valley will continue to use private, on-site treatment facilities for new development and will install drywells, swales and other facilities as needed for new street improvement projects. Locations and Capacities of Future Facilities Location and capacities of future facilities is dependent on the location and size of new development, future public street projects, and projects that will address current problem areas within the City. Future updates to this Capital Facilities Plan will incorporate capital programming for stormwater facilities. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 44 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Capital Projects and Financing Plan The City currently charges a $21 annual stormwater utility fee per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to generate revenues for stormwater facility engineering, maintenance and administration. The stormwater fee is expected to generate $1.8 million annually. Transportation Facilities Inventory of Existing Facilities This section of the Capital Facilities Plan includes transportation facilities within Spokane Valley, including streets, bridges, pathways and sidewalks. Street maintenance is not included as a part of the Capital Facilities Plan. Spokane Valley is responsible for about 455 miles of public roads, including 51 miles of Urban Principal Arterials, 61 miles of Urban Minor Arterials, 44 miles of Urban Collectors, and 298.85 miles of Local Access Streets. Table 4.36 provides a list of all arterial intersections within Spokane Valley. Level of Service Spokane Valley uses arterial intersection delay as its transportation level of service (LOS). This LOS is based on travel delay and is expressed as letters "A" through "F", with "A" being the highest or best travel condition and "F" being the lowest or worst condition. The lowest acceptable LOS for signalized arterial intersections is set at "D"; the lowest acceptable LOS for un-signalized arterial intersections is set at "E". This LOS standard conforms to the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, published by the Transportation Research Board. Table 4.36 provides a six and twenty year level of service analysis for all arterial intersections in Spokane Valley. The analysis uses the regional transportation model prepared and maintained by the Spokane Regional Transportation Council as its basis for forecasting future intersection volumes. Levels of service calculations follow Highway Capacity Manual methodologies. The last column in the table cross-references to capital projects listed in Table 4.38. These projects will address capacity deficiencies at the corresponding intersection. Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier 4th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A 4th/Bowdish 2007 2-way stop D D E 4th/Carnahan EST-2008 2-way stop A A A 4th/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop C D D 4th/Evergreen 2006 2-way stop E E F 4th/Farr EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 45 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier 4th/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F 4th/Park 2008 2-way stop B C F 4th/SR 27 EST-2008 2-way stop D D E 4th/Sullivan 2007 Signal B B B 4th/Thierman 2007 4-way stop A A B 4th/University 2008 Signal B B B 8th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A 8th/Barker 2005 2-way stop B B C 8th/Bettman EST-2008 2-way stop C C C Bowdish 8th/Bowdish EST-2008 2-way stop C D D D D TWLTL from 8th-32nd 8th/Carnahan 2005 4-way stop B B F 8th/Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B B 8th/Evergreen 2006 Signal A A A 8th/Farr 2007 2-way stop B B C 8th/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F 8th/Park 2008 2-way stop B B E 8th/SR 27 2001 2-way stop C D E Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 46 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier 8th/Sullivan 2007 Signal B B B 8th/Thierman EST-2008 2-way stop C C C 8th/University 2008 Signal A A A 16th/Adams 2008 4-way stop A A A Bowdish 16th/Bowdish 2008 4-way stop B C C D C TWLTL from 8th-32nd 16th/Carnahan EST-2008 2-way stop B B B 16th/Dishman Mica 2004 Signal B B C 16th/Evergreen 2006 Signal A A A 16th/McDonald 2008 4-way stop A A C 16th/Pines 2008 2-way stop E F A F B TBD"�� 16th/Saltese EST-2008 2-way stop B B B 16th/SR 27 2008 Signal C C A E B TBD�"� 16th/Sullivan 2004 Signal B B C 16th/University 2009 Signal B B C 24th/Adams 2007 4-way stop A A A 24th/Blake EST-2008 4-way stop A A A Bowdish 24th/Bowdish 2007 2-way stop C C C C C TWLTL from 8th-32nd Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 47 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Evergreen 24th/Evergreen 2008 4-way stop A A A B A TWLTL from 16th-32nd 24th/McDonald EST-2008 2-way stop B B B 24th/Pines EST-2008 2-way stop B B B 24th/SR 27 2007 2-way stop C C E 24th/Sullivan 2008 Signal B C C 24th/University EST-2008 2-way stop A A A 32nd/Bowdish 2005 Signal B B B B B 32nd/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop B B B 32nd/Evergreen EST-2008 2-way stop B C C C E 32nd/Pines 2005 Signal B B C 32nd/SR 27 2005 Signal B C E 32nd/University 2005 Signal A B B 44th/Schafer EST-2008 4-way stop A A A Appleway /Barker 2005 Signal C D F Appleway /Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B B Appleway /Farr 2008 Signal A A A Appleway /Park 2008 Signal B B C Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 48 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Appleway /Thierman 2005 Signal D D F Appleway /University 2008 Signal B B B �� Appleway /Vista 2008 Signal A A A Blake/SR 27 EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Broadway/Adams 2005 2-way stop D D E Broadway/Argonne 2008 Signal B B D Broadway/Barker EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Broadway/Bowdish 2005 Signal A A A Broadway/Conklin 2009 2-way stop C C E Broadway/Evergreen 2005 Signal D D D Broadway/Fancher 2007 Signal C C A Broadway/Farr EST-2008 2-way stop C C C Roundabout Broadway/Flora 2008 2-way stop C F A F B Moore to Flora Broadway/Heacox 2009 2-way stop C C D Broadway/McDonald 2005 Signal A A A Broadway/Mullan 2008 Signal B C D Park Road Broadway/Park 2008 Signal D D C F D Broadway- Indiana Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 49 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Broadway/Pines 2009 Signal C C C Broadway/Sullivan 2007 Signal C C C Broadway/University 2007 Signal A A A Broadway/Vista 2007 Signal A A A Broadway/Yardley 2006 2-way stop B B C Buckeye/Park EST-2008 2-way stop A B B Buckeye/Vista EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Dishman Mica/Bowdish 2005 Signal B B C Euclid/Park 2005 2-way stop B B B Euclid/Sullivan 2006 4-way stop C C C Euclid-West/Barker 2004 2-way stop B B E Euclid-East/Barker EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Euclid-West/Flora 2007 2-way stop B B B Euclid-East/Flora 2007 2-way stop B B C Indiana/Evergreen 2009 Signal B B B Indiana/Mirabeau 2009 Signal A B B Knox/Argonne 2008 Signal C C D Knox/Vista EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 50 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Mansfield/Mirabeau 2009 2-way stop C C C Mansfield/Pines 2008 Signal C C D Mirabeau/Pines 2008 2-way stop F F A F B Install Signal Mission/Adams 2005 2-way stop B B B Mission/Argonne 2005 Signal B B C Mission/Bowdish 2005 2-way stop D D F Roundabout Mission/Flora 2009 2-way stop A F A F A Indiana Extension Mission/McDonald 2006 Signal A A A Mission/Mission Conn. 2008 2-way stop B C C Mission/Mullan 2005 Signal B B B Park Road Mission/Park 2006 Signal B C B D C Broadway- Indiana Mission/Pines 2007 Signal D D E Mission/Sullivan 2005 Signal B B B Mission/Thierman EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Mission/University 2008 2-way stop C D F Mission Conn./Evergreen 2007 Signal A A A Montgomery/Argonne 2008 Signal D D D E D Argonne I-90 to Trent Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 51 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Montgomery/Mansfield 2008 RDB A C C Montgomery/University 2007 2-way stop C D E Rutter/Park 2003 2-way stop B B C Saltese/McDonald EST-2008 4-way stop A D E Saltese/Sullivan 2008 2-way stop C F B F B Install Signal Schafer/Dishman Mica 2008 Signal B B F Sprague/Adams 2008 Signal B B B Sprague/Appleway 2006 Signal A B B Sprague/Argonne 2008 Signal B B B Sprague/Barker 2008 4-way stop A F B F C Install Signal Sprague/Bowdish 2008 Signal C C C �� Sprague/Conklin 2009 Signal A A A Sprague/Evergreen 2006 Signal C C C �� Sprague/Fancher 2007 Signal D D D Sprague/Farr 2008 Signal A A A Sprague/Flora 2005 Signal B B D Sprague/I-90 WB On Ramp EST-2008 Signal A A A Sprague/McDonald 2009 Signal C C D �� Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 52 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Sprague/Mullan 2008 Signal B B B Sprague/Park 2008 Signal B B A Sprague/Pines 2008 Signal D D D �� Sprague/Progress 2008 Signal B B B Sprague/Sullivan 2008 Signal D D E Sprague/Thierman 2005 Signal B B B Sprague/University 2008 Signal D D D '� Sprague/Vista 2008 Signal B B A Thorpe/Dishman Mica EST-2008 2-way stop B B B Thorpe/Madison 2007 2-way stop A A B Trent/Argonne 2008 Signal D D E Trent/Barker 2007 2-way stop D D F F/B West Trent TWLTL Trent/Evergreen 2008 Signal B B B BTV- Trent/Flora 2003 2-way stop E E F F Eliminate NB Movement Trent/McDonald 2007 2-way stop C D F BTV- Trent/Park 2008 Signal B B F B/C Reconfigure I ntersection Trent/Pines 2009 Signal C D F Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 53 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Trent/Progress 2007 2-way stop C C E Trent/Sullivan-N Ramp 2007 Signal A A A Trent/Sullivan-S Ramp 2007 Signal A A A BTV- Trent/University 2008 2-way stop C C -- Eliminate I ntersection Trent/Vista 2008 Signal B B B Wellesley/Evergreen 2005 4-way stop A B B Wellesley/McDonald 2009 4-way stop D E F Wellesley/Progress 2007 4-way stop B B A C A Bigelow Gulch Bigelow Wellesley/Sullivan 2007 4-way stop C C B D C Gulch Install Signal State Controlled Intersections Broadway/Thierman 2009 Signal A A A Broadway/I-90 WB Ramp 2009 Signal A A A Broadway/I-90 EB Ramp 2009 Signal B B B Argonne/I-90 WB Ramp 2008 Signal B B C Argonne/I-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal B B C Mullan/I-90 WB Ramp 2008 Signal B B B Mullan/I-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal C C C Indiana/Pines 2008 Signal D D E Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 54 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.36 Intersection Level of Service Analysis 2014 2030 2010-2015 2008 2014 2030 Intersection Count Control LOS LOS Mitigated LOS Mitigated Project LOS LOS Identifier Pines/I-90 EB Ramp 2008 Signal C E E Evergreen/I-90 WB Ramp 2009 Signal C B B Evergreen/I-90 EB Ramp 2009 Signal B B B Indiana/Sullivan 2007 Signal C D D Sullivan/I-90 WB Ramp 2006 Signal B B C Sullivan/I-90 EB Ramp 2006 Signal E E F Indiana/I-90 WB Ramp 2006 Signal B B B Barker/I-90 WB Ramp EST-2008 Signal A F F Barker/I-90 EB Ramp EST-2008 Signal B D E Note: See Table 4.38 for a listing of capital improvement projects. �Includes volumes from Bigelow Gulch Road project ��Intersection may be impacted by Appleway Extension project, but analysis was not completed due to uncertainty of ROW ��Improvement options are still under evaluation BTV: Bridging the Valley Regional Level of Service The Countywide Planning Policies require that LOS standards be adopted in accordance with the regional minimum level of service standards set by the Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials. The Steering Committee approved the use of corridor travel time for use in establishing the regional transportation system. The Spokane Regional Transportation Council is determining annual average corridor travel time through a travel time study. This study is still in progress and corridor travel time Level of Service standards will be adopted upon its completion. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 55 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Uses of Level of Service Standards As measures of transportation effectiveness, LOS standards can help jurisdictions identify where and when transportation improvements are needed, and when development or growth will affect system operation. Level of service provides a standard below which a transportation facility or system is not considered adequate. Level of service standards can be used to evaluate the impact of proposed developments on the surrounding road system. They can also be used to identify problems, suggest remedial actions and apportion costs between public and private sources. LOS standards are a cornerstone in the development of equitable traffic impact fee systems, which makes development pay some of the costs for improvements to the transportation infrastructure. The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) performed traffic modeling for the urban area, considering future population growth and distribution. This model examines the performance of the entire urban transportation system. Improvements to provide for the increased traffic volumes shown by the model at the adopted level of service standards, are included in this plan. More information on the transportation modeling based on future land use assumptions is contained in Chapter 3, Transportation. Relationship to Concurrency Management Concurrency involves matching public facilities and new development. The concept of concurrency predates the Growth Management Act for some public facilities, specifically through SEPA mitigation requirements. The GMA extends concurrency to transportation facilities by requiring that new development be served by adequate roads and public transportation service, and that development is not permitted to cause these transportation facilities to operate below level of service standards that are adopted by local governments in their comprehensive plans. "Adequate capacity refers to the maintenance of concurrency" (WAC 365-195-835). State Transportation Facilities The Growth Management Act requires local jurisdictions to include inventory and Level of Service information for state transportation facilities in their Comprehensive Plans. State facilities are divided into two categories: Highways of Statewide Significance (HSS), and Regionally Significant Highways (non-HSS). The Growth Management Act requires non-HSS facilities to be subject to concurrency. The following table lists State highways serving Spokane County. State Transportation Level of Service The Washington State Department of Transportation Table 4.37 State Highways (WSDOT) requires state transportation facilities in urban areas (inside the UGA) to maintain a minimum Highway Description Designation Level of Service standard "D." In rural areas i-go Interstate Hss (outside the UGA), the minimum LOS standard is "C." Those areas lying outside the UGA that may sR-2� Pines Road Non-HSS have urban characteristics can be evaluated by the SR-290 Trent Avenue Non-HSS WSDOT in conjunction with the City on a case-by- case basis to determine which standard is the most �HSS=Highway of Statewide Significance Non-HSS=Regionally Significant Highway appropriate fit. Intergovernmental Coordination Transportation plans were distributed for comment to all jurisdictions that may be impacted by, or impact, Spokane Valley's transportation system, including adjacent towns and cities, Spokane County, Spokane Transit Authority, Washington State DOT, and Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC). SRTC has overall responsibility for intergovernmental coordination of transportation plans. Each jurisdiction in the region must submit transportation plans to SRTC for inclusion in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. SRTC responsibilities include: 1) Certifying the transportation elements of comprehensive plans adopted by the County, cities and towns in the region for consistency with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan; 2) Maintaining consistency Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 56 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan between infrastructure plans and land use development plans, and 3) Reviewing LOS thresholds for transportation facilities in the Spokane Region. SRTC is also responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of regional transportation facilities as affected by land use and transportation improvement decisions. Concurrency management is linked to the planning process. Any amendments to the comprehensive plans require a concurrency management system analysis and must meet thresholds before their adoption. SRTC will annually assess the regional transportation system with respect to regional concurrency. Capital Facilities Projects and Financing Capital Projects Table 4.38 contains a complete list of transportation related capital projects for the years 2008 through 2013, totaling over $95 million. The City updates the six year TIP throughout the year as project priorities and funding changes. This Plan adopts by reference any updates to the TIP occurring between Plan update cycles. The current TIP is available for viewing online at www.spokanevalley.org. These projects address capacity issues at intersections and safety improvements. Following is a discussion of potential funding sources. Funding Sources Funding for the operation and expansion of the City's transportation system falls into several categories, which include federal, state and city funds. Some sources consist of reliable annual funds while others are periodic, such as grants. The use, availability and applicability of these various sources are not always at the discretion of the City. Spokane Valley will develop a track record with funding agencies as time goes on, which will help make to make more reliable funding assumptions. A summary of expected federal, state and local funding sources for the City's six year Capital Improvement Program is shown in Table 4.39. The following is a summary of transportation funding options. Federal Assistance These funds are authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act for the 21St Century (SAFETEA-21) and are administered by the Federal Highway Administration through Washington State Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Planning Organization (Spokane Regional Transportation Council). Federal funding programs include Bridge Replacement (BR), Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) and the Surface Transportation Program (STP). State Assistance The Washington State Transportation Improvement Board administers State transportation programs, including the Urban Corridor Program (UCP), the Urban Arterial Program (UAP), and the Sidewalk Program (SP). Citv Funds Spokane Valley contributes revenues from the General Fund and the Real Estate Excise Tax funds for transportation projects. The City also receives State Motor Fuel Tax and Restricted State Fuel Tax. 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PE/RW Onl STP U 96 711 � 7 Sidewalk Infill Pro ram CMAQ 108 539 � 8 Spraque/Sullivan Rd ITS, Bowdish to Sullivan/Spraque to I-90 CMAQ 34 253 � 9 Sullivan Road West Brid e BR 226 1 128 � 10 24th Ave Sidewalk,Adams to Sullivan C� 132 258 � 11 Broadwa Ave. Im rovements-Flora to Barker UCP 151 755 � 12 Park Road-#2 Broadwa to Indiana RW&CN Onl STP U 20 150 � 13 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Stud I-90 to Wellesle STP U 27 200 � 14 Universitv Rd/I-90 Overpass Studv CMAQ 34 250 � 15 Sullivan Rd/UPRR Over ass Brid e Resurfacin Pro�ect BR 149 746 � 16 S ra ue Resurfacin #2 Ever reen to Sullivan STP P 188 1 394 � 17 Sidewalk&Transit Stop Accessibilitv Proiect Other-FTA 63 315 � 2012 Totals: 1 645 10 216 I � Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financinq Plan I 2013 dollars in thousands IItem Primarv C�( Total # Proiect Name Source Amount Amount � 5 S okane Valle -Millwood Trail SCC to Ever reen Rd PE Onl STP E �0 186 � 9 Sullivan Road West Brid e BR 242 1 208 � 11 Broadwa Ave. Im rovements-Flora to Barker UCP 151 755 � 12 Park Road-#2, Broadwav to Indiana(RW&CN Onlvl STP(U) 338 2 500 � 18 Barker Road-A lewa to Broadwa Avenue STP U 62 455 � 19 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Se aration PE&RW Onl Other Fed 101 750 � 20 Bowdish Road- 16th to S ra ue UAP 101 503 � 21 Mission Ave.-Flora Rd.to Barker Rd. (CN Onlvl UAP 794 3 969 � 22 Sullivan/Euclid Concrete Intersection(RW/CN Onlvl STP(U) 171 1 263 � 23 Mansfield Ave. Connection-Pines SR27 to 200-ft east of Houk Rd CN Onl CMAQ 130 965 � 2013 Totals: 2 090 12 554 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 61 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan I � Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financinq Plan I 2014 dollars in thousands IItem Primarv C� Total # Pro'ect Name Source Amount Amount � 9 Sullivan Road West Brid e Other Fed 213 8 440 � 11 Broadwav Ave. Improvements-Flora to Barker UCP 392 1 960 � 18 Barker Road-A lewa to Broadwa Avenue STP U 104 767 � 19 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(PE&RW Only) Other Fed $256 $1,899 � 20 Bowdish Road- 16th to S ra ue UAP 464 2 322 � 24 Broadwa Ar onne/Mullan Concrete Intersections CN Onl STP U $280 $2 075 � 25 Flora Road-Spraque to Mission UAP 80 403 � 26 S okane Valle -Millwood Trail SCC to Ever reen Rd RW&CN Onl STP E �0 100 � 27 Greenacres Trail, Sullivan to Libertv Lake(RW&CN Onlvl STP(E) �0 1 095 � 2014 Totals: 1 789 19 061 I � Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financinq Plan I 2015 dollars in thousands IItem Primarv C� Total # Pro'ect Name Source Amount Amount � 9 Sullivan Road West Brid e Other Fed 213 8 440 � 11 Broadwa Ave. Im rovements-Flora to Barker UCP 392 1 960 � 18 Barker Road-A lewa to Broadwa Avenue STP U 229 1 694 � 19 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Se aration PE&RW Onl Other Fed 263 1 950 � 25 Flora Road-S ra ue to Mission UAP 92 459 � 26 S okane Valle -Millwood Trail SCC to Ever reen Rd RW&CN Onl STP E 0 2 140 � 28 Barker Road-South Cit Limits to A lewa STP U 60 448 � 29 Bowdish Road-24th to 16th UAP 110 548 � 30 Sullivan/Kiernan Concrete Intersection STP(P) 178 1 318 � 31 Wellesle Reali nment Barker/SR290 STP U 124 921 � 32 S ra ue Resurfacin #3 Fancher to Havana STP P 230 1 702 � 2015 Totals: 1 891 21 580 I Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 62 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan I � Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financinq Plan I 2016 (dollars in thousands) IItem Primarv C� Total # Pro'ect Name Source Amount Amount � 25 Flora Road-S ra ue to Mission UAP 555 2 773 � 26 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail, SCC to Everqreen Rd(RW&CN Only) STP(E) $0 $2,140 � 28 Barker Road-South Citv Limits to Applewav STP(U) 53 392 � 29 Bowdish Road-24th to 16th UAP 458 2 288 � 31 Welleslev Realiqnment(c�Barker/SR290 STP(U) 160 1 181 � 33 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement, Indiana to Welleslev STP(U) 117 869 � 34 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation(CN Onlvl Other Fed 534 10 687 � 2016 Totals: 1 877 20 330 I � Table 4.38 Six-Year Transportation Capital Facilities and Financinq Plan I 2017 dollars in thousands IItem Primarv C� Total # Pro'ect Name Source Amount Amount � 28 Barker Road-South Cit Limits to A lewa STP U 507 3 753 � 31 Welleslev Realiqnment(a�Barker/SR290 STP(U) 416 3 085 � 33 Sullivan Road Concrete Pavement Indiana to Wellesle STP U 161 1 190 � 34 Barker Road/BNSF Grade Se aration CN Onl Other Fed 533 10 657 � 35 Park Road/BNSF Grade Separation Other Fed 31 750 � 36 Universit /S ra ue Concrete Intersection STP 205 1 515 � 37 Bowdish Road 32nd to 24th STP U 75 558 � 2017 Totals: 1 928 21 508 Table 4.39 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Proqram Summarv 2011 throuqh 20161in$1,000) Secured Pro'ects Planned Pro'ects Totals Yea Federal State Other C� Total Federal State Other C� Total Federal State Other C� Total 201 5 735 126 �0 1 110 6 971 2106 604 �0 535 3 245 7 841 730 �0 1 645 10 216 201 1 152 �0 �0 242 1 394 5 093 4181 �38 1 848 11 160 6 248 4181 �38 2 090 12 554 201 7 227 1 000 �0 213 8 440 5 201 3 749 �95 1 576 10 621 12 428 4 749 �95 1 789 19 061 201 7 227 1 000 �0 213 8 440 8 991 2 373 �98 1 678 13140 16 218 3 373 �98 1 891 21 580 201 �0 �0 �0 �0 �0 10 002 7 917 534 1 877 20 330 10 002 7 917 534 1 877 20 330 201 �0 �0 �0 �0 �0 14 834 4176 570 1 928 21 508 14 834 4176 570 1 928 21 508 Total 21 341 2126 �0 1 778 25 245 46 227 23 000 1 335 9 442 80 004 67 568 25126 1 335 11 220 105 249 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 63 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan I TnMle n nn e�.,ve.,.r..,.,��.,.-+.,+�.,,, i.,,�..,.,e.,, .,+o..,n..,.,,7f1�(1 TMri.��.v{. 7(1�C.lir. 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Cr�roniiL�� 'I�+h �-.� I i.,,rr�"o.,,o.,+� +� �.,+o o..+�,,., in��i i�.,o CD`>7/Dinoc/9R+h In+orcon+inn �e I I Ini�iorci+�i/Cnron o In+orcon+inn Donlo nhol+n n4�nii4h v.l.r+lonrl �� an�onn � �� - �9s � Table 4.40 Six Year Transportation Improvement Proqram 2012 Throuqh 2017(in$1,0001 � Pro'ects without Local Match within Existin Resources � Pro'ect Name Pro'ect Descri tion Total Cost I Reconstruct to 3 lanes with curbs,sidewalks, bike lanes and new stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related 32nd Avenue-Everpreen to Best rp oiect 1 683.00 I Reconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related 8th Avenue Phase 1-Carnahan to Havana rp oiect 2 963.00 I Reconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related 8th Avenue Phase 2-Park to Dicke ro�ect 4 259.00 I Reconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related 8th Avenue Phase 3-Dicke to Carnahan ro�ect 3 861.00 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 64 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan IApplewav Extension-Everqreen to Extend Applewav Blvd. with a multi-lane facilitv includinq Tshirle curbs and sidewalks. $17,381.00 IApplewav Extension-Universitvto Extend Applewav Blvd. with a multi-lane facilitv includinq Everqreen curbs and sidewalks. $14,729.00 IReconstruct to a 2-lane curbed arterial with sidewalk and Barker Road-Spokane River to Trent stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related proiect 6 136.00 IAdd southbound truck lane to roadway; Partial preservation Carnahan Truck Lane-8th to Cit Limits related ro�ect 5 034.00 IEuclid Ave/Flora Rd-Flora, Euclid to Reconstruct to provide a 2-lane,shouldered arterial, new Euclid; Euclid, Flora to Barker stormwater facilities� Partial reservation related ro�ect 5 675.00 ITraffic Control Svstems Upqrades for Everqreen(Broadwav Ever reen ITS Im rovements to 16th 708.00 IReconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike Everqreen/32nd-16th to 32nd, Everqreen lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial Preservation related to SR-27 rp olect $6,045.00 I Reconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial Preservation related Park Road-#3-Spraque to Broadwav rp oiect 3 376.00 I Reconstruct to a 3-lane section with curb,sidewalks, bike lanes and stormwater facilities; Partial Preservation related Park Road#4 South Cit Limits to 8th ro�ect 1 761.00 IPavement Manaqement Proqram - Arterials Annual street reservation ro�ects er PMP $24,000.00 IPavement Manaqement Proqram-Local Access Annual street reservation ro�ects $12,000.00 � Pines Corridor ITS: Spraque to 16th Traffic Siqnal Control Svstem for Corridor 785.00 IImprovementsto Intersection, Install Traffic Siqnal(In Saltese/Sullivan Traffic Siqnal coordination w/Spokane Countvl 250.00 � S ra ue/Barker Traffic Si nal Install Traffic Si nal 457.00 IReconstruct and widen the Sullivan Road extension north Sullivan Road North Extension(Biqelow also known as Biqelow Gulch Road to a 4-lane roadwav Gulch with 8-foot shoulders and a 12-foot two wa left turn lane. 55.00 ITrent(SR290)-Del Rav to Barker Turn Widen Trent from Barker to Del Rav to accommodate Lane Turnin traffic movements 532.00 I Reconstruct Roadwav as 2-lane section w/curb,sidewalk and new stormwater facilities; Partial preservation related Bowdish Road,Sands to 32nd rp oiect 3 430.00 � Total $115,120.00 I Potential Annexation Areas/Urban Services The Growth Management Act requires that counties designate urban growth areas (UGAs). The City of Spokane Valley identified lands adjacent to the City within existing UGAs that would likely be developed for urban uses and potentially be annexed to the City. In order to assess the need for capital facilities, the City has identified existing service providers within the Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs). This assessment should help identify the effects a potential annexation area will have on existing levels of service. Table 4.41 Existing Urban Service Providers within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs) PAAs Northwood Northeast East Southeast South Ponderosa Edgecliff Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 65 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 4.41 Existing Urban Service Providers within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs) PAAs Northwood Northeast East Southeast South Ponderosa Edgecliff Domestic Water Pasadena Park Consolidated Consolidated Vera Vera S.C.W.D.No.3 East Spokane Hutton Settlement Consolidated S.C.W.D.No.3 Fire&Emergency Services F.D.No.1&9 F.D.No.1 F.D.No.1 F.D.No.1&8 F.D.No.1&8 F.D.No.8 F.D.No.1&8 Law Enforcement Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane County Libraries S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. S.C.Library Dist. Parks&Open Space Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane County Public Schools W.V.S.D.&S.D.81 E.V.S.D C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. C.V.S.D. W.V.S.D.&S.D.81 Public Transit Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Sanitary Sewer Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane County Spokane County Not Sewered Spokane Couniy Solid Waste/Recycle Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Waste Mgmt. Storm water Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Street Cleaning Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane County Transportation Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy Spokane County Spokane County Spokane Couniy Spokane Couniy The City of Spokane Valley has adopted Levels of Service (LOS) to measure a public facility or service's operational characteristics to gauge its performance. The following analysis will assess current levels of service in the PAAs to provide a context of how annexation could affect the City's LOS and provide guidance for phasing of annexations. Additionally, the analysis will provide City staff and elected officials information to assist in the planning and budgeting of public service delivery as a result of annexation to the City of Spokane Valley. The following study includes LOS analysis for sanitary sewer and parks and open space. Analysis is not provided for services where the City has adopted the minimum regional LOS. Services excluded from this analysis are domestic water, fire protection, law enforcement, libraries, public schools, public transit, sanitary sewer, solid waste/recycle, storm water, street cleaning, and transportation. If a level of service is measured on a per capita basis, the population assumptions are based on Table 2.1(Land Capacity Analysis) in the Land Use chapter and Spokane County's estimated current population in the Metropolitan Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). The City of Spokane Valley's land capacity analysis is based on the adopted regional methodology. Sanitarv Sewer The City of Spokane Valley does not provide sanitary sewer service at this time. Spokane County provides wastewater collection and transport systems within the City of Spokane Valley. Incorporated areas must have wastewater collection and transport systems in accordance with the adopted sewer concurrency requirements. The table below provides a sewer assessment within the PAAs. Level of service is categorized as sewered, within the 6-year sewer plan, or not planned for sewer. Table 4.42 Sewer assessment within Potential Annexation Areas(PAAs)in Acres PAAs Total Sewered Within 6-year Sewer not Percentage CIP available Sewered Northwood 1,820 1,397 0 423 77% Northeast 48 5 0 43 11% East 380 64 207 109 17% Southeast 791 443 0 347 56% South 1,041 669 0 371 64% Ponderosa 47 0 12 35 0% Adopted April 25, 2006 (Updated 04-26-2011) Chapter 4 -Capital Facilities Page 66 of 67 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan II Edgecliff I 298 I 21 I 0 I 276 I 7% II Currently, Spokane County owns a capacity allocation of 10 million gallons per day (mgd) in the Spokane Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAWTP). By the year 2020, the County's flow is projected to reach 21 mgd. In 1999, Spokane County began a Wastewater Facilities Plan process to evaluate long- term regional wastewater needs, and to determine alternatives to meet those needs. The result was a decision by the Board of County Commissioners to build a new Spokane County Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SCRWRF). Spokane County is proposing to construct a new regional wastewater treatment plant at the Stockyards site in the City of Spokane. The new treatment plant and associated facilities will provide additional capacity for increased wastewater flows generated by the County's Septic Elimination Program and for projected growth in the County's service area. Many of the PAAs have sewer services, however new development will continue to add demand for new sewer services. The City should evaluate existing sewer treatment capacity and infrastructure prior to annexation. Parks and Open Space The City of Spokane Valley has an adopted level of service of 1.92 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents. In 2007, Spokane County commissioned a fiscal study of the Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). The report focuses on the services provided by Spokane County to the metropolitan UGAs and the revenue generated for Spokane County in these areas. The report established a base population in the metropolitan UGAs using 2000 Census data and building permits. The estimated population for the UGAs adjacent to the City of Spokane Valley was determined to be 7,294. The City of Spokane Valley 2007 Land Quantity Analysis (LQA) estimated the land capacity in the PAAs could potentially add 13,406 additional residents. Using the population estimate from Spokane County's fiscal study and the City of Spokane Valley's estimated land capacity there is the potential of 20,700 residents at build out in the PAAs. Currently there are no parks in the PAAs. If the City annexed all the PAAs 40 acres of parkland would be needed to meet the current level of service of 1.92 acres. According to the City's Park Master Plan, many residents in the City of Spokane Valley are not conveniently located near a park. The City's Park Master Plan states that parks should be one of the highest priorities for the City. The plan also states that meeting Park needs can be a challenge in neighborhoods where little vacant land exists. Many residents expressed a desire for sports fields (complexes); these facilities generally require large vacant properties. The City should consider purchasing parkland prior to annexation to ensure adequate facilities will be available to serve neighborhoods in Potential Annexation Areas (PAAs). 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OOISI___ I 1 B O CC 1 i I 1 �,� � ¢ i ' 1 1 I � I I a 1 1 I . � � • � o ' i � � M� e � ' � � � _ � .- a� ` F ' � � '----�----�- ~--'-V-��----=----�- --�--- i i o ---- -----ol---------- --------o--- ; °' ; i i ; i ' � i ; `°`„ �• i v,. i � � i i � � City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan ICHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.0 Introduction and Purpose A city can foster economic development to achieve its goals by anticipating and responding to changes in the local, regional, national and international economies. For Spokane Valley, these goals include providing for economic stability through economic diversity and encouraging a broad range ofjobs to help employ the community's residents. A city's economic development actions can include activities primarily directed toward economic development and those undertaken for other reasons, but that also produce economic benefits. Examples of activities primarily directed toward economic development include allocating land for manufacturing uses, extending water and sewer systems to business sites, providing tax credits and incentives, and advance planning to accommodate growth. Examples of activities with economic benefits as secondary impacts include providing an efficient transportation system, encouraging high quality schools, providing for affordable housing, streamlining permit processes and providing park and recreation facilities and activities that improve the quality of life. Market-driven economic growth depends upon the decisions of individuals and firms; mostjobs and investments are generated by private businesses. Local governments must also contend with forces beyond local control, such as changes in the regional, national and international economies. These changes result from numerous individual decisions and changes in economic and social trends. However, local governments can plan to take advantage of favorable trends and lessen the impact of unfavorable trends. Local governments also can hinder economic development through ill-advised policies, such as fiscal zoning which involves zoning more land than is needed for uses that produce relatively high tax revenues. 7.1 Planninq Context 7.1.1 Washington State Growth Management Act The Growth Management Act (GMA) includes economic development as one of its basic goals. It considers the need to stimulate economic development throughout the state, but requires that these activities be balanced with the need to protect the physical environment. It encourages the efficient use of land, the availability of urban services, and the financing strategies necessary to pay for infrastructure. Finally, the GMA mandates that communities do their planning and then provide the zoning and regulatory environment so that appropriate development can occur. GMA recognizes that while the public sector can shape and influence development, it is the private sector that generates community growth. The GMA goal regarding economic development provides: RCW 36.70A.020(5) Economic development — Encourage economic development throughout the state that is consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, promote economic opportunity for all citizens of this state, especially for unemployed and for disadvantaged persons... and encourage growth... all within the capacities of the state's natural resources, public services, and public facilities. The GMA requires an economic development element be included in comprehensive plans (RCW 36.70A.070 (7)). An economic development element must include the following: • A summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors, businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate; • A summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy defined as the commercial and industrial sectors and supporting factors such as land use, transportation, utilities, education, work force, housing, and natural/cultural resources; and, Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 1 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan • An identification of policies, programs, and projects to foster economic growth and development and to address future needs. 7.1.2 County Wide Planning Policies The Spokane County Wide Planning Policies (CWPPs) required by GMA (RCW 36.70A.210) and adopted in 1994 with subsequent amendments in 1996, 1997 and 2004, provide a regional framework to achieve goals of the GMA. The CWPPs establish overall policy direction that calls for greater cooperation and coordination between the private sector and government in measuring both the performance of the local economy and the relationship between economic development and preservation of the area's natural environment and quality of life. In addition, the CWPPs emphasize the need for a regional (Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho) approach to the critical environmental issues of water and air quality; recognize the importance of central business areas, and the benefits of locating housing and regional transportation facilities in close proximity to employment centers. CWPP pertinent to the City of Spokane Valley include: � Policies: 1. Include an economic development element in each jurisdiction's comprehensive plan that establishes local goals, policies, objectives, and provisions for economic growth and vitality and a high quality of life. The element shall include: a. a summary of the local economy such as population, employment, payroll, sectors, businesses, sales, and other information as appropriate; b. a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the local economy defined as the commercial and industrial sectors and supporting factors such as land use, transportation, utilities, education, work force, housing, and natural/cultural resources; and c. an identification of policies, programs, and projects to foster economic growth and development and to address future needs. A city that has chosen to be a residential community is exempt from the economic development element requirement of the GMA. 2. Jurisdictions should adopt in their comprehensive plans economic development policies which will help protect the environment as a key economic value in the region. 4. Maintain the integrity of downtowns (Central Business Districts) as centers for retail, business and cultural activity. 5. Each jurisdiction should designate sites for industrial and service employers to encourage them to locate throughout urban areas in proximity to housing and regional transportation facilities (including public transportation). 7.2 Summary of Local Economy Economic data, including employment information, is collected by the State of Washington at both the County level and for the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Table 7.1 summarizes �9�9�2011 employment data in the Spokane MSA in comparison with the state of Washington. o • ;n o n�,,,,.,,o.,+ ,.,;+h n ann n �h� From September 2009 to September 2010, Spokane County posted the larqest employment loss amonq larqe counties in Washinqton State, down 1.7 percent. Nationallv, employment increased 0.2 percent durinq the same 12 month period. � � . , .0 s Department of Labor, Bureau of Land Statistics,Third Quarter 2010 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 2 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan I IT�hle 7 �7l1l1CCrr.r.li..irr.un4 Cr...4�nu 11IICA I Cd`,n�lr�� 1111�c�� pon�: Ilunurr.��er 7l1f1C Ilunurr.her 7!1(1C\ ITn+�l Cmv.ln�imen+ 71O R1R 7 7��o52SR IA�#�@�9� z��z�3 -�� p, 1 1�01 �n�nn� Inie�.,u�.e� �� n�o n�Q� � �e�a�a�i9+7& 4-�� ITii 11.RO/ ��.�n ,onoi I A�in�� An�+hl� 27��o �a €a�ain�s I n,,,, n� Q1�9 ,�9 �$ I ITable 7.1 2011 Emplovment Spokane MSA I Spokane, Washinqton September 2011 September 2011 ITotal#Emploved 206,650 3,194,560 I % Unemploved 8_6 8_5 IAveraqe Monthlv Earninqs 3 550 4 685 � Source:Workforce Explorer. I �I(l��C: /I + h nrJ�cne n+i�anliirJ In�r �r-sac?„cS�ov�a S-r� e-Na�Se#err��Ped. Table 7.2 shows no,.o.,,hor �nnallovember 2011 Spokane MSA Employment statistics by industry category. Employment figures include the self-employed. Industries which saw the larqest increase in emplovment include natural resources, information and state educational services. Table 7.2 Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment in the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area(Spokane County) (in thousands) I Ses-8f Nov %Change "NAICS INDUSTRY TITLE(numbers in thousands) ,�� from n�^- B�Nov'10 I TOTAL NONFARM a-F ��206.3 �-0.9 I TOTAL PRIVATE �4�169.9 �-0.8 I GOODS PRODUCING �?424.4 �-4-1.6 I NATURAL RESOURCES and MINING �g9.3 �_g.g I MANUFACTURING �15.1 9-.�3.4 � a-4-� 8,-� Ir,,,,,,,��+e.�...� �ie..+.,,..�..o.,.,��..+nns,. � 8,$ Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 3 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 7.2 Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment in the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area(Spokane County) (in thousands) I SERVICES PROVIDING �4181.9 �-.08 � TRADE,TRANSPORTATION,and UTILITIES 4�41.4 �0.2 � Wholesale Trade �8,�9.4 8-30 � Retail Trade �25.8 a-80 � Food and Beverage Stores 4-�4.3 8-30 I General Merchandise Stores �.-56.2 9.23.3 � Transportation,Warehousing,and Utilities 6-96.2 8-.�1.6 I INFORMATION �}2.7 g-g_g.g I FINANCIALACTIVITIES �12.0 8-.�0 � Finance and Insurance �9.0 8-5-1.1 � PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS SERVICES �4-�21.1 �-.09 Inn�.,�,.e..,e..+„s r„�„ .,.� �.,+e..,.��e� �$ 9-� � EDUCATION and HEALTH SERVICES �39.6 a-8-2.9 I Health and Social Assistance �34.1 -9-�-1.2 I Ambulatory Health Care Services �1--�13.8 8.�0.7 � Hospitals �8.7 9.23.6 I LEISURE and HOSPITALITY �9-419.4 9-52.6 I Food Services and Drinking Places �4-�14.0 8-.�-.07 I OTHER SERVICES g-39.3 9-.�1.1 I GOVERNMENT �-336.4 9-3-1.6 I Federal Government 4-64.6 -9-�0 � Total State Government �1-.�11.0 9.2-5.2 � State Government Educational Services �6.1 9-�-6.2 � Total Local Government ��-520.8 8�0 � Local Government Educational Services �1--611.8 8-�40 Workers in Labor/Management Disputes 0.0 0.0 1/Excludes proprietors,self-employed, members of armed forces,and private household employees. 'Prepared by the Labor Market and Economic Analysis branch using a Quarterly Benchmark process. � Source:Washinqton State Emplovment Securitv Department The Spokane MSA has experienced a decrease in �employment�i�gt�ie aa�ea�over the previous three vears, as indicated in Fiqure 7.1. Durinq the same period, the local unemployment rate has declined, as indicated in Figure 7.2. T"�° r°+o ,.,,Y„n�ro� f�"„r�h�„ �.�i+h +ho 0 C�r.��.e 7 � AI.,.�,_C�.w. Cw,.�,l.,��w.e.�,+ T.-e.�,.J� Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 4 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokane MSA(Spokane CourrtY) anfarm Industry Employmerrt,Numbers in Thausands 222.0 217.0 212.0 202.0 -- 197.0 192.0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct No ec �2006 ��2005 --- ---2004 Fiqure 7.1. Non-Farm Emplovment Trends �o�ifarin iridustn•en�plo��nei�t,iiot seasoiiallt-adjust�d,in Spokaiae Cau�xts-(Spokar�e 1IS?y.} 212,QQQ zia,aaa .............. ................. .......................................... ................. ................. 2a�,aaa .............. ................. ................. ................. ................. ................. za�,oQa .............. ................. ................. ................. ................. �zoo9 zoio za�,aaa .............. ................. ................. ................. �zo�L zaz,aaa .............. ................. zaa,oaQ Jari Fe6 hlar A�ir h.9ay Jun Jul Aug Se�i Ocs Mov Dec Source: Washin�ton State Emplovment Securitv Department,Labor Market and Economic Analvsis Branch c.,��r,.o� �ni��h�.,,.+.,., c+�+o G..,.,i.,"..,o.,+co,.��ra" . �o.,,.,�„-��.,,�,T�.,t��T C�r.��.e 7 7 I I.�,ew,..l.,.�w,e.�,4 T.-e.�,.J� Spokane MSA(Spokane Caur�tY) Unemploymer�t Rate Percer�tages 9.0 8.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 Jan Feb Mar pr May Jun J ug Sep Oct Nov Dec �2006 �.B .1 5.0 4.8 4.8 5.1 5.2 �.2 4. 4.1 4.6 5.1 ��2Q0 .1 7.1 6.1 5.7 5.2 5.6 5.� �.5 4.8 4. .1 5.3 00� 8.4 8.2 7.6 B.6 6.0 B.B B.'I 6.2 5.3 5.3 5.8 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 5 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Fiqure 7.2 Unemplovment Trends Unea-clploi�nent rates,not seasonallv adjusted�lIY Spakane GauntE-(Spakane ikTSA} 12.6°£ 11.Q°,6 .......................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ia.m,� .................................................................. t 2009 zo�o 9.6°6 ...................... ...................................................................... ....... • '....... . ..... ........................ �z O L L S.Q°6 Jan Fe6 Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nou Dec Source: Washington State Employment Security Department,Labor Market and Economic Anal,vsis Branch �e��1A��.,,.��€�n�e��es� The �^^��2009-2019 employment forecast by industry for Spokane County is shown on Table 7.3. The hiqhest qrowth is expected in the fields of computers and mathematics, followed bv buildinq and qrounds maintenance and personal care and service occupations. IT�hle 7 1 Cmr.ln�im n+Cnren�c+ �cT �cT Cc� Cc� !'_rn�nr+�FRn+c !'_rn�nr+�FCJn+c _ ��n° �4 �nnn��nno �nna�Tn�n �84 �8f �f z2.-0-�l6 -8-�°!9 11��R� �8 �,r98 a-:4°!a n.�o� a-,4-�8 a-4-�8 a-,4-�� a-�le n.�oi �84� �� a-:4°!� -8-�°!� �-�4`3 a-9,�-�� 8-,$�`a 8-�le n.�oi �`a �� 4-84 a-�la n.�oi 4�� -�94 a--9-0/a 9-Fr% �,�5� �4� �� -�°/a 1.�—c-iv0/ �� d �B �6 � � � �9 1.�-i--�v0/ � � � �6 �.rc-iv0/ �-9�4� � � s7-.-�--��9 .�6 1F�77� �� a 9-4% 9-6-% T�+�} �o��an� ��n osn ��PnQ� 1.�0% 1.�0% �urv� r��c'�'pivr� Table 7.3 Employment Forecasts Avg. Estimated Annual Annual qnnual Show All Occupations Employment Growth Opening Total Rate Due to Openings Growth Occupation Group 2009 2014 2019 2009-2014-2009-2014-2009-2014- — — — 2014 2019 2014 2019 2014 2019 TOTAL ALL OCCUPATIONS 231,053 246,731 265,391 1.3% 1.5% 3,126 3,702 8,507 9,454 MANAGEMENT OCCUPATIONS 8,562 9,099 9,711 1.2% 1.3% 109 120 292 356 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 6 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 7.3 Employment Forecasts Avg. Estimated Annual Annual qnnual Show All Occupations Employment Growth Opening Total Rate Due to Openings Growth Occupation Group 2009 2014 2019 2009-2014-2009-2014-2009-2014- - - - 2014 2019 2014 2019 2014 2019 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OCCUPATIONS 8,754 9,409 10,008 1.5% 1.2% 129 118 296 331 COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL OCCUPATIONS 4,059 4,575 5,226 2.4% 2.7% 102 129 177 228 ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS 3,174 3,389 3,719 1.3% 1.9% 46 65 105 141 LIFE, PHYSICAL,AND SOCIAL SCIENCE OCCUPATIONS 1,908 2,031 2,227 1.3% 1.9% 25 38 81 98 COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONS 5,577 5,854 6,310 1% 1.5% 55 90 164 228 LEGAL OCCUPATIONS 1,984 2,126 2,253 1.4% 1.2% 28 25 59 65 EDUCATION,TRAINING,AND LIBRARY OCCUPATIONS 14,295 15,056 16,049 1% 1.3% 148 195 436 541 ARTS, DESIGN, ENTERTAINMNT, SPORTS,AND MEDIA OCCS 4,107 4,324 4,553 1% 1% 42 43 158 169 HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS 15,907 17,127 19,085 1.5% 2.2% 239 392 529 794 HEALTHCARE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS 8,073 8,545 9,315 1.1% 1.7% 94 153 177 276 PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS 4,696 4,918 5,269 .9% 1.4% 44 69 202 213 FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING RELATED OCCUPATIONS 18,654 19,389 20,338 .8% 1% 150 188 895 754 BUILDING AND GROUNDS CLEANING AND MAINT. OCCS 9,920 11,113 12,267 2.3% 2% 240 230 397 439 PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS 11,436 12,594 13,975 1.9% 2.1% 233 274 544 571 SALES AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS 25,835 27,669 29,233 1.4% 1.1% 368 311 1,206 1,029 OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OCCUPATIONS 37,200 39,810 42,578 1.4% 1.4% 521 552 1,302 1,406 FARMING, FISHING,AND FORESTRY OCCUPATIONS 861 872 890 .3% .4% 2 4 25 25 CONSTRUCTION AND EXTRACTION OCCUPATIONS 11,932 12,152 13,425 .4% 2% 40 251 233 503 INSTALLATION,MAINTENANCE,AND REPAIR OCCUPATIONS 9,074 9,586 10,051 1.1% 1% 99 94 266 309 PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS 11,522 12,665 13,551 1.9% 1.4% 232 175 465 440 TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIAL MOVING OCCUPATIONS 13,523 14,428 15,358 1.3% 1.3% 180 186 498 538 Source: Workforce Explorer,Washinqton State Emplovment Securitv Department, Labor Market and Economic Analvsis Branch Table 7.4 estimates the type of employment by job classes within Spokane Valley, compared to the Countv and State �^�o. In 2010, the maiority of iobs were in sales as well as manaqement and professional occupations. T�hle 7 A ll.�.��..�+i.,.,� .,f+he !`i+��.,f C...,L�.�,e\/�Ile�� A.-e� De�i.Je.�,+� 9I1I111 !`e.�,�� . � Table 7.4 Occupations of the Citv of Spokane Vallev Area Residents,2010 Census I Percent Employment by Category within Spokane Valley Spokane County State (in thousandsl Valley IManagement, Professional and Related Occupations �11.3 �71.2 �1,183.0 IService Occupations �46_4 �941.4 �4-�538.4 I +a-Sales and Office Occupations �8-�12.7 �-458.7 �715.6 I ��.w.;,,,. Cichinn �,,,� �,,.e�+.,, n,.,.,,,,,+;,.,,�Natural Resources, Construction 8-33_6 8-414.4 �295.1 and Maintenance Ir,,,,�+.��..+�,,,, �.,+.�..+�,,.. ,,,� nn��„+e„�,,..e n....��„�+�,,,,� $� $-6 �-4 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 7 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan IProduction,Transportation and Material Moving Occupations �6_9 �25.3 �337.9 Ir_,.,,e...�„e..+�ni,,.�e.�ii,,..�i �+�+e,..se,�e.�i� 1�1 1�7 �-a ITotal 40.9 211.0 3,070.0 � Source: � � � � . , �n��h;,,,.+,.,, ��,,;,,e.�,+„ �nn�American Fact Finder 2,2010 Census ITaxable sales within Spokane Valley by business category is shown in Figure 7.3 and Table 7.5. ; Figure7.3 2olOTaxable 5ales by Business Category ''� Retail7rade, 63.91 � Accan�mociation �„ Z4F�otiSe�rvic�s, J.G �� w Cons�eucLion, �+4; 6.8�1 . s � �,'' Administr�tive, � ''� "' LN�sle ;�� N1�an��;eiment, � Remecli�tion Servi�es,1,4� Wh�ales�le �Real Es[ate Rental & Tradc,5.1� In�on�r�ation,3.8�. I Le�asing,1,7� (�tl�er Services,5.4G Manufacturin�,1.93 .,��.,o�i�iio„ G�.,�.,..o � .+...,,... �� ,�-�e�,��Source: Spokane Communitv Indicators ITable 7.5 2010 Taxable Sales bv Business Cateqorv � Cate o Total Taxable Sales Percent of Total � Aqriculture, Fishinq, Forestrv 465,244 0.03 � Utilities 158,527 0.01 � Construction 108 424 546 6.84 � Manufacturin 31,595,586 1.99 � Wholesale Trade 82,092,127 5.18 � Retail Trade 1,012,831,614 63.91 � Transportation and Warehousinq 1,625,684 0.10 � Information 60,372,526 3.81 � Finance and Insurance 8,407,401 0.53 � Real Estate Rental and Leasin 27 185 713 1.72 � Professional, Scientific and Technical 12,140,247 0.77 I Administrative&Support and Waste Manaqement& 23,560,170 1.49 remediation Services � Educational Services 1,190,899 0.08 � Health Care and Social Assistance 3 386 226 0.21 � Arts, Entertainment and Recreation 7,974,085 0.50 � Accommodation and Food Services 152,221,399 9.60 � Other Services 51,041,524 3.22 � Public Administration 215,261 0.01 I Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 8 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Figure 7.3 2006 Sales of Product by Category ❑Not Classified 62 ❑Other ❑Contr ng Manufacturing 6% 20�o Wholesale 0 � 4% 10% o 13% ■Re � rade ❑Finance/Ins nce/Real Estate ❑Services ❑Government �� . . IT�hlu�c r:+.,„f e..,,��.,e v�ue., Ie��e T�.,ti.,e..�:., �r�+e..,,.., I4/4/9I1l1R 4i.49/44/9!1l1G I Q��cinucc !`�4ur...v.i �� Al��m��nr�f C�Ie��T�v � �9EI2 R��a Ini,.+ri��e,� 8 $� �a;4-9� 8-.�°le Ioe+��i n��+„ir� q�� n 10�00% � �j� �3 1�71 9 �R��77o �0 In,..�..��i+��.e u_nn�..�.,,. 11�-r-r1 �6 a$,�4 8-�°!e � �e�2+4 44 �a-9 3,�� °le I A�2RN#a6�NFIRg 3� � a�a n�z �-�% � a-�-�� a-a�,�� ,�,�„�e�,�e a� � a-;ea-a-;�e �� ,,,,e..,.v.e.,, � � a-a4a e-.�� Ioe+��i r_e.,e.�i nne...h�.,,��e �r � ��4n�a 11�70% ICin�nne/Inciiron e/De�l Cc+�+e r �a �� .n�oi Inn��..vii�.,e„��rni,,., �+,,.e oe+��i �r 1�10 a��n�a �4°le � �e�Flse& � � 1,�0� ��n� 11�50% � ��,.+�i _ ��$4 �c��oa� a98:88% I �eu�°��ne-V�..��e},T�^„�.,;se-Be�a;z,,;e�t _ Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 9 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Figure 7.4 2006 Sales Tax by Business Category Services 13% Other Misc Retail go�o Unknow n Retail Auto/Gas 0% 20% Real Estate '' �� 2% � Contracting Retail Gen Merchandise 9% 14% Retail Agriculture&Mining Governrre 23% 0% p�� Manufacturing 4% olesale Transportation 6% Com�r�unications/Utilities 3% The qross taxable sales for the City, from 2004 to 2010, is shown in Fiqure 7.4 and Table 7.6. Figure 7.4 Gross Taxable Sales �-', z,oao,aaa,aao :- .,,� . �,saa,oaa,oaa �' z,�aa,aaa,oao • �,4ao,or�a,aao �. i,zao,aaa,aaa �� r,oao,oaa,aao = aoa,000,aaa �' �aa,aoa,aaa •� 4aa,aoa,aaa �" �ao,aoa,aoo - w12QD4 il?D�5 GA Zt�D� Iq�ZGD7 �I ZD�S I��aG9 '�Z�10 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 10 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Table 7.6 Gross Taxable Sales 2004—2010 Year Total Taxable Sales I 2004 1,539,680,299 2005 1,731,672,576 � 2006 1,882,594,225 � 2007 1 966 515 200 � 2008 1,797,852,179 � 2009 1,613,410,134 � 2010 1,585,010,451 Source:Spokane Communitv Indicators A cGomparison of the Countv of Spokane, Citv of Spokane and Spokane Vallev e�gross taxable sales and annual qrowth rate is illustrated in Figure 7.5_ Figure 7.5 City of Spokane Valley Gross Taxable Sales 2,000,000,0 2005 2006 1,500,000,000 2004 ' ' ' I i 500,000,000 I 0 2004 1,634,650,000 05 1,807,983,000 2006 1,981,786,000 ��,n^��;;e�-R,�oep°�ex�# � Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 11 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan �igure 7.S Tatal Taxable Retail Sales and Annual Gro►vth Rate: City Data 5,QO 25,0°la .. 2��OQf9 4,aD 6 SS.O°Io p d � �.�� I��Q��a p a � � �.oa s�a�� a � �, @ a,a��4 1.Qo ' ' �5�0°fo a,aa � t � � -in.aarb 1999 20Q1] 2D01 2002 2�703 2Q04 2�05 2a�6 20[!7 20�$ 2009 201C� Year � 7otai Re#aii Saies(BiilionsJ,Gityof Spokane 7otai ftetail Sales(BillionsJ,City o!Spolcane Va11ey � Rnnual Orowth Rate,Spokane Cvunty . Annual arowth Rata,Cityof Spakans Annual f3rov+th Rate,Cityaf Spokane Vallay IYear Citv of Spokane Vallev Citv of Spokane Countv of Spokane I 2004 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.54 3.29 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate N/A 2.2% 5.9% I 2005 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.73 3.48 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate 12.5% 5.7% 7.9% I 2006 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.88 3.84 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate 8.7% 10.3% 9.2% I 2007 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.97 4.00 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate 4.5% 4.5% 5.6% I 2008 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.80 3.92 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate -8.6% -2.1% -4.2% I 2009 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.61 3.73 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate -8.3% -4.9% -6.9% I 2010 Taxable Retail Sales(in 1.59 3.67 N/A billions IAnnual Growth Rate -1.8% -1.4% -1.8% Source:Communitv Indicators Initiative of Spokane, Eastern Washinqton Universitv Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 12 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan � Property taxes are part of the cost of doing business. The �99�2011 Property taxes in Spokane Valley include County, City, Library Bond, State School, Fire District and local school taxes, as Iillustrated in Table 7.7-, for individual Tax Code Areas (TCA) � Table 7.7 2011 Propertv Tax Rates within Spokane Vallev per$1,000 valuation � Lev Rate TCA 140 TCA 141 TCA 144 TCA 145 TCA 146 TCA 148 � County: General 1.195057 � Conservation Futures 0.044188 � Road 1.332306 � Citv of Spokane Vallev 1.503003 � State School 2.241034 � Librar 0.50000000 � Subtotal 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 6.815588 � SD 081 S okane 5.654338 5.654338 5.654338 � SD 356 Central Valle 4.490794 4.490794 4 4.490794 � SD 361 East Valle 3.538868 3.538868 � SD 363 West Vallev 6.633464 6.633464 IFire 01 Spokane Valle 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323 3.157323 � Fire/EMS 08 Moran 2.121076 2.121076 2.121076 � Total 15.627249 14.591002 14.463705 13.427458 13.511779 16.606375 ISource: Spokane Countv Assessor I A significant indicator of economic vitality is construction activity. Figures �-47_6 throuqh 7.8 summarizes levels of construction activity, valuation and permit revenue since�e�2004. Figure 7.6 Building Permit Activity Figure 7.G New Constru�tion Permits Issued 35Q� 3DDD , i ZSDD °` ZaDC} '� 15DD �f 1DC}C} > - - 5D� i�� . � � _ �� -.� I�_;;�. � ZDD4 2aD5 ZDDG ZDD7 ZDDS ZDC}9 ZD1D ZD1'1 � �L7111111LYC1�7� 24`� _g{� 5� ]`� ` -`�� `� '-l5 �] - , , 4 _ I'�Mul�i-F�amily D 71I 15 5 � 16 D 1G D - , .- - _� -. , , , - ■Sin�leF�ai��ily�C�u�lcx �971 39G 457 ; 539 I 344 � 94 1�G 9G Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 13 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Spokane Valley Permit Sales Summary 00 � 2,000 / ,� i 0 � � rcial Residential er ■ 76 1,220 ■2004 289 2,971 ■2005 167 1,927 449 Building Permits (includes new,additions &alterations) � � 5,000 ` 4,000 2,000 1,000 0 1 0 2003 ■2004 0 2005 0 2006 Summary of Permit Valuation ,� . .. $160,000, 0 °'` I $140,000,000 $120,000,000 $100,000,000 � $80 000 000 / $60,000,000 / $40,000,000 / $20,000,000 � $0 2003 2004 2005 6 ■ mercial $21,671,735 $55,347,467 $140,995,926 $42,005,7 ■Residential $20,600,125 $59,331,066 $52,884,486 $79,178,514 Source: Spokane Valley Community Development Department—Building&Code Compliance Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 14 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan Figure7.7 Constructivn Valuativn $26d,Q46,d4Q 51so,oaa,oao �'. - - 5�aa,aaa,aaa - 5sa,aao,aoa So — _ — zoo4 zoos zaos �zoo� ■zooa zoo� •zo�o ■za�1 � Figure7,S3 F'ermit Heven�ue 52,540,dOQ _ - -. _.- ,',2,[1(7[l,i][Hl ,:1,;C}[],[]C}[1 S1,000,d40 , $SC}Cl,ilC}[1 50 _—_ __ _ _ _._-- _- 2CT04 20D5 . 200G �a 2007 s 2QOE - t',QO9 �2Q1Q �2�11 Tables 7.8 and 7.9 show the larqest office / business parks and the leadinq industrial parks in the Citv of Spokane Vallev, ranked bv total square footaqe. I Table 7.8 Larqest Spokane Vallev Office and Business Parks Ranked b total s uare foota e I Park Name/Address Total Square Footaqe Space Available as of Number of 1-1-12 Buildin s IPinecroft Business Park 350,000 DND 12 12310–12825 E. Mirabeau Parkwa IRiverview Corporate Center 250,000 158,000 1 16021 E. Indiana IRedwood Plaza 107,400 12,900 3 11707 E. S ra ue ICenterPointe Business Park 68,000 10,000 3 200 N. Mullan � Arqonne Mullan Plaza 54,000 8,000 2 Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 15 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan � 920 N. Mullan IMontqomerv East Commercial Center 53,000 11,710 4 11616 E. Mont omer Broadway Avenue Business Park 52,700 17,000 4 5501 E. Broadwav North Valley Business Park 51,300 6,390 3 11303 11306& 11327 E. Mont omer INorth Pines Center 51,000 2,000 6 1014 N. Pines IArqonne Forrest Office Park 44,360 3,860 3 8815-8775 E. Mission IMullan Center 43,000 4,200 2 1410& 1420 N. Mullan INorth Pines Professional Center 37,580 8,940 7 1005 N. Pines IMontqomerv CommerCenter 29,050 2,300 2 2721 N.Van Marter IBoulder Creek 25,000 2,300 2 505 N.Arqonne IArqonne Mullan Center 20,000 775 2 708&720 N.Arqonne IPinestone Business Center 7,900 1,550 3 2310-2314 N. Cherr DND did not disclose; FTE means full-time equivalent; NA means not available Source: Januarv 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane Countv Journal of Business I Table 7.9 Leadinq Industrial Parks Ranked b total s uare foota e I Park Name Total Square Space Available Park Number of Zoninq Address Footaqe as of 1-1-12 Size(acres) Buildinqs ISpokane Business and Industrial Park 3,800,000' 425,000 615 55 LI 3808 N. Sullivan ICentral Business Park 513,000 180,000 300 26 LI 11016 E. Montqomerv IEast Spokane Industrial Park 110,000 none 8_5 5 I Broadwav and Fancher IMontqomerv Business Park 105,800 4,100 6_8 2 LI 9922 E. Mont omer IBielec Industrial Park 105,000 25,000 14.5 4 HI 18001 E. Euclid IVista Industrial Park 95,600 9,000 18 8 HI 111 N.Vista IEmpire Industrial Park 90,000 2,200 7_5 13 LI 12009 E. Empire ITrent Center 56,700 none 4_2 7 LI 6206 E.Trent IArqonne Commercial Center 56,600 5,100 2_4 3 LI 9516-9608 E. Mont omer IFancher Bridqe Business Park 56,000 15,300 3 5 HI 5805 E. Sharp ICarstens Industrial Park 48,000 none 5 3 I 415 N.Thierman IVan Marter Warehouse 45,000 none 3 1 LI 2701 N.Van Marter IFarr Industrial Park 44,500 none 3_6 3 LI 9708 E. Mont omer IElla Industrial park 40,000 none 3 6 I 525 N. Ella IThierman Warehouse 30,000 none 1_5 2 HI 1419 and 1507 N.Thierman IAlki Industrial Park 13,000 1,800 DND 2 HI 6002-6010 E.Alki 'includes office and felx space I Industrial; HI Heavv Industrial; LI Liqht Industrial; DND did not disclose; FTE means full-time equivalent; NA means not available Source: Januarv 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane Countv Journal of Business Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7- Economic Development Page 16 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan The larqest employers within the City of Spokane Valley are summarized in Table 7.10. I Table 7.10 Larqest Spokane Vallev Emplovers (Ranked bv number of full time equivalent emploveesl I Name FTE Emplovees FTE Emplovees Parent Orqanization, Business Spokane ValleV Elsewhere Location ActjVjty 11/1/11 11/1/10 11/1/11 11/1/10 I Wal-Mart Stores 1,332 1,362 DND DND Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Retail Sales Bentonville,AK ICentral Vallev School 1,248 1,245 0 0 Spokane Vallev Public School District I KaiserAluminum 850 800 DND DND Foothill Ranch, CA Aluminum Production I Vallev Hospital 485 457 0 0 Spokane Hospital/Health Care � Yokes Foods, Inc. 426 408 317 282 Spokane Vallev Retail Grocerv IApplewav Automotive 360 340 18,000 17,500 AutoNation, Inc. Auto Sales, Grou Ft. Lauderdale, FL Service Re air ISpokane Industries, 282 211 3 3 Spokane Vallev Stainless Steel Inc. Products I Waqstaff, Inc. 279 259 67 66 Spokane Vallev Machinerv Desiqn and Manufacturinq I SCAFCO Corp. 200 225 66 47 Spokane Vallev Grain Storaqe Svstem Manufacturinq IAlliance Machine 176 201 206 DND Spokane Vallev Corruqated Box Svstem International Handlinq and LLC Machines I KevTronicEMS 176 166 2,480 1,842 Spokane Vallev Contract Manufacturinq IGood Samaritan 175 168 27,000 27,000 Sioux Falls,SD Retirement Societ Communit I Principal Financial 169 177 DND 14,200 Des Moines, IA Investment, GrOUp Insurance, Bankin � Hotstart, Inc. 166 162 6 4 S okane Valle En ine Heaters I Servatron Inc. 163 160 0 0 Spokane Vallev Electronic Manufacturinq I Cascade Windows 162 200 374 200 Spokane Vallev Vinvl Window Manufacturin DND did not disclose; FTE full-time equivalent; NA not available Source: Januarv 2012 Book of Lists, Spokane Countv Journal of Business 7.3 Strenqths & Weaknesses 7.3.1 Strengths Spokane Valley is sheltered from harsh continental climate by the Cascades and Bitterroot Mountain Ranges, and has a mild climate with four seasons. Its proximity to Idaho and the mountains provides excellent recreational opportunities throughout the year. Sportsmen appreciate the opportunities for hunting and fishing within the Inland Northwest. Spokane Valley is strategically located along Interstate-90 with an excellent transportation system linking air freight, rail and freight terminals. It has an ample supply of land designated for commercial and industrial purposes. Plentiful vacant and underdeveloped land is located in close proximity to the scenic Spokane River. The Spokane Industrial Park located on SR 290 (Trent Road) houses a 325,000 square foot Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce in November 2002 and activated in February 2004. The FTZ was allocated by the Spokane International Airport System from Felts Field to its present location in Spokane Valley. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 17 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan FTZ benefits importers by allowing them to defer import duties on shipments until the cargo is transshipped to another location within the United States, or to avoid those duties when imported freight is exported out of the country. Inland Empire Distribution Systems (IEDS) operates the FTZ, providing third party logistics and a public warehouse. The FTZ is also the site of the only U.S. Customs authorized Container Freight Station (CFS) which allows sealed in-bound containers to clear Customs in Spokane Valley. CFS is a federal service provided to individuals and businesses through the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. IEDS also provides the only public railroad transloader service in the Inland Northwest (Spokane/CDA Area) for both the BNSF and Union Pacific Railroads. Because of its location adjacent to the City of Spokane, Spokane Valley may be eligible to seek expansion of the Spokane Community Empowerment Zone for qualified Census block groups. Expansion of the Empowerment Zone will allow participating businesses to take advantage of sales tax deferrals and Washington business and occupation tax credits in exchange for expanding the employment opportunities available to low and moderate income individuals residing within the area. A wide variety of retail outlets provide goods for the region. Of major importance in Spokane Valley are automotive and recreational vehicle sales concentrated along Sprague Avenue at I-90. These businesses and others in manufacturing, service, transportation, and wholesale/distribution are well represented by the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, the sixth larqest chamber in the State of Washinqton, which boasts over �8�900 members. (Greater Spokane Vallev Chamber 2010 Annual Report) The Spokane area hosts a number of accredited institutions of higher education including community colleges, universities (both public and private) and private technical and business schools. Local K-12 public and private school programs have sought partnerships with these institutions to meet the training needs of a future work force. These institutions, particularly the community college system, have been active in seeking to meet the re-training needs of older workers displaced by losses of manufacturing jobs, and are receptive to developing partnerships with the local business community. Among these, the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI) is a Washington State-funded, economic development agency that advances the growth of emerging technology companies in the Inland Northwest. SIRTI's commercialization services aim at helping clients bring innovative technologies to market while positioning them to compete globally. These services include: strategic planning, market research, business plan development, marketing, connections to technology managerial talent, and access to funding sources, as well as providing flexible, state-of-the-art incubator facilities. SIRTI also helps to build the Northwest's technology workforce by providing paid internships to eligible students from regional colleges and universities. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a cooperative effort between Washington State University and the US Small Business Administration. Counselors provide one-on-one, confidential assistance at no charge for management and technical business affairs, such as start, purchase or the sale of a business, choosing and incorporating new technology, financial management, business plan development, market plan development, and business research. In 2010, small businesses in Washinqton State saw their sales decrease an averaqe of one percent. However, clients who worked with SBDC advisors saw their sales increase an averaqe of nearlv four percent. (SBDG 2011) Advances in technology and local investment in fiber-optic cable networks represent a significant competitive advantage in attracting information-based business to Spokane Valley. Spokane Valley is also the beneficiary of high quality medical facilities which serve a wide region, extending beyond Washington. The presence of these facilities has attracted a large number of active retirees who represent a well-educated and highly-skilled resource for local employers. Housing in the Spokane Valley is of high quality and affordable in all density ranges. Plentiful water and power is provided by local utility purveyors at rates that are reasonable. In addition to the many businesses focused on the prosperity of Spokane Valley, the City is fortunate to have a large number of professional, volunteer, service and faith-based organizations Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 18 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan committed to community development and improvement. Citizens are engaged in the development of the new city and have dedicated countless hours to developing ideas which would promote economic development and job creation. Another important piece of the regional economic development picture is Greater Spokane Inc. (formerlv Spokane Area Economic Development Council). ��p^��Aa-ea €s�o no"o�„nrr,on+ �„��n�;� Since 1974, Greater S okane Inc. GSI has established a proven track record, strong leadership, and solid industry expertise as "the starting � poinY' for regionally focused economic development. The role of GSI t#��is to implement a business-focused strategy that proactively promotes Spokane's business identity, facilitates job growth and business expansion, and leverages available resources to provide effective solutions. While organized as an independent not-for-profit corporation funded by both public and private Ientities, #�e GSI c^^��^� �r�� n� works collaboratively with key partners across the region. Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs (SNAP) provides programs to empower low income individuals and families with opportunities promoting financial independence. The SNAP Economic Development programs offer financial tools and education to promote sound money management and investment in assets, including business ownership, home ownership, higher education and transportation. The MicroEnterprise Development Program is operated by SNAP, along with public and private partners, to help qualified individuals develop a business plan, acquire capital and start or expand a business. Perhaps the most important aspect of economic development is the Citv's continuinq efforts to streamline the permittinq process and to ensure requlations are fair and predictable for businesses. Efficient permittinq processes are a kev factor for companies searchinq for suitable locations to build or expand their business operations. In order to remain competitive, the City must continually evaluate its permittinq process to ensure a timelv and predictable outcome. Requlations must also be continuallv monitored and amended as necessarv to make sure the City is not undulv burdeninq businesses. _� Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 19 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan 7.3.2 Weaknesses The City of Spokane Valley has yet to establish its own unique identity within the region. The lack of an identifiable city center and an overabundance of marginal commercial centers and strip development from an earlier era remain a part of the urban landscape. While they represent opportunities for redevelopment, they present very real challenges for economic development in the present. The costs of redevelopment are significantly higher than those with new development, and regulatory barriers often represent considerable obstacles to reinvestment in an aged infrastructure. Property subdivided in the past may need to be reassembled to meet development objectives at a significant cost to the investor in both time and money. The development experience of the last twenty years has shown the importance of attracting the proper tenant mix in a successful commercial project. To be successful today, retail development must be clean, well lit, landscaped and attractive, with convenient parking. More importantly, it must be perceived as safe with easy access. Existing buildings and properties are often not easily redeveloped to meet this criteria. Land development in the Spokane Valley has not had the advantages of urban planning at critical periods in its development. As a result, incompatibilities exist between adjacent land uses. This will be corrected over time as the City directs its own development. Development standards of the past have focused on rural rather than the urban types of development now mandated by the Growth Management Act. In some cases, the area continues to experience the effects of poor environmental practices in the past. As the information age advances, industrial development has moved from traditional manufacturing activities to business parks which combine corporate offices, call centers and electronic assembly of parts in an office/campus environment. Traditional warehousing has been replaced with "just in time" delivery and an increased dependence on efficient transportation movements. Business reliance on Internet access has replaced other more traditional methods of communication and sales. Unfortunately, many industrial properties have yet to be retrofitted to different standards. Because the historical economic base was predicated on manufacturing, as is the case within the entire Spokane area, the local labor force has not always adapted quickly enough to these changes in market conditions. Losses in manufacturing have displaced local workers without the skills required for work in highly technical jobs. Spokane Valley's location, only minutes from the Idaho state line, represents a significant challenge to local economic development efforts. The many services supported by the State of Washington's complex wage and tax structure place business and industrial development at a competitive disadvantage when compared with similar ventures in Idaho only a few miles away. Many of these weaknesses may be more perceived than real, but all have contributed to an image which will require time and focused community effort to correct. 7 A Cr�r�iv��e//�.-,.�,le..�.��. C�.�,.�,�,w,G�. /�.�,.�I�.�G� r.t cA�ag�wc�rcpp�c�ray �vv��v��vru�a�'v�v f��o +o., o.,.J +�.�o.,+�� .,lo.,.,�.,r. hl,r��l,., rrv , . � ho r�an=iu°--r•.r. rirni ilotinn im ontc onrJ lonrl i i�lotir�nc Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 20 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan .�ifi.�+��.,00 r,f h��oi.,000 o.,+or.,rioo ��o.,��o �., o+r, .� o.,+ .,�,orLo+ o.,.J .� roforo.,.�oo Y,.J .,orL�.,r. r o.,+o 7.�4 Community Survey The statistically valid Community Survey conducted in the spring of 2004 identified economic I growth as the single most �Figure 7.�9 Citizen Support for a City important issue facing ��a% Spokane, followed closely by � 11=395 job creation and urban ��% planning issues. Sixty-one percent of respondents also ��% felt that having a city center 35% was important to the City's 4Q% o future, and seventy-four 17% 26�0 percent supported spending 2a% ° public funds to create a city 0 center. �% I Very Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Very Not surprisingly, roughly three unimportant unimportant impnrtant important quarters of survey respondents felt that the establishment of a unique community identity in the City of Spokane Valley was important. Although nearly half of respondents (47%) felt that the development of a community identity could best be accomplished through social changes, another 28% I indicated physical changes would ,��Qp/oFigure 7.�310 lssues Importantto Community be the best way to develop a community identity. One-quarter of � n'28� respondents (25%) felt physical and $Q% social changes were equally important to the development of a �Q% o community identity. During community workshops 4Q% 0 2�% conducted in the spring and early summer of 2004, participants were 2Q% asked to express their opinions on many of the same issues. Results Q°lo of these informal surveys generally tracked the results of the larger Physical changes 5ocial changes Bath important survey. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 21 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan I7.&5 Goals and Policies This section provides goals and policies that support cooperation and coordination at a regional level to ensure sustainable economic development. There are a number of established organizations in the region that are engaged in economic development activities. It is in the best interest of the City of Spokane Valley to collaborate with these regional organizations. By focusing on common goals and allocating resources accordingly, government and private organizations can work together regionally to maximize successful business start-up, retention, expansion and recruitment efforts. As with many cities, Spokane Valley will have limited funds with which to pursue its economic development goals. The City will have to use its resources in a focused and prioritized manner to have a positive impact on the local economic base. It will be imperative that Spokane Valley make strategic investments of the limited resources available and where possible, leverage resources in cooperation with other governmental and private agencies. Goal EDG-1 Encourage diverse and mutually supportive business development and the expansion and retention of existing businesses within the City for the purpose of emphasizing economic vitality, stability and sustainability. Policies EDP-1.1 Strive to provide the necessary public facilities, infrastructure and services to support economic development. EDP-1.2 In conjunction with appropriate entities, encourage market feasibility studies to identify and target economic opportunities. EDP-1.3 In partnership with the business community and appropriate entities, encourage the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy customized for Spokane Valley and supportive of regional economic development objectives. EDP-1.4 Consider establishment of a public interactive web-based geographic information system to facilitate economic research for businesses. EDP-1.5 Encourage the development of business incubators to promote the creation of new business enterprises. EDP-1.6 Encourage creation and retention of home-based businesses that are consistent with neighborhood character. EDP-1.7 Encourage State and Federal agencies to locate in the City of Spokane Valley. EDP-1.8 Encourage local organizations engaged in business retention, expansion and recruitment. EDP-1.9 Encourage public and private programs and activities that diversify the economy and labor force. EDP-1.10 Encourage the full utilization and expansion of the Foreign Trade Zone. EDP-1.11 Seek expansion of the Spokane Community Empowerment Zone to include income-eligible Census block groups within the City of Spokane Valley. Goal EDG-2 Encourage redevelopment of commercial/industrial properties within the City. Policies EDP-2.1 Develop appropriate urban design and infrastructure standards for the City Center area. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 22 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan EDP-2.2 Develop zoning, permitting, and incentives that encourage prioritized development consistent with the SVCP. EDP-2.3 Focus economic development resources through specific redevelopment areas as appropriate. Goal EDG-3 Promote the development of a qualified labor force that is globally competitive and responds to the changing needs of the workplace. Policies EDP-3.1 Encourage the region's world-class education consortium. EDP-3.2 Encourage post-secondary education and technical schools to locate and expand offerings within the City of Spokane Valley. EDP-3.3 Encourage community colleges and technical schools in the development of customized training programs for businesses. EDP-3.4 Encourage K-12 education to include skills-based training and creative partnerships with business. EDP-3.5 Encourage public/private partnerships in training and education, through continuing employee education. EDP-3.6 Encourage cooperation among businesses, schools, labor unions and other organizations in developing job training through apprenticeships, mentoring and other programs. EDP-3.7 Promote opportunities that employ Spokane Valley residents in Spokane Valley. Goal EDG-4 Encourage regional tourism as a sustainable provider of jobs and markets. Policies EDP-4.1 Encourage the development of a comprehensive tourism promotion plan that supports the marketing efforts of regional tourism agencies, attractions and events. EDP-4.2 Encourage the development of local attractions, recreational, cultural and sports events which take advantage of the four seasons. EDP-4.3 Encourage and promote the marketing of appropriate facilities that are consistent with Spokane Valley's tourism objectives. EDP-4.4 Expand and develop neighborhood and regional linkages and improvements to the Centennial Trail and Spokane River frontage. Goal EDG-5 Collaborate with other governmental agencies and the business community to promote a sustainable, strong, diverse and healthy regional economy. Policies EDP-5.1 Improve the effectiveness of capital improvement programs by encouraging greater communication and coordination between local governments and the private sector. EDP-5.2 Develop and implement strategies to identify and use appropriate Federal, State and regional economic resources and incentives. EDP-5.3 Encourage the continued support and funding of active duty, reserves and National Guard components of the United States Armed Forces. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 23 of 24 City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan EDP-5.4 Collaborate with other local governments and business organizations in promoting legislation in support of economic development when appropriate. EDP-5.5 Encourage development of and participation in a recognition/certification program for businesses and non-profits moving toward local, sustainable practices in their operations. EDP-5.6 Encourage development of and participation in a "buy local" campaign. Goal EDG-6 Establish a balanced approach to environmental sustainability which complements the utilization of area resources and economic growth. Policies EDP-6.1 Encourage the retention, development and recruitment of environmentally friendly businesses. EDP-6.2 Encourage programs that foster and promote sustainable business practices. EDP-6.3 Encourage the development of clean technologies. Goal EDG-7 Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency, predictability and clear direction. Policies EDP-7.1 Evaluate, monitor and improve development standards to promote compatibility between adjacent land uses; and update permitting processes to ensure that they are equitable, cost-effective, and expeditious. EDP-7.2 Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency and predictability. Adopted April 25, 2006 (Update 04-27-10) Chapter 7— Economic Development Page 24 of 24 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Review Meeting Date: May 8, 2012 Department Director Approval ❑ Check all that apply: ❑consent ❑old business �new business ❑public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin.report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-015: Official Zoning map amendments GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010 PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: On April 24, 2012, no action was taken by City Council BACKGROUND: The Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC 17.80.140) establishes an annual comprehensive plan amendment cycle that runs from November 2nd to November 1 st of the following year. The Planning Commission considers applications received prior to November 1 st in late spring of the following year, with a decision by City Council in late spring/early summer. All parts of the Comprehensive Plan can be amended during the annual cycle. The Community Development Department received seven requests for site-specific Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2012. Sites approved for a Comprehensive Plan amendment will automatically receive a zoning designation consistent with the new land use designation. The 2012 Comprehensive Plan text amendments include amendments to four Comprehensive Plan Elements: Chapter 2 - Land Use, Chapter 3 — Transportation, Chapter 4 — Capital Facilities and Public Services, and Chapter 7—Economic Development. The amendments may also entail minor changes to other elements referencing the proposed amendments. Staff presented the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission at a study session on February 9, 2012. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the amendments on February 23, 2012. The Planning Commission continued the public hearing to March 8, 2012 for further deliberations. Staff presented the proposed amendments to the City Council on April 24, 2012. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PROPOSALS: Comprehensive plan amendment proposals are organized into individual reports consisting of application materials, staff reports, maps, and comments submitted to date to assist the City Council in their review. OPTIONS: Advance the ordinance to second reading with or without modifications, or take other action deemed appropriate. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to advance ordinance 12-015 to a second reading STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance 12-015 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 12-015 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE 07-015 WHICH ADOPTED THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted the Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) and the Official City Zoning Map pursuant to Ordinance 07-015, on the 25th day of September, 2007; and WHEREAS, the SVMC and Official City Zoning Map became effective on the 28th day of October, 2007; and WHEREAS, the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) allows comprehensive plans to be amended annually (RCW 36.70A130); and WHEREAS, amendments to the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan may be initiated by the Planning Commission (Commission), the City Council (Council), Citizens, or by the Community Development Director based on citizen requests or when changed conditions warrant adjustments; and WHEREAS, the GMA requires comprehensive plans to be implemented with development regulations, including the zoning of property consistent with land use map designations; and WHEREAS, zone changes under consideration with the annual Comprehensive Plan amendments are to be considered as area-wide rezones pursuant to SVMC 17.80.140; and WHEREAS, consistent with the GMA, City of Spokane Valley adopted Public Participation Guidelines to direct the public involvement process for adopting and amending comprehensive plans and area-wide rezones; and WHEREAS, SVMC 17.80.14 provides that amendment applications shall be received until November 1 of each year; and WHEREAS, applications were submitted by the applicant, owner or by City staff to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Maps for the purpose of beneficially using the property described herein; and WHEREAS, following the application to the City, staff conducted an environmental review to determine the potential environmental impacts from the proposed amendments; and Ordinance 12-015 Zoning Map Changes Page 1 of 6 WHEREAS, on February 3, 2012, 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 the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, after reviewing the Environmental Checklists, staff issued Determinations of Non-significance (DNS) for the proposals, published the DNS in the Valley News Herald, and where appropriate posted the DNS on the sites and mailed the DNS to all affected public agencies; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2011, notice of the Commission public hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, notice of the Commission hearing was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of the subject property ; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2012, notice of the hearing was posted on the subject properties; and WHEREAS, on February 16, 2012, the Commission conducted a briefing to review the proposed amendments; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2012, the Commission received evidence, information, public testimony and a staff report and recommendation at a public hearing; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2012, the Commission conducted a public hearing on to consider proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan map and Zoning map. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on comprehensive plan map amendments CPA-Ol-12, CPA-02-12, CPA-03-12, CPA-04-12, CPA-06-12, CPA-07-12, CPA-08-12, CPA-09-12, CPA-10-12, and CPA-11-12. The Planning Commission voted to continue the deliberations on CPA-OS-12 to March 8, 2012 to further discuss public testimony and develop a recommendation for City Council; and WHEREAS, on March 8, 2012, the Commission continued deliberations on Comprehensive Plan map amendment CPA-OS-12 and recommended approval subject to a development agreement; and WHEREAS, on May 8, 2012, Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2012, Council considered a second ordinance reading at which time Council approved written findings of fact setting forth their basis for recommending approval of the proposed amendments. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows: Ordinance 12-015 Zoning Map Changes Page 2 of 6 Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Official Zoning Map adopted through Ordinance No. 07-015 in order to permit the property described herein to be used in a matter consistent with the same. Section 2. Findin�s. The City Council acknowledges that the Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the application(s) and recommends approval of the amendments to the Zoning Map and text. The Ciry Council hereby adopts the findings of the Commission, specifically that: 1. On February 8, 2012, notice for the proposed amendments was placed in the Spokane Valley News Herald and each site was posted with a"Notice of Public Hearing" sign, with a description of the proposal. 2. On February 8, 2012, individual notice of the map amendment proposals was mailed to all property owners within 400 feet of each affected site. 3. Pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA —RCW 4321C) environmental checklists were required for each proposed comprehensive plan map and text amendment. 4. On February 8, 2012, Determinations of Non-significance (DNS)were issued for the requested Comprehensive Plan amendments. 5. On February 8, 2012, the DNS's were published in the city's official newspaper consistent with the City of Spokane Valley Environmental Ordinance. 6. On February 23, 2012, the Spokane Valley Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments. After hearing public testimony, the Commission made recommendations on Comprehensive Plan map amendments CPA-Ol-12, CPA-02-12, CPA-03- 12, CPA-04-12, CPA-06-12, CPA-07-12, CPA-08-12, CPA-09-12, CPA-10-12, and CPA-11-12. The Planning Commission voted to continue the deliberations on CPA-OS-12 to March 8, 2012 to further discuss public testimony and develop a recommendation for City Council. On March 8, 2012, the Commission continued deliberations on Comprehensive Plan map amendment CPA- OS-12 and recommended approval subject to a development agreement. 7. The planning goals of the Growth Management Act (GMA) were considered and the proposed amendments are consistent with the GMA. 8. The goals and policies of the Spolcane Valley Comprehensive Plan were considered and the proposed amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 9. The proposed zoning designations are consistent with the current use of the properties. 10. Findings were made and factors were considered to ensure compliance with approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.140 H. (Comprehensive Plan amendments and area-wide rezones). 11. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and text amendments will not adversely affect the public's general health, safety, and welfare. Section 3. Pro er . The properties subject to this Ordinance are described in Attachment "A." Section 4. Map Amendments. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.130, the City of Spokane Valley Zoning Map as adopted through Ordinance No. 07-015, is hereby amended as set forth in Attachment "A" (map). The Zoning map amendments are generally described as follows: Ordinance 12-015 Zoning Map Changes Page 3 of 6 Map Amendments File No. CPA-01-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR) with a Single Family Residential District(R-3) zoning classification to High Density Residential (HDR)with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Scott and Sarah Creighton; 815 S. Marigold; Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45153.1819, addressed as 12510 & 12512 E. Olive Avenue, generally located on the southwest corner of Collins Road and Olive Avenue; further located in the NW �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane Counry, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcel 45153.1819 to High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) File No. CPA-02-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single Family Residential District(R-3) zoning classification to Mixed Use Center(MUC) with a Mixed Use Center(MUC) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non- project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Monty Lewis; 11006 E. Sprague Avenue; Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45124.0204, addressed as 16913 E. Mission Rd, generally located approximately 240 feet west of the intersection of Flora Road and Mission Avenue; further located in the SE �/4 of the SE �/4 of Section 12, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcel 45124.0204 to Mixed Use Center(MUC) File No. CPA-03-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Office (0) with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification to Community Commercial (C) designation with a Community Commercial (C)zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Sonrise Land, LLC; 11219 East Sundown Drive; Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0213, 45133.0214, & 45133.0215; addressed as 15922 & 16002 East Broadway; generally located on Broadway Avenue east of Moore Road; further located in the NE �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane Counry, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0213, 45133.0214, & 45133.0215 to Community Commercial (C) File No. CPA-04-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single Family Residential District(R-3) zoning classification to Neighborhood Commercial Ordinance 12-015 Zoning Map Changes Page 4 of 6 (NC)with a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Ibrahim Farraj; 805 N. Park Rd; Spokane Valley, WA 99212 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 35131.1141, addressed as 923 N. Park Road, generally located on the southwest corner of Park Road and Broadway Avenue; further located in the SE �/4 of the NE �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 43, East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parce135131.1141 to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) File No. CPA-05-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Medium Density Residential (MDR) with a Medium Density Multifamily Residential (MF-1) zoning classification to High Density Residential (HDR) designation with a High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Land Use Solutions & Entitlement; 9101 Mt. View Lane; Spokane, WA 99218 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0109, 45133.0118 & the northern 68 feet of 45133.0846; generally located south of Broadway Avenue west of Conklin Road; further located in the NE �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0109, 45133.0118 & the northern 68 feet of 45133.0846 to High Density Multifamily Residential (MF-2) File No. CPA-06-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Low Density Residential (LDR)with a Single-Family Residential district (R-3) zoning classification to Office (0)with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Land Use Solutions & Entitlement; 9101 Mt. View Lane; Spokane, WA 99218 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45152.1213, addressed as 1114 N. Vercler Road, generally located on the southeast corner of Vercler Road and Boone Avenue; further located in the SE �/4 of the NW �/4 of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parce145152.1213 to Garden Office (GO) File No. CPA-07-12: Application/Description of Proposal: Privately initiated, site-specific Comprehensive Plan map amendment requesting to change the designation from Office(0)with a Garden Office (GO) zoning classification to Community Commercial (C) designation with a Community Commercial (C) zoning classification. This proposal is considered a non-project action under RCW 43.21C. Applicant: Ronald Steiger; 7917 East Gunning Drive; Spokane, WA 99212 Amendment Location: Parcel number(s) 45133.0308, 45133.0311, 45133.0312 and 45133.0427; generally located on Broadway Avenue west of Moore Road and east of Sullivan Ordinance 12-015 Zoning Map Changes Page 5 of 6 Road; further located in the NW �/4 of the SW �/4 of Section 13, Township 25 North, Range 44 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane County, Washington. Council Decision: Change parcels 45133.0308, 45133.031 l, 45133.0312 and 45133.0427 to Community Commercial (C) Section 5. Zonin� Map/Official Controls. Pursuant to RCW 35A.63.100, for the purpose of regulating the use of land and to implement and give effect to the Comprehensive Plan the Ciry hereby amends the Official Zoning Map of the City as set forth in Zoning Map Attachment "A." Section 6. Ado�tion of Other Laws. To the extent that any provision of the SVMC, or any other law, rule or regulation referenced in the attached Zoning Map(s) is necessary or convenient to establish the validiry, enforceability or interpretation of the Zoning Map(s), then such provision of the SVMC, or other law, rule or regulation is hereby adopted by reference. Section 7. Map - Copies on File-Administrative Action. The Zoning Map is maintained in the office of the City Clerk as well as the City Department of Communiry Development. The City Manager or designee, following adoption of this Ordinance, is authorized to modify the Zoning Map in a manner consistent with this Ordinance. Section 8. Liabili . The express intent of the City of Spokane Valley is that the responsibility for compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall rest with the permit applicant and their agents. This Ordinance and its provisions are adopted with the express intent to protect the health, safery, and welfare of the general public and are not intended to protect any particular class of individuals or organizations. Section 9. Severabilitv. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionaliry shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 10. 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 by the City Council this day of May, 2012 Mayor, Thomas E. 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These funds are designed to support all components of the criminal justice system. Spokane Valley staff has relied on recommendations of the Spokane Valley Police Chief to identify proposed projects to be funded with the grant. The identified expenditures are as follows. 1) Mobile Data Computers (4) $23,381 2) Office Chairs $ 947 OPTIONS: 1.) Authorize application for the Justice Assistance Grant. 2.) Request amendments to the application. 3.) Deny authorization to submit grant. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to authorize the City Manager the submit the 2012 Justice Assistance Grant Application BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: $24,328 in grants funds, no match required. STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst ATTACHMENTS: Memorandum, JAG Allocation, JAG Solicitation, Program Narrative, Review Narrative, Budget Worksheet, Budget Narrative, Standard Assurances, Certifications S`pol��ne Vall+�y� 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921.1000♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhallC�spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: Mike Jackson, City Manager Mayor and Members of Council From: Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst Date: April 24, 2012 Re: 2012 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program 2012 Application Deadline: May 14, 2012. City of Spokane Valley Eligible Amount: $24,328 Match Required: None Award Period: Awards are made in the first fiscal year of the appropriation and may be expended during the following 3 years, for a total grant period of 4 years. Summary: The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG-funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. Purpose Areas: JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation, data collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as: Law enforcement programs. Prosecution and court programs. Prevention and education programs. Corrections and community corrections programs. City of Spokane Valley—JAG Grant 2012 Apri124,2012 Page 2 of 3 Drug treatment and enforcement programs. Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). JAG funds may also be used to address key statutory requirements that may not be otherwise funded, including requirements from the state and federal level, such as addressing limited English proficiency requirements and other similar mandates. Priorities Identified by the Department of Justice: Indigent Defense Criminal Justice Planning Evidence-Based Programs Recidivism Reduction and Community Corrections Officer Safety and Wellness Responsibilities: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an eligible unit of local government or other officer designated by the CEO must submit the application for JAG funds. A unit of local government receiving a JAG award will be responsible for the administration of the funds including: distributing the funds; monitoring the award; submitting quarterly financial status (SF-425) and performance metrics reports and annual programmatic reports; and providing ongoing oversight and assistance to any sub recipients of the funds. City of Spokane Valley Expenditures: 1) $23,381.32 — Mobile Data Computers (4) 2) $946.68—Office Chairs Administrative Funds: A unit of local government may use up to 10 percent of the award, plus any interest accrued, for costs associated with administering JAG funds. Tentative Timeline: April 24: Information item presented to Council with details of award May 1: Administrative Report to Council identifying proposed expenditures May 8: Motion Consideration by Council, authorizing City Manager to apply for JAG grant May 9: Apply for grant (with Council approval). Prohibited Uses: No JAG funds may be expended outside of JAG purpose areas. Even within these purpose areas, however, JAG funds cannot be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Nor may JAG funds be used directly or indirectly to provide for any of the following matters unless BJA certifies that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist, making them essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order: City of Spokane Valley—JAG Grant 2012 Apri124,2012 Page 3 of 3 • Vehicles (excluding police cruisers), vessels (excluding police boats), or aircraft (excluding police helicopters). • Luxury items. • Real estate. • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions). • Any similar matters. Non-Supplanting: Federal funds must be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and cannot replace or supplant nonfederal funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Supplanting is prohibited under JAG. Reporting Requirements: Once an award is accepted, award recipients must submit quarterly financial status (SF-425) and annual performance reports through GMS (https://qrants.oip.usdoi.aov). To assist in fulfilling the Department's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), P.L. 103-62, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must provide data that measures the results of their work. Additionally, applicants must discuss in their application their methods for collecting data for performance measures. Please refer to "What An Application Must Include" (below), for additional information on applicant responsibilities for collecting and reporting data. Quarterly performance metrics reports must be submitted through BJA's Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) web site: www.bjaperformancetools.orq. 2012 WASHINGTON JAG ALLOCATIONS Listed below are all jurisdictions in the state that are eligible for FY 2012 JAG funding,as determined by the JAG formula. If your jurisdiction is listed with another city or county government in a shaded area,you are in a funding disparity. In this case,the units of local government must develop a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)and apply for an award with a single,joint application. Finding your jurisdiction:(1) Disparate jurisdictions are listed in shaded groups below, in alphabetic order by county.(2) Eligible individual allocations are listed alphabetically below the shaded, disparate groupings. Counties that have an asterisk(*) under the"Eligible Individual Allocation"column did not submit the level of violent crime data to qualify for a direct award from BJA, but are in the disparate grouping indicated by the shaded area. The JAG legislation requires these counties to remain a partner with the local jurisdictions receiving funds and must be a signatory on the required Memorandum of Understanding(MOU).A sample MOU is provided online at: https://www.bia.qov/Fundinq/JAGMOU.pdf. Disparate jurisdictions do not need to abide by the listed individual allocations,which are provided for information only.Jurisdictions in a funding disparity are responsible for determining individual amounts within the Eligible Joint Allocation and for documenting individual allocations in the MOU. For additional details regarding the JAG formula and award calculation process,with examples, please refer to the updated JAG Technical report: https://www.bia.qov/Pu bl ications/JAGTechRpt.pdf. For JAG Frequently Asked Questions, please refer to BJA's JAG webpage: https://www.bia.qov/Fundi nq/JAGFAQ.pdf. Eligible Eligible State Jurisdiction Name Government Individual Joint Type Allocation Allocation WA BENTON COUNTY County * WA KENNEWICK CITY Municipal $24,954 $24,954 WA CLARK COUNTY County $27,491 WA VANCOUVER CITY Municipal $67,146 $94,637 WA COWLITZ COUNTY County * WA LONGVIEW CITY Municipal $13,902 $13,902 WA FRANKLIN COUNTY County * WA PASCO CITY Municipal $19,706 $19,706 WA KING COUNTY County $55,329 WA AUBURN CITY Municipal $27,248 WA BELLEVUE CITY Municipal $16,265 WA KENT CITY Municipal $53,904 WA RENTON CITY Municipal $31,383 WA SEATTLE CITY Municipal $376,150 WA TUKWILA CITY Municipal $17,343 WA SEATAC CITY Municipal $14,319 WA FEDERAL WAY CITY Municipal $35,345 WA BURIEN CITY Municipal $20,331 WA SHORELINE CITY Municipal $10,322 WA DES MOINES CITY Municipal $10,843 $668,782 WA PIERCE COUNTY County $120,738 WA TACOMA CITY � Municipal $196,572 $317,310 WA SPOKANE COUNTY � County $20,610 WA SPOKANE CITY Municipal $135,265 $155,875 WA WALLA WALLA COUNTY County * WA WALLA WALLA CITY Municipal $12,546 $12,546 WA WHATCOM COUNTY County $13,103 WA BELLINGHAM CITY Municipal $22,069 $35,172 WA YAKIMA COUNTY County $13,381 WA YAKIMACITY Municipal $41,636 $55,017 WA BREMERTON CITY Municipal $28,534 WA EVERETT CITY Municipal $60,091 WA KITSAP COUNTY County $68,953 WA LAKEWOOD CITY Municipal $55,503 WA LYNNWOOD CITY Municipal $11,712 WA MARYSVILLE CITY Municipal $10,218 WA MASON COUNTY County $13,242 WA OLYMPIA CITY Municipal $14,632 WA PUYALLUP CITY Municipal $14,666 WA SKAGIT COUNTY County $10,148 WA SNOHOMISH COUNTY County $54,773 WA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY Municipal $24,328 WA THURSTON COUNTY County $33,469 WA UNIVERSITY PLACE CITY Municipal $10,774 Local total $1,808,944 d State award $3,593,645 Grand total for Washington $5,402,589 OMB No. 1121-0329 U.S.Department of Justice , Office of Justice Progra�ns `'" �� Bureau of Justice Assistance � The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Proqrams' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program furthers the Department's mission by assisting state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2012 Local Solicitation Eligibility Applicants are limited to units of local government appearing on the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List. To view this list, go to www.bia.qov/proqrams/iaq/12iaqallocations.html. For JAG program purposes, a unit of local government is: a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state; or, it may also be a federally recognized Indian tribe that performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Otherwise a unit of local government may be any law enforcement district or judicial enforcement district established under applicable state law with authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes. In Louisiana, a unit of local government means a district attorney or parish sheriff. In the District of Columbia or any United States Trust Territory, a unit of local government is any agency of the District of Columbia or federal government performing law enforcement functions for the District of Columbia or Trust Territories of the United States. Deadline Applicants must register in OJP's Grants Manaqement Svstem (GMS) prior to submitting application for this funding opportunity. Select the "Apply Online" button associated with the solicitation title. (See "How To Apply," page 14.) All registrations and applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on May 14, 2012. (See "Deadlines: Registration and Application," page 4.) Contact Information For technical assistance with submitting the application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1-888-549-9901, option 3, or via e-mail to GMS.HelpDesk(a�usdoi.qov. Note: The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday—Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight eastern time, except federal holidays. For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact the BJA Justice Information Center at 1-877-927-5657, via e-mail to JICCc�telesishq.com, or by live web chat. The BJA Justice Information Center hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eastern time, and 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, on the solicitation close date. Funding opportunity number assigned to announcement: BJA-2012-3256 Release date: March 28, 2012 BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 2 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 CONTENTS Overview 4 Deadlines: Registration and Application 4 Eligibility 4 JAG Program—Specific Information 4 Updated Requirements 8 Reporting Requirements 10 Performance Measures 10 Notice of Post-Award FFATA Reporting Requirement 11 Priorities 11 How To Apply 14 What an Application Should Include 16 Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) (Required) Program Narrative (Required) Budget and Budget Narrative (Required) Review Narrative (Required) Abstract with Project Identifiers (Required) Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) Additional Attachments (if applicable) Other Standard Forms Review Process 18 Additional Requirements 18 Provide Feedback to OJP on This Solicitation 20 Application Checklist 21 BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 3 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Local Solicitation CFDA #16.738 Overview The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG-funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. Deadlines: Registration and Application Applicants must register in GMS prior to submitting an application for this funding opportunity. The deadline to register in GMS is 8:00 p.m. eastern time on May 14, 2012, and the deadline to apply for funding under this announcement is 8:00 p.m. eastern time on May 14, 2012. See the "How To Apply" section on page 14 for more details. Eligibility Refer to the cover page of this solicitation for eligibility under this program. JAG Program—Specific Information Formula Once each fiscal year's overall JAG Program funding level is determined, BJA partners with the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to begin a four-step grant award calculation process which consists of: 1. Computing an initial JAG allocation for each state and territory, based on their share of violent crime and population (weighted equally). 2. Reviewing the initial JAG allocation amount to determine if the state or territory allocation is less than the minimum ("de minimus") award amount defined in the JAG legislation (0.25 percent of the total). If this is the case, the state or territory is funded at the minimum level, and the funds required for this are deducted from the overall pool of JAG funds. Each of the remaining states receives the minimum award plus an additional amount based on their share of violent crime and population. 3. Dividing each state's final award amount (except for the territories and District of Columbia) between state and local governments at a rate of 60 and 40 percent, respectively. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 4 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 4. Determining local unit of government award allocations, which are based on their proportion of the state's three-year violent crime average. If a local eligible award amount is less than $10,000, the funds are returned to the state to be awarded to these local units of government through the state agency. If the eligible award amount is $10,000 or more, then the local government is eligible to apply for a JAG award directly from BJA. Award Amount Eligible award amounts under JAG are posted annually to BJA's JAG web page: www.bia.qov/ProqramDetails.aspx?Propram ID=59. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and to any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. Purpose Areas JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, strategic planning, research and evaluation, data collection, training, personnel, equipment, forensic laboratories, supplies, contractual support, and criminal justice information systems that will improve or enhance such areas as: • Law enforcement programs. • Prosecution and court programs. • Prevention and education programs. • Corrections and community corrections programs. • Drug treatment and enforcement programs. • Planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs. • Crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation). JAG funds may also be used to address key statutory requirements that may not be otherwise funded, including requirements from the state and federal level, such as addressing limited English proficiency requirements and other similar mandates. Responsibilities The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of an eligible unit of local government or other officer designated by the CEO must submit the application for JAG funds. A unit of local government receiving a JAG award will be responsible for the administration of the funds including: distributing the funds; monitoring the award; submitting quarterly financial status (SF-425) and performance metrics reports and annual programmatic reports; and providing ongoing oversight and assistance to any subrecipients of the funds. Length of Awards Awards are made in the first fiscal year of the appropriation and may be expended during the following 3 years, for a total grant period of 4 years. Extensions beyond this period may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Director of BJA and must be requested via the Grants Management System (GMS) no less than 30 days prior to the grant end date. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 5 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Administrative Funds A unit of local government may use up to 10 percent of the award, plus any interest accrued, for costs associated with administering JAG funds. Disparate Certification A disparate allocation occurs when a city or municipality is allocated one-and-one-half times (150 percent) more than the county, while the county bears more than 50 percent of the costs associated with prosecution or incarceration of the municipality's Part 1 violent crimes. A disparate allocation also occurs when multiple cities or municipalities are collectively allocated four times (400 percent) more than the county, and the county bears more than 50 percent of the collective costs associated with prosecution or incarceration of each municipality's Part 1 violent crimes. * Jurisdictions certified as disparate must identify a fiscal agent that will submit a joint application for the aggregate eligible allocation to all disparate municipalities. The joint application must determine and specify the award distribution to each unit of local government and the purposes for which the funds will be used. When beginning the JAG application process, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies which jurisdiction will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent for joint funds, must be completed, and signed by the Authorized Representative for each participating jurisdiction. The signed MOU should be attached to the application. For a sample MOU, go to www.bla.qov/Fundinq/JAGMOU.pdf. Governing Body Review The applicant agency (fiscal agent in disparate situations) must make the grant application available for review by the governing body (or to the organization designated by the governing body) not fewer than 30 days before the application is submitted to BJA. Public Comment The applicant agency (the fiscal agent in disparate situations) must include a statement that the application was made public and that, to the extent of applicable law or established procedure, an opportunity to comment was provided to citizens and to neighborhood or community-based organizations. Supplanting Federal funds must be used to supplement existing funds for program activities and cannot replace or supplant nonfederal funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose. Supplanting is prohibited under JAG. See BJA's JAG web paqe and the updated JAG FAQs for examples of supplanting. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 6 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Trust Fund Award recipients may draw down JAG funds in advance. To do so, a trust fund must be established in which to deposit the funds. The trust fund may or may not be an interest-bearing account. If subrecipients draw down JAG funds in advance, they also must establish a trust fund in which to deposit funds. This trust fund requirement only applies to direct JAG award recipients as well as subrecipients that are not on a reimbursement basis. Match Requirement While match is not required with the JAG Program, match is as an effective strategy for states and units of local government to expand justice funds and build buy-in for local criminal justice initiatives. If an applicant proposes a voluntary match amount, the match amount incorporated into the OJP-approved budget becomes mandatory and subject to audit. Prohibited Uses No JAG funds may be expended outside of JAG purpose areas. Even within these purpose areas, however, JAG funds cannot be used directly or indirectly for security enhancements or equipment for nongovernmental entities not engaged in criminal justice or public safety. Nor may JAG funds be used directly or indirectly to provide for any of the following matters unless BJA certifies*that extraordinary and exigent circumstances exist, making them essential to the maintenance of public safety and good order: • **Vehicles (excluding police cruisers), vessels (excluding police boats), or aircraft (excluding police helicopters). • Luxury items. • Real estate. • Construction projects (other than penal or correctional institutions). • Any similar matters. *For information related to requesting a waiver to use funds for any prohibited item, refer to the updated JAG FAQs on BJA's JAG web paqe. **Police cruisers may include a police pursuit vehicle (PPV) or system support vehicle (SSV). Examples include sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs). Budget Information Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation; Waiver With respect to any award of more than $250,000 made under this solicitation, federal funds may not be used to pay total cash compensation (salary plus bonuses) to any employee of the award recipient at a rate that exceeds 110 percent of the maximum annual salary payable to a member of the Federal Government's Senior Executive Service (SES) at an agency with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System for that year. The 2012 salary table for SES employees is available at www.opm.qov/oca/12tables/indexSES.asp. Note: A recipient may compensate an employee at a higher rate, provided the amount in excess of this compensation limitation is paid with non-federal funds. (Any such additional compensation will not be considered matching funds where match requirements apply.) BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 � Approval Expires 02/28/2013 The limitation on compensation rates allowable under an award may be waived on an individual basis at the discretion of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for OJP. An applicant requesting a waiver should include a detailed justification in the budget narrative of its application. Unless the applicant submits a waiver request and justification with the application, the applicant should anticipate that OJP will request the applicant to adjust and resubmit its budget. The justification should include the particular qualifications and expertise of the individual, the uniqueness of the service being provided, the individual's specific knowledge of the program or project being undertaken with award funds, and a statement explaining that the individual's salary is commensurate with the regular and customary rate for an individual with his/her qualifications and expertise, and for the work to be done. Minimization of Conference Costs No OJP funding can be used to purchase food and/or beverages for any meeting, conference, training, or other event. Exceptions to this restriction may be made only in cases where such sustenance is not otherwise available (i.e., extremely remote areas), or where a special presentation at a conference requires a plenary address where there is no other time for sustenance to be obtained. Such an exception would require prior approval from the BJA Director. This restriction does not apply to water provided at no cost, but does apply to any and all other refreshments, regardless of the size or nature of the meeting. Additionally, this restriction does not impact direct payment of per diem amounts to individuals in a travel status under your organization's travel policy. Updated Department of Justice and OJP guidance on conference planning, minimization of costs, and conference cost reporting will be forthcoming and will be accessible on the OJP web site at www.oip.usdoi.aov/fundinq/fundinq.htm. Costs Associated with Language Assistance (if applicable) If an applicant proposes a program or activity that would deliver services or benefits to individuals, the costs of taking reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to those services or benefits by individuals with limited English proficiency may be allowable costs. Reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services or benefits may include interpretation or translation services where appropriate. For additional information, see the "Civil Rights Compliance" section of the OJP "Other Requirements for OJP Applications" web page (www.oip.usdoi.aov/fundinq/other requirements.htm). Updated Requirements Bulletproof Vest Certification Bulletproof vests can be funded through two BJA-administered programs: the JAG Program and the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) Program. • BVP is a program designed to provide a critical resource to state and local law enforcement through the purchase of ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body armor. A jurisdiction is able to request up to 50 percent of the cost of a vest with BVP funds. For more information on the BVP Program, including eligibility and application, refer to the BVP web paqe. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 8 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 • JAG funds may also be used to purchase vests for an agency, but they may not be used to pay for that portion of the bulletproof vest (50 percent) that is not covered by BVP funds. Unlike BVP, JAG funds used to purchase vests do not require a 50 percent match. • Bulletproof vests purchased with JAG funds may be purchased at any threat level, make, or model from any distributor or manufacturer, as long as the vests have been tested and found to comply with applicable National Institute of Justice ballistic or stab standards. In addition, bulletproof vests purchased must be American-made. The latest NIJ standard information can be found at: www.nii.aov/topics/technoloqv/bodv-armor/safetv-initiative.htm. • As is the case in BVP, grantees that wish to purchase vests with JAG funds must certify that law enforcement agencies receiving vests have a written "mandatory wear" policy in effect. FAQs related to the mandatory wear policy and certifications can be found at www.bia.qov/Fundinq/JAGFAQ.pdf This policy must be in place for at least all uniformed officers before any FY 2012 funding can be used by the agency for vests. There are no requirements regarding the nature of the policy other than it being a mandatory wear policy for all uniformed officers while on duty. A mandatory wear concept and issues paper and a model policy are available by contacting the BVP Customer Support Center at vests(a�usdoi.qov or toll free at 1-877-758-3787. • A copy of the certification related to the mandatory wear can be found at: www.bia.aov/Fundinq/12JAGBVPCert.pdf. Interoperable Communications Guidance • Grantees (including subgrantees) that are using FY 2012 JAG Program funds to support emergency communications activities must comply with the FY 2012 SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications. Emergency communications activities include the purchase of Interoperable Communications Equipment and technologies such as voice-over-internet protocol bridging or gateway devices, or equipment to support the build out of wireless broadband networks in the 700 MHz public safety band under the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Waiver Order. SAFECOM guidance can be found at www.safeco m proq ram.q ov. • Grantees interested in developing a public safety broadband network in the 700 MHz band in their jurisdictions must adhere to the technical standards set forth in the FCC Waiver Order, or any succeeding FCC orders, rules, or regulations pertaining to broadband operations in the 700 MHz public safety band. The recipient shall also ensure projects support the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP) and are fully coordinated with the full-time Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) in the state of the project. As the central coordination point for their state's interoperability effort, the SWIC plays a critical role, and can serve as a valuable resource. SWICs are responsible for the implementation of the SCIP through coordination and collaboration with the emergency response community. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Communications maintains a list of SWICs for each of the 56 states and territories. Contact OECCc�hq.dhs.qov if you are not familiar with your state or territory's SWIC. If any future regulatory requirement (from the FCC or other governmental entity) results in a material technical or financial change in the project, the recipient should submit associated documentation, and other material, as applicable, for review by the SWIC to ensure BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 9 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 coordination. Grantees (and sub-grantees) must provide a listing of all communications equipment purchased with grant award funding (plus the quantity purchased of each item) to their assigned BJA State Policy Advisor once items are procured during any periodic programmatic progress reports. DNA Testing of Evidentiary Materials and Upload of DNA Profiles to a Database If JAG program funds will be used for DNA testing of evidentiary materials, any resulting eli ible DNA profiles must be uploaded to the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), by a government DNA lab with access to CODIS. No profiles generated with JAG funding may be entered into any other non-governmental DNA database without prior express written approval from BJA. For more information, refer to the NIJ FY 2012 DNA Backlog Reduction Program, available at ncirs.qov/pdffiles1/nii/s1000989.pdf Reporting Requirements Once an award is accepted, award recipients must submit quarterly financial status (SF-425) and annual programmatic reports through GMS, quarterly performance metrics reports (see Performance Measures section below) through BJA's Performance Measurement Tool (PMT), and Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) reports through the FFATA Sub-award Reporting System (FSRS) as necessary (see FFATA section below). Performance Measures To assist in fulfilling the Department's responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA), P.L. 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111-352, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must provide data that measures the results of their work. Quarterly performance metrics reports must be submitted through BJA's Performance Measurement Tool (PMT) web site: www.biaperformancetools.orq. The performance measure can be found at: www.biaperformancetools.orq/help/ARRAJAGandJAGCombinedlndicatorGrid.pdf. All JAG recipients should be aware that BJA is currently making changes to the JAG performance reporting processes, including measures. While state administering agencies are playing a role in the process, recipients are advised that the reporting requirements noted above may be subject to modification through this process. Submission of performance measures data is not required for the application. Instead, applicants should discuss in their application their proposed methods for collecting data for performance measures. Refer to the section "What an Application Should Include" on page 16 for additional information. Note on Project Evaluations Applicants that propose to use funds awarded through this solicitation to conduct project evaluations should be aware that certain project evaluations (such as systematic investigations designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge) may constitute "research" for purposes of applicable DOJ human subjects protection regulations. However, project evaluations that are intended only to generate internal improvements to a program or service, or are conducted only to meet OJP's performance measure data reporting requirements likely do BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 �� Approval Expires 02/28/2013 not constitute "research." Applicants should provide sufficient information for OJP to determine whether the particular project they propose would either intentionally or unintentionally collect and/or use information in such a way that it meets the DOJ regulatory definition of research. Research, for the purposes of human subjects protections for OJP-funded programs, is defined as, "a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge." 28 C.F.R. § 46.102(d). For additional information on determining whether a proposed activity would constitute research, see the decision tree to assist applicants on the "Research and the Protection of Human Subjects" section of the OJP Other Requirements for OJP Applications" web page (www.oip.usdoi.qov/fundinq/other requirements.htm). Applicants whose proposals may involve a research or statistical component also should review the "Confidentiality" section on that web page. Notice of Post-Award FFATA Reporting Requirement Applicants should anticipate that OJP will require all recipients (other than individuals) of awards of$25,000 or more under this solicitation, consistent with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA), to report award information on any first-tier subawards totaling $25,000 or more, and, in certain cases, to report information on the names and total compensation of the five most highly compensated executives of the recipient and first-tier subrecipients. Each applicant entity must ensure that it has the necessary processes and systems in place to comply with the reporting requirements should it receive funding. Reports regarding subawards will be made through the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS), found at www.fsrs.qov. Note also that applicants should anticipate that no subaward of an award made under this solicitation may be made to a subrecipient (other than an individual) unless the potential subrecipient acquires and provides a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Priorities BJA recognizes that the downturn in the economy has resulted in significant pressures on state and local criminal justice systems. In these challenging times, shared priorities and leveraged resources can make a significant impact. In light of this, it is important to make SAAs and local JAG recipients aware of several areas of priority that may be of help in maximizing the effectiveness of JAG funding at the state and local level. As an overall framework for success, we encourage both state and local comprehensive justice planning, bringing all of the system stakeholders together—including law enforcement, courts, prosecutors, defenders, corrections officials, and other stakeholders (including victims and victim advocates)—to create a comprehensive and strategicjustice plan to ensure coordination and a more effective justice system. In addition to our longstanding and unwavering commitment to keeping violent crime at its lowest level in decades, the following priorities represent key areas where we will be focusing nationally and invite each state and local JAG recipient to join us in addressing these challenges as a part of our JAG partnership. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 11 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Funding Evidence-Based Programs BJA strongly encourages state and local planners to fund programs that are evidence-based and have been proven effective. In the current difficult budgetary climate, it is more critical than ever that JAG dollars are spent on programs with proven effectiveness. Questions often arise about what is meant by evidence-based programs. OJP considers programs and practices to be evidence-based when their effectiveness has been demonstrated by causal evidence (generally obtained through one or more outcome evaluations). Causal evidence documents a relationship between an activity or intervention (including technology) and its intended outcome, including measuring the direction and size of a change, and the extent to which a change may be attributed to the activity or intervention. Causal evidence depends on the use of scientific methods to rule out, to the extent possible, alternative explanations for the documented change. The strength of causal evidence, based on the factors described above, will influence the degree to which OJP considers a program or practice to be evidence-based. In 2011, OJP made an excellent online tool available to criminal justice practitioners and policy makers to identify evidence based programs that are effective or promising. CrimeSolutions.qov is the OJP online resource about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services. Using certified expert reviewers, CrimeSolutions.gov provides detailed information and evidence ratings of programs that may fall within the JAG purpose areas. Launched in June 2011, CrimeSoultions.gov features multiple, user-friendly search options; easy to read program profiles and evaluation summaries from over three decades of research; and recognizable evidence ratings by certified reviewers with research and subject area expertise . CrimeSolutions.gov is intended to increase the use of evidence-based programs in criminal justice,juvenile justice and victim services settings; inform practitioners and policy makers about what works using the best available evidence; and help state and local jurisdictions address crime effectively and efficiently. BJA urges SAAs and local jurisdictions to use information available in CrimeSolutions.qov in making funding decisions. Criminal Justice Planning Jurisdictions are strongly encouraged to use JAG funding to support their existing strategic plan. If such a plan does not now exist, jurisdictions are encouraged to develop and undertake a strategic planning process, using a community engagement model, in order to guide spending under this and future fiscal year allocations. Training and technical assistance (TTA) is available from BJA's TTA providers to assist localities with the development of their strategic planning process and their plan to fund evidence-based projects. To ensure that the impact of Byrne JAG funding decisions is considered across the entire criminal justice system, we are redoubling our efforts to encourage state and local jurisdictions to bring all system stakeholders together in the strategic planning process. Our recommended guidelines are that at a minimum, the strategic planning process includes law enforcement, courts, prosecutors, indigent defense providers, victim advocates, and corrections and community corrections officials. BJA will continue to provide valuable technical assistance in 2012 through the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) for comprehensive criminal justice planning that includes bringing all criminal justice stakeholders to the table to develop innovative strategies to improve the fair administration of justice. For more information, see the National Center for Justice Planninq web site. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 12 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Recidivism Reduction and Community Corrections In this time of fiscal austerity and smaller state and local budgets, reducing the overall costs of incarceration in a manner that promotes public safety is a paramount goal. Effective community supervision coupled with evidence-based program interventions can result in significant reductions in recidivism. A priority funding area is the implementation of effective pre-trial services programs and innovative programs and approaches in probation and parole supervision that improve services to offenders and increase collaborative efforts among community supervision agencies with law enforcement and the courts. This includes development and implementation of strategies for the identification, supervision, and treatment of inedium- to high-risk offenders that demonstrate the integration, use, and efficacy of evidenced-based practices and principles in the improvement of the delivery of probation and/or parole supervision strategies and practices. Indigent Defense Another key priority area is ensuring that justice is truly done in the criminal justice system is support for indigent defense. BJA continues to encourage states and SAAs to use JAG funds to support the vital needs of the indigent defense community. Attorney General Holder has consistently stressed that the crisis in indigent defense reform is a serious concern which must be addressed if true justice is to be achieved in our nation. In 2002, the American Bar Association (ABA) published Ten Principles of a Public Defense Delivery System which represent fundamental building blocks for implementing quality legal representation for indigent defendants. (See ABA Ten Principles.) Evidence-Based "Smart Policing" Programs As a result of the current fiscal crisis, many police departments are experiencing unprecedented budget cuts, layoffs and reductions in force. These challenges must be met by making wider use of advancements in the law enforcement field in the last several decades which rely on use of data, crime analysis, crime mapping and other analytic tools, cutting edge technology, and research and evaluations regarding effective policing strategies and programs. A useful matrix of evidence-based policing programs and strategies is available through the Center for Evidence-Based Policv at George Mason University and provides valuable information on policing strategies and programs that work. BJA encourages states to use JAG funds to support these "smart policing" strategies, including a focus on real time crime analysis centers (CACs), and effective partnerships with universities and research partners and with non-traditional criminal justice partners. Counterterrorism continues to be the number one priority for the Department of Justice. At the state and local level, high functioning, evidence-based, data driven public safety agencies are a critical component of our nation's "all crimes" strategy. In addition, the JAG Program has long supported effective and collaborative multi-jurisdictional task forces and justice information sharing programs, which continue as a priority in order to maintain our nation's historic reductions in violent crime. Officer Safety and Wellness Law enforcement safety and wellness issues are an important priority for the Department of Justice, have become highly visible as recent trends have shown an increase in law enforcement deaths. According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, 2011 showed a 16 percent increase in law enforcement fatalities with a 20 percent increase in BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 13 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 firearms-related fatalities. The Department of Justice is taking a holistic approach to addressing officer safety and wellness by providing training and technical assistance to state and local law enforcement, as well as studying law enforcement injuries. BJA encourages states and local jurisdictions to use JAG funds to support this priority area by providing training—such as paying for tuition and travel expenses related to attending trainings like the VALOR training—as well as providing start-up funding for health and wellness programs to law enforcement agencies. How To Apply Applications are submitted through OJP's Grants Management System (GMS). GMS is a web- based, data-driven computer application that provides cradle to grave support for the application, award, and management of awards at OJP. Applicants must register in GMS for each specific funding opportunity and should begin the process immediately to meet the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time using the system. Complete instructions on how to register and submit an application in GMS can be found at www.oip.usdoi.qov/qmscbt/. If the applicant experiences technical difficulties at any point during this process, e-mail GMS.HeIpDesk(a�usdoi.aov or call 888-549-9901 (option 3), Monday–Friday from 6:00 a.m. to midnight eastern time, except federal holidays. OJP highly recommends that applicants start the registration process as early as possible to prevent delays in submitting an application package by the specified application deadline. All applicants should complete the following steps: 1. Acquire a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. In general, the Office of Management and Budget requires that all applicants (other than individuals) for federal funds include a DUNS number in their application for a new award or renewal of an existing award. A DUNS number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of entities receiving federal funds. The identifier is used for tracking purposes and to validate address and point of contact information for federal assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. The DUNS number will be used throughout the grant life cycle. Obtaining a DUNS number is a free, one-time activity. Obtain a DUNS number by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 866-705-5711 or by applying online at www.dnb.com. A DUNS number is usually received within 1-2 business days. 2. Acquire or renew registration with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. OJP requires that all applicants (other than individuals) for federal financial assistance maintain current registrations in the CCR database. The CCR database is the repository for standard information about federal financial assistance applicants, recipients, and subrecipients. Organizations that have previously submitted applications via Grants.gov are already registered with CCR, as it is a requirement for Grants.gov registration. Note, however, that applicants must update or renew their CCR registration annually to maintain an active status. Information about CCR registration procedures can be accessed at www.ccr.qov. 3. Acquire a GMS username and password. A new user must create a GMS profile by selecting the "First Time User" link under the sign-in box of the GMS home page. For more information on how to register in GMS, go to www.oip.usdoi.qov/qmscbt/. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 14 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 4. Verify the CCR registration in GMS. OJP requests that all applicants verify their CCR registration in GMS. Once logged into GMS, click the "CCR Claim" link on the left side of the default screen. Click the submit button to verify the CCR registration. 5. Search for the funding opportunity on GMS. After logging into GMS or completing the GMS profile for username and password, go to the "Funding Opportunities" link on the left side of the page. Select the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Solicitation. 6. Register by selecting the "Apply Online" button associated with the solicitation title. The search results from step 5 will display the solicitation title along with the registration and application deadlines for this funding opportunity. Select the "Apply Online" button in the "Action" column to register for this solicitation and create an application in the system. 7. Complete the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. All applicants must complete this information and submit the form in GMS. An applicant that expends any funds for lobbying activities must provide the detailed information requested on the form, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, (SF-LLL). An applicant that does not expend any funds for lobbying activities should enter "N/A" in the required highlighted fields. Access the form at www.oip.aov/fundinq/forms/disclosure.pdf. 8. Submit an application consistent with this solicitation by following the directions in GMS. Once submitted, GMS will display a confirmation screen stating the submission was successful. Important: In some instances, an applicant must wait for GMS approval before submitting an application. Applicants are urged to submit the application at least 72 hours prior to the due date of the application. Note: OJP's Grants Manaqement Svstem (GMS) does not accept executable file tvpes as application attachments. These disallowed file types include, but are not limited to, the following extensions: ".com," ".bat," ".exe," ".vbs," ".cfg," ".dat," ".db," ".dbf," ".dll," ".ini," ".log," ".ora," ".sys," and ".zip." Note: Duplicate Applications If an applicant submits multiple versions of an application, BJA will review the most recent version submitted. Experiencing Unforeseen GMS Technical Issues If an applicant experiences unforeseen GMS technical issues beyond the applicant's control that prevent submission of its application by the deadline, the applicant must contact the BJA Programs Office staff within 24 hours after the deadline and request approval to submit the application. At that time, BJA Programs Office staff will instruct the applicant to submit specific information detailing the technical difficulties. The applicant must e-mail: a description of the technical difficulties, a timeline of submission efforts, the complete grant application, the applicant DUNS number, and GMS Help Desk tracking number(s) received. Note: Requests are not automatically approved by BJA. After the program office reviews all of the information submitted, and contacts the GMS Help Desk to validate the technical issues reported, OJP will contact the applicant to either approve or deny the request to submit a late application. If the technical issues reported cannot be validated, the application will be rejected as untimely. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 15 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 The following conditions are not valid reasons to permit late submissions: (1) failure to begin the registration process in sufficient time, (2) failure to follow GMS instructions on how to register and apply as posted on its Web site, (3) failure to follow all of the instructions in the OJP solicitation, and (4) technical issues experienced with the applicant's computer or information technology (IT) environment, including firewalls. Notifications regarding known technical problems with GMS, if any, are posted at the top of the OJP funding web page, www.oip.usdoi.gov/fundinq/solicitations.htm. What an Application Should Include Applicants should anticipate that failure to submit an application that contains all of the specified elements may negatively affect the review of the application and, should a decision be made to make an award, will result in the inclusion of special conditions that preclude access to or use of award funds pending satisfaction of the conditions. Refer to the BJA Grant Writing and Management Academy and OJP 101 for an overview of what should be included in each application requirement. These trainings can be found at bia.ncirs.qov/qwma/index.html and www.oip.aov/qrants101/. OJP strongly recommends use of appropriately descriptive file names (e.g., "Program Narrative," "Budget and Budget Narrative," "Memoranda of Understanding," etc.) for all required attachments. 1. Information to Complete the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) The SF-424 is a standard form required for use as a cover sheet for submission of pre- applications, applications, and related information. Grants.gov and GMS take information from the applicant's profile to populate the fields on this form. 2. Program Narrative Applicants must submit a program narrative that generally describes the proposed program activities for the four year grant period. The narrative must outline the type of programs to be funded by the JAG award and provide a brief analysis of the need for the programs. Narratives must also identify anticipated coordination efforts involving JAG and related justice funds. Certified disparate jurisdictions submitting a joint application must specify the funding distribution to each disparate unit of local government and the purposes for which the funds will be used. Failure to submit this required information will result in an application being returned in the Grants Management System (GMS) for inclusion of the missing information OR the attachment of a withholding of funds special condition at the time of award. 3. Budget and Budget Narrative Applicants must submit a budget and budget narrative outlining how JAG funds, including administrative funds if applicable, will be used to support and implement the program. This narrative should include a full breakdown of administrative costs, as well as an overview of how funds will be allocated across approved JAG purpose areas. Applicants should utilize the following approved budget categories to label the requested expenditures: Personnel, Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies, Consultants/Contracts, and an Other BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 16 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 category. For informational purposes only, a sample budget form may be found at www.oip.usdoi.aov/fundinq/forms/budqet detail.pdf. Failure to submit this required information will result in an application being returned in the Grants Management System (GMS) for inclusion of the missing information OR the attachment of a withholding of funds special condition at the time of award. 4. Review Narrative Applicants must submit information documenting that the date the JAG application was made available for review to the governing body, or to an organization designated by that governing body, on a date not less than 30 days before the application was submitted to BJA. The attachment must also specify that an opportunity to comment was provided to citizens to the extent applicable law or established procedures make such opportunity available. Failure to submit this required information will result in an application being returned in the Grants Management System (GMS) for inclusion of the missing information OR the attachment of a withholding of funds special condition at the time of award. 5. Abstract Applicants must provide an abstract that includes the applicant's name, title of the project, goals of the project, and a description of the strategies to be used. In addition, above or below the abstract narrative, applicants must identify up to five project identifiers that would be associated with proposed project activities. The list of all identifiers can be found at www.bia.qov/proqrams/iaq/iaq12/12JAGIdentifiers.pdf. The abstract should not exceed a half-page, or 400-500 words. Failure to submit this required information will result in an application being returned in the Grants Management System (GMS) for inclusion of the missing information OR the attachment of a withholding of funds special condition at the time of award. 6. Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) If an application is being submitted by either (1) a tribe or tribal organization or (2) a third party proposing to provide direct services or assistance to residents on tribal lands, then a current authorizing resolution of the governing body of the tribal entity or other enactment of the tribal council or comparable governing body authorizing the inclusion of the tribe or tribal organization and its membership should be included with the application. In those instances when an organization or consortium of tribes proposes to apply for a grant on behalf of a tribe or multiple specific tribes, then the application should include a resolution (or comparable legal documentation, as may be applicable) from all tribes that will be included as a part of the services/assistance provided under the grant. A consortium of tribes for which existing consortium bylaws allow action without support from all tribes in the consortium (i.e., without authorizing resolution or other enactment of each tribal governing body) may submit a copy of its consortium bylaws with the application in lieu of tribal resolutions (or comparable legal documentation). If an applicant is unable to obtain and submit with its application a fully-executed (i.e., signed) copy of a tribal resolution or other, comparable legal documentation as may be consistent with the tribe's governance structure, then, at minimum, the applicant should submit an unsigned, draft version of such legal documentation as part of its application BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 �� Approval Expires 02/28/2013 (except in cases where, with respect to a tribal consortium applicant, consortium bylaws allow action without the support of all consortium member tribes). If selected for funding, use of and access to funds will be contingent on receipt of the fully-executed tribal resolution or other, comparable legal documentation. 7. Additional Attachments (if applicable) Jurisdictions certified as disparate must identify a fiscal agent that will submit a joint application for the aggregate eligible allocation to all disparate municipalities. The joint application must determine and specify the award distribution to each unit of local government and the purposes for which the funds will be used. When beginning the JAG application process, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that identifies which jurisdiction will serve as the applicant/fiscal agent for joint funds, must be completed, and signed by the Authorized Representative for each participating jurisdiction. The signed MOU must be attached to the application. For a sample MOU, go to www.bia.qov/Fundinq/JAGMOU.pdf. Failure to submit this required information will result in an application being change requested in the Grants Management System (GMS) for inclusion of the missing information OR the attachment of a withholding special condition at the time of award if time does not permit for a change request process. 8. Other Standard Forms Additional forms that may be required in connection with an award are available on OJP's funding page at www.oip.usdoi.aov/fundinq/forms.htm. For successful applicants, receipt of funds may be contingent upon submission of all necessary forms. Note in particular the following forms: a. Standard Assurances Applicants must read, certify, and submit this form in GMS prior to the receipt of any award funds. b. Certifications Reqardinq Lobbvinq; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibilitv Matters; and Druq-Free Workplace Requirements Applicants must read, certify and submit in GMS prior to the receipt of any award funds. c. Accountinq Svstem and Financial Capabilitv Questionnaire (required for any applicant other than an individual that is a non-governmental entity and that has not received any award from OJP within the past 3 years; this form must be downloaded, completed, and submitted) Review Process OJP is committed to ensuring a fair and open process for awarding grants. BJA reviews the application to make sure that the information presented is reasonable, understandable, measurable, and achievable, as well as consistent with the solicitation. Applications for formula awards will be reviewed to ensure statutory requirements have been met. Absent explicit statutory authorization or written delegation of authority to the contrary, all final grant award decisions will be made by the Assistant Attorney General (AAG). BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 �8 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Additional Requirements Applicants selected for awards must agree to comply with additional legal requirements upon acceptance of an award. OJP strongly encourages applicants to review the information pertaining to these additional requirements prior to submitting your application. Additional information for each requirement can be found at www.oip.usdoi.aov/fundinq/other requirements.htm. • Civil Rights Compliance • Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations • Confidentiality • Research and the Protection of Human Subjects • Anti-Lobbying Act • Financial and Government Audit Requirements • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) • DOJ Information Technology Standards (if applicable) • Single Point of Contact Review • Nonsupplanting of State or Local Funds • Criminal Penalty for False Statements • Compliance with Office of Justice Proqrams Financial Guide • Suspension or Termination of Funding • Nonprofit Organizations • For-Profit Organizations • Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) • Rights in Intellectual Property • Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) of 2006 • Awards in excess of$5,000,000 —federal taxes certification requirement • Active CCR Registration BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 �9 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Provide Feedback to OJP on This Solicitation To assist OJP in improving its application and award processes, we encourage applicants to provide feedback on this solicitation, application submission process, and/or the application review/peer review process. Feedback can be provided to OJPSolicitationFeedback(c�usdoi.gov. BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 20 Approval Expires 02/28/2013 Application Checklist FY 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Local Solicitation The application checklist has been created to assist in developing an application. Eligibility Requirement: The jurisdiction listed as the legal name on the application corresponds with the eligible jurisdiction listed on BJA's JAG web page The federal amount requested is within the allowable limit of the FY 2012 JAG Allocations List as listed on BJA's JAG web page What an Applications Should Include: Standard 424 Form (see page 16) Program Narrative (see page 16) Budget and Budget Narrative (see page 16) Review Narrative (the date the JAG application was made available to the governing body for review and that it was provided to the public for comment) (see page 17) Abstract (see page 17) Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable) (see page 17) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) (see page 15) Additional Attachments (if applicable) (see page 18); Other Standard Forms as applicable (see page 18), including: Accounting System and Financial Capability Questionnaire (if applicable) DUNS Number (see page 14) CCR Registration (see page 14) BJA-2012-3256 OMB No.1121-0329 2� Approval Expires 02/28/2013 JAG 2012 Program Narrative for City of Spokane Valley, WA. JAG 2012 Grant Proposal The Ciry of Spokane Valley respectfully submits this application for the 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The City of Spokane Valley will act as fiscal agent for the JAG. This is the Third year the Ciry is eligible to apply as a non-disparate single jurisdiction. The City's Grant Accountant and Senior Analyst will be responsible for grant administration details as they relate to acting as fiscal agent, to include disbursement of funds and collecting and submitting financial and performance measure reports of the JAG funding. Expenditures are tracked through individual budget lines for each federal grant received, which keeps federal funding separate. City of Spokane Valley Projects The Spokane Valley Police Department, on behalf of the City of Spokane Valley, proposes to use their allocation of JAG funds ($24,328) for the grant purpose area of law enforcement programs. This grant funding will be used to purchase four(4) mobile data computers at a cost of$23,38132; and office chairs at a cost of 946.68. The mobile data computers have wireless connections to dispatch and state and federal criminal databases and GPS mapping software. The computers will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of officers by allowing them review hot spot crime data, scan driver licenses and vehicle registrations to auto-fill reports and citations, referencing policy and procedures, training bulletins, obtain photos of suspects, receive rapid responder information immediately, upload reports to the report system, and utilize intelligence led policing and data. The mobile data computers will be used by the Spokane Valley Police in all areas of its programs and projects to enhance its ability for commissioned law enforcement staff to communicate using data while in vehicles and in the field Page 1 of 2 JAG 2012 Program Narrative for City of Spokane Valley, WA. thereby increasing response capacity and proactive policing throughout the community. Additional funds will be utilized to purchase office chairs that will provide proper ergonomic support for officers when writing reports and accessing databases,increasing the health and wellness of officers and reducing lost time. Page 2 of 2 City of Spokane Valley Review Narrative The JAG application data was made available to the Council and public on April 20, 2012. All information was available on the City's website and by request through the City Clerk's Office. The Council received all the information in their council packets for the public meetings on April 24, May 1, and May 8 of 2012. Public comment was allowed at two of the meetings and through e-mail, phone, regular mail, and online submission. The agendas identifying the JAG application as an item to be considered were posted in advance of all meetings. II II I OMB APPROVAL NO.1121-0188 EXPIRES 5-98(Rev.1/97) ', �ud et I�etail Worl��heet � � PUrpo5e: The Budget Detail Worlcsheet may be used as a guide to assist you in the preparation of i the budget and budget narrative.You may submit the budget and budget narrative using this form or in the format of your choice (plain sheets,your own form, or a variation of this form). However, all required information(including the budget narrative)must be provided.Any category of expense not ' applicable to your budget may be deleted. , A. Perso�lnel-List each position by title and name of employee, if available. Show the annual '' salary rate and the percentage of time to be devoted to the project. Compensation paid for employees �I engaged in grant activities must be consistent with that paid for similar worlc within the applicant organization. loTame/Position Computation Cost Postition 1,each postition entry limited to one line ( Position 2 i � Postition 3 Postition 4 Pastition 5 Postition 6 SUB�TOTAL, �0.00 � �. Frimge �enefitS -Fringe benefits should be based on actual known costs or an established � formttla. Fringe benefits ai•e for the personnel listed in budget category(A) and only for the percentage of time devoted to the project, � 1�1ame/Position Computation Cost Fringe benefit 1,each benefit entry is limited to one line Fringe benefit 2 Fringe benefit 3 Fringe benefit 4 ', Fringe benefit 5 ' SUB-TOT�,�0.00 Total Personnel & Fringe Benefits �0.00 ' OJP FORM 7150/1 (5-95) ! � � i i C. Tr�vel- Itemize travel expenses of project personnel by purpose (e.g., staff to training, field interviews, advisoiy group meeting, etc.). Show the basis of computation(e.g., six people to 3-day � t�aining at $X aii�fare, $X lodging, $X subsistence}. In training projects,travel and meals for trainees � should be listed separately. Show the number of trainees and the unit costs involved. Identify the location of travel, if known. Indicate source of Travel Policies applied,Applicant or Federal Travel Regttlations. Purpose of Travel Location Item Computation Cost Travel entry 1,two lines per entry '�� Travel entry 2 Travel entry 3 � i Travel entry 4 , Travel entry 5 Travel entry 6 � I Travel entry 7 TOTAL�0.00 I � D. Equipmellt-List non-expendable items that are to be purchased.Non-expendable equipment is tangible property having a useful life of more than two years and an acquisition cost of$5,000 or moi•e per unit. (Note: Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for items costing less than $5,000). Expendable iterns should be included either in the "supplies" category or in the "Other" i category.Applicants should analyze the cost benefits of purchasing versus leasing equipment, espe- � cially high cost items and those subject to rapid technical advances. Rented or leased equipment costs should be listed in the "Contractual" category, Explain how the equipment is necessary for the success of the proj ect.Attach a narrative describing the procurement method to be used. � I Item Computation Cost � � Mobile Data Computers 5,845.33X4 $23,381.32 ! Office Chairs $946.68 TOTAL $24,328.00 ' I � i i E. 5upplie5 -List items by type(office supplies,postage, h•aining materials, copying paper, and expendable equipment items costing less that $5,000, such as boolcs, hand held tape recorders) and show the basis for computation. (Note; Organization's own capitalization policy may be used for items costing less than $5,000). Generally, supplies include any materials that are expendable or , consumed during the course of the project. ', � Supply Items Computation Cost '�I Supply item 1,ane line per entry suppiy item 2 , i � supply item 3 ', , supply item 4 I supply item 5 , supply item 6 supply item 7 supply item 8 supply item 9 TOTAL�0.00 ,i �. ConStruCt1o11-As a rule, construction costs are not allowable. In some cases, minor repairs or ' renovations may be allowable. Check with the program office before budgeting funds in this ' categoiy, Purpose Description of Work Cost four lines per entry,use boxes below or an additional page for more space if required TOTAL�0.00 G. Consult�llts/ColltraCt5- Indicate whether applicant's foimal, written Procurement Policy or the Federal Acquisition Regulations are followed. Consultant Fees: For each consultant enter the name, if lrnown, service to be provided,hourly or daily fee (8-hour day), and estimated time on the project. Consultant fees in excess of$450 per day require additional justification and prior approval fiom OJP. 1oTame of Consultant Service Provided Computation Cost Supply item 1,one line per entry maximum of three lines � Supply item 1,one line per entry Supply item 1,one line per entry � Supply item 1,one line per entry Subtotal�0.00 Consultant Expenses: List all expenses to be paid from the grant to the individual consultants in addition to their fees (i.e.,travel,meals, lodging, etc.) Item I,ocation Computation Cost Consultant expense entry 1,one line p maximum of three lines � maximum of three lines � Consultant expense entry 1,one line p maximum of three lines SubtOtal$0.00 ConPracts: Provide a description of the product or seivice to be procured by contract and an estimate of the cost.Applicants are encouraged to promote free and open competition in awarding contracts. A separate justification rnust be provided for sole source conhacts in excess of$100,000. Item Cost maximum of four lines,additional information should be attached on a separate sheet(s) maximum of four lines Subtotal$0.00 TOTAL�0.00 H. Other Co3tS -List items (e.g., rent,reproduction,telephone,janitorial or security services, and investigative or confidential funds)by major type and the basis of the computation. For example, provide the square footage and the cost per square foot for rent, or provide a monthly rental cost and how many months to rent. Description Computation Cost four lines per entry,use boxes below or an additional page for more space if required ToTAL $0.00 I. Indipect CostS - Indirect costs are allowed only if the applicant has a Federally approved indirect cost rate.A copy of the rate approval, (a fully executed,negotiated agreement),must be attached. If the applicant does not have an approved rate, one can be requested by contacting the applicant's cognizant Federal agency, which will review all documentation and approve a rate for the applicant organization, or if the applicant's accounting system peimits, costs may be allocated in the direct costs categories. Description Computation Cost one line per entry one line per entry , TOTAL �0.00 '� I I i � �udget Summ��'y-When you have completed the budget worksheet,transfer the totals for each category to the spaces below. Compute the total direct costs and the total project costs. Indicate the ; amount of Federal requested and the amount of non-Federal funds that will suppor�t the project. i Budget Category Amount � A. PerSOnne1 $0.00 ( �. Fringe Benefits $0.00 � $0,00 C. Travel ', D. Equipment $24,328.00 , E. Supplies $0.00 $0.00 F: Construction I� G.Consultants/Contracts $0.00 H.Other $0.00 Total Direct Costs $24,328.00 ' I. Indirect Costs $�� i $24,328.00 ! TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ; $24,328.00 � Federal Request j 1\1on-Federal Amount I I Citv of Spokane Vallev Bud�et Narrative The 2012 JAG funds will be used to enhance the City's law enforcement program working in conjunction with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office. Specifically, the City's identified expenditures will be used to enhance evidenced-based programs and improve officer safety and wellness. Mobile data computers will allow officers to practice intelligence-led policing by accessing state and federal criminal databases and GPS mapping software. The computers will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of officers by allowing them review hot spot crime data, scan driver licenses and vehicle registrations to auto-fill reports and citations, referencing policy and procedures, training bulletins, obtain photos of suspects, receive rapid responder information immediately, upload reports to the report system, and utilize intelligence led policing and data. Office chairs will improve officer safety and wellness by providing adjustable, ergonomically correct sitting areas allowing officers to comfortably access desktop environments. The federal funds will be fully utilized for equipment and supplies. The City will fund the administrative costs of$2,433. Costs are itemized in the attached budget worksheet. OMB APPROVAL NO. 1121-0140 EXPIRES 06/30/2009 -r�� STANDARD ASSURANCES The Applicant hereby assures and certifies compliance with all applicable Federal statutes,regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements,including OMB Circulars A-21, A-87, A-102, A-ll0, A-122, A- 133; Ex. Order 12372 (intergovernmental review of federal programs); and 28 C.F.R.pts. 66 or 70 (administrative requirements for grants and cooperative agreements). The applicant also specifically assures and certifies that L It has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance and the institutional,managerial, and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay any required non-federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning,management, and completion of the project described in this application. 2. It will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organiaational conflict of interest, or personal gain. 3. It will give the awarding agency or the General Accounting Office, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all paper or electronic records related to the financial assistance. 4. It will comply with all lawful requirements imposed by the awarding agency, speci�cally including any applicable regulations, such as 28 C.F.R.pts. 18, 22, 23, 30, 35, 38, 42, 61, and 63, and the award term in 2 C.F.R. § 17515(b). 5. It will assist the awarding agency (if necessary)in assuring compliance with section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. § 470), Ex. Order ll593 (identification and protection of historic properties), the Archeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C.§ 469 a-1 et seq.), and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. § 4321). 6. It will comply(and will require any subgrantees or contractors to comply)with any applicable statutorily-imposed nondiscrimination requirements,which may include the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3789d); the Victims of Crime Act(42 U.S.C. §10604(e)); The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. § 5672(b)); the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. §7 94); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.§ 12131-34); the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§1681, 1683, 1685-86); and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-07);see Ex. Order 13279 (equal protection of the laws for faith-based and community organizations). 7. If a governmental entity— a)it will comply with the requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C.§ 4601 et seq.),which govern the treatment of persons displaced as a result of federal and federally-assisted programs; and b)it will comply with requirements of 5 U.S.C.§§ 1501-08 and §§7324-28, which limit certain political activities of State or local government employees whose principal employment is in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by federal assistance. Signature Date Date U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature of this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 28 CFR Part 69, "New Restrictions on Lobbying" and 28 CFR Part 67, "Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Department of Justice determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 69, for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 28 CFR Part 69, the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form - LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions; (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT) As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67, Section 67.510 A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67 Sections 67.615 and 67.620 A. The applicant certifies that it will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on-going drug-free awareness program to inform employees about (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction; (e) Notifying the agency, in writing, within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to: Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs ATTN: Control Desk 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20531 Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (�. B. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) Check_if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. Section 67, 630 of the regulations provides that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for Department of Justice funding. States and State agencies may elect to use OJP Form 4061/7. Check_if the State has elected to complete OJP Form 4061/7. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES WHO ARE INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 28 CFR Part 67, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 28 CFR Part 67; Sections 67.615 and 67.620 A. As a condition of the grant, I certify that I will not engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance in conducting any activity with the grant; and B. If convicted of a criminal drug offense resulting from a violation occurring during the conduct of any grant activity, I will report the conviction, in writing, within 10 calendar days of the conviction, to: Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs ATTN: Control Desk 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20531 As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I hereby certify that the applicant will comply with the above certifications. 1. Grantee Name and Address: 2. Application Number and/or Project Name: 3. Grantee IRS/Vendor Number 4. Type/Print Name and Title of Authorized Representative 5. Signature 6. Date OJP FORM 4061/6 (3-91)REPLACES OJP FORMS 4061/2, 4061/3 AND 4061/4 WHICH ARE OBSOLETE. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS BJA NIJ OJJDP BJS OVC CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 8, 2012 Department Director Approval: ❑ Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information � admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Animal Control GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley has contracted with Spokane County for animal control services since the City's inception. According to the County, the current facility is not an option for the future. The County ballot measure to purchase and renovate a new facility was not approved by the voters. The County is proposing a non-ballot option of purchasing an existing building utilizing existing revenue sources and forming a regional system including Spokane Valley and the City of Spokane to help mitigate associated costs. Spokane County has provided information requested by Council. Council has asked that staff examine SpokAnimal as a potential animal control service provider. OPTIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Net animal control costs including capital costs for SCRAPS are estimated to be $287K annually. STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint S`��iokane �Valley� I . ,.. �,�.�c- ��',„ . . � � � � � � �� M ay 8 , 2 012 Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst �� Spokane Cou nty i s pu rs u i ng the pu rchase of a new animal shelter and is asking the City of Spokane Val ley to partici pate i n a long -term reg ional an i mal control system . ..� The Cou nty is explori ng ways of fu nd i ng the s helter with existing revenue sources . �� Spokane Val ley staff, at the req uest of Cou nci I , acquired specific details from Spokane County regarding a new animal shelter. :.= The Spokane Val ley Cou nci I req uested staff to determine if SpokAnimal is also an option to provide animal control services . ��.� ��x� 2 � � � � � � � � �� Pu bl ic Agency provid i ng an i mal control services to the U n i ncorporated Cou nty, Spokane Val ley, M i I Iwood , Cheney, and �i b e rty �a ke ��3f H as i n d i cate d and hopes to mid - 201 3 . that a new faci I ity i s necessary vacate the cu rrent faci I ity by ��n Hopes to fi nance costs of ( $ 4 . 5M ) through existing and with the partici pation a new faci I ity reve n u e s o u rce s of Spokane . � - � A �ni � � � � A non - profit organization that has been operating for 29 years and provid i ng an i mal control services to Spokane for 28 years . ��= Has indicated they have more than enough capacity to handle Spokane Valley animals r3y Is wi I I i ng to provide an i mal control services for Spokane Va l I ey. :ys Has no plans to get out of the animal control business . �� Wi I I respond to an RFP or provide al I i nformation req uested in order to allow a full comparison of services and costs with SCRAPS. ;��r No expansion is planned in the foreseeable future . ► AI I capital replacement costs are bu i It i n . �� SpokAnimal will continue as a humane service provider regardless if they are providing animal control services . � _ � Ar� i r� � F �� it � � ► Located on 710 N . Napa i n Spokane , 10 m i les from City Hall and 1 . 6 miles outside of the Spokane Valley city I i m it. ► Located on a bus line ► Close proximity to Interstate 90 . � Recently acquired adjacent property though donation , i ncl udes event center �� New kennels provided by Comcast ► Has full clinic on - site a $ 1M ► SpokAnimal also owns adjacent property that allows for expansion should it become necessary. �� Uti I izes 400 vol u nteers and i n mates to provide some services . 5 � � r� i r� � F �� i it Y ,r-.A r� _ __ � t: �.�� _ � ! �£: f , '-.�..w'_ �� . VET CLIN{C _ w. ` _ _. - . �._= �� _..d„r"-'�� - � �.�� _�� ;.. � _ ''�� ;-, _�� . - �* - �*!�. � � _ �°.� -- - - _ -�" � , .� � - � �� ' - —___ - - �F� ,�. 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County renovation plus over 20 years. costs amortized over interest. and Spokane use financing costs of County acquires 50 years at 22.3% for Option 3. $1,468,846 financing at 3% SV, improvements Total $5,968,846 interest over 20 over 20 years. over 20 years. SV years for all costs County acquires pays 22.3% of total financing at 3% over 20 yea rs fo r a I I costs. Upfront SV Costs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,003,500 SV Annual Capital Costs Years 1-20 $ 66,900 $ 50,580 $ 45,256 $ 66,900 $ - SV Annual Capital Costs Years 21-50 $ - $ 10,648 $ 5,324 $ - $ - SV Capital Costs Total Years 1-50 $ 1,338,000 $ 1,331,040 $ 1,064,840 $ 1,338,000 $ 1,003,500 Present Value Costs @ .25% $ 1,303,512 $ 1,277,937 $ 1,027,996 $ 1,303,512 $ 1,003,500 Present Value Costs @ 1% $ 1,207,247 $ 1,137,955 $ 929,275 $ 1,207,247 $ 1,003,500 Present Value Costs @2% $ 1,093,911 $ 987,544 $ 820,245 $ 1,093,911 $ 1,003,500 Present Value Costs @3% $ 995,303 $ 868,058 $ 731,073 $ 995,303 $ 1,003,500 ■ ■ ■ I � � � � I � � � I � � � � � �� Animal Control Year Costs Change Actual 2004 $ 375, 137 Actual 2005 $ 372,491 -0.71 % Actual 2006 $ 377,232 1 .27% Actual 2007 $ 387, 190 2.64% Actual 2008 $ 329,642 -14.86% Actual 2009 $ 322,570 -2. 15% Actual 2010 $ 299,319 -7.21 % Co. Estimated 2011 $ 307,516 2.74% Co. Estimated 2012 $ 268,351 -12.74% Annual Increase from 2006-2012 -4.26% � I--I i � �� r i � � A► r� i rr� � � r� t r� � � � Spokane Valley 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Avg. Annual Change Re uest for Service 4,578 4,514 4,433 4,325 3,941 3,637 3,741 -3.37% I m ounds 3,822 3,685 3,601 3,547 3,328 3,529 2,996 -4.06% I nvesti ations 357 349 345 357 260 323 314 -2.13% Emer enc Calls 108 91 90 74 79 92 91 -2.94% Tra in 198 159 175 114 129 67 62 -19.30% Total 9,063 8,798 8,644 8,417 7,737 7,648 7,203 -3.83% Po ulation 85,010 87,000 88,280 88,920 89,440 90,210 90,110 0.97% 10 ■ ■ ■ �� I � Operating Costs Capital Costs Total Costs 2010 Actual Costs $ 299,319 $ - $ 299,319 O tions 1 & 4 $ 242,079 $ 66,900 $ 308,979 O tion 2 $ 242,079 $ 50,580 $ 292,659 O tion 3 $ 242,079 $ 45,256 $ 287,335 11 � � � � � � � Receive Cou nci I Di rection Y� Focus on SCRAPS �,�3 Wait on Spokane Gather al I i nformation from both SCRAPS and SpokAn i mal 12 DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of May 3, 2012; 10:30 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 Mav 15,2012, Studv Session Format, 6:00 n.m. [due Mon,May 7] 1. Spokane Convention&Visitor's Bureau,Visit Spokane—Cheryl Kilday (30 minutes) 2. Arts Council—Mike Stone, and Dr. Harken (15 minutes) 3. Stormwater Projects—Steve Worley (20 minutes) 4. Draft 2013-2018 Six-Year TIP—Steve Worley (20 minutes) 5. Admin Report: Splash Down—Cary DriskelUMark Calhoun (15 minutes) 6. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 7. Executive Session: Pending/Potential Litigation [*estimated meeting: 105 minutes] Mav 22,2012,Formal Meetin�Format,6:00 n.m. [due Mon,May 14] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-014 Amending Comp Plan—Mike Basinger (20 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-015, Zoning Map Amendments—Mike Basinger (15 minutes) 4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-016 Amending Title 24—John Hohman (20 minutes) 5. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 60 minutes] Mav 29, Studv Session Format, 6:00 n.m. [due Mon,May 21] 1. Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Goals and Policies—Lori Barlow (30 minutes) 2. Truck Traffic/Parking—Kelly Konkright (20 minutes) 3.Proposed Franchise for Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe's Use of ROW—KKonkright (15 minutes) 4. Advance Agenda (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 70 minutes] June 5,2012, Studv Session Format, 6:00 n.m. [due Mon,May 28] 1. Advance Agenda June 12,2012, Snecial Meetin�Council/Staff Retreat: 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 n.m. CenterPlace Tentative Items Include:Budget June 12,2012,Formal Meetin�Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,June 4] 1.PUBLIC HEARING: Draft 2013-2018 Six-Year TIP—Steve Worley (�15 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 24—John Hohman (10 minutes) 4.Proposed Resolution Accepting SMP Goals and Policies—Lori Barlow (10 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 40 minutes] June 19—22, 2012:Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference, T�ancouver, Wa. June 19,2012 (CONFIRMED no meetin� June 26,2012,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,June 18] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Motion Consideration: Adoption of Proposed 2013-2018 Six-Year TIP— Steve Worley (10 minutes) 3. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 5/3/2012 3:08:02 PM Page 1 of 2 July 3,2012, Studv Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,June 25] 1. Outside Agencies—Mark Calhoun 2. Advance Agenda [*estimated meeting: minutes] July 10,2012,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 2] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) July 17,2012, Studv Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 9] 1. Advance Agenda 2. Graffiti, Code Enforcement— Cary Driskell (20 minutes) Julv 24,2012,Formal Meetin�Format,6:00 n.m. [due Mon,July 16] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) 2. Info Only: Department Reports July 31,2012, Studv Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,July 23] 1. Advance Agenda Au�ust 7,2012, Studv Session Format (Possible no meeting:National Night Out?) Au�ust 14,2012,Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,Aug 6] 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2013 Budget(estimated revenues & expenditures) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) 3. Admin Report: 2013 Budget-Estimated Revenues &Expenditures OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS: ADA Transition Plan Bidding Contracts (SVMC 3. —bidding exceptions) Budget Amendment, 2012 Centennial Trail Agreement City Hall Renovation Contracts, Annual Renewals, histories, etc. Decant Discussion Donation Policy Emergency Management Interlocal Investment Accounts Lodging Tax, Sunset Clause (by Sept 1) Manufactured Homes Pedestrian/Bicycle Grant Program Preservation Project List Prosecution Services Revenue Policy, Cost Recovery Sidewalks Speed Limits (overall system) Spokane Valley Municipal Code 825.025(F) Sprague Appleway Corr. Environ.Asm't(9-30) *time for public or council comments not included Draft Advance Agenda 5/3/2012 3:08:02 PM Page 2 of 2