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2012, 06-26 Regular Meeting Minutes MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meetings Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,June 26,2012 Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Attendance: City Staff: Tom Towey, Mayor Mike Jackson, City Manager Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos, Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Brenda Grassel, Councilmember Kelly Konkright, Deputy City Attorney Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Mike Stone, Parks&Recreation Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Mike Basinger, Senior Planner Arne Woodard, Councilmember Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager Morgan Koudelka, Sr.Administrative Analyst Inga Note, Traffic Engineer Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Darrell Cole of Spokane Valley Wesleyan 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the agenda. INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a COMMITTEE,BOARD,LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS: Councilmember Hafner: said he attended the staff's Sprague Swale Public meeting; went to the Growth Management Act Committee meeting, and explained that committee members make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding which lands would be included in the boundary of the Urban Growth Area; went to a Risk Management Meeting, a Health District Board meeting regarding the budget, an STA(Spokane Transit Authority)meeting, and today attended a 9-1-1 Committee meeting. Councilmember Grassel said she went to the AWC (Association of Washington Cities) Conference in Vancouver, Wa. last week, which included workshops on negotiations, land use, and economic development, and said Governor Gregoire gave the closing speech. Deputy Mayor Schimmels: said about two weeks ago he went to the opening of the next five miles of the North/South Corridor, and said it was well attended; went to SpokAnimal for a tour; attended the SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) meeting; went to the AWC Conference; and went to the Rabanco Landfill at Roosevelt Washington, and said half our waste is hauled to that landfill and the other half to a landfill across the river. Councilmember Grafos: said he went to the City's public works meeting on the Swale project and said there was favorable response from property owners; went to the GMA Steering Committee meeting where they are working to complete the ten-year update; and toured SpokAnimaI. Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 1 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 Councilmember Wick: reported he met with the Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee, and toured SpokAnimal. Councilmember Woodard: said he toured SpokAnimal; went to the HCDAC (Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee) meeting, and explained that group works to consider distribution of CDBG funds(Community Development Block Grant), and said they selected a chair and vice-chair; went to the Rabanco Landfill; attended the AWC Conference and also toured Vancouver's City Hall, and said that it is a remarkable, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) high-energy efficient building. MAYOR'S REPORT; Mayor Towey reported that he also went to the North/South Corridor ribbon cutting; went to the Swale project meeting at City Hall; while in Vancouver at the AWC meeting, attended workshops on how to conduct a council meeting, use of city volunteers, understanding impacts of grants, and attended the Mayor's Exchange. Mayor Towey extended congratulations to our Human Resources Department as our City received a Wellness City Award, which he said saves us about 2% on our insurance premiums for 2013. Mayor Towey also read a Proclamation proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month; and after he read a list of upcoming activities, Parks and Recreation Director Stone accepted the Proclamation, and said Parks and Recreation brochures are available on the counter, and mentioned that the upcoming free movies at the park are very popular and averages between 500 and 600 people for each movie; and said their department does a wide variety of activities to encourage health and fitness. PUBLIC COMMENTS: After Mayor Towey gave a reminder of public comment protocol, he invited general public comments. Rick Squibb, 13621 E. 30th Street: said he is a long-haul truck driver and wanted to talk about parking regulations; said living in Spokane Valley has been a great environment for his daughter; that he parks his truck across the street in front of his neighbor's house with that neighbor's permission; said he's only home a few nights a week; that he does not idle the truck or reefer and tries to be as noninvasive as possible; he agreed there should be an anti-idling ordinance but not anti-parking; said his truck has all his possessions and he's responsible for truck, trailer and cargo, which sometimes is in excess of half a million dollars, and said he prefers to park it where he can see it; said he doesn't park in front of his house to as not to interrupt mail delivery; said that the neighbors he's talked to don't have an issue with him, and some who do,that haven't talk to him, said he wished they would talk to him. Nick Cavender, 13619 E. 30th: said lie started this action over two years ago to try to stop truck parking in residential neighborhoods; said the owner of the house where Mr. Squibb parks his truck, is legally blind and almost deaf; and said Mr. Squibb doesn't take into consideration the other people in the neighborhood; that this is not about one truck but about parking in the entire City; he said Spokane and Liberty Lake have ordinances to address this; that commercial truck drivers only represent about 1% of the population; and he is concerned about how this affects the character and nature of the neighborhood. 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 06/06/2012 3941-3944; 3956; 26141-26145 $242,028.78 06/08/2012 26146-26200; 531120029; 605120014 $1,888,485.65 06/14/2012 26201-26249 (-26239) $110,766.20 GRAND TOTAL $2,241,280.63 Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 2 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 b.Approval of Payroll for period ending June 15,2012: $273,660.07 c.Approval of Minutes of June 12,2012 Council Formal Format Meeting It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-017, Coeur d'Alene Tribe Franchise--Kelly Konkright After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded, to advance Ordinance 12-017 authorizing execution of a telecommunication facilities franchise with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, to a second reading. Deputy City Attorney Konkright explained that there have been no changes since this was reported a few weeks ago, and explained that this franchise would allow the Tribe to use the City's rights-of-way to run some, and that it is similar to the Electric Lightwave Franchise approved by Council earlier; and said for this franchise,they will use overhead lines on existing power poles and nothing will be underground. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 12-018, CPA 05-12-Mike Basinger After City Clerk read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to advance ordinance 12-018 to a second reading. Senior Planner Basinger gave a brief history of the proposal and of previous actions of the Planning Commission and Council, and said staff recommends advancing both this ordinance and the next, to a second reading. Councilmember Woodard asked about making changes to the restrictions and City Attorney Driskell replied that if council wants to make changes in the land use restrictions, that could be done through a development agreement. Councilmember Grassel asked about uses in MF2 zones and Mr. Basinger explained that the primary use would be multi-family,not commercial. Mayor Towey invited public comment. Jerry Combs, 405 N Sonora: said he is still opposed to this; that lie hasn't seen any plans; that lye's not opposed to staying with housing and with what is in the neighborhood, but is opposed to high-rises, and said it will mean more traffic and more crime. Jan Wold, 503 N Conklin Road: said she spoke with a representative of the School District and said they are at capacity at Progress School and Greenacres; said an apartment complex means more kids; she also mentioned Alki Street and said that situation was covered up and not dealt with; said it was in the plans several years ago to bring that street through;that the biggest issue is they don't want high density as they already "put up with" big box stores; and asked why lie has to "invade her neighborhood" and said they need buffers between him and Broadway and Conklin. Cheryl McManammon, 504 N Conklin Road: said she did some research on this and found within the 99037 zip code, there are seven apartment buildings, and with another being built and this, that would make nine; she questioned the MF-2 high density and said that is supposed to be used as a buffer between high and medium densities. Richard Wilcox, 16102 Broadway Avenue: said there is probably no way to get this stopped entirely or broken down; asked if the taxpayers or the developer would be the one to pay for the widening of the street on Conklin; he also asked about getting signs put up in the residential areas to ban trucks; said he has seen nothing yet in that regard and semi-trucks travel the roads frequently. F.J. Dullanty, Attorney for Developer Arger: Mr. Dullanty asked for permission to have Mr. Arger allot his three minutes to Mr. Dullanty, and Mayor Towey and Mr. Arger both agreed. Mr. Dullanty explained that Mr. Arger commissioned Sunburst Engineering to perform a traffic study on a generic project, and the results are it shows no traffic impact and is within the City's adopted level of service; he said the City Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 3 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 needs to recognize its requirement to accommodate growth under the GMA (Growth Management Act) and said this will go toward that goal; and he briefly went over the figures contained in his one-page document entitled "Arger Conklin Fiscal Impact" which was distributed to Councilmembers, which includes information on the size of the area, approximate project cost, estimated sales tax revenues, estimated city portion of those sales tax, building permit fees, estate taxes, and approximate number of construction jobs the project will create. There were no further public comments. Council discussion included comment from Councilmember Hafner that he feels this is a good project for the property, and to take care of the concerns of the neighborhood, wants to include a development agreement. Councilmember Woodard said this would be more of a luxury apartment where crime is normally not an issue, Mayor Towey said he read over the sections in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and it speaks of the need to grow our community but to preserve and protect the character of residential neighborhoods; and said based on that and other sections within the Comprehensive Plan, he will vote to forward the ordinance to a second reading if a development agreement is required. Councilmember Grassel asked about the process of having a development agreement and after Mr. Basinger explained, Councilmember Grassel said she feels the delay in getting the project started is worth having the agreement. It was also noted by Mayor Towey and Councilmember Wick that the comprehensive plan and municipal code need to be examined in the future regarding land use in these types of circustances. It was moved by Mayor Towey and seconded to amend the motion to add a developer's agreement. Mayou' Towey invited public comment. Mr. DuIlanty said the problem is the timing and that Mr. Arger has some favorable financing available to him now that might not be available later; he said Mr. Arger cannot move forward on this project until this is resolved; he said an elevator may be required but it is not practical; that affordable housing is geared toward a much smaller infill type of development; and it is not an agreement he has a problem with but the timing of such an agreement, Jerry Combs, 405 N Sonora: said he thought when this was brought up three weeks ago that the developer didn't want an agreement. Jan Wold, 503 N Conklin: said if there is no agreement, what guarantee would they have of a buffer. Linda Rockhold, 423 N Conklin: said she appreciates the developer wanting to get started but doesn't think it unreasonable that the neighbors know exactly what the project will he and said she would like to see a plan. Greg Arger, 300 N Mullan: said he is the project owner; that he spent a Iot of time working with different lenders; originally when was going to do affordable housing, he had to order a market study which cost about $5,000; he said it was pretty specific about affordable housing and it carne back very limited in market absorption; he said he thought the additional 70 units would take two years to find people qualified as they have strict criteria; said he met with members of City Staff and asked for a higher density and to go with a real nice luxury apartment; he said he met with lenders and they endorsed the site since it is close to shopping; that he would lose two months in financing opportunities if a development agreement is needed, and that it could jeopardize the project; he said four-story apartments don't make sense; that he cares a lot about the neighborhood and families; and any developer is governed by market, lenders, and having a nice project, and said it will be a top notch project, and said he doesn't think a development agreement is necessary. There were no further public comments. Deputy Mayor Schimmels said a development agreement was discussed six weeks ago or longer; that lie feels the location is one of the finest in the city and feels a development agreement is not needed; and that the idea of au elevator is a moot point. Councilmember Grafos said he agrees with Deputy Mayor Schimmels and feels Council should follow staff's recommendation to proceed without an agreement, Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 4 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 Vote by Acclamation to amend the motion to include a development agreement: In Favor: Mayor Towey, and Councilmembers Grassel, Hcfrer and Wick Opposed: Deputy Mayor Schimmels and Councilrnembers Woodard and Grafos. Motion carried. Vote by Acclamation on the fully amended motion to advance the ordinance to a second reading with a development agreement: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried Mayor Towey called for a recess at 7:42 p.m. He reconvened the meeting at about 8:00 p.m. 4. First Reacting Proposed Ordinance 12-019, CPA Zoning Map-Mike Basinger After City CIerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to advance ordinance 12-019 to a second reading. Mr. Basinger explained that this ordinance would simply update the zoning map, and accompanies the previous ordinance. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried 5.Proposed Resolution 12-003: Adoption of Draft 2013-2018 Six-Year TIP—Steve Worley It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve Resolution 12-003 adopting the 2013-2018 Six Year TIP as presented. After Senior Engineer Worley went over the background of the TIP and the projects, Counciltnenlber Grafos noted that the Sprague Avenue resurfacing project was still included and Mr. Worley concurred that it should not be. It was moved by Coto:cilrnember Grafos and seconded to amend the six-year TIP and remove the Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Thierman to Park project form the 1015 TIP. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by affirmation to amend the motion: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. Vote by Acclamation to approve Resolution 12-003, adopting the 2013-2018 Six Year TIP and to remove the Sprague Avenue Resinfacing Thierman to Park Project from the 2015 TIP: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 6. Motion Consideration: Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County, Milwaukee Right-of-way —Cary Driskell It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the "Interlocal Agreement Between Spokane County and City of Spokane Valley Regarding Multi--Use Trail Along a Portion of Former Milwaukee Rail Right-of-way." City Attorney Driskell explained that this issue was discussed a few weeks ago; and that the interlocal permits Spokane Valley's use of Spokane County's right-of-way, and that this would enable use of the area for a multi-use trail; adding that staff and representatives from Spokane County are working together to develop a grant proposal and are ready to submit this should council approve the Interlocal; and said that the interlocal also stipulates that Spokane Valley will be responsible for the trial's maintenance; and said staff has not identified which funds would be used for the trial's maintenance. City Manager Jackson said the approximate $7500 cost for the remainder of the year could likely be found in the Public Works and/or Parks and Recreation Budget, that although those budgets are tight, if needed, this could be included in the budget amendment for later this year; and said the real cost will occur if we determine to fully develop the area. Mayor Towey invited public comment. Tony Lazanis, 10626 E. Empire: said he thinks we should own the property and not have to take orders from the County; if we owned the property we could do whatever we want; and said he thinks it is time we own the sewers as well. Susan Scott, 205 S. Evergreen Road: she read her letter in opposition to the trail; said they own a business along the right-of- way and some of her concerns include increase in graffiti, illegal dumping, break-ins, and theft; the dry grass catching on fire from smokers or kids playing with matches and fireworks; and that it is an attractive nuisance that will trigger increased security for those bordering the trail as well as law enforcement; suggested the City save its money and let the County continue to maintain the area. There were no further comments. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Schimmels, and Councilmembers Hafner, Grassel, Wick and Grafos. Opposed: Councilmen:ber Woodard. Motion carried. Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 5 of 8 Approved by Council:07-I0-2012 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited general public comments. Marilyn Cline, 13303 E. 10th: spoke concerning parking regulations and trucks in residential areas; said they are not trying to take away anyone's livelihood but they have invaded ours: said it is the vibration on the windows that wake up you when the truck comes and goes, as well as the smell of diesel; and asked Council to consider the residents. Ray Ward, 13404 E 9th Avenue: said he agreed with the previous speaker's comments; that he lives down-wind from the trucker; that he bangs on his truck and makes a lot of noise; that lie had a petition but nothing was done, and said he doesn't see any reason why something can't get done in this regard. There were no other public comments. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 7.Parking Regulations for Trucks in Residential Areas—Kelly Konkright Deputy City Attorney Konkright said that as a result of his prior report and Council's request, he spoke to the President of the Washington Trucking Association as well as several truck owner/drivers; and said the truck owners wanted him to extend thanks to Council for asking for their input. Mr. Konkright spoke of the independent owners who generally park their trucks at home; of the noise connected with those trucks that have refrigerated units; of the lack of options of where these independent owners can park as most truck stops are for commercial trucks; and that theft is a primary concern when talking about unattended trucks. Mr. Konkright said the truck drivers he spoke with said they do not idle their trucks; feel an ordinance is not necessary, but if council were to implement an ordinance, they might consider an anti- idling ordinance; and said the truck owners said that refers or generators for those refrigerated units are extremely loud and they should not be allowed to run in a residential neighborhood. There was council and staff discussion about our noise ordinance, or perhaps having a parking ordinance, mention of air quality due to diesel fumes; and that we could have an anti-idling ordinance but that noise complaints and the ordinance itself would be an enforcement issue. Mr. Driskell said our Municipal Code includes an objective standard on noise and that staff will be proposing adding something to the nuisance provisions that is subjectively based on something that would offend"a reasonable person." Councilmember Grassel suggested staff get information on what the top ten Washington cities require, and Councilmember Hafner said council needs to consider not allowing idling. Mayor Towey agreed and said he feels parking is not so much a problem as the noise, and Councilmember Grafos suggested including commercial vehicles. After further discussion on what to include in an ordinance, City Attorney Driskell said staff will work on an ordinance addressing sound,vibration,and fumes and bring that back for further discussion. 8. Spokane Regional Transportation Council(SRTC)Call for projects—Steve Worley Senior Engineer Worley explained that the Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) will be issuing a 2012 Call for Projects on July 2, 2012, for allocation of federal Surface Transportation Program (ST) funding for the years 2013-2016, and said approximately$24 million is expected to be available for the Spokane Region, although previously deferred projects will result in the actual Call for Projects at approximately $22.5 million. Mr. Worley said the applications are due Friday, August 3, 2012, and he said staff is recommending those bolded projects listed on the attached list as the projects to submit under this grant opportunity. There was discussion among Council about adding other projects such as trail enhancements; and mention from Councilmember Woodard that he would like to see the Argonne/Mullan Broadway intersection as a high priority; while Councilmember Grafos said lie likes the list and feels the priorities are right. Mr. Worley said lie will bring this back for formal approval at the July 10 council meeting. At 9:00 p.m. it was moved by Deputy Mayor Schirmuels, seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the meeting thirty minutes. Mr. Worley said the upcoming council action would be just giving staff approval to put in the grant applications, as the SRTC Board makes the ultimate funding decision. 9. Animal Control-Morgan Koudelka Senior Administrative Analyst Koudelka said that we received a draft interlocal agreement from Spokane County concerning animal control services, and said this is the first time staff has seen this option as well, and said the County has indicated now that this is the only option being presented. The agreement's term, Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 6 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 lie explained, would be 20 years. Mr. Koudelka said that Council and staff toured the SpokAnimal facility, and staff now seeks council direction on whether to pursue issuing an RFP(Request for Proposal) for animal control services. Per his PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Koudelka explained that Spokane County is pursuing purchase of a new animal shelter and asks the City of Spokane Valley to participate in a long-term regional animal control system; and at Council's request, staff has determined that SpokAnimaI is a viable option. Mr. Koudelka gave some of the background on animal control, including Spokane County's moving toward a new facility, that the cost to finance such new facility is approximately $4.5 million, which would be paid through existing revenue sources and with the participation of the City of Spokane. Mr. Koudelka said the new, proposed facility is within the city limits of Spokane Valley, about 4.4 miles from City Hall. Mr. Koudelka also explained that SpokAnimal is a non-profit organization that has been providing animal control services for about 28 years; they are willing to provide animal control services for Spokane Valley and have more than enough room to handle Spokane Valley animals. Further, Mr. Koudelka said, SpokAnimal has no plans to get out of the animal control business, and that they would respond to an RFP or provide information requested in order to allow a full comparison of services and costs with SCRAPS. Mr. Koudelka said the SpokAnimal facility is located in the City of Spokane about 6.7 miles from City Hall, is located on a bus line and within close proximity to Interstate 90; that they have a full clinic on-site; new kennels;and own adjacent property that allows for expansion should it become necessary. Concerning a regional option, Mr. Koudelka said that all costs, capital and operating will be fixed over the life of the agreement but adjusted annually for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI); and said the CPI adjustment would be applied to the capital costs as well as to the 3% finance change; that there would be no settle and adjust; we would be billed twice a year, that beyond the 20 year obligation, the agreement would automatically renew in four-year terms; and that costs start at $287,079. Mr. Koudelka said those dollars are 2012 dollars and since this would actually start in 2014, the County adjusted that to $303,000. In response to a question about the City of Spokane's intention, Mr. Koudelka said he does not know that city's intention, but did just learn yesterday that the City of Spokane is planning on pursuing an RFP sometime around the end of July. Mayor Towey said he appreciated getting the final draft on this; that he feels we don't have enough information from SpokAnimal to make a rational decision, and that an RFP should give us the needed information. After further discussion,Mayor Towey asked if there were any objections to staff issuing an RFP, and no objections were raised. Mr. Jackson confirmed that an RFP would be open to any provider, and that the County had indicated previously as a governmental agency, they don't respond to RFPs in the same manner, but that they would respond in a different manner. 10. Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey City Manager Jackson said we will schedule an administrative report for CPA 05-12 for next week, and said staff will move that process as expeditiously as possible. Councilmember Grafos asked about when we start on the new comprehensive plan amendments, and Mr. Jackson said November 1 is the deadline. Councilmember Grafos said our current plan still shows we have a city center and overlay zones. Planning Manager Kuhta explained that once CPA 05-012 is complete, if council would like an overhaul of the Plan, staff would need to be directed on what components to look at so that a work program can be drafted; he said those issues mentioned by Councilmember Grafos are issues that helped lay the foundation of the SARP (Sprague Appleway Revitalization Plan), but were borne out of public community meetings; and if Council would like a full review and update, he suggests a fairly intensive public process; and said some of the issues connected with such a review, would include assigning resources; the said staff would need to know Council's desire; does Council just want some minor amendments or a full public process. Councilmember Grafos said the SARP was eliminated, but the city center zone still exists; and Mr. Kuhta explained that it all stays in there;that SARP implemented in more details and those are general ideas; and said perhaps it would be good to bring a report back to council to explain the Comprehensive PIan process. Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 7 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 INFORMATION ONLY (11) Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Interlocal Agreement Update; (12) Department Reports; (13) Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Call for Projects; (14). Street Classification Process; (15) Memorandum of Understanding for Gateway Improvements; (16) City Hall Update; and(17)Arts Council were for information only and were not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Jackson said July 9 is the due date for the solid waste submittals; and once the contract is awarded, they will have six weeks to have the first draft proposals, then another three weeks to prepare a final draft. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schi,n,nels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. L t ATTEST. T/ wey, ayor Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Council Regular Meeting 06-26-2012 Page 8 of 8 Approved by Council:07-10-2012 GENERAL IFBJIl< ICC COMMENT SIGN-IN\ HE I-,T \\\ SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE June 26, 2012 GENERAL CITIZ -1-`, N COMMENTS YOUR SPEAKING TIME WILL GENERALLY BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTE: Please sign in if you wish to make public comments. 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SCITY SpÔküie VaUeyI 1 L ci nu tto Parks and Recreation Month City of Spokane TlatThy, Washington WHEREAS, Parks and recreation activities provide opportunities for citizens of all ages to grow and develop into contributing members of their communities; and WHEREAS, Parks and recreation programs strengthen the community, foster individual growth, and increase cultural diversity; and WHEREAS, Parks and recreation programs provide outlets for physical activities, socialization and stress reducing experiences; and WHEREAS, Parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, aquatic facilities, senior and event centers make our community an attractive and desirable place to live, work,play and visit which contributes to our economic vitality; and WHEREAS, Parks, greenways and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our fast- paced, high-tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving our natural environment; and WHEREAS, Thousands of Spokane Valley children, adults and seniors benefit from the wide range of services, facilities, and programs provided by the Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department. NOW, THEREFORE I, Thomas E. Towey Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of the Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby proclaim the month ofJuly 2012 cis Parks and Recreation Month and I encourage all citizens to participate in and support the many recreational programs and facilities provided by public and private agencies. Dated this 26th day of June, 2012. � +='�:- % Thomas E. Towey, Mayor fl/j rl � I t } j 'I r `t City of Spokane Valley Summer Parks and Recreation Activities July • Summer Day Camp at CenterPlace ages 6-11 yrs. from June 18 — Aug. 24 • 7/4 — North Greenacres Neighborhood 4th of July Celebration • FREE Summer Movie in Mirabeau Park July 21 — The Muppets • FREE summer park programs at Terrace View, Valley Mission and Greenacres Park Mon. — Thurs. through July • Parents Night Out Event July 13 - Recreation Staff have fun filled night of activities for kids so parents can have a night on the town, • Adult Dance Lessons, Monday and Wednesday nights at CenterPlace (Ballroom, Swing, Country, Latin and beginning partners) August • Summer Day Camp at CenterPlace ages 6-11 yrs. from June 18 — Aug. 24 • Parents Night Out Event Aug, 10 - Recreation Staff have fun filled night of activities for kids so parents can have a night on the town. • FREE Summer Movie in Mirabeau Park — August 18 — Puss in Boots • FREE summer park programs at Terrace View, Valley Mission and Greenacres Park Mon. — Thurs. through Aug. 16 • Paws in the Pool Dog Swim event at Valley Mission Pool Thursday, Aug. 30 • 8/17 — Spokane to Sandpoint Relay on Centennial Trail • Preschool Tune Tales Music Classes in August • Adult Dance Lessons, Monday and Wednesday nights at CenterPlace (Ballroom, Swing, Country, Latin and beginning partners) September/October • 9/8 — The HASSLE Club Original Car Show • 9/15 — Make-A-Wish Foundation's Walk for Wishes • 9/21-23 -- Valleyfest • 9/29 — Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's Take Steps Eastern WA Walk • 10/6 — Alzheimer's Associations's Walk to End Alzheimer's • 10/7 -- Krispy Kreme's Run for the Doughnuts • 10/13 — The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter's Walk to Defeat ALS Proposed ordinance PARKING REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES 1. Parking or storing of a commercially licensed vechicle with a gross vechicle rating of 12,000 pds. or greater shall be prohibited from parking on public right-a-ways in residentially zoned areas of the City. 2. Sounds created by the operation of commercially licensed vechicles with a gross veehiele rating of 12,000 pds or greater in a residentially zoned area of the City shall be exempt from regulation under Spokane Valley Municipal Code Chapter 8.25.060 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., or when conducted beyond 1,000 feet of any residence where human beings reside and sleep at any hour. EXCEPTION TO PARKING REGULATIONS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES 1. Vechicles associated with in progress construction projects. 2. Loading or un-loading operations and casual parking of commercial vechicles in residential neighborhoods continuously for a period of up to three days per. month. Dean Grafos c.c. City Council Public Comment regarding the 01(1 Milwaukee Trail RECEIVED 06/26/12 JUN 26 2012 Mayor Towey and Council, Gil YOFCITY CKNREKVALLEY The city is home to a portion of the beautiful Centennial Trail and recently passed a bike plan to enhance bicycle travel through our community, The city has a brand new park in the Greenacres neighborhood and is in the final stages of the gateway sign project. The city has had the foresight set up a road preservation fund and is looking for ways to fund it. The city is exploring purchasing the property across from U-City for a new park. If all goes well and voters approve it will include a new library. All of these worthwhile projects represent ongoing maintenance costs. Tonight you are ready to ink a deal with the county to put a multiuse trail down the Old Milwaukee right-of-way and assume the maintenance costs the county has been covering up to now. We have real concerns about this project. We have had a business along the right of way for over 30 years. Usually the access points at the road crossings are bermed-up to prevent vehicular access and cut down on pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Every time the berms were removed for utility work on the right-of-way we see an increase in graffiti, littering, vandalism, illegal dumping, break-ins and theft. Because it is a corridor of dry grass we've experienced fires from smokers, kids playing with matches and fireworks. The proposed trail will be flanked by residential back yards and the backs of business properties. The type of monitoring that comes from the fronts of businesses and residences having eyes on a public space will not be there. We see this as being an attractive nuisance that will trigger increased security costs for those bordering the trail as well as increased law enforcement costs to our city. Our police department will have to cope with these new pathways that are open to the public but not accessible by patrol car. Calls will go up. Will there be bike patrols to keep the trail safe? Will it be well lit? Who pays for that? How about those not so legal activities that seem to occur on the graveyard shift. We will now have a 4 mile long back alley through our city. We're not against a multi-use path. We just think you have the cart before the horse. Let the county continue to maintain the area. Save your money until you can do it right and build the path in conjunction with a roadway and the amenities that keep the area safe for the citizens that use it and the residences and businesses that border it. Spokane Regional Transportation Council completed a Transportation Vision Project last year. Out of 12 potential regional projects, the South Valley Corridor ranked the highest with 79% saying it should be funded and 51% ranking the preferred funding level as high. The extension of Appleway is not without public support. As a potential regional project it polled higher than the Central City Line in Spokane and rated 41 more percentage points than Completion of Bridging the Valley. We don't believe the public is fully aware of what you are proposing this evening. It appears this evening represents the first and last opportunity for public comment before you seal the deal and apply for trail grant funds. We would respectfully ask that you put the extension of Appleway back on the 6 year Transportation Improvement Plan and look for grant opportunities to build the trail in conjuction with the road project. Thank you, Jim &Susan Scott 205 S. Evergreen Rd. Spokane Valley, WA Arger Conklin Fiscal Impact Size 10+ acres Approximate Project Cost (based upon approximately 240 units) $18,000,000.00 Includes fees for sewer, water, power and gas of about$1.8 million Total Sale Tax @ 8.7% $1,560,000.00 City Portion of Sales Tax @ 0.0085 $153,000.00 Building Permit Fees $140,000.00 (based upon an approximate $600 per unit fee for: building permit; plan review; mechanical, plumbing and electrical permit) - Total Real Estate Taxes Levy Rate .0140847 based upon $20 million assessed value $281,694.00 2 Annual Real Estate Tax (City share: .00153) assume a $20 million assessed value c $30,600.00 Construction jobs created At peak 90-100 workers