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2013, 03-26 Regular Meeting AGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FORMAL FORMAT MEETING Tuesday,March 26,2013 6:00 p.m. Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers 11707 E Sprague Avenue Council Requests Please Silence Your Cell Phones During Council Meeting CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Pastor Manuel Denning of Fountain Ministries Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ROLL CALL: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: 1. March Community Recognition Presentation of Key and Certificate 2. Heather Comer, graduate of University High School, winner of 3 medals at 2013 Special Olympics 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.Approval of the following claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS: TOTAL AMOUNT 03/08/2013 28505-28563; 305130040 $351,152.53 03/18/2013 28564-28626 $239,890.45 03/20/2013 28633-28686 $94,452.46 GRAND TOTAL $685,495.44 b.Approval of Payroll for period ending February 28,2013: $375,057.96 c.Approval of Payroll for period ending March 15,2013: $283,707.89 d.Approval of Resolution 13-002 Specifying Insurance Plans e.Approval of February 26,2013 Council Workshop Meeting Minutes f.Approval of March 12,2013 Council Formal Format Meeting Minutes Council Agenda 03-26-13 Formal Format Meeting Page 1 of 2 NEW BUSINESS: 2.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-002 Amending 2.50.060(B)Pre-employment Physicals- John Whitehead [public comment] 3.First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-003 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.120, Townhouses in Neighborhood Commercial— Scott Kuhta [public comment] 4. Proposed Resolution 13-003 Adopting Amended 2013 Transportation Improvement Plan— Steve Worley [public comment] 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. SEPA(State Environmental Protection Act)Legislation Review Process—Scott Kuhta 6.Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey INFORMATION ONLY(will not be reported or discussed): 7. Department Reports 8. Planning Commission Minutes of February 14,2013 CITY MANAGER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT General Meetinj'Schedule(meeting schedule is always subject to change) Regular Council meetings are generally held every Tuesday beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Formal meeting formats are generally held the 2 1-1 and 41 Tuesdays. Formal meeting have time allocated for general public comments as well as comments after each action item. The Study Session formats(the less formal meeting)are generally held the let 3rd and 5th Tuesdays. Study Session formats DO NOT have time 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 impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509)921-1000 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Council Agenda 03-26-13 Formal Format Meeting Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 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 03/08/2013 28505-28563; 305130040 $351,152.53 03/18/2013 28564-28626 $239,890.45 03/20/2013 28633-28686 $94,452.46 GRAND TOTAL $685,495.44 Explanation of Fund Numbers found on Voucher Lists #991 - General Fund Other Funds 001.011.000.511 City Council 101 —Street Fund 001.013.000.513. City Manager 103 --Paths &Trails 001.013.015.515. Legal 105 —Hotel/Motel Tax 001.016.000. Public Safety 120 CenterPlace Operating Reserve 001.018.013.513. Deputy City Manager 121 —Service Level Stabilization Reserve 001.018.014.514. Finance 122—Winter Weather Reserve 001.018.016.518. Human Resources 123--Civic Facilities Replacement 001.032.000. Public Works 204—Debt Service 001.058.050.559. Comm.Develop.-Administration 301 —Capital Projects (1st 'A%REET) 001.058.055.559. Comm.Develop.—Develop.Eng. 302—Special Capital Proj (2nd 1/4%REET) 001.058.056.558. Community Develop.-Planning 303 —Street Capital Projects 001.058.057.558. Community Develop.-Building 304—Mirabeau Point Project 001.076.000.576. Parks &Rec--Administration 307—Capital Grants 001.076.300.576. Parks &Rec-Maintenance 309—Parks Capital Grants 001.076.301.571. Parks &Rec-Recreation 310—Civic Bldg Capital Projects 001.076.302.576. Parks &Rec-Aquatics 311 --Pavement Preservation 001.076.304.575. Parks &Rec- Senior Center 312—Capital Reserve 001.076.305.571. Parks&Rec-CenterPlace 402—Stormwater Management 001.090.000.511. General Gov't-Council related 403 —Aquifer Protection Area 001.090.000.514. General Gov't-Finance related 501 —Equipment Rental&Replacement 001.090.000.517. General Gov't-Employee supply 502 Risk Management 001.090.000.518. General Gov't-Centralized Services 001.090.000.519. General Gov't-Other Services 001.090.000.540. General Gov't-Transportation 001.090.000.550. General Gov't-Natural &Economic 001.090.000.560. General Gov't-Social Services 001.090.000.594. General Gov't-Capital Outlay 001.090.000.595. General Gov't-Pavement Preservation RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve claims for vouchers as listed above. STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, Finance Director; ATTACHMENTS: Voucher Lists vchlist 03/08/2013 2:24:20PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 1 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28505 3/8/2013 003076 AMSDEN, ERICA 28506 3/8/2013 000173 BINGAMAN, GREG 28507 3/8/2013 000904 BRANCH, CAROLBELLE 28508 3/8/2013 000572 CARTER, CAROL 28509 3/8/2013 000863 CENTURY WEST ENG CORP 28510 3/8/2013 002572 CINTAS CORPORATOIN 28511 3/8/2013 000571 CODE PUBLISHING CO 28512 3/8/2013 002904 COMFORT HEATING&AIR INC 28513 3/8/2013 003255 DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS 28514 3/8/2013 000409 DEPT OF REVENUE 28515 3/8/2013 000734 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 28516 3/8/2013 000278 DRISKELL,CARY 28517 3/8/2013 000999 EASTERN WAATTORNEY SVC, INC Expenses 1st QTR 2013 1ST QTR 2013 Expense 233510 February 2013 42774 S17557 549243 3213-2012-QTR 4 RE-313-ATB30212117 Expenses 72210 Fund/Dept 001.032.000.543 001.018.014.518 001.018.013.513 001.076.305.575 101.042.000.542 101.000.000.542 001.013.000.513 101.042.000.543 101.042.000.543 001.090.000.514 303.303.155.595 001.013.015.515 001.013.015.515 Description/Account EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : 2013 TIP SERVICES Total : SUPPLIES: PW ACCOUNT 0235610 Total : MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE Total : HEATING SERVICE FOR SHOP MAI Total : TOWER RENTAL: MARCH 2013 Total : 4TH QTR MLS CREDIT CARD FEES Total : SULLIVAN BRIDGE PROJECT LA07• Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Amount 40.73 40.73 135.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 103.96 103.96 6,752.36 6,752.36 904.57 904.57 361.35 361.35 229.15 229.15 131.56 131.56 292.66 292.66 135.01 135.01 311.40 311.40 105.00 Page: 1 vchlist Voucher List 03108/2013 2:24:20PM Spokane Valley Page: 2 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor 28517 3/8/2013 000999 EASTERN WAATTORNEY SVC, INC Invoice (Continued) 72245 72449 28518 3/8/2013 003298 FLYING HIGH DISC GOLF SUPPLY,ATTN Refund 28519 3/8/2013 001410 FOSTER TRAINING&CONSULTING 1312 28520 3/8/2013 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC 39265/39266 28521 3/8/2013 000839 GENERAL FIRE EQUIP CO 0021950 28522 3/8/2013 001003 GEOENGINEERS INC 0122658 28523 3/8/2013 002235 GRAFOS, DEAN 1ST QTR 2013 Expenses 28524 3/8/2013 003177 GUTH, ERIC 28525 3/8/2013 002682 HAFNER, CHARLES 28526 3/8/2013 003297 HIGGINS, LEWIS ROD 28527 3/8/2013 002384 IMS INFRASTRUCTURE MGMT. LLC 28528 3/8/2013 000265 JACKSON, MIKE 1ST QTR 2013 1ST QTR 2013 1ST QTR 2013 10113-2 1ST QTR 2013 Fund/Dept 001.013.015.515 001.013.015.515 001.018.013.513 402.402.000.531 001.013.000.513 001.076.305.575 311.000.174.595 001.011.000.511 001.011.000.511 001.032.000.543 001.011.000.511 001.011.000.511 101.042.000.542 001.013.000.513 Description/Account Amount PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Total : CSV ENDORSEMENT FEE REFUNC Total : FLAGGER TRAINING COURSE Total : LEGAL PUBLICATIONS Total : FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE:CF Total : 0174-'13 STREET PRES.GEOTEC1 Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : 2013 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PL Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE 40.00 20.00 165.00 13.00 13.00 910.00 910.00 50.00 50.00 133.97 133.97 21,012.40 21,012.40 135.00 387.82 522.82 135.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 83.57 83.57 5,562.50 5,562.50 135.00 Page: 2 vchlist 03/08/2013 2:24:20PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 3 Bank code: Voucher 28528 28529 28530 28531 28532 28533 28534 28535 28536 28537 28538 apbank Date Vendor Invoice 3/8/2013 000265 000265 JACKSON, MIKE 3/8/2013 003185 LAMB, ERIK 3/8/2013 001944 LANCER LTD (Continued) Expenses 0434645 0434646 3/8/2013 003190 LUKINS&ANNIS, P.S 319355 3/8/2013 002259 MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHILS 492 3/8/2013 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO 18143525 3/8/2013 002364 NORTHEND TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC 1027897 1027898 3/8/2013 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP INC. 89217 3/8/2013 000193 NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC 4th Qtr 2013 CAM 3/8/2013 000971 NORTHWEST IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY 41354 3/8/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 1550602689 644944978001 645143180001 645156364001 645156553001 Fund/Dept 001.013.015.515 001.018.014.514 001.058.057.558 001.013.015.515 303.303.060.595 101.042.000.542 101.000.000.542 101.000.000.542 001.018.016.518 001.090.000.518 001.011.000.511 001.018.014.514 001.018.014.514 001.018.014.514 001.013.015.515 001.013.015.515 Description/Account Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : BUSINESS CARDS:FINANCE BUSINESS CARDS:CD AND COUNT Total : PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Total : Total : UTILITIES: PW ACCT NOT ON MAS. Total : TRUCK PARTS TRUCK PARTS NAME BADGE Total : Total : 4TH QTR 2012 CAM CHARGES Total : COUNCILMEMBER PORTRAIT Total : OFFICE SUPPLIES: FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES: FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES: FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES: LEGAL OFFICE SUPPLIES: LEGAL Total : Amount 135.00 474.19 474.19 33.97 142.12 176.09 87.50 87.50 323.75 323.75 52.54 52.54 2,282.71 294.94 2,577.65 16.85 16.85 2,077.13 2,077.13 81.47 81.47 100.01 23.04 10.20 15.58 29.00 177.83 Page: 3 vchlist 03/08/2013 2:24:20PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 4 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor 28539 3/8/2013 002836 PALADIN DATA SYSTEMS CORP. 28540 3/8/2013 001860 PLATT 28541 3/8/2013 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC. 28542 3/8/2013 002510 POHL SPRING WORKS INC 28543 3/8/2013 002535 Q'S AUTO GLASS REPAIR 28544 3/8/2013 000675 RAMAX PRINTING&AWARDS 28545 3/8/2013 000064 SCHIMMELS,GARY 28546 3/8/2013 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 28547 3/8/2013 000230 SPOKANE CO AUDITORS OFFICE 28548 3/8/2013 000459 SPOKANE CO TITLE CO 28549 3/8/2013 000668 SPOKANE CO TREASURER Invoice 1911 3361553 43820 Pay app 6 158117 Feb 2013 23750 23826 1ST QTR 2013 5-661859 February 2013 5-187630-38 35241.4101 45093.0646 45105.9010 45114.9015 45121.9118 45162.0327 Fund/Dept 001.058.050.558 001,076.305.575 101.000.000.542 303.303.115.595 101.000.000.542 101.000.000.542 001.032.000.543 001.032.000.543 001.011.000.511 101.000.000.542 001.058.056.558 311.000.174.595 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 101.042.000.543 001.076.000.576 Description/Account Amount SMART GOV SOFTWARE ANNUAL Total : SUPPLIES:CENTERPLACE Total : 2013 STREET AND STORMWATER 0115-SPRAGUE AVE. RECON.COI Total: SUPPLIES: PW Total : WINDSHEILD REPLACEMENT:4731 Total : SUPPLIES:VARIOUS DEPARTMEN SUPPLIES: PW Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : SUPPLIES: PW MAINT SHOP RECORDING FEES Total : Total : 2013 STREET PRESERVATION PRC Total: 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 2013 STORMWATER FEES 30,040.33 30,040.33 138.93 138.93 19,372.89 9,161.35 28,534.24 2,069.93 2,069.93 163.05 163.05 179.90 20.66 200.56 135.00 135.00 214.49 214.49 637.00 637.00 2,64141 2,641.41 142.46 873.99 1,320.18 371.52 411.86 552.72 Page: 4 vchlist 03/08/2013 2:24:20PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 5 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28549 3/8/2013 000668 SPOKANE CO TREASURER 28550 3/8/2013 000324 SPOKANE CO WATER DIST#3 (Continued) 45174.9059 45182.9132 45222.0227 45271.9007 45271.9008 45273.9036 45332.1517 55073.3101 55182.1553 55182.1623 55182.1624 FEB 2013 28551 3/8/2013 000404 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM Jan 2013 28552 3/8/2013 000419 SUMMIT LAW GROUP 28553 3/8/2013 001895 TAYLOR ENGINEERING INC 28554 3/8/2013 002254 TOWEY,TOM 28555 3/8/2013 000717 TRANSPO GROUP, INC. 28556 3/8/2013 001248 USKH, INC. 28557 3/8/2013 003206 VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP 60883 #1 1 1ST QTR 2013 Expenses 15072 01372200-3 101852 Fund/Dept 001.076.000.576 001.076,000.576 001.016.000.521 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 402.402.000.531 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 001.076.000.576 101.042.000.542 105.000.000.557 001.018.016.518 311.000.174.595 303.303.168.595 001.011.000.511 001.011.000.511 303.303.061.595 303.303.156.595 001.058.056.558 Description/Account 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 STORMWATER FEES 2013 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 2013 IRRIGATION FEES 1ST 1/2 2013 IRRIGATION FEES 1ST 1/2 AQUIFER/STORMWATER F 1ST 1/2 2013 PROPERTY TAX: LIFE 1ST 1/2AQUIFERIIRR FEES 2013 Total : WATER CHARGES: PW Total : 2013 LODGING TAX REIMBURSEMI Total : PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DESIGN SERVICES DESIGN SERVICES Total : Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : PINES ITS DESIGN CONSULTANT Total : 0156-TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING A[ Total : PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Amount 28.40 214.45 357.61 81.03 151.20 218.91 102.00 3.50 30.00 1,01021 30.00 5,900.04 117.05 117.05 353.87 353.87 78.00 78.00 59.97 4,077.50 4,137A7 135.00 107,98 242.98 1,328.64 1,328.64 2,012.49 2,012.49 2,941.50 Page: 5 vch l ist 03/08/2013 2:24:20PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 6 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28557 3/8/2013 003206 003206 VAN NESS FELDMAN, LLP 28558 3/8/2013 000167 VERA WATER&POWER 28559 3/8/2013 003175 VISIT SPOKANE 28560 3/8/2013 002291 WACE 28561 3/8/2013 002291 WACE 28562 3/8/2013 002960 WICK, BEN 28563 3/8/2013 002651 WOODARD,ARNE 305130040 3/5/2013 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER 60 Vouchers for bank code: apbank (Continued) 2013 5750 2013 March 2013 1ST QTR 2013 1ST QTR 2013 February 2013 Fund/Dept 001.076.300.576 105.000.000.557 001.058.056.524 001.058.056.524 001.011.000.511 001.011.000.511 001.016.000.554 Description/Account Total : UTILITIES:JANUARY 2013-PARKS Total : 2013 LODGING TAX REIMBURSEME Total : ANNUAL WACE MEMBERSHIP 201: Total : REGISTRATION WACE CONFEREN Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : 1ST QTR 2013 CELL ALLOWANCE Total : SPOKANE COUNTY SERVICES Total : Bank total : 60 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: Amount 2,941.50 67.50 67.50 15,527.46 15,527.46 40.00 40.00 25.00 25.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 135.00 208,899.58 208,899.58 351,152.53 351,152.53 Page: 6 vchlist 03/18/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 1 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor 28564 3/18/2013 000958 AAA SWEEPING, LLC 28565 3/18/2013 002816 ABLE CLEAN-UP TECHNOLOGIES 28566 3/18/2013 000197 AIRFACTZ Invoice 49337 15141 70470 28567 3/18/2013 002931 ALL-WESTERN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 95151 28568 3/18/2013 001081 ALSCO 28569 3/18/2013 000135 APA 28570 3/18/2013 002603 B&H PHOTO VIDEO 28571 3/18/2013 002326 BATTERIES PLUS 28572 3/18/2013 000168 BLACK BOX NETWORK SVC 28573 3/18/2013 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC LSPO1282686 100486-12114 69330468 248-241926 SPO-041595 SPO-040931 9411662 9413718 80049329 S0049374 S0049900 28574 3/18/2013 002562 CD'A METALS 565504 570351 Fund/Dept 402.402.000.531 001.058.056.524 001.018.016.518 101.000.000.542 001.058.057.558 001.058.056.558 001.090.000.518 001.076.305.575 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 101.000.000.542 101.000.000.542 Description/Account Amount 2013 STREET SWEEPING SERVICE Total: HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEAN UP Total : CRIMINAL REPORTS: NEW HIRES Total : SUPPLIES:PW Total: FLOOR MATS: PERMIT CENTER Total : 2013 MEMBERSHIP DUES: KUHTA Total : CASES/STANDS FOR(PADS BATTERIES PHONE SERVICE CALL PHONE SERVICE CALL Total : Total : Total : LINEN SERVICE AND SUPPLY AT C LINEN SERVICE AND SUPPLY CEN' LINEN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AT C EXTRA LINENS: CP LINEN SUPPLY AND SERVICE CEN' Total: SUPPLIES: PW SUPPLIES: PW 54,547.41 54,547.41 1,281.75 1,281.75 100.00 100.00 134.62 134.62 39.55 39.55 429.00 429.00 239.94 239.94 108.16 108.16 203.82 589.17 792.99 96.38 125.85 278.29 58.08 81.88 640.48 456.12 13.40 Page: 1 vchlist 03118/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 2 Flank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28574 3/18/2013 002562 002562 CD'A METALS 28575 28576 28577 28578 28579 28580 28581 28582 28583 28584 28585 3/18/2013 000101 CDW-G 3/18/2013 000322 CENTURYLINK (Continued) X550542 X841651 X895000 February 2013 3/18/2013 003299 CHINOOK HTG&AIR CONDITIONING 2-28-2013 3/18/2013 000143 CITY OF SPOKANE 3/18/2013 000109 COFFEE SYSTEMS INC 3/18/2013 001157 COUNTRY HOMES POWER EQUIP 3/18/2013 000683 DAVID EVANS&ASSOCIATES 3/18/2013 002604 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC February 2013 3820:127748 101114 327732 328552 76446088 3/18/2013 001121 DEW DROP SPRINKLERS,&LANDSCAPI 2012 Retainage 3/18/2013 002920 DIRECTV, INC 3/18/2013 003274 EXCHANGE PUBLISHING 19955463975 LD19089 Fund/Dept 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.076.000.576 101.042.000.543 101.042.000.542 001.076.305.575 101.042,000.542 101.042.000.542 001.058.055.558 001.090.000.548 309.223.40.00 101.042.000.543 001.090.010.513 Description/Account IT SUPPLIES POWER STRIP 1PAD CASES Total : Total : 2013 PHONE SVCS:ACCT 509 Z14- Total: INSTALLATION OF FURNACE/AIR C Total : TRANSFER STATION Total : COFFEE SUPPLIES:CENTERPLAC Total: SUPPLIES: PW Total : 2012 TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERI SURVEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Total : LEASE CONTRACT 001-8922117-00 Total : RETAINAGE RELEASE:2012 TERR Total: CABLE SERVICE FOR MAINTENAN Total : ADVERTISING:SEEKING RECYCLE Total : Amount 469.52 432.60 59.94 234.66 727.20 500.75 500.75 6,685.00 6,685.00 12.04 12.04 63.75 63.75 1,164.18 1,164.18 6,784.50 2,126.00 8,910.50 1,087.48 1,087.48 7,239.10 7,239.10 45.99 45.99 17.30 17.30 Page: 2 vchlist 03/18/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 3 Bank code : Voucher apbank Date Vendor Invoice 28586 3/18/2013 001926 FARR,SARAH 28587 3/18/2013 001253 GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL 28588 3/18/2013 002568 GRANICUS INC 28589 3/18/2013 000002 H& H BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. 28590 3/18/2013 001723 HEDEEN&CADITZ, PLLC 28591 3/18/2013 000441 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 28592 3/18/2013 002520 HUSKY INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS 28593 3/18/2013 002518 INLAND PACIFIC HOSE&FITINGS 28594 3/18/2013 000388 IRVIN WATER DIST.#6 28595 3/18/2013 001635 I55 FACILITY/EVENT SERVICES 28596 3/18/2013 000265 JACKSON, MIKE 28597 3/18/2013 000786 K&N ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC. Expenses Feb 131042 43081 February 2013 7270 February 2013 80456 487291 487482 Feb 2013 533498 540567 540568 March 2013 0108992 Fund/Dept 001.018.014.514 001.011.000.511 001.011.000.511 Description/Account EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT LOBBYIST SERVICES BROADCASTING SERVICES 001.058.057.558 COPIER COST 001.013.015.515 001.058.050.558 101.000.000.542 101.000.000.542 101.000.000.542 001.076.300.576 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.013.000.513 101.042.000.542 Total: Total : Total: Total: GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVIC Total : SUPPLIES FOR CP AND PERMIT CI Total : SUPPLIES:PW Total : SUPPLIES: PW SUPPLIES: PW Total UTILITIES: PARKS Total : EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLA( FEBRUARY 2013 MONTHLY CLEAN EVENT SVCS AT CENTERPLACE Total: MONTHLY AUTO ALLOWANCE Total : SERVICE CALL AND WORK ON MO Amount 59.33 59.33 3,177.76 3,177.76 719.59 719.59 2,724.05 2,724.05 137.50 137.50 47.73 47.73 64.13 64.13 36.09 307.94 344.03 166.00 166.00 74.86 7,136.00 68.96 7,279.82 300.00 300.00 1,032.65 Page: 3 vchlist 03/18/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 4 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28597 3/18/2013 000786 000786 K&N ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC. (Continued) Fund/Dept 28598 3/18/2013 001684 MARKETING SOLUTIONS NW Rec Postage 2/28/13 001,076.301,571 28599 3/18/2013 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO 28600 3/18/2013 001832 MT HOOD SOLUTIONS February 2013 904868 28601 3/18/2013 001035 NETWORK DESIGN&MANAGEMENT 77743 28602 3/18/2013 000008 NORLIFT 20055886 28603 3/18/2013 000239 NORTHWEST BUSINESS STAMP INC. 89259 28604 3/18/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 28605 3/18/2013 000058 OMA 644908541001 644944282001 645424206001 646770575001 646770653001 646873972001 646880420001 646880750001 646880751001 646890930001 646893522001 647039067001 647394441001 001.076.302.576 001.076.305.575 001.090.000.518 101.042.000.542 001.018.016.518 001.032.000.543 001.018.014.514 001.032.000.543 001.032.000.543 001.032.000.543 001.018.016.518 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.032.000.543 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 A500163 001.018.016.518 Description/Account Total : ADVERTISING FOR REC PROGRAA Total : UTILITIES: PARKS Total: CLEANING SUPPLIES:CENTERPLI Total : SENTINEL RACK MAINT QUARTER] Total : Total : Total SUPPLIES: PW NAME BADGE OFFICE SUPPLIES: PW OFFICE SUPPLIES: FINANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES: PW OFFICE SUPPLIES: PW OFFICE SUPPLIES: PW OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR HR OFFICE SUPPLIES:GENERAL GVN OFFICE SUPPLIES:GENERAL GVN OFFICE SUPPLIES:GENERAL GVN OFFICE SUPPLIES: GENERAL GVN OFFICE SUPPLIES:PW OFFICE SUPPLIES:GENERAL GVN OFFICE SUPPLIES:GENERAL GVN Total: PHYSICAL EXAMS: NEW EMPLOYE Total: Amount 1,032.65 811.80 811.80 1,155.55 1,155.55 706.98 706.98 1,047.00 1,047.00 116.74 116.74 16.85 16.85 26.84 64.98 3.60 76.80 26.50 103.52 21.73 10.86 24.99 146.73 42.27 217.39 61.42 827.63 325.00 325.00 Page: 4 vchlist 03:18/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 5 Bank code: Voucher 28606 28607 28608 28609 28610 28611 28612 28613 28614 28615 28616 apbank Date Vendor Invoice 3/18/2013 002243 ORBITCOM 3/18/2013 001904 OVERHEAD DOOR, INC 3/18/2013 001089 POE ASPHALT PAVING, INC. 3/18/2013 000019 PURRFECT LOGOS, INC. 3/18/2013 000256 RAINBOW ELECTRIC INC 3/18/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE INC. 3/18/2013 000935 SERVICE PAPER CO 3/18/2013 003133 SHAMROCK MANUFACTURING INC 3/18/2013 000090 SPOKANE CO INFO SYSTEMS 3/18/2013 002835 SPOKANE COURIER SERVICES LLC 3/18/2013 002135 SPRAY CENTER ELECTRONICS, INC 00648904 253370 43823 30724 30784 128377 122818 2012 Retainage 4565862 5347350 5374236 76809257 1476 50309503 FC 35/3188/3485 218048 Fund/Dept 001.090.000.518 001.016.000.521 402.402.000.531 001.016.000.521 101.000.000.542 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.518 001.223.40.00 001.076.300.576 101.042.000.542 001.016.000.521 001.076.305.575 101.042.000.542 001.018.013.513 001.011.000.511 101.000.000.542 Description/Account ETHERNET:MARCH 2013 MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR Total : Total : 2013 STREET AND STORMWATER Total : SIGNAGE FOR PRECINCT LOGOS FOR COSV VEHICLES Total : INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES Total: SNOW REMOVAL FOR CITY HALL RETAINAGE RELEASE:2012 PARK CONTRACT MAINT PARKS: FEBRU, EMERGENCY TRAFFIC CONTROL: MONTHLY PEST CONTROL: PRECII Total : OPERATING SUPPLIES:CENTERPI Total : SUPPLIES: PW Total : COUNTY IT SUPPORT Total : BROADCASTING SERVICES: COUF Total : SUPPLIES FOR MAINT SHOP Total : Amount 590.00 590.00 303.92 303.92 13,882.04 13,882.04 26.63 371.75 398.38 570.29 570.29 43.48 31,315.57 57,482.94 542.71 78.21 89,462.91 1,491.31 1,491.31 3,004.47 3,004.47 13,380.80 13,380.80 60.33 60.33 17.83 17.83 Page: 5 vchlist 0318/2013 8:15:20AM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 6 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28617 3/18/2013 000311 SPRINT 28618 3/18/2013 000773 STUDIO CASCADE, INC. 28619 3/18/2013 000335 TIRE-RAMA 28620 3/18/2013 001464 TW TELECOM 28621 3/18/2013 002597 TWISTED PAIR ENTERPRIZES L.LC 28622 3/18/2013 000087 VERIZON WIRELESS 28623 3/18/2013 002960 WICK,BEN 28624 3/18/2013 002839 WIND WIRELESS INC. 28625 3/18/2013 001409 WORLD CLASS COMMUNICATIONS 28626 3/18/2013 000129 WRPA 63 Vouchers for bank code: apbank 63 Vouchers in this report 959698810-063 1787 8080021509 05359625 02282013 1165384861 1165386805 1165392623 6854861402 Expenses 78602 130211173101 12-884 Fund/Dept 001.058.057.558 001.076.000.576 001.058.057.558 001.076.305.575 001.011.000.511 001.016.000.521 001.016.000.521 101.042.000.542 101.042.000.542 001.011.000.511 101.042.000.542 001.076.305.575 001.076.000.576 Description/Account Amount GPS PHONE: FEB 2013 Total : PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES Total : 32809D:OIL CHANGE/BRAKES Total : INTERNET/DATA/PHONE LINES: FE Total: BROADCASTING COUNCIL MTGS: Total : AIR CARDS FOR POLICE CHEIF AIR CARDS FOR POLICE DEPARTI4 FEB 2013 VERIZON CELL PHONES FEB 2013 WIRELESS DATA CARDS Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : WIRELESS TELEPHONE/INTERNE1 Total : ANSWERING SERVICE CENTERPL Total : PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: PA Total: Bank total: 70.20 70.20 4,215.00 4,215.00 777.12 777.12 1,159.19 1,159.19 913.08 913.08 40.01 803.26 1,145.78 560.14 2,549.19 164.59 164.59 84.95 84.95 30.00 30.00 468.00 468.00 239,890.45 Total vouchers: 239,890.45 Page: 6 vchlist 03/20/2013 1:26:21 PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 1 Bank code: Voucher 28633 28634 28635 28636 28637 28638 28639 28640 28641 28642 28643 28644 apbank Date Vendor Invoice 3/20/2013 001081 ALSCO 3/20/2013 000050 APA-INLAND EMPIRE SECTION 3/20/2013 000334 ARGUS JANITORIAL LLC 3/20/2013 001012 ASSOC BUSINESS SYSTEMS LSPO1280173 March 2013 INV008482 618722 618868 3/20/2013 002603 B&H PHOTO VIDEO 69574013 3/20/2013 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC 9415784 S0050237 3/20/2013 000904 BRANCH, CAROLBELLE 3/20/2013 003300 CAPITAL ONE COMMERCIAL 3/20/2013 002562 CD'A METALS 3/20/2013 000101 CDW-G 3/20/2013 001169 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 3/20/2013 001888 COMCAST Expenses February 2013 573908 W319554 February 2013 March 2013 Fund/Dept 001.016.000.521 001.058.055.558 001.016.000.521 001.013.015.515 001.058.050.558 001.090.000.518 001.076.305.575 001.076.305.575 001.018.016.518 001.090.000.519 Description/Account Amount FLOOR MATS: PRECINCT Total : 2013 ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGI Total: PRECINCT JANITORIAL SERVICE: 1 Total : COPIER MAINT: LEGAL COPIER MAINT: CD CASES/STANDS FOR(PADS Total : Total : LINEN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AT C LINEN SUPPLY AND SERVICE AT C Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : SUPPLIES:KITCHEN, CENTERPLAI Total : 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 001.090.000.518 001.058.055.558 001.090.000.518 REPLACEMENT MONITORS Total : Total : PETTY CASH:8711,12,16-21,24,26 Total : 20.39 20.39 195.00 195.00 2,386.87 2,386.87 154.33 267.39 421.72 119.97 119.97 197.91 10.00 207.91 84.08 84.08 367.27 367.27 49.51 49.51 5,216.51 5,216.51 52.85 52.85 HIGH SPEED INTERNET: CITY HAL 116.56 Page: vchlist 0312012013 1:26:21 PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 2 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28644 3/20/2013 001888 001888 COMCAST 28645 28646 3/20/2013 000508 CONOCOPHILLIPS FLEET 3/20/2013 000603 CONTRACT DESIGN ASSOC INC 28647 3/20/2013 003083 DEBOISE, BRITTANI 28648 3/20/2013 000734 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION 28649 3/20/2013 002157 ELJAY OIL COMPANY 28650 3/20/2013 001232 FASTENAL CO 28651 3/20/2013 002134 FIRST AMERICAN TITLE 28652 3/20/2013 002989 FRANK GURNEY 28653 3/20/2013 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC 28654 3/20/2013 000007 GRAINGER (Continued) 32210743 32575 Expenses RE-313-ATB30212063 4207175 1DLEW87902 861-425935998 861-425936000 282669 39295 39298 39300 39301 39349 39350 9078688489 9084832634 9084832642 Fund/Dept 001.058.057.558 001.058.057.558 001.076.305.575 101.042.000.542 101.000.000.542 101M42,000.542 402.402.000.531 402.402.000.531 101.042.000.542 001.013.000.513 001.058.056.558 001.058.056.558 001.058.056.558 001.013.000.513 001.058.056.558 Description/Account Total : FEBRUARY 2013: FLEET FUEL BILL Total : TABLE FOR BLDG DEPT Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : STATE ROUTE ROADWAY MAINTEC Total : OIL PRODUCTS FOR MAtNT SHOP Total : SUPPLIES:PW Total : SUDIVISION/PLAT CERTIFICATE SUBDIVISION/PLAT CERTIFICATE Total : CONCRETE BARRIER LEGAL ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING LEGAL ADVERTISING 402.402.000531 SUPPLIES: PW 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES FOR PW 101.042.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW Total : Total : Amount 116.56 1,595.44 1,595.44 749.96 749.96 14.13 14.13 24,23155 24,232.55 1,460.28 1,460.28 73.33 73.33 271.75 271.75 543.50 105.17 105.17 117.50 107.20 95.20 88.40 59.20 75.65 543.15 61.55 809.18 208.09 Page: 2 vchlist 03120/2013 1:26:21 PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 3 Bank code: Voucher 28654 28655 28656 28657 28658 28659 28660 28661 28662 28663 28664 28665 apbank Date Vendor Invoice 3/20/2013 000007 GRAINGER 3/20/2013 002682 HAFNER,CHARLES 3/20/2013 003273 HUCKLEBERRY PRESS 3/20/2013 000086 INLAND EMPIRE UTILITY, (Continued) 9084832659 Expenses 03071305113 COORDINATIN January 2013 3/20/2013 000070 INLAND POWER&LIGHT CO 3/20/2013 002522 KOEGEN EDWARDS LLP 3/20/2013 003238 KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS 3/20/2013 001944 LANCER LTD 3/20/2013 002259 MENKE JACKSON BEYER EHILS 3/20/2013 000258 MICROFLEX INC. 3/20/2013 003305 MMEC ARCHITECTURE&INTERIORS 3/20/2013 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO 94202 12481 11226410-0113 0435039 439 470 492 00021156 2013-132 February 2013 Fund/Dept 101.042.000.542 001.011.000.511 001.090.010.513 101.042.000.542 101.042.000.542 001.013.015.515 402.402.000.531 001.058.056.558 001.013.015.515 001.013.015.515 303.303.060.595 001.090.000.518 001.090.000.513 Description/Account SUPPLIES FOR PW Total : EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT Total : ADVERTISEMENT; COSV BDAY PA! Total : 2013 UTILITY MEMBER DUES UTILITIES:FEBRUARY PW PROFESSIONAL SVCS DECANT FACILITY STUDY BUSINESS CARDS: BERG PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Total : Total : Total : Total : Total Total : TAXTOOLS SOFTWARE RENTAL: F Total ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVIC Total 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES: PW Amount 48,96 1,127.78 94.92 94.92 12.00 12.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 677.81 677.81 1,625.80 1,625.80 7,320.67 7,320.67 44.02 44.02 7,339.01 457.50 387.64 8,184.15 343.83 343.83 1,762.50 1,762.50 8,004.24 Page: 3 vchlist 03/20/2013 1:26:21 PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 4 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28665 3/20/2013 000132 000132 MODERN ELECTRIC WATER CO (Continued) 28666 3/20/2013 002203 NAPA AUTO PARTS February 2013 28667 3/20/2013 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC. 28668 3/20/2013 000881 OXARC 28669 3/20/2013 000709 SENSKE LAWN&TREE CARE INC. 28670 3/20/2013 000935 SERVICE PAPER CO 28671 3/20/2013 002531 SIX ROBBLEES INC 28672 3/20/2013 000779 SOUTHARD, BRAD 28673 3/20/2013 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER 28674 3/20/2013 000323 SPOKANE CO UTILITIES 28675 3/20/2013 002540 SPOKANE HOUSE OF HOSE INC. 647909041001 647935153001 647935175001 648417640001 648432135001 648432170001 648475464001 R185790 5376750 5383386 76816243 76819401 5-661859-1 February 2013 51501523 March 2013 273880 Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES FOR PW 001.090.000.518 001.032.000.543 001.032.000.543 001.090.000.518 001.032.000.543 001.032.000.543 001.076.305.575 101.000.000.542 001.016.000.521 001.016.000.521 001.076.305.575 001,076.305.575 101,042.000,542 101.042.000.542 101.042.000.542 001.076.302.576 Total : Total : OFFICE SUPPLIES: GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES: PW OFFICE SUPPLIES: PLANNER OFFICE SUPPLIES: GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES: MAINT FACIL1T OFFICE SUPPLIES: MAINT SHOP OFFICE SUPPLIES FOR CENTERPI Total : SUPPLIES: PW Total : DE ICE AT PRECINCT SNOW REMOVAUDE-ICE: PRECIN( Total : OPERATING SUPPLIES: CENTERPI OPERATING SUPPLIES: CENTERPI Total : SUPPLIES: PW MAINT SHOP Total : DEAD ANIMAL REMOVAL SERVICE; Total : DETENTION SVCS INVOICE: FEB V Total : SPOKANE CO SEWER CHRGS:MA Total : 8,004.24 65.76 65/6 249.90 48.97 11.51 5.58 185.45 63.89 85.53 650.83 85.24 85.24 81.53 81.53 163.06 72.90 271.34 344.24 29.06 29.06 16.40 16.40 6,336.95 6,336.95 1,520.20 1,520.20 101.000.000.542 SUPPLIES: PW 75.42 Page: 4 vchlist 03/20/2013 1:26:21 PM Voucher List Spokane Valley Page: 5 Bank code: apbank Voucher Date Vendor Invoice 28675 3/20/2013 002540 002540 SPOKANE HOUSE OF HOSE INC. (Continued) 28676 3/20/2013 000065 STAPLES ADVANTAGE 28677 3/20/2013 000773 STUDIO CASCADE, INC. 28678 3/20/2013 001472 TESTAMERICA LAB 28679 3/20/2013 001911 THE GLOVER MANSION 28680 3/20/2013 000167 VERA WATER& POWER 28681 3/20/2013 000140 WALT'S MAILING SERVICE 8024840336 1798 59006605 CP748 2013 36125 28682 3/20/2013 000038 WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SPOKANE 0056942-1518-6 28683 3/20/2013 000676 WEST 28684 3/20/2013 003210 WEST CONSULTANTS, INC. 28685 3/20/2013 000129 WRPA 28686 3/20/2013 003002 XO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 54 Vouchers for bank code: apbank 826751282 003680 12-886 0257418148 Fund/Dept 001.058.055.558 001.076.000.576 001.076.300.576 001.076.305.575 101.042.000.542 303.000.176.595 402.402.000.531 001.013.015.515 001.058.055.558 001.076.301.571 001.090.000.518 Description/Account Amount Total: OFFICE SUPPLIES: CD AND COUNT Total : PLANNING SUPPORT SERVICES Total : ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING: PARK! Total : EVENT SERVICES AT CENTERPLA( Total : UTILITIES: FEBRUARY 2013 APPLEWAY TRAIL PC Total Total : WASTE MANAGEMENT: FEBRUAR` Total : FEBRUARY SUBSCRIPTION CHAR( Total : SALTESE CREEK FLOODPLAIN STI Total : CONFERENCE REGIST: PAPICH/C/ Total : INTERNET DATA LINES: MARCH 20 Total : 75.42 195.48 195.48 7,530.00 7,530.00 27.00 27.00 251.91 251.91 2,685.12 2,685.12 1,335.74 1,335.74 831.39 831.39 710.64 710.64 1,817.88 1,817.88 578.00 578.00 448.27 448.27 Bank total : 94,452.46 54 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers: 94,452.46 Page: 5 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 03-26-2013 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 February 28, 2013 GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Payroll Budget Financial Impacts: Employees Council Total Gross: $ 228,725.26 $ 5,475.00 $234,200.26 Benefits: $ 131,747.72 $ 9,109.98 $140,857.70 Total payroll $ 360,472.98 $ 14,584.98 $375,057.96 STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: 03-26-2013 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 March 15, 2013 GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Payroll Budget Financial Impacts: Employees Council Total Gross: $ 244,294.52 $ - $244,294.52 Benefits: $ 39,413.37 $ - $ 39,413.37 Total payroll $ 283,707.89 $ - $283,707.89 STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 Department Director Approval: ❑ Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Resolution 13-002 Specifying Insurance plans and health related benefits for employees and City Council Members. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: The Spokane Valley City Council approved Resolution 11-012 in December, 2011 to delineate the benefits provided to City Council members and regular employees of the City. The Council also ratified the 2013-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement in December, 2013 describing the benefits provided to regular employees working at the City. Staff provided an admin report to City Council concerning draft Resolution 13-002 on March 19, 2013 with Council consensus to place Resolution 13-002 on the consent agenda for the March 26, 2013 Council Meeting. BACKGROUND: Resolution 13-002 is consistent with prior Council action that describes benefits provided to City employees and Council Members. OPTIONS: Approve Resolution 13-002, or provide additional direction. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Approve Resolution 13-002, specifying insurance plans and health related benefits for employees and City Council Members. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The budgetary impacts of this resolution are included in the approved 2013 City Budget STAFF CONTACT: John Whitehead, HR Manager ATTACHMENTS: Resolution 13-002 DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 13-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 11-012, SPECIFYING THE INSURANCE PLANS AND HEALTH RELATED BENEFITS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO. WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 11-012 in November 2011, which superseded Resolution 06-025, and provided medical, dental and other benefits for eligible employees and Council Members through the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Employee Benefit Trust, or other means; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the specific plans and contribution rates for each designated plan. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,Washington, as follows: Section 1. Medical Insurance. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Regence Blue Shield/Asuris Northwest Health, HealthFirst, and the Group Health Cooperative $10 Co-Pay Plan, as the currently authorized medical plans for eligible Council members; and the AWC Asuris Northwest Health 250 Plan and the Group Health Cooperative $20 Co-Pay Plan for employees. The City shall pay 100% of the premium of either health plan for the Council member, spouse and dependents. The City shall pay 100% of the 2006 cost of the premium, up to the lower cost plan for the employee, spouse, and two or more dependents. Effective January 1, 2007, the City shall pay 60% of any premium cost in addition to the costs in effect for 2006, applicable to each employee coverage category. The City shall provide a Premium Only Program (POP) allowing employees to pay their share of the premium costs through pre-tax income. Employee participation in the POP program is voluntary. Section 2. Dental Insurance. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Trust Washington Dental Service Plan E with Orthodontia Rider Plan II as the currently authorized employee dental plan for eligible City employees and Council members. The City shall pay 100% of the premium for the employee/Council member, spouse and dependents, as required by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust Underwriting rules. Section 3. Life Insurance. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Trust Life Insurance Plan at one times the sum of annual earnings rounded up to the nearest $1,000 with the accidental death and dismemberment(AD&D)option, as the currently authorized employee life insurance plan for eligible City employees and Council members. The City shall pay 100% of the premium for the employee/Council member. Employees/Council members shall also be authorized to acquire additional supplemental or dependent life insurance coverage through the plan on a self-pay basis through payroll deduction pursuant to AWC underwriting rules. Section 4. Long Term Disability Insurance. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Trust Standard Insurance Long Term Disability Plan Option 1 (60% benefit; 90-day elimination) as the Resolution 13-002 Specifying Insurance Plans and Health Related Benefits Page 1 of 2 DRAFT currently authorized long-term disability plan for City employees. The City shall pay 100% of the premium for the employee as required by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust Underwriting rules. Section 5. Employee Assistance Program. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Trust Employee Assistance Program as the currently authorized employee assistance program for eligible City employees and Council members. The City shall pay 100% of the premium for the employee/Council member as required by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust Underwriting rules. Section 6. Vision Care. The City Council hereby specifies the AWC Trust Vision Service Plan (VSP) $25 Co-Pay plan as the currently authorized vision care program for eligible City employees and Council members. The City shall pay 100% of the premium for eligible employees and Council members as required by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust Underwriting rules. Section 7. Review and Adoption. Unless otherwise provided for by contract, the City Council shall periodically review the insurance plans and health related benefits of City employees. Changes to the health related benefit programs shall be specified and approved as part of the annual budget adoption process,or adopted separately by resolution of the City Council. Section 8. Repeal of Resolution. The City Council hereby repeals Resolution No. 11-012. Section 9. Effective Date.This Resolution will take effect upon adoption. Adopted this 16th day of March,2013. City of Spokane Valley Mayor Thomas E.Towey ATTEST: City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge Approved as to form: Office of the City Attorney Resolution 13-002 Specifying Insurance Plans and Health Related Benefits Page 1 of 2 DRAFT MINUTES SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers 11707 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley,Washington February 26,2013 8:30 a.m. Attendance: Councilmembers Staff Tom Towey,Mayor Mike Jackson,City Manager Gary Schimmels,Deputy Mayor Cary Driskell, City Attorney Dean Grafos,Councilmember Mark Calhoun,Finance Director Chuck Hafner, Councilmember(arrived 8:50) John Hohman, Community Development Dir. Rod Higgins, Councilmember Eric Guth,Public Works Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember Morgan Koudelka, Sr.Administrative Analyst Ben Wick,Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Rec Director Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Michelle Rasmussen,Administrative Assistant Others in Attendance: Rick Van Leuven,Police Chief Mike Huffman,Valley News Herald Carolbelle Branch,Public Information Officer Nina Culver, Spokesman Review Chris Bainbridge,City Clerk Tony Hansen,Lodging Tax Travis Trump,Quality Inn About six other members from the Community Mayor Towey called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. and welcomed everyone. Following self- introductions, Mayor Towey said that this is an informal meeting for information rather than debating; and that any items we don't get to today can be added to a future agenda. City Manager Jackson said that today is an opportunity to freely and informally converse as we work through the agenda items. He added that we will be will be speaking with our legislative lobbyist Briahna Taylor at approximately 9:00 a.m. as there has been a lot of development on several issues such as lodging tax. OVERVIEW: Tab A: Council Goals/Work Plan Mr. Jackson said that the annual Work Plan is not static; the timelines are general; the 2013 Council budget Goals are included and throughout the plan, the goals are assigned to different departments; he said he won't go through all the details, and asked Councilmembers if they feel something is missing, to please bring those items to staff s attention. Tab B: Legislative Agenda Although members of Council were recently in Olympia, Mr. Jackson said he felt we might want additional discussion on some of these topics; said we are requesting $4 million to help fund the replacement of the Sullivan Bridge; we want to protect local and state shared revenues; and that we are trying to re-coupe code enforcement costs by proposing legislation dealing with the ability to place liens on property, and City Attorney Driskell explained said that we feel this would be a good tool to pursue in abatement issues as it would give us the same authority as the County in terms of lien priority. Concerning the last item on the legislative agenda,Mr. Jackson said this would increase the threshold for substantial development permits under the Shoreline Management Act, and said we don't have many opportunities for additional docks in the valley; that overall proposed bills change as they develop and this particular bill is more about promoting community versus individual docks. Mr. Jackson asked Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 1 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT Council if they have any insight from their Olympia trip. Mayor Towey said it was the first time in three years where they had such a positive reaction; said they met with State Representatives and Senators as well as with the Transportation Chair; and he extended thanks to our legislators for doing the preliminary work. Councilmember Woodard agreed and said he feels the issues were well received. Mr. Jackson said Council sent a letter of support to keep the decision process to actually implement any of those revenue generators to the community, as we recognize cities can't provide all the infrastructure needs; he said we work very hard to provide local preservation needs through the existing budget, but major projects like bridges can't be funded alone by cities; he said we still currently need $4 million of the original $19.8 million total needed for the Sullivan Bridge; that this project will go out to bid in November and the timeline is critical.Mr.Jackson gave credit to Pubic Works staff for the funds they have raised so far. Final 2013 Business Plan Mr. Jackson said that Administrative Assistant Michelle Rasmussen does the majority of the compilations in this Plan; that he and Finance Director Mark Calhoun feel that now is the time to start preparing the 2014 budget calendar as well as a 2014 Business Plan;he said this is a working, administrative document; that after a budget is approved, staff comes back to the Plan to ensure it is aligned with the just-adopted budget; and once complete the Plan is published on our website. Mr. Jackson said this is a document for everyone; that it describes the services we offer; that we all know we "run a very lean ship" and have a tight budget; that we carefully weed-out programs that are not effective or absolutely necessary. He then brought attention to page 16's financial forecast, accomplished through educated assumptions and use of 3% inflators. Finance Director Calhoun further explained that this is not our prediction of what will happen in the future,but rather is based on revenue and expenditure assumptions to use as a starting point, and as time goes on the figures will change; he said there is a $17 million presumed reserve balance for the end of 2013, with that dropping to about $14 million the end of 2017; he said that would represent about 37% reserves, and he said we will make sure it will not drop below the 50% fund balance as discussed last year. Mr. Jackson added that the "reduction" column shown throughout the Plan, with the 3, 6, and 9% reductions, are part of the business plan and keep us aware of services based on shifts in economy; and having those flexible figures represents a good exercise in helping project future needs and services. Moving to page 63 of the Plan, Community Development Director Hohman discussed the organizational chart,which he said is as a result of his review last year of his department,and that they are in the process of filling those positions; he said the main change is refocusing efforts on commercial building permits and providing that service on a very efficient team approach; he said with this change we are well on our way to having a unique structure for permit handling. Returning to Tab B Legislative Agenda, Mr. Jackson explained that the City has not weighed in on the proposed changes to the lodging tax regulations; that there are two thought processes: funding things like the HUB versus having the focus on heads in beds. It was explained that some of the proposed changes in the legislation include language allowing for funding for marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists; to change the defmition of tourist as someone who stays overnight in paid accommodations, fifty miles or more from their residence; and to include that the local jurisdiction may only choose recipients for funding from the list of candidates provided by the local lodging tax advisory committee. Mayor Towey expressed concern about the benefit of mandatory disbursement of funds and questioned if it would be legal for a non-elected body to determine distribution of tax money; that he feels this Council should have the last say on how much and to whom funds are given. Councilmember Grafos agreed as did Councilmember Wick, who suggested Council remain neutral but be kept appraised of changes. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 2 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT The following information is from the telephone conference call with Lobbyist Briahna Taylor: Ms. Taylor explained that last Friday the Policy Committee met and heard the City's top priority of funding for Sullivan Bridge; she said there was a lot of conversation about a transportation revenue package and the issue of funding for Sullivan Bridge; this last week there was discussion by some on what is meant by a transportation revenue packet and several options were offered,including a$25 fee on bicycles that are over $500, and partially bonded capital projects; all of which she said is very different from the nickel package and nine cent gas tax increase —both of which were fully bonded. They also discussed how revenue is spent with an estimated $116 million remaining unallocated, and she said the Sullivan Bridge project would be included in that amount. She said they discussed funding for the North/South Freeway, which she explained is a main "mega project" listed in the proposal; and said the reaction from the Republican Party was to work on more reforms. She said the Governor said he wanted to work with the legislature on some things that could be improved. Another component was a piece of legislation that changes the Transportation Benefit District status to allow the imposition of a $40 tab fee whereas current law only allows up to $20 without going to the voters. Concerning shared revenues and bill 1368, said she testified in support of the bill in that committee; she said liquor revenues will face an uphill battle in the fight to restore local liquor revenues, which would be revenues that would otherwise be allocated to the State; she said it passed to the House committee but won't pass out of that committee by the deadline, but she noted that the bill is not tied to cutoff deadlines. Regarding code enforcement and the legislation concerning liens, the Senate version passed out of the Senate with a 46 Yes vote and the remaining excused, so there were no Nay votes; she said it moves to the House to be ready for a hearing after the chambers finish voting on bills on the floor. She said it is important that the House version moves forward, and that she doesn't anticipate any problems with the bill on the floor. Concerning the lodging tax proposed legislation; she said there are several bills on this issue, two of which were brought forward by AWC (Association of Washington Cities); she said the bills are moving forward but are going through significant amendments; one of the bills is subject to be voted on by the Senate Ways & Means Committee this week; the Policy Committee made several change proposals; and Ms. Taylor discussed the section concerning whether festivals should continue to be eligible to receive funding; she said the way funding is to be distributed is also being altered; and in cities with populations over 5,000, the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) funding recommendations must be accepted by the local jurisdiction, and that funding can only be awarded to the select list of recipients from the LTAC. She explained that the definition of"tourist" is also being modified. Ms. Taylor said the Senate version continues to be worked on and in the House as well,but is scheduled to be voted on by the end of this week. Ms. Taylor said it is her understanding that our City has no position on these bills but would like her to monitor the bills' activities. Mr. Jackson asked if there was any discussion about non-elected officials designating tax dollars and Ms. Taylor said that the argument is different in each community concerning which funding procedure would be best for their individual community; she said hoteliers don't always feel they have adequate representation; and concerning non-elected officials designating tax dollars, said she feels the Legislature can do that and that it doesn't strike her as unconstitutional. After brief discussion concerning some of the facets of the bill and proposed changes,Ms. Taylor said we likely won't know the outcome of the proposed changes until the end of April; that it is likely to be negotiated up to that point. Mr. Jackson said we will discuss this further as Council works out a more formalized process for distributing funds, and will also have to wait until the bill's final determination the end of April.Mr.Jackson and Council voiced their appreciation to Ms.Taylor for her comments. Discussion turned to funding methods and Mayor Towey said we go through a struggle each year from small agencies asking for funds,to large tourist agencies asking for funds; and said he feels it is unfair for example, to have the Museum compete with Visit Spokane; and said we need a system to allocate funds to ourselves, perhaps by percentages; or put the various entities into separate categories, and award funds based on the percentage of awards in the past; and Councilmember Hafner agreed with that suggestion, adding that we need to look at local needs, regional, and then city-direct. Councilmember Woodard said Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 3 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT that he has been deemed in the past, as not being a friend of Valleyfest, and said that is who Council argues over each year; he said he thinks Council will agree that Council supports Valleyfest and that we want Valleyfest to become the next triple-A festival that brings people in numbers greater than the currently 30,000 or 40,000; and suggested having a line item in the City's budget for Valleyfest in an effort to wean them off the lodging funds over a three or four year period; he said he feels they are getting way out of proportion of what they are actually doing; that we need to get more businesses to support them and wean them off our tax dollars; to force them to go out and get more public support and if the community isn't supporting them, he said that should tell us something; but that he feels 30% of their budget,which is what the Lodging Tax Funds gives them, is way out of line; and again suggested the City include a line-item in the City's budget for Valleyfest. Mayor Towey said we must be very careful and not put any outside agency as a line-item in our budget; that there are many good agencies out there who have a positive impact on our citizens; and by putting them in the City's budget, diminishes the incentive for them to seek funds from the community; and said it should be a community effort, and we should be evaluating and supporting all agencies who do good work in our Community. Councilmember Hafner added his concern with putting a non-profit agency in our budget. Councilmember Wick said that the fund used to allocate monies to outside agencies and economic development agencies is constantly under pressure; he asked if we add a line item in our budget,where would we make a corresponding cut;he said everyone wants stability; that what we funded for the HUB in June was for their operations; and that opportunity will be going away; he said how we fund these agencies is dramatically tied to what the legislation comes up with; and said he is not sure he's on board with having higher taxes at this time. Mayor Towey said Council wouldn't be able to make a decision until the legislation session is over; that we have to start recognizing those agencies that only do tourism, and separate them from agencies that attract tourism from outside; and put them into categories. Councilmember Woodard said he was just voicing an option; that hoteliers are self-taxed; and that he was trying to give some ideas to give Valleyfest certainty and wean them off government tax dollars. The question was raised whether or not Council wants to support either lodging tax bill. Mr. Jackson said there are obviously two strong views, which is why our Council decided not to weigh-in in the past; that the idea is to award funds in such a way as to replenish the funds; that we can award funds to other agencies that support tourism like wining and dining as part of the effort to develop a name for ourselves where people want to come; that it is not necessarily only equated with room nights; and said the current legislation doesn't require a direct correlation of an over-night stay; and again the question was posed, do we want to weigh-in, or just track these bills. There was discussion among Councilmembers; some felt parts of the bill would have a negative impact on cities; comment about the inability to actually gather data on tourists who just shop and eat and don't stay overnight; that entities such as the HUB need to stand on their own and it is Council's responsibility to allocate funds using Council's best judgment, not just keeping the same percentage each year; the idea of allocating some funds for future needs, such as a visitor center; the need to protect the flexibility in allocating funds, and that Council should have the responsibility of allocating funds, not the members of the Lodging Tax Committee. Deputy Mayor Schimmels suggested remaining neutral. At 10:23 a.m.,Mayor Towey called for a break;the meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m. 1) City Funding Opportunities/Outside Agency/Lodging Tax—Mark Calhoun Finance Director Calhoun said that he will have more information for Council the end of April once we know the Legislature's position on this issue. Mr. Calhoun said another issue for discussion is whether Council has a preference on hearing from agencies at times other than during grant opportunities. Mr. Jackson added that sometimes we get a request from an agency which has received funding from us, and that they would like to report to Council on their group's activities;he asked what would be a fair way to do that; said we could make that option available to every agency, or let them know we only accept presentations at the time of the grant application, or permit annual reports, or any other options. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 4 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT Councilmember Wick said while he appreciates hearing from agencies,he doesn't want each opportunity to present,to turn into an opportunity to solicit additional funds.Mayor Towey added that sometimes full agendas make it difficult to fit things in, and while it is good to spend time accepting presentations, he feels having the material as an informational item included in the packet might be the better option; keeping in mind a live presentation is different from an informational item, and also that time is valuable. Deputy Mayor Schimmels agreed to have reports included as informational items and keep the presentations to those times when the funding presentations are all made. Councilmember Woodard suggested that for some of the larger agencies, citizens might like to know how those dollars are spent; that the paper report is good, but it is also good to hear from some of the funding recipients. Councilmember Hafner suggested having quarterly informational reports or in-person semi-annual reports. Mr. Calhoun said in these cases, a formula would make it predictable for all involved, and he reviewed Mayor Towey's previous formula for the most recent past allocation of funds for outside agencies. Mr. Jackson said as we move closer to the time when we allocate lodging tax funds, Mr. Calhoun will come forward with an outline of a proposal based on previous year's models. 2) Business Route Si2na2e—Eric Guth Public Works Director Guth briefly went over Sprague Business Route signage and what has been accomplished to date, as well as the schedule leading to actual sign installation,which is slated for July or August, and said we anticipate staying within the $60,000 figure budgeted. Mr. Guth said the sign design was approved by WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation), and the application is being processed so at this point, there is no concrete update; he mentioned that the matter must be brought before AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), and that they only meet twice a year, with our hearing scheduled for March. Mr. Guth said as more information becomes available,he will keep Council informed. 3) Manufactured Home Zoning—John Hohman; Cary Driskell Community Development Director Hohman summarized the City of Tumwater's manufactured home park zoning ordinance as noted in the council packet material, as well as use exceptions contained in Tumwater's Municipal Code 18.49.070.Mr.Hohman explained that in order to implement a similar code, we would need a comprehensive plan amendment, and these issues would need to be included in the goals and policies. It was mentioned that some of Tumwater's parks were not included in the regulations due to several facets, such as the small size of the parks, and that the owners own all the dwellings located on the properties; and that another park was excluded because it is currently the only manufactured home park within Tumwater that is zoned General Commercial. City Attorney Driskell explained that as a result of the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, it was suggested that we adopt the Tumwater Ordinance; however, he explained that that particular ordinance is upheld as Constitutional but said it was a close decision as plaintiffs didn't show substantial economic damage, and said the Court tried to make it clear their decision was based on facts before it, and that different circumstances could possibly result in different results; that just because Tumwater received an "okay" from the court is not a"green light" for us to proceed, as it could still result in a lawsuit. Mr. Jackson asked Council if they want to pursue this type of zoning, or fundamentally support the concept, and if so, we can have further future discussions. Councilmember Woodard suggested there is a need to look at affordable housing and decide how to zone these, or perhaps have a change in densities. Mayor Towey said he didn't know if it is this Council's responsibility to dictate what property owners can do with their land, and said we still have not heard from those landowners; and that he would like to hear from both sides of this issue. Councilmember Grafos agreed that it is not this Council's responsibility to dictate what property owners do with their properties, but suggested that Mr. Hohman provide a reasonable mobile home zone with increased density, perhaps through the comprehensive plan; and Councilmember Hafner agreed Council needs to know all the facts. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 5 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT Director Hohman said that Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan deals with housing, and this along with Chapter 2 are in need of updating;he said we are mandated to have that update by another four years, and that he and Mr. Jackson discussed putting together a schedule to bring this forward for an update; but that it will take some time to lay out the process and get a feel for the amount of work involved. Further discussion included mention of restrictions on property owners and what that might do to financing abilities; whether the Tumwater ordinance gives greater security; if a property owner wanted to buy out the individual parcels and the subdivision process that would be needed for that option. Councilmember Woodward said that since we last heard from the "green shirts"group, a park received an offer to sell, and that particular sale do not go through, but the park owner is in negotiation for each trailer owner to buy their parcel. Mr. Hohman explained that nothing prevents the residents from being owners of the larger parcel, and they could even create something similar to an LLC (Limited Liability Company). Mr. Jackson proposed that Mr. Hohman look at the Comprehensive Plan and the City Code and bring back suggested ways to address this other than developing a zone with limitations on what property owners could do with their property. Mr. Hohman said staff can work within the context of the comprehensive plan, specifically chapter 5, and can bring an overview of what it would take to update that; and bring all the components together,including chapter 2. Council agreed that would be a good place to start. Prior to taking a break for lunch, outgoing Fire Chief Mike Thompson introduced incoming Fire Chief Brian Collins, who will assume his duties March 1, 2013. Mr. Jackson invited Chief Thompson and Collins to join staff and council for lunch. The meeting stopped for a lunch break at 11:45 a.m. The meeting resumed at 12:30 p.m. 4) Solid Waste—Mike Jackson; Eric Guth; Erik Lamb; Morgan Koudelka The topic of solid waste was discussed extensively,with the following highlights: the deadline to respond to the RFQ (request for qualifications) has been extended one week past the 28th as at least one firm indicated they needed more time to respond. Mr. Jackson said we will have multiple decisions to make concerning this topic; that it is extensive; that we will want to explore alternatives for such things as collection, disposal, a solid waste plan, and solid waste programs; and he asked Council to keep in mind that there is currently no line item in our budget for solid waste, and we have no staff responsible for solid waste; he said Waste Management and Sunshine Disposal work through the WUTC(Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission) and we are mostly "hands-off' and they don't come to us for rate increases. He mentioned that our collections agreement expires March 10,2015. Concerning those agreements, Deputy City Attorney Lamb explained that collections are governed by the WUTC, and that includes rate setting, public hearings and safety issues; that when we incorporated we were given the option to have authority for rate setting, but had to give seven year's notice; he said we entered into a franchise agreement which maintains the status quo,and everything continues to be handled through the WUTC and will continue to do so until March 10,2015. He said the purpose of the agreement is to compensate the haulers. Mr. Jackson said what staff is trying to consider is, when do we start discussions about collections;that some options include contracting out for collections only, disposal, and the topic of transfer stations. Deputy Attorney Lamb said when the agreement expires, there is not an automatic seven year renewal; he said that seven years is generally not sufficient; that it becomes a negotiation item; since we gave notice in 2008,that would not be incorporated into those discussions; and that the end of the seven years would be the end of the current franchise and we would need to determine which way to go and what compensation,if any,would be given to the haulers;that regarding collections, if we do nothing it might extend the franchise or revert back to our pre--notice and then we'd have to re- start the seven year clock; he said "measurable damages" is defined if the injury of the loss would be the loss of the certificate to operate, and again explained that becomes a factor for negotiation. He said if the process were to become deadlocked,we would look to court proceedings. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 6 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT Other solid waste discussion included mention from Mr. Jackson that today's discussion is very general with the intent of not drawing conclusions on which direction to take. There was general discussion on collections from Waste Management and Sunshine, transport, disposal, long haul and associated costs, flow which by contract goes to the Waste-to-Energy Plant; ash and bypass from the system; tonnage and the amounts which go to the Spokane City transfer station and north side; other services provided by the current system such as education and outreach; and that as a result of having heard that Mr. Gimble asked all departments to provide a work plan, there are about twenty-five different plans; what course of action to follow; that some program components are legally required; and that option 3 appears to be an option still available to our city. It was also mentioned that the life span of the Waste-to-Energy Plant is about ten years;that the scope of services has been extended for one week past February 28;operating costs and per/ton costs were discussed as well as essential public facilities requirements; with Mr. Jackson stating that our City is not required to go through the process, but we agreed to the County's process as we fall under the same requirements; that the County is issuing the RFQ (request for qualifications), and in his discussions with Commissioner French, our City and the County are partners in this, but that the agency issuing the RFQ is the responsible entity. Mr. Lamb also discussed landfill closure and the associated concerns such as ground water contamination, monitoring and testing; ongoing maintenance, caps, how much we paid for closure; what we generate in waste; and agreements entered into through the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and DOE (Department of Ecology)to go through the closure process. Further topics mentioned for consideration included mandatory collection and all the associated impacts; that tonnage goes down as recycling goes up; utility tax; contracting out for some requirements including billing and collections; have everything in-house, rate setting; fees associated with this service and that such fee is not a tax and whether fees could be used for street preservation; with the new rate it would be a good opportunity to assess the impact of the increase and compare what we pay to what citizens around the County pay; audits performed by the WUTC; and mention by Mr. Koudelka that he has not found another city without mandatory pickup except for Cheney, which doesn't have mandatory recycling but does have composting. There was also some discussion and comparisons of Cheney's process with other cities. Mr. Jackson said he would like to get an idea from Council of what is important and what would drive a decision to move us in any desired direction. Several Councilmembers said they want the best possible service with the lowest reasonable price, as well as stability to keep things consistent over the years, but to also have some flexibility and consider optional services such as Christmas tree or leaf pickup days. Mr. Jackson said an option could also be to have a citywide clean up twice a year. Mr. Jackson said keeping in mind we're a contract city,what does Council want in a scope of work; he said if we continue with the franchise, he feels we can work this out; that Spokane obviously wants some change; that owning a transfer station improves options, but taking over collection is a big step; and we must ask ourselves if it is cheaper or better service to contract out; that he personally feels we are very unlikely to improve the system as it is now. Deputy Mayor Schimmels agreed with Mr. Jackson and said the most offensive thing about this is we're being pushed into a corner,but that we could leave it as it is and stay put for at least three to five years. Mr. Jackson replied that option 3 is still on the table; and he mentioned the reduced rate; said we should still consider keeping all the assets under one roof and they would simply do it as a service provider; and whether option 2 or 3,either would work although we don't know how inexpensively we could operate the transfer station. Councilmember Hafner said he prefers option 3. Councilmember Woodard said he feels we still don't have all the answers; that he too doesn't like being manipulated, and even if we stay in the system, at the very least feels we need to end up with the transfer station as it opens options and flexibility; whether we do it in-house or have a private company handle that; said he doesn't want to add a billing department and would prefer a contractor handle that as well. Councilmember Grafos said he agreed with the option concerning the transfer station, and that we could contract out for the operation,just own the facility. Mr. Jackson said at this point, we are waiting for the results of the RFQ. At 3:00 p.m.Mayor Towey called for a recess;the meeting was reconvened at 3:15 p.m. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 7 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT 5) Ten-Year Anniversary—Carolbelle Branch Public Information Officer Branch went over the plans for celebrating our City's tenth anniversary of incorporation; she said she has secured several sponsors to provide financial support which totals $6,150 to date,plus in-kind contributions such as advertising space. Ms. Branch also stated that SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council) will loan us trash and recycling bins for the March 16 event at CenterPlace. 6) Council Meeting Process—Mike Jackson; Chris Bainbridge City Clerk Bainbridge explained that as requested, she has brought forward for Council consideration, some of the Council processes to include in the Governance Manual. She mentioned the topic of ballot measures and the state statutes associated with prohibitions against the use of public facilities to support or oppose ballot propositions, which lead to discussion about how to handle the unexpected comments from the public during the council meeting's public comment sections. It was suggested adding brief language to the agenda section dealing with public comments; or that the Mayor could have a standard response to read should someone start to comment on any upcoming or proposed ballot issue. A paragraph on donations was also briefly discussed by Attorney Driskell. Mayoral appointments was discussed and procedures to use in the future should the Council not confirm a mayoral recommended appointment. Filling a council vacancy was mentioned and Ms. Bainbridge said this is simply inserting the already approved process into the Governance Manual. A question was raised about the possibility of sequestering each candidate being interviewed from the other candidates,but since these interviews must be done in public, it was felt that would not be possible, especially with the public's ability to view the meetings via web streaming. A suggestion was made for future appointments of council vacancies, to have the actual appointment as the last action item of the night rather than the first,thereby not putting the new Councilmember in a position to vote upon items which the Councilmember may not feel comfortable voting upon. 7) City Hall—John Hohman; Mike Jackson Community Development Director Hohman explained that we are not trying to limit anything at this point, and all options are open; that today is a brainstorming exercise without limitations; and as per the work plan, it is his hope to end up with some direction at the end of the process. Mr. Hohman also brought attention to the aerial photos of what's currently available on the Sprague/Appleway corridor. Mayor Towey asked if any of the information from the previous study would be useable, and Mr. Hohman said that all that information is transferable to this effort. Mr. Jackson added that it is all subject to revision and noted the former study had community development on a higher floor, but that he feels that department needs to be on the main floor. Councilmember Wick asked about the idea of joining the Valley precinct, and Mr. Jackson explained that is not included in the 40,000 square feet projection,but if Council wants to consider that, now is the time for that discussion. Mr. Hohman said the 40,000 square feet is just this building's operation, and would not include the precinct nor Parks and Recreation. Mr. Jackson noted we have a four-year time line unless we find an existing building; adding that there are numerous examples of a combined city hall/police precinct. Director Hohman said staff hopes to make some progress over the next few months, and to have more information late spring or early summer. The topic of bonding cycles was discussed with Finance Director Calhoun mentioning that option of using some of the existing monies in the City's budget, and adopt a reimbursement resolution to pay ourselves back. Mr. Calhoun noted that LTGO (long term general obligation) bonds are limited to issuing a fixed percentage of the assessed value, so we would be limited to about$100 million. 8) Miscellaneous Items— Items Tab A: Review of 2012 Budget; Tab B: Appleway Beautification; and Tab C: Economic Development were postponed until another meeting. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 8 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT 9) Council Brainstorming—open discussion City Manager Jackson said the floor is open to ideas to include in the work plan, or for other ideas in general. Below is the result of those discussions: Contractor Forum: As a result of only receiving one bid on a recently bid project,Councilmember Grafos suggested holding a series of meetings with contractors to address any real or perceived acrimony. Lodging Tax: Councilmember Wick said he feels we don't get full credit for hotelier credit especially when there is a Tourism Promotion Area. Mayor Towey said the County is the head agency on the TPA; that we have two voting members on that committee, but we don't have enough credit on our input on TPA funds for Spokane Valley; and said we are in the middle of this year's disbursement, but after that we need to let citizens know how much money we actually give to TPA. Councilmember Wick suggested the recipients should be made aware as well. Additional Sheriff Deputies: Councilmember Woodard said he would like to see more deputies on the street. Mr. Jackson said we can have that discussion, but since we contract with the County for our law enforcement,that we are not involved in contract negotiations for labor; it would also mean an adjustment on our budget; that new recruits are brought in but it takes a couple of years to put someone through the academy so as people retire they can be replaced, which is not the same as an increase in the force; and said all that ties in with the 2014 budget process. Businesses within the City: Councilmember Hafner asked how many new businesses stay open a year after they initially open; that perhaps there is something we can do about that; he asked if there are any statistics on the demography such as do we have more seniors or young people moving in; and said we need a good labor force in the community. In addition, he said he wants to look at land use conditions, especially the businesses that are boarded up and overgrown with weeds. He said we are in the process of building a brand for our city and he wants to keep that momentum going; and suggested having things like a farmer's market or having experts from Eastern Washington University discuss the economic climate at future council meetings; said if we are going into a recession next year,we need to be prepared. Councilmember Wick and Grafos agreed there needs to be more positive articles in local newspapers about the good things we do in Spokane Valley. Mr. Jackson said when people report on statistics for crime or otherwise, we don't know where they get their information; but when we examine 2014, we need to look at our operations; that we focus on keeping cost down; if we want to have staff meet people in the community and keep them up dated,it will take some resources; and when we keep the budget in mind,we don't want to short-change ourselves just to see how lean we can operate. He said we are now at a point where we can see the cause and effect,and if we add a person it will be important to have specific duties involved; he also mentioned our investment in advertising and that any advertising we do should be done in a fiscally responsible way. Advertising and promoting our City: Councilmember Woodard said some things to consider include our policing successes, our roads, and that we have free parking. Mayor Towey said as we embarked on our street preservation program,we took some money from capital funds to support that effort,but that it will only fund the program for about four years, and that we need to think about a sustainable fund for road preservation. Councilmember Wick mentioned bridging the valley, but Mayor Towey said due to the huge cost, that idea was put on the "back burner" and Deputy Mayor Schimmels said that in order to complete such an endeavor, the railroads would have to step in, and they aren't interested at this point. Mr. Jackson added that in order for that to occur, the railroads would also have to consolidate their lines and they don't talk to each other either. Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 9 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT Economic Development: Councilmember Wick suggested we need to be ready for economic development by having those certified site programs and having the sewer connections in place; and said there is a lack of industrial property in the Valley,which will continue without that sewer connection. Mr. Jackson said we can pursue sewer needs based on inventory; but we don't want to assume if we spend money on sewer, it will bring in business. Councilmember Wick also mentioned increasing River access points. The idea of an additional 2%in lodging taxes was also mentioned. Other suggestions included have select limited deer hunting in the City limits, with Mr. Driskell explaining that all of our City is included in the County's no-shooting zone as there is too great a risk of harm. A doggie park was mentioned and Parks and Recreation Director Stone said the result of the public survey is that a doggie park is not wanted, but added we could look at acquisition and would not have to develop such a park, at least not immediately upon the acquisition. The idea of acquiring the property on Park Road was mentioned, and Mr. Jackson said we don't know if the property is still up for sale. Councilmember Wick said he was looking through a twenty-five page insert about Spokane placed in the Alaska Airlines magazine by Visit Spokane, but there was no mention about Spokane Valley or even about CenterPlace; and suggested bringing this up with Visit Spokane. Councilmember Hafner suggested we need to set the record straight and get the information to the public, that we have a safe city, and Mr. Jackson said that Mr. Koudelka and Chief VanLeuven are working on a response to those previous public comments. The brainstorming ideas written down on the easels included: (1) contractor forum; (2) lodging tax — more credit/exposure; let people know money available from Spokane Valley; give hoteliers credit (3) look at law enforcement officer numbers; (4) promote public safety; (5) Economic Development: percentage of businesses that succeeds or fails; labor force; demographics; vacant buildings —condition; regulations; business climate; (6) draw business and people — farmer's market; (7) economic conditions; (8) Journal of Business; (9) communicate with partners —promote what we are doing; (10) advertising— permits, parking, roads, public safety, sewer; (11) sustainable preservation funding; (12) Bridging the Valley; (13) access river; (14)parks and recreation; (15) Sports Commission event center; (16) additional lodging tax; (17) deer control; (18) advertise CenterPlace — Parks and Recreation; (19) Park Road Pool Property; (20)annexation; and(21) Spokane Valley Voice.] Mayor Towey thanked everyone for some good discussion,and the meeting ended at 5:05 p.m. Thomas E.Towey,Mayor ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge,City Clerk Workshop minutes:February 26,2013 Page 10 of 10 Approved by Council: DRAFT MINUTES City of Spokane Valley City Council Regular Meeting Formal Meeting Format Tuesday,March 12,2013 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 Chuck Hafner, Councilmember Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Rod Higgins, Councilmember Mike Stone,Parks&Rec Director Ben Wick, Councilmember Eric Guth,Public Works Director Arne Woodard, Councilmember John Hohman, Community Development Dir. Lori Barlow, Senior Planner Steve Worley, Senior Engineer Rick VanLeuven,Police Chief Chris Bainbridge,City Clerk INVOCATION: Pastor Darrell Cole of Living Hope Community 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 that he attended approximately seventeen meetings since Council last had a formal council meeting. Councilmember Higgins reported that he attended the iPod Training,the State of the City Address, and yesterday went to the Appleway Trail Workshop,which he said was interesting and well attended. Deputy Mayor Schimmels reported that he attended more than eight functions since Council's last formal meeting; and Councilmember Grafos said he also attended the iPod training, and a meeting concerning animal control with SCRAPS. Councilmember Wick said SNAP did a needs assessment and many responses from Spokane Valley residents indicated a need for assistance with utility bills and expanded bus service; and said he also went to the County's State of the County Address; and Councilmember Woodard acknowledged some of the athletic teams in our area. MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Towey reported that he also attended many events since Council's January 22nd council meeting, one of which was a Health District Meeting,where Councilmember Hafner was selected as the new Vice Chair. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments;no comments were offered. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Draft Amended 2013 Transportation Improvement Plan(TIP)—Steve Worley Mayor Towey opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. Senior Engineer Worley explained that tonight's public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the draft amended 2013 Council Regular Meeting 03-12-2013 Page 1 of 4 Approved by Council: DRAFT Transportation Improvement Plan; that since last year's adoption of the plan,there have been changes as some projects were delayed, some projects were added, some are not moving forward, and for some we acquired grants, all as shown on his color-coded list in the Draft Amended 2013 TIP. Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered and Mayor Towey closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. 2. CONSENT AGENDA: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. a.Approval of the following claim vouchers: VOUCHER LIST DATE VOUCHER NUMBERS; TOTAL AMOUNT 02/15/2013 28350-28370 $76,620.40 02/25/2013 28371-28428 $365,035.850 02/21/2013 4228-4232; 28429 $66,793.79 02/21/2013 28430-28448 $49,706.69 02/28/2013 28449-28499; 228130021 $1,809,340.93 03/04/2013 5547-5549 $314.00 03/06/2013 4245-4248; 4261;28500-28504 $239,748.70 GRAND TOTAL $2,607,560.36 b.Approval of Payroll for period February 15,2013: $281,909.13 c.Approval of February 19,2013 Council Study Session Meeting Minutes d.Approval of State Purchasing Interlocal Agreement e.Approval of March 5,2013 Council Study Session Meeting Minutes It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the consent agenda. NEW BUSINESS: 3. Proposed Resolution 13-001: Acceptance of Shoreline Master Program Public Access Plan— Lori Barlow It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve Resolution 13-001 informally accepting the City Council Draft Public Access Plan which includes the modification recommended by Tadas Kisielius'February 25, 2013 memo regarding Shelley Lake and the Revision to Table 5-3. Senior Planner Barlow explained that approval of this Resolution will informally accept the draft City Council public access element of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP); and she went over the highlights of the Plan as noted in the materials. Ms. Barlow also noted previous discussion concerning Table 5-3, and that the Greenacres neighborhood had rejected proposals to formally improve the Eden Road Access; but she said that statement is incorrect, and has been removed in the Council Draft. She also mentioned that at the March 5 meeting, Mr. Kisielius recommended a minor text change clarifying that public access to Shelley Lake was considered and no additional public access opportunities were identified, as outlined in his February 25, 2013 memorandum. Mayor Towey invited public comment; and no comments were offered. Councilmember Higgins mentioned that as a former member of the Planning Commission, he voted on this issue but that he sees no reason not to vote tonight and feels there is no conflict. Staff was commended for a job well done. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 4.Motion Consideration: CMAQ/TA Grant Projects—Steve Worley It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to authorize application for CMAQ and TA grants for the projects presented above. Senior Engineer Worley briefly went over the materials as discussed last week; mentioned he had an opportunity to discuss funding and scoring criteria with members of the SRTC (Spokane Regional Transportation Council), and said some of the criteria for selecting projects for CMAQ is still uncertain, but that should be determined by tomorrow night. Mr. Council Regular Meeting 03-12-2013 Page 2 of 4 Approved by Council: DRAFT Worley also noted we might discover we have too many projects for the funding available, and if Council concurs, he'd like to have the flexibility to remove the lower priority projects as needed. There were no objections from council. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 5.Motion Consideration: Bid Award, Sullivan Rd Street Preservation—Steve Worley It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to award the Sullivan Road Street Preservation Project #0174 to Inland Asphalt in the amount of$1,105,872.80 and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. Senior Engineer Worley briefly explained the project as noted in his Request for Council Action Form; and said that staff is recommending that all the work in the bid be approved. Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 6.Motion Consideration: City Hall Lease Extension—Mark Calhoun It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to approve the lease extension agreement with Northwest Christian Schools for the four-year term April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2017. In follow-up from last week's report, Finance Director Calhoun gave a brief history of some of the conditions of the lease, said our current lease expires March 31, 2013; that staff initiated negotiations with Web Properties, which works on behalf of Northwest Christian Schools,and a four-year lease agreement was agreed upon; he also mentioned the sharing of the some of the carpet replacement costs. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation: In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed: None. Motion carried. 7.Mayoral Appointments: Committee Appointments for Councilmember Higgins—Mayor Towey It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to confirm the Mayor's recommended appointment of Councilmember Higgins to the Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials, as outlined above. Mayor Towey explained that this committee appointment was previously assigned to Councilmember Hafner, who agreed to be taken off this committee so that Councilmember Higgins might participate. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Unanimous. Opposed:None. Motion carried. 8.Mayoral Appointments: Appointment of Planning Commissioner—Mayor Towey Mayor Towey announced that the decision for tonight's appointment was not an easy one, and that he tried to get the best person and someone who would be compatible with the current commissioners. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels and seconded to confirm the Mayor's recommended appointment of Michael Phillips to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term of the recently vacated position, which term expires December 31, 2014. Mayor Towey invited public comment; no comments were offered. Vote by Acclamation:In Favor: Mayor Towey, Deputy Mayor Schimmels, and Councilmembers Hafner, Wick, Higgins, and Grafos. Opposed: Councilmember Woodard. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mayor Towey invited public comments; no comments were offered. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 9.Update on Initiative 502 (marijuana)Implementation—Erik Lamb Via his PowerPoint presentation,Deputy City Attorney Lamb gave a detailed and informative explanation concerning the laws associated with recreational and medical marijuana, including mention that our State law does not modify federal law; he explained time frames for implementing the licensing aspect, which he said will be handled through the Washington State Liquor Control Board, with an anticipated date to begin retail sales of December 2013. Mr. Lamb noted that retail stores will be privately run,but licensed and regulated by the Liquor Control Board; and that no licensed marijuana facilities or advertising will be Council Regular Meeting 03-12-2013 Page 3 of 4 Approved by Council: DRAFT permitted within 1,000 feet of any elementary or secondary school, playground, recreation facility, child care center,public park,public transit center,library, or game arcade that allows minors; and he showed a draft map depicting areas where such retail stores would be prohibited. Mr. Lamb noted there will be a 25% excise tax on growing, 25% on processing, and 25% on retail sales and that all taxes would go to a state dedicated marijuana fund to be used for the state general fund and other marijuana-related programs such as drug education. 10.Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey There were no suggested changes for the Advance Agenda, but Mayor Towey reminded and invited everyone and their family to attend this Saturday's free birthday party at CenterPlace, to help celebrate the City's tenth year of incorporation. 11. Public Defender Caseload was an information only item, and was not reported or discussed. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: City Manager Jackson reported that he spoke with Lobbyist Briahna Taylor this afternoon about the lodging tax bill, concerning providing for operations of festivals and capital expenditures for nonprofit agencies; and that the bill has until tomorrow to pass out of the House or Senate Chamber, and if that has not occurred by 5:00 p.m., the bill will be dead and the law will revert back to the pre-January 2008 regulations. He said we will likely know something by the end of the day tomorrow. Mr. Jackson also noted that the bill raising the limit for substantial development of docks from $10,000 to $20,000 passed out of the House Chamber, and a draft should be available in two to three weeks; and that Briahna Taylor said it might be a good time to send a thank-you letter to our representatives Matt Shea,Mike Padden, and Larry Crouse to thank them for their support of the Sullivan Bridge funding; and said he will draft a letter in a few days. There were no objections from Council. It was moved by Deputy Mayor Schimmels, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ATTEST: Thomas E.Towey,Mayor Christine M. Bainbridge,City Clerk Council Regular Meeting 03-12-2013 Page 4 of 4 Approved by Council: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 Department Director Approval: ❑ Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading, Proposed Ordinance 13-002 amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 2.50.060, Pre-Employment Physicals GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 2.50.060 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Staff provided an administrative report on March 19, 2013. Council consensus was to move forward to a First Reading on March 26, 2013. BACKGROUND: The City has consistently required pre-employment physicals for all prospective employees regardless of duties assigned. This change would allow the Human Resources Manager to determine, based on the duties of the positions being filled, if a pre- employment physical will be required. OPTIONS: Proceed with a Second Reading with or without further amendment; or take other appropriate action. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: "I move to advance Ordinance 13-002, amending SVMC 2.50.060 Pre-employment Physicals, to a second reading." BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The budgetary impacts of this Ordinance are negligible. STAFF CONTACT: John Whitehead, HR Manager ATTACHMENTS Draft Ordinance 13-002 DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 13-003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.50.060 RELATING TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS FOR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley previously adopted regulations relating to prospective employees and pre-employment physicals for prospective employees pursuant to Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)2.50.060; and WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley seeks to amend SVMC 2.50.060 to require a pre- employment physical exam of prospective employees only when the physical nature of the position's essential functions are such that information related to a person's physical abilities is needed to assess their ability to perform those functions,and designate responsibilities for duties contained therein. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County, Washington,ordains as follows: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 2.50.060, the provisions relating to pre-employment physicals of prospective employees. Section 2.Spokane Valley Municipal Code Section 2.50.060 is hereby amended as follows: A. The Human Resources Manager shall require a pre-offer drug screen test for all applicants and employees applying for a position requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) or involving safety- sensitive job duties. B. The Human Resources Manager shallmay require an appropriate post-conditional offer, pre- employment physical exam of all prospective City employees based upon the safety sensitive nature of the position or the physical requirements of the position's essential functions. C.Employees required to maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and employees who are assigned safety-sensitive job duties shall be subject to periodic random drug testing as required by law. D.Upon a finding by an employee's supervisor of reasonable suspicion that the employee's ability to properly perform the job has been lessened by the use of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, the employee may be required to submit to alcohol or drug testing. In addition, an employee may be required to submit to alcohol or drug testing if the employee is injured or injures another employee during work hours or is involved in a work-related accident and the City reasonably suspects that the employee's actions or failure to act contributed to the injury or accident. Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,clause or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective five days after publication of the Ordinance or a summary thereof,in the official newspaper of the City. Ordinance 13-003,Amending SVMC 2.50.060 Page 1 of 2 DRAFT Adopted this 9th day of April,2013. ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge,City Clerk Thomas E Towey, Mayor Approved as to Form: Office of the City Attorney Date of Publication: Effective Date: Ordinance 13-003,Amending SVMC 2.50.060 Page 2 of 2 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 Department Director Approval: El Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: First Reading Proposed Ordinance 13-003; CTA-01-13 City Initiated Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone as a permitted use. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A.106, SVMC 17.80.150 and 19.30.040 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council amended Chapter 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses, on September 25, 2012. BACKGROUND: On September 25, 2012, City Council adopted significant changes to Chapter 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses, mainly to the office and mixed use zones. Most of the changes expanded the uses allowed in these zones. One change was to remove Townhouses as a permitted use in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone. The current proposal would once again make Townhouses a permitted use in the NC zone. The Planning Commission conducted a study session on January 24, 2013, followed by a public hearing on February 14, 2013. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposed amendment (see Attachments). On February 28, 2013, the Planning Commission approved their written Findings. The Planning Commission's recommendation was presented to Council at the March 5, 2013 study session. At that meeting, staff recommended removing a referenced condition concerning open space standards as it appeared to be unnecessary since Townhouses would be constructed on individual lots, thus providing sufficient open space. OPTIONS: Proceed to second ordinance reading with or without further amendments; send back to Planning Commission for further review; or direct staff further. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to advance Ordinance 13-003, City Initiated Amendment CTA 01-03, to a second reading. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, AICP, Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: A. Ordinance B. Staff Report to Planning Commission C. Planning Commission Findings D. Planning Commission Minutes E. Presentation DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON ORDINANCE NO. 13-003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 19.120, APPENDIX 19-A SCHEDULE OF PERMITTED USES, AND TABLE 19.60-1, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW TOWNHOUSES AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE NEIGHBHORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS, on September 25, 2007, the City of Spokane Valley (City) adopted Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC)Title 19,pursuant to Ordinance 07-015; and WHEREAS,on October 28,2007, SVMC Title 19 became effective;and WHEREAS, such regulations are authorized by RCW 36.70A; and WHEREAS, the amendments set forth below are consistent with the goals and policies of the City's Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, on January 16, 2013, the Washington State Department of Commerce was notified pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106, providing a 60-day notice of intent to adopt amendments to Spokane Valley development regulations; and WHEREAS,on January 24,2013,the Planning Commission held a study session; and WHEREAS, on February 1, 2013 and February 8, 2013, notice of the Planning Commission (Commission)public hearing was published in the Valley News Herald; and WHEREAS, on February 14, 2013, the Commission held a public hearing, received evidence, information, public testimony, and a staff report with a recommendation followed by deliberations and provided a recommendation; and WHEREAS,on February 28,2013,the Commission approved the findings and recommendations; and WHEREAS,on March 5,2013,City Council reviewed the proposed amendment;and WHEREAS, on March 26, 2013, City Council considered a first ordinance reading to adopt the proposed amendment, and WHEARAS, on April 9, 2013, City Council considered a second ordinance reading to adopt the proposed amendment, and WHEREAS, SVMC 19.120 and 19.60-1, as amended, bear a substantial relation to the public health, safety and welfare and protection of the environment. NOW,THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley do ordain as follows: Ordinance 13-003 Page 1 of 3 DRAFT Section 1. Purpose The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend SVMC 19.120, Appendix 19-A, Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Table 19.60-1, Commercial Development Standards. Section 2. Findings and Conclusions. The City Council acknowledges that the Planning Commission conducted appropriate investigation and study, held a public hearing on the proposed amendments and recommends approval of the amendments. The City Council hereby adopts the findings and conclusions of the Planning Commission, specifically that: A. Growth Management Act Policies - The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) provides that each city shall adopt a comprehensive land use plan and development regulations that are consistent with and implement the comprehensive plan. B. City of Spokane Valley Goals and Policies - The City of Spokane Valley has adopted goals and policies consistent with the GMA and adopted CWPP, set forth below. a. Land Use Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. b. Land Use Policy 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. c. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities commensurate with the community's needs and preferences. d. Land Use Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the City's neighborhoods. e. Land Use Policy LUP-4.4 Encourage mixed-use residential and commercial and office development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby uses can be demonstrated. f. Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the residents of the community and region. g. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the cost of housing. h. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency,predictability and clear direction. i. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity,consistency and predictability. j. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: 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. C. Conclusions a. Allowing Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zones will provide flexibility for property owners to develop property with uses other than office or commercial. b. The amendment will provide increased housing options and more opportunity for infill residential development. c. The public health, safety and welfare, and protection of the environment, are furthered by ensuring that the City's development regulations are consistent with goals and policies in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. d. The proposed City initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and the approval criteria in SVMC 17.80.150(F). Ordinance 13-003 Page 2 of 3 DRAFT e. The Growth Management Act states that the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City. Section 3. Spokane Valley Municipal Code 19.120,Appendix 19-A, Schedule of Permitted Uses, and Table 19.60-1, Commercial Development Standards, are amended to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone as a permitted use,as exhibited in Exhibit A. Section 4. All other provisions of SVMC Title 19 not specifically referenced hereto shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. Severability. 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 unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance. Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five days after publication of this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the official newspaper of the City of Spokane Valley as provided by law. Passed by the City Council this day of April,2013. Mayor,Thomas E.Towey ATTEST: City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge Approved as to Form: Office of the City Attorney Date of Publication: Effective Date: Ordinance 13-003 Page 3 of 3 Exhibit A—CTA-01-13: Proposed Text Amendment to Neighborhood Commercial Zone CTA-01-13 Proposed Changes allowing Townhouse Development in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone SVMC 19.120.010 ce 2 N U- Schedule of Permitted Uses Appendix 19-A Garden Office a) 0 0 0 O N . E Z U c L E E U U 1-2 Heavy Ind. Reference Conditions P P P 814 Dwelling,townhouse P P P Table 19.60-1 —Commercial Development Standards Office Commercial Mixed Use Industrial GO 0 NC** C RC CC* CMU* MUC* I-1 1-2 Minimum Front Yard Setback 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Minimum Flanking Street Setback 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Minimum Side and Rear Yard Adjacent to a Residential Use or Zone 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 35 35 Maximum Building Height(in feet) 45 100 35 35 100 Unlimited 50 60 40 65 * Except as otherwise required ** Townhouse development in the NC zone shall comply with setback and building height standards in the R-4 zone found in Table 19.40-1 ATTACHMENT 13 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION SÔkane' Valley STAFF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION CTA-01-13 STAFF REPORT DATE: February 7, 2013 HEARING DATE AND LOCATION: February 14, 2013, beginning at 6:00 p.m., Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers, Valley Redwood Plaza Building, 11707 East Sprague Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane Valley,Washington 99206. PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: A city initiated text amendment to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) 19.120, Permitted Use Matrix, to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone as a permitted use. PROPONENT: City of Spokane Valley Community Development Department, 11707 E Sprague Ave, Suite 106, Spokane Valley,WA 99206 APPROVAL CRITERIA: Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Spokane Valley Municipal Code (SVMC) Title 17 General Provisions. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Division recommends the Planning Commission approve the proposed amendment as put forth. STAFF PLANNER: Scott Kuhta,AICP,Planning Manager, Community Development Department ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: Proposed text amendment to SVMC 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses and Table 19.60-1 —Commercial Development Standards A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1. APPLICATION PROCESSING: SVMC Chapter 17.80, Permit Processing Procedures. The following summarizes application procedures for the proposal. Process Date Pre-Application Meeting: N/A Application Submitted: N/A Determination of Completeness: N/A Published Notice of Public Hearing: 2/1/2013 and 2/8/2013 Sent Notice of Public Hearing to staff/agencies: 1/22/13 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-01-13 2. PROPOSAL BACKGROUND: The proposal is to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC) Chapters 19.120,Permitted Use Matrix,and Table 19.60-1, Commercial Development Standards, to allow Townhouses as a permitted use in the Neighborhood Commercial zone. On September 25,2012, City Council adopted significant changes to the Permitted Use Matrix,mostly by expanding permitted uses in office and mixed use zones. One change was to remove Townhouses as a permitted use in the NC zone. This was the only residential use permitted in any of the commercial zones and it appeared to staff to be a mistake when the original Permitted Use Matrix was adopted. Staff has re-evaluated this change and now recommends adding Townhouses back as a permitted use in the NC zone. The Comprehensive Plan supports mixed use residential and commercial in neighborhood centers and adding Townhouses as a permitted use would allow some flexibility for NC zoned properties to have a residential component. The Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC)defines Townhouses as follows: Dwell ng, townhouse:A single-family dwelling unit constructed in groups of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from foundation to roof open on at least two sides. SVMC 19.40.020 establishes the following standards for Townhouse development: 1. a.Attached single-family dwellings, including duplexes and townhouses located on individual lots, shall meet rnfninrun rear,front and side yard requirements (where applicable), minimum area requirements, and maximum lot coverage and building height requirements shown in Table 19.40-1. Townhouses are subject to the following requirements; i, No more than six dwelling units shall be attached in one continuous row or group; ii. No townhouse unit shall be constructed above another townhouse unit; iii. There shall be a side yard on each side of a contiguous row or group of dwellings of not less than six feet; iv. Townhouses included in a condominium development may limit the lot to the building footprint;provided that the yard area shared in common with all units is equivalent in area to the yard required by the underlying zone. Proposed Setbacks and Building Height The Neighborhood Commercial zone specifies the following standards for all development: Minimum Front Yard Setback -20 feet Minimum Flanking Street Setback—20 feet Minimum Side and Rear Yard Adjacent to a Residential Use or Zone—20 feet Maximum Building Height(in feet)-35 feet Page 2 of 4 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-01-13 Staff proposes using the R-4 development standards for setbacks and building heights for Townhouse developments in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone: Front and Flanking Street Setbacks - 15 feet Garage Setback—20 feet Rear Yard Setback-20 feet Side Yard Setback--5 feet Maximum Building Height-35 feet B. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS SPECIFIC TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT 1. Compliance with Title 17 (General Provisions) of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code a. Findings: SVMC 17.80.150(F)Municipal Code Text Amendment Approval Criteria The City may approve Municipal Code Text amendment, if it finds that (1) The proposed text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive PIan; Staff Analysis: The proposed amendment is consistent with the applicable policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive plan goals for encouraging a mix of commercial and residential uses in neighborhood centers, maintaining a flexible and consistent regulatory environment, and preserving and protecting neighborhoods. Relevant Comprehensive Plan goals and policies are shown below: Land Use Goal -1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. Land Use Policy 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. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities g g g t3'p commensurate with the community's needs and preferences. Land Use Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the City's neighborhoods. Land Use Policy LUP-4.4 Encourage Mixed-use residential and commercial and office development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby uses can be demonstrated. Housing Goal HG-1: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the residents of the community and region. Housing Policy HP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the cost of housing. Page 3 of 4 Staff Report and Recommendation CTA-01-13 Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency,predictability and clear direction. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency and predictability. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: 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. (2) The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment; Analysis: The amendment bears substantial relation to public health, safety,welfare and protection of the environment. The proposed amendment will provide increased housing options and provide flexibility for infilI residential development. b. Conclusion(s): The proposed text amendment is consistent with the approval criteria contained in the SVMC. 2. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Public Comments a. Findings: No public comments have been received to date. b. Conclusion(s): Public noticing was conducted as set forth in SVMC 17.80 for a Type IV application and has been deemed sufficient for this proposal. No concerns noted, 3. Finding and Conclusions Specific to Agency Comments a. Findings: No agency comments have been received to date. b. Conclusion(s): c. Public noticing was conducted as set forth in SVMC 17.80 for a Type IV application and has been deemed sufficient for this proposal. No concerns are noted. C. OVERALL CONCLUSION The proposed code text amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plans policies and goals. D. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The Planning Division, after review and consideration of the submitted application and applicable approval criteria, recommends the proposal to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial Zones. Page 4 of 4 Attachment C FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SPOKANE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION February 28,2013 The following findings are consistent with the Planning Commission's decision to recommend approval. Background: 1. Spokane Valley development regulations were adopted in September 2007 and became effective on October 28,2007. 2. The city-initiated code text amendment proposes to amend Spokane Valley Municipal Code(SVMC) 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses and Table 19.60-I-Commercial Development Standards, to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC)Zone as a permitted use. 3. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 14, 2013 and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the amendment to City Council. Planning Commission Findings: 1. Compliance with SVMC 17.80.150F Approval Criteria a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan; Finding(s): i. Land Use Goal LUG-1 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods. ii. Land Use Policy 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, accessoiy dwelling units and in-fill development. iii. Land Use Goal LUG-2 Encourage a wide range of housing types and densities commensurate with the community's needs and preferences. iv. Land Use Goal LUG-4 Provide neighborhood and community scale retail centers for the City's neighborhoods. v. Land Use Policy LUP-4.4 Encourage Mixed-use residential and commercial and office development in Neighborhood Commercial designations where compatibility with nearby uses can he demonstrated. vi. Housing Goal HG-l: Encourage diversity in design to meet the housing needs of the residents of the community and region. vii. Housing Policy I-iP-1.1: Consider the economic impact of development regulations on the cost of housing. viii. Economic Goal EDG-7: Maintain a regulatory environment that offers flexibility, consistency,predictability and clear direction, ix. Economic Policy EDP-7.2: Review development regulations periodically to ensure clarity, consistency and predictability. Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 1 of 2 Attachment C x. Neighborhood Policy NP-2.2: 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. b. The proposed amendment bears a substantial relation to public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment. Finding(s): i. Allowing Townhouses in Neighborhood Commercial zones will provide flexibility for property owners to develop their property with uses other than office or commercial. ii. The amendment will provide increased housing options and more opportunity for infill residential development. 1 iii. The public health, safety, welfare, and protection of the environment are furthered by ensuring that the City's development regulations are consistent with goals and policies in the adopted Comprehensive Plan. 2. Conclusion(s): a. The proposed city initiated code text amendment is consistent with the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan mid the approval criteria contained in SVMC 17.80.150F. b. The Growth Management Act (GMA) stipulates that the comprehensive land use plan and development regulations shall be subject to continuing review and evaluation by the City. Recommendations: , The Spokane Valley Planning Commission therefore recommends City Council adopt the proposed city- initiated code text amendments to SVMC 19.120, Permitted and Accessory Uses and Table 19.60-1- Commercial Development Standards. I Approved this 28111 day of February,2013 i 6 '.4- A ,A-----_, - Bill Bates,Chairman ATTEST: 6, ? 0.441.4.il Cori Hinshaw,Planning Commission Secretary • Findings and Recommendations of the Spokane Valley Planning Commission Page 2 of 2 Attachment D Spokane Valley Planning Commission APPROVED Minutes Council Chambers — City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. January 24, 2013 I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners, staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance III. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present Absent CITY STAFF Bill Bates -Chair 1— Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager Joe Stoy—Vice Chair r Lori Barlow, Senior Planner Robert McCaslin p Erik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Rod Higgins p Steven Nell FP- Christina Carlsen p r Kevin Anderson p Can Hinshaw, secretary IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Stoy made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. This motion was passed unanimously. V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Neill made a motion to approve the January 10, 2013 and January 7, 2013 minutes as presented. This motion was passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. VII. COMMISSION REPORTS VIII. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning Manager Scott Kuhta: Reminded the Planning Commission about the sign code update from last year, and stated that our Code enforcement officers have been helping Planning Commission Minutes Page 1 of 5 Attaclunent D businesses understand the new sign code. Mr. Kuhta mentioned that 2 or 3 folks showed up to the City Council meeting Tuesday, January 22, 2013 to express some concerns about sign regulations. He stated that John Hohman will be bringing a report back to the City Council March 5th, if any of the Planning Commission was interested in going. Mr. Hohman will be speaking on the enforcement activity, and how we have been helping the community with the regulations, also the possibility of revisiting the sign code regulations. IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Unfinished Business: No unfinished business. B. New Business: Public Hearing: Shoreline Master Program Update — Draft Public Access Senior Planner Lori Barlow opened the Public Meeting explaining the purpose of the meeting and further stating the hope for this process is that the Planning Commission will forward a recommendation to council for approval. Ms. Barlow introduced Mr. Tadas Kisielius who is the special legal counsel for this project and Mr. John Patrouch who is with URS Corporation. Both were there to answer questions. Ms. Barlow provided the comments from the agencies that responded to the Plan: Department of Ecology, Washington State Parks, Spokane County Parks Department, Spokane Valley Parks and Ree, and Spokane Tribe of Indians. Ms. Barlow stated that with the exception of the Spokane Tribe of Indians the comments were fairly minor in nature. Ms. Barlow reviewed the response e-mail from Randy Abrahamson of the Spokane Indian Tribe. Mr. Abrahamson stated "I can't believe you didn't consider cultural resources etc...." Ms. Barlow stated that Mr. Abrahamson's letter was sent on a misunderstanding. And she further stated that Mr. Abrahamson did not understand that what he was asking for is just one piece to the Shoreline Master Plan. Ms. Barlow stated that they have addressed cultural resources in our goals, policies and they are currently addressing those in our development regulations. Ms. Barlow explained that Mr. Abrahamson comment letter does stay as part of the record, but he doesn't have any issues to this particular element, it was a bit of a misunderstanding in terms of what he was looking at. Ms. Barlow reported that to date there have been no public comment and they did make some changes to the technical review draft. As it became the public review Ms. Barlow stated they issued a public review draft, notices, and made it available for review and received no comments. Ms. Barlow had an open house on January 16, 2013. The turnout was rather low. Ten people attended and there were no real concerns from the persons that did attend. The Public Hearing was addressed. Ms. Barlow made a short recap of the Public Access Plan. Here are the things she went over: • Plan Review Summary • What is Public Access Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 of 5 Attachment D • WAC Requirements (173-26-221-4) • What does Public Access look like • Public Access Plan • Section One-Introduction • Section Two- Integration with other Community Plans • Section Three-Public Access and Public Use • Section Four- Shoreline Conditions • Section Five-Proposed Shoreline Access and User Improvements • Section Six- Implementation Strategy • Draft Public Access Plan Development and Review Process Ms Barlow closed her presentation and asked if there were any questions. Chair Bates and Planning Commissioner Neill still had concerns about the e-mail comments from Randy Abramsom. Mr. Tadas Kisielius reiterated that the Public Access document is not intended to address what Mr. Abramsom comments were about. Mr. Kisielius stated that Mr. Abramsom concerns are for development regulations which will be addressed later at the appropriate date and time. After a brief discussion and no public comment Chair Bates closed the public meeting at 6:45 PM. Mr. Kisielius was open for questions, he discussed protecting public access and went Om and highlighted the benefits of the Public Access Plan. Which are as stated below: • AIlows us to capture the nature and beauty. Also gives the recognition for great public access • Helps to protect the natural surroundings of the river corridor, long stretches of the centennial trail • Another benefit is to coordinate so you preserve that amenity. This also gives flexibility or relief for development and property owners. Mr. Kisielius also touched up on implementation on section 6. This was handed out in the PowerPoint presentation by Planner Ms. Barlow. Mr. Kisielius closed with asking if there were any questions. Chair Bates stated that a motion on the floor needed to be made prior to the discussion. So the motion was put on the table. Commissioner Stoy moved to accept the Shoreline Master Program Public Access Plan as presented by staff. A second was made. Chair Bates asked if there were any discussion. Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 of5 Attachment D Commissioner Anderson proposed three amendments to the main motion for the proposed Shoreline Master Program Update Public Access Plan. • To remove from page 8 the sentence: including an estimated 2 million uses in 2008 on the SRCT • To add the word existing to the top of table on page 10,table 3-2 * To add the word float boats for boat ramps on page 18, table 5-2 • To add motorized boats for Myrtle Point since this is intended for a true boat ramp John Patrouch informed Commissioner Anderson that Myrtle Point is a non motorized access. Commissioner Stoy moved to amend the main motion previously on the table for the Shoreline Master Program Public Access Plan to incorporate the three modifications that were discussed: 1. To remove from page 8 the sentence: (including an estimated 2 million uses in 2008 on the SRCT). 2. To add the word existing to the top of table on page 10, table 3-2. 3. To add the word non-motorized boats for boat ramps on page 18, table 5-2 for Sullivan Park and Myrtle Point. This was passed unanimously. Chair Bates asked if there was any discussion on the amended motion and asked for all in favor for the amended motion. This was passed unanimously. Chair Bates asked if there was any discussion on the main motion. There was none and this was passed unanimously. Study Session: Amendment to the Spokane Valley Municipal Code CTA-01-13 Planning Manager Scott Kuhta opened by saying; the amendment is proposing to add townhouses back into the Permitted Use Matrix for the Neighborhood Commercial Zone. Mr. Kuhta stated that the Permitted Use Matrix was amended last year. One of the changes was to remove townhouses from the Neighborhood Commercial Zones. Mr. Kuhta talked to a gentleman who expressed interest in developing townhouses on property zoned Neighborhood Commercial. Prior to purchasing the property, the individual saw that townhouses were a permitted use in the zone. Mr. Kuhta stated that he reevaluated it and believes that townhouses fit ok in the neighborhood commercial zone. Mr. Kuhta stated that the Comprehensive Plan includes policies that support townhouses, specifically that there is a policy that talks about mixed uses in the neighborhood centers. Mr. Kuhta explained a townhouse is a single family unit with at least three units attached, up to six Planning Commission Minutes Page 4 of 5 Attachment D total, in each block and developed on individual lots. This is a specific development type. Commissioner Anderson needed some explanation about the lots. Mr. Kuhta explained that six units would be on their own lot and would have their own front and back yard. Town houses are different than duplexes. They are 3-6 units attached, all on their own platted lots. They are connected with a zero lot line. Chair Bates wanted to know if they have the same regulations as far as height and setbacks. Mr. Kuhta informed Chair Bates that they are the same regulations that you would find for all residential development in the zone that they are in. Mr. Kuhta discussed how there is a provision in the Code that says townhouses are developed and separate platting process for town houses. Commissioner Carlsen asked if the lot was big enough to split into lots to have town houses built. Mr. Kuhta stated that this property is small that and that it would be limited. The Neighborhood Commercial zones are meant to be smaller areas. This proposal allows the market to work a little bit if retail isn't working. It allows flexibility in such a way that it wouldn't be sitting vacant. Mr. Kuhta proceeded to say that the proposal is to put the P back under Neighborhood Commercial and to add the reference condition. Commissioner Stoy mentioned the residential requirements and asked if the minimum would be met on that particular property. Mr. Kuhta stated that if they can't they will have to look at something else. But they still need to meet the required setbacks. Mr. Kuhta explained that a Neighborhood Commercial zone does not specify minimum lot size because there are no other residential uses that are allowed there. There are no residential standards, so Mr. Kuhta stated he will look into this and bring back some information to the public hearing to see if that is something of concern. X. GOOD OF THE ORDER There was nothing for the good of the order. XL ADJOURNMENT The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Bill Bates, Chairperson Carl Hinshaw, PC Secretary Date signed Planning Commission Minutes Page 5 of 5 tiokan' '' Valle ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division City Council 1St Ordinance Reading CTA-01 - 13 March 26, 2013 City Initiated Code Text Amendment SVMC 19. 120, Schedule of Permitted Uses and Table 19.60- 1 , Commercial Development Standards O6kan' e`.`"' '�►alle C ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division P 2 2 Z P P Proposed Amendment Schedule of Permitted Uses Appendix 19-A Dvde!li ng Icwnh€use ito 2t] P o P Garden Office U 0 0 0 s E II 0 Z F' EE E Gil ii 0 _ U ,5 E CC C) — ro Ia. WI 1-2 Heavy Ind. Reference Ccndi#lans 3. Projects with residential comp° shall pr:vide 210 sql..a.e feet of open spite .- - . iry unit conforming to :le recui-Fmerts of vrti1C 19.4D.02O(_ and eligiole for reduction oroven-len:3 on the V '.sis; provided that: a. The requiremen: does not app y to eprient of less ` I new dwelling units: and space is not required far-residertial deveoornent located n 1, + -Pt of a pub is park 2 O6kan•00".`.`"' Valie ITYHALL( SPQK/IJE. Department of Community Development Planning Division Proposed Amendment SVMC 19,120.01 Schedule of Permitted LB es Appandi.li 1•D-A l Fs P F G14 Jh'El Ilia:: ,11-0_SE Fr F G.3 e.ti C1fiet G E E E E E rd 5 15 5 U u 0. 2 Hrzvv Ind F Reference C cnditi runs 3 O6kan•00".`.`"' Valie C ITYH"MLL@SPQKANE' Department of Community Development Planning Division Proposed Amendment Table 19.60-1 — Commercial Development Standards r°1Rr innum Front Yard etbac,: Minimum!inmum! Flank no Street Setback Minimum Side and Rear Yard Adjacent :co Residential Use or Zone Maximum Building FIeiglit (in feet) Office GO 0 20 20 20 20 20 20 45 100 Commercial NC" C I RC 20 20 120 20 20 120 20 35 20 20 35 100 Mixed Use CC'` 1CMLrt 20 r-.., 20 2C 2C Unlimited 50 Industrial MLIC° 1- 20 20 2C 20 20 40 L,7 * Except as otherwise required " Townhouse deveiou n nt in the NC ?one shall cDmr ry with setback and building heigh: standards in the R-1 zone found in Table 19.40- 1 4 ITYHALL( SPQK/IJF. Department of Community Development Planning Division Questions ? CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. Report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Resolution 13-003, Adopting the Amended 2013 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted the 2013-2018 Six Year TIP on June 26, 2012, Resolution #12-003; Approved on July 10, 2012 a list of projects for federal grant applications through SRTC; Approved list of projects for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications on October 23, 2012; Approved list of projects for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications on August 9th, 2011. Info RCA in Council's February 19, 2013 packet. Public Hearing at March 12, 2013 Council Meeting. BACKGROUND: Council adopted the 2013-2018 TIP based upon information staff had at that time relative to available funds and how those funds could be utilized for transportation projects. Since the adoption of the 2013-2018 TIP, staff submitted applications for federal STP Call for Projects, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Quick Response Safety Program (QRSP) for the following projects that were selected for funding: • Adams St Resurfacing - Sprague to 4th Ave (CDBG) • Pines (SR-27) / Grace Intersection Safety Project (HSIP) • Citywide Safety Improvements (HSIP) (Bike and Pedestrian safety upgrades) • Argonne-Mullan Safety Project— Indiana to Broadway (HSIP) (Signal, Bike upgrades) • Argonne Corridor Safety Project — Empire to Knox (HSIP) (Signal, Bike upgrades) • Argonne Rd Resurfacing Project— Sprague to Broadway (STP(U)) • Sprague Ave Resurfacing Project— Herald to University (STP(U)) • Sprague Ave Curb Ramp ADA Improvements — Fancher to Havana (CDBG, Only ADA ramp portion of street resurfacing project was funded) • Citywide Traffic Sign Replacement—Various locations (QRSP) Additional proposed changes identified in the Amended 2013 TIP include the following: Removed projects: • Sidewalk & Transit Stop Accessibility • Park Road Project 2 (RW/CN Only) — Broadway to Indiana • Park Road #1 Sidewalk Project - Sinto Ave - Indiana Ave • Park Road #2 Sidewalk Project— Marietta to Buckeye Carryover projects from 2012: • Pines/Mansfield (Railroad Crossing Improvements) • Pines Corridor ITS • Sprague/Sullivan ITS • Sullivan/Euclid PCC Intersection • Broadway @ Argonne/Mullan PCC Intersections • Sullivan Bridge Drain Retrofit • Sprague Ave Swale Project Other projects approved by Council: • 2013 Street Preservation Project Based on this information, it is recommended that the 2013 TIP be amended to reflect the deletion of the projects that did not receive funding, include those projects that were not completed in 2012 and have carried over to the 2013 construction season, and those projects added to the 2013 construction season. The proposed changes are shown in the attached Draft Amended 2013 TIP. OPTIONS: 1) Adopt the proposed Amended 2013 TIP, or 2) provide additional direction to staff. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve Resolution No. 13-003 adopting the Amended 2013 TIP as presented. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The projects costs shown in the draft Amended 2013 TIP are estimates. There are sufficient capital project funds to cover the local match for these projects. STAFF CONTACT: Steve Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer Eric Guth, Public Works Director ATTACHMENTS: Amended 2013 TIP; Resolution 13-003 DRAFT CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON RESOLUTION NO. 13-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE 2013 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. WHEREAS,the Spokane Valley City Council adopted by Resolution No. 12-003,the 2013-2018 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with such program acting as a guide for the coordinated development of the City's transportation system; and WHEREAS,changes hi certain funding sources and project schedules have occurred; and WHEREAS,the attached Amended 2013 TIP incorporates said changes for year 2013; and WHEREAS, the amendments to the 2013 TIP are consistent with Spokane Valley's adopted Comprehensive Plan. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane County,Washington,as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby adopts the attached Amended 2013 TIP for the City of Spokane Valley for the purpose of guiding the design,development and construction of local and regional transportation improvements for the year 2013. Projects and timeframes identified in the TIP are to be considered estimates only that may change due to a variety of circumstances, and are not intended by the City to be relied upon by property owners or developers in making development decisions. Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption. Adopted this 26th day of March,2013. City of Spokane Valley Thomas E.Towey,Mayor ATTEST: Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Approved as to Form: Office of the City Attorney Resolution 13-003 Amending 2013 TIP City of Spokane Valley Department of Public Works Adopted 2013 Transportation Improvement Program Primary City Total 2013 Proj.# Project From To Source Amount Project Costs 1 0060 Argonne Road Corridor Improvements 1-90 Trent CMAQ $ 120,000 $ 882,000 2 0123 Mission Ave Improvement Project(PE/RW Only) Flora Barker STP(U) $ 89,000 $ 659,000 3 0149 Sidewalk Infill Project Various locations CMAQ $ 65,000 $ 324,000 4 0155 Sullivan West Bridge#4508 Sullivan @Spokane River BR $ 242,000 $ 1,208,000 5 0146 24th Avenue Sidewalk Project Adams Sullivan TIB-USP $ 132,000 $ 258,000 6 0156 Mansfield Ave Connection Project(PE/RW Only) Pines(SR 27) Houk St. CMAQ $ 61,000 $ 1,541,000 7 0154 Sidewalk&Transit Stop Accessibility Various locations FTA $ 22,000 $ 111,000 8 0145 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail(PE Only) SCC Valley Mall STP(E) $ - $ 559,000 9 Sullivan Rd/UPRR Overpass Bridge Resurfacing Sullivan @UPRR Overpass BR $ 92,000 $ 461,000 10 0159 University Rd/l-90 Overpass Study University 1-90 CMAQ $ 26,000 $ 188,000 11 0168 Wellesley Ave/Adams Rd.Sidewalk project Sullivan/Trent IsenharUWellesley SRTS $ 2,000 $ 570,000 12 0069 Park Road Project 2(RW/CN Only) Broadway Indiana STP(U) $ 20,000 $ 150,000 13 Park Road#1 Sidewalk Project Sinto Ave Indiana Ave SRTS $ 2,000 $ 49,000 14 Park Road#2 Sidewalk Project Marietta Buckeye SRTS $ 1,000 $ 23,000 15 Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project Fancher Dollar STP(U) $ 249,000 $ 249,000 16 Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project(EB Lanes) Havana Fancher STP(U) $ 500,000 $ 500,000 17 Sullivan/Euclid Concrete Intersection(RW/CN) Sullivan Euclid STP(U) $ 211,000 $ 1,562,000 18 0177 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Study 1-90 Wellesley STP(U) $ 27,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,861,000 $ 9,494,000 Funded Projects Added Projects Planned Projects City of Spokane Valley Department of Public Works DRAFT-AMENDED 2013 Transportation Improvement Program Resolution 13-003,(March 26,2013) Primary City Total 2013 Proj.# Project From To Source Amount Project Costs 1 0005 Pines/Mansfield Montgomery Pines(SR-27) City-303 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 2 0060 Argonne Road Corridor Improvements 1-90 Trent CMAQ $ 129,000 $ 958,000 3 0061 Pines Corridor ITS Sprague Trent CMAQ $ 193,600 $ 1,434,000 4 0123 Mission Ave Improvement Project(PE/RW Only) Flora Barker STP(U) $ 68,100 $ 509,900 5 0133 Sprague/Sullivan ITS Sprague Sullivan/l-90 CMAQ $ 86,600 $ 221,500 6 0141 Sullivan/Euclid PCC Intersection(PE/RW only) Sullivan Euclid STP(U) $ 18,800 $ 139,300 7 0142 Broadway @ Argonne/Mullan PCC Intersections(PE/RW only) Broadway @Argonne/Mullan STP(U) $ 29,650 $ 219,600 8 0145 Spokane Valley-Millwood Trail(PE Only) SCC Valley Mall STP(E) $ - $ 559,000 9 0146 24th Avenue Sidewalk Project Adams Sullivan TIB-USP $ 127,400 $ 245,400 10 0149 Sidewalk Infill Project Various locations CMAQ $ 148,200 $ 402,100 11 0150 Sullivan Bridge Drain Retrofit Sullivan Bridge southbound DOE $ 71,000 $ 283,900 12 0155 Sullivan West Bridge#4508 Sullivan @Spokane River BR $ 168,000 $ 840,000 13 0156 Mansfield Ave Connection Project Pines(SR 27) Houk St. CMAQ $ 97,100 $ 1,963,700 14 0159 University Rd/l-90 Overpass Study University 1-90 CMAQ $ 33,000 $ 244,400 15 0163 Sprague Ave Swale Upgrade Park Rd. 1-90 DOE $ 141,000 $ 373,800 16 0166 Pines(SR-27)/Grace Intersection Safety Project Pines(SR 27)@ Grace Ave HSIP $ - $ 98,100 17 0167 Citywide Safety Improvements(Bike/Ped.) Various locations HSIP $ 70,400 $ 469,900 18 0168 Wellesley Ave/Adams Rd.Sidewalk project Sullivan/Trent Isenhart/Wellesley SRTS $ 4,000 $ 554,500 19 0169 Argonne-Mullan Safety Project(Signal/Bike Upgrades) Indiana Broadway HSIP $ - $ 110,800 20 0170 Argonne Rd Corridor Safety Project(Signal/Bike Upgrades) Empire Knox HSIP $ - $ 179,100 21 0171 Sprague Avenue Curb Ramp ADA Improvements Fancher Havana CDBG $ 10,050 $ 110,400 0174/ 2013 Street Preservation Projects Various locations City $ 1,673,200 $ 1,673,200 22 0180 23 0179 -Argonne Rd Resurfacing Project Sprague Broadway STP(U) $ 49,275 $ 365,000 24 0179 -Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project Fancher Thierman STP(U) $ 48,600 $ 360,000 25 0179 -Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project Herald University STP(U) $ 56,025 $ 415,000 26 0179 -Sprague Avenue Resurfacing Project(EB Lanes) Havana Fancher STP(U) $ 83,700 $ 620,000 27 0175 Sullivan Rd/UPRR Overpass Bridge Resurfacing Sullivan @UPRR Overpass BR $ - $ 286,140 28 0176 Appleway Trail University Evergreen City-303 $ 150,000 $ 150,000 29 0177 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Study 1-90 Wellesley STP(U) $ 27,000 $ 200,000 30 0181 Citywide Traffic Sign Upgrade Various locations QRSP $ - $ 100,000 $ 3,783,700 $ 14,386,740 Projects and timeframes identified in the TIP are to be considered estimates only that may change due to a variety of circumstances,and are not intended by the City to be relied upon by property owners or developers in making development decisions. Funded Projects Added Projects 2012 Carry Over Projects P:\Public Works\Capital Projects\CIP-TIP Funding\2013-2018 TIP\Amended 2013 TIP\Amended 2013 TIP 3/20/2013 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 26, 2013 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Legislation Review Process GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 43.21C and WAC 197-11 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: SEPA reform was a City Council State legislative priority in 2012. BACKGROUND: In 2012, the Washington State Legislature passed SB 6406, establishing new SEPA rulemaking requirements for the Department of Ecology. The directive to Ecology was to streamline regulatory processes, while maintaining current levels of natural resource protection. State lawmakers directed Ecology to implement the SEPA updates in two stages: Round 1 by December 31, 2012, and Round 2 by December 31, 2013. Round 1 amendments focused on increasing "flexible thresholds" that local government may adopt to exempt minor new construction projects from SEPA review, increasing the threshold for electric facilities and improving the efficiency of the environmental checklist. Senate Bill 6406 instructed Ecology to convene a SEPA Rule Making Advisory Committee consisting of members representing cities, counties, business, environmental interests, agriculture interests, cultural resource interests, state agencies and tribal governments. Scott Kuhta, Planning Manager, was named as an alternate to the committee representing cities, the only city representative from the east side of the State. Other city representatives included Carol Helland, Bellevue; Mike Podowski, Seattle; and Kamuron Gurol, Sammamish. Carl Schroeder from the Association of Washington Cities played a key role in organizing city representatives and attended all committee meetings. Mr. Kuhta attended three Advisory Committee meetings at Ecology's headquarters in Lacy from August to October, 2012, and also participated in numerous conference calls with the city caucus. The main focus of the committee meetings was to establish new maximum flexible thresholds for minor new development, including new single family housing, landfill/excavation, commercial buildings and associated parking, multi-family units and agricultural buildings. For example, the new maximum threshold for landfill/excavation is 1000 cubic yards with the prior threshold set at 500 cubic yards. Grading projects moving less than 1000 cubic yards of material may now be exempt from the SEPA process if local jurisdictions adopt the new maximum threshold, saving four to six weeks of processing time. Ecology initially asked the different interest groups to develop individual proposals to present to the larger committee. The city, county and business caucus' were fairly well aligned in proposing high thresholds while the environmental, cultural resources, state agency and tribal interests expressed concern over raising the flexible thresholds. Through dialogue and compromise, the varied interest groups largely agreed on new maximum thresholds. Other updates in Round 1 included new flexible provisions for how local jurisdictions use the Environmental Checklist, and increasing the threshold for certain electric facilities. The new rules were adopted by Ecology December 29, 2012, effective January 28, 2013. City staff is in the process of updating the Spokane Valley Municipal Code to take advantage of the new flexible thresholds with Council set to review the Planning Commission's recommendation on April 9, 2013. Round 2 amendments will focus on: • Further updates to categorical exemptions and all other project actions in SEPA • Integrating SEPA with provisions of the state Growth Management Act • Creating categorical exemptions for minor code amendments • Ensuring adequate notice provisions about projects of interest under SEPA • Ensuring tribal governments receive adequate notice about projects that may impact tribal interest • Making other amendments as needed to modernize SEPA The first three meetings in 2013 have focused mainly on cultural resources protection, SEPA/GMA integration and notice provisions for projects that may become exempt as a result of the new maximum flexible thresholds. Scott Kuhta continues to participate in the update process either via phone conferencing or in person at committee meetings in Lacey. OPTIONS: N/A RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, AICP, Planning Manager ATTACHMENTS: A. 2012 SEPA Amendments to WAC 107-11-315 B. SEPA Rulemaking Advisory Committee Roster C. SEPA Informational Pamphlet D. Presentation ITYHALL( SPQK/IJF. Department of Community Development Planning Division SEPA Legislation Review City Council Meeting March 26, 2013 C ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division What is SEPA? > State Environmental Policy Act > Washington State Law enacted 1971 • Tool to identify environmental impacts that MAY result from government decisions — i.e. Permits, regulations, policies or plans • Information provided allows agencies, applicants and public to understand environmental impacts 2 tiokan' `'' '�►alle C ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division Who Does SEPA Review? > State and local agencies • Counties, cities, ports, special districts >Applies to all decisions >Lead Agency identified for each proposal • Typically the City or County for private projects; • Public projects — lead agency typically agency proposing the project > Lead Agency Responsibilities • Identify and evaluate potential adverse impacts • Routed to other agencies and public for review and comment 3 C ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division State Legislative Direction ➢ SB 6406 directed Ecology to update SEPA rules • Round 1 — December 31 , 2012 • Round 2 — December 31 , 2013 > Purpose • Streamline regulatory processes • Eliminate redundancy • Must still protect environment 4 tiokan' '' '�►�alle C ITYHALL( SPQKAh1E' Department of Community Development Planning Division SEPA Update — Round 1 ➢ Increase Flexible Thresholds on Minor New Construction ➢ Increasing Threshold for Electric Utilities ➢ Improving Efficiency of Environmental Checklist 5 tiokan' ' '�►alle ITYHALL( SPOK/IJF. Department of Community Development Planning Division Old Flexible Thresholds - Minor New Construction > Dwelling Units — 20 units > Agricultural Buildings — 30,000 Sq Ft. > Comm/Office/School Buildings — 12 ,000 Sq Ft. > Parking Lots — 40 autos > Landfill/excavation — 500 Cu Yd. 6 O6kan•00".`.`"' 1, C ITYHALL( SPOK/IJE' Department of Community Development Planning Division New Flexible Thresholds — Minor New Construction 7 Fully planning GMA counties All other counties Project types Incorporated and Other unincorporated Incorporated and unincorporated UGA areas unincorporated areas Single family 30 units 20 units 20 units residential Multifamily residential 60 units '.5 units 25 units Barn, loafing shed, 40,000 square feet 40,000 square feet 40,000 square feet farm equipment storage, produce storage or packing structure Office, school, 30,000 square feet and 90 12,000 square feet and 12.,E square feet and 40 commercial, parking spaces 40 parking spaces parking spaces recreational, service, storage building, parking facilities Landfill or excavation 1,000 cubic yards 1,000 cubic yards 1.000 cubic yards 7 , okan' \'' '�►alle C ITYHALL( SPQKAh1E' Department of Community Development Planning Division SEPA Update - Round 2 ➢ Further updates to categorical exemptions and all other project actions in SEPA ➢ Integrating SEPA with provisions of the state Growth Management Act ➢ Creating categorical exemptions for minor code amendments ➢ Ensuring adequate notice provisions about projects of interest under SEPA ➢ Ensuring tribal governments receive adequate notice about projects that may impact tribal interest ➢ Making other amendments as needed to modernize SEPA 8 ITYHALL( SPQK/IJF. Department of Community Development Planning Division Questions ? _om Focus aNal EEC"A'OGLE"O STATE Washington State Environmental Policy Act What is SEPA? The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) provides a way to identify possible environmental impacts that may result from governmental decisions. These decisions may be related to issuing permits for private projects,constructing public facilities, or adopting regulations, policies or plans. Information provided during the SEPA review process helps agency decision-makers, applicants, and the public understand how a proposal will affect the environment. This information can be used to change a proposal to reduce likely impacts, or to condition or deny a proposal when adverse environmental impacts are identified. Who does SEPA review? SEPA applies to decisions by every state and local agency within Washington State, including state agencies, counties, cities, ports, and special districts (such as a school or water district). One agency is usually identified as the "lead agency" for a specific proposal. The lead agency for most private projects will be the city or county where the project is located. For public projects, the lead agency will be the agency proposing the project. The lead agency is responsible for identifying and evaluating the potential adverse environmental impacts of a proposal. This evaluation is documented and,in most cases, sent to other agencies and the public for their review and comment. What is the SEPA review process? SEPA environmental review usually starts when: • Someone submits an application to an agency for a license to construct a private project, such as an office building, a grocery store, or an apartment building; • An agency is considering construction of a public project, such as a new school, a highway, or a water pipeline; or • An agency is developing a regulation,policy, or plan, such as a county or city comprehensive plan, a critical area ordinance, or a state water quality regulation. Some minor projects do not require environmental review, so the lead agency will first decide if environmental review is needed. If the proposed project is the type of project that has been"categorically exempt"from SEPA review, no further environmental review is needed. If the proposed project is not exempt,the applicant will usually be asked to fill out an "environmental checklist". This checklist asks questions about the proposal and its potential impacts on the environment. The elements of the environment that will be Publication#02-06-013 May 2002 evaluated include earth, air,water, plants, animals, energy, environmental health, land use, transportation,public services, and utilities. After the checklist has been completed, the lead agency will review the checklist and other information about the proposal. If the lead agency needs additional information to evaluate the proposal,they may ask the applicant to conduct studies, such as a traffic study, or a study to determine if there are wetlands on the project site, etc. The lead agency and applicant may also work together to change the proposal to reduce likely impacts. If the lead agency has enough information to determine that the proposal is unlikely to have a significant adverse environmental impact, the agency will issue a determination of non-significance (DNS). If the information indicates the proposal is likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact, the lead agency will require the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS). The EIS will include an evaluation of alternatives to the proposal and measures that would eliminate or reduce the likely environmental impacts of the proposal. How is SEPA used in decision making? The DNS or EIS prepared by the lead agency will provide information to all agencies that must approve the proposal. The environmental information will be considered along with technical, economic, and other information about the proposal by agency decision-makers as they decide whether or not to issue a license for the proposal. SEPA gives agencies authority to condition a proposal when specific adverse environmental impacts are identified in the DNS or EIS. For example,if an EIS indicates the proposal will damage a wetland, the agency decision-maker may require the applicant to change his proposal so that no construction will be done within one hundred feet of the wetland. In rare cases, an agency may deny a proposal when an EIS shows that the proposal is likely to have significance adverse environmental impacts that cannot be reduced to an acceptable level. Additional Information: This focus sheet provides a very basic overview of SEPA. For specific information about the purpose and procedural requirements of SEPA,refer to SEPA, chapter 43.21C RCW; SEPA Rules, chapter 197-11 WAC (implementing rules); and SEPA Handbook (guidance provided by the Department of Ecology). These documents and additional information about SEPA are available on the Internet at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/seasepae-review.html For assistance contact: Environmental Coordination Section Department of Ecology PO Box 47703 Olympia WA 98504-7703 Phone: (360)407-6922 Fax: (360)407-6904 E-mail: sepaunit @ecy.wa.gov Publication#02-06-013 May 2002 AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 95-16, filed 10/10/97, effective 11/10/97) WAC 197-11-315 Environmental checklist. (1) Agencies shall use the environmental checklist substantially in the form found in WAC 197-11-960 to assist in making threshold determinations for proposals, except for : (a) Public proposals on which the lead agency has decided to prepare its own EIS; or (b) Proposals on which the lead agency and applicant agree an EIS will be prepared; or (c) Projects which are proposed as planned actions (see subsection (2) of this section) ; or (d) Projects where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by existing legal authorities (see subsection (6) of this section) ; or (e) Nonproject proposals where the lead agency determines that questions in Part B do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal . In such cases, Parts A, C, and D at a minimum shall be completed. (2) For projects submitted as planned actions under WAC 197- 11-164, a GMA county/city shall use the existing environmental checklist or modify the environmental checklist form to fulfill the purposes outlined in WAC 197-11-172 (1) , notwithstanding the requirements of WAC 197-11-906 (4) . If the GMA county/city chooses to modify the existing environmental checklist, the modified form shall be submitted to the department of ecology to allow at least a thirty-day review prior to use . The department shall notify the GMA county/city within thirty days of receipt if it has any objections to the modified form and the general nature of the objections . If the department objects, the modified form shall not be used until the GMA county/city and the department have reached agreement . (3) Agencies may use an environmental checklist whenever it would assist in their planning and decision making, but shall only require an applicant to prepare a checklist under SEPA if a checklist is required by subsection (1) of this section. (4) The lead agency shall prepare the checklist or require an applicant to prepare the checklist . (5) The items in the environmental checklist are not weighted. The mention of one or many adverse environmental impacts does not necessarily mean that the impacts are significant . Conversely, a probable significant adverse impact on the environment may result in the need for an EIS . (6) In the checklist provided to applicants, the lead agency for an environmental review under this chapter may identify questions on the checklist adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal [ 1 ] OTS-5089 . 4 authority. A lead agency still must consider whether the action has an impact on the particular element or elements of the environment in question. (a) In instances where the locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority provide the necessary information to answer a specific question, the lead agency must explain how the proposed project satisfies the underlying local legal authority. (b) If the lead agency identifies instances where questions on the checklist are adequately covered by a locally adopted ordinance, development regulation, land use plan, or other legal authority, an applicant may still provide answers to any questions on the checklist . (c) Nothing in this section authorizes a lead agency to ignore or delete a question on the checklist . (7) The lead agency may determine the appropriate methods for receipt of electronic submittals of the checklist from applicants including electronic signature of Part C of the checklist . (8) Lead agencies may include helpful information (including web links) in the checklist to assist applicants in completing the questions . AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order 02-12, filed 8/1/03, effective 9/1/03) WAC 197-11-800 Categorical exemptions. The proposed actions contained in Part Nine are categorically exempt from threshold determination and EIS requirements, subject to the rules and limitations on categorical exemptions contained in WAC 197-11-305 . Note: The statutory exemptions contained in chapter 43.21C RCW are not included in Part Nine.Chapter 43.21C RCW should be reviewed in determining whether a proposed action not listed as categorically exempt in Part Nine is exempt by statute from threshold determination and EIS requirements. (1) Minor new construction( (--) ) - Flexible thresholds. (a) The exemptions in this subsection apply to all licenses required to undertake the construction in question, except when a rezone or any license governing emissions to the air or discharges to water is required. To be exempt under this subsection, the project must be equal to or smaller than the exempt level . For a specific proposal, the exempt level in (b) of this subsection shall control, unless the city/county in which the project is located establishes an exempt level under (c) of this subsection. If the proposal is located in more than one city/county, the lower of the agencies ' adopted levels shall control, regardless of which agency is the lead agency. (b) The following types of construction shall be exempt, except when undertaken wholly or partly on lands covered by water : (i) The construction or location of ( (any) ) four detached single family residential ( (-btiucLuies of foUL dwelling) ) units . [ 2 ] OTS-5089 . 4 (ii) The construction or location of four multifamily residential units . (iii) The construction of a barn, loafing shed, farm equipment storage building, produce storage or packing structure, or similar agricultural structure, covering 10, 000 square feet, and to be used only by the property owner or his or her agent in the conduct of farming the property. This exemption shall not apply to feed lots . ( ( (iii) ) ) (iv) The construction of an office, school, commercial, recreational, service or storage building with 4, 000 square feet of gross floor area, and with associated parking facilities designed for twenty automobiles . This exemption includes stand-alone parking lots . automobiles . ) ) (v) Any landfill or excavation of 100 cubic yards throughout the total lifetime of the fill or excavation not associated with an exempt project in subsection (b) (i) , (ii) , (iii) , or (iv) ; and any fill or excavation classified as a Class I, II, or III forest practice under RCW 76 . 09 . 050 or regulations thereunder . (c) Cities, towns or counties may raise the exempt levels up to the maximum specified ( (below) ) in (d) of this subsection by implementing ordinance or resolution. Such levels shall be specified in the agency' s SEPA procedures (WAC 197-11-904) ( (and .s e11L tv Lhe depai Lme It of eL.ylvyy . A Ilewly e LaLll11Cd e eiii L vthei land use plans of iegulaLlons) ) . Separate maximum optional thresholds are established in (d) of this subsection applying to both incorporated areas and unincorporated urban growth areas in fully planning jurisdictions under RCW 36 . 70A. 040; other unincorporated areas in fully planning counties; and jurisdictions in all other counties . Agencies may adopt the maximum level or a level between the minimum and maximum level . An agency may adopt a system of several exempt levels (such as different levels for different geographic areas) . At a minimum, the following process shall be met in order to raise the exempt levels . (i) Documentation that the requirements for environmental analysis, protection and mitigation for impacts to elements of the environment (listed in WAC 197-11-444) have been adequately addressed for the development exempted. The requirements may be addressed in specific adopted development regulations, and applicable state and federal regulations . (ii) Description in the findings or other appropriate section of the adopting ordinance or resolution of the locally established project-level public comment opportunities that are provided for proposals included in these increased exemption levels . (iii) Before adopting the ordinance or resolution containing the proposed new exemption levels, the local government shall provide a minimum of twenty-one days notice to affected tribes, agencies with expertise, affected jurisdictions, the department of ecology, and the public and provide an opportunity for comment . (d) The maximum ( (exempt) ) exemption levels ( (fei the -enel<<Ntluns in (1) (b) ) ) applicable to (c) of this ( (-0eL.Lion shall [ 3 ] OTS-5089 . 4 be, respectively. (i) 20 dwelling units . (ii) 30, 000 square feet . (iii) 12, 000 squaze feet, 40 automobiles . x--40 automobiles . (v) 500 cubic yards :) ) subsection are : Fully planning GMA counties All other counties Incorporated and Other unincorporated Incorporated and Project types unincorporated UGA areas unincorporated areas Single family 30 units 20 units 20 units residential Multifamily residential 60 units 25 units 25 units Barn,loafing shed, 40,000 square feet 40,000 square feet 40,000 square feet farm equipment storage,produce storage or packing structure Office, school, 30,000 square feet and 90 12,000 square feet and 12,000 square feet and 40 commercial, parking spaces 40 parking spaces parking spaces recreational,service, storage building, parking facilities Landfill or excavation 1,000 cubic yards 1,000 cubic yards 1,000 cubic yards (2) Other minor new construction. The following types of construction shall be exempt except where undertaken wholly or in part on lands covered by water (unless specifically exempted in this subsection) ; the exemptions provided by this section shall apply to all licenses required to undertake the construction in question, except where a rezone or any license governing emissions to the air or discharges to water is required: (a) The construction or designation of bus stops, loading zones, shelters, access facilities and pull-out lanes for taxicabs, transit and school vehicles . (b) The construction and/or installation of commercial on- premise signs, and public signs and signals . (c) The construction or installation of minor road and street improvements such as pavement marking, freeway surveillance and control systems, railroad protective devices (not including grade- separated crossings) , grooving, glare screen, safety barriers, energy attenuators, transportation corridor landscaping (including the application of Washington state department of agriculture approved herbicides by licensed personnel for right of way weed control as long as this is not within watersheds controlled for the purpose of drinking water quality in accordance with WAC 248-54- 660) , temporary traffic controls and detours, correction of substandard curves and intersections within existing rights of way, widening of a highway by less than a single lane width where capacity is not significantly increased and no new right of way is required, adding auxiliary lanes for localized purposes, (weaving, climbing, speed change, etc. ) , where capacity is not significantly increased and no new right of way is required, channelization and [ 4 ] OTS-5089 . 4 elimination of sight restrictions at intersections, street lighting, guard rails and barricade installation, installation of catch basins and culverts, and reconstruction of existing roadbed (existing curb-to-curb in urban locations) , including adding or widening of shoulders, addition of bicycle lanes, paths and facilities, and pedestrian walks and paths, but not including additional automobile lanes . (d) Grading, excavating, filling, septic tank installations, and landscaping necessary for any building or facility exempted by subsections (1) and (2) of this section, as well as fencing and the construction of small structures and minor facilities accessory thereto. (e) Additions or modifications to or replacement of any building or facility exempted by subsections (1) and (2) of this section when such addition, modification or replacement will not change the character of the building or facility in a way that would remove it from an exempt class . (f) The demolition of any structure or facility, the construction of which would be exempted by subsections (1) and (2) of this section, except for structures or facilities with recognized historical significance . (g) The installation of impervious underground tanks, having a capacity of 10, 000 gallons or less . (h) The vacation of streets or roads . (i) The installation of hydrological measuring devices, regardless of whether or not on lands covered by water . (j ) The installation of any property, boundary or survey marker, other than fences, regardless of whether or not on lands covered by water . (3) Repair, remodeling and maintenance activities. The following activities shall be categorically exempt : The repair, remodeling, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing private or public structures, facilities or equipment, including utilities, involving no material expansions or changes in use beyond that previously existing; except that, where undertaken wholly or in part on lands covered by water, only minor repair or replacement of structures may be exempt (examples include repair or replacement of piling, ramps, floats, or mooring buoys, or minor repair, alteration, or maintenance of docks) . The following maintenance activities shall not be considered exempt under this subsection: (a) Dredging; (b) Reconstruction/maintenance of groins and similar shoreline protection structures; or (c) Replacement of utility cables that must be buried under the surface of the bedlands . Repair/rebuilding of major dams, dikes, and reservoirs shall also not be considered exempt under this subsection. (4) Water rights. Appropriations of one cubic foot per second or less of surface water, or of 2, 250 gallons per minute or less of groundwater, for any purpose . The exemption covering not only the permit to appropriate water, but also any hydraulics permit, shoreline permit or building permit required for a normal diversion [ 5 ] OTS-5089 . 4 or intake structure, well and pumphouse reasonably necessary to accomplish the exempted appropriation, and including any activities relating to construction of a distribution system solely for any exempted appropriation. (5) Purchase or sale of real property. The following real property transactions by an agency shall be exempt : (a) The purchase or acquisition of any right to real property. (b) The sale, transfer or exchange of any publicly owned real property, but only if the property is not subject to an authorized public use . (c) The lease of real property when the use of the property for the term of the lease will remain essentially the same as the existing use, or when the use under the lease is otherwise exempted by this chapter . (6 ) Minor land use decisions. The following land use decisions shall be exempt : (a) Except upon lands covered by water, the approval of short plats or short subdivisions pursuant to the procedures required by RCW 58 . 17 . 060, but not including further short subdivisions or short platting within a plat or subdivision previously exempted under this subsection. (b) Granting of variances based on special circumstances, not including economic hardship, applicable to the subject property, such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings and not resulting in any change in land use or density. (c) Classifications of land for current use taxation under chapter 84 . 34 RCW, and classification and grading of forest land under chapter 84 . 33 RCW. (7) Open burning. Opening burning and the issuance of any license for open burning shall be exempt . The adoption of plans, programs, objectives or regulations by any agency incorporating general standards respecting open burning shall not be exempt . (8) Clean Air Act . The granting of variances under RCW 70 . 94 . 181 extending applicable air pollution control requirements for one year or less shall be exempt . (9) Water quality certifications. The granting or denial of water quality certifications under the Federal Clean Water Act (Federal Water Pollution Control Act amendments of 1972, 33 U. S .C. 1341) shall be exempt . (10) Activities of the state legislature. All actions of the state legislature are exempted. This subsection does not exempt the proposing of legislation by an agency (WAC 197-11-704) . (11) Judicial activity. The following shall be exempt : (a) All adjudicatory actions of the judicial branch. (b) Any quasi-judicial action of any agency if such action consists of the review of a prior administrative or legislative decision. Decisions resulting from contested cases or other hearing processes conducted prior to the first decision on a proposal or upon any application for a rezone, conditional use permit or other similar permit not otherwise exempted by this chapter, are not exempted by this subsection. (12) Enforcement and inspections. The following enforcement [ 6 ] OTS-5089 . 4 and inspection activities shall be exempt : (a) All actions, including administrative orders and penalties, undertaken to enforce a statute, regulation, ordinance, resolution or prior decision. No license shall be considered exempt by virtue of this subsection; nor shall the adoption of any ordinance, regulation or resolution be considered exempt by virtue of this subsection. (b) All inspections conducted by an agency of either private or public property for any purpose . (c) All activities of fire departments and law enforcement agencies except physical construction activity. (d) Any action undertaken by an agency to abate a nuisance or to abate, remove or otherwise cure any hazard to public health or safety. The application of pesticides and chemicals is not exempted by this subsection but may be exempted elsewhere in these guidelines . No license or adoption of any ordinance, regulation or resolution shall be considered exempt by virtue of this subsection. (e) Any suspension or revocation of a license for any purpose . (13) Business and other regulatory licenses. The following business and other regulatory licenses are exempt : (a) All licenses to undertake an occupation, trade or profession. (b) All licenses required under electrical, fire, plumbing, heating, mechanical, and safety codes and regulations, but not including building permits . (c) All licenses to operate or engage in amusement devices and rides and entertainment activities, including but not limited to cabarets, carnivals, circuses and other traveling shows, dances, music machines, golf courses, and theaters, including approval of the use of public facilities for temporary civic celebrations, but not including licenses or permits required for permanent construction of any of the above . (d) All licenses to operate or engage in charitable or retail sales and service activities, including but not limited to peddlers, solicitors, second hand shops, pawnbrokers, vehicle and housing rental agencies, tobacco sellers, close out and special sales, fireworks, massage parlors, public garages and parking lots, and used automobile dealers . (e) All licenses for private security services, including but not limited to detective agencies, merchant and/or residential patrol agencies, burglar and/or fire alarm dealers, guard dogs, locksmiths, and bail bond services . (f) All licenses for vehicles for-hire and other vehicle related activities ( (T) ) including, but not limited to taxicabs, ambulances, and tow trucks : Provided, That regulation of common carriers by the utilities and transportation commission shall not be considered exempt under this subsection. (g) All licenses for food or drink services, sales, and distribution, including but not limited to restaurants, liquor, and meat . (h) All animal control licenses, including but not limited to pets, kennels, and pet shops . Establishment or construction of such a facility shall not be considered exempt by this subsection. [ 7 ] OTS-5089 . 4 (i) The renewal or reissuance of a license regulating any present activity or structure so long as no material changes are involved. (14) Activities of agencies. The following administrative, fiscal and personnel activities of agencies shall be exempt : (a) The procurement and distribution of general supplies, equipment and services authorized or necessitated by previously approved functions or programs . (b) The assessment and collection of taxes . (c) The adoption of all budgets and agency requests for appropriation: Provided, That if such adoption includes a final agency decision to undertake a major action, that portion of the budget is not exempted by this subsection. (d) The borrowing of funds, issuance of bonds, or applying for a grant and related financing agreements and approvals . (e) The review and payment of vouchers and claims . (f) The establishment and collection of liens and service billings . (g) All personnel actions, including hiring, terminations, appointments, promotions, allocations of positions, and expansions or reductions in force . (h) All agency organization, reorganization, internal operational planning or coordination of plans or functions . (i) Adoptions or approvals of utility, transportation and solid waste disposal rates . (j ) The activities of school districts pursuant to desegregation plans or programs; however, construction of real property transactions or the adoption of any policy, plan or program for such construction of real property transaction shall not be considered exempt under this subsection. (15) Financial assistance grants. The approval of grants or loans by one agency to another shall be exempt, although an agency may at its option require compliance with SEPA prior to making a grant or loan for design or construction of a project . This exemption includes agencies taking nonproject actions that are necessary to apply for federal or other financial assistance . (16) Local improvement districts. The formation of local improvement districts, unless such formation constitutes a final agency decision to undertake construction of a structure or facility not exempted under WAC 197-11-800 and 197-11-880 . (17) Information collection and research. Basic data collection, research, resource evaluation, requests for proposals (RFPs) , and the conceptual planning of proposals shall be exempt . These may be strictly for information-gathering, or as part of a study leading to a proposal that has not yet been approved, adopted or funded; this exemption does not include any agency action that commits the agency to proceed with such a proposal . (Also see WAC 197-11-070 . ) (18) Acceptance of filings. The acceptance by an agency of any document or thing required or authorized by law to be filed with the agency and for which the agency has no discretionary power to refuse acceptance shall be exempt . No license shall be [ 8 ] OTS-5089 . 4 considered exempt by virtue of this subsection. (19) Procedural actions. The proposal or adoption of legislation, rules, regulations, resolutions or ordinances, or of any plan or program relating solely to governmental procedures, and containing no substantive standards respecting use or modification of the environment shall be exempt . Agency SEPA procedures shall be exempt . (20) Building codes. The adoption by ordinance of all codes as required by the state Building Code Act (chapter 19 . 27 RCW) . (21) Adoption of noise ordinances. The adoption by counties/cities of resolutions, ordinances, rules or regulations concerned with the control of noise which do not differ from regulations adopted by the department of ecology under chapter 70 . 107 RCW. When a county/city proposes a noise resolution, ordinance, rule or regulation, a portion of which differs from the applicable state regulations (and thus requires approval of the department of ecology under RCW 70 . 107 . 060 (4) ) , SEPA compliance may be limited to those items which differ from state regulations . (22) Review and comment actions. Any activity where one agency reviews or comments upon the actions of another agency or another department within an agency shall be exempt . (23) Utilities . The utility-related actions listed below shall be exempt, except for installation, construction, or alteration on lands covered by water . The exemption includes installation and construction, relocation when required by other governmental bodies, repair, replacement, maintenance, operation or alteration that does not change the action from an exempt class . (a) All communications lines, including cable TV, but not including communication towers or relay stations . (b) All storm water, water and sewer facilities, lines, equipment, hookups or appurtenances including, utilizing or related to lines eight inches or less in diameter . (c) All electric facilities, lines, equipment or appurtenances, not including substations, with an associated voltage of 55, 000 volts or less; ( (and) ) the overbuilding of existing distribution lines (55, 000 volts or less) with transmission lines ( ( (mote Lhan 55, 000) ) up to and including 115, 000 volts) ; within existing rights of way or developed utility corridors, all electric facilities, lines, equipment or appurtenances, not including substations, with an associated voltage of 115, 000 volts or less; and the undergrounding of all electric facilities, lines, equipment or appurtenances . (d) All natural gas distribution (as opposed to transmission) lines and necessary appurtenant facilities and hookups . (e) All developments within the confines of any existing electric substation, reservoir, pump station or well : Provided, That additional appropriations of water are not exempted by this subsection. (f) Periodic use of chemical or mechanical means to maintain a utility or transportation right of way in its design condition: Provided, That chemicals used are approved by the Washington state department of agriculture and applied by licensed personnel . This [ 9 1 OTS-5089 . 4 exemption shall not apply to the use of chemicals within watersheds that are controlled for the purpose of drinking water quality in accordance with WAC 248-54-660 . (g) All grants of rights of way by agencies to utilities for use for distribution (as opposed to transmission) purposes . (h) All grants of franchises by agencies to utilities . (i) All disposals of rights of way by utilities . (24) Natural resources management. In addition to the other exemptions contained in this section, the following natural resources management activities shall be exempt : (a) Issuance of new grazing leases covering a section of land or less; and issuance of all grazing leases for land that has been subject to a grazing lease within the previous ten years . (b) Licenses or approvals to remove firewood. (c) Issuance of agricultural leases covering one hundred sixty contiguous acres or less . (d) Issuance of leases for Christmas tree harvesting or brush picking. (e) Issuance of leases for school sites . (f) Issuance of leases for, and placement of, mooring buoys designed to serve pleasure craft . (g) Development of recreational sites not specifically designed for all-terrain vehicles and not including more than twelve campsites . (h) Periodic use of chemical or mechanical means to maintain public park and recreational land: Provided, That chemicals used are approved by the Washington state department of agriculture and applied by licensed personnel . This exemption shall not apply to the use of chemicals within watersheds that are controlled for the purpose of drinking water quality in accordance with WAC 248-54- 660 . (i) Issuance of rights of way, easements and use permits to use existing roads in nonresidential areas . (j ) Establishment of natural area preserves to be used for scientific research and education and for the protection of rare flora and fauna, under the procedures of chapter 79 . 70 RCW. (25) Personal wireless service facilities. (a) The siting of personal wireless service facilities are exempt if the facility: (i) Is a microcell and is to be attached to an existing structure that is not a residence or school and does not contain a residence or a school; (ii) Includes personal wireless service antennas, other than a microcell, and is to be attached to an existing structure (that may be an existing tower) that is not a residence or school and does not contain a residence or school, and the existing structure to which it is to be attached is located in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, forest, or agriculture zone; or (iii) Involves constructing a personal wireless service tower less than sixty feet in height that is located in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing, forest, or agricultural zone . (b) For the purposes of this subsection: [ 10 ] OTS-5089 . 4 (i) "Personal wireless services" means commercial mobile services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange access services, as defined by federal laws and regulations . (ii) "Personal wireless service facilities" means facilities for the provision of personal wireless services . (iii) "Microcell" means a wireless communication facility consisting of an antenna that is either : (A) Four feet in height and with an area of not more than five hundred eighty square inches; or (B) If a tubular antenna, no more than four inches in diameter and no more than six feet in length. (c) This exemption does not apply to projects within a critical area designated under GMA (RCW 36 . 70A. 060) . AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order DE 83-39, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84) WAC 197-11-906 Content and consistency of agency procedures. (1) (a) Agency SEPA policies and procedures shall implement and be consistent with the rules in this chapter . Unless optional or permissive (see WAC 197-11-704) , all of the provisions of this chapter are mandatory, and agency procedures shall incorporate these rules and criteria. (b) Permissive and optional rules shall not be construed as mandatory requirements . Rules giving encouragement or guidance shall also not be construed as mandatory. The decision on whether to apply an optional provision rests with the responsible official . (c) Except as stated in the next subsection, the rules in this chapter are not exclusive, and agencies may add procedures and criteria. However, any additional material shall not be inconsistent with, contradict, or make compliance with any provision of these rules a practical impossibility. Any additional material shall be consistent with SEPA. (d) Agency procedures shall also include the procedures required by sections WAC 197-11-055 (3) (a) and (4) , 197-11-420 (1) and (4) , and 197-11-910 . (e) Agency procedures may include procedures under WAC 197-11- 055 (2) and (7) , 197-11-100 (3) , 197-11-680, 197-11-714 (2) , 197-11- 800 (1) , and 197-11-908 . Any such procedures shall include the content required by those rules . (2) The following provisions of this chapter are exclusive and may not be added to or changed in agency procedures : (a) The definitions of "proposal, " "major, " "action, " "significant, " "affecting, " "environment, " "categorical exemption, " "agencies with jurisdiction, " "lands covered by water, " "built environment, " "natural environment, " "license, " "licensing, " "mitigation, " and "scope" ; [ 11 ] OTS-5089 . 4 (b) The criteria for lead agency determination (Part Ten of these rules) ; (c) The categorical exemptions in Part Nine of these rules, unless expressly allowed under Part Nine; (d) The information allowed to be required of applicants under WAC 197-11-080, 197-11-100, 197-11-335, and 197-11-420; (e) The requirements for the style and size of an EIS (WAC 197-11-425) ; (f) The list of elements of the environment (WAC 197-11-444) ; and (g) The provisions on substantive authority and mitigation in WAC 197-11-660 . (3) The following provisions of this chapter may not be changed, but may be added to; any additions shall meet the criteria for additional material stated in subsection (1) (c) of this section: (a) All other definitions in Part Eight of these rules; (b) The provisions in Parts Four and Five of these rules, except as necessary to be grammatically incorporated into agency procedures; (c) The contents of agency SEPA procedures (WAC 197-11-906) ; and (d) The list of agencies with environmental expertise (WAC 197-11-920) . (4) The forms in Part Eleven shall be used substantially as set forth. Minor changes are allowed to make the forms more useful to agencies, applicants, and the public, as long as the changes do not eliminate requested information or impose burdens on applicants . ( (The questions in Pant Two of the environmental checilis L shall il . ) ) AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending Order DE 83-39, filed 2/10/84, effective 4/4/84) WAC 197-11-960 Environmental checklist . ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST Purpose of checklist : The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) , chapter 43 . 21C RCW, requires all governmental agencies to consider the environmental impacts of a proposal before making decisions . An environmental impact statement (EIS) must be prepared for all proposals with probable significant adverse impacts on the quality of the environment . The purpose of this checklist is to provide information to help you and the agency identify impacts from your proposal (and to reduce or avoid impacts from the proposal, if it can be done) and to help the agency decide whether an EIS is required. [ 12 ] OTS-5089 . 4 Instructions for applicants: This environmental checklist asks you to describe some basic information about your proposal . Governmental agencies use this checklist to determine whether the environmental impacts of your proposal are significant, requiring preparation of an EIS . Answer the questions briefly, with the most precise information known, or give the best description you can. You must answer each question accurately and carefully, to the best of your knowledge . In most cases, you should be able to answer the questions from your own observations or project plans without the need to hire experts . If you really do not know the answer, or if a question does not apply to your proposal, write "do not know" or "does not apply. " Complete answers to the questions now may avoid unnecessary delays later . Some questions ask about governmental regulations, such as zoning, shoreline, and landmark designations . Answer these questions if you can. If you have problems, the governmental agencies can assist you. The checklist questions apply to all parts of your proposal, even if you plan to do them over a period of time or on different parcels of land. Attach any additional information that will help describe your proposal or its environmental effects . The agency to which you submit this checklist may ask you to explain your answers or provide additional information reasonably related to determining if there may be significant adverse impact . Use of checklist for nonproject proposals: For nonproject proposals complete this checklist ( ( voir iluilpi jek_L pivpvSal , even. Lhuugh LjUesLivii may be aiiweied "diems not apply. " IN ADDITION, Comple-- -- e SUPPLEMENTAL MEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (part D) ) ) and the supplemental sheet for nonproject actions (Part D) . The lead agency may exclude any question for the environmental elements (Part B) which they determine do not contribute meaningfully to the analysis of the proposal . For nonproject actions, the references in the checklist to the words "project, " "applicant, " and "property or site" should be read as "proposal, " "proposer, " and "affected geographic area, " respectively. A. BACKGROUND 1 . Name of proposed project, if applicable : 2 . Name of applicant : 3 . Address and phone number of applicant and contact person: 4 . Date checklist prepared: 5 . Agency requesting checklist : [ 13 ] OTS-5089 . 4 6 . Proposed timing or schedule (including phasing, if applicable) : 7 . Do you have any plans for future additions, expansion, or further activity related to or connected with this proposal? If yes, explain. 8 . List any environmental information you know about that has been prepared, or will be prepared, directly related to this proposal . 9 . Do you know whether applications are pending for governmental approvals of other proposals directly affecting the property covered by your proposal? If yes, explain. 10 . List any government approvals or permits that will be needed for your proposal, if known. 11 . Give brief, complete description of your proposal, including the proposed uses and the size of the project and site . There are several questions later in this checklist that ask you to describe certain aspects of your proposal . You do not need to repeat those answers on this page . (Lead agencies may modify this form to include additional specific information on project description. ) 12 . Location of the proposal . Give sufficient information for a person to understand the precise location of your proposed project, including a street address, if any, and section, township, and range, if known. If a proposal would occur over a range of area, provide the range or boundaries of the site (s) . Provide a legal description, site plan, vicinity map, and topographic map, if reasonably available . While you should submit any plans required by the agency, you are not required to duplicate maps or detailed plans submitted with any permit applications related to this checklist . TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT EVALUATION FOR AGENCY USE ONLY B. ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS 1. Earth a. General description of the site(circle one): Flat, rolling,hilly,steep slopes,mountainous,other b. What is the steepest slope on the site(approximate percent slope)? [ 14 ] OTS-5089 . 4 c. What general types of soils are found on the site(for example,clay,sand,gravel,peat,muck)? If you know the classification of agricultural soils,specify them and note any prime farmland. d. Are there surface indications or history of unstable soils in the immediate vicinity? If so,describe. e. Describe the purpose,type,and approximate quantities of any filling or grading proposed. Indicate source of fill. f. Could erosion occur as a result of clearing, construction,or use? If so,generally describe. g. About what percent of the site will be covered with impervious surfaces after project construction(for example,asphalt or buildings)? h. Proposed measures to reduce or control erosion,or other impacts to the earth,if any: 2. Air a. What types of emissions to the air would result from the proposal(i.e.,dust,automobile,odors,industrial wood smoke)during construction and when the project is completed? If any,generally describe and give approximate quantities if known. b. Are there any offsite sources of emissions or odor that may affect your proposal? If so,generally describe. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control emissions or other impacts to air,if any: 3. Water a. Surface: 1)Is there any surface water body on or in the immediate vicinity of the site(including year-round and seasonal streams,saltwater,lakes,ponds,wetlands)? If yes,describe type and provide names. If appropriate, state what stream or river it flows into. 2)Will the project require any work over,in,or adjacent to(within 200 feet)the described waters? If yes,please describe and attach available plans. 3)Estimate the amount of fill and dredge material that would be placed in or removed from surface water or wetlands and indicate the area of the site that would be affected. Indicate the source of fill material. [ 15 ] OTS-5089 . 4 4)Will the proposal require surface water withdrawals or diversions? Give general description,purpose,and approximate quantities if known. 5)Does the proposal lie within a 100-year flood plain? If so,note location on the site plan. 6)Does the proposal involve any discharges of waste materials to surface waters? If so,describe the type of waste and anticipated volume of discharge. b. Ground: 1)Will groundwater be withdrawn,or will water be discharged to groundwater? Give general description, purpose,and approximate quantities if known. 2)Describe waste material that will be discharged into the ground from septic tanks or other sources,if any (for example: Domestic sewage;industrial,containing the following chemicals. . . ;agricultural;etc.). Describe the general size of the system,the number of such systems,the number of houses to be served(if applicable),or the number of animals or humans the system(s)are expected to serve. c. Water runoff(including storm water): 1)Describe the source of runoff(including storm water)and method of collection and disposal,if any (include quantities,if known). Where will this water flow? Will this water flow into other waters? If so, describe. 2)Could waste materials enter ground or surface waters? If so,generally describe. d. Proposed measures to reduce or control surface, ground,and runoff water impacts,if any: 4. Plants a. Check or circle types of vegetation found on the site: — Deciduous tree: Alder,maple,aspen,other — Evergreen tree: Fir,cedar,pine,other — Shrubs — Grass — Pasture — Crop or grain — Wet soil plants: Cattail,buttercup,bullrush,skunk cabbage,other — Water plants: Water lily,eelgrass,milfoil,other [ 16 ] OTS-5089 . 4 — Other types of vegetation b. What kind and amount of vegetation will be removed or altered? c. List threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. d. Proposed landscaping,use of native plants,or other measures to preserve or enhance vegetation on the site, if any: 5. Animals a. Circle any birds and animals which have been observed on or near the site or are known to be on or near the site: Birds: Hawk,heron,eagle,songbirds, other: Mammals: Deer,bear,elk,beaver, other: Fish: Bass,salmon,trout,herring, shellfish, other: b. List any threatened or endangered species known to be on or near the site. c. Is the site part of a migration route? If so,explain. d. Proposed measures to preserve or enhance wildlife,if any: 6. Energy and natural resources a. What kinds of energy(electric,natural gas,oil,wood stove,solar)will be used to meet the completed project's energy needs? Describe whether it will be used for heating,manufacturing,etc. b. Would your project affect the potential use of solar energy by adjacent properties? If so,generally describe. c. What kinds of energy conservation features are included in the plans of this proposal? List other proposed measures to reduce or control energy impacts, if any: 7. Environmental health a. Are there any environmental health hazards,including exposure to toxic chemicals,risk of fire and explosion, spill,or hazardous waste,that could occur as a result of this proposal? If so,describe. [ 17 ] OTS-5089 . 4 1)Describe special emergency services that might be required. 2)Proposed measures to reduce or control environmental health hazards,if any: b. Noise 1)What types of noise exist in the area which may affect your project(for example: traffic,equipment, operation,other)? 2)What types and levels of noise would be created by or associated with the project on a short-term or a long- term basis(for example: traffic,construction, operation,other)?Indicate what hours noise would come from the site. 3)Proposed measures to reduce or control noise impacts,if any: 8. Land and shoreline use a. What is the current use of the site and adjacent properties? b. Has the site been used for agriculture? If so,describe. c. Describe any structures on the site. d. Will any structures be demolished? If so,what? e. What is the current zoning classification of the site? f. What is the current comprehensive plan designation of the site? g. If applicable,what is the current shoreline master program designation of the site? h. Has any part of the site been classified as an "environmentally sensitive" area? If so, specify. i. Approximately how many people would reside or work in the completed project? j. Approximately how many people would the completed project? k. Proposed measures to avoid or reduce displacement impacts,if any: [ 18 ] OTS-5089 . 4 1. Proposed measures to ensure the proposal is compatible with existing and projected land uses and plans,if any: 9. Housing a. Approximately how many units would be provided,if any? Indicate whether high,middle,or low-income housing. b. Approximately how many units,if any,would be eliminated?Indicate whether high,middle,or low- income housing. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control housing impacts,if any: 10. Aesthetics a. What is the tallest height of any proposed structure(s), not including antennas;what is the principal exterior building material(s)proposed? b. What views in the immediate vicinity would be altered or obstructed? c. Proposed measures to reduce or control aesthetic impacts,if any: 11. Light and glare a. What type of light or glare will the proposal produce? What time of day would it mainly occur? b. Could light or glare from the finished project be a safety hazard or interfere with views? c. What existing offsite sources of light or glare may affect your proposal? d. Proposed measures to reduce or control light and glare impacts,if any: 12. Recreation a. What designated and informal recreational opportunities are in the immediate vicinity? b. Would the proposed project displace any existing recreational uses? If so,describe. [ 19 ] OTS-5089 . 4 c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts on recreation,including recreation opportunities to be provided by the project or applicant,if any: 13. Historic and cultural preservation a. Are there any places or objects listed on,or proposed for,national,state,or local preservation registers known to be on or next to the site? If so,generally describe. b. Generally describe any landmarks or evidence of historic,archaeological,scientific,or cultural importance known to be on or next to the site. c. Proposed measures to reduce or control impacts,if any: 14. Transportation a. Identify public streets and highways serving the site, and describe proposed access to the existing street system. Show on site plans,if any. b. Is site currently served by public transit? If not,what is the approximate distance to the nearest transit stop? c. How many parking spaces would the completed project have? How many would the project eliminate? d. Will the proposal require any new roads or streets,or improvements to existing roads or streets,not including driveways? If so,generally describe(indicate whether public or private). e. Will the project use(or occur in the immediate vicinity of)water,rail,or air transportation? If so,generally describe. f. How many vehicular trips per day would be generated by the completed project? If known,indicate when peak volumes would occur. g. Proposed measures to reduce or control transportation impacts,if any: 15. Public services a. Would the project result in an increased need for public services(for example: Fire protection,police protection,health care,schools,other)? If so,generally describe. [ 20 ] OTS-5089 . 4 b. Proposed measures to reduce or control direct impacts on public services,if any. 16. Utilities a. Circle utilities currently available at the site: Electricity,natural gas,water,refuse service,telephone, sanitary sewer,septic system,other. b. Describe the utilities that are proposed for the project, the utility providing the service,and the general construction activities on the site or in the immediate vicinity which might be needed. C. SIGNATURE The above answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the lead agency is relying on them to make its decision. Signature: Date Submitted: D. SUPPLEMENTAL SHEET FOR NONPROJECT ACTIONS (do not use this sheet for project actions) Because these questions are very general,it may be helpful to read them in conjunction with the list of the elements of the environment. When answering these questions,be aware of the extent the proposal,or the types of activities likely to result from the proposal,would affect the item at a greater intensity or at a faster rate than if the proposal were not implemented. Respond briefly and in general terms. 1. How would the proposal be likely to increase discharge to water;emissions to air;production,storage,or release of toxic or hazardous substances;or production of noise? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce such increases are: 2. How would the proposal be likely to affect plants, animals,fish,or marine life? Proposed measures to protect or conserve plants, animals,fish,or marine life are: 3. How would the proposal be likely to deplete energy or natural resources? [ 21 1 OTS-5089 . 4 Proposed measures to protect or conserve energy and natural resources are: 4. How would the proposal be likely to use or affect environmentally sensitive areas or areas designated(or eligible or under study)for governmental protection; such as parks,wilderness,wild and scenic rivers, threatened or endangered species habitat,historic or cultural sites,wetlands,flood plains,or prime farmlands? Proposed measures to protect such resources or to avoid or reduce impacts are: 5. How would the proposal be likely to affect land and shoreline use,including whether it would allow or encourage land or shoreline uses incompatible with existing plans? Proposed measures to avoid or reduce shoreline and land use impacts are: 6. How would the proposal be likely to increase demands on transportation or public services and utilities? Proposed measures to reduce or respond to such demand(s)are: 7. Identify,if possible,whether the proposal may conflict with local,state,or federal laws or requirements for the protection of the environment. [ 22 ] OTS-5089 . 4 2012 SEPA Rule Making Advisory Committee List of Members and Alternates Interest Name Affiliation City- Member Carol Helland City of Bellevue Alternate Mike Podowski City of Seattle Alternate Scott Kuhta City of Spokane Valley Alternate Kamuron Gurol City of Sammamish Counties- Member Harry Reinert King County Alternate Jeff Wilson Chelan County Alternate Clay White Snohomish County Business Interests- Member Richard (Dick) Settle Foster Pepper Alternate Andy Lane Cairncross and Hempelmann Alternate Pat Schneider Foster Pepper Alternate G. Richard Hill McCullough Hill Leary, PS Environmental Interests—Member Claudia Newman Bricklin and Newman LLP Alternate Gerald Steel Private Practice - Olympia Alternate Ann Aagaard League of Women Voters Agricultural Interests—Member Allen Rozema Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland Alternate Steven Rowe Darigold Cultural Resources—Member Mary Rossi Applied Preservation Technologies Alternate Mary Thompson Former Office of Arch & Historic Pres Alternate Chris Moore WA Trust for Historical Preservation State Agencies—Member Pamela Krueger DNR Alternate Carol Lee Roalkvam WSDOT Alternate Leonard Bauer COMM Tribal Governments- Member John Marvin Yakama Nation Fisheries Alternate Darryl Williams Tulalip Tribes Natural Resources 1 DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of March 20,2013; 3:30 p.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 April 2,2013,Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [clue Mon,March 25] 1. Discussion of potential projects for 2014-2019 TIP—Steve Worley (20 minutes) 2. School Beacons—Inga Note,Eric Guth (15 minutes) 3. SRTC Interlocal Agreement—Eric Guth (15 minutes) 4. Governance Manual Review—Chris Bainbridge (15 minutes) 5. Overview Property Crimes and Other Police Statistics—Chief VanLeuven (30 minutes) 6.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) 7. Info Only: Road Preservation Phase 2 [*estimated meeting: 100 minutes] Thursday,April 4,2013,8:00—9:00 Council Chambers Special Meeting Meeting with Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers to discuss the City's first ten years April 9,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,April 1] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Proposed Ordinance 2nd reading, 19.120,Townhouses in Neighborhood Commercial—Scott Kuhta(20 min) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending SVMC 2.50.060(B)-John Whitehead (10 minutes) 4. Proposed Resolution Amending Governance Manual—Chris Bainbridge (10 minutes) 5.Motion Consideration: Grant for School Beacons—Inga Note,Eric Guth (10 minutes) 6.Motion Consideration: SRTC Interlocal Agreement—Eric Guth (10 minutes) 7.Admin Rpt: CTA for SEPA Regulations—Lori Barlow, Scott Kuhta (15 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 80 minutes] April 16,2013, Study Session Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,April 8] 1.UGA(Urban Growth Act)update—Scott Kuhta,Mike Basinger (30 minutes) 2. Land Quantity Inventories: Industrial and Residential Areas—Mike Basinger (30 minutes) 3.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 65 minutes] April 23,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,April 15] 1.April Community Recognition,Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3.First Reading, Ordinance, SEPA Regulations—Lori Barlow (15 minutes) 4.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 5. Information Only: Dept Reports;Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: 30 minutes] April 30,2013, Study Session Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,April 22] 1.Advance Agenda May 7,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,April 29] 1. Draft 2014-2019 TIP—Steve Worley (20 minutes) 2.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) Draft Advance Agenda 3/21/2013 12:53:05 PM Page 1 of 2 May 14,2013,Formal Meetin2 Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,May 6]] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading, Ordinance, SEPA Regulations—Lori Barlow (10 minutes) 3.Advance Agenda May 21,2013, Study Session Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due Mon,May 13] 1.Advance Agenda May 28 2013,Formal Meetin2 Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,May 20] 1.May Community Recognition,Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Draft 2014-2019 TIP—Steve Worley (10 minutes) 3. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 4.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 5. Information Only: Dept Reports;Planning Commission Minutes [*estimated meeting: minutes] June 4,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,May 27 1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) June 11,2013,Formal Meeting Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,June 3] 1. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Proposed Resolution Adopting 2014-2019 TIP—Steve Worley 3.Advance Agenda June 18,2013, Special Meeting:Budget Workshop,9:30 a.m. —4:30 p.m [due Mon,June 10] (no evening meeting) June 25,2013,Formal Meetin2 Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,May 13] 1.June Community Recognition,Presentation of Key and Certificate—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda(claims,payroll,minutes) (5 minutes) 3.Admin Report: Advance Agenda—Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 4. Information Only: Dept Reports; Planning Commission Minutes July 2,2013, Study Session Format,6:00 p.m. [due Mon,June 24] 1.Advance Agenda (5 minutes) OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS: ADA Transition Plan Sign Code Appleway Landscaping Solid Waste Analysis Arts Council Speed Limits(overall system) Bidding Contracts(SVMC 3.—bidding exceptions) Spokane Valley Day at the Fair(Sept 10,2013) Budget,2013 amendment Sprague Avenue Parking CDBG(spring 2013) SRTC Interlocal (amended) Coal Train EIS Regional Transportation Issues Economic Development(long term goals) TIP(June,for six yr 2014-2019) Future Acquisition Areas Gateway,Regional MOU *time for public or Council comments not included Manufactured Home Zoning PEG Funds(Education) Public Safety Contract,Proposed Amendment Revenue Policy, Cost Recovery Draft Advance Agenda 3/21/2013 12:53:05 PM Page 2 of 2 MEMO TO: Mike Jackson, City Manager FROM: Rick VanLeuven, Chief of Police DATE: March 18,2013 RE: Monthly Report February 2013 February 2013: February 2012: CAD incidents: 4,407 CAD incidents: 4,241 Reports taken: 1,655 Reports taken: 1,532 Traffic stops: 1,177 Traffic stops: 1,262 Traffic reports: 312 Traffic reports: 355 CAD incidents indicate calls for service as well as self-initiated officer contacts. Hot spot maps are attached showing February residential burglaries, traffic collisions, vehicle prowlings, and stolen vehicles. Also attached are trend-line graphs for 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013: Citations, Spokane Valley Dispatched Calls, Self-Initiated Calls, Collisions, Persons Crimes, Property Crimes, and Sex Crimes. Also included is the February Crimes By Cities stats report. This report reflects incidents that occurred in a specific city to which a deputy from Spokane County took the courtesy report. For instance, an individual may have had his car stolen in Airway Heights, and he waited until he returned home in the Newman Lake to make a report. In 2011, we switched from UCR to NIBRS classification. As a result, certain crimes were broken down to their violation parts for NIBRS and each part is now counted. Consequently, comparing certain crimes before 2011 to crimes during or after 2011 is not possible using the graphs. The crimes that are impacted by the NIBRS classification changes and should not be compared to prior graphs include: Adult Rape, Assault, Forgery and Theft. ADMINISTRATIVE: Chief Van Leuven and Lt. Lyons attended the Gordon Graham conference at the beginning of February. Chief Van Leuven provided the opening remarks at the start of the conference. Mr. Graham spoke to those gathered on Risk Management as it relates to law enforcement and fire personnel. Chief Van Leuven attended a Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) Forum to Solicit Public Input on I-502 at the City of Spokane's City Hall. The forum was an opportunity for interested citizens to meet WSLCB staff who are involved in the implementation of the initiative, get an update on the status of the implementation, and an opportunity for the community to provide input to the Board for it to consider as it develops rules. Page 1 An Active Shooter Crime Prevention Class was held at Spokane Valley City Hall in early mid- February. Chief VanLeuven gave the opening remarks to those attending; the class was well attended and welcomed by those participating. Chief VanLeuven along with Sheriff Knezovich attended the Blue & Gold Award Ceremony held by the Downtown Exchange Club at Luigi's in mid-February. Recognition was given to Deputies Northway and Spink for their bravery in the shooting last June. The Honor Guard also participated in the ceremony. Chief VanLeuven joined a number of his fellow officers as they attended the annual Boy Scout Breakfast at the Convention Center in late February. Chief VanLeuven attended numerous monthly meetings, some of which include the Spokane Valley Mall Exercise Planning meeting, Law Enforcement Information Systems meeting, quarterly Spokane Regional Drug Task Force Meeting, Criminal Intelligence Unit meeting, and the Inland Northwest Law Enforcement Leadership Group meeting at the airport. COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING: S.C.O.P.E. participated in the following events during the month of February: ➢ "City Hall at the Mall"; ➢ Washington State Liquor Control Board meeting; ➢ GSSAC Coalition meeting; ➢ SIRT (S.C.O.P.E. Incident Response Team)meeting; ➢ CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) meeting; and, ➢ Operation Family ID. On behalf of the program and its volunteers, S.C.O.P.E. Director Rick Scott accepted the Key to the City at the 2/20/13 Spokane Valley City Council meeting. The organization was honored for its community safety efforts as part of Spokane Valley's Ten Year Anniversary Community Recognition Program. S.C.O.P.E. was nominated for the award by Spokane Valley Police Chief Rick Van Leuven, who said in his nomination, "With the partnership of SCOPE, we've made the City of Spokane Valley a safer place to live,work, and play." February 2013 Volunteers Hours per station: Location #Volunteers Admin Hours L.E. Hours Total Hours Central Valley 8 533.5 0 533.5 Edgecliff 24 675.0 0 675.0 Trentwood 4 246.5 0 246.5 University 25 537.5 320.0 857.5 TOTALS 61 1,992.5 320.0 2,312.5 Volunteer Value ($21.62 per hour) $49,996.25 for January 2013 Page 2 S.C.O.P.E. Incident Response Team (SIRT) volunteers contributed 103 on-scene hours (including travel time) in February, responding to crime scenes, motor vehicle accidents and providing traffic control. Of those hours, 44 hours were for incidents in Spokane Valley. Total February volunteer hours contributed by SIRT, including training, stand-by, response and special events is 484; year-to- date total is 1,015 hours. S.C.O.P.E. DISABLED PARKING ACTIVITY REPORT City of Spokane Valley #of #of Hrs #of Disabled #of #of Non - Vol. Infractions Warnings Disabled Issued Issued Infractions Issued January 6 123 22 0 0 February 4 83 11 0 0 Total 10 206 33 0 0 Spokane County # of # of Hrs #of Disabled #of #of Non- Vol. Infractions Warnings Disabled Issued Issued Infractions Issued January 2 2 0 0 0 February 2 6 0 0 0 Total 4 8 0 0 0 There were 35 reports of juveniles who ran away from their home in Spokane Valley during the month of February 2013, 6 of which remain unsettled. Out of the 35, 20 of the reports involved juveniles running from a group home; 1 juvenile who resides at a group home ran away 10 times, contributing to the high number of juvenile runaway reports. Abandoned vehicles tagged by S.C.O.P.E. volunteers for impoundment in Spokane Valley in January totaled 14 and in February 10 with 4 vehicles in January and 4 in February, respectively, eventually cited and towed. Eighteen hulks were processed in January and 22 hulks processed in February. During the month of February, a total of 54 vehicles were processed; the total for 2013 to date is 116. OPERATIONS: Woman Assaulted In Parking Lot— On the first day of February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy D. Powers responded to Walmart at 5025 E. Sprague on a Robbery call. Deputy Powers contacted the adult female victim who told him she had walked out to her vehicle and was putting purchased items onto the front passenger seat when she was hit on the back. The victim said the suspect pushed the driver's side door against her as he stripped her purse off her shoulder. The victim said the suspect was a white male, 20-30 years old, approximately six feet tall and 180 pounds. She said he was clean shaven, wearing dark clothing and a dark knit cap. The victim attempted to take her purse from the suspect as he ran from her vehicle. She gave chase only to see the suspect get into a dark-colored, mid-size truck. The suspect threw the purse into the back of the truck,jumped into the passenger seat and fled the scene. She said the truck had some light-colored pin striping on the tailgate and possibly Page 3 on the sides of the truck. The victim never saw the driver. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in this incident. Persons with information should call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-TIPS, or should forward the tip via the Internet website www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org. Tipsters do not have to give their name to collect the cash reward. Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest is a civilian organization that promotes public safety by paying cash rewards for information that solves crimes. It is not affiliated with law enforcement. Bored Burglar Arrested For Theft - In early February, at about 2:19 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy J. Rodriguez responded to a theft call at Walmart located at 5025 E. Sprague Avenue. Employees provided a description of the suspect and said they watched as he concealed items into a backpack and ran out an emergency exit. Employees said the suspect was last seen jumping over a fence north of the business and running east down the railroad tracks. Within a few minutes a Sheriffs K9 handler and his partner Brax observed a male subject walking eastbound on Sprague near Home Depot. As Deputy Rodriguez approached the 26-year-old male suspect, he looked back at Deputy Rodriguez' patrol vehicle and ran eastbound on Sprague. Deputy Rodriguez activated his emergency lights and ordered him to stop, however, the male failed to comply. K9 Brax was ultimately deployed and quickly introduced himself to the male suspect, who was taken into custody without incident by Deputy Rodriguez. The male suspect told Deputy Rodriguez he stole all the items that were in the backpack. He said he was bored, went into Walmart and began taking things he could use. He said he ran out the emergency door when he realized employees were watching him. The male suspect was booked into the Spokane County Jail on the charge of Retail Theft with Extenuating Circumstances as well as a felony Department of Corrections warrant. Stabbing At Spokane Valley Hooters - On a Saturday night in early February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy L. Petersen responded to Hooters on East Indiana, on a stabbing call. Deputy Petersen contacted the adult male victim inside the casino, who told him he saw an old acquaintance at the casino. The victim said his old friend asked him to go outside, which the victim thought was to work out issues from their past. The victim told Deputy Petersen the suspect pulled a folding knife out of his front pocket and stood in a threatening manner. Thinking the suspect was going to stab him, the victim struck the suspect in the face one time. The suspect attacked the victim and stabbed him at least four times before the victim could get away; the victim's injuries were non-life threatening. Deputies were able to view surveillance of the incident and the events the victim described were verified. Deputies learned the identity of the 33-year-old stabbing suspect from the incident, who has an active 1st Degree Assault warrant from the incident with a $200,000 bond. The male suspect is a career offender who has seven felony convictions that consist of firearms and robbery convictions. He is also under active community custody through Washington State Department of Corrections. Spokane Valley Deputy: In the Right Place at the Right Time - On a Sunday in early February, Deputy Scott Bonney was in the area of Walmart located at 5025 East Sprague conducting follow-up on a separate incident. At approximately 2:15 p.m., he observed several Walmart employees and customers waving their arms and yelling at him as he observed a purple minivan speeding away from the area exiting the parking lot. Deputy Bonney caught up to the minivan, stopped it, and contacted the three occupants at Sprague Ave. and Custer Rd. At about the same time, Walmart employees called into 911 and advised a white female had been in the store and fraudulently returned some items for cash. The suspect, after she was confronted by the staff, ran out of the store and jumped into a van, which was now stopped by a deputy. After talking to Walmart Asset Protection staff, Deputy Bonney believed one of the females in the van was the suspect. After being informed of her rights, the 30- Page 4 year-old female suspect agreed to waive her rights and answer questions. During the investigation, she admitted she had receipts from a previous purchase when she entered the store. She went through the store and located the matching items on the sales floor and brought them to customer service to return them. She received $69.47 in cash from the return of the space heater and screwdrivers and started to walk toward the exit when she was contacted by another store employee. She got scared and ran out of the store and jumped into the van with her friends, which drove away. The female stated her friends knew nothing about her plan and did not go into the store. Deputy Bonney confirmed with a store employee that this female was the suspect and she did enter the store alone. He informed the female that she was under arrest for Trafficking in Stolen Property 1St Degree, a felony and she was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail on that charge. A short time later, Deputy Bonney was informed that the report completed by Walmart personnel was ready to be picked up. When he returned to the store, he was given a copy of a Retail Trespass Notice, which showed the female had been served with the notice advising she was trespassed from all Walmart locations for two years back in November of 2011. Due to this additional information, the female suspect was advised she was also being charged with felony Burglary 2nd degree. Off-Duty Deputy Spots Wanted Subject — In early February at about 8:00 p.m., Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy J. Getchell was off-duty and in the area of Park and Broadway when he saw a 23- year-old male in the passenger seat of a vehicle, whom he recognized as having a warrant. Deputy Getchell contacted dispatch to see if there were any marked units available to stop the vehicle; there were none. Deputy Getchell provided the license plate of the vehicle and also noted it was last seen driving eastbound on Broadway. A short time later, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy K. Mosher located the vehicle at Broadway and Argonne. Deputy Mosher stopped the vehicle and detained the male. It was also later determined that the 46-year-old driver had a suspended driver's license. There was also an adult female passenger in the back seat. Deputy Wells arrived on scene and noticed a black pack on the floor that had been between the younger male's legs. When asked if anything in the vehicle belonged to him he said "no." The driver had been placed under arrest for driving on a suspended license. Deputy Wells told the driver he was investigating a different case that the younger male was a suspect in and asked for permission to search his vehicle; the driver gave Deputy Wells consent. Deputy Wells located a pill bottle on the seat where the adult female was sitting that contained three baggies that contained a white crystalline substance. The substance was later field- tested resulting in a positive presumptive test for methamphetamine. Deputy Wells located 18 keys on 2 key rings in the black pack that was between the younger male's legs. All of the keys were old or worn and were for import cars such as Toyota,Nissan and Honda. Seven of the keys had distinct clear marks where they were shaved or ground down. Deputy Wells asked the driver about the pill bottle containing methamphetamine and asked if his prints would be on the bottle or baggies. The driver said they would because he held it for the younger male earlier in the day. He told Deputy Wells the black bag containing the keys belonged to the younger male. The driver was booked into the Spokane County Jail on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, methamphetamine. The younger male suspect was booked into jail on seven counts of Making or Having Motor Vehicle Theft Tools. Drive-By Shooting Investigation - On a Tuesday morning in early February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputies Ebel and Holthaus responded to a shots fired call near the area of 4400 E. 1st Street. Deputies contacted the owner of the residence, as well as a neighbor,who told them that someone shot at the victim's residence while he and other occupants inside the residence were sleeping. The victim told deputies that there were three shotgun shells at the end of his driveway which the deputies were able to locate. Deputy Ebel entered the residence and saw what appeared to be a gunshot hole that entered a window in the residence and traveled through sheet rock and a door frame. Deputy Ebel Page 5 believed the round was lodged inside the door frame leading into the kitchen. Although there were three shotgun shells, this was the only entry point deputies were able to locate. None of the occupants inside the residence were injured. A neighbor who called 911 said that he was awake when he heard the shots. He said he went outside and saw a tall, young-looking white male running south of the victim's residence. He said the suspect was carrying a black-colored shotgun in his hands as he ran from the scene. The only other description was that the suspect was about 6'3" wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Another neighbor said she was outside smoking when she heard the gunshots. She said shortly after she saw two white males running south on Dearborn. She said one of the males was carrying a dark rifle in the air as he ran and that they were both white males. She said this subject was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and the other male was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for anyone providing information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) in this case. Car Thief Arrested—In early February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy Chan Erdman responded to DSHS located on East Trent on a stolen vehicle call. Information in the call stated two male subjects had abandoned a stolen Jeep Cherokee in the parking lot and fled the scene. Two DSHS employees described both suspects as white males, approximately 20 years old and provided descriptions of what they were wearing. Deputy Wade Nelson responded to the area and located two subjects matching the descriptions provided as they were walking along the train tracks by Felts Field. Deputy Nelson was delayed by a train and after it cleared, he and Deputy Erdman located both subjects in a public area inside Felts Field Airport. One male was located sitting on a set of steps inside the main door of the airport. The passenger was located inside the bathroom hiding in a stall. After checking the driver of the vehicle's name through dispatch, Deputy Nelson learned he had a felony warrant for Theft of a Motor Vehicle; he was arrested for the warrant and refused to speak about the Jeep at DSHS. Deputy Erdman spoke with the passenger about the incident. He stated he only knew the male driver for a few days and that he and the male had been doing "meth" earlier in the day. He said the driver told him he had to drop off some paper work at DSHS and when they reached the parking lot they ran out of gas. The male driver told his passenger to grab a blue duffel bag out of the vehicle before walking away from the parking lot. He said he did not know the contents of the duffel bag and said it was at this time he realized something "was hinky" as they fled the scene. He said they split up when they fled the scene and when they met back up, the driver gave him a white backpack he had been carrying and took the blue duffel bag. He said they split up again and when they met back up near the airport. The driver no longer had the blue duffel bag. The passenger told Deputy Erdman that as he looked back on the events of the day, he should have realized the Jeep was stolen. He said he was "too high" initially to think about it in the morning, but did remember noticing how torn up the inside of the Jeep was. At about that time, a visitor from the airport contacted Deputy Erdman and told him there was a backpack stuffed in the bathroom garbage. There were also sunglasses, a set of gloves and a set of shaved keys in the garbage. Deputy Erdman located mail belonging to the male driver inside the backpack. Deputy Randy Strzelecki also responded to the scene and contacted the two witnesses at DSHS. He brought both witnesses to the airport and they positively identified the male driver exiting the driver's seat and the other male exiting the passenger seat. Deputy Strzelecki also located the duffel bag that came from inside the vehicle near DSHS. Inside the bag was stereo equipment that had been taken from the Jeep. Deputy Erdman was unable to determine if the passenger "knowingly" rode in the stolen jeep with the driver and was released at the scene. The male driver was booked into the Spokane County Jail for his felony warrant as well as Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Possession of Motor Vehicle Theft Tools (shaved keys). Page 6 Valley Walmart Robbery Suspects — In early February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy Wade Nelson responded to Walmart located at 5025 E. Sprague in Spokane Valley on a robbery call. Deputy Nelson was advised by dispatch that a male and female had entered the store, concealed items and threatened Asset Protection with a knife. Deputy Nelson was advised the suspects fled the store driving a silver 1996 Honda Accord, WA license 356VJA. Deputy Nelson checked the area and was not able to locate the suspect vehicle. Deputy Nelson contacted Asset Protection employees at Walmart, who told him an adult male and female were concealing merchandise inside the store. They said the male was concealing items inside his coat and the female was concealing items inside her purse. Asset Protection said the male and female walked past the registers without paying for the items. When Asset Protection contacted the male he threw the items onto the floor, pulled out what the employees thought was a knife and stood in a threatening manner. Employees backed away from the male and he left the store. The female also attempted to leave the store. Asset Protection grabbed onto her jacket and she was able to take her jacket off and flee the scene. Both suspects fled in the listed Honda Accord. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the male and female involved in this robbery. The male and female suspects are walking with each other in the attached photos. The female is wearing the heavy, dark coat and the male has a black hat on backwards. Persons with information should call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-TIPS, or should forward the tip via www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org. Tarzan Found In Garbage Can — At 3:00 a.m. on a Saturday night in early February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy Juan Rodriguez was patrolling the area of 16th and McDonald when he observed a vehicle pass by him with a broken tail light lens. Deputy Rodriguez turned his patrol car around to stop the vehicle, but was unable to locate it in the area. Deputy Rodriguez traveled east on 12th and noticed the vehicle parked on the south side of 12th east of McDonald. Deputy Rodriguez activated his overhead emergency lights and to his surprise found two occupants hunkered down inside the vehicle. Deputy Rodriguez first contacted the adult female driver. While asking why they were parked on 12th, he saw the 28-year-old male passenger slowly open the passenger side door. Deputy Rodriguez ordered him to close the door, but the male passenger refused to listen and attempted to step out of the vehicle. Deputy Rodriguez ran to the passenger side door and ordered the male to remain inside the vehicle; however, the male was standing outside the passenger side front door when Deputy Rodriguez contacted him. The male passenger was holding a black bag and he pushed Deputy Rodriguez in the chest in an attempt to get around him. Deputy Rodriguez told the male he was under arrest and the male dove into the front seat of the vehicle, in an attempt to flee, dropping the black bag on the front passenger floorboard. Deputy Rodriguez attempted to hold on to the male's feet, but he was able to kick himself free and run from the driver's side of the vehicle. Deputy Rodriguez gave chase, again yelling at the male that he was under arrest. Deputy Rodriguez lost the male near the 13200 block of E. 11th after running through several yards. Several other units responded to the scene including Spokane Police Department Officer D. Lesser and his K-9 partner Ray. Officer Lesser and Deputy Rodriguez began to track near the last place Deputy Rodriguez saw the male. During the track, they located a shoe next to a chain-link fence. A short distance later another shoe, one sock and a pair of pants were located. Deputy Rodriguez noticed fresh footprints on a frost covered deck, blood marks on the deck railing, and a black jacket on the roof next to the chimney. Deputy Rodriguez got on the roof and was able to follow the footprints across the roof next to a tree. Deputy Rodriguez could tell, from the broken branches on the tree that the male had jumped onto the tree and broke several limbs on his way to the ground. Officer Lesser announced he had located the male suspect hiding in a garbage bin near the 13200 block of East 10th. The male was shivering from the cold and was not wearing pants, socks or shoes in the 20-degree weather. Medics came to the scene and cleared him to be booked into jail. After returning to the vehicle, Deputy Page 7 Rodriguez located a semi-automatic Ruger .380 handgun inside the black bag the male was holding. After checking the serial number on the gun, it was determined to have been reported stolen on 1/17/13 in the City of Spokane. There was also a considerable amount of white crystalline powder inside the bag that field tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine. There was a shaved Honda key inside the bag along with possible stolen debit cards. It was also determined the male suspect had several felony convictions on his record and an active felony warrant for dangerous drugs in Idaho. The male suspect was booked into the Spokane County Jail on Possession of a Controlled Substance (methamphetamine), Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Making or Having Motor Vehicle Theft Tools, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing, Third-Degree-Assault, and Fugitive Hold out of Idaho for Dangerous Drugs (Felony Warrant). Thai Way Lounge Assault - On a Saturday night at 11:15 p.m. in mid-February, Spokane County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the Thai Way Lounge at Fancher and Broadway on an assault call. Initial information was that a male subject was punched in the parking lot and was lying on the ground unconscious. After deputies spoke with witnesses to the incident, it appeared the individual who was punched had possibly instigated the incident. An unknown adult male who was attempting to leave the establishment saw an altercation between the "victim" and another male. When he told the victim to stop assaulting the person, the victim aggressed on this male subject in what witnesses said appeared to be in a threatening manner. This male subject punched the victim one time and left the scene driving a silver or gold colored Chrysler, possibly a 300 series. The victim who was punched and found unconscious in the parking lot subsequently died from the injuries he sustained. Detectives have not been able to determine the identity of the second combatant who was involved in the fight with the decedent or the female he was with. The second combatant was last seen leaving the scene with a female in the silver or gold colored Chrysler 4-door. He is described as 6'00" with a thin build with short darker colored hair (not blond) and was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and baseball style cap at the time of the incident. Anyone who hasn't been in contact with investigators and witnessed, has any information about this incident,knows anyone who matches the description of the subjects/vehicle involved or you are the male and female involved, you are asked to contact Detective Kirk Keyser at 509-477-6611. The investigation is on-going. Observant Deputy Locates Stolen Vehicle - In mid-February at approximately 2:30 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriffs Deputy Seth Berrow was patrolling the area of 17200 E. Coach. This is Deputy Berrow's normal area of patrol and he is familiar with vehicles and residents in this secluded area. Deputy Berrow saw a Honda CRV parked in the driveway of a residence he had never seen before. Deputy Berrow ran the registration and the CRV returned stolen from a Spokane City resident sometime earlier in the month. Deputy Berrow requested assistance from other deputies and watched the residence. He noticed a male looking out the front window of the residence. The male walked outside, talking on a cell phone and was looking up and down Coach Road. The male walked back inside and came back out with an adult female about a minute later. The male and the female entered the vehicle, started it and sat in the driveway with the lights off for several minutes; the male was in the driver's seat. The couple left the residence and was stopped by Deputy Juan Rodriguez. After they were detained, the male told Deputy Berrow he had borrowed the vehicle from a friend. The female said she had no idea the vehicle was stolen and they were on their way to visit their friend "Scooby" at a motel. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and did not know the male or female. The female was released at the scene since deputies could not prove she knew the vehicle was stolen. The male was booked into the Spokane County Jail on the felony charge of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and an unrelated local misdemeanor warrant. Page 8 Armed Robbery at Valley Espresso Stand - On a Monday afternoon in mid-February, Spokane Valley Sheriff's deputies responded to a robbery that just occurred at Dunk's Espresso located at 16919 E. Sprague. Deputies contacted the barista who was visibly shaken and upset. She said a white truck driven by a male pulled up to the window, which she opened to take his coffee order. The male told her he wanted the money from the cash register. She hesitated and replied there wasn't any cash and the male told her again, he wanted the money and this time, he placed a black handgun on his lap. She removed the cash and handed it to him and he sped away travelling eastbound on Sprague. The victim described the suspect as a male in his 30's, possibly Hispanic with short black hair and few days' worth of short stubble on his face. She also stated the male spoke with a Hispanic accent and was alone in the vehicle. She described the vehicle as an "older" white, single cab truck in poor condition and she believes it was a 2WD since it sat lower to the ground than most 4WDs. She believes the truck had black lettering on the tailgate and thinks it said Nissan but again she was not positive. Several deputies searched the area but the suspect and vehicle were not located. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Check at 509-456-2233. Driving, Eluding, Running and Resisting While Intoxicated? - In mid-February at 1:25 a.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff's Deputy Juan Rodriguez, was parked in the area of Woodlawn and Broadway Ave. finishing paperwork when he observed a vehicle travelling eastbound on Broadway. He noticed the vehicle hit the curb and came to a stop in front of his fully-marked patrol car. The vehicle, a 2003 Chevrolet Impala, began travelling eastbound again and Deputy Rodriguez pulled out and began to follow it, believing the driver may be intoxicated. Deputy Rodriguez observed the vehicle weaving and at one point, it crossed into the oncoming lane of travel. Deputy Rodriguez activated his emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued to maintain speed for a short distance and then it began to accelerate and pull away from him. With his light and siren now on, the suspect continued to try and evade by turning onto residential streets, almost striking a parked vehicle and travelling at speeds over 50 mph. The vehicle turned onto Alki Avenue, which is a dead-end, and came to a stop. The 29-year-old male driver exited the vehicle and began running through the backyard of one of the residences with Deputy Rodriguez chasing him and yelling for him to stop. The male suspect tripped over some construction materials in one of the yards enabling Deputy Rodriguez to grab him and take him to the ground. The male continued to resist Deputy Rodriguez, but he was able to place the male into handcuffs after a short struggle. Deputy Rodriguez could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the male suspect and he admitted to Deputy Rodriguez he'd been drinking. The male refused field sobriety evaluations and later refused to give a breath sample. He was transported and booked into the Spokane County Jail for a felony charge of Attempting to Elude and misdemeanor charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Obstructing a Peace Officer. Spokane Valley Shooting - On a Thursday night in mid-February at 11:20 p.m., Spokane Valley Sheriff's deputies responded to the area of Evergreen and Indiana for a report of a possible shooting. When deputies arrived, they contacted an adult male who had been shot. Due to the violent criminal nature of this incident, the Spokane Violent Crime Gang Enforcement Team (SVCGET) detectives were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. This incident appears to have started in the area of Broadway and Sullivan Road and the two vehicles travelled to the area of Evergreen and Indiana. The victim vehicle pulled over and stopped. The suspect vehicle drove up and shot(s) were fired at the victim before the suspect's vehicle drove away. The victim was transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. SVCGET detectives identified a 26-year-old male suspect in the shooting who was sought by detectives for felony charges of Assault 1st Degree and Unlawful Page 9 Possession of a Firearm. He was arrested by Deputy Jeff Rogers approximately two weeks later without incident. Theft From Elderly Spokane Valley Resident—In mid-February, Spokane Valley Sheriffs deputies responded to a theft call in the 200 block of South Park. Deputies contacted the owner of the trailer park as well as the park manager and learned that one of the tenants the park manager looks after, a 91-year-old female, had $10,000 stolen from her. The park manager told deputies events earlier in the month brought paramedics to the elderly female's residence and due to the amount of clutter in the home, they commented that perhaps she needed to be in a nursing home or have someone help her clean out her home. Being very frightful of going to a nursing home, the female agreed to have someone assist her with cleaning her trailer. The park manager believes it was at this time a 53-year- old female neighbor overheard the conversation and began to quickly befriend the elderly female (victim). Days later, the park manager went over to check on the victim and learned the female suspect had provided power of attorney documents for the victim to sign. This raised concern on the part of the park manager and he voiced this to the female. He noticed an envelope from her bank lying on the counter and with her permission, opened the envelope to find a letter from the bank advising her of the closure and subsequent withdrawal of a $10,000 CD the day after she signed the power of attorney documents. The female advised the park manager she didn't give permission to the female suspect to make the withdrawal and he called police to make a report for the victim. The victim told deputies she had not met the female suspect prior to the date the paramedics came to her residence. The suspect came over with some people and started talking to her about how she would have to be put into a nursing home if they couldn't clean up the trailer. The victim commented she thought the suspect was very nice, but overbearing and she was intimidated by her take-charge attitude. She said the suspect continued talking about the victim being put in a nursing home, but she would figure out a way for this not to happen. The victim, when presented with the power of attorney paperwork, thought this was the only way she could stay out of the nursing home and signed the papers. Deputies responded to the female suspect's trailer and contacted her. She talked with deputies and claimed she had permission from the victim to withdraw the money. She also claimed to have permission to use the money to repair a truck she had as well as various other needs. She returned approximately $4,500, which was located in various areas inside the trailer, to the deputies and admitted to spending the balance of the $10,000. Deputies arrested the female suspect and transported her to jail where she was booked on a Felony charge of Theft 1st Degree. Additionally, based on information the suspect repeatedly threatened the victim with placement in a nursing home and used that fear to cause her to sign the power of attorney paperwork, probable cause also existed to charge her with another felony of Obtaining a Signature Under Duress. Upon further questioning at the jail, the female suspect told deputies she had paid a mechanic $1,000 for work to be done on her truck and advised she had purchased a 47" TV and DVD player as well as other grocery items (allegedly for the victim). The following day, Spokane Valley Property Crimes detectives executed a search warrant at the female suspect's residence to recover evidence in this case. Numerous items were recovered, which she admitted to using the victim's money to purchase without her permission. Detectives located and seized new carpeting still in a roll from inside the trailer as well as the 47" TV and DVD player along with new pots/pans and other items shown on various receipts. They also found newly installed carpet which remained in the trailer and was not seized. Detectives also contacted the mechanic the female suspect paid to have her truck repaired and retrieved the $1,000. After the search warrant was executed, the female suspect was charged with an addition felony of Money Laundering. Spokane-Los Angeles Drug Operation — In the early morning hours in late February, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Los Angeles Police Department, in conjunction with the Spokane Page 10 Regional Drug Task Force (SRDTF), led a large-scale enforcement action targeting a criminal organization spanning from Los Angeles to Eastern Washington. Hundreds of law enforcement officials, including federal agents along with state and local officers executed 16 federal search warrants in Spokane, 30 in Los Angeles, and 1 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. As a result, 41 subjects were taken into custody on federal charges including 12 in Spokane, 1 in Mountlake Terrace, and 28 in Los Angeles (two of the 28 were already in California State custody). Additionally, three subjects were arrested by LAPD pursuant to California State arrest warrants in a separate but related investigation. This enforcement action stems from a 62-count Federal Indictment that was handed down in the Eastern District of Washington in January 2013. The Indictment charges numerous individuals with criminal violation(s) relating to the distribution, possession and attempted possession of oxycodone hydrochloride, in violation of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Some of the individuals named in the Indictment face potential mandatory minimum sentences of 20 years in prison. In addition, the United States has filed a notice of criminal forfeiture seeking a money judgment in the amount of $20 million dollars, which amount is alleged to represent the amount of proceeds obtained as a result of the charged controlled substances offense(s). Michael C. Ormsby, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington said: "The tireless dedication and extraordinary efforts of the law enforcement officers involved in all aspects of this wide-ranging investigation are commendable. Today's enforcement action is an outstanding example of the robust and effective working partnership among federal, state, and local law enforcement officers both here in the Eastern District of Washington and in Los Angeles." "Members of this ring regularly circulate between Los Angeles and Spokane to fuel their customer's insatiable appetite and pharmaceutical addiction," said Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Matthew G. Barnes. "For too long, their web of destruction has fed upon, and profited from the misery of many Washingtonians, only to leave a surplus of illegally obtained pain killers and ruined lives in their wake. I would like to commend the on-going cooperative efforts of our federal, state and local partners to keep our communities safe." The enforcement action is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigation. The OCDETF program provides supplemental federal funding to the federal and state agencies involved in the investigation of drug-related crimes. This OCDETF investigation is being conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Seattle and Los Angeles Field Divisions, the Spokane Regional Drug Task Force, and the Los Angeles Police Department. SCOPE Latent Fingerprinting Team - The Spokane County Sheriffs Office SCOPE volunteers have developed a Latent Fingerprinting Team for victims of vehicle prowling. The processing of the vehicles takes place inside the sally port at the Valley Precinct. Victims of vehicle prowling can make a report through Crime Check at 509-456-2233 and request that their vehicles be examined for prints at that time. SCOPE volunteers will in turn contact the victim and schedule a time to meet at the Valley Precinct. This program is offered to citizens of Spokane Valley as well as citizens of unincorporated Spokane County. Using the extensive training that the Latent Fingerprinting Team has received, they have been very active over the last two years, logging in thousands of hours each year, not including hours of training. This program not only has great benefits to the citizens of this community by providing a much-needed service to meet their needs, it allows our patrol deputies to focus on higher priority duties. It also has great benefits to our detectives when latent prints are found and processed by our SCOPE volunteers. Once the fingerprints are examined and matched to a suspect by the Forensic Unit, it provides our pro-active Property Crimes Unit with leads and evidence to arrest these suspects and present the case for prosecution. One of the most recent successes of the Latent Fingerprinting Team was when SCOPE volunteers processed a vehicle for fingerprints and lifted latent prints that matched a prolific vehicle prowling suspect who has been the focus of our Vehicle Prowling Task Force in late November/early December. Page 11 Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Update - Several citizens have contacted the Sheriffs Office with questions regarding their CPL applications. Since the tragic events of December 14th, 2012, Spokane Police Records has received 1,936 new applications for CPL's to be processed. This is three to five times above the number of new applicants they historically process during this time frame in years past. Police Records asks citizens to be patient as they are processing the applications as quickly and efficiently as possible. Due to the number of new applicants, an exact date of receipt of your CPL is unrealistic. However, they would like to assure the public they are processing new applications as quickly as possible. Thank You from a Citizen: "Just wanted to let you know I think the Valley Police department is a very good group of officers. Any and all contact I have had with them has always been very positive. I run the Broadway Flying J and being we are open 24 hours, we have had to call for assistance more than once. Your men are always professional and courteous to the needs of a business. Thank you very much for what you do." Message from the Chief I want to take this opportunity to thank the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley for your continued support in our efforts to maintain our quality of life in this great city. Our current Law Enforcement model for doing business is known as Intelligence Led Policing. This approach to public safety hinges on our ability to collect information about criminal activity and then create actionable intelligence that we can use to disrupt it. The reporting of criminal behavior by you is at the heart of our ability to be successful at what we do. Therefore, a huge thank you is in order. That being said, we have recently seen a trend where citizens are going beyond simply reporting what they see to 911 or Crime Check. Several incidents have occurred lately were citizens are taking actions to apprehend criminals during the commission of a crime in ways that have severely put their safety at risk. We, as Law Enforcement Officers, appreciate your willingness to get involved and be part of the solution; however, taking action that puts your life in danger goes against our nature to keep you safe. We do encourage you to be our eyes and ears in the community and report incidents to us. We also ask that you not take action that would place you in harm's way. Many criminals that you may observe committing seemingly petty crimes are frequently armed and affected by drug use. Their behavior is often unpredictable and we would not want to have a simple shoplifting/theft arrest, for example, turn into an assault with a deadly weapon call, or worse. Stay safe out there, and again, thank you for your continued support in our efforts to keep the City of Spokane Valley a safe place to live. Rick VanLeuven, Chief of Police **************** Page 12 2013 FEBRUARY CRIME REPORT To date: Yearly totals: Feb-13 Feb-12 2013 2012 2,012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 BURGLARY 97 68 179 128 1062 1027 936 725 753 584 FORGERY 69 70 149 146 826 593 341 297 354 365 MALICIOUS MISCHIEF 125 126 256 259 1770 1566 1183 1245 893 1,265 NON-CRIMINAL 5 6 17 17 108 160 917 892 944 839 PROPERTY OTHER 98 83 208 177 1236 1126 837 933 828 890 RECOVERED VEHICLES 32 16 89 76 446 416 365 187 319 343 STOLEN VEHICLES 37 30 104 100 586 566 496 298 496 478 THEFT 215 155 478 382 2636 2512 2365 2162 1,846 1,881 VEHICLE OTHER 25 16 48 34 287 195 3 5 7 3 VEHICLE PROWLING 71 64 181 155 1165 1491 1395 920 1069 682 TOTAL PROPERTY CRIMES 774 634 1,709 1,474 10,328 9,615 8,852 7,668 7,513 7,338 ASSAULT 48 78 120 164 936 963 895 927 869 853 DOA/SUICIDE 13 20 37 40 256 213 188 210 269 221 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 43 35 105 69 600 714 1297 1226 1063 874 HOMICIDE 0 1 0 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 KIDNAP 0 0 2 0 17 15 16 21 16 23 MENTAL 23 23 47 53 270 253 289 310 360 350 MP 18 14 28 26 154 125 128 115 95 83 PERSONS OTHER 258 215 538 481 3112 2484 1692 1621 1,354 1,337 ROBBERY 9 4 14 8 79 98 68 75 71 60 TELEPHONE HARASSMENT 13 13 31 26 212 162 153 159 95 73 TOTAL MAJOR CRIMES 425 403 922 868 5638 4997 4727 4,667 4,195 3,875 ADULT RAPE 7 5 13 16 89 67 44 35 44 43 CHILD ABUSE 1 2 1 7 27 89 115 159 148 104 CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE 13 5 23 22 190 184 206 157 86 92 SEX REGISTRATION F 0 0 0 0 8 2 1 2 3 4 INDECENT LIBERTIES 1 0 4 3 27 17 8 10 11 18 RAPE/CHILD 1 0 2 2 13 23 28 35 39 31 RUNAWAY 38 46 79 111 530 510 490 440 369 295 SEX OTHER 10 2 11 3 38 56 215 211 179 194 STALKING 0 1 5 2 24 19 18 15 21 17 SUSPICIOUS PERSON 41 38 75 72 424 341 215 175 142 152 TOTAL SEX CRIMES 112 99 213 238 1370 1294 1387 1271 1,108 996 TOTAL ITF 32 41 62 85 430 521 542 671 838 808 TOTAL TRAFFIC REPORTS 312 355 647 732 3957 3569 3081 3,183 3,811 3,800 TOTAL REPORTS RECEIVED 1,655 1,532 3,553 3,397 21,723 19,996 18,589 17,460 17,465 16,817 2500 - 2000 1500 1000 500 Charge Count from Tickets: Spokane Valley JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2010 O 2011 2012 -C1-2013 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 Spokane Valley Dispatched Calls JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2010 X2011 2012 ��2013 300 250 200 150 100 50 SPOKANE VALLEY TRAFFIC COLLISIONS JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC f 2010 0 2011 -0-2012 -1-2013 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Spokane Valley Person Crimes JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -IC-2010 X2011 2012 -0-2013 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 Spokane Valley Property Crimes JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -W-2010 -0-2011 �"-2012 -C1-2013 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Spokane Valley Self Initiated Incidents JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC • 2009 2010 O 2011 2012 -0-2013 60 50 40 30 20 10 Spokane Valley Sex Crimes JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -)K-2010 X2011 -2012 X4-2013 ■-i ICI RE =41 MUM I= -=I�Wr erick g =am;.. 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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT February 2013 AGREEMENTS FOR SERVICES ADOPTED AND IN OPERATION Total of Contract Expended Contract Name Contractor Contract Amount as of 1/31/13 Expended Street Maintenance Poe Asphalt $1,366,663.00 $9,485.11 0.69% Street Sweeping AAA Sweeping $490,199.94 $57,718.79 11,77% Storm Drain Cleaning AAA Sweeping $189,990.00 $0.00 0.00% Snow Removal Poe Asphalt $140,000.00 $24,244.08 17.32% Landscaping Ace Landscaping $90,803.72 $0.00 0.00% Emergency Traffic Control Senske $10,000.00 $1,254.97 12.55% Litter and Weed Control Geiger Work Crew $60,000.00* $7,175.46 11.96% State Highway Maintenance WSDOT $215,000.00 $28,238.34 13.13% Traffic Signals, Signs,Striping Spokane County $632,000.00 $60,010.28 9.50% Dead Animal Control Brad Southard $15,000.00* $5,095.00 33.97% * Budget estimates Citizen Requests for Public Works 70 at 60 ' c 50 — w 40 — i 30 — i 20 ff 10 II-1 I - t Total Citizen Snow Dead Roadway Pothole Sign& Traffic Requests: Removal Animal Hazard Requests Signal Graffiti Requests Public Removal Requests Works •Submitted 64 0 16 5 25 9 0 9 •In Progress 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 t i Resolved 64 0 16 5 25 9 0 9 "information in bold indicates updates 1 February 2013 Snow and Ice Operations Date Man Hours Mag(Gallons) I Iceslicer(Tons) Snowfall Pre-Treat Deicing Plowing Comments 02/01/13 14.00 0.0 X 02/02/13 500 0.0 Freezing Fog 02/03/13 0.0 02/04/13 24.00 0.0 02/05/13 24.00 0.0 02/06/13 24.00 0.0 02/07/13 24.00 Trace 02/08/13 16.00 1000 0.3 X Hillsides/Bridges 02/09/13 0.0 02/10/13 8.00 0.0 02/11/13 24.00 0.0 02/12/13 16.00 0.0 02/13/13 20.00 0.0 02/14/13 24.00 0.0 02/15/13 16.00 0.0 02/16/13 0,0 02/17/13 0.1 02/18/13 0.0 02/19/13 17.00 2400 1.2 X X Limited Deicing 02/20/13 16.00 Trace 02/21/13 13.00 Trace 02/22/13 10.00 50 1.3 X Bridges 02/23/13 8.00 1000 0.0 X Hillsides/Bridges 02/24/13 0.0 02/25/13 10.00 1650 4.50 1.5 X X Limited Plowing/Hills _ 02/26/13 8.00 0.0 02/27/13 16.00 50 Trace X Bridges 02/28/13 16.00 0.0 Totals 348.00 6650.00 4.50 4.40 Season Totals 1148.25 122,375 612.00 42.60 1.6 Precipitation Totals 1,4 - 1.2 1.0 •Snowfall 0.8 •Precipitation 0.6 0,4 - 0.2 0.0 1 1 1 I I -t, I 1 : : 1 I 11 'VII 1 1 I I l r 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 'Information in bold indicates updates 2 Temperature Graph 60 - 50 40 --Ave High 30 Avg Low 20 -A-Actual Hi 10 Y Actual Low Q - -- I-1 i I 5-1� 7 I I I I I ! I I I f 1 I I I f 1 I I I 1 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 WASTEWATER Status of the process can be monitored at: http://www.spokaneriver.net/ http:f/www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/tmdl/spokaneriver/dissolved oxygen/status.html http://www.spokanecounty.orgfutilitiesANaterReclamationlcontent:aspx?c=2224 and http:I/www.spokaneriverpartners.com/ REGIONAL SOLID WASTE SYSTEM Staff attended regional strategy meetings with Spokane County and City of Spokane regarding development of an RFP to solicit proposals from consultants to evaluate alternatives for solid waste management and disposal. The RFP has been advertised and proposals are due on March 7th. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN A contract has been executed with IMS to prepare the 2013 update to the Pavement Management Plan. Street evaluations are currently scheduled to begin in April. CAPITAL PROJECTS (See attached Capital Projects Spreadsheet) STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY The following is a summary of Public Works/Contractor maintenance activities in the City of Spokane Valley for February 2013: • Snow and Ice Operations • Pothole patching and gravel shoulder repair • The Geiger crew continued with garbage pickup on arterials and miscellaneous projects in rights of way throughout the city. • AAA Sweeping continued sweeping Arterial roadways. STORMWATER UTILITY • Stormwater Decant Facility An agreement was executed with KPFF Consulting Engineers to perform a type, size, and location study by the end of the year for the WSDOT site. Consultant finished study report. Interlocal Agreement between WSDOT and the City has been fully executed. Ecology Grant Agreement is being routed for signatures. Refer to project#0173. "Information in hold indicates updates 3 • Stormwater Small Works projects Repair, replace or improve problems on the stormwater list. First 2013 project package was bid that includes Pines/Alki, and Dishman-Mica near Appleway projects. First project package will be for construction in spring 2013. • Bettman/Dickey Stormdrain Improvements A public meeting was held on February 13 to discuss the project. • 14th Avenue. Custer to Carnahan Design continues, plan to have a public meeting in Spring. • UIC Assessment & Retrofit Plan Staff completed the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Assessment and Retrofit Plan for the City to be compliant with State regulations. Staff is working on finalizing the report. • Spring Street Sweeping Plan Update Staff is updating the Spring Street Sweeping Plan to address additional effectiveness and efficiencies since it appears the fall sweep was complete. • Stormwater Capital Program Staff is working on formalizing at Capital Program for Stormwater Projects for 2013-2018. TRAFFIC • Sullivan Corridor Timing Staff has begun working with WSDOT in a joint effort to update signal timing on the corridor. • Other Signal Timing Staff is evaluating some timing plans on SR 27 and Argonne based on field observation of congestion. • 1-90 Business Route Signs The City's request for a business route has been forwarded to WSDOT Headquarters. They will submit the request to the AASHTO route numbering committee in March. • Freight and Goods Transportation System Map Staff is using annual traffic counts to estimate the tonnage of freight moved on all arterials in the City. This will be sent to WSDOT for the 2013 update of the state's Freight and Goods Transportation System Map. • Transportation LOS Update for Comprehensive Plan Staff has been collecting new intersection counts throughout the year and is working on updating the intersection LOS table for the Comprehensive Plan. We just received a draft copy of the 2040 Traffic Forecast Model from SRTC and are working on the 2018 and 2040 intersection forecasts and analysis. GRANT APPLICATIONS New Call for Projects • 2013 Quick Response Safety Program The City turned in two applications at the beginning of January. The Appleway Trail project did not receive funding. The City was awarded $200,000 to replace old regulatory and warning signs. • SRTC Call for Projects — CMAQ and TA Funds Staff presented a list of potential projects to Council for the Call for Projects SRTC issued on March 1. This Call for Projects is for Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) Program and the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program. *Information in bold Indicates updates 4 S"o a k`'h Public Works Projects '5Valley• Monthly Summary-Design &Construction February-2013 Estimated Total Project Proposed %Complete Construction Project # Design&Construction Projects Funding Bid Date PE I CN Completion Cost Street Projects 0005 Pines/Manfield,Wilbur Rd to Pines TIB-uCP 05/23/08 100 95 04/30/13 $ 6,571,181 0146 24th Ave Sidewalk Adams to Sullivan TIB-SP 09/14/12 100 0 05/31/13 $ 292,000 0155 Sullivan Rd W Bridge Replacement#4508 FHWA-BR 11/1/2013 55 0 12/31/15 $ 19,800,000 0156 Mansfield Ave Connection FHWA-CMAQ 07/26/13 30 0 12/31/13 $ 1,976,800 0166 Pines Rd.(SR27)&Grace Ave. int Safety HSIP 04/01/14 0 0 10/31/14 $ 671,050 0175 Sullivan UP Tracks UC(SB)Resurfacing P FHWA-BR 06/14/13 0 0 09/30/13 $ 286,142 Street Preservation Projects 0174 2013 Street Preservation Project cosy TBD 100 0 12/15/13 $ 2,104,000 Traffic Projects 0060 Argonne Road Corridor Upgrade(SRTC 06-3 FHWA-CMAQ 03/15/13 95 0 08/31/13 $ 1,290,636 0061 Pines(SR27)ITS Improvements(SRTC 06.2 FHWA-CMAQ 09/21/12 100 0 07/15/13 $ 1,833,121 0133 Sprague/Sullivan ITS FHWA-CMAQ 09/14/12 100 10 05/31/13 $ 768,121 0167 Citywide Safety Improvements HSIP TBD 20 0 06/30/15 $ 474,580 Stormwater Projects 0150 Sullivan Rd Bridge Drain Retrofit Dept of Ecology 05/03/13 95 0 07/01/13 $ 237,375 0163 Sprague Ave.Swale Upgrade,Park to 1-90 Dept of Ecology 08/03/12 100 70 06/30/13 $ 1,006,622 0173 Spokane Valley Regional Decant Facility Dept of Ecology TBD 0 0 12/31/13 $ - Other Projects 0149 Sidewalklnfill FHWA-CMAQ 08/10/12 65 40 12/30/13 $ 939,955 0168 Wellesley Ave s'walk&Adams Rd s'walk SafeRoutes-State 04/12/13 70 0 11/30/13 $ 639,000 0169 Argonne/Mullan Safety Indiana-Broadway HSIP 30 0 06/30/15 $ 111,750 0170 Argonne Road:Empire Ave-Knox Ave HSIP 30 0 06/30/15 $ 180,640 0171 Sprague Ave ADA Curb Ramp Project CDBG 01/18/13 100 0 09/01/13 $ 129,300 Design Only Design Estimated Total Project Complete %Complete Construction Project # Design Only Projects Funding Date PE Completion Cost Street Projects 0123 Mission Ave-Flora to Barker FHWA-5TP{U} 09/30/13 5 TBD $ 517,919 0141 Sullivan&Euclid PCC FHWA-STP(U) 11/15/13 20 TBD $ 175,260 0142 Broadway @ Argonne/Mullan FHWA-STP{U) 10/31/13 10 TBD $ 276,301 Traffic Projects 0159 University Road Overpass Study FHWA-CMAQ 12/01/13 4 N/A $ 249,711 0177 Sullivan Road Corridor Traffic Study FHWA-STP(U) 03/01/14 0 N/A $ 200,000 Other Projects 0145 Spokane Valley-MIllwood Trail FHWA-STP(E) 02/15/13 0 TBD $ 745,000 0176 Appleway Trail-University to Evergreen cosv 12/01/13 0 TBD $ 150,000 EIE ' • • • Spokane Valley Planning Commission APPROVED Minutes Council Chambers--- City Hall, 11707 E. Sprague Ave. February 14, 2013 L CALL TO ORDER • Chair Bates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. II, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioners,staff and audience stood for the pledge of allegiance III. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS Present Absent CITY STAFF Bill Bates-Chair iy r Brik Lamb,Deputy City Attorney Joe Stay--Vice Chair 1 r Scott Kuhta,Planning Manager Steve»Neill Kevin Anderson ( r- Christina Caclsen r• Robert McCasliu l— r° r Cali I-linshaw,secretary Commissioner Neill was excused from the Planning Commission Meeting, IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Stop made a motion to approve the agenda as presented This motion was passed u m(monsIy, V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Coim is.sioner AdeCasln made a motion to approve the Januafy 24, 2013 minutes as presented. This motion was passed unanimously. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment. VII, COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner McCasiin stated that he attended his father's memorial in Olympia. Chair Bates stated that applications are being accepted by March 12t ..for the vacant Planning Commission Seat. Planning Commission Minutes Page I of 3 VIII, ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Planning Manager Scott Kuhta reviewed the Commission's Advanced Agenda, IX. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Unfinished Business: There was no unfinished business. B. New Business: Planning Manager Scott Kuhta provided an over view of CTA-01-13, a proposal amendment to allow Townhouses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone. Mr. Kuhta reviewed the proposed setbacks and maximum height standards for Townhouses in the NC zone, specifically that the standards in the R-4 would be used. The following sections would be amended if approved: 1, 19.60,070 Supplemental Permitted Use Regulations. 2. Table 19,60-1 Commercial Development Standards. 3. Table 19.40-1 Residential Zone Dimensional Standards (in feet). Commissioner Carlson asked about lot coverage standards, Mr. Kuhta stated that the NC zone does not have maximum lot coverage standards and that the open space, storm water,parking and setbacks would limit lot coverage. Commissioner Anderson pointed out that the R•4 zone requires a minimum 5-foot setback while the regulations in 19,40-1 specify a 6-foot minimum setback and asked which one is correct. Mr. Kuhta responded that the 6-foot setback would be between the Townhouse buildings and the 5 foot setback would be from the adjacent lot. Mr, Anderson then asked why the definition of a Townhouse states that it must have 3 attached units while the standards in 19.40-1 says 6 units attached together. Mr, Kuhta responded that the two sections must read together, that a Townhome must have at least 3 units attached by definition and not more than 6 units attached per the standards in 19.140-1 Commissioner Anderson then inquired about the zoning difference between a Townhouse and a duplex. Deputy City Attorney Erik lamb stated a duplex is a single building on one lot. A town house is a separate lot and separate ownership. Chair Bates had concerns that if a developer came to the city and wanted to put townhouses in a Neighborhood Commercial zone that we would have to go thru this whole process again, Mr. Kuhta reassured Chair Bates that once the permitted use is put back in the code, then the property owner would only need a building permit. Commissioner Anderson was curious why the legends are different colors on the Municipal map and zoning maps. Mr, Kuhta stated he will take a look at that and make sure it's consistent within the map. Commissioner C'arlsen made motion to allow Townhouses houses in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone as a permitted use. Planning Commission voted unanimously 5-0 to recommend approval of CTA-OJ Planning Comm ssion Minutes Page 2 of 3 GOOD OF THE ORDER There was nothing for the good of the order. X, ADJOURNMENT The being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. Bill Bates, Chairperson Cari Hinshaw,PC Secretary Date signed e93' 1 Planining Commission Minutes Page 3 of3