2009, 05-05 Study Session r
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ACI:NDA
CITY OF SPOKANL VALLF,Y
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHEET
STUDY SESSION
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHA-1'iBERS
11707 East Spraguc Avenue, First Floor
(Please Silence Your Cell Phones Duriag tbe Mectin_q) '
DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/AC"I'IVITY GOAL
Introductlon of New Emplo}►ees: Public Works Adnrinistrative Assistant Krlstin Peart, by Public tiYorks Dirertor Neil
Kersten
1. Bruce Rawls, Angie Sanchez, Wastewater Cost of Service Rate Study Update DiscussionlInformation
Kevin Cooke, Spokane County
2. Dave Mercier CitY Finanee 101 Discuss ion/In formation
i. Scoit Kuhta Sprague Appleway Revitalization Plan Discussion./Infor-mation
4. Morgan Koudell:a Allocation of Space: at Valley Precinct Building Discussionlinformation
5. Mayor Munson Agenda Items for June 3 Council/County Discussion/Information
Joint Meeting
6. Mayor Munson Agenda Items for Spokane City/Council D iscussion/Informat ion
Joint Meeting
7. Cireg Bingaman Laptop Computer Training Training/lnforrnation
8. Mayor Munson Advance Agenda Disc ussion/In formation
9. Infornurtia: Only Items (will Mot be di.scusseaf or reported):
a. Towing AmeRdments b. Grant Application for Flarhing School Beacons c. Library Quarterly Report
10. CounGilmembers Council Extemal Committee Reports Discussion/Information
11. Mavor Munson Council Check in Discussionl[nformation
12. Dave Mercier Gin• Manager Comments Discussionlinformation
13. EXECLi'TIVE SESSIUN: 1'endine I.,itic-ation; I_and Acquisition
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rti'ole: t!nless Uthenvue noted ahovc, therc will he no publir camments rt C'ouncil Study Sessions. Ho%%ever, Counril ah%aNs resencs the right tu
request information from ihe public And stat'f as appropriste. Uuring meetings hcld by the City of Spakane Valley Council, the Council reserves thc
right to takc "aceion" on sny item listcd or subscyuently added to the agen;ia. The trrm "action" means to deliherate, disruss, rcview, considtr, cvaluatr,
or make a cullective posiqve or aegative decision.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information M admin_ report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Wastewater Cost of Service Rate Study Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Staff from Spokane County Division of Utilities and
Public Works will give a presentation/update on the wastewater cost of service rate study.
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGETIFINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
ATTACHMENTS
1. PowerPoint
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~ivision of Utilities
WASTEWATER COST
OF SERVICE RATE
STUDY UPDATE
Pr+eliminary Findings
May 5, 2009
,~~~~~ted by: Angle Se~~~z Vlrnoche, Pro~~t Manager
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-,,ost of Service Rate Study
Update
■ Last rate study in 2007
n Changes ta the fallowing:
~ Capital cost~ ~ave increased
RedLIced all'a'lrabjllty Ctf .~''.~O debt
Operating costs nf +Cvunty p1an# updatedlfiirm
~ Econorni+c slowdown
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Capital Costs Influence Rates
and Charges
, ■ Necessary proje+cts total nearly ~253M:
✓$45M -City of Spokane Riverside Park V'U'ater ReclamatiQn
Facilities
* $148M - Spokane County Regivnal Watet Reclarfnation
Facility
* $29,1 M - influent pumping stations, influent pipelines, and
outfall piping
$9.5 mrifion - miscelfaneous pump stations and force main ~
proaects
V $3.8 million - indoar water conservation prograrn
v,' $13.2 millian -water reclamativn pIanning and reuse
$1,9 mi[lion - wetlands rehabilitatian and water re+clamation
• Pr+~ject costs increased~62 M from iast study
Ftii.7 47RO U P
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Overvlciw
■ Evaluate the sufficiency ofi current rates in
meeting tvtal wastewater program
financial abligafiions
v Operating casts
v, Cap'rtaf costs
r A1ternative funding methods
■ Rate impfementation s~~~tegY
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Wastewater Program Charges
Monthly --"Qne Time
C Sewer MoVVWTP Gzneral
Senrice FacHities %
Charge__-' I _ Chre° Charse
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Key General Assumptions
■ New development ERUs
✓ 0.4% -(200 ERUs) for 2009 & 2010
✓ 0.8% -(420 ERUs) in 2011 and
✓ 1.2% -(670-700 ERUs) per year thereafter
■ Additional 9,000 ERU connections from Septic Tank
Elimination Program (2009 - 2016)
■ Revenue bond financing assumed (20years, -4.8%
interest, -1.8% issuance costs)
■ Sewer service charge increased linearly to 2013 levels
■ WWrP charge initial increase in 2010, phased-in
thereafter
■ GFC full cost in 2010, increased by 3.5% inflation
thereafiier
ewer ervice Charge: ey
Factors
0 Currently $24.791month
■ Supports
~On-going operations & maintenance of the collection
system
* Treatrnent capacity payments to the ci#y
✓ O&NI of county treatment faciiity beginning in 2012
VTMDL vversigh# comrnittee participation
v' RepairlReplacernent projec#s - coIle+ction system
V Water+conservativn1bio-solids mgmt plan/water
reclamation study
✓ Minimum operating eeserve = 1 0% of annua1
operating expens~s
4.4, Fa G ROU1' Pa2e r
~ewer Servi~~ Charge Need~
(Scenario 1 - base case)
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1`4tal (3peratinyPEverwe 514445.30D $14.137.Fy7O S14A 9 7,15fl $145i0246 f$14,929,9+16 $15.359,759
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Totad Expenses '
Cfty Tteatrnent Gos~ $4483,571 $5,7647,622 $6,182,611 $1,415,56E S2,5B8,826 S3,:48,019
County Treatrnnent GoSts so $0 $0 $7,524,1BE $B,227,513 t8.813,518
C1perdtian€ 8 n+laintmartce $6,587FC52 $6,79i},818 $6,902,825 S7,201,88E 57,529.30 17,UO,340
TMDLrorwrvJReclmTetion $1,287,00 51,173,000 $i,139,000 $816,00G $75,000 $75,040
k~~~~Rewve $0 $o $0 S577,268 $1:195,50" $1,742,221
Tatal F-xpenses 513,357,623 $13,724,340 $14,224,580 $17,534,88S S19,616,49 122,09,M
Surplus (s~ortfail) 11eW~677 $413,330 $272,650 ($3,024,5431) [s4.06,203) [S6,697,~
PropQSed Ratts $24A $28.49 $28.i9 'S29.89 V33 3e
~ Total C7perrating Reuerrues include: sav+er servic+a chaTes (at current eharges),
interest 2nd misceflaneQUs chargas and fees_
•Replacement reserve dalayed shart term to fund bicsolidslconservationJredamation,
phasetl back in tluring 2012
Pc.y-te.,ti: in Li::u c' T~::cuS (,pIL i ) lv 5cok~nn~~ ph__se- tFut per a.4gr---.eimen`.
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VVVUP Charge: General Info
■ Funds all capital costs that are not covered by
other funding sources
■ WWTP Charge currently $10.55
■ 2009 revenue estimated at approximately $61VI
under current VW1rfP rate
■ 2009-2016 revenue estimated at approximately
$53M under current WWTP rate
■ Capital funds minimum collective balance $41VI
ECS GROU!'
Overview of Capital Costs
Septic Tank Elimination Program $53,984,000 [a]
Other Sewer Construction $6,405,000
Riverside Par4c Water Reclamation Facility $45,442,000
Spokane Counry Reglonal Water Reclamation Fadlity $148,247,000
Influent Pumping Station, Force Mains, and Outfall $36,883,000
TMDL Compliance, Water Conservation, and Water Reclamation $13,215,000
Saltese Flats Wetlands $1,700,000
Taxes $2,489,669
Total $308,365,669
Total Debt Service $170,953,399 [b]
Tatat CaQttal + Debt Service S4791319,0681
[a] Program ends in 2011
[b] Includes revenue bond and SRF loan debt prindpal and interest
FC:S C;fi(_) UI' Pec:-,';
Overview of Revenue Sources
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~ Staie Grants (ends 2014) $26,200:000
Aquifer Protection Area (ends 2025) $12,250,000
Debt Proceeds $219,214,000 [a]
General Faalities Charge (GFC - New Development) $17,586,978 [b]
Capital Facilities Rate (CFR - STEP) $68,809,680
Fund Balance Available for Capital Projects $35,203,584
Interest/Misc. Revenue $22,580,704
Total $401,844,946 _
Less Capital Costs (previous a~qe) ($479,319,068)
Total deficiency to be funded by WWTP Charge ($779474,122)
[a] SRF Proceeds $67.2M, Revenue Bond Proceeds $152M
[b] Full GFC recovery assumed, see next slide for other assumptions
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General Facilities Charge
(GFC)
■ Billed to each new customer connecting to the sewer
system - currently $3,635/ERU
■ Billed to each new STEP customer - currently
$1,885/ERU
■ Ca(culation includes both existing and new
infrastructure capacity available to serve growth
■ 90,000 ERUs supported by capacity (18mgd at 200gpd
per ERU)
✓ Capacity available for 45,432 after completion of
water reclamation facility
■ Total GFC non-program revenue
✓ $700k in 2009
✓$17.6M of estimated non-program GFC revenue between
2009-2016 (Full GFC)
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Varia.~~es-. that Impact Rates
■ Revenue Bond OR General Obligation Bond
✓ Revenue bond carries reserve requirements and debt senrice
coverage obligations
■ Debt Repayrnent Term 20 yrs OR 25 yrs
■ Debt Interest Payrnent Standard Schedule OR
Interest Oniy for 5 years
■ GFC Increase to Full Cost OR remain at current
level
■ Capital Costs Without Saltese Flats OR With
■ Rate Increase One Time Increase OR Phased In
Over Time
FGS G'k(lUP
Scenario Development
■ Scenario 1(Base Case) - Full GFC, 20 year
standard revenue bond debt
■ Scenario 2- Same as 1, but GFC held to current
level in 2010
■ Scenario 3- Full GFC, 25 year revenue bonds with 5
year interest only period
■ Scenario 4- Same as 3, but GFC held to current
level in 2010
Scenario 5- Full GFC, 20 year revenue bond debt,
Saltese Flats project included
■ Scenario 6- Same as 5, but GFC held to current
level in 2010
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2010 and 2013 Proposed Rates
under 6 scenarios
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GFC vs. WWTP Revenues
■ Any reduction in GFC revenue must be funded
by WWTP charge
✓ Approximately $0.70 increase in VWVfP charge required for
each 100 fewer GFC's from new development
✓ Approximately $0.40 increase in WW'fP charge required to
hold GFC at current levels in 2010
■ GFC Revenue comes from new development and
conversion ERU's
■ 11WVfP charge revenue comes from all rate-paying
customers
✓-46,000 rate-paying ERU's at the beginning of 2009
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Survey of Regional Wastewater
Rates
7t':tG r',itilc L~! t~'.L'J $71.112 3_
8la+ne, City of $65,19 $5,794
8remerton, City of $64.78 $3,801
Alrvvay Helghts, Gry of $60.00 $5,572
Colville, Gry ot $52.50 5300
Sequim, Cly of $45.06 $6,600
Olympe, City of $44.27 $6,374
RedmondlKing County AAebn $44.19 $6,665
Aldervwod Water,Mlastewater District $42.34 $3,395
Chewelah, City of 542.00 51,600
EPar couMr - 2 01o Proposee~ sa1.34 u,o46
k, G,ry of 538.97 $3,045
OountY - Curtent :35.34 :3,835
Clark Regional Wastewater DIsMct $34.00 $6,342
Spokane, Cfty oP $32.55 $2,40G
Posi Falls 10, City of $25.73 $5,375
Uberty l.aka Sewer and Wacer Disiritt $26.00 $4,552
Coeur Q'Alene ID, City of $24.43 $2,788
' ReEe study In progmss
" Undnr Scenario 1 (Base Case)
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Question and Answer
Session
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information 0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: "City Finance 101"
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
City Manager Dave Mercier will give a presentation on "City Finance 101
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Dave Mercier
ATTACHMENTS:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Communl'ty Vision Statement
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Cinty
of pokane Va Stat"lst"ics
88,920 in population
441144 jobs from LMEA- Labor Market &
( Economic Analysis)
6100 registered businesses
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38.5 sq miles service area ~
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438 miles of city
streets
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172 acres in parks and open space
2nd largest city '
in Spokane County
7th largest city in Wash'
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City of Spokane Valley
Estimated Gross Sales by Category
2008
CATEGORY Gross b Cate o %
Retail TradelService , $11418,899,309 78%
Contracting $141,918,477 8%
UVholesaling $104,662,375 6%
Manufacturing _ $59,865,763 3%
Financial, I nsurance, Real Estate $38,446,065 2%
Transportation, Communication, Utilities $6196851486 3%
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Other $1,849,318. 0.1 %
Tvtals $1.9 Billion 104%
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget Resources
$11099159000
Capital , 25.3%
Beginning Balance, 32.8%
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Reserues 8 Special Re~enue
Funds, 1.4%
Sales Tax,17,5°/0
Stormwater & Other, 1,7°/a-
Streets, 5.3%_zx ~
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All Other Generai Revenue, pnyperty Tax, 9.6%
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2009 General Fund Revenue
Per Capita
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Tacoma II 2182
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Richland 1670
Seattle '488
Kennewick 132'
Bellingham 897
Yakima 797
Spokane "2
Federal Way 687
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Spokane Valley 554
Pasco 499
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Services provided by cities vary
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8.7% Sales Tax Allocation
Tax Year 2009 ■ Public Facilities District
■ Criminal Justice
Crlm(nal Jusdce
0.10°r6
vnter-approved JwenilelJall
Public Facili~es District, 0.10°0
0.10°~ p Jurenile / Jail (DOR nane -
voter-approved voter-approved Correctional Facilities)
~ Mental Health
r- 0.10%
, voter-approved
p Mertal Health
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Public Safety
~ 0.10%
~ voter-approved ■ Public Safety (DOR name -
State ~ Public Saiety & Health)
6.60% Communications
0.10%
I~. voter-approved 0 Communications
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1 Public Transit Benefit Area ~
0.60%
1 voter-approved ■ Public Transit Benefit Area
Loca) Sales Tax
1,00yo ❑ Local Sales Tax
- (couniy portion.15%
City pottron .85%)
■ State
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Property Tax Rates
City Comparisons within Spokane County
Per $1000 of Assessed Valuation
Tax Year 2008
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Spangle 4.840570
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Spokane 3.793867
Rockford I 3.072761
Airway Heights .841491
Cheney 2753414
Fairfield 2.383058
Medical Lake 2.36078 i
Latah 2.026380
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Waverly 1.769943
Millwood 1,(714309
Liberty Lake I 1.51 046
Spokane Valley 1•4 892 ~
Deer Park .789230
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roperty Tax Rates
A Taxing Districts in Spokane Va ey
per thousand of va uation
District Rate
West Valley School (General + B&I + Capital) $ 5.82
Spokane School (General + 6&I) $ 4.34
Central Valley School (General + B&I) $ 4.10
Fire District No. 1(General + Special Levy) $ 2.82
East Valley School $ 2•73
State School $ 1.90
Fire District No. 8(General + Bond) $ 1.63
<:Cof Spokane Val1ey 1.50
Spokane ~.oun y eneral +Consenration) $ 1.19
Spokane Co. Library District $ 0.44
Fire District No. 9 Bond $ 0.08
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Where Your roperty Taxes Go
Fre District
Central Valley No. 1
School District- 24%
33%
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Spokane Co. State School
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16%
Library District
4%
City Of
Spokane County Spokane Valley
10% 13%
Example of a house in the most populous tax code area
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$16 4~325
Median House Value
in Spokane Valiey
$1*50
Property Tax Rate
per thousand of valuation
$2 •
Annual homeowner cost
for police protection,
street maintenance and
repair, parks and recreation,
general government and more
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OTHER CONSUMER CHOICES
Monthly Costs March 2009
Broadband l
Internet
10 Service*
*Premium $4Q.00 *Sewer Bill
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Channels
$34.991mo $35.341mo
*Basic $215.98 Basic
Telephone TOTAL Cell
Service pER Phone
$22.00lmo MONTH 532.5o1mo
Garbage
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*Cable N Removal
$18.00lmo *Bas~~ $18.151mo
Inbemet
Service
$15.OOlmo
*Monthly charges are
after installation 13
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Other Consumer Choices
March 2009
Broadband Internet $40.00*
Sewer Bi $35.34*
Premium Channe s $34.99*
$32.50*
Ce I Phone
Basic Te ephone Service (1 ine) $22.00
Garbage Removal $18.15
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Basic Cable $18.00*
Internet Service Provider (dia -up 15.00*
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City of Spokane Valley
2009 Budget Expenditures
$11099159000
Capital Ending Balance
31.6% 30.196
Resen+es and Special Funds
1.296
Insurance, Audit & Misc
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Stomiwater and Other/
2.8% / Public Safety
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Council, Admin, PW Community Dewlopment &
3.6% Parks
Streets 5.8%
4.3%
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Where Spokane Valley Property Taxes Go
Public Safety Emphasis
% of
Property Tax ~
2009 Revenues
Seroice Description Budget $10,675,000
Judicial System
District Court $ 787,200 7.37%
Jury Management 5,000 0.05%
Public Defender 351,500 3.29%
Prosecutor 374,900 3.51 %
Pretrial Seroices 47,400 0.44%
Subtotal 1,566,000 14.67%
Law Enforcement System
Sheriff Contract 17,454,909 159•76%
Emergency Managment 121,900 1.14%
Copier and Vehicle Usage 5,540 0.05°r6
Precinct Building Maint. 120,004 1.12%
Subtotal 17,302,309 162.089b
Jail System
Jail 404,200 3.79%
Geiger 278,200 2.61 %
Subtotal 682,440 6.39%
Other
Communications Maint. 176,600 1,6696
Animal Control 333,575 3.12°r6
Subtotal 510,375 4.78%
PUBL.IC SAFETY TOTAL $ 20,061,084 187.93%
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look back dt live ~ars ~a Ex-penses Expe'~ases
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$50.9million. $110.9million
ToWBuclaetea
capital 16.2m~11iQ~► $33.0million
Projects Operations $31.0 nlillion 42.$ million
$0.8 miflion $0.7mdlion
Debt
T$48,Omiloon a~ s$765M' 'an
Unspent ~n~ ~d reVYA ca15r i1►r~► f ~
$2.9 ~~llian $34.4 m~ zon
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MultissYear Financial Plan -General Fund
Six Year Forecast:
2009 2010 2011 2012 1013 ~ 2013 ` 2014
_ Esdmste Est6nate Ea,_ Esthnate Es a Estir"
CeneralFund Revenuea: ;
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Seles Tax i $ 18,300,000 ~ $ 17,600,000 $ 17,600,000 $ 17,600,000 $ 17,600,000 $ 17,600,000 $ 17,800,000
Prop" Tax I $ 10,675,000 --10,881,750 $ 11,090,568 $ 11,301,474 $ 11,514,489 rS 11,527,503 S 11,742,779
GembSng Tax i $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 $ 525,000 i 525,000
FranchIsa FeeslBus. I ~ $ 1,000,000 $ 1,010,000 S 1,020,100 $ 1,030,301 $ 1,040,604 $ 1,051,010 $ 1,061,520
Slate Shared Revenu $ 1,400,000 $ 1,435,040 $ 1,470,875 ; 1,501,641 ; 1,545,338 $ 1,583,971 S 1,623,570
SeMoe Fees ~ S 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 $ 1,900,000 S 1,900,000 $ 1,900,000
Flnes& Forbfhxes $ 1,700,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 1,350,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000 $ 1,300,000
Reaesdon Pmgram F ~ $ 525,000 $ 530,250 $ 535,553 $ 540,908 $ 546,317 S 551,780 S 557,298
hEaAund TBnaiem $ 165,000 $ 174,900 $ 185.394 $ 196,518 $ 208,309 $ 220,807 E 234,056
Repayrnent from Sl TM $ • i 654,000 $ 650,000 $ 650,000 S - $ -
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kwestrrie►d ht b Mlsc E 450,000 i 454,500 $ 454,500 $ 454,500 $ 459,045 S 100,000 $
CartyoMerfromprioryr S 18,000,000 rS 13,475,606 $ 13,036,660 E 9,498,677 3,063,223 $ 3,063,223 $ (7,520,145)
Tobl Csneral Fund ; 54,b40,000 ; 50,237,006 $ 49,716,650 ; 46,406,024 t 39,701,324 $ 39,423.295 i 29,024,077
Censral Fund Expendlturss:
Leglslativm $ 330,900 357,372 $ 385,962 . $ 416,839 450,186 $ 450,186 $ 486,201
E)aecutive 6 La9islttn $ 1,033,321 ~ $ 1,115,987 a 1,205Z86 $ 1,301,687 r= 1,405,622 $ 1,405,822 S 1,518,288
Pub4CSetety520,841,084 22,508,371 $ 24,309,040 $ 18,253,764 rS 28,354,065 $ 28,354,065 s 30,622,390
DapufyCityManeger $ 661,420 TS 114,334 a 771,480 $ 833,199 899,855 E 899,855 i 971,843
Flnanca E 878,437 ~S 948,712 $ 1,024,609 $ 1,106,578S 1,195,104 S 1,195,104 $ 1,290,712
HumanResources $ 236,295 255,188 $ 275,603 $ 297,651 ~i 321,463 $ 321,463 $ 347,180
Pub6cWorlcs $ 811,468 ~E 882,433 $ 953,028 t 1,029,270 1,111,612 $ 1,111,612 S 1,200,541
D@Y. Engineering i 870,199 rS 939,815 $ 1,015,000 $ 1,098,200 r $ 1,183,896 $ 1,183,896 $ 1,278,608
plamng $ 1,393,427 ~a 1,504,901 $ 1,625,293 $ 1,755,317 1,895,142 S 1,895,742 $ 2,047,401
9uilding b 1,325,213 1,431,230 E 1,545,728 1,802,938 $ 1,947,173 P'$ 2,102,946 $ 2,211,182
ParkaAdmin $ 956,933 1,033,488 $ 1,116,167 $ 1,205,460 1,301,897 $ 1,301,897 $ 1,406,049
Recreatlon $ 132,187 250,762 $ 270,823 $ 292,489 315,898 $ 315,888 $ 341,159
Aqueda $ 403,616 435,905 $ 470,778 $ 508,440 r $ 549,115 b 549,115 $ 583,044
SeniorCenber ~ i • $ 94,194 ~E 101,730 $ 109,868 E 118,657 128,150 $ 118,150 $ 138,402
Llbrary SerAoes $ 20,000 $ 5,000 $ - $ - $ - r $ - E -
CerftrPlaoe $ 1,125,110 r$ 1,215,119 $ 1,312,328 $ 1,417,315 1,530,700 $ 1,530,700 $ 1,653,156
Trorsfer b Capital E 113,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 108,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Ync. Bus. Plans i - S 400,000 $ 425,000 $ 535,000 S 577,800 $ 700,000 S 758,000
General Govemment 54,722,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,304,000 $ 3271,000 $ 3,532,680 E4,397,000 $ 3,634,000
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Todl Qenenl Fund 98A64,394 37,200,346 40,219,973 i 43,341,803 i 48,809,146 :46,943,440 i 60,666,165
Not 18,475,808 13,038,880 9,498,617 3,063,223 (7,108,822) (7,520,145) (21,832,078)
lAns can bw MMW (5,000,000)
crryas to nen yrc 13,475,608 13,036,660 9,498,617 3,063,223 (7,106,822) (7,520,145) (21,632,078) _
~ I I x Lew eM. Seles tax ende arta 2009
- +sales faxraduceQiaactualcapectiorts
4/2009
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Street u
3-17-09
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Eatimate Estimafie Estimate Esfdmate Esfdmate Eatimate
Street Fund -
Beginning Fund Bal $ 1,300,000 $ 3,290,000 $ 3,187,000 a 2,719,120 $ 1,855,330 $ 1,159,276
Interest Income $ 15,000 $ 33,000 a 31,000 $ 27,000 $ 18,000 $ 12.000
UGiity tax-telepltOttes i 2,500,000 $ 3,000,000 a 3,000,000 t 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,150,000
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Loans from Gen. Fund a 1,675,000 $ - a - $ - a - $
Motor fuel bc & misc $ 2.000.000 2000 000 2,0OQ0~00 2,000,444 S 2,000,044 S. 2.000.004
$ 7,490,000 $ 8,323,000 $ 6,218,000 $ 7,746,120 $ 6,873,330 $ 6,321,276
Exp@nditures $ 4,200,000 $ 4,538,000 $ 4,898,880 $ 5,290,790 : 5,114,054 $ 6,171,178
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Repay loans $ - $ 600,000 a 800,000 $ 600,000 $ - $
S 3.290,000 1.187.NQ Z719,122 $ 1.855.330 s ",M .1 150,098
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City of Spokane Valley
Transportation Capital Needs
March 2009
Yearj 2009 ~ 2010 ~ 2011 , 2012 2013 ~ 2014
RESOURCES: 1 ~
BEG. BAL $ 6,800,000 $ 1,013,000 $ (452,000) $ (617,000) $ 997,000 $ 2,611,000
CAP PROJECTS REET 1 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000
SPEC. CAP PROJECTS REET2 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 a 600,000
INVESTMENT EARNINGS $ 100,000 $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ -
BLOCK GRANT $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
ADDTL STA GRANT $ 400,000
STORM WATER $ 200,000 $ 240,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 204,000
TOTAL RESOURCES $ 9,100,000 $ 2,838,000 $ 1,348,000 $ 1,183,000 $ 2,797,000 $ 4,411,000
D(PENDITURES:
DEBT SERVICE PYMTS $ 187,000 $ 184,000 $ 185,000 $ 186,000 $ 186,000 $ 190,000
2009-14 SECURED PROJECTS' $ 7,900,000 $ 3,106,000 $ 1,780,000 $ - $ - $ -
TOTAL EXPEND(TURES $ 8,087,000 $ 3,290,000 $ 1,965,000 $ 186,000 $ 186,000 $ 190,000
CARRYOVER TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,013,000 E (452,000) $ (617,000) $ 997,000 $ 2,611,000 $ 4,221,000
Uniunded planned TiP projects $ (121,000) $ (3,602,000' $ (1,906,000 $ (3,521,000) $ (3,629,000) $ (1,747,000)
Pa~ement Mgmt Program $ (4,300,400) $ (4,300,000. $ (4,300,000~ $ (4,300,000) $ (4,300,000) $ (4,300,004)
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Weathering the Current Economic Storm
Through Sound Financial Management
Maintain basic service eve s with reduced resources---
Minimize personne overhead by contracting---
Six-year Business P an and Budget---
Leverage city funds with grants
Minimize debt (pay as you go)
Spend ess than budgeted- -
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Leveraging Com-munity Dollars
For each dollar budgeted* for capital proJ'ects, the City
add't'onal 2.84 in funding
averages an grant - B arker Road Bridge Replacement
- 24t" Avenue Sidewalk project
- Appleway Boulevard resurfacing from Tschirley to Hodges
Collaborative projects with other agencies help sa/An
on capital costs
- Full width repaving of sewer projects - Spokane County
- Pines/Mansfield project - Washington State DOT
- Sprague Intersections resurfacing - Spokane Transit Authority
4/2009 *2005 through 2009 22
2008 Work Force Comparison:
The 18 Vllashin ton Communifiies with Po' ufation of
50,000 & Ove'r_
CITY POPULATION FULL-TIME PART-TIME
Seattle 586,200 10000 1002
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Tacoma 201,700 3486 48
S okane 202,900 2149 _ 42
Bellevue ~ 118,100 _ 1263 48
Everett 101,800 1144 7
Vancouver ' 160,800 1097 44
Belli ham 75,220 915 65
Kent 86,660 771 23
Yakima 82,940 708 20
Renton 60,290 669 20
Redmond 50,680 589 25
Aubum 50,470 417 6
Kennewick 62,520 354 6
Federal Wa 87,390 318 25
Pasco 50,210 274 3
Lakewood 58,950 242 17
Shoreline 539190 127 21
S kane Valle 88 280 84 4
AVERAGE 1367 79
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2008 INorkforce Com arison Cantinued
~rith P opulation of~~34 5~5 Communities 000 - 4919~g_
01 m i a 44,460 538 ~ 42 i
Richland 45,070 468 20 '
Kirkland 47,890 438 32 Bremerton 35,810 356 50
L ood 35,490 334 27
Lon view 357710 291 55
Bothell 321400 281 11
Wa Ila Wa Ila 30,900 264 8
Edmonds 40,560 263 8
Ma vi Ile 36,210 241 20
Lace 35,870 237 8
Wenatchee 30,270 186 5
Sammamish 40,260 75 0
Universi Place 31,300 64 6
Burien 311410 45 11
AVERAGE 272 24
Source: Association of Washington Cifies Survey: 2008 Full Time
7n5/2008
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Participaa ion is key
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. . Community jnput and rnvolvemenf
are critical cornponents of
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represenfatlve govemment.
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In person: Regular City Council meetings
2nd& 4thTuesdays, 6:00 pm, Council Chambers
Budget hearings - as announced
Council agendas at www.spokanevalley.orq
By mail: Spokane Valley City Council
17707 E. Sprague Avenue, Suite 106
Spokane Valley, WA 99206-6124
Online: Email - citcouncil spakanevalle .or.__
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ Consent ❑ Old business ❑ New business ❑ Public Hearing
❑ Information 0 Admin. Report ❑ Pending Legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Sprague/Appleway Corridor Planning History Report
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: City Council has conducted numerous public
hearings and deliberation sessions on the Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan (SARP).
BACKGROUND: The Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan process was initiated in early
2006. Due to the length of time the planning process has taken, Council requested a report on
the origins of the Sprague/Appleway plan process and the pragress to date.
OPTIONS: NlA
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Provide feedback and direction to staff.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A.
STAFF CONTACT: Scott Kuhta, Senior Planner
Attachments:
1. Report
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTNiENT
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J5re PI.ANNING DIVISION
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SPRAGUE/APPLEWAY CORRIDOR PLA.NNING HIST()It~'
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STAFF REPOR'I' TO CITY COLTNCIL
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Report llatc: May 5, 2009
Prepared bti•: Scott Kuhta, AIC1', Senior Plunner
Introduction
The Sprague and Appleway Revitalization Ylan (SARP) process was initiated in ear-ly 2006. 'I'his
reporl summarizes the SpraguelAppleway corridor planning tiistory prior to incorporation,
Spokane Valley's Camprehensive Plan policies as they relate to the corridor and progress on thc
SARP to date.
Prc-Incorporation
Upon incorporation, Spokane Valley adopted Spokane County's Comprehensive Plan as its
interim plan to guide growth and development. The County Comprehensive Plan, adopted in
November, 2001 under the Washington State Growth Management Act, changed land use and
zoning along the Sprague corridor.
The County planning process resulted in two land use scenarios that were evaluated and
considered for adoption, referred to as the "focused growth" and "conventional growth" scenarios
(Spokane County DraJt Plan 2000). The focused growth scenario identified major urban centers
along the Sprague corridor at University and Sullivan Road with "mixed use corridor" between
the centers. The conventional grawlh scenario retained the historic "regional commercial"
designation along the entire length of Sprague Avenue (see attached County Gomprehensive Plan
Maps titled Focused Urbrnt Scenario and Contientional Urbwl Scenrn•io).
The land use concept adopted by the County for the Sprague corridor blended the riwo scenarios,
keeping the urban center designations at University and Sullivan with Regional Commercial
along Sprague between the ceaters. Land along Sprague and Appleway east ofConklin Road was
designated "Mixed Use Corridor" (see attached map titled City oJSpokcme Yalley Comprehensive
Plan).
The County's urban centers were designated consistent with future light rail starions being
planned by the Spokane Transit Authority's Light Rail project. A major light rail station was
planned at the U-City Mall site, -with inereased residential densities and supportive retail and
office uses.
The County recognized that the success of urban center development required "detailed
professional and community-based planning and quality market research" and "subarea planning
programs that involve design professiooals, government service providers, business people and
community residents" (page UL,-7, Urban Land Use Chapter, Spokane County Draft Plan 2000).
Spokane County clearly intended that the Sprague corridor transition from a low density
commercial strip to higher quality mixed commercial, office, retail and higher density resideatial
uses.
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SpragueJAppleway Economic Anatysis - 2004
Early in the development of the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan the City Council wrestled
with the decision to extend the one-way Sprague/Appleway cuuplet. The business community
pressed for a return to two-way traffic while other community members pushed Council to
"complete ttie job" and extend tlie one-way couplet. Before deciding to extend Appleway,
Council opted to conduci an economic analysis on the Sprague corridor, hiring the consulting
team of F,coNorthwest, Freedman, Tung and Bottomley and The Transpo Group to do the work.
The economic study, completed in October, 2004, identified two broad policies for Council's
consideration:
1. Start with a land-use vision and then implement the vision with a consistent transportation
system; and,
2. Reduce retail entitlements on the corridor and create a place .vhere other uses have valuc.
In other words, proper planning begins with a vision for land use ancl the community's ciesire for
growth and development over the next 20+ years. Once that vision is established, it must be
supported with a complementary transportation s_ystem. For example, if a community desires a
mixed-use corridor then the transportation system must be pedestrian and bike friendly wliile at
the same time accommodating to automobiles and transit.
'I'he Economic Analysis faund that maintaining 5-miles of retail along the City's port;on of che
Sprague corridor is not feasible from an economic perspective; there is simply too much land
zoned for retail uses. Therefore, "to restore property values and vitality to the corridor, land use.
development and the design of Sprague must be significantly restructured to reflect investor
preferences and to respond to the real pattem of demand in the locality" (page 5-10,
Spragcre/Appleway Ecoytomic Analysis).
The report recommended the following Action Program:
l. Reduce the amount of land intended for commercial development along the Corridor.
2. Consider reduction of land intended for new retail development outside the corridor tt~ ensure
the market does not produce excess supply of competing retail space.
3. Go with the marketplace: provide retail concentrations at major crossroads (in amounts that
do not overwhelm market demand) in compact, walkable, "lifestyle center" / town center type
conf gurations. ldentify opportunity sites at primary crossroads as candidates for clusters.
4. Plan corridor restructuring in relation to the envisioned pattern of retail in the City and region.
The Comprehensive Plan is a major opportunity for the City to pla❑ the healthy coexistence
of a pattern of commercial centers: how many and what types are desirable and supportable?
5. Pian neighborhood-serving retail and services in limited clusters at strategic locations (facing
the corridor) to provide convenient shops and services within walking distance of homes
and/or workplaces.
6. Promote the continued success of specialty segments, e.g. auto sales and services. Cluster
sucli spec:ialized uses whenever possible. Focus improvements on "gateways" to create
positive identity and add visibility to city's commitment to revitalization.
7. Work toward a"Catalyst Project." Look for opportunities to redevelop "greyfield" malls no
longer advantageously located. Promote the development of a Town Center at the U-City.
Mall site.
8. Modify land use and development policies to focus high-quality residential, workplace, and
lodging investment along the majority of properties fmnting the Boulevard.
9. Agree on compatible street improvements prioritized by segment and community's land use
and development goals.
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10. Provide for cross couplet access opportunities and require cross access easements to adjacent
developmeats to lessen the need for traffic circulation to access the adjacent street network.
11. Seek shared parking opportunities and provide for pedestrian scale access to adjacent uses.
12. Provide for multimodal access and facilities along the couplet and enhance the pedestrian
environment to and between land uses. ~
13. Provide adequate signage to allow for driver decisions in advance of access opportunities.
14. Make some immediate improvements to gain momentum toward the bigger ones:
• Program for modest clean-up and fix-up
• Code enforcement
• Facilitation of business improvement district.
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan - 2006
Upon incorporation, the Spokane Valley initiated its owm Compreheosive Planning process,
holding community meetings throughout the City to gather public input into how the City should
grow over the next 20 years. Citizens were asked to identify elements of the community and the
built environment that should be retained. Citizens were also asked to identify things that needed
improvement. In the spring of 2004, a scientifically valid telephone survey was conducted with
questions on economy, land use, transportation, public services, parks, personal safety and
community aesthetics.
At that time, 61 % of the survey respondents believed that having a downtown was important to
the future of Spokane Valley while only 26% believed that Spokane Valley had a distinct identity.
Further, nearly 75% of the respondents supported spending money to create a city center, with
52% supporting U-City as the most ideal location. Mirabeau Poin4was the nex-t most popular city
center location (18%) followed by Pines/Sprague (15%) and Evergreen/Sprague ( l 2%). The
same survey questions were given to people attending comprehensive plan meetings and the
results, though not scientifically valid, were similar.
The City's Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2006, laying tiie foundation for the Sprague and
Appleway Revitalization Plan. The City's Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed uses along the
Sprague corridor with retail centers at the major intersections. The Comprehensive plan reverted
much of the County's Urban Activity Center at U-City to residential zoning, lessening the
impacts to established single and multi-family neighborhoods south of 4`t' Avenue. The City's
plan further changed county's regional commercial zoning along Sprague to "Corridor Mixed
tJse", encouraging a mix of retail, office and residential uses.
The City's Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of urban design and form as a way to
positively affect the City's identity and to ensure that the mixed uses envisioned in the plan are
developed in a compatible manner. Following is a list of goals adopted in the City's
Comprehensive Plan:
Goal LUG2: Provide awide range of housing types and densities cc,mmensurate witli the
community's needs and preferences.
Goal LUG-3: Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily
accessible mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance
the community image and economic vitality.
Goal LUG-6: Create an identifiable City Center that serves as the social, cultural, and
economic focus of the city of Spokane Valley.
Goal LUG-7: Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates public
transportation, high occupancy vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and integrated
parking.
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Goal LUG-9: Encourage the development of Mixcd-Use arcas that foster communit}'
identity nnd are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle and regional transit.
Goal LUG-14: improve the appearance and function of the built environment.
Goal LUG16 Provide a street system that connects neighborhoods.
Goal TG9: Ealiance community livability and transportation by encouraging a
connected system of pedestrian and bicycle ways that is integrated into a coordinated
regional network.
Goal TG11: Encourage land uses that will support a high-capacity transportation
svstem.
SpraguelAppleway Revitalization Plaa (SARP)
The Sprague/Appleway Revitalization Plan process, known as the SARP, began in the spring of
2006 when City Council autliorized a contract for planning services with the team of
EcoNordhwest, Freedman, Tung and Bottomley, Studio Cascade and Glatting Jackson. The
consultants recommended using a"Core Team" approach to guide the planning process and to
formulate recommendations to City Council.
1'he Core Team included staff representatives from Community Development, Development
Engineering, Public Works and Administration along with key consulting team members. During
the planning process the Core Team met in person or via teleconference to discuss key planning
issues and to formulate recommendations to City Council.
Public Process
The SARP planning process included numerous opportunities for public involvement, including
focus groups, community workshops, joint City CounciUPlanning Commission study sessions,
and hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. In addition, staff made several
presentations to community civic groups, students and other public agencies.
Fvcus gi•uups
A common tool for public involvement is to gather input from key community stakeholders,
referred to as Focus Groups. In July, 2006, the City's Core Team conducted meetings with
representatives from the Spokane Valley business community, civic leaders, real estate experts
and other public agencies to begin the dialogue with the community on planning concepts for the
Sprague/Appleway corridor.
Public Workshops
The SARP process included four community workshops held at Decades meeting center at the U-
City Mall. Community Workshop No. 1, held on September 13, 2006, focused on the locating
and developing a City Center along the corridor. At the meeting, the consulting team presented
analysis, inctuding property condition, assessed values, traffic patterns, traffic volume, proximity
to the freeway, proximity to households, site constraints and public sentiment. The Core Team
recommended that the City Center be located in the vicinity of Sprague and University, with the
initial core development on the east side of University.
Community Workshop No. 2 was held on October 11, 2006. This meeting focused on the
broader land use concept of "centers and segments", identifying neighborhood centers and the
segments between the centers. This meeting was closely followed by Community Workshop No.
3, held on November 30, 2006. The subject of this meeting was the transportation network. This
interactive workshop generated significant input into the recommended two-way street plan and
design for Sprague and Appleway. The recommended circulation and streetscape plan was
presented at Community Workshop No. 4, conducted on January 16, 2007.
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Public Hearings and Deliherations
The Spol.ane Valley Planning Commission conducted public hearings in March, 2008, followed
by City Cauncil public hearings in July and August. Between August, 2008 and March, 2009,
Council conducted 18 deliberation sessions, making significant changes to the SARP in response
to public testimony. Council conducted a final public hearing on April 28, 2009, with plan
adoption anticipated in June, 2009.
Citv Center Planninq
As the Sprague/Appleway Planning Process moved forward, the City's consulting team
recommended certain actions to initiate the development of a City Center. City Council
authorized a contract for real estate consulting services with C1earPath, LLC. ClearPath
represented the City in discussions with property owners on the east side of University. It soon
became clear that, due to the difficulty in dealing with multiple property owners, the initial city
center core should start on the west side of University.
While the City was working on initial City Center plans, the Spokane County Library District was
planning to construct a new main library branch to serve Spokane Valley. The District desired to
be a part of the new city center and delayed a bond vote until plaos for the ciry center matured.
Once the decision was made to move the City Center core to the west side of University, the
I.ibrary District and the City partnered to create a detailed City Center Master Pian that would
locate a main "core" street and identity building sites for a City Hall and library. The District
needed a site in order to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement and the City wanted to find a
suitable location for a future City Hall. In cooperation witli the Library District, City Council
authorized lhe consulting team (Michael Freedman) to develop a detai(ed site plan for City Center
core azea.
The Library District successfully negotiated a pwchase and sale agreement for a library site and
prepared a bond issue for public vote. On March 11, 2008, voters turned doNvn bond issue with
only 45% voting in favor of constructing new libraries. After the election, the Library District
Board decided to conduct a District wide facilities planning process, likely delaying another bond
vote for a few years.
City Council chose to proceed with negotiations to sccure property for a Git}, 1-fall and executed a
contract for City Nall design services with Bernardo Wills and GGLO Architects. With the loss
of the library, it became apparent that a new site plan was needed to locate a City Hall. Bernardo
Wi11slGGLO prepared a new site plan and developed cost estimates for city center streets, utilities
and park areas. The City continues to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement for a City Hall site
and Council has delayed full funding for the design of the future City Hall until property is
securcd through a purchase and sale agreement.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information [E admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Allocation of Space at Spokane Valley Precinct Building
I
GOVERNING LEGISLATION. N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Approved Precinct Building purchase on June 6,
2006: Approved revised Precinct Building lease agreement on August 28, 2007.
BACKGROUND: The City purchased the Precinct Building from Spokane County in 2006. In
2007, the City paid off the remaining balance on the building. The new lease and maintenance
agreements approved by both parties preserved the original occupancy rates of 56% for the City
and 44% for the County.
In 2008, the County notified the City that it would cease to pay for the holding area, the rear
garage, and several other shared areas beginning in 2009.
The City is exploring other options for the use of these areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: The decision of the County to discontinue payment on the jail
holding area and decrease its occupancy rate from 44% to 15% will cause a decrease in
revenue of approximately $102,000 for the fiscal year 2009.
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STAFF CONTACT: Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENTS
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A----ocatl*on of Space at
City of Spokane Va____ey
Precinct Buil-ding
Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative Analyst
May 5, 2009
History of Spokane Valley
Precinct Building
0 2001 - Purchased by Spokane Co. for $1,250,000
❑ 2002 -Remodeled for $1,204,317.
0 2003 - City of Spokane Valley (CUW) begail leasing 56% of
building.
0 2006 - City purchased building. Countv beila11 lZ1s111g 44°ru
of building.
❑ 2007 - Clty P11Ci Otr I't111a1I1111g aIllUUllt O«-ed t0 CUlllllN'.
❑ 2008 - County norified City that it would no longer pay for
the holding area and other areas previausl}' desimated
County areas.
0 2009 - County reduced occupancy frorTl 441/'o to 15"-o.
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Financial Impact
o Lease 2009 @$10.59 per square foot
■ 44% _ $101, 484
■ 15% _ $34,280
■ Difference = Loss of $67,204
o Maintenance 2009 @ $121,000
■ 44% _ $53,240
■ 15% _ $18,150
■ Difference = Loss of $35,090
❑ Total Revenue Loss for 2009 =$102,294
■
Holding Area / Sally Port Current Use
❑ Occasional breathalyzer testing of DLTI
arrestees.
o Probation uses small office one day per week
to meet with Spokane valley probationers.
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Future Use of Holding Area - Options
o Leased Office Space
o Records/Property Storage
o Cou.rt Related Services
❑ Future Law Enforcement Needs
I
,
Next Steps
a Identify best options for use of holding area.
❑ Acquire estimate of conversion for desired
use options.
❑ Select use and begin conversion
■ Identify conversion cost
■ Calculate expected revenue or cost savings
■ Begin use of vacant areas
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information 0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion: Agenda Items for Spokane County/Spokane Valley Council
Joint Meeting
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: Council has scheduled a joint Valley Council/County meeting for Wednesday,
June 3, 2009, 1:30 to 4:30, here at Spokane Valley City Hall Council Chambers.
This is an opportunity for councilmembers to discuss possible agenda topics for that meeting.
The following are suggestions:
Wastewater challenges
Metro Road Standards
OPTIONS: Discuss possible/tentative agenda items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Mayor Munson
ATTACHMENTS:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information E admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Discussion: Agenda Items for Spokane City/Council Joint Meeting
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
This is an opportunity for councilmembers to discuss possible agenda topics for an upcoming
joint meeting with Spokane City.
The following are suggestions:
Wastewater challenges
Municipal court challenges
Regional transportation planning/solutions
GMA policies and implementation
OPTIONS: Discuss possible/tentative meeting dates, and possible/tentative agenda items.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Mayor Munson
ATTACHMENTS:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information 0 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Computer Tablet Training
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
12-18-2007 report to council on purchase of computer tablets
1-8-2008 Council approved purchase
BACKGROUND:
Council has been using these computer tablets strictly as a type of lap-top computer for over a
year now. However, these tablets have the capability to not only satisfy and simplify computing
needs, but have the added convenience of allowing uhandwriting,° adding sticky notes, and can
be used vertically, or the screen can be rotated 180 degrees and placed flat on the keyboard.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: eventual savings of paper, toner, notebooks, and
dividers
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFFICOUNCIL CONTACT: Greg Bingaman
ATTACHMENTS:
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
For Planning Discussion Purposes Only
as of Apri129, 2009; 10:00 a.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; iteclls are tentative
To: Council & Staff
From: City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Gouncil Meetings
Mnv 12, 2009, Regular Meeting,, 6:00 p.m. [clue ciate Monday, May 4]
Proclamation: Bring Your Kids to Work Day; Mu}-, is Older Americcros' Monih; National Safe Boating Week
1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes; Splashdown Contract [5 minutes]
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance, Batch Code Amendments - Christina Janssen [10 minutes]
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Comp Plan - Mike Basinger [15 minutes]
4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Zoning Map - Mike Basinger [5 minutes]
5. Proposed Resolution 09-005 Banking Authority - Ken Thompson [10 minutes]
6. Motion Consideration: Sprague Ave Resurfacing-Phase I Bid- Neil Kersten [10 minutes]
7. Admin Report: Hearing Examiner Rules, Zoning, Superior Court Appeal, etc. - Mike Connelly [30 minutes]
8. Admin Report: Ordinance Modifying SVMC 9.10 (tow-ing) - Ian Whitney/Cary Driskell [20 minutes]
9. Admin Report: Splashdown Contract Discussion - Mike Stone [10 minutes]
10. Admin Report: Proposed 2010-2015 TIP - Steve Worley [15 minutes]
11. Admin report: Regional Transportation Update - Mayor Munson [10 minutes]
12. Admin Report: Community Survey Results - Mike Jacl:son [ 15 minutes]
13. Admin Report: Western Dance Hall Contract - Mike Stone
14. Info Only: Cable Franchisc Update - Morgan Koudelka [*estimated meeting: 155 minutes]
May 19, 2009, Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, May 11]
ACTION ITEM:
1. Motion Consideration: McDonald & Evergreen PCC Intersections Bid - Neil Kersten [S minutes]
REGULAR STUDY SF.SSION ITEMS:
2. Follow up on Sewer Rates - Bruce Rawls (30 minutes)
3. Regional Affordable Housing Task Force Report - Arlene PattonlMike Adofae (confirmed) (10 minutes)
4. Solid Waste System - Deputy Mayor Denenny/Councilmember Schimmels (10 minutes)
5. SARP Deliberation - Scott Kuhta (90 minutes)
6. Info Only: Permitting Activity Quarterly Report - Kathy McClung
[Total Meeting: 145 minutes]
Mav 26, 2009, Regular Meeting,. 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, May 181
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2010 - 2015 TIP - Steve Worley [20 minutes]
2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance to Amend Comp Plan (SARP Book I) - Mike Connelly [20 minutes]
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amend UDC/Adopt Subarea Plan & Map (Book II) - Scott Kuhta [30 min]
5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Towing Regulations - Ian WhitneylCary Driskell [10 minutes]
6. Tirst Reading Proposed Ordinance False Alarm - Rick VanI,euven [10 minutes]
7. Motion Consideration: Western Dance Hall Contract - Mike Stone (consent?) [10 minutes]
8. Admin Report: Discovery Playground Bid Award - Mike Stone [10 minutes]
9. Cable Franchise Update - Morgan Koudelka [10 minutes]
10. Info Onl}': Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 125 minutes]
Draft Advance Agenda 4129/2009 11:11:50 AM Page 1 of 3
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June 2, 2009, Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, May 261
1. Area Legislators Update - Mayor Munson (45 minutes)
2. Council External Committee Reports - Councilmembers (10 minutes)
3. Strcet Standards - Gloria Mantz/John Hohman (20 minutes)
4. Motion Consideration: Letter of Support, Studded Tires - Mayor Munson [Joe Tortorelli] (10 minutes)
5. Executive Session: Labor Relations [Total Meeting: 85 minutes]
eonfirmed: Wed. Ju»e 3. 2009; 1: 30 - 4:30 Spokane Yallev Counci! C/:ambers: Joint CounciUCountv Meeting
.Tune 9, 2009, Regular Meeting,. 6:00 Q.m. [due date Monday, June 1]
1. Pt1BLIC HEARiIV'G: Comcast Cable Franchise Renewal - Morgari Koudelka [ 10 minutes]
2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Towing Regulations - Ian Whitney/Cary Driskell [5 minutes]
4. First Reading Proposed Franchise Ordinance, Cable - Morgan Koudelka [5 minutes]
5. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance False Alarm - Rick VanLeuven [10 minutes]
6. Proposed Resolution Adopting 2010-2015 TIP - Steve Worley [10 minutes]
7. Motion Consideration: Bid Award Discovery Playground - Mike Stone [10 minutes]
[*estimated meeting: 55 minutes]
June 16. 2009. Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, June 8]
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance to Amend Comp P[an (Sr'1IZP liool: 1) N1ike Connelly [15 minutes]
2. Seeond Reacling Proposed Ordinance tu A111CI11I L!DC/Adopt Subarea Plan & Niap (E3ook II) - S kuhta [30 min J
3. Proposed Resolution Adoptint; Suliarea Plan Book III: Cit, Actiuns - Mi1.c: Connell} [20 minutes]
ReEular Studv Session Items:
4. Surplus Items - Ken Thompson (20 minutes)
5. Rcsidcniial Lighting - Kathy McClung (20 minutes)
[Total Meeting: 105 minutes]
Saturdav. June 20, 2009: CounciVStaff Summer Retreat 9:00 - 3:00 [due date Wed, June 11 I
Tentative Topics: fi»ancial forecast; revie~c 2009 Courrcil goals; proposed 2010 Coarncil gnnls; Comp Plan
Updule/UGA/JPA; Work Plan; Brainstorming
June 23. 2009, No Meeting_Council attends AWC Conference June 23-26 in Spokane
June 30, 2009, Special Rcgular Meeting 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, June 221
1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
2. Second Reading Proposed Franchise Ordinance, Cable - Morgan Koudelka [ 10 minutes]
3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Street Standards - Gloria Mant7JJohn Hohman [20 minutes]
4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 24 - Gloria MantzlJohn Hohman [20 minutes]
5. Motion Consideration: Broadway Rehab Phase 2 Bid Award - Neil Kersten [5 minutes]
6. Info Only: Department Reports [*estimated meeting: 60 minutesJ
Julv 7. 2009, Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, June 291
1. Council External Committee Reports - Councilmembers
Julv 14, 2009, Regular Meeting, 6:00 Q.m. [due date Monday, July 6]
1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [S minutes]
2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting Street Standards - Gloria MantzlJohn Hohman [15 minutes]
3. Second Rcading Proposed Ordinance Amending Title 24 - Gloria MantzJJohn Hohman [15 minutes]
[*estimated meetiog: minutes]
Draft Advance Abenda 4!29/2009 11:11:50 AIv1 Pagc 2 of 3
.
Julv 21, 2009, Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due datc Monday, Juty 131
1. Council External Gommittee Reports - Councilmembers
Julv 28. 2009, Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. [clue date Monday, July 201
1. Gonsent Agenda: Pa)Toll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
2. Info Only: Departmeot Reports
August 4. 2009. Studv Session NO MEETING: National Night Out
August 11. 2009. Regulsr Meeting, 6:00 Q.m. [due date Monday, August 31
l. PUBLIC HEARING: 2010 Budget Hearing - Ken Thompson
2. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
[*estimated meeting: minutes]
August 18. 2009. Studv Session, 6:00 p.m. [due date Monday, August 101
1. Council External Committee Reports - Councilmembers
2. Motion Consideration: Setting Public Hearings Sept 8 and 22 - Ken Thompson
Augnst 25. 2009. Regular Meeting 6:00 Q.m. [due date Monday, August 171
1. Consent Agenda: Payroll, Claims, Minutes [5 minutes]
2. Admin Report: Outside Agencies Presentation [45 minutes]
3. Info Only: Department Reports
OTHFR PENDING AND/OR UPCONIING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
Accessory Dwelling Units (modify Ord 08-006) 7/09 Roads: Winter Weather Assessment - Neil Kersten
Alternative Analysis (contracts) Shoreline Inventory
Aquatics Contract Stimulus, Phase 2
Budget Hearings (Sept 8& 22) Strategic Transp. Financial Plan - Dave Mercier
Budget Ordinances: Prop tax; tax confirm; budget TPA Interlocal Agreement
City Center Report to Council Transuortation Benefit Dist (2009) a Establish ord.;
City Nall Sales Purchase Agreement (b) set publrc hearing; (c) draf~ resolution; (d) ballot
Comp Plan Qrtrly Update (July, Oct, Jan, April) la»guage
Concurrency Transportation Impacts
Contracts - 7-year renewals (pros/cons) Use Agreement (Cary Driskell)
Court Services Alternative Analysis WAter rights
East Gateway Monument Structure # = Awaiting action by others;
Fee Resolution - Oct 27 doesn't allow for time for public comments]
Governance Manual
Impact Fee Request Central Valley School District
IT Specialist Classification Resolution
Joint Mtg w/City of Spokane Council (possible topics:
waste woler challenges; nrunicipal court challenges;
regional transportation planni»g/sol utions: CMA pol icies
& implemenlation)
Lexipol Policies - Police Dept
Lodging Tax
Northeast Housing Solutions City Membership #
Overweight/over size vehicle ordinance (2009)
Panbaodling Ordinance
Park Maintenance Contract (Sept
Planned Action Ordinance (SEPA) '
Radio Car Contract
Draft Advancc Agenda 4/29.!2-009 1 1:11:50 AM Pa~~e 3 of 3
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
E information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Proposed Amendments to Towing Code
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: SVMC 9.10
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted SVMC Chapter 9.10 in 2004 to establish
towing regulations.
BACKGROUND: Currently the Spokane Valley Municipal Code requires all vehicles which are
towed pursuant to police initiated impounds in the City to be stored in facilities located within the
city limits. The code does not provide an exception for police initiated impounds of junk vehicles
or trailerslmanufactured homes. This is problematic since currently there are no tow companies
with storage facilities located within Spokane Valley's city limits which are willing to tow either
junk vehicles or trailerslmanufactured homes.
The Spokane Valley Police Department has requested that the towing code be amended to
allow junk vehicles and trailerslmanufactured homes to be towed to facilities outside the City
when towed pursuant to a police initiated impound. This would give the police more flexibility in
dealing with impounds while preserving the convenience to citizens of having personal vehicles
towed and stored locatly.
OPTIONS: NUA
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A: Info Only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: lan Whitney, Legal Intern; Cary Driskell, Deputy City Attorney, Mike Zollars,
Spokane Valley Traffic Sergeant
ATTACH M ENTS
1. Proposed Amendments to Towing Code
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 09-* * *
A1V' ORDINANCE AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS
9.10.0209 9.10.0909 9.10.100 AND 9.10.130 RELA1'IlNG TO POLICE INITIATED
uVViPOUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley previously adopted regulations relating to police
initiated impounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley's Municipal Code currently does not distinguisb
between police initiated impounds of junk vehicles, manufactured homes, park trailers, and normal
vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley's Municipal Code cwrently requires aU vehictes towed
subject to police initiated impounds to be stored in a facility located within the city limits; and
WHEREAS, there are currently no facilities within the City of Spokane Valley's city limits that
are capable of accommodating mobile homes or park trailers, and no towing company with a storage
facility within the city limits is willing to tow juak vehicles; and
WHEREAS, junk vehicles, mobile homes, and park trailers towed pursuant to a police initiated
impound are less likely to be recovered immediately and so there is no strong reason to store them within
the city limits.
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 nmend the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code sections related to police initiated impounds to establish separate towing lists for junk
vehicles, manufactured homes, and park trailers, and allow storage of such vehicles in facilities outside
the City of Spokane Valley's city limits.
Section 2. AmendinQ Suoka.ne Vallev MuniciAal Code section 9.10.020: SVMC 9.10.020 is
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amended as follows:
9.10.020 Defiaitions.
In construing the provisions of this chapter, except where otherwise plainly declared or clearly
apparent from the context, words used in this chapter shall be given their common and ordinary meanings
and, in additioa, the following defiaitions shall apply:
A. "Chief of police" means the chief of police of the City of Spokane Valley, or his/her designee.
B. "City" means the Cit}, of Spokane Valley.
C. "City-authorized tower" means a towi.ng service haviag a valid and current registration filed
with tbe City authorizing the furnishing of police-initiated impounds.
D. "Impound" means the taking of a vehicle into legal custody, pursuant to law.
E. "Police" means any authorized agent of the City of Spokane Valley police department or other
law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
F. "Police department" means the City of Spokane Valley police department.
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G. "Police-initiated impound" means the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a police
officer of the City. Police-initiated impounds do not include impounds ordered for evidentiary purposes
by the Spokane County sheriff's department.
H. "Private impound" means the vehicle has been impounded at the direction of a person having
control or possession of the private properiy upon which the vehicle was located. This chapter is not
intended to cover private impounds.
I. "Registered tow truck operator" means any person who engages in the impounding,
transporting, or storage of unauthorized vehicles or the disposal of abandoned vehicles. (RCW
( 46.55.010(76))
J. "Tow truck" means a vehicle designed or intended to tow vehicles which are disabled by
mechanical failure or physical damage or are being impouaded pursuant to law.
K"Jutlk Nehicle" »iearls a iunk vehiclc as set fortll in SVNIC 7.05.020.
l.. "1Vlobile home" or "manufactured home" means a structure. desip_t}ecl affltl cOnStructed tO bC
transpartable in one or more sections, and is built on a nermanent chassis, and designed to be used as a
dwellinQ with or tivithout ar)ermanent foundation when connected to the rcta11ir«1 UtiliciCti tli:11 ill.ClMlC
nitimbine, heatinp. and electrical svstems contained therein. (RCW 46.04.302i
M. "Park trailer" or "park model trailer" means a travel trailer desiLiied to bc: usecl „'ith
temporarv connections to titilities necessan• for operation of installed fiXttires and aopliances. (RCNN'
46.04.622)
Section 3. Amendina Saokane Vallev Municioal Code section 9.10.090: SVMG 9.10.090 is
amended as follows:
9.10.090 Secure storage facility.
All City-authorized towers performuig police-initiated impounds shall maintain a building that
the business occupies, either continuously or at regular times, where tow business books and records are
kept and towing business is transacted.
All towing businesses performing police-initiated impounds shall maintain a secure storage
facility approved by the Washington State Patrol for the purpose of securely storing towed vehicles. The
~ storage facility_for_ class A ('itv_.iuthorized toNvers must be located within the City limits of Spokane ~
Valley to ensure convenience to City residents in the retrieval of vehicles impounded at the direction of
the police department. Storaee facilities for class B ancl C Citv-autlaorized towers neeci »ot he «itiiin tll;
Uitv limits of Spokane Valleti. The place of business and storage facility shall comply with all applicable
state laws and regulations.
All vehicles impounded within the City as police-initiated impounds shall be placed within the
storage facility of the tovving business performing tlie impound, and shall remain within the storage
facility until disposal or duly authorized order for release of the vehicle. (Ord. 04-001 § 9, 2004).
Section 4. AmendinQ Spokane Vallev Municipal Code section 9.10.100: SVMC 9.10.100 is
amended as follows:
9.10.100 Towers sut6orized for police impounds.
A. The police department is authorized to establish and maintain a Iist of City-authorized towers
that qualify for police-initiated impounds. City-authorized towers who meet all of the following criteria
shall qualify for police impounds and be put on the police tow list:
1. Meet all other requirements for registration under this chapter;
2. Possess a current letter of appointment from the Washington State Patrol for Zone 2;
3. Pay the annual registration fee. This fee shall be set by resolution of the city council. The
registration shall expire on December 31st of the year for which the license was issued and there shall be
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no prorating of the license fee. The registration fee is a cost-recovery mechanism for contract
administration; and
The police tow list shall be reviewed at least annually to determine if each tower listed thereon
still possesses a current letter of appoimmment. City-authorized towers qualified for police impounds shall
be rated class A. B. or C registered tow operators nccording to the criteria sp1--cified iri this cliapter.
Nothing in tliis section shall bc construed to prevent a tow com,pan~v from registerine as more than one
class of tow operator.
T B. Class A List.
1. The list of qualified class A registereti towing businesses kept pursuant to this chapter shall be
used in connection with police-initiated impot,wds of vehictes which are not iunk vehicles. manufacturzd
homes. or park trailers within the City.
~ 2. When a person makes a request to the police department or police dispatcher for towing
services when the vehicle is not subject to police-initiated impound, the request sha11 be treated as a
nonpreference matter and the request shall be referred to a qualified class A registered tow operator in
the same manner as if the police were requesting the towing service pursuant to a police-initiated
impound.
C. Class B List
1_The list of qualiFed class B registered towing businesses kept pursuant to this chapter shall be
use(l iil connection with police-initiated ampounds of junk vehicles within the City.
2. Upon determinine a nolice-initiated impound is necessary, the police officer shall speeificaLly
titate if the vehicle to be towed is a iunk vehicle. The dis a_v tcher will relav this information to the
anpronriate Class B C~-Auihorized tower in accordance with this chaptert
I). Class C List
.1. The list of qualified class C re,., i stered towing business kepi_p,u.rsuan~ to this chapter shall be
«•ed in connection wiLh-police-initiated impounds of manufactured homes and park trailers within the
2. Upan determinin a olice-initiated im o d is ttecessarv. the police offcer staall specifeallv
state if the vehicle to be towed is a'ut nk vehicle. The dispatcher will relav~ this information to the
,ippropriate Ctass I3 C'ity_Authorized tower in accotdance with this ehapter.
EG. All referrals under. ' ' to class A Citv-authorized towers shall be
distributed on a rotation basis among qualified class A' owers. All referrals to class B
Citv-nutllorized ta%vers shall be distributed on a rotation basis among q.ualified class B towers. All
referrals to class C Citv-Authorized towers shall be distributed on a rotation basis aman qualified class
C~ t0«ers.
Nothiog in this chapter shall be construed to preclude any person from requesting the
services of a towing business of their choice, unless, in the opinion of the police department,
accommodating such request would result in undue delay or the maintenance of a hazardous situation or
condition.
~ GE. Class A City-authorized towers shall observe the following practices and procedures when
engaged in police-initiated impounds:
1. When called by the police department, the tow business will dispatch a tow truck within five
minutes and be moving within 10 minutes during normal business hours;
2. Tow trucks dispatched at the request of the police department after normal business hours will
be on the move within 20 minutes after receiving the call;
3. The tow truck that is dispatched will arrive at the stated location within 30 minutes;
4. If for any reason a City-authorized tower is unable to dispatch a tow truck within the stated
time or if the dispatched truck will be delayed for any reason, the operator shall so advise the police
department stating the reason and estimated time of arrival. Ia the event the tow truck fails to arrive at the
scene within a reasonable time, the police department will contact another tow operator to respond to the
scene and will cancel the original tow;
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5. A City-authorized tower on rotation who is unable to dispatch or arrive within the times stated
in subsections (E)(1), (2), (3) and (4) of this section will forfeit his turn and be placed at the bottom of
the rotation list as if he had responded;
6. Consistent refusal or failure of the class A registered tow operator to respond to calls from the
police department for towing services may result in the removal from the list of qualified class A City-
authorized towers;
7. The City-authorized tower shall advise the police department when the tow company is
temporarily unavailable to respond to rotational calls with a class A, B or C tow Uuck. Unavailability
may occur due to conditions such as, but not limited to, other tow truck commitrnents, tow truck disabled
and/or under repair, unforeseen driver shortage due to illness, etc. The period of unavailability may last
less than an hour or much longer. The tow operator will give the reason for unavailability and
approximately when the company will be available to respond to calls;
The tow company will be removed from the rotational list and will not be called until the
operator advises the police department that the company is once again able to respond to calls with an A,
B or C class truck. In all such cases, the tow company will resume its normal position on the rotational
list without regard to any missed calls or its position prior to being unavailable;
8. The tow operator will advise the police department whenever a private call is received for tow
with circumstances that indicate that the tow is for a vehicle which has been involved in an accident on
the public roadway. The tow operator also will advise the police department of all private calls to motor
vehicle accidents on private property resulting in bodil}, injw}, or death;
9. The tow operator will notify the police deparnnent before moving any vehicle involved in an
accident on a public highway or street under the jurisdiction of the police department or where it appears
that the driver of the vehicle to be moved is under the influence of intoxicants or drugs, or is atherwise
incapacitated;
10. When the police department is in charge of an accident scene or other such incident, a tow
operator shall ❑ot respond to the scene unless his services have been specifically requested by the police
department, the driver/owner, or his agent;
11. The tow operator shall be available, or will ensure that specific employees are available, 24
hours a day for the purpose of receiving calls or arranging for the release of vehicles. This does not
require the tow operator to maintain a staffed facility 24 hours a day, only to have staff available to
receive calls 24 hours a day. Business hours will be posted conspicuously at the operator's place of
business so they can be seen during business hours and nonbusiness hours;
12. The operator shall post a current copy of tow and storage rates arising from police-initiated
impounds in the following locations:
a. At the entrance to the place of business, in a conspicuous location, plainly visible and readable
by members of the public, whether the business is open or closed. If, in order to meet this requirement,
the rate sheet must be placed in a location exposed to the elements, it shall be protected so as to remain
legible;
b. Inside the business location, where business is commonly transacted. The rate sheets shall be
posted in such manner as to be clearly and plainly visible and readable at all times by customers of the
business;
c. A copy of the cunent rates will be seot to the police departrnent. Notice of any change(s) in
service rates will be forwarded to the police department at least 10 days before the effective date of the
change(s);
d. In the event that an operator has only a class B truck and utilizes it for class A and B type
tows, the operator shall file a rate sheet that specifies the rates charged for the different types of tows.
Whenever any operator utilizes a larger truck than the towed vehicle warrants, the operator shall
charge fees based on the size of the towed vehicle, not the size of the trvck used. Example: A class C
truck is used, at the operator's discretion, to tow a class B truck size vehicle. The fees charged shall be
those for a class B, not a class C;
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13. Unless other arrangements are made with commissioned police personnel at the scene, all
vehicles impounded by order of the police department shall be taken to the tow operator's nearest
approved storage location within the City;
14. The tow operator will maintain, for three years, records on towed and released vehicles that
were towed at the request of the police department. This record will include, but is not to be limited to:
a. An itemized receipt of all charges for the services provided;
b. An inventory• sheet or copy thereof made out by the police officer at the scene of the tow and
signed by the operator;
c. All other records required by the police department.
Such records will be available for inspection by the police department during normal business
hours at the operator's place of business;
15. The tow operator will sign an inventory sheet made out by the police officer at the scene. The
tow operator shall obtain from the officer, and the officer shall provide, a signed authorization for the
impound as required by RCW 46.55.080(2);
16. Tow operators shall perforcn towing tasks competently according to a reasonable standard of
care within the towing industiy;
17. No City-authorized tower, employee or agent shall misappropriate, wrongfully convert to
his/her own use, or abuse property belonging to another and entrusted to his/her care or storage;
18. Tow truck operators will use emergency lights to warn other motorists only when at the scene
of accidents, disabled vehicles and/or recoveries. Such lighting shall not be used when traveling to or
from the scene;
19. Tow truck operators shall be responsible for cleaning accident/incident sceoes of all vehicle
glass and debris;
20. Specific operating restrictions andJor requirements, by truck class, are as follows:
a. The standard air brake release tools (caging stud assemblies) required to be carried in the class
Band C trucks shall be used, whenever necessary, to presene potential evidence involving brake
equipment or adjustment settings.
When a tow truck opera.tor is attempting to move a vehicle equipped with locked spring parking
brakes that cannot be released by external air supply, the caging assemblies shall be used to release the
brake tension. Under no circumstances shall the towed vehicle's brake assemblies or adjustments be
maved or disturbed in any way that will prevent later determination of the pre-accident or incident
settings.
b. Class B trucks in excess of 23,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating need not carry dollies
when towing or recovering heavy vehicles.
c. Class D, E and S trucks shall not be used to respond to initial calls unless specifically
authorized by police personnel at the scene or by local written policy approved by the chief of police.
d. Cla.ss E trucks shall:
i. When used for multiple vehicle towing/recovery (one on bed, one in tow), all invoice charges
shall be evenly divided between the vehicles so transported;
ii. Not be operated in excess of either gross vehicle weight rating or pwchased tonnage weight
limits;
iii. Be requirad to carry its portable lights only when used in a towi.ng mode;
21. Whenever a special event or overflow storage lot is approved by the police department, the
City-authorized tower shall maintain personnel at the lot 24 bours per day for security and vehicle and/or
personal property release. If necessary, reimbursemeot for such labor shall be part of the contract for the
special event, if appropriate, or by amended storage rates with a waiver of the 10-day rate change notice
requirement approved by the police department.
At the conclusioa of a special event or overflow situation, all vehicles not reclaimed by the
o%vner shall be towed to the City-authorized tower's regular storage facility and processed in the normal
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fashion. No additional fee shall be charged for towing the vehicle from the overflow lot to the regular
facility;
22. All work performed by the operator and/or employee shall be in the most professional and
expeditious manner. All invoices and other required forms shall be completed accurately and promptly.
11. C'lass B Citv-authurized to%tiers shall obsene tlie same Liractices alid procedures as class A
to%~ ers lien perfornlinp- aolice-initiated impounds with the followinst exception:
l. Unless other arrangements are made with commissioned oolice versonnel at the scene, all
Nehicles imaounded bv order of the aolice denartment shall be taken to the tow overator's nearest
apnroved storaee location. That staraQe location need not be wichin the ciri• limits.
1. Class C Citv-authorized towers shall observe the same practices and arocedures as class A
to~% erti v,1;en uecforminp, uolice-initiated impounds «•ith tlle followinQ exceptions:
1. Sections G(1) and G(2) of this chaater shalf not aaalv to class C towers
2. The tow truck that is disuatched will arrive at the stated location within 24 hours:.
3. Unless other arranQements are made with commissioned police personnel at thc sceue. all
\eliicles irnDounded bv ordar of the nolice depariment shall be taken to the to%\ operator's nearest
aooroved storap-e locatian. That storaae location nced not bc withi» the cih, limits.
.TF. Records kept on City of Spokane Valley police- initiated impounds shall be available for
inspection by the police department during normal business hours. (Ord. 04-001 § 10, 2004).
Section S. Amendin¢ Sookane Vallev Municiaal Code 9.10.130: SVMC 9.10.130 is
amended as follows:
9.10.130 Fees c6arged by tow operator for potice-initiated impounds.
The schedule of maximum fees shall conform to, and not be more than, the schedule of
maximum fees then in effect by the Washington State Patrol. The schedule of maximum fees may be
adjusied periodically by the police chief to conform to any adjustments made by the Washington State
Patrol to its schedule of maximum fees.
~ Any class A. B. or C licensee shall not exceed the fees of such schedule for services rendered at
the request of the police department or its dispatcher. Charging fees in excess of tbose specified in the fee
schedule, or charging for services not actually rendered, may result in suspension from the list of class A.
B. or C City-authorized towers. Private impound fees are set by the tow operator and recorded with the
Department of Licensing in accordance with Washington State Patrol guidelines, and are not intended to
be covered by this chapter. (Ord. 04-001 § 13, 2004).
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Section 6. Severabilitv. 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 constittitionality of any other section, sentence, clause
or phrase of this Ordinance.
Seetion 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective five days after
publication of the ordinaace, or a summaryr thereof, in the official newspaper of the City.
Adopted this day of 2009.
City of Spokane Valley
Mayor, R.ichard Munson
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ATTEST:
City Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Office of the City Attorney
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CITY OF SPOKAN E VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5t', 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
0 information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2009 Flashing Beacon Grants
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: N/A
BACKGROUND:
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission has issued a Request for Proposal for School Zone
Flashing Beacon projects. Applications are due May 15t'. In 2007 we were awarded $22,500 to
complete three school zones. These funds were used at Seth Woodard Elementary, South
Pines Elementary, and the Summit School. There were no funds available for installs in 2008.
The Public Works Department plans to submit applications this year. We evaluated the
following elementary schools: Trent, Opportunity, Adams, Skyview, Chester, University (16t'
Ave), Sunrise, Orchard Center, and Ponderosa. We recommend submitting an application for
beacon installation at the crosswalks on Bowdish Road for Opportunity Elementary, and Schafer
Road for Ponderosa Elementary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: None
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director; Inga Note, Senior Traffic Engineer
ATTACHMENTS: None
Spokane County Library District
Spokane Valley Library Services and District Support
Report to the City of Spokane Valley
1St Quarter 2009
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Customer use measures
The year is off to a strong 5tart tur librai•y- braliches iil tlle grcateI' SpC)l\clI1C it is it)r thc
District as a whole and public libraries in general. It has long been an axiom that when thc,
economy is down, public library use goes up, and the strength of the current recession
demonstrates this once again. All measures are up for the first three months of 2009 with tht,
exception of reference inquiries, which have been on a roller coaster for the past few years-
S0211et1IYlE'S k.h-m-n. T11e 1lt1I11bt'I' ()f a 1"~:, ll1C1~eaS+.` INIc.I"Jl
2008.
Why does library use go up when there's a bad economy? There are many reasons, one oE th,-
most important of which is use of library resources (including computers) for career informatit_M,
resume wrifiing and job searching. It's also a cheap (free) place for family entertainment-it's a
place to visit, attend programs, borrow DVDs, and find a good book to read. As one of the few
public gathering places in any community, it's also a venue just to be with other people rather
than sitting at home.
Selected 1bt Quarter 2009 Year-to-Date Statistics
Circulation Door count Reference Program Software Station
Inquiries Attendance Bookings
YTD YTD to YTD YTD to YT'D YTD to YTD YTD ta YTD YTD to
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
SCLD 571,629 896 332,158 9% 60,902 196 11,611 20% 62,070 6%
Spo Valley 143,681 696 81,180 7% 20,698 096 3,682 21% 19,606 3%
Argonne 39,715 7% 23,525 696 3,908 -696 516 -49b 6,062 10°6
Qtis 22,714 1096 13,712 5% 2,749 -79b 565 3696 1,924 3%
Subtotal 206,110 796 118,417 6% 27,355 -296 4,763 1996 27,592 5%
% SCLD 3696 - 36.0% - 45.0°l0 - 41 % - 44% -
Registered Customers by Branch of Registration
2009 % of YTD Change
YTD SCLD from 2008
SCLD 112,851 - 3%
Spo Valley 36,106 329G 396
Argonne 10,132 9% 5%
Otis 4,825 496 - 29b
Subtotal 51,063 45% 3%
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4th quarter activity highlights at Greater Spokane Valley branches
Spokane Valley Library
• Staff attended all Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce membership breakfasts,
making additionaI contacts with outside agencies.
• The first floor public restroom walls were painted as part of a continuing effort to respond to a
public perception that they are not well-maintained.
• The AARP Tax Aide program was extremely popular, as it was elsewhere.
• Circulation staffing was adjusted to compensate for increased customer use on Sundays; for
example, on March 8th circulation was two items shy of the 1,000 mark with an average of 250
items per open hour.
• The Friends met to d.iscuss plans for the year, to establish a date for the spring book sale (May
2nd), and to confirm the monetary support of both adult and youth summer reacling programs
as well as Spokane is Reading. The second early leaming computer station that was purchased
by the Friends was installed just in time for spring break.
• The replacement table for the public computer workstations in the children's area on the first
floor was completed and installed, providing all sit-down stations and more space for
customers to work.
Argonne Library
• Use of the conference room for serious study increased to the point where it became necessary
to book it ahead, sometimes several days.
• A second CD/DVD carousel was installed, making it possible to safeguard high-risk CDs as
well as DVDs.
• The installation of the Earl)' LCdrI11I1g StdtlOIl was a big 11it with kids.
• School activities included a visit of students from Faith Baptist Academy working on hislor~,
projects; a group from Orchard Center for Parents' Night at the Library; and West Vallev
schools provided portraits and essays about Lincoln for the c~isplay Nvall in acidition to y
snowmen Erom a Seth INoodard kindergarten class.
Otis Orchards Libranj
• The meeting room had 15 bookings in january, a record.
• The Friends plan to purchase a park bench.
• Once again branch supervisor Bev Bergstrom was a judge for graduating seniors' culminating
projects in the East Valley School District.
• Snowmen art was on loan from Qtis Elementary School ECEAP.
DISTRICT-WID LIBRARYSERVICES
Customer use measures
Customer use in the first quarter of 2009 continued its increase over last year and the rolling 12-
month period, confi.rming staff perceptions that branches are much busier. For example, in the
first three months of this year there's been a 9% increase in door count, an 8% increase in materials
circulation, a 20% increase in program attendance, a 6°,6 increase in software station bookings, and
a 12% increase in website user sessions.
Adult services
Programming: Book clubs at Moran Prairie and Deer Park were well attended, and North
Spokane showed growth. Computer instruction class sessions were added at Spokane Valley and
North Spokane due to demand. SCLD staff did another business resources presentation for the
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce NxLevel@ Entrepreneur training program, held at
Spokane Valley Library. Planning was completed for an open house to inform the public of thc
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resources we have available to help weather hard times-a fair-type atmosphere to demonstrate
our tools for job search, resume writing, research, and recreational materials. The adult Summer
Reading programs were finalized with four "trunk programs" presented by the Museum of ArLs
and Culture (MAC) and a four week genealogy series at Moran Prairie besides 10 Master Gardener
programs. The MAC has decided to give all adult participants a two-for-one pass to the museum.
Co»imunity: Staff visited an average of 43 adult facilities each month; letters were sent to 12_5
facilities not currently being served, letting them know what we can do for them. We did a
presentation on Tutor.com at the West Plains Chamber of Commerce meeting and a day-lon,;
display of library materials and services at the Inland Empire Chapter of the Romance Writers of
America Conference in Airway Heights. We also had a display at the Deer Park Ea; ;I~~~ Senior V,jir,
and the Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Fair.
Youth services
Programming: SUIIlII1eT Ttt1dlI1g aChv1t1CS wl'_1'(' fll1~111"LC`li. I'C)I' 1.1111di'eI1 tllt'Tf''ll be fi~-e outsidc
presenters, one in-house program, and an "Art Night in the Library;" as well as four in-house
activities for the teen program. Dr. Thomas Moore, a nationally known eazly childhood educatio>1
consultant and musician who was in town for a conference, preserItecj programs at Nlorth Snokanc
and Moran Prairie, with attendance of 114 and 102 respectively.
Community: KHQ Success by Six taped four youth librarians re~idi;-i;; <<~ c1lil-11-cn it
Valley Library that will air during February, March, April, and May, each featuring a differel<<
book. StaEf presented childcare provider certified training, "Six Skills of Early Literacy," at the u ii"i
of Childhood Canference and attended an early learning dinner in Deer Park. East Valley School
District's special services coordinator asked for copies of several of our informational flyers to
distribute during parent/teacher conferences. Youth services supervisor Gwendolyn Hailey
guest lecturer for a VVhitworth University childreri s literature class.
DISTRIcT AD • •
Board of '1'rustees action, January-March
• Reaffirmed the Access to Library Service Policy.
• Approved revisions to the Control of Capital Assets Policy, Travel Policy, and Purchasing
Policy.
• Approved updated interlocal agreements with the Town of Fairfield and Cities of Cheney and
Medical Lake regarding use of city-owned facilities.
• Approved a resolution rerognizing Friends of the Library support.
• Approved a rental agreement with Perrine Properties LLC for additional Spokane Valley
library staff parking.
• Selected Saturday, June 13 as the date for a workshop session on the facilities master plan.
City interlocal agreements
The Town of Fairfield and Cikies of Cheney and Medical Lake councils approved updated
interlocal agreements that were subsequently approved by SCLD's Board of Trustees. With the
new agreements, we took over added routine building maintenance and upkeep responsibilities
further standardizing them District-wide.
2009 property tax Ievy
The final certified assessed valuation and property tax levy report for 2009 collections showed
numbers virtually the same as the report provided in December. SCLD's regulaz levy, excluding
the $21,723 for refunds, is $9,446,485, 3.7% above 2008's official number. The le-vy rate is
$0.443412464082 (nothing like mathematical precision), an approximate 1Q (2.1%) drop.
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At the end of the month National Maintenance Contractors withdrew its appeal of the Labor and
Industries determination of Iiability for payment of prevailing wage rates. There won't be the
long-postponed administrative hearing, and it will pay the fine and move on.
Spokane Valley Library parking
A rental agreement with Perrine Properties LLC for staff parking on the former car wash property
across the street was negotiated and approved by the Board. The monthly payment is $200, with
SCLD carrying liability and property damage insurance as well as obtaining the property tax
exemption available because of its use for library purposes. Payments will begin Apri11.
Media coverage about increased library use
February saw more than the usual amount of inedia coverage about increased library use, most of
it keyed ta the economy. There was a LISA Todcry article as well as three that arose in part fronl a
Washington Office of the Secretary of State's press release about a recently-done library use study.
Those were from an axticle in the Tacoma Nezus Tribtene and editorials in the Spokesman-Reviezv and
Everett Herald.
2009 Iegislative session
At the three-quarter mark of the 105-day leg-islative session several bills having a potential impact
on SCLD or on public libraries in general were continuing to move. They include SHB 1291,
which increases the city population cap for annexing to a library district from 100,000 to 300,000;
SB 5355, which relates to ballot titles in library district establishment elections; and HB 1468, which
would increase the King County Library System board to seven members. Besides these, the
Washington Library Association was successful in getting an amendment to SHB 2075, "An act
relating to the excise taxation of certain products and services provided or furnished
electronically." Without the amendment thi.s rill extending sales tax to defined types of "ciigital
goods and automated services" would have included licensed databases used by all types of
lihraries throughout the state that aren't currently taxed.
Proposed West Plains annexation
The Cities of Spokane and Airway Heights have both approved an amended memorandum of
understanding that moves the target date for approval of an interlocal agreement regarding their
proposed annexation plans to May 25. Among other changes is the inclusion of Spokane County-
in the process. The earliest this annexation would be effective is 2010, and that's if everything gocs ~
smoothly with no appeals.
The preliminary estimate indicates a loss of approximately $260 million in assessed valuation to
SCLD. At our current levy rate, that would amount to around $117,000 per year, equal to 1.2% of
our budgeted 2009 property tax collections. A mitigation agreement would probably have the
same terms as the past two-a five-yeaz phase out of payments for lost revenue.
Service animals
In a memorandum opinion on service animals in libraries, SCLD aitorney James Sloane concluded
that Washington l.aw and regulations trump federal law and regulations in this area, and
Washington law has a much broader interpretakion. He believes there would be a liability
exposure if we were to disallow an animal, regardless of species, if told it was a trained service
animal that does a specific task. That leaves us with an animal's behavior and our rules of conduct
only as grounds for exclusion, which is what we've been using all along. Therefore, pigs or any
other animal meeting the state's service animal criteria will continue to be allowed in our
buildings even if the federal regulations change.
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Collection Services
• Ordered 4,858 titles and 19,056 copies during the first quarter; the net increase in collection size
after withdrawals is 7,096 year-to-date.
• Initiated a trial of the "TumbleBook Library;" an online collection of animated, talking
picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love."
• Book display themes were "Add a Splash of Color to Your Day!" "Love is in the A.ir;' and "Go
Green!"
• The Spokane Is Reading Committee decided on its 2009 featured author, selecting Seattle
author Garth Stein and his book 77w Art of Racing in the Rnin.
Communications
• In community relations/public information, attended KHQ Success by Six photo shoot for
promo at Spokane Valley; participated in planning 2009 Summer Reading program publicity
materials; assisted with planning for "Your Library: Working for You in Tough Times" day-
long program scheduled for April; prepared materials for the Spokane Valley Chamber
business fair; and provided and reviewed Summer Reading 2009 website content.
• In media relations/publicity, provided Spokesnuirt's editorial staff with library usage statistics
in current economic times (editorial ran in Februaxy 10 issue); distributed Tutor.com press
release twice with no pick up.
• Worked on a variety of WLA 2009 conference tasks.
Human Resources
• Recruited for ten positions with five filled; there was one resignation, no promotions, and no
transfers.
• Classification and compensation study consultant met with employees to explain the proress
for this year's study classification/compensation study; he received and reviewed
questionrtaires completed by employees preliminary to his week of Apri113 visit to conduct
ind.ividual interviews.
• Last fall's United Way campaign netted $10,245 in donations and pledges.
Information Technology
• The second half of the 55 PC donation to East Valley School District was picked up and a thank
you letter received from the District's board of directors.
• Successively tested a 150 disk DVD carousel d.ispenser that's been ordered for the eight
branches that don't have the allCIRC security and self-checkout equipment.
• Launched the refreshed public website and Tutor.com on February 2.
• Purchased 24 more copies of WinWay Resume for use on the computer labs.
• New Microsoft Exchange servers were installed and the move of mailboxes to the new server
began, to be compieted in April; the email archive was moved to updated software.
• New early learning computer workstations were installed at Deer Park, Argonne and Spokane
Valley; three more are set to be installed in early April.
Finance, Facilities, & Purchasing
• In finance, first quarter property tax revenue totaled $555,840, 6% of the year's anticipated
total. 2009 is the second year in which the f und balance is sufficient to avoid sale of Tax
Anticipation Notes.
• In facilities, early January still required considerable snow removal efforts with almost $9,400
in plowing costs; the bid package for the Hastings demolition project was near completion,
with an Apri12 bid date; specifications for the Spokane Valley Library building's new 30-ton
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A/C condenser unit were developed, RFP issued, with Divco, Inc. submitting the lowest bid
proposal of $27,671; the price tag for repairs to the snaw-damage Deer Park Library raof has
risen to almost $25,000 with our insurance carrier paying all but $2,389 of that total; a
geotechnical engineering firm was engaged to inspect the portion of the Moran Prairie Library
Farking lot that's sinking and to provide repair recommendations.
• There was normal purchasing activity during the 151 quarter.
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Councii Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information 9 admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Council Extemal Committee Reports
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND: City Councilmembers serve on various local and/or regional committees. The
purpose of this item is if any committee or board that Council is involved with has significant policy
questions that are being posed and which need Council feedback, this is the opportunity for Council to
gather that feedback so that a Council position could be registered on any givcn item.
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Councilmembers
ATTACHMENTS:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: May 5, 2009 City Manager Sign-off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation M executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pending Litigation; Land Acquisition
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
OPTIONS:
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to adjourn into executive session for
approximately minutes to discuss Pending Litigation and Land Acquisition; and that
no action is anticipated thereafter.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
STAFF CONTACT:
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ATTACHMENTS: