2021, 02-16 Study SessionAGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION FORMAT
Meeting Held via ZOOM
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:00 p.m.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION ITEM:
1. Mayoral Appointments of Councilmembers to Boards & Committees — Mayor Wick
[public comment opportunity]
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY
GOAL
2. Bill Helbig, Jerremy Clark Flashing Beacons and School Signage
3. Bill Helbig, Jerremy Clark, Abandoned Vehicles / Parking in the ROW
and Caitlin Prunty
4. Mayor Wick
5. Mayor Wick
6. Mark Calhoun
ADJOURN
Advance Agenda
Council Comments
City Manager Comments
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
Discussion/Information
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 16, 2021 Department Director Approval: ❑
Check all that apply: ❑ consent n old business ® new business n public hearing
❑ information n admin. report n pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Confirmation of Mayoral Appointments of
Councilmembers to HCDAC and Health District Board
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Various ordinances, resolutions, and state statutes.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Annually, the Mayor makes appointment recommendations
to place Councilmembers on various regional boards and committees. The term for the HCDAC
appointment is expiring and will require a re -appointment as well as an additional appointment for a vacant
position. Councilmember Thompson has stepped down from the Health District Board creating a vacant
position that will need to be filled.
1. HCDAC (Housing & Community Development Advisory Committee) — Arne Woodard: term
expires February 20, 2021. Reappoint Arne Woodard with a new term to expire on June 1, 2021
and appoint Linda Thompson to the vacant position with a term to expire December 31, 2021.
2. Health District Board: Tim Hattenburg with a term to begin upon appointment and expire
December 31, 2021.
OPTIONS: Confirm the Mayoral appointments of Councilmembers to the committees and boards as listed
above, or take other action as appropriate.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: I move to confirm the Mayoral appointments of Arne
Woodard to the HCDAC, continuing his current term and expiring on June 1, 2021; Linda Thompson to
the HCDAC with a term beginning upon appointment and expiring on December 31, 2021; and Tim
Hattenburg to the Health District Board with a term beginning upon appointment and expiring on December
31, 2021.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: n/a
STAFF/COUNCIL CONTACT: Carrie Koudelka; Mayor Wick
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 16, 2021 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative report — school zone flashing beacon installations in
the City of Spokane Valley.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Prior presentations have been provided to Council
in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 for the school zone beacon installations. A presentation was provided
to Council in 2017 regarding the pedestrian hybrid beacon (HAWK) on Pines Road.
BACKGROUND: The City Council has requested an overview of the City's School Zone
Flashing Beacon (SZFB) and other flashing beacon installations. There are currently 40 SZFB
installations across 18 school locations. Further, there are 32 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
(RRFB) installations at 14 crosswalks in the City. Finally, there is one Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
(PHB) on Pines Road at the Appleway Trail. The characteristics, justification, and installation of
these traffic control devices are further described through a presentation, as attached.
OPTIONS: N/A.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A.
STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, City Engineer; Jerremy Clark, Senior Traffic Engineer.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
Spokane
_Valley
Crosswalk Beacons
February 16, 2020
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Jerremy Clark, Senior Traffic Engineer
School and Crosswalk Beacons
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Types of Devices
Device Selection
Typical Enhancements
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• School Speed Zone Beacons
Designed for speed control at specific locations
All but one location installed by WTSC Grants
Must include regulatory signage required for enforcement
Several locations include Speed Feedback Signs
■ Installed at 18 schools, 40 beacons in total 1
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■ Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
Flashing pattern developed based on highest impact or "conspicuity"
■ Issued interim approval in MUTCD, then removed, then reissued in 2018.
Provides enhanced warning to motorists regarding presence of pedestrians
■ Installed at 14 crosswalks, 32 beacons in total
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■ Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
Formerly referred to as HAWKs (High -intensity Activated crossWalK)
Provides legal requirement for motorists to stop (red indication)
One location at Pines Road/SR 27 and the Appleway Trail
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• School Speed Zone Beacons
Selection coordinated with Schools and individually evaluated
• 0%-31% speed reduction (based on 2011 "after" study)
• Several locations include Speed Feedback Signs
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m Crosswalk enhancements identified by engineering study
Is crosswalk a good idea?
• If so, what level of improvements should be installed?
Depending on findings, warrant analyses may be necessary.
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■ Advanced warning signs
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overview of process for new installations
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: February 16, 2021 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Administrative report — requirements for parking restrictions in rights -
of -way and junk vehicle definition.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 46.55 RCW; Chapter 308-330 WAC; Chapters 7.05
and 9.05 SVMC.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adoption of Ordinance 03-047 in 2003, which
adopted by reference the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (WMTO), and adoption of
Ordinance 06-004, adding "Junk Vehicles" to the City's nuisance code under SVMC 7.05.040(N).
BACKGROUND: The City Council has requested an overview of how the City's municipal code
and state law define junk vehicles and the requirements therein. Council has also asked for
information on the criteria that should be used for determining when parking restrictions should
be put in place in a right-of-way.
A "Junk Vehicle" is defined under state law as a vehicle that:
is certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following
requirements:
(a) Is three years or older;
(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to
any of the following:
A broken window, or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor,
or transmission;
(c) Is apparently inoperable;
(d) Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the
approximate value of the scrap in it.
RCW 46.55.010(5). RCW 46.55.230 details the criteria under which an abandoned junk vehicle
may be disposed. The City has adopted the WMTO, which has in turn adopted the state law
definition of junk vehicle. SVMC 9.05.010; WAC 308-330-406. The same definition is used in
the City's nuisance provisions as well. SVMC 7.05.020.
A question has arisen as to whether the City could make these definitions stricter. The laws
regulating vehicles are intended to be uniform throughout the state and the City cannot adopt any
ordinances in conflict with Title 46 RCW. RCW 46.08.020. Looking to neighboring jurisdictions,
the City of Spokane uses the same definition as RCW 46.55.010 (SMC 10.16.010(F)), while the
City of Liberty Lake simply adopts the definition by reference (LLMC 6-3-2). Spokane County
uses the same requirement that a vehicle meet three criteria, but adds an extra criterion that a "Junk
Vehicle" could meet — "is without a valid, current license or registration plate." SCC 6.13.020(8).
However, that requirement is a functional equivalent to a vehicle being inoperable as, under the
City's code, vehicles without a valid, current registration plate or current certificate of registration
are considered inoperable. SVMC 7.05.020.
To ensure uniformity among the jurisdictions, and to ensure that the City is not in conflict with
state law, the definition of "Junk Vehicle" should not be changed. Further, the Spokane Valley
Police Department ("SVPD") has confirmed that when dealing with junk and/or hulk vehicles,
they follow the definition as set forth in RCW 46.55.010.
There are two ways that junk vehicles are dealt with by the City, dependent upon whether the
vehicle is on private or public property. When dealing with junk vehicles on private property, the
City has declared junk vehicles to be a nuisance prohibited within the city. SVMC 7.05.040(N).
Therefore, the City may utilize its enforcement procedures to abate the junk vehicles. See chapter
17.100 SVMC. This process seeks voluntary compliance, but may end with the City proceeding
to Spokane County Superior Court to seek a judicial abatement. SVMC 17.100.030; 17.100.100.
Junk vehicles on public property, or in rights -of -way, are dealt with by the police. Law
enforcement is authorized to impound any unauthorized vehicle that is parked within a right-of-
way and has not been removed within 24 hours from the time a notification sticker has been
attached to the vehicle. RCW 46.55.085; see also RCW 46.55.010(14) (defining "unauthorized
vehicle" as a vehicle left on a highway and tagged pursuant to RCW 46.55.085); WAC 308-330-
406 (WMTO adopting RCW 46.55.085). If the abandoned vehicle is also a junk vehicle, a law
enforcement officer having jurisdiction "may authorize the disposal of an abandoned junk
vehicle." RCW 46.55.230(1)(a). Similarly, a tow truck operator may also authorize the disposal
of an abandoned junk vehicle, provided that the vehicle has been abandoned twice without a
change in registered ownership and the registered owner is also the legal owner. RCW
46.55.230(1)(b).
In addition to the definition of "Junk Vehicles," there are other areas of the SVMC that may be of
note to Council. First, the SVMC has an exception to its nuisance code wherein an individual may
have up to two junk vehicles in a residential zone, so long as they are completely sight -screened.
SVMC 7.05.040(N)(4). There is also an exception for any junk vehicle that "is completely
enclosed within a lawful structure so that it is not visible from the street or other public or privacy
property." SVMC 7.05.040(N)(1). Secondly, there is no prohibition in the SVMC on the number
of working vehicles an individual may have on their property.
The City's regulations regarding parking and the authority for establishing parking restrictions are
defined in the Model Traffic Ordinance, which established several WACs and adopted relevant
RCWs for local jurisdiction parking laws. In response to citizen requests, staff routinely evaluate
areas of parking concern and provide response or recommendations. The current legal authority
and evaluation processes are summarized and will be explained through a presentation, as attached.
OPTIONS: N/A.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: N/A.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A.
STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, City Engineer; Jerremy Clark, Senior Traffic Engineer; Caitlin
Prunty, Attorney; Cary Driskell, City Attorney; Aziza Foster, Legal Intern.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
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Spokane
Valle
Junk Vehicles
and Parking Restrictions
February 16,1,120
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Il Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Jerremy Clark, Senior Traffic Engineer
Junk Vehicle Overview
Spokane
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RCW 46.55.010(5) Towing and Impoundment, Definitions
Certified under RCW 46.55.230 (authorizing disposal of
abandoned junk vehicles) as meeting three of the following
requirements:
Is three years old or older;
Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not
limited to any of the following:
A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels,
tires, motor, or transmission;
Is apparently inoperable;
Has an approximate fair market value equal only to the
approximate value of the scrap in it.
SVMC 7.05.020 adopts the same definition of "Junk
Vehicle."
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state. RCW 46.08.020.
City of Spokane uses the same definition as RCW 46.55.010. SMC 10.16.010(F).
• Liberty Lake adopts the definition by reference. LLMC 6-3-2.
• Spokane County adds a fifth criteria a vehicle could meet — be without a valid, current
license or registration plate. SCC 6.13.020(8).
■ Equivalent under SVMC to inoperable, as vehicles without proper licensing and
registration are deemed inoperable under the SVMC. SVMC 7.05.020.
SVPD and WSP use the state law definition and prefer all local jurisdictions
use the same definition.
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• Junk vehicles on public property, or in rights -of -way, are dealt with by law
enforcement.
^^ Authorized to impound any abandoned vehicle left in a right-of-way and not removed
after a 24-hour notice sticker is posted. RCW 46.55.085.
Law enforcement may authorize the disposal of an abandoned junk vehicle. RCW
46.55.280(1)(a).
A tow truck operator may authorize the disposal of an abandoned junk vehicle if the
vehicle has been abandoned two or more times, the registered ownership information
has not changed since the first abandonment, and the registered owner is also the
legal owner. RCW 46.55.280(1)(b).
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SHERIFF COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING EFFORT
Disposal of Junk Vehicles on Private Proper
►pokane
�Valley�
Junk vehicles on private property have been
declared a nuisance. SVMC 7.05.040(N).
Exception for up to two completely sight -screened
junk vehicles in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zones. SVMC
7.05.040(N)(4).
No prohibition found on the number of working
vehicles allowed upon a property.
City receives complaint or Code Enforcement
Officer observes junk vehicles violation.
City attempts to achieve voluntary compliance.
If not, will proceed with code enforcement process
outlined in Chapter 17.100 SVMC.
REPORT IT. Three options:
Use SVexpress — Visit spokanevalley.
org/311 or download the SVexpress mobile
app. This service is available 24/7.
CaII 509.720.5000 to file a report Monday
through Fnday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
QVisit City Hall at 10210 E. Sprague Avenue
to file a report Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
On -Street Parking —General Background J11ey
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m Existing No -Parking Zones
• Transferred with City incorporation from County
• Established as part of development standards
• Created by City Traffic Engineer
• Parking Complaints/Restriction Requests
• Typically expressed by citizen input to staff or Council
• Evaluated based on operations and safety
• Effects of parking restrictions
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State and Local Parking Codes
Spokane
�Valley�
WAC 308-330 Washington Model Traffic Ordinance
- 260; Traffic engineer
- 265; Traffic engineer — Authority
No Parking on both sides of roadways less than 20 feet wide
No Parking on one side of roadways between 20-28 feet wide
Designate zones up to 100' long where parking creates an especially hazardous condition
- 406; RCW sections adopted — Abandoned, unauthorized, and junk vehicle tow truck operators
- 409; Traffic control devices required — Stopping, standing, and parking
- 433; Parking not to obstruct traffic
- 436; Parking for certain purposes unlawful
- 451; Standing or parking on one-way roadways
- 460; Right of way for parking
- 462; RCW sections adopted — Stopping, standing, and parking
State and Local Parking Codes, continued
Spokane
�Valley�
WAC 308-330 Washington Model Traffic Ordinance, continued
-462; RCW sections adopted —Stopping, standing, and parking
Excerpted parking restrictions
In front of a public or private driveway or within five feet of the end of the curb
radius leading thereto;
Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant;
Within twenty feet of a crosswalk;
Within thirty feet upon the approach to any flashing signal,
stop sign, yield sign, or traffic control signal located at the
side of a roadway;
Within twenty feet of the driveway entrance to any
fire station
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State and Parking Local Codes, continued
Spokane
�Valley�
Street Standards (required for private development)
7.5.16 Street Elements — Street Geometry — Traffic Control
Devices
"No Parking" signs shall be posted on both sides of the street for
curb -to -curb widths up to 26 feet, and on one side of the street for
curb to curb widths greater than 26 feet and up to 32 feet. If the
street has no curb, the pavement width shall be used to determine if
"No Parking" signs are required. For private streets and private
driveways, a minimum of one "No Parking — Fire Lane" sign shall be
installed every 100 feet of frontage or as required by the Fire
Department. "No Parking" signs on public streets shall be installed
when required by these Street Standards at a separation as required
by the City and the Fire Department.
Not covered by WAC-330-265; Traffic engineer — Authority
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Street
Standards
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Adopted December 2009
Revised February 2018
State and Local Codes, continued
Spokane
�.Va11ey®
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Spokane County Codes
46.61.5701 No Parking — List of Parking Prohibitions
46.61.5139-5741 limiting parking on Arterials
46.61.575 Additional parking regulations
46.61,5701 - No Parking.
All vehicles shall be prohibited from parking on the following
ADAMS ROAD, along the east side from Second Avenue to Sp
ADAMS ROAD, along the west side from Twenty-fourth Aven4
ALKI AVENUE, along both sides from Pine: :Dad westerly for
• (3) The Spokane County board of commissioners may place official traffic -control
devices prohibiting, limiting, or restricting the stopping, standing, or parking of
vehicles on any highway where the secretary has determined, by order, such stopping,
standing or parking is dangerous to those using the highway or where the stopping,
standing, or parking of vehicles would unduly interfere with the free movement of
traffic thereon. No person shall stop, stand, or park any vehicle in violation of the
restrictions indicated by such devices.
Discussion
Spokane
�. Val ley
• Junk Vehicles
• Definition
• Regulations
• Disposal
No -Parking Zones
Codified Authority and Process
Establishment and Enforcement
Effect of No -Parking Zones
Update on identification of existing zones
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DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of February 10, 2021; 5:00 p.m.
Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative
To: Council & Staff
From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager
Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings
Feb 23, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: Spokane Valley Police Department Report — Chief Ellis
3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
4. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
[due Tue Feb 16]
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 20 mins]
Mar 2, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Housing Action Plan Update — Chaz Bates
2. Amendments to SVMC 7.5 Camping Regulations — Erik Lamb, Morgan Koudelka
3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Mar 9, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: Accomplishments Report — Mark Calhoun
3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Mar 16, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. 2021 Construction Projects Update — Bill Helbig, Gloria Mantz
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
[due Tue Feb 23]
(20 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 45 mins]
[due Tue Mar 2]
(5 minutes)
(90 minutes
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 100 mins]
[due Tue Mar 9]
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 20 mins]
Mar 23, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue Mar 16]
Proclamation: Vietnam Veterans ' Day
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
2. Motion Consideration: Streets Sustainability Committee Membership — Bill Helbig, Adam Jackson (20 min)
3. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opp — SRTC Preservation Call for Projects — Adam Jackson (10 minutes)
4. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick (5 minutes)
5. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports [*estimated meeting: 40 mins]
Mar 30, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
April 6, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
2. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opp — SRTC Preservation
April 13, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
April 20, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
[due Tue Mar 23]
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Mar 30]
(5 minutes)
Call for Projects — A. Jackson (10 min)
[*estimated meeting: 15 mins]
[due Tue Apr 6]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 10 mins]
[due Tue Apr 13]
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 5 mins]
Draft Advance Agenda 2/11/2021 9:16:29 AM
Page 1 of 2
April 27, 2021, Formal Meetin2, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
May 4, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Potential and Pending Projects — Chelsie Taylor
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Mav 11, 2021, Formal Meetin2, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Mav 18, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
May 25, 2021, Formal Meetin2, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
June 1, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
June 8, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
June 15, Budget Workshop 8:30 am — 3:00 pm (Tentative)
June 15, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. Meeting Cancelled (Tentative)
*time for public or Council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
Appleway Trail Amenities
Arts Council Sculpture Presentations
Artwork & Metal Boxes
Core Beliefs Resolution
Health District Stats
Mirabeau Park Forestry Mgmt.
Park Lighting
PFD Presentation
SREC Report/Update
SRTC Interlocal Agreement
St. Illumination (owners, cost, location)
[due Tue Apr 20]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 10 mins]
[due Tue Apr 27]
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 20 mins]
[due Tue May 4]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 10 mins]
[due Tue May 11]
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 5 mins]
[due Tue May 18]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 10 mins]
[due Tue May 25]
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 5 mins]
[due Tue June 1]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 10 mins]
St. O&M Pavement Preservation
Vehicle Wgt Infrastructure Impact
Water Districts & Green Space
Way Finding Signs