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2021, 03-16 Study SessionAGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FORMAT Meeting Held via ZOOM Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10210 E Sprague Avenue (Please Silence Your Ce11 Phones During the Meeting) NOTE: In response to Governor Inslee's March 24, 2020 Proclamation concerning the COVID-19 Emergency, which waives and suspends the requirement to hold in -person meetings and provides options for the public to attend remotely, physical public attendance at Spokane Valley Council meetings are suspended until the Governor's order has been rescinded or amended. Therefore, until further notice, a live feed of the meeting will be available on our website and on Comcast channel 14. Public comments will only be accepted for those items noted on the agenda as "public comment opportunity," will be accepted via the following links, and must be received by 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. • Join the Zoom WEB Meeting CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA NON -ACTION ITEMS: DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL 1. Bill Helbig, Gloria Mantz 2021 Construction Projects Update Discussion/Information 2. Bill Helbig Jerremy Clark Parking Evaluations Discussion/Information 3. Mark Calhoun, John Hohman Federal Legislative Update Discussion/Information 4. Mayor Wick Advance Agenda Discussion/Information 5. Mayor Wick Council Comments Discussion/Information 6. Mark Calhoun City Manager Comments Discussion/Information ADJOURN Council Agenda March 16, 2021 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 16, 2021 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information Z admin. Report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2021 Construction Projects Update GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 35.77.010, Perpetual Advanced Six -Year plans for coordinated transportation program expenditures. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: • 1/21/2020 Council passed Resolution 20-002 amending the 2020 TIP, which included these projects BACKGROUND: Staff will provide a quick overview of the projects scheduled for construction in 2021. OPTIONS: Discussion only RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There are sufficient funds to cover the cost for these projects. These projects are funded with a mix of different funds, including City funds, state and/or federal grants. STAFF CONTACT: Gloria Mantz, PE, Engineering Manager Bill Helbig, City Engineers ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation I" Bill Helbig, City Engineer March 16, 2021 Barker Road Corridor Widening & Sewer Euclid to Euclid at UPRR Barker Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project Barker Rd/BNSF Grade Separation 21/22 Spokane River to Euclid — 20/21 Spokane River to GSP (Pathway)- 21 Euclid to Euclid at UPRR - 21 r' E Kmxhue I.'e :lath 2 Intersection Improvement Projects S JLLIV N :D a�. MATCH INTO SPOKANE COUNTY SULLIVAN ROAD PROJECT v.°EL_E5LEY AVE Sullivan & Wellesley Intersection Project VON TOOMC:W Y. JY11rru 1111iu111 � y - _ _ — _ _ - _ R RIM 11adr1r111111— 11�I • Argonne & Montgomery Intersection Project Spokane Valley 3 Pavement Preservation Projects Mullan Rd — Broadway Av to Mission Av 2 Balfour Park Preservation & Frontage Improvements Evergreen Rd — Sprague Av to Broadway Av Barker Homes Preservation Park Road Neighborhood (Local Access Street 2021) Spokane Valley 4 Pedestrian Improvement Projects IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Park Road Sidewalk — Mission to Sharp Spokane Valley 5 Stormwater Improvement Projects Appleway Stormwater Improvement — University to Farr Spokane Valley 6 Bridge Maintenance Projects IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Sullivan Road Overcrossing UP Railroad Deck Repair Spokane .000 Valley 7 Safety Projects 11111111 Citywide Reflective Signal Backplates Citywide Reflective Post Panels Spokane . 00Valley 8 Park Projects Brown's Park Improvements — Final Phase Spokane _Valley 9 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Questions Spokane Valley 10 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 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— Parking Evaluations. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Chapter 308-330 WAC. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adoption of Ordinance 047 in 2003, codified as SVMC 9.05.020 which adopted by reference the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance (WMTO). BACKGROUND: The City Council has requested information on the criteria that should be used for determining when parking restrictions should be put in place in a right-of-way. 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 was summarized in an administrative report February 16, 2021. Staff will summarize three locations where parking complaints have been referenced with recommendations for discussion through a presentation, as attached. OPTIONS: Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: N/A. STAFF CONTACT: Bill Helbig, City Engineer; Jerremy Clark, Traffic Engineering Manager. ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint Presentation Parking Evaluations Bill Helbig, City Engineer 'Jerremy Clark, Traffic Engineering Manager Parking Requests —General Background Spokane Valley IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Reporting Citizen Calls or Emails to City Staff Citizen Requests to City Council or Planning Commission • Observations of Staff • Project -related Evaluations Typical Concerns On -Street parking is blocking a travel lane • On -Street parking is blocking a driveway or device • Shoulder parking is infringing upon private property • Strange vehicles are a security concern 2 3 Parking Requests —Current Evaluations Spokane _. Va11ey Conklin Road: Valleyway to Broadway • 4th Avenue: West of Thierman • Jackson Avenue: West of Wilbur Valley Viewer V.3 4th Ave ›ci ❑ishman O Jackson Ave Sppokane Valley Conklin Rd Veradale Conklin Road: Valleyway to Broadway Spokane �Valley� Conklin Road Major Collector with a 25 MPH speed limit 20-foot paved width and grass/gravel shoulder No pavement markings Right-of-way width is 40' with 44' adjacent to the multifamily development Issue: A letter dated November 24, 2020 stated the multifamily development has resulted in on -street parking that has spurred adjacent residents to delineate their property to deter parking and associated litter, damage, or vandalism. 4 Conklin Road; continued Spokane 4.. Val ley (WAC 308-330-265): Traffic Engineer —Authority (11) To erect signs indicating no parking upon both sides of a highway when the width of the improved roadway does not exceed twenty feet, or upon one side of a highway as indicated by such signs when the width of the improved roadway is between twenty and twenty-eight feet; Given the paved width, parking restrictions by the Traffic Engineer may only be placed on one side of the roadway. A review of crash history shows that no crashes have been reported in the past 5 years on this section of Conklin Road. 5 Provided by Citizen (02.22.2021) Conklin Road; continued Spokane . Val ley Based on several site visits and evaluation, there is not an operational or safety need for parking restrictions along Conklin Road in this area Related complaints have been received regarding obstructions placed within the City right-of-way to deter parking. 6 4th Avenue: West of Thierman Spokane �. Val ley ovm ■ 4th Avenue o Urban Minor Arterial with a 25 MPH speed limit ✓ 32-foot paved width, sidewalk and curb on the north side, and curb along the south side o Double -yellow (no passing) center line o Westbound lane is approximately 15'-9"; Eastbound lane is approximately 16'-9" ■ Issue: Citizen complaint of parking adjacent to sidewalk causing obstructions to traffic. 4th Avenue; Continued Spokane ��Valley (WAC 308-330-433 —Parking not to obstruct traffic): (1) No person shall park a vehicle upon a highway in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than ten feet of the width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic. After multiple field visits were conducted in February, 2021, vehicles observed parked adjacent to the north curb cause an obstruction to traffic. Considering standard vehicle widths of approximately 7 feet wide, both lanes would have less than ten feet of width adjacent to the double -yellow centerline for "free movement of vehicular traffic". 8 4th Avenue; Continued Spokane 4.* Val ley 1 0 2 • E .elthAv 3 E A review of crash history shows that one of the three crashes was caused by a vehicle parked on 4th Avenue. In 2020, a vehicle traveling westbound hit a parked car (2). Crashes (1) and (3) were related to vehicles leaving the roadway and hitting different trees. There have been reported concerns regarding parked cars when City performs winter maintenance on 4th Avenue. 9 4th Avenue; Continued Spokane � Val ley Proposed solutions: Install no -parking signs on both directions of 4th Avenue. Shift the double -yellow centerline 4 feet to the south. This would result in a 12-foot eastbound lane, and a 20- foot westbound lane. Striping 20 feet on the north side of the centerline would allow space for parking along the north sidewalk without obstructing the roadway. No - Parking signs would be installed on the south side of 4th Avenue. This solution has a significantly higher cost. Additional evaluation of roadway condition is necessary to avoid driver confusion 10 NO PARKIN ANYTIME Jackson Avenue: West of Wilbur Spokane .. Val ley Fed & E Jackson Ave ■ Jackson Avenue o Local Access Street (unclassified) with a 25 MPH speed limit o N38-foot paved width, sidewalk and curb on the north side, and curb along the south side o No pavement markings ■ Issue: Citizen complaints of junk vehicles and extended parking along both sides of signed no -parking zone. 11 Jackson Avenue; Continued Spokane � Val ley There is no operational or safety need fora no - parking zone in this area, but it is codified in Spokane County Code 46.61.5701 Spokane County Resolution 0-0975 —Change to "No Parking" code section to include Jackson Avenue along both sides from Bowdish to Wilbur. (November 21, 2000) Spokane County Resolution 0-1084 —Change to "No Parking" code section to along the south side only from Bowdish to Wilbur (December 5, 2000) No -Parking signage has been maintained on both sides of Jackson Avenue Discussion Spokane �. Val ley • Parking requests Current Evaluations Conklin Road 4th Avenue Jackson Avenue Future Efforts Identify all existing no -parking zones, signed or otherwise Questions? 13 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: March 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: 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda GOVERNING LEGISLATION: Not applicable. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: March 9, 2021 Council consensus to coordinate with City of Spokane and Spokane County for regional partnership on two of the City's five priority projects submitted to Senator Murray's infrastructure solicitation. - February 23, 2021 Council approval to submit five priority projects to consideration for Senator Murray's infrastructure solicitation. - March 3, 2020 Council adoption of updated 2020 Federal Legislative Agenda - February 25, 2020 Administrative report discussing the Draft 2020 Federal Legislative Agenda - April 30, 2019 City Council unanimously approved the 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda as drafted - November 13, 2018 Council approval of contract with Cardinal Infrastructure, LLC - November 6, 2018 administrative report regarding the Federal Lobbyist contract - July 24, 2018 administrative report regarding the review of submitted qualifications from applicants for the Federal Lobbyist contract - June 12, 2018 Budget Workshop request from Council that staff initiate the process for identifying and contracting with a government affairs firm that specializes in lobbying at the federal level BACKGROUND: In coordination with the City's federal lobbyist, Cardinal Infrastructure, Spokane Valley is looking to schedule meetings with its U.S. Congressional delegation to advocate for City priorities. For 2021, these meetings will be virtual rather than in person. To maintain a consistent message with Senator Murray's recent solicitation for infrastructure priorities, staff has identified the same five capital projects. The proposed federal legislative agenda includes the following, prioritized items: 1. Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project 2. Spokane Valley River Loop Trail Project 3. Bigelow Gulch — Sullivan Corridor Project 4. Spokane County Regional Expo Expansion Project 5. South Barker Road Corridor Improvements Project Last year's federal agenda included policy items that encouraged USDOT to streamline certain programs such as Buy America and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements. Staff removed this item from the agenda due to known and anticipated changes to the programs being made by the Biden Administration. Staff will continue to monitor these programs and will bring forward suggested policy items for the 2022 agenda once the Biden program modifications are better understood. OPTIONS: (1) Consensus to place the 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda as drafted, on the March 23 Council agenda as a motion consideration; or (2) take other action as appropriate. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Consensus to place the 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda as drafted, on the March 23 Council agenda as a motion consideration BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: In 2019 and 2020 the City contracted with Cardinal Infrastructure for Federal Lobby Services at an annual rate of $78,000. When negotiating the rate for 2021, at the recommendation of Council, Staff was able to negotiate a rate of $58,500 in recognition of the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 resulted in less work for Cardinal because lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. were significantly less than planned. The 2021 Budget includes appropriations for the Cardinal contract plus anticipated travel expenses to Washington D.C. when physical visits again become possible. STAFF CONTACT: Mark Calhoun, City Manager; John Hohman, Deputy City Manager ATTACHMENTS: 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda j valley. 2021 Legislative Agenda The City of Spokane Valley has identified five capital infrastucture projects as IegisIative priorities. Please see attachments for detailed information. Projects Pines Road/ BNSF Railway Grade Separation Funding request: $19.3 M Total cost: $29 M ,pq.rp.yawa� Spokane County Regional Expo Expansion Funding request: $3 M Total cost: $10 M 3 Spokane Valley River Loop Trail Funding request: $16.5 M Total cost: $16.5 M s SeM1 Peg®V x Ave Bigelow Gulch/ Sullivan Road Corridor Funding request: $26.6 M Total cost: $75.4 M South Barker Road Corridor Funding request: $12.9 M Total cost: $18.8 M CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY 10210 E. Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley, Wash. 99206 509.720.5000 • spokanevalley.org Pines Road/BNSF Railway 5 tiok Grade Separation Project jValley A Bridging the Valley Project Funding Funding need: $19.3 million Other federal funds: $ 5.0 million City funds: $ 4.7 million Total cost: $29.0 million USDOT total benefits: $40.2 million 2023 construction Project focus The Pines Road/BNSF Railway Grade Separation Project is located in Spokane Valley, Wash., a city of nearly 100,000 residents. The city is situated in the largest Metropolitan Statistical Area between Seattle and Minneapolis, and home to several large industrial parks. The project will remove a BNSF transcontinental rail line at -grade crossing at Pines Road (SR 27), one of Spokane Valley's busiest arterial streets. In 2018, the Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board (FMSIB) rated the Pines Road/BNSF crossing as the highest ranked unfunded Tier 1 rail crossing in the state out of 4,171 total crossings based on freight mobility and safety. Eliminating the crossing is critical to improving vehicle and pedestrian safety, increasing freight mobility and enhancing economic vitality across the region. The crossing is adjacent to the intersection of Pines Road and Trent Avenue (SR 290), which serves 35,000 vehicles per day, including freight trucks traveling from Canada and northern Idaho that connect to Interstate 90. A roundabout will be constructed at this intersection as part of the project. Key improvements • The grade separation project will replace the Pines Road/BNSF crossing with an underpass and redesign the adjacent signalized intersection of Pines and Trent. In conjunction with a grade separation project underway at the nearby Barker Road/BNSF crossing, this project will eliminate three of the city's at -grade crossings (Barker, Flora and Pines). • The crossing is located 200 yards north of Trent Elementary. The new underpass will reduce congestion and improve safety for students, staff and parents. • The existing intersection and BNSF crossing limits development of 170 acres of mixed -use or commercially - zoned property, and 56 acres of prime industrial -zoned property. The project will increase access to this property and generate additional economic development. Project details On average, 60 BNSF freight trains and two Amtrak passenger trains travel through the Pines Road/BNSF at -grade crossing each day. This results in nearly 28,000 vehicle hours of delay each year, and at least seven vehicle collisions from 2015 to 2019. BNSF plans to add a second main track to the existing rail line, possibly as early as 2021. A second track will likely increase train traffic and vehicle delays. The grade separation project also includes construction of a new roundabout at the adjacent intersection of Pines and Trent. There were 46 collisions in or near this intersection from 2015 to 2019. The project supports the "Bridging the Valley" initiative to improve safety, create more effective freight routes and spur economic development in Spokane Valley. Economic benefits Completion of the Pines Road/BNSF project will improve access to 170 acres of nearby mixed -use or commercially - zoned property, and 56 acres of prime industrial -zoned property that is currently undeveloped (see graphic below). The city teamed with ECONorthwest to develop an economic impact analysis that quantified the projected economic and tax impacts of the project: • $1.3 billion in total economic output in Spokane County ($686 million in direct spending) • 8,719 new jobs supported in Spokane County (4,312 direct job impacts) • $8.2 million in new general fund taxes to Spokane Valley (25 years at 4 percent) • $101.9 million in new general fund taxes to Washington State (25 years at 4 percent) Undeveloped Commercial Undeveloped Residential 0 Project Site Undeveloped Properties Pines Road/BNSF crossing Public safety and livability enhancements The project will significantly enhance vehicle and pedestrian safety, likely saving lives. In addition, it will greatly improve neighborhood livability. Overall the project: • Eliminates the Pines Road/BNSF crossing — saving four hours per day (average gate -down time) in vehicle wait time. • Improves commercial and residential traffic flow. • Enhances access to 1-90 and other main arterials in the Spokane Valley transportation network. • Increases access to key emergency services located on the south side of the city. • Enhances access to Trent Elementary for school buses, as well as students and families traveling to and from surrounding neighborhoods. • Eliminates 15 minutes of train horn noise per day at the crossing (based on 60 freight trains and two Amtrak passenger trains per day). Washington State City of Spokane Valley 10210 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-720-5000 www.spokanevalley.org/pinesBNSF 3.10.21 SPOKANE VALLEY RIVER LOOP TRAIL A five -mile (non -motorized) paved scenic trail that would serve bicy- clists, runners and walkers, and allow access to the river's north side for fishermen and whitewater enthusiasts. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES FLORA ROAD PARK PROPERTY A 46-acre property that the City Council opted to purchase in late 2020. The property will include nature trails and other park facilities along the river's northern bank. A pedestrian bridge spanning the river would connect the river trail and park to Flora Road. Flora Road Park Property Spokane Valley SpokaneValley.org 509.720.5000 Spokane Valley River Loop Trail FUNDING REQUEST: $16.5 million The City of Spokane Valley is developing a conceptual design for the Spokane Valley River Loop Trail, a paved non -motorized trail along the Spokane River's north bank that would connect Plante's Ferry Sports Complex to city park property on Flora Road. The proposed trail is approximately five miles long and a recommended project in the city's 2019 Parks and Recreation Mg5ter Play, The trail would c•A lie ut•-, -. -�����... . Id improve access to the Spokane River. Plante's Ferry Sports Complex PINES ROAD ACCESS A new access and parking area for users of both the Centennial and Spokane Valley River Loop trails. A pedestrian bridge span- ning the Spokane River would connect the two trails. 3.10.21 Spokane Bigelow Gulch & Sullivan Road Corridor Spokane County The Bigelow Gulch —Sullivan Corridor is a multi -agency effort that provides a critical connection for regional goods and freight movements across eight miles of rural Spokane County roads and three miles of urban Spokane Valley streets. The corridor has a deadly crash history due to congestion, absence of passing lanes, poor sight lines, steep grades, sharp curves, and a poorly operating interchange at State Route 290. The proposed project reconstructs the narrow 0 Widened in 2013 Widened 2 in 2008 z I = w w LL ii i•._1 CITY OF SPOKANE ARGONNE RD two-lane corridor to a four -lane arterial, installs Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) fiber, cameras, and signs, and reconstructs the SR 290 interchange. The corridor will safely and efficiently provide an alternate route to Interstate 90, linking over 1,100 acres of the region's largest industrial centers: Spokane's Northeast Public Development Authority, the Spokane Valley Business & Industrial Park, and Spokane Valley's Northeast Industrial Area. SPOKANE COUNTY Intersection improved Roadway widened in 2005 in 2019 BIGELOW GULCH RD CC CC w 0 LL Roadway Reconstruction and Upgrades ($41.9M total) - Improved horizontal and vertical alignment - Widen from two to four lanes w/ median and paved shoulders - Roadside and intersection safety improvements - Remaining corridor segments to be constructed ($25M) Intelligent Transportation Systems ($5.5M) - Connected signals -Install ITS fiber 9 Intersection Improvements ($1.4M) - Signalization and reconfiguration CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY .41 Funding Federal Request: $26.6 million Total funding gap Other federal funds Non-federal funds Previously incurred costs $37.8 million $ 7.5 million $14.6 million $15.5 million Total cost: $75.4 million USDOT estimated benefits: $84.0 million 2022-2025 construction • cc Grade separation 2023 a• L. Realigned, widened and intersections improved in 2019 • WELLESLEYAE1 SULLIVAN RD A Interchange Reconstruction ($26.6M) Bridge replaced in 2016 �dD 1444ANPa' Industrial Lands —4- Active Rail Lines Commercial Lands -• •-' Municipal Boundaries Project Partners • BNSF Railway • Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board • WA State Dept. of Tranportation • Spokane County • City of Spokane • City of Millwood • Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce • Greater Spokane Inc. • Spokane Regional Trans. Council • Spokane Transit Authority • Transportation Improvement Board • Federal Highways Administration • County Road Administration Board • NE Public Development Authority • East Valley School District • West Valley School District • Mead School District • Crown West Realty • IEDS Logistics • Spokane Area Good Roads Assoc. Spokane Valley project details Washington State We have had made significant investments in the Sullivan Corridor and continue to make improvements to accomodate growth. Corrridor projects include: O RECONSTRUCTION - Funded - Wellesley to Forker Project cost: $11.8 million I Construction year: 2021 © INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Funded - At Wellesley Project cost: $1.4 million I Construction year: 2021 © RECONSTRUCTION & STREET LIGHTING - Unfunded - Wellesley to SR 290 Project cost: $5 million Construction year: pending FUNDING REQUEST SR 290 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION - Unfunded Project cost: $26.6 million I Construction year: pending INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM - Completed - Indiana to SR 290 Project cost: $1 million I Construction year: 2020 INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Unfunded - At Kiernan Project cost: $2 million I Construction year: pending INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Completed - At Euclid Project cost: $1.7 million I Construction year: 2017 INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Unfunded - At Marietta Project cost: $2 million I Construction year: pending O BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - Completed - At Spokane River Project cost: $15.5 million I Construction year: 2015 INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Completed - At Indiana Project cost: $1.4 million I Construction year: 2011 • INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Completed - At Broadway Project cost: $0.8 million I Construction year: 2010 ® INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - Completed - At Sprague Project cost: $1 million I Construction year: 2010 BUS, BICYCLE, PEDESTRIAN UPGRADES - Unfunded Project cost: $1 million I Construction year: pending 007 SULLIVAN ROAD FUNDING STATUS (in millions) Total: $74.7 M Funded/Complete: $37.1 M Shortfall (Unfunded): $37.6 M Request: $26.6 M Unfunded 37.6 50% Complete 23.9 32% (°; > To Bigelow Gulch Road ` Queen ce I a Olympic m Broad Haoy Heroy ckwell Rockwell Boone g Aalien oadway Ave Ride RockweI °vale — waTas@ _ E .t Valley School 8 Broad m Eastland EW:_ ey Ave Uplan. 1E Ca Kie an Fairview 4lki E :yway on Nixa Main 2nd E Al Live Springfield Springfie Valleywa Riverside E Spragu6ve 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 3d Heroy Longfellow — — — Rich Trent Industrial Park 2nd Moore Lacrosse Industrial Park A hdu stria! Park B hdu stria! Pak C hdustrial Park D Industrial Park E A!ki co City of Spokane Valley 10210 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509-720-5000 www.spokanevalley.org a E Euclid Ave g Heroy C C E Nixon U Main Riverside Z Birch Spokan 11Valley 3.10.21 Spokane County Regional Expo Expansion Federal Request: $3 million The City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County are proposing to construct a new 32,300-square-foot conference building at the Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana Street, in Spokane Valley. The building will create additional space and versatility at the center, increasing its ability to attract and support multiple conferences and special events. It is estimated the expanded facility would generate $3.9 million in new visitor spending annually. In addition to boosting the economy, the building will provide a new and exciting showpiece for the Fair and Expo Center, which has not experienced any significant investment in more than 15 years. The Fair and Expo Center sits on 97 acres along Spokane Valley's western boundary. Spokane County will provide the land for the new building; Fair and Expo staff will maintain, manage and market it. The building is envisioned to be attached to the northwest corner of the existing facility. It will include new conferencing space, a full -service restaurant, administrative and ticket sales offices, and a stylish entry that welcomes visitors. tart. 411 '""• ": A northwest view of the new building. Visitors will use the front entry to access conference events, but an adjacent outside entrance will remain for entry into the fair. Main Entry 00000QK17 u Secondary Entry E. Broadway Ave. Fence and Fairgrounds LAccess Gate ULWI,/ Exhi pit Loading The new building will be attached to the northwest corner of the existing expo building. Cost and Funding The city estimates the building would cost about $10 million to con- struct on land currently owned by the county. To date, the city has set aside $3 million in lodging tax proceeds to utilize for construction. The city has requested from the Washington State Legislature a $4 million capital appropriation. This $3 million federal funding request secures the balance of the funds to complete the project. Fair and Expo Center expansion Federal funding request $ 3 million Secured local funding $ 3 million WA State Legislature request $ 4 million Total cost: $10 million ) ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ,♦ SECOND FLOOR ♦ J Outdoor Seating Restaurant 4,000 sf Meeting Room #1 4,000 sf 2-Sto Lobby Exhibit Hall Below C a� Q Lobby 2,000 sf Exhibit Hall 16,000 sf 1 Meeting Room #5 800 sf • ♦ Meeting Room #4 1,000 sf Meeting Room #2 1,000sf Meeting Room #3 1,000 sf - Facility History Operated by the county, the Fair and Expo Center has a long and successful history of hosting events in Spokane Valley, including RV, auto and boat shows; equestrian events; and hobby, craft and vintage shows. The facility boasts 140,000-square-feet of indoor exhibit space, a 5,200-seat grandstand arena, and livestock facilities for the fair, which will celebrate its 70th year in 2021. An expansion of the Fair and Expo Center aligns with the City of Spokane Valley's economic and tourism strategy. In 2015, a formal study completed by the city's consultant, Community Attributes Inc., identified a strong connection between retail and tourism development. An analysis of retail sectors showed the city lagged behind in retail sales per capita in tourism -related sectors, including accommodations (lodging establishments), food services and drinking places, and performing arts/spectator sports. In partnership with the county, the city began exploring the concept of expanding the center in 2017. New Spaces A preliminary footprint of the floor plan for the 32,300-square-foot expansion includes: • An additional 16,000-square-foot exhibit hall for trade shows and large events, and 7,800 square feet in smaller conference rooms (2nd floor). • A 4,000-square-foot, full -service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. • An office for administration, 2,500 square foot. • A 2,000-square-foot lobby that welcomes guests and conference attendees. The building entrance will face E. Broadway Avenue. Building Benefits The existing Fair and Expo Center is primarily limited to hosting trade show events and lacks the versatility to provide smaller rooms for meetings and conferences. The expansion would create a multi -use facility designed to: • Host single events that require both trade show space and small conference rooms. • Host multiple groups/events at one time through improved flexibility in dividing and using space. • Provide on -site restaurant service to conference attendees or ball park visitors. Currently, the area is generally limited to fast food establishments. • Provide on -site catering for corporate events, fundraising events, small private parties and celebrations. • Host regional distribution/health testing/inoculation events to meet future public health needs. The expansion will positively impact the local economy. In addition to the increased visitor spending noted earlier, it is estimated the new building would operate at a profit. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center 404 N. Havana Street Spokane Valley, WA 99202 509-477-1766 Spokane 4_Valley' City of Spokane Valley 10210 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane Valley, WA 99206 spokanevalley.org/expoexpansion 509-720-5000 Spokane County ASHINL TO, 3-10-21 South Barker Road Corridor Projects Spokane Valley The Barker Road corridor parallels the east boundary of Spokane Valley. The road intersects with Interstate 90 providing access to more than 800 acres of industrial property and 220 acres of homes. The area is experiencing rapid industrial growth north of the interstate and expanding residential neighborhoods south of the interstate in Spokane County and east in Liberty Lake. Barker Road is a key arterial for vehicles accessing Interstate 90 or the east -west Sprague Avenue corridor. Project partners V Washington State Department of Transportation V Spokane County V Spokane Regional Transportation Council V Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce Mission Ave. Mission Ave. Boone Ave!' Interstate 90 Key improvements In 2020, the city adopted transportation impact fees for the key improvements identified below. Impact fees fund only 19% of the needed improvements and the city is actively pursuing all funding options. • Widen and improve Barker Road to a five -lane urban roadway section from Mission Avenue to 1-90. • Reconstruct the intersection of South Barker Road and Sprague Avenue with a single lane roundabout. • Widen and improve Barker Road to a five -lane urban roadway section from 1-90 to ApplewayAvenue. • Reconstruct the intersection of Barker Road and 4th Avenue with a single lane roundabout. • Reconstruct the intersection of Barker Road and 8th Avenue with a single lane roundabout. Funding request Roadway Reconstruction - Mission Avenue to 1-90. Project cost: $3.1 million Roadway Reconstruction - 1-90 to ApplewayAvenue. Project cost: $6.5 million Er Roadway Reconstruction - ApplewayAvenue to the south city limit. Project Cost: $3.5 million it Intersection Reconstruction - Barker Road and Sprague Avenue. Project cost: $2.2 million ©Intersection Reconstruction - Barker Road and 4th Avenue. Project cost: $2.0 million 0 Intersection Reconstruction - Barker Road and 8th Avenue. Project cost: $1.5 million Funding status Total project cost: $18.8 million Funding request: $12.9 million Funding Request $12,900,000 69% Secured Funding J2,3OO,OOO 12% City of Spokane Valley 509.720.5000 SpokaneValley.org Unsecured Funds (Impact Fees) $3,600,000 19% DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA as of March 11, 2021; 8:30 a.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council & Staff From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings 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: Mayoral Appt of Citizen to County Conservation Futures Comm —Mayor Wick (5 min) 3. Motion Consideration: Mayoral Appt to Streets Sustainability Committee — Bill Helbig, A Jackson (20 min) 4. Admin Report: Potential Grant Opp — SRTC Preservation Call for Projects — Adam Jackson (10 minutes) 5. Admin Report: Purchase of Police Body Worn Cameras — Chief Ellis, Sheriff Knezovich (20 min) 6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick (5 minutes) 7. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports [*estimated meeting: 65 mins] Mar 30, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue Mar 23] 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick (5 minutes) April 6, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue Mar 30] 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick (5 minutes) 2. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opp — SRTC Preservation Call for Projects — A. Jackson (10 min) 3. Motion Consideration: Purchase of Police Body Worn Cameras — Chief Ellis, Sheriff Knezovich (10 min) 4. Admin Report: Abandoned Shopping Carts — Erik Lamb (20 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 45 mins] April 13, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Admin Report: Fairchild AFB Training Center Partnership — Chief Ellis 3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick April 20, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick April 27, 2021, Formal Meeting, 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 [due Tue Apr 6] (5 minutes) (10 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 20 mins] [due Tue Apr 13] (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 5 mins] [due Tue Apr 20] (5 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 10 mins] [due Tue Apr 27] (15 minutes) (5 minutes) [*estimated meeting: 20 mins] Draft Advance Agenda 3/11/2021 1:06:43 PM Page 1 of 2 Mav 11, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick May 18, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick Mav 25, 2021, Formal Meeting, 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 SRTC Interlocal Agreement St. Illumination (owners, cost, location) St. O&M Pavement Preservation Vehicle Wgt Infrastructure Impact Water Districts & Green Space Way Finding Signs [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]