2021, 06-22 Formal MeetingAGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FORMAL FORMAT
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:00 p.m.
Remotely via ZOOM Meeting
10210 E Sprague Avenue
Council Requests Please Silence Your Cell Phones During Council 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rescinded or amended.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.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
MAYOR'S REPORT
PROCLAMATION: Pride Day
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 111: Use the link above to sign up for oral public
comments and indicate if you want to speak at General Public Comment Opportunity [1] or [2]. Citizens
may only speak at one or the other, but not both. If there is no indication of which comment opportunity,
you will be placed in the first. The link will guide you to directions to sign up for oral public comments.
This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except agenda action items, as public comments
will be taken on those items where indicated. Please keep comments to matters within the jurisdiction of
the City Government. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Diverse points of view are
welcome but please keep the remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of
Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of Claim Vouchers on June 22, 2021, Request for Council Action Form: $719,586.35
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending June 15, 2021: $407,733.92
c. Approval of May 25, 2021 Council meeting minutes, formal format
d. Approval of June 1, 2021 Council meeting minutes, study session
e. Approval of June 8, 2021 Council meeting minutes, formal format
2. Resolution 21-003 Adopting Contamination Reduction & Outreach Plan (CROP) — Erik Lamb, Morgan
Koudelka [public comment opportunity]
Council Agenda June 22, 2021 Page 1 of 2
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 121: Use the link above to sign up for oral public
comments and indicate if you want to speak at General Public Comment Opportunity [1] or [2]. Citizens
may only speak at one or the other, but not both. If there is no indication of which comment opportunity,
you will be placed in the first. The link will guide you to directions to sign up for oral public comments.
This is an opportunity for the public to speak on any subject except agenda action items, as public comments
will be taken on those items where indicated. Please keep comments to matters within the jurisdiction of
the City Government. This is not an opportunity for questions or discussion. Diverse points of view are
welcome but please keep the remarks civil. Remarks will be limited to three minutes per person.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3. Homelessness and Housing Update — Arielle Anderson, Mike Basinger
4. Gang Violence — Chief Ellis
5. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
INFORMATION ONLY (will not be reported or discussed):
6. SRLJC Report
7. Department Monthly Reports
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT
Council Agenda June 22, 2021 Page 2 of 2
Spokane
Valley
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City of Spo4ne ralfey, Washington
MOEDAT
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley is a welcoming and compassionate community that celebrates
and promotes diversity and inclusion, and recognizes the importance of equality and
freedom; and
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley recognizes that our Nation was founded upon the principles
that all people are created equal, and that each person has the right to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness; and
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley is dedicated to fostering acceptance of all its residents and
preventing discrimination and mistreatment based on sexual orientation or gender
identity; and
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic,
cultural, racial, gender and sexual identities of its residents, all of which contribute to the
vibrant character of our city; and
WHEREAS, The City of Spokane Valley recognizes the importance and contributions of members of the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Ally
(LGBTQIA) community; and
WHEREAS, On the morning of June 28, 1969, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons rioted
following a police raid on the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village; which riot
and further protests were the impetus for organizing pride marches, including the first
pride march held June 28, 1970 in New York City.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ben Wick, Mayor of the City of Spokane Valley, on behalf of the Spokane Valley
City Council and the citizens of the City of Spokane Valley, do hereby proclaim and recognize June 28,
2021 as
Pride Day
as part of LGBTQIA June Pride Month, and I urge all residents to actively promote the principles of
equality and liberty.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2021.
Ben Wick, Mayor
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: June 22, 2021 Department Director Approval:
Check all that apply: ® consent D old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Approval of the Following Vouchers:
VOIJCITER LIST
6/03/2021
6/03/2021
6/03/2021
6/08/2021
6/08/2021
6/09/2021
6/15/2021
VOUCHER NUMBERS
8865-8875 (Park Refunds)
53871-53875
53876-53905
53906-53915
53916-53936
53937-53963
53964-53984
GRAND TOTAL:
TOTAL AMOUNT
1,088.00
6,232.93
223,199.61
157,864.98
39,162.86
25,681.74
266,356.23
$719,586.35
Explanation of Fund Numbers found on Voucher Lists
#001 - General Fund
001.011.000.511. City Council
001.013.000.513. City Manager
001.013.015.515. Legal
001.016.000. Public Safety
001.018.013.513. Deputy City Manager
001.018.014.514. Finance
001.018.016.518. Human Resources
001.040.041. Engineering
001.040.042. Economic Development
001.040.043. Building
001.076.000.576. Parks & Rec—Administration
001.076.300.576. Parks & Rec-Maintenance
001.076.301.571. Parks & Rec-Recreation
001.076.302.576. Parks & Rec- Aquatics
001.076.304.575. Parks & Rec- Senior Center
001.076.305.571. Parks & Rec-CenterPlace
001.090.000.511. General Gov't- Council related
001.090.000.514. General Gov't -Finance related
001.090.000.517. General Gov't -Employee supply
001.090.000.518. General Gov't- Centralized Serv.
001.090.000.519. General Gov't -Other Services
001.090.000.540. General Gov't -Transportation
001.090.000.550. General Gov't -Natural & Eco.
001.090.000.560. General Gov't -Social Services
001.090.000.594 General Gov't -Capital Outlay
001.090.000.595. General Gov't -Pavement Preser.
Other Funds:
101 — Street Fund
103 — Paths & Trails
105 — Hotel/Motel Tax
106 Solid Waste
107 — PEG Fund
108 — Affordable & Supplemental Housing Sales Tax
120 — CenterPlace Operating Reserve
121 — Service Level Stabilization Reserve
122 — Winter Weather Reserve
204 — Debt Service
301 — REET 1 Capital Projects
302 — REET 2 Capital Projects
303 — Street Capital Projects
309 — Parks Capital Grants
310 — Civic Bldg. Capital Projects
311 Pavement Preservation
312 — Capital Reserve
314 — Railroad Grade Separation Projects
402 — Stormwater Management
403 — Aquifer Protection Area
501 — Equipment Rental & Replacement
502 — Risk Management
632 — Passthrough Fees & Taxes
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve attached list of claim vouchers.
[Approved as part of the Consent Agenda, or may be removed and discussed separately.]
STAFF CONTACT: Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
ATTACHMENTS: Voucher Lists
vchlist
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code : pk-ref
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
8865 6/3/2021 004467 BURGETT, SEAN
8866 6/3/2021 008083 DHILLON, SUCIA
8867 6/3/2021 008100 EW]NG, ERIC
8868 6/3/2021 007039 GOLD SEAL MECHANICAL
8869 6/3/2021 008101 GUNDERSON, MAEGAN
8870 6/3/2021 008102 JAMES, MARCY
8871 6/3/2021 008077 JOEL, ANNETY
8872 6/3/2021 008103 RANG, AITA
8873 6/3/2021 008104 RUSH, JOEY
8874 6/3/2021 008026 ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL
8875 6/3/2021 006629 SUN CITY CHURCH
11 Vouchers for bank code :
11 Vouchers in this report
pk-ref
PARK REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
PARKS REFUND
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237.10.99
001.237,10.99
001.237.10.99
Description/Account
Amount
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
DEPOSIT REFUND:
MIRABEAU MEADC
Total:
MIRABEAU MEADC
Total:
MIRABEAU MEADC
Total :
EXECUTIVE CONFI
Total:
DISCOVERY PLAY(
Total:
MIRABEAU MEADC
Total:
VALLEY MISSION
Total:
VALLEY MISSION
Total:
TERRACE VIEW
Total :
DEPOSIT REFUND: ROOM 212
Total:
DEPOSIT REFUND: VALLEY MISSION
Total :
Bank total :
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
52.00
52.00
75.00
75.00
159.00
159.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
75.00
52.00
52.00
300.00
300.00
1,088.00
Total vouchers : 1,088.00
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
53871 6/3/2021 001606 BANNER BANK 9392 April 2021 001.033.000.518 SURETYBONDS.COM 85.00
9392 April 2021 001.033.000.518 DEPT OF LICENSING 30.00
9392 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 LOWE'S 58.09
9392 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 MOUNTAIN DOG SIGN COMPANY 1,674.88
9392 APRIL 2021 001.040.043.558 PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF WASHINC 75.00
9392 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 LOWE'S 135.54
9392 APRIL 2021 001.040.042.558 NORTH 40 52.14
Total : 2,110.95
53872 6/3/2021 001606 BANNER BANK 8573 APR 2021 101.042.000.543 THE HOME DEPOT 122.12
8573APR 2021 402.402.000.531 BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOC OF WA 1,200.00
8573 APR 2021 001.033.000.518 DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES 238.20
8573 APR 2021 001.016.000.521 DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRIES 238.20
Total : 1,798.52
53873 6/3/2021 001606 BANNER BANK 6368 APRIL 2021 001.040.042.558 FACEBOOK 25.00
6368 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 AUTO -RAIN SUPPLY 179.09
6368 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 AUTO -RAIN 183.79
6368 APRIL 2021 314.000.143.595 BNSF 828.00
6368 APRIL 2021 001.018.016.518 CRAIGSLIST 25.00
6368 APRIL 2021 001.018.018.518 CRAIGSLIST 25.00
6368 APRIL 2021 001.018.016.518 CRAIGSLIST 25.00
6368 APRIL 2021 001.033.000.518 MAVERIK 14.73
6368 APRIL 2021 101.042.000.542 OIL SOLUTIONS 113.54
6368 APRIL 2021 001.040.041.543 MRSC - EVENT STRATEGIES 35.00
6368 APRIL 2021 101.042.000.542 NORTHWEST FENCE CO 296.15
6368 APRIL 2021 001.090.000.518 AMAZON WEB SERVICES 127.02
Total : 1,877.32
53874 6/3/2021 001606 BANNER BANK 3169 APRIL2021 001.076.305.575 WASHINGTON FESTIVALS & EVENTS 29.00
3169 APRIL 2021 001.076.305.575 POST FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERC 250.00
3169 APRIL 2021 001.076.305.575 WALMART 6.12
3169 APRIL 2021 001.076.304.575 HOME DEPOT-243.44
3169 APRIL 2021 001.076.305.575 HOME DEPOT 184.76
vchlist Voucher List Page: 2
06103/2021 10:51:35AM Spokane Valley
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
53874 6/3/2021 001606 001606 BANNER BANK (Continued)
Total : 226.44
53875 6/3/2021 001606 BANNER BANK 8557 APRIL 2021 001.011.000.511 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUP 10.00
8557 APRIL 2021 001.011.000.511 SPOKANE VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUP 10.00
8557 APRIL 2021 001.011.000.511 AWC 100.00
8557 APRIL 2021 001.011.000.511 AWC 100.00
Total : 220.00
5 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 6,232.93
5 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 6,232.93
I, the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley, and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Council member reviewed:
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
Page:
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53876 6/3/2021 007136 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
53877 6/3/2021 000011 GREATER SPOKANE VALLEY
53878 6/3/2021 007882 MAUL FOSTER &ALONGI INC
53879 6/3/2021 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER
53880 6/3/2021 001107 ADVANCED TRAFFIC PRODUCTS
53881 6/3/2021 000662 NAIL BARRICADE & SIGN CO
53882 6/3/2021 000980 WESTERN SYSTEMS INC
53883 6/3/2021 003210 WEST CONSULTANTS INC.
53884 6/3/2021 000444 ARCTIC LIGHTING & ELECTRIC
53885 6/3/2021 001770 CONSOLIDATED SUPPLY CO
53886 6/3/2021 008105 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS
13CN-1 N7Q-PPGG
1 NSH-K1 FW-6XFD
1 R64-XXD K-Q477
31398
42831
110100300
0000029669
207526
0000046976
0000047042
015182
758-1
758-1 Ret
S010237303.001
001.040.042.558
001.040.042.558
001.040.042.558
001.0411042.558
001.040.319.558
101.042.000.542
101.042.099.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.594
101,042,000.594
402.000.000.531
001.033.099.518
001.223.40.00
001.033.000.518
67428 001.033.000.518
DescriptionlAccount Amount
OFFICE SUPPLIES: ECON DEV
OFFICE SUPPLIES: ECON DEV
OFFICE SUPPLIES: ECON DEV
Total :
Q1-2021 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS
Total :
0319-HAP CONSULTING
APRIL 2021 ENGINEERING
Total :
Total:
REPLACE PUSHBUTTONS - CRASH SF
Total:
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
Total:
CABINET REPLACEMENT - MISSION / P
CABINET REPLACEMENT - MISSION /
Total:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CITY HALL REPAIR
RETAINAGE
Total :
Total :
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: C
Total :
69.94
-35.12
35.12
69.94
6,250.00
6,250.00
1,803.26
1,803.26
90,202.77
90,202.77
1,099.88
1,099.88
274.43
274.43
5,755.42
18, 088.68
23,844.10
8,889.06
8,889.06
5,793.63
925.50
6,719.13
22.25
22.25
FIRE ALARM INSPECTION - CITY HALL 675.00
Page:
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 2
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53886 6/3/2021 008105 008105 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALISTS
53887 6/3/2021 002592 PURE FILTRATION PRODUCTS
53888 6/3/2021 006852 ULINE INC
53889 6/3/2021 000603 CONTRACT DESIGN ASSOCIATES INC
53890 6/3/2021 008094 MCBRIDE CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES
53891 6/3/2021 007988 PRESSLER FORENSICS, INC.
53892 6/3/2021 004850 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS, HRA PLAN
53893 6/3/2021 000918 BLUE RIBBON LINEN SUPPLY INC
(Continued)
66373
133663731
48351
52676
F021009.00-2
10336825
0261628
0263502
S0240052
53894 6/3/2021 003186 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 63241
53895 8/3/2021 001635 ISS FACILITY EVENT SERVICES
53896 6/3/2021 000652 OFFICE DEPOT INC.
53897 6/3/2021 001860 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
1535218
171565050001
1N81766
1P30118
001.076.305.575
001.033.000.518
001.013.099.513
001.000.322.518
001.000.322.51 B
001.143.70.03
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.076.302.576
Description/Account Amount
Total:
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: CENTERPL
Total:
OFFICE SUPPLIES: CITY HALL
Total :
FURNITURE FOR NEW HOMELESS CO
CIP 0322: CITY HALL
Total :
Total:
CIP 0322: ENGINEERING & ARCHITEC1
Total :
DEPOSIT REQUEST - SECTION 105 FU
Total:
LINEN SERVICE AND SUPPLY AT CENT
LINEN SERVICE AND SUPPLY AT CENT
LINEN SERVICE AND SUPPLY AT CENT
Total :
FIREALARM INSPECTION: CENTERPL
Total:
MAY 2021 MONTHLY CLEANING - CEN1
Total:
OFFICE SUPPLIES: CENTERPLACE
Total:
675.00
368.91
368.91
124.08
124.08
2,969.48
2,969.48
2,522.06
2,522.06
1,750.00
1,750.00
2,181.99
2,181.99
69.81
69.81
129.80
269.42
400.75
400.75
2,800.00
2,800.00
16.22
16.22
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES: CENTERPL 35.90
REPAIR SUPPLIES: AQUATICS
234.09
Page:
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 3
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53897 6/3/2021 001860 001860 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
53898 6/3/2021 000709 SENSKE LAWN & TREE CARE INC.
53899 6/3/2021 003231 SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY
53900 6/3/2021 007120 TSHIMAKAIN CREEK LABORATORY
53901 6/3/2021 006178 WALTER E NELSON CO
53902 6/3/2021 000066 WCP SOLUTIONS
53903 6/3/2021 003274 EXCHANGE PUBLISHING LLC
53904 6/3/2021 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
53905 6/3/2021 002603 B&H PHOTO VIDEO
(Continued)
10749409
1132-4
2114104
442467
12244496
598018
602247
602961
602962
603659
603660
603661
51891
51892
51893
51913
51914
51933
188144642
188175933
001.076.300.576
001.076.305.575
001.076.300.576
001.076.305.575
001.076.305.575
001.040.043.558
001.013.000.513
001.013.000.513
001.013.000.513
001.013.000.513
001.040.043.558
001.040.043.558
001.040.042.558
001.040.043.558
001.040.043.558
001.013.000.513
001.013.000.513
001.040.043.558
107.000.000.594
107.000.000.594
Description/Account Amount
895 CONTRACT MAINTENANCE
SUPPLIES FOR PARKS
Total:
Total:
Total:
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING AT PARKS
Total:
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES: CENTERPLACI
Total :
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT: CE
Total :
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
LEGAL PUBLICATION
Total :
Total:
CANON XA50 CAMCORDER MASTER 5
CANON XA50 CAMCORDER MASTER 5
Total :
269.99
64,898.17
64,898.17
110.45
110.45
25.00
25.00
355.35
355.35
44.65
44.65
81.37
21.33
57.75
20.25
24.49
103.49
82.16
390.84
91.80
122.40
93.50
117.50
46.40
96.90
568.50
3,096.09
187.84
3,283.93
Page:
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
30 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total : 223,199.61
30 Vouchers in this report
t, the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley, and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Council member reviewed:
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
Total vouchers : 223,199.61
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53906 6/8/2021 008114 COMCAST
53907 6/8/2021 008112 GASS, JASON
53908 6/8/2021 008107 GORDON THOMAS HONEYWELL LLP
53909 6/8/2021 008111 KERSENBROCK, CARIN
53910 6/8/2021 006778 MAINSTREAM ELECTRIC INC
53911 6/8/2021 000307 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
53912 6/8/2021 008113 SERVPRO OF NW SPOKANE
53913 6/8/2021 000308 SPOKANE CO PROSECUTING ATTY
53914 6/8/2021 004849 US POSTMASTER
53915 6/8/202.1 004849 US POSTMASTER
ROW-2021-0228
BLD-2020-2657
905168
2021-10045581
BLD-2021-2174
APRIL 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
JANUARY 2021
MARCH 2021
BLD-2021-1583
APRIL 2021
FEBRUARY 2021
JANUARY 2021
MARCH 2021
BR 96-000
PERMIT BR 96-000
001.040.041.322
001.040.043.322
001.013.015.515
001.016.000.342
001.040.043.322
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
001.040.043.322
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
632.000.000.589
001.143.70.02
001.040.042.558
Description/Account Amount
PERMIT REFUND: ROW-2021-0228
Total :
PERMIT REFUND: BLD-2020-2657
Total:
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDEREI
Total:
FALSE ALARM REFUND: 2021-1004558
Total :
PERMIT REFUND: BLD-2021-2174
Total :
STATE REMITTANCE
STATE REMITTANCE
STATE REMITTANCE
STATE REMITTANCE
Total:
PERMIT REFUND: BLD-2021-1583
Total :
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION REM
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION REM
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION REM
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION REM
Total:
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PREPAID FOS"
Total:
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL ANNUAL FEE
Total:
10 Vouchers for bank code : apbank Bank total :
148.00
148.00
289.79
289.79
3,975.00
3,975.00
65.00
65.00
48.00
48.00
38,941.13
28,002.99
32,500.60
49,612.83
149,057.55
836.51
836.51
560.49
407.45
483.71
748.48
2,200.13
1,000.00
1,000.00
245.00
245.00
157,864.98
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53916 6/8/2021 007136 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
53917 6/8/2021 003122 CALHOUN, MARK
53918 6/8/2021 000322 CENTURYLINK
53919 6/8/2021 008108 CHRIST KITCHEN
53920 6/8/2021 001888 COMCAST
53921 6/8/2021 000326 CONSOLIDATED IRRIGATION #19
53922 6/8/2021 002604 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
53923 6/8/2021 002604 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
1 D64-MYMT-6HNC
June 2021
MAY 2021
2021 #1
4466-5/26-6/25/2021
4668 5/17-6/16/2021
8390- 5/18-6/17/2021
May 2021
May 2021
80886562
80886563
80886740
80886741
80886742
80886743
80886734
80886735
80886736
80886737
80886738
80886739
80886744
001.090.000.518
001.013.000.513
001.076.000.576
001.090.000.560
001.090.000.518
001.076.305.575
001.090.000.518
402.402.000.531
001.076.305.575
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
001.090.000.548
Description/Account Amount
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
Total :
MONTHLY AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR 6/2
Total:
2021 PHONE SVCS: ACCT 509 Z14-002•
Total :
2021 ECON DEV/SOCIAL SVCS GRANT
18.49
18.49
400.00
400.00
545.47
545.47
3,572.92
Total : . 3,572.92
INTERNET & PHONE: CITY HALL
INTERNET/PHONE: CENTERPLACE
INTERNET CITY HALL
Total:
UTILITIES: CPW MAY 2021
UTILITIES: MAY 2021 PARKS & CP
Total :
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-018
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-019
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-013
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-014
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-015
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-016
Total :
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-007
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-008
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-009
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-010
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-011
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-012
COMPUTER LEASE: 001-8922117-017
348.49
399.34
166.18
914,01
362.58
871.87
1,234.45
651.56
52.66
986.55
142.27
176.38
409.18
2,418.60
139.58
658.51
368.09
187.76
806.78
266.18
487.31
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Bank code: apbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
53923 6/8/2021 002604 002604 DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC (Continued)
Total : 2,914.21
53924 6/8/2021 000044 DELL MARKETING LP 10488990024 101.042.000.543 DELL LATITUDE 5420 RUGGED 1,926.15
Total : 1,926.15
53925 6/8/2021 000246 EAST SPOKANE WATER DIST #1 May 2021 402.402.000.531 WATER CHARGES FOR MAY 2021 1,636.05
Total : 1,636.05
53926 6/8/2021 000999 EASTERN WA ATTORNEY SVC INC 130623 001.013.015.515 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 70.00
Total : 70A0
53927 6/8/2021 008109 FAMILY PROMISE OF SPOKANE 2020 #1 FINAL 001.090.000.560 2020 ECON DEV/SOC SVCS GRANT #1 9,058.30
Total : 9,058.30
53928 6/8/2021 000070 INLAND POWER & LIGHT CO May 2021 101.042.000.542 UTILITIES: PARKS AND CPW MAY 2021 444.62
Total: 444.62
53929 6/8/2021 004632 LEVEL3 COMMUNICATIONS 222858331 001.090.000.518 TELECOM SERVICES 1,005.53
Total : 1,095.53
53930 6/8/2021 007730 ROYAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS IN147039 001.040.043.558 MAY 2021 COPIER COSTS 703.60
Total : 703.60
53931 6/8/2021 003264 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP B13430432 001.040.041.543 ADOBE ACROBAT STANDARD DC FOR 56.85
Total : 56.85
53932 6/8/2021 008062 SPITZER, HUGH May 2021 001.013.015.515 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 700.00
Total : 700.00
53933 6/8/2021 000324 SPOKANE CO WATER DIST#3 MAY 2021 #2 402.402.000.531 WATER CHARGES FOR MAY 2021 #2 1,066.83
Total : 1,066.83
53934 6/8/2021 000405 SPOKANE VALLEY PARTNERS 2021 #4 001.090.000.560 2021 SOC SER/ECO DEV GRANT REIM 2,937.57
Total : 2,937.57
53935 6/8/2021 000167 VERA WATER & POWER MAY 2021 101.042.000,542 UTILITIES: MAY 2021 4,452.65
Total : 4,452.65
53936 6/8/2021 000087 VERIZON WIRELESS 9880072054 001.076.302.576 MAY 2021 CELL PHONE/DEVICE CHAR 3,086.56
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor invoice Fund/Dept Description/Account Amount
53936 6/812021 000087 000087 VERIZON WIRELESS (Continued)
21 Vouchers for bank code : apbank
21 Vouchers in this report
the undersigned, do certify under penalty of perjury,
that the materials have been furnished, the services
rendered, or the labor performed as described herein
and that the claim is just, due and an unpaid
obligation against the City of Spokane Valley, and that
I am authorized to authenticate and certify said claim.
Finance Director Date
Council member reviewed:
Mayor Date
Council Member Date
Total : 3,086.56
Bank total : 39,162.86
Total vouchers : 39,162.86
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Page: 1
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53937 6/9/2021 000019 PURFECT LOGOS LLC
53938 6/9/2021 007142 SCJ ALLIANCE
53939 6/9/2021 000001 SPOKANE CO TREASURER
53940 6/9/2021 007136 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES INC
55306
63476
51505860
13NY-Q3K7-TRJQ
14XJ-QPNT-9XDJ
53941 6/9/2021 003337 ARROW CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY INC 295976
53942 6/9/2021 008023 ARROW PROPANE LLC
53943 6/9/2021 002891 BASIN SOD INCORPORATED
53944 6/9/2021 001880 CROWN WEST REALTY LLC
53945 6/9/2021 003255 DAY WIRELESS SYSTEMS
53946 6/9/2021 002157 ELJAY OIL COMPANY
53947 6/9/2021 008024 FEENAUGHTY MACHINERY COMPANY
53948 6/9/2021 005474 FREIGHTLINER NORTHWEST
1
2851
2860
51839
JUNE 2021
INV677980
4314030
P52811
PC001512220:02
001.018.014.514
001.040.043.558
001.040.043.524
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.543
101.442.000.543
001.040.041.543
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
Description/Account
Amount
NAME PLATES & DECALS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Total:
Total:
APRIL2021 WORK CREW: ABATEMENT
Total:
SUPPLIES: STREET
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE SHOP
Total:
CRACK SEAL
SUPPLIES: STREET DEPT.
SUPPLIES: STREET DEPT
SUPPLIES: STREET DEPT.
SUPPLIES: STREET DEPT.
Total :
Total:
Total :
COMMON AREA CHARGES MAINTENAI
Total :
TOWER RENT
Total:
FUEL FOR MAINTENANCE SHOP VEHI+
Total :
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total:
163.35
163.35
4,025.00
4,025.00
226.78
226.78
283.78
74.27
358.05
15,550.92
15,550.92
9.31
33.74
21.39
64.40
96.92
96.92
180.68
180.68
216.57
216.57
983.00
983.00
19.80
19.80
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU 2.45
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Voucher List
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Page: 2
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53948 6/9/2021 005474 FREIGHTLINER NORTHWEST
53949 6/9/2021 000692 GUS JOHNSON FORD
53950 6/9/2021 002201 HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS
53951 6/9/2021 002518 INLAND PACIFIC HOSE & FITTINGS
53952 6/9/2021 002466 KENWORTH SALES COMPANY
53953 6/9/2021 002203 NAPA AUTO PARTS
53954 6/9/2021 000662 NAT'L BARRICADE & SIGN CO
53955 6/9/2021 003090 NORTH 40 OUTFITTERS
53956 6/9/2021 004621 OREILLYAUTOMOTIVE STORES INC
53957 6/9/2021 005968 PRECISE MRM LLC
53958 6/9/2021 000019 PURFECT LOGOS LLC
(Continued)
PC001514885:01
556942
948974
1066176
1067565
SPOIN4601363
0538-047065
0538-048684
207589
101270/3
2862-92458
2862-496255
2862-496423
200-1031202
101.000.000.542
001.040.043.524
101.042.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
101.000.000.542
001.033.000.518
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
001.033.000.518
001.033.000.518
101.042.000.542
55358 101.042.000.542
Description/Account Amount
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total :
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total:
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
Total:
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total :
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total :
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total:
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
Total :
MINOR EQUIPMENT/SAFETY EQUIPME
Total:
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total :
DATA PLAN
Total :
16.34
18.79
406.46
406.46
430.05
430.05
54.92
12.28
67.20
65.34
65.34
10.94
103.04
113.98
248.29
248.29
99.07
99.07
134.28
32.64
352.55
519.47
272.25
272.25
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU 65.34
Total : 65.34
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Voucher List
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Page:
Bank code : apbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice Fund/Dept
53959 6/9/2021 000709 SENSKE LAWN & TREE CARE INC.
53960 6/9/2021 004099 SPOKANE VALLEY ACE HARDWARE
53961 6/9/2021 003318 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC
53962 6/9/2021 007159 THE HOME DEPOT PRO
53963 6/9/2021 006846 US LINEN & UNIFORM INC
27 Vouchers for bank code : apbank
27 Vouchers in this report
10749254
10749458
28298
28354
28374
28394
24190126
614619641
2734117
2737830
2741482
2745221
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.542
101.042.000.543
101.042.000.543
101.042.000.543
101.042.000.543
101.042.000.543
Description/Account Amount
871 FLAGGING
895 CONTRACT MAINTENANCE
Total :
SUPPLIES: STREET
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIES: STREET
SMALL TOOLS/MINOR EQUIPMENT
Total:
VEHICLE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SU
Total :
SUPPLIES FOR MAINTENANCE SHOP
Total:
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE SHOP
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE SHOP
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE SHOP
SUPPLIES: MAINTENANCE SHOP
Total :
Bank total :
287.50
531.43
818.93
65.34
33.54
70.37
110.22
279.47
124.43
124.43
182.86
182.86
18.49
18.49
25.05
22.31
84.34
25,681.74
Total vouchers : 25,681.74
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Voucher List
Spokane Valley
Page: 1
Bank code : apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
53964 6/15/2021 007637 COMMONSTREET CONSULTING LLC
53965 6/15/2021 000734 DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
53966 6/15/2021 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
53967 6/15/2021 007867 WIDENER & ASSOCIATES
53968 6/15/2021 000648 ABADAN REPROGRAPHICS
53969 6/15/2021 007637 COMMONSTREET CONSULTING LLC
53970 6/15/2021 002641 CXT INCORPORATED
53971 6/15/2021 000683 DAVID EVANS & ASSOCIATES
53972 6/15/2021 003274 EXCHANGE PUBLISHING LLC
53973 6/15/2021 000106 FEDEX
53974 6/15/2021 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
53975 6/15/2021 003191 LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES INC.
53976 6/15/2021 000459 SPOKANE CO TITLE CO
CSROW 21094
RE 46 JG6453 L008
51887
171
123075
CSROW 21095
383834 RI
488148
601460
7-372-43241
51888
INV-098068
5SP32060-62
Fund/Dept
303.000.205.595
314.000.223.595
303.000.299.595
314.000.223.595
309.000.314.594
403.000.317.595
309.000.315.594
303.000.300.595
403.000.317.595
309.000.305.594
403.000.317.595
309.000.315.594
403.000.317.595
Description/Account
Amount
0205-RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES
Total :
DESIGN AND REVIEW. ORIGINAL/
Total :
CIP 0299: ADVERTISING
Total :
0223-ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Total :
CIP 0314: PRINT SERVICE
Total :
20-226 APPLEWAY SW IMPROVEM
Total :
BROWNS PARK RESTROOM
Total :
0300-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
Total :
CIP 0317: ADVERTISEMENT FOR B
Total :
CIP 0305 POSTAGE
Total :
CIP 0317: ADVERTISEMENT FOR B
Total :
0315- BROWNS PARK
Total :
2,233.31
2,233.31
857.45
857.45
174.40
174.40
8,012.18
8,012.18
453.94
453.94
3,201.25
3,201.25
50,723.27
50,723.27
1,735.33
1,735.33
84.53
84.53
11.96
11.96
184.00
184.00
174,066.42
174,066.42
CIP 0317: OWNER'S POLICIES 1,721.71
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Bank code : apbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice
53976 6/15/2021 000459 000459 SPOKANE CO TITLE CO
(Continued)
53977 6/15/2021 002306 TERRELL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, MIC 4338
53978 6/15/2021 000246 EAST SPOKANE WATER DIST #1
53979 6/15/2021 001447 FREE PRESS PUBLISHING INC
53980 6/15/2021 003238 KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS
53981 6/15/2021 003238 KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS
53982 6/15/2021 001770 CONSOLIDATED SUPPLY CO
53983 6/15/2021 007159 THE HOME DEPOT PRO
22375
51886
374012
374519
S010315704.001
618741912
618741920
619013691
53984 6/15/2021 008067 TK LANDSCAPE & LAWN SVCS LLC 2051
21 Vouchers for bank code : apbank
21 Vouchers in this report
Fund/Dept
309.000.315.594
311.000.325.595
311.000.323.595
314.000.311.595
403.000.308.589
001.033.000.518
001.033.000.518
001.033.000.518
001.033.000.518
001,016,016.521
Description/Account
Amount
Total :
20-233 MTLA BROWNS PARK CIP 3
Total :
CIP 0325: DRY WELL TESTING
Total :
CIP 0323: ADVERTISEMENT FOR B
Total :
PROJECT 311 PHASE 1 ANALYSIS
Total :
PROJECT 308 CONSTRUCTION SE
Total :
SUPPLIES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
Total :
Total :
LAWN SERVICE: PRECINCT/CITY (-
Total :
Bank total :
1,721.71
815.75
815.75
159.01
159.01
156.80
156.80
15,068.83
15,068.83
4,043.85
4,043.85
263.52
263.52
571.08
286.94
1.74
859.76
1,528.96
1,528.96
266, 356.23
Total vouchers : 266,356.23
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: June 22, 2021 Department Director Approval:
Item: Check all that apply: ® consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Payroll for Pay Period Ending June 15, 2021
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
BACKGROUND:
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS:
Employees Council Total
Gross: $ 334,920.50 $ - $ 334,920.50
Benefits: $ 72,813.42 $ - $ 72,813.42
Total payroll $ 407,733.92 $ $ 407,733.92
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to Approve above payroll. [Approved as part of
the Consent Agenda, or may be removed and discussed separately.]
STAFF CONTACT: Raba Nimri
DRAFT
MINUTES
City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Formal Meeting
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Mayor Wick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in City Hall with Council, staff
and the public participating remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Ben Wick, Mayor
Brandi Peetz, Deputy Mayor
Tim Hattenburg Councilmember
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Linda Thompson, Councilmember
Arne Woodard, Councilmember
Absent:
Councilmember Haley
Staff
Mark Calhoun, City Manager
John Hohman, Deputy City Manager
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Dave Ellis, Police Chief
John Bottelli, Parks and Recreation Director
Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Mike Basinger, Economic Development Mgr
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Adam Jackson, Planning Grants Engineer
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll. All Councilmembers were present except
Councilmember Haley. It was moved by Councilmember Higgins, seconded and unanimously agreed to
excuse Councilmember Haley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to
approve the amended agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
Councilmember Hattenburg: said he attended the STA (Spokane Transit Authority) sponsored American
Public Transportation Association Conference where he learned that we have one of the best transit systems
in the country; that our short and long-term projects are always on schedule and he thanked the public for
their support of the STA.
Councilmember Thompson: spoke of the NLC (National League of Cities) re -imaging public safety task
force listening session which focused on looking at what is happening in cities across the country, and said
she shared information about some of our state legislative changes; said she also worked with AWC
(Association of Washington Cities) Large Cities Committee meeting and they will be looking at legislative
impacts on cities.
Councilmember Woodard: reported that he met with the HCDAC (Housing and Community Development
Advisory Committee) where they voted approval to ratify the bylaws which are then sent to the Board of
County Commissioners, and that one of the changes is adding a fourth member from our city; and said some
of the other changes were made to the bylaws to add clarification.
Councilmember Higgins: no report.
Deputy Mayor Peetz: spoke of the AWC Statement of Policy group, which is an ad hoc equity work group
working to update the language of the diversity, equity and inclusion policy; said she attended the Spokane
Homebuilders Association meeting where the biggest concern was capital gains tax; mentioned the status
of several house and senate bills; said the TPA (Tourism Promotion Area) group talked about funding and
room nights relative to the NW Winterfest; mentioned the End the Violence meeting, which is a coalition
Council Meeting Minutes, Formal: 05-25-2021 Page 1 of 4
Approved by Council:
DRAFT
to stop domestic violence; said the SRLJC (Spokane Regional Law & Justice Council) talked about the
prosecutor's proposal and of that moving forward to the Board of County Commissioners; and said she
talked about the co -response teams and their report on the positive aspects of those teams.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wick mentioned the executive search for the SRTC (Spokane Regional
Transportation Council) and that the candidates have been narrowed down to three; also mentioned that the
SRTC interlocal agreement has been passed by the County and the majority of cities; reported that the
Board of Health is dealing with budgeting and program evaluations; said he met with the regional mayors
to discuss how cities are coping with Covid and the re -opening; said the Spokane Indians have a different
season now and will start next April to host games, and that the County is exploring what that masterplan
will look like; said he interviewed people to fill vacancies on the Spokane Housing Association committee
and the HCDAC, and hopes to finalize those vacancies soon; said the State of the City is scheduled for July
21 and will include a luncheon at CenterPlace.
PROCLAMATION: n/a
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY Ill: There were no public comments.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of
Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of Claim Vouchers on May 25, 2021, Request for Council Action Form: $1,214,927.83
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending May 15, 2021: $395,717.38
c. Approval of May 4, 2021 Council meeting minutes, study session
d. Approval of May 11, 2021 Council meeting minutes, formal format
e. Approval of May 18, 2021 Council meeting minutes, study session
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda.
2. Second Reading Ordinance 21-005 Amending Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 24, Building Code
Regulations - Jenny Nickerson
After City Clerk read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded, to approve
Ordinance No. 21-005 as proposed. Building Official Nickerson briefly went over the ordinance. There
were no public comments as the Planning Commission had previously held a public hearing. Vote by
acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
3. Motion Consideration: Bid Award, Argonne/Montgomery Intersection Improvement - Bill Helbig
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to award the Argonne Road/Montgomery Avenue CIP
#299 Project to Corridor Contractors in the amount of $2, 388, 970.90 and authorize the City Manager to
finalize and execute the construction contract. City Engineer Helbig explained the project and the bid
opening. Mayor Wick invited public comment and there was one person who signed up to comment. Ms.
Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: she mentioned that the intersection is getting dangerous and said there must
be a way to curtail some of the wrecks along there or to slow down traffic; said she'd rather see a round-
about. There were no other public comments. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none.
Motion carried.
4. Motion Consideration: Pines/BNSF Grade Separation Project Grant Opportunity— Adam Jackson
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to authorize the City Manager or designee to apply for
the RAISE Fiscal Year 21 grant for the Pines Road/BNSF Grade Separation Project. Engineer Jackson
briefly explained about this call for projects and that it is very similar to past grant programs such as BUILD
and TIGER; said this will be an urban project and we will need to split the costs 80/20; said awards are
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expected September 15 and should range between $5 and $25 million. There were no public comments.
Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 121: After Mayor Wick explains the rules, it was
noted one person had signed up to give public comment. Ms. Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: said she sees
we are trying to re -open City Hall; said she loves the zoom meeting and doesn't want to come in and face
any risk; also mentioned there is a car on Main that has been tagged for almost 30 days; said she thought
SCOPE volunteers were handling that and she wondered why that car has been there for so long. There
were no other public comments.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
5. Urban Growth Area (UGA) Update — Mike Basinger
Economic Development Manager Basinger explained that Community Attributes was commissioned to
analyze our existing zoning classifications, and through their efforts it was identified that there was limited
new industrial development and that having a light and heavy industrial zone was creating barriers for new
industrial development as the light industrial zone didn't allow for uses that would support desired high
paying manufacturing jobs. Mr. Basinger noted that staff recommended consolidating the light and heavy
industrial ones into one industrial zone which would allow for a broader variety of industrial uses; but in
order to reduce impacts to adjacent uses, the City instituted transitional provisions. He noted there was a
lack of infrastructure, so the City negotiated the extension of sewer and water where those services were
currently not available. He further explained that in order to capitalize on our investments in the Northeast
Industrial Area, our municipal boundaries must be expanded, which would require a modification to the
UGA and he went over the two options to expand the UGA outside of the periodic update cycle; said that
we are targeting the 2026 periodic review where UGAs will be examined countywide to determine where
future urban growth will occur. He said the process is scheduled to begin in 2023.
In going through his PowerPoint, Mr. Basinger showed the difference on a map of what the reduced number
of comp plan designations and zoning districts would look like; he talked about transitional provisions to
reduce impacts on adjacent uses; mentioned the Planned Action Ordinance that became effective March 27,
2019 that streamlined development; showed 2017 land quantity analysis map depicting vacant, developed
and developing areas; briefly discussed urban growth area amendments and UGA triggers, as well as
industrial land capacity analysis, and ended by explaining that our next steps include beginning preparing
in 2023 for the periodic update. Mr. Calhoun mentioned that between now and 2025, the city cannot initiate
an annexation process northeast of our industrial area. Mr. Basinger noted that is because we need the UGA
to expand sewer. Mr. Basinger also noted that we will be working with our new GIS person once that person
comes on -board, to make sure we are accounting for every property that has been developed. Discussion
included residential areas and expansion; affordability; and the idea of needed legislative changes. Mr.
Hohman clarified that it is not annexation that drives the UGA expansion as that is a separate issue that
needs to be done first, and said that Mr. Basinger is delving into that process; but rather the point of this is,
we are stuck under the settlement agreement the County has with the Department of Commerce, and he
reminded everyone that in 2015 the County was accused of expanding the boundaries in an unjustified
manner and the matter ended with a big settlement; and again stressed that annexation is separate from
UGA expansion and that we have to have UGA expansion before a city can annex.
6. Requirements to Hold In -Person Council Meetings — Erik Lamb
Deputy City Attorney Lamb explained that on April 6, 2021, Council was given an administrative report
outlining the requirements and seeking Council direction on whether to conduct meetings in person or to
continue with remote -only meetings, and at that meeting Council determined to continue conducting
meetings remotely until requirements from the Governor's office were changed. Mr. Lamb said that there
have been significant changes in state rules regarding mask wearing and how those rules might apply if
Council desired to resume in -person meetings. Mr. Lamb went over a brief history of where some aspects
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of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) were suspended, such as having in -person meetings, and
stipulations now that in -person would be allowed provided there is also a remote option. He noted that on
May 13, 2021, the CDC released modified guidance regarding mask requirements for fully vaccinated
people, and our Governor has mirrored that guidance, along with the State Health Department clarifying
that fully vaccinated people are no longer required to wear masks in most settings; he also gave an update
on some of those changes and how in -person meetings would be conducted if Council so desired; and that
even if we go in -person, OPMA still requires a concurrent remote capability. Mr. Lamb also noted that
should Council decide to resume in -person meetings, there would be certain rules we must follow, such as
room capacity, whether or not to require masks for unvaccinated or those medically exempt; said staff
would recommend if we went with the honor system for mask wearing, that we go with a no -inquiry option
and assume all citizens coming in would be following the law. There was a question of keeping a log of all
who enter in order to track people in case of an outbreak; and Mr. Lamb said that is still a little unclear, but
that we would try to get people to sign up in advance in order to get an idea of how many people might be
attending, but that we cannot require people to sign up in order to attend a meeting. Mr. Lamb also went
over some of the other considerations for in -person meetings, such as having someone wipe down the
podium and microphone after each speaker; having a program supervisor; keeping the chairs six feet apart;
and the idea of having a vaccinated area and an unvaccinated area. Concerning room capacity. Mr. Lamb
said it would be a first -come, first -served situation and that there would be an overflow room of the front
lobby, also with limited seating. Mr. Lamb mentioned that we would need written procedures on how we
would handle all aspects of the meeting, and that L&I (Labor and Industries) could impose fines for failing
to comply with requirements. He said staff is looking for Council direction. Mr. Calhoun stated that staff
will be coming back to the building June 15, but staff coming back to the building and the building opening
for the public are not connected, and that topic will be discussed with the directors tomorrow. After brief
Council discussion, Council ultimately decided to wait until June 30 as we all might be moving to phase 4
at that time anyway. Mr. Calhoun expressed his hope that we will get an announcement prior to June 30.
7. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
There were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda.
8. Department Reports
The Department reports were for information only and were not reported or discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Calhoun mentioned federal earmarks and of our previous letters to our federal legislators and
of the current request from Senator Cantwell to send a letter indicating our project priorities; said he sent
Council e-mails on this topic along with a copy of the letter to Senator Cantwell. There was no objection
from Council to have the Mayor sign and send the letter. Mr. Calhoun also mentioned that City Hall would
be closed May 31 for Memorial Day; and that our budget workshop is set for June 15 from 8:30 a.m. to
about 2:30 p.m., hence there will be no Council meeting that evening.
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ben Wick, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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City of Spokane Valley
City Council Study Session Meeting
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Mayor Wick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Ben Wick, Mayor
Brandi Peetz, Deputy Mayor
Pam Haley, Councilmember
Tim Hattenburg Councilmember
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Linda Thompson, Councilmember
Arne Woodard, Councilmember
Staff
Mark Calhoun, City Manager
John Hohman, Deputy City Manager
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
Caitlin Prunty, Attorney
John Bottelli, Parks, Rec & Facilities Director
Tina Gregerson, Recreation Coordinator
Gloria Mantz, Engineering Manager
Pete Fisch, Engineering Technician
Chaz Bates, Senior Planner
Jenny Nickerson, Building Official
Robin Holt, Code Enforcement Officer
Nicole Montano, Code Enforcement Officer
Mike Basinger, Eco. Development Manager
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll. All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to
approve the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Resolution 21-001 Adopting Housing Action Plan — Chaz Bates
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to approve Resolution 21-001 adopting the Housing
Action Plan for the City of Spokane Valley. Mr. Bates gave a synopsis of the Housing Action Plan as noted
on his Request for Council Action. There were no public comments as a public hearing was held before the
Planning Commission on this Plan. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion
carried.
2. Motion Consideration, Bid Award, Appleway-Stormwater — Bill Helbig
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to award the Appleway Stormwater Project CIP #0317
to LaRiviere, Inc. for bid amount of $1, 667, 086 which includes the applicable sales tax, and authorize the
City Manager to finalize and execute the construction contract. Mr. Helbig explained the program and the
bid award. There were no public comments. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none.
Motion carried.
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
3. End of Legislative Session Update — Briahna Murray, Holly Cocci
Ms. Murray explained that she and Ms. Cocci work closely with the 4tn District legislators; said there has
been a lot of discussion about a special session although it doesn't seem urgent, and many legislators want
to wait to see what the feds are going to do. Ms. Murray gave an overview of the 2021 legislative session,
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noting that of the 1,075 bills considered, 334 passed the Legislature. She then went over each of our state
legislative priorities, adding that she feels significant progress was made on the Pines Grade Separation.
She also noted that the House and Senate proposed revenue packages look different from each other, but
both included funding for our Pines Grade Separation project, with the Senate including more money than
we asked for, which she added, was likely an error; said she is optimistic this project will make it to the end
and be included in the final revenue package, but there has been some discussion about a democratic
revenue package and if that were to occur, our project would likely fall off the list. Ms. Murray also
encouraged us to look for various other sources of funding for this project. For the fairgrounds project, she
said we knew $4 million was a large request and she feels the final budget appropriation of $750,000 is a
significant investment, and she noted the Boys & Girls Club of Spokane Valley also received significant
funding; and said a lesson learned is to request a smaller funding amount. A question came up about using
the $750,000 for design and it was noted we would need approval from the Department of Commerce and
with the legislators to approve that, but that it is feasible. Mr. Calhoun added that we do not have a contract
on that yet but once we determine how we can spend the money, staff will report back to Council. A question
also came up about having partners to help advocate for this type of project and Ms. Murray said Council
did a good job building partnerships, is working well with Spokane County and has good communication
with the Spokane Fair Board, adding that she doesn't think partners would have changed the outcome as
there are limited funds and the legislators prioritized the fairgrounds pretty high.
Concerning the Flora Road project and the Washington Wildlife Recreation Program, Ms. Murray noted
that final capital budget funded the program at $100 million, thereby allowing the City to receive the grant.
Ms. Murray also mentioned the other Council legislative priorities including economic development,
defend local control, state shared revenues, and mentioned additional issues such as the condominium
reform, public health governance, and response to the Blake decision. She explained that for the most part,
the Legislators choose not to pass bills that infringed on local control, but two bills that did pass include
House Bill 1220 and Senate Bill 5235. She explained that HB 1220 requires the city to update its housing
element in order to accommodate all income levels of housing; but the law states we do not have to update
the housing element work unless the legislature provides funding which is very possible during their 2022
session, so at some point, but not yet, she said the City will likely be obligated to update the housing
element. She noted the bill also preempts the City on the siting of emergency shelters; said this is an area
where we lost some local control so the City might want to consider some local action. Ms. Murray said
that the bill states that the city must cite an emergency shelter and emergency housing any place where
hotels are allowed, or in a majority of zones that are within one mile of transit; and to adopt the latter option,
and to do that by September of this year, the City will need to adopt a code designating the majority of
zones within one mile of transit, where emergency housing and emergency shelters are allowed, otherwise
the default code will go into effect to allow emergency housing and emergency shelters any place where
hotels are allowed.
Ms. Murray then explained that another area where some local control was impeded was as a result of
Senate Bill 5235. She explained that the provisions include that currently cities have the authority to
regulate the number of unrelated persons in a home; that the legislature chose to replace that with the ability
to regulate the number of unrelated persons in a home based on square footage or other health and safety
regulations. She said this might require a city code change depending on what we currently have in our
code. The other provision in SB 5235, she explained would have impeded on local control but the Governor
vetoed it; it would have meant that cities are not able to require owner -occupancy of an accessory dwelling
unit more than one year after the accessory dwelling unit is constructed. She said the Governor vetoed this
provision indicating he felt it didn't go far enough in eliminating local control on owner occupancy
requirements. Ms. Murray said the topic of owner -occupancy requirements will likely have further
discussion in Olympia, and she encouraged our City to engage in some on -going conversation about how
important for us is the owner occupancy requirement for accessory dwelling units. Ms. Murray finished up
by briefly discussing state shared revenues, followed by next steps, as shown on her PowerPoint. Council
thanked her and her team for their work.
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4. Code Enforcement Program — Jenny Nickerson
Staff members giving an overview of the code enforcement program included Building Official Nickerson,
Attorney Prunty, and Code Enforcement Officers Ms. Montano and Ms. Holt; with Deputy City Manager
Hohman starting the discussion by explaining that we have two, full-time code enforcement officers with
notable combined education and training accomplishments, and a full-time attorney dedicated to Code
Enforcement. Staff continued through the PowerPoint explaining about their inherited backlog of
unresolved cases with all outstanding cases now brought into compliance and closed; what codes and
subjects are enforced and which subjects, such as parking on City rights -of -way or civil disputes, are not
enforced through code enforcement; and they went over investigation procedures and what background and
expertise is required to perform an investigation. Staff also discussed challenges to investigations such as
the difficulty with anonymous complaints. They discussed their initial complaint response time; number of
calls for service; the process to follow when no violation is found along with examples of situations where
after investigation, it is determined that there has been no violation; what steps are taken for addressing
violations; junk vehicles and frequent complaints regarding parking where staff has no enforcement
authority, such as too many vehicles on private property; they explained the difference between city right-
of-way and private property, and gave examples of clearview triangles, unpermitted uses and structures and
outdoor storage in the Corridor Mixed Use zone; chronic nuisance and examples of proactive code
enforcement along with examples of confirmed violations such as easement and right-of-way obstruction;
processes such as an appeal, abatement, and pre -litigation; and that that our goal is voluntary compliance;
and they showed a list of some considerations moving forward. Mr. Hohman acknowledged that Council
has been given a lot of information tonight, and that staff is open to looking at our current code to see if this
Council wants to discuss and consider any changes.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Wick called for a recess; the meeting was resumed at 8:10 p.m.
Lengthy discussion included the property on Best Road that has been an issue for at least the last ten years,
with mention by Attorney Prunty that staff is very familiar with this case as it has been a very long ongoing
case, complete with many barriers to litigation. Mr. Hohman agreed there is a limitation with and a gap in
our code as more people have been invited to camp on this property and Attorney Prunty added that camping
on private property is not a code violation. There was further discussion about the difference between an
anonymous and a confidential complaint; wild animal and/or domestic animal complaints; the Pinecroft
Mobile Home Park that apparently has a problem with marmots chewing through the pipes, which led to
the comment about outside garbage luring in animals. Mr. Hohman suggested a future discussion could
start with nuisance items and our Code's title 7, to include such things as when can you allow a homeowner
to work on a car on their own property, the issue of recreational vehicles and a variety of topics focusing
on nuisances. City Attorney Driskell said staff could also include parking in the right-of-way or any other
parking restrictions or limitations, adding that he is waiting for the inventory of signs to assist in that future
discussion. Mr. Hohman noted we have priorities for different enforcement actions; that with just two
officers we have limited staff but like parking, he asked what priority does Council want to give that topic,
as well as to consider whether we need to supplement our existing staff levels. It was generally agreed
among Councilmembers that this topic would or could be a stand-alone topic for further meetings.
5. Shoreline Master Plan — Chaz Bates
Senior Planner Bates gave an update on the Shoreline Master Program and the state requirement for the
periodic update, adding that the update must be adopted by June 30, 2021; he explained what a Shoreline
Master Program is and that it is codified in our Municipal Code under 21.50; he explained that the program
includes the Spokane River, Shelley Lake and associated wetland but does not include gravel pits until after
reclamation; he noted the first reading of the ordinance is scheduled for June 8, 2021; he mentioned the
three main areas identified in the gap analysis; and brought Council attention to the draft ordinance as well
as the amendments, which were all included in the white binder. There were no objections from Council to
continue with an ordinance first reading next week.
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6. Bridge Program — Gloria Mantz, Pete Fisch
Engineering Technician Fisch went through the PowerPoint explaining about our Bridge Preservation
Program, including showing the map location of our 13 bridges, the railroad's three bridges, and WSDOT' s
bridges; and he showed photos of our bridges over creeks, bridges over the Spokane River, City -owned
railroad bridges, bridges over roadways, and the railroad owned bridges. Mr. Fisch also mentioned the
Bridge Program Requirements, talked about inspections, asset management, and bridge maintenance. He
mentioned the Bridge Capital Projects and Sullivan Road; briefly talked about the capital expenditures, and
mentioned the very limited grant opportunities associated with bridges.
Prior to the end of the PowerPoint presentation, at 9:00 p.m. it was moved by Councilmember Thompson,
seconded and unanimously agreed to extend the meeting 30 minutes. Council thanked staff for the
information on the bridges.
7. Aquatics Update — John Bottelli, Tina Gregerson
Recreation Coordinator Gregerson went through the PowerPoint presentation giving Council an update on
the Spokane Valley Aquatics programs including current staff levels and recruiting efforts for lifeguards,
which includes scholarship opportunities for lifeguard certification classes at our city pools; she explained
about the schedules for all three pools for classes, drowning prevention clinic, and open, swim team and
lap swim; explained that as shown on the charts, all three pools will be operational at various times during
the swim season; and again reminded everyone of the August 22 date for paws in the pool. Ms. Gregerson
also noted that swim registration opened and is filing up fast, and in addition to swim registration, that at
this time there are 75 kids enrolled in the summer day camp program. She noted that the Discovery Park's
splash pad opened today, and said she is hopeful the other splash pads will open tomorrow, except the one
at Browns Park as the park is still under construction. Council thanked Ms. Gregerson and Mr. Bottelli for
the update.
8. Advance Agenda
Although there were no suggested changes to the Advance Agenda, Deputy Mayor Peetz mentioned that a
restaurant wants to locate on the river in our jurisdiction. After very brief discussion on this, Mr. Calhoun
said this would be more of a conversation the business would have with our building and planning division
and more of an operational conversation rather than a policy conversation on the part of Council and said
he is not sure where Council would fit into this.
9. Police Department Monthly Report
The Police Department Monthly Report was for information only and was not reported or discussed.
10. Council Comments — Mayor Wick
There were no additional Council comments.
11. City Manager Comments — Mark Calhoun
Mr. Calhoun had no additional comments.
It was moved by Councilmember Woodard, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
ATTEST:
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
Ben Wick, Mayor
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City of Spokane Valley
City Council Regular Formal Meeting
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Mayor Wick called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in City Hall with Council, staff
and the public participating remotely via Zoom meeting.
Attendance:
Councilmembers
Ben Wick, Mayor
Brandi Peetz, Deputy Mayor
Pam Haley, Councilmember
Tim Hattenburg Councilmember
Rod Higgins, Councilmember
Linda Thompson, Councilmember
Arne Woodard, Councilmember
Staff
Mark Calhoun, City Manager
John Hohman, Deputy City Manager
Cary Driskell, City Attorney
Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney
John Bottelli, Parks, Rec & Facilities Dir.
Chelsie Taylor, Finance Director
Bill Helbig, City Engineer
Adam Jackson, Planning Grants Engineer
Chaz Bates, Senior Planner
Henry Allen, Senior Engineer
Morgan Koudelka, Sr. Administrative Analyst
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
ROLL CALL: City Clerk Bainbridge called the roll. All Councilmembers were present.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to
approve the agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF SPECIAL GUESTS AND PRESENTATIONS: n/a
COMMITTEE, BOARD, LIAISON SUMMARY REPORTS
Councilmember Haley: reported that as part of the state auditor's exit conference for STA, said the audit
was very detailed and they received a clean audit.
Councilmember Woodard: reported that he attended a ribbon cutting for our Farmer's Market at
CenterPlace, and another ribbon cutting at the Tru Value Hardware store in Argonne Village.
Councilmember Higgins: said he also attended some ribbon cuttings, and that this Thursday the Clean Air
Committee will be in their new quarters.
Councilmember Thompson: said she attended the Memorial Day event at Pines Cemetery; went to the
ribbon cutting at Tru Value which also had a 'fill a bucket' campaign with donations going to the HUB;
said she went to the Farmers Market and will be attending several upcoming meetings with the AWC
(Association of Washington Cities) Annual Conference, which will be held on-line.
Councilmember Hattenburg: said he attended STA's Planning and Development Committee meeting and
they are looking at the idea of an ad hoc committee this fall; mentioned an additional park & ride; and said
that in a few years they will be phasing in the extension from downtown Spokane to maybe Post Falls
and/or Coeur d'Alene; and said he also attended the Farmers Market.
Deputy Mayor Peetz: said she also attended the Tru Value ribbon cutting; went to the Farmers Market;
attended a Women in Leadership meeting; a Girl Scout meeting; and a Chamber meeting and said that Mr.
Hohman gave a great presentation; and she noted that the Central Valley School District will be moving
their headquarters to Liberty Lake.
MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Wick said he also attended the ribbon cuttings which are always fun to
attend; said he welcomed the Marine Core League which held their convention here in Spokane Valley;
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mentioned the Farmers Market and that he has received a lot of positive feedback about the new plaza; went
to a Washington State Department of Transportation meeting about semi -truck parking; said the
transportation revenue package from the state legislature continues to be discussed; mentioned the
upcoming Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Day event coming up at CenterPlace June 12; said
that he conducted interviews for different committee vacancies; and that he attended the Regional
Homelessness meeting.
PROCLAMATION: June is PTSD Awareness Month
Mayor Wick read the Proclamation for PTSD Awareness Month.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY I11: After Mayor Wick explained the public
comment process, it was noted that there had been one person who had signed up, but that apparently he
was no longer zooming in as part of this meeting. Mayor Wick acknowledged the individual might be
having technical problems and he will check again during the second general public comment opportunity.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program — Adam Jackson
Mayor Wick opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. Mr. Jackson went through his PowerPoint explaining
about the six -year TIP and the associated projects. There were no public comments and Mayor Wick closed
the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
2. Resolution 21-002 Adopting 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program — Adam Jackson
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to approve Resolution 21-002 adopting the 2022-2027
Six -Year TIP as presented. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
3. Consent Agenda: Consists of items considered routine which are approved as a group. Any member of
Council may ask that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approval of Claim Vouchers on June 8, 2021, Request for Council Action Form: $3,779,138.37
b. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending May 31, 2021: $561,344.68
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz, seconded and unanimously agreed to approve the Consent Agenda.
4. First Reading Ordinance 21-007 Adopting Shoreline Master Plan — Chaz Bates
After City Clerk Bainbridge read the ordinance title, it was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to
advance Ordinance 21-007, amending chapter 21.50 of the Spokane Valley Municipal Code, to a second
reading. Mr. Bates briefly went over the background of this ordinance. After brief discussion it was moved by
Councilmember Woodard and seconded to amend the motion and waive the rules and adopt the ordinance.
Vote on amending the motion: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion passed. Vote by acclamation on
the fully amended motion to waive the rules and adopt ordinance 21-007 amending Chapter 21.50 of the
Spokane Valley Municipal Code: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried. It was noted there
were no public comments as a public hearing was previously held on this issue before the Planning
Commission.
5. Motion Consideration: Bid Award, Mullan Road Preservation — Bill Helbig
It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to award the Mullan Road Preservation Project CIP #292
to Inland Asphalt Paving in the amount of $1, 529, 790 and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute
the construction contract. City Engineer Helbig explained the project and the bid process, noting that Inland
Asphalt Paving was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. There were no public comments. Vote by
acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
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6. Mayoral Appointments — Mayor Wick
Mayor Wick gave a brief explanation of his choices for the committee vacancies, as listed on the Request
for Council Action form.
(1) It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointments to the
HCDAC, with terms of three years effective upon appointment, of Amanda Tainio and Arielle Anderson;
and to further confirm the Mayoral appointment to the HCDAC of Arne Woodard for a term effective upon
appointment and ending December 31, 2021. Vote by acclamation: in favor: unanimous. Opposed: none.
Motion carried.
(2) It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Jenny
McClenathen to the SHA, for a term of five years effective upon appointment. Vote by acclamation: in favor:
unanimous. Opposed: none. Motion carried.
(3) It was moved by Deputy Mayor Peetz and seconded to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Linda
Thompson to the SRTC, effective upon appointment, for the remainder of 2021. Vote by acclamation: in
favor: Mayor Wick, Deputy Mayor Peetz and Councilmembers Thompson, Haley and Hattenburg.
Opposed: Councilmembers Higgins and Woodard. Motion carried.
There were no public comments on any of the above three motions.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY 121: Mayor Wick invited public comment, and it
was noted that Ms. Barb Howard had signed up to speak. Ms. Barb Howard, Spokane Valley: mentioned a
previous comment from Councilmember Thompson regarding Pinecroft Trailer Court and someone
reporting seeing garbage on someone's deck; said she wants to get the drugs out of her neighborhood and
stop the overcrowding as it will end up as a catastrophe if there is an emergency with people trying to get
out of there, and that there is another 300-unit apartment complex supposedly going up in the area. There
were no further public comments.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
7. Boys & Girls Club — Richard Hanlin
Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Hanlin gave a presentation discussing the Club's organization and
mission, the demographics of the members they serve, and of their upcoming new home in the Keystone
Elementary School building. Council thanked Mr. Hanlin for what he does and for tonight's presentation.
8. Union Gospel Mission & Homelessness — Phil Altmeyer
Union Gospel Mission Executive Director Altmeyer talked about the Union Gospel Mission; said the
mission has been here for 70 years and he has been with the organization 35 years. He talked about some
of the background of the Mission, of their partnering with the Inland Northwest to help reach the goal to
end homelessness so those they help can become positive contributing members of society; said they have
four shelters, three recovery programs, an outreach center and summer camp for underprivileged youth;
said rescue is a major component of emergencies and they provide three meals a day and have medical
clinics in all shelters; said they have everything provided that a person needs as they do case management
for people coming out of jail so the person has a safe, healing environment.
Mr. Altmeyer spoke of and explained the various types of shelters including low barrier and no barrier and
of the associated guidelines; he said they believe in restoring the person's dignity through responsibility
and work. He noted that in the last five years they have placed about 200 individuals on jobs as jobs are
important to have in order to help end homelessness; and to have a recovery program as most homeless
people are suffering from addiction, and all homeless people have been through trauma, and it takes time
for people to overcome addiction. He also noted that in downtown Spokane, the people who are getting to
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the top of the line for housing are those who have been homeless and addicted the longest. He said he feels
that system needs to change to reward those who want recovery so they will get the early needed support.
Council thanked Mr. Altmeyer for his time, his work, and tonight's information.
9. Contamination Reduction and Outreach Plan (CROP) — Henry Allen, Morgan Koudelka
Mr. Allen explained the background and purpose of the required CROP; he also gave some examples of
what is and is not acceptable for recycling and that contamination has almost always been a problem; he
noted HB 1543 requires jurisdictions with solid waste management plans to incorporate this into their plan.
Mr. Allen said that the Department of Ecology has accepted our CROP and gave some suggestions for
formatting and for some data that might be helpful; said he would like to bring forward a resolution for
Council to consider adopting the CROP with Ecology's suggestions, adding that this must be adopted by
July of this year. There were no objections to moving this forward as mentioned.
10. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Mayor Wick suggested having an administrative report on our HHAA (Homeless Housing and Assistance
Act) Funds and there were no objections from Council. Mr. Calhoun said staff will include that topic on
the pending advance agenda and will work toward putting together a report.
11. Finance Department Monthly Report
The Finance Department monthly report was for information only and was not reported or discussed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Calhoun announced that we have been notified by AWC that Councilmember Higgins has
received his Certificate of Municipal Leadership, which recognizes accomplishments in training with the
Councilmember having completed at least 30 hours of training. Mr. Calhoun also reminded everyone that
next Tuesday's evening meeting has been cancelled as we will be holding our 2022 Budget Workshop from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., that the meeting will be broadcast via zoom, and the Council Chambers and City
Hall are still not open to the public. Mr. Calhoun then had the video shown for the new commercial for Tru
Hotel.
It was moved by Councilmember Thompson, seconded and unanimously agreed to adjourn. The meeting
adjourned at 7:59 p.m.
ATTEST: Ben Wick, Mayor
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Resolution 21-003 adopting Contamination Reduction & Outreach Plan
(CROP)
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
RCW 70A.205.045 — County and city comprehensive solid waste management plans —
Contents.
RCW 70A.205.070 - Technical assistance for plan preparation —Guidelines —Informational
materials and programs.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN:
• Approval of Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) (Resolution No. 14-011) on November
4, 2014.
• Approval to advance the CROP to resolution on June 8, 2021.
BACKGROUND:
Recycling is the process of turning waste materials into usable or marketable materials and is
key to the responsible handling of solid waste and reduced mining of natural resources.
Contamination in recyclables reduces their value and marketability and increases the effort and
processing cost. RCW 70A.205.070(4)(b) states that Contamination means any material not
included on the local jurisdiction's acceptance list. The City has identified a list of recyclable
materials as part of the SWMP (see SWMP, Table 4-2). Items not on that list constitute
"contamination" for purposes of recycling and this CROP.
For decades, China was the world's largest importer of raw recyclables for recycling. However,
up to 30% of the material being imported as "recyclable" was actually garbage (contamination)
and sometimes even included hazardous waste. China ultimately determined they would no
longer accept contaminated material and progressively set up very restrictive import criteria that
in 2018 effectively stopped shipments of many recyclables from the United States to China.
This loss of one of the primary recyclable markets created a crisis. In response, in 2019, the
Washington State legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1543 (ESSHB
1543) (now codified as chapter 70A.240 RCW and RCW 70A.205.045). Among the various
amendments, ESSHB 1543 requires most counties and some cities in the state to include a
CROP in their SWMP by July 1, 2021. Spokane Valley is one of those cities.
The required contents of a CROP are specified in RCW 70A.205.045(10) and include:
a) A list of actions for reducing contamination,
b) A list of key contaminants,
c) A discussion of problem contaminants and the contaminants' impact on the collection
system,
d) An analysis of the costs and other impacts associated with contaminants to the
recycling system, and
e) An implementation schedule and details of how outreach is to be conducted.
Though contamination can come from several sources, per the instructions in the state's CROP
the focus of this CROP is addressing contamination that occurs at the residence or business
where recyclables are separated out.
The plan attached is intended to meet the requirements of RCW 70A.205.045(10) and will be an
amendment to the SWMP. Though this plan is new, its contents and actions come from the
City's current solid waste contracts and operations. The CROP does not result in any new solid
waste activities.
The City received comments on the draft CROP from the Department of Ecology on June 4,
2021. Ecology determined the CROP fully met the requirements of the RCW and their
comments and recommendations were incorporated. Upon adoption, the City will send Ecology
the final CROP as incorporated into the SWMP.
Subsequent to this plan's adoption, the City will embark on the update of its Solid Waste
Management Plan (SWMP) during which a further investigation and development of
contamination reduction activities will be explored.
OPTIONS: Approve resolution 21-003 amending the Solid Waste Management Plan to include
the CROP; or other action as determined.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve resolution 21-003 amending the
Solid Waste Management Plan to incorporate the CROP.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Erik Lamb, Deputy City Attorney; Morgan Koudelka, Senior Administrative
Analyst; Henry Allen, Senior Engineer
ATTACHMENTS:
• Resolution 21-003 adopting the CROP into the Solid Waste Management Plan with the final
CROP as Attachment "A"
• Draft CROP showing changes proposed by Ecology
• Email from Ecology regarding their review
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 21-003
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO ADOPT A CONTAMINATION REDUCTION AND
OUTREACH PLAN (CROP), AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, City Council (Council) adopted the Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan
(SWMP) pursuant to Resolution No. 14-011 on November 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, for decades, China was the world's largest importer of raw recyclables for recycling,
including recyclables from Washington State. In 2018, in order to reduce the contamination being received
as part of the recyclables, China instituted a maximum allowed contamination rate for this incoming
material of 0.5% that effectively eliminated China as a recyclable market for recyclables from Washington
State; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 70A.205.070(4), the City has identified a list of accepted recyclable
materials in Table 4-2 of its SWMP; and
WHEREAS, the contamination rate of Spokane Valley's recyclables is approximately 10% (as
measured at Waste Management's Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Spokane known as the SMaRT
Center); and other jurisdictions in Washington have similar or higher contamination rates; and
WHEREAS, negative impacts of this contamination include, but are not limited to customer
confusion and frustration due to the contaminated material not being collected, increased cost and reduced
efficiency in transporting and processing the material, and reduced value and marketability of the processed
recyclables; and
WHEREAS, in response to the loss of the China market, in 2019, the Washington State legislature
passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1543 (ESSHB 1543) (now codified as chapter 70A.240
RCW and RCW 70A.205.045). Among the various amendments, ESSHB 1543 requires most counties and
some cities, including Spokane Valley, to include a Contamination Reduction and Outreach Plan (CROP)
in their SWMP by July 1, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the CROP is a plan to address and reduce the contamination found in a jurisdiction's
recyclables coming from the generator of the recyclables; and
WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the adoption and implementation of the CROP is in the
best interest of the public health, safety, welfare and environment for the City and its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. Amendment of SWMP to adopt CROP. The Council hereby adopts the CROP and
further amends the SWMP to incorporate the CROP in substantially the form as set forth in Attachment
"A" to this Resolution.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect as of the date of
its adoption.
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Adopted this 22nd day of June, 2021.
ATTEST: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Christine Bainbridge, City Clerk Ben Wick, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Office of the City Attorney
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Resolution No. 21-003, Attachment "A":
Final CROP including Ecology's recommended edits
CHAPTER 4
RECYCLING AND ORGANICS COLLECTION
4.7 Appended — CONTAMINATION REDUCTION AND OUTREACH PLAN
(CROP)
The Contamination Reduction and Outreach Plan (CROP) is a plan to address and
reduce the contamination found in Spokane Valley's recyclables. The plan presented
below is intended to meet the requirements of RCW 70A.205.045(10). Subsequent to
this CROP's adoption, the City will embark on the update of its Solid Waste
Management Plan (SWMP) during which a further development of contamination
reduction activities will be explored.
Background
Recycling is the act of turning selected items of solid waste into new, useable products.
For decades, China was the world's largest importer of raw recyclables for recycling.
However, up to 30% of the material being imported as "recyclable" was actually
garbage (contamination) and sometimes even included hazardous waste. China
ultimately determined they would no longer accept what they called yang laji (foreign
trash) and progressively set up very restrictive import criteria that in 2018 effectively
stopped shipments of recyclables from the United States to China.
This loss of one of the primary recyclable markets created a crisis. In response, in 2019,
the Washington State legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1543
(ESSHB 1543) (now codified as chapter 70A.240 RCW and RCW 70A.205.045). Among
the various amendments, ESSHB 1543 requires most counties and some cities in the
state to include a CROP in their Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) by July 1, 2021.
Spokane Valley is one of those cities.
The required contents of a CROP are specified in RCW 70A.205.045(10) and are
provided below.
Recycling Definition and Benefits
RCW 70A.205.015(18) provides "Recycling" means transforming or remanufacturing waste
materials into usable or marketable materials for use other than landfill disposal or incineration.
Benefits of recycling include:
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• Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves energy and landfill space, provides
jobs and valuable feedstock materials to industry, promotes health, and protects the
environment.
• Washington's environment and economy will benefit from expanding the number of
industries that process recycled materials and use recycled feedstocks in their manufacturing.
RCW 70A.240.010.
Recycling Services in Spokane Valley
RCW 70A.205.010 states "It is the intent of the legislature that local governments be
encouraged to use the expertise of private industry and to contract with private industry to the
fullest extent possible to carry out solid waste recovery and/or recycling programs." Consistent
with this, Spokane Valley handles its recycling services through four contracts with
private industry which are:
• One collection contract with Waste Management (WM) which includes collecting
recyclables from single-family residences, Multifamily Complex residences and
commercial establishments. Residential recycling collection is bundled with their
garbage collection. The contract term commenced April 1, 2018, and expires March
31, 2028 with two options for renewal.
• Two drop -box contracts - one with Waste Management and one with Sunshine
Recyclers - which include collecting recyclables from subscribing Multifamily
Complex Customers that utilize Drop -box Container Garbage service. Both contract
terms commenced April 1, 2018, and expire March 31, 2028 with two options for
renewal.
• One disposal contract with Sunshine Recyclers where, at the University Road
transfer station, source -separated recyclables are accepted at no charge from the
public. The contract term commenced June 4, 2014, and expires December 31, 2024
with two options for renewal.
Each contract is for an initial ten-year term during which the Contractor is responsible
for handling all operations and meeting all City, State and Federal requirements.
Subscription to solid waste collection is voluntary in the City. The recycling collection
method in the City is single stream where the recyclables are separated from the rest of
the solid waste at the generator (house, apartment, business, etc.) and are placed in a
single container. Residential collection containers are 96-gallon (default, other sizes
available) carts placed at curbside. Multifamily Complex and commercial containers
are primarily detachable containers (1 to 8 cubic yard capacity) or drop -boxes (10 or
more cubic yard capacity) placed within the property.
Alternatively, source -separated recyclables can be taken to the University Road transfer
station.
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The contracts require the contractor to collect and recycle the recyclables but do not
specify where they are to be taken for recycling. Currently, both contractors take the
collected recyclables to Waste Management's 62,000-square-foot Materials Recovery
Facility (MRF) in Spokane, known as the Spokane Materials and Recycling Technology
(SMaRT) Center, where they are sorted, baled and sent out to the markets.
Recycling Contamination
RCW 70A.205.070(4)(b) states Contamination means any material not included on the local
jurisdiction's acceptance list. The City has identified a list of recyclable materials as part
of the SWMP (see SWMP, Table 4-2). Items not on that list constitute "contamination"
for purposes of recycling and this CROP. Further, listed items may constitute
contamination if they are too wet or dirty for processing, or if they are broken such that
they cannot be separated from other types of recyclables. For example, glass is
currently a listed recyclable, but if it breaks, the glass shards may contaminate other
recyclables such as cardboard and plastic.
Lists of materials that should be in the recycling container can also be found at the
websites of Waste Management (http://www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley/) and
Sunshine Disposal (https://sunshinedisposal.com/).
Some other impacts of contamination include:
• Creates unsafe working conditions.
• Reduces the efficiency and increases the cost and effort of processing recyclables
(which may eventually increase collection costs) as the contamination has to be
picked out of the desired material and disposed. This goes against the State's goal
that Steps should be taken to make recycling at least as affordable and convenient to the
ratepayer as mixed waste disposal (RCW 70A.205.005(11)).
• Good, useable recyclable material could end up not being marketable and also could
get disposed as garbage.
• Contamination that is missed ends up in the material that manufacturers buy, thus
reducing the recyclable's value and marketability.
At the SMaRT center the bulk of the material received is from single -stream collection
where the process is mostly automated and so catching incoming contamination is
difficult unless it is obvious. Here, contamination makes up about 10% by weight of the
collected recyclables. At the University Road transfer station catching incoming
contamination is easier because the recyclables are presorted by the customer, dropped
into open bins where the contamination is readily spotted and the area is monitored by
staff. At the transfer station contamination is less than 2% by weight.
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Though contamination can come from several sources, per the state CROP the focus of
this CROP is addressing contamination that occurs at the generator. Main causes of
contamination here are:
• Confusion over what should be recycled,
• Desire to not add more to the landfill so if the waste appears to have any value then
it is put into the recycle container,
• Items that the generator feels could have some recycle -value are placed into the
recycle container in hope that someone will figure out how to recycle it, and,
• The rare person who purposely uses the recycle container as a second garbage can to
save cost on their garbage bill.
CROP Contents
A recycling contamination reduction and outreach plan must include the five elements
listed in RCW 70A.205.045(10)(a-e), which are listed below.
The City's fulfillment of the CROP's requested information is found within the scope of
the contracts mentioned above and in the details of the Contractor's daily operations.
Information provided below was obtained from pertinent portions of our contracts and
requesting data and operational information from our contractors.
1) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(a) A list of actions for reducing contamination in recycling
programs for single-family and multiple family residences, commercial locations, and drop
boxes depending on the jurisdictions system components;
Within each of the four solid waste contracts mentioned above are effective actions
currently being employed by the contractors on behalf of the City to address and reduce
recycling contamination. In general, the actions include proactive education and
outreach coupled with looking for and addressing occurrences of contamination when
it is found. Addressing contamination involves alerting the customer either in person or
by not collecting the container and leaving an educational tag on the container so the
contamination can be removed and service resumed. Current contracted actions are
provided below.
Collection (WM) and Drop -box contracts (WM & Sunshine)
When collecting recyclables, a container with visually obvious contaminants shall not
be collected, and the container shall be left with either (1) a prominently displayed
written notification tag or (2) with the contractor contacting the customer directly.
Either way, the customer shall learn the specific problem(s) and reasons for the rejection
and that the customer may either remove the contaminated materials to meet the
standards for recyclables or if the contaminated materials are not removed, the
container shall be collected on the next regular collection cycle as garbage.
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For multifamily complexes, the contractor and City shall jointly develop a protocol to
address multifamily complex recycling contamination issues. The protocol shall address
thresholds for when contamination levels trigger customer contact, when to put a
customer on " probation" for possible discontinued collection, when to suspend
collection service and remove the subject container, and finally, procedures to allow a
customer to resume service after it has been suspended due to contamination. The
contractor shall implement the protocol consistently for all multifamily customers and
shall notify the City via e-mail of any customer being handled under the protocol.
Note - a specific protocol has not yet been developed but the contractors do contact
multifamily complex managers when contamination is found and discuss solutions
with them. The contractors then discuss with the City unusual or difficult situations
encountered and how they were resolved.
Concerning recycling promotion and education, for recyclables collected in carts or
detachable containers the contractor shall provide annual service -oriented information
and outreach to customers, distribution of City -developed promotional and educational
pieces and implementation of on -going recycling promotions, education, and outreach
programs. Also, the contractor shall contact the manager or owner of multifamily
complex sites to encourage recycling participation, address concerns, space or
contamination problems and provide outreach to residents.
Also, as part of their collection contract operations, Waste Management provides the
following resources and actions:
• Cart Decals: all recycle containers/carts are identified with a list of proper
recyclables, a telephone number and a website to obtain more information.
• Annual Service Guide: every residential customer receives a direct mail annual
service guide with recycling preparation instructions.
• Website: www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley is an excellent resource for
customers to find information about recycling and contamination reduction.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkgreenspokanevalley/ is used to update
customers on how to recycle right.
• Email: recycleinlandnw@wm.com was created for customers to ask recycling
questions and get answers tailored to Spokane Valley's program.
• Oops Tags: WM drivers use Oops tags to notify customers when they have placed
the wrong items in a recycling cart.
For the drop -box contracts, the contractor shall contact the manager or owner of
multifamily complex sites to which it provides drop -box container service to encourage
recycling participation, address concerns, space or contamination problems and provide
outreach to residents.
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As part of their drop -box operations, Waste Management and Sunshine provide the
following resources and actions:
• WM provides durable bags for Multifamily Complex residents to collect and store
their recyclable inside until they are ready to be emptied in the outdoor recycling
containers. The bags include the list of recyclables and preparation instructions.
• Sunshine provides for Multifamily Complex residents educational brochures, call
center assistance and website access.
Disposal Contract:(Sunshine)
Recyclables brought to the transfer station are source -separated out by the generator
and the contractor inspects all recyclables.
Contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of employees shall be provided, on hand
and working at all times so as to handle and process recyclables and to assist self
haulers with the proper unloading of solid waste.
It is the responsibility of the spotter/ screener to educate and assist customers with
recycling and to make sure all customers are disposing of items that the contractor can
legally accept. In the event that an item cannot be disposed, the onsite manager will be
contacted to discuss this issue with the customer.
Concerning education and outreach, contractor shall work with City to assist it in
providing ongoing education and outreach on recycling options, which may include
providing materials and outreach visits to schools within the City, brochures, and
material on the website.
As part of their operations, Sunshine provides the following resources and actions at
the transfer station:
• Staff available to answer questions;
• Public informational brochures available that explain what recyclables are accepted
and how they need to be prepared;
• Website informational access;
• Call Center assistance; and;
• The recycling drop-off area is under supervision during operation hours thus
minimizing contamination issues.
2) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(b) A list of key contaminants identified by the jurisdiction or
identified by the department;
Some of the main contaminants observed at the SMaRT center include:
• Plastic bags and film (clog the machinery),
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• Bagged recyclables (which makes the material difficult to separate),
• Plastic cups,
• Polystyrene (includes Styrofoam containers and cups),
• Tanglers - hoses, wire, Christmas lights, tire chains,
• Dirty diapers,
• Miscellaneous household items (clothes, small appliances, etc.),
• Medical waste,
• Containers partially filled with food or liquids,
• Garage waste (batteries, paint, liquids, etc.), and,
• Hazardous waste - propane tanks, car batteries, liquids.
3) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(c) A discussion of problem contaminants and the contaminants'
impact on the collection system;
The contaminants mentioned above cause many problems:
• At the customer's site, the contaminated recycling container may not be collected
and the customer must remove the contaminants. This can create confusion and
frustration for the customer which may result in reduced participation in recycling.
• Contaminants add weight and volume to the load which can add cost to
transporting the materials.
• At the SMaRT Center contamination causes:
o Sorting lines to be slower and less efficient;
o More personnel needed for hand sorting;
o Downtime and safety issues as plastic bags and film that are wrap around the
sorting equipment have to be cut out;
o Bagged recyclables to be disposed as garbage adding cost;
o Some entire loads to be ruined by motor oil and other liquids;
o Reduced marketability and possibility of closing the door to some markets that
require cleaner material; and
o Mills to reject whole loads of material due to contaminants found in baled
recyclables.
• At the transfer station, the bin for receiving plastics sometimes gets so contaminated
with non -desirable plastics that the contents end up having to be disposed as
garbage adding time and cost. Also, due to the ongoing possibility of
contamination, the incoming material has to be inspected and contamination
removed which also adds time and expense.
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4) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(d) An analysis of the costs and other impacts associated with
contaminants to the recycling system;
According to The Recycling Partnership, the greatest costs associated with managing a
contaminated recycling stream at MRFs nationally come from the following and
represent 80% of total contamination -related costs:
• 40% for disposal of residuals,
• 26% in value lost from contaminated recyclables, and,
• 14% in labor to remove contamination from sorting equipment, etc.
• Contaminants also cause marketable recyclables to be disposed as garbage resulting
in the loss of good material for manufacturing, more material unnecessarily placed
in landfills and more raw materials needing to be used for manufacturing.
• Costs of servicing properties may increase as the customer has to pay for disposal of
contaminants on top of the cost of recycling.
• The public becomes frustrated and disillusioned with recycling.
• At the SMaRT center, WM has implemented additional processing measures to
attempt to reduce contamination. These measures have resulted in an increase of
processing costs of approximately $50 per ton.
• Contamination reduces:
o The number of markets desiring the material,
o The marketability of the processed material within receptive markets, and,
o The price manufacturers will pay for the material.
5) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(e) An implementation schedule and details of how outreach is to be
conducted. Contamination reduction education methods may include sharing community -
wide messaging through newsletters, articles, mailers, social media, web sites, or community
events, informing recycling drop box customers about contamination, and improving
signage.
The following CROP implementation schedule for outreach and education activities is
based on what is currently being performed. Except for special requests by the City, the
costs for these activities is covered under the current contract rates.
Year 1 - 2021
Continuously
• WM - Container Decals: placed on all recycle containers with a list of proper
recyclables, a telephone number and a website to obtain more information.
• WM Email & Text: Customers may opt in to receive email or text notices related to
contamination or other service related information.
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• WM website: www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley is a comprehensive resource
for customers to find information about recycling and contamination reduction.
Reviewed quarterly.
• WM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkgreenspokanevalley/ is used to
update customers on how to recycle right. Weekly posts on relevant topics.
• WM Email: recycleinclandnew@wm.com was created for customers to ask the hard
recycling questions and get answers tailored to Spokane Valley's program. Response
daily Monday through Friday.
• WM - Email: pnwrsservices@wm.com - customer service available Monday through
Friday, 7-6 and Saturday 9-1.
• WM - Recycle by mail:
https://www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ThinkGreenFromHome.cfm
• At the transfer station - provide public informational brochures. Also, on the website
is information explaining what materials are acceptable at the transfer station and
how they are to be prepared.
• City website for recycling lists the benefits of recycling and provides links to WM
and Sunshine.
As needed
• WM and Sunshine - Oops Tags, direct contact then container rejection are used by
drivers to notify customers when they have placed the wrong items in a recycling
cart or drop -box. Often contamination is buried in the bottom of the container and
not seen until the container is emptied.
• WM and Sunshine for Multifamily Complexes -
o Contact the manager or owner of Multifamily Complex sites to encourage
recycling participation; address concerns, space or contamination problems;
provide outreach to residents and inform the manager or owner of all available
services and ways to decrease Garbage generation.
o WM provides durable bags for Multifamily Complex residents which include the
list of recyclables and preparation instructions.
o Sunshine provides for Multifamily Complex residents educational brochures, call
center assistance and website access.
• WM media releases: Recycling service media releases are produced as needed.
• At the transfer station, the spotter/screener educates and assists customers with
recycling.
• Sunshine provides materials and outreach visits to schools within the City, as well
as brochures, and material on their website.
• Direct citizens to spokanewastedirectory.org
Quarterly
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• Monitoring amount of residue handled at the SMaRT Center for discussion with
WM.
At events (as pandemic measures allow)
• WM participates in events providing literature about correct recycling practices and
also responds to citizen's questions.
Semi-annually
• City magazine: in the city's semi-annual magazine - Spokane Valley View - is a
section dedicated to solid waste news. Occasionally articles about recycling and
how to prevent its contamination are featured.
Annually
• The Contractor provides annual service -oriented information and outreach to
Customers
• In winter - WM Annual Service Guide: Every residential customer receives by direct
mail an annual service guide with pictures of acceptable recyclables and recycling
preparation instructions.
• Sunshine Recyclers - updates of public informational brochures and website
information.
Year 2 - 2022
Activities to be performed continuously, as needed, quarterly, at events, semi-annually,
and annually in Year 2 are the same as those in Year 1. See Year 1 for details.
Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) revision
As part of the SWMP revision, evaluate and update the CROP details which may
include:
• Updating the acceptable recyclables list to include those materials that:
o Can be efficiently processed at the SMaRT Center (which is the current
destination of collected recyclables),
o Have a solid, relatively stable market, and,
o Correspond with those materials in the lists of other local jurisdictions (creating a
coordinated list throughout the region which will reduce confusion).
• Developing and implementing steps to reduce contamination at the curb such as:
o Utilize recommendations presented in the Recycling Partnership's 2020 State of
Curbside Recycling report: "The Recycling Partnership endorses complementary
strategies for educating residents as close to the recycling behavior as possible
with direct feedback to improve material quality in a recycling program.
Residential education alone is not enough to tackle contamination at the curb;
curbside feedback through the use of cart inspection and tagging is crucial for
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reinforcing good recycling behaviors and informing residents about what they
are doing wrong and right when recycling."
• Based on this recommendation, pursue a lid -lift container inspection program
which has been shown to be more effective than simply tagging carts with
recycle -right messaging. With this program provide:
- Cart tags that give direct feedback by identifying specific contaminants
found in the container, and,
- Rewards to subscribers with consistently clean recyclables.
o Including cart removal as an option for repeat contamination offenders and have
the cart only be returned after the subscriber successfully completes relevant
training.
• Messaging -
o As messaging tends to be forgotten and thus needs to be reinforced, make the
education and outreach activities continuous with fresh information delivered to
subscribers in each route every 6 months.
o Ensure recycling messages are simple and multi-lingual.
• Regular reporting of contamination instances, how they are addressed and their
outcomes to document that all contamination -reduction activities are being
regularly utilized and to evaluate their level of effectiveness.
• Separating out recycling costs in the billing to make it visible to customers so they
realize recycling is not free. Alternatively, have recycling subscriptions be
independent of garbage subscriptions so only those who really want to recycle and
appreciate it will subscribe.
• Evaluating pros and cons of different collection systems.
• Glass recycling - study the pros, cons, opportunities and constraints of glass
recycling both locally and regionally and determine whether to continue glass
collection.
Year 3 - 2023
Activities to be performed continuously, as needed, quarterly, at events, semi-annually,
and annually in Year 3 are proposed to be the same as those in Year 1. See Year 1 for
details. Note - the specific activities may change as a result of the 2022 CROP update in
the SWMP revision.
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Redline changes show changes recommended by Ecology
CHAPTER 4
RECYCLING AND ORGANICS COLLECTION
4.7 Appended — CONTAMINATION REDUCTION AND OUTREACH PLAN
(CROP)
The Contamination Reduction and Outreach Plan (CROP) is a plan to address and
reduce the contamination found in Spokane Valley's recyclables. The plan presented
below is intended to meet the requirements of RCW 70A.205.045(10). Subsequent to
this CROP's adoption, the City will embark on the update of its Solid Waste
Management Plan (SWMP) during which a further development of contamination
reduction activities will be explored.
Background
Recycling is the act of turning selected items of solid waste into new, useable products.
For decades, China was the world's largest importer of raw recyclables for recycling.
However, up to 30% of the material being imported as "recyclable" was actually
garbage (contamination) and sometimes even included hazardous waste. China
ultimately determined they would no longer accept what they called yang laji (foreign
trash) and progressively set up very restrictive import criteria that in 2018 effectively
stopped shipments of recyclables from the United States to China.
This loss of one of the primary recyclable markets created a crisis. In response, in 2019,
the Washington State legislature passed Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1543
(ESSHB 1543) (now codified as chapter 70A.240 RCW and RCW 70A.205.045). Among
the various amendments, ESSHB 1543 requires most counties and some cities in the
state to include a CROP in their Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) by July 1, 2021.
Spokane Valley is one of those cities.
The required contents of a CROP are specified in RCW 70A.205.045(10) and are
provided below.
Recycling Definition and Benefits
RCW 70A.205.015(18) provides "Recycling" means transforming or remanufacturing waste
materials into usable or marketable materials for use other than landfill disposal or incineration.
Benefits of recycling include:
• Recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions, conserves energy and landfill space, provides
jobs and valuable feedstock materials to industry, promotes health, and protects the
environment.
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• Washington's environment and economy will benefit from expanding the number of
industries that process recycled materials and use recycled feedstocks in their manufacturing.
RCW 70A.240.010.
Recycling Services in Spokane Valley
RCW 70A.205.010 states "It is the intent of the legislature that local governments be
encouraged to use the expertise of private industry and to contract with private industry to the
fullest extent possible to carry out solid waste recovery and/or recycling programs." Consistent
with this, Spokane Valley handles its recycling services through four contracts with
private industry which are:
• One collection contract with Waste Management (WM) which includes collecting
recyclables from single-family residences, Multifamily Complex residences and
commercial establishments. Residential recycling collection is bundled with their
garbage collection. The contract term commenced April 1, 2018, and expires March
31, 2028 with two options for renewal.
• Two drop -box contracts - one with Waste Management and one with Sunshine
Recyclers - which include collecting recyclables from subscribing Multifamily
Complex Customers that utilize Drop -box Container Garbage service. Both contract
terms commenced April 1, 2018, and expire March 31, 2028 with two options for
renewal.
• One disposal contract with Sunshine Recyclers where, at the University Road
transfer station, source -separated recyclables are accepted at no charge from the
public. The contract term commenced June 4, 2014, and expires December 31, 2024
with two options for renewal.
Each contract is for an initial ten-year term during which the Contractor is responsible
for handling all operations and meeting all City, State and Federal requirements.
Subscription to solid waste collection is voluntary in the City. The recycling collection
method in the City is single stream where the recyclables are separated from the rest of
the solid waste at the generator (house, apartment, business, etc.) and are placed in a
single container. Residential collection containers are 96-gallon (default, other sizes
available) carts placed at curbside. Multifamily Complex and commercial containers
are primarily detachable containers (1 to 8 cubic yard capacity) or drop -boxes (10 or
more cubic yard capacity) placed within the property.
Alternatively, source -separated recyclables can be taken to the University Road transfer
station.
The contracts require the contractor to collect and recycle the recyclables but do not
specify where they are to be taken for recycling. Currently, both contractors take the
collected recyclables to Waste Management's 62,000-square-foot Materials Recovery
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Facility (MRF) in Spokane, known as the Spokane Materials and Recycling Technology
(SMaRT) Center, where they are sorted, baled and sent out to the markets.
Recycling Contamination
RCW 70A.205.070(4)(b) states Contamination means any material not included on the local
jurisdiction's acceptance list. The City has identified a list of recyclable materials as part
of the SWMP (see SWMP, Table 4-2). Items not on that list constitute "contamination"
for purposes of recycling and this CROP. Further, listed items may constitute
contamination if they are too wet or dirty for processing, or if they are broken such that
they cannot be separated from other types of recyclables. For example, glass is
currently a listed recyclable, but if it breaks, the glass shards may contaminate other
recyclables such as cardboard and plastic.
Lists of materials that should be in the recycling container can also be found at the
websites of Waste Management (http://www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley/) and
Sunshine Disposal (https://sunshinedisposal.com/).
Some other impacts of contamination include:
• Creates unsafe working conditions.
• Reduces the efficiency and increases the cost and effort of processing recyclables
(which may eventually increase collection costs) as the contamination has to be
picked out of the desired material and disposed. This goes against the State's goal of
that Steps should be taken to make recycling at least as affordable and convenient to the
ratepayer as mixed waste disposal (RCW 70A.205.005(11)).
• Good, useable recyclable material could end up not being marketable and also could
get disposed as garbage.
• Contamination that is missed ends up in the material that manufacturers buy, thus
reducing the recyclable's value and marketability.
At the SMaRT center the bulk of the material received is from single -stream collection
where the process is mostly automated and so catching incoming contamination is
difficult unless it is obvious. Here, contamination makes up about 10% by weight of the
collected recyclables. At the University Road transfer station catching incoming
contamination is easier because the matcrialrecyclables arc is presorted by the
customer, dropped into open bins where the contamination is easily spotted and the
area is monitored by staff. At the transfer station contamination is less than 2% by
weight.
Though contamination can come from several sources, per the state CROP the focus of
this CROP is addressing contamination that occurs at the generator. Main causes of
contamination here are:
• Confusion over what should be recycled,
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• Desire to not add more to the landfill so if the waste appears to have any value then
it is put into the recycle container,
• Items that the generator feels could have some recycle -value are placed into the
recycle container in hope that someone will figure out how to recycle it, and,
• The rare person who purposely uses the recycle container as a second garbage can to
save cost on their garbage bill.
CROP Contents
A recycling contamination reduction and outreach plan must include the five elements
listed in RCW 70A.205.045(10)(a-e), which are listed below.
The City's fulfillment of the CROP's requested information is found within the scope of
the contracts mentioned above and in the details of the Contractor's daily operations.
Information provided below was obtained from pertinent portions of our contracts and
requesting data and operational information from our contractors.
1) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(a) A list of actions for reducing contamination in recycling
programs for single-family and multiple family residences, commercial locations, and drop
boxes depending on the jurisdictions system components;
Within each of the four solid waste contracts mentioned above are effective actions
currently being employed by the contractors on behalf of the City to address and reduce
recycling contamination. In general, the actions include proactive education and
outreach coupled with looking for and addressing occurrences of contamination when
it is found. Addressing contamination involves alerting the customer either in person or
by not collecting the container and leaving an educational tag on the container so the
contamination can be removed and service resumed. Current contractedPertinent
contract excerpts dcscribing current actions are provided below.
Collection (WM) and Drop -box contracts (WM & Sunshine) Waste
Management Single family, Multifamily, and Commercial Collection Contract:
Contamination reduction For the Collection and Drop Box contracts, Specific actions
provided in thiscsc contracts include outreach and education, tagging instances of
contamination and rejecting contaminatcd containers.
Specifically:When collecting recyclables,
Section 3.1.10 Misscd Collections
If Garbage, Recyclables, or Compostablcs arc set out inappropriately, improperly
prepared, or contaminatcd with unacceptable materials, the Contractor shall either
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contact thc Customcr or place in a prominent location a writtcn notification tag that
identifies thc specific r robl_cm(s` ara N__ _n(s) for rejecting the mate,; l for collect;on
Scction 3.1.12 Requirement to Rccycic and Compost; Maintaining Quality Assurance
Through Monitoring
Visually obvious contaminants included with cithcr Source separated Rccyclablcs or
ompe ntah10 n shall not be collected, and shall be left i the Customer's Container with a
prominently displayed writtcn notification tag explaining thc reason for rejection and
stating that thc Customer may cithcr remove thc contaminatcd materials to meet the
standards for Rccyclablcs or Compostablcs or that if thc contaminatcd materials arc not
removed, thc Cart shall be collected on thc next regular collection cycic as Garbage and
charged to thc Customcr as an Extra Unit.
Aa container with visually obvious contaminants shall not be collected, and the
container shall be left with either (1) a prominently displayed written notification tag or
(2) with the contractor contacting the customer directly. Either way, the customer shall
learn the specific problem(s) and reasons for the rejection and that the customer may
either remove the contaminated materials to meet the standards for recyclables or cif
the contaminated materials are not removed, the €container shall be collected on the
next regular collection cycle as Ggarbage.
Scction 3.2.5.3 Specific Collection Requirements Multifamily Complcx
For multifamily complexes, tThe Contractor contractor and City shall jointly develop a
protocol to address Multifamily multifamily Complex complex recycling contamination
issues. The protocol shall address thresholds for when contamination levels trigger
Customer customer contact, when to put a Customcr customer on " probation" for
possible discontinued collection, when to suspend collection service and remove the
subject Containcrcontainer, and finally, procedures for to allow a Customcr customer to
resume service after it has been suspended due to contamination. The Contractor
contractor shall implement the protocol consistently for all multifamily Customers
customers and shall notify the City via e-mail of any Customcr customer being handled
under the protocol.
Note - a specific protocol has not yet been developed but the contractors does contact
Multifamily multifamily Complcx complex managers when contamination is found and
discusses solutions with them. Waste ManagcmcntThe contractors then does discusses
with the City unusual or difficult situations encountered and how they were resolved.
Scction 3.3.5 Promotion and Education
Concerning recycling promotion and education, for recyclables collected in carts or
detachable containers t4he €contractor, at its own cost and at thc direction and
approval of thc City, shall have primary responsibility for developing, designing,
executing, and distributing public promotion, education, and outreach programs. The
Contractor shall provide at its cost annual service -oriented information and
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outreach to Customerscustomers, distribution of City -developed promotional and
educational pieces at thc City's direction, and implementation of on -going recycling
promotions, education, and outreach programs. Also, at thc direction of thc City.
Tthe Contractor contractor shall contact, at thc City's request, the manager or owner of
Multifamily multifamily Complex complex sites to encourage recycling participation,
address concerns, space or contamination problems; and provide outreach to residents;
and inform the manager or owncr of all available services and ways to decrease
Garbage generation. The Contractor shall coo vcly with City
technical assistance.
Any additional promotional, educational, and informational matcrials providcd by the
Contractor to Customers in connection with thc Contract shall be designed, developed,
printed, and delivered by thc Contractor, at thc Contractor's cost, and subject to the
City's final writtcn or cmailcd approval as to form, content, and method of delivery.
Also, as part of their collection contract operations, Waste Management provides the
following resources and actions:
• Cart Decals: all recycle containers/carts are identified with a list of proper
recyclables, a telephone number and a website to obtain more information.
• Annual Service Guide: every residential customer receives a direct mail annual
service guide with recycling preparation instructions.
• Website: www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley is an excellent resource for
customers to find information about recycling and contamination reduction.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkgreenspokanevalley/ is used to update
customers on how to recycle right.
• Email: recycleinlandnw@wm.com was created for customers to ask recycling
questions and get answers tailored to Spokane Valley's program.
• Oops Tags: WM drivers use Oops tags to notify customers when they have placed
the wrong items in a recycling cart.
Wastc Management and Sunshine Disposal Drop Box Contracts:
Specific actions providcd in these contracts include outreach and education, tagging
instances of contamination and rcjccting contaminated containers:
Section 3.1.9 Missed Collection;,
If Garbage or Rccyclablcs arc set out inappropriately, improperly prepared, or
contaminated with unacceptable matcrials, thc Contractor shall either contact the
Customer or place in a prominent location a writtcn notification tag that identifies the
Gpccific problcm(s) and rcason(s) for rcjccting thc matcrials for collection.
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Scction 3.1.10 Rcquircmcnt to Rccycic; Maintaining Quality Assurancc Through
Monitoring
A Containcr with visually obvious contaminants includcd with Source scparatcd
Rccyclabl s shall r t be collect a ra the Container shall be left with either (1) a
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prominently displayed written notification tag, or (2) with the Contractor contacting the
Customcr directly, explaining thc reason for rejection and stating that thc Customcr
may either remove the ee tarninat„a materials to meet the standards for Recyclables or
that if the contaminated materials arc not removed, the Container shall be collected on
thc next regular collcction cycic as Carbagc at thc rate specified in Attachment B. In
either case, materials Shall be collected on the next regular collection cycle unlez, the
Customcr pays for a return trip.
Scction 3.2.1.3 Specific Collection Requirements Multifamily Complcx Recyclables
Thc Cov,tr.,ct r ara City shall jointly develop a protocol to addrcss Multifamily
Complcx recycling contamination issues. Thc protocol shall addrcss thresholds for
whcn contamination levels trigger Customcr contact, whcn to put a Customcr on "
probation" for possible discontinued collcction, whcn to suspend collcction service and
remove thc subject Containcr, and finally, procedures for allow a Customcr to resume
Gervice after it has bccn suspended due to contamination. Thc Contractor shall
implement thc protocol consistently for all Customers and shall notify thc City via e
mail of any Customcr being handled under thc protocol.
Notc a specific protocol has not yet bccn developed but thc contractor does contact
Multifamily Complcx managers whcn contamination is found and discusses solutions
with them. Thc contractors do discuss with thc City unusual or difficult situations
encountered and how they were resolved.
Scction 3.3.5 Promotion and Education
For the drop boxdrop-box contracts, The -the Contractor contractor shall contact, at the
City' s request, the manager or owner of Multifamily multifamily Complex complex
sites to which it provides Dropdrop-box Container container service to encourage
recycling participation, address concerns, space or contamination problems; and
provide outreach to residents, and inform thc manager or owner of all available services
and ways to decrease Carbagc generation. The Contractor shall coordinate and work
cooperatively with City staff and/ or consultants hired to conduct outreach and
education, and provide technical assistance.
Also, as part of their drop boxdrop-box operations, Waste Management and Sunshine
provide the following resources and actions:
• WM provides durable bags for Multifamily Complex residents to collect and store
their recyclable inside until they are ready to be emptied in the outdoor recycling
containers. The bags include the list of recyclables and preparation instructions.
• Sunshine provides for Multifamily Complex residents educational brochures, call
center assistance and website access.
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Su shin nccrG Disposal Contract:(Sunshine)
and public assistancc:
Recyclables brought to the transfer station are source -separated out by the generator
and t,The contractorwill-inspects all recyclables.
Contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of employees shall be provided, on hand
and working at all times so as to handle and process recyclables and to assist self
haulers with the proper unloading of solid waste.
It is also -the responsibility of the spotter/ screener to educate and assist customers with
recycling and . It is thc function of thc Spotter/ Scrccncr to make sure all customers are
disposing of items that the cContractor can legally accept. In the event that an item
cannot be disposed, the onsite manager will be contacted to discuss this issue with the
customer. Thc ultimate oal of thc conversation is to find a solution to thcir disposal
nccds. It is also thc responsibility of thc spotter/ scrccncr to cducatc and assist
customers with rccycling, dirccting traffic and assuring that safcty policics rclatcd to the
public and commercial customers arc being followed.
Scction 2.1 M. Provision of Solid Wastc Services
Thc Contractor has thc ability to and will inspect, accept, process, transfer, transport,
dispose of, recycle, and compost all Acceptable Wastc, Rccyclablcs, Organics, C& D
Wastc, and Spccial Wastc received by Contractor in accordance with thc terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
Scction 3.6 Education
Concerning education and outreach, Upon request by thc City, thc Contractor shall
assist thc City in providing solid waste education, including but not limited, public
outreach to cducatc City residents and businesses regarding thc transition to thc use of
thc Contractor's Transfer Facility, ducat", r gare irg o ti ns for recycling, Organics,
and MRW, and other educational outreach efforts identified by either Party as set forth
in Exhibit " B"; provided, thc City shall be responsible for all costs of providing
education. ,
Scction 17.9 Exhibits
Exhibit "B" Education and Public Outreach Programs
€contractor shall work with City to assist it in providing ongoing education and
outreach on recycling and waste diversion options, which may include providing
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materials and outreach visits to schools within the City, brochures, and material on the
website.
Exhibit "C", Performance Standards
5. Contractor shall ensure a sufficient number of employees shall be provided, on hand
and working at all times so as to handle all Solid Waste being directed to thc Transfer
Recyclables, to efficiently and safely operate thc Transfer Facility, and to assist Self
Haulers with thc proper unloading of Solid Waste.
Exhibit "D", Customer Service Plan
Spotter/Screcner
It is the functi n f the Sp tter/ Screener t make sure all cust mers are disp sing f
items that C ntract r can legally accept. In the event that an item cann t be disp sed,
the nsite manager will be c ntacte t iscuss this issue with the cust mer. The
ultimate goal of the conversation is to find a solution to their disposal needs.
It is also thc responsibility of thc spotter/ scrccncr to educate and assist customcrs with
recycling, directing traffic and assuring that safety policies related to thc public and
commercial customcrs arc being followed.
Recyclables brought to the transfer station are source separated out by the generator. As
part of their operations, Sunshine provides the following resources and actions at the
transfer station:
• Staff available to answer questions;
• Public informational brochures available that explain what recyclables are accepted
and how they need to be prepared;
• Website informational access;
• Call Center assistance; and;
• The recycling drop-off area is under supervision during operation hours thus
minimizing contamination issues.
2) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(b) A list of key contaminants identified by the jurisdiction or
identified by the department;
Some of the main contaminants observed at the SMaRT center include:
• Plastic bags and film (clog the machinery),
• Bagged recyclables (which makes the material difficult to separate),
• Plastic cups,
• Polystyrene (includes Styrofoam containers and cups),
• Tanglers - hoses, wire, Christmas lights, tire chains,
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• Dirty diapers,
• Miscellaneous household items (clothes, small appliances, etc.),
• Medical waste,
• Containers partially filled with food or liquids,
• Garage waste (batteries, paint, liquids, etc.), and,
• Hazardous waste - propane tanks, car batteries, liquids.
3) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(c) A discussion of problem contaminants and the contaminants'
impact on the collection system;
The contaminants mentioned above cause many problems:
• At the customer's site, the contaminated recycling container may not be collected
and the customer must remove the contaminants. This can create confusion and
frustration for the customer which may result in reduced participation in recycling.
• Contaminants add weight and volume to the load which can add cost to
transporting the materials.
• At the SMaRT Center contamination causes:
o Sorting lines to be slower and less efficient;
o More personnel needed for hand sorting;
o Downtime and safety issues as plastic bags and film that are wrap around the
sorting equipment have to be cut out;
o Bagged recyclables to be disposed as garbage adding cost;
o Some entire loads to be ruined by motor oil and other liquids;
o Reduced marketability and possibility of closing the door to some markets that
require cleaner material; and
o Mills to reject whole loads of material due to contaminants found in baled
recyclables.
• At the transfer station, the bin for receiving plastics sometimes gets so contaminated
with non -desirable plastics that the contents end up having to be disposed as
garbage adding time and cost. Also, due to the ongoing possibility of
contamination, the incoming material has to be inspected and contamination
removed which also adds time and expense.
4) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(d) An analysis of the costs and other impacts associated with
contaminants to the recycling system;
According to The Recycling Partnership, the greatest costs associated with managing a
contaminated recycling stream at MRFs nationally come from the following and
represent 80% of total contamination -related costs:
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• 40 % for disposal of residuals,
• 26 % in value lost from contaminated recyclables, and,
• 14% in labor to remove contamination from sorting equipment, etc.
• Contaminants also cause marketable recyclables to be disposed as garbage resulting
in the loss of good material for manufacturing, more material unnecessarily placed
in landfills and more raw materials needing to be used for manufacturing.
• Costs of servicing properties may increase as the customer has to pay for disposal of
contaminants on top of the cost of recycling.
• The public becomes frustrated and disillusioned with recycling.
• At the SMaRT center, WM has implemented additional processing measures to
attempt to reduce contamination. These measures have resulted in an increase of
processing costs of approximately $50 per ton.
• Contamination reduces:
o The number of markets desiring the material,
o The marketability of the processed material within receptive markets, and,
o The price manufacturers will pay for the material.
5) RCW 70A.205.045(10)(e) An implementation schedule and details of how outreach is to be
conducted. Contamination reduction education methods may include sharing community -
wide messaging through newsletters, articles, mailers, social media, web sites, or community
events, informing recycling drop box customers about contamination, and improving
signage.
The following CROP implementation schedule for outreach and education activities is
based on what is currently being performed. Except for special requests by the City, the
costs for these activities is covered under the current contract rates.:
Year 1 - 2021
Continuously
• WM - Container Decals: placed on all recycle containers with a list of proper
recyclables, a telephone number and a website to obtain more information.
• WM Email & Text: Customers may opt in to receive email or text notices related to
contamination or other service related information.
• WM website: www.wmnorthwest.com/spokanevalley is a comprehensive resource
for customers to find information about recycling and contamination reduction.
Reviewed quarterly.
• WM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkgreenspokanevalley/ is used to
update customers on how to recycle right. Weekly posts on relevant topics.
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• WM Email: recycleinclandnew@wm.com was created for customers to ask the hard
recycling questions and get answers tailored to Spokane Valley's program. Response
daily Monday through Friday.
• WM - Email: pnwrsservices@wm.com - customer service available Monday through
Friday, 7-6 and Saturday 9-1.
• WM - Recycle by mail:
https://www.thinkgreenfromhome.com/ThinkGreenFromHome.cfm
• At the transfer station - provide public informational brochures. Also, on the website
is information explaining what materials are acceptable at the transfer station and
how they are to be prepared.
• City website for recycling lists the benefits of recycling and provides links to WM
and Sunshine.
As needed
• WM and Sunshine - Oops Tags, direct contact then container rejection are used by
drivers to notify customers when they have placed the wrong items in a recycling
cart or drop -box. Often contamination is buried in the bottom of the container and
not seen until the container is emptied.
• WM and Sunshine for Multifamily Complexes -
o Contact the manager or owner of Multifamily Complex sites to encourage
recycling participation; address concerns, space or contamination problems;
provide outreach to residents and inform the manager or owner of all available
services and ways to decrease Garbage generation.
o WM provides durable bags for Multifamily Complex residents which include the
list of recyclables and preparation instructions.
o Sunshine provides for Multifamily Complex residents educational brochures, call
center assistance and website access.
• WM media releases: Recycling service media releases are produced as needed.
• At the transfer station, the spotter/screener educates and assists customers with
recycling.
• Sunshine provides materials and outreach visits to schools within the City, as well
as brochures, and material on their website.
• Direct citizens to spokanewastedirectory.org
Quarterly
• Monitoring amount of residue handled at the SMaRT Center for discussion with
WM.
At events (as pandemic measures allow)
• WM participates in events providing literature about correct recycling practices and
also responds to citizen's questions.
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Semi-annually
• City magazine: in the city's semi-annual magazine - Spokane Valley View - is a
section dedicated to solid waste news. Occasionally articles about recycling and
how to prevent its contamination are featured.
Annually
• The Contractor provides annual service -oriented information and outreach to
Customers
• In winter - WM Annual Service Guide: Every residential customer receives by direct
mail an annual service guide with pictures of acceptable recyclables and recycling
preparation instructions.
• Sunshine Recyclers - updates of public informational brochures and website
information.
Year 2 - 2022
Activities to be performed cContinuously,
• WM Containcr Dccals: placcd on all rccycic containcrs with a list of proper
recyclables, a tcicphonc numbcr and a wcbsitc to obtain morc information.
+ Wm Email & Text: Customers may opt in to receive email or text notices related to contamination or
other service related information.
+ W1V1 wcbsitc: www.winnorthwest.com/spokanevalley is a comprehensive resource for customers to
find information about recycling and contamination reduction. Reviewed quarterly.
+ WM Faeebeek: https://www.facebook.com/thinkgreenspokanevalley/ is used to update customers
on how to recycle right. Weekly posts on relevant topics.
+ WM Eimiil: rccycicinclandnew@wm.com was created for customers to ask the hard recycling
questions and get answers tailored to Spokane Valley's program. Response daily Monday through
Friday.
+ WM Ei ail: pnwrsscrvices@wm.com customer service available Monday through Friday, 7 6 and
Saturday 9 1.
+ WM Recycle by mail:
+ At the transfer station provide public informational brochures. Also, on the wcbsitc is information
explaining what materials arc acceptable at the transfer station and how they arc to he prepared.
+ --City wcbsitc for recycling lists the benefits of recycling and provides links to WM and Sunshine.
a4s needed,
*—WM and Sunshine Oops Tags, direct contact then container rejection arc used by drivers to notify
customers when they have placed the wrong items in a recycling cart or drop box. Often
contamination is buried in the bottom of the container and not seen until the container is emptied.
*—WM and Sunshine for Multifamily Complexes
o Ceact the manager or owner of Multifamily Complex sites to encourage recycling participation;
addre concerns, space or contamination problems; provide outreach to residents and inform the
arbage generation.
Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan 4-25 Chapter 4: Recycling and Organics Collection
o I pccs-ele-fable bags for Multifamily Complex residents which include the list of
recyclables and preparation instructions.
assistance and wcbsitc access.
+ VA4 media releases: Recycling service me '
material on their wcbsitc.
(Quarterly,
Monitoring amount of residue handled at the SMaRT Center for discu;kion with WM.
aAt events. (as pandemic measures allow)
WM participates in events providing literature about correct recycling practices and
also responds to citizens questions.
sSemi-annually,
City magazine: in the city's semi annual magazine Spokane Valley View is a section
dedicated to solid waste news. Occasionally articles about recycling and how to
prevent its contamination arc featured and
aAnnually in Year 2 are the same as those in Year 1. See Year 1 for details.
+ The Contractor provides at its cost annual service oriented information and outreach
to Customers
• In winter WM Annual Service Guide: Every residential customer receives by direct
mail an annual service guide with pictures of acceptable rccyclablcs and recycling
preparation instructions.
• Sunshine Recycicrs updates of public informational brochures and wcbsitc
information.
Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) revision
As part of the SWMP revision, evaluate and update the CROP details which may
include:
• Updating the acceptable recyclables list to include those materials that:
o Can be efficiently processed at the SMaRT Center (which is the current
destination of collected recyclables),
o Have a solid, relatively stable market, and,
o Correspond with those materials in the lists of other local jurisdictions (creating a
coordinated list throughout the region which will reduce confusion).
• Developing and implementing steps to reduce contamination at the curb such as:
o Utilize recommendations presented in the Recycling Partnership's 2020 State of
Curbside Recycling report: "The Recycling Partnership endorses complementary
Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan 4-26 Chapter 4: Recycling and Organics Collection
strategies for educating residents as close to the recycling behavior as possible
with direct feedback to improve material quality in a recycling program.
Residential education alone is not enough to tackle contamination at the curb;
curbside feedback through the use of cart inspection and tagging is crucial for
reinforcing good recycling behaviors and informing residents about what they
are doing wrong and right when recycling."
• Based on this recommendation, pursue a lid -lift container inspection program
which has been shown to be more effective than simply tagging carts with
recycle -right messaging. With this program provide:
- Cart tags that give direct feedback by identifying specific contaminants
found in the container, and,
- Rewards to subscribers with consistently clean recyclables.
o Including cart removal as an option for repeat contamination offenders and have
the cart only be returned after the subscriber successfully completes relevant
training.
• Messaging -
o As messaging tends to be forgotten and thus needs to be reinforced, make the
education and outreach activities continuous with fresh information delivered to
subscribers in each route every 6 months.
o Ensure recycling messages are simple and multi-lingual.
• Regular reporting of contamination instances, how they are addressed and their
outcomes to document that all contamination -reduction activities are being
regularly utilized and to evaluate their level of effectiveness.
• Separating out recycling costs in the billing to make it visible to customers so they
realize recycling is not free. Alternatively, have recycling subscriptions be
independent of garbage subscriptions so only those who really want to recycle and
appreciate it will subscribe.
• Evaluating pros and cons of different collection systems.
• Glass recycling - study the pros, cons, opportunities and constraints of glass
recycling both locally and regionally and determine whether to continue glass
collection.
Year 3 - 2023
Activities to be performed continuously, as needed, quarterly, at events, semi-annually,
and annually in Year 3 are proposed to be the same as those in Year 1. See Year 1 for
details. Note -- the specific activities following list may change as a result of the 2022
CROP update in the SWMP revision.
Continuously
▪ WM Containcr Decals: placed on all recycle containers with a list of proper
recyclables, a telephone number and a website to obtain more information.
Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan 4-27 Chapter 4: Recycling and Organics Collection
• WM Email & Tcxt: Customcrs may opt in to rcccivc cmail or tcxt noticcs rclatcd to
contamination or othcr scrvicc rclatcd information.
• WM wcbsitc: www.wmnorthwest.com/spokancvallcy is a comprchcnsivc resource
for customers to find information about rccycling and contamination rcduction.
Rcvicwcd quartcrly.
• WM Faccbook: https://www.faccbook.com/thinkgrccnspokancvallcy/ is uscd to
updatc customcrs on how to rccycic right. Wcckly posts on relevant topics.
• WM Email: rccycicinclandncw@wm.com was created for customcrs to ask thc hard
rccycling questions and get answers tailored to Spokanc Vallcy's program. Response
daily Monday through Friday.
• WM Email: pnwrsscrviccs@wm.com customer scrvicc availablc Monday through
Friday, 7 6 and Saturday 9 1.
• WM Rccycic by mail:
https://www.thinkgrccnfromhomc.eer-eeftF-r-eFftH-e
• At thc transfcr station providc public informational brochurcs. Also, on thc wcbsitc
is information explaining what matcrials arc acceptable at thc transfcr station and
how thcy arc to be prepared.
• City wcbsitc for rccycling lists thc benefits of rccycling and providcs links to WM
and Sunshinc.
As nccdcd
drivers to notify customcrs when thcy have placed thc wrong items in a rccycling
not seen until thc container is emptied.
• WM and Sunshinc for Multifamily Complexes
Contact thc manager or owncr of Multifamily Complcx sites to encourage
rccycling participation; address concerns, space or contamination problems;
providc outreach to residents and inform thc manager or owncr of all availablc
Cervices and ways to decrease Garbage generation.
WM providcs durable bags for Multifamily Complcx residents which include the
list of rccyclablcs and preparation instructions.
o Sunshinc providcs for Multifamily Complcx residents educational brochurcs, call
center assistance and wcbsitc access.
• WM media releases: Recycling scrvicc media releases arc produced as nccdcd.
• At thc transfcr station, thc spotter/screener educates and assists customers with
rccycling.
• Sunshine providcs matcrials and outreach visits to schools within thc City, as well
as brochurcs, and material on their wcbsitc.
Quarterly
Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan 4-28 Chapter 4: Recycling and Organics Collection
+ Monitoring amount of rcsiduc handlcd at thc SMaRT Ccntcr for discussion with
WM.
At events (as pandcmic measures allow)
▪ WM participates in events providing literature about correct rccycling practices and
also responds to citizen's questions.
Scmi annually
+ City magazinc: in thc city's semi annual magazinc Spokanc Vallcy Vicw is a
section dedicated to solid waste news. Occasionally articles about rccycling and
how to prevent its contamination arc featured.
Annually
▪ The Contractor provides at its cost annual scrvicc oriented information and outreach
to Customers
+ In winter WM Annual Scrvicc Cuidc: Evcry residential customer receives by direct
mail an annual scrvicc guidc with pictures of acceptable rccyclablcs and rccycling
preparation instructions.
+ Sunshine Rccycicrs updates of public informational brochures and websitc
information.
Spokane Valley Solid Waste Management Plan 4-29 Chapter 4: Recycling and Organics Collection
From: Gimpel, Steven (ECY)
To: Henry Allen
Cc: Bill Helbiq
Subject: RE: Spokane Valley DRAFT CROP
Date: Friday, June 4, 2021 8:31:31 PM
Attachments: SV CROP Draft to ECY 2021May25.docx
City of Spokane Valley CROP Review Table.doc
[EXTERNAL] This email originated outside the City of Spokane Valley. Always use caution when opening
Hello Henry,
I have finished reviewing your CROP, and even received input from Peter our State Planning
Lead. The short answer to the whole review is that your CROP fully meets the requirements of the
RCW. With that being said, I have attached your CROP with some comments, as well as the review
table that I used to review it. The review table is more of the official document, and contains
suggestions, as well as notes on things that I feel worked really well.
To start, I wanted to quote Peter's initial response: "This SV CROP is in many ways much
better than others I've seen. For example, it includes definitions including the definition of what
contamination is as defined in the RCW and directly references their collection contracts." The
format, references to the RCW, and references to your municipal contracts were all very helpful, and
well thought out. For the most part, there were three main suggestions, mostly related to improving
the readability of the document. First, you can remove some of the redundancy in the
implementation schedule. Second, while the contract references are helpful, paraphrasing or
referencing sections, while making the full contracts available, might make reading the document
smoother. And lastly, there is a statewide trend in municipalities not following up with their service
providers to ensure that the contractual obligations are being met, let alone the effectiveness of
some of this contractual items.
All of the comments/suggestions mentioned in this email can be found and expanded upon
within both of the attached documents. Also feel free to reach out if there are any questions on this
review, or if you find it easier to talk on the phone about some of these items. This is really a well
thought out and executed CROP, and I hope this same level of thought and detail are also put into
the solid waste plan revision process.
As for the next steps, you will need to work on getting this amended into your current plan.
This process is outlined in section 9.12, on page 9-7. I believe Mark will need to bring the
amendment to the City Council to undergo the review, and approval. A SEPA checklist shouldn't be
necessary as you are not actually changing anything. This review should count as the "Ecology
review" mentioned in your plan. We can certainly discuss any of the changes or suggestions I made,
but the next official correspondence I need to finalize this is proof that you amended your current
plan, as well as an updated version of your current plan with the CROP as part of the appendices. At
that point we can start putting our energy into your new plan revision, and work towards a useful,
and efficient plan to help guide Spokane Valley for the next 5-6 years.
Thanks for all of your hard work in getting this document created, and I look forward to
working on the plan revision. Let me know if there is any clarification that I can provide.
Steven Gimpel
Grants / Planner
WA Dept. of Ecology, Solid Waste Management Program
4601 N. Monroe, Spokane WA 99205
0: 509-329-3592 C: 509-934-5483 steven.gimpel@ecy.wa.gov
From: Henry Allen <hallen@spokanevalley.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 10:15 AM
To: Gimpel, Steven (ECY) <sgim461@ECY.WA.GOV>
Cc: Bill Helbig <bhelbig@spokanevalley.org>
Subject: Spokane Valley DRAFT CROP
THIS EMAIL ORIGINATED FROM OUTSIDE THE WASHINGTON STATE EMAIL
SYSTEM - Take caution not to open attachments or links unless you know the sender AND
were expecting the attachment or the link
Hi,
Attached is our DRAFT CROP for your review.
It is formatted to be added to the Recycling chapter in our SWMP (chapter 4).
Thank you for your review!
Henry Allen I Senior Engineer
10210 E. Sprague Avenue I Spokane Valley, WA 99206
(509) 720-5319 I hallen@saokanevalley.org
This email and any attachments may be subject to disclosure pursuant to Washington State's Public Record Act, chapter
42.56 RCW.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: June 22, 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: Homelessness and Housing Update
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 36.70A, SVMC 17.80.140 and 19.30.010.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Numerous including:
2019, 03-26: Admin Report Spokane County Regional Homelessness Funding
2019, 07-09: Admin Report Homelessness Related Issues (Martin v City of Boise)
2019, 07-30: Info Only: Homelessness Shelter Meetings
2020, 03-10: Admin Report: SHB 1406 Potential Uses
2020, 06-16: Regional Bridge Housing Proposal by Mayor Woodard and Commissioner Kuney
and others
BACKGROUND: On June 1, 2021, City Council approved Resolution 20-001 that adopted the
Housing Action Plan. The plan provides strategies and implementing actions to encourage the
construction of additional affordable housing to minimize and reduce displacement of low-income
residents. The inability to afford housing has a direct correlation to increases in homelessness.
On March 16, 2021, the City hired a Housing and Homeless Coordinator to assist in connecting
people experiencing homelessness to housing and services. The Housing and Homeless
Coordinator in conjunction with Economic Development staff have developed goals, policies,
strategies and supportive text to articulate the City's policy position on homelessness. These
goals, policies and/or strategies are being brought forward through the 2021 annual
Comprehensive Plan amendment process. This process will begin with a Planning Commission
study session on June 24, 2021 with anticipated adoption by City Council in October 2021. In
addition to the homelessness policies, the Comprehensive Plan docket includes three map
amendments. Two of the map amendments are City initiated and one map amendment is privately
initiated.
On a related matter, House Bill 1220 was approved through the 2021 legislative session. House
Bill 1220 is an act relating to supporting emergency shelters and housing through local planning
and development regulations. This legislation stipulates that a code city may not prohibit
emergency housing, permanent supportive housing, or emergency shelters in multifamily,
commercial, mixed use zones where short-term rentals are allowed. Staff is currently analyzing
the impacts and identifying options for future consideration by City Council.
OPTIONS: Discussion
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Economic Development Manager; Arielle Anderson,
Housing and Homeless Coordinator
ATTACHMENTS: None
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: June 22, 2021 Department Director Approval: IZI
Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Gang Violence
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: n/a
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: n/a
BACKGROUND: Sergeant Aaron Myhre and Officer Nathan Booth, both with the SRSSTF
(Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force), along with Spokane Valley Police Chief Dave Ellis,
will give Council an update on current gang trends in the region and in Spokane Valley, including
prevention strategies and resources needed. They will also explain the function, composition, and
mission of the SRSSTF.
OPTIONS: Discussion only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion only
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Unknown at this time
STAFF CONTACT: Police Chief Dave Ellis
ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint
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Spokane Regional Safe
Streets Task Force
Spokane Valley City Council Presentation
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SPOKANE REGIONAL
SAFE STREETS TASK FORCE
Spokane Regional Safe Streets Task Force
• The mission of the task force is to identify, dismantle and/or disrupt
criminal gangs, mid to upper -level drug traffickers, and human
traffickers operating in the Spokane County area.
The mission is accomplished by conducting complex pro -active and re-
active investigations; we also have elements of our unit who'll conduct
pro -active uniformed gang enforcement. The task force works with
other local and federal agencies throughout the region to combat these
violent criminal elements. These relationships are key to the overall
success of decreasing violent crimes in our area. We also partner with
community leaders and advocates to ensure we're providing the
service and education our community needs. These partnerships are
key to our success in neighborhoods which typically do not have
positive relationships with law enforcement.
RCW 9.94A.030 (12)
• "Criminal street gang" means any ongoing organization, association,
or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal,
having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, having
as one of its primary activities the commission of criminal acts, and
whose members or associates individually or collectively engage in or
have engaged in a pattern of criminal street gang activity.
RCW 9.94A.030 (13)
• "Criminal street gang associate or member" means any person who
actively participates in any criminal street gang and who intentionally
promotes, furthers, or assists in any criminal act by the criminal street
gang.
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Current
Trends
I
• Juveniles (From 01/01/2020 to 05/12/2021
linked to 132 acts of violence within the greater
Spokane Region)
• Gang related shootings (Approximately 25-30
known gang related shootings in the greater
Spokane Region within the last 12 months)
• Social Media use (Threats, guns, drug sales,
replaced graffiti on the streets)
• Increased level of violence
• No structure or organization
• The juvenile gangs typically do not operate like
traditional gangs
• The arrival of new Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs to
the area who are rivals with known local Outlaw
Motorcycle Gangs
• Lack of cooperation from victims and witnesses
during criminal investigations
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Gang violence is a society issue and puts
uninvolved community members in danger.
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Video
Prevention Strategies
• Developing Sources Of Information and Confidential Human Sources to assist
with investigations
• Working closely with SCSO Major Crimes, SPD Major Crimes, and the prosecutor's
office
• Proactive target -based enforcement to disrupt/dismantle groups
• Proactive investigations utilizing social media and Confidential Human Sources to
purchase guns and drugs from these groups
• Education and employment, for example our involvement with Safe Communities
Partnership
9
Resources Needed and Challenges Moving Forward
• More proactive enforcement units
• Judicial outcomes (light sentences and low bond amounts)
• Stronger enhancements for crimes committed with firearms
• Developing strong relationships with community members to assist with
criminal investigations
• Training for law enforcement and the community
• Community involvement with youth programs
• Recently enacted law restricting law enforcement's ability to interview juveniles
involved in violent criminal acts, House Bill 1140 states:
• Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, law enforcement shall provide a
juvenile with access to an attorney for consultation, which may be provided in person, by
telephone, or by video conference, before the juvenile waives any constitutional rights if a
law enforcement officer:
• (a) Questions a juvenile during a custodial interrogation;
• (b) Detains a juvenile based on probable cause of involvement in criminal activity;
• (c) Requests that the juvenile provide consent to an evidentiary search of the juvenile or the
juvenile's property, dwellings, or vehicles under the juvenile's control.
DRAFT
ADVANCE AGENDA
as of June 17, 2021; 9:30 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
June 29, 2021, Special Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
Executive Session: Litigation [RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)]
June 29, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue June 22]
ACTION ITEMS;
1. Motion Consideration, Bid Award Local Access Streets Project — Bill Helbig
NON -ACTION ITEMS:
2. Traffic Impact Fee Studies, Mirabeau and N Pines Subareas — Bill Helbig, Jerremy Clark
3. Capital Improvement Program — Gloria Mantz
4. Code Enforcement — John Hohman, Cary Driskell, Erik Lamb
5. Orchard Avenue Park — John Bottelli
6. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
7. Info Only: Finance Monthly Report
[*estimated meeting:
July 6, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
Proclamation: July is Parks & Recreation Month
1. Potential Grant Opportunity, Transportation Improvement Board - Adam Jackson
2. Homeless Housing & Assistance Act (HHAA) Funds — Erik Lamb, Arielle Anderson
3. Update on City Sculptures — John Bottelli
4. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
(5 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(30 minutes)
(60 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
125 mins]
[due Tue June 29]
(10 minutes)
(15 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 40 mins]
July 13, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue July 6]
1. Public Hearing Traffic Impact Fee Studies: Mirabeau, & N. Pines Subareas — Bill Helbig (10 minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance 20-_, Adopting Traffic Fees Studies: Mirabeau & N. Pines Subareas — Bill Helbig, Jerremy Clark (5 min)
3. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes)
4. Motion Consideration: Potential Grant Opportunity, Transportation Improvement Board — A.Jackson (5 min)
5. Admin Report: Batch Text Amendments — Marty Palaniuk
6. Admin Report: American Rescue Plan Act — Chelsie Taylor, Erik Lamb
7. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
(10 minutes)
(20 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 60 mins]
July 20, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. [due Tue July 13]
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Second Reading Ordinance 20-_, Adopting Traffic Fees Studies: Mirabeau & N. Pines Subareas — Bill Helbig, Jerremy Clark (5 min)
2. Fee Resolution 20-, Amending Master Fee Schedule - Chelsie Taylor (5 minutes)
NON -ACTION ITEMS;
3. Council Goals & Priorities for Use of Lodging Tax — Chelsie Taylor
4. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Spokane Valley State of the City: July 21, 2021
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: 60 mins]
July 27, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. First Reading Ordinance 21- , Batch Text Amendments — Marty Palaniuk
3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
4. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
[due Tue July 20]
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: mins]
Draft Advance Agenda 6/17/2021 1:45:52 PM Page 1 of 2
August 3, 2021: National Night Out (Aug 3, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m. cancelled)
Appleway Trail Amenities
Artwork & Metal Boxes
Consolidated Homeless Grant
Core Beliefs Resolution
Mirabeau Park Forestry Mgmt.
No Parking Zones
Park Lighting
PFD Presentation
Prosecutor Services
Residency
Aug 10, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Second Reading Ordinance 21- , Batch Text Amendments — Marty Palaniuk
3. Motion Consideration: Council Goals & Priorities for Use of Lodging Tax — Chelsie Taylor
4. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Aug 17, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Council 2022 Budget Goals — Chelsie Taylor
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Aug 24, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: 2022 Budget -Estimated Revenues &
3. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
4. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
Aug 31, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Sept 7, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
Proclamation: Alcohol & Drug Recovery Month
1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Expenditures — Chelsie Taylor
[due Tue Aug 3]
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Aug 10]
(15 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Aug 17]
(5 minutes)
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[*estimated meeting: mins]
Sept 14, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Proclamation: Constitution Week- Sept 17-23
1. PUBLIC HEARING #1: 2022 Budget Revenues, Property Taxes — Chelsie Taylor
2. Motion Consideration: Set Budget Hearing for October 12, 2021 — Chelsie Taylor
3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Sept 21, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. Proposed draft ordinance adopting 2022 property taxes — Chelsie Taylor
2. Outside Agencies Presentations — Chelsie Taylor
3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
Sept 28, 2021, Formal Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes)
2. Admin Report: Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
3. Info Only: Department Monthly Reports
Oct 5, 2021, Study Session, 6:00 p.m.
1. City Manager Presentation of 2022 Preliminary Budget — Mark Calhoun
2. Advance Agenda — Mayor Wick
*time for public or Council comments not included
OTHER PENDING AND/OR UPCOMING ISSUES/MEETINGS:
Ridgemont Area Traffic
St. Illumination (owners, cost, location)
St. O&M Pavement Preservation
SVPD Precinct Needs Assessment
SVPD Vehicle Replacement
TPA
Vehicle Wgt Infrastructure Impact
Water Districts & Green Space
Way Finding Signs
[due Tue Aug 24]
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Aug 31]
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Sept 7]
(10 minutes)
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Sept 14]
(10 minutes)
(-60 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Sept 21]
(5 minutes)
(5 minutes)
[due Tue Sept 28]
(30 minutes)
(5 minutes)
Draft Advance Agenda 6/17/2021 1:45:52 PM Page 2 of 2
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: June 22, 2021 Department Director Approval: El
Check all that apply: ❑ consent
❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
® information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation ❑ executive session
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Information only - Spokane Regional Law and Justice Council (SRLJC)
monthly meeting report for June 9, 2021.
GOVERNING LEGISLATION: RCW 72.09.300.
BACKGROUND: The SRLJC was formed in early 2014 for various reasons, including to meet statutory
requirements, and to provide a forum for regional entities to meet and discuss the criminal justice system
and how it could be improved. The City of Spokane Valley was not given a designated position on the
SRLJC, and instead shares one seat with the other municipalities in Spokane County (with the exception of
the City of Spokane, which has four representatives). Then -City Manager Mike Jackson sent letters to all
of the other jurisdictions to ask whether they had any interest in filling the representative position. After
not receiving any comments or suggestions, then -City Manager Jackson appointed City Attorney Cary
Driskell as the representative of the County's municipalities (minus Spokane), a position he has filled since
early 2015. The appointment was based on his knowledge of the criminal justice system.
The SRLJC generally meets over lunch on the second Wednesday of each month, although meetings are
cancelled occasionally if there are not sufficient agenda items, or if SRLJC members are likely to be absent.
After each meeting, Mr. Driskell sends a summary of the meeting events and discussions to each of the
represented jurisdictions, which goes to the Mayor, City Manager/Administrator, or City Clerk as requested
by the entity.
Henceforth, staff will provide Council with a copy of the monthly summary that goes to each represented
community. If a summary report is not provided for a particular month, Council should assume a meeting
was not held. If there is something mentioned in the report that Council would like additional information
on, staff can provide it.
OPTIONS: Not applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Not applicable.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Not applicable.
STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS: SRLJC June 2021 meeting summary report
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
CARY P. DRISKELL - CITY ATTORNEY
10210 East Sprague Avenue • Spokane Valley, WA 99206
509.720.5105 • Fax: 509.720.5095 • cityattorney@spokanevalley.org
June 9, 2021
http://www.spokanecounty.org/872/Spokane-Regional-Law-Justice-Council
To: Represented communities in Spokane County
From: Cary Driskell, Spokane Valley City Attorney, acting in representative capacity for
municipal legislative entities (except Spokane) on Spokane Regional Law & Justice Council.
Re: Monthly SRLJC meeting on June 9, 2021.
1. Welcome/introductions. The SRLJC meeting was held by Zoom.
2. Approval of Minutes. The minutes from May 12, 2021 were approved.
3. Public comment — Curtis Hampton commented and requested more robust public comment at
SRLJC meetings.
4. Update recommendation to create two separate boards. This was a discussion continued from the
March, April, and May meetings, and focused on the proposed resolution by Spokane County
Prosecutor Larry Haskell that would reduce the SRLJC from its current size and duties to those set
forth in RCW 72.09.300, which focuses on jail operational issues as well as communication and
cooperation between local jails and the state prison system. There has been discussion about also
adding a second body to continue to have discussions regarding the broader criminal justice system.
At the May 12 SRLJC meeting, the SRLJC voted 11-7 to approve the recommendation and forward
it to the BoCC for there to be two entities, as outlined above. (A copy of the recommendation was
sent last month following the meeting) The BoCC has been considering a range of options to
address criminal justice system reform. They are getting close to a decision, and will then come
back to the SRLJC with what they intend to do. They hope to have a decision in the next 30 days,
and before the July meeting.
5. Administrative Committee Strategic Priorities — The Administrative Committee has four
priorities based on SRLJC members response to a poll following the issuance of the Update to the
Blueprint for Reform:
a. implementing efficient communications between incarcerated people and their legal
counsel;
b. collaboration between counsel to eliminate unnecessary court hearings to minimize
opportunities for FTA;
c. technology improvements in court and jail; and
d. expand crisis intervention teams across all local law enforcement agencies.
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6. Progress of Justice Task Force Recommendations —
Completed: (1) adopt guiding principles — adopted by City of Spokane and Spokane
County; (2) separate release and intake center — now opening; and (3) create a court
information hotline — County is in the process of implementing this as a way to keep in
touch with justice -involved.
In Progress: (1) redesign the citation form that is clearer to read and understand, largely
remove clutter; (2) court date reminders — reminders are being provided through a variety
of means; (3) supported release — release to a case manager in lieu of setting a low bond,
provides alternative to keeping people in jail who cannot afford even a low bond; (4)
improved case processing in each court; and (5) expansion of peer support, beginning at
the new intake and release center.
Needs to be done: (1) warrantfest; (2) incentivized probation; (3) relaxing electronic home
monitoring requirements; (4) overnight waiting area so people aren't released in the dead
of night with nowhere to go; (5) prefiling diversion; and (6) jail reach -ins.
7. Adjourn.
*As previously noted, you can sign up for the SRLJC News Flash by clicking on the following link
http://www.spokanecounty.org/list.aspx and scrolling down to locate the Spokane Regional Law
and Justice News under "News Flash" to sign up for notifications and updates.
You can also see "Latest News" at: www.spokanecounty.org/srljc
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City of Spokane Valley
Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31/2021
Page Title
1 Cover Sheet
2 Pre -Application Meetings Requested
3 Online Applications Received
4 Construction Applications Received
5 Land Use Applications Received
6 Construction Permits Issued
7 Land Use Applications Approved
8 Development Inspections Performed
9 Code Enforcement
10 Revenue
11 Building Permit Valuations
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Pre -Application Meetings Requested
A Pre -Application Meeting is a service provided to help our customers identify the code requirements
related to their project proposal.
Community & Public Works Department scheduled a total of 5 Pre -Application Meetings in May 2021.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Land Use Pre -Application Commercial Pre-App
Meeting
Commercial Pre-App
Land Use Pre -Application Meeting
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
2
1
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Oct Nov Dec
0
0
0
6 7 7 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly Totals
8 8 7 8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Annual Total To -Date:
36
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Online Applications Received
Community & Public Works Department received a total of 487 Online Applications in May 2021.
600
400
200
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Trade Permit
Sign Permit
Right of Way Permit
Reroof Permit
Pre -Application Meeting Request Demolition Permit
Other Online Applications Approach Permit
J
Approach Permit
Demolition Permit
Other Online Applications
Pre -Application Meeting Request
Reroof Permit
Right of Way Permit
Sign Permit
Trade Permit
Monthly Totals
Annual Total To -Date:
2,511
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
7 3 14 24 21 0
8 8 6 10 6 0
201 94 160 122 122 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
29 44 109 126 80 0
19 22 47 57 42 0
9 9 14 11 17 0
227 215 218 211 199 0
Oct Nov Dec
0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0
0
500 395 568 561 487 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31/2021
Construction Applications Received
Community & Public Works Department received a total of 518 Construction Applications in May 2021.
800
600
400
200
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Commercial - New
Commercial - TI Residential - New Other Construction Permits
Commercial - New
Commercial - TI
Residential - New
Commercial - Trade
Residential - Trade
Residential - Accessory
Demolition
Sign
Other Construction Permits
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
*6 *10 *14 *11 *16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*8 *8 *6 *10 *7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*10 *10 *14 *12 *18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*530 *378 *542 *568 *477 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly Totals
560 412 581 602 518 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Annual Total To -Date:
2,673
*Includes Online Applications.
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Land Use Applications Received
Community & Public Works Department received a total of 108 Land Use Applications in May 2021.
200
100
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Boundary Line Adjustment
Short Plat Preliminary
Long Plat Preliminary
Binding Site Plan Preliminary
Final Platting
Zoning Map/Comp Plan Amendment
State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA)
Administrative Exception/Interpretation
Other Land Use Permits
J
Boundary Line Adjustment
Short Plat Preliminary
Long Plat Preliminary
Binding Site Plan Preliminary
Final Platting
Zoning Map/Comp Plan Amendment
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Administrative
Exception/Interpretation
Other Land Use Permits
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2
4
7
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 5 0 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 2 4 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
*94 *100 *150 *125 *95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly Totals
99 115 165 135 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Annual Total To -Date:
622
*Includes Online Applications.
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Construction Permits Issued
Community & Public Works Department issued a total of 464 Construction Permits in May 2021.
600
400
200
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Commercial - New
Commercial - TI Residential - New Other Construction Permits
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Commercial - New
Commercial - TI
Residential - New
Commercial - Trade
Residential - Trade
Residential - Accessory
Demolition
Sign
Other Construction Permits
1
7
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
14 7 10 11 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 10 4 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 11 9 10 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
350 330 497 526 438 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly Totals
380 368 529 555 464 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Annual Total To -Date:
2,296
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Land Use Applications Approved
Community & Public Works Department approved a total of 7 Land Use Applications in May 2021.
10
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Boundary Line Adjustment
Short Plat Preliminary
Long Plat Preliminary
Binding Site Plan Preliminary
Final Platting
Zoning Map/Comp Plan Amendment
State Environmental Policy
Act (SEPA)
Administrative Exception/Interpretation
Other Land Use Permits
J
Boundary Line Adjustment
Short Plat Preliminary
Long Plat Preliminary
Binding Site Plan Preliminary
Final Platting
Zoning Map/Comp Plan Amendment
State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)
Administrative
Exception/Interpretation
Other Land Use Permits
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Oct Nov Dec
0
0
0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 1 4 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Monthly Totals
Annual Total To -Date:
21
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Development Inspections Performed
Community & Public Works Department performed a total of 1,253 Development Inspections in May 2021.
Development Inspections include building, planning, engineering and ROW inspections.
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2021
2020
2019
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2019 2020 — 2021
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals
919 979 1,396 1,359 1,253 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
997 1,179 1,233 735 1,406 1,674 1,731 1,559 1,464 1,401 1,137 1,064
1,114 772 1,051 1,402 1,417 1,363 1,300 1,486 1,285 1,527 1,137 1,029
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Officers responded to 62 citizen requests in the month of May. They are listed by type
below. Please remember that all complaints, even those that have no violation, must be investigated.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
IIIII CE-Stop Work Order
Complaint, Non -Violation
Environmental
General Nuisance = Property
J
CE-Stop Work Order
Complaint, Non -Violation
Environmental
General
Nuisance
Property
Monthly Totals
Annual Total To -Date:
262
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov Dec
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 21 40 48 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 9 18 20 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
43 31 58 68 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31/2021
Revenue
Community & Public Works Department Revenue totaled $239,948 in May 2021.
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
Jan
0
Feb
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Apr
2021 2020 Five -Year Trend
May Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
i
Nov
$1,087,3 $196,293 $364,569 $459,905 $239,948 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
10
$191,303 $215,857 $273,512 $209,488 $308,880 $239,202 $220,296 $251,287 $228,539 $236,335 $224,434 $205,531 $2,804,663
Dec
Totals
$2,348,025
$o
$230,256 $402,862 $371,956 $237,120 $402,525 $309,668 $226,943 $188,990 $268,487 $254,775 $246,368 $223,685 $3,363,635
$162,441 $228,717 $265,529 $195,244 $241,906 $233,496 $355,943 $304,988 $228,157 $294,794 $299,906 $349,821 $ ,160,942
$177,431 $117,425 $220,845 $206,090 $234,009 $158,168 $260,179 $362,478 $253,342 $270,649 $204,016 $169,751
$174,349 $146,874 $133,382 $221,935 $309,558 $265,383 $134,394 $135,242 $149,194 $197,639 $232,319 $159,618
$212,038 $183,405 $375,848 $187,053 $356,403 $229,293 $124,020 $264,735 $243,514 $163,819 $139,562 $124,778 $2,604,468
$2,634,383
$2,259,887
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Building Permit Valuation
2021
Trend
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
01 /01 /2021 - 05/31 /2021
Community & Public Works Department Building Permit Valuation totaled $22,425,043 in May 2021.
200,000,000
150,000,000
100,000,000
50,000,000
0
11°- ti
■
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
- 2021 2020 Five -Year Trend
Jan
Apr
May
Jun
Jul Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov Dec
$8.86M $179.08M $16.72M $32.82M $22.43M $0.00M $0.00M $0.00M $0.00M $0.00M $0.00M $0.00M
$14.46M $19.20M $29.27M $17.82M $31.26M $25.19M $22.14M $20.49M $19.65M $14.68M $32.48M $16.91M
$22.13M $20.94M $36.68M $27.67M $51.38M $29.93M $17.95M $7.61M $20.62M $15.27M $26.89M $21.38M
$5.66M $22.21M $19.46M $12.46M $23.15M $15.02M $46.65M $18.80M $14.36M $17.16M $35.21M $34.15M
$12.84M $6.35M $27.60M $7.87M $9.55M $26.26M $29.25M $25.44M $20.69M $21.88M $25.46M $6.70M
$23.82M $18.37M $6.98M $30.99M $35.66M $35.63M $9.78M $9.05M $8.88M $10.05M $67.10M $16.78M
$7.83M $28.14M $55.63M $10.10M $36.56M $19.11M $7.07M $41.53M $33.68M $9.06M $7.76M $5.52M
Totals
$259.91 M
263.54M
298.45 M
264.29M
219.89M
273.09 M'!
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Community & Public Works Department
Monthly Report
05/01/21— 05/31/21
MAINTENANCE
Agreements for Services Adopted and In Operation (** Does not include May)
Contract Name
Contractor
Street Maintenance
Street Sweeping
Storm Drain Cleaning
Landscaping
Weed Spraying
Emergency Traffic Control
Litter and Weed Control
State Highway Maintenance
Traffic Signals, Signs, Striping
Dead Animal Control
Poe Asphalt
AAA Sweeping
AAA Sweepin
Senske 911.
Clearwater MI
Senske
Geiger Work Crew
WSDOT
Spokane CouRRIMI
Mike Pederson
Contract
Amoun ;
$1,515,439.95
$567,840.00
$205,423.73
$84,948.00
$39,000.00
$15,000.00
$70,000.00
$281,000.00
$750,000.00
$20,000.00
Total % of Contract
Expended Expended
$332,740.46
$158,207.42
$22,667.08
$674.70
$0.00
$3,920.39
$1,494.30
$95,610.09
$202,051.12
$5,700.00
21.96%
27.86%
11.03%
0.79%
0.00%
26.14%
2.13%
34.02%
26.94%
28.50%
1
Snow Season - October 2020 - April 2021
On Call - Graders
On Call - Plow Drivers
On Call - Sidewalk Operator
Multiple
Multiple 1I
Valley Landsca •
$500,000.00
$620,000.00
$40,000.00
$8,959.50
$212,367.29
$15,431.55
1.79%
34.25%
38.58%
Citizen Requests for PublicW
illtrIffir021w
Request
Submitted In Progress Resolved
/ Waiting
Broken Sprinkler
Construction - CPW
Construction - Deve op
Dead Animal Removal
General Street Maint
Graffiti on City Property
Gravel Shouldering
Hazard on Street
Illegal Dumping - Objects
Report a Pothole
Street Sweeping
Vegetation / Weeds
SOLID WASTE
STORMWATER
Traffic
Signs: Missing/ Damaged
SNOW
lowing Damage
7
5
1
6
12
3
1
5
3
8
2
10
1
10
18
20
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
4
0
6
5
1
6
11
3
1
5
3
8
2
9
1
7
16
16
1
Totals
113
12
101
STREET MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY
The following is a summary of Contractor maintenance activities in the City of Spokane Valley for May
2021
• Geiger Work Crew — Mowing, tree trimming, litter pickup.
• Pothole patching, tree trimming and graffiti removal.
• Poe Maintenance Contract — Cracksealing and stormwater improvements. Asphalt paving on 25th
Avenue and concrete removal and removal at multiple locations.
• AAA sweeping Contract — Arterial maintenance sweeping including sidewalks and flushing medians,
Residential sweeping continues.
• AAA Sweeping Vactor Contract — Cleaning drywells and catch basins.
WASTEWATER
Status of the process can be monitored at: http://www.spokaneriver.net/,
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/geographic/spokane/spokane river basin.htm,
http://www.spokanecounty.org/utilities/WaterReclamation/content.aspx?c=2224 and
http://www.spokaneriverpartners.com/
STORMWATER UTILITY
The following is a summary of City Stormwater Utility activities for May 2021:
• Drywell Retrofit with Pavement Preservation (Dept of Ecology grant) — Received Ecology
acceptance of Final Bid Package. Associated project Argonne Montgomery Intersection project
awarded.
• Spokane Valley Regional Decant Facility Canopy project: Continued administrative efforts with
TML construction to procure material package and associated approval of materials. Began
coordination with WSDOT to secure contributing construction funding.
• Appleway Stormwater Improvement project (DOE grant project): Provided response to Ecology
comments on the Final Bid Package. Received Ecology acceptance of Final Bid Package. Project
advertised.
• Began discussions with Osborn Engineering to provide services for Public Education and Outreach
Effectiveness Study.
• In concert with the release of the revised Stormwater Management Manual for Eastern
Washington (Dept. of Ecology), COSV Stormwater Utility began coordinated effort with City of
Spokane, and Spokane County to evaluate the Spokane Regional Stormwater Manual for
equivalency.
• Continue process to identify the merits for jurisdictional coverage under the UIC program.
• Continue MS4/UIC subbasin delineation.
• Submitted framework of 2021 UIC stormwater Management Plan to Ecology for review.
• Continued discussions with City of Spokane, Spokane County, and Osborne Consultant to develop
plan to meet effectiveness study requirements of the Municipal Stormwater Permit.
• Continued updating the Stormwater Utility 0 & M plan.
• Participation and support Glenrose, Central Park Flood Insurance Study.
• Continued annual management and/or participation of the following service contracts:
o Roadway Landscape Maintenance Contract — Senske.
o Street Sweeping Contract — AAA Sweeping.
o Storm Drain Cleaning Contract — AAA Sweeping.
o Roadway Weed Control Contract — Clearwater Summit.
• Continued working on the following tasks:
o Responded to stormwater related issues, 10 sites. Recorded in QAlert.
2
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
The following is a summary of Development Engineering activities for May 2021:
• Assisted Building and Planning Division with preparation of design requirements for (5) Commercial and
(6) Land Use Pre -Application meetings.
• Prepared multiple Recommended Conditions of Approvals for preliminary plats and Dedication Languages
for final plats. Reviewed multiple final plats and submittal packages to record final plats.
• Reviewed civil plans and drainage reports for Engineered Grading Permits associated with commercial and
land use projects. Coordinated with private Engineers and Developers.
• Reviewed civil plans for the following projects:
o Ridgemont Estates No. 5 Phase 1— 42 lots (EGR-2019-0017)
o Dr. Love Dental Office (EGR-2020-0086)
o Desmet Short Plat — 2 lots (EGR-2021-0004)
o Jack's Villas (EGR-2021-0006)
o Carnahan West Apartments (EGR-2021-0010)
o Camden Homes Office (EGR-2021-0016)
o Shiva Business Park (EGR-2021-0021)
O 8th Avenue Triplex (EGR-2021-0024)
o Northwest Industrial Services Grading (EGR-2021-0029)
o Coyote Rock Riverside Place Phase IV (EGR-2021-0031)
o Rich Private Driveway (EGR-2021-0034)
o Crosby Buckeye Park (EGR-2021-0035)
o Leslie Alley Improvements (EGR-2021-0036)
O 4th Avenue Apartments (EGR-2021-0037)
o Vistas at Belleaire Phase 3 — 27 lots (EGR-2021-0038)
o ATVTRACKS.NET (EGR-2021-0039)
o Summerfield East 11th Add — 5 lots (EGR-2021-0040)
o Snow's Auto (EGR-2021-0041)
o Collins Lane Short Plat-4 lots (EGR-2021-0042)
o Main Assisted Living (EGR-2021-0043)
o McGriff Private Driveway (EGR-2021-0044)
o Maverik (EGR-2021-0045)
• Spoke with and emailed citizens and developers to answer inquiries and discuss design requirements for
potential commercial and land use projects.
• Conducted preconstruction meetings, performed site visits, prepared punch lists, reviewed surety
estimates, and reviewed and approved construction certification packages to finalize final plats and to
issue commercial building certificates of occupancy.
3
CAPITAL PROJECTS
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Public Works Projects
Monthly Summary - Design & Construction
May-2021
Bid
%
Estimated
Total
Proposed
Project #
Design & Construction Projects
Funding
Open
Complete
Construction
Project
Ad Date
Date
PE I CN
Completion
Cost
Street Projects
0143 Barker Rd/BNSF Grade Separation
0205 Sprague/Barker Intersection Improvement
0249 Sullivan & Wellesley Intersection Improv
0275 Barker Rd Widening - River to Euclid
0299 Argonne Rd Concrete Pvmt Indiana to Mont
0301 Park Rd. Sidewalk
0310 Sullivan Rd Overcrossing UP RR Deck Rep.
0313 Barker Road/Union Pacific Crossing
0318 Wilbur Sidewalk: Boone to Mission
Street Preservation Projects
0292 Mullan Preservation: Broadway -Mission
0309 Local Access Streets: Barker Homes
0320 Sullivan Preservation: Sprague-8th
0323 Evergreen Road Preservation Project
0325 2021 Local Access Streets: South Park Rd
Traffic Projects
0293 2018 CSS Citywide Reflective Signal BP
0294 Citywide Reflective Post Panels
0300 Pines & Mission Intersection Improvement
0326 2020Citywide Reflective Post Panels
Parks Projects
0268 Appleway Trail -Evergreen to Sullivan
0304 CenterPlace West Lawn Phase 2
0305 CenterPlace Roof Repair
0314 Balfour Park Frontage Improvements
0315 Brown's Park 2020 Improvements
0316 Balfour Park Improvements - Phase 1
Stormwater Projects
0308 Regional Decant Facility Canopy
0317 Appleway Stormwater Improvements Dept of Ecology
0327 Sprague Avenue Stormwater Improvements Dept of Ecology
FHWA - STP(U)
FHWA - CMAQ
FHWA-STP(U)
FHWA-STP(U)
TIB -UAP
COSY
FHWA - BR
FMSIB
STBG-SA
COSY
COSY
COSY
COSY
COSY
HSIP
HSIP
FHWA - CMAQ
HSIP
FHWA-STP(U)
COSY
COSY
COSY
COSV Re -Bid
COSY
Dept of Ecology
11/30/20
TB D
TB D
06/12/20
04/30/21
02/26/21
03/19/21
TB D
TB D
05/21/21
04/24/20
TB D
04/30/21
06/11/21
N/A
N/A
TB D
TB D
06/28/19
11/22/19
05/01/20
03/19/21
10/23/20
TBD
02/05/21
04/30/21
TBD
01/13/21
TB D
TBD
07/08/20
05/14/21
03/19/21
04/09/21
TBD
TBD
06/04/21
05/20/20
TBD
05/14/21
06/25/21
N/A
N/A
TB D
TB D
100
65
95
100
100
100
100
100
10
100
100
75
100
100
10 12/31/22
0 12/31/22
0 12/31/21
99 12/31/21
0 10/31/21
0 12/31/21
0 12/31/21
0 12/31/22
0 12/31/22
0 12/31/21
99 12/31/21
0 12/31/21
5 12/31/21
0 12/31/21
100 95
100 85
60 0
0 0
07/19/19 100
12/20/19 100
05/15/20 100
04/09/21 100
11/13/20 100
TBD 0
12/31/21
12/31/21
11/01/21
12/31/22
100 12/31/20
100 12/31/20
100 12/31/20
0 12/31/21
70 06/30/21
0 TBD
02/19/21 100 10
05/21/21 100 0
TBD 0 0
$ 26, 000, 000
$ 2,300,000
$ 1,370,000
$ 3,850,141
$ 2,800,000
$ 733,000
$ 337,625
$ 1,434,000
$ 60,000
$ 2,100,000
$ 1,812,088
$ 138,000
$ 1,900,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 180,000
$ 78,000
$ 588,000
$ 164,100
$ 2,516,550
$ 2,000,000
$ 815,000
$ 1,003,215
$ 562,780
$ 217,500
12/31/21 $ 595,535
12/31/21 $ 2,002,256
12/31/22 $ 150,000
Design
%
Total
Project #
Design Only Projects
Funding
Complete
Complete
Project
Date
PE
Cost
Street Projects
0223 Pines Rd Underpass @ BNSF & Trent
0311 Sullivan Rd./SR290 Interchange Project
0321 Argonne Corridor Imprv- North of Knox
FHWA-STP(U)
COSY
COSY
Street Preservation Projects
0286 Broadway Preservation: Havana to Fancher COSV
12/31/21
12/31/23
12/31/21
03/31/21
25
10
5
$ 7,295,000
$ 500,000
$ 30,000
70 $ 67,600
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PLANNING AND GRANTS
Washington Traffic Safety Commissions
In May, City Council authorized staff to submit a $60,000 grant request for the installation of three pairs of school zone
flashing beacons. Locations were at the Horizon Middle School, Continuous Curriculum School, and City School. The
City will provide a 15% local match. Awards are anticipated in June 2021.
Spokane Transit Authority's Federal Section 5310 Grants Call for Projects
On April 27, City Council authorized staff to submit one application: Sprague Ave. Crossing Improvements. This project
would provide a new pedestrian hybrid beacon signalized crossing of Sprague between City Hall and the future Balfour
Park/Library site. Awards are expected to be announced in summer 2021.
Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Preservation Call for Projects
On March 23, 2021, City Council authorized staff to submit three applications: Broadway Ave. at 1-90 (from Fancher to
Park), Sprague Ave. (from Havana to Fancher), and Evergreen Rd. (from Broadway to Mission). Awards are anticipated
in fall 2021.
WSDOT's Local Bridge Program
WSDOT administers the Federal Highway Bridge Program funding via its Local Bridge Program. An application was
submitted in February requesting $225,830 to complete a deck seal across the Mission Ave. bridge over Evergreen Rd.
The total project cost is estimated at $261,075, $35,245 of which is a local match. Awards are anticipated in summer
2021.
WSDOT's Asset Management Program
WSDOT administers the National Highway System Asset Management Program. An application was submitted in
February requesting $1,029,000 to complete a pavement preservation project on S. Sullivan Road from Sprague Ave.
to 8th Ave. The total project cost is estimated at $2,212,000, $1,183,000 of which is a local match. Awards are
anticipated in summer 2021.
USDOT's Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA)
USDOT administers the INFRA program. In March, a joint application with Spokane County was submitted for the
Bigelow -Sullivan Corridor project. This is a similar submittal as the 2020 INFRA application. This 2021 application
requested $33,643,631 of INFRA funds for a total project cost of $59,881,446.The City of Spokane Valley, if awarded,
would be responsible for securing an additional $3,360,000 of non-federal funds.
Federal Funding Solicitations for Infrastructure Priorities
The offices of Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell, and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers have
requested priority project details with the intent of this solicitation being to evaluate projects for inclusion into a
federal transportation package (i.e. earmarks). Staff have submitted the following five priority projects for
consideration: Pines GSP ($19.3M), Bigelow -Sullivan Corridor ($36.73M), Spokane Valley River Loop Trail ($16.5M),
Spokane County Expo Expansion ($3M), and South Barker Corridor ($12.92M).
Pavement Management Update
On March 23, 2021, City Council confirmed the creation of the Streets Sustainability Committee. The goal of the
committee is to gather public input regarding pavement condition goals and treatment methods, along with the
necessary funding to support it. The committee includes 23 members representing a variety of stakeholder groups
throughout the community. Committee information is available on the City's webpage:
www.spokanevalley.org/streetscom mittee
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