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2021, 12-07 Special MeetingAGENDA CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 7, 2021 5:00 p.m. SPOKANE VALLEY CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 10210 E Sprague Avenue Meeting will be held via ZOOM NOTE: In response to Governor Inslee's announcement reopening Washington under the "Washington Ready" plan, members of the public may attend Spokane Valley Council meetings in -person at City Hall at the address provided above, or via Zoom at the link below. Members of the public will be allowed to comment in -person or via Zoom as described below. Public comments will only be accepted for those items noted on the agenda as "public comment opportunity." If wishing to make a comment via Zoom, comments must be received by 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. Otherwise, comments will be taken in - person at the meeting in Council Chambers, as noted on the agenda below. Per Governor Inslee's expanded emergency order Proclamation 20-25 reinstituting a statewide mask mandate regardless of vaccination status, all those entering or remaining in City Hall must wear a mask or face covering. Masks are available for the public at City Hall. • Join the Zoom WEB Meeting CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA WELCOME: Mayor Wick DISCUSSION: Spokane Valley's 2022 State Legislative Agenda ADJOURN Special Meeting Agenda: 12-07-2021 Spokane .0 . Valley 10210 E Sprague Avenue • Spokane Valley WA 99206 Phone: (509) 720-5000 • Fax: (509) 720-5075 • www.spokanevalley.org 2022 State Legislative Agenda — Adopted November 16, 2021 FUNDING REQUEST Pines Road Grade Separation Project The City requests $19.3 million to construct the Pines Road Grade Separation project. Pines Road is one of the region's key transportation corridors, carrying residential, commercial, and industrial traffic from Trent Avenue (SR 290) across the Spokane River to I-90. This project will provide grade separation at a crossing that 60 trains travel through each day, blocking traffic movements for nearly four hours. The project also improves the intersection of two state highways, Pines Road (SR 27) and Trent Avenue (SR 290). Pines Road is the primary access to almost 230 acres of undeveloped mixed -use, commercial and industrial land. Total project cost is estimated at $29 million. Thus far, the City has secured $9.7 million and project design and right-of-way acquisition are underway. The project will be shovel ready this year. The City requests $19.3 million to construct this ready -to -go project. Procurement Guidance and Assistance The City requests that the state provide greater assistance and guidance to public agencies when bidding large projects and selecting contractors to ensure that contractors have adequate experience to successfully complete the project. Specifically, the City asks that the Legislature direct an update to guidelines provided to local agencies on supplemental bidding criteria, provide technical assistance to local jurisdictions, and examine other changes to state bidding laws so that public agencies can meet the twin goals of a quality project and low price. Defend Local Control A foundational belief for the Spokane Valley City Council and the citizens they represent is that the most effective level of government is the one closest to the people. As such, the Council urges the Legislature to respect local decision -making Examples include providing local jurisdictions with control over land use issues relating to density and intensity of use in urban and suburban areas. Protect and Restore Local State -Shared Revenues The City requests that the Legislature protect and restore local state -shared revenues to allow the City to deliver vital services to its residents. These funds include the Liquor Excise Tax Account, Liquor Board Profits, Municipal Criminal Justice Assistance Account, City -County Assistance Account, and Marijuana Revenues. Amend State Law Regarding Municipal Utility Taxing Authority The City requests that the Legislature clarify the conditions under which it is legal for a municipality to impose utility taxes on revenues from a county wastewater treatment system. Support Clarifying Legislation to Maintain Public Safety The City requests that the Legislature consider amendments or clarifications to several law enforcement related bills enacted during the 2021 legislative session to ensure there aren't unintended consequences negatively impacting the delivery of law enforcement services, including the critical community caretaking function law enforcement performs to maintain public safety. Amend Growth Management Act relating to addressing significant population fluctuations The City of Spokane Valley will monitor proposals making changes to the Growth Management Act and supports proposals that honor local democracy and enhance the City's role in the planning process. The City encourages the state to allocate adequate funding to cities to effectively implement planning directives from the state. The City supports AWC legislative agenda items that serve the best interests of Spokane Valley.