2010, 02-09 Special Winter Retreat MeetingWinter Retreat
February 9, 2010
Spokane
Valley
File Copy
AGENDA
SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
RETREAT/WORKSHOP
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
CenterPlace Lounge, Second Floor
2426 N Discovery Place
Spokane Valley, Washington
Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting
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Note: There will be a half -hour lunch break at noon.
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WELCOME: Mayor Towey
1. Land Use History — Greg McCormick/Mike Connelly
2. Paveback
(a) Interlocal - Neil Kersten
(b) Financing — Ken Thompson
3. Snow Plowing Long -Term Plan — Neil Kersten
LUNCH BREAK 12:00 —12:30
4. Financial Forecast — Ken Thompson
5. Goals: 2010 Council Budget Goals; Long Term and Short Term Goals — Mike Jackson
6. Goals: 2011 Council Budget Goals — Mike Jackson
7. Legislative Agenda — Mayor Towey
8. Six -Year Business Plan — Mike Jackson
9. Information Only: Workplan
10. Brainstorming
Adjourn
Note: Unless otherwise noted above, there will be no public comments at Council Study Sessions or Workshops. During
meetings held by the City of Spokane Valley Council, the Council reserves the right to take "action' on any item listed or
subsequently added to the agenda. The term "action' means to deliberate, discuss, review, consider, evaluate, or make a
collective positive or negative decision.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
MICHAEL F. CONNELLY - CITY ATTORNEY
CARY P. DRISKELL - DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
11707 East Sprague Avenue Suite 103 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206
509.688.0235 ♦ Fax: 509.688.0299 ♦ cityattorney@spokanevalley.org
Memorandum
To: Mayor Tom Towey, members of the City Council
From: Mike Connelly, City Attorney
CC: Mike Jackson, Deputy City Manager
Date: 2 -3 -10
Re: History of Land Use Regulations
The City of Spokane Valley was incorporated on March 31, 2003. The Council passed a
series of ordinances adopting specific Spokane County Comprehensive Plan and
Development Code provisions that were effective on the date of incorporation. These
ordinances specifically described below:
1. Ordinance 32, adopting Spokane County Guidelines for Stormwater Management.
2. Ordinance 33, adopting Spokane County Standards for Road and Sewer Construction.
3. Ordinance 36, adopting Spokane County Chapter 7.80 entitled, "Adult Entertainment
Establishments."
4. Ordinance 40, adopting the Uniform Building Code.
5. Ordinance 41, adopting the Uniform Fire Code.
6. Ordinance 42, adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Energy
Code, Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code, Historic Building Code, National
Electrical Code, Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Housing
Code, Uniform Security Code and Uniform Sign Code.
7. Ordinance 43, relating to the organization, interpretation, fee schedule and
enforcement of the Uniform Codes adopted.
8. Ordinance 48, adopting the Spokane County Environmental Ordinance and
implementing the State Environmental Policy Act.
9. Ordinance 49, adopting the Spokane County Critical Areas Ordinance.
10. Ordinance 50, adopting the Spokane County Critical Area Maps.
11. Ordinance 51, adopting the Spokane County Flood Damage Protection Code.
12. Ordinance 52, adopting the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities
Plan and Comprehensive Plan Map.
13. Ordinance 53, adopting the Spokane County Zoning Code, specifically chapters
14.100 through 14.800, with appendices, as well as Phase 1 Regulations which
implemented a portion of the Spokane County Comprehensive Plan. This Ordinance
also adopted a new section on administrative variances, amended the County Code
provisions with respect to nonconforming uses, buildings, and structures, and
amended the industrial category use matrix by adding additional uses.
14. Ordinance 54, adopting the Spokane County Zoning Map and amending that map,
changing property south of Sprague between University and McDonald that had split
B -3/I -2 zoning from I -2 to B -3; changing property between I -90 and Sprague and
adjacent to Fancher from Industrial to Commercial; and changing property on Desmet
Road east of Pines from UR -7 to I -1 to allow an existing conditional use.
15. Ordinance 54 A -1, amending Ordinance 54 by changing the zoning designation for
six specific parcels of property to ensure consistency with the Spokane County
Comprehensive Plan.
16. Ordinance 58, adopting the Spokane County Subdivision Code ( SCC Title 12)
17. Ordinance 59, adopting the Spokane County Shoreline Program.
18. Ordinance 60, adopting the Spokane County Application Review Procedures for
Project Permits.
19. Ordinance 97, removing the five year termination requirement for Non - Conforming
Adult Retail Uses.
In late 2003 the City Council also adopted its first series of Comprehensive Plan
amendments and companion Zoning Code Map amendments. Specifically the changes
were as follows:
1. Ordinance 03 -088, changing the classification of property located at 8915 E.
Montgomery, from low density residential to community center, and from
UR -7 to B -2;
2. Ordinance 03 -089, changing property located on the south side of Appleway,
east of Park Road, from neighborhood commercial to community commercial
and from B -1 to B -2;
3. Ordinance 03 -090, changing the classification of property located at the east
side of Pines Road, between the Union Pacific right -of -way and Mansfield
Avenue, from high density residential to light industrial and from UR -22 to I-
2;
4. Ordinance 03 -091, changing the classification of property located at Cataldo
Avenue, west of Bradley and north of I -90, from low density residential to
light industrial and UR -7 to I -2;
5. Ordinance 03 -092, changing the classification of property located west of
Pines Road, between Broadway and Cataldo Avenue, from low density
residential to medium density residential and from UR -3.5 to UR -12;
6. Ordinance 03 -093, changing the classification of property located at the north
side of Broadway Avenue between Blake and Mamer roads, from low density
residential to high density residential and UR 3.5 to UR -22; and
7. Ordinance 03 -094 changing the classification of property located at the
northwest corner of Barker Road and Boone Avenue, from low density
residential to medium density residential and UR -7 to UR -12 and B -2.
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2004
1. The Council amended the Sign Code for hospitals, schools and public uses
(Ordinance 04 -008);
2. adopted specific portions of the International Building Code (Ordinance 04-
010);
3. reaffirmed the changes to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map approved
in late 2003 (Ordinance 04 -21 through 27);
4. amended setbacks by adopting Section 4.15.1 Residential Zone Dimensional
Standards and Section 4.15.2 Non - Residential Zone Dimensional Standards
(Ordinance 04 -033);
5. amended Chapter 14.506 with respect to administrative exceptions (Ordinance
04 -034);
6. adopted the UR -1 Urban Residential Estate Zone classification and amended
the Zoning Map, reclassifying the Ponderosa and Rotckford Acres
neighborhoods;
7. amended the clear view triangle code (Ordinance 04 -038);
8. amended regulations governing Planned Unit Developments (Ordinance 04-
046); and
9. amended the Building Code to conform with the State Building Code Council
and Fire District requests for hydrant spacing requirements (Ordinance 04-
047).
2005
1. The Council, in response to a petition from the Greenacres neighborhood,
rezoned a portion of the north Greenacres neighborhood from UR -7* to UR-
3.5.(Ordinance 05 -003);
2. amended the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map as part of the annual
amendment process (Ordinances 05- 002 -008);
3. adopted a new Stormwater Code (Ordinance 05 -013);
4. amended the Sign Code (05 -016);
5. extended the UR -1 zoning adopted in 2004 (Ordinance 05 -025); and
6. amended the PUD ordinance, (Ordinance 05 -026).
2006
1. The Council again extended the interim UR -1 zoning for Ponderosa and
Rockford Acres ( Ordinance 06 -001);
2. amended the Airport Overlay Zone restricting the subdivision and
development of properties contained with that Overlay Zone (Ordinance 06-
002);
3. repealed specific sections of the Spokane County Zoning Code that were not
applicable to the City properties (Ordinance 06 -007);
4. amended the Business Matrix Zone adding Plastic Injection Molding as a
defined use (Ordinance 06 -008);
5. amended the Sign Code to allow for bus bench advertising (Ordinance 06-
009);
6. adopted the first Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, effective 5 -10 -06
(Ordinance 06 -010);
7. adopted a crossover Matrix to implement the new Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance 06 -011);
8. amended the Development Code to limit off -road vehicle use (Ordinance 06-
012);
9. repealed the Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 06 -017);
10. extended the UR -1 zoning again ( Ordinance 06 -019); and
11. adopted specific procedures to process the annual amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan and companion Zoning Map changes (Ordinance 06-
020).
2007
1. The Council again extended the UR -1 zoning in Ponderosa and Rotchford
Acres (Ordinance 07 -001);
2. adopted an amended Building Code chapter, replacing previous Building
Code ordinances (Ordinance 07 -010);
3. again extended the UR -1 zoning classification (Ordinance 07 -013);
4. adopted the first Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code implementing
the Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2006 (Ordinance 07 -015);
5. amended the recently adopted Uniform Development Code, specifically:
adding provisions prohibiting the use of a recreational vehicle as a permanent
residence, clarifying requirements for accessory dwelling units, adding
setback for flanking streets, and providing for future acquisition areas
(Ordinance 07 -025); and
6. approved amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map as part of
the annual Comprehensive Plan amendment process (Ordinances 07 -026 and
027).
2008
1. The Council amended the Stormwater Code (ordinance 08 -005);
2. adopted the interim changes set forth in 07 -025 as part of the permanent City
Code (Ordinance 08 -006);
3. amended the UDC with respect to loading doors (Ordinance 08 -007);
4. approved the annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments
(Ordinances 08 -011 and 012);
5. amended height requirements to allow certain accessory structures to exceed
the height limitation in commercial, office, mixed use and industrial zones
(Ordinance 08 -017); and
6. amended the 2007 Development Code, specifically: adding certain set back
requirements for accessory structures, allowing the replacement of existing
habitable single wide manufactured homes, reducing lot size requirements for
duplexes in R -3 and R -4 zones, allowing medical and dental clinics to locate
in Garden Office Zones, amending the required pitch for manufactured home
roofs, and repealing the requirement for substantially changed circumstances
as a condition precedent to zone changes. (Ordinance 08 -026).
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2009
The Council amended specific provisions of the Subdivision Code (Ordinance
09 -002);
amended the Airport Overlay Zone to allow for additional subdivisions and
development (Ordinance 09 -005);
approved the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map
(Ordinance s 09- 012,013);
approved a number of specific amendments to the UDC, specifically:
requiring that requests for administrative interpretations be in writing,
correcting notice requirements, amending Table 17.80.01 Permit Type and
Land Use Applications to include alterations and Planned Residential
Developments, making pre - application meetings optional for Type 2
Applications, adding a requirement that parking, maneuvering, outdoor
storage area and loading areas be paved in industrial and commercial zones,
prohibiting the separation of required parking by an arterial, allowing
warehouses in community commercial zones and removing a provision
requiring hotels /motels to have loading spaces (Ordinance 09 -010);
approved an interim amendment to the UDC allowing developer agreements
in conjunction with the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Map (Ordinance 09 -015);
adopted the Subarea Plan and Map (Ordinances 09 -012, 013);
amended Ordinance 09 -012, adopting Book I of the Subarea Plan as an
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Book II and III as an amendment
to the Development Code (Ordinance 09- 021,022); and
extended the effective date of the Subarea Plan to October 15, 2009,
(Ordinance 09 -026, 027, 028).
CITY OF SPOKANE, VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, W AS HIN GT ON
ORDINANCE NO. 06-010
AN ORDIl IMNCE OF THE CiTY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, WASHINGTON, ADOPTIi`G TIUIE
CiTY OF SPOKMNE VALLEY COM- PREHENSIVE PLAN AND AMENDING SVMC 10.30.010.
WHEREAS, IZCW 36.70.040 requires and provides the authority to adopt a comprehensive plan
consistent with the provisions of RCW 36.70A et sey, after incorporation of a new City; and
WHEREAS ado p Lion of the Cite of Spokane Valley's Comprehensive Plan must be processe� in
compliance with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act ( SEPA) as set: forth in RCW
43.21C el seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Gromh management Act (GMA) requires the Comprehensive Plan to be
consistent with the Countywide Planning Policies and coordinated with neighboring as set
Forth in RCW 36.70A.210; and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires the adoption of ordinances that protect critical areas, including
aquifer recharge areas, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas, frequently flooded areas and
geologically hazardous areas pursuant to RC1V 36.70A.170, and WAC 365 - 195 -410; and
MIMIU ;AS, the GMA states that the comprehensive plan shall contain elements that address
land use, transporlalion, housing, capital facilities, utilities, economic development, parks and recreation,
(RCW 36.70A.070) and also provides for the inclusion of optional elements ( RCW 36.70A.080); and
WHEREAS, the GMA contains goals that are intended to guide the development and adoption of
comprehensive plans, which relate to urban growth, reduced sprawl, transportation, housing, economic
development, property rights, permits, natural resources industries, open space and recreation,
environment, citizen participation and coordination; public facilities and services, historic preservation
(RCW 36.70A.020), and shorelines (RCW 36.70A.480); and
WHEREAS, the comprehensive plan is required to demonstrate and uphold the concepts of
internal consistency (WAC 365 -195 -500), conformity (RCW 36.70A.120), and eoneun (WAC 65-
195 -510); and
WHEREAS, the GMA requires the City of Spokane Valley to propose an Urban Growth Area
(UGA) which is sufficient to accommodate allocations for future population growth, and contains future
growth to urban areas where 3degU3te public facilities and services exist or can be provided in an efficient
manner ( RCW 36.70A. 110); and
N E.Rt?AS, the GMA requires a process of early and continuous citizen participation for
creating both the comprehensive plan and the supporting development regulations (RCW 36.70A,140);
and
WHEREAS; SVMC 2.55.050 Planning Commission, Dirties and Responsibilities requires the
Planning Commission to hold public hearings required to be held in the course of adoption or amendment
to the comprehensive plan; and
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WHEFtEAS, subsequent to the development of the initial Comprehensive Plan for the City of
Spokane Valley a number of circumstances have changed, specifically:
I. The City of Spokane Valley and the County of Spokane are in the process of
developing new population projections and population capacity numbers as part of the five -year review
by Spokane County.
2. Significant Urban Growth Areas outside of the limits of the City of S okane
Valley have be-.n approved by Spokane County.
3. Urban Growth Areas in excess of 2000 acres are currently being proposed in
areas north south and east of the city of Spokane Valley; and
WHEREAS, these changes will likely result in a need for the establishment of future growth
areas and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan's population projections, capacity analysis and capital
facilities plans;, and
WHEREAS, these changes are intended to be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan as part
of the annual review to be conducted over the twelve months following the adoption of this plan; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan is necessary to protect die health, safety,
and welfare of the general public and the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
SECTION 1 . Adoption of Findings of Fact The City of Spokane Valley Finds that all GMA
prerequisites for the adoption of the City's Comprehensive Plan have been met, and adopt the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
I. Mandate to Plan under GMA The City of Spokane Valley is a City that falls under the
full mandates of the GMA as of the date of its incorporation on March 31, 2003.
2. Compliance with SEPA :
a. A Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement was issued on May 18,
2005, and a Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement was issued on November 4, 200.
b. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SETS) integr tes the
environmental analysis required by the SEPA with the draft Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to
authorization in the SEPA rules (WAC 197 -11 -210, 220, 228, 230, 232 and 235). This document
supplemented the Draft and final S1:1Ss prepared by Spokane County for the County's Draft Plan 2000,
published in March 2000 and November 2000 respectively.
C. The City of Spokane Valley has made a Determination of Significance in regard
to the action of adopting a new Comprehensive Plan in accordance with SEPA requirements.
d. The City of Spokane Valley has considered alternatives and mitig ted the
significant. identified impacts throughout the plan.
C. The City of Spokane Valley's deliberations on the new Comprehensiv Plan's
land use neap reflect an integrated SI /GivlA strategy in which environmental information has been
included in each chapter in the development of the new Comprehensive Plan. The phased and integrated
environmental review has been completed consistent with the WAC 197-11-060(5) (b) and WAC 197 -11-
210.
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3. Co nsistency with County -Wide Planning Policies:
a. The GMA Steering Committee of Elected Officials convened in 1993 to prepare
Countywide Planning Policies as a regional framework for comprehensive planning.
b. An analysis and review of applicable Countywide Planning Policies is contained
in each chapter of this plan.
C. The City Council of the City of Spokane Valley finds that the neNv
Comprehensive Plan is consistent with the Countywide Planning Policies.
4. Co nsideration of Critical Areas and Resource Lands The City of Spokane Valley has
adopted ordinances that protect critical areas, including wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat conservation
areas, frequently flooded areas and geologically hazardous areas pursuant to RCW 36.70A.170; and
further that these ordinances have been reviewed as a part of the development of this Comprehensive Plan
as is discussed in Chapter 8 Natural Environinew. Areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers for
potable water are discussed in Chapter 8 tVatural Environment. Specific areas have been designated, and
an ordinance protecting the same is currently being reviewed by the City of Spokane Valley.
S. R equired and Optional Elements of the Comprehensive _Plan: "fhe City of Spokane
Valley has included all elements required by GMA. The City has further included optional areas of
neighborhoods and natural environment. The plan is consistent with the standards and provisions of
GMi A as is specifically discussed in each chapter.
6. In ternal Consistency, Conformity: "fhe Comprehensive flan is internally consistent; the
relationship to other Comprehensive Plan Chapters is specifically addressed in section 2.3 of the Land
Use Chapter as well as in other portions of the plan. The Transportation Chapter and Capital Facililies
Chapter require that new development be served with adequate facilities and services at the time of
development or Nvithin a specified time frame, and further calls for the implementation of a concurrency
management system for transportation, water and sewer facilities. Growth, existing and future levels of
service, concurrenCy and financing are all considerations discussed within the ['Ian.
7. U rban Growth Areas The City of Spokane Valley, in the development of this
Comprehensive Plan, anticipated a population allocation that could be accommodated within existing city
limits. As a resullt, the City of Spokane Valley did not designate specific extraterritorial City of Spokane
Valley UGA areas at this time. This issue is the subject of ongoing analysis, as is discussed above, and is
anticipated to be reviewed in the first annual update following the adoption of this Comprehensive Plan.
8. Land Use Plan Map the Comprehensive Plan includes a detailed map identifyin all
categories of land use within the City of Spokane Valley.
9. C itizen Participation:
a. The City of Spokane Valley adopted the Comprehensive Plan Public Participation
Program in 2003. This guideline identified a program for citizen participation, including a visioning
process, the role of the Planning Commission, a citizen survey, public meetings, public hearings, public
notice, written comments, communications programs and information services, involvement of interest
groups, community workshops, press releases and public service announcements and other devices
designed to enhance public participation. Implementation of this prograin resulted in early and
continuous opportunities to participate in the development of the Plan; and
b. The planning process included a series of workshops with the City Council and
Planning Commission joint meetings with the same bodies, and community workshops; and
c:. The City of Spokane Valley Planning Commission considered all provisions of
the draft comprehensive plan and held public hearings considering the same on June 16, 2005, Jun6 22,
2005, June 23, 2005, July 14, 2005, September 8, 2005, and deliberated in open public meetings on the
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July 20, 2005, July 21, 2005, July 27, 2005, July 28, 2005, August 3, 2005, August 4, 2005, August 10,
2005, August 11, 2005, August 17, 2005, August 18, 2005, August 24, 2005, August 25, 2005, August
31, 2005, September 1, 2005, September 7, 2005, September 15, 2005; and
d. On October 4, 2005, The City of Spokane Valley Planning Cornimission
submitted its recommended Comprehensive flan to the City Council of the City of Spokane Vallcy; and
e. The City of Spokane Valley City Council considered all provisions of the
proposed Comprehensive Plan and held public hearings on the plan recommended by the Planning
Commission on October 18, 2005, October 25, 2005, November 14, 2005 November 28 2005
December 12, :2005, February 7, 2006, March 9 2006 and April 11, 2006. The City Council deliberated
in open public meetings on October 18, 2005, October 25, 2005, November 1, 2005, November 14, 2005,
November 15, 2005, November 28, 2005, December 12, 2005, January 12, 2006, January 17, 2006,
January 31, 2006, February 7, 2006 February 9, 2006, February 21, 2006, February 23, 2006, March 7,
2006, March 9, 2006, March 21, 2006, March 23, 2006, April 4, 2006; imd
f. During the course of deliberation the City Council, by motion or by consensus,
made specific changes to the Comprehensive Plan that had been recommended by the Planning
Commission; and
g. Final public hearings on all changes made to the Planning Cointt�ission
recommendations were held on April 1 i and 25, 2006; the Council considered the ordinance adopting the
Comprehensive Plan for first reading on April 18, 2006, with public comment allowed and in conjunction
With a public hearing held the second reading: on April 25, 2006, prior to final passage; and
h. The City Council V finds that the public participation constituted early and
continuous public participation in the development and amendment of the comprehensive plan as required
by RCW 36.70A.140.
10. Review by Off=ice of Community 'Trade and Economic Development: The proposed
Comprehensive_. Plan was submitted to C°TE✓'D on May 18 2005. Comments from CTED have been
reviewed by staff and changes, where necessary have been incorporated into the proposed comprehensive
plan.
SECTION 2 Repealing Interim Comprehensive Plan and Adopting Comprehensive Plan,
SVMC 10.30.0 10 is hereby amended as follows:
The City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan and maps which are attached
hereto and by This reference incorporated herein are hereby adopted.
SVMC 10.30.020 is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Severabili . If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, clause or phrase of
this Ordinance.
SE CTION 4 . Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after
publication of' the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of the City as
provided by law.
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Passed by the City Council the d�5 of April , 2006.
1�1LQG�,�1�
Mayor, Diana Wilhite
ATTEs'.r:
it Clerk, Christine Bainbridge
Approved as to Perm: I-
Office o ie City Ari iey
Date Published:
.Effective Date:
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 07-015
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY
WASHINGTON, REPEALING PORTIONS OF EXISTING TITLE 10, UNIFORM
DEVELOPMENT CODE; REPEALING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.55.010 -050; 'RENAMING REMAINING TITLE 10 AS "COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION
PLAN „" AND ADOPTING TITLES 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 AND 22 AS A PORTION OF THE NEW
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE AND ZONING MAP.
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley adopted Title 10 UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE,
including the adoption of an official zoning map, through the adoption of Ordinances 31, 32, 33, 48, 49,
50, 52, 53, 54, 54A -1, 57, 58, 59, 63, 03 -078, 03 -081, 03 -087 and 03 -097 in 2003, and Ordinances 04-
002, 04 -004, 04 -008, 04 -010, 04 -013, 04 -014, and 04 -016 in 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley has since the dates of adoption set forth above, amended Title
10 UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT CODE on a number of occasions through the adoption of Ordinance
04 -033, Dimensional Standards for Residential and Non - Residential Development; Ordinance 04 -034,
Administrative Variances and Exceptions; Ordinance 04 -035, Urban Residential Estate (UR -1);
Ordinance 04 -038, Clear View Triangles; Ordinance 04 -046, Planned Unit Developments; Ordinance 04-
047, City of Spokane Valley Building Code; Ordinance 05 -003 Area -Wide Rezone Greenacres;
Ordinance 05 -012, Street Vacations; Ordinance 05 -013, Stormwater; Ordinance 05 -021, Appeal
Procedures from Hearing Examiner to City Council; Ordinance 05 -026, Planned Unit Developments;
Ordinance 05 -034, Stormwater Utility Charges; Ordinance 06 -001, Extending Urban Residential Estate
(UR -1) Interim Zoning in Ponderosa and Rotchford Areas; Ordinance 06 -002, Amending SVMC
10.30.060 by amending Chapter 14.702 Airport Overlay (OA) Zone; Ordinance 06 -003, Enforcement
and Administrative Procedures; Ordinance 06 -004, Code Compliance; Ordinance 06 -005, Code
Compliance; Ordinance 06 -006, Repealing the Renumbering Uniform Development Code; Ordinance 06-
007, Repealing specific County Zoning Classifications previously adopted by SVMC 10.30.060 and
Ordinance 03 -053; Ordinance 06 -008, Business Zones Matrix; Ordinance 06 -009, Sign Regulation;
Ordinance 06 -012, Off Road Vehicle Use; Ordinance 06 -015, Right of Way Permits; Ordinance 06 -017,
International Property Maintenance Code; Ordinance 06 -019, Extending Urban Residential Estate (UR -1)
Interim Zoning in Ponderosa and Rotchford Areas; Ordinance 06 -020, Comprehensive Plan
Amendments; Ordinance 06 -025, Appeal Fee for Administrative Decisions; Ordinance 06 -027, Right -of-
Way Permits; Ordinance 07 -001, Extending Urban Residential Estate (UR -1) Interim Zoning in
Ponderosa and Rotchford Areas; and, Ordinance 07 -010, Establishing Title 24 of the Spokane Valley
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, SVMC sections 2.55.010 -050 setting forth the establishment and purpose of the planning
commissions is now included within SVMC Chapter 18, adopted herein; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley adopted its new Comprehensive Plan April 25, 2006, through
the adoption of Ordinance 06 -010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Spokane Valley subsequently has drafted a new Uniform Development Code
which is the subject matter of this ordinance to replace the existing Title 10 excepting sections 10.20.210-
320 Commute Trip Reduction, and to implement the goals and policies of the above referenced City of
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the adoption of this Uniform Development Code is necessary to protect the health, safety,
and welfare of the general public and the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1: Adoption of Findings of Fact The City of Spokane Valley finds that all Growth Management
Act (GMA) and other statutory prerequisites for the adoption of the City of Spokane Valley's Uniform
Development Code have been met, and hereby adopts the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Mandate to Plan under GMA The City of Spokane Valley is a City that falls under the full
mandates of the GMA as of the date of the City's incorporation on March 31, 2003.
2. Consistency with GMA Goals The Uniform Development Code comprised of Titles 17 General
Provisions, Title 18 Boards and Authorities, Title 19 Zoning Regulations. and Map, Title 20
Subdivision Regulations, Title 21 Environmental Controls, Title 22 Design and Development
Standards and Title 24 Building Codes, with accompanying appendices' is consistent with the goals
provided to guide the development and adoption of such a code as set forth in RCW 36.70A.020.
3. Consistency with Adopted Comprehensive Plan The Uniform Development Code is consistent
with and implements the adopted City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan in a manner which is
consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A.040 (4); specifically:
1. Title 17 contains general provisions governing the administration of the code. Specific
implementation includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Chapters 17.10 — 17.90 contain provisions concerned specifically with the
permitting and appellate process that are consistent with the requirements of RCW
36.70B Local Project Review, and which implement the Core Values set forth in the
Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan (hereinafter SVCP) CHAPTER 1 —
INTRODUCTION, Section 1.3 Goals and Policies, and SVCP CHAPTER 2- LAND
USE, section 2.6 Development Review Process
b. Chapter 17.100 Compliance and enforcement contains all provisions related to
enforcement of the code in a manner which implement the Core Values set forth in
SVCP CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION, Section 1.3 Goals and Policies and the
goals and policies set forth in SVCP CHAPTER 10 - NEIGHBORHOODS by
providing a means and method to ensure compliance to maintain consistency with
the plan, preserve and protect the character of existing neighborhoods and identify
the need for outreach activities as more specifically set forth in SVCP Section 10.3
Goals and Policies, NG -1, NG -2 ,NG -3 and NG -4, SVCP CHAPTER 7 _ -- :
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7.0 Introduction and Purpose, 7.2 Plannins
Context EDG -7, and SVCP CHAPTER 5 — HOUSING.
2. Title 18 sets forth the specific duties and authority of the Planning Commission,
Hearing Examiner, Community Development Director, Building Official and Public
Works Director. This section implements the Core Values set forth in SVCP CHAPTER
I - INTRODUCTION, and Section 1.3 Goals and Policies
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3. Title 19 sets forth the zoning designations and official controls implementing the goals
and policies set forth in SVCP CHAPTER 1 - LAND USE, CHAPTER 3 -
TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 5 - HOUSING, CHAPTER 6 — PRIVATE AND
PUBLIC UTILITIES CHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 8 —
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, CHAPTER 9 — PARKS, RECREATION AND THE
ARTS, and CHAPTER 10 - NEIGHBORHOODS
Title 19 further implements the specific Growth Management Act ( GMA) goals
identified in SVCP CHAPTER TWO — LAND USE Section 2. 1.1 Growth Management
Act which include urban growth, reduce sprawl, housing, open space and recreation,
environment, public facilities and service, historic preservation and property rights.
Specific implementation includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Chapter 19.20 Establishment of Zoning Districts, establishes zoning districts in a
manner consistent with SVCP CHAPTER . 2 - LAND USE 2.5 Land Use
Designations.
b. Chapter 19.120 Permitted and Accessory Uses adopting the use matrix as
appendix 19 -A implements the allowed uses and limitations envisioned for each
zone contained in SVCP CHAPTER TWO — LAND USE as well as limitations
recommended by SVCP CHAPTER 8 - NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, and open
space requirements identified in SVCP CHAPTER 9 — PARKS , RECREATION
AND THE ARTS.
c. Section 19.20.020, Zoning District Map adopts the official zoning map. This map
directly implements all of the use categories set forth in SVCP CHAPTER 2 —
LAND USE, 2.5 Land Use Designations In the low density residential category the
map further divides the affected areas into zoning categories R -1, R -2 and R -3. Two
zones are also consistent with the office category where the map can further be
divided into two categories, Garden Office, GO and Office O. In determining the
specific placement of each zone on the Zoning District Map, the factors taken into
account include the following criteria set forth in SVCP CHAPTER 2 — LAND
USE, section 2.5.1 Low Density Residential:
a. existing lot sizes
b. community character
c. availability of utility services and infrastructure
d. availability of transit service
e. compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods.
In addition, consideration is given for future needs for affordable housing as
identified in SVCP CHAPTER 5 — HOUSING, and the future anticipated growth as
discussed in SVCP Section 2.4 Projected Growth and Development Capacity and
SVCP CHAPTER 4 — CAPITAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES, and the
goals and policies of SVCP CHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
d. Section 19.20.060 Non - Conforming Uses and Structures allowing the
continuation of historic properties and preserves the character of existing
neighborhoods implementing in part SVCP Section 2.8 Historical and Cultural
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Resources, (specific provision for Historic Preservation are reserved for later
development in Chapter 19.100.) SVCP Section 2.5 Land Use Designations and
SVCP Section 2.5.1 Low Density Residential.
e. Chapter 19.30 Changes and Amendments adopts strict criteria evaluating zone
changes to ensure future compatibility with the surrounding neighborhoods
implementing SVCP Section 2.5.1 Low Density Residential.
f. Chapter 19.50 Planned Residential Developments implements SVCP Section 2.5.1
Residential and SVCP Section 2.7.2 Planned Unit Developments.
g. Chapter 19.90 Essential Public Facilities (EPFs) implements SVCP Section 4.2
Essential Public Facilities
h. Section 19.110.030 Airport Hazard Overlay implements Aviation goals and
Policies contained in SVCP CHAPTER 3 - TRANSPORTATION TG -12, and TG-
13 and SVCP Section 3.5.
i. Section 19.110.040 Pipeline Hazard Overlay implements goals and policies set
forth in SVCP TG -15.
4. Title 20 sets forth the regulations governing subdivisions, short subdivisions and
binding site plans in a manner consistent with the provisions of RCW 58.17. The
provisions of this chapter implement the goals of SVCP Section 2.1.1 Growth
Management Act specifically by encouraging development where public facilities and
services exist and are adequate, preserving the rights of property owners, creating
opportunities for parks and open spaces, and coordinating transportation facilities and
providing affordable housing. (See also SVCP CHAPTER 2 - LAND USE Policy Topic 7
— Affordable Housing.)
Development pursuant to this chapter also provides the growth necessary to
accommodate the projected growth set forth in SVCP Section 2.4 Projected Growth and
Development Capacity
Subdivision controls further, along with the specific standards adopted pursuant to Title
22, ensure compliance with the goals and policies of SVCP CHAPTER THREE —
TRANSPORTATION, specifically the provisions of 3.2 Streets and Roadways 3.3 Non -
Motorized Transportation 3.4 Transit SVCP CHAPTER 4 - CAPITAL FACILITIES
AND PUBLIC SERVICES SVCP CHAPTER 5 - HOUSING SVCP CHAPTER 6 —
PRiVATE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES and SVCP CHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT including but not limited to 7.6 Goals and Policies EDP -1.1.
5. Title 21 contains all environmental controls mandated by the State Environmental
Policy Act, floodplain regulations, critical areas including fish and wildlife habitat
conservation areas, geological hazardous areas, critical aquifer recharge areas and
shorelines implementing the goals and policies of SVCP CHAPTER 8 — NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT. The ordinance adopted herein, adopts the existing Shoreline Master
Program previously adopted by Spokane County until such time as the City of Spokane
Valley completes its Shoreline Master Plan.
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6. Title 22 contains the specific design and development standards imposed on all
development in all zones. Matters addressed include concurrency, off -street parking and
loading requirements, outdoor lighting standards, fencing, screening and landscaping, the
regulation of signs, wireless communication facilities, streets, sidewalks and public
places, street vacations, and storm water management regulations. Each of these
standards address specific goals and policies set forth in the comprehensive plan.
Specific implementation includes but is not limited to the following:
a. Chapter 22.10 Concurrence implements SVCP CHAPTER 3 -
TRANSPORTATION including SVCP Sections 3.1.3 Concurrency and Level of
Service. 3.2 Streets and Roadways, and SVCP CHAPTER 4 - CAPITAL
FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES, including SVCP Sections 4.1, Growth
Management Act, 4.3 Goals and Policies, 4.4 Capital Facility Plan, and SVCP
CHAPTER 9 — PARKS. RECREATION AND THE ARTS.
b. Chapters 22.50 Off - Street Parking, Chapter 22.60 Outdoor Lighting Standards,
Chapter 22.70 Fencing, Screening and Landscaping and Chapter 22.110 Sign
Regulations all serve to protect and preserve the character of neighborhoods,
promote safety and protect utilities implementing the goals and policies of SVCP
CHAPTER 2 — LAND USE CHAPTER 3 — TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER 6 —
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES CHAPTER 7 — ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT and CHAPTER 10 —NEIGHBORHOODS
c. Chapter 22.120 Wireless Communication Facilities implements the
comprehensive plan in the same manner as is set forth above in section b. In
addition, it implements specific goals set forth in SVCP CHAPTER 6 — PRIVATE
AND PUBLIC UTILITIES including Sections 6.4 Telecommunications Utilities
and 6.4.2 Telephone Systems (wireless.)
d. Chapter 22.150 Stormwater Management Regulations implements SVCP
CHAPTER 4 — CAPITAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES, including
SVCP Section 4.3. Goals and Policies, Stormwater Goals CFG -6 and 4.3.16
Stormwater Facilities.
4. Implementin Sg EPA Title 21, Sections 21.10.010 - 21.20.170 implements and is consistent with
the requirements of State Environmental Policy Act RCW 43.21C and related administrative
regulations WAC 197 -11.
5. Implementing the Shorelines Management Act Title 21 Section 21.50 adopts by reference the
Spokane County Shoreline Program including amendments set forth in Findings of Fact and
Resolution 2 -0471 passed by the Spokane County Commissioners on May 7, 2002. This program
with amendments is incorporated as appendix 21 -H and is consistent with the requirements of RCW
90.58.
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Compliance with SEPA :
a. The City of Spokane Valley has issued an Environmental Checklist pursuant to RCW
43.21C for each Title adopted below as follows:
i. Title 17:
July 21, 2006
ii. Title 18:
July 21, 2006
iii. Title 19:
January 22, 2007
iv. Title 20:
October 5, 2006
v. Title 21;
October 13, 2006
vi. Title 22:
January 22, 2007
vii. Title 24:
January 22, 2007
b. The City of Spokane Valley has made a Determination of Significance in regard to the
action of each Title adopted below as follows:
i. Title 17:
July 21, 2006
ii. Title 18:
July 21, 2006
iii. Title 19:
January 22, 2007
iv. Title 20:
October 5, 2006
v. Title 21:
October 13, 2006
vi Title 22:
January 22, 2007
vii. Title 24:
January 22, 2007
7. Consideration of Critical Areas and Resource Lands Title 21, Sections 21.40.010 — 21.40.040
have been adopted to protect critical areas, including wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat
conservation areas and geologically hazardous areas; Title 21 Sections 21.30.010 — 21.30.075 have
been adopted to protect frequently flooded areas, in a manner consistent with the requirements of
RCW 36.70A.060.
8. Capacity for Housing and Employment Growth The City of Spokane Valley addresses the
issues of housing and employment opportunity in its Comprehensive Plan, specifically Chapter 2,
Land Use and Chapter 5, Housing The development zones created by Title 19 of the Uniform
Development Code set forth below, implement these use categories in a manner consistent with the
requirements of RCW 36.70A.115.
9. Citizen Participation and Notice:
a. The City of Spokane Valley has adopted a Public Participation Plan in conjunction with
the development of its Comprehensive Plan and subsequent development regulations
implementing that plan in a manner consistent with RCA 36.70A.140. The public
participation and notice provided and set forth specifically below is consistent with that plan.
b. The City of Spokane Valley has complied with the public participation and notice
requirements of RCW 36.70A.035 specifically as follows:
Stakeholder/Public Review
Date
28- Feb -07
2 -Mar-07
8 -Mar-07
9 -Mar-07
16 -Mar-07
Event
Open House - Public Discussion
Open House - Public Discussion
Open House - Public Discussion
Open House - Public Discussion
Open House - Public Discussion
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Planning Commission Review
Date
1.3- Oct -05
10- Nov -05
8- Dec -05
12- Jan -06
26- Jan -06
9- Feb -06
13- Apr -06
11- May -06
25- May -06
8- Jun -06
27- Jul -06
I 0- Aug -06
24- Aug -06
31- Aug -06
28- Sep -06
9- Nov -06
14- Dec -06
1 I- Jan -07.
25- Jan -07
8- Feb -07
15- Feb -07
20- Feb -07
22- Feb -07
8- Mar -07
12- Apr -07
26- Apr -07
10- May -07
14- Jun -07
21- Jun -07
28- Jun -07
12- Jul -07
19- Jul -07
26- Jul -07
9- Aug -07
23- Aug -07
30- Aug -07
Event
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion definition, use matrix
Discussion 17, 18, 20
Discussion 17, 18, 21
Discussion 17, 18, 22
Public Hearing 17 18 20
discussion 21,
Discussion 21
Public Hearing 21
Public Hearing 21
Public Hearing 21, Discussion
Study Session
Study Session
Public Hearing 19 22 24
Public Hearing 19 22
Public Hearing 24, Deliberations
Deliberations 19
Deliberations 19
Deliberations 22
Deliberations 19, 22
Deliberations 22
Deliberations 19, 22
Deliberations 22
Deliberations 22
Public Hearing Zoning Map
Deliberations Zoning Map
Deliberations Zoning Map
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City Council Review
Date
Event
10- Oct -06
admin report 17 -18
10- Oct -06
info packet 20 — 21
24- Oct -06
admin report 20
14- Nov -06
info update UDC
12- Dec -06
admin report 17 - 18 - 20
3- Jan -07
discussion 17, 18, 19
23- Jan -07
admin report 21, shoreline
30- Jan -07
admin report 21, shoreline, review 17, 20
20- Feb -07
discussion 21, info 19, 22, 24
27- Feb -07
admin report 17, 19, 22, 24
3- Apr -07
Pass UDC chapters to Council
8- May -07
Info title 24
15- May -07
titles 19, 22 info; update 24
22- May -07
First reading title 24
5- Jun -07
Second reading title 24
17- Jul -07
Review, discuss 19
31- Jul -07
Deliberations Title 19
13- Aug -07
Deliberations Title 19
20- Aug -07
Deliberations Title 19
21- Aug -07
Deliberations Title 22
27- Aug -07
Deliberations Title 19
28- Aug -07
Public Hearing Uniform Development Code
4- Sep -07
Deliberations Title 22
5 -Sep 07
Deliberations, Appendices A, 19 -A; Title 17, 20, 22, Zoning Map
I 1 Sep -07
Public Hearing and first reading Ordinance 07 -015
18 Sep 07
Deliberations wrap up items
Notice provided The City Council set several public hearings and special meetings for
the purpose of receiving public comments and to allow Council opportunity to deliberate
upon the City's proposed Uniform Development Code. Such hearings and special
meetings were duly noticed in the City's official newspaper, the Valley News Herald;
with notice also being placed on the City's website, and e- mailed to a list of citizens who
had previously requested to be kept apprised of such meetings dealing with the Uniform
Development Code. Special Notices for taking written public comment were advertised
in the City's official newspaper, placed on the City's website, and e- mailed to the list of
interested citizens as noted above. Agendas for each meeting were e- mailed to a list of
interested citizens, placed on the City's website, and in cases where the meeting was a
"special" meeting, were advertised in the City's official newspaper. During those weeks
when Council held meetings in addition to their regular scheduled Tuesday night
meeting, weekly council meeting notices were also e- mailed to the interested citizen list,
and such "Meeting Calendar" was posted outside the City's Council Chambers. Agendas
for each meeting were also e- mailed to the interested citizen list, and posted on the City's
website.
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The Planning Commission also held several public hearings for the purpose of receiving
public comments relative to the City's proposed Uniform Development Code; such
meetings and hearings were duly noticed in the City's official newspaper, the Valley
News Herald; with notice also being placed on the City's website, and e- mailed to a list
of citizens who had previously requested to be kept apprised of Planning Commission
Meetings. Regular Planning Commission agendas were also posted to the City's website,
and e- mailed to the interested citizen list for Planning Commission issues.
c. The City Council finds that the public participation constitutes early and continuous public
participation in the development and adoption of the Uniform Development Code as is set
forth herein.
10. Record before the Council. The City of Spokane Valley City Council has reviewed and
considered the testimony presented in open public hearings as well as the written documentation
submitted as part of and in addition to that public hearing process. A record of all testimony before
the City Council and copies of all submittals are maintained as part of the record supporting this
ordinance, at the City of Spokane Valley City Clerk's Office.
11. Review by Office of Community Trade and Economic Development: Receipt of the proposed
Titles constituting the Uniform Development Code was acknowledged by CTED as follows: Title
17: July 25, 2006, Title 18: July 25, 2006, Title 19: January 31, 2007, Title 21: October 23, 2006,
Title 22: January 31, 2007, Title 24: January 31, 2007.
Comments from CTED have been reviewed by staff and changes, where necessary have been
incorporated into the development regulations.
12. Adoption Schedule consistent with GMA. The Uniform Development Code identified below
has been adopted in a manner consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A.040. Formal
extension of the completion deadline until September 30, 2007 was approved by the Department of
Community, Trade and Economic Development on November 16, 2006.
Section 2. Repealing Portions Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 10.
The City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 10 Sections 10.05.010- 10.20.200 and 10.20.330 —
10.35.210 of the Spokane Valley municipal Code are hereby repealed.
Section 3. Repealing SVMC Section 2.55.010 -050.
The City of Spokane Valley Municipal Code Title 2 Sections 2.55.010 -050 are hereby repealed.
Section 4. Adopting Titles 17 18 19 20 21 and 22 as portions of the Uniform Development Code.
The City of Spokane Valley hereby adopts the Titles 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22, along with all identified
appendices constituting a portion of the Uniform Development Code, a copy of which is attached hereto
and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 5. Severability If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
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Section 6. Effective Date This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after
publication of the Ordinance, or a summary thereof, occurs in the official newspaper of the City as
provided by law.
Passed by the City Council this 25` day of September, 2007.
7fty E
Cl erk, Christine ainbridge
Approved as to Form:
Mayor, Diana Wilhite
Office of the City Attorney
Date of Ordinance Summary Publication September 28, 2007
Ordinance Effective Date October 28, 2007
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CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO. 09 -021
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE SPOKANE VALLEY SPRAGUE APPLEWAY
CORRIDOR SUBAREA PLAN, AMENDING ORDINANCE 09 -012 AND AMENDING
ORDINANCE 07 -015 AND AMENDING SPOKANE VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE
(SVMC) 19.110, AND 19.20.020, AND ESTABLISHING NEW ZONING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES.
Whereas, the Spokane Valley City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Ordinance 06-
027 on April 25, 2006; and
Whereas, the Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan has been amended pursuant to the following
ordinances:
06 -020 Amending Comprehensive Plan Procedures, 9 -12 -06
07 -026 Adopting Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments, 12 -18 -07
08 -011 Amending Comprehensive Plan Text and Map, 07 -15 -08
09 -008 Amending Comprehensive Plan Text and Map, 05 -12 -09
09 -013 Amending Comprehensive Plan Map, 10 -1 -09
09 -022 Amending Comprehensive Plan Text and Map, 10 -1 -09; and
Whereas, the Spokane Valley City Council adopted the Uniform Development Code pursuant to
Ordinance 07 -015 on September 27, 2007; and
Whereas, the Spokane Valley Uniform Development Code has been amended pursuant to the following
ordinances:
07 -025 Emergency Ordinance Amending UDC Title 19, 11 -07 -07
07 -027 Adopting Zoning Map Amendments, 12 -18 -07
08 -006 Amending Interim Ordinance 07 -025, 04 -08 -08
08 -012 Amending Zoning Map Changes, 07 -15 -08
08 -017 Ordinance Amending Height Requirements in 19.70.010 & 020, 08 -26 -08
09 -002 Amending SVMC Title 20, 03 -11 -09
09 -005 Airport Overlay, 04 -14 -09
09 -006 Amending 08 -012, Zoning Map Changes, 03 -24 -09
09 -009 Amending Zoning Map, 05 -12 -09
09 -010 Amending Title 17, 19 and 22, 05 -12 -09
09 -012 Adopting the Spokane Valley Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan, 10 -1 -09;
and
Whereas, the City of Spokane Valley began the planning process to develop the Spokane Valley Sprague
and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan, hereinafter "Subarea Plan" and amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan and Map in July of 2006; and
Whereas, the City of Spokane Valley initiated a Planned Action Review under RCW 43.21C.031 (2) for
a portion of the Subarea Plan on June 10, 2008; and
Whereas, the Subarea Plan and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map has been developed in
conjunction with the annual review of the Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Spokane Valley City
Council on December 18, 2007, July 15, 2008 and May 19, 2009; and
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Whereas, the Subarea Plan and proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map was
submitted to the Planning Commission on February 14, 2008 for consideration, a copy of which is on file
with the City Clerk; and
Whereas, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Subarea Plan and proposed amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and Map, held public hearings and deliberated, then forwarded their recommended
changes to the Spokane Valley City Council on July 29, 2008, a copy of which is on file with the City
Clerk; and
Whereas, the City Council, after public hearings and deliberation amended the proposed Subarea plan
and proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map, a copy of which is on file with the City
Clerk, then held additional public hearings, then again deliberated; and
Whereas, the City Council recommended additional changes after deliberation, a copy of which is on file
with the City Clerk, and which are incorporated in the final draft of the Subarea Plan and amendment to
the Comprehensive Plan and Map; and
Whereas, the City Council held a first reading on Ordinance 09 -012 on May 26, 2009, and allowed
additional public comment; and
Whereas, the City Council held a second reading on Ordinance 09 -012 on June 16, 2009, and allowed
additional public comment; and
Whereas, public participation and notice for the adoption of the Subarea Plan and amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and Map is required as set forth in RCW 36.70A.035 and RCW 36.70A.140; and
Whereas, the City of Spokane Valley is required to notify the Department of Community Trade and
Economic Development of its intent to adopt the Subarea Plan and amend the Comprehensive Plan and
Map at least sixty (60) days prior to final adoption pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106; and
Whereas, the Subarea Plan is to be implemented through an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and
Map and an amendment to the Uniform Development Code, specifically SVMC Title 19; and
Whereas, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are made pursuant to the provisions of RCW
36.70A.130; and
Whereas, adoption of the Subarea Plan and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map must
comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act ( SEPA) as set forth in RCW
43.21C.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley ordains as follows:
Section 1: Adoption of Findings of Fact The City Council of the City of Spokane Valley finds that all
Growth Management Act (GMA) and other statutory prerequisites for the adoption of the City of Spokane
Valley's amendment to the Uniform Development Code have been met and hereby adopts the following:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Mandate to Plan under GMA: the City of Spokane Valley is a city that falls under the full
mandates of the GMA as of the date of the City's incorporation on March 31, 2003.
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2. Consistency with GMA Goals: The Amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the
Subarea Plan attached hereto is consistent with the Planning Goals set forth in RCW 36.70A.020.
3. The Washington State Growth Management Act, specifically RCW 36.70A.080, authorizes the
preparation of Subarea Plans.
4. This amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the Subarea Plan is consistent with
the City of Spokane Valley Comprehensive Plan, which generally directs the formation of a
subarea plan for the Sprague Appleway Corridor, calls for the transformation of the Sprague
Avenue Corridor into a quality mixed -use area; supports creating an identifiable City Center that
serves as the social, cultural and economic focus of the City; calls for land uses and zoning that
supports and complements an Auto Row area; and seeks a balanced transportation network that
accommodates public transit, pedestrians, bicycles and automobiles.
5. This amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the Subarea Plan is consistent with
the following specific provisions of the Comprehensive Plan:
a. 2.2.1 City Center Plan - This scenario presents concepts and strategies for creating a
definable and vibrant "City Center "for the City of Spokane Valley. The purposes of creating
a Spokane Valley City Center are:
1. Create an identifiable city center that is a social and economic focus of the City;
2. Strengthen the City overall by providing for long -term growth in employment and
housing;
3. Promote housing opportunities close to employment and services;
4. Develop land use patterns that support the development of a more extensive regional
transportation system, whatever the ultimate configuration may be;
5. Reduce dependency on automobiles;
6. Consume less land with urban development;
7. Maximize the public investment in infrastructure and services;
8. Provide a central gathering place for the community; and
9. Improve the quality of design for development throughout the City.
There are several reasons why a definable, vital City Center is important to Spokane Valley's
future. These include:
1. The development of a more intensive, multi -use city center is a natural step in Spokane
Valley's evolution. Most new urban areas start out as bedroom communities. Retail and
commercial uses then develop to serve the new residential population. Office and
industrial activities next begin to locate at key transportation crossroads, adding jobs
and strengthening the employment base. Spokane Valley has experienced these
evolutionary phases and is now ready for a defined City Center.
2. Economic Development — Spokane Valley has an opportunity to transform itself from an
essentially residential community with retail and service based economy to a sub -
regional economic center with an expanded, more diverse employment base.
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Community Support — A survey of Spokane Valley area citizens prior to incorporation
overwhelmingly indicated that the lack of identifiable "downtown" and a community
gathering place was of concern to a majority of respondents. Community support was
tested again when the city conducted a statistically valid survey in the spring of 2004.
The support to create a City Center was reiterated throughout the community meetings
held during the development of the comprehensive plan and the city's informal
community survey. A discussion of the results of the city's survey is included in Section
2.10.
The following could be components of the City Center:
1. Location: Generally located along the Sprague /Appleway corridor.
2. Size: Between 300 and 400 acres in size.
3. Streets: New streets could be added at every 200 to 400 feet to create an internal grid
street system to provide an urban atmosphere.
4. On- street parking would be provided on internal grid streets.
5. Ground floor retail on both sides of streets.
6 Building out to the edge of the right -of -way and include wide sidewalks to encourage a
lively street scene.
7. Office/Employment uses provided in high visibility locations with adequate parking and
adjacent to pleasant surroundings such as open space, retail shops and services.
8. Multifamily housing that is safe, secure, and located so that it is buffered from traffic
noise and provides a pedestrian friendly steeetscape with connections to parks, schools,
shopping, services and transit.
9. Civic /public uses such as city hall, community library, performing arts center, city center
park, green space or other public uses that would attract people to downtown over an
extended portion of the day.
Other characteristics of this land use scenario include the following:
1. `Auto -Row" Overlay — The city has several new auto dealerships located along Sprague
Avenue. The majority of these dealerships are located between Argonne Road and
Thierman Road. Two dealerships are located just west of Dartmouth Road, near the U-
City Mall. New car dealerships provide the city with substantial sales tax revenue on one
hand, on the other hand auto dealerships can have a significant visual impact on a
community and have somewhat unique needs related to development standards, such as
signage and street frontage landscaping. This scenario recognizes these circumstances
and designates the areas identified above appropriately, and provides policy direction for
the implementing development regulations.
2. Mixed -use — this scenario suggests reducing the strip commercial on Sprague Avenue by
maintaining Community Commercial zoning only at major intersections such as Pines,
Evergreen and Sullivan Roads. Areas in between these commercial "nodes" would be
designated as Corridor Mixed -use or some other appropriate designation, which would
encourage conversion of these vacant and/or dilapidated commercial areas into areas of
off ce%mployment, residential and specialty retail.
b. 2.5.2 Commercial Designations
1. The City of Spokane Valley is home to several major new automobile dealerships. While
these land uses provide a positive economic impact on the community, they can also have
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less positive impacts on the aesthetics of the connmrmhy. Auto dealerships typically have
vast areas of pavement to store rnetiv and used vehicles for sale. These land rises also
have rvrique requirements for landscaping and signage. Unlike marry commercial rises
it-hose stock in trade is contained within a building, it is necessary for auto dealerships to
have their vehicles clearly risible from the street. This makes traditional street side
landscaping (consistitkiz of low groiring shrubs and bushes, and trees) not viable for these
rises.
2. An overlay designation is being suggested rather than a .zoning district because the
negative affects on the non -auto dealer rises in the area will be minimized or
eliminated.
c 2.5.3 City Center
FA
The intent of establishing a City Center in Spokane Valley is to create a higher density,
mired -rise designation where office, retail, government rises, and residential uses are
concentrated The City Center will also be located at one of the major hubs of the
region's high capacity Irarsit (HCT) system.
T Ire City Center encourages higher intensity land rises. Traditional city centers m•e places
where diverse office, retail, and government uses are concentrated, as well as cultural
and civic facilities, community services mid housing. Nationally, many cities are
advocating nrLyed -use development in city center core areas for a number of reasons,
including: providing new housing, increasing the range of housing choices, and reducing
dependency on the automobile by bringing work places and residences into close
proximity; Providing retail and service needs in close proxinih) to residential and
employment centers; Improving feauibility of a development project. The proximity of
urban services makes housing projects more desirable and a nearby source of consumers
help mike a commercial project more viable.
Residents choose to live in higher density housing for a variety of reasons. First, higher
densiy housing is more affordable than traditional single family housing. Second the
convenience mid proximity to work, needed services and cultural activities is very
desirable for many
people. Finalli', marry" city_
people find that they s
do not need a large,
single fami4.
detached house.
Given their lifestyle,
then appreciate the
low maintenance and
security of higher
density living. There
is a mutually
supportive
relationship between
higher densi
residential uses and
commercial and
retail activities. Tire
presence of housing
the core area also activates the streets in the city center, day and night.
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4. Concentrating growth in a
specific area also supports
investment in public
infrastructure including the
regional HCT system.
Evisting low density
development does not
generate sufficient levels of
dennand to optimize the
return on investment in
transit. Promoting higher
densig uses within iralking
distance of transit facilities
will improve the viability of
this significant infrastructure
investment. Moreover, concentrating the highest density of developtt
('enter, ~t-here a significant number of jobs and residences will be
distance of a transit station, helps reduce the dependency on the
innproves pedestrian nnobility. The City Center emphasizes pedestri
transit nnobility but will trot he unfriendly to the use of autontobiles.
77te City Center area will also be the central gathering place for the community — a place
where the whole community can congregate and celebrate. Accordingly, the City Center
should include all outdoor square, park, or commons with amenities such cu fcrnnuains,
sculptures, and unique landscaping. Other civic amenities or buildings including city hall
or a performinng arts center could be grouped around the core area .square or park. The
C'iry currently holds an annual Christmas Tree Lighting Cerentony in the w-ea designated
as the City Center. Additional such events throughout the year will enhance the feeling of
community in Spokane Valley.
6. An appropriate street network is a critical component of the City Center. The current
network of collector streets and arterials, the disjointed grid, and large block sizes
co►uribute to a lack of identity in the City. The solution is not necessarlr to construct
hider streets. Streets become less efficient m the number of lanes increases. Building
new streets versus widening existing streets can be more cost effective, fields greater
capacity, and hill have a more positii•e impact on the City Center.
7. Automobiles are likely to continue as a dominant mode of transportation for the
foreseeable future. A comprehensive network of streets must be developed to distribute
this irafjic and create more driving choices. To the extent possible, the City should
connect streets and construct new streets to form a tighter grid system within the City
Center, especially in the core area, by negotiating new public rights- of -wrn' and building
new streets. This " interconnectivity" serves to shortest mid disperse trips, mid
consequently reduce trmvel on existing congested arterials.
8. Pedestrian and bicycle mobility is a vital part of the future City Center transportation
system. Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists should support increases in transit
services mid promote the development of the Cis}- Center. As the street system is
developed to better accommodate the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists, a neAvork of
facilities for people on foot and bikes should be established.
9. Reducing the size of the street grid, improving auto circulation and creating pedestrian
linkages through larger parcels is critical to establish walking patterns that reduce
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rent in the City
within walking
automobile and
an, bicycle, and
dependency on the auto. As individual sites are designed and developed to be more
pedestrian f •iendly and improved pedestrian linkages are provided, the pedestrian system
will handle an increasing share of trips. Special street design standards should be
developed for the City Center. Special standards for extra -wide sidewalks (12 to 20 feet
in width), pedestrian -scale street lighting, and additional amenities including benches,
trash receptacles, and landscaped corner treatments should be included.
10. Transforming the existing commercial core area into the proposed City Center is an
ambitious task. It requires a significant transformation from a low- density, automobile
oriented, largely retail area, to a higher intensity, more pedestrian oriented Mixed -use
area. The City Center section of the Plan acknowledges that the City Center will take
some time to develop. The City can facilitate these changes through a series of small
steps taken over time. This is especially true if the steps are consistent with emerging
economic, social and demographic trends. As is the intent of this Plan, the phasing
scenario presented here accounts for the timing of market projections and future actions.
11. As noted above, the implementation strategy is keyed to projected trends and regional
planning goals. Its form and character, as envisioned in this Plan, are dramatically
different from anything that now exists in the proposed City Center area. It will take
some time for the development community to redirect its energy and investments to
produce development that responds to the direction of the Plan. The demand for more
intense development opportunities in the City Center is not forecasted within the next few
years. In the meantime, the City should discourage continued low -scale investment in
this area since new development will take several years to be amortized, and will delay
the accomplishment of preferred development. As regulations are applied to modest
renovations, it should be possible to gain some basic improvements. However, the City
should not expect full implementation of the vision for the City Center until major
property owners in the area are ready to install long -term, major development projects.
d. 2.5.5 Mixed -use
Corridor Mixed- -use - Corridor Mixed -use is intended to enhance travel options, encourage
development of locally serving commercial uses, multi family apartments, lodging and offices
along major transportation corridors identified on the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
(Map 2.1). Corridor Mixed -use recognizes the historical low- intensity, auto - dependent
development pattern, and focuses on a pedestrian orientation with an emphasis on aesthetics
and design. The Corridor Mixed -use designation is primarily used along Sprague Avenue in
order to space the areas designated commercial.
e. 2.7 Urban Design and Form
1. In addition to guiding development, the Land Use chapter also guides the quality and
character of the City's future development pattern through goals and policies related to
the form, function, and appearance of the built environment. These priorities and
implementation strategies, related to quality development, serve and will continue to
serve as a basis from which to develop appropriate implementation measures.
2. The design of our urban environment has a significant effect on community identity. Well
designed communities contribute to a healthful, safe and sustainable environment that
offers a variety of opportunities for housing and employment. An attractive and well
planned community is invaluable when recruiting new business and industry to an area
Some of the concepts considered include:
• Community appearance, including signs and placement of utilities;
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• Neighborhood considerations in the review of development projects;
• Integration and linking of neighborhoods including bicycle and pedestrian facilities;
• The effect of traffic patterns and parking on neighborhood character;
• Encouragement of high quality development through the appropriate use of planned
unit developments; and
• Consideration for public art.
f. 2.7.1 Aesthetic Corridors
1. Aesthetic corridors are intended to protect the visual appeal of Spokane Valley along
major transportation routes entering and exiting the city. Aesthetic corridors provide
special design standards for aesthetics along major transportation routes to help create a
quality image of Spokane Valley.
2. Another component of aesthetic corridors is the "gateways" into the city. There are
several entrances into the City of Spokane Valley along major transportation corridors,
including Sprague Avenue, Trent Avenue, State Route 27 and a number of interchanges
on Interstate 90. Design elements and landscaping treatments should denote a sense of
arrival into the City, a neighborhood or special area such as the city center.
g. 2.9 The Land Use /Transportation Connection
2.9.1 Street Connectivity - Street design can have a significant impact on community
development. It is important that neighborhoods be connected is such a manner that cars,
bicycles and pedestrians can pass with ease from one neighborhood to an adjacent
neighborhood via collectors and arterials. Such a pattern promotes a sense of community.
All new developments should give special consideration to emergency access routes.
b. 2.11 Goals and Policies
COMMERCML
Goal
LUG -3 Transform various commercial business areas into vital, attractive, easily accessible
mixed use areas that appeal to investors, consumers and residents and enhance the
community image and economic vitality.
Policies
LUP -3.1 Encourage transformation of Sprague Avenue Regional/ Community Commercial
corridor into a quality mixed -use retail area. Retail development along the
corridor, exclusive of the City Center, should be concentrated at arterial
intersections and designed to integrate auto, pedestrian, and transit circulation.
Integration of public amenities and open space into retail and office development
should also be encouraged.
LUP -3.2 Encourage large bulk retailers to locate in the designated Regional Commercial
nodes around arterial intersections.
Goal
LUG -5 Identify appropriate locations for the Auto Row Overlay designation.
Policies
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LUP -5.1 Identify other appropriate automobile related uses within the Auto Row Overlay
designation that are complementary to automobile dealerships.
LUP -5.2 Develop appropriate development standards for permitted uses within the Auto Row
Overlay designated area.
CITY CENTER
Goal
LUG -6 Create an identifiable City Center that serves as the social, cultural, and
economic focus of the City of Spokane Valley.
Policies
LUP -6.1 Define a City Center with distinct boundaries, unique building types, and special
features.
LUP -6.2 Strengthen existing connections of the City Center area to the region's high
capacity transit system.
LUP -6.3 Focus on improving the existing character and image of the City Center area
through appropriate development regulations and design standards.
LUP -6.4 Develop land use regulations that allow higher intensity development in the City
Center including, but not limited to, taller buildings, increased floor area ratios
(FAR) and permitted uses.
LUP -6.5 Coordinate with urban service providers to ensure sufficient capacity is available
for anticipated development.
LUP -6.6 Allow for a variety of uses and mixed -use development within buildings or
complexes. Ensure that mixed -use development complements and enhances the
character of the surrounding residential and commercial area.
LUP -6.7 The City should always consider City Center sites regarding potential civic and
cultural uses the City develops, such as a City Hall.
LUP -6.8 Provide incentives to attract cultural and civic uses to the City Center over which
the City does not have direct control, such as libraries or recreation facilities.
LUP -6.9 Develop land use regulations that encourage higher density residential uses on the
periphery of the City Center area in close proximity to high capacity transit.
High density housing should be accompanied by residentially oriented retail and
service uses.
LUP -6.10 Provide amenities such as community services, parks and public spaces to meet the
residential needs in the City Center.
LUP -6.11 Provide an effective transition between the periphery of the City Center and
nearby lower density residential development.
Goal
LUG -7 Provide a balanced transportation network that accommodates public
transportation, high occupancy vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, automobiles and
integrated parking.
Policies
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LUP -7.1 Improve traffic circulation around and through the City Center by extending the
street network and creating smaller blocks.
LUP -7.2 Encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation by providing public sidewalks,
street trees, street furniture and other amenities.
L UP -7.3 Require clear and safe pedestrian paths to enhance the pedestrian network.
L UP- 7.4 Connect the main entry of buildings to public sidewalks by an identifiable
walkway.
LUP -7.5 Allow for on- street parking on the internal City Center street network.
LUP -7.6 Encourage transit use by improving pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the
existing and future transit system,
Mixed -use
Goal
LUG -9 Encourage the development of Mixed- -use areas that foster community identity
and are designed to support pedestrian, bicycle and regional transit.
Policies
LUP -9.1 The characteristics of a Mixed -use area should include:
• Housing and employment densities to support regional transit service;
• Public transit connections;
• Safe, attractive transit stops and pedestrian and bicycle ways;
-Buildings that front on wide sidewalks with attractive landscaping, benches and
frequent bus stops;
• Multi -story buildings oriented to the street rather than parking lots; and
• Parking space located behind or to the side of buildings or in parking
structures.
LUP -9.2 The mix of land uses allowed in either the Corridor Mixed -use or Mixed -use
Center designation should include:
• A variety of housing types including apartments, condominiums, town houses,
two-family and single family dwellings on small lots;
• A full range of retail goods and services including grocery stores,
theaters /entertainment, restaurants, personal services and specialty shops;
• Public/quasi-public uses and/or open space;
• Professional Office and other employment oriented uses; and
• Commercial uses that require large land areas but have low employment
density and are auto - dependant, such as lumber yards, plant nurseries,
warehouses, and auto dealerships, should be prohibited from either Mixed -use
category.
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Urban Design and Form Goals & Policies
Goals
LUG -14 Improve the appearance and function of the built environment.
Policies
LUP -14.1 Use performance and community design standards to maintain neighborhood
character, achieve a greater range of housing options, and to create attractive
and desirable commercial and office developments.
LUP -14.2 Adopt specific regulations for designated aesthetic corridors that:
• Provide incentives for aesthetic design;
• Require landscaping buffers adjacent to roadways;
• Limit sign height and size;
• Provide performance standards to adequately screen intensive land uses that
have exterior clutter such as outdoor storage, exterior heavy equipment and/or
exterior fabrication/assembly.
• Prohibit off-premise signage and billboards.
Land Use/Transportation Connection Goals & Policies
Goal
LUG -16 Provide a street system that connects neighborhoods.
Policies
LUP -16.1 Encourage new developments, including multifamily projects, to be arranged in a
Pattern of connecting streets and blocks to allow people to get around easily by
foot, bicycle, bus or car.
i. 10.3 Neighborhood Goals & Policies
Goal
NG -2 Preserve and protect the character of Spokane Valley's residential neighborhoods.
Policies
NP -2.1 Maintain and protect the character of existing and future residential neighborhoods
through the development and enforcement of the City's land use regulations and joint
planning.
NP -2.2 Review and revise as necessary, existing land use regulations to, accessory dwelling
units, and in -fill development.
NP -2.6 Establish appropriate design guidelines with buffer zones and transition requirements
to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible land uses and adverse
impacts associated with arterials, freeways and rail corridors.
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Goal
NG -3 Encourage neighborhood/sub -area planning for commercial, industrial and mixed use
properties to enhance the quality, vibrancy and character of existing development.
Policies
NP -3.1 Establish regulations and identify potential incentives that encourage multi -use areas
that integrate a broad range of appropriate and compatible land use activities, and
encourage the development and redevelopment of land in conformance with the
SVCP.
NP -3.3 Encourage commercial development that is designed and scaled in a manner that is
compatible with surrounding neighborhoods.
6. This amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the Subarea Plan is also consistent
with the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Map adopted by Ordinance 09 -022.
7. The City of Spokane Valley has provided notice and engaged in a public process to ensure citizen
participation pursuant to RCW 36.70A.035, RCW 36.70A.130 and RCW 36.70A.140. The
specific public meetings are set forth below. The notice provided and meetings identified
constitute early and continuous public participation in the development and adoption of the
Subarea Plan and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map:
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Sprague /Appleway Plan — Public Participation Log
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MEETING TYPE (i.e.
DATE
city council, planning
LOCATION
TOPIC
commission etc
7/19/2006
Focus Group Meetings
Center Place
Plan concepts
7/20/2006
Core Team Meeting
Center Place
Focus Group Meetings, City Center
9/13/2006
Community Workshop
Decades
City Center Concept
9/14/2006
Core Team Meeting
City Hall
City Center update
Joint
9/14/2006
Council/Commission
City Hall
Plan update, City Center concept
Meetin
9/23/2006
Valleyfest
Mirabeau Park
Plan overview
10/2/2006
Core Team Meeting
CenterPlace
Land Use Patterns
10/10/2006
Rotary Meeting
Mirabeau Hotel
Plan overview by the Mayor
10/11/2006
Valley Business
Fire District 91
Plan overview by the Mayor
Association
Admin Office
10/11/2006
Community Workshop
Decades
Centers and Segments, Land Use Patterns
11/30/2006
Auto Row Focus Group
p
ity Hall, second
Land use in Auto Row
Floor
11/30/2006.
Workshop
Decades
Transportation Hands On
12/1/2006
— Community
Core Team Meeting
Center Place
12/13/2006
Spokane Valley Business
Fire District #8
Plan update by Scott Kuhta
Association
1/16/2007
Core Team Meeting
City Hall, second
Community Workshop
floor
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MEETING TYPE (i.e.
DATE
city council, planning
LOCATION
TOPIC
commission etc
1/16/2007
Community Workshop
Decades
Circulation Patterns
2/5/2007
WSU Architect Students
Corridor discussion
2/9/2007
APA Brown Bag
CenterPlace
Corridor discussion
Luncheon
Joint City
3/1/2007
CouncilfPlanning
CenterPlace
Study Session presentation of complete
Commission Study
recommendation
Session
3/5/2007
WSDOT Presentation
Transportation recommendations
3/6/2007
Chamber Luncheon
Percy's Cafd
Complete recommendation of corridor plan
Americana
Air in October
Rich Munson and Scott Kuhta were both interview
2007 and
Comcast Local Edition
City Center/ SARP
for Comcast Local Edition for airing on CNN
November
Headline news.
2007
Michael Freedman present possible Master Plan
10/2/2007
City Council special
City Hall
update to include the Library on the west side of
meeting
Universi
10/16/2007
Kiwanis Meeting
Sheri's Restaurant
Scott Kuhta, presentation of the plan
11/20/2007
Joint CC/PC meeting
City Hall
Present the public hearing draft of the sub -area plan
12/6/2007
Spokane Greater Chamber
Percy's Cafd
Present Subarea Plan to Chamber members
of Commerce
1/18/2008
Developer's Forum
Council Chambers
Education regarding regulations of Subarea plan
1/23/2008
Community Education
Council Chambers
Education regarding regulations of Subarea plan
Worksho
Open discussion answer questions regarding
2/14/2008
Open House
Council Chambers
regulations of Subarea
Planning Commission
Presentation of regulations and education of
2/14/2008
meeting/ Community
Council Chambers
regulations regarding Subarea plan
Education Worksho
Joint City Council,
Presentation by Michael Freedman and Troy Russ
2/19/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
regarding new SRTC model figures — transportation
Meeting
and Book III
2/27/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Review of the Subarea plan in preparation for
Study Session
Public Hearin
3/13/2008
Planning commission
Council Chambers
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
3/20/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Con't Public Hearing
public Hearin
3/27/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
4/10/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
4/17/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
4/24/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
5/1/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
5/22/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
6/5/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
6/12/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
6/26/2008
Planning Commission
Council Chambers
Deliberations
7/29/2008
City Council Public
CenterPlace
Public Hearing
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DATE
MEETING TYPE (i.e.
city council, planning
commission etc
LOCATION
TOPIC
811912008
H >ouncil Public
CenterPlace
Public Hearing
8/26/2008
city Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
9/2/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
9/9/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
9/23/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
980/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
10/21/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
10/28/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
12/2/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
12/16/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
12/30/2008
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
1/6/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
1/12/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
1/13/2009
City Council
Council Cbambers
Deliberations
li26/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
2/3/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
2/24/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
3/3/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
3/24/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
4/28/2009
City Council Public
CenterPlace
Public Hearing
5/5/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
SARP Discussion
5/19/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
5/26/2009
City Council
Council Chambers
Deliberations
8. The Subarea Plan and amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Map have been provided to the
Community Trade and Economic Development Department pursuant to RCW 36.70A.106 on
January 23, 2008.
9. The amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the Subarea Plan is made pursuant
to and consistent with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.040 to implement the provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan.
10. The City of Spokane Valley has complied with the requirements of RCW 43.21C, specifically by
using the integrated SEPA process pursuant to SEPA rules, (WAC 197 -11 -210, 220, 228, 230,
232 and 235). The documents and dates of issuance are as follows:
a. Adopted existing environmental document (Draft and Final EIS prepared for Spokane Valley
Comp Plan), signed January 18, 2008.
b. Issued Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact State (DSEIS) on January 18, 2008.
c. Issued Addendum to the DSEIS on May 20, 2008, to incorporate updated transportation
analysis.
d. Issued Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (FSEIS) on June 19, 2008.
11. As part of its review and deliberations, adoption of the Subarea Plan and amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan and Map, the City Council has reviewed the documents filed for record,
which are on file with the City Clerk.
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12. The adoption of this amendment to the Uniform Development Code adopting the Subarea Plan is
necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public and the environment.
13. The amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and Map and the adoption of the Subarea Plan is
consistent with SVMC 19.30.010, 020.
Section 2: Amendment to the Uniform Development Code SVMC Chapter 19.110 The Uniform
Development Code, specifically SVMC Chapter 19.110 is hereby amended as follows:
SPECIAL OVERLAY ZONES
Sections: 19.110.020 Spokane Valley Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan
All land use and development applications defined in SVMC 17.80.020 and SVMC 19.10.020 for
property contained within the Spokane Valley - Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan Area shall
be governed by the terms and provisions of that Subarea Plan which is incorporated herein by this
reference and attached as Appendix D. This subarea plan shall also supersede development standards set
forth in chapter 22.50, Off -Street parking and Loading Standards, 22.60 Outdoor Lighting Standards,
22.70 Fencing, Screening and Landscaping, and 22.110 Sign Regulations except for those regulations that
are specifically incorporated by the Subarea Plan.
Section 3: The Spokane Valley Sprague and Appleway Corridors Subarea Plan is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, and by this reference adopted and incorporated herein and codified as Appendix D to the
Uniform Development Code.
Section 4: Severability. if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or constitutionality shall
not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Effective date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on October 1, 2009.
Passed by the City Council this 15` day of September, 2009.
Richard son, Mayor
ATTEST:
v
istine L Bainbridge, City Clerk
Approved As To Form:
Date of Publication: September 25, 2009
Effective Date: October 1, 2009
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Memorandum
To: Mayor Towey & City Council
From: Greg McCormick, AICP — Planning Division Manager
Date: February 1, 2010
Re: Comparison of 2003 Interim Zoning & Current Zoning
BACKGROUND
When Spokane Valley incorporated on March 31, 2003 the city adopted the existing Spokane
County Comprehensive Plan and zoning map and regulations as interim measures. The Interim
Comprehensive Plan was in place until 2006 when the city adopted its first comprehensive plan
that was based on significant Spokane Valley community input. The interim zoning map and
regulations were in place until 2007 when the city adopted the uniform development code and
a zoning map consistent with the 2006 comprehensive plan.
At the time the City adopted the county's comprehensive plan as the interim plan, the county
had not fully implemented the comprehensive plan. In other words, the county's zoning did not
match the comprehensive plan. For example, the county comprehensive plan map included a
designation of "Urban Activity Center" (UAC), however the county zoning regulations did not
include an "Urban Activity Center" zoning district to implement the comprehensive plan. The
county was in the process of updating the zoning to fully implement the policy direction of the
comprehensive plan and took a phased approach to implementation. This phased approach
included a "Phase I" for which the county adopted what was referred to as a "cross- over"
matrix to bridge the time from adoption of the comprehensive plan to the time the county made
all the necessary regulatory changes to fully implement the plan.
2003 INTERIM COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING
Under county zoning (city interim zoning) properties designated as UAC (see example above)
were eligible for a rezone to any one of three zoning districts including:
1. Urban Residential (UR -22);
2. Neighborhood Business (B -1); or
3. Community Business (B -2).
There were two areas in Spokane Valley designated UAC as a part of the county's
implementation of the "centers and corridors" strategy. The two areas designated UAC were
based on future locations of light rails stations at the County Fairgrounds and University City
areas. A third Urban Activity Center as designated just east of the City's boundary in an area
that is now within the City of Liberty Lake.
The UAC was not the only designation that allowed rezoning to a number of zoning districts.
The most notable designation was the "Mixed Use" designation that allowed properties to be
rezoned to any one of five zoning districts that included:
1. Urban Residential 12 (UR -12);
2. Urban Residential 22 (UR -22);
3. Neighborhood Business (B -1);
4. Community Business (B -2); or
5. Light Industrial (I -1)
The Mixed Use designation was used is several areas of the city including the corridors of
Evergreen, Pines, Argonne/Mullan, Sprague (east of Conklin) and Trent. In addition, the area
along Mirabeau Parkway between Pines and Indiana was also designated as Mixed Use.
The majority of the Sprague Avenue corridor from Havana to Sullivan was designated as
"Regional Commercial" by Spokane County and consequently on the city's Interim
Comprehensive Plan Map. Sprague Avenue had historically been the primary commercial area
up until the time major commercial uses began locating and/or relocating along Interstate 90
near the freeway interchanges. With the exception of the "Auto Row" area, the Sprague
corridor's importance as a regional commercial draw was greatly diminished. Other areas
designated as Regional Commercial included the Indiana corridor from Pines to Sullivan.
The largest comprehensive plan designation by land area within the city is Low Density
Residential (LDR). The LDR designation is used to identify areas for single family residential
development. The LDR interim comprehensive plan designation was implemented through
either the UR -3.5 (10,000 square foot lot size) or the UR -7* (6,000 square foot lot size). All
areas that had been R -1 (Rural Residential) were rezoned by the county as part of the Phase I
process to UR -7 *, which included the Ponderosa and Rotchford Acres neighborhoods. The
city rezoned these areas back to R -1 zoning in 2004. Due to a lack of specific rezone criteria,
the city received and processed a number of rezone applications from 2003 to 2006 for
properties designated as LDR. The rezone requests were basically from UR -3.5 to UR.7* to
allow smaller lot sizes and increased densities.
NOTE: SPOKANE COUNTY NOW HAS ONLY ONE ZONING DISTRICT IMPLEMENTING THE LDR
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION. THE COUNTY'S LDR ZONING ALLOWS UP TO SIX
DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE WITH A BASIC MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF 5,000 SQUARE FEET FOR
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL.
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2006 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
After an extensive public participation process, the city adopted its first comprehensive plan in
2006. This plan was developed based on public input through a scientific survey (Clearwater —
2004) and numerous public open houses, workshops, study session and public hearings
conducted between 2004 and 2006. The 2006 Plan had several similarities to the interim plan
including:
Low Density Residential — the 2006 Plan designated most, if not all areas designated as LDR in
the interim plan to Low Density Residential.
Industrial (Light & Heavy) — the 2006 Plan, with some minor exceptions, designated areas
previously designated Industrial in the interim plan as Light Industrial and Heavy Industrial.
The one major exception to this was under the 2006 Plan the commercial area on the east side
Sullivan, north of Euclid was designated as Community Commercial to correct the "non-
conforming" uses that existed under the interim plan.
Regional Commercial — the 2006 Plan maintained the Regional Commercial designation for
the area known as "Auto Row" and the major portions of the Indiana corridor from Pines to
Sullivan including the Valley Mall and Walmart/Lowes/Kohls areas.
Areas that were changed under the 2006 Plan included the following:
Regional Commercial — areas along Sprague designated as Regional Commercial under the
interim plan were changed to either Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) or Community Commercial
(C). The Community Commercial designation was applied at the intersections of Sprague and
north/south arterials including Pines, Evergreen and Sullivan. The CMU designation was used
for the areas between the Community Commercial centers and provided for a mix of uses
including retail, commercial, residential and limited light industrial. The public hearing draft
and the Planning Commission draft plans identified a City Center in the University City area;
this designation was removed by City Council pending the outcome of the work to be done on
the Sprague /Appleway corridor revitalization plan.
High Density Multi - Family — the interim plan did not include a designation for professional
office uses. Under Spokane County office development was accommodated by either a
Medium or High Density Residential designation. This caused a great deal of confusion and
concern from neighbors when a rezone request for an "office" development was submitted
under a rezone application for High Density Residential. The 2006 Plan redesignated areas
comprised mainly of office land uses to an "Office" comprehensive plan designation that was
subsequently implemented through two office zoning districts — "Office" and "Garden Office ".
2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The 2009 Plan includes changes that were made as a result of the adoption of the
Sprague /Appleway Corridor Revitalization Plan. Changes made from the 2006 Plan as a result
of the adoption of the 2009 Plan include the following:
Regional Commercial (Auto Row area) — The 2009 Plan changed areas designated in the 2006
Plan from I -90 on the west to Dishman-Mica from Regional Commercial to "Gateway
Commercial" and "Gateway Commercial Centers ". The main focus of these designations is to
retain the major auto dealerships in the area and allow a variety of auto oriented uses. This
area also acts as one of the major "gateways" into the City of Spokane Valley using physical
improvements such as lighting and signage to identify this vital area of the City.
Community Commercial - The 2006 Plan designated several Community Commercial centers
along the corridor at major intersections, under the 2009 Plan these centers were designated as
Neighborhood Centers which resulted in little change other than the designation name. The
Neighborhood Centers are somewhat smaller than the 2006 Plan Community Commercial
centers.
City Center — As previously noted, the public hearing draft and Planning Commission Draft
2006 Plan included an area designated as City Center, which was removed by City Council.
As a part of the 2009 amendments a City Center area was identified and included in the 2009
Plan.
Mixed Use Avenue — This designation is similar to the CMU designation in that it allows a
wide variety of commercial uses and stand alone residential uses; the notable exception of uses
that are not allowed are auto sales and full service restaurants.
Community Boulevard — This designation replaced the CMU designation on the north side of
Appleway and mainly High and Medium Density Residential designations on the south side of
Appleway, east of Pierce. The change to the south side of Appleway expanded allowed uses
by permitting Office and Corner Store retail uses.
Attachment: Map Legend Key
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Interim Zoning Map Legend
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Interim Comp Plan Map Legend
Current Zoning Map legend
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Spokane Valley
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
Map Legends
Current Comp Plan Map Legend
Neighborhood Centers
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NCT R -3 NC
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Spokane Valley
Zoning and Comprehensive Plan
Map Legends
Current Comp Plan Map Legend
Neighborhood Centers
771 High Density Residential
. Regional Commercial
Mixed Use Avenue
Mixed Use
Light Industrial
. Gateway Commercial Centers Corridor Mixed Use
■Heavy Industrial
Gateway Commercial Ave
j Office
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Community Boulevard
City Center
■water Bodies
Low Density Residential
Neighborhood Commercial ;� _ _,Urban Growth Area
Medium Density Residential
_.__ Community Commercial
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: January 19, 2010 City Manager Sign -off:
Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing
❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: 2010 Sewer Paveback Program
GOVERNING LEGISLATION:
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Adopted 2010 -2015 Six Year TIP which includes the
2010 STEP paveback program.
BACKGROUND: For the past seven years the city of Spokane Valley has participated with
Spokane County in the full width repaving of all streets associated with the county's Septic Tank
Elimination Program (STEP). The county paid for paving over the trenches where sewer /side
sewer lines and manholes were installed; the city paid for any remaining paving beyond the
sewer trenches. See schematic below.
CITY SEWER ' TY
r PAVE BACK PROJECT rPA,E: B RCK
The cost to the city for the full width paveback has typically been estimated for each sewer
project area and then included in the city's annual budget. A list of the sewer projects and
paveback costs for the past seven years is attached.
The current draft of the 2010 Budget does not include funds for full -width street paving
associated with Spokane County's 2010 Sewer Construction Program.
As has been done in previous years city staff has been working with Spokane County staff on
estimates for the city's portion of paving the roads in the 2010 sewer project areas. Spokane
County's 2010 Septic Tank Elimination Program includes four projects within the city of
Spokane Valley:
Corbin Project
This basin includes the area north of Sprague Avenue and south of the Appleway Ave.
between Greenacres Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east.
Cronk Project
This basin includes the area north of Cataldo Avenue and south of the Mission Ave.
between Barker Road to the west and Hodges Road to the east.
South Green Acres Project
This basin includes the area north of Wellesley Avenue and south of Sanson Ave.
between McDonald Road to the west and Barker Road to the east.
West Farms Project
This basin includes the area north of 1 -90 Avenue and south of the Spokane River
between Flora Road to the west and Barker Road to the east.
Paveback costs which determine the city's cost to provide full -width paving and drainage
improvements for the four sewer basins are summarized below:
City of Spokane Valley Share
zu Csumaiea Koaa improvement
2 010 Proje
Corbin
costs
Estimated -•.d
$675,000
Cronk
$295,000
South Green Acres (Ph 3 & 4)
$405,000
West Farms
$300,000
Road Design Costs
140,000
Total Estimated Cost
$1,815,000
Below are a few comments on the above estimates:
A Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application has been submitted to
Spokane County for $310,000 to assist with the road paveback for the Corbin sewer
project.
2. The South Green Acres and West Farms sewer basins include several gravel roads.
The city pays 100% of the cost to pave existing gravel roads. This added approximately
$285,000 to the paveback cost estimates.
3. The estimates are based on the road sections used on all previous sewer projects (Local
Access Streets: 2" Asphalt over 4" of Base Rock).The estimates do not include the cost
to meet the new city Street Standards (Local Access Streets: 3" Asphalt over 6" Base
Rock). The additional cost to the city to meet the new Street Standards is
approximately $760,000.
4. The county's estimate for their increased paving costs to meet the city's new Street
Standards is approximately $900,000. The county is proposing to add a $950 surcharge
to the Capital Facilities Rate (CFR) for each Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) to cover
this increase. This would raise the total sewer connection fee for each homeowner from
the currently adopted $5,780 per ERU to $6,730 per ERU.
5. These are preliminary estimates. Staff will be reviewing them in more detail with
Spokane County as designs of each sewer basins are completed.
6. As has been done with past projects stormwater improvements will also be included in
the sewer projects to address existing drainage /flooding concerns. These additional
costs are not included in the above estimates. The planning level cost estimate for
stormwater improvements is $350,000 and will be paid for from the Stormwater Utility
Fund.
OPTIONS: Info only
RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Info only
BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Currently the Draft 2010 Budget does not include funds for
the 2010 STEP paveback.
STAFF CONTACT: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director
Steve M. Worley, Senior Capital Projects Engineer
ATTACHMENTS 1) List of previous sewer paveback projects; 2) Draft MOU; 3) Comments
from Spokane County regarding new Street Standards
Sanitary Sewer Project Paving Costs
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
Cost
City Paving
Cost
County Paving
C ost
Harrington
2003
$
837,147
$
258,920
$
578,227
Hillview Acres
2003
$
924,642
$
463,955
$
460,687
Pinecroft /Mansfield
2003
$
1
344,300
$
165,550
$
178,750
Totals
2004
$
2,106,089
$
888,425
$
1,217,664
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
Cost
City Paving
Cost
County Paving
C ost
Carnahan
2004
$
596,724
$
149,694
$
447,030
Sipple
2004
$
694,234
$
95,173
$
599,061
Veradale
2004
$
807,825
$
326,206
$
481,619
Weatherwood /Owens
2004
$
1,299,502
$
397,835
$
901,667
Totals
2005
$
3,398,285
$
968,908
$
2,429,377
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
Cost
City Paving
Co
County Paving
Cos
Edgerton
2005
$
583,625
$
67,533
$
516,092
Inland
2005
$
148,580
$
-
$
148,580
Orchard Avenue
2005
$
602,827
$
97,604
$
505,223
Parks Road
2005
$
557,894
$
110,368
$
447,526
Sherwood Forest /Mica
2005
$
832,354
$
225,210
$
607,144
Totals
i
$
2,725,2807
$
500,715
1 $
2,224,565
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
Cost
City Paving
Cost
County Paving
C ost
Electric RR
2006
$
662,155
$
118,365
$
543,790
Veradale Heights
L 2006
$
1,303,806
$
430,256
$
873,550
Vera Terrace
2006
$
1,003,018
$
280,845
$
722,173
Totals
$
2,968,979
$
829,466
$
2,139,513
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
City Paving
County Paving
Grandview Acres
2007
$
1,182,881
$
173,987
$
1,008,894
5paldings
2007
$
46,316
$
15,817
$
30,499
Trentwood
2007
1 $
934,927
$
128,098
1 $
806,829
Totals
2008
1 $
2,164,124
$
317,902
1 $
1,846,222
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
City Paving
County Paving
Rockwell
2008
$
806,420
$
260,544
$
545,876
Rockwell - Summerfield Ph I
2008
$
401,091
$
53,154
$
347,937
Summerfield
2008
$
742,107
$
139,258
$
602,849
Sutters
2008
$
999,347
$
255,941
$
743,406
White Birch
2008
$
528,402
$
132,873
$
395,529
Totals
1 $
3,477,367
1 $
841,770
1 $
2,635,597
Sewer Project
Paving Year
Total Paving
City Paving
County Paving
Clement
2009
$
1,441,722
$
648,722
$
793,000
Ratchford Acres
2009
$
971,858
$
390,858
$
581,000
Valleyview
2009
$
1,078,208
$
137,208
$
941,000
West Ponderosa Ph I
2009
$
1,653,722
$
648,722
$
1,005,000
West Ponderosa Ph II
2009
$
1,226,081
$
321,081
$
905,000
Totals
$
6,371,591
$
2,146,591
$
4,225,000
2003 -2009 Totals
$
23,211,715
$ 6,493,777
$
16,717,938
DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Spokane Valley and Spokane County
Pavement Replacement Cost Sharing and Drainage Improvement Costs
For the 2010 Sewer Construction Program
WHEREAS the City of Spokane Valley (the CITY) and Spokane County (the COUNTY)
desire to work collaboratively to construct portions of the COUNTY's 2010 Sewer
Construction Program together with CITY paving and drainage improvement projects;
and
WHEREAS the CITY desires that the roads impacted by the construction of sewers in
the 2010 Sewer Construction Program be reconstructed to the full preconstruction width
for an improved roadway surface; and
WHEREAS the CITY also desires that pavement replacement work be extended in
some areas beyond the limits of sewer construction; and
WHEREAS the CITY also desires that certain drainage improvements be constructed in
areas that will be impacted by the COUNTY's 2010 Sewer Construction Program; and
WHEREAS the costs of such full width repaving, additional length of road
reconstruction, and miscellaneous drainage improvements are not funded by the
COUNTY's Sewer Construction Program, and said costs will need to be paid by the
CITY; and
WHEREAS the 2010 Sewer Construction Program includes the West Farms, South
Green Acres Phase 3, South Green Acres Phase 4, Corbin, and Cronk Sewer Projects
within the limits of the CITY, as identified in the COUNTY's adopted Six -Year Sewer
Capital Improvement Program 2010 -2015.
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and the COUNTY do hereby agree as follows:
1. Prior to the bid of each project, the COUNTY shall provide the CITY with a set of
project plans, together with a cost estimate indicating the extent of pavement removal
and replacement to be paid for by the COUNTY as a part of the sewer project. The
CITY shall review the plans and estimate, and shall advise the COUNTY regarding the
extent to which the CITY desires to add pavement removal and replacement, as well as
the specific drainage improvements that the CITY would like to make in conjunction with
the project.
2. The CITY has requested that the COUNTY, through the Division of Engineering and
Roads, prepare road designs for the paving of certain segments of gravel roadways
located within the 2010 Sewer Construction Program. The CITY intends to include the
associated work in the construction contracts for the sewer projects. The scope of work
DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding
2010 Sewer Construction Program
Page 2 of 3
and design cost estimates for these roadways are presented in Attachment A to this
Memorandum of Understanding. The CITY will coordinate this design work directly with
the Road Design Engineer in the Division of Engineering and Roads. The Division of
Engineering and Roads shall invoice the CITY on a monthly basis for this road design
work.
3. The COUNTY shall include the additional road and drainage work outlined in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 above in the bid documents for the applicable sewer project area.
4. After the bids for a project are opened, the COUNTY shall prepare the bid tabulation
and provide a copy to the CITY, typically within 24 hours, together with an estimate of
the CITY's share of the project cost based upon the unit prices submitted by the lowest
responsive bidder. The calculation of the CITY's share will include a representative
credit for the COUNTY's avoided cost of crack sealing and surface sealing that would
be associated with partial road width removal and replacement. If the CITY then
decides to proceed with the desired improvements, the CITY shall provide a written
notice to the COUNTY within two days of the receipt of the bid tabulation.
5. The CITY and COUNTY agree that the minimum pavement section for local access
roads in the 2010 Sewer Construction Program shall consist of two (2) inches of hot mix
asphalt overlying four (4) inches of crushed rock, which has been the historical practice
for the Septic Tank Elimination Program, and which is an exemption from the new road
paving standards adopted for the CITY.
6. The CITY's total estimated share of the construction and design costs are presented
in Table 1 below. The estimates in Table 1 are based on a minimum pavement section
for local access roads consisting of two (2) inches of hot mix asphalt overlying four (4)
inches of crushed rock.
7. The CITY and the COUNTY recognize that the estimated costs shown in Table 1 are
for planning purposes, and that the actual costs billed to the CITY will be based upon
final quantities and actual contract prices. The CITY's maximum cost for the 2010
projects shall not exceed $ without written authorization by the CITY. The
COUNTY shall not proceed with any work that would increase the CITY's cost to an
amount greater than the total amount authorized.
8. If the CITY subsequently elects to make additions to the scope of any project, the
CITY shall request such additional work in writing. A corresponding adjustment shall
then be made to the CITY's share of the cost based upon the resulting increase in pay
quantities and the associated contract bid prices. For work items requested by the
CITY that are not covered by the contract bid prices, the COUNTY shall prepare a
change order for the CITY's review and acceptance prior to work items being
constructed.
9. As paving operations are undertaken for each project, the COUNTY will send
progress invoices (no more than one per month) to the CITY for the CITY's portion of
DRAFT Memorandum of Understanding
2010 Sewer Construction Program
Paae3of3
the cost of roadway and drainage improvements. When all paving and drainage work is
completed on a project, the COUNTY will send a final invoice to the CITY for the
remainder of the CITY's portion of the project costs. For each project that is not
completed by the close of the 2010 construction season, the COUNTY will send a
progress invoice to the CITY prior to December 31, 2010.
TABLE 1
City of Spokane Valley Tare
2010 Estimated Road and Drainage Improvement Costs
Estimated Road)
Improvement Costs
Total Costs
SPOKANE COUNTY:
A n t
N. Bruce Rawls, County Utilities Director
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY:
Date:
Estimated Drainage
Improvement Costs
$ 350,000
B Date:
City Manager
COMMENTS TO THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD STANDARDS
Presented By Spokane County Division of Utilities
November 17, 2009
Dear Mayor Munson and Council Members,
The Spokane County Division of Utilities appreciates the opportunity to provide
comments relative to the proposed new road standards that are currently under
consideration by the City of Spokane Valley, particularly with regard to the potential
impact of those new standards on the County's Septic Tank Elimination Program
(STEP).
The proposed new standards would increase the minimum pavement section for new
roadways to 3 inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlying 6 inches of crushed rock
(CSTC). It is our understanding from our discussions with City staff, that this new
standard would also apply to those roadways removed and replaced in conjunction with
the 2010 and 2011 STEP projects.
The cost of these changes are a great concern to us, and we would offer the following
observations:
Historically, the road replacement specifications for the STEP have been designed to
replace the existing roadways to a condition equal to or better than the road section that
was in place prior to construction. This has included the reconstruction of neighborhood
streets with at least 2 inches of HMA and 4 inches of CSTC, even in those areas where
the existing section is 1.5 to 2 inches of HMA placed on native material. It has never
been the goal of the STEP to absorb the cost of reconstructing all roadways to updated
standards.
The Division of Utilities is working very hard to minimize the annual increases in the
Capital Facilities Rate for owners of property in the final years of the STEP (2010 and
2011). However, the reserves in our sewer funds are running out in these final years.
We anticipate that with the available sewer fund reserves and APA reserves, we will be
able to complete the program without any large increases to the Capital Facilities Rate.
This assumes, however, that there is not a substantial change in the standards
employed in the reconstruction of the roads.
The 2010 STEP projects in the City of Spokane Valley include West Farms, South
Green Acres, Corbin, and Cronk. These projects include the following approximate
lengths of sewer main construction:
November 17, 2009
West Farms 22,600 LF
South Green Acres 38,900 LF
Corbin 16.000 LF
Cronk 8,600 LF
TOTAL 86,100 LF = 16.3 miles
The 2011 STEP projects within the City of Spokane Valley include the Green Haven
Sewer Project and a portion of the Micaview Sewer Project, with an approximate total
length of sewer main of 36,000 LF (6.8 miles).
The impact of the increased road section on the total cost of the 2010 STEP projects is
substantial. We estimate that the total increase in pavement and rock costs, based on
average 2009 bid prices and our preliminary designs, would be approximately $900,000
for the four projects. (This added cost does not address other impacts of the increased
section, including the need to haul off and dispose of additional material displaced by
the deeper section.)
The Division of Utilities does not have the additional funds to support this increase in
construction cost, and the cost would need to be distributed to the property owners
within the project areas. The total number of Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs) within
the four projects in the City of Spokane Valley is estimated to be 1,280. The surcharge
on the Capital Facilities Rate for these property owners would therefore be
approximately $700 per ERU, raising the cost from the currently adopted $5,780 per
ERU to $6,480 per ERU.
City Participation ( "Paveback ") Considerations:
Since its formation, the City has participated in the repaving of streets impacted by the
sewer program. The City has provided the funding for the incremental additional cost of
replacing the entire width of impacted roadways, as well as the intermittent "gaps" in
short sections of roadway where no sewer installation in required. This has been a very
successful and cost - effective approach to roadway replacement, resulting in new streets
throughout each project area.
If the City elects to go forward with the "paveback" program on the 2010 STEP, we
estimate that the City's share of the HMA and CSTC will increase by approximately
$630,000, assuming that all roads in the project areas must be reconstructed to the
proposed new standards. (This is a preliminary estimate, but clearly the additional cost
will be substantial.)
We urge the City Council to exempt the STEP from the proposed standards for new
road construction, and allow the successful historical approach to roadway
reconstruction within the program to continue to its completion.
November 17, 2009
SUPPLEMENTAL COMMENTS
TO THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING PROPOSED ROAD STANDARDS
Prepared By Spokane County Division of Utilities
November 25, 2009
Dear Mayor Munson and Council Members,
The Spokane County Division of Utilities appreciates the opportunity to provide these
supplemental comments relative to the proposed new road standards currently under
consideration by the City of Spokane Valley. These supplemental comments have been
prepared as a result of additional conversation between City staff and County staff.
The 2010 Septic Tank Elimination Program (STEP) projects in the City of Spokane
Valley include West Farms, South Green Acres, Corbin, and Cronk. These four projects
will add approximately 16.3 miles of sewer mains within the City. The 2011 STEP
projects within the City include the Green Haven Sewer Project and a portion of the
Micaview Sewer Project, with an approximate total length of 6.8 miles.
On November 17 ", we provided written comments and testimony to the Council
regarding the financial impacts that the proposed new standards would have on the
STEP. The proposed new minimum pavement section for local access roadways is 3
inches of hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlying 6 inches of crushed rock (CSTC). It is our
understanding from our discussions with City staff that this new standard, as currently
proposed, would also apply to those roadways removed and replaced in conjunction
with the 2010 and 2011 STEP projects.
Historically, the road replacement specifications for the STEP have been designed to
replace the existing roadways to a condition equal to or better than the road section that
was in place prior to construction. Neighborhood streets have been reconstructed with
at least 2 inches of HMA and 4 inches of CSTC, even in those areas where the existing
section is 1.5 to 2 inches of HMA placed on native material. It has never been the goal
of the STEP to absorb the cost of reconstructing all roadways to updated standards.
The past practice has been to reconstruct the roads to meet the pre- existing road
section, or to a minimum section of 2 inches asphalt over 4 inches gravel. When a
decision was made by the County Road Department or the City to upgrade a road
design, the additional cost was provided to the Utilities Division.
The Division of Utilities is working very hard to keep the Capital Facilities Rate (CFR) for
owners of properties in the final years of the STEP 2010 and 2011) in line with the CFR
for prior years. As we testified on November 17 , we have estimated that the total
increase in pavement and rock costs, based on average 2009 bid prices and our
preliminary designs, would be approximately $900,000 for the four projects. (This
added cost does not address other impacts of the increased section, including the need
to haul off and dispose of surplus material displaced by the deeper section.)
November 25, 2009
The Division of Utilities does not have the additional funds to support this increase in
construction cost. In order to fund this additional cost, a surcharge would need to be
applied to the CFR billed to many of the property owners within the project areas, or
funding for the road upgrades could be provided by the City.
On November 17 ", we provided a preliminary estimate of the surcharge that could
result from the need to cover these additional paving costs. The estimate was $700 per
Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU), and that was based on a total preliminary count of
1,280 ERUs within the four projects in the City of Spokane Valley.
However, that total count of 1,280 ERUs included properties that are located on gravel
roads, as well as properties already served by sewer extensions that were constructed
as an advanced phase of the associated STEP project. These property owners should
not be subject to any surcharge established for road upgrades, as no road upgrades will
be undertaken adjacent to their property. (Gravel roads will be replaced with six inches
of crushed rock, in keeping with past practice. For those properties that already have
sewer service as a result of a previous sewer extension, no further construction is
needed.)
Since November 17 ", we have refined our ERU counts in each of the four project areas,
and we now estimate that approximately 949 ERUs would be affected if a "paving
surcharge" is established. The following tabulation presents the revised estimates for
the number of ERUs in 2010 project areas that would be subject to a surcharge:
West Farms 200
South Green Acres 403
Corbin 285
Cronk 61
TOTAL 949
Using the previous estimate of the increased construction cost of $900,000, the
resulting surcharge on the CFR for these property owners would be approximately $950
per ERU, raising the cost from the currently adopted $5,780 per ERU to $6,730 per
ERU.
We request that the City Council either provide the funding to upgrade the local access
roads affected by the STEP to the proposed new standards, or provide an exception for
the STEP with regard to the proposed new standards, and allow the successful
historical approach to the reconstruction of local access roads within the program to
continue to its completion.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments.
November 25, 2009
Current Snow Emergency Operation 2009/2010
• Purchased 6 surplus truck /Plow /Sanders from WSDOT for $99,600.
• Leased old Waste Management Facility for $4,195 /month.
• Contracted with Poe Asphalt Inc. for $90,074 to prepare trucks and facility for winter
operations.
• Contracted with Poe Asphalt Inc. to provide winter operations. Contract includes:
0 16 Drivers /Operators /Mechanics
0 3 Road Graders w/ wings
o Loader
• Liquid Deicer
• Parts and Materials necessary to maintain equipment and operations
• Cost of the contract is based on actual costs plus a fee not to exceed:
o $280,000 for Phase I (November 15 - December 30, 2009
o $640,000 for Phase II (January 1— May 30, 2010)
• Actual Costs for Phase I
• Total for October - December 2009 was $162,068 (October and November costs
were training, and continuing to prepare the equipment and facility)
• Total for December 2009 was $89,677 - 6.7" snow
• Prior Years Cost
o Total for December 2008 was $587,087- 61.5" snow
o Total for December 2007 was $332,024 - 20.1" snow
o Total for December 2006 was $173,353 - 5.3" snow
o Total for December 2005 was $202,910 - 4.4" snow
Options for Future Winter Operations
Option 1:
• Continue with the current plan with minor changes. May require selection of the
contractor through competitive RFP process.
• Hire one additional full -time Mechanic /Operator.
• Monitor future years to see if additional full -time or part -staff are needed.
• Purchase the Waste Management Facility.
• Purchase one additional surplus WSDOT truck /plow /sander and one new
truck /plow /sander in 2010.
Option 2:
• Hire one full -time and 5 part time (November 15 — March 15) operators /mechanics to
cover moderate snow year for truck plowing /deicing.
• Hire contractor to provide additional back -up driver /operators and road graders.
• Purchase the Waste Management Facility
• Purchase one additional surplus WSDOTtruck /plow /sander and one new
truck /plow /sander in 2010
Option 3:
• Hire a private contractor for all winter operations
• Prepare a RFP detailing all requirements for winter operations
• May require continuing emergency operations for one additional year
Other Options?
City of Spokane Valley
Multiyear Financial forecast - General Fund - Problem Statement #1
1 -24 -10
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Franchise Fees /Bus. Reg.
State Shared Revenues
Service Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Interfund Transfers
Repayment from St. fund
Investment Int. & Misc.
Carryover from prior yr
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Human Resources
Public Works
Com Dev Admin
Dev. Engineering
Planning
Building
Parks Admin
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
Library Services
CenterPlace
Transfer to Capital
Busness Plan
General Government
Total General Fund
Net
Less cash flow reserve
Carryover to next yr
without adjmts
$
2009
$
2010
$ 344,668
2011
368,795
2012
394,611
2013
$
2014
$
Estimate
$ 1,138,311
Estimate
1,217,993
Estimate
1,303,252
Estimate
$
Estimate
$
Estimate
$
16,250,000
$
16,250,000
$
16,300,000
$
16,300,000
$
16,400,000
$
16,400,000
$
10,675,000
$
10,869,500
$
11,000,000
$
11,100,000
$
11,200,000
$
11,300,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,100,000
$
1,111,000
$
1,122,110
$
1,144,664
$
1,156,111
$
1,600,000
$
1,625,000
$
1,665,625
$
1,707,266
$
1,793,697
$
1,838,539
$
1,700,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
525,000
$
550,000
$
555,500
$
670,000
$
683,467
$
690,302
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
170,000
$
170,000
$
-
$
130,000
$
130,000
$
130,000
$
-
$
-
$
225,000
$
500,000
$
200,000
$
180,000
$
16,000
$
$
$
21,000,000
$
18,384,000
$
17,457,463
$
13,806,798
$
7,5 4 6, 188
$
( 1,603,387)
$
55,365,000
$
53,398,50
$
52,409,588
$
49,006,174
$
42, 779,01 6
$
33,776,565
$
300,000
$
322,120
$ 344,668
$
368,795
$
394,611
$ 422,234
$
963,000
$
1,063,842
$ 1,138,311
$
1,217,993
$
1,303,252
$ 1,394,480
$
20,500,000
$
22,062,268
$ 23,606,627
$
25,259,091
$
27,027,227
$ 28,919,133
$
600,000
$
620,574
$ 664,014
$
710,495
$
760,230
$ 813,446
$
860,000
$
1,023,373
$ 1,095,009
$
1,171,660
$
1,253,676
$ 1,341,433
$
190,000
$
248,435
$ 265,825
$
284,433
$
304,344
$ 325,648
$
690,000
$
893,793
$ 956,359
$
1,023,304
$
1,094,935
$ 1,171,580
$
335,000
$
323,205
$ 345,829
$
370,037
$
395,940
$ 423,656
$
710,000
$
791,719
$ 847,139
$
906,439
$
969,890
$ 1,037,782
$
1,040,000
$
1,124,206
$ 1,202,900
$
1,287,103
$
1,377,201
$ 1,473,605
$
1,065,000
$
1,313,320
$ 1,405,252
$
1,503,620
$
1,608,873
$ 1,721,495
$
930,000
$
987,556
$ 1,056,685
$
1,130,653
$
1,209,799
$ 1,294,484
$
188,000
$
237,846
$ 254,495
$
272,310
$
291,372
$ 311,768
$
355,000
$
422,550
$ 452,129
$
483,777
$
517,642
$ 553,877
$
80,000
$
85,503
$ 91,488
$
97,892
$
104,745
$ 112,077
$
2,000
$
-
$ -
$
-
$
-
$ -
$
1,150,000
$
1,192,578
$ 1,276,058
$
1,365,383
$
1,460,959
$ 1,563,226
$
123,000
$
100,000
$ 100,000
$
100,000
$
100,000
$ 100,000
$
-
$
-
$ 425,000
$
535,000
$
700,000
$ 700,000
$
1,900,000
$
3,128,149
$ 3,075,000
$
3,372,000
$
3,497,000
$ 3,600,000
31,98 1,000
35,941,037
38,602,790
$
41,459,985
$
44,371,694
$ 47,279,923
23,384,000
17,457,463
13,806,798
7,546,188
(1,592,678)
(13,503,358)
(5,000,000)
18,384,000
17,457,463
13,806,798
7,546,188
(1,592,678)
(13,503,358)
City of Spokane Valley
Multiyear Financial forecast - General Fund - Problem Statement #1
1 -25 -10
General Fund Revenues:
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Gambling Tax
Franchise Fees /Bus. Reg.
State Shared Revenues
Service Fees
Fines & Forfeitures
Recreation Program Fees
Interfund Transfers
Repayment from St. fund
Investment Int. & Misc.
From service level reserve
Carryover from prior yr
Total General Fund
General Fund Expenditures:
Legislative
Executive & Legislative
Public Safety
Deputy City Manager
Finance
Human Resources
Public Works
Com Dev Admin
Dev, Engineering
Planning
Building
Parks Admin
Recreation
Aquatics
Senior Center
Library Services
CenterPlace
Transfer to Capital
Spending less that 2010 budget
Gen. Govt savings
General Government
Total General Fund
Net
Less cash flow reserve
Carryover to next yr
Yellow
With adjustments
$
2009
$
2010
$
2011
$ 368,795
2012
394,611
2013
2014
963,000
Estimate
1,063,842
Estimate
1,138,311
Estimate
$
Estimate
$ 1,394,480
Estimate
Estimate
$
16,250,000
$
16,250,000
$
16,300,000
$
16,300,000
$
16,400,000
$ 16,400,000
$
10,675,000
$
10,869,500
$
11,000,000
$
11,100,000
$
11,200,000
$ 11,300,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$
425,000
$ 425,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,100,000
$
1,111,000
$
1,122,110
$
1,144,664
$ 1,156,111
$
1,600,000
$
1,625,000
$
1,665,625
$
1,707,266
$
1,793,697
$ 1,838,539
$
1,700,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$
1,600,000
$ 1,600,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$
1,800,000
$ 1,800,000
$
525,000
$
550,000
$
555,500
$
670,000
$
683,467
$ 690,302
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
165,000
$
170,000
$ 170,000
$
-
$
130,000
$
130,000
$
130,000
$
-
$ -
$
225,000
$
500,000
$
200,000
$
180,000
$
100,000
$ 50,000
$
-
$
250,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,000,000
$
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$
21,000,000
$
18,384,000
$
19,207,
$
18,4
$
15,256
$ 9,401,322
$
55,365,000
$
53,6748,500
$
55,159,58
$
54,68
$
51,573,0
$ 45,831,274
$
300,000
$
322,120
$
344,668
$ 368,795
$
394,611
$ 422,234
$
963,000
$
1,063,842
$
1,138,311
$ 1,217,993
$
1,303,252
$ 1,394,480
$
20,500,000
$
22,062,268
$
23,606,627
$ 25,259,091
$
27,027,227
$ 28,919,133
$
600,000
$
620,574
$
664,014
$ 710,495
$
760,230
$ 813,446
$
860,000
$
1,023,373
$
1,095,009
$ 1,171,660
$
1,253,676
$ 1,341,433
$
190,000
$
248,435
$
265,825
$ 284,433
$
304,344
$ 325,648
$
690,000
$
893,793
$
956,359
$ 1,023,304
$
1,094,935
$ 1,171,580
$
335,000
$
323,205
$
345,829
$ 370,037
$
395,940
$ 423,656
$
710,000
$
791,719
$
847,139
$ 906,439
$
969,890
$ 1,037,782
$
1,040,000
$
1,124,206
$
1,202,900
$ 1,287,103
$
1,377,201
$ 1,473,605
$
1,065,000
$
1,313,320
$
1,405,252
$ 1,503,620
$
1,608,873
$ 1,721,495
$
930,000
$
987,556
$
1,056,685
$ 1,130,653
$
1,209,799
$ 1,294,484
$
188,000
$
237,846
$
254,495
$ 272,310
$
291,372
$ 311,768
$
355,000
$
422,550
$
452,129
$ 483,777
$
517,642
$ 553,877
$
80,000
$
85,503
$
91,488
$ 97,892
$
104,745
$ 112,077
$
2,000
$
-
$
-
$ -
$
-
$ -
$
1,150,000
$
1,192,578
$
1,276,058
$ 1,365,383
$
1,460,959
$ 1,563,226
$
123,000
$
100,000
$
100,000
$ 100,000
$
100,000
$ 100,000
$
-
$
(1,000,000)
$
(1,000,000)
$ (1,000,000)
$
(1,000,000)
$ (1,000,000)
$
-
$
(500,000)
$
(500,000)
$ (500,000)
$
(500,000)
$ (500,000)
$
1,900,000
$
3,128,149
$
3,075,000
$ 3,372,000
$
3,497,000
$ 3,600,000
31,981,000
34,441,037
36,677,790
$ 39,424,985
$
42,171,694
$ 45,079,923
23,384,000
19,207,463
18,481,798
15,256,188
9,401,322
751,351
(5,000,000)
18,384,000
19,207,463
18,481,798
15,256,188
9,401,322
751,351
Business plan increases deleted
City of Spokane Valley
Street Fund - Multiyear Financial Forecast
1 -26 -10
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate Estimate
Street Fund - Problem Statement #2
Beginning Fund Bal
$
1,617,000
$
2,082,802
$
2,457,852
$
2,339,852
$
1,817,852
$
1,372,852
Interest Income
$
24,000
$
18,000
$
12,000
$
8,000
$
5,000
$
2,200
Utility tax - telephones
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
3,000,000
Storm Wat. Share facili
*`
$
150,000
$
150,000
$
-
$
-
$
-
FEMA Grant
$
91,802
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
-
Grant
$
-
$
712,050
Motor fuel tx & misc
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$
1,850,000
$ 6,582,802
$
7,812,852
$
7,469,852
$
7,197,852
$ 6,672,852
$ 6,225,052
Expenditures $ 4,500,000
$
5,225,000
$
5,000,000
$
5,250,000
$ 5,300,000
$ 5,400,000
Repay loans $ -
$
130,000
$
130,000
$
130,000
$ -
$ -
$ 2,082,802
$
2,457,852
$
2,339,852
$
1,817,852
$ 1,372,852
$ 825,052
Share costs with Storm Water Fund
Council Budget Goals for 2010
1. Continue monitoring wastewater issues including governance of wastewater
facilities, and pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the
continuation of wastewater discharge licenses.
2. Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system City
department by City department with the goal of achieving city -wide implementation in
2010.
3. Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway
Revitalization Plan as adopted and amended by City Council.
4. Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection
for waters of statewide significance as required by state statute.
5. Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of
parkland adjacent to the Park Street Pool.
6. Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including
availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road
maintenance for the City.
7. Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in
accordance with "living building" standards.
Draft Council Budget Goals for 2011
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
9.
10
S p'okan � ..;
010 Legislative Agenda Adopted by Council October 13.2009
The following is the initial legislative agenda adopted by Council:
Eight Principle Items of Interest:
1.) Street utility enabling legislation: Council has seen several presentations regarding Spokane City
Councilman Al French's proposed street utility legislation and has previously shown support of the legislation.
The proposal enables legislation to allow local control and determination by city councils and local electorates
to decide if it is a tool they want to use in their community to attend to street maintenance functions.
2.) Increased state funding for the 911 system: Rates applied to telephone and other bills that generate revenue
for the 911 systems are set by state legislature and have not been revised for a long time. Many 911 centers are
advising their constituents that they are not able to hold a budget below the current revenues and have expressed
a need for state relief.
3.) Seek $300, 000 for the acquisition of park land adjacent to the Park Road pool and Centennial Middle
School. Spokane Valley has a population of 89,440 people but only 172 acres of public parks — drastically
below the 6.25 - 10.5 acres /1,000population (559 – 938 acres) specified in the Parks Master Plan. Spokane
Valley has successfully partnered with the State Legislature in the acquisition and development of Greenacres
Park, adjacent to Central Valley School District's future elementary school. We want to ask the Capital Budget
Committee for support in replicating our success in co- locating public assets in under - served and economically
distressed neighborhoods.
4.) Law Enforcement District enabling legislation: Law enforcement needs and resources vary in jurisdictions
across the state like those for fire prevention and suppression. More tools are needed to best consolidate, deploy
and pay for law enforcement services. Use of fire districts has proven to be a viable system for the provision of
essential public services and many jurisdictions may derive benefit from providing law enforcement services
under a similar system.
S) Securing state funding for statewide communications interoperability in Locally the citizens
have approved a sales tax increase that includes 1 /10 of 1% for communication equipment; however, the
revenue is insufficient to fund all five items within that initiative. Interoperability is a statewide concern and
according to the Association of Washington Cities, there is a $400 million problem to be resolved.
6) Reasonable legislation related to the "cap and trade" provisions of climate control regulations under
consideration: Council has heard repeated reports on the climate control and change regulations being discussed
in Olympia as well as Washington D.C., using the term "cap and trade" in reference to efforts to reduce our
carbon footprint. We want to be aware of the options under consideration for regulatory for enactment.
7) Access to enhanced state fuel purchasing power. We have a desire to determine if there is a way to access
enhanced state fuel purchasing power related to the large amount of fuel purchased by state, county and city
organizations to operate government vehicles. Exploration of methods that aggregate governmental purchasing
power that may drive down the cost of the fuel purchases is warranted.
8.) Provide support for the Association of Washington Cities' legislative agenda items that serve the best
interests of the City of Spokane Valley.
Spokane Valley 2010 Legislative Agenda Page 1 of I
S#6ane ..; 0O Valley ,
2009 Legislative Agenda Adopted by Council September 9. 200
The following is the initial legislative agenda adopted by Council at its September 9, 2008 Regular Council
Meeting:
Seven Principle Items of Interest:
1.) Securing state funding for statewide communications interoperability infrastructure: Locally the citizens
have approved a sales tax increase that includes 1 /10` of 1% for communication equipment; however, the
revenue is insufficient to fund all five items within that initiative. Interoperability is a statewide concern and
according to the Association of Washington Cities, there is a $400 million problem to be resolved.
2.) Increased state funding for the 911 system: Rates applied to telephone and other bills that generate revenue
for the 911 systems are set by state legislature and have not been revised for a long time. Many 911 centers are
advising their constituents that they are not able to hold a budget below the current revenues and have expressed
a need for state relief.
3.) State financial support for the completion of Greenacres Park development and any site acquisitions that
may be available: Last term we received $300,000 of our initial request for $500,000 in state capital budget
support for the development of Greenacres Park. We acquired the property and have estimated $1,000,000 to
develop it to a full service park. The community applied for and was denied a state grant for another $500,000
for recreation support. We now have a $700,000 gap that we want to ask the capital budget committee for
support and since we are two years away from being able to apply to other funding sources, staff will examine
the idea of creating a plan to use the $300,000 we have to complete design and as much development as the
funding will allow in order to show the legislature we are using the funds received for the purposes intended.
4.) State funding for City Center public improvements: The Community Trade and Economic Development
Department (CTED) has had some funding for similar projects elsewhere in the state and we want to ensure they
are aware of our community project.
5) Reasonable legislation related to the "cap and trade " provisions of climate control regulations under
consideration: Council has heard repeated reports on the climate control and change regulations now being
discussed in Olympia as well as Washington D.C., using the term "cap and trade" in reference to efforts to
reduce our carbon footprint. We want to be aware of the progression and options for a regulatory environment.
6) Street utility enabling legislation: Council has seen several presentations regarding Spokane City Councilman
Al French's proposed street utility legislation and has previously shown support of the legislation. The proposal
enables legislation to allow local control and determination by city councils and local electorates to decide if it is
a tool they want to use in their community to attend to street maintenance functions.
7) Access to enhanced state fuel purchasing power. We have a desire to determine if there is a way to access
enhanced state fuel purchasing power due to the large amount of fuel purchased by the state, county, and city to
operate vehicles and we therefore need to explore whether there is a way to combine our purchasing power to
drive down the cost of the fuel being purchased.
legislative agenda:
8) Consideration of Methods to advance the Spokane County Wastewater Treatment Plant
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AWC Board of Directors adopts J or priorities C M E S
OSW N
m aj
ON
On December 4, the AWC Board of Directors
adopted three major legislative priorities for the
2010 session.They are: a City Flexibility Package,
Stormwater Funding, and Street Maintenance Utility.
City Flexibility Package
In 2009,AWC advanced a broad city flexibility package.
This included "flexing" restrictions and requirements
in areas such as fiscal health, land use, infrastructure,
community safety, public records management, and more.
In particular this included greater flexibility with existing
revenues and local determination of how these revenues
are allocated.The state did many of these same things
in adopting their 2009-11 biennial budget, so AWC
argued that the same latitude should be given to local
governments, even if for a limited period of time.
Below is a list of just some of the ideas AWC has
compiled that support fiscal flexibility, cost - effective
options, and local discretion in allocating resources in
order for cities to best provide essential services:
• Public safety sales tax (0.3% county -wide local option)
— 2SSB 5433, which passed in 2009, allowed for partial
supplanting of the public safety sales and use tax until
2015. Pursue full removal of non - supplant language
with no expiration date.
Real estate excise tax — Currently cities that collect
the 2nd 0.25% REET must spend those funds on a
shorter list of projects than the I st 0.25% REET.AIIow
the list of projects for the 2nd 0.25% locally collected
real estate excise tax to match the list of projects for
the I st 0.25% real estate excise tax.
• Gambling tax — Currently this tax can be used for
local gambling enforcement programs. Expand uses to
general public safety purposes.
• Lodging tax — Currently the lodging tax is restricted
to specific uses that are tourism - related. Expand uses
for any purpose that maintains or enhances tourism,
including public safety.
• GMA impact fees — Currently cities can charge for
fire, parks, roads and schools if provided by the city
or in the city for schools.Add police /public safety
and emergency response facilities, as well as fire, if
provided by a district. Broaden definition of allowable
transportation expenditures to include "multimodal"
(trails, transit and others). Extend period of time when
impact fees can be spent.
GMA & Shoreline Update — Skip next round of GMA
updates in smaller /slow growth cities and counties.
Alter GMA and Shoreline planning update schedule (i.e.
provide more time).
• Grant - matching requirements — Reduce matching
requirements for State grants.
• Transportation Benefit Districts —Amend statute
to extend voter approved sales tax beyond current
10 year provision.This would allow bonding of this
revenue stream.
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Municipal Stormwater Funding
A long- term state funding mechanism is needed to
support "Phase I" and "Phase II" NPDES stormwater
requirements, as well as Puget Sound cleanup efforts, that
impacts 137 cities.AWC will aggressively pursue ESHB
1614 (from 2009) which would establish a fee on a barrel
of unrefined oil (approximately $120M /year in revenue);
however, we will remain open to alternative legislation
that provides equivalent funding. More information on
stormwater funding can be found on our website — www.
awcnet.org /factsheets.
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ASSOCIATION
OF WASHINGTON
CI 1 IES
Street Maintenance Utility —A City Option
Like the state's 18th Amendment and the County Road
Ievy,AWC is pursuing a permanent transportation funding
source for basic street maintenance and preservation.
Currently, approximately three out of every four city
transportation dollars are dependent upon general fund
transfers that must compete for other city services.
Similar to a sewer or water utility, the proposal is to
create a street maintenance utility that would charge
different user classifications based on trips generated and
a city's cost to maintain and preserve its existing system.
This city option is more equitable than other approaches
such as increased property taxes and would help avoid
costly street reconstruction. It also has extensive public
involvement during the creation of the utility and includes
accountability measures to assure the public these
funds will be dedicated to preserving our streets. More
information on the street maintenance utility can be found
on our website — www.awcnet.org/factsheets.
1076 Franklin St SE
Olympia,WA 98501
www.awcnet.org
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Business Plan
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where Individuals and Families can Grow and Play
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Table
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Contents
Executive Summary.
Business Plan Process
Strategic Service Delivery Areas
Understanding the Departmental Business Plan
Department Business Plans:
Executive/Legislative Support — City Manager /City Clerk.
Executive/Legislative Support — City Attorney
Operations & Administrative Services.
Finance and Information Technology Services
Community Development
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
6 -Year Budget & Staffing Impact ,S
Summary - Citywide Business Plan
Pending Ideas
Appendix:
Foundation of the City of Spokane
Vision Statement.
Values
Core Beliefs.
Customer Service .
Information Input:
Internal Input
External Input
Council Goals
The Initial Plan
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I Executive Summary January 2010 — Issue #3
This is the City of Spokane Valley's third annual business plan. As in prior years, this 2010 Business Plan links
community priorities, the six -year Financial Forecast, Council budget goals, and the current budget. Each
year every department within the City of Spokane Valley participates in the business plan process, developing
new goals guided by Council budget goals, as well as by identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats. Departments also refine existing goals based upon new information and the updated financial fore-
cast. Strategies accompany each goal in order to illustrate and define how departments will accomplish these
goals.
As with other City strategic plans, the business plan looks six years into the future, identifying and responding to
future needs, reacting to future fiscal constraints, and providing continuity to the annual budgetary process.
Two new elements in the 2010 Business Plan demonstrate the City's progress in achieving service - delivery bench-
marks and accomplishing Council goals:
♦ Departmental Workload Indicators and Performance Measurements; and
Citizen Survey Findings
Departmental Workload Indicators and Performance Measurements
A dynamic document, this 2010 - 2015 six -year Business Plan has included the concepts of Workload Indicators
and Performance Measurements as implemented in our 2009 plan. Within the business plan, each department has
identified, measured, and reflected trends in the City's performance. Although some of the statistics have been
available since 2008, many city programs and services are still evolving and the indicators and measurements will
continue to be reflected in future plans as they become available.
Citizen Survey Findings
As part of our commitment to open, collaborative government and our emphasis to provide quality customer ser-
vice, the City of Spokane Valley conducted a Citizen Survey in January 2009. The survey was performed by
phone -data collection, and is scheduled to be performed in 2011 and 2013. The survey questions were designed to
provide information that would help assess areas of community need and provide measurements and benchmarks
toward improving services to the citizens of Spokane Valley. Citizen surveys are a common tool of outcome
assessment for progressive governments. In order to gauge if we're doing a good job, we need to receive feedback
from our citizens. These performance measurements provide accountability to the customers and act as a gauge
for management to determine whether services are running smoothly, or if changes need to be made.
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JANUARY 2 0 1 0 - ISSUE #3
Executive Summary
- Continued-
Some of the feedback received from the 2009 survey:
♦ 82% of Spokane Valley citizens gave a positive rating for the value of services for the taxes paid
♦ 82% of its citizens gave a positive rating for the direction that the City is taking
♦ 91% of its citizens gave a positive rating regarding the reputation or overall image of Spokane Valley
In addition, residents were very satisfied with the quality of public safety and the quality of parks. The characteris-
tics receiving the least favorable ratings in our City were employment opportunities, opportunities to participate in
cultural activities, ease of bicycle travel, ease of walking, and traffic flow on major streets.
The survey results, noted within the departmental indicators and measurements, are designated by the term "citizen
survey." These results are used as a tool to guide us as we plan and implement programs to address the
community's response and the City's goals.
The Business Plan ties into the Financial Forecast and the current year's adopted budget. The 2010 Business Plan
is considered a "closed" plan, i.e.: one which allows reallocation of funds, but no increase. Approved by Council
and included in this year's plan are two positions within the Finance Department; an Accounting Technician and an
Accountant/Budget Analyst. A position previously approved by Council but remains vacant is the Construction In-
spector Right -of -Way position in the Community Development Department. For planning purposes only, the 6-
Year Budget and Planning Impact Summary within the department plans identifies the anticipated inclusion of an
Operations Coordinator for Parks and Recreation in the 2011 budget, two IT Specialist positions in the Finance De-
partment in the 2012 and 2014 budgets, and a Human Resource Assistant in the 2014 budget. All of these staff po-
sitions are contingent upon Council's approval during the annual budget process.
Based on future Financial Forecasts, these staff positions will likely be adjusted downward. From 2010 through
2015, a total of six positions are identified with estimated annual costs ranging from $122,897 in 2010 to $481,555
in 2015. The estimated costs include personnel, vehicles and equipment but do not include overhead such as office
space and utilities.
The Business Plan looks at the trends in Spokane Valley to anticipate future needs. Financial resources are also
forecast, taking into consideration economic indicators and new legislation. The Business Plan can then be focused
on utilizing available resources in the most efficient manner to provide quality service to our customers, while
meeting the current and future needs of the city.
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Business Plan Process
This proposed six -year Business Plan for 2010 -2015 is based on the fulfillment of the City's Vision
Statement:
"A community of opportunity where individuals and families can grow and play and
businesses will flourish and prosper."
In order to execute the Vision, the City Council, with public participation, establish core beliefs, values, and an-
nual budget goals, all of which provide the nexus for the City's six -year business plan. The Appendix includes a
comprehensive discussion of the Foundation on which Spokane Valley was built, which includes Core Beliefs, our
Vision Statement, our Values, our commitment to Customer Service, a summary of Internal and
External Input Methodology, and the Council's Goals for 2010.
As noted in Figure 1. Business Plan Process the City's Foundation as established by City Council Goals and
influenced by formal employee input, city planning process, analysis and other forms of Internal Input, along with
citizen surveys, comment cards, focus groups and other External Input, is the foundation of the six -year business
plan. Each of the Strategic Service Delivery Areas is supported by a Departmental Business Plan. The initial De-
partmental Business Plans were developed through participatory meetings open to all City employees. A SWOT
analysis identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for each department was conducted. Mis-
sion statements and goals were established by employees.
Figure 1. Business Plan Process
City Foundation
Core Beliefs, Vision Statement, Values, Customer Service Standards
Internal Input
Comprehensive Plan
6 -Year Financial Forecast
CenterPlace Marketing Plan
Parks Master Plan
6 -Year Transportation
Improvement Plan
Street Master Plan- Pavement
Management Program
SARP
Lunch w/ the City Manager
Performance Analysis
Employee Focus Groups
Commute Trip Reduction
Survey
Resource Analysis
Audits
City Council
Budget Goals
Strategic Service - Delivery Areas
Departmental Business Plans
Mission Statement
Goals
Strategies
*Workload Indicators
*Performance Measurements
Citywide Business Plan
Encompasses All Items Above
External Input
Citizen Survey
Comment Cards
Focus Groups
Customer Correspondence
*Information will be added
as it becomes available
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Strategic Service Delivery Areas
The City of Spokane Valley is classified by five strategic service -
delivery areas of one or more departments, as seen in Figure 2.
Strategic Service- Delivery Areas and Respective Depart-
ments The five strategic service areas have mission state-
ments that guide the departments within the strategic area.
Additionally,
In two of the strategic service areas, divisions were further defined. First,
the Office of the City Attorney is a division within the Executive & Legisla-
tive Support Department, and provides City -wide legal services such as
litigation, legislation, contracts, and code enforcement. The second is the
Finance & Information Technology Division within the Operations and Ad-
ministrative Services Department.
Executive & Operations & Admin- Community Parks & Public Works
Legislative Support istrative Services Development Recreation
ems..
Office of the 1 Finance &
City Attorney Information
Technology
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Understanding
the Departmental
Business Plan
Beginning on the next page, the 2010 Business Plan includes a descrip-
tion of each program along with the goals, strategies, estimated budget,
and timelines necessary to implement the plan.
Workload Indicators and Performance Measures
Goals encompassing a six -year period are developed by each department and are intended to make depart-
ments responsive to the community. The Goals are summarized in a six -year timeline followed by a Budget
and Staffing Summary which illustrate the impact of the goals.
The 2010 Business Plan pro-
vides Workload Indicators and
Performance Measurements
and will be updated as the in-
formation becomes available.
Goals and strategies in the Busi-
ness Plan provide direction for
the future; Workload Indicators
and Performance Measurements
help ensure desired results are
achieved and that citizens are
receiving the value they expect.
Workload Indicators are utilized to demonstrate the
amount of work performed, services received, and/or
resources consumed. This type of information will be col-
lected annually to identify trends that are occurring in our
city that affect the government organization. Such informa-
ME* tion can be utilized to make staffing decisions, prioritize pur-
chases to best meet the needs of our customers, and fore-
cast budgetary needs for the future. Examples of workload
measures are the number of road miles cleaned and the
number of permits issued.
Performance measures are necessary to determine whether services are delivered effectively
and efficiently. Although most basic city services provided are consistent across jurisdictions, the City
of Spokane Valley has great discretion in deciding how to provide those services. Each task performed
by a city employee has a desired effect attached to it. If we do not take steps to determine whether the
desired effect is being accomplished, we do not know if we are effectively meeting the needs of our citi-
zens and customers. For example, a survey of citizens will tell us if we are providing the recreation pro-
grams they desire, and an assessment of the condition of our streets will tell us if we are maintaining
our streets to a sufficient degree. The counterpart of the effectiveness measure is the efficiency meas-
ure. We must also determine whether the cost to provide each service is a good value to our custom-
ers. These efficiency measures will let us know whether we need to improve the workflow process or
provide better resources to accommodate the customer in a timelier manner. Examples of efficiency
measures are the cost per capita of delivering a service or the number of days to issue a permit.
Department:
Executive & Legislative Support
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- City Manager /City Clerk
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the City Council and employees with leadership, useful advice, and im-
plementation of best practices to achieve adopted goals and deliver quality services to the com-
munity.
Overview
The Executive & Legislative Support Department
is accountable to the City Council for the opera-
tional results of the organization, effective sup-
port of elected officials in achieving their goals,
fulfillment of the statutory requirements of the
City Manager, implementation of City Council
policies, and provision of a communication link-
age among citizens, the City Council, City depart-
ments, and other government agencies.
Executive and Legislative Support includes the
City Clerk and includes oversight of the Police
Services Contract for the City. While the Office
of the City Attorney is included in the Executive
and Legislative Support Department, it works di-
rectly with all other departments and has its own
Mission Statement and Goals following this sec-
tion.
2010 Organizational Chart
Description of Programs
City Manager — The City Manager recommends
and implements policy, oversees the operations of
the City, and develops and implements the budget.
All employees report directly or indirectly to the
City Manager. In addition to internal oversight,
the City Manager focuses on external affairs
through interaction with local, regional, state, and
national jurisdictions to represent Spokane Valley's
interests.
City Clerk — The Clerk's Office is the custodian of
all the City records and oversees the elections. The
Clerk administers the insurance claims.
Police Services — Police services are contracted
through the Spokane County Sheriff's Department.
The City of Spokane Valley Police Chief reports to
the City Manager.
Admin. Assistant —
Executive
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City Attorney City er `
Executive
Admin. Assistant
Deputy City Clerk
Deputy City Attorney Rule 9 Legal Interns
Police Chief
(Contract Services)
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6 -Year Goal Summary
• Facilitate the achievement of annually established Council Goals
• Update multi -year Financial Forecast
• Implement City -wide document management system
Detailed Goal List
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Goal 1
Facilitate the achievement of annually established Council Goals (all years).
Strategies (2010-2015)
Annually develop objectives and strategies to accomplish
Council Goals
Report goal attainment progress to the community in the
City Manager's Budget Message
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Meetings w/ Department Heads
to attain Council Goals 53 52
Goal Attainment Progress (previous year's
goals) posted to website by February 15 annually
Number of established Council Goals 6 7
Number of annual Council meetings 55 59 _
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
% of citizens satisfied with Council
Goals and City's direction (citizen
survey)
82%
Average % of citizens who attend Council
meetinQ itizen survex)
21% _
% of citizens who rated the services provided
the City with a positive rating (citizen survey)
90%
% of citizens who rate Spokane Valley as a
place to live with a positive rating (citizen survey)
98% _
% of citizens who rated the City with a positive
Rating re: listenina to citizens (citizen survey)
75%
% of citizens rating the City as welcoming
citizen involvement with a positive rating (citizen survey)
85%
The first Citizen
Survey was
performed in 2009 and
will be performed
again in 2011.
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Goal 2
Update Six -Year Financial Forecast The Financial Forecast's expected revenues and
expenses, incorporates the fiscal elements of departmental business plans, identifies fiscal
constraints and proposes formulas for Council consideration in composing a budget -
balancing approach that itemizes necessary service reductions or increased revenues, or a
combination thereof.
Strategies (2010-2015):
• Update the Financial Forecast on an ongoing basis
• Update departmental business plans
• Calculate the fiscal impacts identified in business plans
• Assess revenue and expenditure trends
• Merge trend data with business plan cost data
• Determine the financial delta
• Develop best case and worst case scenarios
• Formulate revenue and expenditure options
• Determine affordable service levels
• Select budget - balancing options to implement
• Obtain Council authorization to proceed with selected option(s)
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Draft of Departmental Business Plans
completed annually by June 30
Financial Forecast reviewed and
updated annually
Balanced budget presented to
City Cou ncil annually
Performance Measurements:
2008 2009 2010 GOAL
% of citizens who rated the overall value of services
received for City tax dollars paid as a positive rating
(citizen survey) 83%
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Dollars spent City -wide per capita $70,781,309 $61,155,438'
(all accounts year -end figure) /88,920 /89,440
$796 per capita $684 per capita
' pending year -end adjustments
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Goal 3
Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system
City department by City department with the goal of achieving city -wide im-
plementation in 2010.
Workload Indicators:
Strategies (2010):
• Continue phasing in index of documents from each department
• Maintain full document imaging and continue archiving
documents
2008 2009 2010
# of boxes archived 181 195 _
# of public record requests processed 347 324 _
# of contracts processed 166 216
Prepare analysis of electronic filing annually
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010 GOAL
% responses /public records requests
completed in 5 days 99% 100% _ 100%
% of all documents and forms indexed on City's
website by year end 100% 100% 100%
% prompt indexing of Council documents w /in
5 working days 100% 100% _ 100%
Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal
1 &2
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary*
This plan does not include any additional funding and staff impact.
The City has set aside $250, 000 for implementation of a document imaging system. This Plan does not include
additional systems funding.
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Department:
Executive & Legislative Support
- Office of the City Attorney
Mission Statement
Implement Council policy by providing clear direction and meaningful assistance to employees admin-
istering city government and citizens who use city government. Ensure that all City actions are consis-
tent, timely and helpful. Maintain a positive and creative workplace.
Overview
The Office of the City Attorney represents City's legal
interests including oversight of claims and litigation.
The division manages the City's legal service
agreements such as courts, prosecutors, and probation.
The City Attorney drafts ordinances and resolutions,
negotiates contracts, leases, and agreements and sup-
ports departments in enforcing associated laws. The
Office of the City Attorney also provides specialized
employee training regarding existing law. The City
Attorney supervises and directs the work of Rule 9
Legal Interns.
2010 Organizational Chart
Description of Programs
Contract review and support — Review contracts prior
to adoption and advise City departments on issues
related to administration of the contracts.
Code compliance support and litigation — Provide
support to code compliance department in analyzing
cases; provide litigation support for cases that are not
capable of resolution by compliance officers.
outside the City in affected areas.
Community Development support — Provide advice
on broad spectrum of issues related to development
permitting in the City, and joint planning activities
Legislative support — Draft legislative changes; pro-
vide advice to the City Council on broad range of
municipal issues.
City Attorney
Deputy City Attorney Administrative
Assistant
Rule 9 Legal Interns
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6 -Year Plan Summary
• Have a fully operational City Attorney's Office that is adequately staffed to handle the workload and allows
for timely client service
• Assist other departments in analyzing and mapping existing processes to determine compliance with the law
and whether higher levels of customer service can be achieved
• In support of Council Goal to monitor wastewater issues
• Initiate alternative analysis for all services we derive under contract with Spokane County
• Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as adopted and
amended by the City Council
• Evaluate the availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for
the City
• Assist in providing consistency in all land use applications and decisions
• Negotiate with property owners regarding City Hall /City Center
• Draft and complete Contract and Purchasing Guidelines
Detailed Goal List
Goal 1
To have a fully operational City Attorney's Office that proactively assists in pro -
gram development, advises all departments on legal issues in a timely matter, and
manages all potential and existing litigation.
Strategies (2010- 2015):
• Review programs
• Monitor workload & workload changes
• Track response times
• Identify deficient areas
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Work order requests processed 388 252
Legal memorandums 90 114
*P ublic records requests processed 29 2 9
Litigation matters including enforcement matters. 105 68
Enforcement — Opened 94 21
Closed 71 58
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Legal service cost /hr compared to
outside counsel $73 vs $250 $74 vs $250
% of internal clients reporting legal advice was
timely 91% 63% _
* Does not include day -
to -day file review in
response to public re-
cord requests processed
by City Clerk.
GOAL
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Goal 2
To assist other departments in analyzing and mapping existing processes to determine
compliance with the law and whether higher levels of customer service can be achieved
• Strategies: 2010
• Finalize an index for all public records from each department, with a corresponding electronic
directory system with a common City -wide format
• Identify all types of permits, approvals, permissions or waivers granted by the City, and specify
the procedures to be followed for each item, including deadlines
• Create a process whereby the basis for all conditions placed upon a development project is iden-
tified, with a specific checklist to be followed prior to the imposition of each condition
• Create and maintain a purchasing manual
• Maintain and update all form contracts used by all departments
• Update and maintain all City franchises
• Maintain and update all form contracts used by all departments
• 2011 -2015
• Maintain and update all form contracts used by all departments
Workload Indicators:
Training classes taught 8 11
2008 2009 2010
Contracts reviewed 166 75
Ordinances and resolutions drafted 40 59
Performance Measurements:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Percentage of internal clients reporting that Legal advice
was clear & relevant 95% 94%
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Goal 3
Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization
Plan as adopted and amended by the City Council Finalize implementation of the SARP
and all related ordinances.
Strategies (2010):
• Assist in implementation of SARP
• Draft any necessary supplemental ordinances and/or code provisions
• Advise Community Development on legal issues regarding implementation
Goal 4
Assist in providing consistency in all land use applications and decisions
Strategies (2010):
• Organize and update all rules regarding vesting and imposition of conditions on
development
• Provide training / presentations
• Update through WSAMA
• Present to other jurisdictions
Goal 5
Negotiate with property owners regarding City Hall/City Center
Strategies (2010):
• Advise client, collaborate with staff
• Negotiate with private owners
• Explore funding options
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Goal 6
Draft and complete Contract and Purchasing Guidelines Provide staff training in contract
and purchasing procedures.
Strategies (2010):
• Research alternatives
• Draft and finalize summary of contract and purchasing procedures
• Advise client
Performance Measurements: 2010 GOAL
Business Plan major Goals identified
and completed on schedule
Goal 7
Improve efficiency of day -to -day advice to client
Strategies (2010):
• Include minor tasks in tracking tasks
• Identify start date on task list to client
• Track requests in and out
• Contract review —stamp date received and signed
• Index for contracts —add to public drive with security restrictions
Workload Indicators: 2010
Average number of days for completion
of tasks
Performance Measurements: 2010
Average timeframe for advice provided
From time requested
Contract templates are available on
Public drive when needed
Attorneys are available when needed
GOAL
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Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary -This plan does not include any additional
funding and staff impact.
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Department:
Operations & Administrative Services
Mission Statement
Operations and Administrative Services supports the organization and provides exceptional customer
service by assessing and addressing the needs of customers and employees, emphasizing public ac-
countability, fostering community involvement, and managing the delivery of services to the citizenry.
Overview
The Operations & Administrative Services Depart-
ment includes the human resources, central reception,
public information, contract administration, and fi-
nance functions of the City. This section of the Busi-
ness Plan reflects the operations oversight division of
the department.
Description of Programs
Deputy City Manager - Oversees the Operations and
Administrative Services Department for the City. The
DCM participates in and makes suggestions to the
City Manager in the formulation of strategy and city
policy involving organization, procedures, and ser-
vices. In addition, the DCM performs operations
oversight for the Community Development, Public
Works, and Parks & Recreation departments.
Human Resources — Provides services in compensa-
tion, benefits, training, staffing, employee relations,
and communications. HR administers the City Safety
Committee and Risk Management.
2010 Organizational Chart
Administrative Sr. Administrative
Analyst Analyst
Central Reception — Serves as the primary customer
service representative for all departments within the
City, provides customer assistance and receives and
assists the public.
Public Information — Provides professional communi-
cations support that results in the distribution of com-
plete, accurate and timely information on City issues
and activities to internal and external constituents to
create public awareness, understanding, and interest in
City programs, policies, services and initiatives.
Contract Administration — Negotiates service agree-
ments, reviews charges, audits usages, utilizes man-
aged competition, and addresses customer concerns.
Analysis — Performs professional level management
analysis of service contracts and programs for effi-
ciency and cost - effectiveness; conducts operational
effectiveness reviews to ensure functional or project
systems are applied and functioning as designed; and
performs cost control activities to assure sound fiscal
control.
Deputy City
Manager
Administrative
Assistant
Public Information Office Assistant I Office Assistant 1I Human Resources
Officer Manager
Human Resources
Technician
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6 -Year Plan Summary
• Respond to internal and external impacts on the City's human resources function in order to recruit and
retain a well - qualified workforce
• Enhance community involvement in City government
• Formalize public accountability in City operations through incorporating the Business Plan into deci-
sion making, conducting a periodic community survey, and establishing a toolbox for evaluating the
City's contract services
• In cooperation with Departments, select City programs for operational effectiveness reviews and rec-
ommend and implement process improvement as warranted
Detailed Goal List
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Goal 1
Respond to internal and external impacts on the City's human resources function in or-
der to recruit and retain a well - qualified workforce
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Use more pro- active recruitment techniques
• Evaluate City's work environment to encourage retention of existing
staff
• Expand New Employee Orientation and ongoing training
• Develop processes that improve employee access to information, and
make the best use of technology in order to administer cost effectively
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Number of City employees 89 88 _
Personnel action forms processed 148 168 _
Number of training classes facilitated
or coordinated
Employees hired ("regular employees)
*permanent ft/pt emp.; limited term; does
Not include temp /seasonal emo. 15 9
Average number of applications received
Per recruitment cycle 94.8 77.8
Performance Measurements:
2008 2009 2010
Percentage of employee satisfaction w/ HR 97.6 98% _
Percentage rate of employee turnover 9% 6.2% _
HR FTE per 100 employees 2 2
2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Percentage of annual non - manager performance reviews
completed within 30 days of anniversary date 53.42% 37%
Average number of days to complete recruitment 130 55.8 0
Goal 2
Enhance community interest and involvement in City government Two of the Core Values
adopted by City Council are to promote community identity and pride, and to focus on the future.
Strategies: (2010-2015)
Workload Indicators:
• Draft & implement a comprehensive six -year public information plan sup-
porting Council goals & enhancing community interest & involvement in
city government based on 2010 decennial census.
• Promote a unique, Spokane Valley identity especially for the celebration
of the City's ten -year anniversary
• Develop reports on Spokane Valley demographic and economic trends
• Expand forums for informing and involving the public through the devel-
opment of formal customer service feedback system, and enhancement of
community communications outreach program
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Media releases issued 203 201 _
Total Media Stories 673 556 _
Public Information contacts with media 273 201 _
Community newsletters produced 3 reg / 11 special 3 reg _
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Customer satisfaction re: contact w/ City Hall
as it pertains to a positive impression of employees:
(citizen survey)
"Knowledge 88% _
*Responsiveness 90%
*Courtesy 89%
185
680
250
4 regular
GOAL
92%
94%
93%
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2008 2009 2010 GOAL
*Overall Impression 86% _ 90%
Customer use of website: (citizen survey) 26% _ 36%
Customer satisfaction w/ Public Information
services (citizen survey) 92% _ 97%
Earned media stories per FTE in PIO office 162 96 _ 180
Community E- Newsletter dist. /capita .0031% 22.76% 0
Goal 3
Formalize public accountability in City operations through incorporating the Business Plan into
decision making, conducting a periodic community survey, and establishing a toolbox for evalu-
ating the City's contract services An open, collaborative government is the third Core Value adopted
by City Council.
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Incorporate the Business Plan in the City's decision - making process to enhance ac-
countability through implementation of performance measures
• Implement a periodic community survey to objectively monitor customer satisfac-
tion
• Evaluate City's contract services
• Implement contract audit program
• Finalize a managed competition process
Goal 4
Audit of existing risk management practices and further development of the Risk Management
Program for the City.
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Assess whether City property is properly insured
• Develop procedures for minimizing claims costs
• Provide recommendations to the City Manager for program development
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Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal
1 -4
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary*
Operations /Admin Services
HR Assistant
FTE
1.00
2010 2011 2012
0 0 0
2013 2014 2015
0 60,000 62,400
Community Inv/Public Info 0.00 34,061 29,623 30,208 30,816 31,432 32,032
Other HR Services Z 0.00 5,000 7,000 27,000 7,000 7,000 7,000
Subtotal 1.00 53,122 71,246 72,416 53,632 134,532 117,840
Includes salary /benefits and personnel startup costs (workstations and vehicles)
'Publications 5k, community outreach 5k, customer service feedback 2010-2015; PI intern
2 City safety plan, paperless HR system, update website, enhance employee recognition, develop marketing strategy, employee develop -
ment/learning, comprehensive employee development model 20k- -2012, succession planning, healthy work/life
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Department:
Operations & Administrative Services
- Finance & Information Technology
Mission Statement
The Finance and Information Technology Division is committed to excellence in customer service by
providing quality financial information to Council, citizens and City departments. The Information Tech-
nology Group (IT) seeks to understand technology and how it can best serve internal and external IT
users.
Overview
The Finance and Information Technology Division
provides financial management and technology ser-
vices for all City departments. Programs include ac-
counting and reporting, payroll, accounts payable, pur-
chasing, budgeting, financial planning, insurance,
treasury and information technology. This Division
exists within the Operations and Administrative Ser-
vices Department.
2010 Organizational Chart
Description of Programs
Finance — Provides assistance to departments on the
annual budget, financial reporting, payroll, accounts
payable, and purchasing.
Information Technology — Provides assistance to de-
partments regarding telephone service, computers,
printer /copiers, and the city's computer network.
Finance Director
1
Accounting Manager Accountant/Budget IT Specialist GIS/Database Admin-
Analyst (4.0 FTE) (2.0 FTE) istrator
Accounting Techni-
cian (3.0 FTE)
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6 -Year Plan Summary
• Assist in developing Street Master Plan financing
• Maintain a consistent level of service in payroll, accounts payable, budget preparation and information tech-
nology services during a period of high growth
Detailed Goal List
Goal l
Assist in Street Master Plan financing
Strategies:
2010
• Review consultant's plan
• Review list of needed improvements
• Determine costs
• Determine timing
• Determine affect on city financial stability
• Determine options
• Prepare plan
Goal 2
Maintain a consistent level of service in payroll, accounts payable, budget preparation
and information technology services (during a period of high growth)
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Add Accounting Technician in 2010
• Add Accountant in 2010
• Add Information Technology (IT) positions as needed (2011 & 2012)
• Upgrade telephone, network and fiber infrastructure
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workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
I # of accounts payable checks 2664 3102' _
Dollars spent City -wide (all accounts) $52,605,662 $61,155,438 _
Number of phone lines 28 35 •
I Number of workstations 140 145
Number of servers & appliances supported 33 37 _
I Number of PC's installed or replaced 20 40
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Finance expenditures /City wide expenditures .0124 .0134
Dollar value of accounts payable processed
per Accounts Payable FTE (1.25)* $40,033,377 $46,696,122
Dollar value of gross payroll processed per
payroll FTE (.85)* $5,248,433 $ 4,593,164 _
Help desk requests per IT FTE per month 55 75
IT FTE per number of workstations 70 72.5 _
Network availability % 99% 99%
(259 out of 260 days) 0
* FTE adjustments in 2009 / increase to 1.25 from 1 and decrease to .85 from 1
Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1&2 _ __
6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary*
Finance & Information
Technology
Accounting Technician
IT Specialist*
IT Specialist
Accountant/Budget
Analyst
Subtotal
FTE 2010 2011
1.00 52,897 56,335
1.00 0 81,547
1.00 0 0
1.00 65,000 67,000
2012
2013
2014
2015
59,997
61,497
64,572
67,155
82,588
87,956
93,673
96,014
84,000
85,240
86,520
87,850
69,000
71,000
73,000
75,000
GOAL
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4.00 117,897 204,882 295,585 305,693 317,765 326,019
* *IT Specialist was previously included in 2010, but has been postponed to 2011.
Includes salary /benefits and personnel startup costs (work stations and vehicles)
' Includes wires &
payroll benefit
checks
2 Pending year -end
adjustments
Department:
Community Development
Mission Statement
The mission of the Community Development Department is to provide planning, permitting and code
compliance services in a responsive and efficient manner to ensure the safety, health and welfare of
our citizens, and to encourage orderly development and economic sustainability.
Overview
The Community Development Department maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, administers the Uniform
Development Code and adopted Building Codes, and assists citizens and business owners with code - related is-
sues.
Description of Programs
Administrative Division Provides overall manage-
ment and oversight to development services, including
current and long -range planning, coordination of re-
gional environmental issues, building permitting and
inspections, and code enforcement.
Planning Division Responsible for providing profes-
sional policy guidance on land use issues to the City
Council and Planning Commission. Planning Staff par-
ticipate at a regional level on issues such as annexa-
tions, growth targets, water quality, etc. It is also re-
sponsible for processing land use permits, reviewing
environmentally sensitive areas, administering the State
Environmental Protection Act and reviewing home oc-
cupation licenses.
Building Division — Implements the Washington State
Building Code. It is responsible for ensuring that
buildings and structures comply with adopted building
code standards through professional plan review and
inspection services. The Permit Center receives appli-
cations and coordinates the review and processing of
permits. Code Compliance staff enforce zoning and
building regulations on a complaint- driven basis.
Engineering Division Development Engineering
provides the review and inspection for stormwater,
access management and other public works improve-
ments in development applications and provide policy
recommendations for public works issues.
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2010 Organizational Chart
Community
Development
Director
Admin. Office
Assistant Assistant I
Manager
Senior
Assistant
Planner
Planner
(2.0 FTE)
(3.0 FTE)
Associate
Planning
Planner
Tech
(2.0 FTE)
Official
Sr. Plans Code Compli-
Examiner ance Officer
(2.0 FTE)
Plans Building Permit
Examiner Inspector II Specialist
(.75 FTE) (4.0 FTE) (2.0 FTE)
Senior
Engineer
Development
Sr. Permit ROW Office
Specialist Inspector Assistant I
(1.0 FTE)
Office
Assistant I
Engineer
(1.5 FTE)
Construction
Inspector
Assistant
Engineer
(2.0 FTE)
6 -Year Plan Summary
• Complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Planned Action Ordi-
nance for City Center Area
• Implement the Sprague - Appleway Revitalization Plan
• Complete the Shoreline Master Program update
• Update Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries through regional process
• 2010 Census
• Complete Bike/Pedestrian Plan
• Complete American Disabilities Act (ADA) inventory and plan
• Complete 7 -year update of the Comprehensive Plan
• Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague / Appleway Revitaliza-
tion Plan adopted by the City Council
• Continue to make system improvements to the permit process
Engineering
Tech
(1.5 FTE)
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Detailed Goal List
Goal 1
Complete the Planned Action Ordinance and EIS for the City Center
Strategies: (through mid 2010)
• Conduct public hearings on draft EIS
• Make revisions based on comments
• Issue final EIS
• Public outreach
• Adopt Planned Action Ordinance
Goal 2
Implement City Center portion of the Sprague- Appleway Revitaliza-
tion Plan as determined by the City Council
Strategies: (2010 — 2011)
• Work with the City Council, consultants, and other department staff
to determine the scope of City Center plan
• Put together timeline and costs for improvements and work with
Council to determine City's portion of costs
• Refine site plan with property owners and consultants
• Close property transaction for City Hall
• Work with consultants and property owner to secure a developer
• Review plans for City Hall permit and issue
• Apply for grant funding appropriate to project
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Goal 3
Complete Shoreline Master Plan
Strategies: (2010 — 2011)
• Complete Shoreline Inventory
• Complete the Shoreline Master Program update
• Conduct public outreach
• Conduct public hearing at Planning Commission on draft document
• Council adoption of Plan
• Washington State mandates adoption of an updated Shoreline Master
Program by 2013
Goal 4
Update UGA boundaries through regional process
Strategies: (2010 — 2011)
• Identify potential JPA's in 2010 City update
• Work through regional process to have UGA's / Joint Planning Areas
assigned
• Interlocal Agreement with Spokane County adopting standards for de-
velopment in UGA's
Goal 5
2010 Census
Strategies: 2010
• Send staff to census training
• Prepare maps and data for census collection
• Assist in any other way required by Census Bureau
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Goal 6
Complete a Bike/Pedestrian Plan
Strategies: (2010 -2011)
• Work in coordination with the Traffic Engineer to complete a
work program
• Hire any technical expertise needed for the Plan
• Complete field work on existing facilities
• Input data into GIS system
• Conduct public outreach to provide input to the Plan
• Prepare a draft Plan
• Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Plan
• City Council adoption of the Plan and incorporation into the
Comprehensive Plan
Goal 7
Complete ADA Inventory and Plan
Strategies: (2010-2011)
• Work in coordination with City -wide committee to complete a
work program/hold stakeholder meeting with interested citizens
• Complete field work on existing facilities
• Input data into GIS system
• Prepare a draft report and draft Transition Plan
• Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed Plan
• City Council adoption of the Plan and incorporation into the
Comprehensive Plan
Goal 8
Complete 7 -Year Update of Comprehensive Plan
Strategies: 2011
• Notify utility districts, school district and other outside agencies
about need for updated information
• Incorporate any new state mandated information
• Process through Planning Commission and City Council
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Goal 9
Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal
1
2,3 &4
5
6 &7
8
9
Implement and evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague/
Appleway Revitalization Plan adopted by City Council
Strategies: (2010 — 2012)
• Train internal staff on new regulations
• Prepare handouts to assist with development interests in the SARP
area
• Conduct specialized training for real estate professionals and de-
velopers
• Offer individual meetings with property owners through an area by
area basis
2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015
6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary -This plan does not include any additional
funding and staff impact.
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Community Development - W orkload indicators and performance measures
Workload Indicators:
�Z
2008 2009 2010
Permit Center phone calls
4472
4945
a
Construction permits issued
3535
2993
Building inspections performed —
Residential
4480
5241 _
0
Building inspections performed —
Commercial
2177
2504
0
Code compliance complaints
investigated
931
840
Right -of -Way inspections performed
5183
7379
0
Engineering inspections performed
N/A
162
•
Service population
88,920
89,440
Number of Planning Commission meetings
24
13
Number of code amendments
7
7
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Number of permits issued /processed /reviewed
per FTE (Plan Exam -2; Build. Insp -4; Permit Spec -3) 392.78 332.55
Residential building permit issuance within 5 work days
_(April & July) 65% _
Average tenant improvement permit issuance within
25 work days (May & August) 100% 0
Average response time for first review 99% 0
% of citizen satisfaction with services regarding
Land use, planning and zoning with a positive rating
(citizen survey) 83% _
GOAL
5 work days
25 work days
25 work days
95%
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Department:
Parks & Recreation
Mission Statement
To acquire, develop, operate and maintain a diverse park and recreation system that enhances our
communi
Overview
With offices located in the CenterPlace Regional
Events Center, the Parks and Recreation Department
consists of six divisions: Parks Administration; Parks
Maintenance; Recreation; Aquatics; Senior Center;
and CenterPlace. The Department is comprised of
nine FTEs. Parks Maintenance and Aquatics services
are contracted with external businesses /agencies. The
Parks & Recreation Department also maintains a
database of local recreation programs and services to
help match citizens with existing services.
Description of Programs
Parks Administration /Parks Maintenance — The
Administration Division provides direction and
leadership for the Parks and Recreation Department
in implementing the goals and objectives of the City
Council and facilitates the general upkeep of parks
and public areas of the City. The City uses
contractual services for the operations and
maintenance of City parks.
Recreation — The Recreation Division coordinates
and facilitates the delivery of recreation programs and
services throughout the City and the City's park
system.
Aquatics — The City of Spokane Valley owns three
swimming pools which provide opportunities for
open swim, swim lessons, swim team, and facility
rentals. In addition, the City leases a portion of
Valley Mission Park for a water park. The City
currently is contracting with the YMCA for all
aquatic
activities within the City. The YMCA provides the
lifeguards and maintains the pools during the season.
Senior Center — The City of Spokane Valley
assumed operational control of the Valley Senior
Center in 2003. Through the Spokane Valley Senior
Citizens Association, the Senior Center promotes
fellowship, health, recreation, social, and educational
opportunities for persons fifty years and older.
In cooperation with the Community Colleges of Spo-
kane the Senior Center offers classes ranging from
aerobics to Spanish. The Senior Center is also a
recreational hub for area seniors to play billiards,
ping pong, and pickle ball, and join in weekly dances,
theme dances, and line dancing.
CenterPlace — Construction of Mirabeau Point
CenterPlace was completed mid -year 2005. The
project represents the culmination of eight years of
planning and fundraising by Mirabeau Point Inc. and
the joint involvement of the City and Spokane
County. The approximately 54,000 square foot
facility houses the City of Spokane Valley Senior
Center, a great room (banquet facility), numerous
meeting rooms, multi - purpose rooms, and a high tech
lecture hall. The facility combines with Mirabeau
Meadows Park and Mirabeau Springs to form a
regional focal point for Northeast Washington,
Northern Idaho and Western Montana.
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2010 Organizational Chart
Parks & Recreation
Director
Park Operations &
Maintenance
(Contract Services)
Aquatics Operations &
... Maintenance
(Contract Services)
Administrative
Assistant
CenterPlace
Senior Center Recreation Customer Relations/
Specialist Coordinator Facilities Coordinator
CenterPlace
Administrative ..
Assistant 2.0 FTE
CenterPlace CenterPlace
Maintenance Worker — Janitorial Services
Facilities 2.0 FTE (Contract Services)
6 -Year Plan Summary
• Implement recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Implement the CenterPlace Regional Marketing and Communications Plan
• Make facility improvements to CenterPlace
• Expand senior services to serve changing needs and expectations of the senior
population
• Work with Centennial Trail Partners to develop 20 Year Plan
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Detailed Goal List
Goal 1
Implement recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan based
on contracted planning services and relying on Public Works Department for con-
struction projects.
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Implement Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Explore options for major sources of funding
• Pursue park acquisitions and development
• Develop formal agreements for "school parks"
• Build department identity
• Partner with local jurisdictions for joint use agreements
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Acres maintained
126
126
_
Trees Planted
5
11
10 new /yr
Overall number of park facility
reservations per year
222
258
_ +10% /yr
Number of recreation classes offered
77
48
+10% /yr
Spokane Valley population
88,920
89,440
Number of open swim hours available /season
980
1,200
_ maintain 2008 hours
Number of swim lesson /team registrations
1,220
1,430
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Developed park acres per 1000 population 1.4 1 .4 _
Recreation program recovery vs direct cost 167% 105 maintain 2008 recovery
Parks & Recreation budget per capita $29.74 $31.44
Percentage of citizens who participated in a recreation
program or activity (citizen survey) 45 _
Percentage of citizens who have visited a City of
Spokane Valley park (citizen survey) 84% _
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2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Percentage of citizens rating recreation programs or
classes with a positive rating (citizen survey) 95%
Percentage of citizens rating recreation centers or
facilities (citizen survey) 93%
Percentage of citizens rating quality of parks
(citizen survey) 98%
Goal 2
Implement the CenterPlace Regional Marketing and Communications Plan
Strategies: (2010)
• Increase seasonal staffing to accommodate a higher level of service for
events
• Develop "CenterPlace's Partner Services" with local event planners
• Contract marketing services to help implement marketing plan
• Expand website to include more links & interactive pricing guide
• Expand Red Rock involvement in events as our "in- house" caterer
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Number of area businesses /hotels contacted
for use of CenterPlace 24,400 24,400
Number of reservations per year 721 815
Number of operating hours per year 4,633 4,633
Number of room use hours booked per year 4,780 5,514
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Percentage of facility capacity per Great Room reserved 26% 21%
*Percentage cost recovery per CenterPlace 68% 63%
Percentage of area businesses utilizing CenterPlace .0067% .0079%
Percentage of facility capacity per Lounge reserved 15.7% 11%
Percentage of regional use of facility 18% 24%
*CenterPlace revenues covered _% of the expenses
(63% in 2009). Expenditures do not include building
replacement funds.
GOAL
Contact all in
Spokane Region
+ 10% /yr
GOAL
reach for 25%
30% (ultimate)
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Goal 3
Make facility improvements to CenterPlace
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Develop land in front of CenterPlace
• Schedule preventative maintenance and facility updates to main-
tain CenterPlace in new condition
• Explore opportunities to provide additional services
• Explore updating sound systems in the Great Room & Lounge
• Investigate construction of outdoor wedding gazebo
Goal 4
=A
Expand senior services to serve changing needs and expectations of the
senior population
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Challenge to serve current age demographics and to attract new
participants
• Add new, active programming
• Increase involvement with neighboring retirement communities
• Educate the community at -large about the purpose and potential of
the Senior Center
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010
Number of participants in Senior programs
or workshops per year 36,840 3 8,001
Average age of Seniors participating
in programs 7 4.85 75.7
Number of Senior programs offered /year 50 50
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Level of satisfaction with quality of Senior services
(citizen survey) 91%
"Percentage of Seniors over 60 in Spokane Valley
per capita 14.5% 15.76% G
Percentage of City of Spokane Valley Seniors who
participate in programs /attend Health & Wellness
Programs (age 50 and up) 14% 14% _
*Senior numbers will vary because
different ages are used. Some use 50, others 60.
*Census data is not current
GOAL
+10% /yr
60 /yr (ultimate)
GOAL
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F r
Goal 5
Work with Centennial Trail Partners to develop 20 Year Plan
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Seek grant opportunities
• Develop a long range maintenance plan
Workload Indicators:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Miles of Centennial Trail 6.78 6.78 _
Number of grants applied for
*Applied for by Trails Partners 0 0 1 /yr
Labor hours to maintain Centennial Trail 900 900 _ maintain 2008 level
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Cost to maintain per capita per trail mile $ .04 $.04 _
*Percentage of successful grant applications 0 0 _
Miles of Trail per 1000 households .076 .076 _
Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal 2010 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015
1,3,4, &5
2 —�
GOAL
6 – Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary*
Parks & Recreation FTE 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Operations Coordinator 1.00 0 79,222 80,112 85,319 90,865 93,136
*Operations Coordinator was previously included in both 2009 & 2010 plans, but has been postponed to 2011.
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Department:
Public Works
Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Works Department for the City of Spokane Valley is to provide overall
planning, construction, operations and maintenance of the city's public works infrastructure and fa-
cilities.
Overview
The Public Works Department oversees the City's
transportation system, which includes construction
and maintenance of streets and related stormwater
systems, operations and maintenance of traffic signs
and signals, regional and neighborhood transportation
planning. The Department also provides coordination
with other City departments on the planning, design
and construction of City parks and civic facilities,
along with participation in regional public works is-
sues such as solid waste, wastewater, and high -
capacity transportation.
Description of Programs
Administration Provides direction, support, and co-
ordination to Public Works staff facilitating their de-
livery of services throughout the community. Re-
sponsible for coordination with providers of solid
waste, wastewater and other regional public works
issues.
Capital Improvement Program Plan, design and
construct new facilities owned by the City of Spo-
kane Valley. These projects include roads, bridges,
park facilities, civic and community buildings. This
requires careful prioritized long -range planning, ac-
quisition and management of state and federal grant
funding, coordination with stakeholder groups, and
proficient project management.
Street Maintenance and Operations Provides re-
sponsive and effective management and maintenance
of City streets, snow and ice control, and debris re-
moval, allowing for safe transportation throughout
the community. Provides traffic engineering for safe
and efficient multi- faceted transportation systems
throughout the City.
Stormwater Utility Provides protection of the envi-
ronment by minimizing the degradation of water
quality and reducing the potential for flooding and
erosion by maintaining and installing stormwater
management systems.
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2010 Organizational Chart
Public orks
Director
mini'77"
Assistant
Street
Maintenance Su-
perintendent
Maintenance /
Const. Inspector
2.0 FTE
Engineer -
Stormwater
Senior Engineer — Senior Engineer —
CIP Manager Traffic
L Administrative
Assistant Engineer Engineering Tech I Assistant
Senior Engineer —
Project Manager
Assistant Engineer -
Traffic/Planning &
Grants
Senior. Engineer —
Project Manager
Engineering
Assistant
Tech. II
Engineer,
Engineering
Engineering
Tech. I
Tech. I .W
6 -Year Plan Summary
• Implement the Street Master Plan (once adopted by Council)
• Continue development of a long range plan for street maintenance
• Continue optimization of the City's traffic signal plan
• Continue implementation of the stormwater program
• Implement public infrastructure aspects of Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan, including
City Center
• Implement capital improvement projects as approved by Council
• Manage and coordinate the planning, design and construction of the City Hall project
• Continue involvement with the County and DOE regarding the TMDL and Wastewater Treat-
ment Plan
• Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availability,
costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for the City.
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Detailed Goal List
Goal 1
Implement the Street Master Plan Phase I (when adopted by Council)
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Implement Pavement Management Program and Transporta-
tion Improvement Plan (TIP) as approved by Council
Goal 2
Continue development of a long range plan for street maintenance
Strategies: (2010-2015)
• Study site and facility for equipment and materials
• Consider options for winter snow maintenance
Workload Indicators:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Centerline Lane miles of street maintained 438 460 _
Number of citizen action requests for street
Maintenance 1875 1 078
Street sweeping (in tons) 545.4 472.92
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010
Percentage of citizens who rated snow
removal as positive (citizen survey) 73%
Ton of cold patch for potholes 27 17.55
GOAL
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2008 2009 2010
Percentage of citizens who rated street repairs
as positive (citizen survey) 73% _
Percentage of citizens who rated clean streets
as positive (citizen survey) 88%
Street maintenance cost per capita $44.83 $49.67 _
Lane miles maintained per 1000 population 4.926 5.14
Street sweeping expenditures per capita $5.24 $3.83 0
Street condition based on the Overall Condition Index 70 70
Goal
Continue optimization of the City's traffic signal system
Strategies: (2010-2015)
GOAL'
• Update and revise signal timing plans for the city's major intersections
• Coordinate the design of the funded ITS projects
• Continue providing traffic related services on new development proposals
Workload Indicators:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Traffic signals maintained 84 86 _
Traffic counts performed 159 158 _
School beacons maintained 16 20 _
Traffic signs maintained 14,000 14,000 _
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Performance Measurements 2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Percentage of traffic signals synchronized
& optimized for p.m. peak 39% 47%
Percentage of citizens who rated traffic
signal timing as positive (citizen survey) 85%
Coal 4
Continue implementation of the Stormwater program
• Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Develop a six -year capital program for needed stormwater facilities
• Develop a six -year plan for compliance with the Underground Injection Con-
trol (UIC) program
• Develop and coordinate with other departments a plan for compliance with the
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit
• Purchase a site and construct a City stormwater decanting facility
Workload Indicators: 2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Number of drywells 7300 7330
Number of drywells cleaned 267 245 _
New drywells registered 30 33 _
Performance Measurements: 2008 2009 2010 GOAL
Percentage of citizens who rated quality of storm
drainage as positive (citizen survey) 92% _
Cost per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) $ 21.00 $2 1.00
Cubic yards of new drywells constructed 1200cy 1320 cy _
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Goal
Implement public infrastructure aspects of Sprague /Appleway Revitalization
Plan, including City Center
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Design and construct the first phase(s) of the public infrastructure to support the de-
velopment of the City Center as approved by Council
• Design and construct the first phase(s) of the Sprague /Appleway improvements to
support the revitalization of the corridor as approved by Council
Goal 6
Implement Capital Improvement Proiects as approved by Council
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Continue to monitor, update, and implement the Transportation Improvement Plan
(TIP)
• Pursue additional funding opportunities for capital projects
• Continue coordination with other departments on non - transportation capital projects
• Continue to request additional staffing for ROW, design, construction and accounting
to facilitate CIP project implementation
Workload Indicators:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Dollars of Capital Improvements $17,475,243 $21,482,584 _
Number of construction projects managed 18 28
FTE for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) 9 9
Performance Measurements:
2008 2009 2010
GOAL
Dollars of Capital Improvement Projects
managed per FTE $1,941,694 $2,386,954
Percentage of grant funds 73% grant 72% grant
vs. City funds 27% city 28% city
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Goal 7
Manage and coordinate the planning, design and construction of the City Hall
rr oject
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Beginning Planning and Design Phase in 2010 subject to acquisition of
project site and funding
Goal 8
Continue involvement with the Countv and Department of Ecology (DOE) re-
garding the Total Maximum Dailv Loads (TMDL) and Wastewater Treatment
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Participate in the County Design, Build, Operate (DBO) Selection
Committee
• Participate in DOE Spokane River Dissolved Oxygen TMDL, Advisory
Goal 9
Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including
availability, costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road main-
tenance for the City.
Strategies: (2010 -2015)
• Prepare a long -term plan for approval by Council
• Begin plan implementation
• Continue emergency winter operation in 2010 & 2011 if needed
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Summary
6 -Year Timeline
Goal 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
1 -9
6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary -This plan does not include any additional
funding and staff impact.
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6 -Year Budget and Staffing Impact Summary
2010 -2015
Table 1: Cost of Plan
From 2010 through 2015, a total of 7 positions are anticipated with estimated annual costs ranging from $122,897 in
2010 to $495,103 in 2015. The estimated costs include personnel, vehicles and equipment but do not include over-
head such as office space and utilities.
Table 1:
Department
FTE
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Executive/Le is Support
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0
O erations /Admin
1.00
0
0
0
0
60,000
62,400
Finance & Info Tech
4.00
122,897*
204,882*
295,585*
305,693
317,765
326,019
Community Dev
0
0
0
0
0
0
75,948
Parks & Recreation
1.00
0
79,222
80,112
85,319
90,865
93,136
Public Works
0.00
0
0
0
0
0
0'
General Government **
0.00
0
0
0
0
50,000
0
Total
6.00
122,897
284
375,697
391,012
518,630
481,555
*2 positions in 2010, 1 position in 2011, and one position in 2012.
"This summary includes funding to recognize the City's tenth year anniversary.
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Summary: Citywide Business Plan
In 2010, all Departmental Business Plans for 2010 -2015 will have been completed and compiled in the Citywide Busi-
ness Plan. The Citywide Business Plan pulls all the functions of the City together into one common purpose - to
achieve service delivery goals. The Citywide Business Plan allows decision makers to understand the interrelationship
between and impacts of all departments and programs.
Planning is the strength of government and is vital to ensure future community needs are met. Planning is continuous
within the City organization in areas such as transportation improvement, finance, parks and recreation, and the ongo-
ing Comprehensive Plan. These plans flow into strategic goals of departmental plans.
Now that plans are in place and steps have been taken to implement them, Performance Measurements have been estab-
lished to assess the City's performance in achieving strategic goals. Progress toward achieving strategic goals is as-
sessed through electronic data gathering or through report cards collected via citizen surveys. Some Performance Meas-
urement results included in the 2009 business plan revision are based on information collected in 2008 and 2009, which
provide benchmarks for 2010 -2015. Other measurements not currently displayed will continue to be collected to
establish the basis for benchmarking in subsequent years' plans.
Therefore, the business plan is not a once -a -year process; rather it is one that is continually monitored and refined. De-
partments meet on a regular basis to assess measurements and maintain focus on their goals. Employees let the City
Manager know how things are going at the customer interaction level while citizens let the Council and Mayor know
how they perceive the strategies are working.
Figure 3: Business Plan Cycle illustrates the ongoing process
PLAN
Comprehensive Plan X
Business Plan
Budget Process
6 -Year Transportation Plan
6 -Year Financial Forecast
Parks Master Plan
CenterPlace Regional Marketing
Plan
Focus Groups
MONITOR
..,..u..arly Reports
Lunch w/ City Manager
Conversations with the Community
Customer Comments
Performance Measures
Customer Satisfaction
Survey
MEASURE
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Pending Ideas
There are many ideas that warrant further consideration, but have not reached a point of maturity such
that an informed decision can be made to include them in this iteration of the Business Plan. They are
described in Table 2: Pending Ideas List below for future policy discussions. The ideas are listed by
lead department — they are not prioritized. Currently, recommendations included in the Pending Ideas
List are not sustainable under the Strategic Financial Plan.
Programs /services included in the Pending Ideas List are either multi -year or ongoing in nature. The
table below lists the proposed first year of implementation and an estimation of the first year's cost.
The cost of some of the programs may be partially or completely offset either by specific revenue
sources or by reductions in other expenses. The table indicates whether there is an offset, but does not
identify the offset amount and does not include capital project or land acquisition costs.
Item
Lead
First Year:
Cost Offset?
Comment
Dept
Date
Cost $
Yes
No
Public Info Assistance
O &A
2012
59,000
♦
Additional PI staff will be needed if the City chooses to be
significantly more proactive regarding public information
and involvement.
Community Dev. Block
CD
2012
142,000
♦
The City currently participates with Spokane County and
Grant (CDBG) Entitlement
others. Every three years, the City has the opportunity to
City Designation
decide if it wishes to have a stand -alone CDBG program.
June 2008 is the next chance to do so.
Enhanced Geographic Info
CD
2010
134.000
♦
The City, other jurisdictions, and the public are limited in
System (GIS)
the use of GIS. Additional staffing would allow for a richer
level of data to be input and maintained. It could aid in the
decision making for anything property based, including
public safety, utilities, land use, and parks.
Forestry Program
P&R
2012
72.000
♦
A forestry program would be an investment in the natural
beauty of the community, and could include Tree City USA
status.
Enhanced Recreation Ser-
P<<�R
2012
105,000
♦
The Parks & Rec Master Plan identified potential recreation
vices
opportunities for all ages.
Park Ranger Program
P&R
2012
60.000
♦
This position would enhance the safety and enjoyment of
park visitors by patrolling for vandalism, illegal consump-
tion of drugs and alcohol, abandoned vehicles, vagrancy,
etc.
Street Master Plan Imple-
I'\�'
2012
203,000
♦
Staff will be required to maintain the inventory database;
mentation
and manage the associated capital projects, including fund-
ing and design.
Right- of- Way/Property
1) \V
2012
82,000
♦
The City's real property assets are growing and need more
Management
consolidated management. A ROW program would over-
see existing assets, coordinate property acquisition (e.g.,
parks or capital projects), and proactively acquire property
for known future projects so purchases are as economical as
possible.
Capital Project Design and
1
2012
294,000
♦
The City contracts for design, project management, and
Inspection Teams
inspection of capital projects. An in -house team assigned to
a percentage of the capital projects would be more cost
effective, if set at a conservatively sustainable level.
Appendix
Foundation of the City of Spokane Valley
The City of Spokane Valley evolved from a mixture of neighborhoods that incorporated as a city on March 31, 2003.
The new City government was charged with providing services to 82,000 people.
2010 City Council
City leaders knew that a clear direction with a
consistent message was needed to be success-
ful in this endeavor. This new government
had a different mentality than the other gov-
ernments in the area and Spokane Valley
leaders understood how important it was to
solidify that different way of thinking from
the very beginning.
This City was to be responsive, focused on
customer service, open to the public, progres-
sive, efficient, lean, fair, and committed to
providing a high quality of life.
Vision Statement
i
The first step was to establish a vision statement. That sets
the City in motion on a course of success.
Ilk
Our Council believes that all people in Spokane Valley should
have an opportunity to succeed, both in work and in personal
lives. A well - balanced community ensures that a strong econ-
omy will exist to allow residents to enjoy life. The following
vision statement was adopted to signify this belief.
"A community of opportunity where individuals and
families can grow and play and businesses will
flourish and prosper."
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City of Spokane Valley Values
Next, the City founders and leaders felt it was important to provide direction to the new City government organiza-
tion and ensure that this community is unique. Developing the following values for the City accomplished these
goals.
Community Identity and Pride. Spokane Valley promotes an environment that supports the home and family,
and job and education opportunities.
Highlight areas:
• A friendly, wholesome, safe place to live and raise a family
• A City Center and economically healthy, diverse downtown area
• Preservation of neighborhoods 11k6
Focus on the Future. Spokane Valley is a visionary city encouraging its citizens and their government to look
to the future beyond the present generation, and to bring such ideas to public discussion, enhancing a sense of
community identity.
Highlight areas:
A balanced approach to growth and development
Stewardship of land and resources, such as parks, recreation and natural areas
Preservation and growth of the economic and commercial job base of the community
Open, Collaborative Government. Spokane Valley values a "user- friendly" government, in which govern-
ance practices and general operations consider how citizens will be served in the most responsive, effective and
courteous manner.
Highlight areas:
• Citizen participation in the decision - making process
• Strategic use of public /private and other partnerships
• A "can-do" attitude on the part of City employees, and fair and consistent inter-
pretation and implementation of regulations "i
With these values, the City's foundation begins to take shape. The City now knows how it will operate.
will be a government that encourages participation, promotes a collaborative approach to problem - solving,
inspires creativity, cultivating respect, and providing the highest level of services without over - burdening its
citizens or businesses.
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This
Core Beliefs
Section 1. We believe that Spokane Valley should be a visionary city encouraging its citizens and their
government to look to the future beyond the present generation and to bring such ideas to pub-
lic discussion and to enhance a sense of community identity.
Section 2. We believe that elected body decision - making is the only lawful and effective way to conduct
the public's legislative business and that careful observance of a clear set of Governance Co-
ordination Rules of Procedure can best enhance public participation and decision making.
Section 3. We believe in the City Council as policy leaders of the City. One or more City Council -
members are encouraged to take the lead, where practical, in sponsoring Ordinances or
Resolutions excepting quasi-judicial or other public hearings and the statutory duties of the City
Manager as set forth in RCW 35A.13.020.
Section 4. We believe in hearing the public view. We affirm that members of the public should be en-
couraged to speak and be heard through reasonable rules of procedure when the public business
is being considered, thus giving elected officials the broadest perspectives from which to make
decisions.
Section 5. We believe that the City of Spokane Valley's governance should be known as "user friendly,"
and that governance practices and general operations should consider how citizens will be
served in the most responsive, effective and courteous manner.
Section 6. We believe that the economic and commercial job base of the community should be preserved
and encouraged to grow as an alternative to increasing property taxes. We believe it imperative
to have an expanded and diverse economic base.
Section 7. We believe that Councilmembers set the tone for civic discussion and should set an example
by:
(a) Setting high standards of decorum and civility.
(b) Encouraging open and productive conversation amongst themselves and with the community about
legislative matters.
(c) Demonstrating respect for divergent points of view expressed by citizens, fellow Councilmembers and
the staff.
(d) Honoring each other and the public by debating issues within City Hall and the community without
casting aspersions on members of Council, the staff, or the public.
(e) Accepting the principle of majority rule and working to advance the success of "corporate" 52
decisions.
Customer Service
The City of Spokane Valley established a level of commitment to customer service that will help the City achieve all
future goals.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAM
Our goal is to deliver service that is complete, consistent, and equitable to all our customers, and is based on the princi-
ples of integrity, respect, and responsiveness. Regardless of the reason for, or the method or frequency of contact, our
customers will be treated with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
Identify
Our
Customers
4 Assessment
Improvement
Customer
Service
Program
2 Define
Customer
Service
3
Communicate
Our Goals
Standards
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CUSTOMER SERVICE DEFINITION
Customer Service Key Statement:
The City of Spokane Valley strives to provide service in a respectful, knowledgeable, and
welcoming manner.
Respectful
Knowledgeable
Welcoming
• Demonstrating courtesy and
professionalism
• Listening effectively
• Responding in a timely manner
• Exemplifying a no- surprises
atmosphere
• Fostering a team- oriented ap-
proach
• Providing alternatives
• Anticipating questions
• Having/knowing your resources
• Being organized
• Acknowledging customers when
they enter
• Steering customers in the right di-
rection
• Promoting an enjoyable work envi-
ronment
• Maintaining a clean and unclut-
tered work environment
• Treating people as individuals
The foundation is now set. The City staff, management, and Council now have a clear understanding of what is
expected of them and they have a solid support structure to give them confidence in the performance of their
duties.
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1 Information Input
Information will come from inside the organization, from staff and management, as well as from outside the organiza-
tion from citizens, business - owners and others who frequent our community (workers, tourists, etc.).
Internal Input
Council utilizes information from employees in a number of ways.
Employee Feedback
Employees are often the information conduit from the customers to the Council, relaying demands or changing trends
and they can often bring forward innovative way of providing efficient service - delivery. Information from employees
can be received in a variety of ways. Following is a list of employee feedback tools, some that are currently utilized
and some that may be used in the future.
• Lunch with City Manager
• Employee Survey (Future)
• Internal Customer Survey (Future, for departments that serve employees)
• CTR Survey (Commute Trip Reduction)
Staff Analysis :1
The City of Spokane Valley government is comprised of knowledgeable professionals. Staff is charged with providing
the specialized knowledge that allows the Council to make informed decisions. From demand analysis, which deter-
mines when the workload is heaviest and how to best accommodate it, to staff reports that consider alternative methods
of service delivery or other cost - saving measures, employees are invaluable in providing complex information. In the
future, an audit program can be utilized to ensure efficiency of service delivery for both in -house services and con-
tracted services. In addition, as a future piece of the business plan, performance measure results will be analyzed, look-
ing at multi -year and performance and comparing to targets as well as making comparisons to other entities.
• Demand Analysis
• Staff Reports
• Audits (Future)
• Performance Analysis (Future)
Strategic Planning
Several long -range plans that look at current trends to make future forecasts are continually updated. While much pub-
lic input goes into these documents, the forecasting and planning is done by skilled staffers who must create innovative
ways of achieving our future vision while meeting current needs, complying with the law, and operating within finan-
cial constraints.
• Comprehensive Plan
• 6 -Year Transportation Improvement Plan
• 6 -Year Financial Forecast
• Business Plan
• CenterPlace Marketing Plan
• Parks Master Plan 55
• Street Master Plan— Pavement Management Program
• SARP
External Input
As representatives of the citizens of Spokane Valley, the City Council must form policy that fairly represents all seg-
ments of our community, including residents, businesses, and those visiting our City. To maintain balance in serving
the different needs that exist in Spokane Valley, it is necessary to receive feedback from customers and constituents.
The City has already utilized citizen surveys to gain feedback while developing the Comprehensive Plan and for the
needs assessment of the cable franchising process. In the future, citizen surveys can be utilized in an ongoing basis as
part of strategic planning and performance measurement that are integral components of the Business Plan. Customer
surveys can also play an important role in obtaining feedback by polling individuals and businesses that have had a re-
cent interaction with the City.
Comment cards and correspondence through phone calls and a -mails provide easy ways for customers to relay their ex-
periences to Council and management. These unfiltered accounts of interaction with City staff allow those in charge of
keeping the City on course to react immediately if necessary or to further cultivate and reward improvement if a process
is working well.
The public can also choose to take a more active role in participation through public forums such as public hearings and
open house functions as well as through service on advisory committees. In the future, focus groups may be utilized to
allow for more focused feedback on a particular subject so Council and staff can get a better feel for how a particular
subject is received in the community and allow customers to play active roles in guiding the way services are delivered.
• Customer Survey (Future)
• Citizen Survey
• Comment Cards
• Conversations with the Community
• Public Forums
• Advisory Committees
• Focus Groups (Future)
• Customer Correspondence
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a l l Council Goals
Once the information has been gathered it can be included in the policy - making process. The City Council first looks at
where we need to go based on the feedback from the community. Then they must determine the best way to get there
based on input from employees and customers. The most challenging phase for the Council is to then allocate available
resources in a way that ensures that all components are well- maintained and stay in good - working order so goals are
reached as quickly and efficiently as possible while still adhering to the high- standards set by the over - arching
principles of the City.
New goals will be set by Council annually while progress toward previous years' goals will be measured. Though
goals are set by Council they represent the goals of the citizens of the community.
Major Goal Statements for 2010
The 2010 budget reflects the distribution of resources consistent with the Council's determination of core services
priorities. The following goals represent just the very broad areas of concentration important to the well being of the
community.
♦ 1. Continue monitoring wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities, and
pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation of wastewater dis-
charge licenses.
♦ 2 Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system City department by
City department with the goal of achieving city -wide implementation in 2010.
♦ 3. Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and amended by City Council.
♦ 4. Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters
of statewide significance as required by state statute.
♦ 5. Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding for the acquisition of parkland ad-
jacent to the Park Road Pool.
♦ 6 Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availability,
costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for the City.
♦ 7. Pursue state funding of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance with
"living building" standards.
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The Initial Plan
For Historical Reference Only
G L
«<
In 2007, each department identified a six -year business plan including anticipated issues and goals along with strate-
gies for addressing them. The first changes occurred in 2008 to provide a perspective on the scope of those plans, Ta-
ble 1, Cost of Initial Plan summarizes by department the costs (personnel, workstation, vehicle, and equipment) of
implementation.
Table 1: Cost of Initial Plan
Department
FTE
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Executive/Le is Support
.50
30,921
' 28,671
30,534
32,519
33,332
34,166
O erations /Admin
2.50
165,500
212,683
220,306
245,038
252,938
241,207
Finance & Info Tech
4.00
70,481
124,470
209,848
219,228
315,506
326,061
Community Dev
1.00
0
85,340
65,327
69,574
74,096
75,948
Parks & Recreation
3.00
1 20,508
99,993
101,152
106,635
112,464
115,025
Public Works
2.00
73,257
69,499
74,016
78,827
80,798
82,818
General Government
0.00
2,000
0
0
0
0
50,000
Total
13.00
$362,667
$620,656
$701,183
$751,821
$869,134
$925225
1 Drop in second year reflects one time start up cost
58
000
S � a
Annual Work Plan for 2010
2010 Budget Goals
Including Tasks & Timeline
and
Department Obj ectives
Executive & Legislative Support
Operations & Administrative Services
Community Development
Public Works
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety /Police
2010 Budget Goals
The 2010 budget reflects the distribution of resources consistent with the Council's determination
of core services priorities. The following goals represent just the very broad areas of concentra-
tion important to the well being of the community.
Continue monitorine wastewater issues including governance of wastewater facilities, and
pursuit of the most efficient and economical methods to ensure the continuation of wastewater
discharge licenses.
Implement records indexing and phase in a document imaging system City department by
City department with the goal of achieving city -wide implementation in 2010.
Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague /Appleway Revitalization Plan as
adopted and amended by City Council.
Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate regulatory protection for waters of
statewide significance as required by state statute.
Pursue a leeislative capital budget reauest for state funding for the acquisition of parkland ad-
jacent to the Park Road Pool.
Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads maintenance plan including availability,
costs and effects of private sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for the City.
Pursue state fundins of a demonstration project that constructs a city hall in accordance with
"living building" standards.
2010 Budget Goals Work Plan
Public Works - Tasks and Timeline:
Continue monitoring wastewater issues, including govern-
ance of wastewater facilities, and pursuit of the most efficient
and economical methods to ensure the continuation of waste-
water discharges licenses.
Continue Monitoring
Q1 2010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
Wastewater Issues
IML
Mar
Ap .
fJct Nov Dee
Analysis and review with the County, City of Spo-
kane, and Dept. of Ecology regarding Wastewater
Treatment Facility options
Executive and Legislative Support - Tasks and Timeline:
Implement records indexing and phase in a document imag-
ing system City department by City department with the goal
of achieving city -wide implementation in 2010.
Implement records indexing and phase tvnent
imaging system `
Q12010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
Phase in index of all documents as part of the docu-
ment management system.
Community Development - Tasks and Timeline:
Implement and Evaluate regulations specified in the Sprague/
Appleway Revitalization Plan as adopted and amended by City
Council.
in pie and Eval egulations 10
Jan Feb Mar I Apr May Jun
Implement & Evaluate Regulations specified in SARP
as adopted and amended by City Council
Community Development - Tasks and Timeline:
Develop a Shoreline Master Program to provide appropriate
regulatory protection for waters of statewide significance as
required by state statute.
Develop a Shoreline Master Program
012010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
6
Feb Mar.
Ap May Jun
Jul. Au Se
Qct Noy -fie -
Program which provides appropriate regulatory pro-
tection for waters of statewide significance as required
by state statute.
Executive and LeLyislative - Tasks and Timeline:
Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state funding
for the acquisition of parkland adjacent to the Park Road Pool.
Pursue a legislative capital budget request I Q1 2010 I Q2 2010
Pursue a legislative capital budget request for state
funding for the acquisition of parkland adjacent to the
Park Road Pool.
Public Works - Tasks and Timeline:
Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads mainte-
nance plan including availability, costs and effects of private
sector vendors performing winter road maintenance for the
City.
Develop and implement a multi year winter roads
maintenance plan
Q3 2010 1 Q4 2010
Aug Sep I Oct Nov Dec
Q1 2010 1 Q2 2010 1 Q3 2010 1 Q4 2010
Ma Jun I Jul Aug Sep I Oct Nov Dec
Develop and implement a multi -year winter roads
maintenance plan including availability, costs and
effects of private sector vendors performing winter
road maintenance for the City.
Executive and Legislative - Tasks and Timeline:
Pursue state fundin& of a demonstration project that constructs
a city hall in accordance with "living building" standards.
Department Objectives
Operations & Administrative Services
Q 1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010
Deputy City Manager Division
Utilize Managed Competition to monitor and evaluate
options for all service contracts
2 Contracts' '
Animal Control Jan Feb Mar Apr
• Notification Requirement Timeline COMPLETED
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
• Notification Requirement Timeline
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
IncarcefflWn & Work Release
Services
• Notification Requirement Timeline
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives
Q4 2010
t Nov Dec
Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Q1 2010 Q2 2010 7 M 201
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
COMPLETED
.--.
Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
COMPLETED
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
•cation Requirement Timeline
IL Q2
2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
• Consolidation of past research
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives. Include
County future plans
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
PL US
Q 1 2010
Q2 2010
Jun
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
• Notification Requirement Timeline
------- 0
• Consolidation of past research
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives. Include
County future plans
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
Hearing Examiner
Q1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Apr May Jun
201
Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov Dec
• Notification Requirement Timeline
• Consolidation of past research
• Options Identification
• Cost Comparison
• Service Level Comparison
• Needs Assessment for Alternatives. Include
County future plans
• Alternatives Transition Timeline
EJaFe 10
Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
Facilitate improvements based on the 2009 Citizen
Survey
I
Identify projects
Implement improvements
I
Monitor City-wide performance measures in Business
Plan
Define and formalize contracting guidelines
i
Implement findings of the service contract options
analysis conducted in 2009
Assess operational strategies relating to the Law
Enforcement and Court Services studies
Consider suggestions made by WCIA regarding
insurance coverage
Draft and implement a comprehensive Public Informa-
tion Plan
Human Resources Division
Q1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
Review Risk Management for the City and make rec-
ommendations where appropriate
Initiate Wellness Program for the City
Enhance employee recognition program
Establish initial employee development
opportunities through online learning
Enhance employee recruitment systems to fill vacant
city positions
Expand new employee orientation and
training
Develop and implement Employee Training
Guidelines
Develop HR Intranet to provide information support to
city employees
45 days after
system upgrade
Develop processes that improve employee access to
information
To follow above
Collective Bargaining Agreement Implementation
Division
Jan Feb Mar
Nov Dec
Consider State Auditor suggestions
Implement additional State Auditor suggestions
Refine Project Accounting System
4 1 Improve financial statement process and accuracy
5 Consider enhanced accounts receivable system to in-
clude code enforcement liens attached to county
parcels
Implement database program to track Capital Project's
information and implement Eden Capital Project mod-
ule to track project budgets
Community Development p
Q1 2010
Jan Feb
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
Develop a permit timeline report that can be published
on the City's website
Start after
system upgrade
Update the interpretation notebook for UDC interpre-
tations to ensure consistency
Ongoing
Continue implementation of process improvements,
based on priority
Staff Training
• Continue to provide department -wide training to
facilitate teamwork and efficiency
• Cross train within division to increase knowledge
base and provide better staff
• Complete internal procedures manual
• Meet with stakeholders for progress meeting
Develop and adopt revised street standards
City Council adoption
Implement a public education program on the new
street standards
Continue implementation of the City Center Project
Work on implementation of the Sprague /Appleway
Plan per City Council direction
Establish City UGA through Spokane County's
Process (Due in 2011)
Work with regional staff on UGA boundaries and
complete Joint Planning Agreements
Complete the annual Comprehensive Plan update
Code compliance — conduct field inspections for com-
pleting city-wide Clear View Triangle project
Provide staff support to the Planning Commission
Prepare a file archive plan and train staff to archive
electronic and paper files to meet City specifications
Prepare an annexation process for the City of Spokane
Valley
Complete the annexation process forms for the City of
Spokane Valley
Complete the Shoreline Master Program update
Complete a Bike/Pedestrian Plan
Co un
iplete an ADA Inventory and Plan
Q 12010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
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Q4 2010
_ _ . ,
iplete Planned Action Ordinance for the City
ter
k to finalize cross connection control Interlocal
;ements and implementation
iplete Sidewalk Priority Plan
Public Works —
L pRital Im rovement
Q1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q42010
Oct Nov Dec
I
Update six -year Transportation Plan for arterial road-
ways
Indentify & recommend new projects
Public hearing on draft plan
Seek Council approval of plan
Submit STP, TIB & other grant requests
Implement approved Capital Projects
Valley Corridor — Environmental assessment and
preliminary engineering
ON HOLD
Children's Universal Park at Mirabeau
Barker Road Bridge construction
44th Ave Pathway, Woodruff to Sands — design &
construction
Sprague Ave Rehabilitation — design & construction
PHASE II
Park Road — Broadway to Indiana — design
ADA Improvements — 2009— construction
Broadway Ave Safety Project — Park to Pines — de-
sign & construction
Various street preservation projects — design & con-
struction
Indiana Ave Extension — Sullivan to Flora — design
& construction
Clement Sanitary Sewer —design & construction
Cronk Sanitary Sewer — design & construction
South Greenacres Phase III — design & construction
South Greenacres Phase IV —design & construction
West Farms — design & construction
Sprague /Sullivan PCCP Intersection—design & con-
struction
Broadway /Sullivan PCCP Intersection— design &
construction
Indiana Ave extension —design & construction
Broadway Ave (Moore to Flora) design & construc-
tion
Public Works — Street Fund
Operations & Maintenance
Public Works —
Iti�t1 l"Q.VIxZL'n Co
Q 1 201
Jan Feb Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
Indiana/Sullivan PCCP Intersection —design & con-
struction
Implement timing plans
Argonne Rd Corridor Improvements —design
LED traffic signal upgrades supported by funds from
the EECBG
Pines Rd Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
design
Update the 2008 Street Master Plan
Sprague Ave ITS —design & construction
Renew or bid new contracts with private contractors
for street maintenance
Implement database program to track Capital Project's
information and implement Eden Capital Project mod-
ule to track project budgets
FINANCE IS
LEAD
Design of City Hall Facility
ON HOLD
Public Works — Street Fund
Operations & Maintenance
Q1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Q 2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q 2010 Q zolo
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Coordinate signal lights along arterials corridors
Implement timing plans
LED traffic signal upgrades supported by funds from
the EECBG
Update the 2008 Street Master Plan
Renew or bid new contracts with private contractors
for street maintenance
Continue development of a long range plan for manag-
ing street maintenance, street sweeping and landscap-
ing services
Develop long -term plan for winter street maintenance
Develop and implement a Bridge Maintenance
Program
Study potential schools to apply for 2011 flashing
beacon crosswalk grants
Bid and construct bridge maintenance projects on City
Bridges and overpasses
Renew contract with Spokane County for signage,
striping, and signal maintenance
Flashing yellow arrow upgrades supported by funds
From the EECBG
Update the County's street sign database and develop
a plan for compliance with new standards
Research and install LED speed limit displays on mis-
sion for Valley Mission Park
Public Works— Stormwater
Operations & Maintenance
Q 1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
Work with the County and DOE on next phase of
Wastewater Treatment Facility and TMDL
Develop six-year Stormwater Capital Improvement
Plan
Identify & recommend new projects
Draft six -year plan
Continue work on the DOE Underground Injection
Control Program (UIC)
Inventory & assessment (UIC)
Continue to implement the Ecology Phase II
Stormwater permit
Continue development of long range Stormwater Plan
in conjunction with completion of above programs
Explore a site and facility for storage of equipment
and materials for maintenance services
Research cost and location of a treatment facility for
the discharging of vactoring liquids
Renew or bid contracts with private contractors for
Stormwater maintenance services
Complete Stormwater assessment rolls— update
commercial impervious surfaces map
Parks & Recreation — Administration & Maintenance Division
i g M onstructron Zolo_
es - Q 2 20 � - Q3 2010
of Greenacres Park
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Begin public design process
Complete design documents— Evaluate budgetary
needs
Seek additional state budget appropriation of Green
Acres Park development
Complete construction of
Discovery Playground
- 1 Complete construction - — - --
Q1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
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Q2 2010
Apr May Jun
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Q3 2010
Jul Aug Sep
Q4 2010
Oct Nov Dec
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Q1 2010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
Celebrate Arbor Day
Jan Feb Mar
Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov Dec
Plan for Arbor Day
Arbor Day celebration
Plan for expanded 2011 program
Construct new Picnic Shelter at
Terrace View Park
(Contingent olig&ble funds)
Design & purchase shelter
Award installation contract
Complete construction
Acquire Park Road Property
Continue to locate funding
Maintain relationship with seller
Investigate Software Seeds for
Customer Reservations
Organize team & review options
Develop Request For Proposal (RFP) & solicit
responses
Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Apr Mayl Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Q1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Jan Feb Mar A Ma Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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Implement new system
Parks & Recreation — Recreation/ Aquatics Division
Investigate Offering Art Programs
For All Ages
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Determine need and potential to offer art
Variety of ages
Q1 2010
an Fe
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
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Q4 2010
ct Nov Dec
Q12
Work with City of Liberty Lake to expand programs
& opportunities
Implement program
Research creating a recreational tennis program
Ql 2010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
1
Meet with Valley School Districts
Determine program &locations
Implement program
To promote student volunteerism with our
department
Jan Feb Mar
Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov Dec
1
Meet with student clubs at all high schools
2
Implement volunteer program
Expand Program Marketing
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Q 1 2010
b Mar
Q2 2010
Apr May Ju
Q3 2010
J
Q4 2010
1
Research social networking
2
Develop and determine program
i
3
Market and launch program
Look into other recreational opportunities at the
Pools
Q1 2010
Jan Feb
I Q2 2010 Q3 2010
Apr May Jun Jul A,
Q4 2010
ct Dec
Research other City's programs at pools
- 2
Implement program if feasible
Parks & Recreation — Senior Center Division
Continue to Provide and Enhance Resource Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
and Referral Information for Seniors
in the Community Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Work with new agencies
Develop new referral methods
Increase resource materials by 10%
r WS'C NUrSfi Q °° Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Students Who Offer Health Screenings
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1 I Host bi- monthly healthy programs
Expand tire Use of the Wellness Center Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
b M ar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Add Aging and Long -Term Care of Eastern Washing-
ton (ALTCEW) programs
2 Add Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
(SHIBA) program
CenterPlace Division
Enhance Use of Outside Event Facilities Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
1 Acquire necessary furniture and equipment --- - - - - -- ___ _--- �- - - - - -- --- _------- - - -_ —_ __ ___ - _ _ - -- -. -. --
2 1 Market and promote new venues
and Communications Plan
Develop Request for Proposal (RFP)
2 ' RFP and solicit responses
Award contracts
4 1 Implement new plan
continue to Improve In -House Food Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Services Program
Jan Feb M pr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
41Develop and approve new contract ♦�
Revise policies to provide better customer service
Increase marketing and promotion effort.
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
Q2 2010
Q 1 2010
Jan Feb Mar
Apr May Jun
Jul Aug Sep
Oct Nov Dec
2 ' RFP and solicit responses
Award contracts
4 1 Implement new plan
continue to Improve In -House Food Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010
Services Program
Jan Feb M pr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
41Develop and approve new contract ♦�
Revise policies to provide better customer service
Increase marketing and promotion effort.
Public Safety / Police
Build Upon Our Multi jurisdictional
Q1 2010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 200
Working Partnerships
eb Mar
Apr May J
1 A
Oct No _ -
Continue to enhance departmental, regional and com-
munity public safety efforts in cooperation with citi-
zens and businesses, with assistance of Crime Check
Increase interest in community involvement in pro-
grams such as SCOPE, Neighborhood Watch, Crime
Prevention, Reserves, Explorers, etc.
Continue involvement in Inland Empire Police Offi-
cers Association, sharing intelligence with Idaho pub-
lic safety agencies.
Update our "Coordinated Response for Preventions
and Intervention" partnership agreement regarding
juvenile violence in area schools, partnering with ESD
#101, Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Juvenile Court,
U.S. Attorney, City of Spokane Police Department,
Spokane County Sheriff's Office, A.T.F., Sacred
Heart Hospital, and Spokane Mental Health as well as
other state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Q1 2010
Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4
Continue to Work Toward Disaster Preparedness
44a Feb Mar
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Jul Aug
Oct Nov- _.D9_q j
1 Move forward with multi -year multi jurisdictional
final design plan of the communications interoperabil-
ity system for implementation, training, and equip-
ment installation. (2012 mandate must be met).
Continue involvement in public safety table top
Exercises with other agencies throughout the County.
Q1 2010 Q2 2010
Q3 2010
Q4 2010
Staff Goals
eb Mar Apr May
Jul Aug Sep
IL
Oct Nov Dec
Identify and implement specific training needs for
Spokane Valley Police Department
Implement best practices from the completed law en-
forcement assessment to enhance public safety ser-
vices.
Become more proactive rather than reactive, utilizing
Intelligence Led Policing through proper utilization of
resources.
Implement the new false alarm program with Public
Safety Corporation/Cry Wolf in an effort to reduce
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false alarms within the City of Spokane Valley.
Continue to implement crime prevention efforts to
keep Spokane Valley a "safe city" to live and work.
CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: 2 -09 -10 City Manager Sign -off:
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Housing
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Panhandling
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Solid Waste
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