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2011, 05-31 Study SessionAGENDA SPOKANE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION FORMAT Tuesday, May 31, 2011 6:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11707 East Sprague Avenue, First Floor (Please Silence Your Cell Phones During the Meeting) DISCUSSION LEADER SUBJECT/ACTIVITY GOAL ACTION ITEM: 1. Mary May Avista Energy Grant [public comment] Motion Consideration ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NON- ACTION ITEMS: 2. Rick Freier, Assistant Fire Fire Department Canine, Mako Discussion /Information Marshall 3. Eastern Washineton Universitv Regional Services Presentations: a. Kevin Pirch, Ph.D. "An Analysis of Regional Discussion /Information Government and Reforms" b. Grant Forsyth, Ph.D. "Municipal Economies of Scale & Scope Discussion /Information and Post - Consolidation Economic Performance: A Literature Review" 4. Mike Basinger Urban Growth Area Discussion /Information 5. Deputy Mayor Schimmels, Solid Waste Update Discussion /Information Councilmember Gothmann 6. Mayor Towey Advance Agenda Discussion /Information 7. Information Only (will not be discussed or reported): a) Spokane Tribe of Indians Casino c) Barker Road Swales b) 2012 Budget Memo d) Community Development April Monthly Report 8. Mayor Towey Council Check in Discussion /Information 9. Mike Jackson City Manager Comments Discussion /Information ADJOURN Note: Unless otherwise noted above, there will be no public comments at Council Study Sessions. However, Council always reserves the right to request information from the public and staff as appropriate. 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. NOTICE: Individuals planning to attend the meeting who require special assistance to accommodate physical, hearing, or other impairments, please contact the City Clerk at (509) 921 -1000 as soon as possible so that arrangements may be made. Study Session Agenda, May 31, 2011 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ® new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Motion Consideration: Energy Efficiency Block Grant: Avista Partnering Project Update GOVERNING LEGISLATION: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: Administrative report to Council May 24, 2011. BACKGROUND: The City approved several projects under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant ( EECBG) program. One of the projects is a partnership with Avista Utilities for residential and commercial energy audits, whereby the full cost of the audit is supplemented by EECBG dollars to encourage owners to identify potential energy efficiency improvements. To generate additional participation, Avista has requested approval to increase the amount of EECBG subsidy per audit from $138 to $187 so that the cost to the homeowner is reduced from $99 to $50. Increasing the amount of EECBG funds per audit to $187 will result in a maximum total of 123 home energy audits. At the May 24, 2011 meeting, Council directed staff to return with a summary of the other projects funded with EECBG dollars. The projects and budgets are shown on the attached table. As shown, the City originally allocated $88,000 for the Utility Partnering project. This amount was reduced in December 2010 to $23,000 to better meet EECBG project implementation requirements which include a project completion date of October 2012. OPTIONS: 1. Do not increase the EECBG fund amount per home audit. 2. Reallocate a portion or the entire remaining EECBG funds for the utility partnering /home energy audit program to another project approved under the City's EECBG Strategy. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Move to approve the proposed increase in EECBG subsidy per home audit, from $138.00 per homeowner to $187.00 per homeowner thereby reducing the homeowner's out -of- pocket cost from $99.00 to $50.00. BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: There is no impact to the City of Spokane Valley budget. Increasing the EECBG funding amount per audit would result in a lower maximum number of audits. However, the reduced cost to homeowners is hoped to increase the actual number of participants and realize a greater energy savings throughout the residential sector. STAFF CONTACT: Mary E. May, AICP ATTACHMENTS: Spokane Valley EECBG Project Summary EECBG Budgets as of May 2011 18 month obligation period ends mid -April 2011 36 month spending period ends October 2012 Original Current Funds Project Allocation Allocation Remaining Notes Flashing Yellow Arrows $ 33,500.00 $ 33,500.00 $ 500.00 Installations have been completed at seven intersections. Leave project open in case unused funding is available summer 2012. Traffic Signal Coordination $ 75,000.00 $ _ $ _ Project cancelled and funds reallocated to traffic signal LEDs and bike /ped implementation. Draft City -wide ITS plan has been prepared and reviewed. Consultant has Sprague ITS & ITS Plan $ 400,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $154,482 started design of Sprague Avenue portion of project. Project went to bid this spring. Traffic Signal LEDs $ 65,000.00 $ 90,000.00 $ 35,000.00 Added funding to allow for replacement of 10 -year old red LEDs while completing green LEDs. City Building Retrofits $ 5,350.00 $ _ Project cancelled and funds re- allocated to bike and pedestrian document project. Utilities Partnering $ 88,000.00 $ 23,000.00 $ 20,000.00 May 2011 proposal is to increase project participation by increasing the amount of EECBG funds per audit, Two workshops and one technical review committee meeting held. Preliminary Bike /Ped Master Program $ 38,500.00 $ 51,$50.D0 $ 21,426.00 route and constraints identified_ City collaborating with Spokane Regional Health and with school districts to facilitate sidewalk audits surrounding schools. Engineering consultant assisting with route identification and facility design. Funding to be used for bike lane striping, sidewalk construction, preliminary design of Greenacres Trail, or other projects identified through preparation of Bike /Ped Implementation $ 100,000.00 $ 215,000.00 $ 215,000.00 Bike and Pedestrian Master Program. Transferring additional funds to this project will allow a combination of design work and construction to meet EECBG timelines. Pre -award consultant $ 18,000.00 $ 10,000.00 - Re- allocate unused funds to bike master plan doc 823,350.00 $ 823,350.00 P:1CIerklAgendaPackets for Weblagendapacket 05- 31- 111Request for Council Action Form 5 -31 -11 Attachment 1 draft.xlsx CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Fire Department Canine, Mako GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Assistant Fire Marshall Rick Freier will discuss how the Fire Department acquired Mako, and how Mako helps the Fire Department, and then give a short demonstration. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: Flyer Mike 0319 E. Sprague Avenue SPOKANE VALLEY 10319 E. Sprague Avenue Spokane FIRE DEPARTMENT valley, WA 9920 Phone (509) 928 -1744 0 Est. 1940 FAX (509) 892 -4125 www.spokanevalleyf rexom Putting a Bite in Fire Investigations The Spokane Valley Fire Department is excited about the newest member of the fire investigative team. Thanks to a grant from State Farm, Mako j oined the department in the fall of 2010. Mako, a Labrador retriever from Michigan, along with Assistant Fire Marshal Rick Freier, completed a four week training course in the state of Maine where Mako was certified as an accelerant detection canine. The training was sponsored by State Farm Insurance, conducted by Maine Specialty Dogs, and certified by the State of Maine Criminal Justice Academy. State Farm Insurance funded all costs involved in this program which included: acquiring the dog, training fees at Maine Specialty Dogs, room and board for Mako and Assistant Fire Marshal Freier, and transportation to and from Maine. State Farm Insurance started the program in 1992 and has sponsored 250 dogs in 43 states and Canada. Mako is their only dog in Eastern Washington and one of 75 State Farm dogs currently working in the country. A total of ten K -9 teams are trained per year. Assistant Fire Marshal Freier, a certified fire investigator, and Mako will team up to investigate fires in our coverage area, and in certain instances assist other fire departments with their fire investigations. Mako is trained to "sniff' out accelerants - flammable liquids such as gasoline and kerosene that arsonists use to start fires. Evidence is then collected and used to assist prosecutors in the prosecution of arson cases. Mako will be working many fire scenes and not all of them will be caused by arson. It is important to expose the dog to many types of fires. Local State Farm insurance agents and veterinary services from Keith Clark of Pet Vet Hospital will assist in the ongoing costs and care of Mako. Mako and Assistant Fire Marshal Freier will also be working in the area of public education. They believe the best way to protect the citizens of the district is to prevent fires from happening. You could see them at local schools or at community events promoting fire safety. STATE FARM 4 afth INSURANCE. CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Eastern Washington University Regional Services Presentations: "An Analysis of Regional Government and Reforms" GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Kevin Pirch is an assistant professor of government at Eastern Washington University where his research primarily focuses on political parties, campaigns, and voting behavior. His research has been published in Social Science Quarterly, The American Review of Politics, and other journals Dr. Pirch received his Ph.D from the Department of Political Science, University of Oregon; his M.S. from the Department of Political Science, University of Oregon; and his B.S. from the School of Journalism, and Mass Communication, University of Colorado at Boulder. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Eastern Washington University Regional Services Presentations: "Municipal Economies of Scale & Scope and Post - Consolidation Economic Performance: A Literature Review" GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Grant Forsyth, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Economics at Eastern Washington University. His specialty areas are macroeconomics, and money and banking, and he serves on the Washington State Governor's Council of Economic Advisors, and the Spokane Mayor's Council on Economic Policy and Forecasting. Dr. Forsyth received his Ph.D. in economics from the Washington State University School of Business and Economics; his MBA in Finance from the University of Oregon School of Business; and his B.A in economics from Central Washington University, School of Business and Economics. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Review Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Spokane County Urban Growth Area Update PREVIOUS ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: Spokane County and its cities and towns are collaborating on a regional update of the Spokane County Urban Growth Area (UGA). The UGA is intended to accommodate twenty years of projected population growth and includes already developed urban land and areas planned for urban services. A review of the UGA is required every ten years to ensure that there is adequate capacity to meet the needs of new growth and development in the subsequent twenty -year planning period. The Spokane County Comprehensive Plan and UGA were adopted in 2001 and the deadline for the ten year UGA review is November 2011. The County and City Planning staffs have completed detailed land quantity analysis to ensure that there is adequate land designated for future urban development. The land supply evaluation also identifies sensitive environmental areas so that development is directed away from these areas. The results of this report indicate that there is currently adequate capacity within existing UGAs to meet future needs for growth and development. The remaining tasks include public participation efforts, environmental review, and capital facilities planning. STAFF CONTACT: Mike Basinger, AICP, Senior Planner ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit 1: City of Spokane Valley Land Quantity Analysis PowerPoint 1 of1 2011 Urban Growth Area Review PPd F P�� ,. 11 oil 11111■ I1111gIL�' •s�! � rf i� f �111 N IN V. '"" f ■��er�' n ■ I�r ■: ■■miill ■ ■IM �■ ■ ■rl alot - �i ■rie� ii�J� ®.�.� r� � J_� �� -� .�� ,■ � � ■ � ■n ■ ■- ■ ■r •■�■r,�a- �w -- � . � ,� l�iOC r ■ �a �= � �`atr'Z��l��1•�Ir�■�J�� -rPiv-- r� ■ � ■ �'n�r �� - � a ...�... � 1 ■ mm ■ m y ■mss . "` "m �� CENCI a IM on M IN 1. UGA Review Steps 1. Forecast and Allocation Population � 2. Determine Population Capacity � 3. Study Alternatives � 4. Analyze Services and Facilities 5. Model Transportation Impacts 6. Public Hearings rn 0 rn rn 9 o' 7. Adopt Updated UGA MA t� � IN Eli. iww nn•�� ■tam f •• County Commissioners' November 2011 Review and Adoption of the 2011 -2031 UGA Fall 2011 Steering Committee Hearing and Recommendation Metro Cities Hearings Summer 2011 and Recommendations C D c c� 3 c� c� Planning Commission Summer 2011 Hearings and Recommendations Spring 2011 SRTC Review Spring 2011 Public Open House Winter 2011 SEPAAnalysis Winter 2011 Capital Facilities Analysis Fall 2010 Develop Alternatives October 2010 Public Open House Summer 2010 Commercial /Industrial LOA Spring 2010 Residential LOA Spring 2010 SEPA Scoping Notice Winter 2010 Develop Study Area Alternatives October 2008 Public Open Houses C D c c� 3 c� c� 1990 - 2031 Projected Population Growth 2031 Projected New Population Growth = 141,926 700,000 500,OOC 612.226 47 0 ,3 00 300,000 1 1 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2011 Existing UGA Population Capacity Unincorporated UGAs 43,023 Spokane 38,027 Spokane Valley 16,493 Liberty Lake 8,460 Airway Heights 3,944 Cheney 3,366 Deer Park 2,405 Medical Lake 763 Spangle 350 Rockford 272 Fairfield 264 Millwood 258 Latah 108 Waverly 67 it Existing Capacity 117,800 Stea A — IraitrVe Nclud Future Street I and a 100 ft buffer is rem T cel cl be AM ed ii toki eP ire :Roads School Sites Park Sites Utilities Other Public Lands on 1 • 7 �� 2031 UGA Population Summary Population that can be Accommodated in Existing UGAs: Projected UGA Population Growth from 2010 to 2031: Population Capacity Difference 117 113 +4,259 Questions Urban Growth Area Update Land Quantity Analysis for The City of Spokane Valley September 2010 City of Spokane Valley RESIDENTIAL LAND QUANTITY ANALYSIS The City of Spokane Valley is responsible for developing its own Land Quantity Analysis (LQA) report to determine the amount of land available within existing urban areas to support residential and non - residential growth. The Steering Committee of Elected Officials will use this quantitative information to make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. County -wide Planning Policies direct jurisdictions to utilize the LQA methodology developed by the Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development and from the guidebook, "Issues in Designating Urban Growth Areas ". The Steering Committee of Elected Officials adopted this methodology on November 3, 1995. This report analyzes land quantity using the most current data. The analysis incorporates an aerial photography review to verify the accuracy of various sources of land use data. Below is a summary of the City of Spokane Valley's application of the adopted methodology: Step 1 Identify land that can accommodate future growth. In determining residential land quantity, these lands fall under three categories: Preliminary and final plats Platted lots that have not been built on are considered as available and calculated at one dwelling unit per lot. Vacantland Vacant lands are any lot or parcel that does not contain a structure or building, as determined from the Assessor's records. Partially used land Partially used land is land that contains existing residential development but is large enough to be further subdivided based on the current zoning classification. Partially used residential land includes properties that can be subdivided into five (5) or more lots, consistent with the current zoning classification. Step 2 Subtract all parcels that your community defines as not developable due to physical limitation. In most cases throughout Spokane Valley, land can be developed with mitigating measures. While recognizing that most land has development potential, certain properties have physical and /or regulatory constraints, such as wetlands, steep slopes, or regulated shorelines. Some properties may never develop or may develop at densities less than allowed by zoning. City of Spokane Valley Therefore, lands containing physical limitations are not included in the residential land supply. These include the following critical areas deductions: Critical areas deduction Wetlands Identified wetlands and an associated 100 foot buffer area are subtracted from land inventory. Fish and Wildlife Streams and associated riparian area buffers are subtracted from the land inventory. Geologically Hazardous Certain geologic units and slopes over 30% are deducted from available land inventory. The geologic units include alluvium, mass wasting deposits and the Latah formation. The above deductions amount to a 9.6 % reduction of available land supply. Step 3 Subtract lands that will be needed for other public purposes. Land needed for public purposes is addressed in two different ways. In the first case, land that is necessary for new infrastructure, primarily for road right -of -way, is subtracted from the acreage figures generated in Step 1. A 20% reduction is taken from residential land initially identified as vacant or partially -used for these purposes. In the second instance, the Spokane County Assessor's property class codes and exemptions are used to identify lands that may appear to be vacant but, in reality, are not available for residential development. These situations involve both public and private properties owned by entities such as utility companies, school districts, or parks departments. Table 6 illustrates the Assessor property use codes and exemptions that are deducted from the vacant land supply. Table 6 - Assessor Exemption Property Use Codes 41 Trans — Railroad 42 Trans — Motor 43 Trans — Aircraft 44 Trans — Marine 45 Trans — Highway 46 Trans — Parking 47 Communication 48 Utilities 49 Trans — Other 67 Service — Governmental 68 Service — Educational 71 Cultural Activity 72 Public Assembly 73 Amusement 74 Recreational 75 Resort- Camping State Levy Exempt Public Schools Exempt 76 Park 77 Churches 79 Other Cultural Cemetery Exempt DoR Institutional Exempt Government Property Exempt Operating Property Exempt City of Spokane Valley Step 4 Subtract all parcels which your community determines are not suitable for development for social and economic reasons. Deduction for parcels with low improvement value Parcels appraised at less than $500 land value per Assessor's code are removed from the available land supply. Deduction for parcels with high improvement value Single family residential parcels that have an improvement value greater than 3 times the lot area are considered unlikely to redevelop and are excluded from available land supply. Step 5 Subtract ...that percentage of land... which you assume will not be available for development within your plan's 20 year time frame. In the adopted Land Quantity Analysis Methodology forSpokane County, a technical committee of elected officials and technical experts determined that a build -out factor of 70% was an acceptable average countywide, also referred to as a "market factor ". Therefore, the City of Spokane Valley assumes that approximately 30% of the total land identified will not be available for development during the 20 -year planning horizon. Step 6 Build a safety factor Building a safety factor is considered a local methodology option to be used if a jurisdiction is not able to monitor land supply and consumption on a regular basis. The City of Spokane Valley has not employed a safety factor in past studies due to GIS capabilities enabling effective monitoring. Additionally, an amendment to the Countywide Planning Policies in 2008 established a strategy for monitoring population growth and mandating land quantity and population capacity studies when certain growth triggers are met. This strategy is intended to ensure that adequate land supply will be monitored and maintained throughout the planning horizon. Step 7 Determine total capacity. Assumptions Residential zones Low Density: Available vacant land is calculated at a density of 4 dwelling units per acre Medium Density: Available vacant land is calculated at a density of 11 dwelling units per acre High Density: Available vacant land is calculated at a density of 22 dwelling units per acre City of Spokane Valley Mixed use, commercial and industrial zones Mixed Use: Within the Mixed Use zone, 25% of available vacant land is counted for residential use at a density of 17 units per acre. Light Industrial: No residential use within Light Industrial zones. Heavy Industrial: No residential use in heavy industrial zones. Commercial: No residential use in commercial zones. Population per dwelling unit Low density residential units are assigned a value of 2.5 residents per household. Medium density residential units are assigned a value of 2.0 residents per household. High density residential units are assigned a value of 2.0 residents per household. Mixed use residential units are assigned a value of 1.5 residents per household. Aerial Photography Review A final step in the analysis included a review of recent aerial photography to compare the results of the GIS analysis to the existing landscape and identify any major errors or anomalies. The review identified a number of anomalies relating to land determined to be vacant using the Assessor's property use codes. The LQA was modified to exclude the identified areas from lands available for development. 2010 Population Capacity Table 7 illustrates the 2010 population capacity for the City of Spokane Valley using the adopted land quantity methodology and assumptions as described in this report. Table 7.0 — 2010 Population Capacity City of Spokane Valley Vacant and Partially Used Land Net Developable Acres Potential New Dwelling Units Population Capacity City of Spokane Valley 3,485.43 1,448.72 7,763.84 17,337.49 Assessor Errors -46.42 -16.71 - 109.69 - 239.33 R -1 Correction 1 - 124.93 1 -61.95 1 - 242.18 1 - 605.46 Adjusted Total 3,314.07 1,370.06 7,411.97 16,492.70 City of Spokane Valley COMMERCIAL LAND QUANTITY ANALYSIS On March 15, 1996, the Growth Management Steering Committee adopted a methodology for determining commercial land demand. The following is a summary of the City of Spokane Valley's commercial land analysis using the adopted methodology. The formula does not take into account current commercial vacancy rates and current developed commercial property that is currently under - utilized. The first step in determining the commercial land demand is to identify a growth factor. The growth factor is calculated by taking the City of Spokane Valley's official population allocation adopted by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) and dividing it by the current population determined by the Office of Financial Management (OFM). The growth factor is then calculated by the City of Spokane Valley's commercial acres currently in use. Table 8 illustrates the Assessor property use codes used to identify commercial acres in use. Table 8 — Assessor Commercial Property Use Codes Code Description 16 Hotels and Motels 17 Lodging and daycare 46 Automobile parking 52 Building materials, lumberyard, nursery, florist, and farm equipment 53 Shopping centers 54 Grocery stores, convenient stores, and auto body repair 55 Automobile sales and service 56 Apparel, photography, and laundromats 57 Furniture and equipment 58 Restaurants, fast food, and taverns 59 Miscellaneous retail trade 61 Financial institutions 62 Personal services 63 Business services 64 Repair services 65 Professional services Spokane Valley did not apply a land utilization factor. The adjusted commercial acres of demand are then calculated by a market factor of 25% to determine the total demand of commercial acres. The total demand of commercial acres is then subtracted from the commercially zoned acres resulting in the demand for commercial acreage. Using this methodology the City of Spokane Valley determined that there was adequate commercial property for the next twenty years of commercial growth (see formula below). City of Spokane Valley Population Allocation + Current Population / Current Population = Growth Factor 108,956.00 1 F 90,210.00 1.21 Commercial Acres Growth Factor X in Use 1.21 1 1,133.56 Commercial Acres of Demand 1,369.11 Land Utilization X Factor 1.00 Adj. Commercial Acres of Demand 1,369.11 1,133.56 = Commercial Acres of Demand 1,369.11 Adjusted Commercial Acres = of Demand 1,369.11 Total Vacant Commercial Acres of Demand 235.56 Vacant Commercial Acres of Total Commercial Acres of Demand X Market Factor = Demand 235.56 1 1.25 294.45 Total Commercial Acres of Commercial Acres Total Commercial Acres of Demand + in Use = Demand 294.45 1,133.56 1,428.00 Commercial Acres Additional Comm. Acreage Total Comm. Acres of Demand - Zoned = needed 1,428.00 2,638.53 - 1,210.53 Minus indicates surplus INDUSTRIAL LAND QUANTITY ANALYSIS The industrial employment forecast for 2031 is determined using a ratio method that compares industrial employment to total population. This forecast is needed to determine the adequacy of industrial lands to meet the land quantity needs for the 2031 planning horizon. The forecast and needs analysis involves several steps as follows: 1. Establish a ratio of industrial employment to total Population The ratio is established using the 2000 census, which includes detailed employment data for industrial employees. The categories considered as industrial include construction, manufacturing, wholesale trade, transportation and warehousing, and utilities. In the year 2000, there were 49,344 people employed in these industrial categories. Since the land quantity analysis focuses on urban growth area needs, rural industries such as agriculture, Commercial Acres - in Use City of Spokane Valley forestry, and mining are not included. This number is compared to the total population for 2000 (417,939) to determine a percentage ratio as follows: 10,644 divided by 79,000 = 0.135 or 13.5% 2. Estimate industrial employment for 2010 Estimating industrial employment for 2010 can be achieved by applying the ratio established in step 1 to the 2010 population for Spokane County. The equation is illustrated as follows: 2010 population x 0.135 = Industrial employees for 2010 90,210 x 0.135 = 12,178 employees 3. Estimate industrial employment for 2031 The UGA update contemplates land use needs for the year 2031. Estimating industrial employment for 2031 is necessary to determine future industrial employment needs and can be estimated similarly to step 2. The equation is illustrated as follows: 2031 population x 0.135 = Industrial employees for 2031 108,956 x 0.135 = 14,709 employees 4. Estimate the increase in industrial employment between 2010 and 2031 To estimate the increase in industrial employment simply subtract the current estimate of industrial employees (2010) from the 2031 estimate for industrial employees: 2031 employees - 2010 employees = increase in employment for planning period 14,709 — 12,178 = 2,531 employees S. Estimate the need for available industrial lands An industrial lands study was done by Spokane County in 2000. The study provided a detailed analysis of industrial lands in the unincorporated areas of the County. Research within that study established a ratio of 16 employees per net acre of industrial land. This ratio is used to determine the net acres of industrial land needed to meet the employment needs for 2031: (16 employees per acre) / 2,531 employees = 158 acres The conclusion is that 138 acres of available industrial land is needed to maintain the current level of industrial use per capita for the 2031 planning horizon. This conclusion is city -wide and does not include the industrial land needs for unincorporated UGAs. City of Spokane Valley In order to evaluate the industrial lands within the City, staff used an industrial land study developed in 2000 by a committee composed of representatives from various economic development, business, and real estate organizations. This committee developed a rating system to evaluate the marketability of land designated for industrial use. The rating system utilized Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data to evaluate the industrial land in terms of lot size, availability of infrastructure, and environmental limitations. In this study, industrial land was classified into five categories or "tiers ". Tier one lands were determined to have all the attributes to be immediately available for development. Tier two and three lands were classified as being usable within a 20 -year timeframe. Tier four and five lands were considered constrained with improvement value, size, or critical area limitations, which essential made them unavailable for development. Using this methodology, it was determined that there is 839 acres of tier one industrial property within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley. In addition, there is 250 acres of tier one industrial property currently in a public /quasi - public use. There is no tier two or three industrial properties located within the City of Spokane Valley. The majority of the remaining industrial property was classified as tier four and five considered as land that is "built out" with little opportunity for redevelopment in the near term. Table 9 summarizes the industrial land analysis in the City of Spokane Valley. Table 9: Industrial Land Analysis Industrial Analysis Acres Tier 1 838.9046 Tier 1 (P /Q -P) 250.4862 Tier 4 2349.5993 Tier 4 (P /Q -P) 2.6502 Tier 5 54.5821 Tier 5 (P /Q -P) 22.9966 Totals 3,519.22 Based on the analysis, the needed industrial land for the 2031 planning horizon is 158 acres. Currently, the City has 839 acres of tier one industrial land. Essentially, the City has four times the industrial land needed in tier one industrial properties alone. In conclusion, the City Spokane Valley has an adequate supply of industrial land for the next 20 years PREVIOUS ECONOMIC STUDIES & ANALYSIS The City of Spokane Valley, as part of the planning process for the Sprague - Appleway Revitalization Plan, conducted economic analyses providing a basis for recommendations in the Plan. The most recent study performed by Gibbs Planning Group, Inc. in 2007 specifically examined the economic feasibility of establishing a town center in Spokane Valley. The Gibbs City of Spokane Valley • study examined three trade area scenarios: 1) Micro Trade Area, 2) Primary Trade Area, and 3) 100 Mile Trade Area. These trade areas are discussed in more detail below. Micro Trade Area This model established the minimal possible trade area for the proposed town center site. The Spokane Valley Mall and downtown Spokane were excluded from the trade area (supply side) in an effort to create the largest possible retail void. It was expected that this model would yield a strong demand for neighborhood goods and services. However, the Micro Trade Area analysis indicated an over - supply of all retail categories except for specialty foods such as ice cream, bagels, and coffee. Overall, the Micro Trade Area 2006 retail sales were reported at $1.29 billion, with a consumer demand of only $738 million. The Micro Trade Area thus had an over- supply of $550 million per year or approximately 2 million square feet. Primary Trade Area The Primary Trade Area included most of the Spokane Valley region where most of the study area's (Spokane Valley Town Center) potential shoppers reside. The Spokane Valley Mall and surrounding retail were included in this model; downtown Spokane was excluded from this model. The estimated Primary Trade Area's overall 2006 retail sales (supply) were $2.23 billion with total consumer demand (spending) of only $1.46 billion. This resulted in an over - supply of $805 million per year or almost 3 million square feet surplus retail stores in the Primary Trade Area. 100 Mile Trade Area Due to the relatively remoteness of Spokane, Gibbs' opinion was that it is likely that the total Spokane trade area extends 100 miles or beyond. The 100 Mile Trade Area would account for the largest potential demand for retail and restaurants in the greater Spokane region. Within the 100 Mile Trade Area, most categories are over - supplied especially jewelry, sporting goods and books. A small demand was indicated for home furnishing, appliances, electronics, and limited service restaurants. The overall 2006 retail sales (existing supply) was estimated at $9.48 billion, while the 2006 overall consumer demand was estimated at $8.17 billion yielding retail over - supply of $1.31 billion. This results in an existing over - supply of up to 4.7 million square feet of retail space in the Spokane Region. City of Spokane Valley J r w 1. #• i ��t .� f ■ ` � ` ..` I � �-� .` '� - ��# rl �' 4 ■:_ R � � }�� ! iW� I I,s�, - I '�`+4 '7; '� IL It l ' �J "l r �) -- ' -.. �.1 T ....E ' _ • d 1,1 �[^ `�`°T w'� °�' e ..Jt I I -20 �� 44fPR G4 of LaM yWanrnyknalys�a Re[Phi - y City of Spokane Valley CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ❑ information ® admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Solid Waste Update GOVERNING LEGISLATION: PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: BACKGROUND: Deputy Mayor Schimmels and Councilmember Gothmann will lead a discussion on the topic of solid waste. OPTIONS: RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: DRAFT ADVANCE AGENDA For Planning Discussion Purposes Only as of May 26,2011; 3:30 p.m. Please note this is a work in progress; items are tentative To: Council & Staff From: City Clerk, by direction of City Manager Re: Draft Schedule for Upcoming Council Meetings June 7, 2011, Study Session Format 6:00 p.m. [due date Tues, May 311 1. Admin Report: Airway Heights Plan Review Renewal — MaryKate McGee (10 minutes) 2. Street Vacation, STV 01 -11 —Micki Harnois (15 minutes) 3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey (5 minutes) 4. Info Only: Graffiti Laws and Policies [ *estimated meeting: minutes] June 14, 2011, Council /Staff Summer Retreat, 9 a.m. — 4 p.m., CenterPlace Classroom June 14, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, June 61 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. First Reading Proposed Ordinance re STV 01 -11 Street Vacation — Micki Harnois (15 minutes) 3. Motion Consideration: Airway Heights Plan Review Renewal — MaryKate McGee (10 minutes) 4. Admin Report: Sprague Ave: One -Way vs. Two -Way - Neil Kersten, Cary Driskell, Mike Jackson (45 minutes) 5. Info Only: (1) Broadway Ave Safety Project 40063; (2) Indiana Sullivan Concrete Inter Project 90113 [ *estimated meeting: 75 minutes] June 21, 2011, Confirmed no Meeting, (A WC Conference, Spokane, Wa) June 28, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, June 201 Proclamation: Parks & Recreation Month 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance re STV 01 -11 Street Vacation — Micki Harnois (15 minutes) 3. Proposed Resolution Adopting 2012 -2017 TIP — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 4. Motion Consideration: Bid award Broadway Ave Safety Project #0063 — Steve Worley (15 minutes) 5. Motion Consideration: Bid award Indiana Sullivan Concrete Inter. Project #0113 — Steve Worley (15 minutes) 6. Info Only: Dept Reports [ *estimated meeting: 60 minutes] July 5, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Proposed 2013 TIB Project List — Steve Worley 2. Landscaping and Signage Discussion — Scott Kuhta 3. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey July 12, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. I. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) July 19, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Bike & Pedestrian Master Program (BPMP) —Mike Basinger 2. Proposed 2013 TIB Project Applications — Steve Worley [due date Mon, June 271 (15 minutes) (45 minutes) (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 65 minutes] [due date Tues, July 51 (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: minutes] [due date Mon, July 111 (15 minutes) (15 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 5/26/2011 4:08:49 PM Page 1 of 3 July 26, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, July 181 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Admin Report: Revenues & Expenditures for Preliminary 2012 Budget — Mike Jackson (30 minutes) 3. Info Only: Dept Reports [ *estimated meeting: minutes] August 2, 2011, Study Session Format Confirmed no meeting: (National Night Out) August 9, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Tues, Aug 11 1. PUBLIC HEARING: 2012 Revenues & Property Taxes (15 minutes) 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, BPMP — Mike Basinger (15 minutes) 4. Motion Consideration: Approval of Proposed 2013 TIB Project List — Steve Worley (10 minutes) 5. Admin Report: Review of ordinance that levies 2012 property tax — Finance (15 minutes) 6. Admin Report: Review Ordinance to Confirm Tax Levy — Finance (15 minutes) 70 City Manager's Presentation of Preliminary 2012 Budget - City Manager (30 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 105 minutes] August 16, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Aug 81 1. Outside Agency Presentations — Finance ( -60 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: minutes] August 23, 2011, Formal Meeting Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Aug 151 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) (5 minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance, BPMP — Mike Basinger (10 minutes) 3. Motion Consideration: Set 2012 Budget Hearings for Sept 13 and Sept 27 — Finance Director(10 minutes) 4. Info Only: Dept Reports [ *estimated meeting: minutes] August 30, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. [due date Mon, Aug 221 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey (5 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: minutes] Wed, August 31, 2011, confirmed Joint Council and County Commissioners Meeting, 9:00 a.m. — Noon, Spokane County Fairgrounds, Bay 4. Tentative agenda topics TBA. September 6, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey [ *estimated meeting: minutes] Sentember 13.2011. Formal Meeting Format. 6:00 D.m. 1. Public Hearing: 2012 Budget — Finance Director 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 3. First Reading Proposed Ordinance, 2012 budget Property Tax 4. First Reading Proposed Ordinance 2012 budget, tax confirmation [due date Mon, Aug 29] (5 minutes) [due date Mon, Sept 51 (10 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) [ *estimated meeting: 45 minutes] Draft Advance Agenda 5/26/2011 4:08:49 PM Page 2 of 3 September 20, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey 2. Fee Resolution Review —Finance September 27, 2011, Formal Meetine Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Public Hearing: 2012 Budget — Finance Director 2. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 3. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance, 2012 budget Property Tax 4. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance 2012 budget, tax confirmation 5. First Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting 2012 Budget 6. Info Only: Dept Reports October 4, 2011, Study Session Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Advance Agenda — Mayor Towey October 11, 2011, Formal Meetine Format, 6:00 p.m. 1. Consent Agenda (claims, payroll, minutes) 2. Second Reading Proposed Ordinance Adopting 2012 Budget 3. Proposed Resolution Amending Fee Resolution for 2012 — Finance Bidding Contracts (SVMC 3. — bidding exceptions) Budget amendments (2011) Centennial Trail Agreement Clean Air Agency City Sign Plan Commute Trip Reduction Program Renewal East Gateway Monument Structure Economic Development Governance Manual (resolution) Update Investment Accounts (includes monthly report) Liberty Lake City Sign Lodging Tax Funding for 2012 (Oct 2011) Milwaukee Right -of -way Mission Ave Design (Mission & Long ped. crossing) Monument (Veterans') Sign Old Mission Ave Trail Access Parking/Paving Options (for driveways, etc.) Pavement Management Program Update Prosecution Services Public Input Process for Capital Projects Railroad Quiet Zone Shoreline Master Program, Chapter 1 Sidewalks Signage (I -90) Site Selector Update Solid Waste Amended Interlocal Speed Limits [due date Mon, Sept 121 (5 minutes) (15 minutes) [due date Mon, Sept 191 (10 minutes) (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) (15 minutes) [due date Mon, Sept 26 (5 minutes) [due date Mon, Oct 3]] (5 minutes) (15 minutes) (20 minutes) Signs/Landscaping (SVMC Chapter 22) Sprague Appleway Corridor Environ.Assessment WIRA, Water Protection Commitment, Public Educ. *time for public or council comments not included Draft Advance Agenda 5/26/2011 4:08:49 PM Page 3 of 3 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: May 31, 2011 City Manager Sign -off: Item: Check all that apply: ❑ consent ❑ old business ❑ new business ❑ public hearing ® information ❑ admin. report ❑ pending legislation AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Request to comment re: proposed Spokane Tribe of Indians casino in Airway Heights. GOVERNING LEGISLATION: 25 U.S.C. 2719 PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: None BACKGROUND: On April 14, 2011, the City received a notice from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs that the Spokane Tribe of Indians (Spokane Tribe) is proposing to construct a new casino to be located on the West Plains near Fairchild Air Force base. The purpose of the notice is to offer potentially affected jurisdictions an opportunity to comment on whether they would anticipate being impacted by the project. It lists six areas where they seek comment on potential impacts, including environmental, social structure (social infrastructure, services, housing, community character), economic development, general impact to surrounding community, anticipated costs for gambling addiction treatment, and any other information that may assist in the decision of whether it would be detrimental to the surrounding community. After consideration of the distance from the project, the cost to do an impact study in the time allowed (60 days from receipt), and the experience of other jurisdictions who have attempted to meaningfully participate in such comment opportunities, it is staff's recommendation and intent to respond back to the Bureau identifying that the City has no comment. OPTIONS: Identify if the Council would like to staff to conduct an in -depth impacts analysis. RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: BUDGET /FINANCIAL IMPACTS: STAFF CONTACT: Cary Driskell, Acting City Attorney ATTACHMENTS: Notice from Bureau of Indian Affairs United States Department of the Interior �rsr o Bureau of Indian Affairs - Northwest Re tonal Office �� 911 NE 1 t Avenue Portland, Oregon 97232 -4169 era MERTCA APR 0 8 2011 _ Subject: Consultation request for a Two -Part Determination iri accordance with Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act for the Spokane Tribe. of Indians' West Plains Casino and Mixed -Use Development Project Dear Local Agency Official: The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is initiating consultation with appropriate state and local governments and nearby Indian tribes in accordance-with Section 20 of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) (25 U.S.C. § 2719) in response td a request from the Spokane Tribe of Indians (Tribe) for a Secretarial . Determination that their proposed West Plains Casino is in the best interest of the Tribe and its members and not detrimental to the surrounding community. The proposed casino would be Iocated within an approximately 145 -acre parcel of.laud held in federal trust for the Tribe just west of the City of Airway Heights and immediately northwest of the intersection of Craig Road and U.S. Highway 2 (see Exhibit A and B). The proposed project may include, but is not limited to, a variety of proposed land uses including'a casino, 300 -room hotel, conventiorrlbanquet center, commercial retail uses, offices, entertainment facilities, and related internal roads and parking (see Exhibit Q. The approximately 118,700 square -foot casino would house approximately 2,500 electronic gaining devices, 50 card game tables, and 10 poker tables. The BIA respectfully requests that you submit written comments, if any, on the following areas within 60 days of receiving this letter: 1. Information regarding environmental impacts on the surrounding community and plans for mitigating adverse impacts; ` 2. Anticipated impacts on the social structure, infrastructurc,, services, housing, community character, and land use patterns of the surrounding community; 3. Anticipated impact on the economic development, income, and employment of the surrounding community; 4. Anticipated costs of impacts to the surrounding community and identification of sources of revenue to mitigate them; 5. Anticipated costs, if any, to the surrounding- community of treatment programs for compulsive gambling attributable to the proposed gaming establishment; and 6. Any other information that may assist the Secretary in determining whether the proposed Tol E 0 J would or would not be detrimental to the surrounding community. APR 14 2011 .pity of Spokane Malley Cbmments should be submitted in written form, and addressed to the following individual:' Dr. B.J. Howezton Bureau of Indian Affairs Northwest Regional Office 911 NE 1 Ith Avenue Portland, OR 97232 If you have any questions or need additional infonnation, please contact Dr. B.J. Howerton, Environmental Protectiofi Specialist, at (503) 231 -6749. Sincerely, o w �ial Dircctor� S pokan�� jValley 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921 . 1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: Mayor and Council From: City Manager, Mike Jackson; Finance Director, Ken Thompson Date: May 23, 2011 Re: Budget Direction for 2012 We thought it would be helpful to share the direction we have given City Directors for preparation of their 2012 Budget Worksheets and Business Plan. This direction was developed based on discussion and input from the Finance Committee. This format will be the basis of discussion and input from the full Council at the June 14 Budget Retreat and future budget meetings. Listed below are the general guidelines that have been discussed with Department Directors: 1. Limit 2012 increases in budget (General, Street and Storm Water Funds) to 1% over the 2011 budget. Exceptions, if any, will be noted. 2. The 2012 Business Plan will not reflect 3% - 9% decreases. 3. Continue to set aside dollars for replacement of equipment and buildings. 4. 2012 budget should include anticipated increases in contracts for services. 5. The 2012 budget proposals will include funding of a 2.5% cost of living allowance for all employees. 6. The budget will be based on zero increase in the property tax levy which will remain the same as 2011 at $10,700,000 plus delinquencies. Fiscal Policies carried over from the 2011 Budget process include: Financial Management 1. Maintain basic service levels with reduced resources 2. Minimize personnel costs /overhead by continuing to contract for many services 3. Continue the 6 -year Business Plan Process 4. Leverage City Funds with grant opportunities 5. Minimize City debt with pay as you go philosophy Financial Objectives 1. Maintain a minimum general fund ending balance of 15% of revenues through 2014. 2. Maintain the Service Level Stabilization Fund at the current level of $5.4 million through 2014 Challenges 1. Funding Street Capital Projects 2. Funding the Street Preservation Plan to maintain City streets 3. Funding Parks Capital Projects There was also a commitment in the 2011 Budget to reduce 2010 General Fund Expenditures by 3% and to cut future General Fund expenditures by at least 3% based on the 2010 Multi -Year projections. These commitments were accomplished. At the February 2, 2011 Retreat, Council established a Fiscal Policy to transfer funds from the General Fund to a new Street Capital Improvement Fund. There is currently $1.1 million in that fund. Council will receive a draft of the Budget Worksheets in advance of the June 14 Budget Retreat. Additionally, you will receive a draft of the 2012 Business Plan. Included in the Business Plan will be a Summary of Impacts outlining notable changes or reductions. We will also include an Executive Summary of Programs which will compile the major programs of the City for easy reference. The budget will continue to focus on long -term sustainability. We look forward to working with Council on the 2012 budget. S pokan�� jValley 11707 E Sprague Ave Suite 106 ♦ Spokane Valley WA 99206 509.921 . 1000 ♦ Fax: 509.921.1008 ♦ cityhall@spokanevalley.org Memorandum To: City Council, Mike Jackson, City Manager From: Neil Kersten, Public Works Director Date: May 23, 2011 Re: Barker Road Swales At the May 17 Council meeting Councilman Gary Schimmels raised concerns about the dandelions and overwatering of the swales on Barker Road. Attached are photographs of all the swales_ There are 6 swales along Barker. Swales 1, 2, 4 and 6 are the responsibility of Spokane Valley. Swales 3 and 5 are the responsibility of the Riverwalk 1st Addition Homeowners Association. The City's swales 1, 2 and 4 do have some dandelions and have not been treated this year because of the wet weather. They have been mowed on a regular basis, so the dandelions have not gone to seed. They are scheduled to be treated this week. In addition to the wet weather part of the problem in this area is that adjacent parcels are extremely infested with dandelions. At this point in the year I feel that our contractor, ProCare, is doing a good job on the swales. In regard to the concern for overwatering swales, the typical grass lawn needs about 2 -4 inches of water per month to remain growing and green depending on temperature. Spokane averages 1.18 inches in June, 0.76 inches in July and 0.68 inches in August. In the City of Spokane the average summer monthly water usage is about 33,750 gallons per household. About half of the 33,750 gallons is used for outside irrigation. Below are the water usage and costs for last year for the swales on Barker Road. The water usage last summer appears to be very reasonable based on the above information. Additionally, on older facilities we are considering upgrading to smart sprinkler controllers. Smart controllers use sensors and weather information to manage watering times and frequency. As environmental conditions vary, the controller increases or decreases irrigation. Smart controllers have the ability to turn off your sprinklers automatically during rain, high wind or low temperature. Smart controllers may reduce outdoor water use by an average of 15 to 30 percent. They also reduce over watering, which can cause fungal disease and insect problems. Please let me know if you have any concerns. Water Usage - Consolidated Irrigation District New Bridge Swale Account # 11982.2 11983.2 11984.2 12584.2 Gallons Cost gal /sf Gallons Cost gal /sf Gallons Cost gal /sf Gallons Cost April 943 $13.50 0.15 3186 $15.82 0.44 3357 $16.03 0.31 May 3745 1 $16.52 0.60 5041 1 $18.14 0.70 1 5326 $18.49 0.49 June 3242 $15.89 0.52 4422 $17.36 0.61 5000 $18.08 0.46 July 3731 $16.50 0.60 5089 $18.20 0.71 7494 $21.20 0.69 8650 $39.11 August 4377 $17.31 0.71 5437 $18.63 0.76 7933 $21.75 0.73 $26.29 September 1 7186 1 $20.82 1 1.16 1 7246 1 $20.89 1.01 1 10279 1 $24.68 0.95 1 3793 1 $16.58 2010 Totals 23224 $100.54 30421 $109.04 39389 $120.23 12443 $81.98 Total Cost to water 4 Barker Swales $411.79 Swale # 1 — East side of Barker between Sharpe and Boone. 6,200 s.f. Maintenance responsibility: City of Spokane Valley Swale #2 — Southeast corner of Mission and Barker. 7,200 s.f. Maintenance responsibility: City of Spokane Valley Swale #3 — East side of Barker. Runs the entire length from Mission to Indian. 18,000 s.f. Maintenance responsibility: Riverwalk 1 Addition Homeowners Association Swale # 4 — Between Indiana and East Riverway. 10,800 s.f. Maintenance Responsibility: City of Spokane Valley Swale # 5 — Northeast corner of East Riverway and Barker. 4,400 s.f. Maintenance Responisbility: Riverwalk 1 5Y Addition Homeowners Association Swale # 6— East side of Barker just north of the bridge. Maintenance Responsibility: City of Spokane Valley Spokane Valley PERMIT CENTER Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 _Revenue Permits Permit revenue for April 2011 was $97,632. This figure is ahead of April of last year. Permit Revenue $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 � In is Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 2011 Revenue 2QIQ_ReM Land Use Land Use revenue for April 2011 was $12,424. This figure is ahead of April of last year Land Use Revenue $16,000 $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $0 = Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 02011 Revenue 02010 Revenue Page 1 of 8 0 0*4 �, 0 61 ane ,; Val ley Dom; 1 iii Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 e ofinancutlr�anaementPermitlnfornurtion /Permitslssuedl April 2011 Residential New Structures Separate Dwelling Units Demolition Permits Dwelling Units Demolished Single Family Residence 6 Duplex Triplex 4 -Plex Apartments April 2011 Commercial New Buildings Tenant Improvements Additions 4 13 1 ' Per the currently adopted Master Fee Schedule, valuations reported above for commercial and residential construction permits are "assigned based on the value of the construction work as stated by the applicant or the value calculated by the Building Official using the latest valuation data published in the Building Safety Journal by the International Code Council, whichever is greatest." Page 2 of 8 The valuation' for April 2011 was $6,147,034. Spokane Valley ye"nit.�ctivit� Certificate of Occupancy Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 Certificate of Occupancy's were issued for an addition at Central Premix; Craft Brewery Tap Room, and Jimmy Johns at 615 N. Sullivan Permits Issued Community Development issued a total of 338 permits in April 2011. Commercial permits issued included: Kim Hotstart at 5723 E Alki, Focus Fitness with a new 18,000 sf building at 2426 Dishman, and an addition for Jacobs Upholstery. f — Construction Permits Issued f 600 f 500 400 300 � 200 100 0 Land Use Applications A 7 -lot short plat was approved Commercial Pre - application Meetings There were 10 pre - application meetings in April including CarMax, a community residential facility, a daycare, 2 storage buildings and an event center. Hearing Examiner The Hearing Examiner did not hold any hearings in April Business Registrations Staff approved 190 business registrations in April. Home Occupation Permits Staff approved 62 home occupation permits in April. Entertainers Licenses Staff processed 7 adult entertainment licenses for April. Page 3 of 8 Jan I Feb Warl Apr lMavlJunelJulv lAug Set Oct I Novl Dec r 2011 Permits 159 121 246 338 - 2010 Permits 158 200 259 256 12411284 1263 1328 1508 1366 246 231 Land Use Applications A 7 -lot short plat was approved Commercial Pre - application Meetings There were 10 pre - application meetings in April including CarMax, a community residential facility, a daycare, 2 storage buildings and an event center. Hearing Examiner The Hearing Examiner did not hold any hearings in April Business Registrations Staff approved 190 business registrations in April. Home Occupation Permits Staff approved 62 home occupation permits in April. Entertainers Licenses Staff processed 7 adult entertainment licenses for April. Page 3 of 8 Sp okane Community Development ,� � ,r�l�� y Monthly Report Y April 2011 Express Permits There were 6 Express permits processed in April. SEPA Three SEPA determinations were issued for a 41 -lot plat; a 6,600 sq. foot addition to Jacobs Upholstery, and Argonne corridor upgrade. Ckstomer S'E'ryke The Permit Center staff assisted 406 customers at the counter and handled 417 customers' inquires by phone in the Permit Center during April. The Permit Center staff provided an average target date of 10 working days for Commercial projects, 3 working days for Residential platted and 10 working days for Residential un- platted. This target date represents the time to first comments issued to the applicant. A letter of appreciation from David Steele was received regarding the exceptional service he received from Deanna Griffith on a floodplain issue. I�BCtZOnS Right of Way Inspector: The Right -of -Way inspector performed 598 inspections in April. Right -of -Way Inspections 1200 1000 800 600 0 400 Q 0 0 200 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr M 1u July A S Oct N -0 O 2011 388 376 396 598 G 2019Ri21 491 773 852 1007 941 9AL704 859 1003 755 482 Page 4 of 8 Spokane Valley Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 Building Inspectors: The City's Building Inspectors performed 490 residential inspections and 153 commercial inspections in the month of April. 10002011 Residential Building 100 Inspections Performed 10 1 ® 2010 Residential Development Engineering Inspector During the month of April the Development Engineering Inspector performed 2 site inspections. Development Engineering Inspections 40 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2011 Residential 296 275 395 490 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Residential 393 387 397 557 498 522 531 403 581 525 437 379 2011 Commercial 115 109 150 153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 Commercial 229 187 27 180 163 185 201 312 196 170 137 120 Development Engineering Inspector During the month of April the Development Engineering Inspector performed 2 site inspections. Development Engineering Inspections 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2011 ■ 2010 Page 5 of 8 Spokane Valley UPDATES Planning Commission Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 The Planning Commission held one meeting in April due to a lack of quorum at the first meeting. Planning Commission training was conducted at their April 28 meeting. 2011 Comprehensive Plan Amendments /Updates Staff continues to work on CPA- 02 -11, a site - specific map amendment located at the intersection of Walnut and Valleyway. Currently, staff is working on a development agreement to minimize the impacts of the proposed project. The balance of the Comp Plan amendments was completed in April. Growth Management Steering Committee of Elected Officials (SCEO) — The Steering Committee conducted a meeting in April with PTAC staff presenting information on the Urban Growth Area update process. Shoreline Master Program Staff continued to work with the Shoreline Advisory Group on the review of the draft Shoreline Master Program Goals and Policies. The Group met twice in April. Street Vacation On April 12, Staff presented to the council an overview of the City's Street Vacation process. On April 26, Staff presented a resolution to City Council, initiating a street vacation at the request of the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Community Development Block Grant On April 26, Staff presented a draft agreement for Spokane Valley to continue participation as a consortium member with the Spokane County Community Development Block Grant program. Code Amendments A code amendment to permit livestock in the Mixed Use zones was completed in April. Department yYide Energy Grant Public Works continues to implement transportation projects that will result in energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction. See the paragraph below for updates on the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Washington State Energy Strategy Update Process The Washington State Energy Strategy update process provided an update to the legislature and the Governor December 1, 2010. The update was not intended to be a comprehensive revision. The full revision is expected to be delivered to the legislature and the Governor in December 2011. The meetings for the full revision began in January and are scheduled throughout 2011. One meeting was held in the Tri- Cities in April to discuss energy issues primarily related to transportation. Although planning regulations and their impact was a part of the discussion, there were no land use planners involved in the discussion and Commerce staff indicated that the meeting was poorly attended. Page 6 of 8 Spokane Valley Bike /Pedestrian Plan (BPMP) — Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 Staff continues work on draft text for the BPMP, including formatting and map preparation. Coordination with the Spokane Regional Health District and the Valley school districts continues. Walking audit maps have been prepared and are awaiting input from the schools for preferred Safe Routes to School (SRTS) route selections. Staff has been working with a consultant to prioritize bike and pedestrian improvements. Economic Development Staff completed work on an agreement for Hanson Properties. This will enable the property owner to have reliable traffic counts for future development and provide some transportation improvements for the city. Staff is working on an Economic Development strategy to present to Council at their June 7 joint meeting with the Planning Commission. ADA Study The core group has completed the initial review of the data compiled on program access. The full work group will revisit some of the survey questions and may need to refine the responses to meet the intent of the survey. In addition, the group will approve a list of questions that will be forwarded to the Disability Business Technical Assistance Center for clarification. The full work group will also develop a consensus for the draft report and develop a potential schedule for the next public meeting and presentation to Council of the draft report and transition plan. Staff has determined that the sidewalk data provided by the WSU Spokane Regional Health District study is adequate for the sidewalk element of the self - evaluation process therefore, sidewalk inventories have been suspended. Wellhead Protection Staff attended the April wellhead protection meeting. Regional Partnering The Regional Partnering Group has completed an updated Energy Code Information sheet for use in all area jurisdictions. The group is also looking at the possibility of re- writing the administrative provisions of local municipal and county codes to be more uniform with regard to permit application and permit expiration time frames. In the meantime, the Building official group continues to work with local homebuilders and HVAC companies to assure consistent application of the State codes.. Permit Tracking System Community Development staff will present the Admin report to City Council on the purchase of a new permit tracking system in May. Meanwhile, County staff has been given approval to begin negotiations with Paladin, the software vendor for the SmartGov permitting system. City staff also received confirmation that piggy- backing on the Island County RFP is acceptable which, if purchase is approved by Council can lead to a substantial price break for the City's purchase of the SmartGov system. Department Training Tom Melbourn and Rob Guerry attended a seminar on Wall bracing. John Homan attended a supervision and performance measures class. Kathy McClung attended a Planning Conference on economic development, the religious freedom act, and other planning issues. Other Lori Barlow was promoted to Senior Planner after a competitive process of presentations, interviews and a writing exercise. Page 7 of 8 Spokane ,; Community Development Monthly Report April 2011 Code Cam pl&nCe Citizen Action Requests Code Compliance officers received 45 Citizen Action Requests in April. All complaints received must be investigated, even if just to determine that no violation exists. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% SMP Citizen Advisory Group Meeting 05 -12 -11 Planning Commission Regular meeting, UGA Update, Roberts Rules of Order Training 05 -18 -11 FSMP Citizen Advisory Group Meeting 05 -26 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting —Public Hearing STV -01 -11 05 -26 -11 BPMP Workshop, Central Valley District Building 06 -07 -11 Joint Council /Planning Commission Meeting 06 -08 -11 BPMP Open House, Council Chambers 06-09 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 06 -19 -11 Jan 06 -23 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting, BPMP Study Session Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec o Clear View Triangle 0 2 1 0 * Complaint - No Violation 1 1 1 6 ■ Environmental 0 0 0 0 ❑Junk Auto 6 3 6 8 Cl Property 4 4 8 11 QSigns 0 1 0 5 MSolid Waste 9 9 14 15 2011 Code Total Violations Reported - by Category UPCOMING DATES OF INTEREST INTEREST 05 -04 -11 SMP Citizen Advisory Group Meeting 05 -12 -11 Planning Commission Regular meeting, UGA Update, Roberts Rules of Order Training 05 -18 -11 FSMP Citizen Advisory Group Meeting 05 -26 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting —Public Hearing STV -01 -11 05 -26 -11 BPMP Workshop, Central Valley District Building 06 -07 -11 Joint Council /Planning Commission Meeting 06 -08 -11 BPMP Open House, Council Chambers 06-09 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting 06 -19 -11 Hearing Examiner — Roth Subdivision 06 -23 -11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting, BPMP Study Session Page 8 of 8