URBAN EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FOR MONDAY November 9, 2020 1:15 p.m. — Streaming Live Online & Airing on City Cable 5 11/9/20

The Spokane City Council’s Urban Experience meeting will be held at 1:15 p.m. on November 9, 2020 – Streaming Live Online & Airing on City Cable 5. Council members and presenters will be attending virtually and the meeting will be streamed live at https://my.spokanecity.org/citycable5/live and will also air on City Cable 5.

The meeting will be conducted in a standing committee format. Because a quorum of the City Council may be present, the standing committee meeting will be conducted as a committee of the whole council.

The physical meeting will not be open to the public and no public testimony will be taken. Discussion will be limited to appropriate officials, presenters and staff. The public is encouraged to tune in live at the address above. AGENDA I. Call to Order

II. Approval of Minutes October 12, 2020

III. Consent Items A. Street Vacation Urban Briefing Paper- Eldon Brown B. MFTE Sharp Apartments- Ali Brast C. School Safety Cycle 8- Dan Buller D. Sprague Ave Phase 2B- Dan Buller E. Traffic Calming Cycle 8- Dan Buller

IV. Staff Reports

A. Fort George Wright Update- CM Karen Stratton and CM Betsy Wilkerson (10 min) B. Meadowlane/US 195- Inga Note (10 min) C. Snow Clearing Code Violations Plan- Kris Becker (10 min) D. Neighborhood Connectivity/Streets- Shauna Harshman (10 min) E. Housing Update- Melissa Morrison (10 min) F. National League of Cities and Health Systems Community of Practice- Melissa Morrison (5 min) G. Riverside Ave Median Public Outreach-Garrett Jones (5 min)

V. Adjournment: Next Urban Experience Committee meeting will be on Monday, December 14, 2020. Briefing Paper (Urban Experience Committee) Division & Department: Developer Services Subject: Vacation of the alley bordered by Riverside, Sprague, Helena, and Madelia Date: November 9, 2020 Contact (email & phone): Eldon Brown ([email protected]) 625-6305 City Council Sponsor: Executive Sponsor: Committee(s) Impacted: Urban Experience Type of Agenda item: Consent Discussion Strategic Initiative Alignment: (link agenda item Section 17G.080.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code and Chapter to guiding document – i.e., 35.79 of RCW regarding street vacations. Master Plan, Budget , Comp Plan, Policy, Charter, Strategic Plan) Strategic Initiative: Deadline: Outcome: (deliverables, Precedes taking this application to a public hearing before City delivery duties, milestones to Council meet) Background/History: The property owner would like to vacate this alley in order to consolidate property and take over the responsibility to repair and upkeep the alley.

Executive Summary: • Selling this right-of-way to the applicant by vacation petition, if approved, would generate $29,532.18 • Utility easements for Comcast, Avista, and Zayo have been requested to be reserved in the final ordinance. • Map of the proposal area attached

Budget Impact: Approved in current year budget? Yes No N/A Annual/Reoccurring expenditure? Yes No N/A If new, specify funding source: Other budget impacts: (revenue generating, match requirements, etc.) Revenue Generating Operations Impact: Consistent with current operations/policy? Yes No N/A Requires change in current operations/policy? Yes No N/A Specify changes required: Known challenges/barriers:

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Printed by: edjohnson Print date: 9/29/2020 Briefing Paper Urban Experience Committee Division & Department: Development Services Center Subject: MFTE Conditional Contract Date: November, 9, 2020 Contact (email & phone): Ali Brast ([email protected], 625-6638) City Council Sponsor: TBD Executive Sponsor: TBD Committee(s) Impacted: Urban Experience Type of Agenda item: Consent Discussion Strategic Initiative Alignment: (link agenda item SMC 08.15 Multi- Family Housing Property Tax Exemption to guiding document – i.e., Master Plan, Budget , Comp Plan, Policy, Charter, Strategic Plan) Strategic Initiative: Deadline: Will file for Council consideration following committee meeting Outcome: (deliverables, Approval of Conditional Multi-Family Tax Exemption contract delivery duties, milestones to meet) Background/History: Chapter 84.14 RCW authorizes the City to create a multiple family housing property tax exemption program and to certify qualified property owners for that property tax exemption. The City Council enacted Ordinance No. C-32575, which provides for the property tax exemption program for multiple housing in residential targeted areas. Pursuant to Ordinance No. C- 33079, the City Council expanded the residential targeted areas. Pursuant to Ordinance No. C-35524, the regulations were revised, allowing for rental rates of up to 115% AMI. The State statute and the City ordinance require the City to approve the application regarding the tax exemption and the necessary construction requirements. This contract authorizes the appropriate city official to enter into the Multiple Family Housing Property Tax Exemption Agreement, which will ultimately result in the issuance of a final certificate of tax exemption to be filed with the Spokane County Assessor’s Office. Executive Summary: • Applicant applying for a conditional contract to build a new 4-plex on a site with two existing duplexes at 1614 and 1620 E Sharp. The duplexes will not qualify for the exemption; only the new 4-unit project will qualify for the property tax exemption. • Property is zoned RMF, so the use is allowed. Budget Impact: Approved in current year budget? Yes No N/A Annual/Reoccurring expenditure? Yes No N/A Y If new, specify funding source: eY Other budget impacts: (revenue generating, match requirements, etc.) se Operations Impact: s Consistent with current operations/policy? Yes No N/A Requires change in current operations/policy? NYes No N/A Specify changes required: oN Known challenges/barriers: o N AN A

Tax Abatement Information: 2019 Multi-Family Tax Exemption MFTE Property Tax Forgone & Savings Calculator Project Name: Sharp Apartments Number of units in the project 4 *Average Property Value Exempt per unit $121,094 Estimated City Property Tax forgone annually per unit $208 Estimated Property Tax saved per project annually $6,588 Enter the number of years of MFTE (8 or 12) 12 Estimated Property Tax saved during the term of exemption $79,050 Estimated City Tax forgone during the term of exemption per unit $2,499 Estimated City Tax forgone during the term of exemption all units $29,993 Once a project has met programmatic criteria the owner can expect to save approximately $1,600 on their tax bill for every $120,000 of Exempt Assessed Value on the housing portions of the property.

*Average Property Value Exempt per unit is based upon the average of all properties currently in the MFTE Program and 2017 Property value assessments

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Briefing Paper Urban Experience Division & Department: Public Works, Engineering Subject: School Safety (Cycle 8) Date: 11-9-20 Contact (email & phone): Dan Buller ([email protected] 625-6391) City Council Sponsor: Executive Sponsor: Scott Simmons Committee(s) Impacted: PIES Type of Agenda item: ☒ Consent ☐ Discussion ☐ Strategic Initiative Alignment: (link agenda item This project is in the 6 year street plan. to guiding document – i.e., Master Plan, Budget , Comp Plan, Policy, Charter, Strategic Plan) Strategic Initiative: Innovative Infrastructure Deadline: Outcome: (deliverables, Approval of construction contract delivery duties, milestones to meet) Background/History: • In cycles 7 and earlier, the traffic calming and school safety projects were rolled together into a single bid package. With the recent efforts by the council subcommittee to separate the accounting for the traffic calming and school safety projects, they are now being bid as separate projects. This project is funded school by speed radar tickets. Executive Summary: • The project has components throughout the city – refer to attached exhibit. • Project components include sidewalk infill, curb ramps, rapid flashing beacons, 20 mph when flashing signs and similar project elements. • Refer to the attached exhibits for more information. • Note that this project was delayed due to budget uncertainty associated with Covid-19 (i.e., driving was reduced during the 2nd quarter and, as a consequence, so was school speed radar ticket revenue). Budget Impact: Approved in current year budget? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Annual/Reoccurring expenditure? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A If new, specify funding source: Other budget impacts: (revenue generating, match requirements, etc.) Operations Impact: Consistent with current operations/policy? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Requires change in current operations/policy? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A Specify changes required: Known challenges/barriers:

Briefing Paper Urban Experience Division & Department: Public Works, Engineering Subject: Sprague Ave. Phase 2B Date: 11-9-20 Contact (email & phone): Dan Buller ([email protected] 625-6391) City Council Sponsor: Executive Sponsor: Scott Simmons Committee(s) Impacted: PIES Type of Agenda item: ☒ Consent ☐ Discussion ☐ Strategic Initiative Alignment: (link agenda item This project is in the 6 year street plan. to guiding document – i.e., Master Plan, Budget , Comp Plan, Policy, Charter, Strategic Plan) Strategic Initiative: Innovative Infrastructure Deadline: Outcome: (deliverables, Approval of construction contract delivery duties, milestones to meet) Background/History: • This project was originally bid in March of this year but because of uncertainties about the adequacy of the experience of the low bidder coupled with the uncertainties of covid-19, all bids were rejected. This project is being advertised again for 2021 construction. Executive Summary: • This project is the fourth and last in a series of Sprague Ave. projects located between Division St. and Altamont St., three rebuilds and one grind & overlay • The first project was a full rebuild including sidewalks and associated pedestrian amenities in 2017 from Helena St. to Stone St. • The second project was a full rebuild including sidewalks and associated pedestrian amenities in 2019 from Grant St. to Scott St. • The third project was a grind & overlay from Scott St. to Helena St. • See attached exhibit. • This project includes a full rebuild of Sprague Ave. from Division St. to Grant St. including sidewalks and associated pedestrian amenities. • Also included are a 24” water main replacement, a 24” diameter stormwater pipe and various minor storm and sanitary sewer upgrades. • Design was federally funded. Construction will be locally funded (UDRA, levy and utilities). Budget Impact: Approved in current year budget? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Annual/Reoccurring expenditure? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A If new, specify funding source: Other budget impacts: (revenue generating, match requirements, etc.) Operations Impact: Consistent with current operations/policy? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Requires change in current operations/policy? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A Specify changes required: Known challenges/barriers:

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Briefing Paper Urban Experience Division & Department: Public Works, Engineering Subject: Traffic Calming (Cycle 8) Date: 11-9-20 Contact (email & phone): Dan Buller ([email protected] 625-6391) City Council Sponsor: Executive Sponsor: Scott Simmons Committee(s) Impacted: PIES Type of Agenda item: ☒ Consent ☐ Discussion ☐ Strategic Initiative Alignment: (link agenda item This project is in the 6 year street plan. to guiding document – i.e., Master Plan, Budget , Comp Plan, Policy, Charter, Strategic Plan) Strategic Initiative: Innovative Infrastructure Deadline: Outcome: (deliverables, Approval of construction contract delivery duties, milestones to meet) Background/History: • This is the annual neighborhood traffic calming project funded by red light camera funds Executive Summary: • The project has components throughout the city – refer to the attached exhibit. • Project components include sidewalk infill, curb ramps, speed feedback signs, crosswalk markings, curb bumpouts, center islands and a rapid flashing beacons at crosswalks. • Note that this project was delayed due to budget uncertainty associated with Covid-19 (i.e., driving was reduced during the 2nd quarter and, as a consequence, so was red light ticket revenue). Budget Impact: Approved in current year budget? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Annual/Reoccurring expenditure? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A If new, specify funding source: Other budget impacts: (revenue generating, match requirements, etc.) Operations Impact: Consistent with current operations/policy? ☒Yes ☐No ☐N/A Requires change in current operations/policy? ☐Yes ☒No ☐N/A Specify changes required: Known challenges/barriers:

Briefing Paper Urban Experience Division & Department: Public Works Division / Integrated Capital Management Subject: Meadowlane / US 195 Date: 11/9/2020 Author (email & phone): [email protected], [email protected], City Council Sponsor: Executive Sponsor: Committee(s) Impacted: Urban Experience Type of Agenda item: Consent Discussion Strategic Initiative Alignment: Strategic Initiative: Deadline: Outcome: Background/History: The intersection of US 195/Meadowlane has reached capacity during peak hours and is becoming a safety concern for the corridor. WSDOT maintains they have no funding for Meadowlane improvements. City Council approved adding the Meadowlane J-turn to the Transportation Impact Fee list in November 2019. The intent was to fund the project primarily from developer-paid transportation impact fees, allowing development within the city limits to proceed forward once the city had designed the J-turns and identified funding. The Summit subdivision was approved in February 2020 with a condition for no more than 20 lots until the Meadowlane improvement “is funded and added to the City’s six-year transportation plan”. The Meadowlane J-turns were added to the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program in June 2020. At the same time, resolution 2020-0042 was adopted with language to “adjust funding on 195 J-turn project to state funding from current local funding”. This created confusion for reviewing staff and developers with projects in process. Executive Summary: • Per SMC 17G.060.080 Application Time Limits, a decision shall be made on permit applications within 120 days of submission. The Tangle Ridge project submitted a complete plat application in early February and has been on hold for resolution of traffic concerns since March. Staff cannot continue to hold this application. • Several other development projects in the 195 corridor are queued up behind Tangle Ridge. • A group of developers is proposing to form an LLC and build the Meadowlane J-turn project at their cost. This would require City Council approval of a development agreement with a performance guarantee, a right for the city to complete defective work and language addressing other construction issues. • Staff is asking for confirmation that this meets Council’s vision to fund the Meadowlane J- turn.

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