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TASK FORCE MEETING AGENDA NOVEMBER 5, 2009 2:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1: Review DEIS scoping comment letters 2: Review stakeholder interview and progress to date 3: Review neighborhood workshop results to date (graphic materials) 4: Review internet survey results to date ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 of 19 Kennewick BB/RR - existing conditions 1. 1: How often do members of your household use the following facilities in the BB/RR and downtown area? never rarely yearly weekly daily Response Count Sacajawea Heritage Trail? 37.9% (39) 22.3% (23) 16.5% (17) 15.5% (16) 5.8% 1.9% 103 Columbia Park Fishing Pond, Splash Park, Playground? 34.3% (36) 15.2% (16) 23.8% (25) 22.9% (24) 3.8% 0.0% 105 Fruitland Park? 71.8% (74) 18.4% (19) 4.9% 2.9% 1.0% 1.0% 103 Keewaydin Park? 47.1% (48) 29.4% (30) 15.7% (16) 6.9% 1.0% 0.0% 102 Civic Center and Memorial Pool? 51.0% (52) 28.4% (29) 10.8% (11) 9.8% (10) 0.0% 0.0% 102 Clover Island Marina or Yacht Club? 44.7% (46) 23.3% (24) 16.5% (17) 12.6% (13) 2.9% 0.0% 103 Clover Island restaurants or brewery? 22.1% (23) 22.1% (23) 22.1% (23) 27.9% (29) 4.8% 1.0% 104 Park Middle/Kennewick High School athletic fields (Lampson Stadium)? 44.8% (47) 19.0% (20) 13.3% (14) 16.2% (17) 4.8% 1.9% 105 Columbia Drive businesses (auto and others)? 10.6% (11) 24.0% (25) 19.2% (20) 26.9% (28) 15.4% (16) 3.8% 104 Downtown businesses and stores? 10.5% (11) 15.2% (16) 20.0% (21) 29.5% (31) 19.0% (20) 5.7% 105 answered question 105 skipped question 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 of 19 2. 2: Shopping behavior - how often do members of your household shop at the following areas? never rarely yearly weekly daily Response Count Columbia Drive businesses? 18.1% (19) 30.5% (32) 15.2% (16) 19.0% (20) 15.2% (16) 1.9% 105 Historic Downtown? 14.4% (15) 27.9% (29) 14.4% (15) 24.0% (25) 16.3% (17) 2.9% 104 Columbia Center Mall? 6.7% 8.7% 21.2% (22) 36.5% (38) 24.0% (25) 2.9% 104 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 1.0% 2.9% 2.9% 28.6% (30) 50.5% (53) 14.3% (15) 105 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 1.0% 7.7% 4.8% 26.9% (28) 39.4% (41) 20.2% (21) 104 Elsewhere outside Tri-Cities? 2.9% 30.8% (32) 28.8% (30) 36.5% (38) 1.0% 0.0% 104 answered question 105 skipped question 0 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 of 19 3. 3: Where are members of your household most likely to shop for the following items? Columbia Drive businesses Historic Downtown Columbia Center Mall Elsewhere in Kennewick Elsewhere in Tri- Cities Elsewhere outside Tri-Cities R Food and drug? 1.0% 1.0% 1.0% 64.8% (68) 32.4% (34) 0.0% Clothing and accessories? 0.0% 1.0% 42.3% (44) 34.6% (36) 15.4% (16) 6.7% Barber and hair salons? 1.0% 10.5% (11) 3.8% 59.0% (62) 23.8% (25) 1.9% Cards, flowers, and gifts? 1.0% 5.8% 8.7% 55.3% (57) 28.2% (29) 1.0% Hardware? 1.0% 11.7% (12) 2.9% 54.4% (56) 30.1% (31) 0.0% Auto sales? 8.8% 2.9% 0.0% 40.2% (41) 39.2% (40) 8.8% Auto services? 8.8% 3.9% 2.0% 54.9% (56) 29.4% (30) 1.0% Bank and financial? 1.0% 7.7% 4.8% 54.8% (57) 30.8% (32) 1.0% Dental and/or medical? 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 56.2% (59) 41.0% (43) 0.0% Professional and legal? 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 52.0% (51) 39.8% (39) 2.0% Restaurants and/or breweries? 4.8% 12.4% (13) 4.8% 55.2% (58) 21.0% (22) 1.9% answered question skipped question ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 of 19 4. 4: Which factors affect your decision NOT to purchase in the BB/RR-Downtown area versus other commercial areas in Kennewick or the Tri-Cities using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is very low and 5 is very high impact? 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Goods and services not available in BB/RR-Downtown? 3.9% 10.8% (11) 21.6% (22) 34.3% (35) 29.4% (30) 102 Better selection of goods and services offered elsewhere? 1.9% 4.9% 12.6% (13) 41.7% (43) 38.8% (40) 103 Better customer service provided elsewhere - friendly, helpful, etc? 37.6% (38) 16.8% (17) 24.8% (25) 14.9% (15) 5.9% 101 Lower prices provided elsewhere? 14.7% (15) 13.7% (14) 23.5% (24) 24.5% (25) 23.5% (24) 102 More/better traffic and parking conditions elsewhere? 21.8% (22) 21.8% (22) 23.8% (24) 17.8% (18) 14.9% (15) 101 Better access by transit bus routes and stops? 68.0% (68) 15.0% (15) 8.0% 4.0% 5.0% 100 Cleaner, more pleasant looking stores and grounds elsewhere? 20.4% (21) 12.6% (13) 26.2% (27) 21.4% (22) 19.4% (20) 103 Perception of better safety and security measures? 23.8% (24) 17.8% (18) 18.8% (19) 18.8% (19) 20.8% (21) 101 Convenience - closer to home? 21.6% (22) 10.8% (11) 11.8% (12) 21.6% (22) 34.3% (35) 102 Ability to pay elsewhere with check, debit, or credit card? 51.0% (52) 14.7% (15) 12.7% (13) 10.8% (11) 10.8% (11) 102 answered question 103 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 of 19 5. How would you rate the following conditions in Kennewick on a city-wide basis using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent condition? 5: Existing employment opportunities in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Number of jobs available? 8.2% 18.4% (18) 36.7% (36) 31.6% (31) 5.1% 98 Quality of jobs available? 12.2% (12) 21.4% (21) 37.8% (37) 22.4% (22) 6.1% 98 Pay or wage scales? 14.3% (14) 20.4% (20) 36.7% (36) 25.5% (25) 3.1% 98 Job benefits (health insurance, etc)? 14.4% (14) 24.7% (24) 36.1% (35) 23.7% (23) 1.0% 97 Working conditions? 4.1% 21.4% (21) 35.7% (35) 33.7% (33) 5.1% 98 Job support services - child and daycare facilities? 8.2% 21.4% (21) 46.9% (46) 22.4% (22) 1.0% 98 Opportunities for training and skill development? 9.2% 18.4% (18) 38.8% (38) 30.6% (30) 3.1% 98 Opportunities for advancement? 9.2% 21.4% (21) 46.9% (46) 21.4% (21) 1.0% 98 answered question 98 skipped question 7 6. 6: Existing safety and security measures in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Police protection? 4.9% 11.7% (12) 18.4% (19) 45.6% (47) 19.4% (20) 103 Fire protection? 1.0% 4.9% 22.3% (23) 46.6% (48) 25.2% (26) 103 Streets, sidewalks, and roadway lighting? 4.9% 25.2% (26) 31.1% (32) 32.0% (33) 6.8% 103 answered question 103 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 of 19 7. 7: Existing public services in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Schools - grades K-12? 2.0% 6.9% 36.6% (37) 43.6% (44) 10.9% (11) 101 Schools - technical and college? 21.0% (21) 19.0% (19) 31.0% (31) 26.0% (26) 3.0% 100 Land use planning and development? 27.7% (28) 26.7% (27) 24.8% (25) 18.8% (19) 2.0% 101 Utility costs? 7.1% 21.4% (21) 42.9% (42) 24.5% (24) 4.1% 98 answered question 102 skipped question 3 8. 8: Existing transportation conditions in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Traffic volumes and patterns? 8.7% 29.8% (31) 35.6% (37) 25.0% (26) 1.0% 104 On and off-street parking? 6.7% 23.1% (24) 35.6% (37) 32.7% (34) 1.9% 104 Bus routes, stops, and schedules? 6.1% 28.6% (28) 29.6% (29) 32.7% (32) 3.1% 98 On and off-road trail systems? 17.6% (18) 24.5% (25) 28.4% (29) 23.5% (24) 5.9% 102 On and off-road bike routes? 15.7% (16) 25.5% (26) 25.5% (26) 24.5% (25) 8.8% 102 answered question 104 skipped question 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 of 19 9. 9: Existing housing market conditions in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Housing selection - type and design? 4.0% 12.9% (13) 39.6% (40) 35.6% (36) 7.9% 101 Neighborhood selection - quality and location? 4.0% 11.9% (12) 38.6% (39) 39.6% (40) 5.9% 101 Sales housing - availability? 3.0% 13.9% (14) 44.6% (45) 33.7% (34) 5.0% 101 Sales housing - prices? 5.0% 18.0% (18) 34.0% (34) 38.0% (38) 5.0% 100 Rental housing - availability? 17.5% (17) 32.0% (31) 40.2% (39) 10.3% (10) 0.0% 97 Rental housing - rent levels? 15.6% (15) 27.1% (26) 49.0% (47) 8.3% 0.0% 96 answered question 102 skipped question 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 of 19 10. 10: Existing recreational opportunities in Kennewick: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Conservation areas and open spaces? 10.6% (11) 26.9% (28) 31.7% (33) 30.8% (32) 0.0% 104 Off-road trail systems? 19.4% (19) 33.7% (33) 25.5% (25) 18.4% (18) 3.1% 98 Parks with picnicking and playgrounds? 3.9% 15.7% (16) 30.4% (31) 36.3% (37) 13.7% (14) 102 Athletic courts and fields? 2.0% 11.8% (12) 44.1% (45) 32.4% (33) 9.8% (10) 102 Aquatic facilities? 54.0% (54) 24.0% (24) 17.0% (17) 4.0% 1.0% 100 Indoor physical conditioning and gymnasiums? 16.2% (16) 29.3% (29) 37.4% (37) 15.2% (15) 2.0% 99 Community center classrooms and meeting rooms? 12.1% (12) 30.3% (30) 47.5% (47) 10.1% (10) 0.0% 99 Large meeting and conference facilities? 5.1% 20.2% (20) 31.3% (31) 32.3% (32) 11.1% (11) 99 Quality of life in general? 3.9% 7.8% 27.2% (28) 46.6% (48) 14.6% (15) 103 answered question 104 skipped question 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 of 19 11. How would you rate the following conditions in the BB/RR area in particular using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent condition? 11: Existing environmental/riverfront conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Woodlands and wetlands along the riverfront? 32.4% (33) 28.4% (29) 20.6% (21) 17.6% (18) 1.0% 102 Wildlife habitat protections around Duffy's Pond? 24.2% (24) 36.4% (36) 24.2% (24) 14.1% (14) 1.0% 99 Open space and scenic areas along the riverfront? 34.7% (35) 28.7% (29) 18.8% (19) 14.9% (15) 3.0% 101 Stormwater systems - drainage basins? 12.2% (12) 32.7% (32) 32.7% (32) 16.3% (16) 6.1% 98 Flood systems - levies and dams? 11.0% (11) 21.0% (21) 32.0% (32) 24.0% (24) 12.0% (12) 100 answered question 102 skipped question 3 12. 12: Existing transportation conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Traffic conditions on Columbia Drive? 16.5% (17) 34.0% (35) 35.9% (37) 12.6% (13) 1.0% 103 Roadway access between Columbia Drive, SR-240, and the bridges? 21.4% (22) 25.2% (26) 25.2% (26) 23.3% (24) 4.9% 103 Roadway access between BB/RR and the Downtown? 15.7% (16) 33.3% (34) 28.4% (29) 20.6% (21) 2.0% 102 Bus routes and stops in BB/RR? 11.7% (11) 25.5% (24) 43.6% (41) 18.1% (17) 1.1% 94 Sidewalks and pedestrian access? 23.8% (24) 29.7% (30) 26.7% (27) 19.8% (20) 0.0% 101 On-road bicycle routes? 38.4% (38) 35.4% (35) 20.2% (20) 6.1% 0.0% 99 answered question 103 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 of 19 13. 13: Existing housing conditions in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Mobile home parks - quality and appearances? 69.0% (69) 21.0% (21) 8.0% 2.0% 0.0% 100 Single family housing - quality and appearances? 42.6% (43) 37.6% (38) 15.8% (16) 4.0% 0.0% 101 Neighborhood improvements - sidewalks, curbs, pavement, lighting? 35.4% (35) 35.4% (35) 20.2% (20) 9.1% 0.0% 99 answered question 101 skipped question 4 14. 14: Existing design and development conditions (aesthetics)along Columbia Drive in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - poor 2 - fair 3 - average 4 - good 5 - excellent Response Count Building appearances and conditions in general? 45.1% (46) 36.3% (37) 14.7% (15) 3.9% 0.0% 102 General cleanliness and attractiveness? 51.0% (52) 31.4% (32) 12.7% (13) 4.9% 0.0% 102 Advertising signage - content, location, and number? 40.2% (41) 37.3% (38) 17.6% (18) 4.9% 0.0% 102 Street amenities - trees, landscaping, benches, etc? 55.9% (57) 26.5% (27) 12.7% (13) 3.9% 1.0% 102 Street improvements - crosswalks, lighting, and sidewalks? 34.7% (35) 35.6% (36) 20.8% (21) 7.9% 1.0% 101 View from SR-240 and the bridges? 30.4% (31) 33.3% (34) 17.6% (18) 16.7% (17) 2.0% 102 City entrances from SR-240, SR- 395, and Cable Bridge? 29.7% (30) 36.6% (37) 16.8% (17) 14.9% (15) 2.0% 101 answered question 102 skipped question 3 ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 of 19 15. How would you rate the following planning priorities for the BB/RR area using a 1 to 5 scale where 1 is very low and 5 is very high priority? 16: New business development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Establish business retention programs? 15.2% (15) 15.2% (15) 27.3% (27) 20.2% (20) 22.2% (22) 99 Recruit more auto sales and services? 58.0% (58) 34.0% (34) 5.0% 2.0% 1.0% 100 Recruit more industrial jobs and opportunities? 27.0% (27) 31.0% (31) 22.0% (22) 12.0% (12) 8.0% 100 Recruit more retail businesses? 8.9% 11.9% (12) 12.9% (13) 42.6% (43) 23.8% (24) 101 Recruit more professional goods and services? 9.1% 13.1% (13) 24.2% (24) 29.3% (29) 24.2% (24) 99 Recruit more tourist and entertainment services? 8.0% 6.0% 19.0% (19) 21.0% (21) 46.0% (46) 100 answered question 101 skipped question 4 16. 16: New housing development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Retain and improve mobile home parks? 55.4% (56) 16.8% (17) 8.9% 10.9% (11) 7.9% 101 Retain and improve single family neighborhoods? 15.8% (16) 9.9% (10) 31.7% (32) 26.7% (27) 15.8% (16) 101 Develop townhouse and higher density single-family housing? 19.8% (20) 20.8% (21) 19.8% (20) 18.8% (19) 20.8% (21) 101 Develop apartments and higher density multi-family housing? 36.0% (36) 22.0% (22) 19.0% (19) 16.0% (16) 7.0% 100 Develop mixed-use structures with housing on upper floors? 16.0% (16) 16.0% (16) 18.0% (18) 23.0% (23) 27.0% (27) 100 answered question 101 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12 of 19 17. 17: Who should housing be developed for in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count For existing residents? 12.4% (12) 16.5% (16) 42.3% (41) 17.5% (17) 11.3% (11) 97 For younger, first-time buyer households? 8.1% 13.1% (13) 36.4% (36) 30.3% (30) 12.1% (12) 99 For middle families with children? 10.3% (10) 15.5% (15) 36.1% (35) 27.8% (27) 10.3% (10) 97 For older, empty-nestor households? 6.1% 16.2% (16) 39.4% (39) 24.2% (24) 14.1% (14) 99 For workforce households - single adults or couples? 6.1% 9.1% 35.4% (35) 29.3% (29) 20.2% (20) 99 In mixed income developments - all households? 13.4% (13) 16.5% (16) 37.1% (36) 20.6% (20) 12.4% (12) 97 answered question 100 skipped question 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 13 of 19 18. 18: Planning priorities - physical development in the BB/RR area in particular: 1 - very low 2 - low 3 - moderate 4 - high 5 - very high Response Count Connect roads between BB/RR and the downtown? 5.0% 19.0% (19) 30.0% (30) 32.0% (32) 14.0% (14) 100 Extend views and trails to the riverfront? 1.0% 8.9% 13.9% (14) 30.7% (31) 45.5% (46) 101 Improve access and habitat around Duffy's Pond? 5.0% 12.0% (12) 19.0% (19) 35.0% (35) 29.0% (29) 100 Breach the levy and naturalize the shoreline? 16.2% (16) 12.1% (12) 14.1% (14) 16.2% (16) 41.4% (41) 99 Install trees, medians, and other streetscape on Columbia Drive? 5.9% 5.0% 20.8% (21) 25.7% (26) 42.6% (43) 101 Buffer and landscape the railroad tracks? 7.0% 4.0% 32.0% (32) 24.0% (24) 33.0% (33) 100 Improve signage and appearance from SR-240 and the bridges? 4.0% 11.9% (12) 27.7% (28) 24.8% (25) 31.7% (32) 101 answered question 101 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 14 of 19 19. Please provide the following characteristics so that we may compare your opinions with others in the survey sample. 19: Where do you work? Response Percent Response Count Retired? 11.5% 12 BB/RR-Downtown area? 11.5% 12 Elsewhere in Kennewick? 28.8% 30 Richland? 22.1% 23 Pasco? 11.5% 12 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 9.6% 10 Elsewhere outside of Tri-Cities? 4.8% 5 answered question 104 skipped question 1 20. 20: How many people in your household are employed on a full-time basis? 0 1 2 3 4 5 Response Count Number employed? 9.9% (10) 34.7% (35) 48.5% (49) 5.9% 1.0% 0.0% 101 answered question 101 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 15 of 19 21. 21: What are the occupations of the employed members of your household? Management Professional Technical Office or retail worker Laborer Housewife/husban Your occupation? 15.5% (15) 51.5% (50) 10.3% (10) 7.2% 2.1% 5.2% Other employed member? 15.5% (11) 42.3% (30) 5.6% 14.1% (10) 7.0% 7.0% Other employed member? 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 41.7% 8.3% 8.3% Other employed member? 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% answere skippe 22. 22: How many years of school have you and the employed members of your household completed? Grade school High school Technical school Some college College graduate Graduate school Response Count Your education? 1.0% 12.6% (13) 5.8% 20.4% (21) 38.8% (40) 21.4% (22) 103 Other employed member? 0.0% 18.9% (14) 0.0% 28.4% (21) 31.1% (23) 21.6% (16) 74 Other employed member? 0.0% 35.7% 14.3% 28.6% 14.3% 7.1% 14 Other employed member? 0.0% 66.7% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 6 answered question 103 skipped question 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 16 of 19 23. 23: Where do you live? Response Percent Response Count Kennewick - in the BB/RR neighborhoods? 6.9% 7 Kennewick - west of SR-395? 22.5% 23 Kennewick - east of SR-395? 34.3% 35 Elsewhere in Tri-Cities? 33.3% 34 Outside of Tri-Cities? 1.0% 1 Elsewhere in Washington State? 1.0% 1 Outside of Washington State? 1.0% 1 answered question 102 skipped question 3 24. 24: How many years have you lived in the Kennewick/Tri-Cities area? 0-1 2-5 6-10 11-20 21+ Response Count Years? 1.0% 9.6% (10) 14.4% (15) 16.3% (17) 58.7% (61) 104 answered question 104 skipped question 1 25. 25: What type of housing do you live in? Own Rent Response Count Type housing? 89.0% (89) 11.0% (11) 100 answered question 100 skipped question 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- 17 of 19 26. 26: What is your gender? Male Female Response Count Gender? 62.7% (64) 37.3% (38) 102 answered question 102 skipped question 3 27. 27: In which age group are you in? <18 18-24 25-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Response Count Age group? 0.0% 3.8% 27.9% (29) 34.6% (36) 27.9% (29) 5.8% 104 answered question 104 skipped question 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 18 of 19 28. 28: How many people in your household are in the following age groups (including yourself)? 0 1 2 3 4 5 Response Count >18? 27.7% (13) 25.5% (12) 34.0% (16) 8.5% 2.1% 2.1% 47 18-24? 40.0% (10) 32.0% 28.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 25 25-34? 24.4% (10) 22.0% 53.7% (22) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 41 35-49? 22.0% (11) 28.0% (14) 50.0% (25) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50 50-64? 14.6% 51.2% (21) 34.1% (14) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 41 65+? 52.6% (10) 26.3% 15.8% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 19 answered question 102 skipped question 3 29. 29: What is your household income range? 20,000 $21- 30,000 $31- 40,000 $41- 50,000 $51- 75,000 $76- 100,000 $100,000+ Response Count Income range? 3.0% 6.9% 3.0% 9.9% (10) 19.8% (20) 28.7% (29) 28.7% (29) 101 answered question 101 skipped question 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 19 of 19 30. 30: Do you have any suggestions or recommendations concerning the BB/RR Revitalization Planning process or this survey? Response Count 46 answered question 46 skipped question 59 31. 31: Would you like to be added to the city's e-mail list to receive future information on the BB/RR planning process, open houses, and other progress? If so, please provide your e-mail address. Response Count 34 answered question 34 skipped question 71