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City Council Legislative Meeting


Monday, March 16, 2015 at 6 p.m.

Emergency Budget Ordinance C35233 - Amending Ordinance No. C35185 passed the City Council November 24, 2014, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2015, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in:IT Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $51,924; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a Mail Courier position in the IT Department effective April 1, 2015.)

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Emergency Budget Ordinance C35241 - Amending Ordinance No. C35185 passed the City Council November 24, 2014, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2015, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund From: Operating Transfer to Arterial Street, $200,300; To: Various Accounts, same amount. [This will add an additional Public Works Journey Level Inspector (from 3 to 6 positions) to each capital project construction management team and also add an Engineer In Training (from 0 to 1 position) to support the materials engineer tasked with reviewing all project documentation.]

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Emergency Budget Ordinance C35242 - Amending Ordinance No. C35185 passed the City Council November 24, 2014, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2015, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $5,570; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This implements quarterly pay grade adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policy, and as approved by management, effective March 29, 2015.)

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Emergency Ordinance C35240 - Relating to vehicle impoundment for patronizing a prostitute; amending SMC section 10.06.037 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency.

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2015-0022 - Regarding allocation of funds from infractions issued with automated traffic safety cameras for traffic calming measures.

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2015-0023 - Adopting the Spokane County 2015 Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan.

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2015-0024 - Reducing the speed limit on Inland Empire Way from a combination of 30 miles per hour and 35 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour from 23rd Avenue south to the Cul-de-Sac which terminates Inland Empire Way.

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2015-0025 - Aproving the appointment of Eric Finch as the Chief Information and Technology Officer for the City of Spokane (effective March 23, 2015).

Council Member Representing Vote
Ben Stuckart City Council President Yea
Amber Waldref District 1 Yea
Mike Fagan District 1 Yea
Jon Snyder District 2 Absent
Mike Allen District 2 Absent
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea