City Council President
Term: 2020-2023
bbeggs@spokanecity.org
Breean Beggs serves as Spokane City Council President. He is devoted to advocacy for all people and community reconciliation. For more than twenty years he has effectively presented causes and cases to juries, appellate judges, arbitrators, mediators, community groups and the media. Highlights of his work include substantial police reform measures in connection with the death of a mentally disabled janitor in Spokane; substantial national reform on oil pipeline safety in connection with the death of three children in the Olympic Pipeline Explosion, and multiple jail and criminal justice reform issues in Spokane County. He is currently leading efforts to increase housing units in Spokane and community sustainability, decrease homelessness and crime, and facilitate community conversations on equity and inclusion.
Breean was awarded the 2015 WSBA Norm Maleng Leadership Award and the 2003 WSBA Local Hero Award. He graduated from Whitworth University and University of Washington School of Law with highest honors. Breean is married to another social change lawyer, Laurie Powers, and they parented three now-grown children together near Manito Park in Spokane.
Hannahlee Allers
509.625.6714
hallers@spokanecity.org
| Date | Description | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23/22 | Ordinance C36209 - Establishing water conservation and drought response measures; enacting a new section 13.04.1925; and amending section 13.04.300 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/23/22 | Ordinance C36210 - Relating to commercial vehicles; amending SMC section 16A.44.100. | Yea |
| 05/23/22 | Resolution 2022-0048 - Amending Resolution 2022-0007 which appointed City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2022. (Updates the attachment to Resolution 2022-0007, adding Council Member Zappone to the Association of Washington Cities Board and replacing Council Member Stratton with Council President Beggs as a liaison member of the Downtown Spokane BID Board). | Yea |
| 05/23/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36212 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Services Fund 1) Increase revenue by $264,259. A) Of the increased revenue, $264,259 is from interfund fuel sales from other city departments. 2) Increase appropriation by $140,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $140,000 is provided solely for supplies and equipment related to Clean Fuel Infrastructure Reserves expenses in the Fleet Services department. (This action arises from the creation of the Clean Fuel Infrastructure Reserve Plan). | Yea |
| 05/23/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36213 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Add one exempt/confidential Executive Assistant position in the Mayor’s Office (from 1 to 2). 2) Transfer $29,000 in budget authority from the Policy Advisor position in the Mayor’s Office to the Executive Assistant position. 3) Increase the appropriation in the General Fund-Mayor’s Office by approximately $43,900. A) Of the increased appropriation, approximately $15,300 is provided solely for salary and benefits related to the Executive Assistant position in the Mayor’s Office. B) Of the increased appropriation, approximately $5,600 is provided solely for one-time supplies and services related to | Yea |
| 05/16/22 | Emergency Ordinance C36211 - Interim Zoning Ordinance concerning the siting of indoor shelters for vulnerable and homeless individuals and families; amending SMC 17C.130.100 on an interim basis; setting a public hearing; and declaring an emergency. | Absent |
| 05/16/22 | Ordinance C36208 - Changing the zone from Neighborhood Retail 35 (NR-35) to Neighborhood Retail 55 (NR-55) for property located at 2921 W 8th Ave., 2918 W 8th Ave., and 2937 W 7th Ave. in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map. | Absent |
| 05/16/22 | Resolution 2022-0046 - Honoring Spokane Police Detective Juan Rodriguez for his extraordinary act of bravery and heroism on September 11, 2020. | Absent |
| 05/16/22 | Resolution 2022-0047 - Supporting the Spokane Regional Food Action Plan developed by the Spokane Food Policy Council, which identifies needed strategic investments to preserve farmland, increase local food processing, provide healthy food for all, and reduce food waste. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Ordinance C36202 - Amending Ordinance C27577 that vacated Dalton Avenue from Ash Place to Ash Street. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Ordinance C36204 - Relating to design guidelines; amending SMC Section 17G.040.020; and adopting new design guidelines. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Ordinance C36205 - Relating to standards for skywalks; amending SMC sections 12.02.0405, 12.02.0410, 12.02.0424, 12.02.0452, 12.02.0464, 12.02.0470, and 12.02.0476; repealing SMC sections 12.02.0450, 12.02.0460, 12.02.0462 and 12.02.0474; and adding Chapter 17C.255 SMC. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Ordinance C36206 - Relating to the design review process; amending SMC sections 08.02.0665, 17G.030.020, 17G.060.070, and 17G.060.170. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Resolution 2022-0042 - Addressing increasing overtime costs within the Spokane Fire Department. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Resolution 2022-0044 - Supporting the continued project planning for a Downtown Zipline. | Absent |
| 05/09/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36207 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $5,879,189 A) Of the increased revenue, $5,879,189 is from the Washington State Department of Commerce Eviction Rent Assistance Program (ERAP) 2.0 to continue to prevent evictions by paying rental arrears, current due rent, future rent, utilities and home energy costs, and other housing costs for eligible households due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2) Increase appropriation by $5,879,189 A) Of the increased appropriation, $5,585,230 is provided solely for subrecipients awarded through an RFP process to deliver rent assistance funds to the community. B) Of the increas | Absent |
| 05/02/22 | Ordinance C36186 - Relating to traffic control device visibility and vegetation control along roadways amending Chapter 12.02, Article 1 and Chapter 12.02, Article 5 of Title 12 Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Resolution 2022-0038 - Requesting that the City of Spokane take advantage of state funding opportunities related to housing and homelessness. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Resolution 2022-0039 - Adopting the City of Spokane Transit-Oriented Development Framework Study as a guide for planning integrated transit-oriented development and multi-modal access by identifying recommendations for aligning policies, regulations, and investments in public infrastructure. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Resolution 2022-0040 - Appointing Nick Antush as Public Defender. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Resolution 2022-0041 - Appointing Loren Searl as Water & Hydro Services Director. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Resolution 2022-0045 - Regarding the purchase of property for a Municipal Justice Center, urging the Mayor and Administration to promptly begin negotiations for the purchase of the property at 3900 E. Sprague Avenue. | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36196 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Water-Wastewater Fund 1) Increase the appropriation by $250,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $250,000 is provided solely for the purchase of new electric vehicles for the Water Department. B) The appropriation increase is funded from Water-Wastewater Fund Water Department unappropriated reserves. (This action arises from the need to purchase up to six all-electric vehicles for use by the Water Department). | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36197 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Increase the revenue in the Public Defender by $6,250. A) Of the increased revenue, $6,250 is from a transfer in from the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund. 2) Increase the appropriation in the Public Defender by $6,250. A) Of the increased appropriation, $6,250 is provided solely for contractual services. (This action arises from the need to provide budget authority for Public Defender contractual service needs). | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36198 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Real Estate Excise Tax Fund 1) Increase the appropriation by $2,389,500. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,200,000 is provided solely for a transfer out to the Communications Building Maintenance and Operations Fund. B) Of the increased appropriation, $695,000 is provided solely for a transfer out to the Emergency Medical Services Fund. C) Of the increased appropriation, $424,500 is provided solely for a transfer out to the Management Information Services Fund. D) Of the increased appropriation, $70,000 is provided solely for a transfer out to the General Fund, Police Department. E) The appropriation increase | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36199 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Delete one classified Treasury Manager position (from 1 to 0) and decrease the associated appropriation for salary and benefits in the Finance, Treasury and Administration department. 2) Add one exempt Deputy Treasurer position (from 0 to 1) and increase the associated appropriation for salary and benefits in the Finance, Treasury and Administration department. A) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action arises from the need to create a Deputy Treasurer position). | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36200 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $2,500,000, funded from the city’s direct allocation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act. A) Of the increased appropriation, $2,500,000 is provided for the purpose of providing additional funding for local childcare initiatives. (This action arises from the need to provide additional appropriation authority for funding childcare assistance). | Yea |
| 05/02/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36201 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Act Fund 1) Increase operating transfer -out by $6,081,869 A) Of the increased appropriation, $2,374,000 is to be transferred to the Police Property Acquisition fund for the procurement and commissioning of the following police vehicles: i.) Up to 25 Ford K8 Electric Hybrid models, ii.) Up to 5 Ford Mach-E or equivalent models, iii.) Up to 3 Ford Lightening or equivalent models; and iv.) Up to 2 Chevrolet Diesel Tahoe or equivalent diesel models. B) Of the increase appropriation, $3,707,869 is to be transferred to the Fire Property Capital Acquisition fund for the procurement and outfitting o | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Resolution 2022-0036 - Modifying Transportation Benefit District (TBD) projects for 2022, previously approved in Resolution 2021-0010 adopted by Spokane City Council on February 8, 2021, due to project cost increases. | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Resolution 2022-0037 - Regarding the approval of Cycle 10 traffic calming projects to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund. | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Resolution 2022-0043 - Establishing operational and facility requirements for additional low barrier shelter investments. | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36192 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeitures & Contributions Fund 1) Increase appropriations by $89,960. A) Of the increased appropriation; $89,960 of the increase is to be used for the procurement of office furniture not exceeding $75,000 and minor equipment not exceeding $14,960. B) The increased appropriation is funded from unappropriated reserves in the Forfeitures & Contributions Fund. (This action arises from the need to procure adequate office furniture and equipment). | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36194 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeitures & Contributions Fund 1) Increase appropriations by $74,650. A) Of the increased appropriation; $74,650 of the increase is to be used for the procurement of mobile device analysis software and a vehicle mounted camera system. B) The increased appropriation is funded from unappropriated reserves in the Forfeitures & Contributions Fund. (This action arises from the need to procure mobile device analysis software and a vehicle camera system). | Yea |
| 04/25/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36195 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $750,000, funded from the city’s direct allocation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act. A) Of the increased appropriation, $750,000 is provided to the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Division to replace funding lost due to COVID-19 solely for the renovation of the Centennial Trail Don Kardong Pedestrian Bridge. (This action arises from the need to provide additional appropriation authority for The Centennial Trail Renovations to the Don Kardong Bridge due to increased construction costs). | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Emergency Ordinance C36190 - Interim zoning ordinance concerning the siting of indoor emergency shelters; amending SMC 17C.130.100 and SMC 17C.130.110 on an interim basis; setting a public hearing for June 6, 2022; establishing a work program; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Ordinance C36001 - Vacating the alley bordered by Riverside Avenue, Sprague Ave., Helena Street, and Madelia Street, as requested by Kalastar Holdings, Inc. | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Resolution 2022-0032 - Setting hearing before the City Council for May 23, 2022, for the vacation of 26th Avenue from H Street to Scenic Boulevard and Scenic Boulevard from 25th Avenue to 27th Avenue as requested by Jane Lehnertz. | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Resolution 2022-0033 - Directing Planning Services staff to conduct a subarea planning process and environmental review in the South Logan area of the Logan Neighborhood to facilitate transit-oriented development that leverages investments in The City Line, Spokane’s first bus rapid transit route, with high-density residential development utilizing $250,000 grant funds award from the Transit-Oriented Development and Implementation grant program. | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Resolution 2022-0034 - Supporting Ballot Proposition No. 1 entitled “City of Spokane EMS –Emergency Medical Services Levy.” | Yea |
| 04/18/22 | Resolution 2022-0035 - Committing the City of Spokane to joining the federal House America initiative to help provide additional tools to eliminate homelessness. | Yea |
| 04/11/22 | Resolution 2022-0031 - Adopting various amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure for 2022. | Yea |
| 04/11/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36188 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Services Fund 1) Increase revenue by $264,259 A) Of the increased revenue, $264,259 is from interfund fuel sales from other city departments. 2) Increase appropriation by $264,259 A) Of the increased appropriation, $264,259 is provided solely for supplies and equipment related to Clean Fuel Infrastructure Reserves expenses in the Fleet Services Department.(This action arises from the creation of the Clean Fuel Infrastructure Reserve Plan). | Yea |
| 04/11/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36189 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Delete one classified Supervisory Probation Officer position (from 1 to 0) and decrease the associated appropriation for salary and benefits in the Community Justice Services Department. 2) Decrease the salary appropriation for two vacant Community Justice Coordinator positions by $7,500 each, or $15,000 in total, in the Community Justice Services Department. 3) Add one exempt Director of Community Justice Services position (from 0 to 1) and increase the associated appropriation for salary and benefits in the Community Justice Services Department. A) There is no change to the overall appropriation | Yea |
| 03/28/22 | Resolution 2022-0030 - Committing funds for public safety vehicle purchases. | Yea |
| 03/28/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36184 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park Fund 1) Increase revenue by $132,895. A) Of the increased revenue, $132,895 is provided solely for an Association of Washington Cities (AWC) reimbursable grant in the Parks and Recreation Department. 2) Increase appropriation by $132,895. B) Of the increased appropriation, $132,895 is provided solely for Summer Experiences & Enrichment for Kids (SEEK) expenses in the Parks and Recreation Department. (This action arises from the need to accept the AWC’s SEEK reimbursable grant). | Yea |
| 03/28/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36185 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,300,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,300,000 is provided solely for an operating transfer out in the Parks and Recreation Department to the Park Cumulative Reserve Department. and Cumulative Reserves Fund, Park Department, and Capital Purposes Fund 2) Increase revenue by $1,300,000. B) Of the increased revenue, $1,300,000 is provided solely as an operating transfer in from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Park Cumulative Reserve Department. 3) Increase appropriation by $1,300,000. C) Of the increased appropriation, $1,300,000 is provided solely for oth | Yea |
| 03/28/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36187 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1)Increase revenue by $1,352,400 a. Revenue increase due to awarded grant funding through Washington State’s Department of Commerce as part of the 2021-23 State Capital Budget. 2)Increase appropriation by $1,352,400 a. Increase in appropriations to be used solely for building improvements for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s (East Central Community Center). (This action arises from the need to accept grant funding for replacing the roof of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center). | Yea |
| 03/21/22 | Ordinance C36181 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City, amending Spokane Municipal Code sections 1.07.005, 3.01A.215 and 3.01A.315. | Yea |
| 03/21/22 | Resolution 2022-0027 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement with West Plains Development, LLC for property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 25285.9011, comprising of approximately 20.441 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 03/21/22 | Resolution 2022-0028 - Regarding applications to amend the City’s Comprehensive Plan and Setting the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program for 2022. | Yea |
| 03/21/22 | Resolution 2022-0029 - Declaring Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services (STARS) a sole source provider for transportation of intoxicated individuals in the downtown corridor to the STARS sobering facility and authorizing the City to enter into a five-year contract - not to exceed $109,000 annually, with an annual CPI increase between one and four percent, not incl. tax, if applicable. | Yea |
| 03/21/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36182 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communications Center Fund 1) Decrease salary and benefits by $340,287 and remove three Firefighter Dispatcher positions (from 9 to 6 positions). 2) Increase operating transfer out to Fire/EMS fund by $340,287. 3) There is no net change to the Combined Communications Center Fund appropriation. and Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $340,287 A) $340,287 of the increased revenue is from a transfer in from the Combined Communications Center Fund. 2) Increase expenditures by $340,287. A) Increase salary and benefits by $340,287 and add three Firefighter positions (from 94 to 97 positions). (This action ari | Yea |
| 03/14/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36177 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $176,381 A) $176,381 of the increased revenue is from the Department of Justice as part of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant JAG21 2) Increase appropriations by $176,381 A) $97,010 is provided solely for the procurement of law enforcement equipment B) $79,371 is provided solely for the sub award amount to Spokane County to be used for prosecution services and law enforcement equipment. (This action arises from the need to procure law enforcement equipment as well as sub award to our grant partners). | Yea |
| 03/14/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36178 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease the appropriation for the Administrative Specialist position in the Finance Department by $50,000. 2) Increase the appropriation for contractual services by $50,000. 3) Decrease the appropriation for the Director of Grants, Contracts & Purchasing in the Grants Management Department by $60,000. 4) Increase the appropriation for contractual services by $60,000. 5) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. and Accounting Fund 1) Decrease the appropriation for an Accounting Clerk in the Accounting Department position by $15,000. 2) Increase the appropriation f | Yea |
| 03/14/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36179 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: CD/HS Operations Fund 1) Transfer one (1) Grants Analyst from the CD/HS Operations Fund to the Grants Management department in the General Fund. A) Decrease salary and benefits appropriation for the Grants Analyst by$82,389 and transfer the FTE to the Grants Management department in the General Fund. This action reduces the number of Grants Analysts in the CD/HS Operations Fund from one to zero. B) Increase the salary and benefit contra accounts in the CD/HS Operations Fund by a total of $82,389 for the position. C) These adjustments offset for a net impact of $0 to the CD/HS Operations Fund. and General Fund 1) | Yea |
| 03/14/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36180 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Add 10 Police Officer positions to the Spokane Police Department. A) The 10 additional positions are to be used for temporary “hire-ahead” purposes as part of a three-year pilot project in the Spokane Police Department. Any costs associated with maintaining the “hire-ahead” positions will be covered from savings from retirements and separations. B) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action arises from the need to mitigate the long lead time required to hire and onboard new police officers and maintain adequate staffing in the Spokane Police Department) | Yea |
| 03/14/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36183 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Continuum of Care Fund 1) Increase revenue by $134,881. A) Of the increased revenue, $134,881 is for a planning grant that will be used to create a coordinated community plan for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) and to support ongoing implementation. 2) Increase appropriation by $134,881. A) Of the increased appropriation, $134,881 is provided solely for contractual services provided by subrecipients that will develop a coordinated community plan for the YHDP. (This action arises from the need to adjust the budget for a planning grant awarded to the City for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration | Yea |
| 03/07/22 | Ordinance C35825 - Vacating Granite Street from the north right-of-way line of Upriver Drive to the north right-of-way line of Ross Court. | Yea |
| 03/07/22 | Ordinance C36172 - Vacating various rights-of-way in the plat of North Minnehaha Addition to Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/07/22 | Resolution 2022-0022 - Setting hearing before City Council for April 11, 2022, for the vacation of the alley between Sanson Avenue and Everett Avenue, from the east line of Freya Street to the west line of Sycamore Street, as requested by Jeff and Stacey Boies. | Yea |
| 03/07/22 | Resolution 2022-0023 - Appointing Heather Sweet as Director of Customer Experience. | Yea |
| 03/07/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36176 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $12,100,000, funded from the city’s direct allocation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,200,000 is provided for the purpose of funding mobile medical clinics in the region. B) Of the increased appropriation, $1,500,000 is provided for the reimbursement of permit fees of attainable housing. C) Of the increased appropriation, $900,000 is provided for the grants to support the Downtown cultural events in order to reimburse marketing costs and police/fire costs owed to the city asso | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Ordinance C36037 - Vacation of the alley between Columbia Avenue and Joseph Avenue, from Julia Street to Myrtle Street as requested by Dan Cantu. | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Resolution 2022-0018 - Committing $500,000 in appropriate and available City funds for the redevelopment of the former Hillyard Library into a new behavioral health clinic. | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Resolution 2022-0019 - Reinstating the Sustainability Action Subcommittee under the City Council’s Public Infrastructure, Environment, and Sustainability Committee. | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Resolution 2022-0020 - Adopting the Clean Fuel Infrastructure Reserve Plan and establishing a reserve account. This resolution aligns with the Spokane Sustainability Action Plan goals by providing a clean electric fuel fund to support electrical charging infrastructure. | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Resolution 2022-0024 - Expressing support for Ukrainians and Russians living in Spokane and abroad and re-stating the City of Spokane’s commitment to a diverse, inclusive community free of oppression for all its residents. | Yea |
| 02/28/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36174 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: City Street Fund 1) Increase revenue by $262,000 A)Of the increased revenue, $262,000 is a contribution from the Spokane Transit Authority for the Gardner Avenue project. 2) Increase appropriation by $3,980,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $3,980,000 is provided solely for grind and overlay project costs in the Street Department. (This action arises from the need to fund the “Business Area Grind & Overlays” project). | Yea |
| 02/24/22 | Resolution 2022-0021 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to the ballot measure on the April 26, 2022, special election regarding a proposition for additional regular property tax levies for emergency medical services for the years 2023 through 2028 and approving the explanatory statement prepared by the City Attorney. | Yea |
| 02/14/22 | Emergency Ordinance C36175 - Imposing additional regular property tax levies for emergency medical services for the years 2023 through 2028; and submitting the proposition to a special municipal election to be held on April 26, 2022, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/14/22 | Ordinance C36168 - Relating to multiple family housing property tax exemption; amending SMC section 8.15.030D, by amending the map Attachment A: Spokane MFTE Target Area through expansion of the target area boundary. | Yea |
| 02/14/22 | Resolution 2022-0015 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on April 26, 2022, to submit a proposition regarding additional regular property tax levies for Emergency Medical Services. | Yea |
| 02/14/22 | Resolution 2022-0016 - Resolution concerning moving forward on community water fluoridation into the 30% design feasibility phase. | Yea |
| 02/07/22 | Resolution 2022-0017 - A Resolution amending Resolution 2022-0007, which appointed City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2022. | Yea |
| 02/07/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36169 - Special Budget Ordinance C36169: Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: This action carries over budget authority for 2021 obligated budget items that were not completed at year-end and appropriates various outstanding grants and capital expenditures, thereby amending Ordinance C36161, passed December 13, 2021. | Yea |
| 02/07/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36170 - Special Budget Ordinance C36170: Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $68,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $68,000 is transferred to the Community Justice Services department. and General Fund 1) Increase revenue by $68,000 A) Of the increased revenue, $68,000 is a transfer in from the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund to the Community Justice Services department. 2) Increase appropriation by $68,000 A) Approximately $63,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for an additional Probation Services Specialist position (from 2 to 3 positions), funding | Yea |
| 02/07/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36171 - Special Budget Ordinance C36171: Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $270,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $270,000 is provided to the Community, Housing, and Human Services (CHHS) department solely for the purpose of funding the increased cost of warming centers and to pay for damages incurred during the use of the facility. (This action allows for the increased cost of providing a warming center at the Spokane Convention Center for Spokane’s citizens). | Yea |
| 01/31/22 | Resolution 2022-0013 - Formally censuring Council Member Jonathan Bingle. | Yea |
| 01/31/22 | Resolution 2022-0014 - Seeking executive action from Mayor Nadine Woodward. | Yea |
| 01/24/22 | Resolution 2022-0009 - Approving Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims of Trisha L. and Corey Christian as agreed to by the parties-$195,000. | Yea |
| 01/24/22 | Resolution 2022-0010 - Appointing Spencer Gardner as Planning Services Director. | Yea |
| 01/24/22 | Resolution 2022-0011 - Expressing the intention of the City Council to designate a multi-family tax exemption (MFTE) residential targeted area. | Yea |
| 01/24/22 | Resolution 2022-0012 - Appointing Kris Smith as Human Resources Director. | Yea |
| 01/24/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36167 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,450,000, funded from the City’s direct allocation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,450,000 is provided to the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Division to replace funding lost due to COVID-19 solely for the renovation of the Centennial Trail Don Kardong Pedestrian Bridge. (This action arises from the need to provide appropriation authority for the Centennial Trail Renovations to the Don Kardong Bridge). | Yea |
| 01/13/22 | Special Consideration CPR 2022-0016 - Letter from the City Council to the Mayor regarding the sheltering of Spokane’s unhoused community members. | Yea |
| 01/10/22 | Emergency Ordinance C36164 - Establishing requirements for participation in rental assistance programs; enacting a new chapter 18.08 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 01/10/22 | Ordinance C36137 - Relating to establishing a new penalty for violations of the Building Code; and amending the Penalty Schedule – Building Construction found in Section 01.05.150 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/10/22 | Resolution 2022-0007 - Appointing City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2022. | Yea |
| 01/10/22 | Resolution 2022-0008 - Authorizing purchase of 4 Pierce Pumper trucks from Hughes Fire Equipment (Springfield, OR) with the specific funding source to be determined by September 1, 2022 - $3,305,265.60. | Yea |
| 01/10/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36165 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $350,000 a. $250,000 of the increased revenue in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund is provided by the WA Dept. of Commerce for transit-oriented development implementation (TODI). b. $100,000 of the increased revenue in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund is provided by the WA Dept. of Commerce for housing action plan implementation (HAPI). 2) Increase the appropriation level by $350,000 a. The increased appropriation is provided solely for contractual services in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund. (This action arises from the need to accept the 2021 TODI & HAPI grants). | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Ordinance C35924 - Granting Yellowstone Pipe Line Company, a corporation, chartered in the State of Delaware, the nonexclusive right, privilege, authority, and franchise to construct, operate, maintain, remove, replace, and repair existing pipeline facilities together with equipment and appurtenances thereto, for the transportation of petroleum products and byproducts in the public right-of-way within and through the City of Spokane, Spokane County, WA. | Nay |
| 01/03/22 | Resolution 2022-0002 - Establishing a year-long 30 mph speed limit along High Drive after the expiration of a two-year pilot project. | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Resolution 2022-0003 - Setting Hearing before the City Council for February 7, 2022, for the vacation of various right-of-ways in the plat of North Minnehaha as requested by LB Stone Properties. | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Resolution 2022-0004 - Setting Hearing before the City Council for February 7, 2022, for the vacation of the alley between Pacific and Second, from Sherman to Sheridan, as requested by Bob Cooke. | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Resolution 2022-0005 - Sole Source Resolution declaring Hydromax USA as a sole source provider for the condition assessment of 2.2 miles of pipeline for the City Water Dept's Havana Transmission Main and authorizing the City to enter into a contract—not to exceed $100,000 (incl. tax if applicable). | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Resolution 2022-0006 - Approving Settlement Agreement and General Release of all Claims of Neil Johnson for $108,396.48 agreed to by the parties. | Yea |
| 01/03/22 | Special Budget Ordinance C36163 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $13,665,000: A) $6,000,000 for affordable housing projects in the city. B) $2,000,000 for a down payment assistance program for first time homeowners with incomes below 80 percent of average median income. C) $1,000,000 for sub-area planning to increase housing along transportation corridors. D) $300,000 for an eviction legal defense and education program in the city. E) $1,000,000 for funding to childcare providers. F) $1,000,000 for employment support in the arts. G) $1,120,000 for play equipment and bathroom upgrades in city parks, prioritizing parks locat | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36157 - Re-aligning parking services into its own stand-alone department; amending section 03.01A.253; adopting a new section 03.01A.254 of the Spokane Municipal Code; declaring an emergency and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36158 - Amending the duties and functions of the community and economic development services department; amending section 03.01A.367 of the Spokane Municipal Code; declaring an emergency and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36159 - Establishing a new office of civil rights, equity, and inclusion; adopting a new section 03.01A.252 of the Spokane Municipal Code; declaring an emergency and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Ordinance C36160 - Relating to crimes involving drug possession, enacting new sections 10.15.225 and 10.15.230 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Ordinance C36161 - Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0100 - Setting hearing before City Council for January 24, 2022, for the vacation of Perry Street from the north line of Hartson Avenue to the south line of Celesta Avenue as requested by the owners of the Liberty Park Apartments. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0101 - Approving Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims of F. Scott Garske and Rebecca C. Garske arising out of an incident occurring on April 13, 2020, in the City of Spokane, as more fully described in the claim for damages-$87,500. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0102 - Approving the appointment of Jennifer Cerecedes as Director of Community, Housing and Human Services. | Yea |
| 12/13/21 | Special Consideration CPR 2021-0025 - Letter from the City Council to the Mayor insisting that the Mayor begin collection of wastewater utility tax due for County's operation of a wastewater treatment facility within the City of Spokane's boundaries. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36155 - Improving the public works apprenticeship program to match recent updates to state law and increase apprenticeship utilization; updating the process of seeking exemptions; specifying “per craft” apprenticeship utilization requirements; introducing a graduated penalty schedule; and making associated technical corrections; amending sections 07.06.720, 07.06.730, 07.06.760, 07.06.770, and 07.06.780; and enacting new sections 07.06.725 and 07.06.790 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Ordinance C36151 - Updating the framework for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; amending SMC sections 4.31.020, 4.31.030, 4.31.040, 4.31.080, 4.31.090 and 4.31.140. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Ordinance C36153 - Approving and confirming the 2022 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C32923 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Ordinance C36154 - Approving and confirming the 2022 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Resolution 2021-0099 - Adopting the City of Spokane’s legislative agenda for the upcoming 2022 state legislative session. | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36152 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1: American Rescue Plan Fund. (A) $1,750,000 to move from Unappropriated Reserves to Uniform Overtime. Section 2: Public Safety Personnel Fund (A) $1,658,000 from Firefighter to Uniform Overtime. (This action provides additional expenditure authority for 2021 uniform overtime in Fire). | Yea |
| 12/06/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36162 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and repealing Special Budget Ordinance C36051. | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36139 - Relating to application Z20-194COMP, and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Light Industrial” to “Centers and Corridors Core” for approximately 2.5 acres located at 120 North Magnolia Street (Parcel 35163.3001) and amending the Zoning Map from “Light Industrial (LI)” to “Centers And Corridors Type 1, Employment Center (CC1-EC)”. (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36140 - Relating to application Z20-206 COMP, amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Residential 15-30” for approximately 3.9 acres located at 155, 173, 177, 203, 203 ½, 209, 215, 221, 227, 301, 305, 317, 327, & 403 East Cleveland Avenue (Parcels 35082.0919 through 0933) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Residential Multifamily (RMF).” (By a vote of 6 to 2, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36141 - Relating to application file Z20-207 COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.16 acres located at 1015 West Montgomery Avenue (Parcel 35073.2505) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Centers and Corridors Type 2, District Center (CC2-DC). (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36142 - Relating to application file Z20-208 COMP and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 10-20” to “Residential 15+” for approximately 1.31 acres located at 1014,1022, 1028 West Sinto Avenue and 1011, 1017, 1023, 1027 West Maxwell Avenue (Parcels 35182.2401 through 35182.2407 & 35182.2409) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Two Family (RTF)” to “Residential High Density, 55-foot max height (RHD-55).” (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36143 - Relating to application file Z20-209 COMP and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 10-20” to “Centers and Corridors Core” for approximately 1.9 acres located at 1025 West Spofford Ave (Parcel 35076.3915) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Two Family (RTF)” to “Centers and Corridors Type 1, District Center (CC1-DC).” (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Ordinance C36144 - Relating to proposal file Z21-022 COMP and amending Comprehensive Plan Map TR-5, proposed Bike Network Map, in various locations Citywide. (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0091 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070. | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0097 - Approving an extension of a development agreement regarding the preliminary plat and planned unit development referred to as The Vistas at Beacon Hill. | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0098 - Forming an ad hoc equity subcommittee of the City Council’s Finance and Administration Committee. | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36145 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital Fund (1) Increase revenue by $250,000. (A) $250,000 of the increased revenue represents a transfer in from the General Fund. (2) Increase expenditures by $250,000. (A) $250,000 of the increased expenditure is provided solely for capital improvements to the Cannon Street Shelter, including the addition of supplementary shelter structures on the premises to be used for providing shelter to persons who have been exposed to COVID-19. (This action allows for capital improvements to the Cannon Street shelter). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36146 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $133,000. (A) $133,000 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for emergency capital outlay and machinery & equipment expenses. (B) The increase in appropriation is from the Asset Management Fund’s Unappropriated Reserves. (This action allows for the purchase of a replacement boiler for Fire Station 1). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36147 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease revenue by $1,575,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the decreased revenue represents the estimated amount that was to be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The reimbursement will shift to the Arterial Street Fund. (2) Decrease appropriation by $1,575,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the decreased appropriation was provided to the Engineering Services department solely for the purpose of emergency work related to the Clarke Avenue landslide. The emergency work will shift to the Arterial Street fund. AND Arterial Street Fund (1) Increase revenue by $2,100,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the increase | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36148 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Iron Bridge TIF Debt Service Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $200. A) $200 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for debt payment. AND University District LRF Debt Service Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1. A) $1 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for debt payment. AND Golf Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $340,745. A) $340,745 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for other improvements including roof and HVAC replacement. (This action allows for adjusting appropriation authority in selected funds). | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36149 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for the Probation Officer I position in the Community Justice Services department by $12,545. (2) Increase the appropriation for operating lease in the Community Justice Services department by $12,545. (3) Decrease the appropriation level for the Court Clerk I position in the Municipal Court department by $77,500. (4) Increase the appropriation level for operating lease in the Municipal Court department by $77,500. (A) There is no change to the appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action allows for increasing the operating lease budget to pay the 2020 Public S | Yea |
| 11/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36150 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $756,812 a. Revenue received by the department as reimbursement of costs incurred responding to regional fire mobilizations 2) Increase appropriations by $756,812 a. Increase in appropriations to offset costs incurred responding to regional fire mobilizations b. Costs related to overtime/backfill, and travel/lodging. (This action allows for funding of unbudgeted costs related to responding to regional wildfire mobilizations). | Yea |
| 11/22/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36138 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund (1) Increase the appropriation level for grant revenue by $50,000 a. $50,000 of the increased revenue in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund is provided by the USDOT for operation of the Spokane Municipal DUI Court. (2) Increase the appropriation level for travel by $12,000 a. Increase in appropriation will be used to travel to national trainings and/or conferences such as the NCDC DUI Court foundations training. (3) Increase the appropriation level for professional services by$38,000 a. Increase in appropriation will be used for program office supplies and urinalysis testing for program parti | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Ordinance C36132 - Reducing fees for construction of accessory dwelling units; amending sections 8.02.031, 8.02.066, 13.04.2042, and 13.03.0732 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Resolution 2021-0095 - Regarding an update to Appendix “A” of the Public Rule for the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility & Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Analysis Fees. | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36133 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $1,875,330. (A) The increase in appropriation is from the Solid Waste Fund’s Unappropriated Reserves. (B) Of the increased appropriation, $1,061,284 is provided solely for machinery and equipment. (C) Of the increased appropriation, $814,046 is provided solely for repair and maintenance supplies. (This action allows for ordering essential parts with long lead times, in November 2021, in preparation for the planned 2022 spring outage at the Waste to Energy Plant). | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36134 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $833,433 a. Revenue increase due to awarded grant funding through Spokane County toward the Spokane Regional Mental Health Field Response Team program grant 2) Increase appropriations by $833,433 a. Increase in appropriations to be used towards funding 6 full-time SPD employees assigned to the Behavioral Health Unit. i. One Sergeant who will oversee the Unit ii. One Mental Health Coordinator iii. Four Police Officers (This action allows acceptance of grant funding for six SPD employees assigned to the Behavior Health Unit). | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36135 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $69,341 a. $69,341 of the increased revenue in the Police department is a distribution from the state to assist with one-time costs related to law enforcement and criminal justice related legislation enacted between January 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021 2) Increase appropriations by $69,341 a. Increase in appropriations will be used to procure safety equipment for the Spokane Police Hostage Negotiation Team. (This action allows for procuring additional safety equipment and tools to adhere to new state legislation). | Yea |
| 11/15/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36136 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for Assistant Prosecutor in Legal by $28,000. (2) Increase the appropriation for the Interpreter Costs in Legal by $28,000. (3) There is no change to the appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action allows for covering increased interpreter costs in 2021). | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Ordinance C36127 - Relating to amendments to the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System amending SMC sections 03.05.010, SMC 03.05.020 and adding a new section to SMC 3.05.175 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Ordinance C36128 - Relating to various special revenue funds and internal services funds in Chapter 7.08 SMC; amending SMC sections 7.08.124 and 7.08.059 and repealing SMC 7.08.104 and 7.08.122. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Ordinance C36129 - Adopting a six-year Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the years 2022 through 2027 and amending the Citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as referenced in Appendix C of the City of Spokane Comprehensive Plan. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Ordinance C36131 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2022. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0092 - Permitting the use of security cameras by the City's Water and Hydroelectric Services Department and Engineering Services Department to enable enhanced security and protection of the departments’ equipment, supplies, infrastructure and facilities. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0093 - Recognizing the Ray-Freya Alternatives Analysis Report (“The Report”) as a declaration of the City’s desired future transportation conditions within the boundary formed by Regal Street, 35th Avenue, Myrtle Street and 55th Avenue. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0094 - Establishing a community-directed process for the next uses for the former library space at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center at East Central. | Yea |
| 11/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36130 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Management Information Services Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for salaries and wages by $355,369.(2) Increase the appropriation for capitalized software by $355,369. (A) There is no change to the ITSD operating department budget. (3) Increase the appropriation for capitalized software by $118,731. (A) $118,731 of the increased appropriation is provided from ITSD Capital Replacement unappropriated reserves solely for capitalized software costs related to the Master Data Management project in the ITSD Capital Replacement department. (This action allocates funds for Phase III of the Master Data Mana | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Ordinance C34083 - Vacating Boone Avenue from Dakota Street to Cincinnati Street; the South 15 feet of Desmet Avenue from the West line of vacated Cincinnati Street to the West line of Dakota Street; Dakota Street from the South line of Boone Avenue to the South line of Desmet Avenue; Desmet Avenue from the East line of Lot 9, Block 53, 1st subdivision of Block "A" in 3rd Sinto Addition to the East line of Dakota Street. | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Ordinance C35052 - Vacating Dakota Street from the south line of Sharp Avenue to the south line of Boone Avenue (requested by The Corporation of Gonzaga University). | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Ordinance C36121 - Relating to the Parking Advisory Committee amending SMC section 07.08.130; adding a new chapter 04.38 to title 04; adopting new sections 04.38.010, 04.38.020, 04.38.030, 04.38.040, 04.38.050, 04.38.060, 04.38.070, and 04.38.080 to chapter 04.38 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Ordinance C36122 - Approving an amendment to the Riverpoint Village PUD that will remove Unit 12 from the boundaries of the PUD so that it may be developed independent of the PUD, in accordance with the standards of the existing zoning regulations. The parcel number is 35173.3003, located in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map. | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Resolution 2021-0090 - Approving the appointment of Carly Cortright as Director of Neighborhood Services. | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36123 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Accounting Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for vacant Accounting Clerk positions by $45,000. (2) Increase the appropriation for contractual services by $45,000. (A) $45,000 of the increased appropriation in contractual services is provided solely for a contracted temporary/seasonal employee to backfill staff shortages during the hiring process for a full-time position. (3) There is no change to the total appropriation level in the Accounting Fund. (This action allows for contractual services in the Accounting Fund). | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36124 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Defined Contribution Administrative Fund (1) Increase revenue by $10,000. (A) $10,000 of the increased revenue is from the available cash balance of the fund.(2) Increase appropriation by $10,000. (A) $10,000 of the appropriation is provided to the VOYA Defined Contribution Fund solely for advisory technical services. (This action allows budgeting to procure advisory technical services for the VOYA defined contribution plan). | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36125 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Fund (1) Increase revenue by $10,540,405. (A) Of the increased revenue, $10,540,405 is from the Washington State Department of Commerce Treasury Rental Assistance Program to continue to prevent evictions by paying rental arrears, current due rent, future rent, utilities and home energy costs, and other housing costs for eligible households due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Increase appropriation by $10,540,405. (A) Of the increased appropriation, $10,276,895 is provided solely for subrecipients awarded through an RFP process to deliver rent assistance funds to the comm | Yea |
| 11/01/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36126 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Fund (1) Increase revenue by $5,297,865. (1) Of the increased revenue, $5,297,865 is from United States Department of Treasury Emergency Rent Assistance Program to continue to prevent evictions by paying rental arrears, current due rent, future rent, utilities and home energy costs, and other housing costs for eligible households due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (2) Increase appropriation by $5,297,865. (A) Of the increased appropriation, $5,165,419 is provided solely for subrecipients awarded through an RFP process to deliver rent assistance funds to the community. (B) O | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Ordinance C36116 - Final Reading Ordinance C36116 Relating to Stormwater Facilities; amending SMC sections 17D.060.030; 17D.060.050, 17D.060.140, 17D.060.190, 17D.090.030, 17D.090.070; 17D.090.110; 17D.090.210; chapter 17D of the Spokane Municipal Code and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Ordinance C36117 - Final Reading Ordinance C36117 Relating to Administration Definitions; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Sections 17A.020.010, 17A.020.020, 17A.020.040, 17A.020.060, 17A.020.080, 17A.020.130, 17A.020.140, and 17A.020.190. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Ordinance C36118 - Final Reading Ordinance C36118 Relating to Floodplain Management amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Sections 17E.030.030, 17E.030.050, 17E.030.060, 17E.030.070, 17E.030.080, 17E.030.090, 17E.030.100, 17E.030.120, 17E.030.130, 17E.030.140, 17E.030.150, 17E.030.160, and 17E.030.170. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Resolution 2021-0086 - Revising the “School Zone Speed Schedule”. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Resolution 2021-0087 - Adopting the City of Spokane Sustainability Action Plan. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Resolution 2021-0088 - Approving settlement of Stephen Kessler arising out of an incident occurring on May 9, 2019, in the City of Spokane, as more fully described in the claim for damages-$60,000. | Yea |
| 10/25/21 | Resolution 2021-0089 - Approving settlement of Erin Stacey arising out of an incident occurring June 30, 2019, in the City of Spokane, as more fully described in the claim for damages-$62,500. | Yea |
| 10/18/21 | Ordinance C36114 - Relating to the adjustment of the City of Spokane’s Business Registration Fee and amending SMC 08.02.0206. | Yea |
| 10/18/21 | Resolution 2021-0069 - Of the City Council of the City of Spokane to revise the Appropriation of funds from the City of Spokane Community Housing and Human Services (CHHS) Department to the Salvation Army for the purpose of funding a regional targeted-capacity emergency shelter called The Way Out Center for the period of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, and other matters relating thereto. | Yea |
| 10/18/21 | Resolution 2021-0085 - Declaring Enviro-Clean Equipment, Inc. a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of replacement vacuum assemblies for the Vac-Con X-Cavator Cleaner Trucks for the Fleet Services Department for a period of five years for up to $150,000.00 without public bidding. | Yea |
| 10/18/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36112 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Asset Management Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $128,512. (A) $128,512 of the increased appropriation is transferred from the Asset Management Capital Fund to the Asset Management Fire Capital Fund. AND Section 2. Asset Management Fire Capital Fund (1) Increase revenue appropriation by $128,512. (A) Of the increased appropriation $128,512 is a transfer from Asset Management Capital fund. (2) Increase appropriation by $128,512 (B) Of the increased appropriation $128,512 is provided solely for capital expenditures related to Fire. (This action allows for capital expenditures in the Asset Management F | Yea |
| 10/18/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36113 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation level for the Court Clerk I position by$14,000. (A) Increase the appropriation level for Supplies by $14,000. (2) There is no change to the appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action allows for supplementing the office supplies budget to allow the Court to effectively operate until the end of the year). | Yea |
| 10/11/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36115 - Relating to the fire code; amending SMC section 17F.080.010; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 10/11/21 | Resolution 2021-0083 - Regarding delinquent accounts and extension of time to enter into payment arrangements following expiration of water shutoff moratoriums post COVID-19. | Yea |
| 10/11/21 | Resolution 2021-0084 - Requesting and encouraging that the Mayor engage an outside consultant or loaned executive for assistance in meeting federal funding application deadlines. | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36098 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety and Judicial Grants Fund (1) Increase revenue by $213,800. (A) $213,800 of the increased revenue in the Police department is a distribution from the state to assist with one-time costs related to law enforcement and criminal justice related legislation enacted between January 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. (2) Increase expenditures by $213,800. (A) Increase in appropriations will be used to procure less-lethal pepperball launching system and shields. (This action procures additional safety equipment and tools to adhere to new state legislation) (Deferred from September 27, 2021, Agenda) (Relates to Spe | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36107 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Increase appropriation in the Office of Police Ombudsman Department by $29,200. (A) $29,200 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for salary and benefit increases related to the change in salary grades for the Police Ombudsman and Deputy Police Ombudsman positions. (This action allows additional appropriation for salary and benefit increases due to the change in salary grades for the affected positions). | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36108 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Capital Improvements Fund (1) Increase appropriations by $39,500. (A) Increase in appropriations to be used towards the remodel for the Gardner detective building used by the Spokane Police Department. (B) Budget increase to come from fund balance reserves.(C) Total estimated project cost of $59,500. (This action allows additional appropriation for the remodel of the Gardner building as it no longer meets department needs). | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36109 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund (1) Increase revenue by $478,061. (A) Revenue received by the department as reimbursement for costs of staffing the Northeast Tri-County Health District vaccination clinic. (2) Increase appropriations by $478,061. (A) Increase in appropriations to offset costs of staffing the Northeast Tri-County Health District vaccination clinic. (B) Costs related to overtime, backfill, and travel/lodging. (This action budgets for staffing a vaccination clinic for the Northeast Tri-County Health District). | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36110 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund (1) Increase revenue by $86,344. (A) Revenue received by the department from insurance settlements resulting from damage claims to department vehicles. (2) Increase appropriations by $86,344. (A) Increase in appropriations of the apparatus/vehicle repair and maintenance budget to offset the increased cost of repairing damaged department vehicles. (This action budgets for costs to repair damaged department vehicles). | Yea |
| 10/04/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36111 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $2,100,000. (A) $2,100,000 of the appropriation from the City’s Unappropriated Reserves is provided to the Engineering Services department solely for the purpose of emergency work related to the Clarke Avenue landslide. (This action funds necessary operation expenses related to the emergency situation created by the Clarke Avenue Landslide). | Yea |
| 09/27/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36106 - Relating to permit fees for short plats amending Spokane Municipal Code Sections 08.02.064 and 08.02.066; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 09/27/21 | Resolution 2021-0080 - Setting the Assessment Roll Hearing before City Council for December 6, 2021, for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) and providing notice of the 2022 assessments to business and property owners. | Yea |
| 09/27/21 | Resolution 2021-0081 - Setting the Assessment Roll Hearing before City Council for December 6, 2021, for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) and providing notice of the 2022 assessments to business and property owners. | Yea |
| 09/27/21 | Resolution 2021-0082 - Making specific allocations of the funding received via the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), establishing the process and criteria for making funding allocations, and superseding Resolution 2021-0045. | Yea |
| 09/27/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36105 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Management Information Services Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for Project Employee by $21,411. (2) Add one Systems Administrator I position in the Innovation and Technology Services Department. This action increases the number of Systems Administrator Is from zero to one. (A) Increase the appropriation for the Systems Administrator I position by $21,411. The appropriation provides budget authority for salary and benefits through the rest of the current fiscal year. (3) There is no change to the appropriation level in the Management Information Services Fund. (This action adds a Systems Administrator I to se | Yea |
| 09/20/21 | Ordinance C36104 - Relating to the Municipal Court’s Probation Department and services; amending sections 3.01A.710, 5A.05.020, 5A.11.005, 5A.11.030, 5A.11.030 and 10.07.038 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/20/21 | Resolution 2021-0077 - Setting a hearing before City Council for October 25, 2021, for the Street Vacation of Adams Street from the South line of Third Avenue to the North line of I-90, together with the alley between Third Avenue and I-90 from the East line of Adams Street to the West line of Jefferson Street. As requested by Volunteers of America Hope House. | Yea |
| 09/20/21 | Resolution 2021-0078 - Pre-approving the purchase of vehicles by the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 09/20/21 | Resolution 2021-0079 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement with the City of Spokane for property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 25320.9004, comprising of approximately 2.895 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 09/20/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36100 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Section 1. Asset Management Capital Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $2,834,452 (A) $1,295,188 of the increased appropriation is transferred from the Asset Management Capital to the Asset Management Fire Capital Fund. (B) $1,539,264 of the increased appropriation is transferred from the Asset Management Capital Fund to the Asset Management Police Capital Fund. Section 2. Asset Management Fire Capital Fund (1) Increase revenue appropriation by $1,295,188. (A) Of the increased appropriation $1,295,188 is a transfer from Asset Management Capital fund. (2) Increase appropriation by $1,295,188 (B) Of the increased a | Yea |
| 09/13/21 | Ordinance C36093 - Vacating portions of Linton Avenue & West Avenue. | Yea |
| 09/13/21 | Ordinance C36103 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City; amending section 1.01.040 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0074 - Welcoming refugees from the War in Afghanistan and restating the City of Spokane’s commitment to being a Compassionate Community. | Yea |
| 09/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0075 - Stating the City Council’s intent to commit funds through a prompt request for proposal (RFP) process for the rapid acquisition or rental of real property for use as stable shelter or housing opportunities for extremely low-income people, as well as individuals, families, unaccompanied youth, and young people experiencing homelessness. | Yea |
| 09/13/21 | Resolution 2021-0076 - Stating the City Council’s intent to commit funds to the Volunteers of America Crosswalk Capital Campaign to fund the construction of a new licensed emergency shelter for homeless youth. | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Resolution 2021-0071 - Approving the appointments of: Kyle Twohig as Engineering Services Director, Steven MacDonald as Community and Economic Development Director, and Chris Averyt as Solid Waste Disposal Director. | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Resolution 2021-0072 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to execute an Addendum to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with AT Acquisitions for property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 15362.0025, comprising of approximately 14.686 acres and a right of first refusal on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 15362.0025, comprising of approximately 14.466 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36096 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Office of Performance Management Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation level for the Senior Project Manager position by $79,000 and decrease the appropriation level for the Continuous Improvement Analysts by $46,000. (2) Increase the appropriation for contractual services by $125,000. (3) There is no change to the total appropriation level in the Office of Performance Management Fund. (This action increases contractual services to bring in a vendor provided Project Manager and Business Analyst to help support the PMO workload). | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36097 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $188,877. (A) $188,877 of the increased appropriation is provided to the Community, Housing, and Human Services department in the General Fund solely for a men’s emergency shelter program. (This action provides an emergency shelter program). | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36101 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund (1) Increase revenue by $108,000.(A) $108,000 of the revenue increase is from work previously completed and interfund billed to the Intermodal Fund and Water Fund. (2) Increase appropriation by $108,000. (A) $108,000 of the appropriation is for additional facilities maintenance expenses. (This action provides additional budget authority for facilities maintenance needs). | Yea |
| 08/30/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36102 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation level for the Facilities Director position by $26,200. (2) Add one Administrative Specialist position in the Facilities Department. This action increases the number of Administrative Specialists from zero to one. (A) Increase the appropriation for the Administrative Specialist position by $26,200. The appropriation provides budget authority for salary and benefits through the rest of the current fiscal year. (3) There is no change to the appropriation level in the Asset Management Fund. (This action creates an Administrative Specialist position to provide admin | Yea |
| 08/23/21 | Resolution 2021-0070 - Declaring Pomegranate Associates the sole source provider for staff and resident facilitation and engagement training for the new Traffic Calming Program and approving a contract with Pomegranate Associates reflecting those services. | Yea |
| 08/23/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36095 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Center Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $64,840; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates two new Planning Specialists positions to support permitting). | Yea |
| 08/16/21 | Resolution 2021-0068 - Approving the 2021 Action Plan component of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant programs as well as approval to enter into agreement with HUD and awarded organizations. | Yea |
| 08/16/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36094 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Historic Preservation Specialist, $29,703; TO: Historic Preservation, Planning Specialist, same amount. (This action reclasses the vacant Historic Preservation Specialist position [from 1 to 0] to a Planning Specialist position [from 0 to 1]). | Yea |
| 08/02/21 | Ordinance C36088 - Relating to the adoption of a wildland-urban interface code; adopting anew chapter to Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code designated as Chapter 17F.110 SMC. | Yea |
| 08/02/21 | Ordinance C36089 - Relating to the fire code; amending SMC sections 8.02.0207, 8.02.0226, 8.02.034, 8.02.0615, 8.02.0617 and 17F.080.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/02/21 | Resolution 2021-0065 - Establishing a list of City-sponsored development incentives, as identified in the attached addendum. | Yea |
| 08/02/21 | Resolution 2021-0067 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to the ballot measure on the November 2, 2021 general election regarding a proposition to amend the Spokane City Charter to adopt the Spokane Cleaner Energy Protection Act and approving the explanatory statement prepared by the City Attorney. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36082 - Amending the policy framework for the City’s homeless response system; amending section 18.05.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36091 - Clarifying the authority of certain officials to write civil infractions relating to their regulatory functions, amending sections 17D.060.070, 13.02.0206, 17F.080.040, 16A.07.010, 12.06A.020, 12.06A.030, 12.06A.040, 12.06A.050, 03.01A.253, 17F.040.160 and 10.24A.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Ordinance C36080 - Amending the City of Spokane’s Comprehensive Plan by repealing “Fast Forward Spokane Downtown Plan Update” passed on December 22, 2008; and adopting a new subarea plan, “Spokane Downtown Plan." | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Resolution 2021-0062 - Adopting the City of Spokane Housing Action Plan as a guide for future housing planning, policy development and regulatory and programmatic implementation measures, and to increase housing options that are affordable and accessible for people and families of all incomes. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Resolution 2021-0063 - Declaring Rebound a sole source provider to establish and implement a network-based system of medical service providers for management of the treatment of orthopedic injuries for current and retired employees. To help reduce injury-related costs, streamline the management of injury treatment and rehabilitation, and lead to the implementation of a sustainable and efficient health, fitness, and performance programming for the Spokane City Fire Department and authorizing a contract with Rebound for said services for a base two-year term with three optional renewals-$170,000 (excl. tax). | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Resolution 2021-0064 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on November 2, 2021, in conjunction with the scheduled general election to submit to the voters of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding an amendment to the Spokane City Charter relating to adoption of the Spokane Cleaner Energy Protection Act. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Resolution 2021-0066 - Expressing support for Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington’s application for funding through the Washington Department of Commerce’s Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition grant program and pledging future approval of matching funds and contract support to assist in the grant application. | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36083 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: That in the budget of the Fire Grants Misc. Fund and the budget annexed thereto with reference to the Fire Grants Misc. Fund, the following changes be made: 1) Increase revenue by $82,995 a. Revenue increase due to awarded grant funding through FEMA Dept. of Homeland Security. 2) Increase appropriations by $82,995 a. Increase in appropriations to be used for the registration and travel costs of various training opportunities. (This action accepts grant funding to be used towards training and travel related costs). | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36085 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parking Fund FROM: Parking - Processing Fee, $16,630; TO: Parking – Clerk II, same amount. (This action funds a new Clerk II position in Parking Services to manage existing and future permit types). | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36086 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parking Fund FROM: Various accounts, $35,716; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for a new Parking Enforcement Specialist position). | Yea |
| 07/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36087 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Planning Services, various accounts, $190,000; TO: Planning Services Admin, Contractual Services, same amount. (This action funds consulting services and the Planning Director recruitment). | Yea |
| 07/19/21 | Ordinance C35824 - Vacating portions of Upriver Drive between Mission Avenue and East North Center Street and more particularly described in the ordinance. | Yea |
| 07/19/21 | Resolution 2021-0060 - Amending Resolution No. 2021-0045, amending the process and standards for deploying funds received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. | Yea |
| 07/19/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36079 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund 1) Increase revenue by $208,000 a. Revenue increase due to awarded grant funding through WASPC toward Sexual Assault Kit Initiative program 2) Increase appropriations by $208,000 a. Increase in appropriations to be used as follows: i. Salary/Benefits and Overtime in the amount of $150,000 ii. Eligible Training/Travel in the amount of $10,000 iii. Contractual Services for DNA Testing services in the amount of $10,000 iv. Subaward contract for victim advocacy services in the amount of $38,000. (This action allows acceptance of grant funding to be used towards the investigation of | Yea |
| 07/19/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36081 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in the budget of the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund, and the budget annexed thereto with reference to the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund, the following changes be made: 1) Increase appropriation by $56,250. A) $56,250 of the appropriation is provided solely for the provision of additional services of the current contract between the Spokane Police Department and the Spokane COPS organization to include victim advocacy support. | Yea |
| 07/19/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36084 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in the budget of the City of Spokane, and the budget annexed thereto with reference to the American Rescue Plan, the following changes be made: FROM: General Fund - Unappropriated Reserves 4100,000 TO: City Council - Project Employees $100,000. (This action allocates funding to hire a Project Coordinator and an Engagement and Communications Coordinator to assist Council in appropriating American Rescue Plan Act funding). | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36077 - Improving the standards for the City’s efforts to help vulnerable and unhoused people during extreme environmental conditions; amending sections 18.05.010 and 18.05.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Emergency Ordinance C36078 - Imposing an immediate moratorium on the consideration of impact fee exemptions; setting a public hearing for August 16, 2021; establishing a work program; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0054 - Requesting revisions to the current draft Downtown Plan for filing and consideration on Council’s Legislative Agenda. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0055 - Providing for the sale of surplus city property located at 1927 East Dalton and 2912 East Wabash. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0056 - Resolution setting hearing before the City Council for August 16, 2021 for the vacation of Linton & West Streets between Clarke and Riverside in Peaceful Valley, as requested by Richard Palmer. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0057 - City-County Joint Resolution authorizing the Airport Board to sell property identified as a portion of Spokane County Assessor Parcel 25295.9050, comprised of approximately 65.806 acres of land located generally at the south side of U.S. Highway 2, west of South Spotted Road in the City. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0058 - City-County Joint Resolution in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to execute an Addendum to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with West Plains Development, LLC for property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel No. 25295.9050,comprising of approximately 65.806 acres and 3.72 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0059 - City-County Joint Resolution in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to sell property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Parcel 25335.9056 and Spokane County Assessor Tax Parcel 25335.9009, comprising of approximately 1.07 acres of land at the Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0061 - Strongly encouraging the City administration to apply to the Washington Department of Commerce for a Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition grant to assist in increasing the amount of badly needed housing in Spokane for people at risk of homelessness or experiencing homelessness. | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36070 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Transfer $315,000 in Engineering Services salary and benefit savings to other improvements. (A) $315,000 of the salary and benefit savings are from the following vacant positions: Clerk III; Engineering Tech III; Engineering Tech IV; Public Works Journey Level Inspector; and, Public Works Lead Inspector. Budget authority is transferred to the “other improvements” expense type solely for additional costs associated with the Engineering Field Office relocation and remodel project. (This action provides funds for additional costs associated with the Engineering Field Office relocation and remodel). | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36071 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $200,000. (A) $200,000 of the appropriation from the City’s Contingency Reserve is provided to the Engineering Services department solely for the purpose of emergency work related to the Clark Avenue landslide. (This action budgets funds for necessary operation expenses related to the emergency situation created by the Clark Ave Landslide). | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36073 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Criminal Justice Assistance Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $72,000. (A) $72,000 of the appropriation from the Criminal Justice Assistance Fund unappropriated fund balance is transferred to the Probation Services department. General Fund (2) Increase appropriation by $72,000. (A) Approximately $61,500 of the appropriation transferred from the Criminal Justice Assistance Fund to the Probation Services department is provided solely for the purpose of creating one Probation Officer II position (from 0 to 1 position), funding salary and benefits. (B) The remaining $10,500 of the appropriation transferred from the | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36074 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Community & Economic Development, Various accounts,$26,104; TO: Community & Economic Development, Contractual Services, same amount.(This action allows for funding the recruitment efforts of the Community and Economic Development Division Director). | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36075 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital Fund (A) Increase appropriation by $410,067. (B) Of the increased appropriation, $410,067 is provided from Asset Management Capital Fund unappropriated reserves, specifically from the proceeds of the sale of the Normandie Complex. Of this amount, $330,067 is intended for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, and $80,000 is intended for art/culture capital investments. Facilities Department anticipates utilizing an estimated $200,000 for the CPTED and security improvements planned at the City owned Intermodal Center. (This action makes CPTED improvements at the Intermodal Center). | Yea |
| 07/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36076 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $500,000; TO: Operating Transfer Out-Code Enforcement, same amount. and Code Enforcement Fund FROM: Transfer from General Fund, $500,000; TO: Temporary/Seasonal, same amount. (This action funds temporary/seasonal staff to support litter control, downtown maintenance, unlawful encampment abatement, and graffiti abatement). | Yea |
| 06/28/21 | Ordinance C36065 - Modifying the functions and transportation improvements of the Transportation Benefit District and codifying the Citizens Transportation Advisory Board; adopting anew chapter 04.37; and amending sections 08.16.010, 08.16.040, 08.16.060 and 08.16.070 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/28/21 | Resolution 2021-0053 - Recognizing that the City of Spokane needs to create a comprehensive strategy to address housing and homelessness in Spokane and outlining priority actions in the attached addendum that serve as a foundation for that work. | Yea |
| 06/28/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36068 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and that in the budget of the Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Fund, and the budget annexed thereto with reference to the Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Fund, the following changes be made: (1) Increase appropriation by $9,261,862. (A) Of the increased appropriation, $9,040,862 is provided solely for subrecipients awarded through an RFP process to deliver rent assistance funds to the community. (B) Of the increased appropriation, $221,000 is provided solely for the City’s administration of the rent assistance program. (This action budgets for the prevention of evictions by paying past due and future rent, and past due utilities while ta | Yea |
| 06/21/21 | Ordinance C36050 - Vacating Scenic Boulevard between 27th Avenue and 29th Avenue (as more particularly described in the ordinance). | Absent |
| 06/21/21 | Resolution 2021-0052 - Adopting the 2022-2027 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program. (Various Neighborhoods). | Absent |
| 06/21/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36067 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund FROM: Other Agencies, $77,713; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the acceptance of Auto Theft grant funding). | Absent |
| 06/14/21 | Ordinance C36061 - Relating to the establishment of new special revenue reserve funds; adopting new sections SMC sections 7.08.155 and 7.08.156 to Chapter 7.08 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Absent |
| 06/14/21 | Ordinance C36062 - Changing the zone from CB-55 (Community Business with a 55’ height limit) to GC-55 (General Commercial with a 55’ height limit) for property located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Sprague Avenue and Havana Street. The parcel is commonly described as 4110 E. Sprague Avenue in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map. | Absent |
| 06/14/21 | Ordinance C36063 - Repealing the amusement device license fee; repealing chapter 08.12 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and requiring the refunding of such license fees paid in 2020 and 2021. | Absent |
| 06/14/21 | Resolution 2021-0048 - Naming the tertiary treatment facility at the Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility after Perry Michael “Mike” Taylor. | Absent |
| 06/14/21 | Resolution 2021-0049 - Adopting a new city flag for the City of Spokane and expressing gratitude for the work of the volunteer flag commission. | Absent |
| 06/07/21 | Ordinance C36060 - Relating to the rates of Water services, amending SMC Sections 13.04.0608, 13.04.2022, 13.04.2025, 13.04.2026, and 13.04.2028 of chapter 13.04, declaring an emergency and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0029 - Approving the Plan Commission’s 2021 Work Program. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0036 - Relating to modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Numbers 35354.9042, 35354.9043, and 35354.9044. | Nay |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0037 - Relating to modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Spokane County Parcel Numbers 26212.9098; 24051.9079; 24051.9077; 24051.9080; 24051.9081; 24051.0409; 24051.0116; 24051.0103; 24051.0104; 35263.9141 and authorizing the amendment of the City’s Retail Water Service Area map on file with Washington State Department of Health. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0038 - Relating to modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Number 26231.9207. | Nay |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0039 - Relating to modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Number 26142.9021. | Nay |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0040 - Relating to modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Number 26133.0272. | Nay |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0042 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to sell property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Parcel No. 25295.9050 comprising 4.46 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0043 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Spokane Airport Board to sell property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Parcel No. 25335.9056 comprised of 20.00 acres of land at Spokane International Airport. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0044 - Designating City of Spokane as "Hooptown USA". | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0045 - Establishing the framework, guiding principles, and timeline for the deployment of funds received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0046 - Using power agreement financial benefits from the Waste to Energy Plant to plan for a transition to less carbon intensive waste management strategies. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0050 - Terminating the local emergency declared in response tot he COVID-19 pandemic and any associated emergency orders such as hiring freezes, freezes on contracting for needed City projects, and expenditure limitations beyond the normal fiscal processes and procedures, and expressing Council's desire to immediately commence swift and strong recovery efforts. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Resolution 2021-0051 - Encouraging the citizens and businesses within the City of Spokane to adjust watering patterns to every other day. | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36053 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communication Center Fund FROM: Contractual Services, $122,691; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows the addition of three additional Civilian Full Time Employees, all Fire Communication Specialists, to support Fire Command the Spokane Fire Department's 911 and incident volume). | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36054 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds: FROM: American Rescue Plan Fund, $220,000; TO: Parks and Recreation Fund, same amount. FROM: American Rescue Plan Fund, $160,000; TO: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund, same amount. (This action allows Parks and Recreation to support the 2021 aquatics season and allows for new equipment at Cannon Park and Logan Peace Park). | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36056 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $115,000; TO: Police – Other Improvements, same amount. (This action allows for refurbishing the training range at the Spokane Police Academy). | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36057 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,100,000; TO: Human Services - Contractual Services, same amount.(This action establishes budget authority for building improvements and the operation of the Cannon Street shelter). | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36058 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Operating Transfer In, $14,592; TO: Software Maintenance, same amount. and Fleet Services Fund FROM: Assistance Director Fleet Services, $14,592; TO: Operating Transfer Out, same amount. (This action allows for the addition of a debt service leasing module to Sympro to track vehicle leases 50% of which will be funded by Fleet). | Yea |
| 06/07/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36059 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Water & Hydroelectric Services Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,172,000; TO: Construction of FA, same amount. (This action allows for construction of a replacement employee parking lot, following the sale of the “triangle property” at the northeast corner of North Foothills and Nevada). | Yea |
| 05/24/21 | Ordinance C36039 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right-of-way to EverGem LLC to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public that is subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided. | Yea |
| 05/24/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36052 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $43,750; TO: Operating Transfer Out, same amount; and Asset Management Fund FROM: General Fund, $43,750, Contributions / Donations, $33,750; TO: Operating Rentals / Leases, $77,500. (This action provides budget authority for Envision Center lease costs through the end of the year). | Yea |
| 05/17/21 | Ordinance C36047 - Relating to parking municipal codes amending SMC sections 08.02.065,08.02.083, 12.06A.040, 16A.61.550, 16A.61.564, 16A.61.567, 16A.61.570, 16A.61.5703, 16A.61.787; adopting new chapters SMC 16A.05, 16A.06,16A.07 and a new section 16A.04.100 to chapter 16A.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and repealing SMC 16A.04.010, 16A.04.020, 16A.04.030, 16A.04.040, 16A.04.050, 16A.04.055, 16A.04.060, 16A.04.070, 16A.04.080, 16A.61.381, 16A.61.560, 16A.61.561, 16A.61.562, 16A.61.563, 16A.61.565, 16A.61.566, 16A.61.5701, 16A.61.5702, 16A.61.5704, 16A.61.5705, 16A.61.5706, 16A.61,5707, 16A.61.5708, 16A.61.575, 16A.61.577, 16A.61.581, 16A.61.582, 16A.61.583, 16A.61.589, 16A.61.590, 16A.61.5902, 16A.61.5903, 16A.61.5904, 16A.61.5906, 16A.61.5908, 16A.61.5910, 16A.61.5914, 16A.61.5916, 16A.61.5918, 16A.61.5921, 16A.61.5922, 16A.61.5924, 16A.61.790 and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 05/17/21 | Resolution 2021-0041 - A resolution supporting the Fire Department’s establishment of mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites at fire stations and other locations throughout the city of Spokane. | Yea |
| 05/17/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36048 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communications Building Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $52,850; TO: Engineering Services, same amount. (This action allows for the replacement of the building’s roof, which will require an architectural and engineering assessment). | Yea |
| 05/17/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36049 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Replacement Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $108,960; TO: Interfund Capital Commissioning, same amount. (This action budgets for increases to vehicle upfit and commissioning costs). | Yea |
| 05/17/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36051 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: American Rescue Plan Fund, $500,000; TO: Fire/EMS Fund, same amount. (This action budgets for the Spokane Fire Department's rapid vaccination program and is related to Resolution 2021-0041). | Yea |
| 05/10/21 | Ordinance C36045 - Relating to reserve accounts, closing certain internal financial funds and repealing SMC sections 7.08.109 and 7.08.115. | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Resolution 2021-0034 - Granting a request to install a security camera within City Hall in compliance with Spokane Municipal Code 18.04.040 and 18.04.060. | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Resolution 2021-0035 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000; establishing an interfund loan facility from the Spokane Investment Pool to finance capital needs for improvements to Downriver Golf Course; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for drawing on the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36042 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Contingency Reserve, $898,000; TO: Operating Transfers-Out – Park Reserve, same amount; and Park Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Operating Transfers-In – General Fund, $898,000; TO: Operating Transfers-Out – Parks and Rec, same amount. (This action advances funds, a portion of which are anticipated to be reimbursed through FEMA, from the General Fund to the Park Cumulative Reserve Fund due to damage incurred during the January 2021 windstorms). | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36043 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Information Technology Fund FROM: Project Employee, $15,597; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a part-time Mail Courier (0.5 FTE) to support the ongoing mail delivery services). | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36044 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Property Acquisition Fund FROM: Loan Proceeds, $2,500,000 and Unappropriated Reserves, $100,573; TO: Capital Expenditures, $2,600,573. (This action allows for the Property Acquisition Fund to interfund loan the Parks Department to upgrade four City Golf course irrigation systems and other on-course and off-course improvements). | Yea |
| 05/03/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36046 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,095,000; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows for budgeting for prior year costs related to the recently approved Spokane Police Lieutenants and Captains Association contract). | Yea |
| 04/26/21 | Resolution 2021-0023 - Regarding applications to Amend the City's Comprehensive Plan and Setting the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program. | Yea |
| 04/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36040 - Public Safety Personnel Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $88,838; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the increasing workload and success of the SPD Behavioral Health Unit.) | Yea |
| 04/26/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36041 - Asset Management Fund FROM: Other Rents/Charges, $97,920; TO: Operating Rentals/Leases, same amount; and FROM: General Fund, $9,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount; and General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $9,000; TO: Operating Transfer Out, same amount. (This action budgets for the extension of the Lease for the Spokane EnVision Center.) | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Ordinance C36033 - Relating to program participation criteria for the U-Help utility bill payment assistance program and partnership for response to the COVID-19 pandemic; enacting a new section 13.09.100 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Ordinance C36034 - Relating to the Shoreline Master Program Periodic Review overseen by the Washington State Department of Ecology; amending the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Chapter 17A.020 Definitions, sections 17A.020.040 and 17A.020.060; and various portions of Chapter 17E.060 Shoreline Regulations, sections 17E.060.110, 17E.060.150, 17E.060.290, 17E.060.300, 17E.060.340, 17E.060.690, 17E.060.770, 17E.060.790, 17E.060.800, 17E.060.810, 17E.060.820, 17E.060.830, 17E.060.840, and 17E.060.380. | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Ordinance C36035 - Aligning the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals of the City of Spokane with State targets; and amending sections 15.05.005, 15.05.020, and 15.05.060 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Ordinance C36036 - Relating to electric vehicle purchasing; repealing section 07.06.175; and enacting a new section 07.06.175A of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Resolution 2021-0032 - Declaring Infor Public Sector, Inc. a sole source provider of Infor Cad Maintenance/Licensing at the Spokane City Fire Department and authorizing a contract with Infor Public Sector for Infor Cad Maintenance/Licensing for a five-year term-$81,511.24 (plus applicable tax) annually. | Yea |
| 04/19/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36038 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund FROM: Other State Agencies, $44,515; TO: Uniform Overtime, same amount. (This action allows the acceptance of additional WASPC grant funding). | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Ordinance C35946 - Vacating Grant Street from the north line of 5th Avenue to the south right-of-way line of I-90. | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0021 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,200,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance a portion of the capital needs for replacement of parking meters; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. (Relates to Special Budget Ordinance C36028). | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0030 - Expressing support for supplemental aquatics facility and operational funding support in 2021 not to exceed $220,000. | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0031 - Setting hearing before City Council for May 17, 2021, for the vacation of Scenic Blvd between 27th and 29th, as requested by Dave Dupree. | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Resolution 2021-0033 - Declaring an emergency and authorizing the Water Department to contract with an appropriate paving company in lieu of public bidding for repairing an approximately 100-foot section of Grand Boulevard near 18th Avenue. | Yea |
| 04/12/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36028 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $1,323,375; TO: Various Accounts, same amount, and Parking Meter Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $123,376;TO: Transfer to Asset Management Fund, same amount. (This action budgets for loan proceeds, capital expenses and debt service as related to the SIP loan for parking meter replacement). (Relates to Resolution 2021-0021). | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Ordinance C36023 - Relating to the purpose of the Design Review Board; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) section 04.13.015. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Ordinance C36024 - Relating to Residential Zones Primary Uses, Downtown Zones Limited Use Standards, and Offsite Noise Impacts; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17C.110.100, 17C.124.110, 17C.220.060. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Ordinance C36025 - Relating to Environmental Standards, SEPA Categorical Exemptions and Threshold Determinations; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) section 17E.050.080 Appendix B. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Ordinance C36026 - Relating to Construction Standards, Notice of Hearing, and Awnings; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17F.010.050 and 7F.040.140. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Ordinance C36027 - Relating to Design Review Board Administration and Procedures, Land Use Application Procedures, Land Use Applications, PUD, Vesting Planned Unit Developments, and Subdivision Design Standards; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17G.040.040(B), 17G.060.020(A)(3), 17G.060.070(B)(5)(c), 17G.070.220(A), and 17G.080.070(C)(5). | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0022 - Recognizing the 5th Avenue Community Strategy developed by the 5thAvenue Initiative stakeholders & community as a declaration of priorities & actions to revitalize East 5th Avenue between Liberty Park & Thor/Freya Streets in the East Central Neighborhood. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0024 - Settlement Agreement with Murphy Brothers d/b/a Shamrock Paving, Inc.—$500,000. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0026 - Approving the appointment of Marlene Feist as Public Works Division Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0027 - Approving the appointment of Richard Giddings as Fleet Services Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Resolution 2021-0028 - Approving the appointment of Jeff Teal as Facilities Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36030 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Collection Fund FROM: Public Works Business Services Director, $30,000; TO: Operating Transfers-Out - IT, same amount AND Fleet Services Fund FROM: Asst. Director Fleet Services, $30,000; TO: Operating Transfers-Out, same amount AND IT Fund FROM: Various accounts, $60,000; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows for staff support of the City’s fleet management and recycling management systems). | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36031 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Works & Utilities Fund FROM: Various accounts, $79,807; TO: IF Other General Govt. Services, same amount AND General Fund FROM: IF Engineering Services, $79,807; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows the transfer of the administrative specialist position currently in the Public Works & Utilities department to the Engineering department). | Yea |
| 03/29/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36032 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Channel Five Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $6,400; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows reimbursement to School District #81 for capital equipment purchases). | Yea |
| 03/22/21 | Resolution 2021-0019 - Acknowledging and recognizing the tribes and tribal people in the Spokane area and the surrounding region; establishing regular public land acknowledgements; inviting the tribal councils in the region to take part in regular consultations; and establishing a tribal liaison to continue to build strong relationships between the tribes and the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/22/21 | Resolution 2021-0020 - Forming an ad hoc housing action subcommittee of the City Council’s Urban Experience Committee. | Yea |
| 03/22/21 | Resolution 2021-0025 - Condemning and combating racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and restating the City of Spokane’s commitment to diverse, inclusive community free of racism for all its residents. | Yea |
| 03/22/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36022 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Private Grants (NLC), $10,000; TO: Other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action budgets the revenue and expenses associated with a 2021Leadership in Community Resilience Grant from the National League of Cities). | Yea |
| 03/15/21 | Resolution 2021-0016 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,000,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of the Sprague Phase 2 Streets Project; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 03/15/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36021 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $251,895; TO: Operating Transfer Out – Other/ CCC, same amount. And Combined Communication Center Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $561,885; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. And Emergency Services Medical Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $309,990; TO: Operating Transfer Out – Other/ CCC, same amount. (This action allows for the temporary reclassification of three firefighter positions to firefighter dispatch positions as well as consolidating fire dispatch positions in the proper fund). | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0017 - Declaring Dresser Rand Company (Seattle, WA) a sole-source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a Value Blanket Order for the purchase of parts necessary for the Condensing Steam Turbine Generator Drive Package, Serial #D0823 for a two year period – approximately $1,800,000 without public bidding. | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0018 - Approving settlement of a Civil Claim against the City of Spokane brought by Stephen Gilbert. | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36016 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Criminal Justice Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $55,100; TO: Interfund IT Expense, same amount, and Information Technology Fund FROM: Other Internal Service Changes, $55,100; TO: Various Accounts, same amount.(This action budgets for the creation of a new position for long-term support of the eSeries [criminal justice] solution). | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36017 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Washington State Department of Ecology, $100,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets an amendment to a Department of Ecology Grant for Hazmat vehicles and equipment). | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36018 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds Asset Management Capital Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $1,300,000; TO: Operating Transfer to Arterial Streets, same amount, and Arterial Street Fund FROM: Operating Transfer In from Asset Management, $1,300,000;TO: Various Accounts, same amount.(This action budgets to expend the proceeds from the Sale of the Normandie Property). | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36019 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in Emergency Rental Assistance Fund FROM: Grant Revenue, $6,695,536.90; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action creates a fund to deposit and contract funds received from the Department of Treasury for Emergency Rental Assistance). | Yea |
| 03/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36020 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $225,713; TO: Transfers Out to Arterial Streets, same amount, and U-District Capital Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,700,000;TO: Transfers to Arterial Streets, same amount, and Asset Management Capital Fund FROM: Other Long Term Debt Proceeds, $2,000,000; TO: Transfers to Arterial Streets. (This action allows for recording loan proceeds and the transfer of funds to Arterial Streets for the construction of the East Sprague Project in the U-District). | Yea |
| 03/01/21 | Ordinance C36009 - Amending Ordinance C16202 vacating Third Avenue in the City of Spokane, from the west line of “A” Street to the east line of Audubon Street, and vacating Tenth Avenue from the west line of Julia Street to the east line of Rebecca Street (to release unnecessary easements that encumber property). | Yea |
| 03/01/21 | Ordinance C36013 - Amending Ordinance C31697 that vacated Madelia Street from the north line of Fairview Avenue to Euclid Avenue except North Foothills Drive and the alley between Madelia Street and Pittsburg Street from Fairview Avenue to Euclid Avenue except North Foothills Drive. | Yea |
| 03/01/21 | Resolution 2021-0013 - Setting a hearing before the City Council for April 12, 2021, for the vacation of the alley between Columbia Avenue and Joseph Avenue, from the east line of Julia Street to the west line of Myrtle Street, as requested by Dan Cantu. | Yea |
| 03/01/21 | Special Consideration OPR 2021-0135 - Approve 2017 – 2021 Police Guild Tentative Agreement | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Ordinance C36008 - Relating to the creation of an Emergency Rental Assistance Fund; adopting a new section 7.08.154 to chapter 7.08 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Ordinance C36010 - Amending Ordinance C22392 vacating Cochran Street from a point 270 feet south of the south line of Sixteenth Avenue, City and County of Spokane, Washington (to release unnecessary easements that encumber property). | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Ordinance C36011 - Amending Ordinance C22393 vacating Cochran Street from a point 270 feet south of the south line of Sixteenth Avenue to the north line of Seventeenth Avenue AND of Seventeenth Avenue from the easterly right of way line of the Burlington Northern Inc. (formerly Spokane, Portland, & Seattle Railway) to the westerly right of way line of the Union Pacific Railroad (formerly the Oregon, Washington Railway & Navigation Co.), City and County of Spokane, Washington (to release unnecessary easements that encumber property). | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Resolution 2021-0015 - Resolution ratifying the Mayor’s February 18, 2021 Executive Declaration of Civil Emergency or Disaster related to the public emergency faced by the City from a hillside in the Peaceful Valley neighborhood which has become unstable. | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36006 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Historic Preservation – Various Accounts, $63,664; TO: Historic Preservation Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows for the reclassification of the vacant Planner I position to create the Historic Preservation Specialist position.) | Yea |
| 02/22/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36015 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grants Fund FROM: ESG-CV Commerce, $3,191,727; TO: ESG-CV Commerce – Various Accounts, same amount.(This action provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance, and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19). | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0002 - Adopting various amendments to the City Council’s Rules of Procedure. | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0010 - Adopting the allocations and project prioritization from the 2021-2022 Two Year Residential Street Maintenance Program utilizing Transportation Benefit District Funding. | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0011 - Amending the City of Spokane's legislative agenda for the 2021 legislative session. | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Resolution 2021-0012 - Condemning the anti-Semitic act of hate at Temple Beth Shalom that occurred on Monday, February 8, 2021, and stating the City of Spokane’s unequivocal opposition to the activities of hate and extremist groups in Spokane. | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36007 - Carrying over from the 2020 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance No. C-35971, passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled “An ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage”, and declaring an emergency. (This action carries over budget authority for 2020 obligated budget items that were not completed at year-end and appropriates various outstanding grants and capital expenditures, thereby amending Ordinance C35971, passed December 14, 2020.) | Yea |
| 02/08/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36012 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Community Development Block (CDBG) Grants Fund FROM: CDBG COVID-19, $1,488,214;TO: CDBG COVID-19 – Various Accounts, same amount.(This action allows the prevention, preparation for, and response to coronavirus through providing quality subsidized housing and expanding economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons through HUD programs). | Yea |
| 02/01/21 | Ordinance C36004 - Relating to amendments to the Existing Building and Conservation Code, sections 17F.070.470 and 17F.070.490 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/01/21 | Ordinance C36005 - Relating to the rates for Sewer charges, amending SMC section 13.03.1010, to chapter 13.03 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 02/01/21 | Resolution 2021-0009 - Adopting Council’s goals and priorities for the first 100 days of 2021. | Yea |
| 01/25/21 | Ordinance C35998 - Requiring a supermajority Council vote for the approval of intrafund transfers of budgeted personnel expenses to non-personnel expenses or between departments; amending section 07.09.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/25/21 | Ordinance C35999 - Establishing a strategic reserve account within the general fund and establishing a process for the annual allocation of positive General Fund variances; amending section 07.08.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/25/21 | Resolution 2021-0006 - Approving Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims of Jessica Warren settled through mediation. | Yea |
| 01/21/21 | Resolution 2021-0007 - Approving the appointment of Kristin O'Sullivan as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/21/21 | Resolution 2021-0008 - Ratifying the Mayor's January 14, 2021, Executive Declaration of Civil Emergency or Disaster. | Yea |
| 01/11/21 | Ordinance C36000 - Relating to authorized military organizations and creating a new section 10.10.035 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/11/21 | Resolution 2021-0003 - Appointing City Council Members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2021. | Yea |
| 01/11/21 | Resolution 2021-0004 - Amending the City of Spokane’s legislative agenda for the 2021 state legislative session | Yea |
| 01/11/21 | Resolution 2021-0005 - Expressing the City’s support for Ballot Proposition No. 1 entitled “Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy,” submitted by Spokane School District 81 for the February 9, 2021, special election regarding propositions for school levy. | Yea |
| 01/11/21 | Special Budget Ordinance C36002 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund – Public Defender FROM: Other Judicial Grants, $50,000; TO: Temp/Seasonal, same amount. This action creates Temp/Seasonal positions using a grant from the Washington State Office of Public Defense. | Yea |
| 01/04/21 | Resolution 2021-0001 - Declaring GPI Strategies Corporation a sole source online computer based trainer provider, and authorizing the City of Spokane to directly enter into a contract with GPI Strategies, for a period of five years, in lieu of public bidding for maintaining annual OSHA compliance training requirements. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35970 - Renewing a non-exclusive Franchise Agreement to Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, including any prior transfers to this entity, a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Washington, to occupy and use the public rights-of-way and, upon approval, other public places in the City of Spokane, for the purpose of providing Cable Service to the public, for a term of ten (10) years, subject to regulation by federal, state, and local authority and specifying limitations, terms and conditions governing the exercise of said Franchise Agreement. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35971 - Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35974 - Relating to application file Z19-502COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Office” for approximately 0.61 acres located at 3207 and 3203 E 29th Avenue and 2820 and 2826 S Ray Street (parcels 35273.0219, 35273.0220, 35273.0305, and 35273.0306) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Office (O-35)." (By a vote of 9 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval of parcels 35273.0305 and 35273.0306 and denial of parcels 35273.0219 and 35273.0220). | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35992 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City; amending SMC section 3.01A.215, 3.01A.220, 3.01A.260, 3.01A.310, 3.01A.315, 3.01A.340, 3.01A.415, 3.01A.500 and 3.01A.520. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35994 - Changing the name of Fort George Wright Drive to Whistalks Way. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Ordinance C35995 - Changing the name of a segment of Shelby Ridge Street to Aviary Court. | Yea |
| 12/14/20 | Resolution 2020-0092 - Expressing the City’s solidarity with members of the Black Student Union and all BIPOC students at Gonzaga University. | Yea |
| 12/07/20 | Ordinance C35989 - Relating to the fire code; amending SMC sections 17F.080.010, 17F.080.030, 17F.080.050, 17F.080.090, 17F.080.110, 17F.080.270, 17F.080.320, 17F.080.370, 17F.080.380, 17F.080.390 17F.080.410, 17F.080.455 and 17F.080.480. | Yea |
| 12/07/20 | Ordinance C35990 - Approving and confirming the 2021 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/07/20 | Ordinance C35991 - Approving and confirming the 2021 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/07/20 | Ordinance C35993 - Amending Ordinance No. C35969 correcting a section updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2021. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35962 - Relating to the rates of Wastewater and Sewer public utilities and services, amending SMC Sections 13.03.1004, 13.03.1006, 13.03.1008,13.03.1010, 13.03.1012, 13.03.1018, 13.03.1020, and 13.03.1022; to Chapter 13.03 of the Spokane Municipal Code; repealing sections SMC13.03.1014, and 13.03.1016, and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35963 - Relating to the rates of the Water and Hydroelectric Department and Wastewater Management Department for utility services to properties within designated and established Public Development Authorities (PDA), adding a new section 13.03.1011 to SMC 13.03 and new sections13.04.20051 and 13.04.20061 to SMC 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35981 - Expanding the number of authorized golf cart zones in Spokane; amending sections 16A.63.010, 16A.63.020, and 16A.63.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35983 - Relating to Design Standards; amending SMC sections 17A.020.010, 17A.020.020, 17A.020.030, 17A.020.130, 17A.020.160, 17A.020.190 and 17A.020.200 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35984 - Relating to Street Development Standards for the Unified Development Code; amending sections 17C.200.050, 12.01.010, and 12.02.0202 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35985 - Relating to Design Standards, amending SMC sections 17H.010.030, 17H.010.050, 17H.010.060, 17H.010.070, 17H.010.120, 17H.010.140, 17H.010.160, 17H.010.180, 17H.010.190, 17H.010.200, 17H.010.210, 17H.010.220, 17H.010.230, 17H.010.240, 17H.010.250 and 17H.010.260 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35986 - Revising the Design Standards Chapter 3 – Streets, Alleys, and Bikeways for the City of Spokane (and rescinding the Clear Zone Policy No. 0370-0804 included in Appendix F of the Design Standards). | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Ordinance C35987 - Relating to Parks; amending Section 12.06A.040 of the Spokane Municipal Code concerning park rules and regulations. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Resolution 2020-0086 - Amending the City of Spokane’s legislative agenda for the 2021 state legislative session. | Yea |
| 11/30/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35988 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $132,000; TO: Allocations - Operating Transfer to Intermodal, same amount. And in: Intermodal Fund FROM: Transfer from General Fund, $132,000; TO: Alarm/Security Services, same amount. (This action provides additional dollars from the General Fund in the amount of $132,000 to the Intermodal Building Repairs and Maintenance budget line, providing operating revenue of $132,000 for the remainder of 2020). | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35972 - Relating to application file Z19-499COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.85 acres located at 3001, 3011, and 3027 E Liberty Avenue (parcels 35033.1304, 35033.1305, and 35033.1306) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “General Commercial (GC-70)." | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35973 - Relating to application file Z19-501COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.51acres located at 6204 Nevada Street and 1015 E Decatur Avenue (parcels 36321.0209 and 36321.0210) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Community Business (CB-55)." (By a vote of 9 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends denial.) | Nay |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35975 - Relating to application file Z19-503COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Residential 15-30” for approximately 10.3 acres located at 3227 E 53rd Avenue and 5106 S Palouse Highway (parcels 34032.9044, 34032.9093, 34032.9094) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Residential Multi-Family (RMF).” | Nay |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35976 - Relating to application file Z19-504COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Residential 15-30” for approximately 2.2 acres located at 3004 W 8th Avenue (parcels 25234.0902 and 25234.6501) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Residential Multi-Family (RMF).” | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35977 - Relating to application file Z19-505COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Residential 15-30” for approximately 0.16 acres located at 1117 W 10th Avenue (parcel 35193.1405) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Residential Multi-Family (RMF).” | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35978 - Relating to proposal file Z20-019COMP amending Comprehensive Plan Map TR-5, Proposed Bike Network Map, in various locations, and amending the text of Appendix D to the Comprehensive Plan to update terminology relating to protected bike lanes and to update map references. | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35979 - Relating to proposal file Z20-042COMP amending Comprehensive Plan Map TR-12, Arterial Network Map, in various locations throughout the city together with corresponding changes to the official Arterial Street Map in SMC 12.08.040. | Yea |
| 11/23/20 | Ordinance C35980 - Relating to proposal file Z20-045COMP amending the text of Chapter4, Transportation, of the Comprehensive Plan to discuss safety needs for at-grade railroad crossings. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35456 - Vacating the alley between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, from the east line of McClellan Street to the west line of Browne Street. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35885 - Vacating the alley between 14th Avenue and vacated Woodland Boulevard, from the west line of Lindeke Street to the west line Lot 2, Block 1 of the plat of Woodland Addition. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35947 - Vacating the alley between Bismark Avenue and Central Avenue, from the east line of Sycamore Street to the west line of Julia Street. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35960 - Final Reading Ordinance C35960 of the City of Spokane, Washington, adopting a Six-Year Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the years 2021 through 2026 and amending the Citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as referenced in Appendix C of the City Of Spokane Comprehensive Plan. (Relates to Resolution 2020-0082). | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35961 - Relating to the pretreatment requirements; amending SMC sections 13.03A.0101 through 13.03A.1204, of the Spokane Municipal Code; adopting new sections 13.03A.0200, 13.03A.0412, and 13.03A.1106 to Chapter 13.03A SMC; repealing sections SMC 13.03A.1105, 13.03A.1501,and 13.03A.1502; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35964 - Relating to the rates of the Water & Hydroelectric Department, amending SMC sections 13.04.2002, 13.04.2004, 13.04.2005, 13.04.2008,13.04.2010, 13.04.2012, 13.04.2014, 13.04.2015, and 13.04.2016; to chapter 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35965 - Relating to the rates for capital charges, amending SMC section13.035.500, to chapter 13.035 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Ordinance C35969 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2021. (Relates to Resolution 2020-0083). | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Resolution 2020-0081 - Approving the appointment of Cupid Alexander as Division Director of Neighborhood, Housing and Human Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Resolution 2020-0082 - Incorporating amendments to the street projects listed in the 2021-2026 Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Resolution 2020-0083 - Declaring and finding a substantial need for purposes of setting the limit factor for the Property Tax Levy for 2021. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Resolution 2020-0084 - Regarding the Public Rule for the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility & Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Analysis Fees. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Resolution 2020-0085 - Regarding the City of Spokane Water and Hydroelectric Department – Fee & Cost Schedule. | Yea |
| 11/09/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35968 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Community Development Grants Fund FROM: Private Grants, $150,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount.(This action is needed to respond and prevent COVID-19 amongst the Spokane County populations experiencing homelessness). | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Ordinance C35954 - Relating to solid waste collection and recycling schedules, amending SMC section 13.02.0500; to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Ordinance C35955 - Relating to the rates of solid waste disposal public utilities and services, amending SMC sections 13.02.0560, 13.02.0562, 13.02.0563, and 13.02.0568; and adding a new SMC section 13.02.0561, to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Ordinance C35956 - Relating to the rates of solid waste collection public utilities and services, amending SMC sections 13.02.0502, 13.02.0504, 13.02.0506, 13.02.0508, 13.02.0510, 13.02.0512, 13.02.0514, 13.02.0516, 13.02.0518, 13.02.0520, 13.02.0528, 13.02.0552, and 13.02.0554; to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; repealing 13.02.0530; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Resolution 2020-0080 - Condemning the organization and assembly of private armed militia groups which are prohibited under state law. | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35957 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund – Municipal Court FROM: Department of Justice, $166,048; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action budgets the Department of Justice Grant for the East Central Community Court Project). | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35959 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $500,000;TO: Allocations – Operating Transfers Out, same amount; and Water & Hydroelectric Fund FROM: Transfer from General Fund, $500,000; TO: Unappropriated Reserves, same amount. (This action allows fulfillment of funding obligation of the City to the Water & Hydroelectric Fund based on the sale of existing parking lot to Gonzaga Haven LLC). | Yea |
| 11/02/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35967 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Community Development Grants Fund FROM: CARES Act 19 County, $1,600,000; TO: CARES Act 19 County, same amount. (This action allows receipt of CARES funds from Spokane County for capital expenditures related to emergency homeless housing solutions at the Mission and Cannon locations). | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Ordinance C35879 - Amending ordinance No. C34032 in order to revise the description of the public improvements, extend the apportionment period, amend the intergovernmental agreement, and providing for other matters properly related thereto. (This item relates to the West Quadrant TIG [WQTIF]). | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Resolution 2020-0075 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,500,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance a portion of the capital needs for the construction, relocation and equipping of the Engineering Construction Management Department; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Resolution 2020-0076 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $3,880,172 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Property Acquisition Fund to finance a portion of the capital needs for public safety equipment, vehicles and apparatus; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Resolution 2020-0077 - Concerning the two-year pilot project instituting a year-round 20 mph speed limit around parks and park properties, amending Resolution 2020-0021 and the list of properties subject to the pilot project in the attached addendum. | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Resolution 2020-0078 - Regarding approval of the Amendment to the Little Spokane Water resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 55 Watershed Plan. | Yea |
| 10/26/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35953 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Property Acquisition Fund FROM: Loan Proceeds, $1,500,000; TO: Capital Expenditures, same amount. (This action allows the Property Acquisition Fund to interfund loan the General Fund to finance the relocation of the Engineering Construction Management Office.) | Yea |
| 10/19/20 | Resolution 2020-0071 - Approving the appointment of Stephen Burns as Director of Water and Hydroelectric Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 10/19/20 | Resolution 2020-0072 - Approving the Plan Commission's 2020-2021 Work Program. | Yea |
| 10/19/20 | Resolution 2020-0073 - Declaring the intention to modify the boundaries of the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; and setting Hearing before City Council for November 9, 2020. | Yea |
| 10/19/20 | Resolution 2020-0074 - Declaring the intention to change certain assessment rates within the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; and setting Hearing before City Council for November 9, 2020. | Yea |
| 10/19/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35958 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grant Fund FROM: Department of Transportation, $63,000;TO: Various accounts, same amount.(This action budgets the 2020 DUI Candidate Court Grant from DOT passed thru from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.) | Yea |
| 10/12/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35950 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Washington State Department of Ecology, $85,000; TO: Vehicles, same amount. (This action allows for the purchase of a Haz Mat equipment truck.) | Yea |
| 10/12/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35951 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communications Center Fund FROM: IF Other Professional Services, $64,134; TO: Various accounts, same amount. [This action budgets for hiring three additional Fire Communication Specialists (from 4 to 7 positions).] | Yea |
| 10/05/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35949 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Various Funds FROM: Various Accounts, $3,243,903; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides funding for City operational costs incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency during the period of March 1, 2020, thru November 30, 2020, and budgets for $614,742 in FEMA and $2,629,161 in City CARES Act Funding.) | Yea |
| 09/28/20 | Ordinance C35926 - Revised: Vacating portions of Cleveland Avenue and Nevada Street in the City of Spokane. Original version was considered and approved by a vote of 7-0 on September 14, 2020. | Yea |
| 09/28/20 | Resolution 2020-0069 - Setting the Assessment Roll Hearing before the City Council for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) for December 7, 2020, and providing notice of the 2021 Assessments to Business and Property Owners. | Yea |
| 09/28/20 | Resolution 2020-0070 - Setting the Assessment Roll Hearing before the City Council for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) for December 7, 2020, and providing notice of the 2021 Assessments to Business and Property Owners. | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Emergency Ordinance C35944 - Relating to program participation criteria for the U-Help utility bill payment assistance program and partnership for response to the COVID-19 pandemic; amending section 13.09.100 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Ordinance C35939 - Amending Ordinance C32481 passed by City Council on August 30, 1999, that amended Ordinance C29198 passed by City Council September 6, 1988, pertaining to the vacation of Carlisle Avenue. | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Ordinance C35940 - Amending Ordinance No. C-34470, which created the Spokane University District Revitalization Area. | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Resolution 2020-0066 - Declaring Clean Energy (Newport Beach, CA) a sole source provider for repairs and maintenance of the City of Spokane CNG Refueling Station to be used on an “as needed” basis for an annual estimated expenditure of $250,000 including tax. (Deferred from September 14, 2020) | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Resolution 2020-0067 - Establishing the City of Spokane’s federal legislative agenda for the 117th Congress. | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35941 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Department of Homeland Security, $497,963; TO: Personal Protective Equipment, same amount. (This action allows acceptance of a new Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security for COVID-19 personal protective equipment and related supplies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.) | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35942 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund FROM: Mental Health Unit, $178,423; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows awarded grant funds to be used towards a Regional Mental Health Unit program.) | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35943 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grants Fund FROM: Indirect from Department of Treasury, $668,475; TO: Various accounts, same amount. [This action provides funding to prevent evictions by paying past due and future rent for young adult-headed households (targeting limited resources to those with the greatest needs while working to distribute funds equitably.)] | Yea |
| 09/21/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35948 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Non-Departmental-Department of Commerce $3,330,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for additional City CARES Act funding received from the state Department of Commerce.) | Yea |
| 09/14/20 | Emergency Ordinance C35938 - Relating to amendments to the For Hire Transportation sections of SMC chapter 04.04.02 and chapter 10.34A, amending sections 04.04.020, 10.34A.020, 10,34A.080, 10.34A.140, 10.34A.170, and 1034A.220 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/14/20 | Ordinance C35932 - Amending Ordinance C34840 that vacated the Alley between Cowley Street and Grant Street from East Riverside Avenue South to Alley. | Yea |
| 09/14/20 | Resolution 2020-0068 - Ratifying the Mayor’s Declaration of Emergency and Authorization to Execute the First Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Spokane and Spokane Regional Emergency Communication Regarding Temporary 9-1-1 Dispatch Backup Support Services. | Yea |
| 09/14/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35935 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grants Fund FROM: Department of Housing & Urban Development, $3,362,228; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance, and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.) | Yea |
| 09/14/20 | Special Consideration OPR 2020-0693 - Grant Agreement with Arcora Foundation for capital associated with implementation of community water fluoridation. | Yea |
| 08/31/20 | Resolution 2020-0063 - Setting hearing before the City Council for September 28, 2020, for the vacation of the alley between Bismark and Central, from Sycamore to Julia, as requested by Thomas Kostelecky. | Yea |
| 08/31/20 | Resolution 2020-0064 - A resolution authorizing the award of Round 2 CARES Act community support funding. | Yea |
| 08/31/20 | Resolution 2020-0065 - A resolution providing for the issuance and sale of certain individual Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $19,030,039.91; establishing interfund loan facilities from the Spokane Investment Pool to refinance existing interfund loans; fixing the dates, forms, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bonds to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 08/31/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35931 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund; FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $500,000; TO: Traffic Calming Measures, same amount; and Traffic Calming Measures Fund; FROM: Transfer from General Fund, $500,000; TO: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, same amount. (This action allows reimbursement to the Traffic Calming Measures Fund for the transfer of Traffic Calming Funds to the Police Department related to 2019.) | Yea |
| 08/31/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35933 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund; FROM: Department of Commerce $ 1,128,023.70 TO: General Fund Contractual Services $ 1,128,023.70 (This action moves dollars for contracting related to Round 2 CARES Act community support funding.) | Yea |
| 08/24/20 | Emergency Ordinance C35928 - Amending the zoning map of the City of Spokane’s Comprehensive Plan to extend the CC-3 Zoning Overlay in the vicinity of the North Foothills area; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 08/24/20 | Ordinance C35819 - Vacating portions of Alameda Ct., in the plat of Crowder’s Addition and more particularly described in the (amended) ordinance (as requested by Community Frameworks). | Yea |
| 08/24/20 | Ordinance C35925 - Amending land use and zoning maps for a 73-acre area within the South University District subarea. | Yea |
| 08/24/20 | Resolution 2020-0060 - Recognizing the South University District Subarea Plan. | Yea |
| 08/24/20 | Resolution 2020-0061 - Expressing the City Council's disapproval of the potential use of City funds or City personnel for so-called "killology" training. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Ordinance C35921 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City;amending SMC sections 3.01A.210, 3.01A.225, 3.01A.245, and 3.01A.365, and adopting a new section 3.01A.367 to chapter 3.01A of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Resolution 2020-0054 - Establishing guiding principles for the City of Spokane's role in the criminal justice system in Spokane County. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Resolution 2020-0055 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 14, 2020, for the vacation of various right-of-ways south of E. North Foothills Dr. and west of Perry St., as requested by the Spokane School District to accommodate the Northeast Middle School. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Resolution 2020-0056 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 21, 2020, for the vacation of the north half of Rosewood Ave. between the east line of Helena St. and 25 feet east of the west line of Lot 17, Block 27 of the plat of Gunn’s Addition, as requested by Jon and Nicol Whipple. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Resolution 2020-0057 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 21, 2020, for the vacation of Grant Street between the north line of 5th Ave. and the south line of I-90, as requested by Daren Doneen. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Resolution 2020-0058 - Recognizing the Grand Boulevard Transportation and Land Use Study (“the study”) as a declaration of the Comstock Neighborhood desired future conditions in the Grand District Center, providing direction for neighborhood-based improvement activities, as well as neighborhood priorities involving future projects. | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35923 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grant Funds, FROM: Commerce COVID ESG - Contractual Services, $272,217;TO: Commerce COVID ESG - Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19.) | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35929 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund, FROM: Department of Commerce, $2,902,815;TO: General Fund Contractual Services, $2,902,815.(This action allows budgeting for the City’s necessary responses to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents of Spokane and to mitigate the public health, social health, and economic impacts of COVID-19 in Spokane. Relates to Special Consideration S1.) | Yea |
| 08/17/20 | Special Consideration S1 - Contracts for COVID-19 assistance and mitigation with: a. Family Promise of Spokane-$20,000; b. Catholic Charities of Spokane-$500,000; c. Spokane Arts-$300,000; d. Geocko-$1,039,100; e. Spokane Workforce-$822,000; f. Community Minded Enterprises-$221,715. | Yea |
| 08/03/20 | Ordinance C35922 - For repeal Spokane Municipal Code Chapter 11.19, multiple sections: 11.19.095, 11.19.100, 11.19.132, 11.19.230, 11.19.255, 11.19.2560, 11.19.275, 11.19.276, 11.19.2858, 11.19.2912, 11.19.2914, 11.19.325, 11.19.720, 11.19.730, 11.19.740, 11.19.750, 11.19.755, 11.19.760, 11.19.770, 11.19.780, 11.19.790, 11.19.800, 11.19.820, 11.19.860, 11.19.880, and 11.19.890. | Yea |
| 08/03/20 | Resolution 2020-0053 - Approving the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for Community Development including the 2020 Action Plan component for CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal grant programs and approval to enter into agreements with HUD and awarded organizations. | Yea |
| 07/27/20 | Resolution 2020-0050 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $912,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of the CHAS East Central Dental Clinic Project; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. (Relates to Special Budget Ordinance C35920) | Yea |
| 07/27/20 | Resolution 2020-0051 - Adopting the 2020 Water Conservation Master Plan | Yea |
| 07/27/20 | Resolution 2020-0052 - Declaring Control Solutions Northwest, Inc. (Spokane) a sole-source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a three-year contract (with two additional one-year renewals) for servicing, monitoring and repairing the HVAC control systems at Fire Dispatch, Fire Training and Fire Maintenance for $60,000 (plus sales tax annually), without public bidding. | Yea |
| 07/27/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35920 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Property Acquisition From: Loan Proceeds, $912,000; To: Capital Expenditures, same amount. (This action provides financing for the construction of the CHAS Dental Clinic.) | Yea |
| 07/20/20 | Resolution 2020-0047 - Setting hearing before City Council for August 17, 2020, for the vacation of portions of Cleveland Avenue and Nevada Street as requested by Catholic Charities in order to accommodate a 72-unit apartment complex. | Yea |
| 07/20/20 | Resolution 2020-0048 - Approving a sewer and access easement in order to accommodate the installation, maintenance and repair of sewer service by the City of Spokane for the named property herein (on file with the City Clerk's Office). | Yea |
| 07/20/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35919 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Housing & Essential Needs FROM: Contractual Services, $944,144; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides funding for rental assistance for homeless and at-risk households with qualifying short or long-term disabilities through the Housing and Essential Needs Program.) | Yea |
| 07/13/20 | Consideration of Mayoral Veto C35870 - Consideration of Mayoral Veto of Ordinance C35870: Prohibiting the use of so-called “mosquito” devices; amending sections 10.08D.030, 10.08D050, and 10.08D.140; and enacting a new section 10.08D.145 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/13/20 | Ordinance C35908 - Establishing official City policy relating to reductions in night by night shelters; enacting a new section 18.05.030 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/13/20 | Resolution 2020-0045 - Approving the appointment of Amber Richards as Director of Human Resources for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 07/13/20 | Resolution 2020-0049 - A resolution requesting the delayed enforcement of Ordinance C35870 (prohibiting the use of so-called “mosquito” devices). | Yea |
| 07/13/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35918 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Police Fund – Special Events FROM: Law Enforcement Services, $76,678; TO: Overtime Uniform, same amount. (This action recognizes unbudgeted revenue and expenditure pertaining to acceptance of a Spokane Transit Authority contract for law enforcement presence on buses.) (Relates to Consent Agenda Item #2) | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Ordinance C35914 - Relating to the eligibility of City employees to remain in SERS when transitioned to Spokane Regional Emergency Communications (SREC) and Spokane Public Facilities District (SPFD); amending SMC sections 03.05.020, 03.05.030, 03.05.040, 03.05.070, 03.05.080, and 03.05.090 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Resolution 2020-0024 - Declaring Dresser Rand Company (Seattle, WA) a sole source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a Value Blanket order for maintenance, service and supplies for the turbine generator at the Waste To Energy Facility from May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2021, for an estimated cost $100,000 (excl. tax). | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Resolution 2020-0044 - Adopting the City of Spokane’s legislative agenda for the upcoming 2021 state legislative session. | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35916 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: HUD ESG COVID-19 FROM: Contractual Services, $991,359; TO: HUD ESG COVID-19Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic among individuals and families who are homeless or receiving homeless assistance and to support additional homeless assistance and homelessness prevention activities to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19) | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35917 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grants Fund From: Public Safety & Judicial Grants Fund, $391,333; To: Various accounts, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for acceptance of Department of Justice Grant Funds to cover COVID 19 Public Safety costs.) | Yea |
| 06/29/20 | Special Consideration OPR 2020-0514 - Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Spokane Police Guild and the City of Spokane to govern the period from 2017-2020-$6,219,000. | Nay |
| 06/22/20 | Ordinance C35870 - Prohibiting the use of devices which emit high-frequency sound designed to be audible only to children and young adults, often called “mosquitos”; amending sections 10.08D.030, 10.08D.050, and 10.08D.140 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Ordinance C35911 - providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond in the principal amount of not to exceed $4,068,984.94 to provide funds to refund the City’s outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bond, Series 2016; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, declaring an emergency, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. (Relates to an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund.) | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0033 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,927,080; establishing an interfund loan facility from the Spokane Investment Pool to refinance an existing interfund loan; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0034 - Providing for the issuance and sale of certain individual Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $14,291,298.54; establishing interfund loan facilities from the Spokane Investment Pool to refinance existing interfund loans; fixing the dates, forms, maturities, interest rates, terms and covenants of the bonds; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bonds to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0040 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0041 - Establishing City policy and process for determining how the City should use its allocation of Coronavirus Relief Funds received from the state of Washington. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0042 - Incorporating community requests, which have been identified by Council Members and their constituents and are enumerated in the attached addendum (on file in City Clerk’s Office), into the City of Spokane's 2021-2026 Six Year Comprehensive Street Program. (Relates to Hearing Item H1.) | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Resolution 2020-0043 - Hearing for the 2021-2026 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program. | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35913 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: VOYA Defined Contribution Administrative Fund FROM: Employment Benefit Admin Fees, $36,000; TO: VOYA Deferred Contribution Administrative Fund - Advisory Technical Service, same amount. (This action allows for the creation of an additional budget department.) | Yea |
| 06/22/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35915 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund FROM: Bridge Maintainer II (Sal Sav), $25,509; TO: Signals & Lighting – various accounts, same amount. (This action allows implementation of classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies.) | Yea |
| 06/15/20 | Resolution 2020-0028 - Revised: Declaring Wilson & Company a sole source provider and authorizing the expenditure of approximately $91,080.00 for BNSF Inspection services associated with the Rowan Force Main project. (5/11/2020 language: "Declaring Wilson & Company a sole source provider and authorizing contract and the expenditure of approximately $91,080 for BNSF Inspection services associated with the Rowan Force Main project without public bidding.") Original item passed 7-0 on 5/11/2020. | Yea |
| 06/15/20 | Resolution 2020-0039 - Regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between Spokane County United Way and the City of Spokane Public Defender’s Office. | Yea |
| 06/08/20 | Resolution 2020-0038 - Of the City of Spokane, Washington, ratifying the Mayor’s Executive Order declaring a civil emergency in response to events of May 31 and June 1, 2020, respectively. | Nay |
| 06/01/20 | Ordinance C35910 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $22,000,000, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the City; providing for the redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bond; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 06/01/20 | Resolution 2020-0035 - Regarding the City of Spokane Water and Hydro-Electric Department Public Rule and Policy – Water Hydrant Usage Policy & Fees. | Yea |
| 06/01/20 | Resolution 2020-0037 - Affirming solidarity with communities of color across the country demanding police reform following the death of George Floyd. | Yea |
| 05/28/20 | Resolution 2020-0036 - A resolution ratifying the Mayor's executive order regarding the City's restaurant and retail recovery plan. | Yea |
| 05/21/20 | Ordinance C35909 - An ordinance modifying requirements for sidewalk cafes, parklets and streateries in Spokane; amending SMC Sections 10.28.040, 10.28.050, 10.55.040, and 10.55.050; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 05/18/20 | Resolution 2020-0030 - Appointing Raylene Gennett as Director of Wastewater Management for the City of Spokane | Yea |
| 05/18/20 | Resolution 2020-0031 - Expressing the City Council’s support for the safe restart of economic and social activity in the Spokane area and commitment to keep Spokane open within accepted public health and economic criteria. | Yea |
| 05/18/20 | Resolution 2020-0032 - Stating the official policy of the City of Spokane to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and to reinstate the City’s membership in Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI-USA). | Yea |
| 05/11/20 | Ordinance C35899 - Relating to Permit Fees, Heating Mechanics Licenses, Building Official Review of Proposed Amendments to 17F, Fences, Adoption of Current State Building Codes, Elevators and Dangerous Conveyances, and Application for Worker's Licenses amending SMC 08.02.031, 10.29.030, 11.19.720, 17C.110.230, 17F.030.010, 17F.040.010, 17F.050.010, 17F.060.040, 17F.060.060, 17F.080.010; 17F.090.010, 17F.100.010, and 17G.010.200. | Yea |
| 05/11/20 | Resolution 2020-0029 - Directing City of Spokane Neighborhood and Planning Services Department staff to conduct an abbreviated subarea planning process in an area adjacent to the North Foothills Employment Center, as designated on the land use plan map, for the purposes of undertaking the addition of CC-3 (Centers and Corridors Type 3) Zoning Overlay. | Yea |
| 05/04/20 | Ordinance C35907 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund - Mayor’s Office FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $24,116; TO: Director – Office of the Mayor (from Range 40 Step 6 to Range 51 Step 6), $15,424; and TO: Constituent Services Coordinator (from Range 22 Step 6 to Range 32 Step 6), $8,692 (This action adjusts salary ranges following a review of incumbents’ responsibilities and job descriptions.) | Yea |
| 04/27/20 | Resolution 2020-0023 - Declaring McCoy Power Consultants (MPC) a sole source consultant and thus authorizing the Waste To Energy Facility (WTEF) to directly enter into contract with MPC in lieu of public bidding for maintaining annual compliance with the NERC/FERC Reliability Standards for a period of five years, from July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025-not to exceed $95,000 per year (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 04/27/20 | Resolution 2020-0025 - Declaring KPFF Engineering a sole source provider and authorizing contract for the expenditure of approximately $1,210,000 for construction administration of the Post Street Bridge Project without public bidding. | Yea |
| 04/20/20 | Ordinance C35906 - Imposing an immediate moratorium on the consideration of impact fee exemptions; setting a public hearing; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 04/20/20 | Resolution 2020-0026 - A Resolution establishing equity components for City COVID-19 business recovery efforts. | Yea |
| 04/13/20 | Ordinance C35905 - In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, temporarily postponing expiration of development applications and approved land use actions and construction permits and temporarily tolling procedural deadlines; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 04/13/20 | Resolution 2020-0021 - Establishing a two-year pilot project instituting a year-long 20 mph speed limit around parks and park properties (as identified in the addendum on file in the City Clerk's office). | Yea |
| 04/13/20 | Resolution 2020-20 - Approving the settlement agreement and general release of all claims of Linda and Ron Dolar for $200,000 settled through mediation. | Yea |
| 04/02/20 | Ordinance C35904 - Relating to program participation criteria for the U-Help utility bill payment assistance program and partnership for response to the COVID-19 pandemic; enacting a new section 13.09.100 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 03/30/20 | Ordinance C35903 - Relating to public testimony during city council meetings; amending SMC section 2.01.030 and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 03/30/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35900 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: City Council FROM: Total Cost of Compensation, $1,475; TO: Senior Executive Assistant to the City Council (from Range 27 Step 6 to Range 30 Step 6), same amount. (This action allows budgeting to adjust salary ranges following a review of incumbent’s responsibilities and job descriptions.) | Yea |
| 03/30/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35902 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: City Council FROM: Reserve for Total Cost of Compensation, $107,300; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This budget-neutral action corrects the budget code to allocate funds approved in 2019 for the Director of Communications without increasing the overall Council budget.) | Yea |
| 03/23/20 | Resolution 2020-0018 - Approving a development agreement between the City and Esmeralda Commerce Park, LLC, relating to certain public infrastructure costs. | Yea |
| 03/23/20 | Resolution 2020-0020 - A Resolution ratifying the first amendment to the Mayor’s declaration of a civil emergency or disaster. | Yea |
| 03/23/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35898 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants – Housing Action Plan FROM: Department of Commerce, $100,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action creates a budget for the Housing Action Plan Grant received from the Department of Commerce) | Yea |
| 03/23/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35901 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grant Fund FROM: Department of Commerce, $1,474;636, TO: Various Departments, same amount. (This action allows for funding for emergency housing necessary to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak) | Yea |
| 03/16/20 | Resolution 2020-0015 - Referring project No. 2017080 (Centennial Trail – Summit Gap – Boone to Pettet) to the Design Review Board for its review. | Yea |
| 03/16/20 | Resolution 2020-0016 - Declaring a 1992 Spartan Motors Pumper surplus and authorizing its donation to the Intendencia Nacional de Bomberos del Peru, Station Oxapampa No. 47 for $1.00. | Yea |
| 03/16/20 | Resolution 2020-0017 - Declaring a 1992 Spartan Motors Pumper surplus and authorizing its donation to the Spokane County Fire District 2 for $1.00. | Yea |
| 03/16/20 | Resolution 2020-0019 - A resolution ratifying and amending the Mayor's declaration of a civil emergency or disaster. | Yea |
| 03/16/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35897 - amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $151,800; TO: Mayor’s Office, same amount. (This action allows budgeting to create a Director – Emergency Management position.) | Yea |
| 03/09/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35896 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Replacement Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $108,000; TO: Capital Outlay - Vehicles, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the increased costs in replacing vehicles with Hybrids and adding an additional vehicle to the fleet that was unplanned.) | Yea |
| 03/02/20 | Ordinance C35894 - Harmonizing the noise disturbance prohibitions in the context of health care providers and facilities with the noise disturbance provisions applicable generally throughout the city. | Yea |
| 03/02/20 | Resolution 2020-0014 - Regarding the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program for 2020, formalizing the non-City-initiated proposals and any City-initiated proposals to review. | Yea |
| 03/02/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35895 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Office of Performance Management FROM: IF Revenue, $113,801; TO: Senior Project Manager, $113,801. (This action allows budgeting to create an additional position.) | Yea |
| 03/01/20 | Resolution 2021-0014 - Declaring Nalco Chemical Company a sole source provider of conditioning chemicals (and associated equipment) for use in the high pressure boilers and steam system at the Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility (RPWRF) and authorizing the purchase of conditioning chemicals (and associated equipment) from Nalco Chemical Company for $332,800 plus tax and shipping without public bidding for a five (5) year term. | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Ordinance C35867 - Vacating the alley in Block 9 of the plat of Englebart Addition. (First Reading held on December 9, 2019) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Ordinance C35881 - Granting a non-exclusive Franchise Agreement to TDS Metrocom, LLC to occupy and use the public rights-of-way and, upon approval, other public places in the City of Spokane, for the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a Cable System within the City for a term of ten years, subject to regulation by federal, state and local authority and specifying other limitations, terms and conditions governing the exercise of said Franchise Agreement. . (First Reading held January 13, 2020) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Ordinance C35883 - Vacating Riverside Avenue between the west line of Grant Street and the west line of lot 10 of the Plat of Railroad addition in the City of Spokane. (First Reading held January 27, 2020.) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Ordinance C35884 - Vacating the east 37.5 feet of Thor Street between the north line of Garnet Avenue and the south line of the plat of JJ Hill Estates. (First Reading held January 27, 2020.) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Ordinance C35889 - Relating to the executive and administrative organization of the City; amending SMC sections 3.01A.210, 3.01A.253, 3.01A.260, 3.01A.355 and 3.01A.415; repealing SMC section 3.01A.490; and adopting a new section 3.01A.251 to chapter 3.01A of the Spokane Municipal Code. (Deferred from February 3, 2020, Agenda.) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Resolution 2020-0013 - Permitting the use of drone technology for the safety inspection of the Sunset Bridge Project. | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35886 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $110,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action budgets extra funds for SCRAPS regarding a one-time deficiency payment and to cover a budget deficit for the 2020 contract amount.) (Relates to Consent Agenda Item No. 12.) (Deferred from February 3, 2020, Agenda.) | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35892 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $280,000; TO: Human Services, Other Misc. Charges, same amount. [This action funds two permanent housing projects (The Carlyle and Home Yard Cottages) to help alleviate emergency need in the community.] | Yea |
| 02/24/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35893 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Water & Hydroelectrical Services Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $200,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action budgets additional funding to the 2020 budget for Urban Utility Installations that were appropriated in 2019 but not completed and encumbered.) | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Resolution 2020-0004 - Renaming the East Central Community Center to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center at East Central. (Deferred from February 3, 2020, Agenda) | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Resolution 2020-0010 - To identify residential streets for paving and residential maintenance in 2020. | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Resolution 2020-0011 - Declaring KPFF Engineering a sole source provider and authorizing the expenditure of approximately $500,000 for construction administration of the Post Street Bridge. | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Resolution 2020-0012 - Authorizing the loan agreements between the City of Spokane and State of Washington, Department of Ecology for the Post Street Bridge Sewer Line Replacement and TJ Meenach Sanitary Sewer Siphon. (Relates to Consent Agenda Item No. 10) | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35890 - Carrying over from 2019 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance No. C-35857, passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled “An ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, declaring a public emergency, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage” under Section 16(D) of the City Charter as necessary for the immediate support of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Spokane, and declaring an emergency. (This action carries over budget authority for 2019 obligated budget items that were not completed at year-end and appropriates various outstanding grants and capital expenditures, thereby amending Ordinance C358 | Yea |
| 02/10/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35891 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $18,465.68; TO: Human Services – Other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action allows for funding expanding emergency shelter facilities with needed services to ensure that people experiencing homelessness in Spokane are safe and assisted in obtaining the services they need to exit homelessness.) (Relates to Consent Agenda Item No. 9) | Yea |
| 02/03/20 | Resolution 2020-0008 - Approving the appointments of the following three employees for the City of Spokane: 1. Tom Bartridge to Human Resources Director 2. Brian Coddington to Director of Communications and Marketing 3. Tonya Wallace to Chief Financial Officer | Yea |
| 02/03/20 | Resolution 2020-0009 - Approving Settlement Agreement with Diamond Rock Construction, Inc. settled through mediation-$79,834.50. | Yea |
| 02/03/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35887 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $31,300; TO: Other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action allows for funding expanding emergency shelter facilities with needed services to ensure that people experiencing homelessness in Spokane are safe and assisted in obtaining the services they need to exit homelessness.) | Yea |
| 01/27/20 | Ordinance C35878 - Concerning City of Spokane fire hydrant fees, permits and use; amending sections 13.04.130, 13.04.1904, 13.04.1918, and 13.04.2024 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 01/27/20 | Ordinance C35880 - Amending Ordinance No. C34470, creating the Spokane University District Revitalization Area. | Yea |
| 01/27/20 | Special Budget Ordinance C35882 - Amending Ordinance No. C35857 passed by the City Council December 16, 2019, and entitled, An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Judicial Grant Fund – Mental Health Unit FROM: Criminal Justice Grant, $358,387; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets awarded grant funds to be used towards a Regional Mental Health Unit program.) | Yea |
| 01/13/20 | Resolution 2020-0005 - Appointing City Council members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2020. | Yea |
| 01/13/20 | Resolution 2020-0007 - Regarding the appointment to fill the vacancy in Spokane City Council District 2, Position 2. | Yea |
| 01/06/20 | Resolution 2020-0001 - Approving a Development Agreement between the City and School Yard Billy, LLC relating to certain public infrastructure costs. | Yea |
| 01/06/20 | Resolution 2020-0002 - Approving a Development Agreement between the City and The Falls, LLC relating to certain public infrastructure costs. | Yea |
| 01/06/20 | Resolution 2020-0003 - Approving the appointments of the following seven (7) employees for the City of Spokane: 1.) Kristen Becker – Director of Development Services Center, Code Enforcement and Parking Services (effective at time SMC change creating position is effective) 2.) Dustin Bender – Solid Waste Collection Manager 3.) Carly Cortright – Director of Customer Experience (effective at time SMC change creating position is effective) 4.) Clint Harris – Director of Streets 5.) Paul Ingiosi – Director of Management & Budget 6.) Garrett Jones – Director of Parks & Recreation 7.) Timothy Sigler – Director of Community, Housing & Human Services | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Ordinance C35836 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right of way to provide noncable telecommunication service to the public to Noel Communications, Inc., subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided (in the ordinance). (First Reading held on November 11, 2019, Agenda) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Ordinance C35857 - Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2020, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, declaring a public emergency, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage under Section 16(D) of the City Charter as necessary for the immediate support of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Spokane. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Ordinance C35862 - Relating to the Salary Review Commission; amending SMC Sections 2.05.020, 2.05.030, 2.05.040, and 2.05.050. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Ordinance C35863 - Relating to arterial streets; changing Section 12.08.040 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Ordinance C35864 - Relating to the Pretreatment requirements; amending SMC Section 13.03A.0204 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Resolution 2019-0113 - Approving claim of Adriano Eva settled through mediation—$100,000. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Resolution 2019-0116 - Setting hearing before City Council for January 27, 2020, for the vacation of Riverside Avenue between the west line of Grant Street and the west line of lot 10 of the Plat of Railroad addition, as requested by City of Spokane staff. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Resolution 2019-0117 - Setting hearing before City Council for January 27, 2020, for the vacation of the east 37.5 feet of Thor Street between the north line of Garnet Avenue and the south line of the plat of JJ Hill Estates, as requested by Dat Nguyen. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Resolution 2019-0118 - Setting hearing before City Council for January 27, 2020, for the vacation of the alley between 14th Avenue and vacated Woodland Boulevard, from the west line of Lindeke Street to the west line Lot 2, Block 1 of the plat of Woodland Addition, as requested by a petition representing 100% of the abutting property owners. | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35871 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Transportation Benefit District Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $1,700,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows funding for projects coming in over engineer’s estimates and budgeting shortfalls.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35872 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Code Enforcement Fund FROM: IF Other General Government Services, $75,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the increase in cleanup costs related to illegal camping.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35873 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $500,000; TO: Various Accounts, same. (This action budgets for the increase in Solid Waste complaints and cleanup costs related to illegal encampments.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35874 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Police Fund – Academy FROM: Sale of Recycling Materials, $14,130; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for ordering and purchasing police equipment and supplies.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35875 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $73,000; TO: Operating Transfer to Intermodal Fund, same amount. and Intermodal Fund FROM: General Fund, $73,000 and Space/Facility Lease, $77,000; TO: Building Repairs/Maintenance, $150,000. (This action budgets for costs arising from increased maintenance and security costs at the Intermodal Facility.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35876 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Hotel Motel Tax Fund FROM: IG Payment from Fed/State/Local, $400,000; TO: Hotel Motel Transient Tax, same amount. (This action allows for intergovernmental payments to the Public Facilities District for payments received from Hotel Motel Tax.) | Yea |
| 12/16/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35877 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $208,311; TO: Operating Transfers out to Asset Management Fund-Capital, same amount; and FROM: Asset Management Fund – Capital Contractual Services, $208,311; TO: Asset Management Capital – Operating Transfer in from General Fund, same amount. (This action appropriates additional funds to support the new Spokane Arts $375,000 multi-year contract.) | Yea |
| 12/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0119 - Establishing the process to fill the impending vacancy in Council District 2, Position 2. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35838 - Relating to application Planning File Z18-882COMP amending map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 15-30” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.12 acres described as lot 15, block 57 of the Lidgerwood Addition and amending the zoning map from “Residential Multifamily” (RMF) To “General Commercial” (GC-70). (Applicant: H A Tombari LLC) (Plan Commission approved 7 to 0) | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35839 - Relating to application Planning File Z18-883COMP and amending map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 15-30” to “Office” for approximately 0.29 acres described as lots 1 and 2 of the subdivision of lot 5 of GH Morgan’s Addition and amending the zoning map from “Residential Multifamily (RMF)” to “Office (O-35)”. (Applicant: David Jeter, MPT, COMT, Acceleration Physical Therapy/Carl Upton and Patricia Upton aka Patricia Reilly) (Plan Commission approved 6 to 1) | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35840 - Relating to application Planning File Z18-884COMP and amending map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Office” for approximately 0.85 acres described as lots 10 through 15 of Block 36, Monroe Park Addition and amending the zoning map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Office (O-35)”. (Applicant: Washington State Department of Ecology) (Plan Commission approved 7 to 0) | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35841 - Relating to application Z18-958COMP, amending Chapter 3 of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to include a new policy encouraging transit supported development in the vicinity of high-performance transit stops in the City of Spokane. (Applicant: Council President Ben Stuckart, on behalf of the Spokane City Council) (Plan Commission approved 7 to 0) | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35842 - Relating to application Z19-002COMP, amending policy LU 1.8, general commercial uses, in Chapter 3 of the Comprehensive Plan as it relates to directing new commercial growth to centers and corridors. (Applicant: Council Member Candace Mumm, on behalf of the Spokane City Council) (Plan Commission approved 7 to 0) | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35845 - Imposing a sales and use tax, as a deduction from existing state sales and use tax collection, to fund investments in affordable and supportive housing; enacting a new chapter 8.07B; and amending section 8.07.040 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35846 - Codifying the Spokane Municipal Court’s establishment of the Spokane Municipal Community Court, Spokane Veterans Court, and Spokane Municipal DUI Court as permanent programs of the Municipal Court; enacting a new Chapter 05A.18 of the Spokane Municipal Code, entitled “Problem Solving Therapeutic Courts.” | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35855 - Approving and confirming the 2020 assessments and assessment roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Ordinance C35856 - Approving and confirming the 2020 assessments and assessment roll for the Downtown Spokane Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C32923 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0114 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a taxable Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $900,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction and installation of the Shane’s Inspiration Inclusive Playground Project; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for repayment of the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0115 - Regarding the application of TDS Metrocom, LLC for a cable franchise. | Yea |
| 12/09/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35859 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Property Acquisition Fund FROM: Loan Proceeds, $900,000; TO: Capital Expenditures, $900,000. (This action allows budgeting for the Property Acquisition Fund to interfund loan the Parks Department to upgrade for construction of the Shane’s Inspiration Inclusive Playground Project.) | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35865 - Amending Ordinance C35791 that vacated the alley between 3rd Avenue and I-90 from Cedar Street to Adams Street along with the west 20 feet of Adams Street from 3rd Avenue to I-90; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Ordinance C35844 - Updating the construction and maintenance standards for street trees and associated planting areas in the City of Spokane; amending sections 17C.200.040, 17C.200.050, 17C.200.080, 17C.200.090, 17C.200.100, 17C.200.110, and 17G.010.210; enacting new sections 17C.200.120, 17C.200.130, 17C.200.140, and 17C.200.150; and enacting a new Chapter 13.14 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Resolution 2019-0108 - Declaring Solid Waste Systems (Spokane Valley, WA) a sole source provider for Curbtender, Labrie and Sewer Equipment products, parts and service to be purchased on an “as needed” basis for an annual estimated expenditure of $500,000, including tax. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Resolution 2019-0109 - Amending the City Council’s Rules of Procedures. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Resolution 2019-0110 - To authorize sole source procurement and authorizing its purchase from Whitney Equipment Company, Inc. to supply Flygt pump, parts and supplies at an estimated cost of $500,000 over 5 years from November 1, 2019 through October 31, 2024. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Resolution 2019-0111 - Regarding the City of Spokane Wastewater Treatment Facility Public Rule and policy - RPWRF Industrial Pretreatment Program – Fine Schedule. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Resolution 2019-0112 - Declaring surplus property (North Foothills Triangle) originally acquired for public utility purposes. | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35851 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $500,000; TO: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund, same amount. and Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: General Fund, $500,000; TO: Reserve for Capital outlay, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the Riverfront Park north bank project public parking lot construction match.) | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35852 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Transfer from Arterial Street Fund, $400,000; TO: Reserve for Capital Outlay, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the North Bank/Sportsplex connection.) | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35853 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Transfer from Arterial Street Fund, $1,000,000; TO: Reserve for Capital Outlay, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the Riverfront Park north suspension bridge.) | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35854 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $223,460; TO: Election Expenses, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the costs related to the special election held on February 12, 2019.) | Yea |
| 12/02/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35869 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $88,000; TO: Non-Departmental, same amount. (This action allows funding for the contract with Local Motors for the “PNW Fleet Challenge”.) (Relates to OPR 2019-1080 under the 3:30 p.m. Current Consent Agenda.) | Yea |
| 11/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0104 - Providing for the extension of the maturity date and adjustment of the interest rate of the Spokane County Library RFIS Project Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2014 Series A, originally issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $500,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Property Acquisition Fund to finance the purchase and installation of a Radio Frequency Identification System; providing for the issuance of a replacement bond; providing for the effective date of this resolution; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 11/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0105 - Providing for the extension of the maturity date and adjustment of the interest rate of the First Term Bond of its Public Safety Equipment and Apparatus Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014, originally issued in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $26,000,000 to secure an interfund loan from the Spokane Investment Pool to the Asset Management Fund to finance the purchase of public safety, equipment, vehicles and apparatus; providing for the issuance of a replacement bond; providing for the effective date of this resolution; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 11/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0106 - Approving indemnification of City employees named as a defendants in Jackie Akins, Sr., et al. v. Bryan Robb; et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Cause No. 2:19-cv-00363-SAB. | Yea |
| 11/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0107 - Approving indemnification of City employees named as a defendants in Lonnie Tofsrud v. City of Spokane, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Cause No. 2:19-cv-00371-RMP. | Yea |
| 11/25/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35850 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $208,311; TO: Asset Management Fund – Capital Contractual Services, same amount. (This action appropriates additional funds to support the new Spokane Arts $375,000 multi-year contract.) (Relates to OPR 2019-1040 under Consent Agenda.) | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Resolution 2019-0100 - Declaring Control Solutions Northwest, Inc. (Spokane, WA) a sole source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a contract to supply, install and upgrade the HVAC control system (front end) at Fire Dispatch, Fire Training and Fire Maintenance for $63,175 plus sales tax, without public bidding. | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Resolution 2019-0101 - Recognizing the Shadle area neighborhood plan as a declaration of the Audubon-Downriver Neighborhood’s and Northwest Neighborhood’s desired future condition, providing direction for neighborhood-based improvement activities, as well as neighborhood priorities involving future projects. | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Resolution 2019-0102 - Regarding the approval of Cycle 9 applications to be paid through the School Radar Fund. | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Resolution 2019-0103 - Regarding the approval of traffic calming projects from Cycle 9 applications to be paid through the Photo Red (Traffic Calming) Fund. | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35847 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund From: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,042,791; TO: Human Services – Other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action provides funds for Phase 1 of the Emergency Shelter Plan to support up to 165 additional shelter beds and services for men, women, and families.) | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35848 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $56,598.03; TO: Human Services – Other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action provides funds for necessary safety improvements to the Cannon Street Warming Center.) (Relates to OPR 2019-1032 under Consent Agenda) | Yea |
| 11/18/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35849 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety and Judicial Grant Fund – Justice Asst Grant 2019 FROM: Department of Justice, $76,688; TO: Minor Equipment, same amount. (This action allows for ordering and purchasing police equipment as awarded.) | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Ordinance C35 - Vacating portions of Cataldo Avenue between the east line of Howard Street and the west line of Washington Street, along with portions of Dean Avenue. | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Ordinance C35818 - Vacating a portion of unused right-of-way southeast of the intersection of Cedar Road and Cheney-Spokane Road, as requested by Molly Kingston. | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Ordinance C35832 - Relating to the adjustment of the City of Spokane’s Business Registration Fee; amending SMC 8.02.0206. | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Ordinance C35833 - Adopting a six-year Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the years 2020 through 2025 and amending the Citywide Capital Improvement Program as referenced in Appendix C of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Ordinance C35843 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2020. | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0099 - Declaring TabWare Asset Management System as a Sole Source for use in the City’s Waste To Energy Facility and authorizing staff to negotiate and execute a contract with AssetPoint, LLC from November 15, 2019 through November 14, 2021-$65,406.82 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 11/11/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35835 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grant Fund FROM: Department of Transportation, $67,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action accepts the 2019 DUI Candidate Court Grant from DOT passed thru from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.) | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35826 - Amending Spokane Municipal Code 17C.124.035 “Characteristics of Downtown Complete Street Designations” to allow for the vacation of all or parts of right-of-ways designated as a complete street to accommodate a public use; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Ordinance C35827 - Regarding the reformation of the West Plains / Airport Area Public Development Authority and approving its charter and bylaws. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Ordinance C35828 - Regarding the reformation of the University District Public Development Authority and approving its charter and bylaws. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Ordinance C35829 - Regarding the reformation of the Northeast Public Development Authority and approving its charter and bylaws. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Resolution 2019-0095 - Setting hearing before the City Council for December 9, 2019 for the vacation of the alley between Francis Avenue and Decatur Avenue, from the east line of Haven Street to the west line of Market Street, as requested by Richard Ziesmer. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Resolution 2019-0096 - Setting hearing before the City Council for December 9, 2019 for the vacation of the alley between vacated Joseph Avenue and vacated Nebraska Avenue, from the east line of Market Street to the railroad right-of-way as requested by Matt Barton. | Yea |
| 11/04/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35831 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Reprographics Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $26,324; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows for purchasing printing supplies and repair Press in Reprographics.) | Yea |
| 10/14/19 | Ordinance C35816 - Relating to the Fire Code Advisory and Appeals Board; amending SMC sections 1.02.080, 17F.010.020, 17F.010.030, 17F.080.040, 17F.080.080, 17G.050.070 and 17G.060.210 and repealing chapter 4.08 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 10/14/19 | Resolution 2019-0088 - Recognizing the 2019 Downtown Parking Study and appendices as an evaluation of the existing parking system, a six-year plan, and a set of recommendations designed to facilitate growth and activity downtown, while making parking more convenient and user-friendly for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. | Yea |
| 10/14/19 | Resolution 2019-0089 - Recognizing the University District Parking Study, Phase One Final Report as an evaluation of the current inventory in the University District, issues, challenges, potential opportunity areas as well as an initial solicitation of community feedback. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0078 - Declaring Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley as a sole source provider of software, hardware and services for equipment at various City Utility Division sites and authorizing a Value Blanket Order for purchase from Columbia Electric Supply of Spokane, Washington, for Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley products to be used by multiple departments, for a five (5) year period without public bidding-annual estimated expenditure $2,000,000 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0080 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $2,500,000; establishing an interfund loan facility from the Spokane Investment Pool to finance capital needs for improvements to Esmerelda Golf Course; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing the provisions for drawing on the interfund loan established thereby; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0082 - Declaring Asea Brown Boveri Limited (ABB) who owns the patented software known as ABB ServiceGrid which is used to enhance the overall operational effectiveness and reduce maintenance costs at the City’s Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility as sole source and thus authorizing its purchase from Asea Brown Boveri Limited (ABB), of Zurich, Switzerland, for the Waste to Energy Facility from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2024—estimated cost for five years of $1,350,000 (excl. tax). | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0083 - Granting a Non-Exclusive Access and Utility Easement to the City of Spokane for Sewer Line purpose. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0084 - Authorizing the Airport Board to sell property identified as Spokane County Assessor's Parcel Nos. 15344.0102, 15344.0103, 15344.0104, 15344.0105, 15344.0106, 15344.0107, 15344.0108, 15344.0109, 15344.0110, 15344.0111 and 15344.0113. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0085 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County authorizing the Airport Board to sell property identified as Spokane County Assessor Parcels 15362.0025, 15362.0026, 15362.0027 and 15362.0028. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Resolution 2019-0086 - Joint Resolution amending the Airport Joint Operation Agreement between Spokane County and the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 10/07/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35817 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Services Fund FROM: Central Service Center, $3,497,576; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets to cover increased costs and increased repairs that have not been budgeted adequately over the last few years.) | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Ordinance C35642 - Vacating the alley between Mallon Avenue and Broadway Avenue, from Cedar Street to Adams Street. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Ordinance C35736 - Vacating the east 15 feet of North South Riverton between Sharp Avenue and Boone Avenue. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Ordinance C35803 - Vacating the alley between Central Avenue and Columbia Avenue from Julia Street to Myrtle Street. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Resolution 2019-0074 - Setting a hearing before the City Council for October 21, 2019, for the vacation of Upriver Drive between Mission Avenue and North Center Street, as requested by Avista Corporation. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Resolution 2019-0075 - Urging the adoption of a Clean Fuel Standard in order to reduce climate and air pollution by establishing carbon intensity limits for transportation fuels sold in Washington and to create local economic development opportunities by investing in clean, locally produced transportation fuels. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Resolution 2019-0081 - Reaffirming the City of Spokane’s support for anadromous fish reintroduction above Grand Coulee Dam. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35812 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communications Building Fund FROM: Communications Services, $320,866; TO: Contra Other, same amount. (This action is a housekeeping change to correct classification of revenue in the 2019 budget.) | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35813 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Operations FROM: Interfund Building Maintenance, $60,000; (This action covers unexpected costs on the Intermodal Building and additional budget authority to meet operational needs for the rest of the year.) TO: Building Repairs/Maintenance, same amount. | Yea |
| 09/23/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35815 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeitures & Contributions Fund FROM: Confiscated/Forfeited, $70,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action replaces aging furniture in the Records Department, increases confidential funds used in police investigations and vehicle costs related to shipping.) | Yea |
| 09/16/19 | Ordinance C35807 - Relating to historic preservation procedures; amending SMC sections 17D.100.040, 17D.100.080, 17D.100.100, 17D.100.200, 17D.100.210, 17G.050.310 and 17G.060.070, adopting new SMC sections 17D.100.025, 17D.100.215, and 17D.100.330 and repealing SMC 11.19.270. | Yea |
| 09/16/19 | Ordinance C35811 - (as amended) Relating to transportation impact fees and amending SMC 17D.075.020 Definitions, 17D.075,040 Assessment of Impact Fees, 17D.075.070 Credits, 17D.075.100 Establishment of Impact Fee Account, 17D.075.110 Refunds, 17D.075.140 Review, 17D.075.180 Impact Fee Schedule, 17D.075.190 Service Area Map, 17D.075.200 Trip Rates, Passer-By Trips, and Trip Length Adjustment Factors, and 17D.075.210 Impact Fee Project list. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Ordinance C35791 - Vacating the alley between 3rd Avenue and I-90 from Cedar to Adams and the west 20 feet of Adams between 3rd and I-90. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0069 - Approving a development agreement between the City of Spokane and Greenstone Corporation for payment for Public Improvements made during the development of the area of 29th Avenue and Sunset Boulevard. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0070 - Setting hearing before the City Council for October 7, 2019, for the vacation of a portion of unused right-of-ways southeast of the intersection of Cedar Road and Cheney-Spokane Road, as requested by Molly Kingston. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0071 - Setting hearing before the City Council for October 7, 2019, for the vacation of Alameda Court east of Center Court except the west 100 feet, as requested by Community Frameworks. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0072 - Setting hearing before the City Council for October 7, 2019, for the vacation of Cataldo Avenue and a portion of Dean Avenue between Washington and Howard Streets, as requested by Spokane Public Facilities District. | Yea |
| 09/09/19 | Resolution 2019-0073 - Supporting traffic signal prioritization for Spokane Transit Authority buses on high-performance transit routes. | Yea |
| 08/26/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35809 - Amending the allowed expenditures from the traffic calming measures fund; amending section 07.08.148 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 08/26/19 | Ordinance C35789 - Regulating the practice of loaning city employees to other government agencies; enacting new chapters 03.13 and 12.12 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/26/19 | Ordinance C35806 - Relating to the Northeast Public Development Authority adopting a new section 7.14.020 to Chapter 7.14 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/26/19 | Resolution 2019-0068 - Directing the transfer of funds from the Traffic Calming Measures Fund to the General Fund (City of Spokane Prosecutor’s Office) for the payment of a portion of the expenses incurred to collect tickets and fines levied based on automated traffic safety cameras. | Yea |
| 08/26/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35808 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Traffic Calming Measures Fund FROM: Reserves, $120,000; TO: Operating Transfer Out, same amount. General Fund FROM: Reserves, $120,000; TO: Operating Transfer In, same amount. (This action offsets a portion of the costs incurred by the City Prosecutor to collect ticket and fine revenue generated by the use of automated safety cameras.) | Yea |
| 08/19/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35804 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Property Acquisition Fund FROM: Loan Proceeds, $2,500,000; TO: Capital Expenditures, same amount. (This action re-establishes budget authority for Parks to spend $2.5 million of their authorized SIP loan amount to upgrade four City Golf course irrigation systems and other on-course and off-course improvements.) | Yea |
| 08/19/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35805 - amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: City Council—Other Miscellaneous Charges, $1,000; TO: Library Fund, same amount. and Library Fund FROM: Library General Fund, $1,000; TO: Library Books, same amount. (This action is needed to support the purchase of books for a newly purchased 24/7 library kiosk in order to increase literacy be eliminating check out barriers.) | Yea |
| 08/12/19 | Ordinance C35797 - As substituted, relating to multiple family housing property tax exemption; amending SMC section 8.15.030; and declaring an emergency. | Absent |
| 08/12/19 | Ordinance C35801 - Relating to the Police Department Records Imprest fund; amending SMC 7.03.153 Police (increase from $2,000 to $3,000). | Absent |
| 08/12/19 | Resolution 2019-0064 - Adopting the City of Spokane 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Document | Absent |
| 08/12/19 | Resolution 2019-0065 - Approving the change in the Spokane Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070 (increase from 9.25% to 9.75%). | Absent |
| 08/12/19 | Resolution 2019-0066 - Adopting the Charter of the Local 29 Deferred Compensation Plan Committee. | Absent |
| 08/12/19 | Resolution 2019-0067 - Approving a development agreement between the City and Spokane Riverside Partners, LLC, relating to certain public infrastructure costs. | Absent |
| 07/29/19 | Ordinance C35670 - Vacating the alley between Sprague Avenue and First Avenue between Lee Street and Stone Street, as requested by Vanessa Behan Crisis Center. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Ordinance C35798 - Vacating a portion of “E” Street, and vacating portions of Rockwell Avenue, LaCrosse Avenue, Walton Avenue and Lacey Street, in the City of Spokane. (Amends Ordinance C15326) | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0055 - Declaring Huber Technology, Inc. a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of SE EscaMax Fine Screen and HydroPress Washer Compactor Parts and Service for $1,102,000 without public bidding for a period of five years. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0056 - Appointing Karen Stratton to the Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0057 - Approving indemnification of City employees named as defendants in the Richard Dahl v. City of Spokane, et al., United States District Court, Eastern District, Cause No. 2:19-cv-00246-TOR. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0058 - Approving indemnification of a City employee named as a defendant in the Tamara L. Palmquist v. City of Spokane, et al. Spokane County Superior Court, Cause No. 19-2-03017-32. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0059 - Approving indemnification of a City employee named as a defendant in the Daniel Mitchell, et al. v. City of Spokane, et al. United States District Court, Western District, Cause No. 3:19-cv-05106-RLB. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0060 - Approving indemnification of a City employee named as a defendant in the Craig B. Day v. Raymond M. Clarry, et al., Spokane Superior Court, Cause No. 17-204734-6. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0061 - Approving indemnification of City employees named as defendants in the Spencer v. City of Spokane, et al., USDC, Eastern District of Washington, Cause No. 2:19-cv-00100-RMP. | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0062 - Declaring the City’s intent to adopt legislation to authorize a sales and use tax for affordable and supportive housing in accordance with Substitute House Bill 1406 (Chapter 338, Laws of 2019). | Yea |
| 07/29/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35800 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $40,501; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for a Bridge Maintainer II to complete small area concrete work due to the increased costs of contracting this work out.) | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Ordinance C35795 - Relating to the adoption of the City of Spokane’s Community Empowerment Zone Strategic Plan and the Community Empowerment Zone Boundary and the appointment of the Community Empowerment Zone Manager; adopting a new chapter 8.20 to title 8 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0049 - Expressing the intention of the City Council to designate a residential targeted area, amending SMC 8.15.030 and setting public hearing before City Council for Monday, August 12, 2019. | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0050 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on November 5, 2019, in conjunction with the scheduled general election to submit to the voters of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding an amendment to the Spokane City Charter relating to open government and transparency in City government. | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0051 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on November 5, 2019, in conjunction with the scheduled general election to submit to the voters of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding an amendment to the Spokane City Charter prohibiting a City of Spokane income tax. | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0052 - Declaring certain utility property surplus to the needs of the City and also authorizing the execution of a Real Property Purchase, Sale, and Exchange Agreement with Spokane School District No. 81. (CR: OPR 2019-0571) | Yea |
| 07/22/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35799 - amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services and Grants Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $381,297; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for Anchor Community Initiative grant funds from the Washington State Department of Commerce to serve homeless and at-risk youth and young adults within the community.) (Relates to Consent Agenda Item No. OPR 2019-0529.) | Yea |
| 07/15/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35793 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Paths & Trails Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $59,050; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action makes changes in the appropriations of the Employees Benefits Fund.) | Yea |
| 07/15/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35794 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grant Fund FROM: Dept. of Commerce, $1,841,595; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for Consolidated Homeless Grant funds sub-granted from Spokane County to serve households experiencing homelessness within our community.) | Yea |
| 07/15/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35796 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Human Services Grant Fund FROM: Dept. of Commerce, $56,212; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action adds budget capacity to the 2019 Municipal Court Budget to cover the established pay increases effective 7/1/2019, for Municipal Court Judges and Court Commissioners.) | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Ordinance C35779 - Updating parking time limits and regulations; enacting a new section 16A.04.055; and amending sections 16A.61.561, 16A.61.562, and 16A.61.570 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Resolution 2019-0035 - Terminating City of Spokane participation in the project to integrate 911, dispatch, and non-emergency communication services known as SREC. | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Resolution 2019-0043 - Endorsing the personnel prioritization plans formulated by the Spokane Police & Fire Departments regarding the use of funds raised by the Public Safety Levy and committing a minimum of $250,000 of Public Safety Levy funds for crime reduction programs. (Relates to First Reading Ordinance C35787) | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Resolution 2019-0044 - Adopting the 2020-2025 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program. | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Resolution 2019-0045 - City of Spokane, Spokane County, and Spokane International Airport Joint Resolution in the matter of approving and authorizing the execution of U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant #3-53- 072-058-2019-Not to exceed $753,662 (for the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Acquisition). | Yea |
| 06/24/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35790 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Employees Benefits Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $740,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action makes changes in the appropriations of the Employees Benefits Fund.) | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Resolution 2019-0040 - Approving the 2019 Action Plan Component of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG federal grant programs and approval to enter into an agreement with HUD and awarded organizations. | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Resolution 2019-0041 - Declaring Hotsy of Spokane (Spokane, WA) a sole source provider for the maintenance, service and product supplier for the Hotsy pressure washing machines utilized by the Fleet Services Department, for a five year period-estimated amount of $70,000 yearly (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Resolution 2019-0042 - Requesting that the Spokane City Attorney provide to the City Council an analysis and recommendation concerning possible legal action against the manufacturers and distributors of addictive opioid medication. | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35782 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: West Quadrant TIF & Parks Fund FROM: WQTIF Undesignated Reserves, $500,000; TO: WQTIF Operating Transfer to Parks, same amount. and FROM: Operating Transfer from WQTIF, $500,000; TO: Parks & Rec Fund Other Improvements, same amount. (This action budgets for the north pedestrian bridge in Riverfront Park.) | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35783 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: West Quadrant TIF Fund FROM: Operating Transfer from WQTIF, $77,000; TO: Other Improvements, same amount. (This action budgets for improvement to Dutch Jake’s Park in the West Central Neighborhood.) | Yea |
| 06/17/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35784 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Communications Fund FROM: Reserve for Total Cost Compensation, $51,252; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a new Media Manager position in Communications.) | Yea |
| 06/10/19 | Resolution 2019-0039 - Establishing a City flag working group. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35781 - Relating to Police and Fire dispatch services; amending sections 03.10.070 and 03.12.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Ordinance C35772 - Vacation of portions of Denver and Erie Streets as part of a City of Spokane stormwater project. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Ordinance C35773 - Vacation of a portion of Fiske Street right-of-way, as requested by Mikhaul Shevhenko. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Ordinance C35774 - Relating to the use of City-Authorized Utility Vehicles on public property under the city’s jurisdiction for health and safety purposes, and adopting a new Chapter 16A.65 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Resolution 2019-0036 - Declaring KGS Northwest, LLC (Bellevue, WA) a sole source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a value blanket order for Milliken Valves and Valve Parts for a 5-year period, from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2024, without public bidding-estimated cost of $500,000. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Resolution 2019-0037 - Declaring Field Instruments & Controls, Inc. (Spokane, WA) a sole-source provider and authorizing the City to enter into a value blanket order for Endress Hauser Instrumentation (Universal Controllers, Probes, Parts and Supplies) for a five-year period without public bidding-approximately $400,000. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Resolution 2019-0038 - Setting hearing before the City Council for July 1, 2019, for the vacation of the alley between 3rd & I-90, from Cedar to Adams and the west 20 feet of Adams between 3rd and I-90 as requested by owners having an interest in real estate abutting the above right-of-way. | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35770 - Amending Ordinance No. No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Combined Communications Building Fund FROM: Committed Fund Balance, $455,000; TO: Building Improvements, same amount. (This action makes changes in the appropriations of the Combined Communications Building Fund.) | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35777 - Amending Ordinance No. No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Paths & Trails Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $300,000; TO: Construction of Fixed Assets, same amount. (This action budgets for trail development in the Southgate Neighborhood as stipulated in the original KXLY property sale.) | Yea |
| 06/03/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35778 - Amending Ordinance No. No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: IT Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $41,585; TO: Purchasing Services, same amount. and Purchasing and Stores Fund FROM: Purchasing Services, $41,585; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows for the hiring of an Assistant Procurement Specialist in the Purchasing & Stores Department to help the IT Department with their Purchasing needs.) | Yea |
| 05/13/19 | Ordinance C35768 - Relating to pedestrian safety; adopting new chapter 16A.84 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35769 - Amending the proposed arterial network map (Map TR 12) in Chapter 4 (Transportation) of the City of Spokane’s Comprehensive Plan to remove the designation of “Urban Major Collector Arterial” and “Proposed Urban Major Collector Arterial” on Crestline Street between 37th Avenue and Southeast Boulevard at 31st Avenue; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Ordinance C35764 - Clarifying the role of the City Administrator concerning the City of Spokane's state and federal legislative agendas and advocacy efforts; amending section 03.01A.110 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Ordinance C35765 - Relating to commercial vehicles; amending SMC section 16A.44.100. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Ordinance C35766 - Strengthening the City’s revenue stabilization and contingency reserve accounts; amending section 07.08.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Resolution 2019-0022 - Authorizing the sale of surplus City property and authorizing the Mayor to execute Real Property Exchange Agreement with UGM and to execute such other documents as are reasonably necessary to close the transactions contemplated in the Real Property Exchange Agreement. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Resolution 2019-0033 - Setting hearing before City Council for June 3, 2019, for the vacation of portions of Erie St. that is part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Way project. | Yea |
| 05/06/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35767 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeitures & Contributions Fund FROM: Forfeiture Fund-State – Confiscated/Forfeited, $50,000 and Forfeitures – Undesignated Reserves, $75,000; TO: Forfeiture Fund-State – Capital–Vehicles, same amount. (This action replaces five aging undercover vehicles for Police.) | Yea |
| 04/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0031 - Providing for the sale of surplus City property at 4017 E. Hartson Avenue and 4023 E. Hartson Avenue. | Absent |
| 04/29/19 | Resolution 2019-0032 - Declaring Oracle America, Inc. (Oracle) a sole source provider authorizing staff to negotiate and enter into a contract with Oracle for the purchase of technical support services which include upgrade support and issue resolution at a cost of $211,157.12 (incl. tax.). | Absent |
| 04/29/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35763 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Office of Performance Management FROM: IF Revenue, $494,055; TO: Miscellaneous accounts, same amount. (This action budgets costs to the Office of Performance Management.) | Absent |
| 04/22/19 | Ordinance C35756 - Relating to the Code of Ethics; amending SMC sections 1.04A.020 and 1.04A.110 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/22/19 | Ordinance C35758 - Regarding Spokane’s Urban Forestry Program; amending Article V of chapter 12.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0029 - Declaring KPFF Engineering a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of services from KPFF over a one year period at a cost not to exceed $1,500,000. | Yea |
| 04/22/19 | Resolution 2019-0030 - Expressing the intention of the City Council to adopt Spokane’s Community Empowerment Zone boundary and to set a public hearing before City Council on April 29, 2019. | Yea |
| 04/22/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35761 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $69,000; TO: Vehicles, same amount. (This action allows replacing a vehicle that was totaled and two other vehicles that are aged and require repairs that take them out of service for long periods of time and impact our operations.) | Yea |
| 04/15/19 | Ordinance C35755 - Requiring baby changing facilities in publicly accessible restrooms in all City of Spokane owned buildings; amending SMC Section 12.05.005; and adopting new section 12.05.025 to Chapter 12.05 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/15/19 | Resolution 2019-0027 - Approving the sale of surplus city property and authorizing the Mayor to execute the purchase and sale agreement with Avista and such other documents as may be needed in order to close the transactions provided for in said purchase and sale agreement—$204,000 Revenue. | Yea |
| 04/15/19 | Resolution 2019-0028 - Recognizing the 2019 update of the University District Strategic Master Plan as a declaration of the district’s desired future condition, providing direction for district-based improvement activities and stakeholder priorities for future projects. | Yea |
| 04/15/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35757 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund – Public Defender FROM: Other Judicial Grants, $2,499; TO: Registration/Schooling, same amount. (This action accepts the additional Office of Public Defense Grant to provide public defense training.) | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Ordinance C35432 - Vacating Sharp Avenue from the east line of Cedar Street to the west line of Adam Street. | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Resolution 2019-0023 - Approving the application for Grant Funds from the Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Drought Response Program to construct modifications to the Ray Street Well. | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Resolution 2019-0024 - Setting hearing before the City Council for May 13, 2019 for the vacation of the alley between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue, from Lincoln Street to Monroe Street, as requested by 4 Degrees. | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Resolution 2019-0025 - Setting a hearing before City Council for May 13, 2019 for the vacation of portions of Erie and Denver Streets. | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Resolution 2019-0026 - Setting a hearing before City Council for May 13, 2019, for the vacation of a portion of Fiske Street right-of-way, as requested by Mikhaul Shevhenko. | Yea |
| 04/08/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35754 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Police Fund FROM: Property and Evidence Tech II (currently .75 FTE), $36,029; TO: Property and Evidence Tech 1 (increase to 1.0 FTE), $26,971 and Patrol, Reserve for Service Advancement, $9,058. (This action converts a part-time Evidence Tech position to a full-time position which will increase the Property and Evidence facility FTEs to 7.) | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Ordinance C35697 - Reaffirming that the first floor lobby of City Hall is open to all members of the public; enacting a new section 12.05.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Ordinance C35745 - Relating to disposal rates of uncovered loads, amending SMC section 13.02.0570; to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Ordinance C35749 - Updating the regulations for personal transportation devices; amending SMC sections 10.17.020, 10.17.030, 10.17.050, 10.17.080, 16A.62.010, 16A.62.030 and 16A.62.040; and enacting a new section 16A.62.035 of the Spokane Municipal Code. [Allows for permanent operation of a shared mobility program (formerly known as bikeshare) in the City of Spokane.] | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0019 - Setting a hearing for April 22, 2019, for the vacation of a portion of Cliff Avenue right-of-way west of Browne Street, as requested by Randall Jacobson. | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0020 - Approving the Downtown Spokane Business Improvement District’s (BID) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) BID assessment rebate program. | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0021 - Amending the City’s 2019 State Legislative Agenda. | Nay |
| 03/25/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35750 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital FROM: Operating Transfer, $141,000; TO: Building Improvements, same amount. (This action adds additional budget authority for unexpected costs on the City Hall restoration project.) | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35751 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital FROM: Reserves, $268,000 TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action adds additional budget authority for unexpected costs on the City Hall restoration project and other unforeseen projects.) | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35752 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Department Signs & Markers Fund FROM: Sign Painter, (from 1 to 0), $50,872 and Street Fund, Unappropriated Reserves, $4,687; TO: Sign Painter, (from 0 to 1), same amount. (This action increases the range to pay grade 38.) | Yea |
| 03/25/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35753 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Reprographics Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $38,586.51; TO: Machinery/Equipment, same amount. (This action replaces a 23 years old paper cutter in Reprographics.) | Yea |
| 03/11/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35746 - Amending ORD C26678 removing utility easements no longer needed; and declaring an emergency. (This ordinance relates to the vacation of the alley between Market Street and Burlington Northern right of way from Hoffman Avenue to Wellesley Avenue.) | Yea |
| 03/11/19 | Emergency Ordinance C35747 - Amending ORD C18029 removing utility easements no longer needed; and declaring an emergency. (This ordinance relates to Providence Avenue vacation from the east line of Market Street to the west line of Greene Street, except railway right of way.) | Yea |
| 03/11/19 | Ordinance C35744 - Vacating Howard Street from south line of Fourth Avenue to the north line of Fifth Avenue, in the City and County of Spokane, and providing for an effective date. (Amending ORD C26230.) | Yea |
| 03/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0018 - Affirming the establishment of school, park, and playground speed zones within the City of Spokane and adopting the school zone, park/playground zone speed limit schedule and other matters related thereto. | Yea |
| 03/07/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35748 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703, passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, “An ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: General Fund-Public Affairs/Communications – Director Communications and Marketing, $30,000; TO: General Fund-Human Services Contractual Services, $25,000; and TO: General Fund-Muni Court/ Community Court Contractual Services, $5,000. (This action provides transportation services to vulnerable residents who are utilizing City human service programs or referred by Community Court.) | Yea |
| 03/04/19 | Resolution 2019-0017 - Supporting the efforts of the City and its Civil Service Commission to create workable supported employment options at the City of Spokane for people with disabilities. | Yea |
| 03/04/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35743 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $64,000 TO: General Fund – Civil Service Project Employee, same amount. (This action creates a project employee in Civil Service to help with some project-based work slated for 2019.) | Nay |
| 02/25/19 | Ordinance C35734 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right of way to provide noncable telecommunication service to the public to ExteNet Systems Inc., subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided (in the ordinance). | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0010 - Approving the Plan Commission's 2019-2020 Work Program. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0011 - Regarding the Annual Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program for 2019. The City Council adopts this work program each year, formalizing the non-City-initiated proposals to review and including any City-initiated proposals to review. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0012 - Regarding approval of traffic calming projects from cycle 8 (2018) applications to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0013 - A resolution regarding the approval of school safety projects from 2018 applications to be paid through the School Radar Fund. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0014 - Expressing the City Council's support for the full implementation of the 2016 Civil Justice Reinvestment Plan. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0015 - Approving sole source resolution and authorize contract with Hughes Fire Equipment to refurbish Ladder 4. | Yea |
| 02/25/19 | Resolution 2019-0016 - Amending the City’s 2019 state legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 02/14/19 | Resolution 2019-0009 - Adding HB 1584 to the City’s 2019 state legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0005 - Approving Partnership Umbrella Agreement between Spokane Public Schools, City of Spokane and Spokane Public Library. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0006 - Approving a development agreement between the City and 1st Avenue Chelan, L.L.C. relating to certain public infrastructure costs, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the development agreement on behalf of the City. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0007 - Approving a development agreement between the City and 600 Main, L.L.C. relating to certain material costs, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the development agreement on behalf of the City. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Resolution 2019-0008 - Amending the City’s 2019 state legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Special Budget Ordinance 35741 - Carrying over from 2018 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and appropriating various outstanding grants of the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 02/11/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35742 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Water Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $46,638; TO: Laborer I (from 0 to 1 positions), same amount; and FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $52,434; TO: Irrigation Specialist (from 1 to 2 positions), same amount; and FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $163,064; TO: Equipment Operator (from 1 to 3 positions), same amount; and FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $50,000; TO: Vehicles, same amount; and FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $125,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount; and FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $20,000; TO: Repair/Maintenance Supplies, same amount; and FROM: Una | Yea |
| 02/04/19 | Ordinance C35737 - Relating to payment of City Utility bills; amending sections 4.02.140 and 13.01.0314 of the Spokane Municipal Code. (Seeks approval to increase utility bill repayment terms from 10 days to 20 days.) | Yea |
| 02/04/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35739 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Integrated Capital Management Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $116,375; TO: Associate Engineer, same amount. (This action creates one additional Associate Engineer position.) | Yea |
| 02/04/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35740 - Amending Ordinance No. C35703 passed by the City Council December 10, 2018, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2019, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $150,000; TO: Operating Transfer to Arterial Streets, same amount. and Arterial Streets Fund FROM: Operating Transfer from General Fund, $50,000; TO: Arterial Streets I90/I195 Professional Services, same amount. and Arterial Streets Fund FROM: Operating Transfer from General Fund, $100,000; TO: Arterial Streets Ben Burr Trail/Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge Professional Services, same amount. (This action provides funds to the I90/ I195 SRTC contract, as well as the need to fund a study of the Ben Burr Trail and Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge.) | Yea |
| 01/28/19 | Ordinance C35735 - Relating to the Office of Police Ombudsman's procedures for complaint intake. | Yea |
| 01/28/19 | Resolution 2019-0003 - Allowing the City to enter into a contract with an outside vendor for video equipment in the employee lunchroom at City Hall. | Nay |
| 01/28/19 | Resolution 2019-0004 - Amending the City’s 2019 state legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 01/24/19 | Special Budget Ordinance C35738 - General Fund – Municipal Court FROM: Reserve for Total Compensation, $102,000; TO: Community Court Coordinator (from 0 to 1 position), same amount. (This action creates an additional Municipal Court Community Court Coordinator position.) | Absent |
| 01/14/19 | Ordinance C35730 - Relating to dimensional standards for attached housing and multifamily development in residential zones, amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17C.110.200, 17C.110.215, 17C.110.310, and 17C.110.360. | Yea |
| 01/14/19 | Ordinance C35731 - Relating to parking and loading standards, amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17C.230.100, 17C.230.130, and 17C.230.140. | Yea |
| 01/14/19 | Ordinance C35732 - Relating to alternative residential subdivisions, amending Spokane Municipal Code section 17G.080.065. | Yea |
| 01/14/19 | Ordinance C35733 - Regarding My Spokane Imprest Funds; amending section 7.03.190 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/14/19 | Resolution 2019-0001 - concerning the distribution of investment revenues of moneys deposited in the Spokane Investment Pool. | Yea |
| 01/14/19 | Resolution 2019-0002 - Relating to the disposition of surplus real property to execute purchase and sale agreement for the sale of the property to the UDPDA. | Yea |
| 01/07/19 | Ordinance C35725 - Relating to Imprest Funds for the Police Department’s Investigations (increase from $25,000 to $50,000); amending SMC section 07.03.151 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/07/19 | Ordinance C35727 - Changing the zone from Office (O) to Office Retail (OR) for property located at (Site A) 6221 and 6215 N. Maple Street, 6222 and 6214 N. Ash Street (Site B) 6221 and 6227 N. Walnut Street, 6222 and 6228 N. Maple Street in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map. (Applicant: Land Use Solutions and Entitlement.) | Yea |
| 01/07/19 | Resolution 2018-0112 - Requesting the addition of multifamily housing as a public benefit to the Projects of Citywide Significance Incentive Policy. | Yea |
| 01/07/19 | Resolution 2018-0113 - Making substantial amendments to the City’s Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | EMERGENCY ORDINANCE C35721 - Relating to the right to construct, maintain, and operate a railway upon and across streets and alleys in Northeast areas of the City of Spokane, amending a portion of the route and alignment approved in Ordinance A204, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | EMERGENCY ORDINANCE C35722 - Amending Ordinance No. C35678 vacating various right-of-ways in the City of Spokane to facilitate construction of the North Spokane Corridor; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Ordinance C35723 - Approving and confirming the 2019 assessments and assessment roll for the Downtown Spokane Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C32923 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Ordinance C35724 - Approving and confirming the 2019 assessments and assessment roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0105 - Assessment Segregation for 25th Avenue from Freya Street to One-Half Block East of Rebecca Street. (Lincoln Heights Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0106 - Authorizing the loan agreements between the City of Spokane and State of Washington, Department of Ecology for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Basin 26 Control Facility ($26,509,166) and CSO Basin 33-1 Control Facility ($11,853,948). | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0107 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Airport Board to acquire property located on a portion of Spokane County Assessor Parcel 24063.9041 and 24063.9042, comprising of 5.43 acres of land which is adjacent to Spokane International Airport property. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0108 - Requesting allocation of the $2 million in one-time Safe and Healthy strategic investments to increase affordable housing units, create a rental relocation program, create a program to assist landlords in expanding rental opportunities to individuals and families facing homelessness, and to further support the Envision Center HUD program. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0109 - Regarding council member appointments to boards and committees (for 2019). | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0110 - Forming an ad hoc sustainability action subcommittee of the City Council’s Public Infrastructure, Environment, and Sustainability Committee. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Resolution 2018-0111 - Recognizing homelessness as a regional issue and requesting regional cities take responsibility for providing basic need services to their own residents facing homelessness. | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35720 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeiture Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $30,000; TO: Confidential Funds, same amount. (This action increases confidential funds used in police investigations.) | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35728 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $368,737; TO: Other Miscellaneous Services, same amount. (This action provides safe and warm places for people experiencing homelessness during upcoming months and to authorize the Mayor to enter into contracts for the expenditure of the funds.) | Yea |
| 12/17/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35729 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Admission Taxes, $41,903; TO: Transfer-Out Asset Management, same amount; and Asset Management – Arts FROM: Transfer-In from General Fund, $41,903; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action provides additional funding to the Arts based on SMC 08.03.122.) | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Ordinance C35703 - Adopting the annual budget for the City of Spokane for 2019 | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Ordinance C35709 - Amending Ordinance C35011 vacating the alley between 6th and 7th Avenue from McClellan Street and Browne Street. | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Ordinance C35710 - Regarding for-hire vehicle regulations; repealing chapter 10.34; enacting a new Chapter 10.34A; amending sections 08.02.0210; and enacting a new Section 07.08.153 and new Chapter 12.11 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0101 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $1,194,050.53; establishing an interfund loan facility from the Spokane Investment Pool to refinance an existing interfund loan; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0103 - Proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy beginning in 2020 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for police and fire personnel and crime reduction programs; exempting eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities from such levy; providing for the submission of the proposition to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the proposition on February 12, 2019; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0104 - Providing the City of Spokane’s authorization, as a sponsoring entity, for the West Plains/Airport Area Public Development Authority to join the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust. | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35717 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $72,406; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides for additional appropriations associated with the 2018 in kind services received in lieu of travel and training costs.) | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35718 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Fire Protection Services, $431,620; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action provides for additional appropriations related to the 2018 wildland fire season.) | Yea |
| 12/10/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35719 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Employee Benefits Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $913,826; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for increased claims cost.) | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Emergency Ordinance C35714 - Providing for the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds of the City in the principal amount of not to exceed $77,000,000 to provide funds to finance capital improvements to the Spokane Public Library facilities and collections; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds, as authorized by a resolution of the Council and approved by the qualified electors of the City at a special election held on November 6, 2018; authorizing preliminary and final official statements; delegating authority to the designated representative to determine the final principal amount, interest rates, principal maturities and other terms of the bonds, and providing for the sale of such bonds under the conditions set forth herein, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Ordinance C35695 - Adopting a Six-year Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the years 2019-2024 and amending section 5.5 Capital Facilities Program of the City's Comprehensive Plan. | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Ordinance C35707 - Amending the composition of the Community, Housing, and Human Services Board. | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Resolution 2018-0096 - Laying out a framework for funding the paving of unpaved residential streets in Spokane | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Resolution 2018-0099 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070. | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Resolution 2018-0100 - Setting Hearing before City Council for January 14, 2019, for the vacation of the east 15 feet of N. South Riverton, as requested by Michael Kuhn and Douglass Spruance. | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Resolution 2018-0102 - Providing for the sale of surplus property (East Foothills parcels, Former Visitors Center parcels, and U-District Pedestrian Bridge South Landing parcels). | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35711 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $2,962,148; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action recognizes additional revenues to the Street Department from REET and interfund billings from TBD and Levy funded projects as well as adding budget capacity for the Residential Grind overlay projects.) | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35712 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Transportation Benefit District Fund FROM: Undesignated Reserves, $950,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action increases the budget for the Residential Crack Seal and Residential Grind overlay projects.) | Yea |
| 12/03/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35713 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Services Fund FROM: IF Revenue, $1,3110,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the increase in costs and repairs for the City’s fleet as well as various operating expenses that have not been budgeted at current operating levels.) | Yea |
| 11/26/18 | Ordinance C35699 - Relating to elevator standards and permit fees amending SMC 17F.060.010, SMC 17F.060.020, SMC 17F.060.030, SMC 17F.060.040, SMC 17F.060.050, SMC 17F.060.090, SMC 17F.080.120, 08.02.033, and SMC 1.05.150. | Yea |
| 11/26/18 | Ordinance C35700 - Prohibiting the misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal, prescribing allowable inquiries concerning service animals, and setting the penalty for such misrepresentation; amending sections 18.06.040 and 01.05.210 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0095 - Increasing engagement and capacity-building funding options for Neighborhood Councils within the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 11/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0097 - approving a five-year Development Agreement between the City of Spokane and Beacon Hill Spokane, Inc., a Washington Corporation, and David L. Baker, a single man, and Peter D. and M. Linda Rayner, as the "Developer." | Yea |
| 11/26/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35715 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $709,116; TO: Other Misc Services, same amount. (This action appropriates additional funds to support safe and warm places for people experiencing homelessness during the upcoming months.) | Yea |
| 11/19/18 | Emergency Ordinance C35708 - Immediately suspending the enforcement of section 10.10.026 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 11/19/18 | Ordinance C35690 - Relating to application made by Clanton Family LLC, Planning File #Z17-621COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Office” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.68 acres total described as: Lots 1-4, Block 93, Second Addition to Railroad Addition to Spokane Falls; and amending the Zoning Map from “Office Retail (OR-150)” to “Community Business (CB-150).” | Nay |
| 11/19/18 | Resolution 2018-0094 - Stating the City Council’s intent to begin the formation of comprehensive housing and renter protections policy frameworks and scheduling public meetings to provide input and recommendation to the City Council on needed policy reforms for housing protections. | Yea |
| 11/19/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35701 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Riverside Park Reclamation Facility Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $191,582; TO: Instrument Repair Technician (2 positions), $191,582. (This action creates two Instrument Repair Technician positions at step 6.) | Yea |
| 11/19/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35702 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Riverside Park Reclamation Facility Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $80,824; TO: Electronic Communication Tech Aid (1 position), $80,824. (This action creates one Electronic Communication Tech Aid position at step 6.) | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Ordinance C35694 - (as amended) relating to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area regarding changing certain assessment rates and modifying the boundary; amending SMC sections 4.31.020, 4.31.040 and 4.31.080. | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Ordinance C35696 - Providing for procedures for impoundment of abandoned or unauthorized vehicles and making related technical corrections; amending section 16A.61.790 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Ordinance C35698 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2019. | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35704 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Emergency Solutions Grant PY18 FROM: Dept. of House/Urban Development, $61,519; TO: Contractual Services, $61,519. (This action allows appropriation of additional funds to support homeless outreach and encampment response programming.) | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35705 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Contributions/Donations, $11,000; TO: Contractual Services, $11,000. (This action allows appropriation of additional funds to support homeless outreach and encampment response programming.) | Yea |
| 11/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35706 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $296,482; TO: Other Misc. Services, $296,482. (This action allows appropriation of additional funds to support homeless outreach and encampment response programming.) | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35685 - Relating to the adjustment of the City of Spokane’s Business Registration Fee; amending SMC 08.02.0206. | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35686 - Relating to application made by City of Spokane Council Member Kinnear, Planning File #Z18-253COMP and adding to the text of Chapter Two – Implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to include a reference to the Joint City Council-Administration Six-year Strategic Plan adopted by Resolution Number (RES 2017-0101), amended or adopted thereafter. | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35687 - Relating to application made by Plese & Plese LLC, Planning File #Z17-630COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan From “Residential 4-10” to “Office” for approximately 0.25 acres total described as: Lots 5, 33, and 34, of Block 5, Byrne Addition, City of Spokane, Washington; and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Office (0-35).” | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35688 - Relating to application made by Kain Investments LLC, Planning File #Z17-623COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 15-30” to “Neighborhood Retail” for approximately 4,873 square feet described as: Lots 6-8, Block 1, McIntosh Addition except the north 118.00 ft. of the west 136.00 ft. thereof; and together with the north half of vacated alley adjacent to said Lots 6, 7, and 9 containing approximately 4,873 square feet; and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Multifamily (RMF)” to “Neighborhood Retail (NR-35).” | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35689 - Relating to application made by U Haul, Planning File #Z17-624COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Office” to “Commercial” for approximately 10.76 acres total described as: those portions of Block 4 and 5, Garden Springs Addition to Spokane, lying south of Sunset Boulevard; all of Blocks 8 and 9, Garden Springs Addition; those portions of the vacated 5th Avenue between Assembly Street and Rustle Street; those portions of the vacated Bemis Street between Sunset Boulevard and the Interstate; and those portions of Block F of the Abernethy Tract Addition lying north of the ramp of the Interstate; and amending the Zoning Map from “Office (O-70)” to “General Commercial (GC-70).” | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35691 - Requiring destruction of forfeited and abandoned firearms in the City’s possession; enacting a new section 12.05.060 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35692 - Relating to the Communications Building Maintenance and Operations Fund; amending section 07.08.133 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/05/18 | Ordinance C35693 - Relating to the training requirements for individuals providing police and fire dispatch services; adopting new section 03.10.070 to chapter 03.10; adopting new chapter 03.12 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 10/01/18 | Resolution 2018-0083 - The City Council adopted Resolution 2018-0083 authorizing investment of City of Spokane monies in the Local Government Investment Pool. | Yea |
| 09/24/18 | Ordinance C356345 - Relating to budgetary policy for salaries; amending section 03.07.230 and enacting new Sections 03.07.005, 03.07.340, 03.07.350, and 03.07.360 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/24/18 | Ordinance C35677 - Relating to business license; amending SMC sections 08.01.020, 08.01.190 and 08.02.0206; and adopting a new section 08.01.195 to Chapter 08.01 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/24/18 | Resolution 2018-0081 - Declaring an emergency and authorizing the Fire Department to contract with Fleet Painting, Inc. (Spokane, WA) in lieu of public bidding for repairing Fire Engine #16–not to exceed $30,000; which brings the total paid to Fleet Painting in the past twelve months to over $50,000. | Yea |
| 09/24/18 | Resolution 2018-0082 - Declaring AssetWorks, provider of government fleet management software solutions for Fleet Services, as a sole source for the maintenance of the City’s M5, Crystal Reporting and Fuel Focus Software and authorizing a maintenance contract extension-annual cost of $79,258.11 including tax, without public bidding. | Yea |
| 09/24/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35679 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund - City Clerk’s Office FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $3,052; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action implements classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies.) | Yea |
| 09/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0076 - Expressing its support for passage of Spokane School District No. 81 Proposition No. 1 to appear on the November 6, 2018 ballot, entitled "Bonds to Construct New Schools and Replace and Renovate Aging School Facilities” | Absent |
| 09/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0077 - Expressing its support for passage of City of Spokane Proposition No. 1 to appear on the November 6, 2018 ballot and entitled "Spokane Public Library General Obligation Bonds-$77,000,000.” | Absent |
| 09/10/18 | Resolution 2018-0080 - Declaring the Teledyne ISCO flow monitoring system a sole source procurement and authorizing its purchase from Whitney Equipment Company, Inc. (Woodinville, WA) at an estimated cost of $680,000 (incl. tax) over five years. | Absent |
| 09/10/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35675 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35675 General Fund—Police-Criminal Justice Training FROM: Law Enforcement Services, $110,000; TO: Various Accounts, $110,000. (This action will allow budgeting to fund and operate the Fall 2018 Police Academy.) (Relates to OPR 2018-0558 under the Consent Agenda.) | Absent |
| 09/10/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35676 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeiture & Contributions Fund FROM: Department of Justice, $92,337; TO: Various Accounts, $92,337. (This action will allow budgeting to replace failing AV equipment necessary for the collection of evidence in the police investigations interview rooms.) | Absent |
| 08/27/18 | Ordinance C35662 - Granting a municipal franchise for the collection of solid waste to Torre Refuse & Recycling, LLC d/b/a Sunshine Disposal & Recycling, for the area generally known as the West Plains Annexation. | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Ordinance C35673 - Relating to animal control and amending SMC Sections 10.03.020 and 10.03.033. | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Resolution 2018-0074 - Authorizing the issuance of a Spokane Investment Pool ("SIP") Bond to provide funds in the amount up to $7,500,000 to pay for improvements to City owned golf courses. | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Resolution 2018-0075 - Approving the issuance of a Spokane Investment Pool ("SIP") Bond in the amount of $1,620,000 to finance projects of citywide significance (payback with the savings from refinance). | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Resolution 2018-0078 - Designating a City Official to approve grant from the Recreation and Conservation Office – Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program 2018 for the connection of the Centennial Trail behind Spokane Club-$1,330,000. | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Resolution 2018-0079 - Requesting City of Spokane staff to request proposals to temporarily house homeless individuals inside and outside of the downtown core. | Yea |
| 08/27/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35674 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Forfeiture Fund – State FROM: Confiscated/Forfeited Property, $75,000; TO: Vehicles, same amount. (This action will allow budget in order to replace aging undercover vehicles.) | Yea |
| 08/20/18 | Ordinance C35668 - Creating a Sustainability Action Commission, describing its composition, and stating its goals, duties, and functions; amending SMC sections 15.05.050 and 15.05.060; and enacting a new chapter 4.36 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/20/18 | Resolution 2018-0072 - Setting a hearing before the City Council for September 24, 2018 for the vacation of multiple City right-of-ways for the Washington State Department of Transportation North Spokane Corridor project. | Yea |
| 08/20/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35672 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Homeland Security, $50,000; TO: Machinery/Equipment, same amount. (This action increases the budget for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to allow remaining 2018 grant expenses to be incurred.) | Yea |
| 08/13/18 | Ordinance C35439 - Vacating Oak Street from the south line of 4th Avenue to the north line of 5th Avenue as requested by Avista. (First Reading held on September 26, 2016.) | Yea |
| 08/13/18 | Ordinance C35539 - Vacating Elm Street from the North line of 5th Avenue to the south line of the railroad right-of-way as requested by Avista. (First Reading held on August 28, 2017) | Yea |
| 08/13/18 | Ordinance C35665 - Relating to the composition of the Community Housing and Human Services Board; repealing chapter 04.34; and enacting a new chapter 04.34A of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/13/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35666 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: $94,000; TO: Machinery/Equip, same amount. [This action allows the use of a new state grant from the Department of Ecology to purchase an AR-AFFF (Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam) trailer.] (Relates to OPR 2018-0496 / ENG 2017124 under the 3:30 p.m. Consent Agenda) | Yea |
| 08/13/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35667 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $478,188; TO: Building Improvement, same amount. (This action budgets the proceeds from the sale of S. Regal property to fund the exterior remodel of City Hall.) | Yea |
| 08/06/18 | Resolution 2018-0071 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on November 6, 2018 in conjunction with the scheduled general election to submit to the voters of the City of Spokane an advisory vote regarding the location of the Spokane Public Schools’ stadium as proposed in its bond proposition. | Yea |
| 08/01/18 | Resolution 2018-0069 - A resolution of the City of Spokane, Washington, providing for the form of the ballot proposition and specifying certain other details concerning submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on November 6, 2018, of a proposition for the issuance of its general obligation bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $77,000,000, or so much thereof as may be issued under the laws governing the indebtedness of the City for the purpose of providing funds to finance capital improvements to the Spokane Public Library facilities and collections. | Yea |
| 07/30/18 | Resolution 2018-0070 - Declaring the City of Spokane a nuclear-free community and to declare August 6 of each year "Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Day." | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Emergency Ordinance C35664 - Relating to the Combined Communications Center; amending section 07.08.132; enacting a new chapter 06.10 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Resolution 2018-0062 - Declaring Western Systems & Fabrication a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of new equipment and replacement parts, as well as repair services from Subsite Electronics over a five-year period without public bidding-$117,450.25. | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Resolution 2018-0063 - Approving a development agreement between the City and Flamingo Links, LLC relating to development of land adjacent to State Highway 2 and east of Hayford Rd. | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35643 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35643 General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $2,500,000, TO: Revenue Stabilization, $2,500,000. (This action increases the amount held in the General Fund’s revenue stabilization budget toward full funding.) | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35644 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35644 Street Fund FROM: Other Misc. Revenue, $100,000 and Unappropriated Reserves, $125,000, TO: Repair and Maintenance Supplies, $225,000. (This action allows for budgeting for the upgrading of Street Lights.) | Yea |
| 07/16/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35645 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park and Recreation Fund FROM: Special Events—Reserve for Total Cost Compensation, $21,102, TO: Special Events—Marketing Assistant, $21,102. (This action allows for creation of an additional Marketing Assistant position [from 0 to 1].) | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Ordinance C35630 - Relating to future and renewed water intertie agreements; enacting a new Chapter 13.045 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Ordinance C35631 - Relating to the rates of public utilities and services, amending Section 13.03.1208 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0051 - Relating to a modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Numbers 26104.9010 & 26104.9011. (Blake Application) | Nay |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0052 - Relating to a modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Number 35021.9048 (Blessing Application) | Nay |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0053 - Relating to a modification of the City of Spokane’s Retail Water Service Area to include Parcel Number 36353.0212, 36353.0213, 36353.0214, 36353.0215, and 36353.0216 (Grace Application). | Nay |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0058 - Expressing the intention of the City Council to approve the Urban Utility Installation Program’s administrative policy and procedures. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0059 - Approving settlement of Patrick Maggart and Janine Maggart, Plaintiffs v. Spokane Fire Department and the City of Spokane, Defendants Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 2014-2-02659-0-$250,000. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0060 - Setting hearing before the City Council for August 13, 2018 for the vacation of Crestline Street from Overbluff Road to a point just south of Southeast Boulevard together with Congress Street from Crestline Street to Southeast Boulevard, as requested by Gayle Terry. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0061 - Amending the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Annual Work Program to add a proposed amendment to the proposed arterial street projects map contained in the transportation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35640 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35640 General Fund – Finance TO: General Fund - Finance Tax & License Specialist (from Grade 31 to 32 M&P-B), $0. (This action implements classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies.) | Yea |
| 07/09/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35641 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35641 General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $928,924; TO: Contractual Services, $232,231 and Revenue Stabilization, $696,693. (This action allows payment to the City’s Tax Auditing firm for services provided and increases the amount held in the General Fund’s revenue stabilization budget toward full funding.) | Yea |
| 06/25/18 | Ordinance C35622 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right-of-way to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public to New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC, subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided, (in the ordinance). | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Ordinance C35635 - Relating to the electric fence security systems; amending SMC 17C.130.310. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Ordinance C35637 - Exempting qualifying multiple-family housing projects from the requirement to provide off-street parking; enacting a new section 08.15.140 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Ordinance C35638 - Relating to business registrations for social purpose corporations and Certified B Corporations; amending sections 08.01.020, 08.01.190, and 08.02.0206. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Resolution 2018-0054 - Approving an agreement between the City and South Landing Building A, LLC, relating to the development of the Catalyst Building and relating to certain public infrastructure costs. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Resolution 2018-0055 - Joint City-County Resolution in the matter of approving and authorizing the execution of US Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Offers No. 3-53-0072-056-2018 and No. 3-53-0072-057-2018-$18,000,325. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Resolution 2018-0056 - Joint City-County Resolution in the matter of adopting a revised Airport Layout Plan as described in Resolution No. 02-18 of the Spokane Airport Board and delegating authority to the Spokane Airport Board to approve and adopt future revised Airport Layout Plans. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Resolution 2018-0057 - Requesting that the Washington Department of Transportation include in the replacement of the Trent Avenue Bridge bicycle facilities, public art, and a point of access to the Spokane River. | Absent |
| 06/25/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35639 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Center Fund FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $2,752; TO: Assistant Planner II (from Grade 40 to 41 M&P-B) same amount. and General Fund – Planning Services TO: Assistant Planner II (from Grade 40 to 41 M&P-B), $0. and Sewer Fund - Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $4,426; TO: Facility Inventory Foreperson (from Grade 38 to 40 Local 270) and WW Instrumentation & Data Supervisor (from Grade 46 to 48 M&P-B), same amount (This action implements classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union a | Absent |
| 06/11/18 | Ordinance C35629 - Relating to automated traffic safety camera systems; amending section 16A.64.260 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/11/18 | Resolution 2018-0044 - Regarding the approval of hiring four Traffic Officers for the Spokane Police Department Traffic Unit paid through the school zone traffic camera fund. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Ordinance C35607 - Vacating the alley between Sinto Avenue and Sharp Avenue from South Riverton Avenue to Helena Street; and the east 15 feet of South Riverton Avenue from Sinto Avenue to Sharp Avenue. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Resolution 2018-0037 - Regarding City policy for approval of special events permits. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Resolution 2018-0040 - Declaring the Mitchell Humphrey & Co. a sole source for the maintenance of the City’s Financial Management System (FMS) and authorizing a maintenance contract at an annual cost of $93,856.32 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Resolution 2018-0041 - Setting hearing before the City Council for July 9, 2018, for the vacation of the alley between Mallon Avenue and Broadway Avenue, from Cedar Street to Adams Street, as requested by Chris Batten. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Resolution 2018-0042 - Approving the Plan Commission's 2018 work program. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Resolution 2018-0043 - Declaring Accela, Inc., provider of government enterprise software solutions for permitting and licensing, as a sole source for the maintenance of the City’s permitting and licensing Software and authorizing a maintenance contract at an annual cost of $178,453.79 (incl. tax), without public bidding. | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | SPecial budget ordinance C35626 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in:General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $101,000; TO: Non-Departmental Professional Services, same amount. (This action helps budgeting for purchasing equipment for the Downtown Spokane Partnership BID contract changes.) | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | special budget ordinance C35627 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Channel Five Equipment Reserve Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $40,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action adds additional funds for CMTV PEG Capital.) | Yea |
| 06/04/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35628 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $20,000; TO: Administration/Overhead-Information Services other Misc. Charges, same amount. (This action shifts funds to the Office of Neighborhood Services for Community Assembly use in granting funds to neighborhoods for Community Engagement.) | Yea |
| 05/21/18 | Resolution 2018-0038 - Approving the appointment of Michelle Hughes as Director of Accounting for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 05/21/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35621 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Center Fund FROM: Undesignated Fund Balance, $366,276; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for unanticipated demolition costs.) (Relates to OPR 2018-0318 under the Consent Agenda.) | Yea |
| 05/21/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35624 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Works & Utilities Fund FROM: Clerk II, $242,728; TO: Unappropriated Reserves, same amount. and Sewer Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $242,728; TO: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, same amount. (This action eliminates the total 2018 salaries and benefits of four vacant Clerk II positions and increases the budget in Environmental Programs by this same amount for implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan.) | Yea |
| 05/21/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35625 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Fund FROM: Refuse Collector I, $306,700; TO: Unappropriated Reserves, same amount. and Sewer Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $306,700; TO: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, same amount. (This action eliminates the total 2018 salaries and benefits of five vacant Refuse Collector I positions and increases the budget in Environmental Programs by this same amount for implementation of the Sustainability Action Plan.) | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Ordinance C35469 - Vacating the alley between Spokane Falls Boulevard and Main Avenue from the east line of Wall Street to the west line of Howard Street. (First reading held on April 23, 2018.) | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Ordinance C35615 - Relating to the protection of public lands and properties within the City of Spokane and adopting a new article VI and sections 12.02.1000, 12.02.1002, 12.02.1004, 12.02.1006, 12.02.1008, 12.02.1010, and 12.02.1012 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and repealing SMC Chapter 10.08B. | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Ordinance C35616 - Relating to Parks; adopting a new chapter 12.06A to Title 12 of the Spokane Municipal Code and repealing Chapter 12.06 SMC and SMC section 10.10.040. | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Resolution 2018-0036 - Approving an agreement between the City and Hos and Boz, LLC relating to development and renovation of the Otis Hotel, and relating to certain public infrastructure costs-$83,240. | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35618 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35618 Asset Management Fund FROM: Loan Proceeds, $7,500,000 TO: Capital Expenditures, same amount. (This action establishes a budget for the SIP loan related to capital improvements at the City’s golf courses.) | Yea |
| 05/07/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35619 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: ORD C35619 General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $35,000; TO: Staff Services-Info Services-Software, same amount. (This action allows for the purchase/development/implementation of a Use of Force Dashboard.) | Yea |
| 04/16/18 | Ordinance C35611 - Regarding yard sales; repealing sections 10.45.010, 10.45.030, 10.45.040, 10.45.050, and 10.45.060; amending section 10.45.020; enacting a new section 10.45.070; and repealing section 8.02.0227 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/16/18 | Resolution 2018-0025 - Relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of up to $7,500,000 principal amount of Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2018 Series A, of the City for general City purposes to provide funds to be placed in the City's Financial Partnership Portfolio Fund as provided in SMC 07.08.150; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. (Deferred from April 9, 2018, Agenda) | Yea |
| 04/16/18 | Resolution 2018-0029 - Approving a development agreement between the City and Wonder Spokane, LLC relating to certain public infrastructure costs-$171,127. | Yea |
| 04/16/18 | Resolution 2018-0030 - Making Substantial Amendments to the City’s Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME and ESG. | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Ordinance C35595 - Vacating Sheridan Street from the north right of way line of Riverside Avenue to twenty-five fee north of the north right of way line of Riverside Avenue. (First Reading held February 26, 2018). | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0026 - Declaring Utilis Inc. (San Diego, CA) as a sole source for a unique and patented algorithm for leaks detection in urban fresh water distribution networks; and authorizing staff to negotiate and execute a contract with Utilis Inc. for use of the patented technology held by Utilis to use the L band microwave wavelength to spot leakage in subterranean drinking water networks via spectral aerial imaging-$81,000 incl. tax. | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0027 - Approving the appointment of Jennifer Hammond Isaacson as Director of Police Business Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Resolution 2018-0028 - Approving the appointment of Matthew W. Antush as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35605 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $450,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for one-time funding to support the City’s communication and marketing efforts related to Economic Development.) Personal Service Agreements (as amended), as part of the joint strategic plan for marketing assistance to design, develop and produce a campaign that builds Spokane’s image and reputation as a desirable place for new investment and to build and grow a career: o QUINN (Spokane, WA)—$225,000. (OPR 2018-0172) o Chapter & Verse (Spokane, WA)—$225,000. (O | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35609 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Other Misc. Charges, $2,400; TO: Transfer to Library, same amount. and Library Fund FROM: General Fund, $2,400; TO: Library Books, same amount. (This action allows purchasing additional books for the new Book Kiosk in the Library.) | Yea |
| 04/09/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35610 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park and Recreation Fund FROM: Reserve for Total Cost Compensation, $45,760; TO: Event Specialist, same amount. (This action allows creation of Event Specialist position [from 0 to1].) | Yea |
| 03/26/18 | Ordinance C35596 - vacating a portion of 7th Avenue and Chestnut Street as requested by Namva Chan. | Yea |
| 03/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0021 - regarding the City Council’s approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Work Program for 2018. | Yea |
| 03/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0023 - setting hearing before City Council April 30, 2018 for the vacation of the portions of Erie Street identified in Exhibit “A” as requested by the City. | Yea |
| 03/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0024 - approving settlement of Robert O. Swearingen arising from an incident on or about December 6, 2017-$87,709.23. | Yea |
| 03/26/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35606 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Center FROM: Minor Equipment, $1,526; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows for implementation of classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies.) | Yea |
| 03/19/18 | Resolution 2018-0020 - declaring North River, Inc. (Roseburg, OR) a sole source provider and authorizing remanufacturing services for the City of Spokane Fire Department’s custom water rescue boat without public bidding and authorizing contract-$75,000 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 03/19/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35608 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Planning Services – Various Accounts, $109,166; TO: Unappropriated Reserves, same amount. (This action adds the remaining total of the Planning Services Director position’s 2018 salary and benefits to the City Council budget for utilization.) | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Ordinance C35602 - relating to the standards and processes for procurement; repealing sections 7.06.0295, 7.06.162, 7.06.177, 7.06.269, 7.06.272, and 7.06.550; amending sections 7.06.020, 7.06.0225, 7.06.030, 7.06.035, 7.06.060, 7.06.097, 7.06.100, 7.06.110, 7.06.120, 7.06.130, 7.06.140, 7.06.150, 7.06.160, 7.06.165, 7.06.167, 7.06.170, 7.06.173, 7.06.174, 7.06.180, 7.06.182, 7.06.185, 7.06.190, 7.06.200, 7.06.220, 7.06.250, 7.06.260, 7.06.261, 7.06.262, 7.06.264, 7.06.267, 7.06.270, 7.06.271, 7.06.274, 7.06.275, 7.06.276, 7.06.280, 7.06.290, 7.06.310, 7.06.320, 7.06.330, 7.06.340, 7.06.400, 7.06.420, 7.06.430, 7.06.500, 7.06.510, 7.06.520, 7.06.530, 7.06.540, 7.06.600, 7.06.610, 7.06.620, 7.06.700, 7.06.710, 7.06.720, 7.06.730, 7.06.750, 7.06.760, and 7.06.770; and enacting a new section 7.06.155 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Ordinance C35603 - Terminating the inactive ambassador incentive program; repealing chapter 03.08 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Resolution 2018-0017 - Declaring Cityworks by Azteca Systems, LLC, as a sole source for GIS based asset management systems software and authorizing staff to negotiate and execute a contract with Azteca Systems, Inc. for the procurement-$76,160 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Resolution 2018-0018 - Approving the appointment of Kelly Keenan as Director – Community, Housing and Human Services for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Resolution 2018-0019 - Regarding the City of Spokane’s official intent to reimburse certain expenditures from bond proceeds issued for the 2018 Library Facilities and Future Service Project. | Yea |
| 03/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35604 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund FROM: Roadway Maintenance, $371,410; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action budgets for four positions, Street Maintenance Operator II (from 0 to 2 Positions) and Laborer II (from 0 to 2 Positions), to support the City’s alley maintenance efforts.] | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Ordinance C35591 - relating to permit fees for solar energy projects and electric vehicle charging stations; enacting new sections 15.05.005, 15.05.040, and 15.05.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Ordinance C35592 - relating to early termination of skywalk permits; amending sections 12.02.0430 and 12.02.0505 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Ordinance C35593 - relating to reality-based police show program filming; enacting a new chapter 10.56 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Ordinance C35594 - confirming the formation of the Spokane Housing Authority as a Joint Housing Authority; providing for matters required pursuant to RCW 35.82.300; repealing certain Resolutions; adding a new Chapter to Title 6 of the Spokane Municipal Code and other matters relating thereto. | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Resolution 2018-0016 - Declaring Huber EscaMax perforated plate screen system a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase and installation of replacement parts from Huber Technology Inc., and authorizes contract for $400,000 including tax and shipping without public bidding. | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35597 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $500,000; TO: Transfer to Library, same amount. and Library Fund FROM: Transfer from General Fund, $500,000; TO: Professional Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for pre-design work related to the Library Facility Plan.) | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35598 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $150,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for façade improvements in conjunction with the 2018 Monroe Street rebuild project.) | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35599 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $250,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for a one-time supplemental funding to support the City’s Public Development Authorities.) | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35600 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $150,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for a one-time funding to support the City’s Sub-area Planning efforts.) | Yea |
| 03/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35601 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in:General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $50,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for a one-time funding to provide additional support for cultural events in 2018.) | Yea |
| 02/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0014 - to establish a working group to provide recommendations to City Council regarding municipal broadband solutions for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 02/26/18 | Resolution 2018-0015 - setting hearing before the City Council for March 26, 2018 for the vacation of the alley between Sinto Ave and Sharp Ave, from South Riverton Ave to Helena St; and the east 15 feet of South Riverton Ave from Sinto Ave to Sharp Ave, in the City of Spokane from owners having an interest in real estate abutting the above right-of-way. | Yea |
| 02/26/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35589 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Purchasing Fund FROM: Misc. Service Chartes, $3,000 and Registration/Schooling, $6,041; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action implements classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies.) | Yea |
| 02/26/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35590 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Library Fund FROM: Private Gift/Pledge/Grants/Requests, $152,000; TO: Machinery/Equipment, same amount. (This action provides funding for a 24/7 Library location not anticipated in the 2018 budget process.) | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Ordinance C35580 - Enhancing protections for historic structures and districts; repealing chapter 17D.040; enacting a new chapter 17D.100; amending sections 17G.010.210, 8.02.031, 8.02.065, and 3.01A.320; and enacting a new section 7.08.151 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Ordinance C35581 - Relating to itinerant vendor permits; adopting a new section 10.40.025 to chapter 10.40 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Ordinance C35582 - Relating to special event permits; adopting a new section 10.39.055 to chapter 10.39 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Ordinance C35583 - Relating to sidewalk café permits; adopting a new section 10.28.025 to chapter 10.28 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Resolution 2018-0013 - Approving the appointment of Dawn Kinder as Director of Neighborhood and Business Services Department for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35586 - Carrying over from the 2017 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance C35565, passed December 11, 2017, and entitled “An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage.” and declaring an emergency. (This action carries over budget authority for items budgeted in 2017, but not completed at year-end and appropriates various outstanding grants and capital expenditures.) | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35587 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Misc. Grants Fund FROM: DOT, $50,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the funds from the 2018 DUI Candidate Court Grant from DOT passed thru from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.) (Relates to OPR 2018-0047 under the Consent Agenda.) | Yea |
| 02/12/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35588 - amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Misc. Grants Fund FROM: Gifts/Bequests, $22,553; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. This action allows budgeting for the additional funds from the MacArthur Grant.) (Relates to OPR 2017-0281) | Yea |
| 02/05/18 | Resolution 2018-0009 - Approving settlement of Estate of Danny Cecil Jones, et al. v. City of Spokane, et al., USDC, EDW, Cause No. 16-CV-325-TOR-$103,500. | Abstain |
| 02/05/18 | Resolution 2018-0010 - Expressing support for the City of Spokane’s Public Development Authorities and providing for the consideration under the City’s surplus property disposition process the transfer to the University District Public Development Authority of specified surplus City-owned property located in and near the University District or the proceeds from the sale of such property, as appropriate. | Yea |
| 02/05/18 | Resolution 2018-0011 - Approving the project for a complete rebuild of Wellesley Avenue, extending from Freya Street to Havana Street, to be adopted in the 2019-2024 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program. | Yea |
| 02/05/18 | Special Budget Ordinance C35584 - Amending Ordinance No. C35565 passed by the City Council December 11, 2017, and entitled, “An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs fo the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018,and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring and emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $110,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action budgets funding to support the SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery Program.) | Yea |
| 01/29/18 | Ordinance C35575 - Relating to cottage housing, pocket residential development, and compact lot standards, amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) sections 17A.020.010, 17A.020.030, 17A.020.040, 17A.020.130, 17A.020.190, 17C.110.030, 17C.110.115, 17C.110.200, 17C.110.350, 17C.110.360, 17C.230.130, 17G.080.065; adopting a new section 17C.110.209 to chapter 17C.110 SMC; and repealing SMC section 17C.110T.002. | Yea |
| 01/29/18 | Ordinance C35576 - Relating to sign standards | Yea |
| 01/29/18 | Ordinance C35577 - Relating to sign standards | Yea |
| 01/29/18 | Resolution 2018-0007 - Adopting City of Spokane Transition Plan under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 2014-2019. | Yea |
| 01/29/18 | Resolution 2018-0008 - Providing for establishing an interfund loan for the purpose of the retirement and refinance of debt previously guaranteed by the Spokane Park Board in connection with construction financing for the Southside Senior Activity Center. | Yea |
| 01/22/18 | Resolution 2018-0004 - Setting a hearing before the City Council on February 26, 2018, for the vacation of Sheridan Street from the north right of way line of Riverside Avenue to twenty-five feet north of the north right of way line of Riverside Avenue as requested by Avista Corp. | Yea |
| 01/22/18 | Resolution 2018-0005 - Setting a hearing before the City Council on February 26, 2018, for the vacation of a portion of 7th Ave and Chestnut as requested by Namva Chan. | Yea |
| 01/22/18 | Resolution 2018-0006 - Relating to the City of Spokane supporting Ballot Proposition No. 1 entitled “Replacement of Expiring Educational Programs and Operation Levy,” submitted by the Spokane School District 81 for the February 13, 2018 special election regarding propositions for school levy." | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Consideration of Mayoral Veto C35571 - Motion by Council Member Beggs, seconded by Council Member Mumm, to override the (Mayoral) veto on the Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance (Spokane Fair Elections Ordinance); | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Ordinance C35572 - Relating to special budget ordinances; amending SMC sections 7.08.010, 7.09.015 and 8.19.030. | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Ordinance C35574 - Relating to the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System amending Spokane Municipal Code Sections 3.05.020. 3.05.025, 3.05.030, 3.05.040, 3.05.050, 3.05.070, 3.05.120, 3.05.130, 3.05.160, 3.05.165, 3.05.166, 3.05.168, 3.05.170, 3.05.180, 3.05.190, 3.05.210, 3.05.260, 3.05.270, 3.05.275 and adopting a new section 3.05.167 to chapter 3.05 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Resolution 2018-0001 - (as amended during the 3:30 p.m. Administrative Session) supporting the City of Spokane’s revamped snow response plan for the 2017-18 winter and encouraging community members to collaborate with the City to keep the community moving during winter weather events. | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Resolution 2018-0002 - Appointing City Council members to boards, committees, and commissions for 2018 (as amended). | Yea |
| 01/08/18 | Resolution 2018-0003 - Declaring an Emergency and authorizing the City’s Fire Department to contract with Bauer Compressors (Livermore, CA), in lieu of public bidding, for the purchase of two Bauer Breathing Air Compressors-estimated cost $160,000 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Ordinance C35569 - Approving and confirming the 2018 assessments and assessment roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance No. C35377, as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Ordinance C35570 - Approving & confirming the 2018 assessments and assessment roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District - BID), prepared under Ordinance No. C32923, as codified & amended in Chapter 4.31 SMC. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Ordinance C35571 - Enacting the Spokane Fair Elections Code; instituting campaign contribution limits and disclosure requirements; amending chapter 1.07 and sections 1.02.950, 1.05.210, 7.06.500, and 7.08.149 of the Spokane Municipal Code, (as amended during the December 18, 2017, 3:30 P.M. Consent Agenda Session). | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0104 - Setting hearing before City Council for January 29, 2018 for the vacation of the West 3 feet of Conklin Street South of 8th Avenue, as requested by Stacy Bjordahl. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0105 - Regarding approval of traffic calming projects from cycle seven applications to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund and School Radar Fund. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0106 - Creating the framework for determining the use of funds received in payment of infractions under the school zone traffic camera pilot program. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0107 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0108 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the mortality table in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0109 - Approving the project for a complete rebuild of Freya Street, extending from Garland Avenue to Francis Avenue, as adopted in the 2018-2023 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program. | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0110 - Setting the City’s 2018 state legislative agenda (as amended). | Yea |
| 12/18/17 | Special Budget Ordinance C35575 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund FROM: Streets Unappropriated Reserves, $600,000; TO: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, same amount. (This action establishes a contingency budget appropriation for ice and snow control.) | Yea |
| 12/11/17 | Ordinance C35565 - Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2018 (as amended), making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane for the year ending December 31, 2018, providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage. | Yea |
| 12/11/17 | Resolution 2017-0100 - amending the City Council’s Rules of Procedure (as amended). | Yea |
| 12/11/17 | Resolution 2017-0102 - Granting Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC a Franchise Extension through June 30, 2018. | Yea |
| 12/11/17 | Resolution 2017-0103 - Joint City, County, and Spokane Airport Board Resolution for new hangar and gateway improvements at Felts Field Airport—expense of $5,000,000. | Yea |
| 12/11/17 | Special Budget Ordinance C35567 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Collection Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,800,000; TO: Operating Transfer Out – Disposal, same amount. (This action provides additional funds for the purpose of an operating transfer from the Solid Waste Collections Department to the Solid Waste Disposal Department due to increased tonnage processed in 2017.) | Yea |
| 12/04/17 | Resolution 2017-0099 - Approving settlement of Nancy Goodspeed for $165,000, arising from allegations as more fully described in the complaint filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, Case NO. 2:16-cv-00284-TOR. | Abstain |
| 11/13/17 | Ordinance C35563 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2018. | Yea |
| 11/13/17 | Special Budget Ordinance C35561 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund - Mobilizations FROM: Fire Services, $490,000; DUI Candidate Court –Dept. of Justice, $18,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the 2017 Wildland Fire Season.) | Yea |
| 11/06/17 | Resolution 2017-0093 - Declaring Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation Motor Control Centers and associated software as sole source and thus authorizing its purchase from Columbia Electric Supply (Spokane, WA), as the only authorized dealer for this region-$286,526.45 for 2017. | Yea |
| 10/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0089 - A joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Airport Board to acquire Building 17 located on Spokane County Assessor Parcel 35122.0402, comprising of 14,440 square feet of hangar & office space located at Felts Field Airport. | Yea |
| 10/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0090 - A joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Airport Board to acquire property identified as Spokane County Assessor Parcel 14022.9002, comprising of 39.35 acres of land which is adjacent to Spokane International Airport property. | Yea |
| 10/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0091 - Setting a hearing before the City Council for November 20, 2017 regarding modification of the functions, activities, and/or transportation programs and improvements of the Spokane Transportation Benefit District | Yea |
| 10/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0092 - Declaring the City of Spokane’s intention to conduct a public hearing on November 20, 2017, concerning the assumption of the rights, powers, functions and obligations of the City of Spokane Transportation Benefit District by the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 10/23/17 | Ordinance C35557 - Relating to imprest accounts, amending SMC 7.03.110 Section 1. | Yea |
| 10/09/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35553 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $37,000; TO: Human Services Homeless Services; same amount. (This action provides additional resources for Hope Works Homeless Services.) | Yea |
| 10/09/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35554 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: Department of Homeland Security, $70,000; TO: Overtime - uniform, same amount. (This action budgets for the Department of Emergency Management Hazmat Training Grant.) | Yea |
| 10/09/17 | Emergency Ordinance C35555 - Amending Ordinance No. C35490 regarding a moratorium on the relocation of off-premises signs into areas of Spokane having center and corridor zoning designations; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 10/09/17 | Emergency Ordinance C35556 - Amending Ordinance No. C35489 regarding a moratorium on the issuance of demolition permits in the Browne’s Addition neighborhood in south Spokane; approving a work plan; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 10/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0087 - Recognizing the Spokane Falls Building Heights Working Group report, which provides direction for future downtown planning activities as well as priorities involving future development code amendments. | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35550 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks and Recreation Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $770,000; TO: Various accounts, same amount. and Golf Fund FROM: Parks and Recreation, $45,000; TO: Professional Services, same amount. (This action provides funding for several strategic investment projects from the Parks Excess Fund Balance.) | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35551 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks and Recreation Fund FROM: Administration – Parks Planning – Project Employee, $22,086; TO: Various accounts, same amount. (This action creates an additional Parks Project Manager [from 0 to 1 position].) | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35552 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $495,778; TO: Various accounts, same amount. [This action allows for (1) a technical correction to provide additional appropriation for the pass through payment of Conservation Futures Funds to Asset Management for debt service payments on the purchase of the YMCA property and (2) additional expenditure authority for two fleet replacement vehicles.] | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Ordinance C35549 - Creating a licensing program for parklets and streateries in Spokane and establishing the fee structure for such licenses; enacting a new chapter 10.55 and a new section 8.2.0235 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Resolution 2017-0084 - Resolution 2017-0084 approving the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area ratepayer advisory board bylaws. | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Resolution 2017-0085 - Recognizing the YARD Redevelopment Master Plan as a written record of the community’s ongoing desire and effort to encourage and invest in development, job creation, and quality of life improvements in the YARD and surrounding area. | Yea |
| 10/02/17 | Resolution 2017-0086 - Declaring Pacwest Machinery LLC (Spokane, WA) a sole source, without public bidding, for TYMCO, VOLVO Construction Equipment and OMCO parts to be purchased on an “as needed” basis for an annual estimated expenditure of $100,000 including tax. | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35548 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: City Council FROM: Other Miscellaneous Charges, $1,000; TO: Operating Transfer out to Parks/Recreation, same amount. and Parks and Recreation fund FROM: Operating Transfer-In from General Fund, $1,000; TO: Advertising, same amount. (This action provides funds for public outreach and advertising of the City during the November 2 annual Fall Banquet festivities.) | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Ordinance C35546 - Creating a utility fee credit for nonprofit providers of long-term housing for developmentally disabled persons; enacting a new Chapter 13.12 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and specifying an effective date. | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Ordinance C35547 - Relating to Imprest Funds for the Police Department’s Patrol Anti-Crime Team (PACT); amending section 7.03.155 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0081 - Providing for the assessment segregation of Post Street from 3rd Avenue to Main Avenue (Post Street Enhancement). (Riverside Neighborhood Council). | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0082 - Providing for the assessment segregation of 28th Avenue from Chestnut Street to Oak Street; 27th Avenue from Chestnut Street to Oak Street; 26th Avenue from Chestnut Street to East of Oak Street; Oak Street from 28th Avenue to 26th Avenue. (Latah/Hangman Valley Neighborhood Council). | Yea |
| 09/18/17 | Resolution 2017-0083 - Permitting the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by the Spokane Fire Department to assist the Spokane Police Department and improve personnel and public safety during fire and crime scene investigations. | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35540 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund FROM: DUI Candidate Court –Dept. of Justice, $18,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows budgeting for the DUI Candidate Court Grant.) | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35541 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Development Services Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $11,925; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates an additional Urban Forestry Specialist position [from 0 to 0.4 positions].) | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35543 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Accounting Services Fund FROM: Interfund Financial Services, $20,300; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates an additional Buyer 1 position to support Fleet Department operations [from 2 to 3 positions].) | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35544 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fleet Fund FROM: Fleet Services – Spokane Central Service Center Repairs/Maintenance Supplies, $45,255; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates additional Heavy Equipment Mechanic [2 new] and Equipment Servicer [1 new] positions to support Fleet Department operations.) | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35545 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund FROM: Department of Transportation, $24,626; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets a grant award from the Department of Transportation for a Police Officer position effective October 1, 2017 [from 0 to 1 position].) | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Ordinance C35533 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right-of-way to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public to Verizon Wireless (VAW) LLC, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided. | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Resolution 2017-0079 - For the dedication of public Right-of-Way to multiple parcels. | Yea |
| 09/11/17 | Resolution 2017-0080 - Declaring the City of Spokane’s intent regarding the integration of 911 Emergency Communication, Dispatch, Non-Emergency Crime Reporting and Emergency Communication. | Yea |
| 08/28/17 | Ordinance C35537 - Relating to human rights; amending sections 18.01.030, 18.01.050, and 18.03.020; and enacting a new section 18.03.025 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/28/17 | Resolution 2017-0076 - Requesting that the state legislature pass the agreed-upon capital budget separate from the needed effort to address the Hirst decision. | Yea |
| 08/28/17 | Resolution 2017-0077 - Accepting the Main Avenue Visioning Study as a component of future downtown Spokane Planning efforts. | Yea |
| 08/28/17 | Resolution 2017-0078 - Declaring Boerger Rotary Lobe Pumps and Macerating Technology a sole source provider and authorizing the purchase of replacement pumps and parts from Goble Sampson & Associates for $117, 818.12 including shipping without public bidding. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Ordinance C35524 - Relating to multiple-family housing property tax exemption; amending sections SMC 8.02.0695, 8.15.020, 8.15.030, 8.15.040, 8.15.050, 8.15.060, 8.15.080, 8.15.090, 8.15.100, 8.15.110, and 8.15.120; and repealing SMC section 8.15.130 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Ordinance C35535 - Relating to expansion of the area shown in Spokane Municipal Code Map 17C.370-M1, into additional areas in residential zones, where existing neighborhood commercial structures may restore a discontinued or other approved commercial use; and amending SMC sections 17C.370.010, 17C.370.020, and 17C.370.030. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Ordinance C35536 - Adopting a threshold docketing process for deciding when comprehensive plan amendment proposals will be added to the City's annual comprehensive plan amendment work program or alternatively to an ongoing work program or periodic update; amending sections 17G.020.010, 17G.020.020, 17G.020.030, 17G.020.040, 17G.020.050, 17G.020.060, 17G.020.070, 17G.025.010 and 8.02.010; adopting new sections 17G.020.25 and 17G.020.26 to Chapter 17G.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Resolution 2017-0071 - Amending the City Council rules of procedure to amend the Council’s standing committees. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Resolution 2017-0074 - Approving the 2017 Action Plan Component of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan for Title 1 CDBG, HOME, and ESG grant funds. | Yea |
| 08/21/17 | Resolution 2017-0075 - Updating the regular meeting times for the City Council Committees and Study Session and approving amendments to the City Council standing committee administrative procedures | Yea |
| 08/14/17 | Ordinance C35532 - Relating to the humane treatment of dogs adding a new section to Chapter 10.24A. and amending SMC 1.05.210. | Absent |
| 08/14/17 | Ordinance C35534 - Relating imprest accounts, amending SMC sections 7.03.150 and 7.03.200. | Absent |
| 08/14/17 | Resolution 2017-0069 - Regarding the appointment of pro and con committees and the preparation of fiscal impact statements concerning Proposition Nos. 1 and 2, to appear on the November 7, 2017 General Election ballot, and approving the procedures therefor. | Absent |
| 08/14/17 | Resolution 2017-0070 - Declaring First Watch Solutions (Carlsbad, CA) a sole source for FirstWatch which is the real-time situational awareness, dash boarding, data analysis/visualization, biosurveillance (and automated alerting) software system; and authorizing the purchase of said software system and annual support and maintenance-$197,154 (plus tax if applicable). | Absent |
| 08/14/17 | Resolution 2017-0072 - Joint City County Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-53-0073-031-2017. (“Runway 7-25 and Taxiway C Shoulder Project”) | Absent |
| 08/14/17 | Resolution 2017-0073 - Joint City County Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Offer No. 3-53-0072-055-2017. (“Felts Field Master Plan”) | Absent |
| 07/31/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35531 - amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $20,000; TO: Arterial Street Fund, same amount. and Arterial Street Fund From: General Fund, $20,000 To: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action provides for traffic data collection and analysis along with public outreach on the Upper South Hill between Regal and Freya from 29th to the south City limits.) | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35523 - Amending Ordinance C27459 vacating Jenkins Street from 136.5 feet west of Monroe Street to Monroe Street, in the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35526 - Amending SMC sections 13.02.0560, 13.02.0562, 13.02.0563 and 13.02.0568; to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35527 - Amending SMC sections 13.10.010, and 13.10.030 to chapter 13.10; sections 13.035.500, and 13.035.600; to chapter 13.035 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35528 - Amending SMC sections 13.03.1004, 13.03.1006, 13.03.1008, 13.03.1010, 13.03.1012, 13.03.1014, 13.03.1016, 13.03.1018, 13.03.1020, 13.03.1022; and 13.03.1226; to chapter 13.03 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35529 - Amending SMC sections 13.04.2002, 13.04.2004, 13.04.2005, 13.04.2008, 13.04.2010, 13.04.2012, 13.04.2014, 13.04.2015, 13.04.2016, and 13.04.2019; of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Ordinance C35530 - Amending SMC sections 13.02.0502, 13.02.0504, 13.02.0506, 13.02.0508, 13.02.0510, 13.02.0512, 13.02.0514, 13.02.0516, 13.02.0518, 13.02.0520, 13.02.0528, 13.02.0530, 13.02.0552, and 13.02.0554; to chapter 13.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Resolution 2017-0062 - Opposing the Federal Communications Commission's proposal, ("Restoring Internet Freedom") that will roll back the enforcement of net neutrality principles. | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Resolution 2017-0063 - $2,073,973.60 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2017 Series B (Police Evidence Facility on Alki). | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Resolution 2017-0064 - $1,341,975.98 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2017 Series C (Purchase of Gardner Building). | Yea |
| 07/31/17 | Resolution 2017-0065 - $3,324,957.53 of Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2017 Series D (U District LRF Project). | Yea |
| 07/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0059 - Setting hearing before the City Council for August 28, 2017 for the vacation of Elm Street from the north line of 5th Avenue to the south line of the railroad right-of-way, as requested by Avista. | Yea |
| 07/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0060 - Expressing the intention of the City Council to designate residential targeted areas, amend SMC 8.15.030 and to set a public hearing on July 31, 2017. | Yea |
| 07/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0061 - Requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a Special Election on November 7, 2017 in conjunction with the scheduled General Election to submit to the voters of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding an amendment to the Spokane Municipal Code relating to the prohibition of oil and coal shipment by rail. | Yea |
| 07/17/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35517 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in:Library Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $169,600; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action appropriates additional funding for various ongoing Library needs.) | Yea |
| 07/17/17 | Ordinance C35519 - Relating to climate change, global warming, and the City of Spokane’s Sustainability Action Plan; re-naming Title 15; and enacting a new chapter 15.05 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 07/17/17 | Ordinance C35520 - Relating to the building code; amending SMC sections 17F.050.010, 17F.050.090 and 17F.050.200. | Yea |
| 07/17/17 | Ordinance C35522 - Creating the West Plains/Airport Area Public Development Authority and approving its charter and bylaws. | Yea |
| 07/17/17 | Resolution 2017-0058 - Approving indemnification of City employees Frank Straub, Kevin King, Robert Collins, Cory Lyons, and Scott Lesser in the Estate of Danny Cecil Jones, et al. v. City of Spokane, et al., USDC, Eastern District of Washington, Cause 2:16-cv-00325-JLQ and any judgment rendered against them in that lawsuit will be paid by the City of Spokane or its insurance carrier(s), with the possible exception of punitive damages. | Absent |
| 07/10/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35518 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Fund FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $7,479; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows for implementation of quarterly classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies, and as approved by management.) | Yea |
| 07/10/17 | Resolution 2017-0056 - Recognizing the attached Chief Garry Park Neighborhood Action Plan as a declaration of the neighborhood’s desired future condition, providing direction for neighborhood based-improvement activities, as well as neighborhood priorities involving future projects. | Yea |
| 07/10/17 | Resolution 2017-0057 - Approving settlement of Donna M. Strickler, et vir. v. St. Andrews Court, LLC, et al., Superior Court Cause No. 2016-02-04390-3, arising out of an incident on or about June 23, 2015-$70,000. | Yea |
| 06/26/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35512 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $18,691; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a position for an Administrative Secretary [from 0 to 1] in the Office of Police Ombudsman Office.) | Yea |
| 06/26/17 | Emergency Ordinance C35516 - Relating to human rights; amending section 18.01.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 06/26/17 | Ordinance C35499 - Vacating 895 square feet of the right-of-way near the Northwest corner of the intersection of North Altamont Street and East Main Avenue as requested by Playfair Commerce Park. (East Central Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 06/26/17 | Ordinance C35509 - Adopting the 2017 Comprehensive Plan update (as amended) and amending the City of Spokane Comprehensive Plan, including amendments to Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 2, Comprehensive Plan Background; Chapter 3, Land Use; Chapter 4, Transportation; Chapter 5, Capital Facilities and Utilities; Chapter 6, Housing; Chapter 7, Economic Development; Chapter 8, Urban Design and Historic Preservation; Chapter 9, Natural Environment; Chapter 10, Social Health; Chapter 11, Neighborhoods; Chapter 12, Parks, Recreation, and Open Space; and Chapter 13, Leadership, Governance, and Citizenship. | Yea |
| 06/26/17 | Resolution 2017-0055 - Approving and adopting the West Plains Chlorine Booster Station Project Report and Water System Plan Amendment to the City of Spokane Comprehensive Water System Plan dated March 1, 2017. | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35510 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in:Park & Recreation Fund FROM: Administration / OH Administration-Reserves, $30,024; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action converts a recurring temporary/seasonal position into a new classified Urban Forestry Specialist position [from 0 to 0.6 positions]). | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35511 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Unappropriated Reserves FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $250,000; TO: Contractual Services, $450,000. (This action provides funding for support of a 24/7 homeless shelter model.) | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Emergency Ordinance C35513 - Enacting an interim zoning ordinance relating to regulations for state-licensed marijuana producers, processors, retailers, and research facilities; amending section 17C.347.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Ordinance C35508 - Relating to wetlands protection; amending SMC sections 17E.070.010, 17E.070.020, 17E.070.030, 17E.070.040, 17E.070.050, 17E.070.060, 17E.070.080, 17E.070.090, 17E.070.100, 17E.070.110, 17E.070.120, 17E.070.130, 17E.070.140, 17E.070.150, 17E.070.180 of the Spokane Municipal Code and setting an effective date. | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Resolution 2017-0050 - Approving the settlement of Estate of James Rogers, et al. v. City of Spokane, et al., U.S.D.C., E.D.W., Cause No. 14-CV-313-SAB, arising out of an incident on or about September 26, 2011-$175,000. | Abstain |
| 06/19/17 | Resolution 2017-0052 - Relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of up to $2,000,000 principal amount of Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2017 Series B, of the City for general City purposes to provide funds to be placed in the City's Financial Partnership Portfolio Fund as provided in SMC 07.08.150; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Resolution 2017-0053 - Adopting the 2018-2023 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program (as amended). | Yea |
| 06/19/17 | Resolution 2017-0054 - Declaring an Emergency and authorizing the City’s Solid Waste Disposal Department – the Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility to contract with United States Electric Corporation of Washington, Inc., in lieu of public bidding for repairing an electrical conduit at the Waste to Energy Facility-not to exceed $100,000 (excl. tax). | Yea |
| 06/12/17 | Ordinance C35503 - Establishing the elements of the crime of assault in the fourth degree; amending section 10.11.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/12/17 | Ordinance C35504 - Requiring the filing of a special allegation of sexual motivation in the prosecution of certain offenses; enacting a new section 10.11.015 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/12/17 | Ordinance C35505 - Relating to the rates of the water and hydroelectric department for services, amending SMC sections 13.04.2005, and 13.04.2015 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date. [This ordinance ratifies and clarifies the water utility rates for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) to reflect legislative intent and consistency with historical ordinances.] | Yea |
| 06/05/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35502 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund FROM: FEMA, $299,983; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action will add revenue and expenses in the Fire/EMS budget for the 2016 AFG Grant that was awarded in May 2017.) | Yea |
| 06/05/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35507 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Channel Five Equipment Reserve Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $450,000; TO: Reserve for Capital Outlay, $450,000. (This action allows appropriation of funds needed for audio/video upgrades needed in council chambers.) | Yea |
| 06/05/17 | Ordinance C35500 - Relating to entertainment facilities and amusement devices; repealing chapter 04.33 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and amending sections 8.02.0202, 8.12.070, 10.23A.030, 10.23A.050, 10.23A.070, and 10.23A.075 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/05/17 | Ordinance C35501 - Relating to the disposition of surplus City real property; enacting a new section 12.05.040; and amending section 7.08.509 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/05/17 | Resolution 2017-0049 - Approving the appointment of Brian Schaeffer as Fire Chief for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 05/22/17 | Ordinance C35498 - Amending Ordinance C20010 vacating the alley between vacated Courtland Avenue and Bridgeport Avenue. | Yea |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0036 - Approving Spokane County Short Plat File No. SP-1484-08; Parcel Numbers 34081.9080 and 34092.9047 and Spokane County Short Plat File No. SP-1455-07; Parcel Numbers 34092.9048 and 34092.9049. | Yea |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0040 - Establishing the City Council’s priorities for the City’s FY 2018 budget. | Yea |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0042 - Related to Parcel Number 26142.9020. | Nay |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0043 - Related to Parcel Numbers 26094.9006 and 26096.9030. | Nay |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0044 - Related to Parcel Number 26231.9204. | Nay |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0045 - Related to Parcel Number 34103.9098. | Nay |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0047 - Related to Parcel Numbers 26163.0111, 26163.9028, 26163.9025, and 26163.903 | Yea |
| 05/22/17 | Resolution 2017-0048 - Approving settlement of Sonya O’Brien, Spokane County Cause No. 16-201706-6 - $875,000. | Abstain |
| 05/15/17 | Ordinance C35496 - Relating to the Office of the Police Ombudsman; amending section 4.32.060 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/15/17 | Ordinance C35497 - Relating to disclosing intimate images; enacting a new section 10.06.044 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/15/17 | Resolution 2017-0037 - Approving the appointment of Michael Ormsby as City Attorney of the City of Spokane. | Nay |
| 05/15/17 | Resolution 2017-0039 - Relating to contracting indebtedness; providing for the issuance of up to $250,000 principal amount of a Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, 2017 Series A, of the City for general City purposes to provide funds with which to pay the cost of acquiring capital assets for public purposes through an interfund loan; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; authorizing the sale and delivery of the bond to the City, and providing for other matters properly relating thereto. | Yea |
| 05/08/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35494 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park and Recreation Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $50,000; TO: Grounds Maintenance, $50,000. (This action allows budgeting for the Neighborhood Tree Program which provides free trees to Spokane residents for planting on private property.) | Yea |
| 05/08/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35495 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: My Spokane Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $65,315; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action converts two project employee positions to two Customer Service Assistant positions [from three to five] for the 311 Program of My Spokane.) | Yea |
| 05/08/17 | Resolution 2017-0033 - Approving amendments to the City Council Standing Committee Administrative Procedures. | Yea |
| 05/08/17 | Resolution 2017-0038 - Joint City/County Resolution in the matter of approving FAA Form 5100 and delegating certain matters to Spokane Airport CEO in connection with the transfer of certain airport improvement program funds. | Yea |
| 05/01/17 | Ordinance C35493 - Relating to the Northeast Public Development Authority; amending Ordinance No. C34813. | Yea |
| 05/01/17 | Resolution 2017-0032 - Supporting the increased planting of ponderosa pine trees along highways in the Greater Spokane region. | Yea |
| 05/01/17 | Resolution 2017-0034 - Joint Resolution with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Airport Board to acquire property identified as Spokane County Assessor Parcels 45063.2139 and 45063.2140 consisting of approximately 40,511 square feet of land which is adjacent to Felts Field Airport property. | Yea |
| 05/01/17 | Resolution 2017-0035 - Declaring Spokane Treatment and Recovery Services (STARS) a sole source provider for transportation of intoxicated individuals in the downtown corridor to the STARS sobering facility and authorizing a five-year contract-Estimated annual expenditure $100,000 (including tax). (Not to exceed $500,000 in a five-year span.) | Yea |
| 04/24/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35491 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Miscellaneous Grants Fund - Revenue FROM: Community Court Grant - Dept. of Justice, $192,589 (Revenue); MacArthur Grant – Spokane County, $89,537; and Anti-Gang Grant - Dept. of Justice, $289,333; Miscellaneous Grants Fund - Expense TO: Community Court Grant (various accounts), $192,589; MacArthur Grant – Spokane County (various accounts), $89,537; and Anti-Gang Grant – Dept. of Justice (various accounts) $289,333. (This action allows budgeting for various Grants in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund.) | Absent |
| 04/24/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35492 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks & Recreation Fund FROM: Administration, Parks Planning-Reserve, $92,807; TO: Administration, Parks Planning, various accounts, same amount. [This action allows the creation of an additional Park Planning and Development Manager position (from 0 to 1).] | Absent |
| 04/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0028 - Setting a hearing before the City Council for May 15, 2017, for the vacation of 895 square feet of the right-of-way near the Northwest corner of the intersection of North Altamont Street and East Main Avenue as requested by Playfair Commerce Park. (East Central Neighborhood) | Absent |
| 04/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0029 - Authorizing contract with a private licensed organization to purchase pictures or take pictures of city-owned real estate in Riverfront Park by use of a drone to be used for community education and outreach, documentation, and planning purposes. | Absent |
| 04/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0030 - Supporting the Central City Line application for Federal Transit Administration Small Starts Funding. | Absent |
| 04/24/17 | Resolution 2017-0031 - Authorizing a loan to Ridpath Club Apartments, LLC for the acquisition and use of the Ridpath Building as affordable housing; amending Resolution No. 2016-0019; and other matters properly relating thereto and (2) approved the Multiple Family Housing Tax Exemption Conditional Contract for 214 units across two buildings at 502 & 514 West First (aka 515 West Sprague), including 206 apartments and 8 condominium units (Riverside Neighborhood). | Absent |
| 04/17/17 | Resolution 2017-0024 - Approving the appointment of Jennifer Papich as Recreation Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 04/17/17 | Resolution 2017-0025 - Settlement of Darryl N. McLeod and Jaimelyn S. McLeod, et al., Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 14-202477-5, arising from a June 21, 2012, incident-$60,000. | Yea |
| 04/17/17 | Resolution 2017-0026 - Regarding the City Council's approval of the Spokane Human Rights Commission's 2017 Work Program. | Yea |
| 04/10/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35488 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage,” and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $27,935; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. Code Enforcement Fund FROM: Contractual Services, $1,625; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. Water Fund From: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $3,940; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (These actions implement quarterly classification and pay adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policies, and as approved by management.) | Yea |
| 04/10/17 | Ordinance C35471 - Relating to the process for amending the unified development code; amending section 17G.025.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/10/17 | Resolution 2017-0022 - Authorizing a parklet demonstration project for summer, 2017. | Yea |
| 03/27/17 | Ordinance C35485 - Relating to human rights protections; repealing chapters 1.06, 1.08, 10.08E, and 10.18; sections 3.10.040, 3.10.050, and 3.10.060; enacting a new Title 18; and amending sections 1.05.210, 4.10.040 and 4.10.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/27/17 | Resolution 2017-0019 - Joint Resolution stating the City Council’s and Park Board’s support for the continued integrated planning and work to utilize Parks and other City properties to meet a range of mutually identified strategic goals and objectives. | Yea |
| 03/27/17 | Resolution 2017-0020 - Approving the appointment of Gary Kaesemeyer as the Director of the Street Department for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35483 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Rental Rehabilitation Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $950,000; TO: Contractual Services, $950,000. (This action is necessary to accommodate an anticipated $1.75 million loan for the rehabilitation of the Ridpath, as funds were not included in the budgeted expenditures for 2017.) | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35484 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Accounting Services Fund FROM: Interfund Finance, $67,900; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action creates an additional Accounting Clerk position (from 13 to 14) to support Fire Department operations.] | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Ordinance C35480 - Relating to commercial vehicles; adopting a new section 16A.44.100 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and renaming chapter 16A.44 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Ordinance C35481 - Relating to the crime of vehicle trespass; enacting a new section 10.12.065 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Ordinance C35482 - Relating to the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders; amending section 10.07.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code; enacting new sections 10.07.022 and 10.07.024 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and re-numbering section 10.07.021 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/13/17 | Resolution 2017-0018 - Establishing a joint partnership for identifying resources and utilizing best practices to remove snow and ensure mobility during winter weather events. | Yea |
| 03/06/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35477 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $200,000; TO: Other Improvements, same (This action allows for Riverfront Park Gondola maintenance.) | Yea |
| 03/06/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35478 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parks Cumulative Reserve Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $74,264; TO: Other Improvements, same amount (This action allows for asbestos abatement at the Carnation Building.) | Yea |
| 03/06/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35479 - Amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: IF Engineering Services, $114,467; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a Bridge Engineer position (from 0 to 1 position) to assist with bridge construction projects throughout the City.) | Yea |
| 02/27/17 | Ordinance C35473 - Relating to the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area; amending SMC sections 4.31C.040 and 4.31C.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/27/17 | Ordinance C35475 - Approving and confirming the 2017 assessments and assessment roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377. | Yea |
| 02/27/17 | Ordinance C35476 - amending Ordinance No. C35457 passed by the City Council November 28, 2016, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Street Fund – Signal & Lighting FROM: Intergovernmental Services, $108, 911; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action allows an increase in revenue budget and expense budget to spend the funds received from the Utility Construction Agreement with WSDOT.) (Relates to OPR 2017-0139) | Yea |
| 02/27/17 | Resolution 2017-0015 - Approving settlement of claim filed by Personal Representative of the Estate of Stephanie R. Meier relating to an incident that occurred on or about March 3, 2015-$250,000. | Abstain |
| 02/27/17 | Resolution 2017-0017 - Approving the appointment of Crystal Marchand as the Director - Management & Budget for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 02/13/17 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35474 - Carrying over from the 2016 fiscal year and re-appropriating various funds for the use of certain departments and divisions of the City government and the budgeting of various outstanding grants, both revenues and expenses, of the City of Spokane, and thereby amending Ordinance No. 35457, passed November 28, 2016, and entitled “An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage.” and declaring an emergency. (This action carries over budget authority for items budgeted in 2016, but not completed at year-end and appropriates various outstanding grants and capital expenditures.) | Yea |
| 02/06/17 | Ordinance C35470 - Vacating portions of Elgin Court as requested by Michele Byers and Mark and Valerie Sonderen. | Yea |
| 02/06/17 | Resolution 2017-0013 - Regarding approval of traffic calming projects from cycle six applications to be paid through the Traffic Calming Measures Fund-$263,000. | Yea |
| 02/06/17 | Resolution 2017-0014 - Recognizing the Lincoln Heights District Center Master Plan providing direction for District Center based improvement activities, as well as priorities involving future projects. | Yea |
| 02/06/17 | Resolution 2017-0016 - Permitting the City to negotiate agreements with service providers concerning the use of drones for aerial still and video photography. | Yea |
| 01/30/17 | Emergency Ordinance C35472 - Relating to Human Rights Protections; enacting a new section 03.10.060 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 01/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0009 - Recognizing the Mayor’s Housing Quality Task Force Final Report and Recommendations as a guide for future policy development and potential regulatory implementation measures. | Yea |
| 01/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0010 - Authorizing the loan and grant agreements between the City of Spokane and State of Washington Department of Ecology for High Drive Stormwater ($967,000), Riverside Interceptor Protection (I-07) ($4,200,000), Spokane River Infiltration Reduction ($1,200,859) and the Rebecca Control Facility (CSO 41) ($2,393,870). The grant for the High Drive Stormwater Project is $241,500. (Multiple Neighborhoods). | Yea |
| 01/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0011 - Setting the assessment roll hearing for February 27, 2017, for the East Sprague Parking and Business improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) and providing notice of the 2017 assessments to business and property owners. | Yea |
| 01/30/17 | Resolution 2017-0012 - Establishing the City of Spokane’s Federal Legislative Agenda for the 115th Congress. | Yea |
| 01/23/17 | Ordinance C35468 - Public development authorities; repealing chapters 4.25B and 4.25C of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/23/17 | Resolution 2017-0006 - Providing for the regular meeting times for the City Council Committees and Study Session. | Yea |
| 01/23/17 | Resolution 2017-0007 - Supporting the renewal and expansion of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program. | Yea |
| 01/23/17 | Resolution 2017-0008 - Supporting the joint Resolution with Spokane County adopting revised Airport Layout Plan. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Ordinance C35463 - Relating to the parking and business improvement area, amending SMC sections 4.31.050. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Ordinance C35464 - Relating to changes to the titles of various City Departments; amending SMC sections 3.01A.210, 3.01A.245, 3.01A.260, 3.01A.340, 3.01A.365, and 3.01A.500 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0001 - Approving the appointment of Steve Riggs as the Fleet Services Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0002 - Approving the appointment of Jacquelyn MacConnell as the Director, Strategic Initiatives, Spokane Police Department for the City of Spokane | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0003 - Approving the appointment of Albert Vorderbrueggen as Parks & Operations Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0004 - Declaring a 1977 American LaFrance Pumper as surplus and authorizing the transfer to the Spokane Fire Museum. | Yea |
| 01/09/17 | Resolution 2017-0005 - Regarding Council Member appointments to boards and committees. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35466 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Solid Waste Collections Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $1,000,000; TO: Operating Transfer Out—Disposal, same amount. (This action provides an additional $1,000,000 for the purpose of operating transfer from the Solid Waste Collections Department to the Solid Waste Disposal Department due to increased tonnage processed in 2016.) | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Ordinance C35465 - Approving and confirming the 2017 assessments and assessment roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area prepared under Ordinance No. C32923, as amended. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0098 - Determining the use of funds received by the City in connection with traffic zone infractions issued under the school speed zone traffic camera pilot program. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0099 - Recognizing theFt. George Wright Drive Station and Corridor Plan as a declaration of the West Hills neighborhood's desired future condition, providing direction for neighborhood-based improvement activities, as well as neighborhood priorities involving future projects. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0100 - Allowing the use of a drone for aerial photography at the Normandie Complex. Section 1.08.060 of the Spokane Municipal Code requires a City Council Resolution for any City department utilizing surveillance equipment. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0101 - Approving a Development Agreement between the City and Beacon Hill Spokane, Inc. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0102 - Setting hearing before the City Council for January 9, 2017 for the vacation of the alley between Main Avenue and Spokane Falls Boulevard - from the east line of Wall Street to the west line of Howard Street as requested by owners having an interest in real estate abutting the above right-of-way. (Riverside Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0103 - Declaring a RevolveAir Charge Station surplus and authorizing its transfer to Spokane County Fire District 8 as authorized by RCW 39.33.010. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0104 - City Council with Spokane County in the matter of authorizing the Airport Board to acquire property identified as Spokane County Assessor Parcels 35123.0302, .0303, .0304, .0305, and .0310 consisting of approximately 1.75 acres of land which is adjacent to Felts Field Airport property. | Yea |
| 12/12/16 | Resolution 2016-0105 - Authorizing a sole-source contract with Exponent (Menlo Park, CA) for consulting services relative to the Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility boiler maintenance accident without issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP)-$48,700. | Yea |
| 12/05/16 | Ordinance C35458 - Approving amendments to an existing development agreement between the City of Spokane and Spokane Radio, Inc., a subsidiary of Spokane Television, a Washington corporation, dba “KXLY”. | Yea |
| 12/05/16 | Ordinance C35459 - Relating to the disposition of surplus City real property and enacting a new Chapter 12.10 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 12/05/16 | Ordinance C35460 - Relating to the public works apprenticeship program; amending sections 7.06.710, 7.06.720, 7.06.730, 7.06.760 and 7.06.770 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/28/16 | Ordinance C35455 - Adopting a six-year Citywide Capital Improvement Program for the years 2017 through 2022, and amending section 5.5 capital facilities program (CFP) of the City of Spokane Comprehensive Plan. | Yea |
| 11/28/16 | Ordinance C35457 - Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2017 (as amended above), making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage. | Yea |
| 11/28/16 | Resolution 2016-0095 - Approving the appointment of Tim Dunivant as Director of Finance and Administration; Scott Simmons as Director of Public Works; Jonathan Mallahan as Director of Neighborhood and Business Services; and Christine Cavanaugh as Human Resources Director; for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 11/28/16 | Resolution 2016-0096 - Setting the City of Spokane’s 2017 State Legislative Agenda. | Yea |
| 11/21/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35454 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $51,200; TO: Other improvements, same amount. (This action provides funding to contract with TD & H Engineering for project management, inspection and administrative services of the Witter Pool deck construction project.) | Yea |
| 11/21/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35461 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Code Enforcement Fund FROM: Inter-fund Other Gen Revenue, Unappropriated Reserves, $35,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action provides for complete emergency demolition of two properties.) | Yea |
| 11/21/16 | Ordinance C35304 - Vacating the West 25 feet of Pearl Street from the North line of Sharp Avenue to the South line of the alley between Sinto Avenue and Sharp Avenue; and the West 25 feet of Pearl Street from the North line of Sinto Avenue to the South line of the alley between Mission Avenue and Sinto Avenue in Section 17, Township 25 North, Range 43 East, Willamette Meridian, Spokane, Washington, as requested by Vincent Dressel. | Yea |
| 11/21/16 | Resolution 2016-0094 - Recognizing the Infill Development Steering Committee Summary Report and Recommendation as a guide for future program development and potential regulatory implementation measures. | Yea |
| 11/21/16 | Resolution 2016-0097 - Approving the 2017 projects and work program to be completed within the 2017-2022 Six-Year Comprehensive Street Program utilizing Transportation Benefit District funding. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Ordinance C35423 - Related to the vacation of portions of North Center Street, North Crescent Avenue, Ross Court, Hamlin Street and a portion of a nearby alley as requested by Avista and Riverview Retirement Community. (Logan Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Ordinance C35450 - Relating to earned sick and safe leave in the City of Spokane; amending sections 09.01.010, 09.01.020, 09.01.030, 09.01.060, 09.01.080, and 09.01.090 of the Spokane Municipal Code and adding a new section to be numbered 09.01.140 to the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Ordinance C35451 - Relating to public records requests; amending SMC section 1.04A.030 and adopting a new section to chapter 17G.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Ordinance C35452 - Regarding Roadway Naming and Addressing; amending SMC sections 17A.020.120; 17A.020.180; 17A.020.190; repealing section 17D.050; and enacting a new section 17D.050A to chapter 17D of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Ordinance C35453 - Updating the annual City of Spokane property tax levy for 2017. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Resolution 2016-0091 - Setting the assessment roll hearing on December 12, 2016, for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Ares (Business Improvement District - BID) and providing notice of the 2017 assessments to business and property owners. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Resolution 2016-0092 - Declaring and finding a substantial need for purposes of setting the limit factor for the property tax levy for 2017. | Yea |
| 11/14/16 | Resolution 2016-0093 - Proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for a period of seven years beginning in 2018 in an amount exceeding the limitations of Chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for library operations; providing for the submission of the measure to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the measure on April 25, 2017; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. | Yea |
| 11/07/16 | Ordinance C35447 - Relating to application made by QueenB Radio Inc., planning file #Z1500085COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Open Space” to “Centers And Corridors Core” for approximately 1.9 acres total described as: the South 150 feet of the east 600 feet of government lot 8, NE quarter of Section 4, Township 24 North, Range 43 east; and amending the zoning map from “Residential Single Family” (RSF) to “Centers And Corridors Type 2 – District Center” (CC2-DC). | Yea |
| 11/07/16 | Ordinance C35448 - Relating to application made by Avista Corporation, planning file #Z1500078COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 15-30” to “Light Industrial” for approximately 2.78 acres total described as: ross park, holes subdivision lots 1-4, parts of 5 and 6, and all of 7-12, as well as Ross Park, Wilkinson Subdivision lots 6 and 7; and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Multi-Family” (RMF) to “Light Industrial” (LI). | Yea |
| 11/07/16 | Ordinance C35449 - Relating to application made by Morningside Investments LLC, planning file #Z1500084COMP and amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City's Comprehensive Plan from "Residential 4-10" to "Residential 10-20" and "Residential 15-30" for approximately 45.5 acres described as: All Parcels and tracts within the Windhaven First Addition PUD, except Lots 1-8 Block 4, LOTS 1-13,Block 5, Lots 1-5 Block 6 Which is comprised of 260 Platted Lots; and amending the zoning map from "Residential Single Family" (RSF) to "Residential Two Family (RTF)" and "Residential Multi-Family (RMF)". | Nay |
| 10/31/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35446 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Park and Recreation Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $404,320.95; TO: Other improvements, same amount. (This action allocates funding for repair of Witter Pool Decking.) | Yea |
| 10/31/16 | Ordinance C35327 - Relating to vacating the north 66 feet of Park Court and a portion of the adjacent alley (and more particularly described in the ordinance, as requested by Whipple Consulting Engineers. (Chief Garry Park Neighborhood). | Yea |
| 10/31/16 | Resolution 2016-0089 - Urging customer friendly enforcement of parking meter time limits in downtown Spokane and expressing support for the Spokane Transit Authority’s Vanpool to reduce single-occupant commuting to the downtown core. | Yea |
| 10/31/16 | Resolution 2016-0090 - Declaring Advanced Traffic Products (Regional Distributor of Opticom System) and associated software for use in the equipping of 123 intersections in Spokane with interoperable technology as sole source and thus authorizing its purchase at an estimated cost of $600,000 (including taxes). | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35445 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Traffic Calming Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $684,243; TO: Construction of Fixed Assets, same amount. (This action allows the City to enter into contract for the 2015 Traffic Calming Projects.) | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Ordinance C35433 - Vacating that portion of the right-of-way of Oakland Boulevard between the East right-of-way line of Cedar Road and the East line of Block 9 of the plat of Cascade Park Addition, except for the west 50 feet; together with that portion of the alley, in Block 10 of the Plat of Cascade Park Addition, from the East line of Cedar Road to the East line of Block 10 of the said plat, except for the West 50 feet; together with that portion of the right-of-way of Columbia Avenue between the East right-of-way line of Cedar Road and the East line of Block 10 of the plat of Cascade Park Addition, except the West 50 feet located in the northeast quarter of Section 1, Township 24 North, Range 42 East Willamette Meridan. (Latah/Hangman Valley Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Ordinance C35444 - Relating to the downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; amending sections 04.31.030 and 04.31.080 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Resolution 2016-0086 - Approving settlement of Claim for Damages filed by Mary C. Cairns, arising out of an incident on May 10, 2014—$70,000. | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Resolution 2016-0087 - Approving settlement of Brian Breen v. City of Spokane lawsuit. | Yea |
| 10/24/16 | Resolution 2016-0088 - Setting hearing before the City Council for November 21, 2016 for the vacation of the alley between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue from McClellan Street to Browne Street, as requested by Sacred Heart Medical Center. (Cliff/Cannon Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 10/17/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35442 - The Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016,” and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage, and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund FROM: Intergovernmental Law Enforcement, $35,235; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action creates an additional Sergeant position (from 37 to 38 positions).] | Yea |
| 10/17/16 | Emergency Ordinance C35443 - Providing for the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation refunding bonds, 2016, of the city in the principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000, for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the city; providing for the redemption of the outstanding bonds to be refunded; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds; authorizing preliminary and final official statements; authorizing an escrow agreement; and delegating authority to the designated representative to determine the manner of sale and terms of the bonds under the conditions set forth herein, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 10/17/16 | Ordinance C35440 - Amending Ordinance No. C31011 entitled an ordinance vacating portions of Myrtle Street, Front Avenue and Riverside Avenue, and providing for an effective date, and amending Section 3 thereof. | Yea |
| 10/17/16 | Ordinance C35441 - Amending Ordinance No. C34070 that vacated the Alley between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue from Adams Street to Jefferson Street. | Yea |
| 10/10/16 | Resolution 2016-0081 - Approving the appointment of Craig Meidl as Chief of Police for the City of Spokane. | Abstain |
| 10/10/16 | Resolution 2016-0082 - Expressing support for Initiative Measure Number 1464, titled “An Act Relating to accountability of Washington's system of electoral politics to the people. | Yea |
| 10/10/16 | Resolution 2016-0083 - Expressing support for Initiative Measure Number 735, titled “An Act Relating to the influence of corporations and money in our political system”. | Yea |
| 10/10/16 | Resolution 2016-0084 - Expressing the support of the City of Spokane for passage of Spokane Transit Authority Ballot Proposition No. 1, entitled "Preservation and Improvement of Public Transportation Services.” | Yea |
| 10/10/16 | Resolution 2016-0085 - Setting the hearing before the City Council for November 7, 2016 for the vacation of portions of Elgin Court as requested by Michele Byers and Mark and Valerie Sonderen. (Five Mile Prairie Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35436 - Amending Ordinance No. C35322 passed by the City Council November 23, 2015, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2016, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: My Spokane FROM: Inter-fund Other Gen Revenue, $56,450; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action creates three Customer Service Specialists (from 0 to 3 positions) for the 311 Program.] | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Ordinance C35437 - Amending Section 4 of Ordinance C35309, relating to the terms of a Development Agreement that was required as a condition of the approval of APPLICATION #Z1400064COMP, amending the Land Use Plan Map of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “CC Core” for .031 acres (13,800 square feet) located at 1414 E. 10th Avenue and 1415 E. 11th Avenue; and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family” (RSF) to “Centers & Corridors, Type 1, Neighborhood Center (CC1-NC)” | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Ordinance C35438 - Relating to the Community Housing and Human Services Board; amending SMC section 4.34.020. | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Resolution 2016-0077 - Approving a Development Agreement between the City and CCRC LLC, a Washington Limited Liability Company, relating to Ordinance C35309 approving a comprehensive plan amendment application. | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Resolution 2016-0079 - Expressing solidarity with Indigenous protest in opposition to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. | Yea |
| 10/03/16 | Resolution 2016-0080 - Establishing the Riverfront Park Brownfield Redevelopment Opportunity Zone and the Riverfront Park Brownfield Renewal Authority. (Creates the State’s third Redevelopment Opportunity Zone in Riverfront Park to align with the major redevelopment efforts by the City of Spokane and the Spokane Park Board within Riverfront Park.) | Yea |
| 09/26/16 | Resolution 2016-0075 - Calling for the updating of City policies to implement the anti-harassment policy recommendations contained in the Seabold Group Report. | Yea |
| 09/26/16 | Resolution 2016-0076 - Recognizing the Central City Line Strategic Overlay Plan as a guide for future policy development and potential regulatory implementation measures (Various Neighborhoods). | Yea |
| 09/26/16 | Resolution 2016-0078 - Regarding the establishment of Italian-American Heritage Day in the City of Spokane. | Yea |
