City Council Member, District 2
Term: 2018-2021
bbeggs@spokanecity.org
Breean Beggs serves as Spokane City Council Member representing District 2. He is devoted to advocacy for the disadvantaged 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 include substantial police reform measures in Spokane, Washington, in connection with the death of a mentally disabled janitor; substantial national reform on oil pipeline safety in connection with the death of three children in the Olympic Pipeline Explosion, and multiple jail reform and LFO issues in Spokane County in connection with class action lawsuits.
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. Breean is married to another social change lawyer, Laurie Powers, and they are raising three children together near Manito Park in Spokane, Washington.
Hannahlee Allers
509.625.6714
hallers@spokanecity.org
| Date | Description | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09/19/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35435 - 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: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $16,000; TO: Contractual Services, same amount. (This action provides funding for the City of Spokane-Eastern Washington University Research Partnership on Race and Officer-Initiated Civilian Contacts.) | Yea |
| 09/19/16 | Resolution 2016-0074 - Regarding the division of the current Nevada-Lidgerwood Neighborhood Council into two new recognized Neighborhood Councils. | Yea |
| 09/12/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35431 - 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: Sewer Fund FROM: Reserve for Budget Adjustment, $39,139; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. and Parks and Recreation Fund FROM: Reserve for Total Cost of Compensation, $4,868; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. and Solid Waste Disposal Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $9,400; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action implements salary grade adjustments in accordance with approved union agreements and City policy, and as approved by management. | Yea |
| 09/12/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35434 - 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: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $127,000; TO:Surveys/Studies, $127,000. (This action provides for an assessment of the City’s procurement and contracting processes.) (Relates to OPR 2016-0691 under the Consent Agenda) | Yea |
| 09/12/16 | Ordinance C35358 - Vacating the alley between Boone Avenue and Gardner Avenue from the east line of Ash Street to the west line of Maple Street as requested by Paul Matthews Architects. (West Central Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 09/12/16 | Ordinance C35428 - Relating to the process for City Council approval of Mayoral appointments; amending sections 2.005.010 and 3.01A.100 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 08/29/16 | Emergency Ordinance C35430 - Providing for the issuance and sale of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond in the principal amount of not to exceed $5,728,272 to provide funds to refund the City’s outstanding Limited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds, Series 2005A (tax-exempt); 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. | Yea |
| 08/29/16 | Resolution 2016-0072 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 26, 2016 for the vacation of Oak Street from the south line of 4th Avenue to the north line of 5th Avenue, as requested by Avista. (Riverside Neighborhood) | Yea |
| 08/29/16 | Resolution 2016-0073 - Relating to recognizing the second Monday in October each year as Indigenous Peoples' Day in the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 08/22/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35426 - 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: IT Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $11,960; TO: IT/Mail Center, same amount. (This action will be used to change a Mail Center Specialist position from 80% FTE to a 100% FTE.) | Yea |
| 08/22/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35427 - 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: Human Services Grant Fund FROM: WA State Dept. of Commerce, $203,802; TO: Human Services Grants Fund, same amount. (This action establishes the budget necessary to receive and spend funds arising from the acceptance of the Young Adult Housing Program Grant.) (Relates to OPR 2016-0650) | Yea |
| 08/15/16 | Ordinance C35424 - Relating to the annual budget; amending section 7.09.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code; enacting a new section 7.09.015 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Nay |
| 08/15/16 | Resolution 2016-0071 - Rescinding Resolution No. 2016-0064 and withdrawing the Spokane City Council’s request to the Spokane County Auditor to place a ballot measure relating to a prohibition on the transit of oil and coal by train on a special election ballot on November 8, 2016 to be held in conjunction with the scheduled general election. | Nay |
| 08/08/16 | Ordinance C35250 - Vacating the alley between Garfield Street and Scott Street from the south line of 43rd Avenue to the north line of 44th Avenue. (Southgate Neighborhood) (Hearing on vacation held April 27, 2015) | Absent |
| 08/08/16 | Ordinance C35420 - Relating to special revenue funds, amending SMC sections 7.08.130 and adding a new section to be numbered 7.08.150. | Absent |
| 08/08/16 | Resolution 2016-0065 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 12, 2016 for the vacation of those portions of Oakland Boulevard, Columbia Avenue, and the alley in Block 10, all in the plat of Cascade Park Addition and east of Cedar Road, except for the west 50 feet, as requested by Gary & Anna Chantry. (Latah/Hangman Valley Neighborhood) | Absent |
| 08/08/16 | Resolution 2016-0066 - Setting hearing before City Council for September 12, 2016 for the vacation of Sharp Avenue, from the east line of Cedar Street to the west line of Jefferson Street as requested by Spokane Transit Authority. (West Central Neighborhood). | Absent |
| 08/08/16 | Resolution 2016-0068 - Declaring Pure Technologies U.S. Inc. as a sole source provider for the condition assessment of 17,700 feet of pipeline for the City Water Department’s Manito Transmission Main & 57th Avenue Transmission Main and thus authorizing the City’s entering into a contract at an estimated cost not to exceed $507,000, not including taxes if applicable. | Absent |
| 08/08/16 | Resolution 2016-0069 - Approving the appointment of Mark Buening as the Parks and Recreation Budget and Finance Director for the City of Spokane effective September 1, 2016. | Absent |
| 07/25/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35417 - 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:General Fund FROM: Interfund Other General Govt. Services, $50,800; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action creates an additional Compliance/Tax Auditor position in the Finance Division (from 1 to 2 positions).] | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35418 - 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: Grants Management – General Fund FROM: RSV TCC, $90,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [(This action creates a Contract Compliance Officer position for the Grants Management Department (from 0 to 1 position).] | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35419 - 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: Misc. CD Grants Fund FROM: Private Grants, $60,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. [This action establishes the budget necessary to accept $60,000 revenue and disburse the same for related expenses under OPR 2016-0447 (Invest Health training grant).] | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Ordinance C35416 - Changing the zone for property located below the bluff, southwest of Hatch Road as it curves eastward and becomes 57th Avenue in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map to show a Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone for said property. | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Ordinance C35421 - Submitting a ballot proposition to the voters of the City of Spokane enacting a new section 10.8.068 of the Spokane Municipal Code relating to a prohibition on the transit of oil and coal trains specific areas of the City | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Resolution 2016-0062 - Authorizing the execution of United States Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Grant Offer No. 3-53-0072-054-2016 – Spokane International Airport—$6,900,000. | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Resolution 2016-0063 - Approving settlement of Graham Construction & Management, Inc., et. al., v. City of Spokane, and Washington State Department of Transportation, Spokane County Superior Court No. 15-2-02931-7—$200,000. | Yea |
| 07/25/16 | Resolution 2016-0064 - Requesting that the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on November 8, 2016 in conjunction with the scheduled general election to submit to the electors of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding the enactment of a new section 10.08.068 of the Spokane Municipal Code, relating to a prohibition on the transit of oil and coal trains through specific areas of the City of Spokane | Yea |
| 07/18/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35414 - 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: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $21,154; TO: Planning Dept - Contractual Services, $21,154. (This action provides additional funds to the Planning Services budget for use by the newly-formed Audubon/ Downriver Neighborhood Council.) | Yea |
| 07/18/16 | EMERGENCY BUDGET ORDINANCE C35415 - 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: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $20,190; TO: City Council - Contractual Services, $20,190. (This action provides funding for the completion of the Corbin Senior Center elevator project.) | Yea |
| 07/18/16 | Ordinance C35403 - Granting a non-exclusive franchise to use the public right of way to provide noncable telecommunications service to the public to Mobilitie LLC, subject to certain conditions and duties as further provided. | Yea |
| 07/18/16 | Resolution 2016-0061 - Concerning efforts to combat human trafficking in the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 07/11/16 | Ordinance C35401 - Granting a municipal franchise for the collection of solid waste to Waste Management, for that area generally known as the Spokane Housing Ventures Annexation Area. | Yea |
| 07/11/16 | Resolution 2016-0060 - Setting hearing before City Council for August 8, 2016, for the vacation of Myrtle Street, between Sprague Avenue and the railroad right-of-way as requested by Pardun Properties, LLC. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35411 - Adds revenue and corresponding expenditure accounts to the Municipal Court budget for the Community Court Grant through the Center for Court Innovation. This action will also create one FTE – Community Program Coordinator. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35412 - Changes an Attorney Assistant position from project to full-time with zero cost impact to the current budget. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Ordinance C35387 - Relating to the Spokane Employees Retirement System amending Spokane Municipal Code sections 3.05.020, 3.05.030, 3.05.035, 3.05.040, 3.05.120. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Ordinance C35407 - Approving an easement between the Park Board and Avista Corporation. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Ordinance C35408 - Relating to the establishment of new exempt positions; amending section 3.07.330 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Ordinance C35409 - Relating to Executive and Administration Organization; amending section 3.01A.205 of the Spokane Municipal Code; adopting a new section 3.01A.195 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Ordinance C35413 - Relating to the downtown parking and business improvement area; amending sections 4.31.030, 4.31.070, 4.31.080, 4.31.090, and 4.31.140 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/27/16 | Resolution 2016-0059 - Deposit of General Fund positive annual budget variances and other non-recurring General Fund revenues to General Fund Contingency Reserve. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35405 - Reconciles the 2016 Budget with the City’s current HUD entitlements and administrative funding. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35410 - Creates two Program Specialist positions for the Homeless Management Information Systems program. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Ordinance C35404 - Providing for the acquisition by eminent domain of certain lands necessary to be acquired for public purposes in connection with the Martin Luther King Jr. Way (Riverside Extension) Project, located in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Ordinance C35406 - Approving and confirming the 2016 assessments and assessment roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377. No individuals | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Resolution 2016-0052 - providing for the sale of surplus City property (Emerson/Garfield Neighborhood). | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Resolution 2016-0053 - Adopting the Six Year Comprehensive Street Program 2017-2022. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Resolution 2016-0057 - Setting hearing before the City Council for July 25, 2016 for the vacation of portions of North Center Street, North Crescent Drive, Ross Court, Hamlin Street, and a portion of a nearby alley, as requested by Avista. | Yea |
| 06/20/16 | Resolution 2016-0058 - Declaring Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation Motor Control Centers (MCC) and associated software for use in the Central Well Station Motor Control Centers (MCC) upgrade project as Sole Source and thus authorizing its purchase from Columbia Electric Supply of Spokane Washington, at an estimated cost of $114,475 (excl. taxes). | Yea |
| 06/13/16 | Ordinance C35399 - Relating to critical materials; amending SMC sections 17A.020.030, 17A.020.160, 17E.010.010, 17E.010.040, 17E.010.050, 17E.010.060, 17E.010.090, 17E.010.095, 17E.010.120, 17E.010.140, 17E.010.150, 17E.010.190, 17E.010.200, 17E.010.210, 17E.010.220, 17E.010.230, 17E.010.270, 17E.010.290, 17E.010.300, 17E.010.320, 17E.010.340, 17E.010.400, 17E.010.410, 17E.010.420, 17E.010.430, 17E.010.440, 17E.010.470, 17E.010.490, 17E.010.510, 17E.010.530, 17E.010.560, and 17G.010.150; and repealing SMC sections 17E.010.250, 17E.010.310, 17E.010.330, 17E.010.450, 17E.010.500, and 17E.010.520. | Yea |
| 06/13/16 | Ordinance C35400 - Amending Ordinance C34924 vacating Walnut Street from Bridge Avenue to College Avenue, North and South portions of Bridge Avenue from Maple Street to Cedar Street and the Alley between Walnut Street and Cedar Street from Bridge Avenue to College Avenue. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35395 - Provides funding for the Collins Group to assist the Parks & Recreation Division in managing/conducting a Capital Fund Drive Feasibility Study for RFP Redevelopment. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35396 - Provides funding for professional services provided by My Spokane for the Parks Division. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35397 - Provides funding for Sky Prairie (Impact Fees) Park Capital Improvements. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35398 - Provides funding to various Park and Golf funds for the purpose of strategic investments. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Ordinance C35392 - Relating to the definition of graffiti vandalism; amending section 10.10.070 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Ordinance C35394 - Relating to nuisance properties; amending SMC sections 10.08A.010, 10.08A.020, 10.08A.030, 10.08A.040, 10.08A.050, 10.02.070, 17C.310.010, and 17F.070.520; adopting a new section 10.08A.045 to chapter 10.08A of the Spokane Municipal Code and repealing SMC sections 10.08.030 and 10.20.020. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Resolution 2016-0050 - Providing for the sale of surplus City property (surplus vacant lots). | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Resolution 2016-0051 - Providing for the sale of surplus City property (Latah/Hangman Valley). | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Resolution 2016-0054 - Concerning the City’s high property crime rate. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Resolution 2016-0055 - Declaring McCoy Power Consultants a sole source consultant and thus authorizing the Waste to Energy Facility to directly enter into contract with McCoy Power Consultants in lieu of public bidding for maintaining annual compliance with the NERC/FERC Reliability Standards. | Yea |
| 06/06/16 | Resolution 2016-0056 - Concerning the recent oil train derailment and fire in Mosier, Oregon. | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35391 - 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: General Fund From: Unappropriated Reserves, $200,000; To: Other Contractual Services, same amount (This action provides 24-hour shelter space for the City’s homeless population) | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Ordinance C35379 - relating to sustainable public building standards for Capital Improvement Projects; amending section 7.17.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code and enacting new sections 12.05.005 and 12.05.030 to the Spokane Municipal Code, as revised. | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Ordinance C35389 - relating to the building code; amending SMC sections 17F.020.080, 17F.030.010, 17F.040.010, 17F.040.030, 17F.040.040, 17F.040.105, 17F.040.130, 17F.070.010, 17F.070.250, 17F.070.260, 17F.070.300, 7F.090.010 and 17F.100.010 and repealing 17F.040.070, 17F.040.125, 17F.070.070, 17F.07.270 and 17F.070.360. | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Ordinance C35390 - relating to the fire code; amending SMC sections 17F.080.010, 17F.080.030, 17F.080.070, 17F.080.090, 17F.080.110, 17F.080.120, 17F.080.150, 17F.080.270, 17F.080.370, 17F.080.380, 17F.080.390 17F.080.400, 17F.080.480 and 17F.080.490 and repealing SMC sections 17F.080.321 and 17F.080.430. | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Resolution 2016-0046 - setting the assessment roll hearing for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area (Business Improvement District – BID) and providing notice of the 2016 assessments to business and property owners. | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Resolution 2016-0047 - declaring Itron, Inc. (Liberty Lake, WA) as sole source, authorizing future purchases of Itron Automated Meter Reading (AMR) Equipment and Encoder Receiver Transmitters (ERT’s) without public bidding and approving a value blanket order for the purchase of AMR equipment and ERT’s “as needed” at an estimated annual cost of $300,000 (incl. tax). | Yea |
| 05/23/16 | Resolution 2016-0049 - relating to the appointment of special investigation counsel. | Yea |
| 05/16/16 | Emergency Ordinance C35388 - relating to the definition of a household; and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 05/16/16 | Ordinance C35375 - vacating the south 30 feet of Rosewood Avenue from 225 feet East of the East line of Helena Street to the West line of Pittsburg Street requested by Stacy Bjordahl representing Collision Service Repair Center. | Yea |
| 05/16/16 | Resolution 2016-0045 - establishing the North Monroe Corridor Advisory Board for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 05/16/16 | Resolution 2016-0048 - regarding 2017 Budget Priorities. | Yea |
| 05/09/16 | Emergency Ordinance C35386 - Suspending the acceptance of annual applications for amendments to the City’s Comprehensive Plan until completion of the City’s Comprehensive Plan 2017 period update, and deferring and suspending the processing of applications which cannot be completed before December 31, 2016, and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 05/09/16 | Ordinance C35380 - Relating to initiatives and referendums; amending sections 2.02.020, 2.02.030 2.02.040, 2.02.055, 2.02.060, 2.02.070, 2.02.090, 2.02.110, 2.02.115, 2.02.130, and 2.02.140 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/09/16 | Ordinance C35384 - Relating to fencing standards in industrial zones; amending Spokane Municipal Code Section 17C.130.310, allowing electric fences in Light Industrial (LI) zones as set forth in Amendment File No. Z1500056COMP. | Nay |
| 05/09/16 | Ordinance C35385 - Relating to Rules of the Road; amending SMC sections 8.02.083, 16A.61.381, 16A.61.567, 16A.61.570, 16A.61.5705, 16A.61.5904, and 16A.61.790 to Chapters 08.02 and 16A.61 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/09/16 | Resolution 2016-0038 - Regarding the use of unmanned air vehicles to improve the safety to our personnel and the public in high risk situations. | Yea |
| 05/09/16 | Resolution 2016-0044 - Declaring Rogers Machinery Co. Inc. (Spokane Valley, WA) a sole source provider and authorizing the repair/rebuild services for the City Waste To Energy Facility’s (WTEF) Cameron Compressor for $150,000, without public bidding. | Yea |
| 05/02/16 | Ordinance C35253 - Vacating a portion of Front Avenue, Erie Street, and an adjacent alley, as requested by City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 05/02/16 | Ordinance C35383 - Relating to the city/county landmarks commission; amending sections 4.35.020 and 4.35.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 05/02/16 | Resolution 2016-0042 - Concerning the City’s 2017 state legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 05/02/16 | Resolution 2016-0043 - Amending the City’s 2016 federal legislative agenda. | Yea |
| 04/25/16 | Consideration of Mayoral Veto C35378 - the City Council approved an override of the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance C35378 relating to the Spokane Transportation Benefit District; amending sections 08.16.010, 08316.060, and 08.16.070 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/25/16 | Ordinance C35381 - to the Municipal Court; amending section 5A.05.020 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/25/16 | Ordinance C35382 - relating to the Probation Department of the Municipal Court; amending section 3.01A.710 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/25/16 | Resolution 2016-0039 - regarding the encouragement of tiny houses in the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 04/25/16 | Resolution 2016-0040 - relating to the extension of a downtown parklet pilot project through summer, 2016. | Yea |
| 04/18/16 | Ordinance C35377 - establishing and codifying East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Areas; and adopting a new chapter 4.31C to Title 4 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/18/16 | Resolution 2016-0036 - regarding the Projects of Citywide Significance Incentive Policy. | Yea |
| 04/18/16 | Resolution 2016-0037 - regarding the Public Development Authority Asset Transfer Policy. | Yea |
| 04/18/16 | Resolution 2016-0041 - Joint Spokane City Council and Spokane Transit Authority Board of Directors resolution defining a preferred alignment through the Downtown Spokane Core and the Browne’s Addition Neighborhood and establishing the locally preferred alternative in its entirety, and clarifying the vehicle mode type for the Central City Line; and other matters related thereto. | Yea |
| 04/11/16 | Ordinance C35359 - relating to the pending Spokane Housing Ventures Annexation and amending the Spokane Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan Map, Map LU 1 to include updated land use designations for the area within the pending Spokane Housing Ventures Annexation. | Yea |
| 04/11/16 | Ordinance C35360 - relating to zoning for the area within the pending Spokane Housing Ventures Annexation and authorizing amendments to the City of Spokane Official Zoning Map. | Yea |
| 04/11/16 | Ordinance C35370 - relating to annexing to the City of Spokane a 37-acre area of land lying south of 53rd Avenue, east of Regal Street and north of 55th Avenue in a portion of the north 1/2 of Section 3, Township 24 north, Range 43, E.W.M in Spokane County, commonly referred to as the Spokane Housing Ventures Annexation. | Yea |
| 04/11/16 | Ordinance C35378 - relating to the Spokane Transportation Benefit District; amending sections 8.16.010, 8.16.060, and 8.16.070 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 04/11/16 | Resolution 2016-0035 - regarding the City of Spokane supporting Ballot Proposition No. 1, entitled “City of Spokane EMS – Emergency Medical Services Levy,” submitted by the City of Spokane for the April 26, 2016 Special Election regarding a ballot proposition imposing additional regular property tax levies to be used exclusively for EMS – Emergency Medical Services for the years 2017 through 2022 in the sum of 50 cents per $1,000 of 2016 assessed value as set forth in Ordinance No. C35366. | Yea |
| 03/28/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35376 - 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: General Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $15,000 TO: City Council—Contractual Services, same amount; (This action makes funds available for a Main Avenue study.) | Yea |
| 03/28/16 | Resolution 2016-0032 - 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 and authorizing the purchase of conditioning chemicals (and associated equipment) from Nalco Chemical Company for $331,800 including tax and shipping without public bidding for a five-year term. | Yea |
| 03/28/16 | Resolution 2016-0033 - To initiate an East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area. | Yea |
| 03/28/16 | Resolution 2016-0034 - Of intention to establish an East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area. | Yea |
| 03/21/16 | Resolution 2016-0030 - requesting the entire length of U.S. 395 be named the “Congressman Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.” | Yea |
| 03/21/16 | Resolution 2016-0031 - approving the appointment of Dawn Kinder as the Community, Housing & Human Services Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35373 - the following Emergency Budget Ordinances 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: Human Services Grants Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $390,480, TO: HHAA Contractual Services, same amount. (This action provides grant funding from unappropriated reserves to cover approved allocations for homeless programs.) | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35374 - the City Council passed the following Emergency Budget Ordinance 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: Parking Fund FROM: Unappropriated Reserves, $170,000, TO: Construction Fixed Assets, same amount. (This action provides funding for making tenant improvements to the new Parking Services Facility.) (Relates to PRO 2016-0009 under the Consent Agenda) | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Ordinance C35371 - relating to animal welfare and the prevention of animal cruelty; amending section 10.23A.080 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Ordinance C35372 - providing funding for the arts in Spokane; amending chapter 8.03 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Resolution 2016-0028 - relating to the final adoption of the City of Spokane Comprehensive Water System Plan dated February 2016 and submittal for final approval by the Washington State Department of Health. | Yea |
| 03/14/16 | Resolution 2016-0029 - approving the appointment of Sally Stopher as the Grants Management & Financial Assistance Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/07/16 | Resolution 2016-0025 - appointing Jonathan Moog Riverfront Park Director for the City of Spokane. | Yea |
| 03/07/16 | Resolution 2016-0026 - authorizing the refund of land use fees collected by the City in connection with Planning Department File No. Z1500087COMP. | Yea |
| 03/07/16 | Resolution 2016-0027 - indemnifying Lonnie Tofsrud, a City employee named in Darryl N. McLeod, et. al. v. City of Spokane and Lonnie and Jane Doe Tofsrud, Spokane County Superior Court Cause No. 14-2-02477-5. | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35368 - 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: General Fund FROM: Overtime, $88,000; TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action will cover an additional detective for 2016.) | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35369 - 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 From: Unappropriated Reserves, $2,827,000; To: Vehicles, same amount. (This action will move funds for the purchase of 12 CNG Rear Load Trucks.) | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Ordinance C35362 - relating to the multi-family tax exemption in the City of Spokane; amending section 8.15.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Ordinance C35365 - relating to the special events amending Spokane Municipal Code sections 10.39.010 and SMC 10.39.040. | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Ordinance C35367 - relating to the regulation of for-hire vehicles at the Spokane Airport; and amending section 12.03.0508 of the Spokane Municipal Code. | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Resolution 2016-0020 - ordering and approving the Assessment Segregation for Haven Street from Vacated Riverside Avenue to Olive Avenue; Olive Avenue from Haven Street to Fiske Street, Fiske Street from Olive Avenue to Alki Avenue (Playfair LID). (East Central Neighborhood) (Deferred from February 22, 2016, Agenda) | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Resolution 2016-0023 - opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement. | Yea |
| 02/29/16 | Resolution 2016-0024 - regarding council member appointments to boards and committees. | Yea |
| 02/22/16 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C35364 - 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:IT Fund General Fund FROM: Temp Seasonal, $132,250, TO: Various Accounts, same amount. (This action creates a Senior Information Security Analyst position in the IT Department effective February 29, 2016.) | Yea |
| 02/22/16 | Emergency Ordinance C35366 - imposing additional regular property tax levies for emergency medical services for the years 2017 through 2022; and submitting the proposition to a special municipal election to be held on April 26, 2016, and declaring an emergency | Yea |
| 02/22/16 | Resolution 2016-0008 - 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 electors of the City of Spokane a proposition regarding an amendment of the Spokane Municipal Code relating to immigration status information | Yea |
| 02/22/16 | Resolution 2016-0021 - requesting the Spokane County Auditor to hold a special election on April 26, 2016 to submit a proposition regarding additional regular property tax levies for Emergency Medical Services for the years 2017 through 2022 to the electors of the City of Spokane and declaring an emergency. | Yea |
| 02/22/16 | Resolution 2016-0022 - regarding the City of Spokane’s support for a Promise Zone proposal to HUD that is focused in the neighborhoods of Northeast Spokane (East Central North of the freeway, Chief Garry Park, Logan, Minnehaha, Bemiss, Whitman, Nevada-Lidgerwood, and Hillyard). | Yea |
| 08/28/15 | Ordinance C35525 - Relating to water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste rates and the creation of Senior or Disabled Person Residential Customer Credit for utility services for low income senior and disabled property owners rate section in the Spokane Municipal Code, adopting a new chapter 13.11 to title 13 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting and effective date. | Yea |
| 06/24/13 | Emergency Budget Ordinance C34998 - Amending Ordinance No. C34947 passed the City Council December 10, 2012, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2013, making appropriations to the various funds, departments and programs of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Parking Fund FROM: Various Accounts, $1,480,460; TO:Various Accounts, same amount. (This action budgets for the Parking Citation Software and Parking Meter Implementation.) | Yea |
