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Resolution 20 20‑529 names McCorra Power Consultants as the single provider for five years at approximately $100,000 annually (total approximate cost $500,000) to provide maintenance of compliance with the applicable NERC/FERC reliability standards. The contract structure would bypass competitive bidding because MPC was identified as uniquely qualified to meet the facility's technical compliance needs.

Why it matters: Compliance with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reliability standards is required for certain electric-generating and related facilities. The city identified MPC as a technical consultant to maintain compliance activities tied to the waste‑to‑energy facility.

Process and comment: The meeting record shows no public comments on the resolution and limited council discussion before the council prepared to vote. Council member Ringo recorded an \"Aye\" during the vote sequence in the excerpt; the transcript does not include a full roll-call tally.

Implementation: The resolution authorizes staff to negotiate and execute a sole-source contract with MPC for the stated term and approximate annual cost. Staff will be responsible for contract execution and ensuring compliance activities meet NERC/FERC obligations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 12th, 2025 Spokane City Council Legislative Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Spokane authorized a five-year, sole-source contract with McCorra Power Consultants (MPC) to maintain annual compliance with NERC/FERC reliability standards for the city's waste-to-energy facility at an estimated $100,000 per year.","taxTitle","Spokane, Spokane County, Washington","taxId",2644,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062638,"Council amends budget to accept Department of Ecology Climate Commitment Act funds for EV and solar projects",59,726000,785000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f&start=726&end=785","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f/thumbnail_726000.jpg","/articles/6062638/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Council-amends-budget-to-accept-Department-of-Ecology-Climate-Commitment-Act-funds-for-EV-and-solar-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062638-21ab0c62d5437f3b1eb620365eb0f6c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945050&Signature=e2pr4uh6cARAFUkcvSsP0mQHJMcdi5I7WSOkR1yIbXHaoIOgHFFvGXW2c6hMbZBtJIi8TGAD3WbxCYF77pGnBHgIIuJGI4b0gQSS01DXs9bzs8V8qeVfasT3TBhSnxrnIisOCq6~-NtaXkacjgF4oPeyg6yqKi7fYw8NaEIRD4dWNakdVRZgl-U3yy80~SDgvGuTYPQ0EQ-jl0rLxcrFSEihI8k-aChTvtSjdkaYSRX6b6Zff~VBPV65itP6zr-ZnlZwBCHTikll9ZBLTR3CSvFv3Ml0gxCEs4GCzsXxc5lGvaj32DsNvBK8USQaQT0IE8KbO9zJ6baFkA0v6oH2xA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spokane City Council approved a special budget ordinance amending the biennial budget to accept a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology under the Climate Commitment Act.

The ordinance (C36 6 77 amending ordinance C36 6 26) accepts Ecology grant funding intended for climate-related projects. In public comment, John Alder said he is \"glad you're buying electric vehicles\" and urged the city to use some of the funds for solar on city properties. Justin Haller, a District 1 resident who spoke during the grant item, criticized the city's climate initiatives and questioned the cost and practicality of electric vehicle purchases.

Why it matters: The Climate Commitment Act establishes state-level funding streams for emissions-reduction activities; accepting the grant allows the city to proceed with proposed projects identified in the staff packet. Council discussion focused on the grant acceptance itself; commenters asked for clarity on specific uses such as vehicle electrification and solar installations.

Decision and next steps: The council approved the budget amendment to accept the Department of Ecology grant. Staff will be responsible for implementing projects consistent with the grant terms and returning to council as required by budget and grant administration rules.

Ending: Council members did not record detailed funding allocations in the public comments; staff will publish project plans and apply grant spending according to Department of Ecology requirements.","The Spokane City Council adopted a special budget ordinance to accept a Department of Ecology grant from the Climate Commitment Act; public commenters urged use of funds for electric vehicles and solar on city properties.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062643,"Council advances ordinance to let neighborhoods close streets temporarily for play streets and block parties",367,3381000,3748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f&start=3381&end=3748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f/thumbnail_3381000.jpg","/articles/6062643/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Council-advances-ordinance-to-let-neighborhoods-close-streets-temporarily-for-play-streets-and-block-parties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062643-b3fbe9bbf60a548a2940e21719ce7215/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945050&Signature=n10E7ueTpLZQxBkQ-zYbZgm2tALEAi4U1MumiVpQyiy9NP9Ft9NboEaTbmMfvxLqDWiX4xD6BNxCEftDDo4KQCjqW9hpB9dIeeUgrjGx-29p0-Hj-C~4j62QUlaDUPzkxAGS4QdIxgzz82vBAJifWvJYL5HM98ePIYav4Czvirzt7S8RdvT~EFws2hoOtzYtpUwdFMoCy5d21nZigYy6nc8Xr-NT8UoX3x7uUwAd1IqxE7t-7D3mrSDfNfm-CYWMVfNOT31wacFxh3sFM0vxEhLDaxnpak44Z7lRnLAT8MCPkdjyj4TP1JbzLgbMWoIdlrCOK39YwVHhnz0hbOrDvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spokane City Council advanced, on first reading, an ordinance to create a play-streets and neighborhood block party program that would allow neighborhoods to temporarily close local streets for community events.

The ordinance (first reading of ordinance C36,676) would add Section 16A.84.090 to the Spokane Municipal Code, establishing a process for neighborhoods to request temporary closures for block parties, play streets and similar community activities. Supporters said the program would return streets to people and provide low-cost opportunities for community-building, while opponents said the city should focus on public safety and other pressing needs.

Why it matters: Council members and proponents described the ordinance as a low-cost way to increase neighborhood cohesion and activate public space that is otherwise dominated by cars. Eric Lowe, a neighborhood advocate, said Spokane’s lane miles are excessive for car use in residential areas and urged the city to let neighborhoods experiment with people-first street uses. Sarah Rose, a public commenter, urged prioritizing play streets near schools and libraries.

Opposition and concerns: Will Hewings said streets are designed for transportation and criticized what he called a \"tone deaf\" policy while others argued it detracts from more urgent public-safety priorities. Council members noted the ordinance was on first reading and that further implementation details, including permitting, signage, traffic impacts and public-notice requirements, would be set by staff or future council action.

Next steps: The ordinance advanced on first reading; the council deferred further action to allow more review of details including permitting process and operational guidance. Supporters urged staff to streamline the application and provide templates and safety guidance to neighborhoods.

Ending: Proponents said pilots and neighborhood take-ups this summer could inform whether some temporary measures become longer-term, while opponents asked council to prioritize enforcement and core city services.","On first reading the council advanced an ordinance to establish a play-streets and neighborhood block party program allowing temporary street closures; supporters framed it as reclaiming public space for community use while some downtown residents opposed the measure as a misplaced priority.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062648,"Spokane council votes to relocate John R. Monahan monument after years of debate and negotiated plan",1344,2001000,3345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f&start=2001&end=3345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f/thumbnail_2001000.jpg","/articles/6062648/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Spokane-council-votes-to-relocate-John-R-Monahan-monument-after-years-of-debate-and-negotiated-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062648-26832c4eb11d21bda47148054f320ed2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945050&Signature=Fj0yGZFabvM1cLWRhVroAM4Jx3E-kI~5lE4S5AfUHhsE-K6amTznwS1nWkHx4RxVaqgSm7m1eORlV6M3Kr0HHBrxryl07GS34aTOu0~0fWFRjquGUTairSBNgMNJPWkbaRjUqifnfYxu1KYIn-prWLkl~vtnX8aWSbdcY5ZDP~CazcqdwxKFGUTOdSCkowppl3XcZ8AyMaynaonw4VojVdRGGC4Uuwl1QN721wztkI1U6uwIwR63fy6AzLNV5Yjzu8g5E64Nl-O3GRoKi1M1R8e-DnQ1HBk5VZkevytZhAnCmK4GDKTpxeK~iXGzZdUQ6gmJ8XqI5AHucdX-HZW1Ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spokane City Council approved a resolution authorizing relocation of the John R. Monahan monument from the public right-of-way after extended public comment and council debate about the statue's history and the process used to consider its future.

The resolution (20 25-31) authorizes removing the bronze figure and relocating it in coordination with family members and community stakeholders. Will Hewings, a downtown resident and U.S. Navy veteran, urged the council to preserve the statue but not hide it: \"If you take it down, at least put it up,\" he said, referencing Monahan's military service. Other speakers, including members of the Pacific Islander community and neighborhood residents, said the monument's plaque and depiction misrepresent Samoan fighters and use language the community finds offensive.

Why it matters: The statue sits in the Riverside Historic District and is referenced in the district nomination; council members said the site is a delicate mix of historic preservation, community memory, and traffic‑safety redesign. Council member Cathcart said there has been little public fact-finding in the record packet and advocated for a fuller community process; other members and community speakers said a mediated process involving family, historians and Pacific Islander representatives resulted in a relocation plan.

Testimony and context: Andrew Rawls (recorded as Andrew Rolls/Rawls in the transcript), a North Indian Trail resident, provided historical context about the military actions in Samoa at the turn of the 20th century and urged building memorials that also recognize Samoan service. Council member Dylan said the relocation resulted from a multi-year, mediated process engaging historians, veterans, descendants and Pacific Islander community members. Council member Bingle and others proposed adding an explanatory plaque as an alternative and said the situation was a missed opportunity for contextualization. Council member McCluskey described the intersection and traffic geometry as chaotic and said coordinated relocation would improve both safety and public space.

Discussion versus decision: Council debate ranged from calls for additional public hearings and factual findings to recognition of a negotiated agreement with family and community groups; the council voted to authorize relocation. The transcript does not record a detailed roll-call tally in the excerpt provided.

Ending: Council members said the relocation should be handled carefully and in consultation with stakeholders so that the city's history is preserved while removing language and depictions the community finds offensive.","Following public testimony from veterans, Pacific Islander community members and neighborhood residents, Spokane moved forward with a plan to relocate the John R. Monahan monument from the public right-of-way after council discussion about history, process and signage; some council members urged a fuller public fact-finding process.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062653,"Spokane council approves pilot ban on turns on red in Riverside to improve pedestrian safety",1047,943000,1990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f&start=943&end=1990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3276159-a9f266a311b40c15b69e7f54c395590f/thumbnail_943000.jpg","/articles/6062653/Spokane/Spokane-County/Washington/Spokane-council-approves-pilot-ban-on-turns-on-red-in-Riverside-to-improve-pedestrian-safety","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062653-6170495c1f1e1a98d3f9fc07b491b414/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945050&Signature=LtppkBa~gvgZyd3q0hON1ijL-lKrqYA-tU5l9Q6UTFGyD~6~JxpYeMueDjw-1tqiCK-GxvBeX-adLnDqTWj-~NJsgSdcjiSpJGdvS2jHbm0YCiDfXREPcxnu05NagUCZUhXZhRSBKLhHpHeXaWZrhbnagwLCGilvAY787UXxdiyCea7oxa5MoGUgPAekn6eqSpU3rkTfm86Wd6rw5Pey-HXFHKel1aTo0n0uvxCzk5kX6mQyXUB1yuWEyLVMue6snD1~RtTVUFJSeTFn-YtTFXBd0i8FvAEEDe5ui3x2j8KccUOSrQKd6i7oL9XPSexxJysaeMcjRLkPM3WUfqfh7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Spokane City Council on Monday approved a resolution authorizing a pilot ban on turns on red in the Riverside neighborhood to enhance pedestrian safety.

The measure, sponsored by Council member Zippone and Council President Wilkerson, comes after public commenters and safety advocates cited recent pedestrian fatalities and national research showing turns on red increase conflicts. \"In the last decade, Spokane's Riverside neighborhood has had 19 pedestrian fatalities,\" said Eric Lowe, a Riverside resident, during public comment. \"The study found that turns on red are unsafe for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.\"

Why it matters: Council members and community members said the policy targets an area with repeated deadly and near‑miss collisions and could reduce driver-to-pedestrian conflicts quickly and at low cost if paired with clear signage and public education. Opponents, including several downtown residents, said the ban would not solve issues they described as tied to drug use, enforcement gaps, and chaotic downtown behavior.

Supporters pointed to research and local experience. Council member Dylan said the policy is evidence-based and could be the start of broader changes, citing an Institute of Traffic Engineers study that showed large reductions in driver-to-driver and vehicle‑pedestrian conflicts where similar restrictions were installed with consistent signage and education. \"This really is a low cost safety tool that I think will be really positive change for the city of Spokane,\" Dylan said. Council member Cathcart said signage must be conspicuous to prevent confusing pedestrians who might step into intersections thinking turns are disallowed.

Public commenters were split. Abby Sachs, who said she works near Maine and Brown, described repeated close encounters when drivers turned while she had a walk signal and urged the council to expand the ban citywide. Will Hewings (appearing as Will Hewings in the record) and other speakers said enforcement should focus on existing laws and on addressing people they described as unpredictable pedestrians; Hewings opposed the resolution. Several commenters asked the city to combine the policy with leading pedestrian intervals and stronger enforcement.

Discussion versus decision: Council debate focused on safety data, signage design, enforcement needs, and whether the ban should begin as a neighborhood pilot. Council members who supported the resolution emphasized that complementary education and automated enforcement would increase effectiveness. The council voted to approve the Riverside pilot; the roll-call tally was not recorded in the transcript record provided.

The council indicated the ban would be implemented with attention to signage and public outreach; members said they expect to monitor results and consider expansion to other high‑crash corridors.

Ending: Council members said the change is intended as a first step, not a final solution. Dylan asked staff to track outcomes and community feedback so the city can evaluate whether to broaden the restriction or add engineering changes.","The Spokane City Council approved a resolution to pilot a ‘no turn on red’ policy in the Riverside neighborhood, citing pedestrian fatalities and study findings; supporters urged strong signage and enforcement, while opponents said the policy would not address root causes of downtown crashes.","actionData","errors"]

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