Council adopts multiple ordinances and resolutions, approves federal priorities and moves Safe Streets funding; several measures pass with split council votes

What happened: At a regular Spokane City Council meeting, members considered and voted on a series of ordinances, resolutions, appointments and first readings. The council adopted federal priorities, approved bond refundings and several administrative policies, and took action on transportation and housing-related items. Some measures passed unanimously and others drew split 5-2 or 6-1 votes; multiple items also drew public testimony during the consent and regular agendas.

Votes at a glance (items taken from the legislative agenda and recorded vote results in the transcript):

- Special budget ordinance C 36 7 67 (amending C 36 6 26) to pay off the Golf Series 2018 S.I.L.P. loan. Outcome: passed, 7-0.

- Emergency ordinance C 36 7 64 authorizing issuance and sale of a limited tax general obligation refunding bond (not to exceed $340,000) to refund an outstanding limited tax GO refunding bond (Riverfront Park Iron Bridge taxable series). Outcome: passed, 7-0.

- Resolution 2025-83 approving the City of Spokane's 2025-2026 federal priorities (which include efforts to stop smuggling of illicit synthetic drugs, support for Medicaid and other federal requests). Outcome: passed, 7-0.

- Resolution 2025-84 (Spokane Safe Streets for All fund) setting council priorities for project selection under the fund. Outcome: passed, 6-1. Public commenters raised concerns about open drug markets near schools and urged quick build/adaptive safety measures; council debate highlighted both design solutions and the role of…