Mike Forbes

The board discussed several operational and financial matters. Key items included a financial report showing revenue exceeding expenditures for the Park Fund and Golf Fund, approval of committee assignments for a new board member, and the adoption of the Parks and Natural Lands Master Plan. Additionally, the board approved a donated conservation easement at Beacon Hill and the naming of the Riverfront Park dog park. President Jennifer Ogden provided updates on the retirement of administrative staff and the transition to hybrid in-person and virtual public meetings. The director reported on 2023 budget priorities and recent funding support for the Don Kardong Bridge renovation project.

This document serves as the minutes for the special meeting held by the Park Board.

This document outlines how public transit functions as a climate strategy for the Spokane region. It emphasizes reducing greenhouse gas emissions through enhanced transit efficiency, the transition to an electrified and zero-emission bus fleet, and the implementation of high-performance transit lines supported by transit-oriented development. The strategic focus aims to provide sustainable transportation options and support broader environmental goals.

This document provides a 5-year progress review of the Spokane City's Sustainability Action Plan (SAP), evaluating the status of numerous action items. It details progress across various categories including building and energy efficiency, transportation and land use, and water resources. Key highlights include the adoption of the 2021 Downtown Plan, the elimination of city-wide parking minimums, the promotion of transit-oriented development, and the establishment of the Spokane Salmon Restorative Collaborative. The review also notes the completion of initiatives such as the Vision Zero framework, demonstrating the city's commitment to sustainability goals.

The meeting featured briefings on climate policy development, including a review of 153 policies narrowed down to 73 across 11 sectors, and updates on the EPA Endangerment Finding repeal and local government accountability. The board passed motions to recommend the adoption of final climate policies to the City of Spokane Plan Commission and approved recommendations to modify specific comprehensive plan elements based on public comments. Additional informational items covered a 5-year SAP progress review, discussions on grants for participatory budgeting and mayoral conferences, and a review of new recyclable materials.