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Materials for the March 12 EGNC Meeting

March 10, 2014 Emerson Garfield

As another Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting nears, the snow has given way to rain. At least it’s some sort of seasonal progress. And it’s reason enough to join the EGNC on Wednesday, March 12 at 7pm in the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) as we begin preparing in earnest for the exciting year ahead.

And that’s not just feel-good inspirational fluff. There really is some exciting stuff going on.

This EGNC meeting brings five guest speakers — all of whom have been limited in advance to ten minutes or less. That means you’ll get your informational fix but it won’t eat up your entire evening. Most of the speakers have agreed to hang around after the meeting so you can pose your questions on an informal, one-on-one basis.

Dom Felix will be talking about the Spokane Police Accountability and Reform Coalition (SPARC). Kim Ferraro will be giving a preview of what’s happening at the West Central Community Center. Buzz Bellessa of North Hill Neighborhood Council will be proposing a developer agreement for the city-owned property on the corner of Cora and N. Monroe. Angel Spell of Spokane Urban Forestry will address everything to do with street trees. And a representative of the Spokane Human Rights Commission will explain what their organization has been up to.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Karen Cornwell of Avista will not be presenting. We hope she’ll be able to reschedule for April’s meeting.

Also on the agenda is the scheduling of mobile speed signs (for traffic-calming analysis), preparation for next month’s EGNC elections, discussion about the proposed Summer Parkways event in Emerson-Garfield, Neighborhood Planning updates, and lots more.

Download the March 12 meeting materials here:

Agenda for the March 12, 2014 meeting
Minutes from the February 12, 2014 meeting (pending approval)

We look forward to seeing you there!

Corbin Senior Center Movin’ & Groovin’ Fair (Mar 8)

March 4, 2014 Emerson Garfield

The Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland) will be holding its tenth annual Movin’ and Groovin’ Fair on Saturday, March 8 from 8am to 2pm.

Admission is free to this all-ages event, which offers free health screenings, seminars and giveaways in addition to a raffle and an affordable ($6) lunch.

This fair isn’t a small-scale event. The vendor booths generally wind through the whole first floor and lower level of the Corbin Senior Center, and they represent services and businesses from all fields: healthcare, real-estate, utilities, legal and financial planning, and lots more.

Though some of the offerings are naturally geared toward the Corbin Senior Center’s clientele, there’s useful information, fun activities and swag for the whole family.

Urban Farming Hearing (Feb 26)

February 24, 2014 Emerson Garfield

The Spokane City Plan Commission is holding public hearings on Wednesday, February 26 at 4pm in City Hall (808 W Spokane Falls Blvd, City Council Chambers, Lower Level) to receive public testimony on an ordinance related to the topic of urban farming.

The ordinance is for the proposed adoption to the Spokane Municipal Code of section 17C.380, which is related to the regulation of market gardens.

Any person may submit written comments to the Plan Commission and appear at the public hearing to submit oral comments on the proposal. Copies of the draft ordinances before the Plan Commission are available at spokaneplanning.org.

A State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Non-significance (DNS) was issued on February 10 pursuant to WAC 197-11-340 and section 17E.050 of the Spokane Municipal Code. Comments on the DNS must be submitted by 4pm on February 26.

To submit comments or request more information, contact Tirrell Black at tblack@spokanecity.org or (509) 625-6300.

Candace Mumm Mobile Office (Feb 19)

February 18, 2014 Emerson Garfield

If you’ve been looking to bend the ear of your District 3 city council member, then be sure to join Candace Mumm when she hosts a joint mobile office with Amber Waldref tomorrow on Wednesday, February 19 from 11:30am-1pm at The Mustard Seed in the Northtown Mall.

At the mobile office you’ll be able to enjoy an optional no-host lunch with these two council members along with other engaged citizens. You’ll be able to discuss your issues and concerns for our city as well as ask about the topics our City Council is deciding. As an added bonus, you’ll have the chance to meet the new Northtown General Manager and learn about new stores and design of the mall.

Reminder: Get there early for priority seating.

Materials for the February 12 EGNC Meeting

February 10, 2014 Emerson Garfield

We know the snow is knee deep in places, but there are 101 (count ’em) reasons to brave the winter weather and make it to the Emerson-Garfield Neighborhood Council meeting on Wednesday, February 12. It starts promptly at 7pm in the Corbin Senior Center (827 W Cleveland).

At this meeting the EGNC will be taking sidewalk and traffic-calming requests. This means that if you have sidewalk that is missing or in need of repair outside your home, business, church or other property, you should be there to mark the spot on a map and help rank these proposals in terms of priority before submitting them to the city.

There will also be guest speakers with useful and interesting information on a variety of topics, including pedestrian and traffic studies on N. Monroe, energy-efficient home improvement options, news and thanks from the West Central Community Center, and a proposed law enforcement partnership to reduce underage drinking.

Plus there’s the usual slew of announcements and updates, reports on the significant progress among the Neighborhood Planning effort and how that will make the leap into implementation, check-ins from the Spokane Police and COPS, and news on changes to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) eligibility.

Download the February 12 meeting materials for approval here: