Council Consideration
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Establishing Moratorium in Latah Valley Ordinance
Ordinance is being imposed to immediately stop subdivision applications for unplotted property in the Latah/Hangman and Grandview/Thorpe Neighborhoods for one year due to increased residential development and inadequate fire protection resources. The ordinance includes an emergency clause and sets a hearing per RCW 36.70A.390.
Council Action Date: May 20th
SBO ARPA Allocations Ordinance
American Rescue Plan Funding Ordinance C36520 includes funding that is not being currently spent to be under contract to the following projects before the Dec 31, 2024, deadline: Funding to support a new homeless housing model with Catholic Charities, Funding with Compassionate Addiction Treatment (CAT) to ensure adequate addiction treatment facilities, Funding for childcare services, and Funding for municipal criminal justice services.
- Wilkerson/Zappone Amendment: 1) Reallocate part of the appropriation of $60,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of ADU Permits. 2) Reallocate part of the appropriation of $50,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Chief Recruitment. 3) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,190,914.61 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Projects of City Wide Significance. 4) Reallocate the appropriation of $74,811.42 that was previously allocated for the purpose of EV Stations. 5) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,793,921.82 that was previously allocated for the purpose of the Municipal Court Justice Building. 6) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,300,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Youth Behavioral Health. 7) Decrease appropriation by $474,885.63. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $474,885.63 is removed solely from other miscellaneous charges. 8) Of the reallocated appropriation, $2,524,233.26 is provided solely to support a new housing model. 9) Of the reallocated appropriation, $1,674,233.26 is provided solely to ensure adequate addiction treatment facilities. 10) Of the reallocated appropriation $201,533.48 is provided solely for the purpose of childcare services. 11) Of the reallocated appropriation $544,533.48 is provided solely for the purpose of municipal criminal justice services.
- Bingle/Navarrete Amendment: 1) Reallocate part of the appropriation of $60,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of ADU Permits. 2) Reallocate part of the appropriation of $50,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Chief Recruitment. 3) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,190,914.61 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Projects of City Wide Significance. 4) Reallocate the appropriation of $74,811.42 that was previously allocated for the purpose of EV Stations. 5) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,793,921.82 that was previously allocated for the purpose of the Municipal Court Justice Building. 6) Reallocate the appropriation of $1,300,000 that was previously allocated for the purpose of Youth Behavioral Health. 7) Decrease appropriation by $474,885.63. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $474,885.63 is removed solely from other miscellaneous charges. 8) Of the reallocated appropriation, $650,000 is provided solely to support a new housing model. 9) Of the reallocated appropriation, $500,000 is provided solely to ensure adequate addiction treatment facilities. 10) Of the reallocated appropriation $507,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of childcare services. 11) Of the reallocated appropriation $544,533.48 is provided solely to for the purpose of community justice services. 12) Of the reallocated appropriation $250,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of neighborhood lighting projects. 13) Of the reallocated appropriation $200,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of youth sports. 14) Of the reallocated appropriation $1,000,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of clean and safe programs. 15) Of the reallocated appropriation $150,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of the Cannon Hill Pond project. 16) Of the reallocated appropriation $250,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of the Beacon Hill / Shields Park project. 17) Of the reallocated appropriation $793,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of sidewalk projects. 18) Of the reallocated appropriation $100,000 is provided solely to for the purpose of planning for public restrooms.
Council Action Date: June 3rd
Heat Health and Safety Ordinance
Tenants in residential rental properties can now install air conditioners with limited restrictions. The regulations aim to protect Spokane residents' health and welfare in light of extreme weather events and wildfires. “Portable cooling device” refers to air conditioners and evaporative coolers, excluding devices requiring dwelling unit alterations for installation or use.
Council Action: June 3rd
