City Council Legislative Meeting


Monday, November 29, 2021 at 6 p.m.
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Ordinance C36139 - Relating to application Z20-194COMP, and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Light Industrial” to “Centers and Corridors Core” for approximately 2.5 acres located at 120 North Magnolia Street (Parcel 35163.3001) and amending the Zoning Map from “Light Industrial (LI)” to “Centers And Corridors Type 1, Employment Center (CC1-EC)”. (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36140 - Relating to application Z20-206 COMP, amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “Residential 15-30” for approximately 3.9 acres located at 155, 173, 177, 203, 203 ½, 209, 215, 221, 227, 301, 305, 317, 327, & 403 East Cleveland Avenue (Parcels 35082.0919 through 0933) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Residential Multifamily (RMF).” (By a vote of 6 to 2, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36141 - Relating to application file Z20-207 COMP amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 4-10” to “General Commercial” for approximately 0.16 acres located at 1015 West Montgomery Avenue (Parcel 35073.2505) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Single Family (RSF)” to “Centers and Corridors Type 2, District Center (CC2-DC). (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Nay
Karen Stratton District 3 Nay

Ordinance C36142 - Relating to application file Z20-208 COMP and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 10-20” to “Residential 15+” for approximately 1.31 acres located at 1014,1022, 1028 West Sinto Avenue and 1011, 1017, 1023, 1027 West Maxwell Avenue (Parcels 35182.2401 through 35182.2407 & 35182.2409) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Two Family (RTF)” to “Residential High Density, 55-foot max height (RHD-55).” (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36143 - Relating to application file Z20-209 COMP and amending Map LU 1, Land Use Plan Map, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan from “Residential 10-20” to “Centers and Corridors Core” for approximately 1.9 acres located at 1025 West Spofford Ave (Parcel 35076.3915) and amending the Zoning Map from “Residential Two Family (RTF)” to “Centers and Corridors Type 1, District Center (CC1-DC).” (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36144 - Relating to proposal file Z21-022 COMP and amending Comprehensive Plan Map TR-5, proposed Bike Network Map, in various locations Citywide. (By a vote of 8 to 0, the Plan Commission recommends approval).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2021-0091 - Approving the Spokane Employees’ Retirement System (SERS) Board’s change in the employee and employer contribution rates in accordance with Spokane Municipal Code 4.14.070.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2021-0097 - Approving an extension of a development agreement regarding the preliminary plat and planned unit development referred to as The Vistas at Beacon Hill.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Nay
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Nay
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Resolution 2021-0098 - Forming an ad hoc equity subcommittee of the City Council’s Finance and Administration Committee.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Nay
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36145 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Capital Fund (1) Increase revenue by $250,000. (A) $250,000 of the increased revenue represents a transfer in from the General Fund. (2) Increase expenditures by $250,000. (A) $250,000 of the increased expenditure is provided solely for capital improvements to the Cannon Street Shelter, including the addition of supplementary shelter structures on the premises to be used for providing shelter to persons who have been exposed to COVID-19. (This action allows for capital improvements to the Cannon Street shelter).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36146 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund (1) Increase appropriation by $133,000. (A) $133,000 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for emergency capital outlay and machinery & equipment expenses. (B) The increase in appropriation is from the Asset Management Fund’s Unappropriated Reserves. (This action allows for the purchase of a replacement boiler for Fire Station 1).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36147 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease revenue by $1,575,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the decreased revenue represents the estimated amount that was to be reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The reimbursement will shift to the Arterial Street Fund. (2) Decrease appropriation by $1,575,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the decreased appropriation was provided to the Engineering Services department solely for the purpose of emergency work related to the Clarke Avenue landslide. The emergency work will shift to the Arterial Street fund. AND Arterial Street Fund (1) Increase revenue by $2,100,000. (A) $1,575,000 of the increase

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36148 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Iron Bridge TIF Debt Service Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $200. A) $200 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for debt payment. AND University District LRF Debt Service Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1. A) $1 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for debt payment. AND Golf Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $340,745. A) $340,745 of the increased appropriation is provided solely for other improvements including roof and HVAC replacement. (This action allows for adjusting appropriation authority in selected funds).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36149 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund (1) Decrease the appropriation for the Probation Officer I position in the Community Justice Services department by $12,545. (2) Increase the appropriation for operating lease in the Community Justice Services department by $12,545. (3) Decrease the appropriation level for the Court Clerk I position in the Municipal Court department by $77,500. (4) Increase the appropriation level for operating lease in the Municipal Court department by $77,500. (A) There is no change to the appropriation level in the General Fund. (This action allows for increasing the operating lease budget to pay the 2020 Public S

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36150 - Amending Ordinance No. C35971 passed by the City Council December 14, 2020, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2021, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $756,812 a. Revenue received by the department as reimbursement of costs incurred responding to regional fire mobilizations 2) Increase appropriations by $756,812 a. Increase in appropriations to offset costs incurred responding to regional fire mobilizations b. Costs related to overtime/backfill, and travel/lodging. (This action allows for funding of unbudgeted costs related to responding to regional wildfire mobilizations).

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Kate Burke District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Candace Mumm District 3 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea