City Council Legislative Meeting


Monday, August 1, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Resolution 2022-0071 - Creating a policy to establish a language access plan to ensure limited English proficiency (LEP) residents have access to the City's services, information, and civic processes, guidelines on using interpretation, and translation services by City.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Resolution 2022-0072 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to the ballot measure on the November 8, 2022, general election regarding a proposition regarding amendments to sections 24, 28, 29 and 33 and repeal of section 32 of the Spokane City Charter relating to the appointment, duties and powers of the city attorney and other legal counsel, and approving the explanatory statement prepared by the City Attorney.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36246 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: American Rescue Plan Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $27,870,000, funded from the city’s direct allocation of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund of the American Rescue Plan Act. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,500,000 is provided for the purpose of funding capital expenditures on City owned property leased to Community Centers. B) Of the increased appropriation, $2,400,000 is provided for the purpose of funding the add to pay for the collective bargaining agreements. C) Of the increased appropriation, $5,000,000 is provided for the purpose of funding higher education success for local high school st

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36247 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease the appropriation for a Community Program Coordinator position in the Office of Neighborhood Services by $28,000. 2) Increase the appropriation for postage in the Office of Neighborhood Services by $5,000. 3) Increase the appropriation for operating supplies in the Office of Neighborhood Services by $5,000. 4) Increase the appropriation for software in the Office of neighborhood Services by $4,500. 5) Increase the appropriation for an operating transfer-out in the Office of Neighborhood Services by $13,500. (A) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. an

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36249 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund Unallocated Reserves 1) Increase operating transfer-out by $3,128,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $3,128,000 is to be transferred to the Police Property Acquisition fund for the purchase and commissioning of the following police vehicles: a. Up to 46 Ford K8 Electric Hybrid models and Police Property Acquisition Fund 1) Increase revenue by $3,128,000 A. $3,128,000 of the increased revenue is from a transfer-in from General Fund Unallocated Reserves 2) Increase appropriations by $3,128,000 A. $3,128,000 of the increased appropriation is to be used solely for the purchase and commissioning of t

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36250 - Amending Ordinance No. C36161 passed by the City Council December 13, 2021, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2022, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: General Fund 1) Decrease the appropriation for Director of Human Resources position in the Human Resources Department by $31,000. 2) Decrease the appropriation for a Labor Relations Manager position in the Human Resources Department by $30,000. 3) Increase the appropriation for an operating transfer-out by $61,000. (A) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the General Fund. and Management Information Services Fund 1) Increase revenue for an operating transfer-in in the Innovation and Technology Services department by $61,000. 2) Increase the appropriation for software maintenance by $61,000.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Breean Beggs City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Lori Kinnear District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea