City Council

Monday, July 10, 2023 at 6 p.m.

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Ordinance C36166 - Vacating Perry Street between the north line of Hartson Avenue and the south line of Celesta Avenue.

Ordinance C36391 - Relating to the regulation of short-term rentals; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Sections 17C.316.010, 17C.316.020, 17C.316.030, 17C.316.040, 17C.316.050, 17C.316.060, and 17C.316.070; and setting an effective date.

Ordinance C36392 - Relating to fees on short-term rentals and short-term rental platforms; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Sections 08.02.034, 08.02.066, and 08.08.010; adopting a new section 08.02.090 to chapter 08.02 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date.

Ordinance C36400 - Relating to parking municipal codes amending SMC sections 08.02.083, 16A.04.100, 16A.05.060, 16A.05.220, 16A.05.280, 16A.05.310, 16A.05.460, 16A.07.040, 16A.07.080; and adding new section 16A.05.155 to chapter 16A.05 of the Spokane Municipal Code and setting an effective date.

Ordinance C36401 - Relating to the Sales and Use Tax for Housing and Housing-Related Supportive Services; amending Spokane Municipal Code Sections 08.07C.030 and 08.07C.050.

Ordinance C36402 - Relating to the establishment of a process to consider and act upon community members' concerns regarding City-owned property; adopting a new chapter 18.10 to Title 18 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Ordinance C36403 - Establishing the motto of the City of Spokane and adopting a new section SMC 01.03.030.

Ordinance C36404 - Adopting policy standards for broadband infrastructure expansion.

Resolution 2023-0051 - Stating the Spokane City Council’s position on city staff serving in an interim capacity.

Resolution 2023-0053 - Approving the appointment of Kelly Thomas as the Manager of Sustainability Initiatives for the Spokane City Council.

Resolution 2023-0054 - Establishing the Municipal Criminal Justice Coordinating Subcommittee of the Public Safety and Community Health Committee.

Resolution 2023-0055 - Approving installation of automated traffic safety cameras and other matters related thereto.

Resolution 2023-0056 - Regarding allocation of funds from infractions issued with automated traffic safety cameras for traffic calming measures and adopting a “Budget Grant Agreement” to govern the allocation, use and invoicing of a portion of the Traffic Calming Funds by the Spokane Police Department until such time as the dedicated additional funds are exhausted.

Resolution 2023-0057 - Regarding allocation of funds from infractions issued with automated traffic safety cameras for traffic calming measures. (Establishes the timing and criteria for allocation of Traffic Calming Measure Funds for the years 2022-2025).

Resolution 2023-0058 - Approving the appointment of Dan Buller as the Director of Engineering Services for the City of Spokane.

Resolution 2023-0059 - Approving the appointment of Marcia Davis as the Director of Integrated Capital Management for the City of Spokane.

Resolution 2023-0062 - Affirming the legislative priorities of the City of Spokane for 2023-2024 sessions of the Washington State Legislature.

Special Budget Ordinance C36406 - Amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Various Funds to make grade and associated pay range changes for various positions (as more specifically described in the ordinance). (This action arises from the need to adjust pay ranges to align with salary analysis).

Special Budget Ordinance C36409 - Amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Making changes in the appropriations of the General Fund, Public Safety & Judicial Grant Fund, Criminal Justice Assistance Fund, and the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund (as more specifically described in the ordinance). (This action arises from the need to adjust the General Fund budget).

Special Budget Ordinance C36410 - Amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Making changes in the appropriations of various funds (as more specifically described in the ordinance). (This action arises from the need to increase citywide PFML budgets for 2023 premium rates).

Special Budget Ordinance C36411 - Amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Real Estate Excise Tax Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $1,100,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $1,100,000 is removed solely from interfund other professional services in the Real Estate Excise Tax First Quarter Percent Department. 2) Increase appropriation by $1,100,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,100,000 is provided solely for operating transfer-out in the Real Estate Excise Tax Second Quarter Percent Department. and City Street Fund 1) Increase revenue by $4,000,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $2,900,000 is provided solely for operating transfer-in from the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund in

Special Budget Ordinance C36413 - Amending Ordinance No. C36345 passed by the City Council December 12, 2022, and entitled, "An Ordinance adopting the Annual Budget of the City of Spokane for 2023, making appropriations to the various funds of the City of Spokane government for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, and providing it shall take effect immediately upon passage," and declaring an emergency and appropriating funds in: Asset Management Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $800,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $800,000 is removed solely from reserve for budget adjustment in the Capital Facilities Department. (This action arises from the need to remove duplicative budget authority).