City Council

Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6 p.m.

• Advance AgendaPDF 21.2 MB
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Ordinance C36448 - Ordinance relating to the paper cuts code amendments 2023 project amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) Section 17C.110.225 Accessory Structures; Section 17C.120.580 Plazas and Other Open Spaces; Section 17C.230.145 Development Standards for Residential Uses; Section 17C.240.250 Off-Premises Signs; Section 17C.250.020 Dimensional Standards; and Section 17G.080.040 Short Subdivisions.

Ordinance C36449 - Establishing the Language Access Program for the City of Spokane and adopting a new chapter 18.11 to Title 18 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Resolution 2023-0092 - Reaffirming Spokane’s values of inclusion, respect, and justice, and the City’s commitment toward actions to reinforce these values; and calling on the community to condemn recent attacks and hate speech that perpetuate homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, racism and sexism.

Special Budget Ordinance C36450 - Ordinance 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: Public Safety & Judicial Grants Fund 1) Increase revenue by $337,139. A) Of the increased revenue, $337,139 is provided by the Department of Justice through their FY23 BJA Body-Worn Camera grant. 2) Increase appropriation by $337,139. A) Of the increased appropriation, $241,710 is provided solely for base wages. B) Of the increased appropriation, $10,429 is provided solely for computers. C) Of the increased appropriation, $85,000 is provided solely for professional services.

Special Budget Ordinance C36451 - Ordinance 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: Retirement Fund 1) Add one classified Clerk III position (from 0 to 1). A) There is no change to the overall appropriation level in the Retirement Fund, salary savings from the vacant Director of Retirement position are sufficient to fund the new position for the remainder of 2023.