City Council Legislative Meeting


Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Ordinance C32457 - Amending Ordinance C32457 that vacated 6th Avenue from approximately 100 feet west of Audubon Street to Audubon Street and located in the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 25 North, Range 42 East, Willamette Meridian.

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

Ordinance C36458 - Final Reading Ordinance C36458 relating to housing development regulations and extending an interim zoning ordinance; repealing Sections 17C.400.010, 17C.400.020, and 17C.400.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and amending Section 17C.400.040 of the Spokane Municipal Code to extend an additional six months.

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

Ordinance C36459 - Final Reading Ordinance C36459 relating to increasing housing options by permitting and encouraging the construction of middle housing in more residential zoning districts; adopting subdivision processes to encourage homeownership; implementing Section 3 of HB 1110; amending Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) chapters 17A.020.010, 17A.020.020, 17A.020.030, 17A.020.040, 17A.020.060, 17A.020.120, 17A.020.130, 17A.020.180, 17A.020.190, 17A.020.200, 17A.040.020, 17A.040.030, 17A.040.040, 17A.040.050, 17C.120.500, 17C.122.060, 17C.200.020, 17C.200.040, 17C.200.100, 17C.230.110, 17C.230.130, 17C.300.010, 17C.300.100, 17C.300.110, 17C.300.130, 17G.020.060, 17G.025.010, 17G.030.010, 17G.030.030, 17G.030.040, 17G.070.030, 17G.070.135, 17G.080.020, 17G.080.040, 17G.080.050, 17G.080.060, 17G.080.065; repealing SMC chapters 17C.110, 17G.060, and 17G.060T, and SMC sections 17G.080.010, and 17G.080.080; adopting SMC chapters 17C.111 and 17G.061, and SMC sections 17D.060.135, 17G.080.000, and 17G.080.025; and setting an effective

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

Ordinance C36461 - Final Reading Ordinance C36461 relating to General Facilities Charges (GFCs) for public utilities and services; amending SMC sections 13.03.0730, 13.03.0732, and 13.03.0734 to chapter 13.03 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and 13.04.2040, 13.04.2042, and 13.04.2044 to chapter 13.04 of the Spokane Municipal Code; and setting an effective date.

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

Resolution 2023-0096 - Of the City of Spokane relating to the Water and Sewer Rehabilitation program for on-site septic systems, side sewer, and water service lines.

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

Resolution 2023-0097 - Resolution 2023-0097 regarding adoption of the City of Spokane’s Public Rule for Wastewater and Water General Facilities Charges and Incentives.

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

Resolution 2023-0098 - 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 Absent
Lori Kinnear City Council President Yea
Jonathan Bingle District 1 Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Ryan Oelrich District 2 Yea
Karen Stratton District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Special Budget Ordinance C36462 - 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 $96,850. A) Of the increased revenue, $96,850 is provided by the Department of Justice, through Spokane County, as part of the JAG22 grant award program. 2) Increase appropriation by $96,850. A) Of the increased appropriation, $96,850 is provided solely for equipment.

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

Special Budget Ordinance C36463 - 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 $214,815. A) Of the increased revenue, $214,815 is provided by the Department of Justice as part of the JAG23 grant award program. 2) Increase appropriation by $214,815. A) Of the increased appropriation, $42,678 is provided solely for personal protective equipment. B) Of the increased appropriation, $75,470 is provided solely for a vehicle. C) Of the increased appropriation, $96,667 is provided solely for contractual services.

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

Special Budget Ordinance C36464 - 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: Home Entitlement Program Fund 1) Increase revenue by $4,628,671 A) Of the increased revenue, $4,628,671 is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of the HOME – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program. 2) Increase appropriation by $4,628,671 A) Of the increased appropriation, $4,207,883 is provided solely for contractual services to be provided by the City’s sub-recipients to deliver housing and shelter services to the community. B) Of the increased appropriation, $260,398 is provided solely for salaries and benefits for the City of Spokane’s employees who will be

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

Special Budget Ordinance C36465 - 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: Fire/EMS Fund 1) Increase revenue by $628,000. A) Of the increased revenue, $600,000 is provided solely for wildfire mobilization reimbursement from the Department of Natural Resources and other agencies. B) Of the increased revenue, $28,000 is provided solely for insurance recoveries on damaged vehicles and apparatus. 2) Increase appropriation by $628,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $600,000 is provided solely for overtime and travel of firefighters deployed to wildfire events. B) Of the increased appropriation, $28,000 is provided solely for vehicle and apparatus repairs.

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