City Council

Monday, December 4, 2023 at 6 p.m.

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Ordinance C36456 - Relating to budget planning and budget presentations, and amending Section 07.14.030 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Ordinance C36468 - Relating to the City of Spokane’s Utility Tax; amending the Spokane Municipal Code (SMC) section 08.10.030(A)(3), (4) and (7) and setting an effective date.

Ordinance C36469 - Changing the zone from Context Area 4 (CA4) to High Density Residential 55 (RHD-55) for property located at 802 East Sharp Avenue in the City and County of Spokane, State of Washington, by amending the Official Zoning Map.

Ordinance C36478 - Hearing on Final Reading Ordinance C36478 approving and confirming the 2024 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C32923 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC.

Ordinance C36479 - Hearing on Final Reading Ordinance C36479 approving and confirming the 2024 Assessments and Assessment Roll for the East Sprague Parking and Business Improvement Area, prepared under Ordinance C35377 as codified and amended in Chapter 4.31C SMC.

Resolution 2023-0094 - Of the City of Spokane proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for a period of three years beginning in 2025 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for library operations; providing for the submission of the measure to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the measure on February 13, 2024; and providing for other matters properly related thereto.

Resolution 2023-0095 - Of the City of Spokane proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for a period of twenty years beginning in 2025 in an amount exceeding the limitations of chapter 84.55 RCW to provide funding for park improvements and safety citywide, including renovating aging parks, playgrounds, restrooms, sport courts, and trailheads; increasing park rangers and maintenance personnel; developing new parks in neighborhoods without them; adding all-weather sports fields; and protecting natural lands; providing for the submission of the measure to the qualified electors of the City at a special election; requesting that the Spokane County Auditor hold a special election for the measure on August 6, 2024; and providing for other matters properly related thereto.

Resolution 2023-0100 - Relating to the final adoption of the City of Spokane Water System Plan dated September 27, 2023, and submittal for final approval by the Washington State Department of Health.

Resolution 2023-0101 - Approving settlement of property damage claim with Lumen Technologies DBA Qwest and CenturyLink-$56,723.70.

Resolution 2023-0102 - Adopting the City of Spokane's legislative agenda for the upcoming 2024 state legislative session.

Resolution 2023-0103 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to a measure on the February 13, 2024, special election ballot regarding a measure proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for Library operations for a three-year period from 2025-2027. (Relates to Resolution 2023-0094)

Resolution 2023-0104 - Regarding the appointment of for and against committee members relating to a measure on the August 6, 2024, special election ballot regarding a measure proposing an increase in the regular property tax levy for Citywide Park Improvements and Safety for a twenty-year period beginning in 2025. (Relates to Resolution 2023-0095)

Resolution 2023-0105 - Amending the appointments of Council Members to boards and commissions.

Special Budget Ordinance C36471 - 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: General Fund 1) Decrease revenue by $1,400,000. A)Of the decreased revenue, $1,400,000 is removed from an operating transfer-in from the Public Safety Personnel and Crime Reduction Fund to the Police department. 2) Decrease appropriation by $1,460,000. A)Of the decreased appropriation, $60,000 is removed from base wages in the Human Resources department. B)Of the decreased appropriation, $1,000,000 is removed from social security in the Police department. C)Of the decreased appropriation, $400,000 is removed from education pay in the Police department. 3) Increase appropriation by $460,000. A) Of the

Special Budget Ordinance C36472 - 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: Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,000,000. A) Of the increased appropriation $1,000,000 is provided solely for payments to the Spokane Public Facilities District.

Special Budget Ordinance C36473 - 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: Workers’ Compensation Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $600,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $600,000 is provided solely for insurance claim payments.

Special Budget Ordinance C36474 - 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: Office of Performance Management Fund 1) Decrease appropriation by $220,000. A) Of the decreased appropriation, $220,000 is removed from bases wages. 2) Increase appropriation by $220,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $220,000 is provided solely for contractual services.

Special Budget Ordinance C36475 - 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: Solid Waste Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,275,000 A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,000,000 is provided solely for Fleet Services for Solid Waste Collections operations and recycling. B) Of the increased appropriation, $275,000 is provided solely for Insurance Premiums for Solid Waste Disposal.

Special Budget Ordinance C36476 - 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: Facilities Management-Capital Fund 1) Increase appropriation by $1,200,000. A) Of the increased appropriation, $1,200,000 is provided solely for machinery/equipment in the Solid Waste Department.