City Council Legislative Meeting


Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Emergency Ordinance C36851 - Emergency Ordinance C36851 adopting an interim official control to immediately implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, HOME Starts Here Initiative, and regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and protect the public health and safety of residents by prohibiting the use of private property for detention facilities and eliminating detention facilities as an allowable conditional use outside of the Essential Public Facilities process required by the Growth Management Act; amending Title 17C and repealing Section 17C.190.520 of the Spokane Municipal Code; setting a public hearing; and declaring an emergency.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Nay
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36738 - Changing the day of regular meetings of the Spokane City Council and amending section 02.01.010 of the Spokane Municipal Code, and setting an effective date.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Nay
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36820 - Prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products in the City of Spokane; adopting a new Chapter 10.83 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Nay
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36838 - Amending provisions of the City's Code of Ethics; amending sections 01.04B.050, 1.04B.070, 1.04B.150 and 1.04B.170 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36839 - Updating departmental titles as a result of the adoption of Ordinance C36795; amending Sections 04.02.010, 07.03.020, 07.06.242, 07.14.030, 08.10.010, 13.02.0304, and 13.02.0364 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36841 - Relating to the emergency procurement and amending Section 07.06.180 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Ordinance C36846 - Titled “Immigration Enforcement Free Zones”, establishing protections to promote trust and safety by ensuring city owned property is not voluntarily used to support immigration enforcement activities without a judicial warrant, amending sections 12.05.005, 12.05.050 and 12.05.070 of the Spokane Municipal Code.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Nay
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Resolution 2026-0010 - Authorizing the City to execute any necessary agreements to formalize the City’s participation in the Community Participatory Budgeting program administered through the Washington Department of Commerce.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Resolution 2026-0012 - Approving the appointment of Kevin Picanco as Director of Integrated Capital Management for the City of Spokane.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea

Resolution 2026-0013 - Regarding an update to Appendix “A” of the Public Rule for the City of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility & Industrial Pretreatment Program & Lab Analysis Fees.

Council Member Representing Vote
Betsy Wilkerson City Council President Yea
Michael Cathcart District 1 Yea
Sarah Dixit District 1 Yea
Kate Telis District 2 Yea
Paul Dillon District 2 Yea
Kitty Klitzke District 3 Yea
Zack Zappone District 3 Yea