District 3 Weekly Newsletter Vol. 39
Zack Zappone, City Council Member, District 3, No Phone Number Available
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:50 p.m.
In this issue, we discuss Council Members in action for March, C.O.P.S volunteers, and committee updates.
Recent and upcoming City Council committee meetings:
- Public Safety and Community Health Committee
Video of Last Meeting – Mar. 30
SPD Strategic Initiative Monthly Update, Office of the Police Ombuds Monthly Update, Photo Red Monthly Update. SPD Monthly Update, SFD Monthly Update, Public Defender Caseload Standards, Spokane United 911 Network Update, PSAP Public Safety Answering Point procurement of a computer aided dispatch system, and Special Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2026 Cellebrite Software Renewal High Utilizer Update and Contract Amendment.
Next meeting – May 4
- Public Infrastructure, Environment, & Sustainability Committee
Video of Last Meeting – Mar. 9
2026 Transportation Impact Fee Update, Communications & Community Engagement Director’s Report, Joint Resolution Authorizing the Airport Board to Purchase Property, Low Bid Award – North Hillyard Sidewalk Infill, Public Works Monthly Director’s Report, Transportation and Sustainability Monthly Director’s Report.
Next meeting – Apr. 13
- Urban Experience Committee
Video of Last Meeting – Mar. 16
2025 Longitudinal Assistance Analysis Report Update, Report on Off-Street Parking Mandates, Demolition and Asbestos Abatement at 101 & 105 N Madelia, 2026 Funding Recommendations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program, Downtown Residential Parking Pass Program Overview, ORD Relating to Mobile Food Vending Regulations, February Monthly Permit Report.
Next meeting – Apr. 20
- Finance & Administration Committee
Video of Last Meeting – Mar. 23
2024 Accountability Audit Exit Conference, Airport PFAS Short-Term Interim Action Work Plan, Detention Services Contract Performance Audit, Discussion on Council Budget Priorities for the Next Biennium, and Update on Safe Streets Cycle 15.
Next meeting - Apr. 27
Upcoming Ordinances & Resolutions
- Street Vendors Ordinance: This ordinance (C36863) intends to make it easier for mobile food vendors to thrive in Spokane by removing unnecessary regulatory barriers and barriers to entry while also protecting public health and safety. This ordinance eliminates the additional annual mobile food vending regulatory license requirement. This ordinance eliminates the requirement that a mobile food vendor obtain written permission from an adjacent property owner when operating in the public right-of-way in downtown. This is scheduled for a vote on April 20.
- Alcohol Impact Area Extension: Council adopted ORD C36680 in April 2025 as an interim official control. The new ordinance (C36862) prohibited off premises alcohol outlets near public assets like schools and parks. As an interim zoning ordinance, it was assigned a duration of one year, which expires on April 28, 2026. The Planning and Economic Development department continues to conduct engagement and study the impacts of permanent changes to regulations for off-premises alcohol outlets as part of the City’s periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan. This is scheduled for a vote on April 20.
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