The City Council held an agenda review and legislative session where they conducted several key actions, including the appointment of a new member to the Ombuds Commission and the approval of various outside special counsel contract amendments for legal matters. The Council authorized several purchases, including specialized vehicles for the Street and IT Departments, and approved historic designation recommendations. Additionally, they passed multiple special budget ordinances related to grant funding for traffic equipment, cybersecurity, police academy construction, and updates to the comprehensive plan. Resolutions were adopted regarding future growth alternatives and opportunity zone nominations, and a public hearing was conducted concerning interim zoning ordinances for planned unit developments.
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The City Council held a study session to review the 2026 periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan and updates to the city's Development Code. Discussions focused on the Preferred Alternative Growth Map, draft chapters for the Comprehensive Plan, and the 'Build Spokane' initiative regarding modernization of the development code. The presentation covered community engagement outcomes, growth alternatives for housing and population, and upcoming steps for finalizing land use maps and code implementation.
Apr 27, 2026·Board meeting
Spokane City Council Meeting Minutes
The meetings covered a range of municipal business, including the interview of a nominee for the Ombuds Commission, briefings on upcoming agenda items such as vehicle purchases and contract increases, and the adoption of resolutions supporting a Spokane Transit Authority ballot initiative and amending Periodic Update Grant contracts. The council also held hearings on ordinances regarding off-premises alcohol outlets, approved various contracts for infrastructure projects like crosswalks, addressed municipal accounting and land use procedures in study sessions, and discussed housing and development barriers during a roundtable. Additionally, the finance committee reviewed quarterly reports and various budget ordinances, while other sessions focused on planning, comprehensive plan updates, and tax credit programs.
