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Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-07-09
Jul 9, 2026
·Seattle, WA
Minutes
The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, with Council President Hollingsworth presiding and three members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Zahoor Ahmed to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2030, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121222, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 to raise the income threshold for the utility discount program covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric services, also approved 4–0. Three additional ordinances addressing water service rates (CB 121245), emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers (CB 121246), and emergency bill assistance for City Light Department customers (CB 121247) were discussed but not voted on during the committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
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Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan — Minutes 2026-07-08

Jul 8, 2026

Minutes

The Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy met on July 8, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 12:08 p.m. to discuss Council Bill 121240, which approves an implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy as required by Ordinance 127238. Eight committee members were present, with Councilmember Debora Juarez excused. The committee discussed and amended the bill during the meeting.

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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-07-08

Jul 8, 2026

Minutes

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee of the Seattle City Council met on July 8, 2026, from 2:05 p.m. to 4:06 p.m. in the Council Chamber, with Chair Dionne Foster presiding and three of five committee members present (Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Joy Hollingsworth; Debora Juarez and Alexis Mercedes Rinck were excused). The committee heard two information items: Inf 2920 regarding Rental Fees Transparency and Fairness Legislation and Inf 2916 regarding Homeowner Privacy and Protection Legislation. No formal votes or actions were recorded in the minutes.

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Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District — Minutes 2026-07-06

Jul 6, 2026

Minutes

The Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District met on July 6, 2026, with 7 of 9 members present (Debora Juarez excused, Dan Strauss arriving late) and Chair Saka presiding. The committee discussed Council Bill 121226, an ordinance to place a sales and use tax proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot to fund transit and related transportation programs in Seattle. The meeting convened at 11:05 a.m. and adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-07-02

Jul 2, 2026

Minutes

On July 2, 2026, the Seattle Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee, presided over by Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck with three members present, unanimously approved four appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board: Danielle Budd and Estefana R. Harry for terms ending February 28, 2028, and Serhii Fulytka and Jared Lowery for terms ending February 28, 2029. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121207, an ordinance establishing the Forensic Digital Evidence classification title series and corresponding pay rates in the Seattle Police Department. All votes were 3–0 in favor with no opposition.

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Parks and City Light Committee — Minutes 2026-07-01

Jul 1, 2026

Minutes

The Parks and City Light Committee met on July 1, 2026, to conduct business including City Light Department matters. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend adoption of Resolution 32210, which adopts a 2027-2032 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorses an associated rate path. Council Bill 121231, relating to new retail rate schedules and rate modifications for the City Light Department, was discussed but no recommendation vote is recorded. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend passage of Council Bill 121241, authorizing the City Light Department to enter into long-term agreements for electric power acquisition and related services. Councilmembers Juarez, Kettle, Rivera, and Saka were present; Strauss was excused and Rivera arrived late.

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Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-07-01

Jul 1, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on July 1, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), presided over by Councilmember Lin. The Committee unanimously voted 5–0 to recommend City Council confirmation of six Seattle Planning Commission appointments and reappointments: T.J. Stutman (term to April 15, 2028), Amir Ehsaei (term to April 15, 2029), Hailey P. Karcher (term to April 15, 2029), Patrick W. Taylor (term to April 15, 2029), and reappointments of P Xiomara Alvarez and Andrew L. Dannenberg (both terms to April 15, 2029). The Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 121215, relating to Council land use decision processes and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680, and discussed CB 121243, relating to temporary zoning regulations for housing projects with Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements and Design Review exemptions.

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City Council — Minutes 2026-06-30

Jun 30, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle City Council met on June 30, 2026, at 2:04 p.m. with all nine members present: Council President Joy Hollingsworth, and members Foster, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, and Strauss. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and approved the Consent Calendar, which included the June 23, 2026 minutes and Council Bill 121239, an ordinance appropriating money to pay claims for June 15–19, 2026, by a 9–0 vote. The Council heard public comment from 20 individuals during the comment period. A Committee Report was presented on Council Bill 121233, an ordinance relating to public street closures to maintain public safety and amending the Seattle Municipal Code, requiring a 3/4 vote for adoption.

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Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan — Minutes 2026-06-30

Jun 30, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy met on June 30, 2026, to review an ordinance and implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, as required by Ordinance 127238. Eight committee members were present, with Councilmember Debora Juarez excused, and Councilmember Maritza Rivera presiding. The committee heard Information Item 2918 addressing the levy ordinance and plan ratification, with the meeting running from 9:37 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. at Seattle City Hall. No formal votes or specific funding allocations were recorded in the minutes.

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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-29

Jun 29, 2026

Minutes

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee of the Seattle City Council met on June 29, 2026, from 9:31 a.m. to 11:31 a.m., with Chair Dionne Foster presiding and four members present (Foster, Eddie Lin, Joy Hollingsworth, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck), while Debora Juarez was excused. The committee heard two information items: Inf 2916 on Homeowner Privacy and Protection Legislation and Inf 2917 on a Panel Discussion on Unwanted Homeowner Solicitation. No votes, formal actions, or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-24

Jun 24, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 24, 2026, with three members present (Chairs Foster, Lin, and Rinck) and two excused, to review four ordinances relating to housing and affordable development. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121218, which adopts the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishes Housing Funding Policies for those years, with all three voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121236, authorizing a ground lease of real property at 2929 27th Ave South to MBTOD Phase One LLLP (affiliates of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza) for affordable housing and early learning/childcare space development. Additionally, the Committee unanimously recommended CB 121237, placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the Office of Housing's jurisdiction to issue a competitive request for proposals for developer selection. The Committee also reviewed CB 121238, which authorizes the Office of Housing to acquire two parcels in the Central Area for affordable homeownership development.

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Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-06-23

Jun 23, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 23, 2026, with seven members present, presided over by Councilmember Kettle. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121232, relating to the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department and Community Crisis Responder team duties, with a 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121233, authorizing the Director of Transportation to close public streets for public safety purposes, with a 4–0 vote in favor. Additionally, the Committee heard an informational report on the Seattle Police Department's 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics.

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City Council — Minutes 2026-06-23

Jun 23, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle City Council held a regular session on June 23, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber with seven members present (Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Saka) and two excused (Rivera, Strauss). Council President Hollingsworth presented a proclamation designating June 23, 2026, as "Horace Lorenzo Anderson Jr. Day," signed by all seven present members. The Council heard public comment from 37 individuals and unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 528) and the agenda. The Consent Calendar was approved, including adoption of the June 16, 2026, minutes by unanimous vote and consideration of ordinance CB 121235 regarding appropriations for certain claims.

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Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District — Minutes 2026-06-18

Jun 18, 2026

Minutes

The Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District met on June 18, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. with five members present, one excused, and three arriving late, with Chair Saka presiding. The committee discussed CB 121226, an ordinance proposing submission of a sales and use tax measure to qualified Seattle electors on November 3, 2026, to fund transit and related transportation programs. The meeting adjourned at 12:14 p.m.

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Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

Jun 17, 2026

Minutes

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on June 17, 2026, to consider three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and review sustainability and planning initiatives. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jamie Madden for a term to February 28, 2027, and Sophia Benalfew and Diana Paredes each for terms to February 29, 2028, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Office of Sustainability and Environment's Food Access Programs and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Subarea Plans Overview, and discussed an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

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Parks and City Light Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

Jun 17, 2026

Minutes

The Parks and City Light Committee met on June 17, 2026, with four members present (Councilmembers Juarez, Kettle, Saka, and Strauss) and one excused (Rivera). The committee unanimously approved Resolution 32206, which acknowledges and approves the City Light Department's 2026 Integrated Resource Plan for the biennium September 2026 through August 2028. The committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121228, authorizing a five-year agreement with Washington State Ferries for system improvements associated with the Pier 48 and Seattle Terminal Electrification Project. The committee unanimously confirmed four appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners for three-year terms: H Bradley Kahn, Phillip Meng, Rebecca J. Rasch, and James Williams.

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City Council — Minutes 2026-06-16

Jun 16, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle City Council met on June 16, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight of nine members present (Councilmember Lin excused). Council President Hollingsworth presented a proclamation designating June 16, 2026, as "Conner Dassa-Holland Day," which was signed by all eight present members. The Council adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC 527) and the meeting agenda by unanimous consent, with seven members voting in favor after Councilmember Rivera was excused during public comment. The Consent Calendar was adopted, including the approval of June 9, 2026, minutes and ordinance CB 121227 appropriating money for claims from the week of June 1, 2026.

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Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-06-16

Jun 16, 2026

Minutes

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on June 16, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with four members present and one late arrival. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121208, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program through appropriation changes to various departments, with all five voting members in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121209, which amends the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program through appropriation changes to various departments and funds, with all five voting members in favor. Both ordinances require a 3/4 vote of the full City Council to pass.

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Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-06-11

Jun 11, 2026

Minutes

The Governance and Utilities Committee of Seattle City Council met on June 11, 2026, to consider eight appointments and reappointments to advisory boards. The committee, presided over by Council President Joy Hollingsworth with all five members present, unanimously recommended approval of each appointment with 5–0 votes and no opposition. The appointments included Sarah Champ to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel for a term to July 31, 2028, and seven individuals to the Community Technology Advisory Board with terms ending December 31, 2026 or December 31, 2027. The specific appointments to the Community Technology Advisory Board were: Rajat Aggarwal (term to December 31, 2026), Aishah Bomani (reappointment to December 31, 2026), Friday O. Enabulele (term to December 31, 2027), Phillip Meng (reappointment to December 31, 2026), Kathleen Rohde (term to December 31, 2027), Colin Sanders (term to December 31, 2026), and Dei'Marlon Scisney (reappointment to December 31, 2027).

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Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan — Minutes 2026-06-10

Jun 10, 2026

Minutes

The Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy met on June 10, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber to review Informational Item 2910 regarding the levy's six-year implementation and evaluation plan. Seven committee members were present, with Councilmember Maritza Rivera presiding; one member was excused and one arrived late. The committee heard an executive presentation on the implementation and evaluation plan before adjourning at 11:50 a.m.

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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-10

Jun 10, 2026

Minutes

The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 10, 2026, with four of five members present, chaired by Dionne Foster. The committee discussed CB 121218, an ordinance adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishing Housing Funding Policies for the same period, along with authorizing the Director of Housing regarding housing loans and contracts. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32209, approving proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer. The meeting lasted approximately 52 minutes, from 2:05 p.m. to 2:57 p.m.

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City Council — Minutes 2026-06-09

Jun 9, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle City Council met on June 9, 2026, at 2:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight members present and one late arrival (Council Member Rivera, who joined at 2:47 p.m.). The council adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC 526) unanimously with all nine members in favor and none opposed. Public comment was received from 67 individuals, and the council amended the agenda by unanimous consent to move Appointment 03497 to be first under Committee Reports before adopting the agenda as amended.

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Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-06-09

Jun 9, 2026

Minutes

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 9, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:47 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Robert Kettle with four members present and one late arrival (Eddie Lin). The Committee heard two information items: Inf 2906 regarding a draft CARE Department Update Ordinance and Inf 2882 on the Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework. The Committee did not hear Inf 2907, the Seattle Police Department's 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics report.

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Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-06-05

Jun 5, 2026

Minutes

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on June 5, 2026, from 9:34 a.m. to 11:32 a.m., with Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck (presiding), Dionne Foster, and Rob Saka present and Councilmembers Joy Hollingsworth and Debora Juarez excused. The Committee recommended that City Council adopt Resolution 32207, which updates policies for the establishment and management of Parking and Business Improvement Areas in Seattle and supersedes Resolution 31657, approved 3–0 by the Committee members present. The Committee also heard information items on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Forensic Evaluation Status Update and Public Health Approaches to Substance Use Disorder in Seattle and King County.

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