30 results for “advisory council”
30 results for “advisory council”
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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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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On June 4, 2026, the Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District convened with six members present (Chair Rob Saka, Dionne Foster, Debora Juarez, Eddie Lin, Maritza Rivera, and Dan Strauss), one absent (Robert Kettle), and two late arrivals (Alexis Mercedes Rinck and Joy Hollingsworth). The committee met from 9:35 a.m. to 12:47 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber and heard two information items: the Executive's Proposed 2026 Seattle Transit Measure (Inf 2902) and the Seattle Transit Advisory Board's consultation on that same proposed measure (Inf 2903). No formal votes or actions on these measures were recorded in the minutes.
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on April 3, 2026, at 9:36 a.m. with Councilmembers Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, and Rob Saka present. The Committee recommended City Council confirmation of five reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board: Juan C. Rodriguez (term to February 29, 2028), and Fynniecko Glover Jr., Eliana Horn, Tiffany Kelly-Gray, and Stephanie Lachman (all terms to February 28, 2029), with all four present members voting in favor of each appointment. The Committee also heard informational items on the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board Overview and the Domestic Workers Standards Board Overview.
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On March 3, 2026, the Borough of Ambler Council held a work session to consider the appointment of Jack Craver to the Environmental Advisory Council, confirm David L. Busch from Keystone Alliance Consulting, Inc., and review a Public Meeting Attendance & Participation Policy. The meeting also included committee reports from five departments (Administration & Finance, Code Enforcement & Planning, Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, and Public Works) and an open public comment period. Additionally, the council reviewed minutes from the February 17, 2026 business meeting and considered a Water System Tapping Fee calculation prepared in accordance with Pennsylvania Act 57 of 2003.
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Seattle City Council held a meeting on December 9, 2025, with all nine council members present, presided over by Council President Sara Nelson. The council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 503) and the agenda, with all nine members voting in favor of each action. Under the Consent Calendar, the council unanimously approved minutes from December 2, 2025, and passed Council Bill 121136, which appropriated funds for claims submitted between November 24–28, 2025. Thirty-three members of the public provided comment during the public comment period. The council also took action on appointments, including appointing Robi Ganguly to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board for a term ending March 31, 2026.
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The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on December 3, 2025, to consider four appointments related to Native American advisory and service bodies. The Committee unanimously recommended (5–0) that City Council confirm the appointment of Eddie Sherman to the Indigenous Advisory Council for a term through July 31, 2027, and the reappointments of N. Iris Friday, Robert E. Howard, and Michael L. Reichert to the Seattle Indian Services Commission with terms expiring on October 31, 2028, and November 30, 2028, respectively. All five committee members present—Councilmembers Strauss, Rivera, Kettle, Nelson, and Saka—voted in favor of each appointment with no opposing votes.
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The Seattle Transportation Committee met on December 2, 2025, with Chair Saka presiding and four council members present, plus one late arrival. The Committee unanimously approved eight appointments and reappointments across three advisory boards: Timothy Harrison Chang to the Transportation Levy Oversight Committee through December 31, 2028; Tyler Blackwell, Giovanni Mottolese, Herb Krohn, Waylon Robert, and Stuart G. Thompson to the Seattle Freight Advisory Board through May 31, 2027; and Lily Andualem and Delaney Lind to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board through March 31, 2027. All eight appointments were recommended for City Council confirmation with 5–0 votes in favor.
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The Seattle Land Use Committee met on October 31, 2025, with three members present (Mark Solomon, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck) to confirm five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All five appointees—Stephanie Lachman (term to February 28, 2026), Eric Alipio (term to February 28, 2027), Amira Beasley (term to February 29, 2028), Ernesto Oliva (term to February 29, 2028), and E.N. West (term to February 29, 2028)—were approved unanimously 3–0 by the committee and recommended for City Council confirmation. The committee also held a public hearing on and discussed Council Bill 121093, which amends Seattle Municipal Code provisions related to land use, zoning, environmental review thresholds, transportation requirements, and cultural resource preservation, and heard an information item on State Environmental Policy Act threshold exemptions for transportation management plans.
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This is an agenda for a City of Oakland Budget Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Council Chambers. The seven-member Commission, comprising Mandela Bliss, Larisa Casillas, Mike Forbes, Ben Gould, Mike Petouhoff, Jane Yang, and Stephisha Ycoy-Walton, will address commissioner appointments and elections, review the adopted FY25-27 budget, and consider a Council Finance & Management Committee report on options to raise an additional ongoing $40 million in General Purpose Fund revenues. The agenda also includes discussion of a Community Engagement Ad Hoc assessment on the 2025-2027 budget process and a Consolidated Fiscal Policy amendment recommendation regarding real estate transfer tax revenues. The Finance Department will provide updates, and the public may observe via KTOP Granicus, Zoom webinar, or in person.
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The Seattle Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on September 11, 2025, with five members present (Council President Nelson, Kettle, Hollingsworth, Rivera, and Solomon) to review four items of business. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121072, which updates the structure and processes of the Office of City Auditor by amending Chapter 3.40 and Sections 14.08.040 and 14.08.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code and repealing Section 15.52.100 (5–0 vote). The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121060, modifying exemptions to the levy of special assessment for the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area (5–0 vote after a public hearing), and CB 121076, modifying the program manager selection process and BIA Advisory Board composition for the University District Parking and Business Improvement Area (5–0 vote). CB 121073 regarding the SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment rate and exemptions was discussed but no recommendation was recorded in these minutes.
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The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on September 10, 2025, with three voting members present (Hollingsworth, Kettle, Strauss) and one excused absence (Nelson). The committee unanimously recommended City Council confirmation of six appointments to the Seattle Center Advisory Commission—the reappointments of Mark F. Dederer, Sally Bagshaw, and Michael George, and new appointments of Adriane Musuneggi, Eric Pettigrew, and Matt Roewe—all for terms ending September 28, 2028, except Pettigrew's term ending September 28, 2027 (all voted 3–0 in favor). The committee also voted 4–0 to recommend confirmation of Jane C. Stonecipher as a member of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners for a three-year term.
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This agenda document outlines the Seattle City Council's briefing meeting scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting includes approval of August 11, 2025 minutes, a President's Report, and consideration of 21 appointments to city commissions and boards (Appointments 03248–03293) spanning organizations including the Seattle Renters' Commission, LGBTQ Commission, Disability Commission, Design Commission, Urban Forestry Commission, Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, Arts Commission, Pedestrian Advisory Board, Bicycle Advisory Board, and Transit Advisory Board, with appointments sponsored by Council Members Juarez, Solomon, Rivera, Hollingsworth, Rinck, and Saka. Written public comments must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. to Council@seattle.gov or to City Hall to be distributed to Council members prior to the meeting.
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The Seattle City Council met on August 12, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight of nine members present (Councilmember Rivera excused). The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 493) and approved the consent agenda, which included adoption of minutes from August 4 and August 5, 2025, passage of Council Bill 121054 appropriating funds for claims from July 28–August 1, 2025, and confirmation of Esther Lucero's reappointment to the Indigenous Advisory Council for a term through July 31, 2027. Four members of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period.
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The Seattle Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on August 6, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., with Councilmembers Strauss, Kettle, and Saka present. The committee unanimously approved three appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council: reappointment of Esther Lucero and Donny Stevenson, and appointment of Tia Yazzie, all for terms ending July 31, 2027, with all three votes 3–0 in favor. The committee also discussed Council Bill 121046 regarding public works contracts and small works roster amendments to align with state law, and heard the August 2025 Economic and Revenue Forecast information item. The meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m.
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The SB 882 Advisory Council held a meeting on July 15, 2025, at 9:03 AM in Los Angeles with seven of eight members present (one absent), establishing a quorum. Chair Jim Frazier opened the meeting and thanked participants for their involvement in the SB 882 process, highlighting accomplishments in training evaluations. The Council approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote of the seven members present.
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