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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-06-30

    Jun 30, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    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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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-06-23

Jun 23, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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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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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-06-16

    Jun 16, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    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

    ·Seattle, WA
    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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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-05-12

    May 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on May 12, 2026, with nine members present (Foster, Hollingsworth, Juarez, Kettle, Lin, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, and Strauss), with Council President Joy Hollingsworth presiding. Councilmember Saka presented a proclamation unanimously signed by all nine members proclaiming May 2026 as "Bike Everywhere Month," with representatives from the Cascade Bicycle Club and Seattle Streets Alliance addressing the Council. The meeting included public comment from 18 individuals and adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 523) by unanimous consent with seven members voting in favor. The Council approved the Consent Calendar by motion, including adoption of the May 5, 2026 minutes and ordinance CB 121206 appropriating money for claims from April 27 through May 1, 2026.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-05-05

    May 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    Seattle City Council held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Council President Joy Hollingsworth presiding and eight of nine members present (Debora Juarez excused). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 522) and the agenda by unanimous consent, with all eight present members voting in favor. The Council passed Council Bill 121203 on the Consent Calendar, an ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 20–24, 2026, with a unanimous 8–0 vote. The meeting included public comment from 34 citizens and committee reports were pending.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-03-30

    Mar 30, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on March 30, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., with Councilmember Strauss presiding and five members present. The committee discussed CB 121184, relating to expanded authority for the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes under Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.127.020. The committee also discussed CB 121185, an ordinance amending the 2026 Budget and 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program to change appropriations to various departments in response to homelessness, which requires a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 a.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-02-03

    Feb 3, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on February 3, 2026, at 2:03 p.m. with nine members present, including Council President Joy Hollingsworth. Twenty-three members of the public provided comments during the public comment period. The Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) for February 3, 2026, was adopted by unanimous consent with 7 votes in favor and 2 absent. Council Bill 121157, an ordinance appropriating money to pay claims for the week of January 19–23, 2026, was passed on the Consent Calendar by a vote of 8 in favor, with 1 member absent.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2026-01-13

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on January 13, 2026, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with 9 members present (Council President Joy Hollingsworth presiding; Alexis Mercedes Rinck arrived late at 2:04 p.m.). The Council heard public comment from 26 individuals, recessed from 3:11 p.m. to 3:21 p.m., and reconvened at 3:25 p.m. By unanimous consent, the Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) for January 13, 2026, and the Agenda. The Consent Calendar was adopted by motion, including approval of the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (9–0 vote) and Council Bill 121148, an ordinance appropriating money for certain claims for the week of December 29, 2025, through January 2, 2026.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-12-16

    Dec 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2025, called to order at 1:12 p.m. by Council President Sara Nelson with eight members present (Debora Juarez excused). By unanimous consent, the Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and approved the agenda. The Council passed Council Bill 121144, an ordinance appropriating money for claims from December 1–5, 2025, by an 8–0 vote. Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck requested the removal of Appointment 03382 from the Consent Calendar, which was subsequently adopted with that exception. The public hearing was moved to follow Committee Reports.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-11-21

    Nov 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held a special meeting on November 21, 2025, at 1:04 p.m., with eight of nine members present (Robert Kettle arrived late). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 501) by unanimous consent with an 8–0 vote and approved the agenda by the same margin. The Council passed two ordinances on the consent calendar appropriating money for claims: CB 121127 for claims from November 3–7, 2025, and CB 121128 for claims from November 10–14, 2025, each approved 8–0. Four members of the public—Pastor Steve Jerbi, Tara Miller, Bennett Haselton, and Karina Patel—provided public comment after the Council suspended its normal rules to permit comment at the special meeting.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-10-28

    Oct 28, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on October 28, 2025, with all nine members present, including Council President Sara Nelson. The council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 499) and approved the agenda by unanimous consent. Two claims-payment ordinances were passed on the Consent Calendar: CB 121095 appropriating funds for claims from October 6–10, 2025, and CB 121096 appropriating funds for claims from October 13–17, 2025, both approved 9–0. The minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were also adopted. Ten members of the public addressed the council during public comment.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-09-16

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On September 16, 2025, the Seattle City Council met at City Hall with Council President Sara Nelson presiding; five members were present, three excused, and one arrived late. The Council approved the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended to introduce Resolution 32183, which calls for additional measures by City departments to advance the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan update and requests that the Office of Planning and Community Development develop additional amendments in 2026, passing 6–0. The Council also adopted the Consent Calendar, including approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, and an ordinance appropriating money for claims from September 1–5, 2025.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-07-30

    Jul 30, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on July 30, 2025, at 9:31 a.m. with six members present and two excused absences. The committee recommended passage of four ordinances: CB 121028, which proposes a ballot measure concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election to lift business and occupation tax rate limits and fund housing, human services, workforce, and small business support (approved 8–0); CB 121029, amending the 2025 Budget and 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program with departmental appropriation changes (approved 7–1, Rivera opposed); CB 121042, amending the 2025 Budget with departmental appropriation changes (approved 7–1, Rivera opposed); and CB 121030, relating to acceptance of non-City funding sources with mayoral authorization (vote count not included in excerpt).

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-07-15

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council meeting of July 15, 2025 convened at 2:03 p.m. with eight of nine members present (Councilmember Saka arrived at 2:06 p.m.); Council President Sara Nelson presided. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 488) and Agenda by unanimous consent, and passed Consent Calendar item CB 121027, which appropriated money for claims from June 30–July 4, 2025, by a vote of 8–0. The meeting included sixteen public commenters and addressed at least one substantive matter: CB 121006 from the Public Safety Committee relating to chronic nuisance properties, penalties, and city remedies, though the ordinance text was not fully included in the minutes excerpt provided.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-06-24

    Jun 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on June 24, 2025, at 2:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Council President Sara Nelson presiding and eight members present or arriving during the session. The Council adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC 485) unanimously and approved the Consent Calendar, which included adoption of prior meeting minutes from June 10 and June 17, 2025, and an ordinance (CB 121007) appropriating money for claims from June 9–13, 2025. Public comment was received from 22 individuals, and one councilmember excused absence was rescinded.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-06-04

    Jun 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on June 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber with seven members present and one excused absence. The Committee heard two information items on budget reform process and the executive budget update, and recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 120979, amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program with various departmental appropriation changes, and CB 120988, amending the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program with appropriation changes across departments and funds. Both ordinances were recommended for passage by unanimous vote (8–0), each requiring a 3/4 vote of the full City Council. The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-05-27

    May 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On May 27, 2025, the Seattle City Council held a regular meeting at City Hall with all nine members present (though two arrived late). The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 481) and the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. A motion to extend the public comment period failed 4–4, with Hollingsworth, Rinck, Solomon, and Strauss voting in favor and Kettle, Nelson, Rivera, and Saka opposed. The Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included CB 120983, an ordinance appropriating funds to pay claims for the week of May 5–9, 2025.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 21, 2025, at 9:31 a.m. in the City Council Chamber, with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and three members present (Strauss, Kettle, and Saka). The committee discussed CB 120979, an ordinance amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program that would change appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, requiring a 3/4 vote of the City Council for passage. The committee also heard an information item (Inf 2683) regarding advance repayment of 2014 bonds. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-05-14

    May 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 14, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber with five members present (Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, and Strauss), chaired by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed five items of business: an information item regarding Astound Cable Franchise Renewal (Inf 2680); two ordinances amending Seattle Municipal Code provisions for Seattle Public Utilities system development charges and municipal assessment reimbursement authority (CB 120966 and CB 120967); an ordinance amending the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with appropriations and position creation for Seattle Public Utilities (CB 120968); and an ordinance authorizing agreements between the City, Seattle School District No. 1, and Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC for redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center (CB 120982). The document indicates discussion occurred on these items but does not specify votes, decisions, or outcomes.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-05-06

    May 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on May 6, 2025, with five members present (Saka, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Rinck, Strauss) and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances. CB 120971 expands the use of automated traffic safety cameras and authorizes civilian employees to review camera-detected violations while updating related finance and fund policies. CB 120972 modifies appropriations and a proviso for the Seattle Department of Transportation in the 2025 Budget. CB 120945 vacates an alley in Block 52 of the First Hill neighborhood and accepts a Property Use and Development Agreement on petition of North Block Spring Street Development LLC. All three bills passed 5–0.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-04-22

    Apr 22, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on April 22, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber with seven members present and two excused. Twenty-four individuals provided public comment during the meeting. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 476) and the agenda by consent. In formal actions, the Council adopted the April 15, 2025 minutes, passed ordinance CB 120973 appropriating money for claims from April 7–11, 2025, and confirmed Raymond W. Gastil to the Seattle Design Commission for a term ending February 28, 2027. All votes on the consent calendar were unanimous, with seven members voting in favor and none opposed.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-04-01

    Apr 1, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council met on April 1, 2025, with Council President Sara Nelson presiding; six members were present and three excused, including Alexis Mercedes Rinck by unanimous consent. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 473) and the agenda by unanimous consent, and approved the Consent Calendar including minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2025. Council Bill 120961, an ordinance appropriating money for claims from March 17–21, 2025, was passed 6–0. The Council also confirmed the appointment of Amy Kate Bailey to the Seattle Human Rights Commission for a term through July 22, 2025. Ten members of the public addressed the Council during public comment.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-03-25

    Mar 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council met on March 25, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. with all nine council members present, including Council President Sara Nelson. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and passed CB 120959, an ordinance appropriating money for claims from March 10–14, 2025, by a 9–0 vote. The Council confirmed two appointments on the Consent Calendar: Joy R. Shigaki to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2028 (9–0), and Tristan Fields to the Urban Forestry Commission for a term ending March 31, 2027 (9–0).

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-02-11

    Feb 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On February 11, 2025, the Seattle City Council met with all nine members present and approved the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 466) and the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. The Council adopted the Consent Calendar, which included approval of the February 4, 2025 minutes and passage of CB 120940 appropriating money to pay claims for January 27–31, 2025, both voted 9–0. Committee reports included consideration of CB 120937, an ordinance relating to a new sales and use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing and adding Chapter 5.75 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-01-21

    Jan 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On January 21, 2025, the Seattle City Council convened with eight members present (Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Nelson, Rinck, Rivera, Saka, and Strauss) and unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and agenda. The council approved the January 14, 2025 meeting minutes and passed CB 120935 to appropriate money for claims from January 6–10, 2025, both by 8–0 votes. The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee recommended passage of CB 120925, the Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance, which addresses Civil Service System exemptions, position retitling, new titles, and salary adjustments, requiring a 2/3 council vote. Twelve members of the public provided comment during the meeting.

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  • Urban Design Commission January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes MEETING MINUTES

    Jan 16, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Urban Design Commission held a public meeting on January 16, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, to review urban design matters and hear public testimony. The agenda included a work session on officer elections and pedestrian light spacing, followed by a public hearing where the commission unanimously approved December 2024 meeting minutes (10-0 vote) and began reviewing new cases, including UDC-2024-234 regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness request at 904 Cooks Lane for a waiver from the Urban Forestry Ordinance's tree preservation requirement. The meeting was held in-person with remote participation options available via WebEx, teleconference, and local television channels.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-12-17

    Dec 17, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held a meeting on December 17, 2024, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight members present and one excused. The Council conducted a public hearing on the Human Services Department 2025 Draft Annual Action Plan (Inf 2600), which opened at 3:29 p.m. with no speakers and closed at 3:31 p.m. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar by a 7–0 vote, adopted the agenda by unanimous consent, and approved the Consent Calendar including the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes and an ordinance appropriating funds for claims from December 2–6, 2024.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-12-03

    Dec 3, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council held its December 3, 2024 meeting at 2:03 p.m. in City Hall with all nine councilmembers present, including newly sworn-in Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. The Council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 458) and the meeting agenda, and approved the Consent Calendar which included adoption of meeting minutes from November 12 and November 21, 2024. The Council also processed CB 120914, an ordinance appropriating money to pay claims for the week of November 11–15, 2024. Councilmember Saka read a proclamation designating December 3, 2024 as "Patrick Sand Day," signed unanimously by all nine councilmembers.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-11-21

    Nov 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held a special meeting on November 21, 2024, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with all nine members present: Sara Nelson (Council President), Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, Cathy Moore, Tammy J. Morales, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Maritza Rivera, Rob Saka, and Dan Strauss. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 457) and the agenda by unanimous consent, and passed three ordinances via the Consent Calendar appropriating funds for claims payment covering October 21–25, October 28–November 1, and November 4–8, 2024 (CB 120900, CB 120901, and CB 120913), each approved 9–0. Seventeen members of the public provided comment during the meeting.

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