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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 4/15/2026

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, with five members present, presiding over Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity through zoning amendments, and CB 121196, a comprehensive rezoning measure affecting multiple neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) designed to increase housing supply, support mixed-use redevelopment, remove construction barriers for alternative building methods, and incentivize community-serving uses. The meeting lasted approximately two hours, ending at 11:35 a.m.

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  • Minutes from the April 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton City Council held a public hearing on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan covering the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. Sara Hailstone, President of Hailstone Economics, presented the plan developed by a 23-person steering committee through surveys, focus groups, public meetings, and individual interviews, identifying five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. Mayor Cusat noted the City received a grant from DCED for the Comprehensive Plan and emphasized the need for "shared zoning" as some buildings are being constructed across municipal boundaries. Council members Bruno, Colombo, Nilles, Ondishin, and Perry were present; public comments raised concerns about plan implementation, municipal inclusivity, and regional transportation needs.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-15

    Sep 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 15, 2025, with five members present (Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, Rinck, Rivera) to conduct four items of business. The committee unanimously recommended City Council approval of a contract rezone for 352 Roy Street, changing the zoning from Seattle Mixed Uptown 65-foot height limit to 85-foot height limit with Mandatory Housing Affordability overlay, with a related ordinance (CB 121074) also recommended unanimously. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121045, which updates timelines for City review of land use permits by amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.76.005 and 23.76.010 and amending Resolution 31602. A fourth item, CB 121047, relating to construction codes and substantial alteration requirements for buildings greater than 7,000 square feet, was recommended for passage, with voting results recorded as incomplete in the minutes.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-08-06

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on August 6, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. with five members present and one excused. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121009, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.22.024, 23.22.064, 23.22.066, 23.22.070, 23.22.072, 23.22.074, and 23.22.078 and repeals Subchapter IV (Sections 23.22.082, 23.22.084, 23.22.086, and 23.22.088) to update subdivision procedures, with a 4–0 vote in favor from Councilmembers Solomon, Strauss, Juarez, and Rinck. The Committee also discussed CF 314536 regarding installation of 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course and three additional council bills: CB 121049 for rezoning land in the Lake City neighborhood, CB 121047 limiting substantial alteration requirements to buildings exceeding 7,000 square feet, and CB 121045 updating timelines for City review of land use permits. The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-04-17

    Apr 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 17, 2025, the Seattle Land Use Committee met with four members present (Solomon, Strauss, Moore, Rinck) to conduct five appointment items and two ordinance discussions. The Committee unanimously recommended (4–0) confirmation of Raymond W. Gastil and Shirin Masoudi as new members of the Seattle Design Commission, and reappointment of Phoebe Erin Bogert, Ben Gist, and Kevin O'Neill as chair and member, all for terms ending February 28, 2027. CB 120949, an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections to expand accessory dwelling unit options per state legislation, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120948, relating to construction code extensions for certain projects and building permits, was recommended for passage as amended by a 4–0 vote.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-03-13

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 13, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Rivera, with four members present and one excused. The Committee unanimously recommended Council confirmation of Carmen A. Bendixen's reappointment to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term through April 1, 2030, and reappointments of Evan M. Smith and Linda Thompson-Black to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee for terms through December 31, 2026, with all four voting members in favor. The Committee also heard an information update on Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building before adjourning at 10:27 a.m.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-02-13

    Feb 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee of the Seattle City Council met on February 13, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:17 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with Councilmember Sara Nelson presiding and five members present: Nelson, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, Maritza Rivera, and Mark Solomon. The committee heard Information Item 2611, a roundtable discussion on improving the building permitting process.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-12-04

    Dec 4, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on December 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with five members present (Morales, Strauss, Moore, Rinck, and Rivera), presided over by Councilmember Morales. The committee voted 5–0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32156, which declares intention to establish a new sales and use tax deferral for conversion of underutilized commercial property to housing. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend passage of Council Bill 120833, amending Seattle Municipal Code subsection 23.49.156.A to clarify bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program, with Councilmember Moore abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 3:36 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-09-18

    Sep 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 18, 2024, with four of five members present, presiding over Councilmember Morales. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend that City Council pass CB 120822, an ordinance removing restrictions on congregate residences and amending six sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee voted 3–0 with one abstention to recommend passage of CB 120823, which corrects typographical errors and clarifies regulations across 80 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120833, relating to bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120824, regarding design review exemptions for development projects in Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, First Hill, and the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center, was listed but discussion details were not included in the provided minutes.

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  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2024-07-25

    Jul 25, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on July 25, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. with Councilmembers Rivera, Morales, and Woo present and Councilmember Hollingsworth arriving late. The Committee voted 3–0 to recommend City Council confirm the appointment of Faith Pettis to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending April 1, 2029. The Committee also heard an information item regarding the Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building and P-Patch Community Gardening Program. The meeting adjourned at 10:43 a.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2024-05-14

    May 14, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on May 14, 2024, and recommended five appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board: Loren Brandford and Matt Trueblood as new members for three-year terms, and reappointments of Carlene M. Comrie (term to May 14, 2026), Kevin Marr (term to August 14, 2026), and Chris Todd (term to August 14, 2026), all approved 5–0 by committee members Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth, Moore, and Nelson. The committee also recommended passage of CB 120777, which amends Sections 111 and 202 of the 2018 Seattle Fire Code regarding unsafe building abatement, approved 5–0 and requiring a 3/4 City Council vote due to its emergency designation. CB 120778, relating to surveillance technology implementation and the Seattle Police Department's use of Automated License Plate Reader technology, was discussed but no recommendation was recorded.

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  • -1- Minutes of the Annual Town Meeting May 4, 2024

    May 4, 2024

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of Wilmington was held on May 4, 2024, with a quorum present. The meeting included recognition of six long-time volunteers across various town committees and boards, and the Moderator moved to dispense with full warrant reading and proceed by article number. A consent agenda was introduced to expedite proceedings, grouping routine and non-controversial articles including reports from three building committees, compensating balance agreements, and compliance funding for municipal stormwater systems totaling $75,000 in taxation.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2024-04-23

    Apr 23, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on April 23, 2024, at 9:32 a.m., with five members present including Chair Robert Kettle. The committee discussed an information item on the Fire Code Advisory Board and reviewed six appointments and reappointments to that board: Loren Brandford and Matt Trueblood were appointed for three-year terms from Council confirmation, while Carlene M. Comrie, Kevin Marr, and Chris Todd were reappointed with terms extending to May 14, 2026, and August 14, 2026, respectively. The committee also heard an information item on the Seattle Fire Department Dangerous Buildings Ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

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  • Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee — Minutes 2024-04-19

    Apr 19, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee met on April 19, 2024, at 9:32 a.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Woo. The committee heard two information items: an Office of Sustainability and Environment overview of Building Emissions Performance Standards and a tree canopy overview. Resolution 32134 was discussed, which acknowledges and approves the City Light Department's adoption of a biennial energy conservation target for 2024-2025 and ten-year conservation potential. The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

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  • 2023 Select Committee on Climate Action — Minutes 2023-12-07

    Dec 7, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on Climate Action met on December 7, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber to consider CB 120718, an ordinance establishing greenhouse gas emissions intensity targets and reporting requirements for larger existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings, and adding Chapter 22.925 to the Seattle Municipal Code while amending multiple related sections. The committee unanimously recommended passage of the bill as amended, with 7 councilmembers voting in favor (Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Mosqueda, Pedersen, and Strauss) and no opposition. The meeting adjourned at 10:51 a.m.

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  • 2023 Select Committee on Climate Action — Minutes 2023-11-29

    Nov 29, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The November 29, 2023 Select Committee on Climate Action meeting, presided over by Councilmember Herbold with 8 members present and 1 excused (Kshama Sawant), addressed Council Bill 120718 concerning greenhouse gas emissions regulation. CB 120718 proposes to regulate greenhouse gas emissions in larger existing nonresidential and multifamily buildings by establishing emissions intensity targets and reporting requirements, adding Chapter 22.925 to the Seattle Municipal Code and amending multiple sections of existing code. The bill was discussed during the meeting, which convened at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall and adjourned at 11:26 p.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2023-09-26

    Sep 26, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on September 26, 2023, with five members present (Herbold, Lewis, Mosqueda, Nelson, and Pedersen) and recommended six items for City Council action. The Committee unanimously approved five items: Resolution 32111 recognizing seismic retrofit of unreinforced masonry buildings (5–0); Appointment 02656 of Philip J. Sanchez to the Community Police Commission through December 31, 2025 (5–0); Resolution 32112 affirming intent to raise police accountability proposals in the Seattle Police Management Association 2024 contract renewal negotiations (5–0); and Council Bills 120668 and 120669 relating to housing and community development funding for 2024–2028 and non-City funding allocations to various departments and the Capital Improvement Program respectively (4–0 with Lewis absent from both votes). The Committee also heard an information item on Network Company Tax pre-introduction discussion.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-09-18

    Sep 18, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 18, 2023, with Councilmembers Strauss, Morales, Nelson, and Pedersen present (Mosqueda excused). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments: Denise Perez Lally to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (term to February 28, 2025), Evelyn Thomas Allen to the same board (term to February 28, 2026), and Nathan Collins to the Urban Forestry Commission (term to March 31, 2026). The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120622 (vacant building monitoring and nuisance abatement amendments) and CB 120631 (increased flexibility for lodging uses in the DMR/R 95/65 zone). CB 120632, relating to rezoning in the Downtown Retail Core and increasing housing capacity and downtown activation, passed 3–2 (Strauss, Mosqueda, Nelson in favor; Morales and Pedersen opposed).

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 13, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:16 p.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Strauss. The committee held public hearings and discussed three ordinances: CB 120631 to increase lodging flexibility in the DMR/R 95/65 zone; CB 120632 to rezone land in the Downtown Retail Core and increase housing capacity and downtown activation; and CB 120622 to amend vacant building monitoring and nuisance abatement code sections. The committee also discussed Resolution 32097 endorsing strategies for movement of people and goods in industrial and maritime areas, and CB 120635 amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes related to a transportation impact fee program.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-07-26

    Jul 26, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on July 26, 2023, presided over by Councilmember Nelson, and recommended approval of four reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Jason Clackley, Andrew Joslyn, Eric Lilavois, and Anne Berry O'Dowd—each for terms through August 31, 2026, all approved 3–0 by Nelson, Juarez, and Herbold. The Committee heard presentations from the Office of Economic Development on the Future of Seattle Economy and the Community Wealth Building Program, and adopted Resolution 32099 establishing shared City and community goals and strategies for the Future of the Seattle Economy investment agenda as City policy, approved 3–0. The Committee also received a presentation on Seattle City Light's 2022 Financial Audit.

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  • Public Assets and Homelessness Committee — Minutes 2023-05-03

    May 3, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee met on May 3, 2023, at 2:01 p.m., with three members present (Lewis, Juarez, Morales) and one absent (Herbold). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120548, authorizing the City of Seattle to acquire the Bakun Building (Parcel Number 766620-2390) from the Washington State Department of Transportation for general municipal purposes, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120559, approving current use tax applications for properties at 4200 Baker Avenue NW and 2317 S Norman Street under the King County Public Benefit Rating System, with a 4–0 vote in favor following a public hearing. The meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2022-12-09

    Dec 9, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on December 9, 2022, at 9:36 a.m., with Councilmember Morales presiding and four of five members present. The Committee unanimously recommended City Council confirm four appointments: Nathaniel Higby's reappointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to April 30, 2024), Brett Pepowski's appointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to April 30, 2024), Miriam Hinden's appointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2024), and Anthony R. Salazar's appointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2023), all voted 4–0 in favor. The Committee unanimously recommended City Council not pass CB 120312, an ordinance imposing controls on the Seattle-First National Bank Building as a designated landmark, voted 4–0. The Committee also held a public hearing and discussed CB 120456 relating to amendments to historic preservation review procedures under Seattle Municipal Code chapters 23.66, 25.12, 25.16, 25.20, 25.21, 25.22, 25.24, and 25.30.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2022-04-22

    Apr 22, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    This April 22, 2022 Seattle City Council Committee meeting of the Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee, chaired by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales with four members present and one excused, recommended passage of two historic preservation ordinances: CB 120311 designating the Wagner Floating Home as a landmark and CB 120312 adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks, and CB 120310 doing the same for The Center for Wooden Boats; both passed unanimously 4–0. The committee held CB 120312 relating to the Seattle-First National Bank Building landmark without voting, heard a presentation on the Seattle Arts Commission 2022 Work Plan, and recommended confirmation of Kayla DeMonte's reappointment to the Seattle Arts Commission for a term through December 31, 2023 by a unanimous 4–0 vote.

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  • Public Assets and Homelessness Committee — Minutes 2022-01-19

    Jan 19, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee met on January 19, 2022, with five members present and one late arrival. The committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120258, which accepts deeds for two parcels at 5910 Corson Ave South and 933 S Doris St to consolidate Seattle Public Library's building maintenance, custodial, landscaping, storage, and fleet facilities at one site. The committee heard information presentations from the Mayor's Office on homelessness and from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority regarding homelessness investments and winter response. The meeting was held remotely and adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2021-12-09

    Dec 9, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on December 9, 2021, at 9:34 a.m. via remote meeting with Councilmembers Herbold, González, Lewis, and Pedersen present (Morales excused, Sawant absent). The Committee heard an informational presentation from the Human Services Department on financial strengthening measures and recommended passage of CB 120247, relating to City Attorney data reporting responsibilities and a new Chapter 3.46 of the Seattle Municipal Code, approved 3–1 (Pedersen opposed). The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32033 concerning seismic retrofitting strategies for unreinforced masonry buildings in Seattle, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 120248, creating a compensation program for the Fire Chief position, approved 3–0.

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  • Wilmington, Delaware Louis L. Redding City/County Building June 2, 2016

    Jun 2, 2016

    ·Wilmington, DE
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    Wilmington City Council held a regular session on June 2, 2016, with President Theopalis K. Gregory, Sr. presiding and twelve council members present. The council approved minutes from the previous meeting on May 25, 2016, and received three committee reports from the Public Works & Transportation Committee regarding ordinances on traffic/parking regulations (Ordinance No. 16-019) and the removal of E-Street, Claymont Street, and Green Street portions from the official city map (Ordinance No. 16-020), with committee recommendations for council votes on all ordinances. All committee reports were received, recorded, and filed without objection.

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  • etcac-meeting-minutes-4.2.24.pdf

    Tampa, FL
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    The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Community Advisory Committee held a meeting on April 2, 2024, to review meeting minutes, discuss FY25 budget preparation, and receive project updates. Committee members were asked to familiarize themselves with the current FY24 budget ahead of an in-depth FY25 discussion scheduled for May 7, with all Tampa CRA budgets to be presented to the CRA Board in June 2024. Project updates included community meetings scheduled for April 16 and 20 regarding the 1102 E. Curtis Street redevelopment (Destinations/Faith Baptist Church) with anticipated remediation vendor placement by June 2024, and ongoing environmental testing and design planning for the Gator Building at 3623 N. 22nd Street.

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  • PHOENIXVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Phoenixville, PA 19460 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

    Phoenixville, PA
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    The Phoenixville Area School District Board met on October 14, 2024, with eight of nine board members present along with district administrators and two student representatives. Student representatives reported on fall sports achievements, including Girls' Tennis finishing second in the PAC with a 10-1 record and the Football team winning their homecoming game 40-14, as well as recent homecoming celebrations. The meeting included prior committee meetings on Building and Grounds and Policy, with upcoming meetings scheduled for late October and early November covering curriculum, finance, personnel, and policy matters.

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  • PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES

    Houston, TX
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    The Development Standards Committee of The Woodlands Township met on April 17, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to review and approve development applications. The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes from the March 20, 2024 meeting, as well as multiple items for summary action, including nine commercial applications (A, B, C, D, E, F, I, J) and thirteen residential applications (1, 2, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20). The committee also considered a final plan approval for a building addition to VillaSport Athletic Club at 4141 Technology Forest Boulevard.

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  • Page 1 of 15 TOWNSHIP OF LEBANON COMMITTEE MEETING REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

    Lebanon, PA
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    The Township of Lebanon Committee held a regular meeting on September 4, 2024, at which members approved previous meeting minutes and advanced Ordinance No. 09-2024 authorizing $640,000 in public improvements and acquisitions from the 2023 Capital Improvement Fund. The ordinance covers a Road Resurfacing Program, Chip Seal Program at various roads, acquisition of a Dump Truck for the Department of Public Works, and Fire Department Building Upgrades.

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