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13 results for “business policy” · minutes

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

    Jun 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    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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  • Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2026-05-29

May 29, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee met on May 29, 2026, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with five members present: Alexis Mercedes Rinck (presiding), Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Sandra J. Valenciano as Director of Public Health – Seattle and King County, with all five members voting in favor and none opposed. The Committee also heard informational items on updated policies for Parking and Business Improvement Areas and on the King County Crisis Care Center Levy implementation. The meeting adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-04-28

    Apr 28, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on April 28, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 12:02 p.m. in the City Council Chamber with Chair Robert Kettle presiding and three members present (Kettle, Rob Saka, and Eddie Lin), one excused absence (Debora Juarez), and one late arrival (Maritza Rivera). The committee heard Information Item 2885 regarding Seattle's Drug Possession and Public Use Ordinance Policy and Data Review during the meeting's business session.

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  • Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes — Minutes 2025-06-20

    Jun 20, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on Federal Administration and Policy Changes convened on June 20, 2025, at 9:33 a.m. in King County Council Chambers with Councilmember Rinck presiding and six members present (Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, Sara Nelson, Rob Saka, Dan Strauss); three members were excused (Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera, Mark Solomon). The committee heard three information items: Inf 2699 on impact to businesses of all sizes, Inf 2700 on impact to trade and tourism, and Inf 2698 on the impact of Trump Administration tariffs on the Seattle/King County regional economy. Information Item Inf 2701 on discussion of next steps to ensure regional economic vitality was not heard during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on September 13, 2023, with four of five members present (Councilmembers Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, and Strauss; Sawant absent). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of two appointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Kelli Faryar and Nick Turner, each for terms ending August 31, 2026 (4–0 votes). The committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32108 documenting City Light Department compliance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (4–0 vote). Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120634 establishing a new 12-year Ballard Business Improvement Area to replace the existing 2017 BIA, with provisions for special assessments on commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-use properties, and disestablishment of the previous Ballard BIA (4–0 vote). Council Bill 120641 regarding a 15-year Seattle Tourism Improvement Area with special assessments on transient accommodation businesses was also considered.

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  • City of Fresno - Meeting Minutes - Final City Council

    Apr 27, 2023

    ·Fresno, CA
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    The Fresno City Council held a regular meeting on April 27, 2023, at 9:09 a.m. with all seven council members present: President Tyler Maxwell, Vice President Annalisa Perea, and Councilmembers Esparza, Karbassi, Arias, Chavez, and Bredefeld. The agenda included a separately noticed 1:30 p.m. special meeting to discuss amendments to the Better Business Act for affordable housing exceptions and city contribution of funds to FCTC Senior, LP for water infrastructure and fire suppression. Several consent calendar items were modified, including removal of item 1-Y related to FCTC Senior, LP funding, item 1-BB regarding Council Communication Policy, removal of a closed session item on anticipated litigation regarding Bakman Water Company v. City of Fresno, and deferral of item 1-AA on a Tower District job creation incentive pilot program to the May 11, 2023 agenda.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2022-03-23

    Mar 23, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met remotely on March 23, 2022, with five members present, chaired by Councilmember Strauss. The committee recommended passage of CB 120265, which extends interim development controls for home-based businesses during the COVID-19 emergency for six months, approved 4–1 with Pedersen abstaining. CB 120207, relating to tree service provider registration and amendments to the Seattle Municipal Code Sections 25.11.020, 25.11.050, 25.11.090, and 25.11.100, was recommended for passage as amended with unanimous approval (5–0). The committee also recommended adoption of Resolution 32048 approving revised Countywide Planning Policies adopted by the Metropolitan King County Council (5–0). The committee received an informational report on the Industrial and Maritime Strategy and adjourned at 4:06 p.m.

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  • Eugene City Council Meeting September 10, 2018 Page 1

    Sep 10, 2018

    ·Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene City Council met on September 10, 2018, with eight councilors present to discuss city business. The public forum included 21 speakers addressing homelessness, a Ninth Circuit Court decision regarding camping bans, public shelter needs, and the Climate Recovery Ordinance, with council members acknowledging the Boise decision's impact on Eugene's policies and expressing intent to provide safe sleeping locations for unhoused individuals. The meeting proceeded to consent calendar items including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution for land annexation.

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  • City of Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board Meeting Minutes

    Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board met on September 29, 2025, to review policy updates, outreach progress, and enforcement activities. Key developments included the Mayor's proposed budget utilizing fee money to offset general fund losses, two potential new funding sources (a 10-cent app-based work fee and restructured business tax system to be voted on November 4), and public budget hearings scheduled for October 7 and November 6 with a final vote on November 21. The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) reported significant 2024 outreach achievements including training 3,327 workers (a 75% increase), engaging 289 businesses, conducting 473 worker intakes that surfaced issues like misclassification and wage theft, and distributing over 100 hiring guides, while enforcement efforts identified backwages in multiple domestic worker cases.

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  • MN02-23-11 1 Minutes of MAYOR AND COUNCIL Meeting

    Tucson, AZ
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    On February 23, 2011, the Tucson Mayor and Council held a regular session with all members present. The meeting included roll call, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by council members' reports on community events and initiatives in their respective wards, including business forums, health fairs, seasonal activities, tax preparation services, and cultural celebrations. No specific budget figures or policy decisions were documented in the roll call and community report sections of the minutes.

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  • TOLEDO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

    Toledo, OH
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    Toledo City Council held a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, to address routine municipal matters including approval of financial reports, utility and mowing assessment liens totaling $1,400.32, and building permits for fencing projects. New business items included a city insurance policy review, annual financial report approval, a $1.00/hour pay increase for a police officer certification, and discussion of residential units at 103 W High Street. The council also considered authorization to hire an EMS Assistant Director and reviewed a liquor license amendment for Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh.

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  • PENNSYLVANIA LIQUOR CONTROL BOARD MEETING MINUTES

    Hazleton, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board met on September 11, 2019, to conduct routine business including approving previous meeting minutes and addressing three new matters. The Board unanimously approved a one-year noise exemption for Sandy Township under the Liquor Code and approved renewal of a liquor license with a conditional licensing agreement for O'Neil's Bar and Grill in Rochester. Chief Counsel Rodrigo Diaz presented Advisory Notice #24, which implements a newly adopted policy (passed 2-1) requiring retail licensees that sell alcohol for off-premises consumption to also allow on-premises consumption, in compliance with a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling regarding E-licenses.

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  • Visit the Township's Web Site www.twp.ferguson.pa.us and ...

    State College, PA
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    On April 20, 2020, Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting via Zoom to address multiple agenda items including a COVID-19 response report, approval of various policies (LEED Green Cleaning, Sustainable Purchasing & Solid Waste Management, and Tobacco Control), and consideration of land development plans including a modification/waiver request for the Harner Farm Subdivision and Whitehall Road Sheetz Land Development Plan regarding sidewalk requirements. The board also reviewed street improvement contracts for North and West projects, new parking and traffic regulations, and other routine municipal business.

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