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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-03-24

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on March 24, 2026, at 9:33 a.m. with six members present, chaired by Councilmember Kettle. The committee voted 5–0 to recommend passage of CB 121180, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Section 4.18.015 to align police authority to inquire into immigration status with state law. The committee also voted 5–0 to recommend passage of CB 121179, which imposes a mandatory 60-day pause in data collection for Seattle Police Department Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems, amending Ordinances 127044 and 127297. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-02-24

    Feb 24, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on February 24, 2026, from 9:33 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. with six members present under Chair Robert Kettle. The Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32193 addressing law enforcement officer professionalism and standards, directing the Seattle Police Department to document and report violations, which passed 5–0 with no opposition. The Committee also discussed Council Bill 121164, which would prohibit civil immigration enforcement staging on city-owned and controlled property and add Chapter 14.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code. An information item on the Alternative Response Overview in Seattle's Public Safety Department was heard.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-02-10

    Feb 10, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On February 10, 2026, the Seattle Public Safety Committee met to address two items, with four of five members present (Councilmember Debora Juarez excused). The Committee heard an information item (Inf 2830) regarding evaluation of Ordinance 126896 on public drug use and possession but took no formal action. The Committee voted 3–1 to recommend passage of CB 121158, which prohibits the City from providing nonpublic personal information for civil immigration law enforcement, clarifies that immigration enforcement is a federal matter, and amends the Seattle Municipal Code by adding Section 4.18.016, amending Section 4.18.015, and repealing Section 4.18.010; Councilmembers Kettle, Saka, and Rivera voted in favor, Councilmember Lin abstained, and no votes opposed. The meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL September 23, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    This September 23, 2025 council meeting agenda includes ceremonial resolutions honoring Pastor Colleen Nieman's retirement, recognizing Ali Mroueh's service, and offering condolences to the family of Sarah Ahmad Mochawrab. The consent agenda authorizes several contracts and expenditures totaling over $572,000, including concrete repair at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center ($214,602), holiday lighting installation ($60,000), asphalt resurfacing for city parking lots ($200,000), electrical work at Peace Park West ($63,150), and a new Senior Attorney Administrative position in the Law Department with an approximate annual cost of $135,000.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-09-23

    Sep 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on September 23, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., with Councilmembers Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth, and Juarez present and Nelson arriving late. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of three Community Police Commission appointments: Jennifer Carl for a term ending December 31, 2025; Jeremy Holmes for a term ending December 31, 2026; and Rick Williams for a term ending December 31, 2027 (all voted 4–0 in favor). The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of three council bills conforming Seattle Municipal Code to state law changes: CB 121079 relating to civil infractions, CB 121080 relating to criminal code with seven amended sections, and CB 121081 relating to traffic code (all voted 4–0 in favor).

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  • Housing and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2025-09-22

    Sep 22, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Housing and Human Services Committee met on September 22, 2025, and unanimously approved six Seattle Housing Authority Board appointments and reappointments. The committee, with five members present, recommended confirmation of Paula L. Houston (term to March 20, 2028), Robert D. Crutchfield (term to December 1, 2026), Paul Purcell (term to December 1, 2026), Kristin Ryan (term to March 19, 2027), Rita Howard (term to March 20, 2027), and Twyla Minor (term to September 30, 2026), with all five voting members in favor of each appointment and none opposed. The committee also unanimously recommended passage, as amended, of Council Bill 121055 relating to the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program, which renews and modifies the program and makes conforming changes to state law through amendments to Seattle Municipal Code chapters.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-19

    Sep 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 19, 2025, at 2:04 p.m. with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee convened in a closed executive session from 2:05 p.m. to 3:29 p.m. to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The committee then considered CB 120993, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifies development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 and multiple chapters of the Seattle Municipal Code, along with numerous pages of the Official Land Use Map.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-12

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 12, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with nine members present, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed and held a public hearing on CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Housing and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2025-09-10

    Sep 10, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Housing and Human Services Committee met on September 10, 2025, with five members present (Chair Juarez, Nelson, Rinck, Saka, Solomon) to address two ordinances. CB 121039, relating to residential property transaction disclosures and consumer protections for solicited property owners, was recommended for passage as amended with a 5–0 committee vote in favor. CB 121055, concerning the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program including modifications to align with state law and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code Chapters 5.72, 5.73, and sections 5.75.090 and 23.50A.062, was discussed but no committee action was recorded. The meeting ran from 9:39 a.m. to 11:29 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2025-09-03

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On September 3, 2025, the Seattle Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met with four members present (Dan Strauss presiding, Maritza Rivera, Sara Nelson, and Rob Saka) and one excused member (Robert Kettle). The committee heard Informational Item 2727 regarding a Tribal Governments and Native Communities Update and discussed Council Bill 121068, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program to support Sound Transit 3 program permit review and oversight. The committee voted 4-0 to recommend passage of Council Bill 121046, which amends Seattle Municipal Code sections 20.40.020 and 20.48.010 to align small works roster and contractor bond processes with state law.

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  • Housing and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2025-08-13

    Aug 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Housing and Human Services Committee of the Seattle City Council met on August 13, 2025, from 10:03 a.m. to 12:07 p.m., with Councilmember Solomon presiding and three members present (Debora Juarez, Rob Saka, Mark Solomon), while two members arrived late (Sara Nelson, Alexis Mercedes Rinck). The committee discussed CB 121039, an ordinance establishing consumer protections and disclosure requirements for residential property transactions by adding Chapter 6.610 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 121055, an ordinance renewing and modifying the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program, repealing Chapter 5.72 and amending Chapter 5.73 and related sections of the Seattle Municipal Code to align with state law.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-08-04

    Aug 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on August 4, 2025, with 8 members present and 1 excused, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending over 100 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards in other zones to comply with state laws by amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-23

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on June 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth with six members present, one excused, and two arriving late. The committee considered CB 120985, an ordinance to repeal and replace the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, and elements including a new Future Land Use Map, and amended numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update to Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws. A public hearing was held for CB 120985, and both bills were discussed in committee.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-06-13

    Jun 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on June 13, 2025, at 9:32 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with 7 members present, 1 excused, and 1 late arrival. The committee discussed CB 120985, an ordinance relating to a major update of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan that would repeal and replace the existing plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, amending 109 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 120993, an ordinance implementing a major update of Neighborhood Residential zones and modifying development standards to comply with state laws, amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-05-28

    May 28, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 28, 2025, with five members present (Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, Strauss) and advanced four items. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120982, authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle School District No. 1 and a development agreement with Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC for joint redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center, with a five-year operating and maintenance agreement to be negotiated. The Committee unanimously recommended adoption of Res 32171, authorizing cable franchise contract renewal proceedings with WaveDivision I, LLC under federal law. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120966, revising system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure under Seattle Public Utilities by consolidating provisions into a new chapter of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120967, relating to municipal assessment reimbursement area authority, was also considered but the minutes do not provide the Committee's action or vote.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-21

    May 21, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on May 21, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:28 p.m. with nine members present, including Presiding Officer Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee voted 9–0 to recommend passage of CB 120969, an ordinance implementing interim controls to comply with state laws and establishing a workplan for permanent legislation by amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-19

    May 19, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 19, 2025, with 9 members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth. The committee conducted a public hearing and discussion on Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes a workplan for permanent legislation, amending 29 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including sections 23.22, 23.24, 23.34, 23.44, 23.45, 23.53, 23.54, 23.84A, and 25.09. The meeting began at 9:32 a.m., recessed at 11:13 a.m., resumed at 4:03 p.m., and concluded at 6:19 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-05-07

    May 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on May 7, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth with nine members present. The committee discussed Council Bill 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and amends 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code covering zoning and land use regulations. The meeting adjourned at 2:48 p.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-04-23

    Apr 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on April 23, 2025, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:38 p.m., with Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Rivera, and Strauss present and Councilmember Kettle excused. The committee discussed three Council Bills related to Seattle Public Utilities: CB 120966, which consolidates system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure by amending Title 21 of the Seattle Municipal Code; CB 120967, which authorizes the General Manager/CEO to develop municipal assessment reimbursement area authority under Washington state law and reorganizes Chapter 21.80; and CB 120968, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program by changing appropriations to Seattle Public Utilities and creating positions, requiring a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-04-16

    Apr 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on April 16, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with 7 members present and 2 excused. The committee discussed CB 120969, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that implements interim controls to comply with state laws and establishes findings and a workplan for permanent legislation, amending 31 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.011, and multiple sections in 23.44, 23.45, 23.53, 23.54, 23.84A, and 25.09 of the code. The meeting adjourned at 3:24 p.m.

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  • Housing and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2024-08-14

    Aug 14, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Housing and Human Services Committee met on August 14, 2024, from 9:32 a.m. to 12:36 p.m., with six councilmembers present including Presiding Officer Cathy Moore. The committee discussed Council Bill 120817, which amends Section 5.73.120 of the Seattle Municipal Code to extend the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program's sunset date to March 31, 2025. The committee also heard informational items on the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) and Co-LEAD 2024 program overview and on addressing substance use disorder.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2024-07-11

    Jul 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on July 11, 2024, at 2:02 PM in Seattle City Council chambers with four members present (Nelson, Hollingsworth, Rivera, Saka) and one excused absence (Kettle). The committee unanimously recommended seven appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and Labor Standards Advisory Commission: Bobby Forch and Jonathan Schirmer to the Ethics and Elections Commission for terms ending December 31, 2026 and 2025 respectively; and Danielle Alvarado, Billy Hetherington, Samuel Hilbert, Tom Lambro, and Amanda Powter to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission for terms ending April 30, 2025 or 2026. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120781, which updates cannabis business definitions in the Seattle Municipal Code to align with state law by amending Section 6.500.020.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2023-09-20

    Sep 20, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance and Housing Committee met on September 20, 2023, with five members present (Mosqueda, Herbold, Pedersen, Nelson, Lewis) to consider four ordinances. The committee recommended passage of CB 120652, which repeals and amends multiple sections of Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 6.310 to separate taxicab and transportation network company regulations and conform to state law changes, approved 5–0. CB 120653, adding a new Chapter 6.311 for taxicab and for-hire vehicle industry regulations, was recommended as amended with a 4–0–1 vote (Nelson abstaining). CB 120656, authorizing the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to execute an interlocal agreement with King County regulating for-hire transportation, passed 5–0. CB 120659 regarding transfer of city real property at 6109 Phinney Avenue N to Homestead Community Land Trust for housing development was presented but the minutes are incomplete.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2023-08-08

    Aug 8, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council's Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on August 8, 2023, from 9:31 a.m. to 12:22 p.m., with Councilmember Herbold presiding and all five members present. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Josh Sattler's appointment as Court Administrator for Seattle Municipal Court, with a 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's first-year serving King County, the Seattle Community Safety Initiative's regional gun violence approach, and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD/Co-Lead) metrics for the first and second quarters.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – JULY 24, 2023

    Jul 24, 2023

    ·Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, addressing multiple items including a local law to grant permanent easements to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Verizon New York for electric and telecommunication services at Shea Middle School and Bellevue Elementary School for $1.00. New business items included approving various commissioner appointments, authorizing agreements for youth recreation programs with costs up to $250 and $400 respectively, and endorsing a Downtown Committee grant application of up to $500,000 to the New York State Environmental Protection Fund for downtown infrastructure and recreation improvements. Additional matters covered a proposed local law amendment to increase income eligibility limits for property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and corrections to tax assessment rolls for several properties.

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  • Page 1 MEETING MINUTES City of Spokane City Council Study Session July 6, 2023

    Jul 6, 2023

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane City Council held a study session on July 6, 2023, with all seven council members present to discuss four agenda items: Building Opportunity for Housing Comprehensive Plan Changes, South Logan Transit-Oriented Development Update, Municipal Law and Justice Coordinating Subcommittee Resolution, and Supplementary Budget Conversation. No formal actions were taken during the meeting, as all items were presented and discussed only. The meeting lasted approximately one hour and 39 minutes, adjourning at 12:49 p.m.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-06-28

    Jun 28, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on June 28, 2023, with five members present (Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, Sawant, Strauss) and unanimously recommended passage of CB 120594, which authorizes the City Light Department to evaluate risks from overhead utility facilities in the First Hill district and determine whether electric facilities should be undergrounded and utility poles disposed of, amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.68.070, 21.68.090, and 21.68.100. The Committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Res 32095, which authorizes commencement of cable franchise contract renewal proceedings with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC in accordance with federal law (47 U.S.C. Section 546). The meeting lasted 21 minutes, from 9:01 a.m. to 9:22 a.m.

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  • Public Safety and Human Services Committee — Minutes 2022-09-27

    Sep 27, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety and Human Services Committee met on September 27, 2022, with five members present (Herbold, Lewis, Mosqueda, Nelson, Pedersen) and recommended four appointments to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council: Paul Feldman and Douglass L. Jackson, Jr. for terms ending December 31, 2024; Gloria Burton for a term ending December 31, 2023; and Robert D. Cook for a term ending December 31, 2024—all approved 5–0. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 120424, which authorizes Seattle Municipal Court judges and directors to accept a grant and amends the 2022 Budget, and CB 120422, which conforms the Seattle Municipal Code with state law changes and makes technical corrections to criminal code sections, both approved 5–0.

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  • Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee — Minutes 2022-07-08

    Jul 8, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council's Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee met on July 8, 2022, with four members present (Tammy J. Morales, Kshama Sawant, Andrew Lewis, and Sara Nelson) and one excused absence. The committee heard the Second Annual Report of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy as an information item. The committee unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 120335 conforming Seattle's service animal definition to federal and state law across multiple municipal code sections; CB 120360 designating the Original Van Asselt School as a historical landmark; and CB 120361 and CB 120362 designating Loyal Heights Elementary School and Ingraham High School respectively as historical landmarks. All four votes on the council bills passed 4–0 with no opposition.

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  • Roll Call Number Agenda Item Number ~C-D Date .June.27,.2016.

    Des Moines, IA
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    On June 27, 2016, the Des Moines City Council passed a resolution authorizing the Finance Director to draw checks for municipal expenses, including payments for goods and services, Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency bills, workers' compensation impairment ratings, and biweekly payroll due July 8, 2016, for the weeks of June 27 and July 4. The resolution confirmed that all invoices had been pre-audited by Finance Department personnel in accordance with internal control procedures and were requisitioned for lawful municipal purposes in compliance with state and municipal code requirements. The Treasurer was also authorized to make necessary disbursements and cash transfers to the revolving fund.

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