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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-07-09

    Jul 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, with Council President Hollingsworth presiding and three members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Zahoor Ahmed to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2030, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121222, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 to raise the income threshold for the utility discount program covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric services, also approved 4–0. Three additional ordinances addressing water service rates (CB 121245), emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers (CB 121246), and emergency bill assistance for City Light Department customers (CB 121247) were discussed but not voted on during the committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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City Council — Minutes 2026-06-30

Jun 30, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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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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  • CB 121254: An ordinance relating to rental agreement regulation; requiring disclosure of fees, prohibiting and limiting certain fees, requiring retention of compliance records, expanding investigation authority, and establishing new enforcement mechanisms; amending Section 7.24.020, 7.24.050, 7.24.060, 7.24.120, and 7.24.130 of, and adding new Sections 7.24.039, 7.24.040, 7.24.045, 7.24.170, 7.24.180, 7.24.190, 7.24.200, 7.24.210, 7.24.220, 7.24.230, and 7.24.240 to, the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Jun 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 26-0970: A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be held in conjunction with the general election of November 3, 2026, a proposed public franchise agreement with the Public Service Company of Colorado, DBA Xcel Energy, for a term through December 31, 2046.

    Jun 23, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121248: An ordinance relating to controlled substances; updating City policy for the enforcement of the crimes of knowing possession and use of controlled substances; amending Section 3.28.141 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 4 of Ordinance 126896.

    Jun 23, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on June 17, 2026, to consider three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and review sustainability and planning initiatives. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Jamie Madden for a term to February 28, 2027, and Sophia Benalfew and Diana Paredes each for terms to February 29, 2028, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also heard information items on the Office of Sustainability and Environment's Food Access Programs and the Office of Planning and Community Development's Subarea Plans Overview, and discussed an ordinance amending Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

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  • 26-0921: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 6, 7, 12, 28, 32, and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code repealing outdated amusement and cabaret license types, modernizing licensing provisions relating to entertainment licenses, updating application and license fees, and making conforming amendments to the Code. A bill for an ordinance amending Chapters 6, 7, 12, and 32, and 53 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code repealing outdated amusement and cabaret license types, modernizing licensing provisions relating to entertainment licenses, updating application and license fees, and making conforming amendments to the Code. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-23-2026.

    Jun 16, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121250: An ordinance relating to City-owned real property known as Lake City Garage and Plaza; transferring jurisdiction and management authority from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services to Seattle Parks and Recreation for municipal purposes; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    Jun 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 26-0867: A bill for an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding procedures for the Mayor and City Council to consider and address changes in the City’s budget and requiring a community engagement process for budget planning. For an ordinance amending Article II of Chapter 20 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code by adding procedures for the Mayor and City Council to consider and address changes in the City’s budget and requiring a community engagement process for budget planning in a two-year budget term. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-30-2026.

    Jun 11, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121233: An ordinance relating to closing public streets to maintain or enhance public safety; authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets; amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

    Jun 10, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121246: An ordinance relating to emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers; amending Section 21.76.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121243: An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting temporary regulations previously in Ordinance 127309 for six months to exempt housing projects that meet Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements using on-site performance units from Design Review, and allowing permit applicants for all housing subject to Full Design Review the option of complying with Design Review pursuant to Administrative Design review; temporarily suspending mandatory, and allowing voluntary, design review of proposed development in Titles 23 and 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code, consistent with Chapter 333, Laws of 2023 and previously in Ordinance 127309; and amending Sections 23.41.002 and 23.41.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121245: An ordinance relating to rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities; revising water rates and charges; revising qualification requirements for the utility discount program; revising credits to low-income customers; and amending Sections 21.04.430, 21.04.440, 21.76.030, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 26-0864: A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be conducted at the same time and in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to adjust the City and County’s budget and appropriation process. For an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election to be conducted at the same time and in conjunction with the general election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to adjust the City and County’s budget and appropriation process. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-30-2026.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121232: An ordinance relating to the operations of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; describing the duties of the Community Crisis Responder team; amending Section 3.15.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.15.064 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 26-0852: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 11 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code repealing outdated provisions of the regulations around child care establishments and to align with state law and regulation. Amends Chapter 11 and Chapter 32 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (DRMC) repealing outdated provisions of the regulations around child care establishments and to align with State law and regulations. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-17-2026.

    Jun 8, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121247: An ordinance relating to the City Light Department’s emergency bill assistance program; amending Section 21.49.042 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.

    Jun 4, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121241: An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to enter into long-term agreements for the acquisition of electric power, including attributes, transmission, or ancillary services; and amending Section 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 1766-2026: To amend Ordinance No. 3009-2019 by removing undeveloped parcels from the Grandview Crossing TIF and affirming the exemption term phases for the remaining parcels; to declare the improvements to those removed parcels plus additional property adjacent to the Grandview Crossing TIF to be a public purpose and exempt from real property taxation pursuant to R.C. Section 5709.40(B) to create the new Grandview Crossing II TIF; to require the owners of those parcels to make service payments in lieu of taxes; to require the distribution of the applicable portion of those service payments to the Columbus City Schools; to establish a municipal public improvement tax increment equivalent fund for the deposit of the remainder of those service payments; to appropriate and authorize the expenditure and transfer of revenues deposited in the aforementioned Grandview Crossing II TIF Fund; to authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into the first amendment to the Tax Increment Financing and Cooperative Agreement dated June 1, 2020 by and among the City, the Grandview Crossing Community Authority, and 810 Grandview LLC to provide most of the revenues in the Grandview Crossing II TIF Fund to the Grandview Crossing Community Authority, or its designee, for costs and obligations of public infrastructure improvements thereunder. ($0.00)

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • CB 121222: An ordinance relating to the Utility Discount Program; amending the income threshold for the utility discount program for water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric utility services; and amending Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121231: An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; establishing new retail rate schedules; establishing a new customer class and conditions of service for data centers whose electricity demand constitutes a new large load; modifying customer charges for service connections; modifying customer eligibility for residential rate assistance; augmenting the rate stabilization account mechanism; amending Sections 21.49.020, 21.49.030, 21.49.040, 21.49.052, 21.49.055, 21.49.057, 21.49.058, 21.49.060, 21.49.065, 21.49.083, 21.49.086, 21.49.110, and 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 21.49.059 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 21.49.081 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    May 20, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Governance and Utilities Committee met on May 14, 2026, to conduct municipal appointments and authorize stormwater-related agreements. The Committee unanimously approved (5–0) the reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities through December 31, 2029, and confirmed two new members to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel: Stan Diddams and Gabriel Navarro, each for terms through July 31, 2028. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121202, which authorizes Seattle Public Utilities to execute amendments to its interlocal agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District regarding the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program (approved 4–0, with Dan Strauss excused). A second ordinance, CB 121190, relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update and compliance with the City's 2024–2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit, was under review at the meeting's close.

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  • 26-0687: A bill for an ordinance submitting to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to expressly clarify that the Auditor’s Office may continue to enforce wage laws, worker protection laws, and other workplace rights laws in accordance with ordinances passed by City Council. Submits to a vote of the qualified and registered electors of the City and County of Denver at a special municipal election on November 3, 2026, a proposed amendment to the Charter of the City and County of Denver to expressly clarify that the Auditor’s Office may continue to enforce wage laws, worker protection laws, and other workplace rights laws in accordance with ordinances passed by City Council. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-2026.

    May 13, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • 26-0686: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article XIII of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of lobbyists. For an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article XIII of the Denver Revised Municipal Code concerning the regulation of lobbyists. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 5-19-2026. This item was postponed at the 6-1-2026 meeting until 6-8-2026.

    May 13, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • CB 121214: An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; introducing a new definition for data centers; adopting a moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for the establishment or expansion of, or change of use to, data centers; amending Section 23.84A.008 of the Seattle Municipal Code; approving a work plan; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

    May 11, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • CB 121215: An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

    May 8, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee — Minutes 2026-05-07

    May 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on May 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:08 a.m., with Chair Saka presiding and all five members present (Rob Saka, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dionne Foster, Robert Kettle, and Eddie Lin). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121176, an ordinance relating to shared streets that adds new Chapter 11.45 to the Seattle Municipal Code and amends multiple sections of Title 11, with a 5–0 vote in favor. The committee also heard Information Item 2888 regarding District Project Fund Implementation and held a public hearing on Clerk File 314530, a petition by The Yew, LLC, for vacation of a portion of an alley within Block 2, Wegener's Addition at 8623 Palatine Ave N.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-06

    May 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on May 6, 2026, at 9:38 a.m., with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck). The Committee unanimously recommended (5–0) that City Council pass CB 121171, which repeals Ordinance 127191 to remove residential use allowances within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District. The Committee also unanimously recommended (5–0) passage of CB 121195 as amended, which expands interim provisions for transitional encampment capacity under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056. The Committee discussed a Clerk File application from Eagle Rock Ventures and 5201 Rainier, LLC, seeking an extension of a contract rezone for property at 5201 Rainier Avenue South, originally approved under Ordinance 125632. The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.

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  • 1335-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of sodium chloride from Morton Salt Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $115,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund. ($115,000.00)

    Apr 30, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-04-29

    Apr 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 29, 2026, from 9:38 a.m. to 12:07 p.m., with Councilmembers Lin, Foster, Hollingsworth, Rinck, and Rivera present and Councilmember Strauss excused. The Committee recommended confirmation of Lylianna Allala as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment by a vote of 4–0 in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on the Office of Sustainability and Environment Overview and Climate Action Plan and discussed Council Bill 121195, an ordinance relating to interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments under Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056.

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