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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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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-06-17

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

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

    May 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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
    Minutes

    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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  • 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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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 22, 2026, at 5:02 PM to review draft articles of a proposed Home Rule Charter. The Commission, with six of seven members present, approved April 15 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) prepared by PEL Consultants. New business focused on Article VII (Ordinances) and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with updated drafts to be provided at the next meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about the proposed Controller position, revenue incentives for municipalities, and tax collection methods, noting that tax collection would be handled by an outside firm.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-04-15

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on April 15, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:35 a.m., with five council members present under the presiding officer Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed two ordinances: CB 121195, which addresses interim provisions to expand transitional encampment capacity and amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056; and CB 121196, which rezones land in five neighborhoods (University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown) to increase housing supply, remove barriers to passive house and mass timber construction, and support conversion of commercial space to housing. Both council bills were discussed but no votes or formal actions are recorded in the minutes.

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  • 2026-04-14 Regular Meeting Agenda

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, featuring a public hearing on the Greater Hazleton Area Thrive 2035 Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan and consideration of several ordinances and resolutions. Key items included first reading of Ordinance 2026-8 establishing a Residential Reserved Parking Permit Program, second reading of Ordinance 2026-7, and resolutions to approve the amended Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan, award a bid for the Hazleton Streets Improvements Project—Phase 1, and request Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funds for the Columbus Court Community Park and Pagnotti Field Project—Phase 1.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 4/6/2026

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan held a meeting on April 6, 2026, to discuss and hold a public hearing on Council Bill 121173, which proposes significant amendments to Seattle's land use and zoning regulations in Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The ordinance would modify the Official Land Use Map across numerous pages and amend or repeal several sections of the municipal code related to zoning regulations. The committee, with six of nine members present, conducted the public hearing across multiple sessions throughout the day, beginning at 9:35 a.m. and continuing with recesses until at least 6:02 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2026-04-06

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on April 6, 2026, to review Council Bill 121173, an ordinance amending Seattle's land use and zoning code (Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code) across 97 pages of the Official Land Use Map and modifying multiple sections of the Municipal Code while repealing four existing sections. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Lin with six members present (Eddie Lin, Dan Strauss, Dionne Foster, Joy Hollingsworth, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera), held a public hearing on the ordinance beginning at 9:35 a.m., then reconvened in multiple sessions throughout the day (3:04 p.m., 5:19 p.m., and 6:02 p.m.) to continue discussion. Three council members (Robert Kettle, Debora Juarez, and Rob Saka) were excused from the meeting.

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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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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-03-24

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-03-18

    Mar 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on March 18, 2026, with three members present (Councilmembers Lin, Foster, and Rinck) to conduct committee business. The committee recommended passage of CB 121152, an ordinance adopting permanent floodplain regulations consistent with FEMA standards and the February 2020 updated National Flood Insurance Rate Maps, with a 3–0 vote in favor, repealing Ordinances 126113 and 126536 and amending Chapter 25.06 and Section 25.09.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also discussed CB 121171, which would repeal Ordinance 127191 to eliminate residential use allowances within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District under Chapter 23.74 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. and adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-03-10

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on March 10, 2026, at 9:34 a.m. with seven members present, chaired by Councilmember Kettle. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121164, an ordinance prohibiting civil immigration enforcement staging on city-owned and controlled property and adding Chapter 14.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code, which passed 5–0 with no opposition. The Committee also heard an information item (Inf 2855) regarding draft legislation on Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) data protection. The meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-02-18

    Feb 18, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on February 18, 2026, at 9:32 a.m., with four members present and one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth). The committee discussed Council Bill 121152, which adopts permanent floodplain regulations aligned with Federal Emergency Management Agency standards, incorporates the February 2020 updated National Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and repeals Ordinances 126113 and 126536 while amending Chapter 25.06 and Section 25.09.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. The meeting adjourned at 9:56 a.m.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-02-12

    Feb 12, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on February 12, 2026, and recommended passage of three ordinances. CB 121155 transfers partial jurisdiction of Seattle Public Utilities' Bitter Lake Reservoir property to the Seattle Department of Transportation for street and sidewalk purposes, approved 4–0 by the committee. CB 121160 authorizes Seattle Public Utilities' General Manager and CEO to enter an interlocal agreement with the regional Water Supply Forum to coordinate drinking water supply issues across King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, approved 3–0. CB 121161 amends Secondary Use Policies for the Cedar River Municipal Watershed to permit limited application of the herbicide imazapyr to treat invasive knotweed species, approved 3–0. The committee also heard a Comcast Franchise Renewal presentation as an information item.

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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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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-02-04

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on February 4, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 10:54 a.m., with four members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, and Rinck) and one excused absence. The Committee recommended City Council pass two amended ordinances: CB 121093, which revises environmental review thresholds and addresses transportation-related, archaeological, and cultural resource preservation requirements in the Seattle Municipal Code; and CB 121135, which revises requirements for transportation impact analyses, transportation management plans, and construction management plans. Both ordinances were approved unanimously 4–0, with no opposing votes.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes January 12, 2026 Approved February 9, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Coatesville held a regular council meeting on January 12, 2026, during which President Lavender-Norris introduced the city's new solicitor, Joseph Clement. The council conducted a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment that had undergone review by both the Chester County Planning Commission and the city's Planning Commission, with proper publication notices issued in December 2025 and January 2026 in compliance with Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code requirements. The ordinance amendment, which originated from concerns regarding convenience stores and other zoning matters identified by the city's Planning Commission, was presented for potential adoption following the public comment period.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-12-04

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Council's Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on December 4, 2025, with five members present (Sara Nelson, Robert Kettle, Joy Hollingsworth, Eddie Lin, and Maritza Rivera). The committee discussed CB 121130, an ordinance establishing reporting and disclosure requirements for political consultants, prohibiting concurrent consulting work with the city, and establishing a cooling-off period for political consultants by adding Section 4.16.072 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee recommended passage of CB 121131, the Pay Zone Ordinance relating to city employment and adjusting pay zone structures for 2026 for discretionary pay programs, with a 4–0 vote in favor (Nelson, Hollingsworth, Lin, and Rivera; Kettle excused). The meeting ran from 2:02 p.m. to 3:07 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-12-03

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on December 3, 2025, from 2:03 p.m. to 3:22 p.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Lin. The committee discussed CB 121135, an ordinance revising transportation impact analyses, transportation management plans, and construction management plans through amendments to multiple sections of the Seattle Municipal Code including Chapters 23.52, 23.48, 23.49, 23.50A, 23.71, and 23.90. The committee also discussed CB 121093, an ordinance revising environmental review thresholds and transportation-related, archaeological, and cultural resource preservation requirements in Chapters 22.170, 23.52, and 25.05 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Additionally, the committee heard an information item on FEMA Floodplains Legislation (Inf 2806).

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-08

    Oct 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on October 8, 2025, to consider CB 121083, an ordinance imposing a local sales and use tax to fund criminal justice investments and amending related sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. Eight committee members voted in favor of recommending passage to City Council, with Councilmember Rivera voting in opposition. The meeting convened at 2:01 p.m. with Councilmember Strauss presiding and adjourned at 3:17 p.m.

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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 2025-09-18

    Sep 18, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 18, 2025, at 9:36 a.m. in the Seattle City Hall Council Chamber with seven members present and one late arrival. The committee voted unanimously 8–0 to recommend passage of CB 120985, an ordinance that repeals and replaces the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with a major update including new goals, policies, elements, and a new Future Land Use Map, and amends 127 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee recessed at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened at 12:35 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 2025-09-17

    Sep 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan met on September 17, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in Seattle City Council Chamber with 7 members present and 1 late arrival. The committee considered Council Bill 120985, a major ordinance repealing and replacing the Seattle Comprehensive Plan with new goals, policies, elements, and a Future Land Use Map, along with amendments to numerous sections of the Seattle Municipal Code related to land use and zoning. By unanimous consent with all 8 voting members in favor and none opposed, the committee postponed CB 120985 to September 18, 2025.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-09-16

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on September 16, 2025, at 9:33 a.m., with Councilmembers Saka, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Rinck present (Strauss excused). The committee unanimously recommended four measures: Resolution 32179 establishing a Council District Fund/District Project Fund under the 2025 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program; Council Bill 121058 renaming the Council District Fund CIP project to District Project Fund and lifting a proviso; Council Bill 121040 establishing new vehicle type classifications and curb allowances for e-cargo bicycle delivery with amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections; and Council Bill 121023 correcting a franchisee name error in railroad franchise ordinances. The committee also heard an informational item on the Seattle Transportation Plan 3-Year Implementation Plan. All four recommended bills passed 4–0.

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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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  • 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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