Town Crier
Request a township
All typesagendaminutesproposalbudgetother
All time30 days90 days1 year

30 results for “neighborhood council” · minutes

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-05-27

    May 27, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Council Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on May 27, 2026, with Presiding Officer Councilmember Maritza Rivera and three other members present (Joy Hollingsworth, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck), with Dionne Foster excused. The Committee heard an information item on the Department of Neighborhoods Community Liaison Programs and recommended confirmation of six appointments and reappointments by unanimous vote: Olivia Barlow and Negash Hassen to the Community Involvement Commission (terms to May 31, 2027 and 2028 respectively, each approved 4–0); Nate Lessler and Bryce Seidl to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (terms to November 30, 2028, each approved 3–0 with Hollingsworth absent); and Christopher Scott, Devin McComb, and Paul Neal to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (Scott's term to June 30, 2026, and McComb and Neal's reappointments to June 30, 2029, all approved 4–0).

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-05-20

May 20, 2026

·Seattle, WA
Minutes

The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on May 20, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), chaired by Councilmember Lin. The committee recommended passage of CB 121196, a comprehensive zoning ordinance affecting the University District, Fremont, Madison/Miller, Rainier Beach, and Downtown neighborhoods that rezones land, amends development standards to increase housing supply, removes barriers to passive house and mass timber construction, and incentivizes community-serving uses, with the vote 4–1 in favor (Hollingsworth abstained). CB 121214, which introduces a new data center definition and establishes a moratorium on data center applications, and CB 121215, which clarifies council land use decision processes, were discussed but no votes were recorded.

AI summary

View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-05-13

    May 13, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on May 13, 2026, at 9:31 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with four members present (Rivera, Foster, Lin, Rinck) and one excused (Hollingsworth). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods for a term through December 31, 2029, with all four present members voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 121197, which imposes historic preservation controls on the Woodin House and adds it to Seattle's Table of Historical Landmarks under Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code, with all four present members voting in favor. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-04-24

    Apr 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Public Safety Committee held a meeting on April 24, 2026, at 9:34 a.m. in the Council Chamber, with three members present (Councilmembers Kettle, Saka, and Lin) and two excused (Juarez and Rivera), presiding over Councilmember Kettle. The Committee heard Information Item 2883 regarding "Opportunities to Strengthen Seattle's Community Violence Intervention Ecosystem" but did not hear Information Item 2882 on the Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • 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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with all seven commissioners present including Chairwoman Allison Keegan. PEL Consultants reviewed updated draft provisions of the city charter covering Article II (City Council), Article III (Mayor), Article VI (Other Appointed Officials), and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with revised drafts of Articles VI and VIII to be provided at the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about hiring procedures including criminal background checks for department heads, ethics policies, whistleblower protections, charter provisions protecting the Mayor from Council, budget constraints, property tax caps, and establishment of a neighborhood watch or police board, which were addressed by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

    AI summary

    charter revisionbudget and financegovernment oversightethics policypublic safety
    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-04-09

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee of the Seattle City Council met on April 9, 2026, at 3:02 p.m., with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four of five members present. The committee heard an information item (Inf 2875) regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support. The meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on April 9, 2026, with four of five members present. The committee reviewed an information item regarding a $4 million investment for refugee and community support services. The meeting lasted approximately 49 minutes and included standard procedural items such as agenda approval and public comment.

    AI summary

    refugee servicescommunity supportlibrary fundingpublic comment
    View PDFSource

  • Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee — Minutes 2026-03-19

    Mar 19, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee met on March 19, 2026, from 9:31 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with Chair Rob Saka and four council members present. The committee heard two information items: updates on new levy programs including the Neighborhood-Initiated Safety Partnership Program, People Streets/Public Spaces, and Low Pollution Neighborhoods (Inf 2861), and a roundtable discussion on anti-displacement strategies for Sound Transit-impacted small businesses (Inf 2862). No formal votes or actions were recorded in the minutes.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-02-25

    Feb 25, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 25, 2026, from 9:32 a.m. to 11:23 a.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber, with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four members present (Maritza Rivera, Dionne Foster, Eddie Lin, and Alexis Mercedes Rinck), plus one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth). The committee heard Information Item 2839 regarding the Seattle Public Library 2019 Levy Background and Overview. The agenda was approved and the meeting included a public comment period before adjournment.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-02-19

    Feb 19, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 19, 2026, from 2:02 p.m. to 4:06 p.m. in the Seattle City Council Chamber with Councilmember Rivera presiding and four members present (Rivera, Hollingsworth, Lin, and Saka), one excused absence (Rinck), and one late arrival (Foster). The committee heard Information Item 2839 regarding the Seattle Public Library 2019 Levy Background and Overview.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-01-28

    Jan 28, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on January 28, 2026, from 9:34 a.m. to 11:11 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The committee heard Information Item 2824 regarding OIRA's efforts to support Seattle's immigrant and refugee communities. The agenda was approved and public comment was received, but no formal votes or actions are documented in these minutes.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2026-01-14

    Jan 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On January 14, 2026, the Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber with five members present—Councilmembers Rivera (presiding), Hollingsworth, Foster, Lin, and Rinck. The committee heard Information Item 2817, a 2026 Seattle Public Library Overview Presentation. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-12-12

    Dec 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee held a meeting on December 12, 2025, at 9:34 a.m., with four members present (Councilmembers Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, and Lin) and one excused (Councilmember Juarez). The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of eight appointments to various preservation and landmark boards, including Alex Rasmussen to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (term to June 30, 2029), Ras Peynado to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission (term to December 1, 2028), four appointees to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board with terms ending between March 1, 2026 and March 1, 2028, Joe Krentz to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (term to June 30, 2026), and Matthew D. Zinski to the Landmarks Preservation Board (term to August 14, 2028). All eight appointments passed 4–0 with no opposition.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-29

    Oct 29, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Budget Committee met on October 29, 2025, to discuss proposed amendments to the 2026 Proposed Budget through Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent. Seven councilmembers were present at the 9:33 a.m. start, with the committee hearing information items from six departments in Session I: the Office of Planning and Community Development, Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, Department of Neighborhoods, Office of Housing, Office of Sustainability and Environment, and Seattle Department of Transportation. Following a recess from 12:41 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Session II convened at 1:46 p.m. with six councilmembers present to hear information items from Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Office of Economic Development, and the Human Services Department before adjourning at 3:59 p.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

    AI summary

    tax exemptionsneighborhood developmentproperty tax
    View PDFSource

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

    Sep 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-09-11

    Sep 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on September 11, 2025, and recommended City Council confirmation of two appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board: Erica J. Thomas and VJ Kopacki, each for terms ending August 14, 2028, approved 4–0. The Committee also recommended passage of ordinance CB 121075 to designate Tolliver Temple Church of God in Christ as a landmark under Seattle Municipal Code Chapter 25.12, approved 4–0. The Committee discussed the reappointment of Dwane Chappelle as Director of the Department of Education and Early Learning for a term ending August 1, 2029, with no action taken on this item during the meeting.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-08-06

    Aug 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-08-05

    Aug 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee held a meeting on August 5, 2025, at 9:33 a.m. in the City Council Chamber with four committee members present and one late arrival. The committee unanimously recommended passage of three council bills: CB 121026 to vacate an alley in Block 14 of the North Rainier Hub Urban Village neighborhood and accept a Property Use and Development Agreement from Grand Street Commons MBH LLLP (5–0 vote); CB 121016 to authorize the Director of SDOT to acquire a deed for street purposes from Judith Strader Enriquez for the NE 130th Street and NE 125th Street Mobility and Safety project (5–0 vote); and CB 121017 to accept various deeds for alley or street purposes across multiple Seattle neighborhoods including University Lake Shore Park, Green Lake Circle, and Capitol Hill Addition (vote recorded as 5–0). The committee also heard Information Item 2718 regarding the PSRC Regional Transportation Plan.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-07-24

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on July 24, 2025, at 9:32 a.m., with four members present (Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth, Solomon). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of seven appointments by a 4–0 vote: three members to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (Alistair Cerretti, Jonathan Moore, and Raam D. Wong) for terms ending November 30, 2027; and four members to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission (Alex Apostolopoulos, Pfeiffer Bloecker, Olivia Vermaak, and Jonathan Cracolici) for terms ending December 1, 2026 or 2027. All recommendations passed without opposition.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-07-15

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on July 15, 2025, at 9:31 a.m., with four members present (Rob Saka, Joy Hollingsworth, Robert Kettle, Dan Strauss) and one late arrival (Alexis Mercedes Rinck). The committee heard two information items: a District Project Fund Presentation (Inf 2707) and an SDOT Pothole Repair Program Presentation (Inf 2689). The committee also discussed Council Bill 121026, which proposes to vacate an alley in Block 14 Jos C. Kinnear's Addition in the North Rainier Hub Urban Village neighborhood and accept a Property Use and Development Agreement on petition of Grand Street Commons MBH LLLP. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

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

    Jun 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

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

    Jun 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-04-15

    Apr 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on April 15, 2025, from 9:33 a.m. to 11:23 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Saka with four members present and one excused absence. The committee heard two information items on automated traffic safety cameras (Inf 2663 and Inf 2664) and discussed Council Bill 120945, which proposes vacating an alley in Block 52 in the First Hill neighborhood and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement related to North Block Spring Street Development LLC's petition.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-04-01

    Apr 1, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on April 1, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., with Councilmembers Saka, Hollingsworth, and Kettle present and two members excused. The committee heard an information item on the deployment of automated traffic safety cameras in Seattle and voted 3–0 to recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 32166, which grants conceptual approval for FH, LLC d/b/a Skyline to install, maintain, and operate a pedestrian skybridge over 8th Avenue north of Cherry Street in the First Hill neighborhood. The meeting adjourned at 10:54 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-03-27

    Mar 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on March 27, 2025, from 9:31 a.m. to 10:44 a.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Janet Ceballos's appointment as a member of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, with all five members voting in favor. The Committee also heard an information item regarding the Status of Federal Immigration Actions.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

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

    Mar 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    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.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-02-27

    Feb 27, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met on February 27, 2025, from 9:32 a.m. to 10:33 a.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, with Councilmember Rivera presiding and three members present (Rivera, Rinck, Hollingsworth), one excused (Solomon), and one late arrival (Moore). The committee heard Information Item 2637 regarding the Seattle Public Library Annual Levy Update. No formal votes or specific budget figures were documented in the minutes.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee — Minutes 2025-02-13

    Feb 13, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On February 13, 2025, the Seattle Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee met at 9:32 a.m. in the City Council Chamber with five members present, including Presiding Officer Councilmember Rivera. The committee heard Information Item 2620 regarding the Neighborhood Matching Fund Overview. The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource