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  • Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan — Minutes 2026-06-30

    Jun 30, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy met on June 30, 2026, to review an ordinance and implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy, as required by Ordinance 127238. Eight committee members were present, with Councilmember Debora Juarez excused, and Councilmember Maritza Rivera presiding. The committee heard Information Item 2918 addressing the levy ordinance and plan ratification, with the meeting running from 9:37 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. at Seattle City Hall. No formal votes or specific funding allocations were recorded in the minutes.

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Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee — Minutes 2026-06-24

Jun 24, 2026

·Seattle, WA
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The Seattle Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee met on June 24, 2026, with three members present (Chairs Foster, Lin, and Rinck) and two excused, to review four ordinances relating to housing and affordable development. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121218, which adopts the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028 and establishes Housing Funding Policies for those years, with all three voting in favor. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121236, authorizing a ground lease of real property at 2929 27th Ave South to MBTOD Phase One LLLP (affiliates of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza) for affordable housing and early learning/childcare space development. Additionally, the Committee unanimously recommended CB 121237, placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the Office of Housing's jurisdiction to issue a competitive request for proposals for developer selection. The Committee also reviewed CB 121238, which authorizes the Office of Housing to acquire two parcels in the Central Area for affordable homeownership development.

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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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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-05-14

    May 14, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 6, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2026-05-05

    May 5, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on May 5, 2026, with Councilmembers Strauss, Hollingsworth, Kettle, and Saka present and Rivera arriving late. The committee heard an information item reviewing the Centennial Accord and recommended passage of CB 121201, an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and amend the 2026 Budget and Capital Improvement Program, which passed 4–0. The committee also discussed the appointment of Dwight D. Dively as Director of Finance for the Office of City Finance through December 31, 2029.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-04-28

    Apr 28, 2026

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

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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES January 12, 2026

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The Mesa City Council held a study session on January 12, 2026, to review agenda items for the regular council meeting that day. Key discussions included clarification on an ordinance allowing e-bikes on sidewalks within parks only (while remaining prohibited on sidewalks elsewhere in the city) and approval of a three-year fencing contract worth approximately $120,000 annually for securing construction projects and temporary facilities. The council also reviewed recent events and scheduled the next study session for January 15, 2026.

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

    Jan 12, 2026

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    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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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-12-03

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • 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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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-09-03

    Sep 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 3, 2025, with five members present (Mark Solomon, Dan Strauss, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck, and Maritza Rivera) to address six land use items. The Committee recommended approval of a waiver to install 32 netting poles at Jefferson Park Golf Course (CF 314536), approved unanimously 5–0. The Committee recommended passage as amended of the Roots to Roofs Bonus Pilot Program ordinance (CB 121011), which adds new Sections 23.40.090 through 23.40.097 to the Seattle Municipal Code, with a 4–1 vote in favor (Rivera opposed). A contract rezone application for 352 Roy Street to increase the height limit from 65 feet to 85 feet (CF 314534) was discussed, and an ordinance updating land use permit review timelines (CB 121045) was heard at a public hearing but not voted on during the meeting.

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  • WORCESTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes July 24, 2025 | 7:00 PM

    Jul 24, 2025

    ·Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Township Planning Commission held its July 24, 2025 meeting where commissioners unanimously approved corrected May 22 meeting minutes and decided to table the DePaul farm improvement plan application at 1616 Whitehall Road pending applicant appearance after resolving zoning issues. The Commission directed staff to integrate a draft sign ordinance with existing revisions and prepare it for review, focusing initially on definitions while ensuring proper use of enforcement language, and also requested staff to assemble a comprehensive binder of all Township-owned properties with photographs, histories, and restrictions for each parcel.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-06-03

    Jun 3, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on June 3, 2025, to conduct four appointment confirmations and review two ordinances. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Kyle Nolan, Lynda Firey Oldroyd, Lisa Bogardus, and Lucy Carter Sloman to the Transportation Levy Oversight Committee for terms ending December 31, 2028, with four votes in favor and Councilmember Rinck absent on each appointment. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120984, which updates Seattle's Commute Trip Reduction program and amends six sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120989, relating to a leasehold deed of trust for Cultural Space Agency's rights with the City, was discussed but no formal recommendation was recorded.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – MAY 27, 2025

    May 27, 2025

    ·Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on May 27, 2025, with all nine members present, where they adopted the previous meeting's minutes and reviewed communications including the Mayor's objections to budget amendments. The Council approved several items including a $500,000 bond ordinance and authorization for a Municipal Dog Shelter Project, agreements with Broadcast Music Inc. ($2,000) and Cumulus Media ($10,000) for promotional services, and a cooperative agreement with the Syracuse City School District for use of Fire Department training facilities at $1 per year.

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  • Transportation Committee — Minutes 2025-05-06

    May 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Transportation Committee met on May 6, 2025, with five members present (Saka, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Rinck, Strauss) and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances. CB 120971 expands the use of automated traffic safety cameras and authorizes civilian employees to review camera-detected violations while updating related finance and fund policies. CB 120972 modifies appropriations and a proviso for the Seattle Department of Transportation in the 2025 Budget. CB 120945 vacates an alley in Block 52 of the First Hill neighborhood and accepts a Property Use and Development Agreement on petition of North Block Spring Street Development LLC. All three bills passed 5–0.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-03-05

    Mar 5, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on March 5, 2025, to conduct committee business including an appointment and ordinance review. Kiersten Grove was discussed for appointment as Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services for a term ending March 1, 2029. Council Bill 120946, relating to amendments to the Seattle Department of Transportation's 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, was recommended for passage by the full City Council with 8 votes in favor and none opposed (Strauss, Rivera, Hollingsworth, Kettle, Moore, Nelson, Rinck, and Saka voting in favor). The meeting began at 9:31 a.m. and adjourned at 11:33 a.m., with 5 members present, 1 excused, and 3 arriving late.

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  • Urban Design Commission January 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes MEETING MINUTES

    Jan 16, 2025

    ·Fort Worth, TX
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    The Urban Design Commission held a public meeting on January 16, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, to review urban design matters and hear public testimony. The agenda included a work session on officer elections and pedestrian light spacing, followed by a public hearing where the commission unanimously approved December 2024 meeting minutes (10-0 vote) and began reviewing new cases, including UDC-2024-234 regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness request at 904 Cooks Lane for a waiver from the Urban Forestry Ordinance's tree preservation requirement. The meeting was held in-person with remote participation options available via WebEx, teleconference, and local television channels.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-11-15

    Nov 15, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 15, 2024, with Councilmember Dan Strauss presiding and 7 members present at the start (9 total by end of meeting). The Committee reviewed Council Bill 120905, an ordinance to adopt Seattle's 2025 budget including a capital improvement program and position modifications, requiring a 2/3 vote by the City Council. The vote on CB 120905 was postponed to November 19, 2024. Agenda Items 2 through 37 were unanimously removed from consideration, and the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2024-09-24

    Sep 24, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on September 24, 2024, to review surveillance technology implementation for the Seattle Police Department. The committee unanimously approved (5–0) two ordinances: CB 120845, authorizing the Real-Time Crime Center software and accepting the 2024 surveillance impact report and executive overview, and CB 120844, authorizing Closed-Circuit Television Camera Systems, accepting the 2024 surveillance impact report and executive overview, amending the 2024 budget ordinance, and lifting a proviso. All five committee members present—Chair Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, Joy Hollingsworth, Cathy Moore, and Sara Nelson (late arrival)—voted in favor of both bills with no opposition.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 2024-09-18

    Sep 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Council's Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met on September 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. with four members present (Dan Strauss, Maritza Rivera, Robert Kettle, and Tammy J. Morales) and one excused (Sara Nelson). The Committee reviewed CB 120815, an ordinance modifying the priority hire program methodology for identifying Economically Distressed Areas, authorizing creation of a regional Priority Hire Implementation and Advisory Committee, and amending Seattle Municipal Code Sections 20.37.010 and 20.37.040; the Committee recommended passage with a 4–0 vote in favor. The Committee also heard an information item on the Tribal Nations Summit One-Year Update (Inf 2567). The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-09-18

    Sep 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 18, 2024, with four of five members present, presiding over Councilmember Morales. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend that City Council pass CB 120822, an ordinance removing restrictions on congregate residences and amending six sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee voted 3–0 with one abstention to recommend passage of CB 120823, which corrects typographical errors and clarifies regulations across 80 sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 120833, relating to bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program, was discussed following a public hearing but no recommendation vote was recorded. CB 120824, regarding design review exemptions for development projects in Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, First Hill, and the Greater Duwamish Manufacturing and Industrial Center, was listed but discussion details were not included in the provided minutes.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2024-09-11

    Sep 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on September 11, 2024, and unanimously recommended five appointments to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel: Manav Goel, Allison Mettler, Nafiso Samatar, Gretchen Glaub (reappointment), and Miki Sodos (reappointment), each for terms extending to July 31, 2027. The Committee also unanimously recommended Elise Chisholm Clare's appointment to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners for a term to March 31, 2027. All five Committee members present—Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, and Strauss—voted in favor of each appointment with no opposition. The Committee additionally considered an ordinance (CB 120854) authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to acquire two King County parcels located at 21226 221st Avenue SE for salmon habitat protection and watershed management, with a life estate granted to Helen R. Sherry.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2024-06-18

    Jun 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held its June 18, 2024 meeting at 2:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber with Council President Sara Nelson presiding; six of nine members were present, with Maritza Rivera, Tammy J. Morales, and Dan Strauss excused. The council unanimously adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar and approved the agenda, then adopted the consent calendar which included approval of the June 11, 2024 minutes and passage of CB 120798, an ordinance appropriating funds for claims from June 3–7, 2024. The council also confirmed the reappointment of Mikel Hansen to the City Light Review Panel for a term through April 12, 2027, with three votes in favor and none opposed. Twenty-nine individuals provided public comment during the meeting.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes May 13, 2024 Approved May 28, 2024 1 Minutes 1

    May 13, 2024

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, where a public hearing was conducted on proposed VPP zoning amendments (Ordinance 1586-2024) that had been in development for over a year. The solicitor confirmed all required notification procedures under Pennsylvania law had been completed, including mailings to affected property owners, publication in the Daily Local News, posting on affected parcels, and review by the Chester County Planning Commission. The ordinance was scheduled for a second reading and consideration later in the evening, with the Chester County Planning Commission acknowledged for preparing the city's zoning map as part of the amendment process.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2024-04-23

    Apr 23, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on April 23, 2024, at 9:32 a.m., with five members present including Chair Robert Kettle. The committee discussed an information item on the Fire Code Advisory Board and reviewed six appointments and reappointments to that board: Loren Brandford and Matt Trueblood were appointed for three-year terms from Council confirmation, while Carlene M. Comrie, Kevin Marr, and Chris Todd were reappointed with terms extending to May 14, 2026, and August 14, 2026, respectively. The committee also heard an information item on the Seattle Fire Department Dangerous Buildings Ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2023-11-13

    Nov 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 13, 2023, to review and discuss the 2024 Proposed Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustments, including the Chair's Balancing Package and proposed amendments, with nine council members present. The committee addressed six items of business, including ordinances on acceptance of non-City funding sources (CB 120700), creation of an opioid settlement fund (CB 120688), the 2024–2029 Capital Improvement Program (CF 314528), modifications to Proposition 1 transit capital spending authority (CB 120704), and municipal light and power revenue bonds (CB 120684). The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m. by Presiding Officer Councilmember Mosqueda in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle.

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