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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-07-01

    Jul 1, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use and Sustainability Committee met on July 1, 2026, with five members present (Councilmembers Lin, Strauss, Foster, Hollingsworth, and Rinck), presided over by Councilmember Lin. The Committee unanimously voted 5–0 to recommend City Council confirmation of six Seattle Planning Commission appointments and reappointments: T.J. Stutman (term to April 15, 2028), Amir Ehsaei (term to April 15, 2029), Hailey P. Karcher (term to April 15, 2029), Patrick W. Taylor (term to April 15, 2029), and reappointments of P Xiomara Alvarez and Andrew L. Dannenberg (both terms to April 15, 2029). The Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 121215, relating to Council land use decision processes and amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680, and discussed CB 121243, relating to temporary zoning regulations for housing projects with Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements and Design Review exemptions.

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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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  • Land Use and Sustainability Committee — Minutes 2026-04-29

    Apr 29, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan — Minutes 4/6/2026

    Apr 6, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    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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  • 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
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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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  • January 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM at City Hall with all seven commissioners present, along with consultants from the Pennsylvania Economy League and the city solicitor. The commission reviewed and discussed questions 1 through 15 focused on the Legislative Branch section of the Charter, with Gerald Cross leading the presentation and requesting commissioners respond to additional questions for further deliberation. PEL distributed a comparison chart of the Third-Class City Code and Hazleton's Third Class City Code Optional Plan B, and committed to developing a narrative for commission review. Public comments included suggestions for addressing council member vacancies, establishing fixed-dollar healthcare benefits for council members rather than percentage contributions, and scheduling occasional daytime council meetings to accommodate night-shift workers. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 PM.

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  • COUNCIL CHAMBERS DECEMBER 10, 2025 MEETING OF THE

    Dec 10, 2025

    ·West Chester, PA
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    On December 10, 2025, the Chester City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Stefan Roots, during which Police Commissioner Katrina Blackwell was sworn in with congratulations from city officials and community members. The council approved previous meeting minutes and addressed several items including Bill No. 5 (Ordinance 5, 2025), a final reading amendment to the Planning and Zoning Code that prohibits construction company and tradesperson headquarters in specific zoning districts and establishes maximum percentages for outdoor storage, and Resolution 147 regarding Grace Manor plan approval with standard stormwater management agreements. Public comments were received on agenda items including questions about amendments to the Pension Board ordinance and stormwater management protocols.

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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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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-11-06

    Nov 6, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee held a meeting on November 6, 2025, presided over by Councilmember Strauss, with six members present initially and seven present after a recess. The committee conducted a public hearing on CB 121092, which would transfer administration of the Major Institutions and Schools program from the Department of Neighborhoods to the Office of Planning and Community Development and amend eight sections of the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also held a public hearing on the 2026 Proposed Budget, recessing from 3:01 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and reconvening to continue the hearing, with the meeting adjourning at 8:38 p.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-10-31

    Oct 31, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on October 31, 2025, with three members present (Mark Solomon, Debora Juarez, Alexis Mercedes Rinck) to confirm five appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. All five appointees—Stephanie Lachman (term to February 28, 2026), Eric Alipio (term to February 28, 2027), Amira Beasley (term to February 29, 2028), Ernesto Oliva (term to February 29, 2028), and E.N. West (term to February 29, 2028)—were approved unanimously 3–0 by the committee and recommended for City Council confirmation. The committee also held a public hearing on and discussed Council Bill 121093, which amends Seattle Municipal Code provisions related to land use, zoning, environmental review thresholds, transportation requirements, and cultural resource preservation, and heard an information item on State Environmental Policy Act threshold exemptions for transportation management plans.

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

    Aug 4, 2025

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

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2025-07-02

    Jul 2, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on July 2, 2025, and unanimously confirmed two reappointments to the Seattle Planning Commission: Dhyana Quintanar Solares and Kelabe Tewolde, each for terms extending to April 15, 2028 (3–0 votes). The Committee also discussed two ordinances: 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 23.22.082–23.22.088) to update subdivision procedures; and CB 121011, which establishes the Roots to Roofs Bonus Pilot Program by adding new sections 23.40.090–23.40.097 to the Municipal Code. Three members were present (Solomon, Strauss, Rinck) with two excused (Moore, Rivera). The meeting began at 2:03 p.m. and adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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  • July 1, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jul 1, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on July 1, 2025, at 4:36 PM with all seven members present to review the city's current Third-Class City Code government structure and explore potential alternatives including a Home Rule Charter. City Solicitor Sean Logsdon provided an overview of the current mayor and city council format and reviewed Optional Plan B as an alternative framework. The Commission elected Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary at a monthly rate of $600.00 by unanimous 7–0 vote. Members were distributed materials on optional government plans under Chapter 30 and received proposals from PEL regarding consultant services and Karpowich Law Firm for legal services, with instructions to review all documents before the next meeting. The Commission noted Hazleton adopted the Third-Class City Code in January 1988 following a 1984 voter-approved ballot initiative.

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

    Jun 23, 2025

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

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  • June 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held its inaugural meeting on June 17, 2025, to begin a 9–18 month study of potentially adopting a Home Rule Charter to replace the current Third-Class City Code Optional Plan B structure. The Commission elected Allison Keegan as Chairperson and Rossanna Gabriel as Vice Chairperson, with Christine Galuska as Recording Secretary. The Commission approved a budget of approximately $200,000 to cover consultant services (PEL), legal services (Karpowich Law Office), and related operational costs, and established a meeting schedule for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at Hazleton City Hall. The Commission voted to apply for an STMP Grant and to present the budget to Hazleton City Council on June 24, 2025.

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

    Jun 13, 2025

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

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

    May 21, 2025

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

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

    May 19, 2025

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

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

    May 7, 2025

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

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

    Apr 16, 2025

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

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  • Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee — Minutes 2024-08-16

    Aug 16, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee met on August 16, 2024, at 9:33 a.m. with five members present (Councilmembers Woo, Moore, Morales, Saka, and Strauss) to consider three items. The committee unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32139, adopting a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update and six-year rate path for the City Light Department. The committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32130, endorsing City Light's Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy governing energy trading and renewable energy credits, which supersedes Resolution 31616. Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120840, amending Seattle Municipal Code Section 21.49.100 to authorize electric vehicle charging stations to submeter electricity. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2024-03-20

    Mar 20, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on March 20, 2024, from 2:03 p.m. to 4:06 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Tammy J. Morales with five members present (Morales, Dan Strauss, Cathy Moore, Maritza Rivera, and Tanya Woo). The committee heard an information item on the Seattle Planning Commission's role and 2022 issue briefs related to the Comprehensive Plan. The committee discussed Council Bill 120750, an ordinance relating to land use and zoning that would establish the Connected Community Development Partnership Bonus Pilot Program and add new sections 23.40.090 through 23.40.097 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

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  • Land Use Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Land Use Committee met on September 13, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:16 p.m., with five members present including Presiding Officer Councilmember Strauss. The committee held public hearings and discussed three ordinances: CB 120631 to increase lodging flexibility in the DMR/R 95/65 zone; CB 120632 to rezone land in the Downtown Retail Core and increase housing capacity and downtown activation; and CB 120622 to amend vacant building monitoring and nuisance abatement code sections. The committee also discussed Resolution 32097 endorsing strategies for movement of people and goods in industrial and maritime areas, and CB 120635 amending the Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes related to a transportation impact fee program.

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