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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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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2024-11-19

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on November 19, 2024, to consider five items related to the city's 2025 budget and tax levies. CB 120912, relating to the Payroll Expense Tax allocation and elimination of the Payroll Expense Oversight Committee, passed 7–2, with Councilmembers Moore and Morales opposed. CB 120906, levying property taxes to finance city departments and activities for 2025, passed unanimously 9–0. CB 120907, authorizing an increase in regular property taxes for 2025 collection over 2024 levels, also passed unanimously 9–0. CB 120905, adopting the 2025 budget including capital improvements and position modifications, passed 7–0 with Councilmembers Morales and Nelson abstaining. All nine committee members were present, with Councilmember Strauss presiding.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-07-02

    Jul 2, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 2, 2024, the Seattle Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met to advance two items related to a proposed property tax levy for transportation. Council Bill 120788, which would authorize a regular property tax levy for up to eight years to fund transportation capital and operating improvements, was recommended for passage by an 8–1 vote, with Councilmember Dan Strauss abstaining. Resolution 32137, accompanying the ordinance and providing direction on reporting and implementation of levy-funded programs, was unanimously recommended for adoption by all nine committee members present. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Rob Saka, aims to place the transportation levy proposition before qualified city electors at the November 5, 2024 election.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-18

    Jun 18, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on June 18, 2024, at 9:32 a.m. with all nine committee members present, chaired by Rob Saka. The committee discussed Council Bill 120788, which proposes submitting to Seattle voters on November 5, 2024, a proposition to authorize regular property taxes for up to eight years to fund city transportation improvements, both capital and operating, with possible debt financing, while applying senior citizens and disabled persons exemptions. The committee also heard an Information Item regarding a Draft Levy Companion Resolution. The meeting adjourned at 12:56 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-04

    Jun 4, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On June 4, 2024, the Seattle Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy held a public hearing on Council Bill 120788, which proposes a regular property tax levy for up to eight years to fund transportation improvements—both capital and operating—with possible debt financing, to be submitted to voters at the November 5, 2024 election. The committee was chaired by Rob Saka with seven members present at the 4:34 p.m. start, joined by two late arrivals (Sara Nelson at 4:37 p.m. and Maritza Rivera at 4:38 p.m.). The bill includes creation of a new oversight committee and applies RCW 84.36.381's senior citizens and disabled persons exemption. The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-06-04

    Jun 4, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on June 4, 2024, at 9:37 AM with eight members present and one late arrival (Joy Hollingsworth), presided over by Councilmember Rob Saka. The committee heard two information items: Inf 2482 on the City's property tax authority and revenue, and Inf 2483 on a proposed Levy Finance Task Force. The committee discussed CB 120788, an ordinance authorizing the City to submit a proposition to voters on November 5, 2024, to levy regular property taxes for up to eight years to fund transportation improvements (both capital and operating) and City facilities and services, with possible debt financing and creation of a new oversight committee. The meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM.

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  • SPOKANE HISTORIC LANDMARKS COMMISSION Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Special Meeting

    May 22, 2024

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission held a special meeting on May 22, 2024, where the commission unanimously approved allocations totaling $16,257 in 2024 Façade Improvement Grants to four historic properties: $5,000 to 2124 W Second Avenue, $2,847 to 1728 W First Avenue, $4,285 to 611 S Garfield Street, and $4,125 to 2404 W Second Avenue. Seven commission members were present for the briefing session and vote. The next hearing is scheduled for June 19, 2024.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-05-21

    May 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy held a public hearing on May 21, 2024, to discuss Council Bill 120788, which would authorize submission of a transportation levy proposition to Seattle voters on November 5, 2024. The ordinance proposes levying regular property taxes for up to eight years beyond the state-imposed levy limit under RCW 84.55 to fund both capital and operating transportation improvements, with possible debt financing. The measure would create a new oversight committee and apply senior citizens and disabled persons property tax exemptions under RCW 84.36.381. The meeting, chaired by Chair Saka, convened at 4:34 p.m. and adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

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  • Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy — Minutes 2024-05-21

    May 21, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy met on May 21, 2024, to discuss CB 120788, an ordinance proposing a transportation levy for voter approval on November 5, 2024. The ordinance would authorize the City of Seattle to levy regular property taxes for up to eight years beyond the standard limitation under RCW 84.55 to fund transportation improvements—both capital and operating expenses—with possible debt financing. The committee, presided over by Councilmember Saka, also addressed the creation of a new oversight committee and application of senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions under RCW 84.36.381. The meeting was held at Seattle City Hall and adjourned at 12:03 p.m.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2023-11-20

    Nov 20, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee met on November 20, 2023, to consider technical amendments and take final action on the 2024 Budget Adoption Ordinance. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120693 (property tax levy for 2024) and CB 120695 (regular property tax increase above 2023 levels), with all 9 members voting in favor of each. CB 120708 (2024 budget adoption including capital improvement program and position modifications) passed 8–1, with Councilmember Sawant voting in opposition. CF 314529 (City Council changes to the 2024 proposed budget and 2024–2029 capital improvement program) was unanimously approved 9–0. The meeting was presided over by Councilmember Mosqueda and adjourned at 10:01 a.m.

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  • Public Assets and Homelessness Committee — Minutes 2023-09-20

    Sep 20, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Assets and Homelessness Committee met on September 20, 2023, at 2:05 p.m., with four members present and one excused. The Committee unanimously recommended confirmation of Phillip Meng's reappointment to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners through August 31, 2026, and Marshall Foster's appointment as Director of Seattle Center through September 1, 2027, both approved 4–0. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of an ordinance authorizing an Operations and Management Agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Downtown Business Improvement Association for activation and programming services at Bell Street Park, Occidental Square, Pioneer Square, and Westlake Park. Additionally, the Committee recommended passage of an ordinance authorizing acquisition of property at 9200 18th Ave SW for open space, park, and recreation purposes, approved 3–0 with one member absent. A fifth ordinance item relating to an Agreed Order or Consent Decree with environmental agencies at the Duwa site was included on the agenda but details were not provided in the minutes.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on September 13, 2023, with four of five members present (Councilmembers Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, and Strauss; Sawant absent). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of two appointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Kelli Faryar and Nick Turner, each for terms ending August 31, 2026 (4–0 votes). The committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32108 documenting City Light Department compliance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (4–0 vote). Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120634 establishing a new 12-year Ballard Business Improvement Area to replace the existing 2017 BIA, with provisions for special assessments on commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-use properties, and disestablishment of the previous Ballard BIA (4–0 vote). Council Bill 120641 regarding a 15-year Seattle Tourism Improvement Area with special assessments on transient accommodation businesses was also considered.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-08-09

    Aug 9, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on August 9, 2023, with four members present (Nelson, Herbold, Sawant, Strauss) and one excused (Juarez). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120636, a 15-year agreement with Whatcom County for law enforcement and governmental services at the City's Skagit Hydroelectric Project facilities and communities of Newhalem and Diablo, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120637, authorizing City Light to lease real property for electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure, with a 4–0 vote in favor. CB 120634, establishing a new 12-year Ballard Business Improvement Area with special assessments on commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties and disestablishing the prior 2017 BIA, was discussed but no vote or recommendation was recorded.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – JULY 24, 2023

    Jul 24, 2023

    ·Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, addressing multiple items including a local law to grant permanent easements to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Verizon New York for electric and telecommunication services at Shea Middle School and Bellevue Elementary School for $1.00. New business items included approving various commissioner appointments, authorizing agreements for youth recreation programs with costs up to $250 and $400 respectively, and endorsing a Downtown Committee grant application of up to $500,000 to the New York State Environmental Protection Fund for downtown infrastructure and recreation improvements. Additional matters covered a proposed local law amendment to increase income eligibility limits for property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and corrections to tax assessment rolls for several properties.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2023-07-19

    Jul 19, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 19, 2023, the Seattle Finance and Housing Committee met under the presiding officer Councilmember Mosqueda with five members present to discuss budget and fiscal matters. The committee reviewed two information items regarding policies for disposal of excess city-owned properties and the City Budget Office and Central Staff Budget work-group, while one fiscal note enhancement item was not heard. Two council bills were discussed: CB 120617, which authorizes acceptance of non-City funding and grants for various departments and amends the 2023 Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program, and CB 120618, which amends the 2023 Budget, revises CIP project allocations, creates new CIP projects and positions, and requires a 3/4 vote of the City Council. The meeting concluded at 12:28 p.m.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2023-07-18

    Jul 18, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on July 18, 2023, with four members present (Pedersen, Strauss, Herbold, Morales) and one excused (Sawant). The committee recommended passage of four items: CB 120614, authorizing department heads to accept grants and amend the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program; CB 120613, permitting the 300 Pine Street Condominium Association to continue operating a pedestrian skybridge over 3rd Avenue between Pine and Stewart Streets; CB 120600 (as amended), establishing additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras and designating restricted racing zones; and CB 120611, authorizing sale of the Former Henderson Street Pumping Plant property at 8817 Seward Park Avenue South as a direct sale to Seattle Public Schools. All four measures passed unanimously with no opposing votes. The committee also heard an information item on the Seattle Department of Transportation Annual Equity Report.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-04-26

    Apr 26, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on April 26, 2023, with four of five members present (Sara Nelson presiding, with Debora Juarez, Kshama Sawant, and Dan Strauss; Lisa Herbold excused). The Committee unanimously approved three appointments to the City Light Review Panel: Oksana Savolyuk for a term to April 11, 2024, Scott Haskins for reappointment to April 11, 2026, and Timothy O. Skeel for reappointment to April 10, 2026, all passing 4–0. The Committee discussed CB 120556, authorizing a transfer of funds from the Light Fund into the Rate Stabilization Account in 2023, and unanimously recommended passage of CB 120537, which establishes a new ten-year Metropolitan Improvement District for downtown business improvement areas with special assessments on commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties while disestablishing the prior 2013 Metropolitan Improvement District. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2023-03-20

    Mar 20, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Finance and Housing Committee met on March 20, 2023, with five members present, chaired by Councilmember Mosqueda. The committee recommended City Council passage of three ordinances: CB 120514 establishing paid sick and safe time standards for app-based workers in Seattle (approved 3–2, with Pedersen and Nelson abstaining); CB 120516 extending the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program's sunset date to December 31, 2024 (approved 5–0); and CB 120527 authorizing acceptance of grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources and amending the 2023 Budget and 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (approved 5–0). The committee also heard a Seattle Rescue Plan 2022 Year End Report as an information item.

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  • COMMON COUNCIL of the CITY OF SYRACUSE REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 5, 2022

    Dec 5, 2022

    ·Syracuse, NY
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    The Syracuse Common Council held a regular meeting on December 5, 2022, where all nine members were present and unanimously approved multiple items of business. Key decisions included amending city budgets to reflect retroactive 3% salary increases for Unit 6 Confidential Employees effective January 1, 2021 and 2022; authorizing $150,000 in bonds and improvements for downtown parks including Clinton Square, Shot Clock Park, and Onondaga Creekwalk; increasing lifeguard training certification fees effective January 1, 2023; and approving service agreements with Cogent Communications for City Hall internet ($400/month) and Verizon Wireless for use of city property at Morningside Reservoir.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2022-08-16

    Aug 16, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on August 16, 2022, with four members present (Pedersen, Herbold, Morales, Sawant) and one excused (Strauss). The Committee recommended that City Council pass CB 120384, an ordinance authorizing the Seattle Department of Transportation to acquire a quit claim deed from King County for property in the South Park area for the South Park Bridge project, approved 4–0. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 120395, an ordinance declaring certain Seattle Public Utilities real property rights surplus and granting easements to the City of Renton for Rainier Avenue South improvements over the Cedar River Pipeline right-of-way, approved 4–0. The Committee also discussed the appointment of Greg Spotts as Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation for a term through August 1, 2026, and heard a petition from BRE-BMR LLC for vacation of an alley in North Seattle.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2022-07-20

    Jul 20, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee met on July 20, 2022, with four members present (Mosqueda, Pedersen, Nelson, Lewis) and one excused (Herbold). The committee unanimously recommended passage of four council bills: CB 120371, which authorizes the sale and transfer of surplus property in Kramer Heights Addition with covenants benefiting affordable housing; CB 120367, accepting a Harvard Government Performance Lab fellow; CB 120365, authorizing acceptance of 2022 funding from non-City sources for eight departments including the Police Department, Parks and Recreation, and Public Utilities; and CB 120366, amending the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program with various departmental appropriations and position changes. All four measures passed 4-0 with no opposition.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2022-04-19

    Apr 19, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on April 19, 2022, with five members present (Pedersen, Strauss, Herbold, Morales, and Sawant) to conduct remote business. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120303, which authorizes the Seattle Department of Transportation Director to accept and execute grants from the United States Department of Transportation and other non-City sources, and amends the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120304, which vacates a portion of 39th Avenue South in the Othello neighborhood and accepts a Property Use and Development Agreement on the petition of Willow Crossing LLLP. The Committee additionally heard information items regarding City comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions and Sound Transit's cost savings and refinement concepts for those extensions.

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    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Township Board of Supervisors held a business meeting on July 26, 2023, at which all three supervisors were present and unanimously approved a consent agenda including June 2023 financial reports and bills totaling $459,145.41. The board also unanimously approved Resolutions 2023-15 and 2023-16 related to the Valley Forge Road Corridor Improvement Project, which are necessary to preserve tax credits for properties assessed under Act 319 (agricultural tax benefits) that will be partially affected by the road project. Additionally, the board approved assessment appeals for two properties totaling approximately $16.00, while tabling a motion regarding Valley Forge Road Corridor deeds pending County Conservation District approvals.

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  • MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE

    Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held a Special Meeting on March 21, 2022, via Zoom with six commissioners present (Gregory Hartwig, Anne Griffith, Janny Castillo, Lynette Jung-Lee, Barbara Montgomery, and Mark Tortorich). The Board approved the February 28, 2022 meeting minutes by a vote of 6–0. The Board received departmental updates from the Interim Chief Operating Officer and directors of Property Operations, Leased Housing, Capital Improvements, and Family and Community Partnerships on operations priorities and efforts to reduce unit vacancies and improve leasing progress, with the operations team meeting weekly to streamline processes for faster unit turnarounds and increased family intake from the waitlist.

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