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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance and Utilities Committee met on April 9, 2026, and unanimously recommended confirmation of three appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission: Evan M. Smith (term through December 31, 2027), Andrea Lino (through December 31, 2028), and Anita Khandelwal (through December 31, 2026). The Committee also heard a presentation on the Homemade Food Waste Program and recommended passage of ordinances authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to accept slope stabilization easements and acquire real property rights for two parcels on NE 91st Street.

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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-04-09

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On April 9, 2026, the Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee recommended confirmation of three appointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission: Evan M. Smith (term through December 31, 2027), Andrea Lino (term through December 31, 2028), and Anita Khandelwal (term through December 31, 2026), all approved 4–0. The Committee also heard a presentation on the Homemade Food Waste Program. The Committee recommended passage of Council Bill 121192, authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to accept slope stabilization easements on two private parcels at 3822 NE 91st Street and 3832 NE 91st Street (King County Parcel Numbers 6844703215 and 6844703295), approved 3–0. Council Bill 121193 regarding property acquisition by Seattle Public Utilities was on the agenda but appears incomplete in the source document.

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  • Select Committee on the Library Levy — Minutes 2026-04-02

    Apr 2, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on the Library Levy met on April 2, 2026, to hold a public hearing on CB 121181, an ordinance proposing a property tax levy for up to seven years to fund library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. Seven committee members were present, with one excused absence and one late arrival, and Chair Rivera presiding. The committee adjourned at 6:30 p.m. following the public hearing, with the ordinance scheduled for submission to qualified electors in an election on August 4, 2026.

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  • REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI March 10, 2026

    Mar 10, 2026

    ·Jackson, MS
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    The City Council of Jackson, Mississippi convened on March 10, 2026 to consider routine matters on a consent agenda. The council authorized the Mayor to execute contracts with Valera Property Management, LLC for demolition and cleaning at 124 Pine Lawn Pl under HB603 funds allocated to District 71, and with Richardson & Richardson Enterprises, LLC for property remediation at 915 Hunt St (Case #CE-24-724) for $15,000 and at 1011 Larkspur St (Case #CE-24-1418) for $8,000, both in Ward 3. The council also adopted a resolution declaring 70 parcels of real property to be menaces to public health, safety, and welfare based on administrative hearings held February 10, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated Section 21-19-11.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-03-10

    Mar 10, 2026

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

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-02-24

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on February 24, 2026, from 9:33 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. with six members present under Chair Robert Kettle. The Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32193 addressing law enforcement officer professionalism and standards, directing the Seattle Police Department to document and report violations, which passed 5–0 with no opposition. The Committee also discussed Council Bill 121164, which would prohibit civil immigration enforcement staging on city-owned and controlled property and add Chapter 14.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code. An information item on the Alternative Response Overview in Seattle's Public Safety Department was heard.

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

    Feb 12, 2026

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

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  • Council Meeting Minutes December 8, 2025 Page 1 VILLAGE OF BALTIMORE

    Dec 8, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    The Village of Baltimore held a Council meeting on December 8, 2025, with Mayor Rick Ellas presiding and four of six Council members present. The Council approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4–0 vote and approved the amended agenda by a 4–0 vote. During public comment, John Daft inquired about the timeline for the Klamfoth property annexation, and Solicitor Jeffrey Feyko explained that the County would review documents with a typical 4-week processing period following final legislation approval at the previous Council meeting. Council member Rick Foreman clarified that annexation decisions follow the EPA 208 plan, which establishes that Village utilities extend to State Route 37 and that the Village does not plan annexation east of that boundary. The Council also approved funding for an Employee Appreciation lunch scheduled for December 17, 2025, by a 4–0 vote, and received a report on departmental activities, including completion of a water modeling project.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN November 18, 2025

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    On November 18, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven councilmembers present, during which they unanimously adopted four resolutions recognizing community contributions and mourning a passing: Council Citations for teacher Sandi Smith (52-year career), community member Mustapha Hawily, and Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (for saving a resident's life), and condolences for the death of James R. Stokes. The Council also approved all items on the Consent Agenda and began consideration of a petition by Mourad Ahmed to vacate an 18-foot public alley adjacent to his property on Colson Avenue.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL November 18, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on November 18, 2025, during which it unanimously passed several resolutions recognizing community members and city employees for their contributions and service. The council approved a consent agenda that included multiple expenditures and grants, including a $25,000 Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the WDDDA, a $44,998 contract for security camera installation at parking decks, a $40,938 contract for an audio-visual system at the Department of Public Works, and a $150,000 purchase of emergency supply kit items. The agenda also included routine matters such as roll call, invocation, and public comment, along with a resolution to vacate a public alley for property owner Mourad Ahmed.

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

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
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    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.

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  • CENTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES 08/01/2025

    Aug 1, 2025

    ·Indianapolis, IN
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    The Center Township Board met on August 1, 2025, and approved the July meeting minutes, a $10,000 contribution toward a Boys and Girls Club entrance renovation project to enhance child safety, and a $30,000 appropriation to the Township Fire fund. The board tabled a Frankfort Police Department request for an ATV pending additional information and cost quotes, and voted to continue listing the Township building for sale at $385,000.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-07-15

    Jul 15, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council meeting of July 15, 2025 convened at 2:03 p.m. with eight of nine members present (Councilmember Saka arrived at 2:06 p.m.); Council President Sara Nelson presided. The Council adopted the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC 488) and Agenda by unanimous consent, and passed Consent Calendar item CB 121027, which appropriated money for claims from June 30–July 4, 2025, by a vote of 8–0. The meeting included sixteen public commenters and addressed at least one substantive matter: CB 121006 from the Public Safety Committee relating to chronic nuisance properties, penalties, and city remedies, though the ordinance text was not fully included in the minutes excerpt provided.

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  • BOSTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING July 9, 2025 1

    Jul 9, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
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    The Boston Township Trustees met on July 9, 2025, with Trustees Anderson, Bergdorf, and Beal present to discuss routine township matters. Key items included a police contract with a three percent annual increase for the next three years, various zoning issues involving properties throughout the township (including the NAPA Winery project requiring a utility pole relocation), and the Boston Mills Art Festival vendor application generating $6,900 in fees from 276 vendors. Additionally, the trustees addressed building and grounds maintenance, approved the previous meeting's minutes, and received reports on the Valley Fire District's upcoming meeting and Life Pac equipment evaluation.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-07-09

    Jul 9, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on July 9, 2025, with four members present (Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Strauss) and one excused (Rivera). The Committee unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 121008 amending the Landscape Conservation and Infrastructure Program Funding Plan for South Lake Union and Downtown; CB 121014 authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to sell a portion of the Lake Youngs Aqueduct Right-of-Way (King County parcel 162206-9049-04) to Sherrell Development LLC; and CB 121015 authorizing acceptance of a drainage facility easement on property at 14100 Westwood Pl NE (King County parcel 812410-0031). All three measures passed 4–0 with no opposition. The meeting lasted 42 minutes, from 2:01 p.m. to 2:43 p.m.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-07-08

    Jul 8, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on July 8, 2025, from 9:33 a.m. to 11:37 a.m., with four members present: Councilmembers Kettle, Saka, Hollingsworth, and Nelson. The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120995, which creates a new civil cause of action against graffiti taggers and requires restitution by adding Section 10.07.055 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121006, which amends the chronic nuisance ordinance to allow off-property nuisance activity to count toward determining that a property is chronic by amending Sections 10.09.010 and 10.09.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code. Both bills passed with 4–0 votes in favor and no opposition.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-06-24

    Jun 24, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 24, 2025, at 9:34 a.m. with five of six members present, presided over by Councilmember Kettle. The Committee recommended confirmation of Shon Fitzgerald Barnes as Seattle Police Chief by a vote of 4–0, with no opposition. Two council bills were discussed: CB 120995, relating to civil causes of action and restitution for illegal graffiti on public and private property; and CB 121006, relating to chronic nuisance properties and allowing off-property nuisance activity to count toward chronic nuisance determinations. The meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    This document records a Regular Zoning Meeting of the Jackson, Mississippi City Council held on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m., with Council President Virgi Lindsay presiding and five of seven council members present. The meeting addressed Zoning Case No. 4283, an ordinance to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow transitional housing for homeless youth, filed by Glenda Bryant. The Jackson City Planning Board had recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing on April 23, 2025, and notice of the petition was published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025.

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    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Jackson, MS
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    The Jackson City Council held a regular zoning meeting on June 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. to consider Zoning Case No. 4283, a petition by Glenda Bryant to rezone property at 1611 Bailey Ave. (Parcel 96-24) from R-4 (Limited Multi-Family) Residential District to C-2 (Limited) Commercial District to allow for transitional housing for homeless youth. The Jackson City Planning Board recommended approval of the rezoning following a public hearing held on April 23, 2025, with legal notice published in the Mississippi Link on April 3 and April 17, 2025. Five council members were present: Virgi Lindsay (Ward 7, Council President), Brian Grizzell (Ward 4, Vice President), Montyne Clay (Ward 2), Kenneth I. Stokes (Ward 3), and Aaron Banks (Ward 6); two members were absent.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-06-11

    Jun 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on June 11, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 3:24 p.m., with four members present and one late arrival. The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120997, an ordinance approving current use taxation of property at 9666 51st Avenue South under the King County Public Benefit Rating System, with all five voting members in favor and none opposed. The committee discussed CB 120999, which authorizes a golf course management agreement between Seattle Parks and Recreation and Premier Golf Centers, L.L.C. for operation of four municipal golf courses: Jackson Park Golf Course, Bill Wright Golf Complex at Jefferson Park, Interbay Golf Center, and West Seattle Golf Course. The committee also heard a Seattle Public Utilities report on 2024 audits as an information item.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-06-10

    Jun 10, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 10, 2025, with five members present, one absent, and one late arrival, presided over by Councilmember Kettle. The committee recommended passage of CB 120996, authorizing execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with King County regarding a six-year, voter-approved property tax levy for emergency medical services, approved 3–0 with Councilmember Nelson absent. The committee also recommended passage of CB 120994, relating to surveillance technology implementation and approving the 2025 updated surveillance impact report for the Seattle Police Department's use of tracking devices, approved 3–0 with Councilmember Nelson absent. The appointment of Shon Fitzgerald Barnes as Seattle Police Chief was discussed but no formal vote result was recorded.

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  • Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    May 21, 2025

    ·Baltimore, MD
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    This Board of Public Works meeting summary from May 21, 2025, documents approvals by Maryland state officials including Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and Treasurer Dereck E. Davis. The board approved agricultural cost-share funding totaling $705,969 across multiple grants, including $691,700 for 22 individual grants, $13,269 for two additional grants, and a reversion of $124,998 from 11 completed or canceled projects. Three wetlands licenses were approved for projects in Anne Arundel and Dorchester counties, along with two mitigation licenses requiring $4,696.83 in compensation deposits and tidal marsh plantings. The board also approved release of collateral property for Palance Roti Shop & Bar LLC's Neighborhood Business Development Program loan, allowing a short sale with approximately $170,000 payment and conversion of the remaining $96,667 balance to a second lien on Maryland property.

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  • Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy — Minutes 2025-05-12

    May 12, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Committee on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy held a meeting on May 12, 2025, from 5:03 p.m. to 7:42 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Rivera with six members present. The committee conducted a public hearing on Council Bill 120981, which proposes a special election concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election to authorize a property tax lid lift for up to six years to fund education support services including early learning, childcare, preschool, K-12 academic and health supports, and college and career pathways for Seattle students. The ordinance includes exemptions for low-income seniors and disabled veterans under RCW 84.36.381 and establishes accountability and reporting structures requiring a forthcoming Implementation and Evaluation Plan. The Council Bill was discussed during the public hearing.

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  • City Council — Minutes 2025-02-04

    Feb 4, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle City Council held a meeting on February 4, 2025, at 2:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber with eight members present and one excused (Joy Hollingsworth). The Council held a public hearing on Council Bill 120937, which creates a new sales and use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing and adds a new Chapter 5.75 to the Seattle Municipal Code; the hearing opened at 2:17 p.m. and closed at 2:28 p.m. with six speakers addressing the Council. The Introduction & Referral Calendar and the City Council Agenda were each adopted by unanimous consent, and the Consent Calendar was adopted by motion, including approval of minutes from January 27 and January 28, 2025.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-01-14

    Jan 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on January 14, 2025, to consider CB 120916, an ordinance requiring the Seattle Police Department to adopt and maintain crowd management policies that prohibit the use of less lethal tools unless specific imminent risks of physical injury or significant property damage exist. The committee recommended passage of the amended bill with a 3–1–1 vote (3 in favor: Kettle, Saka, Nelson; 1 opposed: Moore; 1 abstain: Hollingsworth). The ordinance repeals Section 3.28.146 of the Seattle Municipal Code and Ordinance 126422.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2024-12-11

    Dec 11, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on December 11, 2024, with four members present (Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera) and one excused absence (Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended passage of four council bills: CB 120917 authorizing a Wireless Network Infrastructure Provider License Agreement with Verizon Wireless for Seattle Center; CB 120918 amending the Seattle Center Glass and Gardens Exhibition Lease with Center Art LLC; CB 120922 authorizing acquisition of real property at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street for open space, park, and recreation purposes; and CB 120921 authorizing Amendment 5 to the King County Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and deposit of 2025 allocations into Seattle's Park and Recreation Fund. The committee also heard an information item regarding a Moss Adams Audit. All votes were 4–0 in favor with no opposition.

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  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2024-12-10

    Dec 10, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on December 10, 2024, at 9:36 a.m. in the Council Chamber with five members present and two arriving late. The committee heard an Information Item (Inf 2602) presenting the 30 x 30 Report and discussed Council Bill 120916, an ordinance that would mandate the Seattle Police Department adopt and maintain crowd management policies prohibiting the use of less lethal tools in crowd management unless specific facts and circumstances create an imminent risk of physical injury or significant property damage, and would repeal Section 3.28.146 of the Seattle Municipal Code and Ordinance 126422. The meeting adjourned at 1:22 p.m.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2024-06-26

    Jun 26, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on June 26, 2024, at 2:03 p.m. in Seattle's City Hall Council Chamber with Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Rivera, and Strauss present. The committee recommended passage of CB 120800, an ordinance approving current use taxation for property at 4613 South Lucile Street under the King County Public Benefit Rating System, which passed 3–0. The committee heard an update on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project and discussed Resolution 32136, which adopts a 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan for Seattle Public Utilities and endorses rate paths for 2025-2027 and a rate forecast for 2028-2030. The meeting adjourned at 3:33 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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