Seattle

Council Briefing

This agenda contains only a procedural cancellation notice for the scheduled July 6 council briefing. No substantive items, public hearings, or decisions are scheduled for this session.

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding a schedule change. The Select Committee on the Seattle Transportation Benefit District meeting has been cancelled and rescheduled for 11:00 AM on the same day. No substantive business or public hearings are listed.

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District

The Select Committee on the Seattle Transportation Benefit District will review an ordinance to place a sales and use tax proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot. If approved, the tax would fund transit and related transportation programs across Seattle. The committee will also hear public comment and review fiscal and equity impacts before taking action.

• CB 1212261: Ordinance to place a sales and use tax proposition on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot
• Public comment period for the proposed transportation funding measure
• Review of fiscal note and racial equity impact summary

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been officially cancelled. The posted agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and accessibility notices, with no substantive business or public hearings discussed. Residents should monitor the City Council website for rescheduled dates.

• Meeting cancelled; no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are scheduled.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on a resolution adopting the City Light Department’s 2027-2032 strategic plan and its associated utility rate path. Council will also approve an ordinance authorizing long-term agreements for purchasing electric power and transmission services. Additionally, the council will confirm six appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission and update city policies governing Parking and Business Improvement Areas.

• CB 121241: Authorizes long-term City Light electric power and transmission purchase agreements.
• Res 32210: Adopts City Light’s 2027-2032 strategic plan and endorsed utility rate path.
• Res 322071: Updates city policies for establishing and managing Parking and Business Improvement Areas.
• Appt 03536-03541: Confirms six new and reappointed members to the Seattle Planning Commission.

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

This July 8, 2026, committee meeting has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, public hearings, or votes scheduled. Residents should monitor the city website for future dates.

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding a meeting cancellation. No substantive items, votes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session. The committee has rescheduled its July 10 meeting to July 2, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled to July 2, 2026.

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

This meeting of the Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee was scheduled for July 16, 2026, but has been officially cancelled.

Council Briefing

This meeting of the Seattle City Council has been cancelled.

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

This agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice for the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026. No substantive discussions, votes, or public hearings will occur. Standard accessibility and contact information for the Seattle City Council is included.

• Meeting cancelled for July 23, 2026
• No substantive agenda items or public hearings scheduled

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

The Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, is cancelled.

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will vote on several appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board. They will also discuss an ordinance to create a new Forensic Digital Evidence pay scale for the Seattle Police Department.

• Appointment of Danielle Budd to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Reappointment of Estefana R. Harry to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Appointment of Serhii Fulytka to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Appointment of Jared Lowery to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Ordinance establishing Forensic Digital Evidence job titles and pay rates for SPD

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice. No substantive items, public hearings, or votes are scheduled. Residents should check the city website for rescheduled dates.

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

The Land Use and Sustainability Committee will discuss two ordinances affecting Seattle's development rules. One clarifies how the City Council processes land use decisions, while the other temporarily exempts qualifying affordable housing projects from mandatory design review. The committee will also vote on six appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission.

• CB 1212157: Clarifies City Council land use decision processes.
• CB 1212438: Temporarily exempts affordable housing from mandatory design review for six months.
• Six appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission, with terms ending April 2028 or 2029.

Parks and City Light Committee

The committee will review a five-year strategic plan for Seattle City Light and consider several ordinances regarding utility rates. These include establishing new service classes for large-load data centers and authorizing long-term power acquisition agreements.

• Adoption of the 2027-2032 Strategic Plan for City Light (Res 322101)
• Ordinance establishing new retail rate schedules and a new customer class for data centers (CB 1212312)
• Ordinance authorizing long-term agreements for electric power acquisition (CB 1212413)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several major housing initiatives including the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy financial plan for 2026-2028. They are also considering land transfers for affordable housing in Montlake and the Central Area, as well as updates to public safety street closures and community responder duties.

• Adoption of the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (2026-2028)
• Ground lease for affordable housing at 2929 27th Ave South
• Acquisition of property in Montlake for developer RFP
• Acquisition of two parcels in the Central Area for affordable homeownership
• Ordinance regarding Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department duties

Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan

The Seattle City Council Select Committee will review and approve the six-year implementation and evaluation plan for the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. Members will also examine racial equity toolkits for childcare, safety, and trades programs alongside stakeholder engagement reports.

• Approval of the 2025 FEPP Levy 6-Year Implementation and Evaluation Plan
• Review of Council Bill 121240 and Ordinance 127238
• Racial equity assessments for childcare, safety, and trades initiatives
• Central staff briefing and stakeholder engagement summary

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The committee will review a draft ordinance regarding homeowner privacy and protection. Members will also hold a panel discussion focused on unwanted homeowner solicitation.

• Draft Ordinance: Homeowner Privacy and Protection Legislation
• Panel Discussion: Unwanted Homeowner Solicitation

Council Briefing

This agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and routine administrative updates. Council members will approve the June 1 minutes, receive the president’s report, and preview the preliminary agenda for June 30. No substantive policy decisions, public hearings, or budget items are scheduled.

• Approval of June 1 meeting minutes
• President’s administrative report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of June 30 council agenda

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee has been cancelled.

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The committee will vote on the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for 2026-2028, establishing funding policies and authorizing housing loans. They will also consider three ordinances to acquire or lease city land in South Seattle, Montlake, and the Central Area for affordable housing and childcare development. These actions direct the Office of Housing to issue developer requests for proposals and execute related contracts.

• CB 1212181: Adopt 2023 Seattle Housing Levy plan and funding policies for 2026-2028
• CB 1212362: Ground lease for 2929 27th Ave S to Mercy Housing/El Centro for affordable housing and childcare
• CB 1212373: Transfer Montlake neighborhood property to Office of Housing for affordable housing development
• CB 1212384: Acquire two Central Area parcels for affordable homeownership and issue developer RFP

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

This agenda contains only a cancellation notice and administrative boilerplate rather than substantive policy discussions or votes. The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will not meet on June 24 as scheduled. Residents should check the City Council website for future meeting dates.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on routine budget amendments, park land acquisitions, and a five-year agreement to electrify the Seattle Ferry Terminal. The agenda also covers board appointments for the Equitable Development Initiative and Parks commissions, alongside the city’s 2026 energy plan. Most items are scheduled for approval on the consent calendar.

• CB 1212283: Five-year agreement with Washington State Ferries for Pier 48 and Colman Dock electrification
• CB 1212294: Amendment to King County Conservation Futures Levy for open space acquisition
• CB 1212305: Acquisition of real property in Delridge for the Delridge Native Forest expansion
• Res 322066: Approval of the 2026 Integrated Resource Plan (Sept 2026–Aug 2028)
• CB 1212081 & CB 1212092: Budget amendments to the 2025 and 2026 Capital Improvement Program

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review an ordinance regarding the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department's duties. Members will also discuss Seattle Police Department staffing metrics and a proposal to authorize street closures for public safety.

• Ordinance regarding Community Crisis Responder team duties (CB 1212321)
• SPD 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance report
• Ordinance authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets for safety (CB 1212333)

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

This agenda is procedural boilerplate noting that city council members may attend an external education forum. No substantive business, votes, or policy discussions are scheduled for this session.

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

This meeting of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan is cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

• Cancellation of the June 22, 2026 public hearing on the comprehensive plan

Council Briefing

This meeting was cancelled and no business was conducted.

Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District

The committee will discuss an ordinance to place a sales and use tax on the November 3, 2026, ballot. This tax would provide funding for transit and related transportation programs within the Seattle Transportation Benefit District.

• Ordinance CB 1212261 regarding a new sales and use tax proposition
• November 3, 2026, election date for the proposed tax

Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee

The Transportation, Waterfront, and Seattle Center Committee meeting scheduled for this date is cancelled.

Land Use and Sustainability Committee

This meeting includes votes on three reappointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, briefings on food access programs and subarea plans, and discussion of an ordinance (CB 1212156) to clarify Council land use decision processes. Public comment is accepted.

• Reappointment of Jamie Madden to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (term to Feb 2027)
• Reappointment of Sophia Benalfew to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (term to Feb 2028)
• Reappointment of Diana Paredes to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (term to Feb 2028)
• Briefing on Office of Sustainability and Environment Food Access Programs
• Briefing on Office of Planning and Community Development Subarea Plans

Parks and City Light Committee

The Parks and City Light Committee will vote on adopting City Light's 2027-2032 Strategic Plan and a new rate path, including new rate schedules for data centers. The committee will also consider approving the 2026 Integrated Resource Plan and authorizing an agreement with Washington State Ferries for electrification at Colman Dock. Other items include appointing four members to the Parks Board and authorizing land acquisition for the Delridge Native Forest.

• Vote on 2027-2032 Strategic Plan and rate path for City Light
• New electricity rate schedules including a new customer class for data centers
• Approval of agreement with Washington State Ferries for Pier 48/Colman Dock electrification
• Authorizing acquisition of property in Delridge neighborhood for Native Forest preservation
• Appointment of four members to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on a contract with Waste Management for recycling processing services and on proposed charter amendments for the Seattle Social Housing Developer. The meeting also includes approval of routine consent calendar items such as claims payments and appointments to city boards.

• Vote on contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for recycling processing services (CB 1212211)
• Vote on resolution approving charter amendments for Seattle Social Housing Developer (Res 322092)
• Approval of ordinance appropriating money for claims from June 1-5, 2026 (CB 1212272)
• Appointment of Sarah Champ to Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel
• Multiple appointments/reappointments to Community Technology Advisory Board

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will discuss and possibly vote on two ordinances that amend the adopted 2025 and 2026 budgets. The amendments change appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and update the Capital Improvement Programs. Both ordinances require a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

• Ordinance amending 2025 budget (CB 1212081) with appropriation changes
• Ordinance amending 2026 budget (CB 1212092) with appropriation changes and CIP update
• Briefings and presentations from City Budget Office and Council Central Staff

Council Briefing

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

This is a notice that a quorum of city council members may attend a swearing-in ceremony and director's address hosted by the mayor's office. No official council action will be taken at this event.

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

This is a notice of a possible quorum of Seattle City Council members at a press event regarding public safety concerns on Aurora Avenue. No formal decisions or votes will occur at this meeting.

Governance and Utilities Committee

The Governance and Utilities Committee will hear a briefing on the Utility Discount Program and consider two ordinances. One ordinance would amend income thresholds for water, sewer, and electric utility discounts. Another would authorize a contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for recycling processing services. The committee will also vote on appointments to the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel and Community Technology Advisory Board.

• Contract with Waste Management of Washington, Inc. for recycling processing services (CB 121221)
• Ordinance amending income thresholds for Utility Discount Program (CB 121222)
• Briefing on Utility Discount Program response to legislative intent (SLI SPU-012S-A-2)
• Appointment of Sarah Champ to Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel
• Appointments and reappointments to Community Technology Advisory Board (10 total)

Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee

The committee will review the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy's administrative and financial plan for 2026-2028. Members will also consider a resolution to approve proposed charter amendments for the Seattle Social Housing Developer.

• CB 1212181: 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (2026-2028)
• CB 1212181: 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Housing Funding Policies (2026-2028)
• Res 322092: Proposed charter amendments for the Seattle Social Housing Developer

Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan

The Select Committee on the FEPP Levy will hear a briefing and discuss the 6-year implementation and evaluation plan from Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt and Department of Education and Early Learning officials. Public comment is allowed.

• Briefing and discussion on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Year Implementation and Evaluation Plan

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

City Council

The City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on new or expanded data centers while a work plan is developed. They will also consider a resolution to study data center impacts on grid, water, and land use. Other items include extending a contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Ave S, a resolution to support Seattle Center capital improvements, and confirming Sandra J. Valenciano as Public Health Director.

• Emergency moratorium on data center development (CB 1212143)
• Resolution to study data center impacts on grid, water, rates, jobs, health (Res 322042)
• Extension of contract rezone at 5201 Rainier Ave S (CB 1212205)
• Resolution affirming Seattle Center as civic asset and seeking capital funding (Res 322056)
• Confirmation of Sandra J. Valenciano as Public Health Director

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a draft ordinance defining duties for civilian crisis responders in the CARE Department. The committee will also receive a briefing on a neighborhood impact framework and review SPD's Q1 2026 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics. No votes are scheduled; all items are briefings and discussions only.

• Draft CARE Department Update Ordinance defining crisis responder duties (briefing only)
• Seattle Neighborhood Impact Framework presentation with community and business district representatives
• SPD 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics report

Council Briefing

This meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee

The Human Services, Labor, and Economic Development Committee will vote on a resolution updating policies for Parking and Business Improvement Areas (PBIAs), superseding Resolution 31657. They will also receive updates on the King County Regional Homelessness Authority's forensic evaluation and a briefing on public health approaches to substance use disorder in Seattle and King County.

• Vote on Resolution 322071 adopting new PBIA policies
• KCRHA forensic evaluation status update
• Briefing on public health approaches to substance use disorder
• Public comment period for agenda items