Seattle public meetings in 2022

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No legislative items were presented for discussion or decision.

• No items were scheduled due to the cancellation.

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 15, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Land Use Committee

The Seattle Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2022, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will consider appointments to the Seattle Music Commission and several City Light ordinances. These include easement agreements in Shoreline and a ten-year electrical franchise for unincorporated King County.

• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission
• Easement agreement near 19541 Stone Ave N in Shoreline
• Roadway easement to the City of Shoreline
• Ten-year electrical franchise for unincorporated King County

The committee recommended the City Council confirm six appointments to the Seattle Music Commission. It also recommended the passage of three ordinances regarding City Light property easements and a power system franchise.

• Recommended confirmation of Andrea M. Friedman to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Julius Caesar Robinson to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Jovino Santos Neto to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Jessica Toon to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Nick Vaerewyck to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Shannon Welles to Seattle Music Commission (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120461 for City Light easement near 19541 Stone Ave N (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120430 for City Light easement to City of Shoreline (3-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider appointments for the Seattle Police Chief and the Community Police Commission. The agenda also includes an update on the Unreinforced Masonry Program and a public hearing for the 2023 Draft Annual Action Plan.

• Appointment of Adrian Z. Diaz as Seattle Police Chief
• Appointment of Mary Ruffin to the Community Police Commission
• SDCI Unreinforced Masonry Program Update
• Public hearing for the 2023 Draft Annual Action Plan

The committee recommended the confirmation of two appointments to the City Council. They also heard updates on the Unreinforced Masonry Program and the 2023 Draft Annual Action Plan.

• Recommended confirmation of Mary Ruffin to the Community Police Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Adrian Z. Diaz as Seattle Police Chief (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances, including updates to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and temporary design review exemptions for affordable housing. The agenda also includes making pandemic-era business recovery permits permanent and reviewing various utility easement changes.

• Permanent pandemic-era business recovery permits and updated street use fees (CB 120429)
• Amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan regarding land use and zoning (CB 120462)
• Temporary design review exemptions for affordable housing projects (CB 120464)
• Real property lease for the Seattle Police Department at 2724 6th Ave South (CB 120469)
• Settlement agreement with WA Dept of Transportation for Arboretum North Entry Project (CB 120467)

The City Council approved the 2023 State Legislative Agenda with amendments regarding transportation and climate goals. The Council also passed ordinances regarding affordable housing design review, comprehensive plan zoning amendments, and permanent street use permits for business recovery.

• Adopted 2023 State Legislative Agenda as amended (7-0-2)
• Approved real property lease for Seattle Police Department (9-0)
• Passed Comprehensive Plan zoning amendments (8-1)
• Approved temporary design review exemptions for affordable housing (9-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Arboretum North Entry Project (9-0)
• Made Temporary Business Recovery Permit elements permanent (9-0)
• Established a city compost procurement policy (9-0)
• Endorsed 2023-2024 Legislative Department Racial Equity Work Plan (9-0)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee is holding a special meeting for briefings and discussions. The agenda includes an update on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project and a presentation regarding the Moss Adams 2022 Audit Plan for Seattle Public Utilities.

• Ship Canal Water Quality Project Update
• Moss Adams 2022 Audit Plan of Seattle Public Utilities

The committee heard two information items regarding the Ship Canal Water Quality Project and the Moss Adams 2022 Audit Plan of Seattle Public Utilities. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Council Briefing

The council will discuss Resolution 32076 regarding the city's proposed 2023 state legislative agenda. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 5, 2022, and a preview of upcoming council actions. Two closed executive sessions are scheduled to discuss real estate transactions and litigation.

• Resolution 32076: Proposed City of Seattle’s 2023 State Legislative Agenda
• Approval of December 5, 2022, Council Briefing minutes
• Executive Session on Real Estate Transaction
• Executive Session on Pending, Potential, or Actual Litigation

The Council approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022, briefing. Other items were heard as information items or discussed in closed executive sessions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of December 5, 2022

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. It will also review an ordinance regarding landmark designation for the Seattle-First National Bank Building. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled regarding amendments to historic preservation review procedures.

• Appointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (Nathaniel Higby and Brett Pepowski)
• Appointments to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (Miriam Hinden and Anthony R. Salazar)
• Ordinance for historic preservation controls on the Seattle-First National Bank Building (CB 1203125)
• Ordinance amending historic preservation review procedures in the Seattle Municipal Code (CB 1204566)

The committee recommended that City Council confirm four appointments to the LGBTQ Commission and Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board. It recommended that City Council not pass an ordinance regarding controls for the Seattle-First National Bank Building. A public hearing was held for an ordinance regarding historic preservation review procedures.

• Recommended confirmation of Nathaniel Higby to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Brett Pepowski to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Miriam Hinden to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Anthony R. Salazar to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board (4-0)
• Recommended City Council not pass CB 120312 regarding Seattle-First National Bank Building (4-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing and discussion on temporary regulations to exempt affordable housing projects from Design Review. Members will also discuss amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan and proposed changes to arborist registration posting requirements.

• Ordinance CB 1204641: Temporary design review exemptions for affordable housing
• Ordinance CB 1204622: Amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan
• Briefing on proposed amendments to arborist registration posting requirements

The Land Use Committee recommended two council bills for passage, including temporary regulations for affordable housing and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. One information item regarding arborist registration was heard.

• Recommended passage of CB 120464 to exempt affordable housing projects from Design Review (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120462 to incorporate 2022 Comprehensive Plan annual amendments (5-0)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider reappointments to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board. It will also discuss an ordinance approving a settlement agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation for the Arboretum North Entry Project.

• Reappointment of Robert J. Flowers to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board
• Reappointment of Katie Garrow to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board
• Ordinance regarding a settlement agreement with WSDOT for the Arboretum North Entry Project

The committee recommended the approval of a settlement agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation regarding the Arboretum North Entry Project. Additionally, the committee recommended the reappointment of two members to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board.

• Recommended confirmation of Robert J. Flowers to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Katie Garrow to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120467 regarding the Arboretum North Entry Project settlement agreement (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for December 7, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will review several ordinances regarding street use and Seattle Public Utilities. Items include establishing a compost procurement policy and managing utility easements. The council will also discuss interagency agreements for the Cedar River Hatchery and Duwamish Basin stewardship.

• Ordinance to make Temporary Business Recovery Permit elements, such as outdoor cafes and vending, permanent
• Establishment of a new compost procurement policy for the City of Seattle
• Interagency agreement with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to operate Cedar River Hatchery
• Cost-sharing agreement for a Duwamish Basin Steward position involving King County and Tukwila
• Amendments to the Street Use Fee Schedule

The Committee recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including the permanent adoption of programmatic elements from the Temporary Business Recovery Permit program. The Committee also recommended the approval of multiple utility easement changes and a new compost procurement policy.

• Recommended passing CB 120429 to make Temporary Business Recovery Permit elements permanent (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120477 establishing a compost procurement policy (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120470 to relinquish surplus sewer and storm drain easements (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120471 to accept sanitary sewer and storm drain easements (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120472 to relinquish surplus sewer and storm drain easements (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120473 to accept water utility easements (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120474 to relinquish a surplus water utility easement (4-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120475 for an agreement to operate the Cedar River Hatchery (4-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review the Fourth Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance regarding city positions and pay rates. The agenda also includes several appointments to various city commissions and a resolution supporting universal healthcare in Washington.

• Fourth Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance regarding city positions and pay rates (CB 1204682)
• Appropriation of funds to pay claims for November 21–25, 2022 (CB 1204783)
• Resolution supporting the Whole Washington State Universal Healthcare Initiative (Res 320741)
• Appointments to various boards including Parks and Recreation and the Renters’ Commission

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting the Whole Washington State Universal Healthcare Initiative. The Council also passed an employment ordinance, approved claims payments, and confirmed 22 board and commission appointments.

• Adopted Res 32074 supporting Whole Washington State Universal Healthcare Initiative (4-0-2)
• Passed CB 120468 Fourth Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance (6-0)
• Passed CB 120478 appropriating money for claims from Nov 21-25, 2022 (6-0)
• Confirmed 22 appointments to city boards and commissions (6-0)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar IRC 372 (6-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review several Get-Engaged appointments for various city boards and commissions. The meeting also includes approval of October 3, 2022, minutes and a preview of the December 6, 2022, agenda.

• Approval of October 3, 2022, Council Briefing minutes
• Review of Get-Engaged appointments for various city commissions
• Preview of the December 6, 2022, City Council agenda

The Council approved the minutes from the October 3, 2022, briefing. Other items were heard in committee or discussed in a closed executive session regarding litigation.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of October 3, 2022

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for December 2, 2022, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Seattle Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes discussing temporary design review exemptions for affordable housing projects. Additionally, members will consider an appointment to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board.

• Appointment of Juan C. Rodriguez to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Ordinance amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan (CB 1204622)
• Ordinance regarding design review exemptions for affordable housing (CB 1204643)
• One Seattle Comprehensive Plan Update Environmental Impact Statement Scoping Report

The Land Use Committee recommended the confirmation of one appointment to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. Other items regarding the Comprehensive Plan and affordable housing design review were discussed or heard but not decided.

• Recommended confirmation of Juan C. Rodriguez to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances related to the 2023 budget and departmental fees. These items include updates to permit fees for construction, fire services, and parks, as well as authorizations for municipal bonds.

• Amendments to the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1204513)
• New fee schedules for Seattle Center facility use (CB 1204335)
• Updates to SDCI permit fees and charges for 2023 (CB 1204346)
• Revised fees for restricted parking zone permits (CB 1204357)
• Authorization of municipal revenue bonds for electric, water, and wastewater systems

The City Council approved the 2023 budget and endorsed the 2024 proposed budget. The council also passed ordinances to levy regular property taxes for 2023 and increased the Seattle Transportation Benefit District vehicle license fee.

• Adopted 2023 budget and capital improvement program (6-3)
• Endorsed 2024 proposed budget and position modifications (6-3)
• Approved 2023 property tax rates and levies (9-0)
• Increased STBD vehicle license fee by $10 to a total of $50 (8-1)
• Approved 2023-2024 fee schedule for park properties and facilities (8-1)
• Revised restricted parking zone program fees (8-1)
• Authorized issuance of municipal light and power revenue bonds (9-0)
• Authorized issuance of water system and drainage/wastewater revenue bonds (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 28, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this meeting.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is considering amendments to the 2023-2024 proposed budget and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The committee will also review a proposal for behavioral health outreach funding in Chinatown/International District.

• $220,000 annual funding (2023 and 2024) for behavioral health outreach in Chinatown/International District
• Amendments to the 2023 Budget Ordinance (CB 120457)
• Amendments to the 2024 Endorsed Budget Resolution (RES 32072)
• Review of the 2023-2028 Proposed Capital Improvement Program

The committee took final action on the 2023-2024 Proposed Balancing Package. This included approving the 2023 Budget Ordinance and the 2024 Endorsed Budget Resolution. The committee also allocated funding for behavioral health outreach in the Chinatown/International District.

• Approved $220,000 GF (2023) and $220,000 GF (2024) for behavioral health outreach in Chinatown/International District (9-0)
• Approved filing of the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget, CF 314506 (9-0)
• Approved filing of the 2023-2028 Proposed Capital Improvement Program, CF 314507 (9-0)
• Approved and filed CF 314508 regarding Council changes to the budget and capital improvement program (7-1-1)
• Approved amending and passing the 2023 Budget Ordinance, CB 120457 (6-3)
• Approved amending and adopting the 2024 Endorsed Budget Resolution, RES 32072 (6-3)

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for November 22, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed in the notice.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will vote on a series of budget amendments and a balancing package for the 2023-2024 biennium. The agenda includes reallocating funds between the police and transportation departments and adjusting funding for arts and school programs. The committee will also review several ordinance updates and fund transfers.

• Proposed $20 million reduction in parking enforcement unit funding and 123 positions in SPD
• Addition of up to $2 million from the JumpStart Fund to DEEL for school mental health services
• $250,000 allocation to the Station Space project via the JumpStart Fund
• Proposed transfer of parking enforcement officers from SDOT to SPD
• $50,000 increase for improvements to the AIDS Memorial Pathway

The Select Budget Committee voted on a wide range of Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and ordinances to balance the 2023-2024 biennium. Key decisions included approving property tax levies, increasing the vehicle license fee, and allocating funds for human services, public safety, and infrastructure. Several proposals to increase JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax rates and fund specific arts and housing projects were rejected.

• Approved increasing the vehicle license fee by $10 (8-0-1)
• Approved $10.3M LTGO Bond funding for Memorial Stadium Redevelopment (8-0-1)
• Approved $1M for rental assistance and $450K for eviction legal defense (8-0-1)
• Approved $4.7M (2023) and $5.6M (2024) for West Seattle emergency response capacity (8-0-1)
• Rejected increase to JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax rates (3-5-1)
• Approved repeal of Heating Oil Tax (8-0-1)
• Approved $2.8M to support existing tiny home villages (8-0-1)
• Rejected funding for a music education center reserve (3-6-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council briefing scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

• No items were listed due to the cancellation notice.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding a public hearing to collect community input on the Mayor's proposed 2023-2024 budget. This includes discussions regarding the City’s 2023 General Revenue Sources and the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program. The hearing also addresses potential revisions to these revenue sources and programs.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
• Possible property tax levy increase
• 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Proposed revisions to General Revenue Sources and the Mayor's Proposed Budget

The Select Budget Committee met on November 15, 2022. The minutes record no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will discuss an ordinance to add a Link Light Rail infill station at Northeast 130th Street. The agenda also includes votes on ordinances to pay city claims and a resolution for a street renaming.

• Ordinance to add a Link Light Rail infill station at Northeast 130th Street (CB 1204551)
• Resolution to designate S Oregon St between MLK Jr Way and 31st Ave S as 'Bill Burton Way' (Res 320732)
• Ordinances to pay city claims for the weeks of October 24 and October 31, 2022 (CB 1204582, CB 1204603)

The City Council approved a change to the Link Light Rail Transit Project alignment to include an infill station at Northeast 130th Street. The Council also approved funding for city claims and an honorary street designation.

• Approved CB 120455 for Sound Transit Link Light Rail alignment change and Northeast 130th Street infill station (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32073 designating S Oregon St between Martin Luther King, Jr Way and 31st Ave S as 'Bill Burton Way' (8-0)
• Approved CB 120458 appropriating money for claims from Oct 24-28, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved CB 120460 appropriating money for claims from Oct 31-Nov 4, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar IRC 370 (8-0)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Initial Balancing Package. The presentation will be led by committee staff and leadership.

• Presentation of the Initial Balancing Package

The Select Budget Committee heard Information Item 2196 regarding the Initial Balancing Package. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for November 14, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision due to the cancellation notice.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the City’s 2023 General Revenue Sources, which may include a property tax levy increase. The committee will also discuss the Mayor’s proposed budgets for 2023 and 2024 and the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program.

• Public hearing on 2023 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase
• Review of Mayor’s 2023 and 2024 Proposed Budgets
• Discussion of the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program

The meeting was called to order and a public hearing was held. No substantive decisions or legislative actions were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for November 8, 2022, was cancelled. No legislative items were presented for discussion or decision due to this cancellation notice.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council briefing scheduled for November 7, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review several items, including union agreements and claim payments. The meeting also includes the reappointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability. No committee reports are scheduled for this session.

• Reappointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability
• Ordinance authorizing memoranda of understanding with Local 302 and Local 77 unions
• Ordinance appropriating money for city claims from October 10 to October 14, 2022
• Ordinance appropriating money for city claims from October 17 to October 21, 2022

The City Council confirmed the reappointment of Gino Betts Jr. to lead the Office of Police Accountability. The Council also approved two union memoranda of understanding and two sets of claim payments.

• Confirmed reappointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability through December 31, 2026 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120447 authorizing two memoranda of understanding between the City and certain City unions (8-0)
• Passed CB 120448 appropriating money for claims from October 10 to October 14, 2022 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120449 appropriating money for claims from October 17 to October 21, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 31, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this meeting.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Councilmembers will discuss changes related to the police, transportation, and human services departments. Central Staff will summarize each amendment for discussion.

• Briefing on Community Safety and Communications Center (CSCC) amendments
• Briefing on Human Services Department (HSD) amendments
• Briefing on Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) amendments
• Briefing on Seattle Police Department (SPD) amendments

The committee held budget deliberations regarding proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Four information items were heard concerning city departments and communications. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Heard Information Item 2189 regarding Community Safety and Communications Center (CSCC)
• Heard Information Item 2190 regarding Human Services Department (HSD)
• Heard Information Item 2191 regarding Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
• Heard Information Item 2185 regarding Seattle Police Department (SPD)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Councilmembers will discuss individual proposals for various city departments before the development of a balancing package. Central staff will summarize each amendment during these briefing sessions.

• Proposed budget amendments for Department of Neighborhoods
• Proposed budget amendments for Seattle Fire Department
• Proposed budget amendments for Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Discussion on budget improvements and technical changes

The committee held a session to hear information items regarding various city departments and budget improvements. No substantive decisions, votes, or budget amendments were finalized during this meeting.

• Heard Information Item 2184 (Department of Neighborhoods)
• Heard Information Item 2180 (Department of Finance and Administrative Services)
• Heard Information Item 2181 (Office of Economic Development)
• Heard Information Item 2179 (Office of the Inspector General for Public Safety)
• Heard Information Item 2182 (Office of Planning and Community Development)
• Heard Information Item 2187 (Office of Sustainability and Environment)
• Heard Information Item 2186 (Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections)
• Heard Information Item 2183 (Seattle Fire Department), 2188 (Seattle Parks and Recreation), and 2194 (Budget Improvements and Technical Changes)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. Councilmembers will discuss Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent for various city departments. Central Staff will summarize each proposal during these deliberations.

• Proposed budget amendments for Office of Arts & Culture
• Proposed budget amendments for Seattle City Light
• Proposed budget amendments for Seattle Public Utilities
• Proposed budget amendments for Department of Education and Early Learning
• Proposed budget amendments for Office of Housing

The committee heard several information items regarding various city departments and offices as part of the 2023-2024 budget deliberations. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for October 25, 2022, was cancelled. The provided text contains only a cancellation notice and no legislative items.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 24, 2022, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

• No items were listed due to the cancellation notice.

City Council

The Council will review multiple rezoning requests, including properties on Roosevelt Way NE and 1007 NE 71st Street. The agenda also includes the approval of a townhome plat and ordinances for paying city claims.

• Rezoning of 7012 Roosevelt Way NE (CF 3144471)
• Rezoning of 1007 NE 71st Street (CB 1204282)
• Approval of "Howell Townhomes" plat (CB 120427)
• Subdivision of 1417 E. Howell St. into 15 unit lots (CF 314439)
• Ordinances to pay city claims for late September and early October (CB 120431, CB 120432)

The Council approved two land-use items: a rezoning at 7012 Roosevelt Way NE from low-rise residential to neighborhood commercial with affordable housing requirements, and a related rezone at 1007 NE 71st Street. Both passed unanimously (9-0). The Council also sustained an administrative exclusion issued to Avrum 'Alex' Tsimerman.

• Approved rezoning at 7012 Roosevelt Way NE from LR1 (M) to NC2 55 (M1) (9-0)
• Passed CB 120428 rezoning 1007 NE 71st St to NC2-55 (M2) with Roosevelt Station Overlay (9-0)
• Sustained administrative exclusion of Avrum 'Alex' Tsimerman (vote not recorded)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar IRC 368 (9-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payment of claims and plat of 'Howell Townhomes' (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council briefing scheduled for October 17, 2022, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this meeting.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is conducting budget hearings regarding the Mayor's proposals for the 2023 and 2024 budgets. Department representatives will discuss potential changes or reductions relative to the 2022 budget. Topics include human services, encampment cleanup, and parks and recreation.

• Human Services Department and homelessness support briefing
• Proposed Unified Care Team and Clean Seattle programs
• Seattle Parks and Recreation budget briefing
• Identification of miscellaneous department budget issues

The Select Budget Committee held two sessions to review Mayor’s proposed 2023-2024 budgets. Three information items were heard: Human Services Department and homelessness (Inf 2162), encampment cleanup and the proposed Unified Care Team (Inf 2160), and miscellaneous department issues (Inf 2148). A fourth item on Seattle Parks and Recreation (Inf 2161) was not heard. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

• Heard Inf 2162 (Human Services Department and homelessness) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2160 (encampments and Unified Care Team) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2148 (miscellaneous department issues) — no action taken
• Inf 2161 (Seattle Parks and Recreation) was not heard

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hold hearings on the Mayor's proposed 2023 and 2024 budgets. Department representatives will discuss significant changes or reductions relative to the 2022 budget. The agenda includes briefings for SDOT, SPD, and the Community Safety and Communications Center.

• Briefing on Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) budget proposals
• Discussion regarding proposed Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) transfer
• Briefing on Seattle Police Department (SPD) budget proposals
• Briefing on Community Safety and Communications Center (CSCC) budget proposals

The committee held two sessions of budget hearings, hearing informational presentations from the Seattle Department of Transportation, a proposed Parking Enforcement Officer transfer, the Seattle Police Department, and the Community Safety and Communications Center. No votes or decisions were taken; all items were informational only.

• Heard SDOT budget briefing (Info only)
• Heard Parking Enforcement Officer transfer proposal (Info only)
• Heard SPD budget briefing (Info only)
• Heard CSCC budget briefing (Info only)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is conducting budget hearings to review the Mayor's proposals. Department representatives will discuss significant changes or reductions relative to the 2022 budget. Central Staff will also identify potential budget issues and policy options for the 2023 and 2024 proposed budgets.

• Budget briefing: Office of Planning and Community Development
• Budget briefing: Department of Neighborhoods
• Budget briefing: Office of Economic Development
• Budget briefing: Office of Housing
• Identification of miscellaneous department budget issues

The Select Budget Committee held two sessions of budget hearings on October 12, 2022. Councilmembers heard information items from the Office of Planning and Community Development, Department of Neighborhoods, Office of Economic Development, Office of Housing, and a miscellaneous department issue identification. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• Heard Inf 2152 (Office of Planning and Community Development) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2153 (Department of Neighborhoods) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2154 (Office of Economic Development) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2155 (Office of Housing) — no action taken
• Heard Inf 2148 (Miscellaneous Department Issue Identification) — no action taken

Select Budget Committee

The committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding upcoming budget hearings. The agenda also includes a discussion on General Fund (GF) balancing and related fund policies.

• Budget hearings overview briefing and discussion
• General Fund (GF) balancing and related fund policies discussion
• Presentation from Public Health Seattle & King County

The Select Budget Committee met on October 11, 2022, and heard two information items: a budget hearings overview (Inf 2147) and a presentation on General Fund balancing and related fund policies (Inf 2159). No votes or substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding a public hearing to solicit community input on several financial matters. The hearing covers the City’s 2023 General Revenue Sources, which may include a property tax levy increase. The committee will also discuss the Mayor’s proposed budgets for 2023 and 2024.

• Public hearing on 2023 General Revenue Sources
• Possible property tax levy increase
• Mayor’s 2023 and 2024 Proposed Budgets
• 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program

The Select Budget Committee met on October 11, 2022, and held a public hearing. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the agenda
• Held public hearing

City Council

The Seattle City Council meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision due to the cancellation notice.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances to adjust rates for wastewater, solid waste, and drainage services. The council will also consider updates to crimes and punishment laws and several commission appointments.

• Ordinance adjusting wastewater rates and low-income credits (CB 1204211)
• Ordinance revising solid waste service rates and low-income credits (CB 1204102)
• Ordinance adjusting drainage rates and low-income credits (CB 1204173)
• Ordinance updating crimes and punishment codes (CB 1204224)
• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission and Human Rights Commission

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances adjusting utility rates and codes for wastewater, solid waste, and drainage services, all with 8-1 votes (Sawant opposed). It also passed a technical corrections ordinance for the municipal code and a grant acceptance for the Municipal Court, both unanimously. Additionally, the council confirmed numerous appointments to city commissions and boards via the consent calendar.

• Passed CB 120421 wastewater rate pass-through (8-1)
• Passed CB 120410 solid waste rate changes (8-1)
• Passed CB 120417 drainage rate pass-through (8-1)
• Passed CB 120422 municipal code technical corrections (9-0)
• Passed CB 120424 Municipal Court grant acceptance (9-0)
• Confirmed 16 appointments to arts, disability, LGBTQ, human rights, and hospital boards (9-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from September 26, 2022, and reviewing the preliminary October 4, 2022, agenda. An executive session regarding litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of September 26, 2022, minutes
• Preview of City Council actions and committees
• Review of preliminary October 4, 2022, agenda
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 briefing and held an executive session on pending litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made during this procedural briefing.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Held closed executive session on pending litigation (20 minutes)

Select Budget Committee

The City Budget Office will provide an overview of the Mayor’s proposed budgets for 2023 and 2024. The presentation will include descriptions of significant program or staffing changes relative to the 2022 budget.

• Overview of the 2023 and 2024 proposed budgets
• Discussion of program and staffing changes compared to the 2022 budget
• Introduction and budget process overview

The Select Budget Committee met to hear presentations on the Mayor's 2023 and 2024 Proposed Budgets. The committee received two information items: an introduction and budget process overview, and a City Budget Office overview of the proposed budgets. No formal decisions were made; the items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 2136 (Introduction and Budget Process Overview) in committee
• Heard Inf 2137 (CBO Overview of 2023 and 2024 Proposed Budgets) in committee

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider ordinances regarding land use, zoning, and the city traffic code. The meeting includes a presentation of Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2023 Budget Address. The Council will also review several appointments to various city advisory boards.

• Ordinance to support townhouse and rowhouse development (CB 120394)
• Approval of Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines, 2022 (CB 120405)
• Mayor Bruce Harrell’s 2023 Budget Address (CF 3145052)
• SPD request for extension on surveillance impact reports (CF 3145033)
• Ordinance to update the city traffic code (CB 1204231)

The Council passed a package of zoning changes to support townhouse and rowhouse development (CB 120394) by an 8-1 vote, with Councilmember Pedersen opposed. The Council also adopted a resolution endorsing the Downtown Seattle Association's Third Avenue Vision and passed several other land-use and traffic-code updates. All other items on the consent calendar and committee reports were approved unanimously.

• Passed townhouse/rowhouse zoning amendments (CB 120394) 8-1
• Adopted resolution endorsing Third Avenue Vision (Res 32067) 8-0
• Passed traffic-code update conforming to state law (CB 120423) 9-0
• Approved Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines (CB 120405) 9-0
• Passed ordinance allowing virtual design-review meetings (CB 120400) 9-0
• Passed minor zoning corrections and clarifications (CB 120401) 9-0
• Authorized SR 520 bridge maintenance agreement amendment (CB 120419) 7-0
• Confirmed 24 appointments to advisory boards (Design Review, Bicycle, Freight, Transit) 9-0

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider appointments to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council. Members will also discuss ordinances related to Seattle Municipal Court grants and changes to criminal punishment codes. The meeting includes briefings on PayUp worker deactivation and the City Attorney's quarterly report.

• Appointments to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council
• Ordinance regarding Seattle Municipal Court grants and budget amendments
• Ordinance updating crimes and punishment sections of the Seattle Municipal Code
• Discussion on PayUp worker deactivation and background checks
• City Attorney's Office Criminal Division Q2 2022 Report presentation

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee voted unanimously to recommend four appointments to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council and to pass two ordinances updating Seattle Municipal Code criminal provisions. Three information items were heard but no action was taken.

• Approved appointment of Paul Feldman to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Douglass L. Jackson, Jr. to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Gloria Burton to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (5-0)
• Approved reappointment of Robert D. Cook to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120424, amending Seattle Municipal Code to conform with state law changes (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120422, updating criminal code sections and repealing obsolete provisions (5-0)
• Heard but no action on Information Item 2150 (PayUp worker deactivation and background checks)
• Heard but no action on Information Item 2151 (City Attorney Criminal Division Q2 2022 report)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from September 19, 2022, and reviewing the preliminary agenda for September 27, 2022.

• Approval of September 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of September 27, 2022, City Council Agenda

The Seattle City Council briefing on September 26, 2022, was largely procedural. The only substantive action was the approval of the minutes from the September 19, 2022, briefing. No other decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 19, 2022

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee will review several appointments to the Seattle Arts, Human Rights, Disability, and LGBTQ Commissions. The meeting also includes presentations on generational wealth building and participatory budgeting programs.

• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission
• Reappointments to the Seattle Disability and LGBTQ Commissions
• Multiple appointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Presentation on Generational Wealth Building
• Update on the City of Seattle Participatory Budgeting Program

The committee voted unanimously to recommend 11 appointments to the Seattle Arts, Disability, LGBTQ, and Human Rights Commissions. Members also heard informational presentations on generational wealth building, the city's participatory budgeting program, King County's participatory budgeting process, and the Office of Arts and Culture's Race and Social Justice Initiative. No votes were taken on the presentations.

• Recommended appointment of Leslie Anne Anderson to Seattle Arts Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Ricky Graboski to Seattle Arts Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Danielle McClune to Seattle Arts Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Kristina M. Sawyckyj to Seattle Disability Commission (5-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Jeff Scott Abdullah to Seattle Human Rights Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Jo Bechtel to Seattle Human Rights Commission (5-0)
• Recommended appointment of Andrea Dailey-Michaux to Seattle Human Rights Commission (5-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee will discuss ordinances regarding townhouse development and the Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines. The agenda also includes appointments to the Design Review Board and a rezoning application for 7012 Roosevelt Way NE.

• Ordinance to support townhouse and rowhouse development (CB 1203946)
• Approval of Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines, 2022 (CB 1204055)
• Rezoning application for 7012 Roosevelt Way NE (CF 3144477)
• Ordinance to allow virtual meetings for the Design Review program (CB 1204003)
• Appointments of Gargi Kadoo and Brittany Port to the Design Review Board

The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee recommended passage of several land use and zoning ordinances, including updates to allow virtual meetings for design review, corrections to the municipal code, approval of Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines, and changes to support townhouse and rowhouse development. The committee also recommended confirming two appointments to the Design Review Board and granting a rezone application for a site at 7012 Roosevelt Way NE. All items passed with majority support, except the townhouse/rowhouse ordinance which had one opposing vote.

• Recommended confirming Gargi Kadoo to Design Review Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Brittany Port to Design Review Board (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120400 allowing virtual meetings for design review (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120401 correcting municipal code errors (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120405 approving Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines (5-0)
• Recommended passing CB 120394 supporting townhouse/rowhouse development (4-1, Pedersen opposed)
• Recommended granting rezone at 7012 Roosevelt Way NE (5-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will discuss Resolution 320671, which endorses the goals of the Downtown Seattle Association’s Third Avenue Vision. This resolution states the City's intent to work with King County Metro and Sound Transit on improvements to Third Avenue. The item is scheduled for briefing, discussion, and a possible vote.

• Resolution 320671 regarding the Downtown Seattle Association’s Third Avenue Vision

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee voted 4-0 to recommend adoption of a resolution endorsing the Downtown Seattle Association's Third Avenue Vision, which aims to improve safety and cleanliness along Third Avenue. The resolution also states the City's intent to collaborate with King County Metro and other partners on related improvements. The matter now goes to the full City Council for consideration.

• Approved Resolution 32067 endorsing the Downtown Seattle Association's Third Avenue Vision, 4-0

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider ordinances regarding solid waste, drainage, and wastewater service rates. The agenda also includes an amendment to the SR 520 Bridge Replacement maintenance agreement. Additionally, several appointments to city advisory boards are up for consideration.

• Ordinance adding Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project to SR 520 agreement
• Ordinance revising Seattle solid waste rates and low-income credits
• Ordinance regarding drainage service rate adjustments
• Draft legislation for wastewater service rate adjustments
• Appointments to the Freight, Bicycle, and Transit Advisory Boards

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee voted 4-1 to recommend passage of an ordinance revising solid waste rates and low-income credits. It also approved 22 appointments to freight, bicycle, and transit advisory boards, and recommended passage of agreements for the SR 520 Bridge project and automatic pass-through of drainage and wastewater treatment rate changes.

• Approved solid waste rate changes and low-income credit revisions (CB 120410) 4-1
• Approved drainage rate automatic pass-through for treatment costs (CB 120417) 4-1
• Approved amendment to SR 520 Bridge maintenance agreement (CB 120419) 5-0
• Confirmed 9 appointments to Seattle Freight Advisory Board (Appts 02355-02363, 02378) 5-0 each
• Confirmed 7 appointments to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (Appts 02349-02354, 02379) 5-0 each
• Confirmed 6 appointments/reappointments to Seattle Transit Advisory Board (Appts 02364-02368, 02380) 5-0 each
• Heard information item on wastewater rate automatic pass-through (Inf 2130)
• Heard information items on shared transit stops (Inf 2127) and Safe Start permitting (Inf 2128)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several appointments and legislative measures. This includes a resolution to place the Seattle Social Housing initiative on the February 2023 ballot and amendments to City Light electricity rates. The Council also considered various board appointments and committee reports.

• Resolution regarding Initiative 135 to place social housing measure on the February 14, 2023, ballot
• Ordinance amending Seattle City Light electricity rates and conditions for 2022-2024
• Appointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability
• Ordinance establishing the Seattle Film Commission
• Resolution regarding proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan

The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to place Initiative 135, which would create a Social Housing Public Development Authority, on the February 14, 2023 ballot. The council also passed several ordinances and confirmed multiple appointments, including Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability (8-1) and Faisal Khan as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County (9-0). Additionally, the council approved City Light rate changes for 2022-2024 (7-2) and established the Seattle Film Commission.

• Adopted Resolution 32069 placing Initiative 135 on Feb. 14, 2023 ballot (9-0)
• Confirmed Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability (8-1)
• Confirmed Faisal Khan as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County (9-0)
• Confirmed Kimberly Loving as Director of the Seattle Department of Human Resources (9-0)
• Passed CB 120411 amending City Light rates for 2022-2024 (7-2)
• Passed CB 120412 establishing the Seattle Film Commission (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32068 on Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2023 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120398 amending the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing to approve minutes from September 12, 2022. The meeting features an update on federal affairs from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of September 12, 2022, meeting minutes
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Federal Affairs update by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Preview of the September 20, 2022, City Council agenda

The Seattle City Council briefing on September 19, 2022, was largely procedural. It approved the minutes from the September 12, 2022 briefing and heard two information items: a federal affairs update from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and a preview of upcoming council actions. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of September 12, 2022
• Heard federal affairs update from Office of Intergovernmental Relations (Inf 2131)
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas (Inf 1961)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for September 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will consider two appointments and review a presentation from the Office of Labor Standards. The committee will discuss appointing Kimberly Loving as Director of Human Resources and Summer Hepburn to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

• Appointment of Kimberly Loving as Director of Seattle Department of Human Resources
• Appointment of Summer Hepburn to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
• Office of Labor Standards Race and Social Justice Initiative presentation

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council confirm two appointments: Summer Hepburn to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (term to Dec. 31, 2023) and Kimberly Loving as Director of the Seattle Department of Human Resources (term to Sept. 1, 2026). The committee also heard a presentation from the Office of Labor Standards on its Race and Social Justice Initiative, but took no action on it.

• Recommended confirming Summer Hepburn to Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (5-0)
• Recommended confirming Kimberly Loving as Director of Seattle Department of Human Resources (5-0)

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding Seattle City Light electricity rates for 2022–2024 and the establishment of the Seattle Film Commission. The agenda also includes briefings on neighborhood recovery investments and the City Light annual audit.

• Ordinance establishing the Seattle Film Commission (CB 1204121)
• Ordinance amending City Light electricity rates, terms, and conditions for 2022–2024 (CB 1204115)
• Briefing on Office of Economic Development Neighborhood Recovery Investments
• Reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission
• Reappointments to the City Light Review Panel

The committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of a bill creating the Seattle Film Commission and another bill amending City Light's electricity rates for 2022-2024. It also recommended confirming reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission and City Light Review Panel, and heard briefings on neighborhood recovery investments and the City Light audit.

• Recommended passage of CB 120412 creating the Seattle Film Commission (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120411 amending City Light electricity rates for 2022-2024 (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Denise Burnside reappointment to Seattle Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Caseyann McKay reappointment to Seattle Music Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Anne Ayre reappointment to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Leo L. Lam reappointment to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of John Putz reappointment to City Light Review Panel (5-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding townhouse development and new design guidelines for the Crown Hill neighborhood. Members will also discuss updating regulations for virtual land use meetings and a rezone application for 7012 Roosevelt Way NE.

• Ordinance to approve 2022 Crown Hill Neighborhood Design Guidelines (CB 1204051)
• Ordinance implementing changes to support townhouse and rowhouse development (CB 1203942)
• Ordinance updating regulations for virtual land use permit meetings (CB 1204004)
• Resolution regarding amendments for the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update (Res 320685)
• Rezone application for 7012 Roosevelt Way NE by Isola Homes (CF 3144476)

The Land Use Committee discussed several land use and zoning ordinances and held public hearings. The committee voted 5-0 to recommend Resolution 32068, which requests that the Office of Planning and Community Development and the Seattle Department of Transportation consider proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments for possible adoption in 2023 as part of the One Seattle update. No final votes were taken on the other items; they were only discussed.

• Recommended Resolution 32068 on Comprehensive Plan amendments for 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing budget amendments for Green New Deal actions and net-zero affordable housing. The agenda also includes the redevelopment of Yesler Terrace and the appointment of Greg Spotts as SDOT Director.

• Budget amendments for Green New Deal actions and net-zero housing (CB 1204135)
• Redevelopment of Yesler Terrace by the Housing Authority (CB 1204144)
• Appointment of Greg Spotts as Director of Seattle SDOT (Appt 023337)
• Acquisition of an easement at Turner-Koepf House and Garden (CB 1204156)
• Certificate of Sufficiency for Social Housing Initiative No. 135 (CF 3145041)

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including a budget amendment to advance the Seattle Green New Deal by funding greenhouse gas reduction, climate-resilient community spaces, and net-zero affordable housing. The council also confirmed Greg Spotts as Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation for a term through August 1, 2026, and approved a resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Discovery Park Master Plan. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except for one abstention on the Yesler Terrace cooperative agreement amendment.

• Passed ordinance amending 2022 budget to fund Green New Deal actions (9-0)
• Confirmed Greg Spotts as SDOT Director for term to August 2026 (9-0)
• Adopted resolution celebrating 50th anniversary of Discovery Park Master Plan (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Yesler Terrace Cooperative Agreement with Housing Authority (9-0, Herbold abstained in committee)
• Authorized acquisition of Conservation and Recreation Easement at Turner-Koepf House and Garden (9-0)
• Approved multiple street/alley right-of-way and easement ordinances (9-0 each)
• Postponed Clerk File on Social Housing PDA initiative until September 20 (9-0)
• Approved extension for Office of Inspector General annual surveillance technology review reports (9-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will hold briefings regarding the appointment of Faisal Khan as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County. Members will also discuss the appointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability, with a possible vote. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on alternative 911 responses.

• Appointment of Faisal Khan as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County
• Appointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability
• Update on alternative 911 responses

The committee confirmed Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability for a term to December 31, 2022, with 4 in favor and 1 abstention. Members also heard an update on alternative 911 responses and affirmed support for Faisal Khan's appointment as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County, both as information items.

• Confirmed Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Heard information item on Faisal Khan's appointment as Director of Public Health Seattle and King County
• Heard information item on alternative 911 responses update

Council Briefing

The Council will receive a presentation regarding Seattle Initiative 135, which proposes establishing a public developer to create and maintain public housing. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from August 15, 2022, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Presentation on Seattle Initiative 135 regarding public housing development
• Approval of the August 15, 2022, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of the September 13, 2022, City Council Agenda

The Council heard a presentation on Seattle Initiative 135, which proposes establishing a public developer to create, own, and maintain public housing. No vote was taken; the item was heard in committee. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and closed executive sessions on litigation.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of August 15, 2022
• Heard presentation on Initiative 135 (public housing developer) — no action taken
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas — no action taken
• Conducted closed executive sessions on pending litigation

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the implementation and evaluation plan for the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. The agenda also includes several appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Ordinance amending the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy plan (CB 1203981)
• Appointment of Silas T. James to the Seattle Disability Commission
• Appointment of Padraic Slattery to the Landmarks Preservation Board
• Appointments and reappointments to the Pioneer Square Preservation Board

The committee recommended City Council pass CB 120398, amending the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy implementation and evaluation plan, with a 5-0 vote. It also recommended confirming nine appointments to city boards and commissions, all approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120398, amending the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy plan (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Silas T. James to Seattle Disability Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Padraic Slattery to Landmarks Preservation Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Sohyun Kim to Pioneer Square Preservation Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Karl Mueller to Pioneer Square Preservation Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Steven D. Sparks to Pioneer Square Preservation Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Henry Watson to Pioneer Square Preservation Board (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Maureen R. Elenga and Lauren Kush to Pioneer Square Preservation Board (5-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will review updates on the Seattle Rescue Plan spending. It will also consider ordinances regarding Yesler Terrace redevelopment and budget changes to support the Seattle Green New Deal.

• Yesler Terrace redevelopment ordinance (CB 120414)
• Seattle Green New Deal budget amendment (CB 120413)
• Quarterly Seattle Rescue Plan spending update

The Finance and Housing Committee voted to recommend passage of two bills: one amending the Yesler Terrace Cooperative Agreement for redevelopment (4-0-1, Herbold abstaining), and another amending the 2022 budget to fund climate actions under the Green New Deal (5-0). Both now go to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 120414 (Yesler Terrace redevelopment) 4-0-1 (Herbold abstain)
• Recommended passage of CB 120413 (Green New Deal budget amendments) 5-0

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to acquire a conservation and recreation easement for the Turner-Koepf House and Garden. Members will also discuss a resolution regarding improvements to Third Avenue in Downtown Seattle.

• Ordinance CB 1204151: Acquisition of a conservation and recreation easement at 2336 15th Avenue South
• Resolution 320672: Endorsement of the Third Avenue Vision for improvements to Third Avenue

The committee discussed Resolution 32067 endorsing the Downtown Seattle Association's Third Avenue Vision and stated intent to collaborate on improvements. It also recommended passage of CB 120415 to acquire a conservation easement at the Turner-Koepf House and Garden for park purposes. Both items were approved without opposition.

• Discussed Resolution 32067 endorsing Third Avenue Vision goals (no vote recorded)
• Recommended passage of CB 120415 for conservation easement at Turner-Koepf House and Garden (4-0)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will discuss the appointment of Greg Spotts as Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation for a term ending August 1, 2026. The agenda also includes several ordinances to accept various deeds for street and alley purposes under the jurisdiction of the Seattle Department of Transportation.

• Appointment of Greg Spotts as Director of Seattle Department of Transportation
• Ordinance CB 1203802 regarding street and alley rights-of-way
• Ordinance CB 1203823 regarding street and alley rights-of-way
• Ordinance CB 1203834 regarding street and alley rights-of-way

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee voted to recommend confirmation of Greg Spotts as Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation for a term to August 1, 2026. The committee also recommended passage of six ordinances accepting deeds and easements for streets, alleys, and sidewalks across Seattle, placing them under SDOT jurisdiction. Three information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Confirmed Greg Spotts as SDOT Director (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120380 accepting street/alley deeds (4-0, Strauss absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 120382 accepting street/alley deeds (4-0, Strauss absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 120383 accepting street/alley deeds (4-0, Strauss absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 120403 accepting street/alley deeds (4-0, Strauss absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 120381 accepting 21 sidewalk/alley easements (4-0, Strauss absent)
• Recommended passage of CB 120404 accepting 25 sidewalk/alley easements (4-0, Strauss absent)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several legislative items, including a resolution to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. The council will also consider ordinances regarding cannabis business licensing and advertising rules for pregnancy centers. Additionally, members will review property acquisitions for transportation projects and various committee appointments.

• Resolution to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers
• Ordinance regarding advertising by pregnancy centers
• Cannabis business social equity criteria and fees
• 33-unit subdivision at 13333 Greenwood Ave. N.
• Property acquisition for the South Park Bridge project

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including bills to support cannabis workers and establish social equity criteria for cannabis business licensing. They also approved a resolution to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers and passed ordinances related to limited services pregnancy centers, employment, and property easements. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except for the cannabis worker support bill, which passed 9-0 after a committee split 3-2.

• Passed CB 120391 establishing commitments for supporting cannabis workers and communities harmed by the War on Drugs (9-0)
• Passed CB 120392 licensing cannabis businesses with social equity criteria (9-0)
• Passed CB 120393 adding a new employment chapter to the municipal code (9-0)
• Passed CB 120399 prohibiting false advertising by limited services pregnancy centers (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32064 declaring intent to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers (9-0)
• Passed CB 120384 authorizing acquisition of South Park Bridge property from King County (9-0)
• Passed CB 120395 granting easements to Renton for Rainier Avenue South improvements (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee, Seattle Disability Commission, and Seattle LGBTQ Commission (9-0)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on Resolution 320641. This resolution declares the City Council’s intent to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers by establishing goals and identifying actions.

• Resolution 320641: Declaring intent to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee voted 4-0 to recommend that the full City Council adopt Resolution 32064, as amended, which declares the Council's intent to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers and establishes goals and actions to meet them. The recommendation now goes to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32064, as amended, to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers (4-0)

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022, was cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee is reviewing ordinances related to cannabis business licensing, social equity criteria, and employment laws. The meeting also includes updates on the city's economic forecast and Seattle Rescue Plan spending.

• Ordinance for supporting cannabis workers and communities (CB 1203911)
• Ordinance regarding cannabis business licensing and social equity criteria (CB 1203922)
• Ordinance relating to employment in Seattle (CB 1203933)
• August update for the Economic and Revenue Forecast
• Quarterly Seattle Rescue Plan spending update

The Finance and Housing Committee voted to recommend passage of three council bills: one supporting cannabis workers and communities harmed by the War on Drugs (passed 3-2), one establishing social equity criteria for cannabis business licensing (passed 5-0), and one relating to employment (passed 5-0). Three informational items were heard or noted.

• Recommended passage of CB 120391 (cannabis worker support) as amended (3-2)
• Recommended passage of CB 120392 (cannabis business licensing and social equity) as amended (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120393 (employment code amendment) (5-0)
• Received Informational Item 2109 (economic and revenue forecast)
• Received Informational Item 2112 (General Fund financial plan update)
• Did not hear Informational Item 2111 (quarterly Seattle Rescue Plan spending update)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will receive summer updates from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The meeting also includes a presentation on Seattle Parks maintenance surges and comfort stations.

• King County Regional Homelessness Authority summer updates briefing
• Seattle Parks maintenance surge and comfort stations presentation

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider the appointment of Greg Spotts as Director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. Members will also discuss property acquisitions for the South Park Bridge project and easements for Rainier Avenue South improvements. Additionally, the committee will review the Seattle Transit Measure Annual Report.

• Appointment of Greg Spotting as Director of SDOT through August 1, 2026
• Petition to vacate an alley in D.T. Denny’s Park Addition near Taylor and 6th Avenue North
• Ordinance to acquire property from King County for the South Park Bridge project
• Granting easements to the City of Renton for Rainier Avenue South improvements
• Review of the Seattle Transit Measure Annual Report

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee voted 4-0 to recommend passage of a council bill authorizing SDOT to accept a quit claim deed from King County for property in the South Park neighborhood for the South Park Bridge project. The committee also voted 4-0 to recommend passage of a bill declaring surplus property and granting easements to Renton for Rainier Avenue South improvements. An appointment for a new SDOT director and a petition for alley vacation were discussed but no vote was taken. An annual report on the Seattle Transit Measure was heard.

• Recommended passage of CB 120384 for South Park Bridge property acquisition (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120395 granting easements to Renton for Rainier Ave S improvements (4-0)
• Discussed appointment of Greg Spotts as SDOT director (no vote)
• Discussed petition for alley vacation at John St, Taylor Ave N, 6th Ave N (no vote)
• Heard Seattle Transit Measure Annual Report (information only)

City Council

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including a police officer hiring incentives program (CB 120389) with amendments, an aquarium expansion funding package (CB 120396 and CB 120397), and a six-month extension of interim floodplain regulations (CB 120356). The council also adopted a resolution condemning political violence (Res 32065) and approved the City Light 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (Res 32061). All votes were recorded with specific tallies.

• Passed police hiring incentives ordinance CB 120389 (6-3)
• Passed aquarium expansion loan ordinance CB 120396 (7-2)
• Passed aquarium agreement amendment CB 120397 (7-2)
• Adopted resolution condemning political violence Res 32065 (9-0)
• Adopted City Light Integrated Resource Plan Res 32061 (8-1)
• Passed floodplain interim regulation extension CB 120356 (9-0)
• Confirmed 11 reappointments/appointments to Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board (9-0)

Council Briefing

This briefing consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from August 8, 2022, and a look at the preliminary August 16, 2022, agenda.

• Approval of August 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of the August 16, 2022, City Council Agenda

The Council Briefing on August 15, 2022, was largely procedural. The only decision was approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2022 briefing. No other substantive actions were taken; the President's Report and signing of letters were noted, and the agenda preview was heard as an information item.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of August 8, 2022

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding advertising by limited services pregnancy centers and amendments to the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. Members will also consider several appointments to city commissions.

• Ordinance regarding false advertising by limited services pregnancy centers (CB 1203993)
• Amendments to the 2018 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (CB 1203982)
• Racial Equity Toolkit Analysis Report presentation
• Appointments to the Seattle Disability Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission

The committee recommended passage of CB 120399, which would prohibit false and misleading advertising by limited services pregnancy centers and add a new chapter to the Seattle Municipal Code. It also recommended confirming eight appointments to city commissions and committees. An information item on the Racial Equity Toolkit and a council bill on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy were discussed but not voted on.

• Recommended passage of CB 120399, prohibiting false/misleading advertising by limited services pregnancy centers (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Kateri Joe to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Evan M. Smith to the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Devon Breithart to the Seattle Disability Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Shelby Dey to the Seattle Disability Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Troika L. Braswell to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Jackson Cooper to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Alex Mielcarek and Juan Monroy to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (4-0 each)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding city financing and business regulations. The agenda includes a $20,000,000 loan for the Ocean Pavilion aquarium expansion and new rules for cannabis business licensing. The committee will also discuss support plans for cannabis workers and amendments to employment regulations.

• $20,000,000 loan from the REET I Capital Projects Fund to the 2023 Multipurpose LTGO Bond Fund for the Aquarium Expansion
• Amendments to agreements with the Seattle Aquarium Society regarding expansion financing
• Ordinance establishing support plans for cannabis workers and communities impacted by the War on Drugs
• New social equity criteria and fees for cannabis business licensing in Seattle
• Ordinance amending the Seattle Municipal Code regarding employment

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of two ordinances related to the Aquarium Expansion project, including a $20 million loan from the REET I Capital Projects Fund. Both passed 4-1, with Councilmember Pedersen opposed. Three other bills on cannabis workers, cannabis licensing, and employment were discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended CB 120396, authorizing $20M loan for Aquarium Expansion (4-1)
• Recommended CB 120397, amending agreements with Seattle Aquarium Society (4-1)
• Discussed CB 120391 on cannabis workers and communities harmed by War on Drugs
• Discussed CB 120392 on cannabis business licensing and social equity criteria
• Discussed CB 120393 on employment (new Chapter 8.38)

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will discuss the establishment of a Seattle Film Commission and film industry strategies. Members will also consider a resolution to approve the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan for Seattle City Light. Additionally, the committee will hold a discussion regarding the Seattle City Light 2023-2024 Rate Ordinance.

• Establishment of the Seattle Film Commission
• Intergovernmental briefing on film industry strategies
• Approval of the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (Res 320613)
• Discussion of the Seattle City Light 2023-2024 Rate Ordinance

The committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32061, approving Seattle City Light's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan for September 2022 through August 2024. The vote was 3-0 with one abstention. Three information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32061 approving the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Heard information item on establishment of Seattle Film Commission (no action)
• Heard information item on film industry strategies (no action)
• Heard information item on Seattle City Light 2023-2024 Rate Ordinance (no action)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for August 10, 2022, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on housing program funding and floodplain regulations. The agenda also includes votes on human rights protections and city employment ordinances.

• Adopting Annual Action Plan updates for housing and community development programs
• Extending interim floodplain regulations for an additional six months
• Ordinance providing protections against discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes
• Amending the criminal code regarding interference with health care facilities
• Approving various appointments to city advisory boards and committees

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances, including updates to the 2022 Annual Action Plan for housing and community development, a 2022 Citywide Position List, and a third-quarter employment ordinance. It also approved protections against discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes and adopted a resolution condemning political violence. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Passed CB 120388: Annual Action Plan updates for housing and community development (8-0)
• Passed CB 120386: 2022 Citywide Position List (8-0)
• Passed CB 120387: Third Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance (8-0)
• Passed CB 120374: Anti-discrimination protections for pregnancy outcomes (8-0)
• Passed CB 120376: Adopting state law on interference with health care facilities (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32065: Condemning harassment and political violence (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32062: Authorizing Parks Superintendent to seek grant funding (8-0)
• Passed CB 120364: Establishing truck tractor parking authority (8-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding police recruitment, retention, and hiring incentives. Members will also review appointments for the Office of Police Accountability and the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board. Additionally, staff will present updates on police staffing and the Human Services Department Financial Improvement Plan.

• Ordinance CB 120389 regarding SPD recruitment, retention, and hiring incentives
• Appointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability
• Reappointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Human Services Department Financial Improvement Plan briefing
• Seattle Police Department staffing update

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee voted 4-1 to recommend passage of a bill modifying the 2022 budget to fund police recruitment and retention, including a hiring incentives program and new positions in the Seattle Department of Human Resources. The committee also unanimously recommended confirming 11 reappointments and appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board. The appointment of Gino Betts Jr. as Director of the Office of Police Accountability was discussed but not voted on. Two information items were heard without action.

• Recommended passage of CB 120389 (police hiring incentives) 4-1
• Recommended confirmation of Carlene M. Comrie reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Kevin Marr reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Chris Todd reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Tara L. Henriksen reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Amy Liu reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Rae Anne Rushing reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Fritz Chess reappointment to Fire Code Advisory Board (4-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing including a presentation on Monkeypox by Dr. Mathew R. Golden from Seattle-King County Public Health. The meeting also includes the approval of August 1, 2022, minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Briefing on Monkeypox by Seattle-King County Public Health
• Approval of August 1, 2022, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of City Council actions for August 9, 2022

The Seattle City Council approved the minutes from the August 1, 2022 briefing and received a briefing on monkeypox. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming actions. The council also held an executive session on litigation for about 14 minutes.

• Approved August 1, 2022 Council Briefing minutes

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for August 5, 2022, has been cancelled. This document serves as a formal cancellation notice.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for August 3, 2022, has been cancelled. The provided agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider a resolution regarding grant-funding authority for Seattle Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes a presentation on off-leash areas and a public hearing for a City Hall Park land swap proposal.

• Resolution 320621: Authorizing Parks and Recreation to act as an agent for grant-funding projects
• Presentation on Seattle Parks off-leash areas
• Public hearing regarding the City Hall Park land swap proposal

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend adoption of Resolution 32062, which authorizes the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to act as the city's representative for grant funding through the Recreation and Conservation Office. Two information items were heard: a presentation on off-leash areas and a proposal for a City Hall Park land swap. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32062 authorizing parks superintendent for grant applications (3-0)
• Heard information item on off-leash areas (no action)
• Heard information item on City Hall Park land swap (no action)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider ordinances regarding truck tractor parking and water utility easements. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to various city advisory boards.

• Ordinance establishing authority to designate parking for truck tractors (CB 1203642)
• Ordinance accepting easements for water utility infrastructure (CB 1203731)
• Appointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board
• Appointments to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee
• Appointments to the Seattle Public Utilities Strategic Plan Update Customer Review Panel

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances: one accepting water utility easements for Seattle Public Utilities, and another establishing authority to designate truck tractor parking in the public right of way. The committee also recommended confirmation of numerous appointments to advisory boards and committees, all passed unanimously with 4 in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended passage of CB 120373 accepting water utility easements (4-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120364 establishing truck tractor parking authority (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of David L. Frantz to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Chelsea Morrison to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Natasha Riveron to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Rohit Ammanamanchi to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Fallon Boyle to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Emily D. Davis to Pedestrian Advisory Board (4-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing amendments to the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding hazard pay end dates and regulations for food delivery platforms. Additionally, the Council will consider several appointments to advisory councils.

• Amendments to the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 120366)
• Ordinance establishing a new date for ending hazard pay requirements (CB 120372)
• Regulations for food delivery platforms providing services to restaurants (CB 120379)
• City Light agreement with Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County (CB 120378)
• Appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances including a 2022 budget amendment (CB 120366) and a bill setting a new end date for hazard pay requirements (CB 120372). The council also confirmed appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council and the Labor Standards Advisory Commission, and passed a food delivery platform regulation ordinance.

• Passed CB 120372 establishing new end date for hazard pay requirements (5-2)
• Passed CB 120366 amending 2022 budget and capital improvement program (7-0)
• Confirmed Markham McIntyre as Director of Office of Economic Development (6-1)
• Passed CB 120378 authorizing City Light agreements with Snohomish County PUD (7-0)
• Passed CB 120379 regulating food delivery platforms, as amended (7-0)
• Confirmed 10 appointments to Indigenous Advisory Council (7-0 each)
• Confirmed appointment to Labor Standards Advisory Commission (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar and Consent Calendar (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of July 25, 2022, minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda also includes a President's Report and the signing of letters and proclamations.

• Approval of July 25, 2022, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of August 2, 2022, City Council Agenda
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations

The Seattle City Council Briefing on August 1, 2022, was largely procedural. The only substantive action was the approval of the minutes from the July 25, 2022 briefing. No other decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions, which was heard as an information item.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 25, 2022

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will review a presentation regarding the formation of the Indigenous Advisory Council. Members will also consider several appointments to this council and one appointment to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission.

• Presentation on the formation of the Indigenous Advisory Council
• Appointments for nine individuals to the Indigenous Advisory Council
• Appointment of Billy Hetherington to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee discussed an information item on the formation of the Indigenous Advisory Council and recommended that the City Council confirm 10 appointments to the council, plus one to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission. All recommendations passed unanimously with 3 in favor and none opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended confirming Cece Hoffman to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Esther Lucero to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Donny Stevenson to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Asia Tail to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Derrick Leonard Belgarde to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Jaci S. McCormack to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Luther F. Mills Jr. to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)
• Recommended confirming Suzanne Sailto to Indigenous Advisory Council (3-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold a public hearing regarding Comprehensive Plan Docketing. Presenters from the Seattle Planning Commission and the Office of Planning and Community Development will provide a briefing on the matter.

• Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Docketing

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will consider new regulations for food delivery platforms and the appointment of Markham McIntyre as Director of Economic Development. Members will also review Seattle City Light's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan and agreements with Snohomish County PUD regarding the North Mountain Substation.

• Appointment of Markham McIntyre as Director of the Office of Economic Development
• Agreements between City Light and Snohomish County PUD for North Mountain Substation operations and telecommunications
• Approval of the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan for Seattle City Light
• New requirements for food delivery platforms providing services to restaurants

The committee voted 3-0 to recommend confirming Markham McIntyre as Director of the Office of Economic Development. It also recommended passing two ordinances: one regulating food delivery platforms and another authorizing City Light agreements with Snohomish County PUD. A resolution approving the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan was discussed with a public hearing but no vote was taken.

• Recommended confirmation of Markham McIntyre as OED Director (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120379 regulating food delivery platforms (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120378 authorizing City Light agreements with Snohomish PUD (3-0)
• Discussed Resolution 32061 on 2022 Integrated Resource Plan; no vote

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on several ordinances, including updates to the 2022 budget and the Seattle Criminal Code. The agenda also includes appointments for the Green New Deal Oversight Board and the Office of Sustainability and Environment.

• Amendment to the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CB 1203665)
• Ordinance amending the Seattle Criminal Code (CB 1203752)
• Appointment of Jessyn Farrell as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment (Appt 022683)
• Property sale and transfer at Kramer Heights Addition for affordable housing (CB 1203717)
• Authorization to accept non-City grants for various city departments (CB 1203654)

The Seattle City Council passed CB 120375, adding a new chapter to the Seattle Criminal Code, and confirmed Jessyn Farrell as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. Several other items were postponed to August 2, including hazard pay repeal and a budget amendment. The council also approved a consent calendar with claims payments and reappointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Passed CB 120375 (criminal code amendment) (6-0)
• Confirmed Jessyn Farrell as OSE Director (6-0)
• Postponed CB 120372 (hazard pay end date) to Aug 2 (6-0)
• Postponed CB 120366 (2022 budget amendment) to Aug 2 (6-0)
• Passed CB 120365 (acceptance of non-City funding) (6-0)
• Passed CB 120367 (acceptance of Harvard fellow gift) (6-0)
• Passed CB 120371 (surplus property sale) (6-0)
• Confirmed 5 reappointments to Green New Deal Oversight Board (6-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding gun violence prevention and abortion access. The meeting also includes a review of the 2022 mid-year accountability reports from the OPA, CPC, and OIG.

• Gun violence prevention briefing and discussion
• Abortion access briefing and discussion
• Review of 2022 Mid-Year Accountability Reports (CPC, OIG, and OPA)

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met and heard three information items: a gun violence prevention update, an abortion access report, and the 2022 mid-year accountability report. No formal votes or decisions were taken; all items were informational only.

• Heard Inf 2095 Gun Violence Prevention (no action)
• Heard Inf 2096 Abortion Access (no action)
• Heard Inf 2094 2022 Mid-Year Accountability Report (no action)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including minutes approval and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions. Two closed executive sessions regarding pending or actual litigation are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions
• Executive sessions on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council briefing on July 25, 2022, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the July 11 and 18 briefings, heard a report from the president, and previewed upcoming actions. The council then held two closed executive sessions to discuss pending litigation, which concluded at 3:46 p.m., before adjourning at 3:57 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of July 11 and 18, 2022
• Heard President's Report
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas
• Held two executive sessions on pending litigation (closed to public)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will consider two proposed ordinances. One involves human rights protections regarding pregnancy outcomes, and the other updates the criminal code regarding interference with health care facilities. Both items are scheduled for briefing, discussion, and a possible vote.

• Ordinance providing protections against discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes (CB 1203741)
• Ordinance adopting the offense of interference with health care facilities or providers into the criminal code (CB 1203762)

The committee voted unanimously to recommend passage of CB 120374, which adds protections against discrimination based on pregnancy outcomes, and CB 120376, which adopts a state offense for interfering with health care facilities or providers. Both recommendations were forwarded to the full City Council.

• Recommended CB 120374 on pregnancy outcome discrimination protections (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120376 adopting Interference with Health Care Facilities or Providers offense (5-0)

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for July 21, 2022, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee is reviewing several ordinances. These include a proposal for a property sale at Kramer Heights Addition with affordable housing covenants and amendments to the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

• Ordinance to sell surplus city property at 38th Ave S and South Angeline St with affordable housing covenants
• Ordinance authorizing various departments to accept grants and private funding in 2022
• Ordinance amending the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Briefing on Cannabis Equity
• Ordinance accepting a Harvard Government Performance Lab fellow

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended passage of four council bills, including a surplus property sale with affordable housing covenants. All four bills passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The committee also heard an informational item on cannabis equity.

• Recommended passage of CB 120371, authorizing sale/transfer of surplus property at Kramer Heights Addition with affordable housing covenants (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120367, accepting a Harvard Government Performance Lab fellow (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120365, accepting non-City funding for multiple departments (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120366, amending the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Heard informational item Inf 2091 on cannabis equity

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee will hold a briefing regarding the Seattle Aquarium. The session includes an overview of the aquarium and updates on the Ocean Pavilion Project.

• Seattle Aquarium overview and updates
• Ocean Pavilion Project briefing

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider an ordinance to establish authority for designating truck tractor parking and amend enforcement rules. The agenda also includes a petition from Sound Transit to vacate part of an alley near NE 45th Street. Additionally, staff will provide briefings on Safe Start Permits and the Ship Canal.

• Ordinance for truck tractor parking (CB 1203641)
• Alley vacation petition at 1000 NE 45th Street (CF 3144962)
• Safe Start Permits briefing
• Ship Canal update

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met and discussed several items, but no formal votes were taken. The committee discussed CB 120364, which would establish authority to designate parking for truck tractors and allow enforcement, and CF 314496, a petition to vacate a portion of an alley near NE 45th Street. Briefings were heard on Safe Start Permits and the Ship Canal. No decisions were made.

• Discussed CB 120364 on truck tractor parking (no action)
• Discussed CF 314496 alley vacation petition (no action)
• Heard briefing on Safe Start Permits (no action)
• Heard briefing on Ship Canal update (no action)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations regarding the City Light 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and a six-year rate path. The agenda also includes zoning amendments for urban colleges and historic preservation for several local schools. Additionally, the Council will consider various appointments to city commissions.

• Adoption of City Light 2022-2028 Strategic Plan Update and associated six-year rate path
• Zoning amendment for residential use at a community or technical college in an Urban Center
• Updated definition of 'service animal' within the Parks Code
• Historic preservation controls for Van Asselt, Loyal Heights, and Ingraham High Schools
• New process for investigating complaints against the Chief of Police

The Seattle City Council adopted a resolution endorsing Seattle City Light's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update and six-year rate path (8-1, Pedersen opposed). The council also passed ordinances on police oversight, service animal definitions, and zoning for college housing, plus several historic preservation designations. All other items were approved on the consent calendar.

• Adopted City Light 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update and rate path (8-1)
• Passed ordinance establishing process for investigating complaints against Chief of Police (8-1, Sawant opposed)
• Passed ordinance conforming service animal definition to federal/state law (9-0)
• Passed ordinance allowing residential development at community/technical colleges in Urban Centers as minor master plan amendment (9-0)
• Adopted resolution on climate change and resiliency in One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update (9-0)
• Passed historic preservation ordinances for Van Asselt School, Loyal Heights Elementary, Ingraham High School (9-0 each)
• Approved claims payment ordinance for week of July 4-8, 2022 (9-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Seattle Indian Services Commission, Planning Commission, Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board, Community Involvement Commission (9-0)

Council Briefing

The agenda consists of procedural items and previews of upcoming committee actions. This includes approving minutes and signing letters and proclamations.

• Approval of the minutes
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on July 18, 2022, with six members present. The meeting included approval of minutes, the President's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of council actions. No substantive decisions were made; the only item was an information item heard in committee.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Heard President's report
• Signed letters and proclamations
• Heard information item Inf 1961 (City Council Agenda preview)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will consider the appointment of Jessyn Farrell as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. The agenda also includes several reappointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board. These items are scheduled for briefing, discussion, and a possible vote.

• Appointment of Jessyn Farrell as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment
• Reappointment of Debolina Banerjee to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Reappointment of Emily J. Myers to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Reappointment of Andrea Ornelas to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Reappointment of Deepa Sivarajan to Green New Deal Oversight Board

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council confirm Jessyn Farrell as Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment. It also voted 4-0 to recommend reappointing five members to the Green New Deal Oversight Board for terms to April 30, 2025. All recommendations were forwarded to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended confirming Jessyn Farrell as OSE Director (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Debolina Banerjee to Green New Deal Oversight Board (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Emily J. Myers to Green New Deal Oversight Board (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Andrea Ornelas to Green New Deal Oversight Board (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Deepa Sivarajan to Green New Deal Oversight Board (4-0)
• Recommended reappointing Jess Wallach to Green New Deal Oversight Board (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing two different methods for primary election voting. This includes evaluating the sufficiency of Initiative 134 for approval voting and considering an ordinance to implement ranked choice voting. Both measures are proposed for the November 8, 2022, ballot.

• Report on Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative 134 (Approval Voting)
• Motion regarding placing Initiative 134 and Council Bill 120369 on the November 8, 2022, ballot
• Ordinance to institute ranked choice voting for primary elections (CB 1203693)
• Resolution authorizing the placement of Initiative 134 on the November 8, 2022, ballot (Res 320574)

The Seattle City Council voted 8-1 to pass Council Bill 120369, which would institute ranked choice voting for city primary elections, with implementation requested by 2027. The council also voted 7-2 to reject Initiative 134 (approval voting) and place both measures on the November 8, 2022 ballot as competing alternatives. Resolution 32057 was adopted unanimously to facilitate placing both measures on the ballot.

• Passed CB 120369 ranked choice voting ordinance (8-1)
• Rejected Initiative 134 approval voting (7-2)
• Adopted Resolution 32057 to place both measures on Nov. 8 ballot (9-0)
• Amended CB 120369 to clarify ranked choice counting method (7-2)

City Council

The Seattle City Council scheduled a special meeting for an executive session. This closed session is intended to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. No public comment will be taken during this meeting.

• 60-minute executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council met in special session and immediately convened into a 60-minute executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session concluded.

• Convened executive session on litigation (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:05 p.m.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding regulations for food delivery platforms serving restaurants. Members will also consider a resolution to adopt the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update for Seattle City Light and its associated six-year rate path.

• Ordinance establishing requirements for food delivery platforms
• Resolution 320562 adopting the 2023-2028 City Light Strategic Plan Update
• Endorsement of a six-year rate path for the City Light Department

The committee heard an information item on food delivery platform regulations but took no action. It recommended that the full City Council adopt Resolution 32056, which adopts a 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update for the City Light Department and endorses a six-year rate path. The recommendation passed unanimously with four votes in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32056 (City Light 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update and six-year rate path) (4-0)
• Heard Information Item Inf 2087 on food delivery platform regulations (no action taken)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss appointments to the Seattle Planning Commission and the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. The committee will also review a resolution regarding climate change resiliency in the Comprehensive Plan update. Additionally, members will discuss zoning amendments for college campuses and the 2022 Quarterly Tree Report.

• Appointment of Kelabe Tewolde to Seattle Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Cesar A. Garcia Garcia to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Comprehensive Plan Environmental Impact Statement Scoping briefing
• Resolution 320594 regarding climate change and resiliency
• Ordinance CB 1203135 regarding residential uses at community or technical colleges

The Land Use Committee unanimously recommended City Council confirm two appointments, adopt a climate resolution, and pass a zoning ordinance. The climate resolution expresses intent to address climate change in the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan update. The zoning ordinance defines residential development at community or technical colleges in Urban Centers as a minor amendment to Major Institution master plans. Two information items were heard but no action was taken.

• Confirmed Kelabe Tewolde to Seattle Planning Commission (5-0)
• Confirmed Cesar A. Garcia Garcia to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of climate resolution Res 32059 as amended (5-0)
• Recommended passage of zoning ordinance CB 120313 as amended (5-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police. The meeting also includes briefings on the Seattle Police Department Race and Social Justice Initiative, the LINC program, and King County's approach to gun violence reduction.

• Ordinance for civilian and community oversight of the police (CB 1203371)
• Seattle Police Department Race and Social Justice Initiative briefing
• Youth Leadership, Intervention & Change (LINC) Program discussion
• King County Regional Approach for Gun Violence Reduction discussion

City Council

The Council will consider a resolution providing recommendations to the Sound Transit Board regarding the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. The agenda also includes reports on approval voting for city elections and an ordinance regarding domestic violence prosecution.

• Resolution recommending the Preferred Alternative for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (Res 320554)
• Ordinance to align domestic violence prosecution with state law (CB 1203632)
• Ordinance regarding DOT grant funds and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program changes (CB 1203583)
• Report on Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative No. 134 regarding approval voting (CF 3144951)
• Appointment of Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees (Appt 02265)

The Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to introduce and refer Clerk File 314498, a motion declaring intent to reject Initiative No. 134 (approval voting for primaries) and place it on the November 8, 2022 ballot alongside a ranked-choice voting measure. The council also passed an ordinance aligning domestic violence protection order prosecutions with state law, accepted federal transportation grants, and adopted a resolution recommending a preferred alternative for the West Seattle and Ballard Link light rail extensions. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Introduced and referred Clerk File 314498 to reject Initiative 134 and place it on Nov. 8 ballot (8-0)
• Passed CB 120363 aligning domestic violence protection order prosecutions with state law (8-0)
• Passed CB 120358 accepting federal transportation grants and amending 2022 budget (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32055 recommending preferred alternative for West Seattle/Ballard Link extensions (8-0)
• Postponed Clerk File 314495 (Initiative 134 sufficiency report) to July 14, 2022 (8-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to Seattle Public Library Board (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims payment ordinance CB 120368 (8-0)

Council Briefing

This briefing consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The meeting includes approving minutes from June 27, 2022, and reviewing the agenda for July 12, 2022.

• Approval of June 27, 2022, meeting minutes
• Preview of July 12, 2022, City Council agenda
• Executive session regarding pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council briefing on July 11, 2022, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the June 27, 2022 briefing and heard a report on the city council agenda. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of June 27, 2022
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1961)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will review the annual report for the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. It will also consider ordinances regarding service animal definitions and historic preservation for three schools. Additionally, the committee will discuss appointments to the Community Involvement Commission.

• Ordinance to align 'service animal' definition with federal and state law
• Historic preservation controls for Original Van Asselt School
• Historic preservation controls for Loyal Heights Elementary School
• Historic preservation controls for Ingraham High School
• Appointments to the Community Involvement Commission

The committee heard an information item on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy and recommended passage of an ordinance aligning Seattle's service animal definition with federal and state law. It also recommended landmark controls for three schools and confirmed two appointments to the Community Involvement Commission. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Recommended passage of CB 120335 (service animal definition) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120360 (Original Van Asselt School landmark) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120361 (Loyal Heights Elementary School landmark) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120362 (Ingraham High School landmark) (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of William H. Southern Jr. reappointment to Community Involvement Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Marcus White appointment to Community Involvement Commission (4-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for July 6, 2022, was cancelled. The provided text contains only a cancellation notice.

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will consider appointing Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees. The meeting also includes a briefing on the City Hall Park Intergovernmental Land Transfer and an update on Seattle Parks aquatics.

• Appointment of Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees
• City Hall Park Intergovernmental Land Transfer briefing and discussion
• Seattle Parks Aquatics Update briefing and discussion

The committee recommended confirming Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees for a term to April 1, 2027, with a unanimous 5-0 vote. Two information items were heard but no action was taken on them. The meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

• Recommended confirmation of Yazmin Fatima Mehdi to Library Board (5-0)
• Heard City Hall Park Intergovernmental Land Transfer (no action)
• Heard Seattle Parks Aquatics Update (no action)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee will discuss an ordinance to accept grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Seattle Department of Transportation. The committee will also consider a resolution regarding the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project. Both items are scheduled for briefing, discussion, and possible votes.

• Ordinance to accept US DOT grants and amend the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution providing recommendations for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee recommended passage of CB 120358, which authorizes the Seattle Department of Transportation to accept federal and other grants and amend the 2022 budget and CIP accordingly. The committee also recommended adoption, as amended, of Resolution 32055, which provides recommendations to the Sound Transit Board on the Preferred Alternative for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. Both items passed unanimously (5-0) and now go to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 120358 (grant acceptance and budget amendment) (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32055 as amended (Sound Transit West Seattle/Ballard Link recommendation) (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider several ordinances and appointments, including a reconsideration of a vetoed bill related to rental registration requirements. The agenda also includes approvals for new property plats and subdivision applications. Additionally, the council will review various appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Reconsideration of CB 120325 regarding rental housing inspection requirements
• Approval of "The Grove" and "Elements on Dexter" plats
• Subdivision application for 7508 43rd Ave S
• Appointment of Jeremy Wood to the Community Police Commission
• MOU with IBEW Local Union No. 77 regarding City employment

The Seattle City Council voted 5-3 to sustain Mayor's veto of CB 120325, which would have expanded rental housing information requirements under the Rental Registration Inspection Ordinance. The bill did not pass. Other actions included approving the consent calendar with claims payments, plats, appointments, and passing ordinances related to an IBEW labor agreement and a water quality project.

• Sustained Mayor's veto of CB 120325 (rental housing inspection info) 5-3
• Approved consent calendar including claims payment CB 120359 (8-0)
• Approved plat for 'The Grove' CB 120353 (8-0)
• Approved plat for 'Elements on Dexter' CB 120355 (8-0)
• Filed unit lot subdivisions at 7508 43rd Ave S and 2440 Dexter Ave N (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Community Police Commission, Green New Deal Oversight Board, and Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (8-0)
• Passed CB 120357 authorizing MOU with IBEW Local 77 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120354 authorizing water quality agreement with Dept. of Ecology (8-0)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Seattle City Council Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for July 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

• No items listed due to cancellation

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review an ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police and investigations into complaints against the Chief of Police. The agenda also includes updates on 911 call analysis workplans and the 988 behavioral health crisis system. Additionally, a vote may be held regarding the appointment of Jeremy Wood to the Community Police Commission.

• Appointment of Jeremy Wood to the Community Police Commission
• Update on 911 call analysis and alternative response workplan
• Overview of 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis System
• Ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police (CB 1203374)

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council confirm Jeremy Wood's appointment to the Community Police Commission for a term ending December 31, 2022. Two information items were heard: an update on 911 call analysis and alternative response, and an overview of the 988 behavioral health crisis system. A council bill on civilian oversight of police, including a process for complaints against the Chief of Police, was discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended confirming Jeremy Wood to Community Police Commission (4-0)
• Heard update on 911 call analysis and alternative response (info item)
• Heard overview of 988 and Behavioral Health Crisis System (info item)
• Discussed CB 120337 on civilian police oversight; no vote

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing the certificate of sufficiency for Initiative No. 134, which concerns approval voting for local elections. The agenda also includes decisions on housing funding policies and several city appointments.

• Review of Certificate of Sufficiency for Initiative No. 134 regarding approval voting
• Agreement with Seattle Preparatory School to replace Montlake Playfield turf
• Amended Housing Funding Policies for low-income households
• Appointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities
• Ordinance vacating portions of 29th Avenue Southwest and Southwest City View Street

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance authorizing Seattle Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement with Seattle Preparatory School to replace the Montlake Playfield, with a 6-1 vote (Sawant opposed). The council also approved several other ordinances, including expanding moving expense reimbursement eligibility for city employees, vacating a street portion in West Seattle, and adopting amended housing funding policies. All other items on the consent calendar and committee reports were approved unanimously.

• Passed CB 120342 authorizing Montlake Playfield replacement agreement (6-1)
• Passed CB 120351 expanding moving expense reimbursement eligibility (7-0)
• Passed CB 120345 vacating 29th Ave SW and SW City View St in West Seattle (7-0)
• Passed CB 120346 granting easement to King County for trunk sewer line (7-0)
• Passed CB 120349 accepting grant funds for Skagit River treaty objectives (7-0)
• Passed CB 120343 adopting amended Housing Funding Policies (7-0)
• Passed CB 120338 accepting grants for Human Services Department (7-0)
• Passed CB 120340 authorizing lease with WSDOT for SDOT (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions. It also includes closed executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Approval of June 13, 2022, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of the June 28, 2022, City Council Agenda
• Closed executive sessions on pending or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on June 27, 2022, approving the minutes from the June 13, 2022 briefing. The council also heard a preview of upcoming actions and held three closed executive sessions on pending litigation, which concluded after about 27 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of June 13, 2022
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas (information item)
• Held three executive sessions on pending litigation (closed to public)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on several appointments. These items concern membership for the Green New Deal Oversight Board.

• Appointment of Eunice How to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Appointment of Nina A. Olivier to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Appointment of Hibo Sahal to Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Reappointment of Steve Gelb to Green New Deal Oversight Board

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee unanimously recommended that the full City Council confirm seven appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board, including new members Eunice How, Nina A. Olivier, Hibo Sahal, Ken Workman, and Peter Hasegawa, and reappointments of Steve Gelb and Keith Weir. All votes were 3-0 in favor, with no opposition. The committee took no other substantive actions.

• Recommended confirmation of Eunice How to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Nina A. Olivier to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Hibo Sahal to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Ken Workman to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Peter Hasegawa to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Steve Gelb to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Keith Weir to Green New Deal Oversight Board (3-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for June 22, 2022, was cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will review the Office of Economic Development’s departmental structure. Discussion includes a resolution to endorse Seattle City Light's 2023-2028 Strategic Plan and six-year rate path. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding Skagit River treaty objectives and state grant funds.

• Resolution 320562: Adopting the Seattle City Light 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update and six-year rate path
• Ordinance CB 1203493: Advancing Skagit River and Ross Lake treaty objectives using state grant funds
• Presentation on the Office of Economic Development’s departmental structure

The committee heard a presentation on the Office of Economic Development's structure and discussed a resolution adopting a 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Update for City Light, but took no action on either. The committee recommended passage of CB 120349, which authorizes City Light to accept and convey state grant funds for the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission's purchase of mineral rights, with a 3-0 vote (Sawant absent).

• Recommended passage of CB 120349 (City Light Skagit River grant ordinance) (3-0, Sawant absent)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider the appointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a utility easement for King County and street vacations in West Seattle. Additionally, staff will provide an update on Vision Zero.

• Appointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities
• Ordinance vacating portions of 29th Avenue Southwest and Southwest City View Street
• Granting a subsurface utility easement to King County for a trunk sewer line
• Vision Zero update briefing

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee recommended City Council pass two ordinances: one vacating a portion of 29th Avenue Southwest and Southwest City View Street in West Seattle for NWB/CSPP West Seattle LLC, and another declaring certain real property rights surplus to SPU and authorizing an easement to King County for a trunk sewer line. The committee also recommended confirming Andrew Lee as General Manager and CEO of Seattle Public Utilities for a term to December 31, 2025. All three items passed unanimously (3-0). A Vision Zero update was heard as an information item only.

• Recommended passage of CB 120345, vacating 29th Ave SW and SW City View St (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120346, granting easement to King County for trunk sewer line (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Andrew Lee as SPU General Manager and CEO (3-0)
• Heard Vision Zero update as information item

City Council

The Seattle City Council will discuss ordinances regarding the Second Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance and appropriations for the Seattle Municipal Court. The council will also consider historic preservation controls for the Cayton-Revels House and a food vending agreement for city parks.

• Second Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance regarding civil service positions
• Concession Agreement with Compass Group USA, Inc. for park vending machines
• Historic preservation controls for the Cayton-Revels House
• Agreement with Seattle Preparatory School to replace Montlake Playfield
• Appropriations for the Seattle Municipal Court

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances including the Second Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance and a Municipal Court appropriation, and confirmed multiple appointments. A proposed agreement with Seattle Preparatory School to replace Montlake Playfield failed on a 4-2 vote, but was reconsidered and held until the next meeting.

• Passed CB 120347, Second Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance (6-0)
• Passed CB 120348, Municipal Court appropriation amendment (6-0)
• Passed CB 120336, historic controls on Cayton-Revels House (6-0)
• Passed CB 120341, vending machine concession with Compass Group USA (6-0)
• Failed CB 120342, Montlake Playfield replacement with Seattle Prep (4-2), then reconsidered and held
• Confirmed appointments to Historic Seattle and Landmarks Preservation Board (6-0)
• Amended Appt 02251 to change Matt Inpanbutr's position title to 'Historian' (6-0)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Seattle City Council Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2022, was cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled to meet on June 24, 2022.

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022, has been cancelled.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider amendments to housing funding policies for low-income households. The agenda also includes a property lease with WSDOT regarding Royal Brougham property and the acceptance of non-City grants by the Human Services Department.

• Amending Housing Funding Policies for low-income housing programs (CB 1203432)
• Real property lease with WSDOT regarding Royal Brougham property (CB 1203403)
• Acceptance of non-City grant funds by the Human Services Department (CB 1203384)
• Appointment of Cara Kadoshima Vallier to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee unanimously recommended four items to the full City Council: confirming Cara Kadoshima Vallier to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee, adopting amended Housing Funding Policies, authorizing a real property lease with the Washington State Department of Transportation, and accepting non-City grant funds for the Human Services Department. All votes were 5-0 in favor.

• Confirmed Cara Kadoshima Vallier to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120343 adopting amended Housing Funding Policies (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120340 authorizing lease with WSDOT for SDOT (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120338 accepting non-City grants for Human Services (5-0)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee will discuss several items related to Seattle Parks and Recreation. The agenda includes a potential agreement for food and beverage vending in city parks and a plan to replace the Montlake Playfield.

• Ordinance for food and beverage vending in City park facilities by Compass Group USA, Inc.
• Agreement with Seattle Preparatory School to replace the Montlake Playfield
• Seattle Park District Cycle 1 Overview 2015-2020

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review reports regarding COVID-19 response, fire department social justice initiatives, and police department finance and response times. The agenda also includes a discussion and possible amendments to an ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police.

• Ordinance CB 1203374 regarding civilian and community oversight of the police
• COVID After Action Report briefing
• 2021 Seattle Fire Department Race and Social Justice Initiative Report
• First Quarter Seattle Police Department Finance and Response Time Report

The committee heard three information items: the COVID After Action Report, the 2021 Seattle Fire Department Race and Social Justice Initiative Report, and the First Quarter Seattle Police Department Finance and Response Time Report. It also discussed Council Bill 120337, which would establish a process for investigating complaints naming the Chief of Police, but took no action on it. No substantive decisions were made.

• Heard Inf 2072 COVID After Action Report
• Heard Inf 2071 2021 Seattle Fire Department Race and Social Justice Initiative Report
• Heard Inf 2073 First Quarter Seattle Police Department Finance and Response Time Report
• Discussed CB 120337 on police oversight, no action taken

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider a collective bargaining agreement for the Seattle Police Management Association. The agenda also includes several board appointments and updates to rooftop feature regulations.

• Collective bargaining agreement with Seattle Police Management Association (CB 120332)
• Appointment of Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing (Appt 02215)
• Updates to rooftop feature regulations in the Seattle Municipal Code (CB 120287)
• Acceptance of non-City grant funds for city departments (CB 120339)
• Easement for a sanitary sewer line in Shilshole Bay Waterway (CB 120322)

The Seattle City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Seattle Police Management Association (2020-2023), updated rooftop feature zoning regulations, and confirmed Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing. All votes were 8-0, with Councilmember Sawant excused. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including appointments to advisory boards and a claims payment ordinance.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Seattle Police Management Association (8-0)
• Confirmed Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing (8-0)
• Passed ordinance updating rooftop feature zoning regulations (8-0)
• Approved $2.1M in claims for week of May 30-June 3, 2022 (8-0)
• Confirmed 7 appointments to Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board (8-0)
• Confirmed 20 appointments to Design Review Board (8-0)
• Passed ordinance accepting easement for sewer line in Shilshole Bay Waterway (8-0)
• Passed ordinance accepting deeds for Highline Well Field project (8-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of routine administrative items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from June 6, 2022, and a look at the preliminary June 14, 2022, agenda.

• Approval of June 6, 2022, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of June 14, 2022, City Council Agenda

The Council Briefing on June 13, 2022, was largely procedural. The only action taken was approval of the minutes from the June 6 briefing. Other agenda items, including the President's Report and a preview of council actions, were heard but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 6, 2022 Council Briefing minutes

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will review an ordinance to add the Cayton-Revels House to the Table of Historical Landmarks. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board and the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council.

• Ordinance for Cayton-Revels House historic preservation (CB 1203361)
• Reappointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board
• Appointments to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will consider the appointment of Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing. The committee will also hold briefings and discussions regarding Race and Social Justice Initiatives within the Office of Housing and the City Budget Office.

• Appointment of Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing
• Briefing on the Office of Housing Race and Social Justice Initiative
• Briefing on the City Budget Office Race and Social Justice Initiative

The Finance and Housing Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council confirm Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing. Two information items on race and social justice initiatives from the Office of Housing and the City Budget Office were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended confirmation of Maiko Winkler-Chin as Director of the Office of Housing (5-0)

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee meeting scheduled for June 8, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on adding residential uses to college sites within Urban Centers. Members will also discuss updating regulations for rooftop features and accepting non-City grant funds. Additionally, several appointments to the Design Review Board and Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board are up for consideration.

• Ordinance for residential development at community or technical colleges (CB 1203131)
• Updating regulations for rooftop features (CB 120287)
• Accepting non-City grant funds for OPCD and SDCI (CB 120339)
• Appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Appointments to the Design Review Board

The Land Use Committee recommended passage of CB 120287, updating rooftop feature regulations, and CB 120339, accepting grant funds. It also discussed CB 120313, which would allow residential development at community or technical colleges in Urban Centers as a minor amendment to Major Institution master plans, but took no vote. All 27 appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board and Design Review Board were recommended for confirmation unanimously.

• Recommended passage of CB 120287 (rooftop features) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120339 (grant funds) (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of 8 Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board appointments (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of 19 Design Review Board appointments (4-0)
• Discussed CB 120313 (college housing zoning) with no vote

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will discuss recommendations to Sound Transit regarding the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. Members will also consider ordinances for utility easements in Shilshole Bay Waterway and property acquisitions for the Highline Well Field project. Additionally, SDOT will present a report on its Race and Social Justice Initiative.

• Ordinance for a sanitary sewer line easement in Shilshole Bay Waterway (CB 1203221)
• Ordinance to accept property deeds for the Highline Well Field project (CB 1203232)
• SDOT Race and Social Justice Initiative Report/Transportation Equity Workplan
• Resolution regarding West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (Res 320554)

The committee recommended passage of two Seattle Public Utilities ordinances: one accepting an easement for a sewer line in Shilshole Bay Waterway, and another accepting two deeds for the Highline Well Field project. Both were approved 4-0. The committee also heard SDOT's Race and Social Justice Initiative report and discussed a resolution with recommendations for Sound Transit's West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions, but took no action on those items.

• Recommended passage of CB 120322, accepting easement for sewer line in Shilshole Bay Waterway (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120323, accepting deeds for Highline Well Field property (4-0)
• Heard SDOT Race and Social Justice Initiative report (no action)
• Discussed Resolution 32055 on Sound Transit West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions (no action)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement for the Seattle Police Management Association. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Seattle Youth Commission and the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs.

• Collective bargaining agreement between the City and Seattle Police Management Association (CB 1203321)
• Appointment of Hamdi Mohamed as Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Appointments to the Seattle Youth Commission
• Ordinance for city claims from May 23 to May 27, 2022 (CB 1203343)
• Reappointment of Steven Pray to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission

The Seattle City Council met on June 7, 2022, and adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar, the Consent Calendar, and the agenda. The most substantive action was postponing Council Bill 120332, a collective bargaining agreement with the Seattle Police Management Association, until June 14, 2022. The Council also confirmed several appointments, including Hamdi Mohamed as Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, and excused Councilmember Morales from the July 26 meeting.

• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (7-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including minutes, claims ordinance CB 120334, and appointments (7-0)
• Confirmed Pauline Adonis, Tatiwyat Buck, Caroline Carter, Kayla Haile, Nyla Moxley to Seattle Youth Commission (7-0)
• Reappointed Steven Pray to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (7-0)
• Postponed CB 120332 (police management collective bargaining agreement) to June 14, 2022 (7-0)
• Confirmed Hamdi Mohamed as Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (7-0)
• Excused Councilmember Morales from July 26, 2022 meeting

Council Briefing

The council will receive a presentation regarding Council Bill 120332 and the police management association contract. The meeting also includes approval of May 23, 2022, minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Presentation on Council Bill 120332 (Seattle Police Management Association CBA)
• Approval of May 23, 2022, meeting minutes
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of the June 7, 2022, City Council agenda

The Council Briefing on June 6, 2022, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the May 23, 2022 briefing. They also heard a presentation on Council Bill 120332 regarding the Seattle Police Management Association Collective Bargaining Agreement, and reviewed the upcoming City Council agenda, but took no substantive votes on these items.

• Approved minutes of May 23, 2022 Council Briefing
• Heard presentation on Council Bill 120332 (police union CBA) — no action
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas — no action

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for June 3, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for this date.

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will hold briefings and discussions on two items. These include a report from the Low Income Housing Institute and the Seattle Public Libraries annual levy report.

• Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) report
• Seattle Public Libraries (SPL) annual levy report

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for June 1, 2022, was cancelled. The committee has been rescheduled to meet on June 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.

• No agenda items listed due to cancellation

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Seattle City Council held in an executive session closed to the public. The council will discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation.

• Discussion of pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council met in special session on May 31, 2022, and immediately convened into executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The session lasted about 40 minutes, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned without any public action.

• Convened executive session to discuss litigation (no vote recorded)
• Extended executive session by 10 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:41 p.m. (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations on two ordinances. One proposal establishes labor standards and minimum pay requirements for app-based workers. Another ordinance would expand information requirements for rental housing registration.

• Ordinance establishing minimum pay and transparency standards for app-based workers (CB 1202942)
• Ordinance expanding information requirements for rental housing registration (CB 120325)
• Approval of payments for city claims from May 16 through May 20, 2022 (CB 120333)

The Seattle City Council passed two ordinances: CB 120294 establishing minimum pay and transparency standards for app-based workers (9-0), and CB 120325 expanding rental housing information requirements under the Rental Registration Inspection Ordinance (5-4). Both were passed as amended after several amendments were approved. The meeting also included adoption of the consent calendar and introduction/referral calendar, and an executive session on litigation.

• Passed CB 120294 app-based worker pay and transparency ordinance (9-0)
• Passed CB 120325 rental housing information expansion (5-4)
• Adopted consent calendar including claims payment CB 120333 (8-0)
• Adopted introduction and referral calendar (8-0)
• Approved amendment to CB 120325 adding public transparency recital (6-3)
• Approved amendment to CB 120325 modifying SMC 22.214.040 (5-4)
• Approved amendment to CB 120294 adding future regulation consideration (7-2)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will discuss several appointments to city boards and commissions. This includes the appointment of a director for the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and multiple members to the Seattle Youth Commission.

• Appointment of Hamdi Mohamed as Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Reappointment of Steven Pray to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission
• Appointments of seven individuals to the Seattle Youth Commission

Land Use Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for May 25, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Office of Economic Development's Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report. Presenters from the Office of Economic Development will provide an update on the initiative.

• Briefing and discussion on the Office of Economic Development's Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report

The committee heard Information Item Inf 2063, the Office of Economic Development's Race and Social Justice Initiative report, but took no formal action. The meeting was procedural, with no votes or decisions made.

• Heard Inf 2063 OED RSJI report (no action taken)

City Council

The Council will vote on ordinances regarding budget appropriations and utility interest charges. The agenda also includes appointments to city commissions and permits for infrastructure projects.

• Removal of interest charges on delinquent utility accounts
• Use of police salary savings for staffing incentives
• Expansion of emergency bill assistance for City Light customers
• Changes to just cause eviction defenses
• Permit for a pedestrian skybridge over Cherry Street

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including a resolution stating intent to lift a proviso on 2022 police salary savings to fund staffing incentives for uniformed officers, and a related ordinance amending the proviso. The council also passed multiple budget adjustment ordinances, utility assistance measures, and a just cause eviction ordinance. All votes were 9-0 except the police-related items, which passed 6-3.

• Adopted Resolution 32050 on police staffing incentives (6-3)
• Passed CB 120320 amending police department proviso (6-3)
• Passed CB 120324 2022 budget appropriation changes (9-0)
• Passed CB 120327 removing interest on delinquent utility accounts (9-0)
• Passed CB 120328 expanding emergency bill assistance for City Light (9-0)
• Passed CB 120329 extending SPU emergency assistance (9-0)
• Passed CB 120330 just cause eviction ordinance (9-0)
• Confirmed multiple appointments to commissions (9-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police. Members will also hear a presentation on public safety in neighborhood business districts. The committee will consider an ordinance establishing labor standards for app-based workers.

• Ordinance regarding civilian and community oversight of the police
• Neighborhood Business Districts Public Safety presentation
• Ordinance (CB 1202943) establishing app-based worker labor standards

The committee passed CB 120294, establishing minimum pay and labor standards for app-based workers, with a 4-0 vote and one abstention. Two information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Passed CB 120294 app-based worker pay ordinance (4-0, Pedersen abstained)
• Heard Inf 2061 police oversight ordinance (no action)
• Heard Inf 2062 Neighborhood Business Districts public safety presentation (no action)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on May 23, 2022, approving the minutes from the May 16 briefing. The council also heard a preview of upcoming actions and held a closed executive session on pending litigation, which was extended and concluded at 4:15 p.m. No substantive policy decisions were made during this briefing.

• Approved May 16, 2022 Council Briefing minutes (unanimous)
• Heard preview of City Council actions and committee agendas (information only)
• Held closed executive session on pending litigation (extended, concluded 4:15 p.m.)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee will discuss proposed changes to the Rental Registration Inspection Ordinance and just cause eviction laws. The committee is also scheduled to review a report on the 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative highlights from the Office of Sustainability and Environment. These items are presented for briefing, discussion, and possible vote.

• Ordinance CB 1203251: Expanding rental registration information requirements
• Ordinance CB 1203302: Changing terms of certain eviction defenses
• Office of Sustainability and Environment Race and Social Justice Initiative Report

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee recommended passage of two ordinances: CB 120325, expanding rental registration information requirements, passed 3-2; CB 120330, changing just cause eviction defenses, passed 2-1 with one abstention. Both will go to the full City Council. The committee also heard an information item from the Office of Sustainability and Environment on its Race and Social Justice Initiative report.

• Recommended passage of CB 120325 (rental registration info expansion) 3-2
• Recommended passage of CB 120330 (just cause eviction changes) 2-1, with 1 abstention
• Heard OSE RSJI report (information only)

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will discuss an update regarding data collection and management practices for MMIP cases. It will also consider appointments to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.

• Update on MMIP case data collection and management practices
• Appointment of Danielle Alvarado to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission
• Appointment of Dustin Lambro to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission
• Appointment of Chalia Stallings-Ala’ilima to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee heard an informational update on data collection for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) cases and recommended three appointments to city commissions. All three appointments were approved unanimously by the three present members.

• Recommended confirmation of Danielle Alvarado to Labor Standards Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Dustin Lambro to Labor Standards Advisory Commission (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Chalia Stallings-Ala'ilima to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (3-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will review the Office of Housing Annual Levy Report and Investment Report. Members will also discuss ordinances to amend the 2021 and 2022 budgets, including changes to appropriations and the Capital Improvement Program. One proposed ordinance involves creating new positions in the Office of Housing.

• Office of Housing Annual Levy Report and Investment Report briefing
• Ordinance CB 1203182: Creating new positions in the Office of Housing
• Ordinance CB 1203173: Amending the 2021 Budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Ordinance CB 1203164: Amending the 2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program

The Finance and Housing Committee heard the Office of Housing Annual Levy Report and Investment Report as an information item. The committee unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: one creating new positions in the Office of Housing, and two amending the 2021 and 2022 budgets with various appropriation changes. All three were approved 5-0 and will go to the full City Council.

• Recommended passage of CB 120318, amending 2022 budget and creating new Office of Housing positions (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120317, amending 2021 budget and capital improvement program (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120316, amending 2022 budget and capital improvement program (5-0)
• Heard Office of Housing Annual Levy Report and Investment Report (information only)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will receive a briefing and discussion regarding the Seattle Public Libraries 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report. Library officials will present the findings to the committee.

• Briefing on the Seattle Public Libraries 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding the maintenance of tunnels and a skybridge. The committee will also discuss the 2021 Seattle Public Utilities audit report and the agency's Race and Social Justice Initiative accomplishments.

• Ordinance for 2001 Sixth L.L.C. utility tunnel between 5th and 6th Avenues
• Ordinance for King County pedestrian tunnels under 9th Avenue
• Ordinance for Swedish Health Services skybridge over Cherry Street
• Resolution for Dunn Lumber Company communication conduit on Latona Avenue NE
• Presentation of the Seattle Public Utilities 2021 Audit Report

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend passage of three ordinances granting utility tunnel, pedestrian tunnel, and skybridge permits, and adoption of a resolution for a private communication conduit. The committee also heard two information items: the Seattle Public Utilities 2021 Audit Report and the RSJI Report, with no action taken.

• Approved CB 120300 granting 2001 Sixth L.L.C. a utility tunnel permit (4-0)
• Approved CB 120301 granting King County pedestrian tunnel permits (4-0)
• Approved CB 120302 granting Swedish Health Services a skybridge permit (4-0)
• Adopted Res 32053 granting Dunn Lumber Company conceptual approval for a communication conduit (4-0)
• Heard Inf 2056 (SPU 2021 Audit Report) — no action
• Heard Inf 2057 (SPU Race and Social Justice Initiative Report) — no action

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding the implementation of audio recording systems and IBM i2 iBase software by the Seattle Police Department. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Seattle Design Commission and Urban Forestry Commission, as well as revisions to council procedural rules.

• Ordinance for SPD Audio Recording Systems surveillance impact report (CB 1203071)
• Ordinance for SPD IBM i2 iBase software surveillance impact report (CB 1203092)
• Appointments to the Seattle Design Commission and Urban Forestry Commission
• Resolution revising Seattle City Council General Rules and Procedures (Res 320513)
• Ordinance to pay city claims for May 2 through May 6, 2022 (CB 120326)

The Seattle City Council passed two surveillance technology ordinances for the Seattle Police Department's use of Audio Recording Systems and IBM i2 iBase, and adopted the Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended to introduce a just cause eviction bill. The consent calendar was approved, including appointments to the Seattle Design Commission and Urban Forestry Commission. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public comment decisions or other substantive actions.

• Passed CB 120307 authorizing SPD's use of Audio Recording Systems (6-0, Morales absent)
• Passed CB 120309 authorizing SPD's use of IBM i2 iBase (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32051 amending Council Rules III and V (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended, introducing CB 120300 on just cause eviction (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims payment CB 120326 (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Seattle Design Commission: Matt Aalfs, Erica Bush, Puja Shaw, Vinita Sidhu, Elizabeth Conner (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Urban Forestry Commission: Joseph Sisneros, Lia Hall, Hao Liang, Rebecca B. Neumann, Falisha Kurji, Joshua N. Morris (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from the May 9, 2022, meeting and reviewing future committee activities. A closed executive session regarding litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 9, 2022, Council Briefing minutes
• Preview of upcoming City Council actions and regional committees
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council Briefing on May 16, 2022, was largely procedural. Councilmembers approved the minutes from the May 9 briefing and heard an information item on the upcoming council agenda. An executive session on litigation was cancelled. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 9, 2022 Council Briefing minutes
• Heard information item on City Council agenda (Inf 1961)
• Cancelled executive session on pending litigation

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will discuss the appointment of Hamdi Mohamed as Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The agenda also includes potential votes on appointments to Pike Place Market commissions.

• Appointment of Hamdi Mohamed as Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• Appointment of Leslie Buker to Pike Place Market Historical Commission
• Reappointment of Stephanie Young to Pike Place Market Historical Commission
• Reappointment of Paul Neal to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council

The committee discussed the appointment of Hamdi Mohamed as Director of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and recommended City Council confirmation. It also recommended confirming three appointments to Pike Place Market boards, all with unanimous 4-0 votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended confirming Hamdi Mohamed as Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (discussed)
• Recommended confirming Leslie Buker to Pike Place Market Historical Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Stephanie Young to Pike Place Market Historical Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirming Paul Neal to Pike Place Market PDA Governing Council (4-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee will receive a briefing regarding outreach efforts for the Comprehensive Plan Major Update. The agenda also includes several appointments and reappointments to the Urban Forestry Commission and Seattle Design Commission.

• Briefing on outreach for the Comprehensive Plan Major Update
• Appointments to the Urban Forestry Commission
• Appointment of Vinita Sidhu as Chair, Seattle Design Commission

The Seattle Land Use Committee heard a briefing on outreach for the Comprehensive Plan Major Update and recommended confirmation of 12 appointments to the Urban Forestry and Design Commissions. One reappointment was held. All recommendations passed unanimously (5-0).

• Recommended Hao Liang to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Rebecca B. Neumann to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Lia Hall to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Joseph Sisneros to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Falisha Kurji to Urban Forestry Commission (5-0)
• Held reappointment of David Michael Moehring to Urban Forestry Commission
• Recommended Matt Aalfs to Seattle Design Commission (5-0)
• Recommended Vinita Sidhu as Chair of Seattle Design Commission (5-0)

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee will discuss ordinances regarding surveillance technology implementation. The meeting includes reviewing impact reports and executive overviews for Audio Recording Systems and IBM i2 iBase software.

• Ordinance to authorize uses and accept the 2021 surveillance impact report for Audio Recording Systems (CB 1203071)
• Ordinance to authorize uses and accept the 2021 surveillance impact report for IBM i2 iBase (CB 1203092)

The committee recommended City Council pass two ordinances authorizing Seattle Police Department's use of audio recording systems and IBM i2 iBase, both as amended. Both recommendations passed unanimously with 3 in favor and none opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120307 for SPD audio recording systems (3-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120309 for SPD IBM i2 iBase (3-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review new council bills and approve routine items. The agenda includes votes on appointing Steve Horvath to the Community Involvement Commission and an ordinance for paying claims from April 2022.

• Ordinance to pay claims for April 25–29, 2022 (CB 1203212)
• Appointment of Steve Horvath to the Community Involvement Commission
• Reappointment of Steve Horvath to the Community Involvement Commission

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss a response to a legislative intent statement regarding the Seattle Police Department. Members will also consider a resolution to use salary and benefits savings for officer staffing incentives and an ordinance amending SPD appropriations.

• Resolution 320502: Using salary and benefits savings to fund police staffing incentives
• Ordinance CB 1203203: Amending a budget proviso for Seattle Police Department appropriations
• Briefing on Statement of Legislative Intent SPD-017-A-0011

The committee recommended adoption of a resolution and ordinance to lift a proviso on 2022 police salary savings to fund staffing incentives for uniformed officers. Both items passed 4-1, with Councilmember Mosqueda opposed. The committee also heard an information item on a legislative intent response but took no action on it.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32050 to lift proviso for police staffing incentives (4-1)
• Recommended passage of Ordinance CB 120320 to amend 2022 budget proviso (4-1)
• Heard Information Item Inf 2051 on SLI SPD-017-A-001 (no action)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from May 2, 2022, and reviewing upcoming committee activities.

• Approval of May 2, 2022 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on May 9, 2022, was a procedural meeting. The only action taken was the approval of the minutes from the May 2, 2022 briefing. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda included only a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming actions.

• Approved May 2, 2022 Council Briefing minutes

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for May 6, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee is holding a public hearing regarding an ordinance for app-based worker labor standards. The proposal includes establishing minimum pay requirements and transparency standards.

• Ordinance CB 1202941: App-based worker labor standards and minimum pay

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely on May 5, 2022, and discussed Council Bill 120294, which would establish minimum pay and labor standards for app-based workers. No vote or action was taken on the bill during this meeting; it was only discussed. The meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Discussed CB 120294 on app-based worker labor standards (no action)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget by changing appropriations and creating new positions in the Office of Housing. The meeting also includes a quarterly update on Seattle American Rescue Plan Act spending and a discussion on general fund financial planning.

• Ordinance amending 2022 Budget to change Office of Housing appropriations and positions (CB 1203181)
• Quarterly update on Seattle American Rescue Plan Act spending
• General Fund financial planning discussion

The Finance and Housing Committee held CB 120318, an ordinance amending the 2022 budget to change appropriations and create new positions in the Office of Housing, meaning no action was taken on it. The committee also heard two information items: a quarterly update on Seattle Rescue Plan (ARPA) spending and a General Fund financial planning report. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Held CB 120318 (housing budget ordinance) — no vote taken
• Heard Inf 2043 (Seattle Rescue Plan quarterly update)
• Heard Inf 2048 (General Fund financial planning)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will hear updates from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The meeting also includes a briefing on the 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative Report for Seattle Parks and Recreation.

• King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) updates
• Seattle Parks and Recreation 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report briefing

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee met remotely and heard two information items: an update from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (Inf 2049) and the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative Report (Inf 2050). No formal votes or decisions were taken; both items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 2049 King County Regional Homelessness Authority updates
• Heard Inf 2050 Seattle Parks and Recreation 2021 RSJI Report

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Seattle City Council Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for May 3, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several appointments and ordinances. This includes the confirmation of various committee members and city officials. The Council will also consider adding specific sites to the Table of Historical Landmarks.

• Ordinance regarding historic preservation for The Center for Wooden Boats
• Ordinance regarding historic preservation for Wagner Floating Home
• Appointment of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Appointment of Joel C. Merkel to the Community Police Commission
• Ordinance to pay city claims from April 18 through April 22, 2022

The Seattle City Council adopted its Introduction and Referral Calendar as amended, adding a police department appropriations ordinance (CB 120320) over a 5-2 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, confirmed several appointments, and passed two historic preservation ordinances. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Added CB 120320 (SPD appropriations) to referral calendar (5-2)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims payment CB 120319 (7-0)
• Confirmed Joel C. Merkel to Community Police Commission (7-0)
• Confirmed Adrian Lam to International Special Review District Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Kayla DeMonte and Holly Morris Jacobson to Seattle Arts Commission (7-0)
• Appointed Linda Thompson-Black and reappointed Donald T. Felder to Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy committees (7-0)
• Confirmed Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations (7-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing to approve minutes from April 25, 2022. The meeting includes a president's report and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of April 25, 2022 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council briefing on May 2, 2022, was largely procedural. The only formal action was approving the minutes from the April 26, 2022 briefing. No substantive decisions, such as ordinances or resolutions, were made during this meeting.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 26, 2022

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will review Resolution 320512, which proposes amendments to certain Seattle City Council General Rules and Procedures. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the appointment of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

• Appointment of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations
• Resolution 320512 revising Seattle City Council General Rules and Procedures

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee voted 5-0 to recommend City Council confirm Gael D. Tarleton as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The committee also voted 5-0 to recommend adoption of a resolution amending Council Rules III and V. Both items were forwarded to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended confirmation of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32051 amending Council Rules III and V (5-0)

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to update land use and zoning regulations for rooftop features. Members will also review a Race and Social Justice Initiative report from the SDCI and OPCD.

• Ordinance CB 120287 regarding updates to rooftop feature regulations and Seattle Municipal Code sections
• Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Report (Inf 20442)

The Land Use Committee held a public hearing and discussed CB 120287, an ordinance updating regulations for rooftop features, but took no final action. The committee also heard Inf 2044, a report from OPCD and SDCI on race and social justice initiatives. No substantive decisions were made; the items were only discussed.

• Held public hearing on CB 120287 (rooftop features zoning update)
• Discussed CB 120287 in committee, no vote
• Heard Inf 2044 (OPCD/SDCI RSJI report), no action

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will discuss ordinances regarding the implementation of surveillance technologies by the Seattle Police Department. The session includes reviewing 2021 surveillance impact reports and executive overviews for Audio Recording Systems, Maltego, and IBM i2 iBase.

• Ordinance CB 1203071: SPD use of Audio Recording Systems
• Ordinance CB 1203082: SPD use of Maltego
• Ordinance CB 1203093: SPD use of IBM i2 iBase

The committee heard two ordinances authorizing Seattle Police Department surveillance technology uses (Audio Recording Systems and IBM i2 iBase) but took no final action. A third bill on Maltego was removed from the agenda. No substantive decisions were made.

• Removed CB 120308 (Maltego surveillance) from agenda
• Heard CB 120307 (Audio Recording Systems) in committee
• Heard CB 120309 (IBM i2 iBase) in committee

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss Seattle Police Department staffing updates and criminal case backlogs. It will also review gender-based violence prevention investments and an ordinance regarding compensation for app-based workers.

• Appointment of Joel C. Merkel to the Community Police Commission
• Presentation on criminal case backlog by the City Attorney's Office
• SPD staffing updates and discussion of Resolution 32050
• Human Services Department presentation on gender-based violence investments
• Ordinance establishing minimum pay and standards for app-based workers (CB 1202945)

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and discussed several items, including an appointment to the Community Police Commission, a presentation on the criminal case backlog, an SPD staffing update, a presentation on gender-based violence investments, and a proposed ordinance on app-based worker labor standards. No formal votes were taken; all items were only discussed or heard.

• Discussed appointment of Joel C. Merkel to Community Police Commission (no vote)
• Heard presentation on criminal case backlog (no action)
• Heard SPD staffing update and discussion of Resolution 32050 (no action)
• Heard presentation on gender-based violence investments (no action)
• Discussed CB 120294 on app-based worker labor standards (no vote)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding rental arrears repayment plans and the acceptance of transportation grants for SDOT. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to city commissions and a resolution concerning Medicare privatization.

• Modifying rental arrears repayment plans (CB 1203052)
• Authorizing SDOT to accept grants and adjust budget allocations (CB 1203033)
• Vacating a portion of 39th Avenue South in the Othello neighborhood (CB 1203044)
• Resolution regarding Medicare privatization (Res 320525)
• Appointments to various city commissions, including the Seattle Renters’ Commission

The Seattle City Council passed CB 120305, modifying Ordinance 126081 concerning repayment plans for rental arrears accrued during the COVID-19 civil emergency, with a 7-1 vote (Nelson opposed). The council also adopted a resolution to stop privatizing Medicare (Res 32052) with a 6-0 vote, and passed several other ordinances and resolutions, including a grant acceptance for transportation projects and a street vacation in the Othello neighborhood. All other items were approved on the consent calendar, including numerous appointments to city commissions and boards.

• Passed CB 120305 modifying rental arrears repayment plans (7-1)
• Adopted Res 32052 to stop privatizing Medicare (6-0)
• Passed CB 120303 accepting federal transportation grants and amending 2022 budget (8-0)
• Passed CB 120304 vacating a portion of 39th Avenue South in Othello (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32049 modifying template for payment of claims ordinances (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including 20+ appointments to city commissions (8-0)
• Removed Appointment 2127 from consent calendar (procedural)

Council Briefing

The council will review several Get-Engaged appointments for various city boards and commissions. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from April 18, 2022, and a preview of the next day's agenda. Public comment is not accepted during this briefing.

• Review of Get-Engaged appointments for various city boards and commissions
• Approval of April 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Preview of the April 26, 2022, City Council agenda

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on April 25, 2022, with 7 members present and 2 excused. The only action taken was approving the minutes from the April 18, 2022 briefing. Other agenda items were informational only and heard in committee, with no votes or decisions made.

• Approved April 18, 2022 Council Briefing minutes

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will review the 2022 Seattle Arts Commission work plan and consider ordinances to impose historic preservation controls on several sites. These include the Wagner Floating Home, The Center for Wooden Boats, and the Seattle-First National Bank Building. Several appointments to city boards are also scheduled for discussion and possible vote.

• Ordinance for Wagner Floating Home historic preservation (CB 1203112)
• Ordinance for The Center for Wooden Boats historic preservation (CB 1203103)
• Ordinance for Seattle-First National Bank Building historic preservation (CB 1203124)
• Seattle Arts Commission 2022 Work Plan presentation
• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission and other city boards

The committee recommended City Council pass ordinances imposing historic preservation controls on the Wagner Floating Home, The Center for Wooden Boats, and the Seattle-First National Bank Building, all by a 4-0 vote. The Seattle-First National Bank Building ordinance was held, not advanced. The committee also recommended confirmation of five appointments to arts and education oversight boards.

• Recommended passage of CB 120311 (Wagner Floating Home landmark controls) (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120310 (Center for Wooden Boats landmark controls) (4-0)
• Held CB 120312 (Seattle-First National Bank Building landmark controls)
• Recommended confirmation of Kayla DeMonte to Seattle Arts Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Holly Morris Jacobson to Seattle Arts Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Donald T. Felder to Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Oversight Committee (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Linda Thompson-Black to Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Adrian Lam to International Special Review District Board (4-0)

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for April 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The meeting is rescheduled for April 28, 2022. The agenda included a briefing and possible vote on the appointment of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

• Appointment of Gael D. Tarleton as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will discuss April revenue forecasts and budget office updates. The meeting includes a quarterly update on Seattle American Rescue Plan Act spending. Members may also vote on a resolution to modify the template for regular payment of claims ordinances.

• Resolution 320491 regarding payment of claims ordinance template
• April Revenue Forecast Update
• City Budget Office Revenue Update for April 2022
• Quarterly update on Seattle American Rescue Plan Act spending

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Seattle City Council Public Assets and Homelessness Committee meeting scheduled for April 20, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed in the notice.

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider an ordinance to accept US Department of Transportation grants and amend the Seattle Department of Transportation budget. Members will also discuss Sound Transit's West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions. Additionally, the council will review a street vacation in the Othello neighborhood.

• Ordinance to accept federal grants and amend SDOT budget (CB 1203031)
• Ordinance vacating part of 39th Avenue South in Othello (CB 1203042)
• Review of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions
• Discussion on Sound Transit cost savings and refinement concepts

City Council

The City Council is reviewing ordinances regarding historic preservation for three local landmarks. The agenda also includes a labor agreement with IBEW Local 77 and a permit for Boeing to maintain pedestrian tunnels.

• Historic preservation controls for La Quinta Apartments, El Monterey, and University National Bank
• Labor agreement with IBEW Local 77 Signal Electricians
• Permit for Boeing to maintain pedestrian tunnels at 16th Avenue South
• Appointment of Sophia Fang to the Seattle Arts Commission

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and reviewing the President's Report. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of April 11, 2022 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council actions

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on April 18, 2022, with 7 members present and 2 arriving late. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the April 11, 2022 Council Briefing. The meeting also included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 11, 2022

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will review an ordinance modifying repayment plans for rental arrears from the March 2020 civil emergency. The agenda also includes several appointments to the Seattle Renters’ Commission and a discussion regarding displacement at Madkin Apartments.

• Ordinance modifying rental arrears repayment plans (CB 1203051)
• Appointment of Tim Guy to Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Reappointment of Arianna Laureano to Seattle Renters’ Commission
• Appointments for Sarah McDaniel, Kim McGillivray, and Char Smith
• Discussion on displacement at Madkin Apartments

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee recommended passage of CB 120305, which modifies Ordinance 126081 concerning repayment plans for rental arrears accrued during or within six months after the COVID-19 civil emergency. The committee also recommended confirmation of five appointments to the Seattle Renters' Commission. An information item on renters organizing at Madkin Apartments was heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120305 on rental arrears repayment plans (3-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Tim Guy to Renters' Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Arianna Laureano to Renters' Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Sarah McDaniel to Renters' Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Kim McGillivray to Renters' Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Char Smith to Renters' Commission (4-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Seattle City Council's Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee meeting scheduled for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. No agenda items were listed in the notice.

City Council

The council will review several appointments to various advisory committees and boards. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding private parking on East Howe Street and updates to water service charges.

• Ordinance revising Seattle Public Utilities water rates and charges
• Permit for a private parking area on East Howe Street by BSOP 1, LLC
• Ordinance vacating an alley in Downtown Seattle's A.A. Denny’s Second Addition
• Resolution establishing a monitoring watch list for large capital projects
• Appointments to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee and Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved a consent calendar that included paying audited claims and confirming numerous appointments to boards and committees. The council adopted Resolution 32047, establishing a watch list of large capital projects requiring enhanced quarterly monitoring, and passed ordinances granting a private parking permit, vacating an alley downtown, and revising water rates for certain customers. All votes were unanimous among the six members present.

• Adopted Resolution 32047 establishing a watch list for large capital projects (6-0)
• Passed CB 120281 granting BSOP 1, LLC a 15-year private parking permit on East Howe Street (6-0)
• Passed CB 120282 vacating an alley in downtown Seattle on petition of HS 2U Owner, LLC (6-0)
• Passed CB 120291 revising water rates for certain customers (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payment of audited claims for week of March 28-April 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Housing Levy Oversight Committee, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, and other boards (6-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will review updates on citywide hiring incentives and federal police task forces. The committee will also discuss Seattle Municipal Court probation and an ordinance regarding compensation for app-based workers.

• Ordinance CB 1202944 regarding app-based worker labor standards and minimum pay
• Update on citywide hiring incentives (SLI CBO-013-A-002)
• Seattle Municipal Court probation evolution update
• Update on federal police task forces (SPD-018-A-001)

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee heard three information items and discussed Council Bill 120294, which would establish minimum pay and labor standards for app-based workers. No formal action was taken on the bill during this meeting; it was only discussed. The committee also received updates on citywide hiring incentives, municipal court probation, and federal task forces.

• Heard update on citywide hiring incentives (Inf 2035)
• Heard Seattle Municipal Court probation evolution update (Inf 2034)
• Heard update on federal task forces (Inf 2036)
• Discussed app-based worker pay ordinance (CB 120294), no vote taken

Council Briefing

The council will receive an update on the 2022 State Legislative Session, including overviews of the final capital and operating budgets. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions for April 12, 2022.

• 2022 Final Capital Budget Overview
• 2022 Final Operating Budget Overview
• 2022 State Legislative Session Final Report
• Move Ahead WA Summary
• Preview of April 12, 2022 City Council Agenda

The Council Briefing was largely procedural. Members approved the April 4, 2022 minutes, heard information items on the state legislative session and the city council agenda, and held a closed executive session on litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of April 4, 2022
• Heard State Legislative Session Update (Inf 1972)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (Inf 1961)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (3:24-3:42 p.m.)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will review priorities for the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and the Office of Arts and Culture roadmap. Members will also consider ordinances regarding historic preservation for La Quinta Apartments, University National Bank, and El Monterey. Additionally, the committee will discuss an appointment to the Seattle Arts Commission.

• Ordinance for historic preservation of La Quinta Apartments (CB 120295)
• Ordinance for historic preservation of University National Bank (CB 120297)
• Ordinance for historic preservation of El Monterey (CB 120296)
• Appointment of Sophia Fang to the Seattle Arts Commission
• Presentation on 2022 Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs priorities

The committee discussed informational items on immigrant and refugee affairs priorities and the arts culture roadmap, then recommended passage of three ordinances designating La Quinta Apartments, University National Bank, and El Monterey as historic landmarks. It also recommended confirming Sophia Fang to the Seattle Arts Commission. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended passage of CB 120295 for La Quinta Apartments landmark controls (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120297 for University National Bank landmark controls (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120296 for El Monterey landmark controls (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Sophia Fang to Seattle Arts Commission (5-0)

Finance and Housing Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee and the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board. The agenda includes a briefing on cannabis business and licensing equity. Additionally, members will review resolutions regarding capital project monitoring and payment of claims templates.

• Appointments to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee
• Appointments to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board
• Briefing on Cannabis Business and Licensing Equity
• Resolution establishing a Watch List for large capital projects
• Resolution modifying the template for payment of claims ordinances

The Finance and Housing Committee unanimously confirmed 15 appointments and reappointments to the Housing Levy Oversight Committee and the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, all with 5-0 votes. It also adopted a resolution establishing a watch list for large capital projects requiring enhanced monitoring, and held a resolution on claims payment templates until April 20. An information item on cannabis business licensing equity was heard but no action was taken.

• Confirmed Joel C. Ing to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed Damien James to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed Denise Rodriguez to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Confirmed Dan Wise to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Beth Boram to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Vallerie Fisher to Housing Levy Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32047 establishing capital projects watch list (5-0)
• Held Resolution 32049 on claims payment template until April 20

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will discuss an intergovernmental land transfer for City Hall Park and review a Seattle Center presentation. The meeting also includes possible votes on appointments to the Seattle Center Advisory Commission and the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board.

• City Hall Park Intergovernmental Land Transfer briefing
• Seattle Center 2021 RSJI Presentation
• Reappointment of Gloria Connors to Seattle Center Advisory Commission
• Reappointment of Will Ludlam to Seattle Center Advisory Commission
• Appointments to Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee heard two information items and recommended four appointments for City Council confirmation. All four appointments were approved unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Recommended confirmation of Gloria Connors to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Will Ludlam to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Katie Garrow to Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Hien Taylor Hoang to Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board (4-0)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will review several ordinances regarding street use, property agreements, and utility fees. Items include an alley vacation in Downtown and maintenance of pedestrian tunnels by The Boeing Company. The council will also consider revisions to water service rates for certain customers.

• Ordinance vacating a portion of an alley in A.A. Denny’s Second Addition
• Private parking permit for BSOP 1, LLC on East Howe Street
• Maintenance of Boeing pedestrian tunnels at 16th Avenue South and East Marginal Way South
• Revisions to Seattle Public Utilities water rates and charges

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee voted unanimously (4-0) to recommend four council bills to the full City Council. These include vacating a downtown alley, granting a private parking permit, renewing Boeing's pedestrian tunnel permits, and revising Seattle Public Utilities water rates. All items were approved without opposition.

• Recommended CB 120282 to vacate alley in Block 6, A.A. Denny's Second Addition (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120281 granting BSOP 1, LLC a 15-year private parking permit on East Howe Street (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120290 renewing Boeing's permits for two pedestrian tunnels under 16th Ave S and E Marginal Way S (4-0)
• Recommended CB 120291 revising water rates for certain SPU customers (4-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing legislation regarding city employment, including pay zone structures and bereavement leave. The Council will also vote on an ordinance to pay audited claims from March 21 through March 25, 2022.

• First Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance (CB 1202921) regarding civil service and pay zones
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from March 21 through March 25, 2022 (CB 1202933)
• Approval of the March 29, 2022, meeting minutes

The Seattle City Council met remotely and passed Council Bill 120292, the First Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance, which adjusts pay zones, returns positions to civil service, and clarifies bereavement leave. The council also approved the consent calendar, including payment of audited claims for the week of March 21-25, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Passed CB 120292, First Quarter 2022 Employment Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including minutes of March 29, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved payment of audited claims for week of March 21-25, 2022 (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of minutes from March 28, 2022. The session includes the President's Report and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions. Public comment is not accepted during this meeting.

• Approval of March 28, 2022, minutes
• President's Report
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on April 4, 2022, was largely procedural. The only substantive action was the approval of the minutes from the March 28, 2022, Council Briefing. No other decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming actions, which was heard as an information item.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of March 28, 2022

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for April 1, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were listed for this date.

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances, including the establishment of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Juneteenth as paid holidays for certain employees. The agenda also includes updates to 2022 budget appropriations and new registration requirements for tree service providers.

• Establishment of Indigenous Peoples' Day and Juneteenth as paid holidays (CB 1202861)
• Modification of the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate (CB 1202732)
• New registration requirements for tree service providers (CB 120207)
• Amendments to 2022 Budget appropriations (CB 1202806)
• Extension of interim controls for home-based businesses (CB 120265)

The Seattle City Council passed an ordinance establishing Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday for certain city employees and a legal parking holiday, and authorizing memoranda of understanding with city unions to add Indigenous Peoples' Day and Juneteenth as paid holidays. The council also passed ordinances modifying the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate, adding a tree service provider registration requirement, extending interim development controls for home-based businesses, amending the 2022 budget, and adopting a resolution approving revised Countywide Planning Policies. Several appointments to city commissions were confirmed, and two appointments for Steve Horvath were postponed to May 10, 2022.

• Passed CB 120286 establishing Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday (7-0)
• Passed CB 120273 modifying Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate (7-0)
• Passed CB 120207 adding tree service provider registration requirement (7-0)
• Passed CB 120265 extending home occupation interim controls for six months (6-1, Pedersen opposed)
• Adopted Res 32048 approving revised Countywide Planning Policies (7-0)
• Passed CB 120280 amending 2022 budget with provisos (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to City Light Review Panel, Seattle Arts Commission, and Community Involvement Commission (7-0 each)
• Postponed appointments 2111 and 2146 for Steve Horvath to May 10, 2022 (7-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting includes procedural items such as the approval of minutes from March 21, 2022. The Council will also hear a President's Report and a preview of upcoming council and regional committee actions. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of March 21, 2022 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The Seattle Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for March 25, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No business or appointments were addressed.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to modify the assessment rate for the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area. The meeting also includes consideration of an appointment to the City Light Review Panel.

• Ordinance to modify the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate (CB 1202732)
• Appointment of Michelle Mitchell-Brannon to the City Light Review Panel through April 11, 2024

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the appointment of Michelle Mitchell-Brannon to the City Light Review Panel for a term ending April 11, 2024. It also voted 4-0 to recommend passage of an ordinance modifying the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate. Both items now go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended confirmation of Michelle Mitchell-Brannon to City Light Review Panel (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120273 modifying Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate (4-0)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold public hearings and discussions on several land use and forestry matters. This includes a vote on extending temporary regulations for home occupations and establishing new registration requirements for tree service providers. The committee will also review King County's revised planning policies and an industrial strategy report.

• Ordinance CB 1202651: Extending interim controls for home-based businesses for six months
• Ordinance CB 1202072: Adding registration requirements for tree service providers
• Resolution Res 320483: Ratifying revised King Countywide Planning Policies
• Industrial and Maritime Strategy Report briefing

The Land Use Committee recommended City Council pass CB 120265, extending interim home occupation rules for six months during the COVID-19 emergency, with a 4-1 vote (Pedersen abstaining). The committee also recommended passing CB 120207, adding a tree service provider registration requirement, and Res 32048, approving revised Countywide Planning Policies, both unanimously. An industrial and maritime strategy report was heard as an information item only.

• Recommended passage of CB 120265 extending home occupation interim controls for six months (4-0, Pedersen abstained)
• Recommended passage of CB 120207 adding tree service provider registration requirement (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32048 approving revised Countywide Planning Policies (5-0)
• Heard Inf 2028 Industrial and Maritime Strategy Report (no action)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The committee will review the Seattle Police Department's 2022 Strategic Plan and a report on the Office of Emergency Management's 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative. Members will also discuss the search process for the Office of Police Accountability Director. Additionally, the committee will consider an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget and change department appropriations.

• Adoption of the Office of Police Accountability Director Search Process
• Office of Emergency Management 2021 Race and Social Justice Initiative Report briefing
• Seattle Police Department 2022 Strategic Plan briefing
• Ordinance CB 1202804 to amend the 2022 Budget and change appropriations

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee unanimously adopted version two of the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) director search process. It also recommended passage of a 2022 budget amendment ordinance (CB 120280) with a 4-0 vote. Three information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Adopted OPA director search process version two (unanimous)
• Recommended passage of 2022 budget amendment CB 120280 (4-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review several appointments to city commissions and boards. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding easements and leases for the John Lewis Memorial Bridge project. Additionally, the Council will consider paying audited claims from March 2022.

• Northgate Bridge and Cycle Track Project easements (CB 1202711)
• Appointment of Evan D. Chinn to Civil Service Commission (Appt 021144)
• Reappointment of Richard F. Shordt to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (Appt 021165)
• Appointments to the Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (Appt 021206, Appt 021217)
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from March 7–11, 2022 (CB 1202853)

The Seattle City Council approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance accepting easements and a trail lease for the John Lewis Memorial Bridge (Northgate Bridge and Cycle Track Project), placing the property under Seattle Department of Transportation jurisdiction. The council also confirmed four appointments to city boards and commissions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Passed CB 120271 accepting easements and trail lease for John Lewis Memorial Bridge (8-0)
• Confirmed Evan D. Chinn to Civil Service Commission (8-0)
• Confirmed Richard F. Shordt to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (8-0)
• Confirmed Amy Brockhaus to Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (8-0)
• Confirmed Pasqual Contreras to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (8-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including minutes and claims ordinance (8-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and previews of upcoming actions. The Council will approve minutes from March 14, 2022, hear the President's Report, and review upcoming council and regional committee activities.

• Approval of March 14, 2022 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will discuss city procedures for enforcing housing codes and renter rights. Members will also review renter experiences regarding reporting violations. The agenda includes a possible vote on an ordinance to expand information requirements for rental registration.

• Briefing on enforcement of Seattle's housing codes and renters' rights
• Discussion on renter experiences seeking help for rights violations
• Possible vote on Ordinance CB 1202843 regarding rental registration inspection

The committee heard two information items on housing code enforcement and renter experiences, and discussed Council Bill 120284, which would expand rental registration requirements. No final vote was taken on the bill; it was only discussed.

• Heard Inf 2025 on housing code enforcement procedures
• Heard Inf 2026 on renter experiences reporting violations
• Discussed CB 120284 on expanding rental registration information

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations regarding federal funding for Tribes and city work with federal agencies. The agenda also includes possible votes on appointments to the Civil Service Commission and the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.

• Presentation on federal funding for Tribes and city work with federal agencies
• Appointment of Evan D. Chinn to the Civil Service Commission
• Reappointment of Richard F. Shordt to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee heard an information item on federal funding for tribes and city work with federal agencies on tribal matters. The committee recommended that the full City Council confirm Evan D. Chinn to the Civil Service Commission and Richard F. Shordt to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission, both for terms ending December 31, 2024. Both recommendations passed unanimously with 4 in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended confirmation of Evan D. Chinn to Civil Service Commission (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Richard F. Shordt to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (4-0)
• Heard information item on federal funding for tribes and city work with federal agencies on tribal matters

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will hold briefings on the Capital Project Watch List and updates to the Regular Payment of Claims Bill Format. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding GenPride at Pride Place.

• Capital Project Watch List briefing
• Discussion on updating the Regular Payment of Claims Bill Format
• GenPride at Pride Place presentation

The Finance and Housing Committee met remotely and heard three information items: the Capital Project Watch List, updating the regular payment of claims bill format, and GenPride at Pride Place. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 2018 Capital Project Watch List (no action)
• Heard Inf 2019 Updating Regular Payment of Claims Bill Format (no action)
• Heard Inf 2020 GenPride at Pride Place (no action)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee will discuss the King County Regional Homelessness Authority Partnership For Zero and the Clean Cities Initiative. The committee will also review 2021 quarterly reports for the HOPE Team. Additionally, members will consider appointments to the Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners.

• Briefing on King County Regional Homelessness Authority Partnership For Zero
• Review of HOPE Team 2021 quarterly reports
• Clean Cities Initiative presentation
• Appointment of Amy Brockhaus to the Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Pasqual Contreras to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

The committee heard three information items on homelessness and clean energy, then recommended City Council confirm two appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. Both appointments passed unanimously with 4 votes in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended confirmation of Amy Brockhaus to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (4-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Pasqual Contreras to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (4-0)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee will consider several ordinances regarding property interests. This includes accepting easements for the John Lewis Memorial Bridge and vacating an alley in Downtown Seattle. The committee will also discuss a private parking permit on East Howe Street.

• Accepting easements and leases for the John Lewis Memorial Bridge (CB 1202711)
• Vacating a portion of an alley in Downtown Seattle (CB 1202822)
• Granting a 15-year permit for private parking on East Howe Street (CB 1202813)
• Reviewing the Seattle Transportation Plan Outreach and Engagement Strategy

City Council

The Seattle City Council passed three ordinances on the consent calendar and committee reports: a City Light artifact transfer agreement with the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and National Park Service, a zoning amendment allowing transfer of development rights in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones, and a Seattle Police Department grant acceptance ordinance. All three passed unanimously (8-0). The council also adopted the consent calendar and agenda, and approved minutes from March 8, 2022.

• Adopted consent calendar and agenda (8-0)
• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120283: audited claims payment ordinance (8-0)
• Passed CB 120278: City Light artifact transfer agreement with Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and National Park Service (8-0)
• Passed CB 120266: zoning amendment allowing transfer of development rights in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones (8-0)
• Passed CB 120277: SPD grant acceptance and budget appropriation ordinance (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council meeting consists of procedural items and previews of upcoming actions. The agenda includes approving minutes from March 7, 2022, and reviewing the President's Report. Public comment is not accepted during this session.

• Approval of March 7, 2022, meeting minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of City Council and regional committee actions

The Seattle City Council Briefing on March 14, 2022, was largely procedural. The council approved the minutes from the March 7, 2022 briefing. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of March 7, 2022

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee will meet to discuss the 2022 work plan for the Office for Civil Rights. Interim Director Derrick Wheeler-Smith will present the plan for briefing and discussion.

• Office for Civil Rights 2022 Work Plan presentation

The committee heard a presentation on the Office for Civil Rights 2022 work plan as an information item. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the item was only discussed.

• Heard Office for Civil Rights 2022 work plan presentation (information only)

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will consider ordinances regarding Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rates and the transfer of archaeological artifacts. Additionally, officials will present an electrification assessment briefing for Seattle City Light. The meeting also includes the introduction of the interim director for the Office of Economic Development.

• Ordinance to modify the Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate
• Agreement to transfer precontact archeological artifacts to the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe and National Park Service
• Electrification Assessment Briefing from Seattle City Light
• Introduction of Markham McIntyre, Interim Director of the Office of Economic Development

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding development rights in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones. Members will also review an extension of interim controls for home-based businesses. A quarterly tree report from city departments is also scheduled for discussion.

• Ordinance for transfer of development rights (CB 1202661)
• Extension of interim controls for home-based businesses (CB 1202652)
• Quarterly Tree Report from SDCI and OSE

The Land Use Committee recommended passage of CB 120266, which would allow transfer of development potential or rights in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones, with a 5-0 vote. The committee also discussed CB 120265, extending interim COVID-19 home occupation controls for six months, and heard a quarterly tree report from SDCI and OSE. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120266 allowing transfer of development rights in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120265 extending interim home occupation controls for six months
• Heard quarterly tree report from SDCI and OSE

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review routine items, including the approval of meeting minutes and the payment of audited claims from February 2022. The Council will also consider a request for a six-month extension regarding a surveillance impact report.

• Six-month extension request for Group 4 Surveillance Impact Report filing
• Ordinance to pay audited claims for the week of February 21 through February 25, 2022
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22 and March 1, 2022

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved the consent calendar, which included minutes from prior meetings, an introduction and referral, and an ordinance appropriating funds for audited claims. The council also approved a six-month extension for the Group 4 Surveillance Impact Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted consent calendar including minutes from Feb 22 and Mar 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Adopted introduction and referral calendar item IRC 339 (9-0)
• Passed CB 120279 appropriating funds for audited claims for week of Feb 21-25, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved CF 314490, six-month extension for Group 4 Surveillance Impact Report (9-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee is reviewing the search process for the Office of Police Accountability Director. The meeting includes discussions on ordinances regarding Seattle Police Department grants and 2022 budget appropriations. Additionally, the Human Services Department will present its 2021 Race and Social Justice Report.

• Office of Police Accountability Director search process
• Ordinance CB 1202772 regarding Seattle Police Department grants
• Ordinance CB 1202803 regarding 2022 budget amendments
• Human Services Department 2021 Race and Social Justice Report

The committee recommended passage of CB 120277, authorizing the Seattle Police Department to accept specified grants and execute related agreements, with a 5-0 vote. CB 120280, a 2022 budget amendment ordinance, was discussed but not voted on. Two information items were heard: the OPA Director Search Process and the Human Services Department 2021 Race and Social Justice Report.

• Recommended CB 120277, authorizing SPD to accept grants and execute agreements (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120280, 2022 budget amendment ordinance (no vote)
• Heard Inf 2007, OPA Director Search Process
• Heard Inf 2006, HSD 2021 Race and Social Justice Report

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review minutes from the February 28, 2022, meeting and receive an update on the state legislative session. The council will also preview upcoming actions for the March 8, 2022, agenda.

• Approval of February 28, 2022, meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session Update
• Preview of March 8, 2022, City Council Agenda

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on March 7, 2022, and approved the minutes from the February 28, 2022 Council Briefing. The council also heard information items on the state legislative session update and the city council agenda, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of February 28, 2022
• Heard information item on State Legislative Session Update (Inf 1972)
• Heard information item on City Council Agenda (Inf 1961)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee meeting scheduled for March 4, 2022, was cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will hold briefings on cannabis-related programs. This includes a presentation from a national panel and a discussion regarding cannabis equity from the Department of Finance and Administrative Services.

• National City Panel on Cannabis Policies and Programs briefing
• Department of Finance and Administrative Services Cannabis Equity briefing

The Finance and Housing Committee met remotely and heard two information items on cannabis policies and programs, including a National City Panel report and a Department of Finance and Administrative Services cannabis equity update. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 2002, National City Panel on Cannabis Policies and Programs (no action)
• Heard Inf 2003, Department of Finance and Administrative Services Cannabis Equity (no action)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the JustCARE community-led alternative. Additionally, officials will provide an overview of Seattle Public Libraries operations.

• Briefing and discussion on JustCARE: A community-led alternative
• Seattle Public Libraries Operations Overview

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding easements for the John Lewis Memorial Bridge as part of the Northgate Bridge and Cycle Track Project. The meeting also includes a briefing on a performance audit of Seattle’s sidewalk maintenance and repair program.

• Ordinance regarding John Lewis Memorial Bridge easements (CB 1202711)
• Performance audit of Seattle’s sidewalk maintenance and repair program

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met remotely on March 1, 2022, and discussed CB 120271, an ordinance related to the John Lewis Memorial Bridge (Northgate Bridge and Cycle Track Project), which would accept easements and a lease from state and regional agencies. No vote was taken on the ordinance; it was only discussed. The committee also heard a performance audit of Seattle's sidewalk maintenance and repair program as an information item. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Discussed CB 120271 (John Lewis Memorial Bridge easements) — no action taken
• Heard performance audit of sidewalk maintenance and repair program — information only

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a land use rezone in Northgate and ordinances to address staffing shortages in the police department and dispatch center. The agenda also includes items regarding heating oil tax delays and tourism assessment rates.

• Rezone of 10735 Roosevelt Way NE from LR3(M) to MR(M1)
• Retroactive hiring bonus for 911 dispatchers and police officers
• Delaying the effective date of the heating oil tax
• Public hearing intention for Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rates
• Payment of audited claims from February 14 through February 18, 2022

The Seattle City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions, including delaying the heating oil tax effective date and authorizing a one-month hiring bonus for 911 dispatchers and police officers. It also approved a contract rezone for a property at 10735 Roosevelt Way NE, adopted budget-related statements of legislative intent, and adopted the 2022 Council work program. All votes were 8-0 with Councilmember Sawant excused.

• Passed CB 120270 delaying heating oil tax effective date (8-0)
• Passed CB 120272 authorizing one-month hiring bonus for 911 dispatchers and police officers (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32043 to hold public hearing on Seattle Tourism Improvement Area assessment rate (8-0)
• Granted contract rezone at 10735 Roosevelt Way NE from LR3(M) to MR(M1) (8-0)
• Passed CB 120275 as amended for the Roosevelt Way NE rezone (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32045 adopting 2022 budget Statements of Legislative Intent (8-0)
• Adopted Res 32046 adopting 2022 Council Work Program (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar including claims payment ordinance CB 120276 (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will receive an update on the 2022 state legislative session. The meeting includes a preview of the March 1, 2022, City Council agenda and the approval of minutes from February 14, 2022. Two closed executive sessions regarding litigation are also scheduled.

• Approval of February 14, 2022, meeting minutes
• State legislative session update
• Preview of March 1, 2022, City Council agenda
• Signing of letters and proclamations

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The Seattle City Council Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for February 25, 2022, was cancelled. The provided text contains only a cancellation notice.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee had a meeting scheduled for February 23, 2022. This meeting has been cancelled.

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding development rights transfers in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones. Members will also discuss and potentially vote on rezoning 10735 Roosevelt Way NE from Lowrise 3 to Midrise.

• Ordinance for development rights transfers in NC3-200 and NC3P-200 zones (CB 1202661)
• Contract rezone application for 10735 Roosevelt Way NE (CF 3144412)
• Ordinance to rezone 10735 Roosevelt Way NE and accept a development agreement (CB 1202753)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review ordinances regarding the city's COVID-19 response and street use permit fees. The agenda also includes several appointments to various advisory boards and commissions. Additionally, the council will discuss a resolution modifying an emergency order related to residential evictions.

• Ordinance amending the 2022 Budget for COVID-19 response (CB 1202675)
• Ordinance regarding street and sidewalk use permit fees (CB 12025612)
• Resolution modifying an emergency order related to residential evictions (Res 3204413)
• Appointment of Julie A. Dingley as Director of the City Budget Office
• Ordinance accepting Google ad grant credits (CB 1202686)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will review the Seattle Police Department's 2021 year-end staffing and crime reports. The committee will also receive a briefing on the SPD Retail Theft Program.

• SPD 2021 Year End Staffing Report & Year End Crime Report briefing
• SPD Retail Theft Program briefing

City Council

The Seattle City Council scheduled a special meeting for an executive session. The council will meet privately to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation.

• 30-minute executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation

The Seattle City Council met in special session on February 22, 2022, and immediately convened into an executive session to discuss pending, potential, or actual litigation. The session lasted about 44 minutes, with no substantive decisions made in open session. The meeting adjourned without any public votes or actions.

• Convened executive session to discuss litigation (estimated 30 minutes, extended 15 minutes)
• Adjourned at 1:47 p.m. with no further business

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the extension of Seattle's eviction moratorium. The session features a community panel discussing the policy through the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency.

• Briefing on extending Seattle's eviction moratorium through the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency
• Community panel discussion featuring representatives from Be:Seattle, UAW 4121, Real Change, Nickelsville, and Tenants Union of Washington

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee met remotely on February 18, 2022, and heard Information Item Inf 1998, a community panel on extending Seattle's moratorium on evictions through the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency. No vote or decision was taken on the item; it was only heard in committee. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 a.m.

• Heard Inf 1998, a community panel on extending the eviction moratorium; no action taken.

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for February 17, 2022, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will review several appointments and budget ordinances. This includes a vote on budget changes related to the COVID-19 response and the acceptance of Google ad grant credits. The committee will also hear from a panel regarding cannabis equity.

• Budget amendments for the COVID-19 response (CB 1202673)
• Appointment of Julie A. Dingley as Director of the City Budget Office
• Appointment of Kristin Little Sukys to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board
• Acceptance of Google ad grant credits (CB 1202684)
• Briefing on the Community Panel on Cannabis Equity

The Finance and Housing Committee recommended confirming Julie A. Dingley as Director of the City Budget Office and Kristin Little Sukys to the Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board. It also recommended passing two ordinances: one amending the 2022 budget to accept non-City funding and change appropriations, and another accepting Google ad grant credits. All votes were unanimous among the four or five members present.

• Confirmed Kristin Little Sukys to Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board (4-0)
• Confirmed Julie A. Dingley as Director of the City Budget Office (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120267, amending 2022 budget and accepting non-City funding (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120268, accepting Google ad grant credits (5-0)

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee will receive a briefing on Climate Pledge Arena. The meeting also includes possible votes on four appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.

• Climate Pledge Arena presentation
• Appointment of Davon Thomas to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Justin P. Umagat to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Carla Costa Sandine to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointment of Stafford Mays to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The committee will consider appointments to the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board and Seattle Transit Advisory Board. It will also review an ordinance regarding street and sidewalk use permit fees. Additionally, Sound Transit will present the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions.

• Appointment of Douglas Migden to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board
• Appointment of Xander Barbar to Seattle Transit Advisory Board
• Ordinance CB 1202563 regarding street and sidewalk use permit fees
• West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement presentation

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee recommended passage of CB 120256, which amends the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule and related ordinances. The committee also discussed two appointments to advisory boards and heard an information item on the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions Draft Environmental Impact Statement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended passage of CB 120256 (street use permit fee schedule amendment) (5-0)
• Discussed appointment of Douglas Migden to Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board (no vote)
• Discussed appointment of Xander Barbar to Seattle Transit Advisory Board (no vote)
• Heard information item on West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions DEIS (no action)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hear Mayor Harrell's 2022 State of the City Address. The meeting also includes a committee report on floodplain regulations and a resolution for a Civil Service Commission vacancy election.

• Presentation of Mayor Harrell's 2022 State of the City Address
• Ordinance extending interim floodplain regulations (CB 1202531)
• Resolution for a Civil Service Commission vacancy election (Res 320422)
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from January 31 to February 4, 2022 (CB 120269)

Council Briefing

The meeting includes an update on the 2022 State Legislative Session and a preview of the February 15, 2022, City Council agenda. The council will also approve minutes from the February 7, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of February 7, 2022, minutes
• State Legislative Session Update
• Preview of February 15, 2022, City Council agenda
• Signing of letters and proclamations

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on the 2022 Office of Arts & Culture work preview and a briefing regarding the Department of Education & Early Learning Youth Social Justice Grant. The agenda also includes consideration of two reappointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission.

• 2022 Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) Work Preview presentation
• Department of Education & Early Learning (DEEL) Youth Social Justice Grant briefing
• Reappointment of Allan Nyaribo to the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Reappointment of Julia A. Ismael to the Seattle Human Rights Commission

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The committee will host a roundtable discussion regarding public safety concerns and recommendations for small businesses. The session includes presenters from various local business alliances and shops.

• Roundtable Discussion: Small Business Public Safety Concerns and Recommendations

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing and possible vote on extending interim floodplain regulations for six months. The agenda also includes discussions regarding tree service provider registration and a contract rezone in Northgate.

• Ordinance CB 1202531: Six-month extension of interim floodplain regulations
• Ordinance CB 1202072: New registration requirements for tree service providers
• CF 3144413: Contract rezone for 10735 Roosevelt Way NE

The Land Use Committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of CB 120253, which extends interim floodplain regulations for six months to allow reliance on updated FEMA flood insurance maps. Two other items—a tree service provider registration ordinance (CB 120207) and a Northgate contract rezone application (CF 314441)—were discussed but no action was taken.

• Recommended passage of CB 120253, floodplain interim regulation extension (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120207, tree service provider registration ordinance
• Discussed CF 314441, contract rezone at 10735 Roosevelt Way NE

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review a resolution expressing support for Starbucks workers in Seattle who are attempting to form a union. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding commercial activity permits in city parks and the payment of audited claims.

• Resolution 320411: Support for Starbucks workers attempting to form a union
• Ordinance CB 1202642: Regulations for commercial activity permits in parks
• Ordinance CB 120263: Payment of audited claims from January 24 to January 28, 2022

The Seattle City Council adopted Resolution 32041, expressing support for Starbucks workers attempting to form a union and urging the company to accept card check neutrality. The resolution was amended to add a recital about existing union representation in Washington. The council also passed an ordinance setting maximum terms for park permits and clarifying commercial activities in parks.

• Adopted Resolution 32041 supporting Starbucks workers' unionization (6-0, 2 absent)
• Amended Resolution 32041 to add recital on existing union representation
• Passed CB 120264 on park permits, setting maximum terms and clarifying commercial activities (8-0)
• Approved consent calendar items 1 and 2 (8-0)
• Passed CB 120263 appropriating funds for audited claims (8-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will hold discussions regarding the Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Academy program. The agenda also includes a presentation on winter weather response and an update on Pay-up Policy Proposal draft legislation.

• Briefing on Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Program
• Presentation of OEM Winter Weather Response Draft After-Action Report
• Update on Pay-up Policy Proposal draft legislation

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard three information items: the Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Program, the OEM Winter Weather Response Draft After-Action Report, and the Pay-up Policy Proposal Update. No formal decisions or votes were taken; all items were only heard in committee.

• Heard Inf 1988 Pre-Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA) Program
• Heard Inf 1987 OEM Winter Weather Response Draft After-Action Report
• Heard Inf 1985 Pay-up Policy Proposal Update - Draft Legislation

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will review the January 31, 2022, meeting minutes and receive an update regarding the 2022 State Legislative Session. The agenda also includes the signing of letters and proclamations and a preview of the February 8, 2022, council agenda.

• Approval of January 31, 2022, meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session update
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of the February 8, 2022, City Council agenda

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on February 7, 2022, with 7 members present. The council approved the minutes from the January 31, 2022 briefing. Two information items were heard: a state legislative session update and a preview of council actions and committee agendas. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of January 31, 2022
• Heard State Legislative Session Update (Inf 1972)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (Inf 1961)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The committee will hold a briefing on a proposed ordinance regarding the City's selection of banking and insurance services. The proposal would require the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to include Green New Deal Oversight Board ratings as a 20 percent weighted factor in the bidding process.

• Briefing on proposed ordinance for city banking and insurance services
• Proposal to weight Green New Deal Oversight Board ratings at 20 percent during selection
• Proposed amendments to Seattle Municipal Code sections 3.14.979 and 20.60.106

The committee heard a briefing on a proposed ordinance that would empower the Green New Deal Oversight Board to rate bidders for banking and insurance services, with the rating weighted at 20 percent. No vote was taken; the item was only heard as an information item.

• Heard briefing on proposed ordinance for Green New Deal banking and insurance bidder ratings (no action)

Finance and Housing Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance and Housing Committee meeting scheduled for February 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The provided document serves only as a cancellation notice.

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee will review an ordinance related to park permits. The proposal includes setting a maximum term for permits and clarifying rules for commercial activities in Seattle parks.

• Ordinance CB 1202641 regarding park permit terms and commercial activities

The Public Assets and Homelessness Committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of CB 120264, an ordinance that sets a maximum term for park permits and clarifies permissible commercial activities in parks. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended passage of CB 120264, park permit ordinance (5-0)

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee will review after-action reports from SDOT and SPU regarding a winter storm. The committee will also discuss an update on the Safe Starts Outdoor Permits Program and an ordinance to amend street and sidewalk use permit fees.

• SDOT and SPU Winter Storm After-Action Report briefing
• SDOT Safe Starts Outdoor Permits Program Update
• Ordinance CB 1202563 regarding street and sidewalk use permit fees

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met remotely on February 1, 2022, and heard two information items: the SDOT and SPU Winter Storm After-Action Report (Inf 1982) and the SDOT Safe Starts Outdoor Permits Program Update (Inf 1981). The committee also discussed Council Bill 120256, which would amend the Street Use Permit Fee Schedule, but took no final action. No substantive decisions were made; all items were either heard or discussed only.

• Heard Inf 1982: SDOT and SPU Winter Storm After-Action Report
• Heard Inf 1981: SDOT Safe Starts Outdoor Permits Program Update
• Discussed CB 120256: Street use permit fee schedule amendment (no vote)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations regarding the City Light Department. This includes an agreement with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and a resolution for the Clean Energy Implementation Plan. The agenda also covers city bill payments and a committee reappointment.

• Interlocal Agreement between City Light and Kalispel Tribe of Indians (CB 1202592)
• City Light ownership of fiber cable facilities previously shared with University of Washington (CB 1202603)
• Affirmation of City Light’s Clean Energy Implementation Plan (Res 320404)
• Reappointment of Kevin Werner to Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee (Appt 020931)
• Payment of audited claims for January 17 through January 21, 2022 (CB 120262)

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved several routine items, including the payment of claims, a reappointment, and three City Light-related measures. All votes were unanimous (9-0). The most substantive action was adopting Resolution 32040, which affirms City Light's Clean Energy Implementation Plan as required by state law.

• Approved payment of claims for week of Jan 17-21, 2022 (CB 120262) (9-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kevin Werner to Levy to Move Seattle Oversight Committee (9-0)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Kalispel Tribe of Indians for City Light (CB 120259) (9-0)
• Authorized City Light to accept sole ownership of fiber cable shared with UW (CB 120260) (9-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming City Light's Clean Energy Implementation Plan (Res 32040) (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council is holding a briefing to receive an update on the 2022 State Legislative Session. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of January 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session Update briefing
• Preview of the February 1, 2022, City Council agenda

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on January 31, 2022, with all nine members present. They approved the minutes from the January 24, 2022 briefing. The council also heard informational updates on the state legislative session and the upcoming council agenda, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of January 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Neighborhoods, Education, Civil Rights, and Culture Committee

The committee will hold briefings on the 2021 Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs report. Members will also discuss upcoming 2022 work previews for the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Education and Early Learning.

• 2021 Report of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA)
• 2022 Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Work Preview
• 2022 Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) Work Preview

The committee discussed three information items: the 2021 report of the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, the 2022 work previews for the Department of Neighborhoods and the Department of Education and Early Learning. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the items were only discussed.

• Discussed 2021 OIRA report (no action)
• Discussed 2022 DON work preview (no action)
• Discussed 2022 DEEL work preview (no action)

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were presented for discussion or decision.

Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee will consider several Seattle City Light items. The agenda includes discussions on fiber cable ownership and an agreement with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. The committee will also review the department's Clean Energy Implementation Plan.

• Ordinance for City Light to take sole ownership of fiber cable shared with University of Washington
• Interlocal Agreement between City Light and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians
• Resolution affirming the Clean Energy Implementation Plan

The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of three City Light-related measures: accepting sole ownership of fiber cable shared with the University of Washington, authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and affirming the Clean Energy Implementation Plan. All items were forwarded to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended passage of CB 120260, accepting sole ownership of fiber cable from UW (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120259, authorizing interlocal agreement with Kalispel Tribe (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of Res 32040, affirming Clean Energy Implementation Plan (5-0)

Public Safety and Human Services Committee

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding several items. This includes a review of an audit of the Seattle Police Department's disciplinary system for sworn personnel. The agenda also includes updates on Consent Decree outreach meetings and the Human Services Department's 2022 Notice of Funding Availability.

• Audit of Disciplinary System for Seattle Police Department Sworn Personnel
• Consent Decree Update/Outreach Meetings briefing
• Human Services Department 2022 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

The Public Safety and Human Services Committee met remotely and heard three information items: an update on the consent decree and outreach meetings, an audit of the Seattle Police Department's disciplinary system for sworn personnel, and the Human Services Department's 2022 Notice of Funding Availability. No votes or formal decisions were taken; all items were informational only.

• Heard Inf 1974: Consent Decree Update/Outreach Meetings (no action)
• Heard Inf 1973: Audit of Disciplinary System for SPD Sworn Personnel (no action)
• Heard Inf 1975: HSD's 2022 Notice of Funding Availability (no action)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to accept property at 5910 Corson Ave South and 933 S Doris St for consolidating library maintenance facilities. The agenda also includes a reconsideration of a vetoed ordinance regarding hazard pay end dates.

• Ordinance accepting deeds for 5910 Corson Ave South and 933 S Doris St (CB 1202582)
• Reconsideration of ordinance regarding hazard pay requirements (CB 1201191)
• Payment of audited claims from January 10 to January 14, 2022 (CB 120261)

The Seattle City Council voted 5-2 to sustain Mayor's veto of Council Bill 120119, which would have set a new end date for hazard pay requirements. The bill did not pass, meaning the veto stands. The council also approved payment of claims and accepted property for library facilities.

• Sustained mayor's veto on CB 120119 (hazard pay end date) (5-2)
• Approved payment of audited claims for week of Jan 10-14, 2022 (7-0)
• Accepted deed for property at 5910 Corson Ave S and 933 S Doris St for library facilities (7-0)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 18, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing to approve minutes from January 10, 2022, and receive an update on the 2022 State Legislative Session. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming council actions scheduled for January 25, 2022.

• Approval of January 10, 2022, meeting minutes
• State Legislative Session Update briefing
• Preview of the January 25, 2022, City Council agenda

The Seattle City Council held a remote briefing on January 24, 2022, approving the minutes from the January 10 briefing. The council heard informational updates on the state legislative session and the upcoming council agenda, and held a closed executive session on pending litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved Council Briefing Minutes of January 10, 2022
• Heard State Legislative Session Update (Inf 1972)
• Heard City Council Agenda preview (Inf 1961)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee will hold briefings on two main topics. Presenters will discuss renters' experiences with housing code violations. The committee will also discuss using city contracts to demand that financial institutions divest from fossil fuel companies.

• Briefing on renter experiences regarding housing code violations
• Discussion on supporting the Stop the Money Pipeline movement through city contracting

The Sustainability and Renters' Rights Committee met remotely on January 21, 2022. The committee heard Information Item Inf 1970, which supports the Stop the Money Pipeline movement and urges the City of Seattle to use its contracting with financial institutions to demand divestment from fossil fuel companies. Information Item Inf 1971, regarding renters' experiences with housing code violations, was not heard. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was limited to information items and procedural matters.

• Heard Inf 1970 on fossil fuel divestment demands (no vote)
• Did not hear Inf 1971 on renters' housing code violations

Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Governance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for January 20, 2022, has been cancelled.

Finance and Housing Committee

The Finance and Housing Committee will review an update on the Seattle Rescue Plan implementation. The meeting also includes a briefing regarding health equity for immigrants. These items are scheduled for discussion and information rather than formal action.

• Seattle Rescue Plan-Implementation Update briefing
• Health Equity for Immigrants: Closing the Gap briefing

Public Assets and Homelessness Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to accept property deeds for consolidating Seattle Public Library maintenance and storage facilities. The agenda also includes homelessness presentations from the Mayor's Office and the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

• Ordinance CB 1202582: Accepting deeds for 5910 Corson Ave South and 933 S Doris St to consolidate library facilities
• Mayor’s Office homelessness presentation
• King County Regional Homelessness Authority update on investments and winter response

The committee heard two information items on homelessness and recommended passage of an ordinance to accept deeds for properties at 5910 Corson Ave South and 933 S Doris St for consolidating Seattle Public Library maintenance facilities. The recommendation passed unanimously with 5 in favor and none opposed.

• Recommended passage of CB 120258 accepting deeds for library maintenance site (5-0)
• Heard Inf 1968 on Mayor's Office Homelessness Presentation
• Heard Inf 1969 on King County Regional Homelessness Authority update

Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities

The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for January 18, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council

The council will consider a resolution supporting Seattle School District No. 1 Propositions 1 and 2 for the February 8, 2022, special election. Additionally, the council will approve payments for audited claims from early January and review councilmember participation on various committees.

• Resolution supporting Seattle School District No. 1 Propositions 1 and 2
• Ordinance to pay audited claims from January 3 through January 7, 2022
• Resolution regarding councilmember participation on regional and city committees

The Seattle City Council met remotely and approved routine items, including the adoption of minutes, the introduction and referral calendar, and the agenda. It passed an ordinance to pay audited claims for the week of January 3-7, 2022. The council also adopted two resolutions: one assigning councilmember participation on committees for 2022-2023, and another supporting Seattle School District's Proposition 1 and 2 on the February 8, 2022 ballot. All votes were 8-0, with Councilmember Strauss excused.

• Adopted minutes for January 4 and January 11, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted Introduction and Referral Calendar (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Passed CB 120257, appropriating funds for audited claims for week of January 3-7, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32038, assigning councilmember committee participation for 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 32039, supporting Seattle School District's Proposition 1 and 2 (8-0)