Seattle public meetings in 2024

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for December 20, 2024, has been cancelled.

Land Use Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should check the committee website for future meeting information.

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider a 20-year pipeline permit for Triton West (Shell) along 13th Ave SW and SW Florida St, a pedestrian tunnel and thermal energy system for a development at 121 Boren Ave N, and a skybridge renewal for Pike Place Market. They will also receive briefings on SDOT permitting and winter weather preparedness.

• Resolution 321582: conceptual approval for pedestrian tunnel under Boren Ave N north of Denny Way (Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC)
• Resolution 321593: conceptual approval for below-grade thermal energy exchange system under Boren Ave N (Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC)
• Ordinance CB 1208464: 20-year permit for Triton West LLC (Shell Pipeline) to maintain pipeline under 13th Ave SW and SW Florida St
• Ordinance CB 1209245: renewal of Pike Place Market PDA skybridge permit over Western Ave north of Pike St
• SDOT briefing on winter weather preparedness

The Transportation Committee heard briefings on SDOT permitting and winter weather preparedness, and discussed four items: two resolutions for Onni Boren Ave Seattle LLC (a pedestrian tunnel and a thermal energy exchange system under Boren Avenue North), and two ordinances for pipeline and skybridge permits. No votes were taken; all items were only discussed.

• Discussed Res 32158 for pedestrian tunnel under Boren Avenue North
• Discussed Res 32159 for thermal energy exchange system under Boren Avenue North
• Discussed CB 120846 for Triton West LLC pipeline permit
• Discussed CB 120924 for Pike Place Market skybridge permit

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing on the Human Services Department's 2025 Draft Annual Action Plan. The Council will also vote on committee recommendations including a resolution to establish a sales/use tax deferral for converting commercial property to housing, a wireless license agreement with Verizon Wireless at Seattle Center, a lease amendment for the Glass and Gardens exhibition, and a real property acquisition for open space. The consent calendar includes claims payments and appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board.

• Public hearing on Human Services Department 2025 Draft Annual Action Plan
• Resolution (Res 321561) to establish a sales/use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing
• Ordinance (CB 1209172) authorizing a wireless network infrastructure license agreement with Verizon Wireless at Seattle Center
• Ordinance (CB 1209183) amending the Seattle Center Glass and Gardens Exhibition Lease with extended options and adjusted rent
• Ordinance (CB 1209225) authorizing acquisition of real property at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street for open space

The Seattle City Council adopted Resolution 32156, declaring intent to establish a sales and use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing, with an amendment moving the public hearing to February 4, 2025. The council also passed several ordinances, including a Verizon wireless license agreement at Seattle Center, a lease amendment for the Glass and Gardens Exhibition, and property acquisition for open space. All votes were unanimous (8-0) except for the resolution's committee recommendation, which was 5-0. The meeting was largely procedural, with no substantive debate or opposition.

• Adopted Resolution 32156 for commercial-to-housing tax deferral (8-0)
• Amended Resolution 32156 to move public hearing to February 4, 2025
• Passed CB 120926 paying claims for Dec 2-6, 2024 (8-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Domestic Workers Standards Board (8-0)
• Passed CB 120917 authorizing Verizon wireless license at Seattle Center (8-0)
• Passed CB 120918 amending Seattle Center Glass and Gardens lease (8-0)
• Passed CB 120921 for King County Conservation Futures levy proceeds (8-0)
• Passed CB 120922 authorizing acquisition of 17th Ave S & S Walker St property (8-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will approve minutes from recent briefings and receive a preview of actions scheduled for December 17, 2024. The meeting is a briefing session where only written public comment is accepted.

• Approval of Council Briefing Minutes for December 2 and December 9, 2024
• Preview of City Council Actions and Committee meetings
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations
• President's Report
• Submission of written public comments required by 10 a.m.

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on December 16, 2024, with 7 members present and 2 excused. The only substantive action was approving the minutes from the December 2 and December 9, 2024, Council Briefings. 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 December 2, 2024, Council Briefing minutes
• Approved December 9, 2024, Council Briefing minutes

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

A possible quorum of the Seattle City Council or Committee Members may attend a Puget Sound Regional Council special meeting. The discussion will focus on the current state of the Washington State Ferry System, including potential recommendations to the US Congress or Washington State Department of Transportation. No action by the City Council is anticipated.

• Discussion regarding the Washington State Ferry System
• Potential development of recommendations for US Congress and Washington State Department of Transportation

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will consider the appointment of four individuals to the Domestic Workers Standards Board and vote on the Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance, which adjusts salaries and titles for City positions.

• Appointment of Becca Miller Rose to Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Appointment of Gea Bassett to Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Appointment of Elvia Cortes Cortes to Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Reappointment of Edilka Dominguez to Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Vote on Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee unanimously confirmed four appointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board, including one reappointment. The committee also discussed the Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance but took no action on it. All votes were 5-0 in favor.

• Confirmed Becca Miller Rose to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Gea Bassett to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Elvia Cortes Cortes to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Edilka Dominguez to Domestic Workers Standards Board (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120925 (Fourth Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance), no action taken

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Seattle Public Library's 2024-2033 Strategic Plan. The presentation will be led by Chief Librarian Tom Fay and Rick Sheridan.

• Seattle Public Library's 2024-2033 Strategic Plan briefing

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee heard an information item on The Seattle Public Library's 2024-2033 Strategic Plan. No formal action was taken; the item was only discussed.

• Heard Inf 2603: Seattle Public Library's 2024-2033 Strategic Plan (no vote)

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will discuss a wireless network agreement with Verizon and a lease amendment for the Glass and Gardens Exhibition. The body will also consider the acquisition of property at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street and an amendment to a King County conservation agreement.

• Wireless Network Infrastructure Provider License Agreement with Verizon Wireless at Seattle Center (CB 120917)
• Lease amendment for Seattle Center Glass and Gardens Exhibition with Center Art LLC (CB 120918)
• Acquisition of real property at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street for park and recreation purposes (CB 120922)
• Amendment 5 to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County (CB 120921)
• Moss Adams Audit Introduction briefing

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee recommended four ordinances for City Council passage, all approved unanimously (4-0). These include a Verizon wireless network license at Seattle Center, a lease amendment for the Glass and Gardens exhibition, acquisition of property at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street for open space, and an amendment to the King County Conservation Futures agreement. No items were denied or tabled.

• Recommended passage of Verizon wireless network license agreement at Seattle Center (4-0)
• Recommended passage of Seattle Center Glass and Gardens lease amendment (4-0)
• Recommended passage of property acquisition at 17th Ave South & South Walker Street for open space (4-0)
• Recommended passage of Conservation Futures Interlocal Agreement Amendment 5 (4-0)

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a proposed ordinance requiring the Seattle Police Department to prohibit less lethal tools in crowd management unless there is imminent risk of injury or property damage. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 30 x 30 Report.

• CB 120916: Ordinance regarding Seattle Police Department crowd management policies and use of less lethal tools
• 30 x 30 Report Presentation by Washington State University and Seattle Police Department

The Public Safety Committee heard a presentation on the 30x30 report and discussed CB 120916, an ordinance that would restrict the Seattle Police Department's use of less-lethal tools in crowd management. No vote was taken on the ordinance; it was only discussed. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Heard 30x30 report presentation (no action)
• Discussed CB 120916 on crowd management policies (no vote)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar, and committee reports. Key actions include voting on ordinances to raise wages for non-represented city titles and adjust pay zones, and a land use committee recommendation to amend the Living Building Pilot Program. The consent calendar includes payment of claims and approval of minutes from December 3, 2024.

• Wage increases for 2025-2026 for certain non-represented city job titles (CB 1209191)
• Adjustments to pay zones in the city's discretionary pay programs (CB 1209202)
• Amendment to Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowances in land use code (CB 1208333)
• Consent calendar: appropriation for claims week of Nov 25-29, 2024, and minutes approval

The Seattle City Council passed two ordinances providing wage increases for certain non-represented city job titles for 2025 and 2026, and adjusting pay zones for discretionary pay programs, both by a 9-0 vote. The council also passed an amended land use ordinance clarifying bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program, with an amendment requesting analysis of height incentive stacking. A proposed sunset amendment to that ordinance failed.

• Passed CB 120919, wage increases for non-represented city job titles (9-0)
• Passed CB 120920, Pay Zone Ordinance adjusting discretionary pay zones (9-0)
• Passed CB 120833, Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowance clarification, as amended (8-1)
• Adopted Amendment A to CB 120833 requesting height incentive stacking analysis (voice vote)
• Rejected Moore's amendment to sunset CB 120833 on Dec 31, 2025 (2-7)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including claims payment ordinance (9-0)

Council Briefing

This meeting is a Council Briefing to review minutes and receive reports. The body will preview upcoming City Council actions and regional committee agendas.

• Approval of December 2, 2024 Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of the preliminary December 10, 2024 agenda

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on December 9, 2024, but took no substantive actions. The meeting included approval of minutes (not heard in committee), a president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions. No votes or decisions were recorded.

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

This meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan

The December 5, 2024 meeting of the Select Committee on the Comprehensive Plan has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on Resolution 321561, which declares intent to establish a sales and use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing. The committee will also discuss and possibly vote on Ordinance CB 1208332, amending the Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowances. Public comment is accepted.

• Resolution 321561: Sales and use tax deferral for conversion of underutilized commercial property to housing
• Ordinance CB 1208332: Amendment to SMC 23.49.156.A for Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowances

The Land Use Committee recommended adoption of Resolution 32156, which declares intent to establish a sales and use tax deferral for converting underutilized commercial property to housing. The committee also recommended passage of CB 120833, which clarifies bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program. Both items now go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended adoption of Resolution 32156 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120833 (4-0-1, Moore abstaining)

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a resolution setting Seattle's 2025 State Legislative Agenda, outlining its priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. Additionally, the council will administer the oath of office to newly elected Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck and adopt routine consent calendar items including claims payments. A separate resolution on committee assignments for 2024-2025 is also up for adoption.

• Resolution 321551: adopt City of Seattle 2025 State Legislative Agenda
• Resolution 321572: participation on King County, regional, state, and city committees
• Oath of office administered to Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck, At Large Position 8
• Consent calendar includes ordinances appropriating money for claims (CB 120914, CB 120915)

Council Briefing

This is a routine Council Briefing meeting with only procedural items: approval of minutes, president's report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting accepts only written public comment.

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council's Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for November 29, 2024, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The next meeting agenda is not available.

• Meeting cancelled on November 29, 2024

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for November 29, 2024, has been cancelled.

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled.

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hear a presentation on the 2025 State Legislative Agenda and Session Preview from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, including a draft resolution on legislative priorities. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and sign letters and proclamations.

• Presentation and discussion of the Draft 2025 State Legislative Priorities
• Consideration of a Draft Resolution on state legislative priorities
• Approval of Council Briefing Minutes from Sept. 23 and Oct. 23, 2024
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of upcoming City Council and committee actions

City Council

This special meeting is to consider and act on budget legislation to adopt a budget. The consent calendar includes numerous ordinances, such as amending the 2024 budget, adjusting City Light electric rates for 2024-2026, authorizing a $9.3M loan for Memorial Stadium redevelopment, and updating various fees (Seattle Center, animal fees, SDCI permits, street use, etc.). All consent items were recommended 9-0 by the Select Budget Committee.

• Adopt 2024 budget amendments (CB 1208725)
• City Light rate changes for 2024-2026 (CB 1208564)
• $9.3M loan for Memorial Stadium redevelopment (CB 1208747)
• SDCI permit fee increases for 2025-2026 (CB 12088215, CB 12088316)
• Seattle Center fee schedule and parking charge amendments (CB 1208736, CB 1208758)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hold a public hearing and then discuss and possibly vote on several ordinances related to the 2025 city budget, including property tax levies, amendments to the Payroll Expense Tax, a new capital gains excise tax, and funding for Seattle Channel. The meeting includes briefing and possible votes on the 2025 appropriations and capital improvement program, as well as a resolution endorsing the 2026 budget.

• CB 1209121: Amends Payroll Expense Tax to eliminate oversight committee and sunset date
• CB 1209062 and CB 1209073: Set property tax rates and levies for collection in 2025
• CB 1209054: Adopts the 2025 city budget including capital improvement program and position modifications
• CB 1209087: Imposes a new excise tax on sale of certain capital assets (capital gains tax)
• CB 1209119: States intent to establish dedicated funding for Seattle Channel operating and capital costs

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024, has been cancelled.

Council Briefing

This Council Briefing meeting scheduled for November 18, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will discuss and possibly vote on a consent calendar of 38 items, including ordinances that adjust budgets, fees, and loans. Key actions include a $25 million loan to support transportation programs, an $11 million loan for a human capital management system, and $9.3 million for Memorial Stadium redevelopment. The meeting also covers fee changes for Seattle Center, construction permits, parking, animal licenses, and more.

• $25M loan from Information Technology Fund to Transportation Fund for essential transportation programs (CB 120885)
• $11M loan for Human Capital Management System project from Finance and Administrative Services Fund (CB 120880)
• $9.3M loan from REET I Capital Projects Fund for Memorial Stadium redevelopment (CB 120874)
• Adoption of Seattle Center Fee Range Schedule and Terms and Conditions (CB 120873)
• Changes to City Light electric rates for 2024-2026 (CB 120856)

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council's Select Budget Committee will consider amending the 2024 budget, including the Capital Improvement Program, and vote on various fee changes for city services.

• Amending 2024 budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Memorial Stadium redevelopment loan of $9,300,000
• Human Capital Management System loan of $11,000,000
• SDCI permit fee changes for 2025 and 2026
• Seattle Fire Department fee adjustments

Select Budget Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on the Memorial Stadium Redevelopment Project and then be briefed on multiple budget ordinances, including a new capital gains excise tax (CB 120908) and a spending plan for its proceeds (CB 120909), as well as adjustments to the payroll expense tax (CB 120912). Other notable items include a $9.3 million loan for Memorial Stadium financing and an $11 million loan for the Human Capital Management System.

• Public hearing on Memorial Stadium Redevelopment Project
• New capital gains excise tax on certain capital asset sales (CB 120908)
• Spending plan for capital gains tax proceeds (CB 120909)
• Payroll expense tax adjustments eliminating oversight committee and sunset date (CB 120912)
• $9.3 million loan from REET I fund for Memorial Stadium redevelopment (CB 120874)

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding a public hearing to solicit comment on the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget, including a possible property tax levy increase, the Mayor's 2025-2026 budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, and proposed revisions to revenue sources. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for public input.

• Public hearing on the City's 2025 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase
• Mayor's 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Proposed revisions to the 2025 General Revenue Sources and the Mayor's Proposed Budget and CIP
• Individual public comments limited to two minutes

City Council

The Seattle City Council meets for a largely procedural session. The agenda includes adoption of the introduction and referral calendar, approval of the consent calendar, and public comment. No committee reports or substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar for Council Bills, Resolutions, Appointments, and Clerk Files
• Approval of Consent Calendar (routine items)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Council Briefing

The Council Briefing meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will receive a briefing on the Chair's Initial Balancing Package. Council Central Staff will present an overview of Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs).

• Presentation of Council Budget Actions (CBAs)
• Review of Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs)

City Council

The City Council will consider a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Seattle and the Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17. The body will also vote on three ordinances to pay claims for three separate weeks in September and October 2024.

• Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Seattle and Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 (CB 120868)
• Payment of claims for Sept 30 to Oct 4, 2024 (CB 120869)
• Payment of claims for Oct 7 to Oct 11, 2024 (CB 120870)
• Payment of claims for Oct 14 to Oct 18, 2024 (CB 120871)

Council Briefing

The Council Briefing meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, has been cancelled. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Council Briefing

The Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. This session is closed to the public and concerns pending, potential, or actual litigation.

• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council to receive updated forecasts. These figures will determine the total resources available for the 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The committee will also receive a briefing on the Seattle Department of Transportation and the Transportation Levy.

• Possible vote on 2024, 2025, and 2026 Economic and Revenue Forecasts
• Possible vote on Economic and Revenue Forecast Council meeting minutes from August 5, 2024
• Briefing and discussion regarding the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) and Transportation Levy

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024 has been cancelled. No other business or decisions are listed in the provided record.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will receive analyses from Central Staff regarding the 2025 and 2026 proposed budgets. The committee will discuss how the budgets are balanced and consider department-specific policy options.

• Briefing and discussion on the Seattle Police Department (SPD) budget
• Briefing and discussion on the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (CARE) budget
• Briefing and discussion on the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) budget
• Briefing and discussion on the City Attorney’s Office (LAW) budget

Council Briefing

The Council Briefing meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will hear Central Staff presentations on the 2025 and 2026 proposed city budgets. Topics include participatory budgeting, the Human Services Department, the Unified Care Team, and the Office of Economic Development. The committee will discuss policy options related to these areas. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Participatory Budgeting briefing – presentation and staff memo
• Human Services Department briefing – presentation and staff memo
• Unified Care Team briefing – presentation and staff memo
• Office of Economic Development briefing – presentation and staff memo

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee will review policy considerations for the 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budgets. Staff will present analyses on budget balancing and department-specific options. The meeting will include briefings from the Office of Planning and Community Development, Office of Arts and Culture, Seattle Channel, Seattle Department of Human Resources, and Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections.

• Review of 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budgets
• Briefing: Office of Planning and Community Development
• Briefing: Office of Arts and Culture
• Briefing: Seattle Channel
• Briefing: Seattle Department of Human Resources

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will receive briefings from Council Central Staff regarding the 2025 and 2026 proposed budgets. Discussions will focus on how the budgets are balanced and initial department-specific policy options.

• Overview of the 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budgets
• General Fund Balancing Overview
• JumpStart Policies briefing

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is conducting a public hearing to gather resident feedback on the city's proposed spending and revenue plans. The committee is discussing the Mayor's budget and capital improvement plans, as well as potential revenue changes.

• 2025 General Revenue Sources, including a possible property tax levy increase
• Mayor’s 2025-2026 Proposed Budgets
• 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed revisions to the 2025 General Revenue Sources, Proposed Budgets, and CIP

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024 has been cancelled.

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider a resolution (Res 321497) that opposes Initiative 2117, which would prohibit carbon tax credit trading in Washington State. The council will also review several ordinances, including a permanent police hiring incentives program, adoption of multiple construction and fire codes, and approval of surveillance technology for the Seattle Police Department. Standard agenda items such as the introduction and referral calendar, agenda approval, and consent calendar will be adopted.

• Resolution 321497: opposition to Washington State Initiative 2117 on carbon tax credit trading
• Ordinance CB 1208622: make permanent a hiring incentives program for Seattle Police Department officers
• Ordinance CB 1208323: adopt Seattle Boiler, Building, Electrical, Energy, and other construction codes by reference
• Ordinance CB 1208394: adopt Seattle Fire Code by reference
• Ordinances CB 1208445 and CB 1208456: authorize CCTV and Real‑Time Crime Center surveillance technology for Seattle Police Department

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council Briefing scheduled for October 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided because the meeting did not occur.

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

This document is a notice that a quorum of the Seattle City Council or Committee Members may be present at a memorial event. No official action of the City Council is anticipated.

• Seattle Fallen Firefighter Memorial Event at Occidental Park

Select Budget Committee

The City Budget Office and department directors will present changes in the Mayor's Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets. The committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding the Office of Housing and the Seattle Fire Department.

• Budget presentation and discussion for the Office of Housing
• Budget presentation and discussion for the Seattle Fire Department

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee is holding briefings and discussions regarding changes in the Mayor's Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets. Department directors and the City Budget Office will present overviews of specific city services.

• Briefing and discussion on Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE)
• Briefing and discussion on Seattle Police Department (SPD)
• Briefing and discussion on Human Services Department (HSD)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee will hear presentations from the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Education and Early Learning regarding changes in the Mayor's Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets.

• Briefing and discussion on Mayor's Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets
• Office of Sustainability and Environment budget briefing
• Seattle Department of Transportation budget briefing
• Seattle Parks and Recreation and Metropolitan Parks District budget briefing
• Department of Education and Early Learning budget briefing

Council Briefing

The Council Briefing scheduled for September 30, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Budget Committee

The City Budget Office and department directors will present changes in the Mayor's proposed budgets for 2025 and 2026. The committee will hold briefings and discussions with four city departments.

• Office of Arts and Culture budget briefing
• Office of Economic Development budget briefing
• Office of Planning and Community Development budget briefing
• Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections budget briefing

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will receive briefings on the Mayor's proposed budgets for 2025 and 2026. The City Budget Office will discuss program and staffing additions, changes, or reductions compared to the 2024 budget.

• City Budget Office overview of the Mayor's 2025 and 2026 Proposed Budgets

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider two ordinances authorizing the Seattle Police Department to use Real-Time Crime Center software and Closed-Circuit Television Camera Systems. The committee will also accept the 2024 surveillance impact reports for both technologies.

• Ordinance authorizing SPD Real-Time Crime Center software use
• Ordinance authorizing SPD Closed-Circuit Television Camera Systems use
• Acceptance of 2024 surveillance impact reports for both technologies
• Lifting a proviso related to Closed-Circuit Television Camera Systems
• Amendments to Ordinance 126955 regarding surveillance technology

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation from Mayor Harrell regarding the proposed budgets for 2025 and 2026. The body will also vote on several ordinances concerning land use, music venue zones, and homelessness agreements.

• Proposed 2025 and 2026 Budgets presentation by Mayor Harrell
• CB 1208274: Ordinance establishing rules for parking and loading at music venue zones
• CB 1208587: Amendment of the interlocal agreement for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
• CF 3144731: Subdivision of 2521 29 Ave. S. into 21 unit lots
• CB 1208228: Ordinance removing restrictions on congregate residences

The Seattle City Council received Mayor Harrell's proposed 2025 and 2026 budgets and passed a series of ordinances and resolutions, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Key actions included approving a music venue zoning ordinance, a West Seattle Junction parking district boundary change, a priority hire program update, a homelessness interlocal agreement amendment, and a land use code correction. The council also confirmed multiple appointments to city boards and commissions.

• Received Mayor's 2025-26 Proposed Budgets (filed as Clerk File 323181)
• Passed CB 120865, paying claims for week of Sept 9-13, 2024 (9-0)
• Confirmed Denise Wells to Civil Service Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed Mina Hashemi as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations (9-0)
• Passed CB 120827, music venue zones parking/loading rules (9-0)
• Passed CB 120858, amending King County Regional Homelessness Authority agreement (9-0)
• Passed CB 120824, temporary design review exemptions for Downtown/Uptown/SLU/First Hill (8-1, Moore opposed)
• Renamed portion of 2nd Ave N to Sue Bird Court N (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a briefing meeting with no substantive votes or public hearings. Items include approval of past minutes, a brief president’s report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions. An executive session on litigation is scheduled but closed to the public.

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on legislation to make permanent a hiring incentives program for Seattle Police Department officers. The committee will also consider public comment before adjourning.

• CB 1208621: Ordinance to make permanent Seattle Police Department hiring incentives program, amending Ordinance 126654

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for September 20, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments. The committee will also review 2024 surveillance impact reports and executive overviews for the Seattle Police Department's use of CCTV and Real-Time Crime Center software.

• Possible vote on CB 1208391 to adopt the 2021 International Fire Code
• Discussion of CB 1208442 regarding SPD's Closed-Circuit Television Camera Systems
• Discussion of CB 1208453 regarding SPD's Real-Time Crime Center software

City Council

The City Council will consider Council Bill 1208642, an ordinance to fund the Seattle Social Housing Developer by using the city's existing Payroll Expense Tax and to place Initiative 137 on the February 11, 2025 ballot. Two resolutions (Res 321483 and Res 321424) will authorize the City Clerk and the Ethics and Elections Commission to take steps to place Initiative 137 on the February 11, 2025 ballot and the November 5, 2024 ballot, respectively. The Council will vote on these items after public comment.

• Council Bill 1208642 – ordinance to fund Seattle Social Housing Developer via Payroll Expense Tax and propose Initiative 137 for Feb 11, 2025 ballot
• Resolution 321483 – authorizes actions to place Initiative 137 on the February 11, 2025 ballot
• Resolution 321424 – authorizes actions to place Initiative 137 on the November 5, 2024 ballot

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance regarding the priority hire program. The committee will also receive a one-year update on the Tribal Nations Summit.

• CB 120815: Ordinance to modify methodology for determining Economically Distressed Area zip codes
• Proposed creation of a regional Priority Hire Implementation and Advisory Committee
• Amendments to Seattle Municipal Code Sections 20.37.010 and 20.37.040
• Tribal Nations Summit one-year update briefing

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will consider five ordinances. One updates bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program. Another removes restrictions on congregate residences and amends several zoning sections. A third corrects typographical errors across many code sections. A fourth creates temporary design‑review exemptions for certain projects in downtown areas. The final ordinance adopts the Seattle Boiler, Building, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes by reference and repeals several prior ordinances.

• Ordinance CB 1208331 – clarifies bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program
• Ordinance CB 1208222 – removes restrictions on congregate residences and amends multiple Seattle Municipal Code sections
• Ordinance CB 1208233 – corrects typographical errors and makes minor amendments to numerous code sections
• Ordinance CB 1208244 – adopts temporary design‑review exemptions for lodging, residential, or R&D projects in Downtown, Uptown, South Lake Union, First Hill, and related industrial areas
• Ordinance CB 1208325 – adopts Seattle Boiler, Building, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing and Residential Codes and related WAC chapters, and repeals several earlier ordinances

The Land Use Committee recommended passage of CB 120822, which removes restrictions on congregate residences, with a 4-0 vote. It also recommended passage of several other land use and construction code bills, including CB 120823 (technical corrections), CB 120824 (temporary design review exemptions), and CB 120832 (adoption of construction codes). CB 120833, regarding Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowances, was discussed but no recommendation was recorded.

• Recommended passage of CB 120822 removing congregate residence restrictions (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120823 technical corrections to land use code (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Recommended passage of CB 120824 temporary design review exemptions (4-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120832 adopting construction codes (2-0, 2 abstentions)
• Held public hearing on CB 120833 Living Building Pilot Program bonus allowances

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will discuss the establishment of a Transportation Funding Task Force to address sidewalks, pavement, and bridges. The body will also consider renaming a portion of 2nd Ave N to Sue Bird Court N and several advisory board appointments.

• Resolution 32145 to establish a Transportation Funding Task Force for sidewalks, pavement, and bridges
• CB 120857 to rename a portion of 2nd Ave N between Lenny Wilkens Way and Denny Way to Sue Bird Court N
• CF 314497 petition for alley vacation in Block 67, D.T. Denny’s Park Addition to North Seattle
• Appointments and reappointments for the Seattle Transit Advisory Board
• Appointments and reappointments for the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider Initiative Measure No. 137, a payroll expense tax intended to fund the Social Housing Developer, and vote on a resolution to place the measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The council will also adopt the introduction and referral calendar (IRC 452), approve the consent calendar of routine items, and consider an ordinance (CB 1208632) to appropriate funds for claims from September 2‑6, 2024. In addition, the council will confirm numerous appointments to city commissions and boards.

• Consideration of Initiative 137 – payroll expense tax to fund Social Housing Developer (Resolution 32142)
• Adoption of Introduction and Referral Calendar (IRC 452)
• Approval of Consent Calendar (routine items)
• Ordinance CB 1208632 – appropriating money to pay claims for week of Sept 2‑6, 2024
• Reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to Apr 30 2026)

The Seattle City Council passed two public safety ordinances creating Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) and Stay Out of Area of Prostitution (SOAP) zones, both with amendments, by 8-1 votes with Councilmember Morales opposed. The Council also postponed consideration of Resolution 32142 regarding Initiative 137 (payroll expense tax for social housing) to September 19, 2024. Numerous other items were approved, including the consent calendar, appointments, and various ordinances and resolutions.

• Passed SODA zones ordinance (CB 120835) as amended (8-1)
• Passed SOAP zones ordinance (CB 120836) as amended (8-1)
• Postponed Resolution 32142 on Initiative 137 to Sept 19 (9-0)
• Adopted Introduction & Referral Calendar (9-0)
• Adopted Consent Calendar including claims payment and appointments (9-0)
• Passed Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption sunset extension to March 31, 2025 (9-0)
• Adopted Clean Fuels Standard Program participation resolution (9-0)
• Adopted 2024 Food Action Plan resolution (9-0)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will convene a briefing to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the city's 2025 State Legislative Agenda. The session will also include a preview of upcoming council actions and two closed executive sessions regarding litigation.

• Approval of Council Briefing Minutes (September 9, 2024)
• Developing Seattle's 2025 State Legislative Agenda
• Preview of City Council Actions and Committees
• Executive Session I on Pending Litigation
• Executive Session II on Pending Litigation

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive votes. Members approved the September 9, 2024 briefing minutes, heard information items on the 2025 state legislative agenda and the council agenda, and held a closed executive session on litigation. A second executive session was removed from the agenda.

• Approved September 9, 2024 Council Briefing minutes
• Heard information item on 2025 state legislative agenda (Inf 2559)
• Heard information item on council agenda (Inf 2372)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (closed to public)
• Removed second executive session from agenda

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss police recruitment and a director appointment. The body will consider making a hiring incentives program for the Seattle Police Department permanent.

• Possible vote on the appointment of Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (Appt 029301)
• Discussion of CB 1208622 regarding permanent hiring incentives for the Seattle Police Department

The committee voted unanimously to recommend City Council confirm Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. A police hiring incentives ordinance was discussed but no action was taken on it.

• Recommended confirmation of Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations (5-0)
• Discussed CB 120862 on police hiring incentives; no vote taken

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will brief on the Seattle Public Library 2024 Mid-Year Update and discuss landmark designations. It will consider a series of ordinances to add several sites—including East Pine Substation, Georgetown Steam Plant Pump House, former Fire Station 26, Bloch House, and others—to the Table of Historical Landmarks. The committee will also vote on reappointments and new appointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board and other city commissions.

• Ordinance to add East Pine Substation as a historic landmark (CB 1204793)
• Ordinance to add Georgetown Steam Plant Pump House as a historic landmark (CB 1204804)
• Ordinance to add former Fire Station 26 as a historic landmark (CB 1205625)
• Ordinance to add Bloch House as a historic landmark (CB 1208496)
• Reappointment of Taber Jossi Caton to the Landmarks Preservation Board (Appt 0299711)

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee unanimously recommended that the full City Council pass nine ordinances imposing historic preservation controls on designated landmarks, including the East Pine Substation, Georgetown Steam Plant Pump House, former Fire Station 26, Bloch House, Continental Hotel, Beacon Hill Garden House, Cettolin House, and University of Washington Anderson Hall. The committee also recommended confirming 5 reappointments to the Landmarks Preservation Board, 3 appointments to the Community Involvement Commission, and 16 appointments to the Seattle Youth Commission, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Two information items were heard but no action was taken on them.

• Recommended CB 120479 (East Pine Substation) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120480 (Georgetown Steam Plant Pump House) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120562 (former Fire Station 26) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120849 (Bloch House) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120850 (Continental Hotel) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120851 (Beacon Hill Garden House) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120852 (Cettolin House) pass (5-0)
• Recommended CB 120853 (UW Anderson Hall) pass (5-0)

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss potential votes on ordinances regarding business improvement areas and music venue parking. The body will also consider several city appointments and reappointments.

• Proposed modification of West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area boundaries (CB 120831)
• Proposed rules for parking and loading at music venue zones (CB 120827)
• Appointment and reappointment of Denise Wells to the Civil Service Commission
• Appointment of Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations

The committee unanimously recommended passage of two ordinances: one modifying the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area boundaries, and another establishing parking and loading rules for music venue zones. It also recommended confirmation of three appointments, including Denise Wells to the Civil Service Commission and Mina Hashemi as Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended passage of CB 120831, modifying West Seattle Junction PBIA boundaries (5-0)
• Recommended passage as amended of CB 120827, establishing music venue zone parking/loading rules (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Denise Wells to Civil Service Commission, term to Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Denise Wells reappointment to Civil Service Commission, term to Dec 31, 2027 (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Mina Hashemi as Director of Office of Intergovernmental Relations (5-0)

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will discuss and potentially vote on several land acquisitions and lease amendments. The body will also consider appointments and reappointments for the Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel and the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners.

• Acquisition of parcels at 21226 221st Avenue SE for salmon habitat and watershed management
• Acquisition of parcels at 9740 8th Ave NW and 711 NW 100th St for utility purposes
• Amendments to the Conservation Futures Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with King County
• Third Amendment to the lease agreement with Tilden Investments LLC for 621 Second Avenue North
• Appointments to the SPU Customer Review Panel and Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee unanimously recommended confirming six appointments to Seattle Public Utilities panels and the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners. It also recommended passing four ordinances, including land acquisitions for salmon habitat and utility purposes, an agreement for Conservation Futures Levy proceeds, and a lease amendment for Seattle Center. All votes were 5-0.

• Confirmed Manav Goel to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Confirmed Allison Mettler to SPU Customer Service Review Panel (5-0)
• Confirmed Nafiso Samatar to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Reconfirmed Gretchen Glaub to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Reconfirmed Miki Sodos to SPU Customer Review Panel (5-0)
• Confirmed Elise Chisholm Clare to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120854 for land acquisition at 21226 221st Ave SE (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120855 for land acquisition at 9740 8th Ave NW and 711 NW 100th St (5-0)

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will consider several appointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and two ordinances. One ordinance would amend the Municipal Code to extend the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program’s sunset date to March 31, 2025. The other ordinance would authorize the Mayor to amend the interlocal agreement that creates the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.

• Reappointment of Andrew Ashiofu to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to Apr 30, 2026)
• Reappointment of Brett Pepowski to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to Apr 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Ashley E. Ford to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to Apr 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Amari L. Leach to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (term to Apr 30, 2026)
• Ordinance to extend Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program to Mar 31, 2025

The Housing and Human Services Committee recommended City Council confirm four appointments to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and pass two ordinances: one extending the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program's sunset date to March 31, 2025, and another authorizing an amendment to the interlocal agreement with King County for the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. All votes were unanimous (5-0). An information item on community safety investments was heard but no action was taken.

• Recommended confirmation of Andrew Ashiofu reappointment to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Brett Pepowski reappointment to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Ashley E. Ford appointment to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Amari L. Leach appointment to Seattle LGBTQ Commission (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120817 extending Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption sunset to March 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120858 authorizing amendment to King County Regional Homelessness Authority interlocal agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider placing a proposed payroll expense tax to fund a social housing developer on the November 5, 2024, ballot. The body will also approve routine appointments and confirm committee recommendations.

• Consideration of Initiative 137 (payroll expense tax for social housing)
• Confirmation of Transportation Committee appointments
• Approval of 2024 Citywide Position List
• Confirmation of 21 appointments to various commissions and boards
• Approval of claims payment ordinance

The Seattle City Council voted 6-3 to postpone consideration of Resolution 32142, which would have placed Initiative 137 (a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer) on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The council also adopted the consent calendar, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a claims ordinance, and numerous board and commission appointments. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance adopting the 2024 Citywide Position List.

• Postponed Resolution 32142 on Initiative 137 (6-3)
• Adopted consent calendar including claims ordinance CB 120861 (9-0)
• Confirmed 36 appointments to boards and commissions (9-0)
• Passed CB 120847 adopting 2024 Citywide Position List (9-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and potentially vote on two ordinances to create restricted zones. These measures would establish Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) and Stay Out of Area of Prostitution (SOAP) zones, making violations of court orders for these areas a gross misdemeanor.

• CB 120835: Ordinance to create Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) zones and a new Chapter 12A.21 in the Seattle Municipal Code
• CB 120836: Ordinance to create Stay Out of Area of Prostitution (SOAP) zones and add Sections 12A.10.010, 12A.10.030, 12A.10.040, and Chapter 12A.11 to the Seattle Municipal Code
• Proposal to create the crime of prostitution loitering and promoting loitering for the purpose of prostitution

The Public Safety Committee voted 5-0 to recommend passage of two amended ordinances to the full City Council. CB 120835 creates Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) zones and related court orders, while CB 120836 creates prostitution loitering crimes and Stay Out of Area of Prostitution (SOAP) zones. Both bills were approved as amended with no opposition.

• Recommended passage of CB 120835 (SODA zones) as amended (5-0)
• Recommended passage of CB 120836 (SOAP zones) as amended (5-0)

Council Briefing

The Council is briefing on 21 proposed appointments to various city commissions, boards, and advisory groups. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming Council actions and a closed executive session regarding litigation.

• Appointments to Seattle LGBTQ Commission, Women’s Commission, and Renters' Commission
• Appointments to Design Review Board and Seattle Planning Commission
• Appointments to Seattle Immigrant and Refugee Commission and Landmarks Preservation Board
• Appointments to Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Seattle Arts Commission
• Appointments to Seattle Pedestrian, Transit, and Bicycle Advisory Boards

The Seattle City Council held a briefing on September 9, 2024, approving the August 12, 2024 minutes. The council heard information items on Get Engaged appointments and the city council agenda, and held a closed executive session on litigation. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2024 Council Briefing Minutes
• Heard Info Item on 2024-2025 Get Engaged Appointments
• Heard Info Item on City Council Agenda
• Held Executive Session on pending litigation (closed to public)

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will hold briefings and possible votes on the 2024 Food Action Plan and the City's participation in the Washington State Clean Fuels Standard Program. The committee will also discuss an ordinance to amend electricity rates, terms, and conditions for 2024, 2025, and 2026.

• Resolution 321441: Adopting the 2024 Food Action Plan
• Resolution 321462: City participation in the Washington State Clean Fuels Standard Program
• CB 1208563: Amending Seattle City Light electricity rates and terms for 2024, 2025, and 2026

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee is holding a special meeting and public hearing to discuss several ordinances affecting city zoning and land use regulations. The body will review proposals to modify congregate residence rules, correct municipal code errors, and adjust design review exemptions.

• CB 120822: Ordinance to remove restrictions on congregate residences
• CB 120823: Ordinance to correct typographical errors and clarify regulations in the Seattle Municipal Code
• CB 120824: Ordinance to exempt certain lodging, residential, or R&D projects from design review in specific Urban Centers
• CB 120833: Ordinance to clarify bonus allowances in the Living Building Pilot Program
• Public hearing for Council Bills 120822, 120823, and 120824

Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss a resolution to establish a Transportation Funding Task Force for sidewalk, pavement, and bridge improvements. Members will also consider a petition to vacate an alley in the D.T. Denny’s Park Addition. Additionally, the body will vote on multiple appointments to transportation advisory boards.

• Resolution 32145 to establish a Transportation Funding Task Force for infrastructure needs
• Petition CF 314497 to vacate an alley bounded by John Street, Thomas Street, Taylor Avenue North, and 6th Avenue North
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Freight Advisory Board
• Appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board
• Appointment of Maris Zivarts to the Seattle School Traffic Safety Committee

The Seattle Transportation Committee unanimously confirmed 14 appointments and reappointments to the Freight, Pedestrian, and School Traffic Safety advisory boards, all with 5-0 votes. The committee also discussed a resolution on transportation funding and held a public hearing on an alley vacation petition, but took no action on these items.

• Confirmed Nicole Callais to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Marc Hoecker to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Nigel Barron to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Dan Gatchet to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Dan McKisson to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Stanley W. Ryter to Freight Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Delaney Lind to Pedestrian Advisory Board (5-0)
• Confirmed Stevie Rae Brown to Pedestrian Advisory Board (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering Initiative 137 regarding a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer. The body is also reviewing rate adjustments for Seattle Public Utilities and a strategic plan for City Light.

• Consideration of Initiative 137: payroll expense tax for Social Housing Developer
• CB 1208193 and CB 1208204: adjusting drainage and wastewater rates for Seattle Public Utilities
• Res 321365: 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan for Seattle Public Utilities
• CB 1208406: authorizing electric vehicle charging stations to submeter electricity
• CB 1208372: harbor leases for North and South Leschi Moorages and Leschi South Public Moorage

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved adjustments to drainage and wastewater rates, adopted Seattle Public Utilities' 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan with a rate path, and adopted City Light's strategic plan and wholesale energy risk management policy. The council also confirmed the appointment of Rob Lloyd as Chief Technology Officer and passed several consent calendar items, including claims payments and appointments to city commissions.

• Adjusted drainage rates (CB 120819) passed 9-0
• Adjusted wastewater rates (CB 120820) passed 9-0
• Adopted SPU 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan and rate path (Res 32136) 9-0
• Adopted City Light 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and rate path (Res 32139) 9-0
• Adopted City Light Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy (Res 32130) 9-0
• Confirmed Rob Lloyd as Chief Technology Officer (Appt 02931) 9-0
• Authorized harbor leases for Leschi moorages (CB 120837) 9-0
• Authorized EV charging stations to submeter electricity (CB 120840) 9-0

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly vote on three items related to Seattle City Light: a 2025–2030 Strategic Plan Update with a six-year rate path, endorsement of the Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy, and an ordinance to allow submetering for electric-vehicle charging stations.

• Adoption of Seattle City Light 2025–2030 Strategic Plan Update (Res 321391)
• Endorsement of City Light’s Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy (Res 321302)
• Ordinance to authorize submetering for EV charging stations (CB 1208403)

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will consider several appointments, a chief technology officer hire, and three utility actions. The key item is a resolution adopting Seattle Public Utilities' 2025‑2030 Strategic Business Plan and endorsing a three‑year rate path for 2025‑2027 and a forecast for 2028‑2030. Two ordinances will adjust Seattle Public Utilities drainage and wastewater rates. An ordinance will authorize harbor leases for the North and South Leschi Moorages.

• Appointment of Sally Bagshaw to Seattle Center Advisory Commission (term to Sep 2025)
• Appointment of Rob Lloyd as Chief Technology Officer, Seattle IT Department (term to Aug 1 2028)
• Resolution adopting SPU 2025‑2030 Strategic Business Plan and rate path (Res 321368)
• Ordinance adjusting SPU drainage rates (CB 1208199)
• Ordinance adjusting SPU wastewater rates (CB 12082010)

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will discuss and potentially vote on extending a property tax exemption program. The committee will also receive briefings on the LEAD and Co-LEAD programs and substance use disorder.

• CB 120817: Ordinance to extend the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption Program sunset date to March 31, 2025
• Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) and Co-LEAD 2024 Overview briefing
• Presentation on Addressing Substance Use Disorder

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a hearing on two proposed ordinances that would create new Stay Out of Drug Area (SODA) and Stay Out of Area of Prostitution (SOAP) zones. The meeting includes briefings and public discussion on the ordinances, which aim to establish court-ordered restrictions and penalties for violations.

• Ordinance CB 1208351: SODA zones with court-ordered restrictions and gross misdemeanor penalties for violations
• Ordinance CB 1208362: SOAP zones targeting prostitution loitering with similar court-ordered restrictions and penalties
• 45-minute briefing and discussion for each ordinance

City Council

The City Council will consider Initiative 137 regarding a payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer. The body will also vote on several budget amendments and the approval of multiple Seattle Planning Commission appointments.

• Initiative 137: payroll expense tax to fund the Social Housing Developer
• CB 1208113 and CB 1208124: ordinances amending the 2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Res 321381: approval of the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report for City Light
• CB 1208262: authorization for the Director of Transportation to accept specified grants
• Appointments of 11 members to the Seattle Planning Commission

Council Briefing

The City Council is holding a briefing to review the budget process and preview upcoming council and regional committee actions. The meeting includes a closed executive session regarding litigation.

• Budget Process Preview presentation by Ben Noble, Director of Council Central Staff
• Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees
• Executive Session on Pending, Potential, or Actual Litigation

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL). The session focuses on outcomes of the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (FEPP).

• Briefing and discussion on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy (FEPP) outcomes

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and possibly vote on seven appointments to the Seattle Music Commission, each with a term ending August 31, 2027. The committee will also discuss two ordinances: one modifying the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area boundaries, and another establishing rules for music venue zones and parking/loading requirements.

• Appointment of Shaina Foley to Seattle Music Commission (term to 8/31/2027)
• Appointment of Christina Frappia to Seattle Music Commission (term to 8/31/2027)
• Appointment of Olivia D. Hamilton to Seattle Music Commission (term to 8/31/2027)
• Appointment of Jordan Leonard to Seattle Music Commission (term to 8/31/2027)
• Reappointment of Adra D. D. Boo to Seattle Music Commission (term to 8/31/2027)

Select Budget Committee

The committee will receive an August economic and revenue forecast update and a budget process preview. Members will discuss and potentially vote on three ordinances to amend the 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

• August Economic and Revenue Forecast Update
• CB 120811: Ordinance to change appropriations to various departments and budget control levels
• CB 120813: Ordinance to accept funding from non-City sources and authorize grant expenditures
• CB 120812: Ordinance to revise project allocations, add CIP projects, and modify staff positions
• Budget Process Preview

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at Seattle City Hall was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Land Use Committee

The committee will discuss and potentially vote on 12 appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Planning Commission. Members will also review an ordinance to update several city construction codes and hold a roundtable discussion on climate regarding the Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance CB 120832 to adopt and amend the Boiler, Building, Electrical, Energy, Existing Building, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Residential codes
• Appointments and reappointments of 12 members to the Seattle Planning Commission
• Comprehensive Plan Community Roundtable Discussion on Climate featuring Futurewise, The Nature Conservancy, and 350 Seattle

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider an ordinance authorizing the Director of Transportation to accept specified non‑city grant funds and to execute related agreements. The ordinance would amend Ordinance 126955, which adopted the 2024 budget, and change appropriations for the Seattle Department of Transportation and various budget control levels. A briefing on the Transportation Funding Task Force will also be presented before a possible vote.

• Ordinance (CB 1208261) to accept non‑city grant funds and execute related agreements
• Amendment to Ordinance 126955 (2024 Budget) affecting SDOT appropriations
• Changes to appropriations for Seattle Department of Transportation and Budget Control Levels
• Presentation by Chris Godwin and Armand Shahbazian, Seattle Department of Transportation
• Transportation Funding Task Force briefing by Francisca Stefan and Bill LaBorde

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the sufficiency of Initiative Measure No. 137 to fund the Seattle Social Housing Developer. The body is also considering an ordinance for jail services and an extension of floodplain regulations.

• Res 321422: Proposed payroll expense tax for Social Housing Developer (Initiative 137)
• CB 1208254: Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity for jail services
• CB 1208083: Six-month extension of interim floodplain regulations
• Res 321413: Modification of West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area boundaries
• Res 321434: Alley vacation petition by BRE-BMR 6TH LLC in Uptown Urban Center

Council Briefing

The Council is meeting for a briefing to approve previous minutes and review upcoming actions. The session includes a President's report and a preview of regional committee agendas.

• Approval of July 29, 2024 minutes
• Preview of August 6, 2024 agenda

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a briefing, discussion, and possible vote on an ordinance regarding jail services. The proposal authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the South Correctional Entity for inmate housing.

• CB 1208251: Ordinance to authorize an Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity for jail services

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold its regular meeting to confirm a library board appointment, adopt routine consent items including a claims ordinance, and vote on bills referred from committees. Public comment is open for up to 20 minutes.

• Confirmation of Faith Pettis to Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees (term to April 1, 2029)
• Confirmation of Amy Smith as Chief of Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (term to August 1, 2028)
• Ordinance appropriating money for claims from July 15–19, 2024 (CB 1208212)
• Ordinance approving plat for 13th Avenue Townhomes at 1118 and 1122 13th Avenue (CB 1208182)
• Ordinance modifying 2013 EPA consent decree for Seattle Public Utilities (CB 1208104)

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a Council Briefing on July 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The meeting is procedural, including approval of minutes, a brief President's Report, and signing of letters and proclamations. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will vote on appointing Faith Pettis as a member of the Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees, serving until April 1, 2029. The committee will also hold a briefing on the Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building and P-Patch Community Gardening Program. Public comment will be taken before the items of business are addressed.

• Appointment of Faith Pettis to Seattle Public Library Board of Trustees (term to April 1, 2029)
• Briefing on Chinatown International District Community Capacity Building and P‑Patch Community Gardening Program

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee meeting scheduled for July 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding 2023 annual reports from the Office of Housing. The session covers investments, the 2016 Seattle Housing Levy, and housing affordability programs.

• 2023 Annual Investments Report
• 2023 Seattle Housing Levy (2016) Annual Report
• 2023 Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Annual Report
• 2023 Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) IZ Annual Report

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will review proposed rate adjustments for drainage and wastewater services. The body will also consider a modification to a 2013 consent decree and grant funding authority for Seattle Parks and Recreation.

• Proposed adjustments to Seattle Public Utilities drainage rates (CB 1208193)
• Proposed adjustments to Seattle Public Utilities wastewater rates (CB 1208204)
• Modification to the 2013 Consent Decree with the EPA and Washington Department of Ecology (CB 1208102)
• Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to seek grant funding from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (Res 321401)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss the appointment of Amy Smith to lead the Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) Department. The meeting also includes updates from the Seattle Police Department and a discussion on the criminal justice ecosystem.

• Possible vote on the appointment of Amy Smith as Chief of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (Appt 029181)
• Seattle Police Department update presented by Interim Chief Sue Rahr
• Criminal justice ecosystem discussion featuring the Seattle Police Department, CARE Department, and the City Attorney's Office

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on an ordinance updating cannabis business definitions to align with state law. The body will also consider several board appointments and a bill to pay claims from early July.

• CB 1207812: Ordinance updating cannabis business definitions in the Seattle Municipal Code
• CB 1208162: Ordinance appropriating money to pay claims for July 8-12, 2024
• Appt 028971: Appointment of Jamie Carnell as Finance Director of the Office of City Finance
• Appt 029203: Appointment of Robert E. Howard to the Seattle Indian Services Commission
• Appointments to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council held a briefing with no substantive decisions or discussions. The meeting included approval of prior minutes, a brief president’s report, signing of letters and proclamations, and a preview of upcoming council actions.

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will hold a public hearing and discuss the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report. The body will also review a 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update and a proposed six-year rate path for Seattle City Light.

• Possible vote on Res 321383: 2024 Integrated Resource Plan Progress Report
• Discussion of Res 321394: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Update and associated six-year rate path
• Briefing on Seattle City Light Annual Independent Financial Audit Report
• Arts/Economic Round-Table briefing and discussion

Land Use Committee

The Seattle City Council’s Land Use Committee will receive briefings on three housing-related items: an update on Equitable Development Initiative projects, the annual report on Accessory Dwelling Units, and a roundtable discussion on housing as part of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) Projects Update with presentation by OPCD and community partners
• Accessory Dwelling Unit Annual Report with OPCD presentation
• Comprehensive Plan Community Roundtable Discussion: Housing with PSRC, King County Realtors, and state/local officials

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee is reviewing several ordinances to amend the 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The body is also discussing changes to the priority hire program's methodology for identifying Economically Distressed Areas. Additionally, the committee will consider two appointments to city commissions.

• Appointment of Jamie Carnell as Finance Director of the Office of City Finance
• Appointment of Robert E. Howard to the Seattle Indian Services Commission
• Proposed ordinance to modify zip code methodology for Economically Distressed Areas in the priority hire program (CB 1208153)
• Proposed budget amendments and appropriation changes to the 2024 Budget (CB 1208114)
• Proposed ordinance to accept and authorize expenditure of grants and private funding from non-City sources (CB 1208136)

Transportation Committee

The Seattle City Council Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2024, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall has been cancelled. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions were listed for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on ordinances regarding the creation of street racing crimes and infractions. The body is also discussing an agreement for the South Park Interim Flood Preparedness and Response Program.

• CB 120806: Ordinance to add the crime of racing and related traffic and civil infractions
• CB 120807: Agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and King County Flood Control Zone District for South Park flood preparedness
• CB 120814: Appropriation of money to pay claims for the week of July 1, 2024 through July 5, 2024
• Appt 02907: Appointment of Ammanuel Haile-Leul to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will consider a resolution to adopt the Seattle City Light Department’s 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan Update and endorse the associated six‑year rate path. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Office of Sustainability and Environment’s Clean Heat Program. Public comment will be taken, followed by routine agenda approvals.

• Resolution 321391 adopting the 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan Update for Seattle City Light and endorsing its six‑year rate path
• Presentation of the Seattle City Light 2025‑2030 Strategic Plan Update (Attachment 1)
• Presentation of the Office of Sustainability and Environment Clean Heat Program Overview
• Public comment period for residents
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council convened a briefing with no substantive decisions or votes. The meeting covered procedural items such as approving prior minutes, a brief president's report, and signing letters and proclamations. A preview of upcoming council actions and committee work was also provided.

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) will provide a briefing on a $4.5 million mental health pilot investment. The session includes a presentation and discussion regarding a Mental Health Needs Assessment Summary.

• $4.5 Million Mental Health Pilot Investment overview

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and the Labor Standards Advisory Commission. Members will also discuss an ordinance to update cannabis business definitions and a briefing on addressing areas with concentrated overdoses and crime.

• Appointment of Bobby Forch to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission through December 31, 2026
• Appointment of Jonathan Schirmer to Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission through December 31, 2025
• Reappointments and appointments for the Labor Standards Advisory Commission
• Ordinance updating Seattle Municipal Code definitions related to cannabis businesses (CB 1207818)
• Briefing on addressing places where overdoses and crime are concentrated

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will review a new strategic business plan and rate forecast for Seattle Public Utilities. The agenda also includes an ordinance regarding flood preparedness in South Park and the appointment of a Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioner.

• Appointment of Ammanuel Haile-Leul to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Athletic Fields Overview presentation by Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance authorizing an agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and King County Flood Control Zone District for South Park Interim Flood Preparedness and Response Program
• Resolution adopting a 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan for Seattle Public Utilities and a multi-year rate path

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hold briefings on current challenges facing housing providers. The committee will also discuss community safety investments within the Human Services Department.

• Briefing on Current Challenges for Housing Providers
• Discussion on Human Services Department Community Safety Investments

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding street racing and vehicle participation in unlawful racing. The committee will also review the Accountability Partners Mid-Year Report featuring presentations from several oversight bodies.

• Ordinance relating to street racing (CB 1208061)
• Accountability Partners Mid-Year Report

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposition for a property tax levy to fund transportation improvements through November 2032. Additionally, the Council will review an ordinance regarding the conversion of nonresidential structures to residential use and several appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board.

• 2024 Transportation Levy ordinance (CB 1207881) for citywide transportation maintenance and improvements
• Resolution 321372 regarding the 2024 Transportation Levy implementation
• Ordinance for converting nonresidential structures to residential use (CB 1207613)
• Appointment of Fynniecko Glover Jr. to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board
• Appointment of Eliana Horn to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board

Council Briefing

The Seattle City Council will hold a standard briefing on July 8, 2024. This session is procedural boilerplate and covers approval of prior minutes, a president’s report, signing letters and proclamations, and a preview of the next week’s agenda. No public hearings, policy votes, or budget items are scheduled.

• Approval of July 1, 2024 briefing minutes
• President's report and signing of letters and proclamations
• Preview of the July 9, 2024 City Council agenda

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Seattle City Council Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee meeting scheduled for July 5, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss several appointments to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board. The committee will also consider an ordinance regarding the conversion of existing nonresidential structures into residential use.

• Appointment of Fynniecko Glover Jr. to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board through February 28, 2026
• Appointment of Eliana Horn to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board through February 28, 2026
• Appointment of Tiffany Kelly-Gray to the Equitable Development Initiative Advisory Board through February 28, 2026
• Ordinance regarding conversions of existing nonresidential structures to residential use (CB 1207614)

Transportation Committee

The Seattle City Council Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for July 2, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee will discuss an ordinance that would authorize a property tax levy for up to eight years to fund city transportation services and capital projects. The committee will also review a resolution regarding the implementation and reporting of these programs.

• Ordinance CB 1207881: A proposition for an eight-year property tax levy for transportation improvements and services
• Resolution Res 321372: Direction regarding reporting and implementation of the 2024 Transportation Levy

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing committee recommendations for several board appointments, including members to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority and the Seattle LGBTQ Commission. The council will also consider ordinances to adopt the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for 2024–2026, which outlines funding policies and authorizes housing loans and contracts for low-income households. Additionally, the council will approve a two-year agreement with the Port of Seattle for the Terminal 46 and Pier 66 Shore Power Project construction and operations, approve current use taxation for a property at 4613 South Lucile Street, and process routine claims payments.

• Adoption of the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (CB 1208042)
• Two-year agreement with the Port of Seattle for Terminal 46 and Pier 66 Shore Power Project construction (CB 1208024)
• Current use taxation approval for property at 4613 South Lucile Street (CB 1208003)
• Reappointment of Lisa Allison Judge as Inspector General through December 31, 2030
• Appointments to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council and Seattle LGBTQ Commission

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and regional committee agendas.

• Approval of June 24, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of July 2, 2024, City Council Agenda

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Seattle City Council Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Seattle City Council committee meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing and Human Services Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance regarding the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy administrative and financial plan. Members will also discuss several appointments to the Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority and the Seattle LGBTQ Commission, as well as a project overview for Third Avenue.

• Ordinance adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan (CB 1208041)
• Reappointment of Frank F. Alvarado III to Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority
• Appointment of Ann T. Melone to Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority
• Reappointment of Michelle Morlan to Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority
• Reappointment of Kristin Winkel to Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The agenda outlines discussion items for the Seattle City Council committee, with no final decisions recorded. The committee will review a property tax exemption for 4613 South Lucile Street, receive a Ship Canal water quality update, and consider Seattle Public Utilities' six-year strategic plan. A possible vote is listed for the tax exemption, while the utility plan and rate forecast are scheduled for briefing and discussion. These items address local property taxation and future utility service costs.

• Public hearing on current use tax exemption for 4613 South Lucile Street
• Update on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project
• Discussion of Seattle Public Utilities 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan
• Review of a 2025-2027 rate path and 2028-2030 rate forecast

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider the reappointment of Lisa Allison Judge as Inspector General through December 31, 2030. The committee will also review a Seattle Waterways Safety Overview and an ordinance regarding street racing.

• Reappointment of Lisa Allison Judge as Inspector General for a term ending December 31, 2030
• Seattle Waterways Safety Overview presentation
• Ordinance relating to street racing, including the crime of racing and vehicle participation in unlawful racing (CB 1207993)

City Council

The City Council will review several appointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council and the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board. Additionally, the council will consider an ordinance regarding collective bargaining agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77.

• Reappointments for five members of the Indigenous Advisory Council
• Appointments for eleven members of the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board
• Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreements with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 77
• Ordinance regarding a real property lease with Neptune III TT, LLC for the Human Services Department's Aging and Disability Services Division
• Ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims from June 10 to June 14, 2024

Council Briefing

The City Council will hold a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and regional committee items.

• Approval of June 17, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of June 25, 2024, City Council Agenda

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for June 21, 2024, has been cancelled.

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will review a two-year agreement between Seattle City Light and the Port of Seattle to construct system improvements for Terminal 46 and the Pier 66 Shore Power Project. The committee will also hold a briefing on an arts and economic round-table discussion. The agenda includes standard public comment periods and procedural items.

• CB 1208022: Two-year agreement authorizing Seattle City Light and the Port of Seattle to construct system improvements for Terminal 46 and the Pier 66 Shore Power Project.
• Arts/Economic Round-Table briefing with presenters from the Office of Economic Development, Office of Arts and Culture, Downtown Seattle Association, and Inspire Washington.
• Public comment registration instructions for remote and in-person speakers.
• Meeting location: Council Chamber, City Hall, 600 4th Avenue.

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee meeting originally scheduled for June 21, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no other items listed on the agenda.

Transportation Committee

The Seattle City Council Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy will discuss an ordinance that would authorize a property tax levy for up to eight years. This measure includes funding for transportation capital and operating services, the creation of a new oversight committee, and senior citizen/disabled person exemptions.

• Ordinance CB 1207881 regarding a proposed transportation levy for the November 5, 2024 election
• Transportation Levy Spending Breakdown attachment
• Draft Levy Companion Resolution

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on committee-referred measures, including a report tracking Seattle Police Department use of Automated License Plate Readers and two collective bargaining agreements covering city workers. The surveillance report tracks how police collect vehicle location data, while the union agreements set pay and working conditions for municipal employees. Routine actions include approving early June vendor payments and confirming four appointments to the City Light Review Panel through April and May 2027. The council will also consider an amendment to the facility agreement for the Seattle Repertory Theater at Seattle Center.

• Approval of CB 1207783: Seattle Police Department’s 2023 Automated License Plate Reader surveillance impact report and executive overview
• Passage of CB 1207951 & CB 1207962: Collective bargaining agreements with IBEW Local 77 Construction Maintenance Equipment Operator Unit and Information Technology Professionals’ Unit
• Approval of CB 1207974: Fourth Amendment to the Facility Use and Occupancy Agreement for the Seattle Repertory Theater at Seattle Center
• Consent calendar items: Payment of city claims for June 3–7, 2024 (CB 1207982) and reappointment of four members to the City Light Review Panel through April/May 2027

Council Briefing

The Council will receive a presentation regarding an overview of Business Improvement Areas (BIA). Presenters include representatives from the Office of Economic Development, SODO BIA, Chinatown ID BIA, and Build Lake City Together.

• 2024 Overview of Business Improvement Areas (BIA) presentation
• Approval of June 10, 2024 Council Briefing Minutes

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will meet to discuss a real property lease for the Human Services Department's Aging and Disability Services Division. The committee will also consider an appointment for the Office of City Finance and multiple reappointments to the Indigenous Advisory Council.

• Ordinance authorizing a real property lease with Neptune III TT, LLC for Triton Towers
• Appointment of Jamie Carnell as Finance Director of the Office of City Finance through June 1, 2028
• Reappointment of Derrick Leonard Belgarde to the Indigenous Advisory Council through July 31, 2026
• Reappointment of Jaci S. McCormack to the Indigenous Advisory Council through July 31, 2026
• Reappointments for Jeremy Takala, Luther F. Mills Jr., and Suzanne Sailto to the Indigenous Advisory Council

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee is scheduled to hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA). Hamdi Mohamed, the Director of OIRA, will present an overview during this session.

• Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) Overview presentation

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board. Members will also receive a briefing on the 2023 Organized Retail Crime Audit and discuss an ordinance regarding cannabis business definitions.

• Appointments and reappointments for the Seattle International Affairs Advisory Board through April 30, 2026
• 2023 Organized Retail Crime Audit Overview
• Ordinance updating Seattle Municipal Code definitions related to cannabis businesses

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will receive a presentation on the Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2050 Award. The committee will also review an overview of the Seattle Office of Housing's Administrative & Financial Plan and Housing Funding Policies. Additionally, the City Auditor will provide an update regarding the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) audit.

• Presentation of Puget Sound Regional Council Vision 2050 Award
• Seattle Office of Housing: Housing Financing Overview
• Review of 2024-2026 Administrative & Financial Plan and Housing Funding Policies
• Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance (RRIO) Audit Update

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry. Members will also discuss an ordinance regarding the Seattle Center Department and the Seattle Repertory Theater.

• Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Presentation
• Ordinance authorizing a Fourth Amendment to the Facility Use and Occupancy Agreement between the City of Seattle and the Seattle Repertory Theater (CB 1207972)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider the reappointment of Lisa Allison Judge as Inspector General through December 31, 2030. The committee will also hold a briefing and possible vote on an ordinance regarding the Seattle Police Department's use of Automated License Plate Reader technology.

• Reappointment of Lisa Allison Judge as Inspector General for a term ending December 31, 2030
• Ordinance relating to Seattle Police Department's Automated License Plate Reader technology (CB 120778)

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct routine business including the adoption of the introduction and referral calendar. The agenda includes an ordinance to appropriate money for certain claims from May 27, 2024, through May 31, 2024.

• Ordinance (CB 1207942) appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 27, 2024, through May 31, 2024

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and committee activities.

• Approval of June 3, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations
• Preview of City Council Actions and Committee Agendas

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will consider several reappointments to the City Light Review Panel. Members will also discuss legislation regarding the Port of Seattle System Improvements for Terminal 46 and Pier 66.

• Reappointment of Mikel Hansen to City Light Review Panel through April 12, 2027
• Reappointment of Kerry Lynn Meade to City Light Review Panel through April 30, 2027
• Reappointment of Joel Paisner to City Light Review Panel through April 30, 2027
• Reappointment of Oksana Savolyuk to City Light Review Panel through April 11, 2027
• Port of Seattle System Improvements associated with Terminal 46 and Pier 66 Shore Power Project Agreement Legislation

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will meet to discuss revenue restrictions and a briefing from the Revenue Stabilization Work Group. The committee will also conduct a summary of the 2024 budget review.

• Revenue Restrictions Overview briefing
• Revenue Stabilization Work Group briefing
• Summary of 2024 Budget Review

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding nonresidential structure conversions and interim zoning provisions for urban centers. Members will also receive an update on permit audit recommendations.

• Ordinance for converting existing nonresidential structures to residential use (CB 1207611)
• Ordinance for street-level space occupancy in Downtown, South Lake Union, and Uptown (CB 1207712)
• Update on the Permit Audit Recommendations

Transportation Committee

The Seattle City Council Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding Council Bill 120788. This ordinance proposes a ballot measure for the November 5, 2024, election to renew the Transportation Levy through property taxes for up to eight years.

• Public Hearing on Council Bill 120788 (proposed transportation levy renewal)
• Proposed property tax levy for capital and operating transportation improvements
• Creation of a new oversight committee

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee will discuss the City's property tax authority and a proposed levy finance task force. The committee will also review an ordinance regarding a potential eight-year property tax levy for transportation improvements.

• Property Taxes 101: Overview of City property tax authority and revenue
• Proposed Levy Finance Task Force discussion
• Ordinance CB 1207883 regarding a November 5, 2024, transportation levy proposition

City Council

The City Council will consider several committee appointments and legislative actions. This includes reappointments to the Seattle Film Commission and Community Police Commission, as well as a new appointment for Seattle City Light.

• Reappointment of four members to the Seattle Film Commission through April 23, 2027
• Reappointment of two members to the Community Police Commission through December 31, 2027
• Appointment of Dawn Lindell as General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light through May 31, 2028
• Ordinance regarding unsafe building abatement (CB 1207772)
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1207743)

Council Briefing

The City Council will hold a briefing meeting including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and regional committee activities.

• Approval of May 20, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of June 4, 2024, City Council Agenda

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review the Seattle Police Department's 2024 staffing and performance metrics report. The committee will also consider the reappointment of two members to the Community Police Commission and receive an overview of the 30x30 Initiative.

• Reappointment of Patricia L. Hunter to the Community Police Commission through December 31, 2027
• Reappointment of Lynne Wilson to the Community Police Commission through December 31, 2027
• Seattle Police Department 2024 Staffing and Performance Metrics Report briefing
• Seattle Police Department 30x30 Initiative Overview discussion

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including new compensation standards for app-based workers. The meeting also includes discussions on budget adjustments, utility agreements, and University of Washington skybridge permits.

• App-based worker labor standards and minimum pay requirements (CB 1207751)
• 2023 Budget exceptions and appropriations (CB 1207733)
• 2024 Budget carry forward and appropriations (CB 1207742)
• Seattle Public Utilities interlocal agreement for waste disposal (CB 1207903)
• University of Washington skybridge maintenance permits (CB 1207686, CB 1207697)

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will receive a briefing and discussion regarding the Year 4 annual report for the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy. The presentation will be led by Dwane Chappelle and Ismael Fajardo from the Department of Education and Early Learning.

• Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Year 4 Annual Report briefing

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation from the Seattle Film Commission. The committee is also scheduled to consider the reappointment of four members to the commission for terms ending April 23, 2027.

• Seattle Film Commission presentation
• Reappointment of Lowell Deo to Seattle Film Commission
• Reappointment of Tom Florino to Seattle Film Commission
• Reappointment of Kat Ogden to Seattle Film Commission
• Reappointment of Anthony Tackett to Seattle Film Commission

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding an interlocal agreement with King County. This agreement would allow Seattle Public Utilities to receive payments for the disposal of residual waste from material recovery facilities in the City of Seattle.

• Ordinance (CB 1207901) authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County for residual waste disposal payments
• Amendment to Ordinance 126955 regarding the 2024 Budget and department appropriations

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Seattle City Council Housing and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for May 22, 2024, has been cancelled.

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The committee will discuss an ordinance regarding a proposition for the November 5, 2024 election. This measure would authorize property taxes for up to eight years to fund transportation services and capital improvements. The discussion includes a presentation on the levy spending breakdown.

• Ordinance CB 1207881 regarding a November 5, 2024 election proposition
• Proposed eight-year property tax levy for transportation services and improvements
• Creation of a new oversight committee

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy will hold a public hearing on Council Bill 120788. This ordinance proposes a ballot measure for the November 5, 2024, election to renew the Transportation Levy through property taxes for up to eight years. The levy would fund transportation improvements and services.

• Public hearing on Council Bill 120788 regarding a proposed transportation levy renewal
• Proposed ballot measure for the November 5, 2024, election
• Authorization of property taxes for up to eight years for transportation improvements and services
• Creation of a new oversight committee

Transportation Committee

The committee will consider two ordinances regarding University of Washington skybridges. These items involve granting the Board of Regents permission to continue operating a pedestrian skybridge over 12th Avenue Northeast and a vehicular/pedestrian skybridge over an alley.

• Ordinance for pedestrian skybridge over 12th Ave NE between NE 43rd St and NE 45th St (CB 120768)
• Ordinance for vehicular and pedestrian skybridge over the alley between 11th Ave NE and 12th Ave NE (CB 1207692)

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on an ordinance to create a police officer recruitment and retention program, which transfers positions from the Department of Human Resources to the Seattle Police Department. The council will also confirm five appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board and approve routine budget claims for early May. These items address public safety staffing and standard administrative approvals.

• CB 1207661: Ordinance creating a Seattle Police Department recruitment and retention program and transferring positions from SDHR
• Appt 028453–028497: Five appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board for terms through 2026 or three years
• CB 1207892: Ordinance appropriating funds to pay municipal claims from May 6–10, 2024

Council Briefing

The council will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting. This briefing includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and committee activities. An executive session regarding pending or potential litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of May 13, 2024 minutes
• Preview of the May 21, 2024 City Council agenda
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were listed.

• No items scheduled due to cancellation

Select Budget Committee

The Select Budget Committee will review ordinances regarding the 2023 and 2024 budgets, including changes to departmental appropriations. The committee will also discuss a restatement of a guarantee agreement for public art museum facilities and conduct briefings on the General Fund Balancing Analysis and JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund.

• Ordinance regarding public art museum facilities and Museum Development Authority agreement (CB 1207791)
• Ordinance amending the 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1207732)
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CB 1207743)
• General Fund Balancing Analysis briefing
• JumpStart Payroll Expense Tax Fund briefing

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Retrofit Policy Update. Amanda Hertzfeld from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will present information related to Resolutions 32111 and 32033.

• Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Retrofit Policy Update briefing
• Review of Resolution 32111
• Review of Resolution 32033

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board. The committee will also discuss ordinances regarding unsafe building abatement and police surveillance technology.

• Appointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Ordinance amending the 2018 Seattle Fire Code for unsafe building abatement
• Review of the 2023 surveillance impact report for Automated License Plate Reader technology

City Council

The City Council is considering several appointments to various city commissions and boards. The agenda also includes discussions on collective bargaining agreements for police and municipal employees, as well as a height limit exception in Georgetown.

• Ordinance regarding Seattle Police Officers’ Guild collective bargaining agreement
• Ordinance regarding Washington State Council of County and City Employees Local 21SP agreement
• Zoning ordinance for a 10-foot height limit exception in the Georgetown neighborhood
• Resolution approving Seattle City Light's biennial energy conservation target for 2024-2025
• Ordinance authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to acquire seven parcels of land

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. It includes approving minutes from May 6, 2024, and reviewing the preliminary agenda for May 14, 2024.

• Approval of May 6, 2024 minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations
• Preview of May 14, 2024 agenda

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review an ordinance regarding Seattle Police Department recruitment and retention, which includes transferring positions from SDHR to SPD. Members will also discuss establishing minimum pay requirements and transparency standards for app-based workers.

• Ordinance for SPD officer recruitment and retention (CB 1207661)
• Transfer of positions from Seattle Department of Human Resources to SPD (CB 1207661)
• Minimum pay requirements and transparency standards for app-based workers (CB 1207752)

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will consider reappointments and a new appointment to the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council. Additionally, officials will provide a briefing on the Department of Neighborhoods Strategic Partnerships Program.

• Reappointment of Jan Hendrickson to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council
• Reappointment of Ray Ishii to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council
• Appointment of Gina Karaba to Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council
• Briefing on the Department of Neighborhoods Strategic Partnerships Program

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will review a Moss Adams audit presentation and an ordinance regarding Seattle Public Utilities property acquisitions. Members will also consider several appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the Community Surveillance Working Group.

• Ordinance for acquisition of seven land parcels via negotiation or eminent domain for Seattle Public Utilities
• Moss Adams Audit Presentation
• South Park Water Quality Facility Project Planning and Options Analysis presentation
• Appointments to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners
• Appointments to the Community Surveillance Working Group

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hold a briefing on Pathways to Housing Security. The committee will also consider appointments to the Seattle-King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services and a reappointment to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission.

• Appointment of Joel L. Domingo to the Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services
• Appointment of Patricia P. Schnepf to the Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services
• Appointment of Dolores Wiens to the Advisory Council on Aging and Disability Services
• Reappointment of Steven Pray to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission
• Briefing and discussion on Pathways to Housing Security

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider ordinances regarding infrastructure at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The items involve permission to continue operating a skybridge over Eastlake Avenue East and a service tunnel under the same street.

• Ordinance for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center skybridge (CB 1207641)
• Ordinance for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center service tunnel (CB 1207652)

Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy

The Select Committee on 2024 Transportation Levy will review a report and recommendations from the Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee. The committee will also receive an executive presentation regarding the SDOT proposal for the 2024 Transportation Levy.

• Move Seattle Levy Oversight Committee Report and Recommendations
• SDOT Proposal Executive Presentation

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve the consent calendar, which includes an ordinance for weekly claims. The council will also vote on two commission appointments.

• Ordinance to pay certain claims from April 22, 2024, through April 26, 2024 (CB 1207822)
• Reappointment of Kristin Hawes to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission for a term ending December 31, 2026 (Appt 028333)
• Appointment of Marissa G. Baker to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission for a term ending April 30, 2025 (Appt 028504)

Council Briefing

This meeting is a routine briefing with no substantive policy votes or public hearings scheduled. The council will approve previous minutes, receive reports, preview upcoming agenda items for May 7, and hold a closed executive session on pending litigation.

• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed for this briefing.

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Arts Commission. Additionally, members will discuss a resolution regarding Seattle City Light's biennial energy conservation target for 2024-2025.

• Appointment of Avery Barnes to the Seattle Arts Commission through December 31, 2025
• Appointment of Yoon Kang-O’Higgins to the Seattle Arts Commission through December 31, 2025
• Appointment of Rodney Howard King to the Seattle Arts Commission through December 31, 2025
• Reappointment of Leslie Anne Anderson to the Seattle Arts Commission through December 31, 2025
• Reappointment of Kayla DeMonte to the Seattle Arts Commission through December 31, 2025

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will consider an ordinance to provide a 10-foot height limit exception in certain Georgetown commercial zones. The committee will also review the Race and Social Justice Initiative Annual Report.

• Ordinance CB 1207491: 10-foot height limit exception in Georgetown commercial zones
• Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) Annual Report review

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will review ordinances amending the 2023 and 2024 budgets. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a Renton office lease for Aging and Disability Services and an agreement with the Museum Development Authority. A review of the 2019-2024 budget is also scheduled.

• Renton Office Lease for Aging and Disability Services
• Museum Development Authority guarantee and reimbursement agreement (CB 1207792)
• 2023 Budget amendment ordinance (CB 1207733)
• 2024 Budget amendment ordinance (CB 1207744)
• 2019-2024 Budget Review

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on several ordinances and committee recommendations. This includes extending multifamily housing property tax exemptions and adopting the 2024 Parks Development Plan. The Council will also consider various appointments to city commissions.

• Extension of multifamily housing property tax exemptions expiring December 31, 2024
• Adoption of the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2024 Parks Development Plan
• Ordinance for the Connected Community Development Partnership Bonus Pilot Program
• Appointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle Women's Commission

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming city council actions and committee activities.

• Approval of April 22, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of preliminary April 30, 2024, City Council Agenda

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider appointments to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission and the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission. Members will also discuss ordinances regarding Seattle Police Department recruitment and compensation requirements for app-based workers.

• Appointment of Marissa G. Baker to the Labor Standards Advisory Commission
• Reappointment of Kristin Hawes to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission
• Ordinance regarding SPD police officer recruitment and retention (CB 1207663)
• Ordinance establishing compensation standards for app-based workers (CB 1207754)

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding the Seattle Public Library. The agenda includes a discussion on Seattle Reads 2024 and a review of the 2023 Annual Library Levy Report.

• Seattle Reads 2024 briefing and discussion
• The Annual Library Levy Report, 2023 briefing and discussion

Housing and Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance to extend multifamily housing property tax exemptions expiring on December 31, 2024. The meeting also includes several appointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission and the Seattle Women’s Commission.

• Ordinance CB 120772 to extend multifamily housing property tax exemptions
• Appointments to the Seattle Human Rights Commission
• Appointments to the Seattle Women’s Commission
• Briefing on Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) background

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will review a resolution to adopt the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2024 Parks Development Plan. This plan would supersede the 2017 version and authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to submit it to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office.

• Resolution 321351: Adopting the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2024 Parks Development Plan

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review several appointments and reappointments to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board. The committee will also hold a briefing and discussion regarding the Seattle Fire Department Dangerous Buildings Ordinance.

• Appointment of Loren Brandford to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Appointment of Matt Trueblood to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Carlene M. Comrie to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Kevin Marr to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Chris Todd to the Seattle Fire Code Advisory Board

City Council

The City Council will consider several appointments and ordinances during this meeting. Key items include the approval of the Seattle Transportation Plan and a new employment ordinance regarding civil service positions. The council will also review various appointments to the Design Review Board and Domestic Workers Standards Board.

• Approval of the Seattle Transportation Plan (Res 321312)
• First Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance regarding civil service positions (CB 1207631)
• Appointments to the Design Review Board
• Reappointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• Ordinance for city claims from April 8 to April 12, 2024 (CB 1207702)

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The agenda includes a preview of upcoming council actions and an executive session regarding litigation.

• Approval of April 15, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of preliminary April 23, 2024, City Council Agenda
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will review overviews of building emissions performance standards and the city tree canopy. The meeting also includes a public hearing and possible vote on a resolution regarding Seattle City Light's 2024-2025 energy conservation targets.

• Resolution 321343: Approval of Seattle City Light’s 2024-2025 biennial energy conservation target
• Overview of Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPs)
• Overview of the Office of Sustainability and Environment Tree Canopy

Land Use Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Design Review Board. Additionally, members will discuss a height limit exception for the Georgetown neighborhood and a new community development partnership bonus pilot program.

• 25 appointments and reappointments to the Design Review Board
• Ordinance regarding a 10-foot height limit exception in Georgetown commercial zones (CB 120749)
• Ordinance establishing the Connected Community Development Partnership Bonus Pilot Program (CB 120750)

Select Budget Committee

The Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee will hold briefings on the April Economic and Revenue Forecast Update. The committee will also conduct discussions regarding the 2024 budget.

• April Economic and Revenue Forecast Update briefing and discussion
• 2024 Budget Discussions

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Seattle City Council committee meeting scheduled for April 17, 2024, has been cancelled.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will review a resolution to approve the Seattle Transportation Plan, which would supersede existing transit, bicycle, freight, and pedestrian master plans. The meeting also includes briefings on the state of SDOT assets and the SDOT Vision Zero program.

• Resolution 321311 to approve the Seattle Transportation Plan
• Briefing on the state of SDOT assets
• SDOT Vision Zero briefing

City Council

The Seattle City Council will vote on ordinances regarding non-City grant acceptance and police surveillance technology implementation. The agenda also includes several appointments to various city boards and commissions.

• Ordinance regarding acceptance of non-City grants and 2024 Budget amendments
• Ordinance authorizing Seattle Police Department use of Callyo surveillance technology
• Ordinance regarding the use of Hostage Negotiation Throw Phone technology
• Appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Appointments to the Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of upcoming council actions. It includes approving previous minutes and reviewing the April 16, 2024, agenda. A closed executive session regarding litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of April 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Preview of the April 16, 2024, City Council Agenda
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will review and potentially vote on four nominations to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council. Members would serve terms ending in November 2024 or 2026. The authority oversees historic preservation efforts across the city.

• Appointment of Taha Ebrahimi to the Historic Seattle Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council for a term ending November 30, 2024
• Appointment of Angela Michelle Faul to the same authority for a term ending November 30, 2026
• Appointment of Katy Al-Khalidi to the same authority for a term ending November 30, 2026
• Appointment of Caroline Lemay to the same authority for a term ending November 30, 2026

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the First Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance regarding civil service positions. Members will also consider reappointments to the Domestic Workers Standards Board and hold a pre-introduction discussion on SPD recruitment.

• Reappointment of five members to the Domestic Workers Standards Board
• First Quarter 2024 Employment Ordinance (CB 1207636)
• Pre-introduction discussion on SPD Recruitment and Retention Ordinance

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will meet to discuss several appointments. The agenda includes potential members for the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and the Burke-Gilman Place Public Development Authority Governing Council.

• Appointment of Christina Pizana to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission through October 31, 2025
• Appointment of Joseph E. Brotherton to the Burke-Gilman Place PDA Governing Council through December 31, 2026
• Appointment of David L. Creed to the Burke-Gilman Place PDA Governing Council through December 31, 2026
• Appointment of Michael Hatzenbeler to the Burke-Gilman Place PDA Governing Council through December 31, 2026
• Appointment of Jennifer Kelty to the Burke-Gilman Place PDA Governing Council through December 31, 2026

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will review an update on the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. Members will also discuss ordinances regarding the use of specific surveillance technologies by the Seattle Police Department.

• Ship Canal Water Quality Project Update Presentation
• Ordinance CB 1207532 regarding SPD use of Callyo technology
• Ordinance CB 1207543 regarding SPD use of Hostage Negotiation Throw Phone

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review committee recommendations regarding a street renaming on 8th Avenue and an alley vacation petition. The council will also address routine items, including an ordinance to pay city claims from late March 2024.

• Resolution to designate 8th Avenue between Seneca Street and Spring Street as “Wier Harman Way”
• Petition to vacate an alley in Block 24, Pontius Fourth Addition, from Denny Way to Stewart Street
• Ordinance to pay claims for the week of March 25, 2024, through March 29, 2024

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to hear briefings from the Office of Emergency Management and the Office of Inspector General. The meeting includes a discussion on an Office of Inspector General Use of Force Assessment.

• Office of Emergency Management briefing and discussion
• Office of Inspector General Use of Force Assessment briefing and discussion

Council Briefing

The Council will meet to approve previous minutes and review the preliminary agenda for April 9, 2024. The meeting includes a President's Report and an executive session closed to the public regarding pending or actual litigation.

• Approval of April 1, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Review of preliminary April 9, 2024, City Council Agenda
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Seattle City Council Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will discuss and potentially vote on nine appointments to the Green New Deal Oversight Board for terms ending April 30, 2025 or 2026. Members will also consider a resolution approving the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for Canada budget framework covering fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029. The meeting includes standard public comment registration and accessibility procedures.

• Appointments of seven new members to the Green New Deal Oversight Board
• Reappointments of two existing members to the same board
• Resolution approving the Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission for Canada budget framework for fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee will review an ordinance regarding the acceptance of non-City funding and grants. The committee will also receive a briefing on the City of Seattle Tribal Nations Summit.

• Ordinance CB 1207521 relating to the acceptance of grants, private funding, and subsidized loans
• Tribal Nations Summit Overview

Land Use Committee

The Seattle City Council Land Use Committee meeting scheduled for April 3, 2024, is cancelled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider the Seattle Transportation Plan, which supersedes previous master plans. The agenda also includes an honorary street designation for 8th Avenue and a petition to vacate an alley near Denny Way and Stewart Street.

• Resolution to designate 8th Avenue between Seneca Street and Spring Street as 'Wier Harman Way'
• Resolution approving the Seattle Transportation Plan
• Petition for the vacation of the alley in Block 24, Pontius Fourth Addition, from Denny Way to Stewart Street

City Council

The Seattle City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding city employment. This includes authorizing multiple collective bargaining agreements for various unions and implementing wage increases for non-represented employees. The council will also vote on several commission appointments.

• Collective bargaining agreements with Coalition of City Unions through 2026 (CB 1207572)
• Collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Local 21SP (CB 1207561)
• Wage increases and pay title adjustments for non-represented employees (CB 1207583)
• Adjustments to the Pay Zone Ordinance structures (CB 1207594)
• Appointment of Kody L. Allen to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission (Appt 027783)

Council Briefing

The City Council will hold a briefing including the approval of minutes from March 25, 2024. The meeting includes a president's report and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• Approval of March 25, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• President's Report
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations
• Preview of April 2, 2024, City Council Agenda

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will receive an overview from the Department of Education and Early Learning. Members will also consider several appointments and reappointments to the Community Involvement Commission.

• Overview from the Department of Education and Early Learning
• Appointment of Julio Perez to the Community Involvement Commission through May 31, 2024
• Reappointment of Julio Perez to the Community Involvement Commission through May 31, 2026
• Appointment of Martha Lucas to the Community Involvement Commission through May 31, 2025
• Reappointment of Ahoua Kone and Heidi Morisset to the Community Involvement Commission through May 31, 2026

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hear a briefing from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority. The committee will also consider the appointment of Kody L. Allen to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission.

• Appointment of Kody L. Allen to the Seattle LGBTQ Commission for a term ending October 31, 2025
• King County Regional Homelessness Authority briefing

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will review a presentation on the 2024 Parks Open Space Plan. Members will also discuss two ordinances regarding surveillance technology used by the Seattle Police Department.

• 2024 Parks Open Space Plan Presentation
• Ordinance regarding Seattle Police Department use of Callyo (CB 120753)
• Ordinance regarding Seattle Police Department use of Hostage Negotiation Throw Phone (CB 120754)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding the Seattle Municipal Court and the City Attorney’s Office. Presentations from court and legal officials are scheduled for both items.

• Briefing and discussion regarding Seattle Municipal Court
• Briefing and discussion regarding the City Attorney's Office

City Council

The Seattle City Council is meeting to approve various appointments and routine items. The council will also discuss an ordinance that allows the Office of Economic Development to accept grants from non-City sources and amends the 2024 Budget.

• Ordinance authorizing the Office of Economic Development to accept non-City grants (CB 1207471)
• Appointments to the Seattle Arts Commission, including Linda Chavez-Lowry and Diana Garcia
• Appointments to the International Special Review District Board, including Samantha Wong
• Ordinance to pay city claims for the week of March 11 through March 15, 2024 (CB 1207552)

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including the approval of previous minutes and a president's report. The session includes a preview of upcoming council actions and an executive session closed to the public regarding litigation.

• Approval of March 18, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• Preview of preliminary March 26, 2024, City Council Agenda
• Executive Session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will review an ordinance regarding the acceptance of funding from non-City sources, such as grants and private funding. This item includes amending the 2024 Budget and the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program.

• Ordinance CB 1207521 regarding acceptance of non-City grants, private funding, and subsidized loans
• Amendments to Ordinance 126955 (2024 Budget and 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program)

Land Use Committee

The committee will review the Seattle Planning Commission’s 2022 issue briefs regarding the Comprehensive Plan. Members will also discuss an ordinance to establish the Connected Community Development Partnership Bonus Pilot Program.

• Seattle Planning Commission’s Role and 2022 Issue Briefs on the Comprehensive Plan
• Ordinance establishing the Connected Community Development Partnership Bonus Pilot Program (CB 1207502)

Transportation Committee

The committee will review a report from the Levy Oversight Committee. Members will discuss a resolution that could approve the Seattle Transportation Plan, superseding existing transit, bicycle, freight, and pedestrian master plans. The meeting also includes a briefing on new sidewalk prioritization and funding.

• Resolution 321312: Approving the Seattle Transportation Plan (STP)
• Levy Oversight Committee Report briefing
• New Sidewalk Prioritization and Funding Briefing

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution regarding the 2024 Adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes several appointment confirmations for local boards and commissions.

• Ordinance to pay claims for the week of March 4, 2024, through March 8, 2024
• Appointment of Nicholas A. Ramirez to Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority
• Reappointment of Anthony R. Salazar to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board
• Appointments to the Pike Place Market Historical Commission
• Resolution adopting Statements of Legislative Intent for the 2024 Adopted Budget

Council Briefing

This meeting consists of procedural items and a preview of future council activities. The council will approve minutes from the March 11, 2024, meeting and review upcoming agenda items for March 19, 2024. An executive session regarding litigation is also scheduled.

• Approval of March 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Preview of the March 19, 2024, City Council agenda
• Signing of letters and proclamations
• Executive session on pending, potential, or actual litigation

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will consider several appointments and reappointments to the International Special Review District Board and the Seattle Arts Commission. Additionally, members will review a resolution regarding Seattle City Light's Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy.

• Appointment of Samantha Wong to the International Special Review District Board
• Reappointment of Adrian Lam to the International Special Review District Board
• Five appointments/reappointments to the Seattle Arts Commission
• Resolution 321309 regarding City Light's Wholesale Energy Risk Management Policy

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will host a briefing on Seattle Public Libraries presented by Chief Librarian Tom Fay. Members will also discuss and possibly vote on appointments to two city boards. These include one reappointment to the Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board and three positions on the Pike Place Market Historical Commission.

• Briefing on Seattle Public Libraries by Chief Librarian Tom Fay
• Reappointment of Anthony R. Salazar to Ballard Avenue Landmark District Board through June 30, 2025
• Reappointment of Mark C. Childs to Pike Place Market Historical Commission through Dec. 1, 2026
• Reappointment of Lance Wagner to Pike Place Market Historical Commission through Dec. 1, 2026
• Appointment of Sarah E. Baker to Pike Place Market Historical Commission through Dec. 1, 2026

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance to allow the Office of Economic Development to accept certain grants and execute related agreements. The agenda also includes overviews of the Seattle Department of Human Resources and the Office of City Auditor.

• Ordinance CB 1207471 regarding non-City grant funds for the Office of Economic Development
• Overview of the Seattle Department of Human Resources
• Overview of the Office of City Auditor

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will receive briefings on the Unified Care Team and the Seattle Housing Authority. The committee will also consider the appointment of Nicholas A. Ramirez to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority.

• Appointment of Nicholas A. Ramirez to the Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority through December 31, 2026
• Unified Care Team briefing
• Seattle Housing Authority briefing

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The Seattle Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee will host briefings from two city departments. Seattle Parks and Recreation will present an overview, and the Seattle Information Technology Department will discuss surveillance technology.

• Overview by Seattle Parks and Recreation Department
• Overview on Surveillance Technology by Seattle Information Technology Department

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold briefings regarding the Public Safety Civil Service Commission and entry police testing. The committee will also discuss Seattle Police Department recruitment and retention.

• Briefing on Civil Service, Public Safety Civil Service Commission (PSCSC) & Entry Police Testing
• Discussion on Seattle Police Department (SPD) Recruitment and Retention

City Council

The City Council will review several appointments to the Seattle Design Commission. The agenda also includes an ordinance for paying city claims from late February through early March.

• Appointment of Jill Crary as Chair, Seattle Design Commission
• Appointment of Molly Spetalnick as member, Seattle Design Commission
• Appointment of Kate Clark as member, Seattle Design Commission
• Appointment of Brian Markham as member, Seattle Design Commission
• Appointment of Zubin Rao as member, Seattle Design Commission

Council Briefing

The Council will receive an update on the State Legislative Session and a draft overview of the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions.

• State Legislative Session Update (2024)
• One Seattle Comprehensive Plan - Draft Plan Overview and Rollout
• Preview of City Council Actions

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding tribal governments and native communities. Presenters include representatives from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Department of Neighborhoods, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, and Chief Seattle Club.

• Tribal Governments and Native Communities Overview briefing and discussion

Land Use Committee

The committee will consider several appointments to the Seattle Design Commission. Additionally, members will receive a briefing and discussion regarding the Equitable Development Initiative.

• Appointment of Jill Crary as Chair, Seattle Design Commission, term to February 28, 2025
• Appointment of Molly Spetalnick as member, Seattle Design Commission, term to February 28, 2025
• Appointment of Kate Clark as member, Seattle Design Commission, term to February 28, 2026
• Appointment of Brian Markham as member, Seattle Design Commission, term to February 28, 2026
• Appointment of Zubin Rao as member, Seattle Design Commission, term to February 28, 2026

Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss the Seattle Transportation Plan and the current state of city bridges. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding interlocal agreements with the Suquamish and Muckleshoot Tribes for the Fauntleroy Expressway Tribal Art Ordinance.

• Seattle Transportation Plan briefing
• State of the Bridges presentation
• Ordinance CB 1207263 regarding interlocal agreements with Suquamish and Muckleshoot Tribes
• Fauntleroy Expressway Tribal Art Ordinance discussion and possible vote

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance for five years of ecological thinning in the Cedar River Watershed. The proposal includes selling surplus logs to fund habitat conservation and forest management. The Council will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing regarding an alley vacation in South Lake Union.

• Ordinance for ecological thinning and log sales in the Cedar River Watershed (CB 1207251)
• Resolution to set a public hearing for an alley vacation in South Lake Union (Res 321282)
• Ordinance to pay city claims from February 19 through February 23, 2024 (CB 1207462)

Council Briefing

The Council will receive updates regarding the state legislative session and federal legislative matters. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming City Council actions.

• State Legislative Session Update
• OIR Federal Legislative Update
• Preview of City Council Actions

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee will hold a briefing and discussion regarding the relationship between the Bonneville Power Administration and Seattle City Light. The session includes a presentation by Paul Dockery and Kristy Grainger.

• Briefing on the role of Bonneville Power Administration with Seattle City Light

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hear a briefing from the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. The presentation covers an overview of city rental programs.

• Introduction to Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections - Overview of Rental Programs

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance for ecological thinning in the Cedar River Watershed. Additionally, Seattle Information Technology Department and Seattle Public Utilities are scheduled to provide overview presentations.

• Public Hearing: Ordinance authorizing five years of ecological thinning in the Cedar River Watershed (CB 1207251)
• Sale of surplus logs from thinning to be deposited into the Water Fund
• Overview Presentation by Seattle Information Technology Department
• Overview Presentation by Seattle Public Utilities

Public Safety Committee

The Seattle Public Safety Committee will hold a series of briefings and discussions regarding various oversight bodies. Presentations include the Community Police Commission, Office of Inspector General, and Office of Police Accountability. An accountability overview presentation is also scheduled.

• Accountability Overview Presentation
• Community Police Commission briefing
• Office of Inspector General briefing
• Office of Police Accountability briefing

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review routine administrative items and approve a consent calendar covering weekly city claims from February 12–16, 2024. Members will consider Resolution 321261, which designates a segment of 43rd Ave S as an honorary street, and Resolution 321272, which updates the city’s participation on King County, state, and regional committees for 2024–2025. The council will also review an administrative appeal regarding an exclusion issued to Alex Tsimerman.

• Resolution 321261 designates 43rd Ave S between S Othello St and S Webster St as “Sen George Fleming Way.”
• Resolution 321272 updates Seattle’s participation on King County, state, and regional committees for 2024–2025.
• Consent Calendar includes Bill CB 1207452 to pay city claims from February 12–16, 2024.
• Administrative appeal of an exclusion issued to Alex Tsimerman on February 13, 2024.

Council Briefing

The Council will review the minutes from the February 12, 2024, meeting. The session includes a report on the State Legislative Session from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

• Approval of February 12, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• State Legislative Session Update

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee will conduct a standard meeting featuring an informational briefing by the director and staff of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs. The agenda contains no votes, proposed legislation, or public hearings on specific projects. Most of the document outlines routine council procedures and public comment instructions.

• Informational briefing by the director and staff of Seattle’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
• No rezonings, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The Seattle City Council committee meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024, has been cancelled.

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The committee will hold discussions regarding the 2024 work plan for the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee and Select Budget Committee. The agenda also includes a briefing on the city budget process overview.

• 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Budget Process Overview briefing

Land Use Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the Proposed Equitable Development Zoning Phase II: Connected Communities Pilot draft legislation. The meeting also includes a briefing on the Community Panel for this development pilot.

• Public hearing on Equitable Development Zoning Phase II draft legislation
• Briefing on the Community Panel for Connected Communities Development Pilot

Transportation Committee

The committee will discuss a resolution for an honorary street name, a briefing on the Levy to Move Seattle, and a petition for an alley vacation. The meeting includes briefings and possible discussion of these items.

• Resolution to designate 43rd Ave S between S Othello St and S Webster St as 'Sen George Fleming Way'
• Levy to Move Seattle briefing
• Petition by THE YEW, LLC for alley vacation at 8623 Palatine Ave N

City Council

The Seattle City Council will meet to review the 2024 State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Bruce Harrell. The agenda also includes an ordinance to appropriate funds for claims from February 5 through February 9, 2024.

• Ordinance to pay claims for February 5–9, 2024 (CB 1207442)
• 2024 State of the City Address by Mayor Bruce Harrell (CF 3145321)

Sustainability, City Light, Arts and Culture Committee

The committee will hold briefings and discussions regarding three city departments. These include the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Seattle City Light, and the Office of Arts and Culture.

• Office of Sustainability and Environment overview
• Seattle City Light overview
• Office of Arts and Culture overview

Housing and Human Services Committee

The Housing and Human Services Committee will hold briefing sessions for three city offices. These presentations include the Office of Housing, the Human Services Department, and the Office for Civil Rights.

• Introduction to Office of Housing
• Introduction to Human Services Department
• Introduction to the Office for Civil Rights

Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee

The committee will discuss an ordinance for five years of ecological thinning in the Cedar River Watershed. The proposal includes selling surplus logs to deposit proceeds into the Water Fund for habitat conservation and forest management. Seattle Center will also provide an overview presentation.

• Ordinance CB 1207251 regarding Cedar River Watershed ecological thinning
• Authorization to sell surplus logs to fund the Water Fund
• Seattle Center overview presentation

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on extending interim floodplain regulations for six months. The council will also consider an ordinance to pay certain claims from late January through early February 2024.

• Public hearing and vote on sixth extension of interim floodplain regulations (CB 1207381)
• Ordinance appropriating money for claims from January 29, 2024, through February 2, 2024 (CB 1207436)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold briefings on several city departments. The meeting includes overviews of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department, the Seattle Police Department, and the Seattle Fire Department.

• Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department (CARE) overview
• Public Safety Committee overview
• Seattle Police Department (SPD) overview
• Seattle Fire Department (SFD) overview

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

This notice indicates that a possible quorum of City Council or Committee members may be present at the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership's Conversations series. No official action by the City Council is anticipated during this event.

Council Briefing

The City Council will meet for a briefing including an update on the state legislative session and the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes the signing of letters and proclamations.

• Approval of February 5, 2024, Council Briefing Minutes
• State Legislative Session Update by the Office of Intergovernmental Relations

Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee

The committee will hold a briefing and introduction regarding the Department of Neighborhoods. Jenifer Chao, Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, is scheduled to present.

• Briefing and Introduction on the Department of Neighborhoods

Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee

The committee will hear a briefing on the future of the Seattle economy featuring presenters from the Office of Economic Development and the Office of Sustainability and Environment. The meeting also includes an overview of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.

• Future of the Seattle Economy 2024 briefing
• Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission (SEEC) overview

Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee

The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for February 7, 2024, is cancelled. No agenda items were provided due to the cancellation notice.

Land Use Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Office of Planning and Community Development work plan. Members will also discuss draft legislation for the Equitable Development Zoning Phase II: Connected Communities Pilot.

• Review of the 2024 Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) Work Plan
• Briefing on Equitable Development Zoning Phase II: Connected Communities Pilot draft legislation

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will receive a briefing on the Seattle Department of Transportation. The committee will also discuss term permits and street vacations.

• Introduction to the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
• Introduction to Term Permits and Street Vacations

City Council

The City Council will meet to conduct routine business including the adoption of the agenda and consent calendar. The session includes a period for public comment and the introduction of various council bills and resolutions.

• Ordinance (CB 1207421) appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of January 22, 2024 through January 26, 2024

Council Briefing

The Council will review the minutes from January 29, 2024, and receive a presentation on the 2024 budget process. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming council actions and an executive session regarding litigation.

• Introduction to the 2024 Budget Process
• Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees
• Executive Session on Pending, Potential, or Actual Litigation

City Council

The Seattle City Council will review new bills and approve routine items in the consent calendar. The meeting includes votes on several appointments to the City Light Review Panel and an ordinance for weekly claim payments.

• Ordinance to pay claims from January 15 through January 19, 2024 (CB 1207412)
• Appointment of Amy L. Altchuler to the City Light Review Panel
• Appointment of Thien-Di Do to the City Light Review Panel
• Reappointment of John Putz to the City Light Review Panel

Council Briefing

The City Council will hold a briefing including a state legislative session update. The meeting includes the President's report and a preview of upcoming council actions.

• State Legislative Session Update (2024)
• Approval of the Minutes
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations
• Preview of City Council Actions, Council and Regional Committees

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a land use rezoning at 1620 16th Avenue and select a finalist for the vacant City Council Position 8. The agenda also includes an ordinance to pay specific claims from early January.

• Rezone of 1620 16th Avenue from Lowrise 3 (M) to Neighborhood Commercial 3-65 (M1)
• Ordinance to pay claims for the week of January 8, 2024, through January 12, 2024
• Selection of a candidate finalist for City Council Position 8

Council Briefing

The City Council will receive an update regarding the 2024 State Legislative Session. The briefing includes a report from the Office of Intergovernmental Relations.

• State Legislative Session Update (2024)

City Council

The Seattle City Council is holding a special meeting for candidates running for City Council Position 8. Each of the eight finalists will deliver a three-minute presentation followed by potential questions or comments from the Council.

• Presentations by City Council Position 8 finalists: Juan J. Cotto, Neha Nariya, Mark Solomon, Vivian Song, Steven K. Strand, Mari M. Sugiyama, Linh Thai, and Tanya Woo

Notice of Possible Quorum of Seattle City Council or Committee Members

A public forum for applicants seeking the Seattle City Council Position 8 vacancy will be hosted by the Seattle City Club. No official action by the City Council is anticipated at this event.

• Council Vacancy Public Forum for Position 8

City Council

The Seattle City Council will consider a land use rezone for property at 1620 16th Avenue. The council will also review an ordinance to pay claims from January 1 through January 5, 2024.

• Rezoning of 1620 16th Avenue from Lowrise 3 (M) to Neighborhood Commercial 3-65 (M1)
• Ordinance to pay claims for the period of January 1 through January 5, 2024

City Council

The Seattle City Council will hold a special meeting to evaluate candidates for the At-Large Position 8 vacancy. The council also plans to select finalists for the position and choose a community organization to host a public forum.

• Selection of City Council Vacancy Position 8 finalists
• Selection of community organization to host public forum
• Executive session to evaluate candidates for At-Large Position 8 vacancy

City Council

The City Council will meet to adopt the introduction and referral calendar and approve the consent calendar. The agenda includes a resolution regarding committee participation for 2024 and 2025.

• Ordinance (CB 1207361) appropriating money to pay certain claims from December 25, 2023, through December 29, 2023
• Resolution (Res 321251) relating to participation on various King County, Regional, State, and City of Seattle committees for 2024 and 2025

Council Briefing

The City Council will receive an update on the State Legislative Session and a discussion on how city powers are exercised. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding next steps in the vacancy process.

• State Legislative Session Update (2024)
• Discussion of City Powers
• Vacancy Process Next Steps
• Signing of Letters and Proclamations

City Council

The City Council will elect a President for the 2024-2025 term. Newly elected councilmembers will be sworn into office, and the Council will review an overview of the appointment process for the vacant At-Large Position #8.

• Election of 2024 - 2025 Council President
• Oath of Office for seven councilmembers
• Ordinances to pay claims from December 4 through December 22, 2023
• Overview of appointment process for Council Position #8 (At-Large)