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Parks, Public Utilities, And Technology Committee

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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the redevelopment and operation of Seattle Public Schools Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center; authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement with Seattle School District No. 1 (SPS) for the joint redevelopment of Memorial Stadium and associated improvements benefiting the Seattle Center campus; authorizing the Mayor to execute a development agreement with Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC (MSR) providing for joint funding and design and construction of a new Memorial Stadium; authorizing the Seattle Center Director and City Budget Director to negotiate for the Mayor’s signature a five-year operating and maintenance agreement with MSR and SPS; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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  2. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to Seattle Public Utilities; revising, consolidating, and enacting provisions related to system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure; adding a new Subtitle VI to Title 21 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Chapter 21.65 to the subtitle; adding a new Section 21.65.010 to the Seattle Municipal Code; relocating Sections 21.04.105, 21.04.115, and 21.04.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code into the chapter and further amending the sections; and amending Section 21.04.465 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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    Information Item (Inf)

    Commence Astound Cable Franchise Renewal

Public Safety Committee

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    StarChase Technology Briefing
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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to oversight of the police; revising the process for investigating complaints naming the Chief of Police; adding new Sections 3.29.515 and 3.29.590 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 3.29.510, 3.29.520, 3.29.530, 3.29.560, and 3.29.570 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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Council Briefing

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    Council Briefing Minutes (2025)
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    City Council Agenda (2025)
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Select Committee On Families, Education, Preschool, And Promise Levy

Public Hearing

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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; requesting that a special election be held concurrent with the November 4, 2025 general election for submission to the qualified electors of the City, a proposition to lift the limit on regular property taxes under chapter 84.55 RCW and to authorize the City to levy additional taxes for up to six years for the purpose of providing education support services designed to improve access to early learning, including childcare and preschool; academic, health, and safety supports for K-12 students; and college and career pathways for Seattle students; applying the exemption for low income seniors, disabled veterans, and others authorized by RCW 84.36.381; authorizing a creation of a designated fund; directing the application of levy proceeds; establishing eligibility requirements for partners; establishing accountability and reporting structures; requiring a forthcoming Implementation and Evaluation Plan; proposing a ballot title; authorizing the implementation of agreements for this levy lid lift which will be commonly known as the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan

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  1. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; implementing interim controls to comply with various state laws; establishing findings and adopting a workplan for permanent legislation; amending Sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.011, 23.44.006, 23.44.010, 23.44.011, 23.44.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.044, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.45.522, 23.45.527, 23.45.529, 23.53.006, 23.53.025, 23.54.015, 23.54.020, 23.54.030, 23.84A.010, 23.84A.025, 23.84A.036, and 25.09.240 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

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Finance, Native Communities, And Tribal Governments Committee

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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to acceptance of funding from non-City sources; authorizing the heads of various departments to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants, private funding, and subsidized loans and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget, including the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; revising project allocations for certain projects in the 2025-2030 CIP; creating positions; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

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  2. Heard in Committee
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    Financial Update: General Fund Balancing Analysis

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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Land Use Committee

Special Meeting

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    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; addressing signage; clarifying requirements and supporting efficient permitting processes for light rail transit facilities; adding new Sections 23.55.070, 23.80.006, and 23.80.008 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 3.58.010, 3.58.080, 23.40.006, 23.40.080, 23.42.040, 23.42.055, 23.47A.004, 23.48.005, 23.49.002, 23.49.042, 23.49.090, 23.49.142, 23.49.300, 23.49.318, 23.50A.040, 23.51A.002, 23.51A.004, 23.52.004, 23.54.015, 23.55.056, 23.76.004, 23.76.006, 23.76.010, 23.76.012, 23.76.015, 23.76.020, 23.76.026, 23.76.028, 23.76.029, 23.80.002, 23.80.004, 23.84A.026, 23.84A.038, 23.88.020, 25.08.655, 25.09.300, and 25.11.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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Governance, Accountability, And Economic Development Committee

Revised

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    Resolution (Res)

    A RESOLUTION granting conceptual approval to the Downtown Seattle Association to install, maintain, and operate interactive media kiosks in public places located in the Metropolitan Improvement District and in participating Business Improvement Areas.
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  2. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the Code of Ethics; defining “elected official”; requiring elected officials to disclose any financial interest or conflict of interest prior to participating in legislative matters; and amending Sections 4.16.030 and 4.16.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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  3. Committee Agenda Ready
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Lawrence Alexander III as member, Seattle Film Commission, for a term to April 23, 2028.
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    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Davis R. Powell as member, Seattle Film Commission, for a term to April 23, 2028.
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    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of KD Hall as member, Seattle Film Commission, for a term to April 23, 2028.
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Transportation Committee

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  1. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to automated traffic safety cameras; establishing additional uses for automated traffic safety cameras to increase safety; authorizing qualified civilian employees to review violations detected by traffic cameras; updating finance and fund policies related to the use of camera revenues; amending Ordinance 124230; amending Sections 5.82.010, 11.31.020, 11.31.090, 11.31.121, and 11.50.570 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 11.50.580 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

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  2. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to appropriations for the Seattle Department of Transportation; modifying a proviso; and amending Ordinance 127156, which adopted the 2025 Budget.

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

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  3. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE vacating the alley in Block 52, A. A. Denny’s Extension to the Terry’s 1st Addition, in the First Hill neighborhood, and accepting a Property Use and Development Agreement and acknowledging the Seattle City Light Easement, on the petition of North Block Spring Street Development LLC (Clerk File 314364).

    The Committee recommends that City Council pass the Council Bill (CB).

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Council Briefing

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    Council Briefing Minutes (2025)

    The April 21, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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    City Council Agenda (2025)

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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City Council

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  1. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Silvia Gonzalez as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026.

    The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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  2. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Corina Yballa as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2026.

    The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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  3. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Ken Nsimbi as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

    The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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  4. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Patrice Tisdale as member, Labor Standards Advisory Commission, for a term to April 30, 2027.

    The Motion carried and the Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:

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  5. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units as required by state legislation; amending Sections 22.205.010, 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.44.011, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.046, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.545, 23.84A.008, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.038, 23.90.018, and 23.90.019 of the Seattle Municipal Code; repealing Sections 23.40.035 and 23.44.041 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding new Sections 23.42.022 and 23.53.003 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

    The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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  6. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Eci Ameh, as Executive Director of the Seattle Community Police Commission.

    The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed by the following vote:

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  7. Adopted
    Minutes (Min)

    April 29, 2025

    The Minutes (Min) were adopted on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes (Min):

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  8. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 21, 2025, through April 25, 2025, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    The Council Bill (CB) was passed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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  9. Adopted
    Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

    May 6, 2025

    By unanimous consent, the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted.

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Council Briefing

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    State Legislative Session Update (2025)

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Council Briefing Minutes (2025)

    The April 28, 2025, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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    City Council Agenda (2025)

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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Sustainability, City Light, Arts And Culture Committee

Cancellation Notice

    Land Use Committee

    Special Meeting

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    1. Passed
      Ordinance (Ord)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; expanding housing options by easing barriers to the construction and use of accessory dwelling units as required by state legislation; amending Sections 22.205.010, 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.44.011, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.046, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.545, 23.84A.008, 23.84A.032, 23.84A.038, 23.90.018, and 23.90.019 of the Seattle Municipal Code; repealing Sections 23.40.035 and 23.44.041 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding new Sections 23.42.022 and 23.53.003 to the Seattle Municipal Code.

      The Committee recommends that City Council pass as amended the Council Bill (CB).

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    2. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; addressing signage; clarifying requirements and supporting efficient permitting processes for light rail transit facilities; adding new Sections 23.55.070, 23.80.006, and 23.80.008 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 3.58.010, 3.58.080, 23.40.006, 23.40.080, 23.42.040, 23.42.055, 23.47A.004, 23.48.005, 23.49.002, 23.49.042, 23.49.090, 23.49.142, 23.49.300, 23.49.318, 23.50A.040, 23.51A.002, 23.51A.004, 23.52.004, 23.54.015, 23.55.056, 23.76.004, 23.76.006, 23.76.010, 23.76.012, 23.76.015, 23.76.020, 23.76.026, 23.76.028, 23.76.029, 23.80.002, 23.80.004, 23.84A.026, 23.84A.038, 23.88.020, 25.08.655, 25.09.300, and 25.11.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

      The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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    Land Use Committee

    Cancellation Notice

      Land Use Committee

      Cancellation Notice

        Sustainability, City Light, Arts And Culture Committee

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          Appointment (Appt)

          Appointment of Louis Ernst as member, City Light Review Panel, for a term to April 11, 2026.

          The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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        2. Heard in Committee
          Information Item (Inf)

          Fresh Bucks Program

          The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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        3. Heard in Committee
          Information Item (Inf)

          Environmental Justice Fund

          The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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        Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan

        Public Hearing - Session I At 9:30 A.m.; Session Ii At 4 P.m.

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          Council Bill (CB)

          AN ORDINANCE relating to land use and zoning; implementing interim controls to comply with various state laws; establishing findings and adopting a workplan for permanent legislation; amending Sections 23.22.062, 23.24.045, 23.34.011, 23.44.006, 23.44.010, 23.44.011, 23.44.012, 23.44.014, 23.44.016, 23.44.017, 23.44.044, 23.45.512, 23.45.514, 23.45.518, 23.45.522, 23.45.527, 23.45.529, 23.53.006, 23.53.025, 23.54.015, 23.54.020, 23.54.030, 23.84A.010, 23.84A.025, 23.84A.036, and 25.09.240 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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        Libraries, Education, And Neighborhoods Committee

        Cancellation Notice

          Public Safety Committee

          Special Meeting

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          1. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Eci Ameh, as Executive Director of the Seattle Community Police Commission.

            The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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          2. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Ken Nsimbi as member, Community Police Commission, for a term to December 31, 2026.

            The Committee recommends that City Council confirm the Appointment (Appt).

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          Select Committee On Families, Education, Preschool, And Promise Levy

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            Every Child Ready: Executive Presentation on Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy Renewal

            The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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          City Council

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          1. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Kate Faoro Wright as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2025.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          2. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Amanda DeFisher as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          3. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Krystal Guerrero as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          4. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Vinati Mamidala as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          5. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Whitney Nakamura as member, Seattle Women’s Commission, for a term to July 1, 2026.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          6. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Doris W. Koo as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2027.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          7. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Paul Feldman as member, Pacific Hospital Preservation and Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to December 31, 2027.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          8. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Drew Weber as member, Community Roots Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to March 31, 2026.

            The Appointment (Appt) was confirmed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote:

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          9. Passed
            Ordinance (Ord)

            AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to establish eligibility requirements for customers participating in the Renewable Plus Program and charging a rate for the delivery of dedicated renewable energy and its associated Renewable Energy Credits supplied by the Department under the Renewable Plus Program; and amending Section 21.49.089 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

            The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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          10. Passed
            Ordinance (Ord)

            AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution rights in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

            The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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          11. Passed
            Ordinance (Ord)

            AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting the following easements for electrical distribution in King County, Washington; placing said easements under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

            The Council Bill (CB) was passed by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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          12. Adopted
            Minutes (Min)

            April 22, 2025

            The Minutes (Min) was adopted on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Minutes (Min):

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          13. Passed
            Ordinance (Ord)

            AN ORDINANCE appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 14, 2025, through April 18, 2025, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

            The Council Bill (CB) was passed on the Consent Calendar by the following vote, and the President signed the Council Bill (CB):

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          14. Adopted
            Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

            April 29, 2025

            By unanimous consent, the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted.

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          4 new matters since 7 days ago

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            StarChase Technology Briefing

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          2. Adopted
            Minutes (Min)

            April 29, 2025

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          3. Heard in Committee
            Information Item (Inf)

            Financial Update: General Fund Balancing Analysis

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