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Select Committee On Seattle Transportation Benefit District
Agenda

Public Hearing - Session I At 9:30 A.m.; Session Ii At 5:00 P.m.

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    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to a sales and use tax; providing for the submission to qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, a proposition to collect a sales and use tax to fund transit and related transportation programs in Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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Land Use And Sustainability Committee
Agenda

Public Hearing

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    Information Item (Inf)

    Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (Council Bill 121214 / Ordinance 127447)
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    Transitional Encampment Expansion Public Hearing (Council Bill 121195 / Ordinance 127436)
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  3. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.
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City Council
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to housing for low-income households; adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028; adopting Housing Funding Policies for program years 2026-2028 for the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy and other fund sources; authorizing actions by the Director of Housing regarding past and future housing loans and contracts; 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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  2. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; granting a ground lease of real property located at 2929 27th Ave South; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing to grant a lease of the real property to MBTOD Phase One LLLP, an affiliate of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza; and authorizing related agreements and actions to support the development of affordable housing and commercial space intended to be used for early learning, childcare center, and associated uses.

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

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  3. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to the Seattle Office of Housing (OH); placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the jurisdiction of OH; authorizing OH to issue a competitive request for proposals for selection of a preferred developer and to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents to the selected developer; 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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  4. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; authorizing the acquisition of two parcels in the Central Area for the purpose of developing affordable homeownership units; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing or the Director’s designee to issue a request for proposals and to select a developer and thereafter to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents; 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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  5. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to the operations of the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; describing the duties of the Community Crisis Responder team; amending Section 3.15.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and adding a new Section 3.15.064 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. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to closing public streets to maintain or enhance public safety; authorizing the Director of Transportation to close streets; amending Section 11.16.125 of the Seattle Municipal Code; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

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

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  7. Adopted
    Minutes (Min)

    June 23, 2026

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

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  8. Adopted
    Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

    June 30, 2026

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

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  9. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of June 15, 2026, through June 19, 2026, 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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Select Committee On The Families, Education, Preschool, And Promise Levy 6-yr. Implementation And Evaluation Plan
Agenda Video

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  1. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy; approving an implementation and evaluation plan as required by Ordinance 127238; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed and amended in Committee.

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Select Committee On Seattle Transportation Benefit District
Agenda Minutes Video

Special Meeting

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  1. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to a sales and use tax; providing for the submission to qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on November 3, 2026, a proposition to collect a sales and use tax to fund transit and related transportation programs in Seattle; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

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Council Briefing
Agenda

Cancellation Notice

    City Council
    Agenda Video

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    1. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of T.J. Stutman as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

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

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    2. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Amir Ehsaei as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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    3. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Hailey P. Karcher as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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    4. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Patrick W. Taylor as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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    5. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of P Xiomara Alvarez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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    6. Confirmed
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of Andrew L. Dannenberg as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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    7. Returned to Clerk
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to enter into long-term agreements for the acquisition of electric power, including attributes, transmission, or ancillary services; and amending Section 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

      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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    8. Returned to Clerk
      Resolution (Res)

      A resolution relating to the City Light Department; adopting a 2027-2032 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorsing the associated rate path.

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

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    9. Returned to Clerk
      Resolution (Res)

      A resolution adopting updated policies regarding the establishment and management of Parking and Business Improvement Areas for The City of Seattle; and superseding Resolution 31657.

      The Resolution (Res) was adopted as amended by the following vote, and the President signed the Resolution (Res):

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    10. Passed
      Ordinance (Ord)

      An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of June 22, 2026, through June 26, 2026, 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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    11. Adopted
      Minutes (Min)

      June 30, 2026

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

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    12. Adopted
      Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

      July 7, 2026

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

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    Governance And Utilities Committee
    Agenda

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    1. In Committee
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Zahoor Ahmed as member, Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board, for a term to July 30, 2030.
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      Information Item (Inf)

      Audit Recommendation Updates
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    3. In Committee
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to the Utility Discount Program; amending the income threshold for the utility discount program for water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric utility services; and amending Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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    4. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to rates and charges for water services of Seattle Public Utilities; revising water rates and charges; revising qualification requirements for the utility discount program; revising credits to low-income customers; and amending Sections 21.04.430, 21.04.440, 21.76.030, and 21.76.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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    5. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers; amending Section 21.76.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.
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    6. Committee Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to the City Light Department’s emergency bill assistance program; amending Section 21.49.042 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.
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    Housing, Arts, And Civil Rights Committee
    Agenda Video

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    Human Services, Labor, And Economic Development Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

    Special Meeting

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    1. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Danielle Budd as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2028.

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

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    2. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Reappointment of Estefana R. Harry as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2028.

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

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    3. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Serhii Fulytka as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.

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

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    4. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Appointment (Appt)

      Appointment of Jared Lowery as member, Domestic Workers Standards Board, for a term to February 28, 2029.

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

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    5. Full Council Agenda Ready
      Council Bill (CB)

      An ordinance relating to City employment; establishing the Forensic Digital Evidence classification title series and corresponding rates of pay in the Seattle Police Department.

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

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    Libraries, Education, And Neighborhoods Committee
    Agenda

    Cancellation Notice

      Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan
      Agenda

      Cancellation Notice

        Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan
        Agenda

        Cancellation Notice

          Parks And City Light Committee
          Agenda Minutes Video

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          1. Returned to Clerk
            Council Bill (CB)

            An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the Department to enter into long-term agreements for the acquisition of electric power, including attributes, transmission, or ancillary services; and amending Section 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

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          2. In Committee
            Council Bill (CB)

            An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; establishing new retail rate schedules; establishing a new customer class and conditions of service for data centers whose electricity demand constitutes a new large load; modifying customer charges for service connections; modifying customer eligibility for residential rate assistance; augmenting the rate stabilization account mechanism; amending Sections 21.49.020, 21.49.030, 21.49.040, 21.49.052, 21.49.055, 21.49.057, 21.49.058, 21.49.060, 21.49.065, 21.49.083, 21.49.086, 21.49.110, and 21.49.130 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 21.49.059 to the Seattle Municipal Code; and repealing Section 21.49.081 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

            The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

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          3. Returned to Clerk
            Resolution (Res)

            A resolution relating to the City Light Department; adopting a 2027-2032 Strategic Plan for the City Light Department and endorsing the associated rate path.

            The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

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          Land Use And Sustainability Committee
          Agenda Minutes Video

          Public Hearing

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          1. In Committee
            Council Bill (CB)

            An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting temporary regulations previously in Ordinance 127309 for six months to exempt housing projects that meet Mandatory Housing Affordability requirements using on-site performance units from Design Review, and allowing permit applicants for all housing subject to Full Design Review the option of complying with Design Review pursuant to Administrative Design review; temporarily suspending mandatory, and allowing voluntary, design review of proposed development in Titles 23 and 25 of the Seattle Municipal Code, consistent with Chapter 333, Laws of 2023 and previously in Ordinance 127309; and amending Sections 23.41.002 and 23.41.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

            The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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          2. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of T.J. Stutman as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028.

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

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          3. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Amir Ehsaei as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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          4. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Hailey P. Karcher as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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          5. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Appointment of Patrick W. Taylor as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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          6. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of P Xiomara Alvarez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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          7. Confirmed
            Appointment (Appt)

            Reappointment of Andrew L. Dannenberg as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029.

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

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          8. In Committee
            Council Bill (CB)

            An ordinance relating to Council land use decisions; amending Sections 23.76.050, 23.76.062, and 25.05.680 of the Seattle Municipal Code to clarify processes for Council land use decisions.

            The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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          Finance, Native Communities, And Tribal Governments Committee
          Agenda

          Cancellation Notice

            Select Committee On The Families, Education, Preschool, And Promise Levy 6-yr. Implementation And Evaluation Plan
            Agenda Minutes Video

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            1. Heard in Committee
              Information Item (Inf)

              Overview of an ordinance relating to the 2025 Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy; approving an implementation and evaluation plan as required by Ordinance 127238; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

              The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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            Housing, Arts, And Civil Rights Committee
            Agenda Minutes Video

            Special Meeting

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            2. Heard in Committee
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              Panel Discussion on Unwanted Homeowner Solicitation

              The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

            Housing, Arts, And Civil Rights Committee
            Agenda Minutes Video

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            1. Passed
              Ordinance (Ord)

              An ordinance relating to housing for low-income households; adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028; adopting Housing Funding Policies for program years 2026-2028 for the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy and other fund sources; authorizing actions by the Director of Housing regarding past and future housing loans and contracts; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

              The Council Bill (CB) was discussed in Committee.

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            2. Adopted
              Resolution (Res)

              A resolution approving the proposed charter amendments recommended by the board of the Seattle Social Housing Developer.

              The Committee recommends that City Council adopt the Resolution (Res).

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            Housing, Arts, And Civil Rights Committee
            Agenda Minutes Video

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            1. Passed
              Ordinance (Ord)

              An ordinance relating to housing for low-income households; adopting the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy Administrative and Financial Plan for program years 2026-2028; adopting Housing Funding Policies for program years 2026-2028 for the 2023 Seattle Housing Levy and other fund sources; authorizing actions by the Director of Housing regarding past and future housing loans and contracts; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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

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            2. Passed
              Ordinance (Ord)

              An ordinance relating to the Seattle Office of Housing (OH); placing acquired real property in the Montlake neighborhood under the jurisdiction of OH; authorizing OH to issue a competitive request for proposals for selection of a preferred developer and to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents to the selected developer; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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

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            3. Passed
              Ordinance (Ord)

              An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; authorizing the acquisition of two parcels in the Central Area for the purpose of developing affordable homeownership units; placing the property under the jurisdiction of the Office of Housing; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing or the Director’s designee to issue a request for proposals and to select a developer and thereafter to execute and deliver a contract for transfer of land, deed, and related documents; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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

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            4. Passed
              Ordinance (Ord)

              An ordinance relating to the Office of Housing; granting a ground lease of real property located at 2929 27th Ave South; authorizing the Director of the Office of Housing to grant a lease of the real property to MBTOD Phase One LLLP, an affiliate of Mercy Housing Northwest and El Centro de la Raza; and authorizing related agreements and actions to support the development of affordable housing and commercial space intended to be used for early learning, childcare center, and associated uses.

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

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            Human Services, Labor, And Economic Development Committee
            Agenda

            Cancelled And Rescheduled

              Council Briefing
              Agenda Video

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                Council Briefing Minutes (2026)

                The June 1, 2026, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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                Information Item (Inf)

                City Council Agenda (2026)

                The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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              4 new matters since 7 days ago

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                Transitional Encampment Expansion Public Hearing (Council Bill 121195 / Ordinance 127436)

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              3. Committee Agenda Ready
                Information Item (Inf)

                Data Center Moratorium Public Hearing (Council Bill 121214 / Ordinance 127447)

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