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Transportation, Waterfront, And Seattle Center Committee
Agenda

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  1. In Committee
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution affirming the importance of Seattle Center as a central civic, cultural, and economic asset for The City of Seattle; acknowledging the urgent imperative to restore its aging infrastructure and grounds, renovate its buildings, and revitalize the Seattle Center Campus; requesting that the Mayor direct City departments in a capital planning effort for Seattle Center; anticipating a decision on a bond measure to fund its capital investment by the end of 2027; committing to exploring all viable funding options to support its modernization; declaring Council priorities and calling upon the Executive to direct departmental resources and budget allocations in support of its capital improvements.
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  2. Committee Agenda Ready
    Information Item (Inf)

    Urgent Opportunity to Address Seattle Center Renovation and Modernization Needs
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  4. In Committee
    Clerk File (CF)

    Petition of THE YEW, LLC, for the vacation of a portion the alley lying within Block 2, Wegener’s Addition to the City of Seattle, being the block bounded by N 87th Street, 1st Avenue NW, Palatine Avenue N, and N 85th Street, at 8623 Palatine Ave N.
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City Council
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance relating to the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute an agreement between SeattleFWC26 and The City of Seattle; authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to accept and authorize the expenditure of specified grants and to execute, deliver, and perform corresponding agreements; amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; 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 land use and zoning; repealing Ordinance 127191, which allowed residential use within the Stadium Transition Area Overlay District under Chapter 23.74 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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  3. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to shared streets; adding a new Chapter 11.45 to the Seattle Municipal Code; adding new Sections 11.14.562 and 11.52.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Sections 11.40.090, 11.40.100, 11.40.120, 11.40.160, 11.40.220, 11.40.240, 11.44.040, 11.44.060, and 11.53.205 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending the title of Title 11, Subtitle I, Part 4 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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  4. Adopted
    Minutes (Min)

    May 5, 2026

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

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  5. Adopted
    Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

    May 12, 2026

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

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  6. Passed
    Ordinance (Ord)

    An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of April 27, 2026, through May 1, 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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Parks And City Light Committee
Agenda

Public Hearing

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  1. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to grant an easement over a portion of fee owned property to Puget Sound Energy; and accepting payment of the fair market value for the easement.
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  2. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to the City Light Department; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer or designee to grant an easement over a portion of fee owned property to King County; and accepting payment of the fair market value for the easement.
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  3. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to the City Light Department; accepting Statutory Warranty Deeds to the Meyer Family Trust property in King County, and the Brown, Crawford for Lewis Estate, Crozier and McGown, Fulwiler, Hershaw, Ruble, Whitmore Properties LLC, Lang, and Sims properties, a Bargain and Sale Deed to the Kalkoske property, and a Quit Claim Deed to the Loney property in Skagit County, Washington, all for salmonid habitat protection purposes; ratifying acceptance of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board grants and funding for property acquisitions; declaring certain real property rights surplus and no longer required for providing public utility service or other municipal purposes; ratifying the City’s grants of Deeds of Right to the State of Washington for the Brown, Crawford for Lewis Estate, Crozier and McGown, Fulwiler, Hershaw, Kalkoske, Loney, Whitmore Properties LLC, and Lang properties for salmon recovery and conservation purposes; placing said lands conveyed to the City under the jurisdiction of the City Light Department; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.
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  4. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to current use taxation; approving an application for classification of property located at 4807 SW 54th Street under the King County Public Benefit Rating System.
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  5. Committee Agenda Ready
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution relating to data centers; recognizing the potential of long-term impacts of data centers on electrical grid capacity and reliability, water usage, utility rates, land use and development, jobs and the economy, and public health; and requesting engagement and cooperation from the Executive in the development of data center policies and potential legislation; and anticipates related legislative action.
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  6. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a ten-year contract with The Madison Park Cooperative Preschool to operate and provide management of the Madison Beach Park Bathhouse located at 1900 43rd Ave East.
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  7. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a ten-year contract with Victory Heights Cooperative Preschool to operate and provide management of the Victory Heights Shelterhouse located at 1747 NE 106th Street.
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Land Use And Sustainability Committee
Agenda

Public Hearing

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  1. 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.

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  2. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; introducing a new definition for data centers; adopting a moratorium on the filing, acceptance, processing, or approval of applications for the establishment or expansion of, or change of use to, data centers; amending Section 23.84A.008 of the Seattle Municipal Code; approving a work plan; declaring an emergency; and establishing an immediate effective date; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

    The Council Bill (CB) was discussed.

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  3. Voted out of Commitee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; rezoning certain land in the University District, the Fremont neighborhood, the Madison/Miller neighborhood, the Rainier Beach neighborhood, and the Downtown neighborhood; rezoning land and amending development standards to increase housing supply, support multi-purpose redevelopment on certain sites with community-based uses, remove code barriers to passive house, modular, and mass timber construction and to conversion from commercial space to housing in more zones, and incentivize community-serving uses along with the construction of more housing in certain areas; amending Sections 23.40.080, 23.47A.009, 23.49.008, 23.49.011, 23.49.036, 23.49.058, and 23.49.158 of the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Section 23.40.090 to the Seattle Municipal Code; adding a new Map 1L to Chapter 23.49 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Chapter 23.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code at pages 60, 76, 109, 112, and 188 of the Official Land Use Map.

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

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City Council
Agenda Video

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  1. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Stan Diddams as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028.

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

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  2. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Gabriel Navarro as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028.

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

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  3. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, for a term to December 31, 2029.

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

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  4. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, or designee, to execute an amendment to the interlocal agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, or designee, to execute additional amendments to the interlocal agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program; 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
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Columbia Hillman City neighborhood of Seattle.

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

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  6. Passed at Full Council
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution creating an Arts and Cultural District in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.

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

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  7. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; adopting interim provisions to expand the capacity of transitional encampments; and amending Sections 23.42.054 and 23.42.056 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

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  8. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, for a term to December 31, 2029.

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

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  9. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Woodin House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 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. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Minutes (Min)

    May 12, 2026

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

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  11. In Committee
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 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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  12. Adopted
    Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC)

    May 19, 2026

    The Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC) was adopted by the following vote, and the President signed the Introduction & Referral Calendar (IRC):

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Council Briefing
Agenda Video

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    Information Item (Inf)

    Council Briefing Minutes (2026)

    The May 4, 2026, Council Briefing Minutes were approved.

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  2. Heard in Committee
    Information Item (Inf)

    City Council Agenda (2026)

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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Select Committee On The Comprehensive Plan
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. In Committee
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution relating to further advancing the goals of the One Seattle Plan Comprehensive Plan; directing the Office of Planning and Community Development to develop proposed changes to zoning and development standards and potential Comprehensive Plan amendments to create more opportunities for housing.

    The Resolution (Res) was discussed in Committee.

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

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  1. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Beto Yarce as Director of the Office of Economic Development.

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

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  2. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Resolution (Res)

    A resolution regarding next steps after the forensic evaluation of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA); requesting that the Seattle Mayor take steps to immediately safeguard public funds, provide an initial assessment of whether it is feasible for KCRHA to adequately address all of the findings in the forensic evaluation, recommend if KCRHA should be dissolved, restructured, or continue as is, submit a set of next steps on how the City will approach the dissolution or restructure of KCRHA if determined to be necessary, and submit monthly reports to Council.

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

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Libraries, Education, And Neighborhoods Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Quynh Pham as Director of the Department of Neighborhoods, for a term to December 31, 2029.

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

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  2. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    AN ORDINANCE relating to historic preservation; imposing controls upon the Woodin House, a landmark designated by the Landmarks Preservation Board under Chapter 25.12 of the Seattle Municipal Code, and adding it to the Table of Historical Landmarks contained in Chapter 25.32 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

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Governance And Utilities Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Not heard in Committee
    Information Item (Inf)

    Response to Statement of Legislative Intent (SLI) ITD-010S-A-2: Artificial Intelligence Investment and Usage Reports

    The Information Item (Inf) was not heard in Committee.

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  2. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Stan Diddams as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028.

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

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  3. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Reappointment of Andrew Lee as General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, for a term to December 31, 2029.

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

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  4. Confirmed
    Appointment (Appt)

    Appointment of Gabriel Navarro as member, Seattle Public Utilities Customer Review Panel, for a term to July 31, 2028.

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

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  5. Passed at Full Council
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to Seattle Public Utilities; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, or designee, to execute an amendment to the interlocal agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program; authorizing the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Seattle Public Utilities, or designee, to execute additional amendments to the interlocal agreement between Seattle Public Utilities and the King County Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flooding Preparedness and Response Program; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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

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  6. Full Council Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance relating to the 2026 Stormwater Code Update; updating stormwater control requirements for development, roadways, utilities, and maintenance activities; strengthening stormwater treatment and infiltration standards; clarifying vesting and review thresholds; ensuring the City’s compliance with requirements of the City’s 2024-2029 Phase 1 Municipal Stormwater Permit issued by the State Department of Ecology; and amending Chapters 22.800, 22.801, 22.802, 22.803, 22.805, and 22.807 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

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Housing, Arts, And Civil Rights Committee
Agenda Minutes Video

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    Social Housing Developer Charter Changes

    The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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Finance, Native Communities, And Tribal Governments Committee
Agenda Video

Special Meeting

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  1. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance 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 ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
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  2. Committee Agenda Ready
    Council Bill (CB)

    An ordinance amending Ordinance 127362, which adopted the 2026 Budget, including the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP); changing appropriations to various departments and budget control levels, and from various funds in the Budget; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts; all by a 3/4 vote of the City Council.
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Finance, Native Communities, And Tribal Governments Committee
Agenda

Cancellation Notice

    Land Use And Sustainability Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

    Special Meeting

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      Data Center Overview and Discussion

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Public Safety Committee
    Agenda Video

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      Mayday 2025 Sentinel Event Review

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    Transportation, Waterfront, And Seattle Center Committee
    Agenda Minutes Video

    Public Hearing

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    1. Heard in Committee
      Information Item (Inf)

      District Project Fund Implementation

      The Information Item (Inf) was heard in Committee.

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    2. In Committee
      Clerk File (CF)

      Petition of THE YEW, LLC, for the vacation of a portion the alley lying within Block 2, Wegener’s Addition to the City of Seattle, being the block bounded by N 87th Street, 1st Avenue NW, Palatine Avenue N, and N 85th Street, at 8623 Palatine Ave N.

      The Clerk File (CF) was discussed.

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    3. Passed at Full Council
      Council Bill (CB)

      AN ORDINANCE relating to shared streets; adding a new Chapter 11.45 to the Seattle Municipal Code; adding new Sections 11.14.562 and 11.52.125 to the Seattle Municipal Code; amending Sections 11.40.090, 11.40.100, 11.40.120, 11.40.160, 11.40.220, 11.40.240, 11.44.040, 11.44.060, and 11.53.205 of the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending the title of Title 11, Subtitle I, Part 4 of the Seattle Municipal Code.

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

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    City Council
    Agenda

    Cancellation Notice

      8 new matters since 7 days ago

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      1. Committee Agenda Ready
        Information Item (Inf)

        Urgent Opportunity to Address Seattle Center Renovation and Modernization Needs

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      3. In Committee
        Council Bill (CB)

        An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of May 4, 2026, through May 8, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.

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      4. In Committee
        Appointment (Appt)

        Appointment of Thomas Geffner as member, Seattle Social Housing Public Development Authority Governing Council, for a term to May 22, 2027.

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      5. In Committee
        Appointment (Appt)

        Appointment of David J. Isaak as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2027.

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      6. In Committee
        Appointment (Appt)

        Appointment of J. Queen Adams as member, Seattle Human Rights Commission, for a term to July 22, 2027.

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      7. Full Council Agenda Ready
        Minutes (Min)

        May 12, 2026

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