City Council

Council Chamber, City Hall 600 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

Agenda — 34 items

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2. A. CALL TO ORDER
3. B. ROLL CALL
4. C. PRESENTATIONS
5. D. PUBLIC COMMENT
6. E. ADOPTION OF INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL CALENDAR:
7. 7 July 7, 2026 IRC 530 adopted Pass
8. F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
9. G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 10 Journal:
11. 1. June 30, 2026 Min 574 adopted Pass
12. 12 Bills:
13. 2. 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. CB 121244 passed Pass
14. 14 PARKS AND CITY LIGHT COMMITTEE:
15. 3. 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. CB 121241 passed Pass
16. 16 Resolutions:
17. 17 PARKS AND CITY LIGHT COMMITTEE:
18. 4. 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. Res 32210 adopted Pass
19. 19 Appointments:
20. 20 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
21. 5. Appointment of T.J. Stutman as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2028. Appt 03536 confirmed Pass
22. 6. Appointment of Amir Ehsaei as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029. Appt 03537 confirmed Pass
23. 7. Appointment of Hailey P. Karcher as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029. Appt 03538 confirmed Pass
24. 8. Appointment of Patrick W. Taylor as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029. Appt 03539 confirmed Pass
25. 9. Reappointment of P Xiomara Alvarez as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029. Appt 03540 confirmed Pass
26. 10. Reappointment of Andrew L. Dannenberg as member, Seattle Planning Commission, for a term to April 15, 2029. Appt 03541 confirmed Pass
27. H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
28. 28 HUMAN SERVICES, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
29. 1. 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. Res 32207 adopted as amended Pass
30. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
31. J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
32. K. OTHER BUSINESS
33. L. ADJOURNMENT
34. 34 _____________________________________________________ Jodee Schwinn, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on July 14, 2026. _____________________________________________________ Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council