City Council

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

Agenda — 54 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 September 22, 2026 IRC 538 adopted Pass
8. F. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
9. G. APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR
10. 10 Journal:
11. 1. September 15, 2026 Min 582 adopted Pass
12. 12 Bills:
13. 13 CITY COUNCIL:
14. 2. An ordinance appropriating money to pay certain claims for the week of September 7, 2026, through September 11, 2026, and ordering the payment thereof; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. CB 121301 passed Pass
15. 3. An ordinance relating to the legal representation of Mayor Katie Wilson in judicial proceedings concerning a recall charge; paying expenses necessary to defend Mayor Katie Wilson in those proceedings; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. CB 121300 passed Pass
16. 16 PARKS AND CITY LIGHT COMMITTEE:
17. 4. An ordinance relating to Seattle Parks and Recreation; authorizing the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation to execute and record (as necessary) all instruments and agreements concerning the City-owned property associated with the redevelopment of the Lake City Community Center into a new community center, affordable housing, and a subterranean garage; superseding the requirements of Ordinance 118477 for the purposes of this ordinance; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. CB 121291 passed Pass
18. 18 Resolutions:
19. 19 CITY COUNCIL:
20. 5. A RESOLUTION recognizing Denny Blaine Park as a site of historic significance to Seattle’s LGBTQ+ community and supporting efforts to preserve and interpret its cultural heritage. Res 32219 adopted Pass
21. 6. A resolution providing an honorary designation of South King Street between 6th Avenue South and Maynard Avenue South as “Bruce Lee Way.” Res 32220 adopted Pass
22. 22 Appointments:
23. 23 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
24. 7. Reappointment of Dan Torres, as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029. Appt 03620 confirmed Pass
25. 8. Appointment of Hannah Ljunggren as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2028. Appt 03623 confirmed Pass
26. 9. Appointment of George Farrell as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029. Appt 03624 confirmed Pass
27. 10. Appointment of Jasmine Hadassa as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029. Appt 03625 confirmed Pass
28. 11. Appointment of Nirae Petty as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029. Appt 03626 confirmed Pass
29. 12. Reappointment of Hannah Lindell-Smith as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029. Appt 03628 confirmed Pass
30. 13. Appointment of Maeve C. Gillis as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027. Appt 03629 confirmed Pass
31. 14. Appointment of Stephanie A. Smith as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2027. Appt 03630 confirmed Pass
32. 15. Appointment of Tara K. Camp as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028. Appt 03631 confirmed Pass
33. 16. Appointment of Briana P. Miller as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2028. Appt 03632 confirmed Pass
34. 17. Appointment of James B. Shambaugh as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029. Appt 03633 confirmed Pass
35. 18. Reappointment of Aaron D. Clark as member, Urban Forestry Commission, for a term to March 31, 2029. Appt 03634 confirmed Pass
36. 19. Reappointment of Nancy Huizar as member, Green New Deal Oversight Board, for a term to April 30, 2029. Appt 03635 confirmed Pass
37. 20. Appointment of Abdirahman A. Yussuf as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2027. Appt 03636 confirmed Pass
38. 21. Appointment of Georgina H. Sanchez as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029. Appt 03637 confirmed Pass
39. 22. Appointment of Stefanie S. Sismaet as member, Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board, for a term to August 31, 2029. Appt 03638 confirmed Pass
40. H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
41. 41 CITY COUNCIL:
42. 1. Mayor Katie B. Wilson’s Budget Address on the 2027-2028 Proposed Budget. CF 314551 filed Pass
43. 2. An ordinance relating to City employment; authorizing execution of a collective bargaining agreement between The City of Seattle and Seattle Parking Enforcement Officers’ Guild; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts. CB 121294 passed Pass
44. 3. An ordinance relating to the Department of Finance and Administrative Services; authorizing the Director of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services or the Director’s designee to negotiate and execute a real property lease renewal with the United States Army for The City of Seattle’s continued interim use and occupancy of 33.95 acres at the Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center. CB 121295 passed Pass
45. 45 HUMAN SERVICES, LABOR, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
46. 4. An ordinance relating to prohibiting algorithmic-based price discrimination; requiring covered retailer disclosures to consumers; requiring that covered retailers retain certain records; and adding a new Chapter 7.35 to the Seattle Municipal Code. CB 121267 passed as amended Pass
47. 47 LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE:
48. 5. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending the Seattle Comprehensive Plan to incorporate changes proposed as part of the 2026 Comprehensive Plan annual amendment process. CB 121268 passed Pass
49. 6. An ordinance relating to land use and zoning; amending Sections 23.45.506, 23.45.570, and 23.51.A.004 of the Seattle Municipal Code to modify development standards for institutions in multifamily zones. CB 121276
50. I. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
51. J. ADOPTION OF OTHER RESOLUTIONS
52. K. OTHER BUSINESS
53. L. ADJOURNMENT
54. 54 _____________________________________________________ Phillip Wood-Smith, Deputy City Clerk Signed by me in Open Session, upon approval of the Council, on October 20, 2026. _____________________________________________________ Joy Hollingsworth, Council President of the City Council

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